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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
CARD PARTY GREAT
SUCCESS LAST NIGHT

An unusually large attendance
was present at the regular weekly
card party of the Rosary Society,
held in ST. Mary's Hall last night.
Mrs. Henry Slater was chairman of
the affair. Tables were arranged for
five hundred, pinochle, euchre and
the peanut jab for those who do not
care to play cards. Many prizes
were awarded. The following were
winners:
Five hundred-Miss Mary Beatty.
Boston fern; Miss Mary Stack, cam
isole; Mrs. Margaret Foley. waste
paper basket: Mrs. John f. Murray.
pillow cases; Mrs. Peter Van SICKLE,
turkish towel: Mrs. Frank Rhodes,
cut glass creamer and suger: Miss
Mary Lewis, linen scarf; Mrs. John
Bow, scarf: Mrs. James A. Murray.
teapot, and Mrs. w. Clapsadell,
scarf.
Pinochle-Miss Margaret Liptak,
linen tea cloth: Mrs. Bracken, Tur-
kish combing jacket: +. c. Beatty,
linen dish towels; Mrs. Michael Sea-
man, salad bowl: Miss Julia Sulli-
van, china cake plate: Mrs. A. Han
sen, lace scarf: Miss Loretta Slater,
towels: John Reid, cigarettes.
Euchre-Mrs. Edward Dalton,
silver tea spoons.
Peanut Jab-Mrs. Richard Calvin,
towel set: Mrs. Charles Quinn. silver
ladies. and Mrs. Mary Hoy, Tur-
kish towel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY

Alderman Thomas Patten today Is
arranging for the roping off of Bar
rack street as a place for roller skat-
ers. The alderman has decided to
rope off the Barrack street as soon
as hours are decided upon as the
best to close the street.
The remains of the ship Stefan
Batory, formerly the U. s. s. Adams.
which has been a familiar sight in
the local bay for man. months dur
ing the time 1t was being dismantled.
were lowed away yesterday. The
hulk is being towed to a port in
Connecticut where 1t will be burned
in order that the metal used in its
construction might be secured. The
ship was purchased by Patrick
Lyons and Peter Coogan OF this city
at an auction conducted by former
u. S. Marshal Albert Bollschweiler
at the Perth Amboy Dry Docks about
one year ago. The ship was sold ow-
ing to the inability of its n to
pay bills they had outstanding. The
ship was built of fine quality oak
with copper and brass fittings. 1t
was used as q training ship for U.
s. sailors for a long period after its
discard as a warship.
A meeting of st. Martins Italian
Social Club was held in New Bruins
wick avenue headquarters. Wednes-
day night. At the start of the~meet-
ing the members stood for several
minutes in mourning for Emanuel
Notaro, member of the club who was
killed in an accident at the Raritan
Copper works asst week. The chair
man of the ticket committee re-
ports a big advance sale of tickets
for the clubs dance to be held
May 20.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
To ARRANGE GREAT TRIBUTE
TO CITY SOLDIER DEAD
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the plans of which are being made
nv a committee of the American Le-
gion.
The bodies are scheduled TO ar
rive in this city shortly before b
O'Clock tonight. They will be escort
ed from the station TO the state house
by a detail of regular army men
Camp Dix. The caskets VIII
be left here in the fae-decked ro-
tunda guarded by a detail OF men
from the 115th Infantry Regiment
of the National Guard.
Private services will be conducted
this evening for the families of the
dead heroes in the rotunda. The
Rev. Charles w. Diehl, pastor OF
the Grace Lutheran church, OF which
Private Cheatle was a member, and
the Rev. Charles H. Elder, OF this
city, will oficiate at the private serv-
ices.
At 2 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon
the public services will be held.
Among the speakers are: City Com
missioner George 3. La Barre, OF
the department of public safety; the
Rev. Gill Robb Wilson, chaplain OF
the Elkins Oliphant Post OF the
American Legion, and the Rev. c.
p. Newton, American Legion state
chaplain.
Following the services the caskets
will be placed on artillery caissons,
loaned by the regular army, and
taken to Riverview cemetery where
the veterans will be laid to rest. The
caissons will be escorted by a detail
of former soldiers of this city. The
New Jersey Veterans of Foreign
Wars. in session here at h third
annual convention will attend the
funeral tomorrow in a body.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
PLACED ON PROBATION
IN STABBlNG CASE

