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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
WESTMINSTER GUILD
PLANS MISSION WORK

AS in other years the Westmin-
ster Guild will play an important
part in the Missionary work of the
First Presbyterian church and al
ready the guild mas started on a
busy year under the leadership or
Mrs. George Shurts, the president.
At the regular meeting last night
at the home of Miss Florence So
field in Kearny avenue, plans were
negotiated for the December meet
of the Foreign Missionary So
ciety, of which the guild will he in
charge. Plans for the meeting are
quite original and the evening will
include a covered dish supper pleas
artly in~terspersed with a musical
program. Miss Helen Moore will
have charge of the music Mrs. Vir-
gil Shull OF the supper, Mrs. Martin
Newcomer of the decorations and
Mrs. William Pullen of the pro-
gram, while Mrs. George Shurts.
the president, will be general chair
man of the evening.
A report of the food sale held in
the chapel on Saturday afternoon
showed that $43 was cleared as the
proceeds for the missionary fund.
The guild decided to take out a ten
dollar membership in the Red
Cross and this completed the bust
ness session after which the evening
was given over to the next chapter
in the study book entitled "Un-
finished Business of the Presbyte-
rian Church." Miss Edith Sofield
took charge of the lesson which had
to do with the Spanish people and
she was assisted by Mrs. Harold
Hayden, Miss Helen Moore and Mrs.
Mitchell. Home made cake and
coffee were served in conclusion of
the evening by Miss Sofield. Mrs.
Joseph Copeland, Mrs. Frederick
Niedermeyer and Mrs. Martin New
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
FIRST ASSEMBLY DANCE
ENJOYABLE FUNCTION

The season of assembly dances
formally opened last night in the
Raritan Yacht CtIb assembly hall
and many not only from this city
but from the surrounding vicinity
were included among the guests.
Johnstone's orchestra occupied the
musicians stage and the dance pro-
gram was very formal with the ex-
ception of one elimination dance in
which the patronesses 'officiated as
judges. The decorations of the hall
were the same as for those of the
Yacht Club Halloween dance and
no change had been necessary to
add to it's attractiveness.
The dance was arranged by Miss
Kathryn Henry, Miss Hedwig Eske-
sen and Miss Emmy Roessler, Allan
Jones, Harold Clark and Frank
Allen. while the patronesses includ-
ed Mrs. A. Clayton Clark, Mrs.
Jeanne Howell. Mrs. G. w. Fithian.
Mrs. ID. P. Olmstead. Mrs. Petrea
Hansen, Mrs. Northey Jones. Mrs.
Frank Henry, Mrs. William B.. Pratt
and Mrs. j. l.. Compton.
The next dance of the series, 1t is
expected. will be run off during the
Christmas season.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
Gets Verdict of 500

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. IA
verdict for $500 in favor of the
plaintiff was awarded by the jury in
the case of Mary Carara against
William Giles of Cranbury, heard
before Judge DAILY in the county
civil court yesterday. The case in
volved a claim for $4,000 by Mrs.
Carara who alleged that h had
been engaged by Giles several years
ago to keep house for him at wages
of SIS weekly and keep. She MAIN
tai--ed she had received no pay. The
contention of the defense was that
the contract had been for 81 weekly
and whatever revenue should accrue
from produce raised in a small gar
den tended by the plaintiff. In adj
dition she was to receive board and
lodging for herself and two children.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
arrange for Card Party.

