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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01

Willow Grove No. 6 will meet In
Woodmen's Hall. in Hobart street,
tonight at S o'clock.
Two events of interest to the
members of Perth Amboy Lodge,
No. 7S4, Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks. will this month.
The first will be the twentieth an
niversary celebration of the lodge
which will take place at the club
house Saturday night, June 10, and
the other is the Flag Day celebration
on Wednesday. June IA. An elabo-
rate will be arranged for
both events. The anniversary will
be celebrated with a banquet and
reception for their members, their
wives and lady friends. An effort
will he made TO have DIR. Frank
Crowther. of Schenectady. the first
exalted ruler of the lodge. here as
the speaker of the occasion. DIR.
who is a congressman
representing the Schenectady dis
trict will no doubt accept the in
vitation to come here 10 address the
of the lodge. Exalted
Ruler Andrew Anderson will be the
master of ceremonies. The prepa-
rations for both events are in the
hands of the entertainment commit
tee and it is hoped TO make the
former affair one of the best since
the organization of the lodge twenty
years ago. The F1ay Day event will
be along similar lines as that held
in the past several years as laid
down by the national lodge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
LIONS CLUB
HEARS LARSON
Action Taken by Organization
on Holding Charter Night
June Il

Senator Morgan Il. Larson was
the speaker at the weekly meeting
of the Lions Club today in the New
Packer House grill. The senator
gave a very interesting and highly
amusing address concerning the
things that legislators have to con-
tend with. In many instances, Mr..
Larson pointed out. people desire
legislation passed just to meet some
of their own requirements without
regard for the constitution or its
amendments.
Mr.. Larson also lauded the spirit
of the Lions Club and kindred or
CARNATIONS and told of the benefit
they are to a city as they work at
all times for the benefit of h COM
munity without regard for politics.
Upon completion of Mr.. Larson's
address he was given a hearty vote
of thanks by the members present.
The club will celebrate charter
night on Wednesday. June 81, at
1880 o'clock. This will be an in
formal affair, when Lions, their
wives and guests will be present. a
pleasing entertainment is being ar
ranged for the occasion. The COM
mittees in charge of the affair are
headed by Louis p. Booz, Jr.. and
Stephen +. Somogyi.
A discussion took place on menu
bership and arrangements we've
made for the membership commit
tee to meet at the Office of Harry $.
Medinets. the chairman of the COM
mittee. tomorrow night at which
time the matter will be further dis
cussed. Another meeting of the
committee will be held next Thurs
day before the regular session of the
club.
William Fraser was the chairman
of today's meeting.
rezl
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
MEMORIAL DAY
| IN WOODBRIDGE
Residents Enjoy Parade, Ad-
dress, Band Concert and
Athletic Events

WOODBRIDGE. June 1-Decora-
ton Day was httingly celebrated IN
town on Tuesday. The fremcn and
American Legion Joined forces in
paving all honor to u fallen dead
Meeting at the fire house in school
street the line of march was formed.
Headed by Chief Murphy and men,
bers of the police force the parade
was held through Green street, AM
boy avenue. Main street. Railway
venue to the Presbyterian church
yard. An excellent band headed the
procession in which the G. \. r..
members in automobiles with the
Sons of Veterans as guards of hon
or, the firemen. American Legion.
Boy Scouts, Troop 1 and Troop ., the
Columbian Cadets and the Winnie
bago Camp Fire Girls on a float as
farmerettes in costume on a gayiE
decorated hay rack and the Ko ko
Ko Ho Camp Fire Girls in a hollow
square carrying a large American
Flag. were the most prominent fea-
lures.
The township officials and the
school children were also in line.
avhen the grandstand was reached
NIL stood in respectful silence white
the following program was given:
AlAAbAl " CNlRAiE
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner-Led
by Male Chorus
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address-Vic-
tor Dugan
Song-Male Chorus
Oration-ReV. W. w. Giles
"America'-Led by Male Chorus
Benediction-Rev. l.. H.. Noght
Rev. w. w. Giles. of Orange, in
giving his GRAFTON. was one of the
finest speakers ever heard in the
\fown.
In the afternoon the band concert
was given on the grounds of the
Parish House by Voss' Band and the
/field Day vents were witnessed By
a large crowd.
The prizes were awarded as fol-
lows:
Sixty yards: Boys under twelve.
Vincent Bateman; sixty yards. girls
under twelve, Nina banner; girls
sack race. Evelyn Schooner; small
boys sack race. Albert Bowers: po-
fato race, George Nelson, first; Gus
tav Aigreen. second.
Young mems potato race. Elmer
Wand, first and Val Brown. second;
girls seventy-ive yard dash. Miss
banner: 100 yard dash for men, Mr..
Nichols, first, and Albert Martin,
second; women's race, Mrs. Barron
Levi, first, and Mrs. Charles Levi,
second.
w. A. Gillian won the shot put
and Charles A. Levi the pole vault.
The prizes were candy, perfume,
safety raZOrs and similar articles.
Paper caps were given the children.
The committee in charge of these
events was Thomas Wand, Stewart
Schoder and Charles Kuhlman. w.
A. Gillian was general chairman of
The day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01