NEW BRUNSWICK. April =
Thomas Dongora. of Highland
Park, who was recently convicted
and sentenced TO the Railway re-
formatory for a stabbing at a dance
in Perth Amboy, was this morning
befort the court to be resentenced.
He was placed on probation for the
full term. and Judge Daily warned
him tina. II he violated his probation
he would be sen to the state's
prison for the limit under an afro
cious assault and battery conviction.
At the time he was sentenced
Judge DAILY promised that il his be-
havior was good at the reformatory
his ease would be reconsidered. His
wife has been i'll since he went
away. and according o Superintend-
ent Moore at he ~reformatory the
mans behavior has been good. The
court Informed the man this morn
ing that If he would ask for a re-
consideration of his .ase the request
would be granted. The request was
asked and granted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
AGED ACTRESS REMEMBERED
BY HER old FRIENDS

NEW YORK, April 7 (By The AS
ISOLATED Press)-Rose Coughlin. sew
enty-one years old. comedy star Of
an earlier generation, has been de-
lightful.y converted from her belief
that nobody in the world wants a
broken old oma and she nc long
er prays for death as the only way
out.
News that the actress oe the eigh-
ties was i'll and almost penniless !
her room Just around the corner
from Broadway today, brought an
avalanche of friends to her aid ana
Rose Coughlin walked for the first
time in weeks. The doorbell buzzed
and buzzed. Now it would be the
postman now 1t would be a florist
how vita more roses. now an oId
friend calling to inquire after h
health of Rose Coughlin and oHer
aid.
The telephone too poured In a
steady stream of sympathetic calls,
while away across the continent
from a woman who had never seen
Rose Coughlin act. came an oHer !,
q good home, an automobile
pretty clothes for the rest or her
life. -
Mother thinks that is the greatest
thing of ALL" said her daughter
when she spoke of the ofer OF Mrs'
Thomas Dolphin, of California
through The Associated Press.
'sTo think that a m VINO
didn't even know her would extend
an invitation like that. 1t is won
derful." hor
couldn't accept the offer. at a
NOT vet, for she already has accepted
an invitation to spend the summer
in a big house on Long lslano
where all the old friends Rose
Coughlan thought had forgotten her
can watch her recovery.
One of the letters Mrs.
received enclosed a 800 check
David Belasco. producer OF De
horah." the last play in which n
apueared. Another brought S2zo
from Carl Hunt. an old friend.
sam II. Harris, president OF the
producing managers association was
to call a meeting of man
this afternoon to discuss plans
for an early benefit performance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
Complete Guest Night Plans

Arrangements are being complet,
ed for the annual guest night u
the Girls Club to be given In tne
Raritan Yacht Club wednesday,
ApriI 10. Mrs. Margaret Deland. the
author will, be the honored guest,
and entertainer of the evening. Mu-
sic for the dancing will be furnished
bv Wilfred Johnstone's orchestra
MANY novel features new TO TINS
civ, ara being arranged. Tickets
NAV be procured from n member
of the Following committee: MIS-
Arthur Johnson, chairman Mrs. Will
CARTS. Misses Ruth Cheshire,
Ruth Macan, Barbara Mcleod ana
Muriel Haney. The list OF pat
rons and patronesses will be an
pounced later.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
PERSONAL

