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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
Woodbridge
Social Persona

Mrs. Walter War; of Grove ave.
nue., is entertaining her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. C. Cole of Pleasantville,
N. Y.
Miss Jeanne Hadd of New York
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ches-
ter Peck, of Tisdall place recently.
The Catholic Daughters of Amer
lea will hold a cake sale In the CO.
lumbar Club house Saturday after
noon from 3 to 8 o'clock. Mrs.
Charles Farr is chairman of ar
rangements.
The November meeting of No. l
and IL Parent-Teaehers Association
which was scheduled for Friday No
vember 2, has been postponed until
November o, on account of the con-
cert by the Mars Quartet being given
Thai night.
Nal and II Parent-Teachers AS
ISOLATION will hold a rummage and
cake sale at the home of Miss Hewitt
Frankel in School street Saturday
afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock.
Miss Mildred Valentine is home
from st. Mary's School at Burling-
ton suffering from an attack of ap-
pendicitis.
Little Jean Wiss, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Jerome Wiss, was opera
ted upon for appendicitis at the
Spring Lake Hospital last week.
| Although the little lady was very ill
for several days she is now inn
proving. Her grandfather, II. r.
Valentine and great grandmother,
Mrs. r. N. Valentine, visited her
several times.
Mrs. Arthur Wight and little son
OF Boston are the guests of Mrs.
Fullerton of Grove avenu
Mrs. Z. H. Boynton spoke on the
formulation of Priesthood Circles"
at the Lincoln School in Summit
Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Seymour Barr of Plainfield
called upon friends in town Mon
day.
Miss Elizabeth Smith, of Perth
Amboy, was a local visitor Monday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
Mission Society
To Have Program

The Woman's Missionary society
of the first Baptist church have
planned an interesting program for
their meeting which will be held in
the lecture room of the church to-
night. An illustrated lecture will be
given by the pastor Rev. D. Heyliger
on "Baptists and the World Chal-
leuge at Home" The pictures that
will be used are from the Board of
Promotion of the Baptist denomina-
ti,ri and are the finest that ran be
gotten. They will show the work
which Baptists r doing in the
United States, Mexico, Central
America, Cuba, Porto Rico, and
Alaska. The program begins at 1880
o'clock and everyone will be well
come. Admission Is free.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
Masuue Party
Is Greatly Enjoyed

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Isebeck, Jr., of
Elm street. entertained at a mas
querade party, at her home last
night. Prizes were awarded for the
most original, prettiest and most
costumes. Piano selections
were given by Misses Edna Sand
beck, Ruth Applegate, and Evelyn
Sandbeck. Harold Sandbeck en-
tertained with violin selections. Vo-
cal solos were given by Eunice Sand
beck. Harry Buchanan. William Hol-
man, Jr., and Joseph Apologize.
The guests included: Mr.. and Mrs.
J.. Rebeck, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
~Sandbeck, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Freeman,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sandbeck, Mr..
aid Mrs. Joseph A~pplegate, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Rebeck, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Jago. and Mrs. e. Apologize,
Of this city, MIR. and Mrs. IF Tote, of
T~ottenville, Mary Sarkin of this city
Misses Ruth Apologize, Eunice,
Ethel, Evelyn and Edna Sandbeck,
Mary Sarkin, of this city, Messrs.
Richard Jago, Jr., John Kramer,
William Holman. Jr., of Tottenville,
James Brown, Port Richmond, S.
l., Harry Buchanan and Peter So
dosky, Of Stapleton, S. 1.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
Mr.. and Mrs. Larson
d for rs Years
John Rymsha
HOnored at SeWaren

