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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
Honor Betty KEENAN,

MIR. and Mrs. D. J. KEENAN,, of
Prospect street, entertained a num-
Der of friends at their home yester-
day afternoon in honor of the elev-
enth birthday of their daughter,
Betty. Green and red were the
colors employed in the decorations,
Green and red baskets were given
as favors. Refreshments were
served.
The guests included Virginia
Bullwinkle, Marion and Gladys
Shade, Virginia Underhill. Muriel
Lind, Dorothy and Catherine Witt,
Frances Michaelson, Eleanor San
dorf of this city, Carrie Burke OF
Piscataway, Miss Bessie Stillwell,
Mrs. Barlow and children of High
land Park, Mrs. Underhill, John
Shoe, Norman Coleman, Harry Boil
lot, Theodore Christensen, William
Buchan, David and Robert keenan,,
Mary Louise Keenan, and Albert
keenan, of Metuchen, MI. Graham,
Joseph Catlin and Mr.. Morrison OF
this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
Start Regular Session

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4-Congress
closed it's two weeks extra session
and started it's regular session today
with an intervening period of only
ten minutes.
By resolution the end of a special
session which which began Novem-
Der 20, was closed at 1850 o'clock
and the new and final session of the
67th congress began at the statutory
hour of noon.
Proceedings today were largely
tire routine of winding up and be-
ginning the new session which runs
until March 3.
The principal business of the new
session today was receipt of the
annual budget.
Tomorrow Harding is expected to
deliver his message outlying the ad-
ministration program with the snip
ping bill. farm credit legislation
and the annual appropriations bill as
the major features in prospect.
Republicans and Democrats in the
senate today ratified the treaty OF
peace ending the four day filibuster
by the minority against the Dyer
anti-lynching bill.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
WRECKS
POWER PLANT
Short Circuits Cause Explo-
sionS and Fire at Carteret
Public Service Sub Station

CARTERET, Dec. 1.-Two explo'
sions and fires, said to have beer
lcaused by short circuits, in the Public
i Service sub-station here this morning
resulted in m man being severely
| burned, the plant badly damaged and
several of the local plants and fac
tories being forced to close down be-
cause of the lack of electric current.
The first mishap occurred about
| $3.50, when a short circuit is said
to have caused an explosion in the
sub-station which was followed by
a small fire, which vas quickly ex-
tinguished. The employees at the
plant rushed to the street, with one
exception. This man was badly
burned before he could make his
exit and had to receive medical at
tention after which he was removed
to the Perth Amboy city hospital
This man was William Morgan,
thirty-two years old, a resident at
Morgan. He was burned about the
hands and face and sustained a a C
Grafton on the right arm. He was
attended by DR.. Martin S. Meinzer
at the hospital.
At 10:45 another explosion oc-
Cured in the s~ub-station, the report
this time being so loud that it al
most caused a panic among those
in the neighborhood. People rushed
to the streets and the men then in
side again ran out OF the
building. Both fire companies were
called and 1t was until about half
an hours hard work that the fire
was extinguished.
This second nTishap had so dam
aged the machinery that no power
could be supplied and it was doubt
full whether repairs could be made
so that service might be continued
tomorrow.
District superintendent William III
Chamberlain was notified of the
first occurrence and was on hand
when the second explosion and fire
occurred. He was slightly burned.
William Meadman, of the Ellz lbetn
plant, was sent for end he at once
started to work with Public Service
employees endeavorirs TO make tenn
porary repairs at the sub-station in
order that the service to the faLto
ries might be continued. He said
it might take one o. two days to
complete repairs.
The sub-station is a brick building.
If it had been a frame structure
much greater damage would have
resulted as the fire was raging inside
the brick walls when the firemen
were called.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
BOX SOCIAL ENJOYED
BY "Y" BOYS AND GIRLS

Eighteen young couples enjoyed
the box social held in the Y. M. G. A.
Saturday night by the Giants, boys
Bible study class. An entertain
ment program of games, arranged by
Herman Nielsen, Charles Cartha and
Theodore Turk, were enjoyed dur
ing the night the winners being Miss
Emma johnson, Miss Dorothy Hall
and Charles McCable. Considerable
amusement was had when the boxes
were distributed. The party was
c~haperoned by Mr.. and Mrs. Within y
Lesson and MI. and Mrs. Fenby W.
Scott.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
for Dance

