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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
TOTTENvILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. George Slaughter
and daughter, of Jamaica, j.. l..
have been visiting friends here the
past week.
Word was received here yesterday
Of the death of the father of Mrs.
Ernest Van Wagner. wife of Cap
tain of Detectives Van Wagner, and
Ira ]. Horton. cashier of the Totem
vile National Bank. that occurred
at Florida. He is an old resident
Of Philmont. N. Y.
Mrs. Ira Zwoyer has returned to
Brooklyn after visiting relatives in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Johnson and
son of Jersey City were at their
bungalow over the weekend.
Many were al the reading at the
public library last night given by
Parker Fillmore from his own
books.
A sewing meeting will be held to-
morrow afternoon at the home of
Mrs. William A. Brown, Johnson
avenue. by the ladies of st. Stephens
urch.
IA brush fire at the foot of Joline
avenue about 2 o'clock. yesterday
afternoon called out the fremen of
rs Hook and Ladder and 151 En-
CINE. There was no damage.
A social time followed the meet
ing of Washington Council. Sons and
Daughters of Liberty. last might at
Odd Fellows Hall. Visitors from
Liberty Council. of Perth Amboy,
were present. Frankfurters, sauer-
kraut and rolls were served.
In the reorganization of the board
OF trustees of Bethel church. Ar
thur H. Yetman was reelected pres
ident; William E. Joline, financial
secretary; Edward David treasurer,
and William David, recording Sec
rotary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
seized BOOZE
. IS REMOVED
Police Investigating Owner
ship of Cargo and Truck
s Found at Prince Bay

TOTILNVILLE. April 26-The
n hundred and forty-twO cases of
yhiskey totaiing 1.6O6 bottles of COL
by's selected brand. SEIZED by the
Tottenville police. together with a
large Diamond truck, cary last Fri
day morning at the foot of Prince
Bay road, Prince Bay. was yester-
day afternoon removed from the
6Oth precinct station under guarl
TO the police department store house
in Manhattan.
An investigation is still being con-
Quoted with regard to the owner
hip of the truck and where the
oze came from, part of which Was
found in the truck and the other on
a deck at the foot of Prince Bay
read by Sergeant Frank Walker and
latrolman Herbert G. Write. while
out in a police department motor
cycle and sidecar about 1880 o'clock
Friday morning.
The truck had been abandoned
hear pier ind forty feet of hawser
which had evidently been cut be-
tween a boa. and the dock was found
by the police on investigation. The
license on the truck belonged to Will
liam Shapiro. sol West 49th street,
Manhattan. issued for a REQ deliv-
cry car. residence Banister avenue,
Far Rockaway. Shapiro claims that
the license plates were taken from
his car in the garage where the
truck was stored.
Acting Detective Sergeant Schley
IS in charge of the investigation ard
IL is said that an arrest will shortly
be made in connection with the
handing the whiskey on the pier
and for its ownership. 1t is be-
1ieved that the whiskey which is
said to be of good Canadian stock
was brought down from Canada by
one of the coast n and snug
gled into Prince Bay under
Of the wind and storm of that night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26

Bran is the most wonderful health
food knownl Nine-tenths Of human
ills would be eliminated if all the
people would eat bran regularly, be-
cause bran corrects constipation Con-
stipation can be blamed as the starting
point of 900 of the sicknessl
Bran in deliciously palatable form
-Kellogg's Bran, cooked and krum-
bled-will give permanent relief from
constipation if eaten regularly each
day. We guarantee that results will
prove astounding if at least two table.
spoonfuls are eaten daily. Chronic
cases should use as much as is needed
Physicians indorse the use OF
Kellogg's Bran for constipation. Il
is not only surely effective as a per
manent relief if eaten regularly, but il
is the ideal way to correct constipation
through food!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ellison. of
Brooklyn, were visitors at Prince
Bay Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Wendell of
Linden. N. j., recently visited her
parents.
Captain Philip DeWaters is able
to be about after being confined to
his home i'll for some little time.
In the contest between the Red
and Blues of the Mems Bible class
of ST. Marks church for the most
members out at two successive Sun
day meetings, the Blues who lost
cut furnished refreshments at the
gathering Monday night.
The Loyal Temperance Legion en-
tertainment held Monday night at
the church was a delightful affair.
The program included storeopticon
views of Japan. The proceeds of
the affair was for the japanese
mission fund.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
Here's the Happy Way 10 Rid Yourself
Of Constipation PERMANENTLY!