Plans are progressing rapidly for
the dance which the Order of East
ern Star. Raritan Chapter No. So.
will hold in Junior Hall in Smith
street on the night of November 16.
A committee meeting was held at the
home of Miss Edna Lindhardt in
State street last Friday night at
which time it was decided to have
several novelty dances in connection
with the regular program. The COM
mittee has secured Jobnstone's or
chestra to furnish the music. Single
tickets or tickets for two may be
procured from the committee OF
which Miss Rose Sacarny is chair
nan
The dance will De most informal
but the sentiment connected with
the occasion in that 1t will mark the
first dance ever auspiced by the To-
cal order, will add to it the desired
note of dignity. The decorations
which played such an important part
in the Halloween festivities OF the
Junior Club will remain undis.urbed
for the occasion of the order.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
take METUCAiA
SEWER ACTION
Borough Council Takes 40.
ton for Comprehensive
Plan at Meeting

METUCHEN, Nov. S.-A resolu-
ton authorizing w. w. Young, an
expert of a New York con-
struction, to submit a comprehensive
MAN for the construction of a sew
z plant in the borough was adopt
ed last night at the meeting OF the
borough council. Under the terms OF
the resolution the cost of the work Is
to be $4,000 and is to be paid for
when approved by the State Board
of Health.
The action taken by the borough
council resulted from the appear
ance before tina body of a commit
tee from the Chamber of Commerce
which has been behind the move
ment since its inauguration. Tne
committee informed the council oil
the sentiment in favor of the work
as evidenced by the turn out at the
recent meeting held in the schoo
building. The members OF the
Chamber of Commerce appearing
before the council last night were
Arthur X. Hilipot, Robert A. Min
ton, William Schultz. William Dan
ford and N. G.. Vreeland.
Mayor Wilson appointed a COM
mittee, consisting of Councilman
Phineas Jones. r. b. Crowell and
Frederick Clarkson. who are to SUI
pervise the project and carry 1t
through to completion.
A complaint was received from
the New Brunswick Board of Trade
In reference to the parking of
trucks at night along the Lincoln
Highway, the communication
pointing out the danger of such a
practice and requesting action or
the part of the borough council in
removing the menace and afford
ing protection to the users of the
highway. The matter was dis
cussed at length and 1t is thought
likely that some means of remedy
ing the situation will be found
shortly.
Plans for the new Jail recently
authorized were submitted for ex-
animation While the plans were
found satisfactory it is not expected
that the work of construction will
start Immediately. that work being
ono Of the projects planned for the
beginning of the coming year.
With the receipt of a lengthy re-
port from a fire underwriters es-
ISOLATION, the requirements OF the
LEGAL volunteer companies were
gone into and ways and means dis
cussed to place the present equip
nent on the most efficient basis.
The underwriters report calls for
reorganization, the purchase of adj
ditional equipment and the i~nstalla-
ton of new water mains adequate
for the needs of the borough.
In this connection the purchase of
n fire alarm system was taking up
in detail. The Gamewell Fire Alarm
System Company submitted plans for
the installing of an air whistle sig
nal at a cost of $4,000 and a COM
mittee was appointed to look into
the matter further.
Councilman Ayres POINTED out the
necessity of obtaining pumping APP
naratus soon and predicted that the
lorough would be placed under great
expense in procuring the fire appara-
,ps necessary to safeguard the resi-
tents of the borough. A committee
vas appointed to investigate the sit
alton thoroughly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
ACT ON SMUGGLING BOOZE

WASHINGTON, Nov. S:-Ameri-
can prohibition officials and Cana
dian officials have entered into a
''gentlemen's agreement" designed
to reduce smuggling of liquor across
the border to a minimum it was an
nounced today at federal prohibition
headquarters. The plan, it was ex-
planned, is to prevent the shipment
of liquor from the United States to
Canada intended for r~eshipment
back into this country by requiring
the consent of officials of the Cana
dian province involved before Amer
lean liquor is permitted TO enter
Canada.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
PERSONALS

A daughter. Gloria Annette. was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Rossii
of Catalpa VENUE, on SATURDAY
night.
Mrs. Alfred Lee has returned to
her home in Trenton after spending
two weeks with her daughter, Mrs.
f. C. Moke and Mr.. Moke, of Madi-
Son emu
Miss Sarah Jones. of Princeton. is
spending today with her parents.
Rev. and Mrs. Northey Jones, OF
Rector street.
A son, Eugene. was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Royal of Commerce
street recently.
Mrs. d. ]. Keenan, is confined TO
her home in Smith street, with an
infected foot.
Mrs. George St. Andrassy and Mrs.
George Weir. of Lewis street. spent
Saturday in New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
To Start Rehearsals

