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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
BENEFIT AUCTION BRIDGE
PARTY At WOODBRIDGE

WOODBRIDGE, Oct. 3.-There
were twenty-four tables filled with
auction bridge players, one table FOR
Five hundred, two for pinochle n
a goodly number of non-players at
the Women's Club of Woodbridge
Township card party for the n
fit of the Federation Science Build
ing at the Women's College, New
Brunswick Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. E. H. Boynton.
Mrs. Boynton's spacious home Is
particularly well adapted for large
gatherings and the party was a
huge success socially as well as n
nancially. as about 500 was realized
for the fund.
Mrs. Z. w. Christie won the prize
at five hundred. a cup and saucer
Mrs. Bernard Sullivan won the hrst
prize at pinochle, a towel and Mrs.
Arthur Hunt, the second, a candy
dish.
There were three pivot tables of
auction bridge, the prizes being Nip
o ware teapots. These prizes
were won by Mrs. Max Coe of Rah-
way. Mrs. J. i. Clsvenger and Miss
Thorne of Perth Amboy. The pro-
grsssive auction bridge prizes were
won as follows: Mrs. w. II. Prall,
a towel; Mrs. w. K. Franklin, a
Pyrex casserole: Mrs. S. B. Demarest
a teapot; Mrs. +. F. Sell, silk stock
ings; Mrs. Jerome Wiss. a towel;
Mrs. Leon T.. Campbell, a vase;
Mrs. Arthur Stern. sealing wax set;
Mrs. c. 4. Campbell, writing paper;
Mrs. Legett, a towel; Mrs. Perkins.
| writing paper: Mrs. w. II. Higgins,
a pocket book; Mrs. w. NJ. Weiant,
a towel; Mrs. Joseph Copeland, a
towel; Mrs. Solder. a box of hand
kerchiefs: Mrs. Andrews. a towel;
| Mrs. A. C. Walker, a collar and cuff
set; Mrs. H.. w. o Bremen, shoe
trees; Mrs. Charles Phillips. a knit
ting bag; Mrs. Howard r. Valentine
won the consolation prize, a doilie.
The non-piayers' prizes were won
as follows: Miss Mary BraZell, a
fancy basket; Miss Grace Huber, a
! vase. and Mrs. J.. Edward Harmed. a
! doilie.
Refreshments were served. Mrs
Boynton's home was tastefully dec
Grated with fall flowers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
PALESTINE MD J
URGED BY JEWS
Services Being Held Today in
Synagogues Here Many
Business Places Closed

Rosh Hashonoh. the Hebrew New
Year. 56S2, was ushered in at sun.
down last night and the holiday will
continue throughout the day. Serv-
ices were held last night at both
Temple Beth Mordecai in Hobart
street and at Temple Sharry Tfilch
in Madison avenue and again this
morning. Both temples were crowd
ed to the doors and the sermons
preached by the pastor of each were
along the lines of the good holiday
spirit.
Rabbi Hirsch L. Shazin, pastor. Is
conducting the services at the Shar
ry Tfiloh, while Rabbi Eugene Kohn.
pastor, is in charge of h services at
Beth Mordecai. These services Will
be continued again tonight ana to-
morrow morning. Services also are
being held at Mnei Zion Institute In
Fayette street.
Business places of Hebrews In this
city are closed and the holiday 10 be-
ing generally observed by all OF the
Jewish faith. They will open again
tomorrow. The Jewish holidays this
year have a particular meaning for
the Hebrews Of the world because
of the great work being undertaken
for the re-esta blishment of the Ma.
! tional Jewish home in Palestine.
7 This Is being done through the Pail
| estine Foundation Fund which IL to
| raise 800, 000,0 in five years for
that purpose. 1t is also noteworthy
in the history of the Hebrews OF
| Perth Amboy. for the past year in
| which the Jewish Relief Fund was
ably supported and other drives hav-
ing met with such great success. In
the various synagogues throughout
the world today the message of the
Holy Land is being told. The holi-
| days will continue until October IL.
when Yom Kippur. the Day of Atone-
ment. will be observed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
K. OF C. LAWN FETE ENDS
WITH COMPLETE SUCCESS

