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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
STEIN SAYS NOT GUILTY
TO CHARGE Of DESERTION

NEW BRUNSWICK, May 1S-
Aaron Stein, formerly of Perth Am
boy, arrested last Monday by
County Detective William FftZpat-
rick In Crawford. charged with
desertion of his wife Leonora and
two children. pleaded not guilty to
the indictment. Stein told Judge
John P. kirkpatrick that he is car
ing for one child at Crawford and
was willing to support the other
and also would return to his wife.
Pending an investigation of the ease
by Probation Officer Charles Mac
William, Stein was held in $500 bail
which he furnished.
SSamled Mann. of this place.
pleaded not guilty before Judge
John P. kirkpatrick in the county
court today to an indictment charg-
ing him with rendering a check for
$3.50 to Thomas Revolinsky of New
Brunswick without having sufficient
funds to meet it.
John Pesusky, of South River,
convicted in the county court here
for embezzlement of $50. which he
had collected in rents for Pauline
Sosnowics was sentenced by Judge
Kirkpatrick to three months in the
county workhouse.
Judge Kirkpatrick denied this
morning the motion of Attorney d.
vid Wilentz to dismiss the indict-
ment against Frank and Mary Ka-
lish, of S~ayreville. charging them
with alleged possession of liquor.
Attorney Wilentz commended that the
Indictment was faulty as it did not
contain that the beverage was sold
for beverages purposes. Prosecutor
Joseph f. Stricken opposed the
motion. The Kalish couple will haW
TO stand trial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
JEWISH MASS MEETING
PLANS ARE BEING MADE

The Central Jewish Congress Com
mittee Of this city, composed of rep
resentatives of eighteen societies and
organizations met at the Y. NJ. H. A.
rooms last night and completed plans
for the mass meeting TO be held next
Wednesday night in the high school
auditorium. The speakers of the
evening will be DR.. NJ. E%isenberg. of
Buffalo, and Abraham S. Shomer,
editor and writer of New York city.
Forty representatives were present
at the meeting. Samuel Polensky,
chairman, presided and Louis Y.
Sosin, secretary, reported that the
nominating convention must be held
within a few days and Tuesday night
was chosen as the time and the Y,
NJ. II. A, as the place for holding
of the same. At this time two dele
gates will be named. From those
two there will be one delegate named
to represent Perth Amboy Jewry at
the American Jewish Congress,
which is to be held in the fall either
in New York, Boston or Chicago. The
election Of the delegate will take
place on June "a.
The following committee was nam
ed to take charge of the seating and
to act as ushers at the mass meet
ing; I. Jacobson, Miss Ruth Jacob.
son, Miss Mary Wilmer and Miss Rose
Brody. The committee on admission
to the high school includes: Mrs. S
Plane, Mrs. Hoynig, A. A. Kinkel-
stein and J.. Sampson. The election
| board consists of Philip Levine, j
Sosin, II. Joblin, Mrs. S. Plane, Mrs
D. Eskin, and Mrs. David Goldsmith
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
EAGLE BOAT men PLAN FOR
MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS

The making of plans for Memorial
Day was the important discussion at
the regular meeting of the officers
and men Of the Eagle As held last
night aboard the floating armory'
Newton.
Following the regular drill by
Chief Gunners Mate Jones at the
foot of Fayette street, a meeting of
the officers was held at which plans
relative to boat racing with the new
cutters on Memorial Day were made.
1t was decided that luncheon be
held aboard after the parade, and
cutter races between the s~hipkeepers
and crews held in the afternoon.
There will also be regattas between
the various divisions of the bat
tallion.
1t was announced last night that
the first weekend cruise would take
place on Saturday, Ipne 4. These
cruises will be held all during the
month of June, after which a two
week cruise will be held. Anyone APP
plying for admission to the third
battalion during the month of May
will be eligible for these trips.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
HEAR CONVENTION REPORT

Past Sachem Lars Jensen gave an
excellent report of the recent state
convention at the pow WOW of Pc
AnIbo Tribe No. IS. Improved Order
of Red Men last night at the wig
wan in Smith street. The next
state convention will be held at
Newark according to the report. In
the awarding of the $25 in gold by
the tribe at this time SIS went to
S. Bartos. Sayre avenue. $40 to l.. T..
Cosgrove, Smith street. and So to
j. p. Larsen, Madison avenue, Plans
for the card party of the tribe to be
held Tuesday night. May 20, at the
wigwam were made. There will be
a number of prizes. Two applica-
tons for membership were received
and arrangements were made to go
to New Brunswick Saturday night,
June 2, to the reception to be given
Francis j. Houghton, who was
elected great junior sycamore at the
recent state convention.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
Miss Lula Papp
Is rendered Shower