Milton Aborn of the Aborn Opera
Company. has arrived to direct the
musical comedy. The Chimes OF
Normandy" which the Y. NJ, n.
A. will stage in the Majestic theatre
the nights of December IL and IL.
All members of the Y. w. and Y. Nj.
H. A. who would like to take part
in the show are requested to meet
at the theatre tonight promptly at
1880 o'clock TO meet the director
who will pick the cast after every
one has had a fair try out. Isador
Sladkus. chairman of the show. is
completing arrangements and tick
cts for the comedy will be out after
tomorrow night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
SENTENCED FOR BIGAMY

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Nov. B.
Clyde L. Fox, former stock salesman,
arrested in Ramsay. N. j., on charges
of larceny by means of worthless
checks and bigamy pleaded guilty in
district court today to the bigamy
charge and was sentenced to two
years in the house of correction. He
Is wanted in Revere and it is believ-
ed in other places on larceny charg-
es. He was married in September
in Bridgeport, Conn. to a Spring.
field woman. Miss Angelina Gath
when it was shown he already had
two other wives living, Mary G. Muir
ply, of East Boston. and Nellie q.
Keatley, of Hollidaysburg, Pa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
lAIMS He WAS HELD Up
AND ROBBED At CITY LINE

WOODBRIDGE, Nov. S.-Emil
.ritz of Barron avenue. Woodbridge
reported to the Woodbridge police
today that he was held up near the
city line between Woodbridge and
Perth Amboy about 12:45 o'clock
this morning and robbed of $25 and
a gold watch. The robbery was
committed on the Woodbridge side
of the line, and a colored and a
white man made up the holdup
party. Fritz was driving to his
home in Woodbridge at the time of
the holdup, while the holdup men
came from the opposite direction in
a car. Fritz claimed both men
were armed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
Fair Onens TOMORROW Night.

The church hall has been trahs-
formed with decorations and all
plans are complete for the fair to be
held by the Ladies' Aid of Our saw
iour's Lutheran church there tomor-
row and the following nights. All
sorts of fancy articles, suitable Tor
Christmas gifts will be on display at
he booths and refreshments of cof-
fee. cake and candy will be served
throughout the evening. 1t is ex-
pected that many people will be pa
irons of the fair on both nights.
Mrs. Carl Fabricius is chairman with
Mrs. Peter Nelson. Mrs. Chris Nelson
and Mrs. Nels Smith, members OF
the committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
Party for EIizabcth Hansen

Mr.. and Mrs. Max Hansen enter
tanned at a party on last Sunday aft
ernoon for their daughter. Elizabeth,
in celebration of her thirteenth
birthday. In the games which furn-
ished pleasant pastime during the
afternoon, Julia Thomas, William
Hassen and Jack Hansen were
awSro.d prizes and refreshments
We. e served at their conclusion. Miss
Ha7sen received many pretty gifts.
rhe guests present were Mr.. and
Mrs, Victor Frey. ST.. Mr.. and Mrs,
J I'm Desmond. Mr.. and Mrs. VIC
tor Grey. Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Arnth
Gfs~ Arthur Ludwigsen, Eleanor
LserS igsen, Elizabeth and Eleanor
H~AAn, Jack Desmond. William
Hsnssn. Juiia Thomas, Evelyn and
AEnAs Hansen
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
Finds SIS. 900 in Shoe