The annual Knights of Columbus
lawn fete was brought to an end
Saturday night. The fete this year
was run on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday nights a week ago, and on
last Saturday night. There is every
indication that this affair was a sue
cess financially and socially.
At the close of festivities on Sat-
urday night awards of oIsh prizes
were made. Stephen q. Ncsik, of
373 Fayette street, vas the winner
of the 800 prize; James T. Hardi-
man, of IT'S Brighton avenue, the
$50 prize, and j. J.. Hines, Jr., of $50
State street, the $25 award.
The regular evening performances
at the athletic and side shows were
given Saturday night, and Fred
O'Brien's orchestra furnished the
music for dancing. There were sew
eral feature boxing and wrestling
bouts on the athletic program. and
the regular program was given at
the vaudeville show.
At the next meeting Of the Knights
of Columbus organization It is pos
sible that the committee in charge
of the fete will have a financial re-
port to place before the members.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
MOCK TRIAL AMUSING
FEATURE At Y. N. G. 4.

A mock trial, conducted by and
for members of the Y. NJ. c. A. boys
department, furnished entertainment
for about 125 members Saturday
night. The affair was extemporane-
Gus and those taking part proved to
be well versed in the manner OF con-
Quoting a trial.
Abe Goron was the defendant,
charged with hunting and catching
Wawayanda. The complainant IN
the case was Chester Geske, who
took the part OF the game warden.
Fenby w. Scott, the boys work sec
rotary, efficiently held down the
position of prosecuting attorney
while the defense was represented
by Herman Nielsen.
James Bryan. one of the Janitorial
force at the ~" was selected as
Judge and he presided with unusual
pomp over the destinies of the ac-
cused defendant. George Forman,
Jr., was the court st~enographer and
the jury of twelve members was
chosen from among those present,
many challenges being made on
either side. Among the witnesses
brought into the case were Ralph
Sharp. Fred Burbank, Edward Con-
over, Mickey Siilhiu anu dAh
Nielsen.
After hearing and seriously con-
sidering the testimony and the
charge of Judge Bryan, the jury
went into the Jury room where 1t
was not long in finding the defend
ant guilty. After they had made
known their verdict the judge SEN
fenced the defendant to eat an onion
sandwich before the court without
shedding a tear. This the defendant
refused to do and the court SER
geants-at-arms decided to give him
his choice of carrying out the terms
of the judge or taking a cool dip,
fully clothed, into the lake" down.
stairs. The defendant reconsidered.
The stunt was fully enjoyed and
caused considerable amusement. 1t
has been decided to continue the
popular Saturday night entertain
ments indefinitely in the future.
These are for the members and their
friends.
The various Bible classes of the
boys department are now planning
for the Bible class supper rally
which. will be held Friday night of
next week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
PERSONALS