A regular meeting of the Just
Pals club was held at the home
of Sol Schlesinger, in Park avenu =,
Yesterday afternoon. 1t was decided
TO hold a "Cha nukah" dance, on
sunday. December II. Refresh ments
were served. At the close of the
business session. the members of the
club attended the services at the
c. gregation Beth Mordecai. A
special meeting will be held at the
home OF G. Sladkus, in Park avenue,
net Sunday afternoon. Reports oil
the various committees will be given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
OBITUARY
Inhn e. Switzcr DEAD

JOnH r.. oNitLfT Dthu
John Z SWitzer, owner of the
Grand Theatre in Smith street and
various real estate oldiugs IL this
city, died Thursday, Thanksgiving
Day at Los Angeles. California, ac-
cording to word received here this
morning by a niece Mrs. Bernard
Gustenhoven of Water street, Mr..
Switzer was seventy-tlree years old
and besides his widow is survived by
y son Edward Switzer. Mr.. Switzer
formerly kept a hotel where the
Paris restaurant is now located. He
retired from business at that place
several years ago and went to West
New York to live. Recently the fam
lily made their home at Ezra near
Hightstown. They left for Califor-
MIA in September to spend the win
ter there.
George Thomas
George Thomas, fifty-six years
old. died yesterday at his home, 1857
Market street. Besides his widow
he is survived by five daughters
and one son, Mrs. Ethel Solt, OF
Trenton; Christopher, Henrietta
Myrtle, Pearl an Esther of this city,
The funeral which will be private
will be hhel tomorrow Afternoon
from his late residence. Rev. VIII
bert Westcott will officiate. Tn
interment will be in Alpine GENE
terry.
George W. Depew
TOTTENvILLE, Dec. 4:-Georg
". Depew, eighty-four years old
an old resident of Staten Island
died Saturday at his home. is Ma
guire avenue. Pleasant Plains. TIL
funeral will be held at 2:30 o'cloc
tomorrow afternoon from his lat
residence. Rev. S. o. Rusby, paste
Of the Woodrow NJ. e. church, wi
~offciaSe. The interment will be |
the woodrow cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
Women to Give Tea

Plans are complete for the
bridge and tea to be held in the
Madison Wednesday afternoon. Most
attractive prizes will be awarded.
Mrs. Benjamin Goldman is chair
man of the affair. Anyone desir-
ing to attend should procure their
tickets at once, as a limited number
of tickets will be sold.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
Entertain at Fords

Miss ROsaIind F'r1es, OF Fords, en-
tertained a number "a friends at hes
home, last night. Dancing was the
nam feature of the evening.
The guests included: Misses Irene
Beatty. Mary Huff, Elizabeth HART
ley, Blanche Marshall. Ruelita Sny-
der, and Rosalind Fries. Messrs.
James Birmingham, Joseph Ieragh-
ty. Edward Wallis. James Lenahan,
Joseph Triggs. Savadore. and IN
thony AbbatellO,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
Three Students Die in Fire

WATERVILLE, Maine. Dec. A.
Three students of Colby College
were burned to death early today
when fire destroyed one section of
North College. The original college
building was erected in 1920. The
dead are Alton l.. Andrews. Charles
NJ. Grewordy and Warren L. Floyd.
College classes were suspended
for the day and arrangements were
made for funeral services for the
three students in the college chapel
this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
New Corporation

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dee. ART
icles of incorporation have been filed
by the New Brunswick Amusement
Company. with offices at 3e1 George
street. This company represents the
controlling interests in the recent
theatre merger here. A. c. STREET.
wolf Is the agent. The company, is
capitalized at $4,000, there being
100 shares of stock at 800 each.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04

The marriage of Miss Marion A.
Pero, of South Amboy, and William
E. Minick. of this city. took place
Thanksgiving Day at the Sacred
Heart church in South Amboy. Rev.
Mr.. Strensky performed the cere-
mony. The attendants were Miss
Mary Riskie, of South Amboy, and
Michael Seaman of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
To Have Christmas Sale

The Sewing Circle of the Danish
NJ. E. church will hold a Christmas
sale in the basement of the church
on Wednesday night at s o'clock.
Booths will be erected for fancy
articles, aprons and candy. Refresh
ments will be served during h
evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
Naval Militia Dance Success

The second annual dance of the
United States Naval Militia Reserve
held in Junior Hall, Saturday night
was a decided success. Excellent
music was secured for the dancing.
Much credit is due Charles De
Worth, chairman and his committee
for the success of the affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
County Seat Man Held

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. A.
Alex H. Areeda of this city is being
held in the county jail on a charge
of obtaining money under false pre-
lenses from Mile White Of High
land Park. The man, it was
charged before Justice of the Peace
Eugene r. Rosselot, secured $3.50
by fraudulent NEAR on January liz
last
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
COMMITTEES to Report

