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tance u cattle
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
FATHER AND SON BANQUET
BIG SUCCESS At Y. NJ. C. A
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of today has which were not for the
boys of thirty years ago. The ~"
he said, is a wonderful place for a
boy to spend his spare time, being
under influences which will make a
real man of him and a citizen to be
proud of.
Recorder Harold T.. Pickersgill
speaking eXtemporaneously on the
subject OF Bringing Up Father"
which ne mad assigned to bim, gave
Que of the wittiest and most sincere
speeches of his career. He made
an instant hit with fathers and son
alike when he said that he had no.
expected to substitute for George
McManus, creator of the "Bringing
Up Father" comics, but, he added,
he falt capable of speaking upon
this subject for he felt he had as
many fathers brought up before him
in the past seventeen years as any
ether man. He spoke in a serious
vein to the boys, telling them that
they are the fathers of tomorrow,
urging them to lead clean and whole
some lives. He told how sons can
bring UP their fathers by interest
ing them in their games, work and
studies and now fathers can prop
erly raise son by setting them an ex-
ample for them to follow.
Harry E. Comings presented the
letters to the boys who won the
wv" emblems at Camp Wayway-
anda last summer and told of the
activities at that camp.
DR.. Gratflin made an impressive
address during the thirty minutes
he occupied the floor, illustrating by
well told stories the points he was
trying to drive home in his audi
nee. A boy, he said, in order to
become the man his father and
mother intended him 10 be, must be
well bred, well fed. well read, well
led and finally well wed. He erab-
Grated upon each of these items,
telling of personal experiences and
relating incidents in his everyday
life eXemplifying his statements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
MIDDLESEX o
ATTEND CONFERENCE

4 joint conference of the civic
education, legislative and public
health departments Of the third dis
trict in the state federation of Wo-
mans Clubs vas held in First Pres
byterian c!;Rrch at Long Branch, yes
terday. The representatives of Mid
dleseX county we've Mrs. Peter /.
Olse.i Mrs. Frank Dorsey and Mrs.
Arthur stern, OF Perth Amboy, Mrs.
A. {. Walker an Mrs. Frank |. Per-
~, of SeMuren History Club. Mrs.
l.. J. AcI<er and Mrs. Charles \. De
Russy, of the Woman's Club IN
Woodbridge Mrs Charles a. Prit-
chett. Mrs. Edge, Campbell of the
borough Improvement league of Me-
tuchen. The South Amboy Womans
Cluo sen il a written report. Mrs,
Clayton Lee, of East Orange, first
vico president of state federation
presided 10 the morning, and Mrs.
Charles Pritchett. third district vice
president. presided in the afternoon
TIL. speakers of the afternoon were
the state chalrma of legislature ana
education and pubic health.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
R. R. CHANGES
MAURER NAME!
To Be Known as Perth Amboy
(Maurer'S Station) in
Time Tables.

When the spring time tables -
Central Railroad of New Jersey are
issued the station at M%aurers viii
be listed as Perth Amboy tMaurers
station) This fact was established
today by Alderman-at-Large Rich
j. CALVIN, who said that ne was
informed BY Ira T.. Whyte, passen-
ger traffic representative of the Gen.
ural railroad that such IA chanse
would be made.
Mr. Whytc spent considerable time
in this city yesterday going over sit
nation before informing the alder.
man-at-large, that the railroad
company would consent to the
change in name at the Maurer sta
Ion. as requested by the board OF
aldermen. \ visit to the various
plants in the vicinity of Maurers
proved satisfactory to MIR. Whyte
and he then gave out the informa-
Ion that the change in name would
be made. He also said, according
70 Mr., Calvin. that the railroad is
willing to do anything 10 benefit
the city.
According to Mir. Calvin some OF
The plants in the vicinity of Mau-
'ers have a three years supply OF
a%tationary OF hand and for this rea
son they will not be able to change
the name Oh the stationary untiI ar
ter the present supply is used up and
a new order for stationary is given@
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
IN
STABB|NG CASE

