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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
Elect Mrs. Nusen

The Sewing Circle of the Danish
NJ. f. church. met in the parsonage
of. the church last night. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
year: President. Mrs. Louis Nilsen:
vice president, Miss Nora Larsen:
treasurer, Miss Rachel Fredricksen;
secretary. Miss Irene Wagner. After
the regular business session, a So
cial time followed. Refreshments
were served by the hostess, Mrs. j.
c. Conrad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09

Eighteen boys, members of the
local Y. NJ. G. A, have signed up
thus far for the state camp at Lake
Wawayanda this summer. Last year
there were forty Perth Amboy boys
n leaders at camp and 1t was
hoped that this number would be
boosted to sixty this year. Owing to
the demand for places at camp from
other cities in the state the local
boys who intend to go but have not
signed up are advised by Secretary
Fenby w. Scott to do so at once.
A meeting of the Board of Health
will be held at 5 o'clock tonight IN
city hall.
A special meeting of the Caledo-
man Club will be held tonight at the
club rooms for the purpose of max
ing further arrangements for the UNI
yelling of the tablet to the memory
Thomas Gordon, which is to be plac-
ed in st. Peters church yard.
A meeting of the Memorial Day
committee composed of the various
war veteran organizations will be
held at City Hall tonight at s
o'clock for the purpose Of making
further arrangements for observing
Decoration Day that occurs this year
on Tuesday. May 80. Past Depart
ment Commander Samuel G.. Gar
retson of the Grand Army of the
Republic OF the state of New Jersey,
chairman OF the committee, In ask.
ing that a full attendance of mem
bers be at the meeting. All patriotic
organizations throughout the city are
being asked to cooperate with the
committee in making this years
event larger than ever before.
Algonquin Lodge No. A, Knights
of Pythias, at its meeting last night
arranged to confer the degrees of
the order on five candidates at the
meeting next Monday night. Appli-
cations for members have been re-
ceived the past several meetings.
One application was received las.
night and three the previous meet
ing. These four will receive the first
degree next Monday night and the
third degree will be conferred on
another. Chancellor Commander
Peter Frankel will be in charge.
The degree work will be in charge
of Cortlandt Sheath, the degree
master.
The Thompson Motors Company,
of Plainfield. has opened an agency
this city for the Nash
and James l.. Conway is
in charge of local headquarters,
which are situated in the building at |
2S7-289 State street. The Thomp-
Company is the agen. for Nash |
and Cole cars in Middlesex, Union
and Somerset counties.
The Plainfield people have been in
the automobile business for eighteen
years. and MI. Conway has been as
ISOLATED with this company for seven
years. Extensive alterations have |
been made to the building on State |
street. and the Thompson Company !
through Its local agent. hopes to
serve the people of this locality with |
same courteous and prompt
treatment for which they ere known
In Union county.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
soutb Amboy Man Freed

NEW BRUNSWICK, May r.
In special session this morning. a
directed verdict of aequittal was
ordered by Judge DAILY in the case
Of Frank Pylicka of South Amboy'
who was indicted for malicious mis-
.eLief. Jennie Tiewski was the com
ulainant, and it was brought out
that the woman built a fence on
property leased to the defendant
without his permission. and that he
tore it down to permit entrance and
exit of his horses. cows. etc. The
defendant did not have TO furnish
defense.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
Seniors Ready for Trim

All that is needed to make the
Seniors trip to Washington a merry
one, is clear weather. They leave
this city Thursday morning at 9:06
arriving in Washington at 1925,
where they will remain until Satur-
day afternoon, stopping at. the New
Winston Hotel. The chaperones for
the trip are Miss Florence Stauffer
and Miss Bertha Fulton. Messrs.
Lester NJ. Bartlett and Leslie B.
CroWell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09

NEWARK, May "a jury in
West Orange police court, acquitted
Caisen Tfugi, of a. charge OF assault
and battery on Mrs. Amelia Char
cheuzer.
Tfugi, a Japanese newspaperman,
testified he had been tricked into
making a confession of the attack
IN the pretense that he would be
protecting the good name of a wom-
an and that he had been promised a
speedy release If he signed the con-
Fession. Police issued a statement
denying his confession.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09

