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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-18
Snowed 73 Years Ago
Today, Reporter Is Told

"Seventy-three years ago today it
showed" said w. H. Trusler, elevator
man in the court house building, Tues
day.
How do you remember that far
back?" he was asked.
Il was born on that day." he an.
swered
Relatives of Mr.. Trusler presented
him with solid gold ring, in which
is set cameo that is over 100 years
old, to commemorate the day The
cameo has been in his family for that
length of time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-18
Pastor, Fearing Blindness,
Starts Out Afoot to See
Harding While Eyes Good

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1S.-Rev.
w. F. Damewood, local minister. de,
clared today he would start Thursday
for Washington, d. c., afoot. The
minister said he expected to go blind
soon and that he wanted to see pres
ident while he could. The minister,
who is past so, will take about rs
pounds of luggage with him, which he
said he would haul in a small wagon
He will start with SIS in cash.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-18
3 ARMED NEGROES
ROB BANK OF $4,000

COLUMBUS. Ohio, April 1S.-Three
armed negroes, one of them masked,
this morning entered the Steelton
branch of the Citizens Trust and Saw
ings bank in South Parsons avenue
and held up Cashier w. II. Todd. es-
Gaping with between $4,000 and $4,000
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-18
Weather Forecast
FOR RICHMOND AND VICINITY

BY w. e. Moore.
Fair tonight with frost, probably
heavy; Wednesday fair with rising
temperature.
The rapid increase in air pressure
due to the cold wave over the north
west indicates low temperature to-
night with general frost in Wayne
county Probably freezing tempera-
tlire following by moderation Wednes-
day afternoon.
Temperatures for Yesterday.
MaX1mum 49,. 5
MINIMUM -. 40
Today.
Weather Conditions The severe
Rocky mountain storm which caused
tornadoes ard floods over the central
portion of the United States, has pass.
ed to the lower st. Lawrence valley
A cold wave has prevailed over tie
northwest with temperatures of fouI
above zero at Yellowstone National
park, and freezing cold as far south
as northern Texas. Another storm
is developing over the Rocky noun {
tains.
For Indiana. by the United States
Weather Bureau-Fair tonight ans
Wednesday; not much change in TEN
perature; frost probably tonight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-18
RUSSO-CERMAN
TREATY STIRS
GENOA PARLEY
National Groups Impressed
With Effect Treaty Will
Have on General Political
Situation in Europe.
SOME SEE DISASTER
BULLETIN

GENOA, April 1S.-The allies have
decided that Germany, having effected
her own arrangement with Russia in
the treaty signed Sunday at Rapallo,
is debarred from further participation
in the conditions of the arrangements
between Russia and the various coun-
tries represented at the economic con-
ference. Under this decision Ger
many will be excluded from member
ship in the conference sub-commis-
sion on Russian affairs. A notice en-
bodying such exclusion was sent this
evening to the head of the German
delegation here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-18
NEGROES ENTER CAR,
GRAB MESSENGER,
ROB HIM OF $1,000
fBv Associated Press)

KANSAS CITY, April 1S.-Two ne
groes with revolvers singled out a
bank messenger on a crowded street
car here today, ordered him to get off
and enter an automobile, and robbed
him of $1,000, of which $4,000 was
cash.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-18
JoFFRE GOES TO CAPITAL
(By Associated Press)


CHICAGO, April 18.-Joseph Joffre,
Marshal of France. concluded his visit
in Chicago this morning and departed
for Washington.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-18


flooded
first in
he building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06
PROPERTY
BUY IS ASKED
Petition in Keyport Asks Bor-
ough to Purchase Beach
Park Property

kEYPORT, Sept. "a petition is
being circulated in the borough by
interested citizens asking that the
council take such action immedi-
ately hat the matter of placing the
borough purchase of Beach Park on
the ballot 1t the coming election will
be assured. The petition is as fol-
lows:
I'VE, the undersigned citizens and
taxpayers Of the borough of Key
port do hereby petition your hon
CRADLE BODY to take such action as
may be necessary to acquire the
property now commonly known as
Beach Pax. together with the ri
parian rights thereto for the pur
pose of maintaining a municipal
park and recreation center. We fur
Tier request that such action be
taken Immediately so that if neces-
sary the matter may be Placed be-
tore the legal voters of the borough
of keyport at the mex general cleo
ton"
The Keyport Recreation Associa-
ton, of which Miss Alma NJ. Lock-
wood is president, has done a great
work at the park. They have con-
dl;Ctec a community center there
with excellent results and have inn
proved the property greatly. The
association wants the matter placed
before the voters of the borough sc
that they may decide whether tc
continue conducting the Park. II
the voters wish the borough to own
this the only available shore front
property in the borough for a pub
lie park. then the association will
continue to work to raise funds nee
essary for its support. Many inter
ested in this work r circulating
the petitions and besides those OF
the association. Mrs. Thomas w
Dawson and Miss Annie Laurie Til
ton are greatly interested in the pro-
iect and are securing a large mum
Der of names to the petitions un.
der their supervision.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06
KEYPORT