A surprise miscellaneous shower
was given Miss Lulu Papp, in the
utility building of the A. S. and K.
Co., yesterday by her fellow en-
ployes, in honor of her approaching
marriage to Clayton Hollander,
which is scheduled to take place,
some time in June. The decorations
we're carried out in a lavender and
white color scheme. A huge laven-
dar and white umbrella held the
many pretty gifts of silver, cut glass
linen and china. Tiny lavendar and
white baskets were given as favors'
Music and dancing were enjoyed Ike
freshments were served.
The guests included: Misses Hilda
Quick. Helen Seaman, Ethel Dun
ham, jeanette Hansen, Anna Hansen,
Evelyn Bauer, Emily Lawrence. Stel-
la Valicki, Theresa Herbert, Marga-
ret Hallor and Helen Stokes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
Women Argue on ACCESSIBILITY
of Taking Husbands Out
With Them

The Y. w. NJ. A, held their regu-
lar meeting in the Y. NJ. II. A, hall
in Smith street last night. A report
OF he "Spices of 1929" the play
which was so successfully present
ed a few weeks ago, was given at
this time. 1t was decided to hold a
oint session with the Y. NJ. IL. A, on
Joint session with the Y. NJ. H. A. on
Frauder will be the speaker of the
evening and a delightful musicai
program is also being arranged. he-
freshments will be served by the
committee in charge.
Following the business session, a
fr%ankfurter roast was enjoyed. Miss
Henrietta Fine entertained with an
Interesting reading and a debate on
whether or not You Should Take
Your Husbands With You, When
you go out" was enjoyed. Misses
7Fillie Wedeen and Ada Schlesinger
upheld the negative and Mrs. Samuel
sarokin and Mrs. Nussbaum upheld
he Affirmative.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
CENTRAL RAILROAD WOULD
Be INDEPENDENT SYSTEM

WASHINGTON, May IS. - Plans
of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission to consolidate the Central
railroad of New Jersey with one of
the large trunk line railroads were
disapproved today by w. G. Besler,-
president of that corporation at the
commissions hearing. The peculiar
characteristics of his road as a ter
minal and belt line company, Mr..
Besler said, would, in his opinion,
make it more desirable that its sys-
tenn be organized as an Independent
terminal company. serving all terri
tory on an equal basis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
y. ". Hear
An Amusing b
Teachers Enjoy
Annual Picnic

The teachers of public schools Nos.
4 and 10 held their annual picnic
yesterday afternoon at Soldiers
Beach. a program CT games was
carried out, School 4 winning the
baseball game and School 10 the
dodge ball game. Miss Ada Carson
and Miss Mary Wilmer carried off the
honors for the three-legged race.
Miss Carson was egain victorious in
the sack race. After the games were
completed a regular picnic supper
was enjoyed around the campfire.
Mrs. Edwin Dominick, Mrs. Arthur
johnson, Mrs. Lloyd c. Griswold and
Miss Elsie Bernard entertained with
songs.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
r. L. Predmore, Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
c. Griswold, Mrs. Mabel Fales, Miss
es Myrtle Warren, Mary Cohen,
Gladys Preston, Esther Widerstrom,
Hannah Hughes, Hazel Brogger,
Margaret Crowell~ Grace O'Brien,
Mrs. Fitzgerald, Miss Rose Sacarny,
Mary Wilmer, Ada Carson, Mary
Stack, Ruth Hughes, Elsie Bernard,
Virginia Widerstrom, Mrs. Arthur
johnson, Mrs. Donald Manson, Mrs.
Edwin Dominick and Mrs. H. Kon-
opka.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
Miss Edith kighlinger
WedS Marion c. AnneSS