Miss Irma Stern, of st. Mary's
Hall. is spending the spring vacation
with her parents, Mr.. n Mrs.
Arthur Stern. of Rector street.
A daughter, Virginia, was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. James Petersen, of
Elm street, recently. Mrs. Petersen
was formerly Miss Martha Smith.
Mrs. Angus Maclachlan, OF High
street. entertained an auction bridge
club last night.
Joseph Tierney, of New York, was
the guest OF his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. p. j. Tierney, of Kearny ave-
nue., last night.
Miss Evelyn Kinsey, of Amboy
avenue, who underwent an operation
for appendicitis is slowly improv-
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
WIRE NEWS

NEW YORK. April statements
defending the bituminous coal oper-
ators in refusing TO negotiate a CEN
trail agreement with the miners un-
ion made by T. H. Watkins, a btu
minous mine operator of P~ennsylva-
mia before the House labor commits
sion at Washington yesterday, were
attacked here today by John Il.
Lewis. president of the United Mine
Workers of America.
Mr.. Lewis said Mr.. Watkins only
intensified the bitterness now exist
ing.
Mr.. Watkins for some time has
been engaged in an effort to destroy
the relationship between operators
and miners in Central Pennsylvania.
His utterances are dictated solely by
his selfish personal interests" Nj.
Lewis said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
Girls Plan For Party

Plans We're made to II a party
Saturday, May s. in the Community
house, at the meeting Of the Bar
bara Frietche Girls held in the COM
munity house last night. Dancing
will be the main feature OF the even
ing's entertainment. A buffet lunch
con will be served. A new member,
Miss Catherine Miller, was voted IN
at last nights meeting.
Miss Marie Hanko, OF Brooklyn'
and a former member of h cluo,
was present at last nights session.
After the regular business session.
a social time followed. Refresh
ments Were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
Final Aeconntinss

NEW BRUNSWICK, April T.
The final accounting of the Raritan
Trust Company of Perth Amboy,
executors on the estate of Mathilda
Dillon, deceased. formerly of Perth
Amboy. was approved in the county
court today. The receipts amounted
to S29,S42.26; disbursements. $3.-
s21.7S, and the balance, s25,920.21.
The final accounting OF Robert A.
Hirner of Woodbridge. administrators
On the estate of John Kolar. former
" of Woodbridge, also was approved
his morning. The receipts totaled
5000: disbursements, $233.S3; ball
tnces$2.766.17.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

Elaborate preparations are being
made for the annual card party and
dance to be given by the Rosary So
ciety, in the new auditorium In New
Brunswick avenue, Thursday. April
go. Bridge, five hundred. pinochle,
euchre and the peanut 1ab will be
the games in play. Many attractive
prizes will be awarded. Music for
the dancing will be furnished by
Fred O'Brien's orchestra. Mrs. Pet.
or Van SICKLE. Sr., Is chairman OF
the affair. Tickets may be procur-
ed from any member of the society.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

Tickets are selling fast for the
dance to be given by the Young
Mems Club, in Junior Hall. Thurs
day. April 20. Wilfred Johnstones
orchestra will play for the dancing
Many original and novel features are
being arranged by the committee,
who are striving to make this affair
the biggest social event the club has
ever held. Howard Baker is chair
man of arrangements and the fol-
lowing are assisting William Horlcy.
Robert Pyster and Ronald Kleckne-.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
Coal Co.

NEW BRUNSWICK, April T.
A certificate of Incorporation has
been filed in the county clerks office
by the marlborough Coal Company
Of 1871 Smith street. Perth Amboy.
Harry Medinets is the agent IN
charge and the company is incor-
norated for 100000, n thousand
shares at 500 each. Sam Polensky.
234 Kearny avenue; Sam Safran,
3s7 Division street. and Bernard
Friedman. As Woodruff place. Perth
smboy. each have taken out hfty
share
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