william h. Cronk and family. of
City Island. N. Y, have returned
after having been the guests of Mr..
ana Mrs. Chris Jensen for several
days.
Lieut.. George Wetsel, e. S. N. of
Brooklyn. has returned after hav-
ing spent the week end and holiday
with his sister, Mrs. Paul G. Tim
hermann.
Miss Jennie w. Daskan of West
Orange, spent the week end and
holiday with relatives in the bor-
ough.
Miss Anna Walling. of New YER
non. is spending a several weeks va.
cation in the borough visiting at the
home of several relatives including
Mrs. Chris Jensen and Mrs. William
Chadwick.
George Walling, of West Orange.
was the holiday guest of his mother.
Mrs. Carrie Walling, of South Key
port.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Oetjen and
children, Albert and Vera, have re-
turned to their home in Jersey City
after having been the guests of Mrs.
Oetjen's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Augustus Aumack, of West Keyport.
Mrs. Harry Fitzell and o have
returned to their home in New
York after having spent the summer
with the formers father, DR.. H. S.
Cooley Miss Carol Cooley accom-
panied her sister to remain for the
week and to visit Mrs. Gordon j.
Schanck, of Brooklyn.
j. w. Weseman has returned from
an automobile trip to the Delawale
Water Gap. He was accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brands. Miss
Frances Brands and Jack Brands, of
Brookside, N. j.
The local schools will reopen on
Monday of next week with several
new teachers in the various grades.
Mrs. Eta Salmon is visiting at
Quogue, l.. I.
Fred Frick, of Hastings-on-the-
Hudson, spent the week end with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Frick, Sr.
Professor and Mrs. Roland Fen
nimore, of Fair Haven, are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Sny-
der.
Miss Ruth Snyder, who is employ
ed at the aeromarine plant, is en-
joying her annual vacation.
A party of young folks from this
borough spent the holiday at Mar
asquan, among them being Miss
Mildred Huylar. Miss Cora Huylar
and Miss Martha Burlew.
Mrs. Sarah Van Pelt is spending a
vacation at Plainfield as the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Van Pelt
Miss Helena Jensen has returned
after having visited for several
weeks with relatives at Fordham
and City Island. N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Van Giesen
entertained over the holiday Mrs.
William Smith and daughter Helen.
of Montclair and Miss Eleanor
Petrie and Mr.. and Mrs. j.. ID. Nc
Intyre, of Brooklyn.
The regular meeting of the school
board will be held tonight in the
high school.
The Parish Guild of st. Mary's
Episcopal church will hold a cafe
terra supper in the parish hall to-
morrow night. Similar supper serv-
ed last year was a great sucress.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. George Ammon and
daughter Marion spent the week end
at Philadelphia with relatives. They
vent over by auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Randolph,
of Manhattan, were visitors here
Monday.
Charles Bumps, towerman at the
Emboy roao crossing, has gone to
East Lire Conn, for two weeks va
cation with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walton Nance and
children motored in New Jersey
yesterday.
Micnael Kubinak, rural carrier
connected with the Prince Bay pos
tai station, is on two weeks vacation.
Louis Kaelin is taking his place.
MIS- Jessie Conway, of Brooklyn,
visited at Prince Bay Yesterday.
At the dance Of the Prince Bay
Country Club held Monday night at
the club house. Miss Mildred Tor
may and Philip Sheridan won the
silver loving cup in the prize waltz.
Joseph Manifold was awarded the
suit case as the door prize.
Tho secord harp concert of the
a given by Miss Maud Morgan
at her home, the "Donoughmore."
in Bloomingdale avenue, was a sue
cess. An elaborate program was
given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06
SOCIAL GATHERING
ENJOYED AT KEASBEI