State President A. c. Clayton. of
the New Jersey State Aerie of Eagles
is expected to come here from Ho-
boken tomorrow night for the in
stallation of officers of Perth Amboy
Aerie No. 1886. Fraternal Order of
Eagles, that is to take place at
Eagles Hall. Adolph Koyen will sue
coed John II. Patton as worthy presi-
dent. at this time when the latter
becomes the past worthy president.
Several candidates are to be initiated
and some applications for member
ship will be received at this time.
As the time for the closing of the
charter which has been opened for
some time takes place the first of
June 1t is expected that some action
will be taken BY the aerie in advance
ing the initiation fee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01

MONTREAL, June The grand
Jury OF Kings Bench court today
began consideration of the murder
charge against Rev. Adelaide Del
orne. alleged slayer Of his half
brother. Ottawa university student.
Young D~elorne's bullet riddled
body was found Jan. Z and Father
Delorne was accused of the murder
after it was learned young Del
orne had taken out an insurance
policy at the request Of his brother.
The jurors were asked not to con-
slider the defendant as a priest
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
PROBE WOODBRIDGE DEATH

NEW BRUNSWICK. June L.
Joseph Marion. twenty years old. of
Newark, who was held by the
Woodbridge police on a charge of
manslaughter in connection with the
death of Martin Thoma. of Lyons
Farms on Tuesday night. was
brought to the county Jail here yes
terday and will be before Judge Daily
for the fixing of bail today. Mr..
Thoma. eighty years old, was killed
when Marion struck him as he az
tempted 10 cross st. Georges road
on the outskirts of the township.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
PARTY JUNE 10
FOR GIRLS CLUB

Teh regular weekly card party Of
card party Saturday. June 10. in the
assembly rooms of the Raritan
Yacht Club. in Water street, for the
benefit of the Ruth Fletcher-Burns
Memorial Y. W. {. y. fund. Bridge,
five hundred. pinochle. and euchrs
will be the games in play. Most at
~tractive prizes will be awarded.
Tickets may be procured from n
member Of the following committees:
Mrs Arthur Johnson. chairman,
Mrs. William CARTS. Misses Barbara
Mcleod, Ruth Macan and Muriel
Hauey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
Await Peru-ChiIe Decision

WASHINGTON. June 1 (By The
Associated Press). - With Peru's
arbitration plan still pending before
it, the Chile-Peru conference here
recessed awaiting receipt of the de-
cision.
1t was emphasized in all quarters
that Chile's final reply to the Peru
plan, has not been received.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
To Attend

Miss Gussie Engelson, of Market
street. who recently returned from a
trip to Niagara Falls. Buffalo. and
Canada provinces, will attend the
wedding reception of Miss Adelaide
Aichman and DR.. p. Franz Bern
stein at the Hotel Ambassador. Miss
Engelson will accompany the bridal
couple to the steamer where they
will sail for a six months stay in Eu-
rope. Miss Engelson will remain at
the summer home of the brides par
ents, at Sea Gate over the weekend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY

State Council Warden +. w. Lo-
saw will officially visit Middlesex
Council No. So, Jr. o. L. A. NJ, next
Wednesday night at a meeting OF
the council in Odd Fellows hall, IL
was announced at n meeting OF the
council last night. Preparations
will, be made for a reception in ms
honor. There will be an entertain
ment and a social session. Two
applications were received at the
meeting and further plans were
made for the class initiation to pc
held on the last Wednesday night
this month.
The annual convention of the New
Jersey State Association of the
United National Association of Pest
Office Clerks was held on Memorial
Day, in Good Intent Hall, New
Brunswick, with State President
William +. Compton, presiding. Con-
siderable business in connection with
the betterment of working condi-
tons and more rapid handling. OF
mail was discussed. The main fea-
ture of the convention was the an
nual election of officers. B. "A.
Bierne, of Orange. was selected as
president. Mr.. Compton was select
ed as the delegate to the National
Convention at Buffalo an Labor Day.
Those attending from this city were
George Tighe, Edward Flynn, Vic
tor Benish. Jabez Sampson and Will
lam +. Compton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
CARD PARTY TONIGHT