The annual senior promenade of
the College OF Saint Elizabeth Con-
vent. New Jersey, was held Friday
night at the Hotel Plaza. New York
city. The committee in charge of
the affair consisted of Sara L. Healy.
chairman; Evelyn B. Amberg. Eliza
beth T. Dineen, Teresa NJ. Driscoll.
Adele A. Mclaughlin, Dorothy A.
Mclaughlin. Helen r. Kelley and
Marguerite NJ. Wallace.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
Girl scouts e

The Girl Scouts of Troop 2 held
their weekly meeting in the Y. NJ. H.
A. rooms last night. Merits were
awarded to the individual scouts
who performed certain duties. Va
rious plans were discussed by which
money could be earned to enable
the girls to go TO camp this summer.
Captain Marian Mintz passed the
girls on the Health Guardian test.
Scout Sadie Goldsmith took charge
of the drilling and games The
meeting was closed with the singing
of the evening song.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
Card Party Thursday Night

The regular weekly card party
given under the direction of the
Rosary Society will be held in st.
Mary's hall Thursday night. Bridge.
five hundred. ~pinochle, euchre and
the peanut jab will be the games in
play. Many attractive prizes will
be awarded. Mrs. John Murray is
chairman of the affair and her COM
mittee consists of Mrs. Peter Van
SICKLE, ST.. Mrs. John Rodecker.
Miss Ellen Ostrye. Miss Bessie Ma
jor, Mrs. Warren. Mrs. Richard
Stack, Mrs. Hugh Reilly. Mrs. Hugh
Gallagher, Mrs. Michael Seaman.
Mrs. b. Buckley, Mrs. William
Reed, Mrs. Richard White, Mrs. Ed
ward Dalton, Mrs. Joseph Van Syc-
kle, Mrs. John Sullivan. Mrs. James
A. Murray, Mrs. Thomas Brennan.
Mrs. Margaret Draper. Miss Mar
garet McCluskey and Miss Catherine
Miles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. P. Joselson, of State
street, have announced the engage
ment of their daughter. Miss Anna
J~cselson, TO DR.. Louis Pines, of New
York. Miss Joselson is a graduate
of the local high school and of Tren-
ton Normal School. She is at pres
ent teaching in one of the local
schools. No date has been set for
the wedding.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
To Act on Merchant Marine

WASHINGTON. May 9:-The ad-
ministration's merchant marine
pending before congress will De
discussed at the White House con-
ference tonight to which President
Harding has invited the members
of congress. II is understood to he
the purpose of the President to urge
passage of the bill during the pres
ent session of congress-.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
nnoun Failure

NEW YORK, May 9:-FaiIure CT
tho brokerage firm of Carpenter,
Caffry & Company, of "A Broadway,
was announced today from the ros-
trum of the New York Stock Ex-
change. The firm, which was adj
mitted to the exchange February
Is. 1919, consists of Noel L. Carpen-
ter, the exchange member. Charles
c. Caffry and E. Waring Wilson.
The first has an uptown branch
In Fifth avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
Getting Ready for Dance

Plans have been completed for the
dance to be auspiced under the di-
.rection of the Dottas Club, in the
knights of Columbus auditorium FRI
day, May 10. Sterling Six will play
for the dancing. Many novel and
attractive features RI being ar
ranged by the committee headed by
Miss Marie Handerhan. Tickets
may be procured from any member
of the club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
Marsha, .JoGre NJ Work Again

PARIS, May . (By The Associ-
ated Press Joffre spent
he first morning after his return
France from his world tour at
ais headquarters at the war col
lege greeting friends.
Throughout my 10000 miles of
l have everywhere received a
most cordial welcome, but it re-
NAMED for America TO Guido every
other country in warmth of greet
ng," he said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
OBITUARY
Mrs. Ida Amelia Peterson

Mrs. Ida Amelia Peterson, fifty
two years old. wife of Charles Peter
sen, of 156 Broad street. died last
night. Besides her husband she is
survived by two daughters. Mrs.
William H. Pfau. of Metuchen, and
Mrs. Louis c. Setback. of this city.
The funeral will be held Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock from her
late residence. Rev. Wilbert West
colt. pastor Of Simpson Methodist
church will officiate. The interment
will be in Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
Is Placed ON Probation

NEW BRUNSWICK, May O.
Michael Mancino, sentenced TO Rah-
way Reformatory in January for
breaking and entering premises in
Middlesex Borough, was resentenced
in the county court this morning. He
was placed on probation for three
years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
Stable Blown Up, Horses Kille