SEWA ZEN, Oct. 17:-A delightful
party was held on Saturday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Rymsha of West e Their son,
Leon s., In whose honor the affair
was held, is leaving shortly for Call
fornia for all indefinite stay. Games
were played and as usual dancing
claimed first place in the evenings
entertainment.
Cleverly arranged decorations II
autumn leaves lent an enchantment
to the gay festivities and at a late
hour a delicious buffet supper was
served.
MI. Rymsha was the recipient OF
several useful gifts for his journey
ind his guests departed wishing him
health and prosperity during his stay
in southern California.
Among the guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvin Rymsha, Bernard Rym-
sha, Misses Mary Kath, sGrace
Heaton, George, Henry and Frances
Kath of Sewaren. the Misses Marian
and Ruth Love, the Misses Elizabeth
and Sereda Peterson, Edgar and Vic
tor Love and Herbert Schrimpf Of
Woodbridge, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Wolf,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wolf, the
Misses Edna and Elizabeth Oliver Of
Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
SIGNS PLEDGE, GETS JOB
and ESCAPES SENTENCE

James Duffy, the Mechanic street
resident, locked UP Monday night on
a w~ifebeating charge by officer Hen
ry Z~anzalari, was brought before the
recorder this morning after spend
ing two nights and a day in Jail, and
vas asked how he felt about taking
q pledge not to drink again.
When his wife appeared before
the recorder yesterday morning she
said that her husband had not
worked for three weeks and that he
vas drinking heavily. A pitiful story
vas told about not having food for
her four small tots and herself, and
the recorder was informed that the
woman had to feed her n month
old twins on water Instead of milk.
Following the completion of the wo-
mans story, Recorder Pickersgill
gave Duffy a laying out, he never
will forget and then he was ordered
locked up again.
This morning the police were in
formed that n position was open Tor
Duffy on a tug, and when he was
brought before the court and ques-
toned about the sob, he agreed to ac-
cept the same. officer William
Clooney was detailed with the mar
to see that he took a pledge not to
drink. and after the taking of this
he was released.
Before leaving the recorders
court. Duffy was told never to come
back to police headquarters. Re-
corder Pickersgill said: "If you ever
come back before me, you will wish
that you were never born"
The Duffy case is one of the most
| pitiful ever brought to the atten-
| ton of the local authorities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
FREED OF MURDER, IS
HELD FOR DISCRETION

HACKENSACK, Oct. 17:-Follow-
ing his acquittal by a thirty-five min
ute elaboration of the jury on the
charge of numbering Christine Her
wish, Is year old Wellington girl last
Thanksgiving night, Sylvester Nc
Grath. today was being held for the
arrival officers who want him on a
charge of deserving the U. S. navy.
deserter.
John Flannery, charged Jointly
with McGrath of the murder. was
being held today for expected dis
missal of his indictment, this action
being indicated last night upon Nc
Grath's acquittal inasmuch as the
state has no evidence differing from
that against the acquitted man.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
Ellen CQuirk
Honored by Friends

Mrs. McQuirk. of Sherman street,
entertained a number of friends at
her home, recently. in honor of the
birthday of her daughter, Ellen.
Orange and black was the color
scheme carried out in the decora-
lions. Dancing and music was en-
joyed. Miss McQuirk received
many pretty gifts.
The guests included:-Helen, Anna,
Margaret, and Mary Osky, Helga
Larsen, Rose Petersen, Jeanne Pc
tersen. Frances Suboda, Helen
Roll, Tina Matthews, Ida Blanchard,
Anna Sikora, Edith Christensen, Jo-
sephine Blanchard, Kenneth Blair,
John Dugan, Harold Larsen. Mike
Packer, Chris Larsen, Nels Pige,
Mrs. Marie Larsen, Mrs. Swoboda,
Mrs. Disregard, Mrs. H. Larsen, and
Mr.. and Mrs. William McQuirk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
HON0R[Da
At So. ANBOY
Great Crowd Pays Last Trlb-
ute to Chief Mcdonnell at
Funeral Today