NEW BRUNSWICK. Feb. IL
Thomas Dongora, of Highland Park.
who was convicted of atrocious as
sault and battery. committed upon
George Kelly at a dance in Perth
Amboy last September. was sentenc-
ed to the Railway reformatory by
Judge Peter +. DAILY in the county
court this morning. The court made
a condition in imposing this sentence
declaring hat if mans conduct is
good during the first six months he
will be recalled at the end of that
period.
Although q petition with the sig
! nature of about one hundred resi-
dents of Highland Park and numer-
Gus letters informed the court of the
good record and character of tn" 60
PENDANT, Judge DAILY declared that
the utnsost lenicncy was exercised al
imposing this sentence Thomas IIag-
crty made n lengthy plea for len
iency.
John Szelag and Frank Fortunate,
the two young fellows arrested by
Chief Harrington and County Detec-
tive Ferd David for the burglary
committed at the home of William
Duff in Roosevelt IN Tuesday night
signed an allegation in court this
morning admitting their guilt. and
they were sentenced to the Railway
reformatory for a full term.
Martin Bulensky and Chester Os-
linski of Perth Amboy, who recently
pleaded guilty to two indictments
charging ~lcrceny of automobile tires
ana paris. We're placed on probation
for ihc full term today. Probation
Officer McWilliam reported on the
good conduct of the defendants since
their arrest. John Dergin, Perth
Amboy saloon-keeper. was acquitted
this week of receiving the goods al
legged to have been stolen.
Assistant Prosecutor John f. Too
Ian moved hat the court nOlle PROSE-
the desertItu case of Martin w. Sills
of Perth Anboy on the grounds that
the state has insufficient evidence to
secure a conviction.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
MANY BIG FEATURES
FOR X. OF C.. DANCE

The entertainment and dance OF
the knights of Columbus to be given
in the auditorium of the club in High
street, Frid9y, February "a. prom
ises to excel all previous accomp-
lishments Of the organization.
This affair is looked forward to an
nualiy by all because of the excel
lent spirit OF fellowship and socia-
bilitv prevailing al all knights OF
Columbus affairs. A splendid musl-
cal program will be given by out OF
town talent. The decorations Will be
novel and pretty ano many attractive
features are being arranged. Music
will be furnished by Fred O'Brien S
orchestra.
The corn,aittee in charge, Leo
Burke. cha;rman: Thomas Major,
Harry Hardiman. Richard Deveny,
John Burns, Edwa1d Pavese. Mich
ael Listen, John Campbell, Neil Her
ron, Josep1., Dalton Richard Filan
and Edward C'Bricn have completed
PREPARATIONS for the delightful al
fair and a most enjoyable time is
promised for the guests of the eve
ming.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
COUNTY TAKES ACTION ON
so. AMBOY H0LE-IN-W WALL

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paid s51, 600 in taxes during the
past year A truck of the same
make was purchased last year and
according to the board members has
been operated without repair costs
since.
Trucks of the same type but of the
1919 model were bid on by Albert
n Otto & Son of New York at a total
cost of S7,760, but the bid was not
accepted as the trucks were consid-
cred by the freeholders to be in
! ferior, they having been manufac-
tured for the government during
the war period. Failure of this COM
pany to obtain the contract at a
price ~$4.751.50 less than the success
full bidder a also accounted for
by the fact that they were not local
taxpayers.
Joseph Dawson, of South Amboy,
who appeared for the Otto Com
pany. questioned the right of the
f~reeholders to award the bid on the
| same truck to the Perth Amboy con-
Germ. on the grounds that his trucks
were new and had never been taken
from their crates. carried the three
months factory guarantee and with
the exception of the carbureter were
AbtllAANAAl ~ VIC ioCNtN'
ut the higher figure.
Max Gibian, president OF the Perth
Amboy Garage Company. contra
dicted the statement of Mr.. Dawson
! as to the relative merits of the diff
terent models of the Mack and con
tended that the trucks he was TO
furnish showed about a thirty
eight per cent Improvement over the
models ordered by the government.
Lesly Johnson. an official of the
local Mack plant, informed The board
members that thee was no compare
! son between two models and that
the 1922 model was far superior and
was quoted to the freeholders at the
regular factory list price.
Immediately after the award the
board adopted "A resolution author
izing the appropriation of s12,551
for defraying the cost of the pur-
chase of the two trucks.
y communication was received
from Congressman T. Frank Apple
by acknowledging the receipt of q
certified copy of the resolution
adopted by the board at their last
meeting Endorsing the federal bonus
and requesting the congressman to
work for the legislation to put il
across.
MIR. Appleby advised that he was
committed to the bonus Legislation
at the time of his election and has
not changed his attitude despite tho
fact that he was in receipt OF nu,
merous protests urging him to op.
pose 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
BIG MUSICAL EVENT
HERE ON FEB. %