PITTSBURGH, May VA table
owned by the Warwick Coal Com
pany. near Fredericktown, Green
county, was blown up early today
and one horse killed and five others
sc badly hurt it was necessary to
shoot them. The magazine of the
stolen from the store. The mines of
the Warwick company were closed
by the coal strike but an effort was
to be made today to resume opera
tions. Only four of the 100 mines
reported for work.
State policemen with bloodhounds
from Paramount. w. Va, secured the
country in the vicinity of the explo-
sion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09

Miss Hedvig Eskesen. of Water
street. entertained last night in hon
or of her father. E. v. Eskesen. who
sails for Europe today. Guests were
present from Westfield. Matawan,
Woodbridge and Metuchen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
Woman Sentenced to Death

MOSCOW. May 9.-Madam Brus-
iloff, daughter-in-law of General
Brusiloff. has been sentenced to
death with eight priests and two lay
men for having opposed the requisi-
tioning OF church treasures and for
participation in disturbances.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
To Hold Social Thursday night

The Christian EndeaVor will hold
a social in the chapel of the First
Presbyterian church. Thursday
night. All young people are invited
TO attend this affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09

John F. Bergen, former secretary
of the Chamber of Commerce has
opened an insurance ONCE In the
Raritan building. About June.1 he
expects to move his office into the
First National Bank building, COR
ner Smith street and New Brunswick
avenue. Mr.. Bergen will deal in all
kinds of insurance with the excep-
ton Of life.
No change in the strike of the en-
ployes in four of the plants in this
vicinity is reported today. From the
present appearances they will not
return to work this week.
The following contributions to the
Salvation Army Home Service are
released for publication today by
Emil Stremlau, the general chair
man: Already published, S~2,92S.42;
G.. M. Tooker, 81; Frank Seidler,
SIS; Richard f. Solder. IS; Raritan
Copper Works Employees $109.50;
American Smelling e. Refining Co.
Employees, $4,000; total, s3,0ss.72.
Middlesex Council No. 100. Royal
Arcanum. is scheduled to meet in
regular session tonight.
Goodwill Camp No. 81, Woodmen
of the World. will meet tonight at
WoQdmen hall to talk over the field
day among the various camps in the
district which Is proposed for this
summer. The committees of the
other camps are scheduled to be at
this session.
The senior Holy Name Society
will hold a regular monthly meeting
in st. Mary's Hall on Centre street
at s o'clock tonight. Many impor-
tant matters will come up for dis
cussion at this session. including re-
ports of committees on the boxing
show to be staged in the Auditorium
next Tuesday night. The baseball
committee will also make q report
on activities since the organization
of the Centre Club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09

There will be no MONDAY lunch
at the "Y" tomorrow, but dur
ing the afternoon candy. cake and
pie will be offered for sale.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
Catholic Daughters TO Meet

The Catholic Daughters of Amer
lea will hold their regular meeting
in the Knights of Columbus home
tonight at 1880 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
win Sail TO Russia

WASHINGTON. May 9-Christian
A. Herter. secretary to Secretary
Hoover, will sail from New York
for Russia next week. to study condl-
tons. 1t was announced today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
POSTPONE Meeting

The meeting of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Danish Children's
Home has been postponed until
Wednesday, May IT.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
chr,s,,an General wins

HANKOW. China. May 9:-Gen.
!essne-Yu-Siang. the Christian gen.
|er4f' who was one of Gen. WI Pei
Fuss main supporters in fighting
that resulted In defeat of Chang Tso
LIE. II reported to have defeated the
troops Of the province of Honan al
Ihunsmowhsien, in the Central part
~ The province. and to be marching
1r1r1rd Kaifeng in the northern
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09
IN AM o THE CITY

Chief Of Police Niels J.. Tonnesen
this morning received his member
ship card in the international or
g~anization of chiefs of police. The
next convention of the association
will be in San. Francisco IN June, but
Chief Tonnesen says he will be un-
able to attend this year. Police
chiefs from all owe the world are
enrolled in the international asso-
citation.
Damage estimated at 500 was
caused by a fire that broke out yes
terday afternoon in a garage owned
by Nathan Sher at 457 Division
street. The origin OF the blaze is
unknown. Edward Seaman turned
in the fire alarm from box So at
4:2s. Patrolman Michael Patten
made the police investigation.
Every one interested in wireless,
is invited to attend the meeting in
the Y. M. H. A. tonight at which
time a Radio Club is to be formed.
The move has been started by ". p.
Christoferson, who estimates there
are at least 1000 radio fans in this
CITY at the present time. Yesterday
it was announced that this club
would be formed for boys. but
Mr.. Christofferson said today 1t Is
for anyone under n hundred years
old.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09