All committees for the card party
held recently under the dir ection of
Rev. John E. Larkin, will meet to-
night at 1880 o'clock in st. Mary's
hall, at which time reports from the
card party will be made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ceglsky, of
Market street, announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Clara, to
Oscar Ahrens. The wedding will
take place in the near future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
Raid on Club: Vine Fined

= NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 4
Nine members of the Royal Social
Club, a coIored organization, with
rooms at IA Church street, were
arrested by the police in n raid Sat
urday night. All were fined $40.
The police claimed a crap game
was in progress and seized some
change which was laying on a ia
BILE. The defendants declared they
were not playing craps, but We're
donating the money to pay the ex-
penses of the club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
Woman's Guild to Meet

The Woman's Guild of the Work
er's Cooperative Society will hold
their regular meeting in Odd Eel
lows hall in Smith street, tonight
at 1880 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
Announce Engagement

Mrs. John Frikker, announces the
engagement of her daughter Eliza
beth Catherine, to Charles Stephe ;,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Buivan-
oski, both of this city. No date has
been set for the wedding.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4,-With
impeachment proceedings against
Attorney General Daugherty and the
administrations ship subsidy bill
featuring in House and senate, re-
spectively, the Sixty-seventh con-
gress today swings into its last lap
and runs until zoe of March a.
Appropriation bills, of course,
will hold RICH of way, as they carry
funds for the fiscal year, beginning
next July l.. There will be twelve
of these, all of which must be passed
before adjournment, If a special ses-
sion next spring is to be avoided.
The additional program will be
made known when President Har-
ding delivers his annual message,
Usually scheduled to make t on
Uusuaily scheduled to make 1t on
until late in the week.
As agreed upon at h recent
White House conference with farm
leaders, request will be made for
amendments to existing law so that:
Federal reserve banks may discount
for a long period notes based on
farm paper; the Farm Loan Board
may be increased by two members;
commodity financing may. be pos
sible with a 5OO.o0O,oOo fund.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04

INSTEAD OF asking your friends where
there's a nice room to rent. read the ciaS-
sifed ads and ind out for yourself.
TODAY'S WANTS satisfied by tomorrow
night-if you use a classified ad.
People you know are using classified
ads every day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
Industrial Club TO Meet

The Industrial Club will hold
their regular meeting at the home Of
Mrs. Ronalder in Fords tomorrow
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04

When college professors saw this picture of Miss Julia Boone, the
star sprinter who adopted mems running trunks to increase her speed
on the cinder paths. there was a gaspng for breath in the University of
Washington halls Of learning. It is runored that Miss Boone and other
members of the coed track team who adopted the abbreviated garments
are taking a rest from athletics for the remainder of the serAnn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04
CITY BRIEFS

Denial was made today by Mich
ael Seamanik, Jr., of 1858 Grove
street, that the fire of last Friday
night started in the rear of their
home as was made known in the
report of the blaze in Saturdays
issue. He claims that the fire
started in the rear of 365 Grove
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04

day.
The degree team of Mohawk
Council No. SO, Daughters of Po-
cahontas. will go to New Brunswick
tomorrow night to initiate new
| members into the Indiancla Coun-
Gil. All members are urged to call
at Mrs. Heselberg's for their suit,
and to meet at the Central switch
at 7 o'clock sharp.
The members of the Italian
Benevolent Society, about one hun
dred strong, are about to combine
with Christopher Columbus Lodge.
tSons of Italy. in max ng the latter
one big lodge. Grand Deputy Palo
will supervise the taking in of the
members into the Sons of Italy.
A special meeting for the purpose
of making certain changes in the
constitution of the local Y. M. C. A.
night at s O'Clock. The matter of
increasing the number of directors
will be the principal topic to come
before this meetir~.
The water department today COM
menced shutting off the water OF
those persons who are in arrears in
their payment of water bills. The
water commissioners issued a warn
ing to all u who have not
paid their arrearages and the water
will remain shut off until the bills
are paid
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-04

All members of the U. S. Naval
Reserve are requested to report
for drills Thursday instead of Tues
day.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-02-18
LETTER FROM SOUTH AMERICA
Uonaieis onvilie Boy Write to Ghie3
:son, Ear away Buenos Aires.

