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Middletown transcript., 1922-04-15

SHERIFF'S SALE-BY VIRTUE OF
a writ of Ais. Lev. Fac. to me di-
rected. will be exposed TO Public Sale
at the Court House. Southeast Corner
of Eleventh and Kin.g Streets, CITY
of Wilmington, Nov Castle County,
ON SATURDAY,
THE 22D DAY OF APRIL, 1922.
at IL clock, A. NJ,
the following described Real Estate, viz:
ALL that lot or parcel of land with a
two story brick dwelling house known
as No. ;06 Lincoln street thereon erect
ed situate in the City of Wilmington,
aforesaid bounded and described as fol-
lows, to-wit: BEGINNING at point
on the easterly side OF Lincoln street at
the distance of thirty-one feet and four
fifths of an inch southerly from the
sautherly side of Conrad street and
thence southerly along said side of lin
coin street fifteen feet six and two.fifth
inches thence easterly parallel with
Conrad street and passing through the
middle of the division wall between
these premises and the house adjoining
on the south and through the centre Of
partly covered alley ninety feet,
thence northerly parallel with Lincoln
street fifteen feet six and two-fifths
inches, thence westerly parallel with
Conrad street, and passing through the
middle of the division wall between
these premises and the house adjoining
on the north ninety feet to tine place of
beginning. With the free and uninter-
rupted use, liberty and privilege of said
alley in common with others entitled
thereto forever.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property Of Sarah l.. Wilson, Admins
tratrix of the estate of William l.. Will
son, deceased, and to be sold by
JOSEPH H. GOULD, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Wilmington, Del,
April 4, 1922
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-15
TAKE GUDE'S
PEPTO=
MANGAN
1t is the Safe and Reliable Tonic
Used by Physicians
for 80 Years

There are new styles" even in medi-
cines. A new "fad" comes, is popular
for while, and then fades out of pub
lie view. A remedy that has stood the
test for thirty years must have remark
able merit and cannot be called a
fad" Such is Gude's Pepto-M -Mangan.
originated by DR.. A. Guide over quar-
ter century ago, " hich has helped many
thousands of people back to. good health
by improving the blood. 'Pepto-Man-
gan is an iron tonic. 1t contains iron in
a special form easily absorbed by the
system. 1t puts color into the lips and
cheeks and improves the entire body by
improving and enriching the blood. 1t
is sold by druggists in both liquid and
tablet form. If you want to be well
and strong and look fine and healthy,
take GUIDES Pepto-Mangan. Advertise
ment.
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-15

SHERIFF'5 SALE-BY VIRTUE OF
writ of Lev. Fac, to me directed,
will be exposed to Public Sale, at the
Court House, Southeast Corner of
Eleventh and King Streets, City of
Wilmington, N4w Castle County,
Delaware,
ON SATURDAY,
THE 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1922
at 10 O'Clock, A. Nj,
the following described Real Estate, viz:
ALL that certain lot. piece or parcel
OF land situate IN the City of Whining
ton. u oresaid, bound, d ard escribed as
follows, to-wt: Begn ming at the
corner formed by the inters ,ction of
the southwesterly side of Twenty
seventh street, with the northwesterly
side of Monroe street, thence north
westerly along said side of Twenty
seventh street one hundred and twenty
hve feet to corner; thence southwest
erly and parallel with Monroe street.
one hundred and twenty-five feet to an
oIher corner; thence southeasterly par
aiiei with twenty seventh street, one
nunored and twenty-five feet to the
aforesaid northweste,ly side of onroe
street, and thence thereby northeast
erly one hundred and twenty-five feet
to the place of beginning. Be the con-
tents thereof what it may.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property OF James J. Horisk, and to be
sold by
JOSEPH H. GOULD, Sheriff.
Sheritf's Office, Wilmington, Del.
March "a, 1922.
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-15