A special meeting of the Caledo-
man Club will be held tonight at the
club rooms for the purpose of max
ing further arrangements for the un-
yelling of the tablet to the memory
Thomas Gordon. which is to be plac-
ed in st. Peters church yard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-09

A meeting of the Board of Health
will be held at 5 o'clock tonight IN
city hall.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-06

blame you for feeling peeved, That, the reason I came out with you tc put you next to something And yet I can't give you our real reason, Look here,' she took me by the shoulders
 will you take my word of honor that we trust you fully and that we would be glad of your help in thi. conference, but that there is req. son-conneoted with your own vel fare, which we cannot explain now why we must keep you fin ignorance of certain details of our work?"
 Her earnest, glowing face with 1t. wealth of affection for me shining in her eyes. was close to mine, With a deep breath that was almost a sob I put my hands on either side of her face and kissed her warmly.
 Forgive me for being colossal idiot" I pleaded. and don't worry about me any longer"
 T won't have to-" she rejoined. Don't let Mother Graham quite eat you up tomorrow Good might" and she was gone, leaving me with a warm little glow at my heart, instead of my sensitive resentment
 But I could not help q lurking curi- osity which I knew would often occur 10 me concerning the reason connect cd with my own welfare" of which she had spoken.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-06
CHEYENNE AGAIN IS
 SUCCESSFUL WOOER
Arizona Rodeo King Rewcds Balti- more Girl Who Was Made to
 Divorce Him.

AANoASS AAhls
 Baltimore, July 6.-Joe P, better known as Cheyenne" Riser, the Arizona rodeo king, yesterday for the second time married Miss Irene AL brecht, the seventeen-year-ol daugh- ter of Harry c. Albrecht of 1946 West Fayette street. Miss Albrecht first saw Cheyenne" when she was tour ing with the Elks in the west during the summer of 1921. She was in- troduced to him during an Armistice Day celebration at the Elks Club here, and with him 1t was love at first sight.
 He went back to Arizona but re- turned on Thanksgiving Day and went to Mount De Sales Academy at Cantonsville. where Miss Albrecht was student. As she left the institution to spend the holidays with her par ents the westerner dashed up in a car. whisked her inside and in a few hours they were married.
 When her parents were informed of the wedding the "unkissed bride was immediately taken home and the cowboy went back to Arizona. On March 1 an annulment of the mar riage was granted and no more was heard from Cheyenne" until he came back on June 27 with the avowed in- tention of retaining the bride who had divorced him. sHer parents said "No," Joe said Yes" the girl said she loved him. After a conference the family told him he had won. The second ceremony was performed yes terday by the Rev. c. P. Holdecraft of the United Brethren church.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-06
HAVING FUN W1TH UNCLE JERRY
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Who's thato" CuYy Bear asked himself under his breath. He had wandered down into the valley almost as far as Aunt Polly Woodchuck { home, Having been warned by his mother, he didn't intend to go any further, because he feared that old dog Sport might be hunting Wood chucks under the hill Cuffy now stood near sunny knoll at the edge of the woods, where a lone tree grew Against this tree somebody was lean- ing his back-a fat person who seemed to be fast asleep.
 Edging closer. Cuffy saw that the sleeper was old Uncle Jerry Chuck. Cuffy smiled when he found that out. for Uncle Jerry was an odd gentle man.
 'I'll have fun with him." Cutfy promised himself. He was in a play full mood. having just lunched well upon an army of ants So he crept up to Uncle Jerry, thrust out his head, and roared.
 Uncle Jerry Chuck opened his eyes His mouth fell open. And he drew in a quick breath. He was frightened.
 He was in very tight place. There he was with his back against the tree and with Cuffy Bears mug gle pressing against the middle but ton of his waistcoat.
 You might think that Uncle Jerry would have begged for mercy But
New Britain herald., 1922-07-06

