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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-10-14
VISIT OF CLEAN UP SQUAD
BRINGS GOOD RESULTS
Three Hundred Claims Examined and
Filed for Approval.

Thru the efforts and the offices of
Miss Little, the local American Red
Cross representative in Union City,
in the preparations for the Cleanup
Squad campaign in Obion County,
some four hundred ex-service men
appeared here to file their claims
with the War Department.
The work was opened Thursday at
the courthouse and continued three
days. Three hundred claims were
filed, and out of this number two
hundred and twenty-five were entire
ly new claims. On the first day there
were 80, one hundred and fifteen on
the second day and SO on the third.
The personnel of the squad is as
follows Guy L. May. State Adju
tant American Legion, Director Ex-
Service Men; John r. Smoot, Repre-
sentative Ex-Service Mems Bureau;
G. E. Lester, w. B. Jolley, w. T.
Welborne, j. T. Thomason, Veterans
Bureau; DR.. Woodruff, in charge of
medical staff; DR.. Kirby, DR.. Van
Ness, DR.. Young, Nashville; Miss
Eleanor Tucker, American Red Cross,
Atlanta, Ca; Charlie Householder,
Veterans Bureau, Jackson, Tenn.
DIR. M. A. Blanton, of this city, was
in charge of the local staff Of physi-
clans.
The local Red Cross was assisted in
it's work by the locals of Dresden and
other places.
Every ex-service man who con-
tracted disease in service will be CIV
en- free treatment in the U. s. hos
pitfalls and other benefits provided for
the disabled soldiers. The work here
was a success in every way.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-10-14
HICKMAN HOLDS FINE
3-DAYS COMMUNITY FAIR
Livestock and Agricultural Exhibits
Like Regular Fair.

The first community fair held at
Hickman last week was a fine sue
cess. The livestock showing was as
large as that of many county fairs,
with an extra large poultry show.
The farm product exhibit was one of
the finest ever shown in the county
and the attendance and community
spirit were all that could have been
expected by the most optimistic pa
irons of the enterprise.
The woman's department, embrac-
ing needle work of all kinds, the art
of cooking, preserving and the maxi
ing of jellies, cakes, candy, ETC., was
a complete success.
Prof Cherry, president of the
State Normal School, Bowling Green,
KY, made an address commencing
the community spirit.
We are told that on Saturday
Hickman was fairly stormed with
school children. The schools in ev-
cry part of the county were repre-
sented and the parade thru the prin-
cipal streets was really demonstra-
tion of the school spirit of Fulton
County. During the day there were
football games, athletics, etc.
We congratulate the people of
Hickman on this fine show.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-10-14
SINGING CONTINGENT
OF THE SWAIN SHOW
STRONG THIS SEASON

There are enough high class sing
ers employed this season with the w.
l. Swain Shows to form the basis of
good sized opera company. This is
not to be wondered at as Captain
Swain has always had a strong lean
ing toward this class of artists. 1t
may not be generally known that
Captain Swain was an operatic inn
presario during the days prior to his
final breach with the theatrical syn
dicate, but such is the case. Quar-
tettes and big singing numbers will
be frequent occurrences during the
week. Notwithstanding the aug
menting of the general forces of the
show this year there will be no adj
vance in admission chargCs-the
same moderate prices will be main
tanned as usual. Swain week at Union
City, October IL.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-10-14
MARSE HENRY'S WILL
MUST STAND FOR DEED
Regrets Inability to Attend Confed-
crate Reunion.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct. 9.--Col
Henry Watterson, veteran journalist
former editor of the Louisville Court
er-Journal and during the Civil War
publisher of the Chattanooga Rebel,
has written a characteristic letter to
the committee in charge of the re-
union of the United Confederate Vet
erans here in which he expressed re-
gret at not being able to attend
The letter, written from New
York City, end addressed to the
chairman of the committee, follows:
Il wish it were possible for me to
attend the coming Confederate re-
union. 1t is not possible, SO must
take the will for the deed
Chattanooga possesses many claims
upon my affection. 1t was there that
l found my dear wife, who, after So
years of devotion, still aDides and be-
tween whom and myself the relations
then established remain unbroken
and unchanged. She joins me in the
regret that we cannot together re-
visit the scenes of our early love-
making. But at four score and up
ward functions of every oort are be-
yond me.
Perhaps it is as we'll that may
not agein look upon the thin grey
line soon to disappear forever from
the scenes of this world, for it might
put too great a strain rrun an old
mans tenderest sensibilities.
my love to the old boys, 1t can
not be long when we shall meet on
that beautiful shore, and when we
meet, be sure the bonnie blue flag
will be flying at the fore, and the
bands will be playing Dixie on pa
rade, whilst the pretty girls will be
the Chattanooga Rebel
to groups of ragged red-nosed angels
who have not forgotten the Rebel
yell. HENRY WATTERSON."
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-10-14
Matinee Music Club.