Kellogg's Bran is not a cathartie-
it is natures food that will not only
delight your palate but safeguard youa
health Start the children eating
Kellogg's Bran. 1t builds strong
bodiesl Serve bran to your family ~
a cereal or on other cerealsl Use It
generously making mullins, macaroons.
raisin bread or in a hundred sppetiz-
ing waysi Pancakes made Of Kelloggt
Bran are the best you eve atei
The consistent use of KeIlogg's Bral
viii clear up a pimply skin and purify
the blood.
Kellogg Bran, eaten regularly, pre-
vents a bad breath from the stomach
and intestines. Your grocer hzS iE
P. s. By the way, it's q happy
health-habit to keep Kellogg 9 Bran
on the dining table all the timsi
Sprinkle it on your foodl
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
WILL
EXTEND STREET
Broad Street Ordinance is
Adopted by Borough Council
Pass Daylight Saving

MATAWAN. April e6:-The ordi-
nance for the extension OF the south
erly end Of Broad street. from South
street to Main street, as drawn up
by Borough Attorney Elmer II.
Geian. was passed or first reading
last night by the borough council
The date for the public hearing on
the ordinance and its second and
third readings was set for May 9 at
s O'Clock.
BY a vote OF the council daylight
saving time was adopted 20 take ef-
feet next Sunday morning at .
o'clock.
Mayor W. II. Sutphin called atten-
ton to the fact hat a week should
be set aside for cleanup week. After
some discussion the council decided
to set the first week in May for the
cleanup campaign in the borough.
Citizens are urged to have the rub
bish ready TO be carted away on
Thursday. May 4.
The report of the Public Utility
Commission on the increase granted
in the fare of the Jersey Central
Traction Company was read by Boz
ough Attorney Geran. Under the
order granting the increase the CON-
pany must maintain a place in this
borough where the ticket books may
be purchased.
Notice was received that the
Monmouth and Middlesex Heat and
Power Company had made applica-
ton to the Public Utility Commits
sion for an increase in the light and
power rate. The borough decided
to take some concerted action when
the date is set by the commission for
the hearing on the application of
the company.
A short discussion took place on
the building of the sewer disposal
plant. After an investigation of the
Keyport plant it was decided to in
quire of the State Board of Health
IL Matawan could not adopt the
same system of disposing of the sew
erage which, according to reports.
is proving successful in Keyport.
A report was received from the
water department that the Chrome
Color Works owes the borough a
bill of $336.11 for water. and that
since the fire at the plant the COM
pany has connected up with the
main without attaching the neces-
sary meter. The water department
was instructed to inform the COM
pany that a meter must be installed
and the bill paid or the water will
be turned off.
The fire and water committee was
instructed to purchase 500 feet OF
new fire hose.
The fact that some of the electric
lights went out of commission re-
Gently in the block near Little and
Main street. because of an overload
on the fuses ar hat place. was the
cause of considerable discussion, as
the electric fire alarm is connected
with hat transformer. The matter
was left in the hands of the ligh,
committee t investigate and have
conditions remedied.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
MORE RARE VOLUMES SOLD
At BOOK AUCTION HERE