PRINCETON. April 7-Dr. Hen
ry Van Dyke. today declared hat the
movement which Mayor Browne. OF
Princeton. started TO make him
Democratic candidate for United
States senator from New Jersey. was
being carried on without his knowl-
edge ami consent. He insisted he
knew nothing except what he learn
ed from newspapers and in the abb
sence os more definite information
he refused TO commit himself TO any
definite iine of action.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

PETROGRAD. April 7:-Mysterls
Gus thefts and disappearance OF
treasures and countless other difn-
culties are facing the soviet ofhcials
engaged in -confiscating sueh treas
ures to be sold for the beneht or
famine sufferers. In n church
noted for the value of its jewels the
Jewels have been removed and lmi-
tations substituted.
The soviet press openly charges
that the ''thefts" are mere subter-
fuces on the part of the parishioners
and urges their speedy prosecution.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
Nortease Cancelled

NEW BRUNSWICK. April T.
Judge Peter +. DAILY granted an ap-
~pIication this morning to Charles
Lolding for the cancellation OF a
mortgage which il IS alleged was
paid. This mortgage is on property
in Woodbridge township. and was
given August 81, 1897. The amount
OF The mortgage was $15e and same
was given by Angelo Marcori to
Emetiso Beed
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
FnneraI ror MISS Romond

Because of the body of Miss Jo-
sspalne Romond coming from AL
b~uquerque. n. NJ. not arriving in
Sew York on time this morning the
uncral services scheduled for 4
3'eiock this afternoon has been post
Doned until a later hour. The funeral
will be held from the home of her
brother. Eugene H. Romond, PSI
High street. Rev. Wilbert Westcott
ofnriate. The interment will be
a the Presbyterian cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

NEW BRUNSWICK. April IA
lien claim is the cause for an action
started in the circuit court by the
Runyon Field Lumber company OF
Bound Brook against Salvatore Won
Cherrie. as builder and wne The
plaintiffs allege that lumber was fur
nished the defendant for a house on
Woodbridge avenu Highland Park.
in 1920, and the bill ~$1.51S.S5 has
never been paid. The lumber com
pany is suing for the amount of the
bill and interest from December H.
1920.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
To Have

An informal reception will be CIV
en- by the Perth Amboy Chapter OF
Hadassah in the Y. NJ. H. A. hall,
tomorrow night at 1880 o'clock, for
girls up to eighteen years of age.
Mrs. Rose j.. Blondheim will address
the gathering and explain the neces-
sity of Junior Hadassah work. Mrs.
s. Rosenzweig and her comrhittee
have arranged a pleasing program
and a delightful as welI,Cas instruc-
tive evening is assured all those who
attend. Refreshments will be served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
To Hava aprOu Sale

The monthly meeting Of st. Paufs
Ladies' Aid Society was held yes
terday at the home of Mrs. G. Schu-
man in East avenue. Plans were
made to hold an apron and cake sale
in the chapel of the church Thurs
day, April II. II stormy weather pre-.
walls, it will be held the following
day. After the regular business ses-
sion, a social time followed. Re-
freshments were served.
The next meeting win be held at
the home of Miss Grace Hawk, in
Fords avenue Fords.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

The Ladies' Aid Society OF Our
Saviour's Lutheran church will hold
a food sale tomorrow afternoon in
the basement of the church from ?
to 5 o'clock. Pie, cake, bread and
biscuits will be on sale and will af-
ford an excellent opportunity to pur-
chase home cooked food at a nomi-
nal cost.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

The Eastern Star will hold a card
party in Junior hall. Thursday May
4. Tables will be arranged for
bridge, five hundred, pinochle, Gu
chre and the peanut jab for those
who do not care to play cards. Many
pretty prizes will be awarded. Tick
cts are out and may be procured
from any member of the auxiliary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
Metro CIub to Meet

The regular meeting of the Metro
Social Club will be held tonight in
the Western Improvement Associa-
ton Hall in Brace avenue. All mem
bers are urged to be present as mi
tiation will take place and several
matters of importance will be dis
cussed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