SOUTH AMBOY, Oct. i7:-Chief
of Police James e. Mcdonnell was
laid to rest in st. Mary's cemetery
this morning following one of the
| largest funerals held in this city in
some time. A solemn requiem high
mass was said at 0 o'clock at st.
Mary's church following a procession
| from his late residence, 253 Church
street which was attended by
! many friends of the chief who knew
him not only for the performances OF
his duty as head of the police depart
ment of this city for a number OF
years but as a citizen and neighbor.
Mayor Daniel Chase, members of
the common council and officers in
| the various city departments led the
procession from the house to the
church and from there to the GER
terry.
Men in all walks of life, repre-
sentatives of the various police de-
partments in this section of the
! state, members of the fire depart
ment, American Legion and organi-
cations to which he belonged follow
ed the casket to its last resting place
to pay their respects to one they
had known in life as a friend. Rev.
Edward G. Griffin, D. D., pastor of
st. Mary's church oficiated at the
service and was the c~elebrant of the
solemn requiem high mas Rev.
Thomas Campbell was deacon and
Rev. William Lennery was sub.
deacon. Others that were within
the chancel during the services were
Rev. Edward Whalen, of James,
burg, q former curate at st. Mary's,
Rev. William Quinn, of Trenton,
also formerly of this city and Rev.
John Larkin, assistant pastor of st.
Mary's Perth Amboy.
Chief Niels J. T%onnesen with a
squad of police of the Perth Amboy
department acted as guard of honor,
while a delegation of members OF
the Chiefs Association were honorary
bearers. There were also represen-
tatives from the Plainfield police de-,
partment headed by Chief Kelley:
New Brunswick police department
headed by Chief O'Connell and
Mayor Edward Clark of Sayreville.
Chief Michael r. Maggie. of the South
Amboy fire department. together
with representatives of the various
fire companies of the city were in
the line and there was a delegation
Of members of the Italo-American
Society, carrying a floral piece repre-
senting a casket.
The room in which the casket lay
at the house was banked with the
flowers which required three auto
mobiles to carry them to the ceme-
terry.
At the cemetery several hundred
gathered for the burial. Rev. Fat
Wha1en and Rev. Father Ian
were in charge of the services thf
The bearers all members OF
South Amboy police departing
were Acting Chief Thomas Gleas
Sergeant David Quinlan, Sergio
Patrick Ryan, Patrolmen Edwa&d
O'Leary, John Mccormick. Anton
Molachewski, John Stanton. John
EQuain, Louis Bloodgood John Vim
cent O'Connor and Frank Weidish.
Mrs. Mcdonnell received a number
of kilograms again this morning
from friends and heads of police
departments in various cities
throughout the state expressing
their sympathy for her and her fam
lily in the loss that she and the city
had sustained in the death of the
chief of police.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
RUM CASES
ARE HEARD HERE
Bail is Fixed in Hearings Be-
fore Commissioner Delaney
Includes Local Cases