The Matinee Music Club held its
initial meeting of the season Satur-
day afternoon at the home of Miss
Imogene Jones on East Exchange
The opening address of the presi-
dent, Mrs. Thad Lee, was an inspira-
tional message that thrilled and
filled the hearts of all present with
enthusiasm as presages harmonious
functioning of the club body through
out the coming year. Following the
presidents address brief period was
dedicated in memorial to one long
loved-but lost awhile" Miss Pau
line Barney, period beautifully con-
cluded with an expressive interpreta-
tion of Carey Phillips, Zone Sweetly
Solemn Thought" sung by Mrs. Kei-
ser.
The lesson-study, American
Women Composers under the in
teresting discussion of the leader,
Mrs. Long, proved a suDject Of pleas
ing amplitude. A brief survey of our
musical sisterhood brings into prom
inence such names as Carrie Jacobs
Bond, Harriet Ware, Caro- Roma,
Mrs. H. H. A. Beach, Fay Foster and
the countless others who have given
to the world their own beautiful
thoughts as exemplified in Beach's
"violets," or Fosters "The Ameri-
cans Come"
Truly does America stand to-day
stronger in musical art because OF
the untiring energy of these loyal
daughters. The nation has passed
through different stages of artistic
development, and in this musical pro-
gression woman has with gentle
touch sounded the chords of harmony
and kept them ringing true and
pure. No discordant clamor has en-
anated from her melody-filled soul;
she claims no part in the birth of the
Jazz" monstrosity, neither has she
been guilty of other forms of musical
but with heart strings
attuned with the Master Musician
she has lulled the infant to slumber-
land with mother love croonings, or
raised from the slough of despond the
by her artistry. She
has guided the wandering fingers of
childhood through the devious path
way of Instrumentation, giving the
best of her life to inssill into the
growing youth a love for the beautiful
tints and shadings of the tone pic
ture. She has given wealth of mel
ody and rythm from the rich store
house of her soul, and under her fos
tering care the nation has been kept
N tune.
The musical program follows:
Piano, Scottish Legend" (Mrs. |
Il. H. A. Beach,, Miss Jones.
Violin, 'Reverie" MARY Aletha
Bonner), Miss Mayes, accompanied
BY the composer, Miss Bonner.
Piano, Persian Intermezzo" (Ale-
.ha Mary Bonner), Miss Bonner.
Piano, 'Valse" matilda Bilbro) |
Miss Adams.
Voice, Mother of PEARL ernest
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-10-14
Marriage Licenses.

Estelle Keeling and Donna Lee
Clapp.
Bruce Wells and Ruby Walker.
Arlie Yates and Ella Sanders.
Trevor Willie and Pauline Colbert
Herbert Hudson and Robbie Webb.
Tommie Alexander and Ruby Bail
ey
Donald Johnson and Ruth Cats
hall.
John Ross and Mrs. Sara Welch
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-10-14

Ball), Mics Harper.
Piano, Romance" (Eduard shu-
ett), Miss Woodrow.
Piano, ''valse Impromptu" (H. A.
Gebhart), Mrs. Long.
A delightful salad course served by
the hostess, Mrs. Jones, concluded
the meeting.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-10-14

The meek shall inherit the earth,
but they'll pay a wallcping inheri-
tance tax.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04
HARDING LIKELY TO QUIT
HOUSE BOAT; IS UNLUCkY

PALM BEACH. Fla, Feb. 4. -
Unless President-elect Harding's
houseboat Victoria, can shake the
jinx which has followed her since
she left Miami wednesday, her
company will probably be trans
ferred to a faster conveyance in or
der to get them back to st. Angus
tine on scheduled time.
When she began her third days
sailing the Victoria had lost a full
day because of trouble with mud
flats along her course in the Indian
river. During the night she anchor
ed ten miles below Palm Beach and
much OF the day President-eleci
Harding and party had promised tc
spend ashore playing golf and call
ing on friends. The boat does not
run at night and it will require good
luck and uninterrupted sailing dur
ing the daylight to get her back BY
Sunday night to st. Augustine which
is the time limit set by Mr. Hard
ing.
During his stop here the Presi-
dent-elect arranged to AXE lunch
privately and keep away from the
crowds about the local hotels.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04
FOUR SCHOOL BOARD
MEMBERS ARE NAMED