The regular weekly card party of
the Rosary Society tonight in St.
Mary's hall in Center street promises
to be unusually enjoyable. Each
party has exceeded the previous one
in the numter present. and last week
the hall wd5 filled with participants
in the different games. The COM
mittee for this week is unusually
large and many attractive prizes
will be awarded.
Mrs. Eugene Mullen is chairman
of the affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
Junior Gins 10 Nice

The Junior Glass of the high
school will hold another dance in
the high school gym tomorrow
night. All classes with the eXcep-
ton of the freshmen are invited.
Arthur Corson's orchestra will play
for the dancing. The committee in
charge is arranging for about fifty
couples.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01

Beginning today the fare on Jer-
sey Central Traction Company troll
leys was advanced from seven to
ten cents as authorized by the Pub
lie Utility Commission. BY purchas-
ing a book of tickets which are
good in one zone for the period of
one month, and using the book and
five cents each time you ride in that
zone, the fare equals seven cents.
The books of tickets retail for 81
each.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
NOW
FIRE DEPT. HEAD
Harry w. Tooker at Midnight
Last Night Turned Over
Department Keys

Harry W. Tooker at midnight last
night. turned over to Andrew An
derson, the keys of office as chief
engineer of the Perth Amboy Fire
Department. Chief Tooker has oc-
cupied this position since last June
l and during his service as fire
chief of the city department.. the
department has been called upon to
answer 142 regular alarms, includ-
ing ten false alarms, and also thirty
TWO still alarms.
This is the greatest number of
alarms answered by any fire chief
since the organization of the local
department, the next highest total
being credited to Frank Tooker, Jr.,
a brother of the retiring chief, who
answered 1872 alarms in 1~915-1916.
Since last June l. Chief Tooker and
his department have been called upon
to fight fires hat threatened great
destruction, and the chief and his
men received great praise for their
efforts, especially at the Lead Works
fire, keasbey conf1agration, Fayette
street tenement fire, Hotel Marathon
blaze and the fire which threatened
destruction of the block on Smith
street in the vicinity of High street.
Chief Tooker is a member of Lin
coin Engine Company. and spent
considerable time overseas with the
American forces in the late war. He
lost a finger in one engagement.
Anderson New Chief
Andrew Anderson Of the Garfield
Company Is the new chief OF the de-
partment. and John Campbell of the
Washington Company, is first assist
ant chief. William j.. Langan, of the
Liberty Hook and Ladder Company
is second assistant chief of the de-
partment. he having defeated Robert
Cotton Of the Protection Hook and
Ladder Company at the annual fire
mems election held recently.
The retiring chief, new officers Of
the department, City Electrician Jay
FRANKIE and other notables of the To-
cal fire department, attended a cell
ebration given the new chief at the
Garfield fire house last night.
Chief lockers call record by
month since June 1, follows: June.
sixteen: July. seven; August. nine:
September eight; October sixteen:
November. seventeen: December.
eleven: January. eighteen; February,
six; March, seven; April. twelve, and
May. fifteen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01

The aldermen will get together in
committee session tomorrow night
10 sign bills and get things in readi-
ness for the regular session next
Monday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01

A pow-wow Of PO Ambo Tribe.
No. 65. Improved Order of Red Men.
will he held tonight at the wigwam
in Smith street.
Valhalla Lodge. No. 275, Odd Fell
lows. is scheduled to meet tonight
at odd Fellows Hall.
a regular scheduled meeting of
Sergeant John b. Egan Post. 663
Veterans of Foreign Wars. will be
held in Odd Fellows Hall tonight.
Matters of importance will come up
at this session. including a report
of the part the organization played
in the Memorial Day services. a re-
port of the Veterans poppy sale
will also be made at this meeting.
and all members are urged to attend.
Due to the fact that only a few
responded to the appeal for the ra-
dio fans to attend a meeting in odd
Fellows Hall last night for the form
ing of a radio club in the city. the
meeting was o held as scheduled.
A careful crossing campaign
warning autoists to cross crossings
cautiously starts today throughout
the country and will continue
through the summer until Septem-
Der 80. the American Railway Assoc
citation being behind the move. Post
ers showing an automobile being
run down by a speeding express
train, brilliantly colored, have been
delivered at the local police station
and these will be placed in conspic-
uous places about the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
Issue 24-Honr Ultimatum