L. S. Kerr will sing at the high
school auditorium Thursday night,
February 20. MI. Kerr will be as
sisted by Cecil Arden, contralto, OF
the Metropolitan Opera Company,
with William Reddick at the piano,
Mr.. Kerr has for years been recog-
nized as one of the leading bari
tones of the country; he brings to
his vocation a magnificent quality
of voice. under perfect CONTROL
consummate art, the art of program
making, a magnetic personality, and
an unusually wide experience.
Miss Arden is a charming youne
contralto of the Metropolitan Opera
Company and Mr.. Reddick is today
one of the foremost pianists of New
York City. These artists are APP
pearing under the auspices of the
Young Mems Club of st. Peters
church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
FOOD SALE FOR Benefit
OF COMMUNITY HOUSE

The food sale for the benefit of
the Community House will be held
in the Presbyterian chapel in Rec
tor street tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock. There will be bread, cake,
pie. %crullers, rolls and baked beans
for sale. A tea table under the di-
rection of Mrs. C. C. Baldwin and
Mrs. Sidney Riddlestorffer will serve
tea, sandwiches and cake for a small
sum-.
Mrs. Isabel Gould of the Commu-
nifty House will have a table of deli
cious old fashioned cranberry tarts
and the Martha Washington Girls
Club will assist at a table of their
own. The girls will be dressed IL
their national costume. Candy viii
also be on display. This sale is
given under the direction of the
civics department of the Woman's
Club. Mrs. Nathaniel w. Pierce
chairman, and the board of direc-
tors of the Community House, Mrs.
Adrian Lyon chairman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
BASHFUL COUPLE WE'D
BY THE MAYOR TODAY

4 bashful couple was united in
marriage ut 10 o'clock this morning
by Mayor William c. Wilson in his
city hall office. the chief exec
utive following the ceremony \
~periencing considerable difficulty in
persuading the groom to kiss the
bride. When persuasion fatl"d the
nravor resorted to strategy. He then
informed the newly welded hubby
It NOT give her the us
ual matrimonial osculaticn, he. as
mayor. would have to take adVan-
tage of the rights endowed upon him
and salute the blushing bride him
self. So saying the mayor grasped
the benedict firmly about the shout
lers. beaded him for his wife Cwho
was still blushing) and the husband
then did as he was told.
"~lt'-rtNl couple were Miss
Elizabeth Miller. nineteen years old.
of 100 Wilson avenue. Brooklyn. and
John Bartok, twenty-three. of 535
nigh street. The witnesses were
Emma Weber and Max Elmer, both
OF this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
new ACTION
0NEXPL0S|VES
Complaints Received by BID.
of FreehoIderS-- TO Visit
Morgan Depot

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. IL
Shells beig unloaded oil salvaged at
Camp Morgan arc being handled in
a careless manner by the contractors
having the work III charge, according
TO Director William S. Dey of the
Board of Freeholders, who stated
yesterday that he had been receiv-
ing letters of complaint from citi-
zens living in that locality and that
he favored the immediate investiga-
ton of the conditions.
Not only is this condition said 10
he extremely dangerous, but it Is
also alleged hat the contractors do
ing the work are discriminating
against residents of this county in
tue matter of employment and are
htinging their help from Monmouth
county.
E Director Dey defined his stand on
The question, declaring it to be the
duty of the freeholders TO safeguard
the interests of the taxpayers living
in that section of the county.
The refusal of the contractors TIC
assist in solving the unemployment
problem in the locality in which
they are carrying on operations.
by the employment of local men
" ouI VI nOih was ~ 'tSi 'tt
by the director who suggested that
the board members also use heir
efforts in overcoming that condition.
The suggestion was made that a
committee be appointed to make all
investigation. but Freebooter j.
Fred Orpen opposed it as useless. as
similar complaints investigated last
year at Raritan arsenal were OPP
posed by the residents of the vicin-
ity on the grounds that it would
take away their means of a liveli-
hood.
Mr.. Orpen also entered objections
to being named on the committee
but the director named h board as
4 whole to make an inspection to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Reports were submitted to the
board showing the amount of eX-
plosives in storage at both of the
government plants located in the
county.
At the Morgan plant there was in
forage the end of last month a.
39S,43S pounds of smokeless pow
der, 474.052 high explosive shells
n 1,5S9,S72 low explosive shells.
The report from Raritan arsenal
indicated the following amounts in
storage: Black powder, 21,9S9
pounds; pyro cotton, 4.772.4S6
pounds; smokeless powder, 1885,
143 pounds: high explosive shells,
2.07S,313: low explosive shells. $685.
1926; shrapnel, 2,257,04G. and $780,
IA grenades.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
Is This Your Experience?
Many Perth AmbOy People Are Afflicted
With Annoying Kidney His