SHER1FF'S SALE-BY VIRTUE OF
writ OF Lev. Fac. to me directed,
will be exposed to public sale at the
Eleventh and King Streets, City of
Wilmington, New Castle County,
delaware,
ON SATURDAY
THE 22D DAY OF APRIL, 1922
at II o'clock, A. M.
the following described real estate, viz !:
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of
land, with the two dwelling houses
thereon erected, situate in the CITY of
Wilmington, New Castle County and
State of Delaware, bounded and de-
scribed as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at point on the westerly
side OF Rodney street, at the distance
OF eighty-four feet southerly from the
southwesterly side of Gilpin avenue,
thence southerly by said side of Rodney
street twenty-eight feet; thence west
erly parallel with Gilpin avenue seventy
six feet five inches to point in the
easterly side of an alley three feet wide,
running parallel with Rodney street into
Gilpin avenue. thence nortnerly by said
alley side twenty-eight feet, thence
southeasteily parallel with Gilpin ave-
hue and passing through the middle of
the division wall between the house on
this lot and the house adjoining on the
north seventy-six feet FIVE inches to the
place of beginning. Be the contents
thereof what they may. With the free
and uninterrupted right, use and privi-
lege of said alley in common with others
entitled thereto forever. Under and
subject. nevertheless, to an equitable
share of the costs, charges and ex-
penses of keeping said alley in repair.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of Laura l. E. Brown. and to
be sold by
JOSEPH H. GOULD, Sheriff.
sheriff's Office, Wilmington, DEL,
April 3, 1922
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-15
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by
the State Highway Department, at its
once, Dover Delaware, until o'clock
r. M, May 10, 1922, and at that place
and time publicly opened, for the con-
struction of State Highways, involving
the following approximate quantities
CONTRACT NO. "a o.sss MILKs
State Road Crossing
~ Acres Clearing
1.41Acres Grubbing .
Ia, 600 GU. yds. Excavation
400 Tons Sub-base
$50 Tons Broken Stone Base Course
l,85O cu. yds. Cement Concrete Pave
ment
270 Gu yds. Glass A Concrete
80 Gu. yds. Class B Concrete
15, 600 lbs. Reinforcement
130 lin. ft. Is in. r. c. Pipe
so lin. ft. 18 in. R. c. Pipe
30 lin, it. "a in. r. c. Pipe
48 lin. ft. 48 IN. R. c. Pipe
l 900 lin. #. in. Pipe Underdrain
1900 lin. it. Wire Cable Guard Rail
CONTRACT NO. Al I.o5 MILES
Through Laurel
$500 gu. yds. Excavation
1000 Gu. yds. Borrow
80 Tons Broken Stone Base Course
1850 Gu. yds. Cement Concrete Pave
ment
$50 Gu. yds Glass A Concrete
1000 lbs. Reinforcement
lao in. ft. 10 in. r. C. Pipe
LOO in. ft. Wire Gable Guard Rail
1900 lin. TT. Timber Piing
1000 tt. b. M. Sheet Piing
performance of contract shall COM
mence within ten Q0) days after execu-
ton OF the contract and be completed
during 1922.
Monthly payments will be made for
80 per cent of the construction com.
| pleted each month.
| Bidders must submit proposals upon
forms provided by the Department.
| Each proposal must be accompanied
by surety bond, certified check, OF
money to the amount of at least ter
| QO per centum of the total amount OF
the proposal.
The envelope containing the propose
must be marked Proposal for the Con.
struction of State Highway"
| The Contract will be awarded or re.
Jected within twenty (20) days from
the date Of opening proposals.
The right is reserved to reject any OF
all bills.
Detailed plans may be seen after
|.Apri. 26th, and index plans and speci
fications may be obtained upon deposi
of ten dollars $1,000 which amour
will be refunded upon return of plan.
and specifications in good condition a
the office of
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
| Dover, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-15
Preventative Medicine

The tendency of medical science is
toward preventative measures. 1t is
easier and better to prevent than to
cure. Pneumonia, one of the most
dangerous diseases that medical men
have to contend with, often follows a
prepares the system for the reception
germ. The longer the cold hangs on,
the greater the danger. Take Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the
first indication of a cold appears so as
to get rid of it with the least possible
delay. 1t is folly to risk an attack OF
pneumonia when this remedy may be
obtained fo trife.
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-15
A Farmer Cured Of Rheumatism

IA man living on farm near here
came in short time ago completely
doubled up with rheumatism. handed
him a bottle of Chamberlain Liniment
and told him to use it freely says C.
P. Rayder, Patten Mills, N. Y. IA few
days later he walked into the store as
straight as string and handed me a
dollar saying, give me another bottle of
Cha mberlain's Liniment; l want it in
the house all the time for it cured me. "
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-15
Struck by Automobile

Last Friday evening while walking
from her home to Cecilton, Mrs. Elwood
Padley was struck by an automobile
driven by Mr.. Herbert Conner and
thrown several feet. Two cars were
meeting and in the glare of the lights,
Mr.. Conner did not see Mrs, Psdley,
who was walking on the pike. Fortu-
pately, Mr.. Conner was driving at =
sery moderate speed and Mrs. Padley
eseaped serious injury. Oddly enough,
~ G1assee we're not knocked Of Or
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-15
The Road to Happiness