KEASBEY, Sept. 6:-The Misses
Florence and Lillian Robinson en-
tertained a number of guests at a
social gathering at their home Sun
day evening. Dancing. singing and
games were enjoyed and selections
both vocal and musical were render
ed by Louis Marks and Charles
Moslowitz. Refreshments were
served at II o'clock.
The guests included the Misses
Edna Jacobowitz, Lillian Brown,
Mathilda Yurkman, Goldie Zier and
Helena Rosenbluth of Railway,
Doris Schwartz and Frances Mandel
Of New Brunswick, Florence Leicht-
man of Perth Amboy, Annette, Julia
Lillian, Ruth and Florence Robinson
of town, Messrs. William and Ben
jamin Yurkman, Abe Greenwalt,
Abe Glass of Railway, Louis Mark
of Woodbridge, Edward Mailer
Alex Cohen, Joseph Schwartz. Mar
tin Fine, Sam Sladkus, Michael Sell
man of Perth Amboy, Charles Mos
lowitz, Sam Mandel of New Bruins
wick, Steven Kiraly of town, Jason
Berkowitz, Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Berk-
owitz of Brooklyn, Mr.. and Mrs. R,
A. Gold of New York, Mr.. and Mrs
Nathan Robinson of town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06
CHARGE SO. AMBOY Man
BRUTALLY BEAT HIS WIFE

SOUTH AMBOY. Sept. 6-Charg-
ed with being in an intoxicated con-
dition and otherwise disOrderly. Jo-
seph Levandoski of Cedar street,
yesterday afternoon took it upon
himself to beat up his wife. it is
alleged, striking her with his fists,
knocking her to the ground and
kicking her. One of the neighbors
tried to interfere taking the wo-
mans part, but he also received a
evere treatment at the hands of
Levandoski it is charged. Officers
O'Leary and Mccormack we're soon
on the scene of activity and arrested
Levandoski. This city being with
out an ambulance or patrol wagon,
a machine from the outside had to
be called in order to take them to
the city hall.
When arraigned before Judge
Forgotson Levandoski was ordered
taken to the city hall lookup un-
til he becomes sober. when his case
will be given the necessary atten-
ton. A term at the county work
house is said to be awaiting him
when he up for a hearing.
Mrs. Levandoski also appeared at
the hall with cuts and bruises about
her head and arms, which was the
result of her husbands brutality.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06
AVENEL

Mrs. Chester Haight and son
Thomas. and Mrs. Frank Barth
were Perth Amboy visitors Satur-
day afternoon.
Miss Marion Maigre, Donalr Mai
grie and Miss Agnes Creole, visited
in Railway Saturday.
Mrs. Leon Schiller and daughter
Sophie visited in Newark today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dietz and
daughter Henrietta visited in New
ark Saturday.
Miss Helen Bogine, of Bayway,
has returned home after visiting
Mrs. Joseph Larkin.
Mrs. l.. B. Van Slyke is enter
tanning Miss Frances DAILY, of New
York. and her mother, Mrs. ALA
Brewer. of Jersey City, for a week.
Mrs. Roland Schmidt was a New
ark visitor Saturday.
Among the Perth Amboy visitors
Friday night were Carl Leidner,
William Barth. Miss Aida Van
Slyke. Miss Susan Sabo. B. B. Clark,
Mrs. NJ. MacKinnon, Miss Grace Mac
Kinnon. Mrs. L B. Van Slyke and
daughter Esther.
With today's issue of the Avenel
Bulletin. a new acquisition is added
to the many advantages enjoyed by
the residents of Avenel. The Bull
letin" is to be published weekly by
d. p. De Young and will serve in
the dissemination of general knowl-
edge in this fast growing commun-
ity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06
SCHOOLS OPEN
At MATAWAN
Much Larger Enrolment Than
Last ear--Improvements
Are Made