WOODBRIDGE, May 1S:-Miss
Edith Stewart Kightlinger, daughter
,f Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur k~ightlinger,
II 10 Bedford street, Railway, form
ssrly Of Sewaren, was married on
Wednesday night TO Marion Cooke
Anness, son OF Mrs. John Anness.
The ceremony vas performed by
Rev. L. ". Buschmann, pastor of the
first Presbyterian church. The
,ride, a most attractive brunette.
eaEore a becoming gown of flesh coll
sored crepe de chine with crystal
,eads. Mrs. F. Harold Stryker, a
lister of the groom, was the matron
if honor and wore a gown of gray
:repe de chine. Charles Anness was
lis brothers best man.
After a wedding supper the bride
nd groom left for a trip to New
England. Upon their return they
will reside in Wedgewood avenue.
)nly the two immediate families
gere present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18

White Powdery Substance
Found in Exhumed Wom-
ans Stomach

Newark. May 18.-Interest in the
ANALYSIS of the vital organs OF Mr.
and Mrs. Walter j. Creighton, whose
hodies were disinterred Wednesday
IN application of the county prose-
cutor. in order to determine whether
the couple died as a result OF poison
ing. became acute today when 1t was
learned a white powdery substance
was found in the stomach or Mrs.
Creig hton.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Creighton, son
and daughter-in-law OF the dead
husband and wife, are held IN the
county Jail awaiting trial on an in
dictment charging them with the
murder of Charles r. Avery, elgh-
teen Avery was Mrs. John Creigh-
toms brother, who died April 20
from the effects of arsenic poison
ing, the authorities say.
County Physician Warren said to-
dav the white powdery substance
was observable to everyone who at
tended the autopsy in the tent over
the graves from which the bodies
were exhumed.
ut was infnitesimal in quantity"
the county physician said' and
looked and felt like powder, yet 1t
might be any number of things"
"Do you attach any significance
to this discovery" he was asked.
why, yes" was the cryptic re-
ply.
Half of the white substance was
turned over to Professor A. o. Get
tier, of New York City and to DR..
Arthur P. Hasking, Hudson county
physician. experts for the defense.
| DR., Albert E. Edel, analytical chem-
ist, who will conduct the analysis
for the State, conferred with Pros
ecutor John o. Bigelow yesterday in
relation to the discovery. DIR. Edel
said he had not gotten far with his
analysis.
DR.. Warren explained that the
preservation of a powder or any
other foreign substance in a body
for three years after death, as in
the case of Mrs. Creighton, would
| depend entirely on its reaction to
the acids generally found in inter-
nal organs.
He said arsenic in liquid form had
been found in young Avery's body.
Mrs. John Creighton and her baby,
born early yesterday morning, are
reported as showing steady improve
ment. The mother showed signs of
mental strain yesterday, the authori-
ties said, but is reported as being
much brighter and more quiet to-
day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
TOO FAT FOR JOB, CALL
OUT POLICE AND FIREMEN

NEW YORK, May 1S:-Because
George Williams, a part of whose
stock in trade lies in being thin, put
on a few extra pounds, a squad or
police and a fire company had to be
called out this morning.
Williams, a chimney sweep, essay
ed to go through the ventilator of a
downtown restaurant to clear 1t of
it's accumulated SCOT and waste, but
his extra avoirdupois caught him on
a turn, and he vas unable to proceed
or retreat. The flremen had to chop
a big hole in the ventilator to get
him out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
iafbara FreitChe
iris Entertained

Mre. Isabel Gould and NJ. Farrum,
lers Of the Barbara Frietche Club at
inner last night. Cut flowers form
d the attractive decorations for the
OCCASION. An exhibition dance was
iven by Misses Anna Hanko and
Theresa Mellick. Miss Lillian Sikor-
XII, accompanied by Miss Margaret
'orgenson, gave several vocal solos.
The guests included Misses Mar
aret J~orgenson, Lillian Sikorski,
lima Hanko, Elizabeth Mellick,
Theresa Mellick. Madeline Anderson
nd Anna Katalfka,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
EpWorth Rally
Attended by 700

About seven hundred people atten-
ded the rally which RAJ held in
Simpson M. p. church last night
under the direction of the Epworth
league. DIR. Mcdonald, OF Chicago,
was the main speaker of the even
ing and gave an interesting talk on
Youth" The banner was given to
Metuchen. After the service, refresh
ments were served "a the lecture
room by the committee in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
STOCKS, VALUED At THIRTY
MILLIONS, WORTH SIX CENTS

NEW YORK, May 1s:-When
friends of James T. Ashley, treasurer
of the Waldorf Hotel, consult him
about investing in speculative stocks,
he shows them $50, 900, 900 worth of
securities which he keers in the
hotel stronghold primarily for that
purpose.
Appraisers have just fixed the
worth of the stocks at six cents.
which is about the wastepaper value
of the beautifully engraved certifi-
Gates. They were left with the hotel
thirteen years ago by a man who
couldn't pay his bill in cash.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
Mission Society
To Meet Monday

The woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of Simpson NJ. E. church
will hold their regular meeting n
the chapel of the church Monday
An excellent program has
been arranged by the committee in
charge. Miss Harriet Meade is
chairman. and is assisted by Miss
Eva Richards. Mrs. Matthew Thorn
as. Mrs. Wallace Reed. Mrs. Anna
Clinchy. Mrs. Carbon, Mrs. H. R.
Wilson, Mrs. Thomas Garretson.
Mrs. Lee Gilbert. Mrs. Harry Burns.
Mrs. Fred Walker and Mrs. Harry
Waterbor. At the close of the bust
ness session. a social time will be
enjoyed. Refreshments will be
SERVED,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
PERSONAL

Police Lieutenant William Calvin
is attending the Cincinnati-New
York baseball game at the Polo
Grounds today.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter A. Fimiani, of tombstone
street, on May -. Mrs. Fimiani was
formerly Miss Agnes G. Howard.
Edward G. Wierzbicki, of Hall ave-
nue.. left today for Bethlehem. Pa,
where he will spend a few days. He
will also visit at E~aston, Pa.
Miss Anna Rossi, of Catalpa ave-
nue., who has been confined to her
home, with illness, is slowly improv-
ing.
Mrs. John Oram,' of Highland
Park, formerly of this city is con-
fined to her home with a broken
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
HOLD SWISS RESPONSIBLE

MOSCOW, May Is (By The Asso-
ciated Press).-A Russian Soviet
note sent by Foreign Minister Tchit-
cherin to the Swiss government to-
day, holds that government respons-
ible for the recent assassination at
Lausanne of NJ. Vorovsky, Soviet
representative there, through the al
legged negligence of the Swiss Off
Gals to guard him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
|. P. S. Dance May 29

All arrangements are being made
sr the dance which will be given in
ae assembly room of the Raritan
acht club on Tuesday, May 20. un-
II the direction OF the N. P. s.
hub. The Society Syncopators will
Jrnish music for the dancing. Many
ovel features are being arranged
v the committee in charge. Tickets
iay be procured from any member
{ the club or at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
Marriage Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. William H. White
more. of Market street, announce
he marriage of their daughter,
Helen Adele, to James Fraser
shalmers. The wedding took place
"A Monday, July II, 1922, at the
shurch of the TRANSPORTATION in
lew York City by Rev. James F.
:arney. The attendants were Ernest
. Van Wagner of T~ottenville and
Giss Mary C. Hanlon OF New York
lily.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
Jewish Council
Banquet Next Week

The local council of JeWih Wo-
men will hold their annual banquet
in the auditorium of the knights OF
Columbus home in High street nexi
Wednesday. All non-members who
wish to attend the luncheon, MAJ
also attend the morning session,
which will begin at 1890 o'clock
Reservations must be made as soon
as possible with n member of the
following committees: Mrs. Emil K
Roos, chairman, Mrs. David SNAPPER,
Mrs. Jesse G~oldberger. Mrs. l. Al
perm and Mrs. j. j. Berger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18

TRENTON, May 18:-The Jersey
Central Traction Company has adj
vised the State Highway Commission
that it is notifying the Public Utility
Commission of its decision to discon-
tinue service on that division of its
line which crosses the Amboy bridge.
This step, If approved, will mean the
removal of the tracks from the
bridge.
A request of Passaic county for
aid in the construction of the con-
Meeting link on Route II in the city
of Clifton was referred to the attor-
ney general for a ruling as to
whether the commission could give
this kind of financial assistance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
Further Excursion Plans

Members Of the Lyceum Athletic
Club will meet in their club rooms
in Elizabeth street tonight. Furthar
plans for the excursion up the Hud-
son on Thursday, July rs, will be
made at this time. Tickets may be
procured from n member of the
club,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
WIFE OF SUICIDE HUSBAND
DIES or BULLET WOUNDS

PHILADELPHIA, May 1S.-Mrs.
Mary Datorski died in a hospital
here early today from Bullet wounds
inflicted yesterday by her husband,
Joseph Datorski, in Oak View, near
Clifton Heights, Delaware county.
He fired three shots at his wife, and
turning the pictol on himself, died
soon afterward.
The shooting occurred in the home
of friends where the couple were
to meet for a reconciliation. Da-
torskf was said to have deserted his
wife in Jersey City two months ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
Sorority Meets