BAYONNE. NOV S.-Fivc thou
and dollars wadded tightly in the
toe of a shoe brought to hiE for re-
pairs. gave Frank Sevilli. a sobbier,
the thrill of his lie yesterday. Sc
Will found on trying to place =.
shoe on a last hat there was ar
obstruction in the Toe and after -
siderable Juggling MS brougN * a
wad of green paper. ENsmiocu"-
showed the wad ~ .-&d of n
$1,000 and forty s1T hIl5.
AS soon as Sevilii ~uld rM..in rs
voice he called his wife. we.n a per-
turbed Polish oma r~Ased ir as4
claimed the money. IL ~ re urn
and the woman left Leaving $50 as a
reward. In the excItemsr the NJ ne
OF the shoe bank propr:arss was not
learned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
WOULD CAUSE LEAGUE TO
ACT ON ALBANIA ISSUE

GENEVA, Nov. S.-Premier Lloyd
George has suggested by telegraph
the immediate calling of a meeting
of the council of the League Of Ma
tons to deal with the situatiQn Great
ed in Albania, by the repcrfed con-
tinuing advance OF the Jugo-Slap
forces in Albanian territory.
Action would be asked on the
council to meet the situation which
would be caused by Jugo-Slav fall
ing to stop the advance and continu-
ing invasion of Albania.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
Guild TO Meet Monday

The meeting of the Woman's Guild
of ST. Peters church, scheduled for
this coming Friday afternoon at I
o'clock will not be held then because
it is Armistice afternoon but 1t viii
take place on the Thursday proceed
ing at the aforementioned time II
the parish house in Rector street
The meeting has been called to dis
cuss final plans for the church sup.
per and bazaar which are scheduled
TO occupy the parish house on We'd
nesday night. November 80, and or
Thursday night, December 1.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
PETITION FOR DIVORCE

A petition for absolute divorce
has been filed in the court of chan
cesy by Louisa Critelli, through her
counse, Jacob s.. Karkus. in which
she prays that she be granted a de-
cree from her husband, Giovanni
Critelli, on the grounds of deser-
ton.
In her petition Mrs. Critelli. al
lezes that she was married August
z. 1918, in this city, and that her
husband lived with her until Decem-
her Is, 1918. when he deserted her.
There is one child, Josephine. aged
four years. in the custody of the
other. Both the petitioner and
rendant reside in this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
BIRTHDAY PARTY GIVEN
FOR MARION COURTNEY

Miss Marion Courtney was given a
birthday party recently at her home
in State street. During the after
noon prizes were awarded to Mar
garet Reid. Madeline Iverson and
Mary Anderson in the various games.
and supper was served at 8 O'Clock.
The guests included Margaret Reid,
Olga Christensen, Elsie, Madeline
and Martha Iverson, Mary and Mar
tin Anderson, Catherine and Thomas
Jago, John Dalton. Catherine Dolan.
Margaret and William Courtney.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
MAN BURNED TO DEATH;
MURDER CHARGE MADE

HAMPTON, Conn. Nov. S.-Clar-
ence T. Miller, "a. who lived alone at
Towards Valley was burned to death
carly today. His house and barn were
destroyed and neighbors found the
charred body in the cellar. State Of
ficers arrested Ernest Skinner, sew
enteen, and charged him with arson
and murder.
The officers say that young Skin
ner told them hat h hated the old
man because he had ordered him off
the place."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
To Meet In December

The monthly meeting of the Ladies
Aid Society of the Danish Children's
Home which is scheduled to be held
tomorrow. will not be held TINS
month. The hex meeting OF the
organization will be held the second
Wednesday of December. The
meetings are held At Ala Compton
avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
FIRE ALARM BOXES