MATAWAN, Sept. 6:-The Mata-
wan public schools open today with
an enrolment much greater than
that of last year., although the exact
figure is not obtainable at this time.
There is a general crowded condi-
ton in the schools, but it is expect
ed that the new addition to the
school at Cliffwood will aid in over
coming this to a small extent. The
work on the addition to this school
has been progressing rapidly and 1t
is expected that it will be ready for
occupancy early this month. Prior
to the building of this addition two
of the classes at the Cliffwood school
were on half time and the other
housed in an old store building.
There have been many improve
ments at the grammar and high
school building in this borough. The
old gas engine which has been ir
use since 1895 when the first unit
of the present school was erected
has been taken out and an electric
motor installed in it's place. The
New Jersey Roofing Company OF
Perth Amboy has completed repairs
to the roof and the floors in several
of the rooms have been repaired.
During the past year several more
colleges have been added to the list
of those admitting Matawan stu
dents on certificate without the
usual examinations. The school will
offer a stronger course than ever
this year and parents and students
are urged to consult with Superin-
tendent Frank Howard Lloyd in re-
gard to courses.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06
ROLLER CHARGED WITH
THEFT OF AUTOMOBILE

SPOTSWOOD, Sept. 6.-Sensation
was caused yesterday by the arrest
of Nathan Roller, Jr. son of Nathan
Roller, well known resident oil this
place. who was charged with the
theft OF an automobile owned Ly
Stanley Zmansky. also of Spotswo ID.
Tho arres. was made by Constable
John Applegate of this place and set
tlement was made by the payment of
50 to Zmansky.
The automobile was left standing
or the main street and when 1t dis
appeared suspicion was placed on
Roller and an investigation started
that led to his arrest near English
Roller admitted taking the
car. 1t was also said that he had 10
drivers license He said that he mad
simply taken the car for a joy-r!de
with a party of friends.
Roller was a candidate for the Of
ice of borough constable at the last
election and was defeated by only a
small margin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06

SOUTH AM O

After visiting with his relatives in
Greece, Nicholas Tolls. we'll known
In this city. has returned. He stated
that conditions in that country are
unspeakable and expects to make
his stay here permanent.
Leo Salz, of Freehold, renewed
his old acquaintance yesterday
while IN a visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sprague and
family have returned home after
spending their vacation with friends
and relatives in Trenton.
Mice Suits hs accepted a posi-
ton with the Metropolitan Life In
uranc Company to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of n. j..
Howley.
Miss Elinor Furman. Millicent
Fisher. Margaret Ruse and Marion
Campbell left this, city yesterday to
enter upon their school term at the
State Normal School at Montclair,
Mrs. Edward Hulitt, of Brooklyn.
is visiting for a few days with he:
mother, Mrs. Carrie Wilson. in Sec
ond street.
Frank l.. Dey is enjoying his an
nual vacation leave from his duties
on the Raritan River railroad.
Fred Lynn and nephew, Edward
Lynn, of Scranton, Pa, spent the
weekend and Labor Day visiting
with relatives in Church street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Render were
made happy at their home in Fourth
street last Friday by the arrival of
a young son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Kenna and
son, Robert. have returned to their
l " Vii 81 H. -
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Seaman
Christian.
Miss Elizabeth Kerchner returned
school duties after spending the
summer with relatives in Reading,
| Pa.
On account of heavy travel most
trains stopping at the station here
yesterday were from ten minutes TO
one-half hour late. Automobile
traffic was very heavy. some of the
tourists winding up their summer
vacation at the seashore, others be-
ing compelled to stay over on &C
| count of the storm of Monday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gundrum,
Sr.. and family, and Mr.. and Mrs.
William S. Dey and family have re-
turned home after spending a few
weeks at the North End Hotel,
Ocean Grove.
Miss Margaret McHugh and Miss
Julia Katz. of Jersey City. spent the
weekend with Sergeant Patrick J.
Ryan and family.
George S%patford, Raymond CusiclS
and Frank Hoffman motored to
Keansburg and other seashore re-
sorts over Labor Day.
Miss Ruth Nilsson has accepted a
position as teacher in the schools a.
Union Hill.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06
KEASBEY

Miss Rose Robinson has returned
home after spending several weeks
in Asbury Park.
Mrs. Anton Everson spent the
weekend in Philadelphia.
The Misses Helen Kiraly and Rose
Majoros spent the weekend out of
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank He1er and
daughter Anna spent the weekend
in Roebling, n. j.
Protection Fire Company No. /
held its regular semi-monthly meet
ing last night. Vice President Will
liam Gloff occupied the chair. John
Rock, Jr., was successfully balloted
on for membership.
Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Burke and
children. of Perth Amboy. visited
relatives here yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06
SURPRISE LAWN
PARTY AT AVENEl