An interesting collection of ma
terial relating to the American Revo-
luton. the French and Indian War.
the Indians. and the early explora-
ton of the west was disposed of at
auction late Monday afternoon in
the rooms of the Heartman Auction
Company in the Raritan building.
Several high prices featured the auc-
ton.
Among the more rare items Offer
ed at the sale was a Broadsidc.
which is the first printed In the Eng
lish language. at Quebec in 1765.s 1T
concerns several land grants that
now constitute New Brunswick and
together with five other similar
pamphlets. brought s195 The pur-
chaser was +. G. Sweet. of BATHS
Creek. Mich. A rare History of the
Late War. printed in Glasgow in
1865, sold for s1S2.50. This seems
to be the only known copy of this
important volume that contains ac-
counts of events in America during
the French and Indian War. with a
u map.
E;aillard's account of the customs
and of the Micmakis In
dams. printed in London in 1858
brought sf91. This Indian tribe
lived in Nova Scotia and part of
Maine. Another fine Indian item
was John .Sergent's letter to Dr.
Coleman, of Boston. containing Mr..
~Sergent's proposal of a more effec-
tual method for the education of
Indian children. This pamphlet
sold for $155 and was bought by
l.. G. Harper, of New York.
Several rare works on Lincoln and
an excellent copy of the New Eng
land Primer, were disposed of at
prices that ranged from s55 to S72.-
so. All the above mentioned items
were purchased by the Battle Creek
buyer and Mr.. Harper; of New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
SOUTH AMB0Y

The opening of the Morgan dance
pavilion last night attracted a con-
siderable number of the young ele-
ment of this city.
Charles Keane visited with friends
at Matawan yesterday.
The committee in charge of the
| union excursion, composed of the
| members of the several churches in
this city have planned on running
their annual affair on August 10
| of this ear.
Tonight units No. 6 and TO-. of st
| Martha's Guild of Christ church. viii
| hold one of their famous chicken
| pie suppers in the parish house. The
supper is to be followed by dancing.
Carman James visited at the home
of friends at Perth Amboy yester-
day.
The Catholic Daughters of Amer
| lea at their recent card party enter
| tanned an exceptionally large num-
| Der of friends. The affair was in
| charge of Miss Mary Donovan. as
sisted by Miss Alice Duggan. Prizes
were awarded to the following: Non
player. Mrs. P. f. Kenah: euchre,
Mrs. Triggs and Mrs. Mcneil; pin
ochle, John Sutliff. Sr., and John
| share; five hundred. Edward Lynn.
Mrs. ]. w. Mahoney; bridge. Miss
Margaret Gallagher and Mrs. Leo
Coakley.
The Raritan Athletic Club will en-
| terrain at their rooms on Saturday
night with a dance. The committee
in charge are working daily in an
| effort to surpass all of their previous
affairs.
The many friends of Robert Leon
ard will he pleased to know he is
rapidly improving from his recent
operation at the local hospital.
Miss May Bolton. of Newark.
spent yesterday at the home Oh
friends on David street.
Drs. w. J.. Flaherty and M. Clair
Flaherty. chiropractors, have open
ed up offices in the Timmons build
ing on Broadway.
Daniel X. Salmon. with a party
of friends. motored TO Red Bank
yesterday.
Luke A. Lovely Post No. 81.
American Legion. will meet In their
rooms tomorrow night. at which
time the report of the ommittee IN
charge of the affair TO be held FIJI
day night. will be read. Chairma/
.John j. Connors has requested that
all members be present for this al
fair. which will be the greatest sue
cess of the year. providing present
plans are carried out. Other husl-
ness that needs the members at
tention will he carried on at this
meeting.
John Ryan. contractor, has re-
ceived a contract to erect a new
sront porch to the home OF Edward
'leming of David street.
Gerald Dey and Miss Marjorie
Wilcox, of Philadelphia. Pa. We're
.uests at the affair of the Theta
iamma Sorority in the high school
auditorium last night.
John Lucitt. a railway mail clerk
Of the Point Pleasant division. is
enjoying several days vacation at his
home on Fourth street.
The Amboy Sporting Club VIII
begin their activities within a short
time in their new home at Morgan
Beach. The rooms have recently
9een decorated. and some new FUR
niture has added to the already
large equipment of this thriving
alub.
The Fathers Club of the Ameri-
an Legion will shortly institute
lians I o induce all fathers of serv-
ce men to join the ranks at once.
he men have decided on Tuesday
light of each week as the meeting
light. while the rooms of the club
re open at all times to the dads.
'everal new members have been
l5ed TO the growing list of late.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
RECEPTION IS GIVEN
ST.. PAUL'S PASTOR