You must keep well If you wish to be
nappy: When constipated take one or
two OF Chamberlsin's Tablets immedi-
ately after supper: They cause gentle
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-26
HEAVY FINES FOR DISORDER
OF CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

Sam Godlesky of 216 Grant street
and Tony Casprock of Tottenville,
arrested Saturday afternoon on dis
orderly conduct and assault and
battery charges, carried the greater
part OF the fines imposed by Re-
corder Harold e. Pickersgill over
the weekend and holiday. Godlesky
was fined $50 and ordered to pay
SIS for damages to the automobile
in which he was brought to head
quarters and Casprock was fined
SIS.
Four s25 fines were imposed by
the recorder on drunk and disorder
ly and automobile violation charges.
The offenders were Mike Carroll.
Moe Metzger, John Hrubec and
Alonzo Bryan. A $40 fine was i'm
posed in the case of Louis Peria OF
Brooklyn who was arrested for an
automobile law violation by Off1cer
| Frank Seiboth.
Motorcycle Officer Layden assist
| ed Officer James Nolan in arrestins
Walter Williams of SIS Catherine
| street Saturday night on a charge OF
| carrying concealed weapons. Hs
was held in $500 bail to await tbs
action of the grand jury. 1t Is SAID
the man threatened the life OF e
Reno and his wife who reside .
tbs saws address
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-26
PERSONALS

James Z. Horner of Rector street
spent yesterday with friends in Far
Rockaway.
Traver Hulse of Newark was the
guest of friends in this city, yester-
Gay.
Rev. Francis Orlick Of Detroit,
Mich, is spending several days with
his mother, Mrs. Eva Orlick of
Amboy avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Van Pelt of
Rector street were the guests OF
Mrs. Carl Williams in Newark yes
day.
Lincoln Pepper of this city was
the guest OF his parents in New York
yesterday.
Mrs. Mary Martin and Mrs. Leo
Martin of Arlington were the guests
of Chris Martin of Oak street yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Guise, and
son, Mrs. Alma Rice of New Bruins
wick and Mrs. Anna Carter of New
York were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Lucas of Market street
yesterday.
Raymond Weed of New Bruins
wick was the guest of relatives here
yesterday.
marry WIucISLIOL u Vi ISulScTS SOl-
lege is spending the holidays with
his parents in Madison avenue.
Mrs. Hattie Millet of Market street
vas the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Thompson in Bradley Beach yester-
day.
Former Senator and Mrs. Thomas
Brown of Water street are spending
the Christmas holidays with reIa-
tives in Boston.
Misses Dorothy and Blanche TITLES
Of Brooklyn are spending several
days with MI. and Mrs. S. Cohen of
F'ayette street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Lawton and
children of Morristown are spending
several days with Miss Sophie
Greiner Of Madison VEN
Misses Sarah Bender and Gussie
Weiner of this city are spending the
holidays with Mrs. George Seidel of
New York.
r. 1. Splitter of High street is
several days with friends
IN New York.
Theodore Martin, who has been
away for the last eight months re-
turned to his home here, at 334 High
street, for the holidays.
Peter Damn. of Elm street, IS at
Akron, O., spending the holidays
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-26
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS
GIVE CHRISTMAS PLAY

Following the usual custom a play
was given by the students at the
high school, before the student body
last week. 1t was presented in two
scenes and well staged under the di-
rection of the English department of
the school.
The theme of the playlet centers
around the wishes of Minty Malviny,
a p~ickaniny who bemoans her sad
ness for not having been born white.
In her sleep, she sees the vision of
Santa Claus, asks for various things,
when her employees hear her re-
quests, talked out of her sleep and
they grant them. When the colored
servant awakens she is filled with
JOY. A general rejoicing follows:
Those who took part in the playlet
and the complete program follows:
PART I
Opening Exercises.
Christmas Hymn-Entire school
body.
Recitation-Miss Alma Rasmussen.
Shepherds Morning Song-Orches-
ira.
PART Ii
sketch-"Minty MaIviny'. Santa
THE CAST:
Henrielle Breton-HaroId Larson.
Laura Courvoisier, his sister-Miss
Helene Counihan.
Alphonso, a mulatto servant--Ed-
ward Dooley.
THE CHILDREN
Louise-1rene Leichtman,
Annette-Margaret Rhodes.
Philip-Aaron Mintz.
Minty Malviny, a piekaniny-Saraf
Fithian.
THE CHORUS:
Anna Morrissey, Anita Pheiffer
Helen Hutton, Helene Counihan
Elizabeth Bartha, Alberta Hull
Elizabeth Cox, Sam Convery, Roya
Myers, Peter Grieve, Robert Stark
Joseph Kerr, Fred Rankin, Rober
Hutton, Helen Stark, Ruth Shoe
Rose Wolfson.
Louis Diamond, was the stag,
manager, Anita Pheiffer, in charg'
of properties and Miss Clara Neter
sen, directors. Winifred Sturgis wa
the pianist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-26
WITNESS MAY
IDENTIFY MAN
Farmer Said to Have Reor.
ganized Masked Members
of Louisiana Mob