AVENEL, Sept. "a surprise
.Iawr. party was given Miss Dorothy
Ellison at her home in Remson ave-
nue., recently. in honor of her birth
day. The lawn was prettily deco
rated with lanterns. Refreshments
were served. =
The guests included Misses Anna
Duff, of Atlantic Highlands; Doro-
thy Nelson, of Sewaren; Ella Ellison,
Sophie Schiller, Whelma SchieEer,
Marion M~airgrie, Helen futile, lnez
Van Cleft, Dorothy Ellison, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. F. Post and daughter, Mar
garet. and willard Housman, OF
Railway. Messrs. Clifford Walilng
and William Voorhees, of Wood
bridge; Herbert Ayres, Morris
Nichols, Stephen Sabo. Edward and
Frank Schlener. Benjamin Ellison,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schlener and
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. +. Ellison.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06
MORE CONCRETE
PAVED STREETS
Contracts Awarded in Rich
mond Borough to Build
Turnpike

TOTTENVILLE, Sept. 6.-Follow-
ing the program laid out by the Van
name administration with regard 10
the construction and maintenance
o highways in the borough of RiCE-
mCnd, contracts were awarded the
past week for another stretch OF
roaG to be paved with concrete. 20
seph johnson a. Sons of West New
Brighton, who built that section 81
the concrete pavement in Arthur XII
road, ~Tottenville, was awarded he
contract for Richmond turnpike
from Bulls Head Il Linoleumvilie,
distance of about three miles
Dohrsons were the lowest bidders on
this job for $126,O00. The contract
calls for concrete pavement, vita
cutters and curbstones with a width
OF tWenty-six feet.
When this work is done the turn
pike will be built entirely of COLI
crete with the exception of a short
stretch in To~mpkinsville and another
gong to the Carteret ferry.
Bids will soon be advertised, 1t is
said, for paving Of four and a half
miles of the Southfield boulevard
and for a considerable length of
Richmond terrace on the north side
VI tiie iSidiiu dSCoitihS " tHS HiSh
way department. q
The Bradley avenue pavement be-
ing built at a cost of $6S,000 is ex-
pected to be completed in about six
weeks. The paving of Richmond
terrace and other north shore roads
With granite blocks will begin within
ten days. The contracts for build
ins asphalt roads on the island dul-
ing this month that will include
Washington avenue, Richmond ave-
nIe. and Castleton avenue will cost
atcut 5000, 900.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06
Bazaar OCT. 26 FOR Benefit
OF SO. AMBOY HOSPITAL

SOUTH AMBOY, Sept. 6.-Ar-
rareements are being completed for
the baZar which will be held in the
high school auditorium on October
20, 81 and 2S under the direction
OF the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Hos
pita! for the benefit of the 3outh
Amboy Memorial Hospital. Booths
portraying the seven ages of wo-
manhood will be erected and various
articles will be placed on sale. Mrs.
w. f. Weber will be in charge of
the baby booth, Mrs. William Chasey
the childhood booth, Mrs. +. j. Neil.
the brides booth, Mrs. M. Neuman
the mothers booth, Mrs. b. C. Du-
vier. the spinster's, and Mrs. J.. Will
son will have charge of the grand
mothers booth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-06
ORD

Miss Emma Bayer of Fords, was a
weekend visitor at Long Island.
Mrs. Greenberg was an out of
town visitor, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Anderson and
relatives of Ford venue, motored
to Newark Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fischer visited
relatives in Metuchen Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tapley of Hornsbey
street. were out of town visitors yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rolphs en-
~tertained yesterday.
Mrs. Saurer of Evergreen avenue,
entertained visitors from New York
Monday.
Edward Neideran il enjoying a
Maxwell avenue
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cell of Main
street, entertained visitors on Mon
day.
Mrs. Howard Madison and Mrs
Ralph Liddle, are home after spend
ing a short stay in South Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmus Dixon and
family have arrived home after
spending two weeks in Connecticut
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Latkowitz. Mrs
Leon Ferbel and Miss Pauline Ferbe,
motored to Newark Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Sharp and
family spent their vacation in South
jersey.
Miss Grace Balderson of New
Brunswick avenue, is spending two
weeks in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Charles Alexander spent the weel
end in Corona, l.. /.
C. Is. Rodner, janitor of the loca
school. has everything spick ant
span for the opening of the schoo
today.
Mrs. julius Gloff and children an,
Walter Schurig motored to English
] town over the weekend.