TOTTENVILLE, April 26.-Rev.
George Whitehead, the new pastor
of st. Pauls Methodist Episcopal
church was greeted by a large as
semblage of members and friends at
the reception rendered him and his
family in the lecture room of the
church last night. Not only the
members and congregation turned
out but those of the neighboring
churches with their pastors as well.
James Laing, president of the
board of trustees acted as master
of ceremonies and after extending
the greetings to those who had come
out he introduced the speakers OF
the evening. Those who responded
were Rev. J.. w. Hampton. of Grace
Methodist church. Port Richmond.
Rev. Oscar l.. Joseph, pastor OF
Bethel Methodist church, Totem
Vile; Rev. William Burd, pastor OF
st. Marks church, Pleasant Plains,
and Rev. S. o. Rusby, pastor of the
Woodrow Methodist church. Wood
row. i.
Rev. Wilbert Westcott. pastor OF
Simpson Methodist church, Perth
Amboy. who was unable to be pres
emit, sent his regrets. All of the
speakers spoke in the same mind
with greetings to the new pastor
and his family in coming to st.
Paurs church, Tottenville.
Mrs. Sterling Temple gave a a
ing in connection with the evenings
program and there was a vocal duet
by Graham and Clayton Christopher
and the latter sang a solo. They
were accompanied on the piano By
a sister, Miss Hattie Christopher.
After the program had finished
members of the Ladies' Aid Society
Of the church served refreshments
Mrs. Walter Beers in behalf of the
Ladies' Aid presented Mrs. White
head with a large bouquet. All OF
the neighboring churches were rep
resented by a large delegation OF
members.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
obstructed Street Is Charge

Joseph Lonky, a contractor OF 17g
Brighton avenue, was before the re-
corder in police court yesterday
morning charged with obstructins
one of the city streets with a pile OF
building material. 1t was further
charged that he had no permit II
place the material there and that
by doing so he interfered with the
garage business conducted nearby.
The garage man said thai ca IS
could not drive up to his gasoline
pump because of the presence of the
lumber. The case was adjourned
until Thursday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
ALLIED COUNCIL DEMANDS
GERMAN PRISONERS

PARIS, April 26:-The allied
council of ambassadors today hand
ed a note to DIR. Wilhelm Mayer. the
German ambassador here, demand
ing that the German government
hard over at once fifteen individuals
for whom warrants had been issued
in connection with the hand grenade
attacks on the French barracks il
Upper Silesia three months ago.
The council asked that the indi-
viduals desired be delivered to the
custody Of the inter-allied commits
sion in Upper Silesia. The requisi-
toned men took refuge in Germany
after the attack February l in which
two French soldiers were killed and
twenty-five wounded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
TO CLOSE MUSEUM

TRENTON, April 26:-The State
Museum here will be closed to the
public after May is, so that the ex-
hibits may be moved to the mu-
seum's new quarters in the new state
office building. which is nearing
completion. according to an an
nouncement made today by the De-
partment of Institutions and Ageu-
cies. No lending of exhibits, slides,
ETC., will be carried OF during July
and August. and possibly September.
though orders for June, filed before
May 10. will be filled.
The department announces that
thu new museum quarters will per-
nit the resumption of special ex-
hibits, class work and the STORY
hour which were discontinued in
1919 when part of the present mu-
scum room was taken for offices.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26

occupants tried to get out of the
city. The car was the property of
Louis Perlman. the inventor of de-
mountable rims. who later became
involved in a famous law suit to pro-
tect his patent from infringement,
suit being noteworthy because it is
declared that Perlman discontinued
his action when the opposing parties
attempted to drag up a previous rec
ord said to involve him in difficulties
abroad.
The above picture was taken the
day after the car was recovered.
Seated at the wheel is former Chief
Burke. while Detective Lieutenant
John Huff is beside him. In the
rear seal are Captain Long and
Timothy Quinlan. a former member
of the police department now de-
ceased.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26