The program COMMITTEES Of the De
hating club. through the efforts OF
Chairman d. d'Estachio. has secur-
ed Andrew Wight to speak to tne
club in the near future on a very IN
teresting subject.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
OBITUARY

The funeral of Mrs. Mathew Egan,
an employe of the street depart
ment, held from his late residence
212 Hall avenue this morning was
largely attended by friends and rela-
tives together with many Of his fel-
low workers in the department. Rev.
John Larkin was celebrant at the
high mass held at st. Mary's church
at 10 O'Clock. Rev. Charles Prem
dergast was deacon and Mgr. Will
lam p. Cantwell was subdeacon..Th
bearers were the three Cons. James.
William and Michael Egan, two
sons-in-laws, George Smith and
Thomas Dolan and Florence J. Sui
Ivan.
Frank Maher
Frank Maher. thirty-six years old,
formerly of this city, died yesterday
morning at the Newark City Hospi-
tai after a brief illness. Mr.. Maher
was a veteran of the World War.
having served overseas. He is sur
lived by a sister, Mrs. Gustave
Young, and two brothers, Peter
Maher of Jersey City and Joseph
Maher of this city. The funeral will
take place omorro morning from
the home of his sister, Mrs. Young,
2S3 Goodwin street, at $3.50 O'Clock.
A solemn requiem high a Will
be said at st. Mary's church at 10
O'Clock. The interment will be in
the family plot in St. Mary's ceme-
terry, South Amboy. Members of the
war veterans organizations will have
charge of the funeral.
Funeral of Louis SpOn
The funeral Of Louis Spon will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock
from his late residence. 276 Alpine
street. The interment will be in st.
John the Baptist Greek cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
Food Sale POSTPONED

The food sale which was to have
been held tomorrow afternoon, un-
der the auspices of the Emma Nor
ris Circle, has been postponed until
after the Easter holidays.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

District Deputy Grand Master
Stanley Rogers. of Carteret Lodge,
of Roosevelt, visited Valhalla Lodge.
No. 275. Odd Fellows. last night. He
made a brief address. A rehearsal
of the degree team under the direc-
ton of Paul Petersen was held foi-
rowing the business session.
Lieutenant John Morris yesterday
received a telephone call o Mon
signor William p. Cantwell OF 81.
Mary's church in regard to a report
hat fakirs are endeavoring to make
COLLECTIONS for the Dominican Faith
ers. The lieutenant was notified
that these persons have no authority
to collect. officers on duty were
notified to be on the lookout for
these offenders. No arrests have
been made.
There will be a regular meeting
of American Legion Post Nc. 40 IN
the auditorium of the Y. M. =. A.
tonight. Memorial plans will be
discussed at this session.
No decision has been reached as
vet on the award of the lease for n
Raritan Copper works baseball neid'
Lawrence Lodge No. 81, Odd Fell
lows, is scheduled to meet tonight
at Odd Fellows hall.
A special me>ing IL the Board
of Park Commissioners will be held
on Monday night at 1880 o'clock in
City Hall for the purpose of pass
ing a resolution legally giving the
Perth Amboy Historical Society
permission to locate the old Kearny
homestead on the Hayes park tract.
Owing to the lack of a quorum
no meeting of the Board of Water
Commissioners was held Wednesday
night, the meeting being postponed
until next Wednesday night.
Beginning Wednesday. May 8. the
office of the motor vehicle depart
ment for the issuing of licenses and
examinations for drivers licenses
will be opened in the city hall under
the direction of Agent Max Gibian.
From that date on throughout the
summer months the Office will be
open on the first and third Wednes-
days of each month for the issuing
of licenses. 1t is expected that at
least $500 licenses will be issued
during the coming summer. Mr.
Gibian has arranged to have a clerk
at the Office to issue the license i'm
after the examination has
were issued by the Office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
Funeral of Louis Spon
SHOT AVIATOR