BY Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Feb. Borough
President Calvin d. Van Name has
announced the appointment of four
members of the local district school
board for the borough of Richmond.
Two were appointed in each of the
forty-seventh and forty-eighth dis
tricts. In the forty-seventh district
Frank p. Danzali, of New Brighton.
was named in place of Miss Laura
B~otsford, resigned, and Mrs. Otto l..
F. Mohn, of Port Richmond, was
named to succeed Mrs. Ralph Nc
Kee, whose term had expired, and
who declined a reappointment. In
the forty eighth district Miss Har-
riet Louise Britton, of Great Kills.
was named to take the place of Miss
Eloise Johnston, of Prince Bay, re-
signed, and Mrs. Norman s. Walker,
of Dongan Hills, was reappointed.
Mrs. Walkers term is for five years,
Miss Britton for one year, Mrs.
Mohn for five years and Mr.. Dan
zali for two years.
Borough President Van Name
named the four members before he
left for Washington q few days ago.
Their acceptance were received
yesterday by John ]. O'Doran. e c
Rotary to the borough president, and
their appointment confirmed at
once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04

Blood acts like q fuel. Pumped
through the body By he heart. Il sus-
teins the muscles and tissues. II re-
news them. II feeds the brain-ths It's
sues Of the eye and face. That is why
people look so pale and ifeisss wher
blood 10 impoverished. The body tissues
are being supplied with weak fuel The
blood has not enough red ~corpuscies. You
would not eat poor food with no nourish-
ment In f.; no more should you let the
fuel that supplies sustsnsnee TO your en-
tire body be inferior. Have good blood.
Improve the quality and keep 1t at IL,
best.
II you look pale ana feel weak, ~ you
have lost your enthusiasm and energy. n
your blood 10 cloeged with poisons. your
system IL being fed with q poor grade Of
blood. IL nc way 10 go around. II
you are not at your best, get at IN.
source OF the trouble right away. Pu;
an end to half-llving.
Talks that ideal tonic. Pepto-Eangen
TO tone up your blood and purify II. Get
the full enjoyment out Of living. Breathe
fresh air. take exercise.
Be sure TO ask for "Gudes Pepto-Man-
gan" II comes in coyYenisnt tablet form
and in liquid. One hsS the same medici-
nal value as the other. There Is only one
genuine Pepto-ManEan. and the name
"oude's' 10 on the paekase-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04
MARIST SOCIETY BUYS
THE TOMBSTONE ESTATE

TOTTENVILLE, Feb. 4. - The
Marist Society, of Washington, d.
c., have purchased, the "Elms," the
beautiful estate Of the late William
A. Johnston, formerly general man.
ager Of the s. S. White Dental Man
ufacturing Company's plant at
Prince Bay, which is situated on the
shore at Prince Bay. The sale Is
announced through Charles +.
Noyes Company and J.. Sterling
Drake, Of New York. The property
the home of the Johnston family for
nearly fifty years is one of the finest
country estates on the entire south
shore of Staten Island. Including
the shore the estate embraces more
than fifty acres, with LOO feet
beach front and about 1900 feet
venue frontage. The mansion con-
tains eighteen rooms and 10 in ex-
cellent condition. The outbuildings,
farms, gardeners cottage, ETC., are
surrounded by stately old slms
more than a hundred years old.
The landscaping is otherwise en-
HANGED with rose gardens. fruit trees
and vegetable gardens. The deal Is
n of the most important consul
mated on Staten Island in the last
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04
SOUTH RIVER GETS READY
FOR SCHOOL ELECTION
BY special Correspondent.

BY Special Correspondent.
SOUTH RIVER, Feb. A regu-
lar meeting of the board of educa-
ton was held last night and much
important business was disposed Of.
Prof. E. ]. Bonter, principal of the
night school, reported to the board
that the attendance of the night
school had fallen off fifty per cent.
but the remaining pupils were get
ting along excellent in the course
of studies.
An application was placed before
the board by Miss Susan Mittin ask
ing that she be appointed as princi-
pal of school No. l, which is nearing
completion.
Dr.. Juston, state educational COM
missioner, visited the high school
recently and it was reported to the
board that he said that the local
school was progressing and in good
shape.
The decision was rendered by the
board last night stating that all
pupils must be v~accinated by Febru-
airy II. After that time steps will
be taken to enforce the ruling and
pupils will have to be vaccinated or
the authorities will take matters in
their own hands.
The board selected a ticket last
night that they will support for the
election to be held in the nea flu
ture. John Allgair. John Petrie and
Mrs. Frank Prentice YER named to
oppose the ticket put up by local
persons a few days ago.
Miss Marion Anderson last night
presented her resignation to the
board which was accepted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04

ISLAND F|REMEN
William Hennessey on Civil
Service List for Lieutenant
in Fire Department.
By Special Correspondent.