The above photograph shows what
the first automobile eve reported
stolen here or anywhere else. The
machine, a Welsh touring car. was
stolen on July 21. 1906. and recov-
cred in front of William McComick's
hardware store pm Smith street.
early in the morning of the follow
ing day. by Roundsman John Nor
ris, now "a lieutenant. and PATROL
man Lawrence A. Long. now Acting
Captain in charge of the detective
force.
The capture was made possible
when the machine was unable to get
a boat to Tottenville and turned
around to go out of town again.
The police were watching for the
machine and stopped it as the three
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
FEEL EARTH SHOCK

TOXIC, April 26.-(By The As
sociated Press)-A heavy earth
shock in Toxic occurred at 1915
o'clock this morning. Considerable
damage was done to buildings and
their contents. The earthquake
was preceded by an eruption yes
terday of Mt. Asam-Yama, ninety
miles northwest of Toxic, which
broke out with a loud report pour
ing forth volumes of ashes, stone
and smoke.
No serious damage was caused by
the eruption.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
Entertains for Guest

TOTTENVILLE. April 26:-Mis:
Vera REILLY entertained a number
of friends at her home in Arthu.
Kill road Saturday night in homo;
OF her guest. Miss Marion Price. ot
Manhattan. Music. games and dane
ing were enjoyed and refreshment'
were served.
Those present were Misses Mar
guerite Haynes, Catherine Haynes
Eunice and Helen Chapman, Flea
nor Pagnod. Virginia Sprague. Doro-
thy Lainf. Lloyd Trafford, Ear
Davidson, Fred Hoehn. Lester Bor
kowsky. Ronald Scrowcroft. Harold
LaForge, Glenn Moore. Albert Riel.
ly. Robert Willing and Richard
Boetcher.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
KEYPORT MEMS CLUB
GIVES PLEASING PROGRAM

KEYPORT, April 26.-The seat
ing capacity of the Surf theatre was
taxed 10 its utmost and many pat
rons were standing at the third n
nual entertainment given by the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26

TRENTON. April 26.-The state
highway commissioner approved the
resolution of the Ocean county free
holders awarding a contract of
Route 4. to C. H. Earle, of Jersey
City, for S144,705.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26
70 WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Pursuant 10 the provisions If an Act OF
the Legislature of New Jersey entitled
An Act to authorize persons to change
heir names" approved February "a. 1875,
md an amendment thereto approved April
81. 1911. notice is hereby given that ]
hall apply to the Court of Common Pleas
Of the County of Middiesex at the court
house at New Brunswick. New Jersey. on
Friday. the second day of June. 1922 al
ten o'clock in the forenoon. or as soon
thereafter as I can be heard. for an or
der to authorize me to assume another
name. to wit. Samuel Upton.
SAMUEL LIPSHITz. -
Madison Avenue. Perth Amboy. n. J..
JACOB b. JoSELSoN. Attorney.
Perth Amboy. New Jersey.
Dated. April seth. 1s2e-
1s349-i-2s-5t oew Wed
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-26

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an ad taker.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1922-05-05

l Diamond and Pearl Scarf Pin
one certificate OF stock in Olive oil
Go, No. 500, Two shares capita
stock, One hundred shares Cert
No. 81, One secured note signed
by l. II. Shuttleworth.
One half interest ia two secured
notes signed by Luther E. Riser,
and Jessie Riser.
One half interest in one not e
signed by F, G. Chatelain.
One half interest in Lots 8, 8, 10,
II, Block 6 Of Central Park Ad-
dition to Glenmora.
Ter ms of Sale, Cash, subject
to the appraisement OIL file and
of record in these proceedings,
F. E. David, Sheriff.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1922-05-05