J, Frederick Walker, Jr., of Cor
don street, left to enter the Massa-
| chusetts Institute of Technology In
Cambridge today.
Chief of Police Niels ]. Tonnesen,
of Lawrie street, is spending a week
with his daughter, Mrs. Richard La
Seuer. of Sheephead Bay, N. Y.
Peter A. Damgaard and daughter
Miss Johanna Damgaard, of Brigh-
ton emu have left for a weeks
motor trip to Washington, ID. &.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Liddle, for
merly of Rector street, this city,
have removed to their new home in
| Tisdale Place, Woodbridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Knox, and
| daughter, Jean, of Madison avenue,
| leave this week for California, where
they will make their home perma-
nently.
Mrs. Joseph Kuzma and daughter,
Margaret, and Mrs. Susie Wingler,
of Sayre avenue, were guests of
| Mrs. Rose Galaida, of Avenel, yes
terday.
Miss Ida Wilentz. of Montclair
Normal and William Wilentz, of JET
ferson Medical College. r spending
the holidays with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Wilentz, of Lewis
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hansen, Will
| lam and Catherine Hansen, MIR. and
| Mrs. Fred Maggie, Miss Ruth Adams
and Miss Maize Traiman, all of the
Westminster, motored to princeton
for a picnic yesterday.
Mrs. James H. Mcleod, of Brigh-
ton avenue, was the weekend guest
Of relatives in Woodbury..
Mr.. and Mrs. Schmidt, of High
street, motored to Vineland. over the
weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Maggie. of the
Westminster, are entertaining the
| latter's aunt, Miss Ruth Dehee, OF
Wilkes-Barre, Pa, for a week. Ralph
f. Vining OF Baltimore, Nd, for
merly of this city, spent the week
end with them.
Miss Ruth Cheshire and Vincent
| Cheshire, of First street. were the
weekend guests of Mrs. E. r. Hor-
ton, of Roslyn, L. I.
Mrs. Clara Brown, Mrs. Jessie
HummeI and Mrs. Mary Kemble, OF
this city, motored to Jersey City yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson and
| daughter, Ruth, of Brighton avenue
| spent the weekend with relatives in
Bloomfield.
Miss May Johnston, of Market
street, and Victor McPhie. of First
| street. were guests of Miss Ellen Lis
| ter, of Trenton. yesterday.
Miss Elsie Miller. of Mcclellan
street. spent yesterday with her Sis
ter, Mrs. Walter Leighton, of Key
port.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
SAY THAT BRIDGE WILL Be
OPEN AGAIN IN TWO DAYS

G. +. Ryan, the superintendent Tor
the Linde & Griffith Company, in
charge of the repair work at the
bridge, this morning said 1t would be
open for traffic on Friday although
he could not say definitely at what
hour. The construction company
has brought a large pile driver to
men and a large number of piling
about 90 feet in length which are
being driven into the river bed. The
men will work in night and day
shifts in order hat all speed possible
might be made in getting the bridge
Nm a condition to permit its being
opened to tfafic.
Owing II the soft muddy bottom
bf the riva at this point it is neces-
AIRY to lag each pile before driving
this /consisting of boiling large
ieces plank on four sides of the
wer d of the piling so as to form
foul Ltion and prevent 1t from
RkI further into the mud from
ght of traffic on the bridge.
of these long piling had been
place by noon today. They
5eing set about four feet apart
will serve as temporary sup
FITS for the girders and braces
hlch Will De put IN 1Or the time
ing to hold up the planking. SUI
rintendent Ryan said 1T is possible
at heavy trucks and trolleys would
bt be permitted to go over this
|ction when the bridge is open,
ut he felt that tests would prove
b e work sufficiently strong to al
wv the safe passage of both troll
kys and trucks.
AS a result of the bridge being
losed all cars going to the seashore
v way of this city yer forced to
roceed to New Brunswick, a detour
h. about twenty-five miles. Signs
Informing motorists that the bridge
Eas out of order were posted in Rah-
Way at the beginning of the con-
crete road along the Pennsylvania
railroad, thus saving automobiles
considerable time. Signs were also
placed in various parts of this city
telling of the bridge being closed.
The traffic through the city Sat-
|urday and Sunday was lighter than
it has been all summer owing to
the accident TO the bridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
Honor Former Principal