si-Gordon and Meade Streets
a3-Madison Ave. and Paterson St.
24-Narket and Sheridan Streets
s5-Smith Street and Central r. X.
e6-Market and First Streets
27-Raritan Copper Works
aS-High and Lewis Streets
34-Madison Avenue and Smith Street.
35-Smith and High Streets
ss-New Brunswick Ave. and New Street
s7-SmIth and State Streets
41-Standard Underground Cable Co.
42-Atlantic Terra Gotta Works
43-Buekingham Ave. and Hartford St.
45-Commerce and Front Streets
4s-State and Washington Streets
4T-High and Washington Streets.
52-Cortlandt and Easton Streets
54-State and Buckingham Ave.
55-Parker St. and Pulaski Ave.
56-Hali Ave. and Charles ST.
s7-State and Wayne Streets
sS-Near Lead Works
59-Maurer
es-washington Street and Park Avenue
63-New Brunswick Ave. and Elm Street
6f-Smith Street and Watson avenue
e5-Commerce and State Streets
7e-Front and Smith Streets
T3-Water and uoroon Streets
T4-Ksaypx Ave. aud Gordon street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
CARD PARTY THURSDAY

The weekly card party of the
Rosary Society will as usual take
place on Thursday night and not on
Friday night of this week as stated
in yesterdays Evening News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
Order Probe of klan

HOUSTON, Texas. Nov. Probe
of the Ku Klux Khan was ordered
by Judge c. W. Robinson in his
charge to the new grand jury to-
day in the criminal district court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
OBITUARY
Ellen T,reH

i1llen Tyrrell. scSenty-four years
daughter os John Sparks, died
AZ at her home in 60 Tyrrell
ct. Tottenville. Mrs. Tyrrell was
former Perth Amboy resident.
leral arrangements are now
lding.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08

Lyle Kinmouth Of Asbury Park.
governor of the third district has re-
ceived a telegram 10 the effect that
Perth Ambuy has received its ahilia-
ton into the international Associa-
ton Of Rotary Clubs Of Chicago, the
number Of the local organization be-
ing 1,002. The local club has sold
200 tickets for the coming Charter
Night to be held November % and
Theodore Spawn, secretary Of the
organization has announced that
over 200 yer refused tickets be-
cause Of the limited space in the
Packer House dining room where
the affair is to be held.
October's library report shows a
gratifying increase in the total cir
culation OF 2.196 ove the same
month. in 1920, with the largest
daily circulation, 533, about lie
more than the corresponding month
a year ago. The juvenile circulation
especially has had a great increase,
being 5,347 of 1895 over the report
Of 1920. The smallest daily circu-
lation, 3O2 is an increase Of So;
adult circulation. 1884 or an in
crease of sol; adult fiction. 3,62l.
an increase of 447: non-hction, SAG,
increase Of 1O1; foreign. 1874, increase
of SO. The total number Of new bor-
rowers is seventy-ive adult and 152
juvenile; membership cards issued
during October. 277; daily readers.
3.Os4: reference questions asked,
319: high school reference questions
IFS.
Substantial progress has been
made during the first nine month
Of 1921 by the New York Telephone
Company in building up its system IN
Northern New Jersey TO care Tor the
abnormal demands in this area, ac-
cording TO a statement made puDhc
today by H. G.. Kerr, division COM
mercial manager OF the teIephohe
company at Newark. In Perth Am
how. figures show that Az new tele-
phones have been connected during
this period, bringing the total num-
her of telephones in service in this
city TO 4,231 and 2,262 miles of new
telephone wire in cables have been
added to the local system. The tele-
phone situation in this city at the
present time appears exceedingly
bright according to Theodore Spawn
the local commercial manager.
Democratic city and county can
didates addressed the final meeting
of the Middlesex County Democratic
| oolored committee, which was held
at 81 Smith street last night. Plans
we're discussed in regard TO holding
future meetings, one OF which will
be held on Friday night. Election
returns will be received at the head
quarters tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08

s. ]. Coogler swings his 67-year-
cid legs over the 63-year-old back
CT Sam Sheppard in a game of leap
frog. They were bud6ies on the
police force of Atlanta Ga, rs
years ago. Coogler is now proba-
ton officer of the force.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
UNEMPLOYMENT
APPEAL MADE
Situation Somewhat Improv-
ed, But Many Men Are
Still Out of Work