Block 10, Lot 10 with improve
ments. Lot IL, block 10 with i'm
prOvements.
Lots l, 2, 8, 9, 10, Block II, Lots
4. and 5, Block IL, Lots Z, Block
II, with improvements, Lots 8
and 4, Block II. Lot 5, Block A.
with improvements.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
One note signed by Ellie Ellie,
Vendors Lem.
One note signed by Bell Conley,
Vendors Lem.
One note signed by J. A. Harri.
son, Vendors Lem.
Ten notes signed by A. Watson,
Vendors Lem.
Five notes signed by Lee Miner,
Vendors Lem.
-Four notes signed by Charles
SegarS, Vendors Lein.
Fifteen notes signed by M. Had
not, Vendors Lem
Five notes signed by J. M. Bruce,
Vendors Lem.
One Hamilton Watch, One Table,
One small round t a bl e, On e
Dresser, One Trunk, One Trunk,
About two gallons of Linseed Oil
with container. One Rocker, One
Claw Hammer, One Piano.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1922-05-05

Mrs. j. J. Fletcher of Long
Leaf Was shopping in Glenmora
Wednesday.
Misses Vounciel Flanders and
Katie Perry spent the weekend
with the Calhoon's at the potato
farm,
Mrs. A. L. Adams and children
of Pollock, La, are visiting Mrs.
Adams sister-in-laW, Mrs. e. B.
Johnson, this week.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1922-05-05
JUDICIAL SALE

State of Louisiana
Parish of Rapides
Thirteenth judicial District
Court.
Succession R.H Washburn
Administration and Inventory
No. 1921
BY virtue Of and pursuant to
a commission and order of sale
issued from the Honorable Thir-
teenth Judicial District Court,
and to me directed as Sheriff and
Elk Officio Auctineer of Rapides
Parish, Louisiana, directing and
commanding me to sell for cash,
for the payment of debts, to the
last and highest bidder and ac-
cording to law, after due and le-
gal delays and advertisement.
The hereinafter described no D.
erty viii offer for sale to the
last and highest bidder at public
Auction Washburn's Brick
Store in the town of Glenmora,
Rapides Parish, Louisiana, be
tween the hours prescribed by
law, on Saturday the 10 day Of
June 1922, the following describ-
ed property to-wit; A certain lot
or parcel ofgronnd with all build
ings and improvements thereon,
situated in the town of Glenmora,
Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and
described thus
Beginning one hundred n d
fifty-four feet east of the north
west corner Of Lot ten and block
seven east of ninth Street in the
Town of Glenmora, Rapides Par
ish, Louisiana; on the north line
Of sad lot ten; Thence go south
one hundred a n d twelve feet:
Thence ca t twenty-six feet, ;
Thence north one bundled and
twelve feet to the south line of
Seventh Avenue, Thence ives t,t
twenty six feet to the, point Of
beginning, including . II half
interest in party wall on h e
east line of the property decided
by the Glenmora Bank on t h q {
18th day of February 1914, and
including all of the east end o + J
lots ten and eleven in said block
seven, lying east of the aid
decided to D. G. Ward,
by the Glenmora Bank.
Lot six (6) of Washburn Sub
to the town f Glen Il
mora, with all Improvements. i
Lot ID in Block two. \
Lot eleven in Block three. Lot (
one in. block five with improve {
ments. Lots 2, 8, 4, 5, 6, Block l
i've, Lots l, 2, 3 IS, II, 13, a, A
Block (6) Lots 1, s, 9, 10, II, II, v
3, Ia. Block seven, Lots s. 0. II. c
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1922-05-05

FOR SALE Certified Nancy
Hall sweet potato slips. 1926
per thousand delivered. Cros-
sett Produce Company, Cros-
sett, Ark.