The Rev. Nathan Holman, former
principal of the Perth Amboy He
brew School. was given a party re-
Gently by the "Ner Sabbath Club" on
the occasion of his retirement. The
members of the club participated in
a musical and literary program fol-
lowed by refreshments.
Those present were the Misses Ida
Stolz, Pearl Frankel. Rachael Jacob
son, Fannie Morrison, Dora Oman
son, Lena Cohen, Sarah Sussman,
Mary Schechter, Pauline and Marian
Deckoff. Frances Hayning. Rebecca
Kaplan, Ruth Chain and Gertrude
Guth, members of the club; the Rev.
Nathan Hoffman and Mr.. Sussman,
an instructor at the school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
JESSE R. SLAIGHT DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Jesse r. Slaight. an assistant CASH
Ter of the First National Bank OF
this city, died this morning at his
home. "a Brighton avenue, Totem
vile, after a lingering illness. MI.
Slaight, was forty-five years old and
had been connected with the First
National Bank for seventeen years
having entered the service of the In
stitution on January IS, 1904, as q
bookkeeper.
He was promoted to an assistant
cashier of the bank May 1. 1915.
which position he held at the time
of his death. Before coming to this
city he was connected with q bank
at Stapleton, Staten Island. as tel
ter.
Mr.. Slaight had been ailing for the
past two years. His last illness has
kept him away from the bank for
the past six months. He was afected
end his kidneys became affected and
his heart failed him.
Mr.. Slaight vas well known
throughout the city and Staten Is
land. He was a tenor singer and Of
ten sang at various church functions
and entertainments in this city and
on Staten Island. He was the solo,
list for the First Presbyterian church
for some time. He vas a member
Of the Perth Amboy Young Mems
Christian Association. Bethel Metho-
dist Episcopal church. Tottenville.
and a member of the church choir.
Mr.. Slaight is survived by his mo-
ther. Mrs. John B. Potter. with whom
he resided.
The funeral services for Mr..
Slaight will be held Wednesday night
at s o'clock from his late residence.
"a Brighton avenue, Tottenville. Rev.
Oscar L. Joseph. pastor of Bethel
church will ~officiate. The interment
will be in Bethel cemetery, Thursday
morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
State Auxiiiaries to Meet.

G. A. Auxiliaries will be held at
Camp Wawayanda on Friday of this
week and Mrs. w. w. Oliver, presi-
dent of the local auxiliary, is max
ing the last necessary preliminary
preparations for the delegates who
will attend from this city. All of
the members of the local auxiliary
are included in the invitation and as
the trip must be made by automobile
it is hoped that the members who
have cars will volunteer them for
| the day. Those who intend TO go on
Friday are urged to notify Mrs.
Oliver at once so that she in turn
can make arrangements for their
accommodations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
HOME FOR AGED TO
HAVE RUMMAGE SALE

During this week the Ladies Aux
iliary of the Home for the Aged will
hold q rummage sale at 81 Smith
street for the purpose of raising
money to pay for the mattresses re-
Gently purchased for the new home.
Anyone having any old clothing or
anything else suitable for a rum
mage sale may call the home or
send it to the place of the sale at
any time. Any donations would be
much appreciated by the auxiliary.
The home is now permanently To-
Gated in it's low quarters at 263
Rector street and their new tele-
phone number is Perth Amboy
145S-M. The home furnishings
should be replenished at once with
a full dinner set and the donation
of a set or money for its purpose
would greatly assist the auxiliary in
their untiring efforts for the COM
forts of the inmates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
Party On Her Ninth Birthday

Eleanor Christensen celebrated
her ninth birthday at a party at her
home in Amboy avenue yesterday
afternoon and evening. The guests
wer entertained with games and
refreshments served late in the af-
ternoon. Those present were the
Misses Pauline Tesfiey. Ethel Ga
laida, Helen and Ethel Jensen,
Eleanor and Chrystall Christensen.
Sigrid and Olga Fonskov, Mr.. and
Mrs. Olaf Hansen. Hans Axel and
Reynold Christensen Arthur Fon-
skov and Mr.. and Mrs. Fonskov.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
TRYING TO GET DOCK men
TO RETURN TO WORK