BUENOS AIRES. June 1.-(By
The Associated Press)-A twenty
four hour ultimatum demanding the
handing over of the government, has
bSen delivered TO President Aylia OF
PAGaguay. by Colonel Chiries, leader
of forces OF former President
stan a dispatch from Assam
tion OHay.
Should the ultimatum not be com
plied with, Colonel Chiries will go 10
the capital and make himself die
tator.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01

Services in celebration of the
Feast of Weeks will he held in the
synagogue of Congregation Beth
Mordecai tonight and tomorrow
night at $50 and tomorrow and
Saturday morning al $50. On the
first night of the festival Rabbi
Kohn will lecture on Liberty and
Law" and on the second night on
Judaism as a Universal Religion"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01

The Sodality of the Blessed Vir-
gin will meet in st. Mary's hall at
1880 o'clock tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01

The regular meeting of the Board
of Education will be held tonight in
the high school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01

Dealers in gasoline are reminded
by City Clerk Arthur Il. Graham
that licenses permitting the storage
and sale of gasoline expire June l
and must be renewed at once at his
office in city hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01

Willow Grove No. 6 will meet in
woodmen's Hall. in Hobart street,
tonight at S O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-28
Big, Time Planned
for Union Sunday
School Picnic Today

According to the plans made by the
members of the committee. unusually
good entertainment will be provided at
the union Sunday school picnic at Is
land Park today.
BasketbalIs, indoor baseballs and
other parapherraiia Will be taken to
the grounds along with many other
things. An experienced committee Will
be in charge " the sports 20 that both
Logs and girls will he sure of the most
careful treatment during the playing
Of the games and the running of the
contests.
Swimming viii be enjoyed under
careful supervision and a proper place
will be provide for the youngsters o
change their :'othes.
A big turnout is looked for at the
picnic and when the special cars leave
it is expected there Will be no vacant
space One car will start from the
corner of Bangor and CCny streets at
$40. others from the waiting room on
Water street at Las. and another from
tn junction 81 State street and We: :
Grn avenue VIII these reach the point.
Lemonade will be furnished Ivy the
general committee for the picnic din
ner late in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-28
LECTURES ON HEALTH
PROMOTION TO Be GIVEN
At j. OF NJ. SUMMER SCHOOL

School superintendent. principals
and teachers who attend the summer
school to be conducted at the Cniver-
sity Of Maine, beginning Tuesday,
viii be given lectures on Health
Promotion by a number of the head
liners on the lecture staff of the
Maine Public Health Association.
For the first time, the University
OF Maine is giving Il course in public
health in connection with its sum
mer school and the Maine Public
Health Association is cooperating
in an enthusiastic manner.
On July - and 13, lectures on
Nutrition" will he given by Miss
Bertha Wood Of the Boston Dispen-
sary under the auspices of the Maine
Public Health Association.
Dr. Forrest {. Tyson, supcrintend-
cnt of the Augusta State hospital,
and who is also acting Chairman of
the Division on Mental Hygiene of
the Maine Public Health Association,
Will present a lecture on mental
diseases on Friday, July IA.
The subject of "Tuberculoss. It's
Early Symptoms and How to Prevent
It, VIII be presented to the students
by DR.. Francis ]. WEIGH of Portland,
chairman of the Division of Tuber-
culoss of the Maine Public Health
Association, on July II.
DIR. John +. Thompson of Bangor,
Will talk on Cancer Control during
the lecture hour on July 49, DR..
Thompson represents the cancer
division of the Maine Public Health
Association.
Dental Hygiene Will be discussed
on July 20 by 4 speaker to be select
cd by the Maine Public Health AS
ISOLATION Division on Dental Hygiene.
DIR. s. j. Beach of Portland will
present Il lecture on the Conserya-
ton of Vision on July 81. He is
chairman Of the eye conservation
section of the Maine Public Health
| Association.
The Three-Year program of the
Maine Public Health Association will
| he presented to the students on
| August !.
Active assistance 10 the University
| is also being given BY the Maine
| Department Of Health ana the Maine
! Public Heath Association
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-28
BIKE PRIZES!
Youngsters to Select
Their Own After Pa
rade the Fourth