The Chief received tew days ag-
letter from It's young friend, Alval7
,,awless, son d Officer r. a. Law
less of this city. who is employed as
engineer on ship belonging to the
Pan 14mericen Petroleum and Trans
port Company. The letter IS dated
Jan 12, and post.narked buenos
Aires, Argentina and reads rs fol,
lows
/ am Aow in 3uenos Ares, Az
gentina. South America. We left
New York Nov. - and proceeded 70
Tamrico, Mexico and took a cargo
Of oil at that place This city is sit
uated about ITS miles from the
mouth O.. the Plata river and is
surely a wonderful place. But !
want to congratulate The Chief.
When we were in Tamplco, I re
ceiyed about eight copies o. the pa
per from home and. guess ! have
read them all TWO Or three times.
They were certainly appreciated as
our wireless was not il The best Of
working order, and we didn', get
much C the news that was sent out.
have been reader Of your paper for
quite number Of years and 7 don't
think that it can be improved much.
and look forward TO the time when
we would reach Tampicc SO ! could
be able 20 get g few more copies Of
The Chief, which will enable me to
read the news and happenings Of my
old friends and town.
Yours truly,
"ALVAN LAWLESS.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-02-18
Handled Differently.

']'he lawmakers of the state Of Mis-
sissippi handle their Railroad Com
nissioners in manner different from
that in which similar commissioners
are handled by the lawmakers of Lou
isiana. It will be remembered that
there was g great howl in the consti-
tutional convention last year against
the action Of two members of the
Louisiana commission because they
voted in favor Of granting an increase
in rates TO the telephone company,
but the howl turned out to be nothing
but hot air. Ir Mississippi, few
days ago, the house of representa-
tives voted unanimously to impeach
George R. Edwards, chairman Of the
rail body of that state, who sometime
ago voted to grant an increase 20 the
telephone company He was i'm
peached on the specific charge Of
drunkenness in Office,
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-02-18
% PREP ARE FOR MISSION.
Meeting NJ Catholic Mem og Parish
Afte~ High Mass Tomorrow.

Rev. C. Meillg gs 80. .ss:s g aassa
local Catholic Church, has issued a
@all FOR meeting of the Catholic
gertlen en- Of the parial1 to be held at
she oaroc.liaI hall Immediately after
high mass tomorrow. The purpose
o. the meeting is to devise ways and
means Cor the conduct of the mission
which IS to be held here for two
weeks, beginning on Palm Sunday
and ending On the Sunday after
Easte". Two very distinguished
Jesuit missionaries from Kentucky
will come here for the occasion, and
il is yh3 purpose # Father Chambon
&o ask the men Of the parish to or
ganize end give every assistance pos
sibSe to insure large attendanes at
all OF che services and 30 make the
event a success
Al. Catholic men OF the parish are
corftiaily invited ana urgently re-
quesveG to De present at tomorrcw's
meeting.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-02-18
improvements "a Local Ice Plant.

The Donaldsonville Ice factory,
suspended operations q few weeks
age 20 make improvements and re-
pairs to Che plant. Among the i'm
p"cvemencs contemplated is the in
staiiation Of 200-horsepower Fair
baaks-Morsc engine which will great
L. Increase the capacity of the fac
teIE. The concrete foundation Cor
he !.ew engine hes been completed
I:..' j. /. 4andaiche, local contractor,
alG 3he work o. placing The big en-
sjinc .hareon will be done by the we'll
s.hcsgn contracting firm o. Jos. r.
a1C Loo Cafiero. Other improve
rents anG -epaira -vill also De made,
which EFhen compI >taG will make the
plrn, oae of the best equipped OF
tie kiaS il the state. While these
&:,airs anG Improvements are being
4n"da -hc company IS uuyiuG ;ca
,l-awiere 20 supnlZ- The leeCs o. its
customers il. this city and cicini.-.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-02-18
10 FINANCE THE FAIR.