Reports received last night by the
committee on unemploy-
ment would indicate that the situa-
ton IS slowly improving here a.
though il was decided TO renew the
appeal to the large Industries and
others to create work wherever pos
sible. Arthur A Quinn. a member OF
the committee and president Of the
state Federation of Labor, reported
that there is a shortage of skilled
building trades mechanics at the
present time. A majority Of those
out of work being common laborers.
it was also said.
Oliver X. Hatfield. secretary Of the
Industrial Association, gave figures
showing that 965 unemployed men
and women have registered at the
Federal. State. Municipal Bureau
here and that ffty-two were placed
during the past week. OF which num-
Der eight were Thus far 154
have been given positions since the
committee began to function. Nine
OF these were ex-sold.ers.
Joseph F. Degan told of an inter-
view with Col. Watkins of the
Shipping Board In which the Colonel
promises to do everything possible 70
place local men on the ships Of the
shipping board now anchored on this
city.
CONGRESSMAN T. Frank Appleby
had a letter before the COMMITTEES
promising TO assist in every way pos
sible.
A communication from Mayor
William c. Wilson urging the al
dermen, to consider starting any
municipal improvements possible at
this time in order to temporarily
relieve the unemployment condl-
ton, was received by that body
last night and referred to the com
mite Of ~ whole. Alderman
John j. Clark remarked that n
letter should contain some concrete
suggestions as he knew of no way
in which the situation could be
remedied.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-08
Report ON Sale of Municipal Bonds

Report on Sale OF Municipal Bonds
WASHINGTON, Nov S:-Recent
sales of municipal bonds in thirteen
states have totaled over $50, 000, 100
and in addition $4,000. 600 OF n
securities have been offered for sale,
according to statistics made pubic
today by the national Unemployment
conference.
These figures, it was explained in
a statment. were compiled in con-
nection with studies made OF the
possibilities of Fastening public
work as a measure of relieving the
unemployment situation
Totals OF municipal and township
bonds recently offered for sale Q
New York are s3.607 $40, $~2.024.656,
New Jersey. ss,02S,s00, s44Ss500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-03
RESERVES TO
OPEN SEASON
Morris Harvey Will Start
the Season for This
Outfit I.


MoRGANTowN, May s.-Haylng
practtced daily against members Of
the Varsity squad for the past SIX
weeks the West Virginia uniyer.
sity Reserve baseball team Is In ex.
cellent condition for the opening
game tomorrow afternoon with the
Morris Harvey college nine. The
Reserves were to have opened their
season last Saturday afternoon at
Star City wv. Va.) but tnclement
weather caused the game to be
called OF.
Bobby" Weidmyer, who was
elected captain Of the Reserves and
who has complete charge OF the
team during the absence Of Coach
Rodgers has been tireless in his
efforts to get the Mountaineer sec
ond team in shape for the opening
clash. Although the men had plen.
ty of practice during the six weeks
they seldom II ever played togeth-
er, and as 1t Is not small job to
/ get combination working smooth.
ly and develop team work Weld
myer has had his hands full. He
hopes, however. to put strong
team on the field tomorrow after.
noon and as he has some very good
material this will not be impossi-
Bile.
Burley and Joe Bartell are the
leading candidates for the "hot cor.
ner," while Browning and Krosnotf
are showing the way to the other
shortfield candidates. George Bar.
nard who gave Russ Wright a close
race for a Varsity berth seems to
have cinched a position at the key.
stone sack. Russ Lyall's hitting
and clever fielding will earn him a
place at the initial station. Nefflin,
Weidmyer and Dorsey will play
left, center and right field respec-
lively. Hawley and Fuccy are the
best of the catching candidates
while Garden, letters and Tallmali
are the best OF the hurlers. Weio.
myer was not certain OF his lineup
this morning, but stated that he
would probably announce It after
practice this afternoon.