Jean P. Day, former state SUI
preme court justice, who shot Lieut..
Paul w. Beck to death. Day says
the aviator attacked his wife.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

All sorts OF office supplies are offered
at the most Ole prices 10 Classih-
cation So today.
II ~ pay any merchant TO ~e a sep
be sells.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

One candidate was initiated N the
degree of adoption and one applica-
ton for membership was received by
Pc Ambo Tribe. No. IS, Improved
Order of Red Men, at its meeting
last night. Past Sachem Henry Ak
n the degree master with his team,
put on the work. Sachem William
r. Bunten, Jr., was in the chair n
conducted the session. Plans for n
annual state convention to be held
at Atlantic City together with the
orphans outing to be held at the
same time were discussed.
The nomination Of officers for
Perth Amboy Aerie No. 1886. Fra
ternal Order of Eagles. will take
place tonight at a meeting OF the
aerie in Eagle hall. A detailed re-
port of the ball committee is expect
ed to be made at this session.
Worthy President John Patten Is
expecting to welcome a large num-
Der of members out at this time
when it is expected that opposition
to several of the Offices o the cleo
ton that is to be held two weeks
from tonight will make Its appear
ance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07
HIGH SCHOOL

The science department of the
high school has been enriched by1the
gift of Mrs. Ludwig Wolff. This
gift is a collection of minerals COM
prising two hundred specimens OF
stone and rock hat had been gath
cred from all parts of the united
States. Together with the former
collection the science department
now has a very fine meteorological
collection. Too much thanks can
not be given Mrs. Wolff for her
timely and pleasing donation.
At the meeting of the senior and
iunior dramatic clubs yesterday aft
ernoon in the auditorium, tickets for
the coming dramatic club play, Tine
Irresistible Marmaduke" were circu-
lated.
A special meeting of the newly or
ganized girls club has been called
for this afternoon.
ROLAND Main, chairman of the
committee of the Science
Club. announces that DIR. Fritz Abb
egg will speak at the regular meeting
of the Science Club next Tuesday
There was no chapel Thursday.
necessitating the postponement OIL
several important announcements.
Report has It that the high school
may soon have an art club. Such a
club in charge of the cuts and draw
ings in the "Periscope" and h an
nual would be very beneficial.
According to the present program
the ~inter-class baseball games Will
be held May 4, 5. s and 8. All var
sity men and those on h second
team will be kept from these game,
in order to allow men with aolllty
who think they have no chance 10
make the varsity, to show tnelr
wares. Coach Waddell did this in
basketball and was highly success
ful. finding several of such ability
that they Immediately made the var
sity. He hopes to be as successtui
in baseball.
The plans for the Science Cluo
curiosity exhibit have Deen cohhplet-
ed. This exhibit will be held at the
public library beginning Monday
April 10 and will continue until FIJI
day. April IA.
Preparations are being made for
the art exhibit soon to be held in the
high school. The art exhibit last
year was a huge success and a repe-
tition of that is assured for TINS
year.
Dominic d'Eustachio has resigned
as art editor of the "Periscope.
Much interest has been SHOWN by
the students in the specimens or M
moths that are in the chemistry zap
oratory in charge of Prof. Sturgis.
Many of these moths have peeh
gathered by the studets.
At the next regular meeting OF the
Debating Club plans will be formu-
lated for an interelass debate 10 be
held in the presence of the tudent
hOdN.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

Report has It that the high school
may soon have an art club. such a
club in charge of the cuts and draw
in the "Periscope" and the an
nual would be very beneficial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

There was no chapel Thursday.
necessitating the postponement OF
several important announcements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

A special meeting of the newly or
ganized girls club has been called
for this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-07

ROLAND Main, chairman of the
program committee Of the Science
Club, announces that DR.. Fritz Ap-
egg will speak at the regular meeting
of the Science Club next Tuesday.