Ten defendants from various parts
of the county, charged by United
States prohibition agents with the
illegal possession of Intoxicating
liquors were arraigned before United
States Commissioner John A. De-
laney today and held for hearings
before him and the action Of the
United States District court. Those
appearing before Commissioner De-
laney, the bail and dispositions OF
their cases follows:
Joseph Turek Church street,
S~ayreville, charged with having a
quantity of liquor in his possession
on September IL, was released under
$1,000 bail for a hearing before
the commissioner on October "a at
10 O'Clock a. m. Bail was furnished
by Albert Conrad.
Mrs. Annie Turek, Of Church
street, Sayreville. charged with hav-
ing liquor in her possession on Sep
TENDER IL, was released under $1,000
bail for q hearing before the COM
missioner on October "a, at 10
o'clock a. m. Bail was furnished
by Albert Conrad.
John Mostalercyk SO Causeway
street, South River. charged with
possession of liquor on September z
placed under $1,000 bail for his APP
pearance in the United States Dis
trict court. Bail was furnished by
George Allgair.
Theodore Hawrysz, $40 State street
this city, charged with possession on
August g., placed under $1,000 bail
for a hearing on October "a, at 10
o'clock a. M, before Commissioners
Delaney. Bail was furnished by An
ton Massopust.
William Lyons, 1913 Broadway,
South Amboy, charged with posses
sion of liquor on September z, re-
leased under $1,000 bail furnished
by John Callahan of Sayreville, for
a hearing before Commissioner De-
laney on October "a.
John Callahan, Sayreville, charged
with possession Of liquor on Septem-
Der ~, released under 81 900 bail
for a hearing before Commissioner
Delaney. October "a. Bail was fur
nished by Thomas Lyons.
George Hill, Maple avenue, Sayre-
vile. charged with possession Sep
tember 7, released under $1,000 bal
for hearing on October "a. Bail fur
nished by Joseph Lefkowitz.
George Norman, River and MAR
streets, S~ayreville, charged with pos
session on November Z. Norman was
paroled in the custody of his coun.
sci, Fred Richardson of New Bruins
wick, for his appearance before
Commissioner Delaney on Friday
morning at which time he will fur
nish bail.
Joseph Gadek 93s State street
charged with possession on Septem'
Der ~, released under $1,000 bal
for hearing on October "a. Bail wal
furnished by Michael Zylka.
Samuel Brown, Sandfield avenue
Sayreville, charged with possession
on September Z released under
$1,000 bail for hearing on October
"a. Bail was furnished by Harr,
F~orgotson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
HALL AVENUE SCHOOL
MATTERS ARE DISCUSSED

Matters in relation to the obtain
ing of additional funds needed in the
building of the new Hall avenue
school, which is well under way,
were discussed at an adjourned
meeting of the Board of Education
held yesterday afternoon.
Some months ago the Board of
School Estimate approved an appli-
cation made by the Board of Educa-
ton for an additional $4,000 for the
payment of the electrical, plumbing
and heating contractors of~the new
building but this money as yet has
never been turned over blythe Board
of Aldermen. A committee from the
Board of Education will appear be-
fore the aldermen at the mex meet
ing to request the money be forth
coming in order that contracts may
be signed and the contractors paid
70. the work they have done.
When the $260,000 appropriation
was voted by the Board of Aldermen
for the construction of the new
school building, it was realized that
this amount would not be sufficient
to complete the building. that is, in
stall the electrical work, plumbing
or heating. The Aldermen then as
sured the Board of Education that
the balance needed would be forth
coming in November.
The Board of Education on the
strength of this promise arranged a
verbal agreement with the heating.
plumbing and electrical contractors
to go ahead with their part of the
work SO the building would not be
delayed and promised their contracts
would be signed and payments made
when the aldermen turned over the
$50, 900 additional. This met with
the approval of the contractors and
they have kept up their work with
the building so that rapid progress
has been made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
Plan CHFCert
AT .idge

WCOD1RIDGE, Oct. 17:-The
Mars Male Quartet will be the feat
ure attraction at the concert to be
given at the Woodbridge high school
on Friday night, November 2, under
the auspices of the general organiza-
ton committee composed of the en-
tire student body. The quartet has
scored a huge success at their last
appearance here.
The personnel is the same this
year and includes A. A. Travers, first
tenor, soloist at the Congregational
church, Passaic; S. A. Travers, Sec
ond tenor, soloist at the same
church; r.. M. Howard, second bass,
director of music in the schools of
Passaic, and Wellington E., Lee,
pianist and graduate of the DAM
rosch Institute of New York.
The net proceeds of the musicale
will be used to start a contingency
fund for many purposes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
Helen Kolb
Is Given Party