BASTROP, La, Dec. 26.-Secret
service men who have worked on
the case for several months said
here today that the state would be
able to identify several members of
the masked mob which last August
kidnapped five Mer Rouge residents
including Watt Daniels and Thomas
Richards, whose decapitated bodies
were taken from a nearby lake last
week.
A farmer will testify at the open
hearing ordered by Governor Parker
to begin January 5 that he witnessed
the seizure and spiriting away os the
quintette and recognized some of the
abductors when they lifted their
hoods to drink water they had forced
him to get for them, the investiga-
tors said. The farmer was held up
by the band on the Mer Rouge-Bas-
trop highway, it was said, and sent
for water by the thirsty men.
The investigators declined to dis
close the witness whereabouts, but it
was intimated he is somewhere in
Mississippi under protection of a fed
eral officer.
milestone told the authorities he
was a nephew of Former Deputy
Sheriff D. +. Burnett, the suspect
who has been Jailed here.
Attorneys for Burnett are anxious
for a ruling on their petition for a
preliminary trial for their client
through the regular court channels.
The petition made before District
Judge Odom has been forwarded to
the attorney general, who has taken
no action.
Governor Parker, at Baton Rouge
today declined to affirm or deny
a report that the state had two men
in custody who have made complete
confessions,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-26
DROWNED WHEN
4 HE FALLSFROM
CARTERET BOAT
Body of Edward Carlson Re-
covered Following Tragedy
at Oil Company Docks
COULD NOT SWIM
Investigation to be Made
Victim Was Native of
Norway
coULD
SWIM

CARTERET, Dec. 26:-While
climbing a ladder from the dock OF
the Mexican Petroleum Company to
a dredge owned by the Dubois
Dredging Company, of II State
street, New York, Edward Carlson.
thirty-four years old, a native Of
Norway, employed as ar oiler, fell
and drowned. His body was brought
10 shore at daybreak today.
According to information received
EarIsen and Hokus Yakolson were
1T work on the dredging of the
waters at the dock of the oil COM
pany. Both were on their way from
The dock to the dredge below when
Earisen lost his footing and fell
overheard. Not being able to swim
he sank shortly afterward.
The police were notified and two
5nen came Immediately and worked
10 bring the body from the depth.
This morning Coroner Hanson gava
permission to T. Frank Burns, Local
rndertaker, to take charge of the
body awaiting the arrival OF an off,
ger of tho company to give more
Inscription of the drowned man, A
passport book was the only thing
found on Carlson.
| An investigation will be made by
the authorities TO determine the re-
kponsibility of the drowning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-26
lords

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Berkowitz
entertained friends and relatives at
their home Sunday night which in
cluded Miss Sarah Klein, Miss Mai
VIVA Hirsch, Miss Anna Hirsch and
Miss Sara Berkowitz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merwin Jewel en-
tertained relatives at a supper
Christmas eve.
Emil Meyer was an out-of-town
visitor yesterday.
MI. and Mrs. William Hoy enter
tanned relatives from Boston over
the holidays.
John Dixon is spending the holt
days at the home of his parents
here.
Miss Margaret Kusch visited Mr..
and Mrs. Peter johnson on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Flowers
were out-of-town visitors Saturday,
Mrs. William Neiderau and son
| Edward visited in South Ambo,
| Christmas Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Boyer, thsil
son William and daughter Emma
| were out-of-town visitors Sunday.
Matthew Balint, OF New York. Il
J spending the holidays with his par
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Gloff are en-,
tertaining relatives from Newark
over the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Martenser
entertained MI. and Mrs. Petel
Poulsen at their home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Blanchard
visited at the home OF their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Blanchard, Sunday
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-26
JUDGES TO MEET

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The
first conference of the nine senior
court judges under the recent act OF
congress. designed to expedite fed
eral judicial business. has been call
ed by Chief Justice Taft, to be held
in Washington on Thursday.
In addition to authorizing appoint
ment OF "a more district judges and
their assignment to districts in which
the dockets were particularly con-
gested, the new law also provided
for annual conferences of senior cir
cult Judges to discuss the needs Of
their circuits and the improvement
of the administration of justice in
federal courts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-26
RISKS LIFE To SAVE
HER CHRISTMAS DOLL