The newly elected finance cor-
nittee Of the South Louisiana FAR
Association, met last Sunday for the
purpose of trying to devise ways and
means Of financing the 1922 South
Louisiana fair. After general dis
cussior Of the matter, it was decided
TO inaugurate at once campaign Of
education to teach the people the
great value and benefit &C the city Of
the fairs which are given here an
nually. and 10 impress upon them
the necessity Of imposing g small
property tax for ten years II AID OF
the project. It will be remembered
that at the last meeting Of the commits"
sior council petition signed by a
large number Of property taxpayers
was presented asking that body to
cal! o special election to authorize
the levy Of special tax Of one mill
in aid Of the fair; but the council de-
clined TO cali the election. Another
application, will be made to the city
fathers later TO cal! an election to
be held sometime during the latter
part Of April or in May and the
property holders who have not al
ready done SO will be canvassed and
urged 10 register 81 as to qualify to
vote a: said election, and it is hoped
that by means Of the campaign Of
education which will De conducted
from now until the said election, the
people Of this city will be made to
understand that it is 70 their interest
to support the proposition and au-
thorize the levy Of the small special
tax asked.
The assets Of the association, con-
sisting Of land, buildings and i'm
provements. are valued at about $685.
900. The equipment is one of the
best Of the kind in the state, and
represents 200 great an investment to
be permitted to remain idle and go
to. decay. The funds realized from
the tax which it is sought tc impose
is to be used in enlarging the grounds
and provide for the payment Of pre-
miuns offered 70 exhibitors, etc.
II is said that some Of .-rishes
which are lnember"-~~~ the associa-
ton, have complained that Donald
sonviile does very little towards aid
.g.g the fair, yet gets the bulk Of the
benefits derived therefrom. in the
| the shape of business and trade
! which the event brings here, and the
authorization Of the special tax will
have the effect Of precluding further
such complaints by demonstrating tc
the complainants that the people OF
Donaidsonville believe in and appre.
ciate the fair and are willing to make
small financial sacrifices to retain it.
otheI cities in the II parishes compris.
aaasf e a sasffg them BENG
Baton Rouge and Plaquemine, arr
said to be very anxious TO get the
fair, and it is possible that one OF
these or some other city might
eventually get it, if the people OF
this city make no effort TO hold it
Many Of the principal property own
ers in this city are said tc be very
much in favor of the levying OF the
special tax III aid of the fair, as they
believe that it has proven and vii
continue to prove ii The future {
great attraction and drawing care
for the business of the town.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-02-18
Property Transfers.

The following property transfers
we're recorded at the clerk OF courts
office in the past Two weeqs: ar.
T,ouis 3. Martin to Louis 3. MAJ"
rim :;r.-Part Of the Bocage plan1a-
t;or M an the left descending bank oi
the Mississippi river, about 5os noeI
miles below Darrow, containing - eoo n
IS acres. more or less Price 9oVS
cash and the assumption by the puE~
chaser of one-half Of the mortgage
bearing upon the place. amounting
TO S45,500.
1zile Cuedry Fairbanks ct ais. 70
Henry J. Savoy~-A certain tract d
land situated in New River, contain
inc 1861 acres. Price, Sl96.85.
Melphord Eliser TO Joseph D. Ian
dry--Improved parcel of real estate
in New River containing one arpens.
Price, $675.
Edward Eliser to JOS. D: Landry
Parcel of Land in New River con
tanning one-half arpent. Price, 9za'
Estelle Lanoux to Melphord Ellser
Improved parcel Of land in New
River. containing one argent. Price
$50.
Rosemond Gautreau to Vivian Nor
gan-~Improved tract of land IN ne"
River containing 27 acres. Frlce'
$4,000.
Alice Joseph, alias Alice Johnson,
to .Jasmir Tobias-~~Lot 2 III square
27. Port Barrow. Price, $40.
Edward Louis to Jasmin Tobias
Lot z in square At. Port Barrow.
Price, $3.50. -,
E. D. Dixon to Henry !. Ronald
son. Tract of land in New River,
containing 3697 acres. Price, $500.
Joseph D. Landry to Gerard f..
Babin-Improved tract Of land in
New River, conta aing 40.A2 acres.
Price, $4,000.
S. Prudent Gautreau to Willie Nor
gan--Improved tract of land IN New
River, containing 1880 acres. Price,
$500.
Rosemond Gautreau to Sidney Gau~
treau-ParceI of land in New River.
measuring 120x15o feet. Price,
$100.
Rosernond Gautreau to Edward
Braud, Sr. and son-.-Small tract Of
land in New River, containing two
acrese. Price, $3.50.
Walter B. BARLEY TO E. D. Dixon
Tract Of land in New River, con-
tanning 20 acrese- Price. $2243.
Sheriff of Ascension to A. E. Trux-
illo-in A. E. Truxillo VS.. Victor R.
Zeringue ct ais. Improved tract Of
land on Mississippi river about two
miles below Donaldsonville. Price,
$4,000.
B. Mistretta to Joseph Mistretta-
Lot Of ground in St. Patrick street.
Price, $100.
Luks B. Landry to Mrs. Anna
Faucheaux Poirrier-Two improved
lots Of ground at the corner of church
and Iberville streets. Price, $16.50.
Jos. ,Tramontana and R. Montar-
ana to Clay Naquin-Improved lot
Of ground in Mississippi street, i'm
mediately below the Catholic church.
Price, S2l50.
John Babry &c Nancy Parker-Im-
proved lot Of ground corner Cheti-
! maches and Claiborne streets. Price,
5000.
Vincenzo Date Ursina to Bruno
Ruggiero-Improved lot Of ground in
Second street, near St. Patrick street.
| Pricea SEE.