BY Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Feb. 4-In the
list just announced by the Munic-
ipal Civil Service Commission for
promotion in the New York fire de-
partment from first grade fireman
to be q lieutenant is seen the names
Of several connected with the de-
partment on Staten Island. Will
liam j.. Hennessey, attached ia rs
hook and ladder located in Ar
thur Kill road, T~ottenville, Is high
man on this end of the island. Hen
Messy, who resides In Tottenville,
Is number Sc on the list and will in
all probability be promoted within
the next few months. He Is the only
one of his company high on the list
which came out on January 20
Fireman Hennessey has been in the
department about six years and a
half. William Wynn, of ISL engine
company, located at Butler avenue
aand Elliott avenue, Is also on the
list. He Is number 17S.
Other attached to island compa-
MES on the list include Fireman
Shakespeare. of 156 engine, Port
Richmond: Fireman Pierano. Of 155
engine. Stapleton, and Foreman
Alderman of hose. South Beach.
Shakespeare Is high man on Staten
Island. He is ~ on the list. Acker-
man is next with number so, Hen
nessey Sc. Pierano n and Wynn
17S. There are 712 on the list that
passed the examination out of 1900
that took the test in April, 1920.
The list is good for four years.
but It Is not likely that half Of that
number will be promoted before the
list expires.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04
.F|REMEN MEET
WITH COUNCIL
South Amboy Fire Fighters to
Attend Executive Session
Tonight; to Adjust Affairs

SOUTH AMBOY, Feb. 4:-To-
night the fremen will appear before
the council in executive session once
more. Both sides are determined to
adjust affairs in the department so
that South Amboy will have a fire
department of which they will be
proud.
As yet nothing has been heard Of
the person or persons who turned in
the false alarm from box number 80
last Saturday night, although the
mayor has put up a reward Of 800
that will be given the person fur
nishing the information leading to
the arrest and conviction of the
guilty parties.
AT the meeting tonight will be the
secretaries OF the various fire COM
panies, the chief of the department
the ex-chiefs and the members OF
the councils FIRE committee. It is
hoped that az the result of this con-
ference some definite program will
develop that will be of mutual ad-
vantage to all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04
MATAWAN TO AID
STARVING CHILDREN
BY Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
MATAWAN. Feb. I'm order 10
aid the starving children of Europe,
in the relief work that is being car
ried on by Herbert Hoover. a play
will be given in the high school au-
ditorium during the latter part of
this month. under the auspices of
the woman's Club and the Mems
Club. The play will be produced
under the personal direction OF
Mrs. Herbert Citizens.
Tickets for the affair will be sent
to the different organizations and
may be obtained from the commit
tee in charge of the affair. DIR. j..
E. Davies is treasurer of this com
mittee. Those desiring to make
separate private contributions may
send them to DR.. Davies. The play
has been decided upon in place of
the house to house canva for
funds in order that Matawan may
take her place with other towns in
furnishing food for the starving
children yer the seas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04
FIFTH WARD REAL
ESTATE TRANSFERS
BY Special Correspondent.

BY Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Feb. 4-The fol-
lowing real estate transfers have
been recorded in the county clerks
office for the fifth ward of the bor-
ough OF Richmond for the past
week: Wood Harmon Richmond
Realty Company to George McVey.
plot at Prince Bay: Anna Schild-
wachter to Theresa Reichour. lot
Kreicher street, Kreischerville,
George F. Rickhow. plot at Totem
Vile: Charles and s. Hoover to
Emily P. Henry. plot at Tottenville:
Amelia H.. Hardy to Miner v. Wood
and wife. lot Margaret street:
George w. Bedell and others to
Margaret NJ. Cuthbert, lot at Prince
Bay; Margaret s. Wainwright to
Stuyvesant s.. Wainwright, plot
Plank road; Eliza Esselborn to
Abram s. Decker and wife one and
three quarters acre, fifth ward;
Alvin 8. Decker to William J.. Dolan,
plot Amboy road. Annadale.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04
T0TTENVILLE