Are you bothered with too frequent &C
tion of the kidneys? Are the secretion'
highly colored-do they contain sediment
burn and scald in voiding? These arc
all signs of kidney sickness and shout
not be neglected. Perth Amboy people
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills. If YOU
back aches and your kidneys are weak
you will find no better recommended rem
edy.
Joseph II. Gibson. 100 Gordon ST., Perth
Amboy. says: Il didn't have a serious
complaint. yet 1t was bothersome and
was given relief by Doan's Kidney Pills.
know from this experience and from what
I have heard others say concerning them
that they are a remedy of exceptions
merit. l can heartily recommend Doan''
Kidney Pills from the knowledge 1 pos
sess concerning their merit"
TWELVE YEARS LATER. Mr.. Gibso-
said: My kidneys are in good condition
now and I give the credit TO Doan's Kid,
ney Pills"
Price 60e. at all dealers. Don't simply
, ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kill.
ney Pilis-the same that Mr.. Gibson had
Foster-Milburn Co, Mfrs, Buffalo, n. y
ADV.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
PERSONALS

Miss Ethel David, of Broad street,
attended the Rutgers-Springfield
basketball game in New Brunswick
last night.
Miss Edna Thomas, of STATE street
has entered the nurses training
lass in the local city hospital.
". +. Christofferson, of Kearny
venue. has returned from a brief
business trip to Kansas City.
Mrs. James Spaulding. of Cleve-
land, Ohio, is the guest of her son,
Harry Neal. of Madison avenue
Morris Topper. Herman Shore, of
New York. are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Isadorel Buchsbaum, of Park
venue. for several days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
SOCIAL ON FEB. 27

Arrangements are peing completed
for the sociA! to be given in the lee
ture room of Stephens Danish Luth-
eran church. Monday. February II.
There Will be a pcogram of varied
musical nun bers. including several
songs, folk songs, and singing games
by children. Several articles lei'
from the fair will be disposed of and
refreshments will he served. All
members of the congregation n
their friends are cordially invited
and Il merry time is assured all those
who attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
BITTER ATTACK MADE
ON WOODBRIDGE BOARD
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commune AlOA- asS
also brought out that the township
has not a decent town hall and Jack
son declared that certain members OF
the committee had insulted people
of the township whL attended the
meetings.
During tie meeting it IA stated
tina, tins $4,000 appropriated last
year tor roads had been used up by
June last year ana the committee
has no money with which TO carry on
roaI work.
Aside f"or. the eliminating of the
sc 060 from The present budget and
additional appropriation of $500
to the Board Of Health the budget
stands as originally written.
During the discussion concerning
these bills 1t was alleged by the
speakers ana late brought out that
they were seven months old and had
nevc been paid. j. was also estab-
lished. according to Mr.. Hoy. that
tbs bills were TO work done by lrv-
ing Derlarest, George Murdoch,
/ smith & Cstergaard and Andrew
/ Keyes. tCv .lShip clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
Honor Alma Bcnincasa

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Benincasa
OF Amboy venue. entertained a
number of friends at their hoine in
honor of the eighth birthday of their
daughter Alma. The rooms were
attractively decorated in the Ma
.ional colors. Tiny baskets filled
with candy were given as favors.
Music and games We're enjoyed by
she guests. Prizes were awarded to
Miss Lena Massagli, and Tullio
Massagli. for pinning the tail on the
Chinaman. Dainty refreshments
we're served by the hostess.
Among those present were the
Misses Helen Horner. Aima~Benin-
casa, Virginia I~ngandella, Raphaella
Acciani, Lena Massagli. Emma Ric-
ci. Louise Gianetti, Mildred Dey,
Marie. Sadie and Elizabeth Natoli,
Messrs. William Rossi. William Dey,
Tullio Massagli, William R;cci, Hugo
Massagli, Mrs. Rossi, Mrs. V. Ricci,
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Tonghini and Mr..
and Mrs Thomas Benincasa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY

The seventeenth convention Of
the National Rivers & Harbors Con-
gress will be held in the New Will
lard Hotel in Washington, ID. c..
March l and .. The local Chamber
of Commerce will be represented at
this conference.
The Star Shop. the mems clothing
establishment which has occupied
the southwest corner of Smith and
King streets for the past six years.
will move TO 1913 Smith street on or
about March 10. Isaac I. Block. the
proprietor. announced this morning.
Mr.. Block has secured a ten-ycar
lease from the Maple Realty Com
pany on the store now occupied by
the Royal Cloak Company and will
take over the new store on March /.
The interior of the store will be re-
modelled. new fixtures will be in
stalled and the new location will
enable the store to carry a larger
stock than is to be found in the
present shop. The corner now oc-
cupied by the Star shop has been
purchased by Albert Leon who VIII
start this spring to build the new
home for his furpiture business
now located at State and Smith
streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
YOUNG MEMS CLUB
AT THE PARISH HOUSE

EVERYTHING is in readiness for the
dance to be given in the Parish
House tonight under the auspices of
the Young Mems Club. Excellent
music will be furnished by John
stones orchestra. Many innovations
will be in vogue during the evening.
Tickets may be procured from any
member of the club or at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
Party at Mack nzic Home

The Misses MacIXenZie entertained
a number OF friends at their home
in Brighton venue last night. Music
and games were enjoyed. Refresh
ments were by the hostess.
Among those present were the
Misses Ruth and Grace Mac Kenzier
Marguerite Durrua Dorothy Edith
and Mildred Mackenzie, Mrs. n. G.
Adams, Miss Ida Mackenzie, Bliso
Adams, Jack Mackenzie, stephen
Kro.t, -. r. Mackenzie and Mr.
and Mrs. George l. Dawson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
Ready For Civic Dance

Final arrangements are being
made for the masquerade and civic
dance t o be held in the Holy Trim
ity auditorium Wednesday. February
%, under the auspices of the Friend
" Club. Excellent music will be
furnished by Walters orchestra.
Many unusual and attractive feat
ures are being arranged. Tickets
may be procured from any of the
members of the club or at the door.
The proceeds of this affair will be
added to the building fund of the
Holy Cross Episcopal church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
Give Pleasing Program,

The meeting Of the Parent-Teach-
ers Association was held in the as
sembly rooms of the Grammar
school yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock. The following program was
given Song, "Alabamy Nanny
Miss Hawks Assembly Piano solos
(a) The, Skaters Waltz: (b) The
Melody of Love. Miss Mary Lakom-
ski: Pageant. The Little Brother. a
lesson in characterization. Pupils of
Miss Ga1iagher's class address. in
Producing tho new principal, Paul
steele. Morris Margaretten; ad-
dress, Paul Steele.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17

Perth AIaboy Review No. q. The
Woman's Benefit Association of the
Maccabees held their meeting Mon
day evening 1T Red Mems Hall. All
plans wee completed for the card
party anc peanut jab to be held on
Monday, February q at 8 O'Clock at
Red Mems Hall. Several pretty
prizes vii. be awarded. The COM
mittee in charge reports that the
tickets are selling rapidly and they
may be procured from any of the
members. Miss Viola Hall is chair
man assisted by Mrs, Rita Winand
and Mrs. Anna Dey. Mrs. Catherine
Bulfn\ and Mrs. Caroline thinner
man, will have charge of the peanut
jab.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
Rosary Society Gives Dance

The Valentine dance given under
the direction of the Rosary Society
in st. Mary's hall in Centre street,
last night, was largely attended and
was a social and financial success.
The hall was attractively decorated
with red and white streamers and
the old fashioned dances as well as
the dances of today we're enjoyed
by the guests.
Mrs. John Delaney is chairman OF
next weeks card party. Hell com
mittee will be announced later.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17
Form Sunbeam Club

Miss Adele Williams class in No,
Z school recently formed q SUM
0eam club. The purpose of this
club is % send gifts to sick chill
dren. Each girl has certain duties
to perform at home or school in
regard to health, and is rewarded
with a colored bead. Tuesday aftet-
noon the club sent a basket of fruit
to the sick children in the ward at
the CITY HOSDital
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17

An automobile stolen from i'm front
of 5i1 Catherine street three days
ago was ~rcco-ere@ by Detective John
Murray last night. The machine, the
property of Louis Orosz, of Roose-
welt. was located in the woods back
of Soldiers beach and was brought
back to Perrin Amboy. Water in the
cooling systel1 was frozen solid max
ing It necessary to tow the car back
TO his city. where Il IS being held for
its oW
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-17

G.. cuiat!on for the month of Jan
uary at the public library /totaled
10.05S, o which number 5,277 rep
resents books drawn by adults and
1881 by children. New borrowers
numbering t)5 were enrolled and the
daily readc"s totaled 2,002. Two hun
dred and seventy new books were
added. 24S Of these having been pur-
chased and the remainder presented
to the institution.