NEW YORK. Oct. 3-Omcials of
the International Longshoremen's
Association were endeavoring today
to induce several thousand striking
men on the Chelsea and Hoboken
piers to return to work and bide by
the terms of the new agreement
signed by the union.
Leaders expressed the belief thtt
their efforts would be s~uccessf, !
and their troubles over before the
dey ended Joseph Ryan, vice presi-
dent. said his talks with many of
the men satisfied him they would
reconsider their action.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
MISS MARIE NIELSEN
WEEDS VIM. RASMUSSEN

Miss Marie Nielsen. sister of Mrs.
John Wester with whom she resided
III Brighton avenue, and William
Rasmussen, of High street, were
quietly married on Saturday evening
at Z o'clock in the parsonage of
the Grace English Lutheran church.
The Rev. Robert Schlotter, pastor
of the church, officiated. After a
short honeymoon they will reside at
96 Madison avenue, this city. Mr..
Rasmussen is connected with the F.
and s.. store of Maple and Jefferson
streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
ASKS CHURCH OBSERVANCE
FOR ARMAMENT MEETING

LONDON, Oct. S.-The archbishop
of Canterbury. as president of the
Worlds Alliance for Promoting In
ternational Friendship Through
Churches. addressed letters TO the
national councils of Europe and AM
erica appealing to all the Christian
churches to set apart Sunday, No
vember 6 as a day of prayer for the
divine blessing on the Washington
conference on the limitation Of ar
mament and far eastern questions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
Celebrate Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Benvenueto Pucci, of
FOrds, celebrated their tenth we'd
ding anniversary at their home yes
terday. Dinner was served follow
ed by dancing, musical selections
and other entertainment. Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph lombard and Mrs. Fer
rucclo Pucci of Perth Amboy, were
among the guests present,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
Miss Mum is Bride

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hum of
Fayette street, announce the mar
riage of their daughter, Mildred. to
Percy Distlicamp. of East Milestone,
which took place last Thursday. Miss
Elizabeth Clark. Of New Brunswick,
and Mr.. Schaefer, of Somerville,
were the attendants. A reception
followed the ceremony after which
the couple left on their honeymoon.
Upon their return they will reside at
227 Fayette street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
Legion Auxiliary to Meet

The regular meeting of the Amer
lean Legion Auxiliary will be held
in the auditorium of the library at
s o'clock tomorrow night. The aux
iliary formerly met on Wednesday
nights but Tuesday nights seemed
more suited TO the convenience of
made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
Elks Auxiliary to Meet

The first meeting of the season for
the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Elks will
take place in the club rooms in Mad
ison Ave. tonight. The president, Mrs.
Emil Stremlau. will preside over the
business session at which a busy pro-
gram will be outlined for the year.
The meeting will begin at s o'clock
and all members are urged to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
Camp Fire Girls Meet.

The regular monthly ceremonial
meeting OF the Benahgut Camp Fire
Girls was held at the home of Clara
Faulkenstrom on asst Friday night.
The girls were awarded their honors
earned during the past month and
the guardian gave a short talk on
Camp Fire laws.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
TO Meet

The seasons first monthly meeting
of the Philathea Society of the
First Baptist church will be held at
the home of the president, Mrs. C.
A. Wilkey, 21S South First street,
tomorrow night at s o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
Rrnnswick Traffic Heavy

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 3.-The
traffic through this section over the
weekend was unusually heavy u
TO the fact that the bridge over the
Raritan River between Perth Am
boy and South Amboy was closed on
SATURDAY.. Over the new route at
Metuchen, New Brunswick and right
long the line many special traffic Of
hcers were detailed to keep the cars
going and to prevent any smashups.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03