apple tree. Although the impact was severe, Allen escaped with a broken shoulder and body bruises
 One of the features of the Ameri- can Legion's carnival at Dansville has been nightly balloon ascensions by Allen and his brother, Edward, and descents in an illuminated parachute. Yesterdays ascension was made just before noon. After the balloon had reached a height of 500 feet, Allen loosened the parachute and jumped. At the same moment a burst of fire was seen at one end of the parachute.
 The crowd became tense as the flames spread over the parachute and were seen to be enveloping the aero- naut Several women fainted as he and the blazing parachute crashed into the tree. A score of men ran to Aliens assistance and he was ex- tricated but not until he had been badly blistered and singed by the flames.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-06

he didn't He was quick -witted ole scamp, Tn a moment he actually smiled and spoke.
 "Ha! I fooled you, didn't I?' You fooled me?" Cuffy grunted What do you mean"
 You thought I was asleep" said Uncle Jerry Chuck,
 Yes, I did" Cuffy admitted.
 We'll" said Uncle Jerry with a short laugh. T won't hurt you this time. But let this be lesson to you Beware how you put yourself in my power like this again,"
 Cuffy didn't know what to think of that speech. It was most surprising.
 You wouldn't want me to drag you off to my den. would you?" Uncle Jerry asked him
 Cuffy shook his head and drew back. Somehow he began to be alarmed
 There was Uncle Jerry's chance. and he seized it He whiskAd around the tree out of sight. When CuYy dared look for him the old fellow was nowhere~ to be seen
 He may be hiding somewhere, waiting to bounce on me Cuffy thought. The notion was not a pleas ant one. He liked it so little that he turned tail and scrambled up the hill toward home, not Nopping until he found himself in his own doorway.
 Meanwhile Aunt Polly Woodchuck, the famous herb doctor, had caller. This was no other than Uncle Jerry, who had suffered a great shock to his nerves and needed somthing to quiet them At least that was what he said as he came panting up to Aunt Polly's home.
 What happened to you?" she in quired.
 I've just had an adventure with a Bear" he gasped "Itll be a long time before I take a nap above ground again"
 What happened to your" Mrs. Bear asked Cuffy when he dashed in to the den.
 I've just had an adventure with Woodchuck, he replied.
 T hope you caught him. Where is he?" MT. Bear asked eagerly. Did you leave him outsideo"
 He frightened me and ran away" Cutfy explained
 Mir, Bear was terribly annoyed. Copyright 1922 by Metropolitan
 Newspaper Serv1ce)
New Britain herald., 1922-07-06
BE PRETTY! TURN
 GRAY HAIR DARK
Try Grandnlother's Old Favorite Re cipe of Sage Tea and
 Sulphur.

Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur, properly compound ed. brings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when faded, streak Cd or gray. Years ago the only way to get this mixture was to make it al home, which is mussy and trouble some. Nowadays by asking at any drug store for "Wveth's Sage and Sul- phur Compound" you will get a large bottle of this famous old recipe. i'm proved by the addition of other in sredients at small cost.
 Don't stay gray! Try it. No one can possibly tell that you darkened your hair, as it does it so naturally and evenly. You dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair. taking one small strand at a time; by morning the gray hair disappears, and after anoth- CT application or two your hair be- comes beautifully dark, glossy and at tractive.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-06
Tabs Drum Corps Is
 Invited to Convention

The Y. M. T, A. & B. society fife and drum corps will attend the annual convention of the Connecticut Pliers and Drummers association, to be held in Waterbury August 1 and 5. The events will be conducted at Lakewood Drum corps. An invitation has also been received from the Yonkers Fife, Drum and Bugle corps to Attend convention at Yonkers, July 14 and IS.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-06
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l find that can work in the laundry all through the time and do my housework, too. Last month was So surprised at myself to be up and around and feeling % good while before used to feel com pletely lifeless. have told some of the girls who work with me and have such troubles to try Lydia E. Pinkham sVege- table Compound, and l tell them how it has helped me. You can use my testi- monial for the good of others. Mrs. BLANCHE SILVIA, 69 Grant St., Taunton, Mass.
 It's the same story-one friend telling another of the value of Lydia D. Pink hans Vegetable Compound.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-06
"K1sMET" SHOWS AT Fox's

Tonight is the last chance movie lovers will have to see the great Otis Skinner in his greatest theatrical pro- duction 'Kismet''. now being flashed on the local screen. On Friday and Saturday Fox's will show "At the Stage Door" and Tom Moore in From the Ground Up." Gladys Walton in
 The Wise Kid" will bring mirth to Sunday evenings program. She ap- pears in a sparkling comedy of er- TOTS.