Mrs. William Cottreil, of wap-
pinger Falls, N. Y, has been the
guest OF Mrs. Richard Trestrail this
week.
Mrs. Fannie Lyle. Of Arthur Kill
road, Is visiting Mrs. Sarah Merrill
of Mariners Harbor.
William Daggett, Jr., has been at
Miami, Florida. for the past two
weeks.
j. Mel. Forester, professional golf
player of the Meadowbrook Club.
Long Island, who has been stopping
with Mr.. and Mrs.. James Currie, of
Brighton street. left yesterday for
Miami, Florida. where he Is to enter
some match games.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron LaForge have
been entertaining the latter's sister.
Mrs. Dens. and Mrs. James Fields.
of Brooklyn.
Mrs. John NJ. Sleight has been
confined to.~her home Ill the past
week.
Miss Helen whitehurst has recov-
cred from a recent illness.
Police Inspector Formoso, in
charge of the Staten Island police.
was at the Tottenville station house
yesterday.
The first degree was conferred on
No. 3S1. +. & A. NJ. At its meeting
last night at the Masonic temple.
Stephen Lovasz reported to the
police last night that his bicycle, an
liver Johnson wheel, was stolen in
Amboy road yesterday afternoon.
The T~ottenville Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union has received
800 from Mrs. Fannie Cossey to
place the name of her late husband.
Harry Cossey. on the New York state
book Of remembrance. They also
have received $25 to complete the
Mr.. Kate Nance. president Of the
local union. IN the eams book.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04
DELAY STARTING ROAD WORK
IN kEYPORT; TO WIDEN ST,
BY Special Correspondent.

BY Special Correspondent.
KEYPORT. Feb. 4:-The unex-
pected snowstorm this week has de-
layed starting work on the widening
of Front street from Beers to Broad
street. It Is the desire of the State
Highway Commission to begin work
as soon as possible in order to finish
the street IL possible before the
heavy summer auto traffic begins.
The widening of the street five
feet will make q vast difference and
the borough assume the cost OF
widening and resetting curbs and
sidewalks. In practically every in
stance the property owners are will
ing for the widening and will give
the necessary sidewalk to make
Front street an up-to-date highway.
During the reconstruction Of the
street It will be necessary for traffic
to detour possibly across Maple
Place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04
MEIucHEN

The Rev. Ivan @. Martin. chaplain
at Raritan Arsenal. will occupy the
pulpit at the morning and evening
services next Sunday, February 6,
at the Presbyterian church. The
Junior Endeavor will give a mis-
sionary pageant of interest to all.
The offering will be devoted to the
Junior Endeavor for missionary
work. On February 10. the offering
OF the services will be given for the
purpose OF the Chinese missionary.
The illustrated Of the third section
of Ben Hur will be given by the
Junior Endeavor.
The Presbyterian Brotherhood
authorized the appointing of a COM
mittee to purchase a moving picture
machine for the church. The com.
mittee consists OF w. L. Lundy,
Charles s. Veglite and Sterling
Mayo. The moving picture machine
will be installed for the purpose Of
showing films at the Sunday night
services, which have become popu-
ar on account of the illustrated SER
vices. 1t is believed that the NOV
ing picture machine will increase
the attendance at these illustrated
services.
The Ladies' Aid Society met at
Mrs. Benefits home Wednesday.
and the election of officers took
place after a busy meeting. Mrs.
p. Martin was chosen president:
Mrs. John Reynolds. vice president;
Mrs. Edward Norris. treasurer. and
Mrs. ]. Tappen. secretary.
The Missionary Society met asst
Friday at Mrs. George e. Kelly's
home and reports for the year were
presented at the meeting. These
reports showed that much progress
had been made. After the meeting
oficers for the year were elected.
DIR. ]. G. Mason spnt Sunday with
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
N D. OF |. SOCIAL
BY Special Correspondent.

BY Special Correspondent.
TOTTENvILLE, Feb. 4-The
first social Of the new year of Tot
tenville Council Knights of Column
bus, with Court Veronica Daughters
Of Isabella, was held last night at
X. of G. hall. There were about q
hundred and fifty that included
members of both orders at the affair
There was a musical program that
included vocal and instrumental
music and dancing that followed.
Refreshments were served during
the evening. This will probably be
the last event now until after Lent.
which starts next week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-04
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Irvine. OF
Jersey City. visited at Little Farms
this week.
Mrs. Abram Latourette visited In
Perth Amboy yesterday.
Miss Hilda Rusby has returned
from q visit with relatives at Rich
mond Hill. L.. /.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur ]. Romer
were at the Patrolmen's Benevolent
Association ball and entertainment
last night.
Miss Josephine Thorne. teacher at
public school No. 8. has recovered
from Q recent illness.
Joseph Waterman. OF Newark.
was a local visitor yesterday.
Wilbur E. Shea, Of Tottenville.
was with his father, G. A. Shea. yes
terday.
The trustees of 81. Marks church
have abandoned the idea Of an oys-
ter supper at the present because of
the oyster situation here at the
present time.