METUCHEN, Oct. 3-A sale to
satisfy a chattel mortgage will be
held in Metuchen today, in the cigar
and paper store of Captain Francis
Hagerdon at the. corner of New and
Main streets. Herman Tantz, who
is represented by Silas Grimstead,
as the complainant in the action.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03

during September resulted in a re-
duction of 5000 bales is the forecast
of production issued by the Depart
ment of Agriculture which places
the crop at ~6,530,000 five hundred
pound bales.
BATAVIA, N. Y, Oct. SACK
Dempsey, champion heavyweight
boxer, appeared in supreme court
today as defendant in a law suit re-
sulting from alleged breach of con-
tract for production of fight pictures.
Frank Spellman, the plaintiff, de-
mands 100000 as his shares of the
profits.
PARIS, Oct. 3:-Newspapers to-
day devoted a large amount of space
to the ceremony at the tomb of the
unknown soldier yesterday at which
General John J. Pershing conferred
upon the poilu buried there the con-
gressional medal of honor.
General Pershing's address was
printed in full by most of this norm
ing's papers.
CLEVELAND, Oct. 3:-The trial
of Marian McArdle, charged with
first degree murder of Daniel Kaber,
her stepfather, vas set for today.
She is the third to be tried. Mrs. Eva
Katherine Kaber, her mother, and
Salvador Gala serving life sentences
for the crime. County Prosecutor
Edward c.. Stanton announced he
would not seek the death penalty,
but would demand a conviction for
first degree murder.
MELLILA, Morocco, Oct. 8 (By
The Associated Press):-Continuing
their advance against Moorish
tribesmen the Spanish troops en-
gagged the rebels along a front of ten
kilometres on the plains before
Zulean, inlicting casualties of more
than 1000 on the Moors.
ATLANTIC CITY, Oct. 3-Several
thousand delegates were here for
the convention of the American
Electric Railway Association. A
number of subjects of great import
ance to the industry were on the
program for discussion, among
them "the pest means of capturing
the good will of the people" and
'.jitney bus competition"
CHICAGO, Oct. 3-Govsrnment
by minority groups constitute an
ever increasing danger to the ma
TONS industrial structure, Presi-
dent Joseph P. Griffin of the Chi
cago Board of Trade, said today
before the convention of the ma
tional grain dealers association.
Business the great keystone of
cur prosperity is organized for BUSH
ness only. The time has come when
it must organize to take its share
in government. to protect itself
against class legislation"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
Hearing ON Mine Disorders

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3.-The sem
ate labor commission is to include
it's investigation of disorders in the
Mingo, w. Va, coal fields with a
weeks hearing here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03

Women's Guild to Meet
The monthly meeting Of the Wo-
mems Guild>of the Workers Coop
erative Association will be held In
Odd Fellows Hall tonight at 8
o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
COUNTY NEWS

NEW BRUNSWICK. Oct. 3.-The
New Brunswick police are investi-
eating the theft Of an automobile
oearing license, n. J.. BOOSTS from
its owner on the street in Elizabeth
early yesterday morning. 1t is said
the thief drove in the direction OF
New Brunswick after the robbery.
NEW BRUNSWICK. Oct. 3.-Cap-
tain Thomas Murphy. forty-five years
old. head of a New Brunswick truck
ing company and one of New Bruins
wick's oldest volunteer and paid fire
department members. passed away at
his home on New street, yesterday
morning. He has been ailing the
past several weeks.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 3.-John
Retz of Easton avenue, New Bruns-
wick, was caught in the act of sell
ing a gallon of some liquor for 80
on Saturday night. He was arrested
and held pending a hearing before
Judge Peter T. DAILY. sitting as mag
tstrate today.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. "a
certificate Of trade name has beer
filed by the Silvertop bakery, 131
kNorth Roadway. South Amboy. MAJ
Ro1omon and ID. Soloway will con-
yet a retail bakery business under
R3R4Ea
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03
Wire News

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Further
decline in the condition of cotton
during September resulted in a re-
duction of 5000 bales is the forecast
Of production issued by the Depart
ment of Agriculture which places
the crop at ~6,530,000 five hundred
pound bales.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-03

All trains operating between this
city and South Amboy are crowded
by the commuters between the two
cities who have decided to use the
trains instead of changing from one
trolley car to the other on the
county bridge while repairs are be-
ing made to that structure.