NEWARK, Dec. 26:-Winifred
Wood, six, risked her life yesterday
to save her Christmas doll. Winifred
and two other children were in thu
living room of her fathers home
playing with Christmas toys when
suddenly the tree burst into flame.
Harvey NJ. Wood, the child's father,
rushed the children to the street
and summoned the fire department.
Shouting that she was "Going to
save my dolly" little Winifred rush
ed back into the room which was a
a of flames. A neighbor rescued
the child but the doll va burned.
The fire was caused by a short
circuit of the electric light wiring
on the tree.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-26
eTTY APPOINTMENTS
FAR FROM SETTLED
CONTINUED from page u

Z Yhs record Of the endorsements
q the above named fifteen district
oaders has been sent to the alder
men-ak-Iarge and to the Democratic
members of the Board of Aldermen.
Ehe Veterans Of Foreign Wars have
zone ON record favoring the candi-
1acy OF Mr.. Deegan, he declares.
Committees favoring his selection
have waited upon the various alder
men but members Of that board are
silent as to how they will vote when
the question ome before them for
final disposition.
There are two Republican mem
bers of the board whose vote will
likely decide the appointment should
a split occur among the five Demo-
yrats on the board.
1t is likely that all appointments
will be made by the aldermen at
their meeting next Tuesday night.
Their regular meeting night is Mon
day but owing to that being New
Years Day the meeting will not be
held until the night following. The
mayors appointments win probably
be received at the same meeting.
The nanJe of Adolph Greenbaum,
former member Of the Board Of
1Educ4ficn, has been mentioned as .
1,osyibie selection Of the Democrats
Ter city treasurer. Other names
which have been suggested are Johr
keiIx, Frank Dorsey and James
@A1Ge
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-26
STORE BANDITS
ROB Z PLACES

WEST HOBOKEN, Dec. 26-Two
masked men held up and robbed
the managers of two grocery stores
here this morning, escaping with
s2Ts.
At about 1880 two men entered a
store managed by Lawrence Wich
and at the point of a gun forced
rim into a rear room where they
led him to a chair with picture
wire. They then riled the safe and
cash register. taking about 500.
Wich was later released by a Gus
sonler.
About a half hour later John
Hyde, an employe OF d. nearby
Ftore was held up by the two men
whose description TALES with that
given by Wich of the gunner who
held him up. Hyde also was forced
into a rear room and tied to a chair.
Before tieing him the thieves rolled
B small safe into the room and COM
PEELED Hyde to open it. They OBJ
tained SITS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-26
Girls C1ub to Dance

The Girls Club annual Christmas
dance to be held in the assembly
room of the Raritan Yacht club. in
Water street, on Friday, promises
to be a brilliant event. Many de-
lightful surprises are being planned
by the committee in charge. A splen-
did musical program is being ar
ranged by the Society S~yncopators
who will provide the music for the
occasion. Anyone desiring an invi-
tation will please submit their name
to Miss Muriel Haney, chairman be-
fore Thursday.
The patrons and patronesses in
clude: Mrs. A. c. Clark, Mrs. George
w. Fithian, Mrs. c. C. Sibley, Mrs.
Jeanne Howell and Mrs. Arthur
Stern.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-26
IN THE SOCIAL o R
CHRISTMAS TREE
AND DANCE FRIDAY

The first annual Christmas tree
and dance of the Western Improve
ment Association will be held in the
Western Improvement hall, in Brace
avenue, Friday night. The usual
Christmas tree decorated for the
children will be there and Santa
Claus will distribute gifts to the
children. Dancing will be enjoyed
throughout the evening. A tableaux
THE Little Girl With Matches" will
be given by r. Olsen and should
prove most entertaining.
Refreshments will be served by
the committee in charge. Tickets
are out and may be procured from
any member of the committee which
consists Of DR.. NJ. ]. Dinesen, Chris
Jensen, Mrs. Dinesen, Clara Peter
son, Mrs. Ms Dinesen, Mrs. c. Jen-
sen and Mr.. and Mrs. r. Olsen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-26
CUT OFF BOARDER'S EAR
CHARGE AT CARTERET

CARTERET, Dec. 26.-Charles
Robinson. colored, also known as
Joker" Of 81 Union street, a color
ed boarding house. is alleged to have
almost cut off the a of Ray Har-
rison, another boarder at that adj
dress, when the two had a fight on
Sunday afternoon.
The a of Harrison was hanging
by q haid when DIR. Wantoch was
summoned to attend the man. Rob-
inson and Harrison were held by the
police for further examination.