WOODBRIDGE, Oct. 17.-Mr. ard
Mrs. j. A. Kolb, entertained a mum
Der OF friends in honor of their
daughter. Helen's, birthday. Miss
Bertha Ohlcott played several piano
selections. Dancing. music and games
were enjoyed. Miss Koib received
manv pretty gifts.
The guests included: Eleanor
Farr. Elizabeth Klaus, Grace Rankin,
Madyline Ford, Margaret Jellyman,
Nina Danna, Alice Wand, Lillian.
Greiner, Bertha Ohlcott, Lorette
Kolb, Josephine and Helen Kolb.
Mary Levi, William and Robert Nc
Keown, Albert Bowers, Milton Ag-
rien, Charles Jacobs, Edward Klaus,
Elmer Koyen, Raymond Demarest,
Julius and Charles Kolb, Mr.. and
Mrs. X. Kolb, Mrs. George Levi, Mrs.
Kolb, Miss Ida Blanchard, and Miss
Tina Matthews.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
Plan for Dance
On Halloween

Final arrangements are being
completed for the Halloween dance
TO be given by the Amboy Harmony
club, in the Western Improvement
Association hall, on Halloween
night. The committee has already
made extensive preparations for en-
tertainment. Prizes will be awarded
for those wearing the most original,
prettiest and most grotesque cos
tunes. Arrangements have also been
made for a frankfurter roast to be
held Thursday night, in connection
with the regular meeting. Steve Sa-
DO and William Phly are in charge.
The regular annual dance of the
club will be held in the new auditor
ium, or Thanksgiving eve. Tickets
for this occasion will be ready for
distribution shortly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
HENRY MAURER PROPERTY
SOLD TO LOCAL men
CONTINUED from Page One)

Perth Amboy Trust Company and
Jacob M. Klein, Mr.. Wolff.
Mr.. Wolff intends to remodel the
entire building. adding to its pres
ent floor space and turning it into
an up-to-date furniture store. 1t is
likely that work on the alterations
will begin in the near future in or
der that the building may be ready
for his occupancy by the time the
lease on his present store in the Rar-
itan building, corne of Madison
avenue and Smith street, expires.
Michael Patton, of sos Charles
street, has sold property at 627-629
Raritan avenue. to Paul and Anna
Mitacha. of Amboy avenue. The
transaction took place through the
law office Of Jacob M. Klein. No con-
.~sideration is given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
CITY BRIEFS

Perth Amboy Branch No. 120 of
the Verhovay Hungarian Sick and
Death Benefit Society was represent
ed by Alexander o. Zambory, editor
of the local Hungarian paper, at the
convention held in Pittsburgh from
October 1 to 10. The society mas
$4,000 members divided up into 900
branches throughout the United
States. When the election of new
supreme officers took place at the
convention Mr.. Zambory was chosen
one of three comptrollers.
c. Blanchard, of Fords, on a
charge of driving a car without a
license, was fined SIS.
A Carteret speeder. Edward Sulk,
paid a $40 fine after he had been
found guilty of speeding on State
street and having his cutout open.
The first of a series of Bible talks
on the life and letters of the APOSTLE
st. Paul, will be given tomorrow
night by the pastor of tte Danish
Evangelical Lutheran church. The
and literary topics every other
Thursday.
a wrecker belonging to the County
Bridge garage of Market street back
fired on Smith street about l o'clock
yesterday morning and caught fire,
| officer Alfred Christopherson sent in
q. still alarm for the Protection Hook
g. Ladder and the Lincoln Engine
| companies, and the fire was extin-
! guished with but little damage being
caused. j. Smith was in charge of
the wrecker at the time, and the fire
| occurred in front of 76 Smith street.
Isaac Alpern, president of the
| Board of Directors OF the Y. M. H.
| A., and A. A. Finklestein. secretary
| of the association, have returned to
their homes here after spending sew
eral days in Atlantic City, where they
represented this city at the state
convention of the Y. NJ. H. A. and
Y. w. H. A. at the Hotel Breakers.
Today was the last day on which
automobile drivers licenses could
| be obtained by taking tests in this
| citv this year The entire motor
vehicle inspectors who have been
conducting tests at city hall twice
a month since last spring will not
resume their holding of examina-
tions here again until next year.
New Brunswick will continue to hold
examinations throughout the winter,
There was a large number of APP
rlicants on hand today to take the
tons
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
HUTCHINS IS DROPPED
BY OPERATIVE POTTERS