Just for the youngster and nohoa,
else!
Such are the prizes now on disn,av
in the windows of the Fife,d Pros
Co. store. These will he au,ardoa o.
those who take part in the bicycle
section of the big Fourth of INV
parade. They're all shown in the
windows and thev make an array
which fairly caused tho aves ne +ho
boys and girls who have looked o.
them to glisten.
Here they are.
Cord bicycle tire.
Bundle carrier.
The best cyclometer made
Two-cell electric head light
Chime bell.
Horn.
Saddle
Tool kit
These articles will be awarded n
the eight best decorated bicvcles in
the parade, whether thew are ridden
by boys or girls. There viii be no first
or second prizes as such. But the
youngster who has the hest lool-;np
wheel or the most original decora-
lions and makeup will be given first
choice Of the whole display. The
second best will have the next choice
and 50 on.
No formal entries for the par9de
need be made, but if will helm the
committee if those who intend to
compete for these prizes will leave
their names at the Fifield store. The
judges-just about the best commit
tee ever selected for the purpose
will make their decisions right after
the parade and the youngsters will
then be given cards emitting them
to their choice of the prizes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-28
York Co. Farm Bureau
To Meet at Alfred

Alfred. Me, June GA York Coun-
ty Farm Bureau will be held in the
Town hall Wednesday at 2 o'clock.
standard time, for the purpose of as
certaining the sentiment Of the people
Of the county on the question ''Why
should not the Maine Farm Bureau
Federation become a member of the
national organization, in asmuch as
Maine is practically the last State in
the Union to remain on The outsider"
Meetings Of similar nature will be
held in each county in the State to
give all an opportunity to vote on the
question. Mr.. Emery Of Bar Harbor,
a well known farmer, president Of the
Maine Farm Bureau Federation, will
be present AMI explain every angle Of
the situation. lie is a splendid speak
or and is very enthusiastic abJut the
movement a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-28
NATIONAL home

Officer of the day Capt vallette
W. Van Horn.
James H. Flaeg has returned from
pass to visit relatives in Boston.
Walter Il. Quinn, late Co. G. g
Conn. Inf, has been granted dis
charge from the Home.
fev J. +. Cochrane, formerly
chaplain at the Home. was Tuesday
caller at headquarters.
Burroughs have been granted to
William Walsh to lewiston: George
M Enright to Boston and Harry G.
Carvell to st. John.
The returns from furloughs Tues
day were George +. Williams from
Springfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-28
METHODIST S. S.
TEACHERS TO MEET

program of exceptional interest
has been prepared for the meeting of
the teachers OF the Methodist sun
day school for this Wednesday eve
ming. Miss Nellie Jordan of the
State Educational Department, a
normal school teacher of wide ex-
perienee will give talk on methods
for the upper grades. Miss Elizabeth
Collins, the Primary Supervisor of
the city schools has promised to give
Il talk on STORY Telling" There
will be opportunity for questions and
discussion. The annual meeting of
the Sunday School Board will be
held at the close of the special pro-
gram. The teachers meeting will
take up part of the time Of the
regular Wednesday evening service,
hut the program will be of interest
70 all and it is hoped that a large
number of the church people will at
tentl. In order to allow time for
those who may 80 TO the Union Pic
MIC, the hour Of meeting has been set
forward TO eight O'Clock.
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Whittemore- Brigham

John c. Whlttemore. manager Of
the Augusta Gardiner district Of the
! y. +. Tel. q Tel. Co. and Mrs. Eliza
beth Prcntiss Brigham Of Dorset. VT,
We're united in marriage last Satur-
DAY at the summer home of the
brides mother. Mrs Henry s. Prem
tiss, at Dorset. Vt, Rev. L. Leroy
Haven Of that town officiating.
The couple were attended by the
brides mother and sister, Miss
Charlotte Prentiss, and by Mr..
Whittemore's brother. Lawrence T.
Whittemore of Concord, y. II.
Immediately after the ceremony,
Mr.. and Mrs. Whittemore left on a
trip through the White Mountains
and yesterday arrived at the cottage,
Camp "AdeWando" at Hammond's
Grove, whore they will pass the sum
mer. They will make their home in
Augusta.