TRENTON, Oct. 17:-Frank H.
Hutchins of Trenton is no longer
connected in an official capacity with
the National Brotherhood of Oper-
alive Potters. 1t became known here
today that by the narrow margin of
three votes, out of owe four thou
sand polled. members of the trade
have abolished the office of counselor
created for Hutchins in July, 1922,
and which carried a salary Of $4,000
a year. Hutchins had been an officer
of the brotherhood for twenty-four
years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
New Brunswick Has $500
Registered

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. IT.
The registration here yesterday was
unusually heavy, about 1000 voters
going to the polls to register. This
boosted the total number of persons
eligible to vote this year to about
$500. This compares favorably with
last years registration although 1t
does not equal the registration here
at the commission government cleo
ton which was more than 10000.
Reports from Perth Amboy that g.
900 were registered in that city give
every indication of one of the hottest
campaigns Eel waged in the county.
despite the fact that it is an "off
year." as far as the election of q
governor, state senator or U. S. SEN
ator is concerned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
Perth Arnboy
Personal Mention

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Britsky, of Sutton street,
recently. Mrs. Britsky was formerly
Miss Anna Asosky.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MAXWELL,
of Pittsfleld, Mass, have returned
home after spending a few days with
Mrs. Katharine Brogger of First
street.
John Donohue, of Cleveland, Ohio,
is spending some time at his home
in Brighton avenue
David Thomas, of State street, is
visiting in Kingston, N. Y, today.
DIR. William Wilentz, DIR. Joseph
jacobson and DIR. Schmelnik, OF
Newark City Hospital, witnessed a
performance of 1.-THE Cameo Girl
last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
NO FORMAL ACTION TAKEN
IN ESSEX VOTE MIX-UP

NEWARK, Oct. 17-No formal
action will be taken by the Essex
county clerks Office to inquire into
the legal standing of Republican
nominees, according to Deputy
County Clerk Mahr today. The
standing of certain nominees
chosen at the September primary
election has been attacked because
of alleged false campaign contri-
buttons statements. Mr.. Mahr said
that a protest or petition must be
filed by defeated candidates or by
citizens before action could be
taken.
Rumors at the court house were
cited today as indicating that the
present grand jury will not take up
the contribution statements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
Auxiliary Plans
For Coming Bazaar

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. NJ.
II. A. held their regular meeting in
the Y. NJ. II. A. hall yesterday after
noon with the president, Mrs. I. v.
Esberg, presiding. Arrangements
were made for a bazaar to be held
some time in December in the new
Y. NJ. H. A. building. Mrs. Henry X.
Golenbock was appointed chairman.
The dedication of the new Y. M. II.
A. building was discussed at this ses-
sion.
Following the business meeting
cards were enjoyed. Prizes were
awarded to Mrs. Sol Schloss, Mrs. A.
Mandel, Mrs. M. Abrahamer. Mrs.
Philip Borak. Mrs. Frank Meyers,
Mrs. Henry K. Golenbock and Mrs.
l. V. Esberg.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
MANY VISIT EXHIBIT
At p A. TRUST COMPAa

A large number of persons +
visiting the foreign department OF
the Perth Amboy Trust Company
where the Perth Amboy Industrial
Exhibition Is being held. Many COM
ments favorable to the city and the
high type 0 every day articles man
ufactured here have been heard. Not
only is the display creating interest
among the citizens of the city but
also upon those from other towns
who are visiting the institution to
see the display. John J. Quinn, under
whose direction the exhibition is
held, is receiving many comments on
the success of the affair.