The Sigma Epsilon Sorority held
heir regular meeting at the home of
iiss Theresa Kreielsheimer, in Madi-
lon avenue, last night. Following
he business session a social time
vas enjoyed. The guests included
Ars. Edward Klein, Misses Dora and
5eonora Margaretten. Victoria Metz
ndorf, Mitzie Kemeny, Adele Abra-
lamer, Pauline Philo and Irene
SrosA
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
Merck Dance Tomorrow

All arrangements are completed
for the dance which will be given
under the direction of the Merck's
Mutual Aid Association in the
Merck and Company plant at Rah-
way tomorrow night. Fred Sleek
mans orchestra will furnish the
music for the dancing. Tickets may
be procured from m member of the
organization or at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
hetro Social Club
Meeting Tonight

The Metro Social Club will hold
heir regular meeting in the West
IN Improvement Association hall,
a Brace avenue tonight. The pin
| chile tournament will be held and
-1ans will be made for a boat ride
s5 be held on June 3. Refreshments
Ill be served by the committee in
aharge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
LEVIATHAN ARRIVES AT
BOSTON WITHOUT INCIDENT

BOSTON, May 1S.-The shipping
board steamship L%eviathan, describ-
ed as the largest vessel in the world,
arrived at the navy dry dock here
today to be reconditioned for the
transatlantic service. The voyage
from Newport News was said to have
been without incident.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
THREATEN To
SHOOT APT|vES

SHANGHAI, May IS (By The AS
ISOLATED Press)=American and
British captives of the Shantung
bandits will be shot next Tuesday
If the Chinesce troops are not with
drawn. according to the final ulti-
matt m" of the bandits, brought
from the mountain stronghold to-
day by Marcel Oliver Berube, a
Frenchman, one of the prisoners
who was released for the purpose.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
Raritan Township

Mrs. Edward Petrick was the
guest of friends in Perth Amboy last
night.
Fay williams is i'll at the Perth
Amboy City Hospital.
Mabel Womelsdorf, Elizabeth
Pfeiffer and Sophie Womelsdorf at
tended the gym classes at Metuchen
yesterday.
Mrs. Michael Bollo was a Perth
Amboy visitor yesterday.
Miss Agnes Stekowsky visited
friends out Of town yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
STATE STREET BRIDGE
ACTION MUST Be TAKEN
Continued from page II

Mrs. Kate Hass, of Raritan Town
ship. pleaded for the improvement
of Pumptown road, situated between
oak Tree and Park avenue pave
ment, Metuchen. The road, Mrs.
Hass said, is used extensively and the
repair was needed. Road Supervisor
Lessen advised her that the county
is contemplating the repair of the
road in the near future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
Rummage Sale

The z. NJ. c. A. Auxiliary will
hold a rummage sale at 20 New
Brunswick avenue OF Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday OF next
week. Anyone having any article
for the sale should notify Mrs. Pres
ton, 1855 State street. Telephone
1181-R, and she will arrange for
TRANSFORMATION.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
enion Auxiliary Meets

The American Legion Auxiliary
gill hold their regular meeting in
he Y. M. H. A. tonight at 7:45
l$clock. All members are expected
D be present as plans for the poppy
ale which will be held next Satur-
NJ will be completed at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
OBITUARY
Louis Csorber

Louis Csorber, thirty-one years
old, died Wednesday night at the
State Hospital at Trenton. He is
survived by his widow and three
children. The funeral will be held
tomorrow from the Hungarian Re-
formed church and the interment
will be in the Hungarian Reformed
cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
Catherine Larsen

Catherine Larsen. three years old,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Larsen. of 275 Bertram avenue. died
yesterday afternoon. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon.
Rev. Frederick Niedermeyer will
officiate. The interment will be in
Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
brs. SNAPPER Is Host
1t Luncheon and Cards

Mrs. David SNAPPER, OF High street,
nt~ertained at a luncheon and bridge
esterday in honor of Mrs. Charles
chonceit, who leaves shortly for
florida. There were three tables in
lay and high score for the after
Don was made by Mrs. Benjamin
Goldman. Mrs. David r. Wilentz and
Ers, Emil X. Roos.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
lpen House at
.facht Club Planned

The house committee of the Rar-
an Yacht Club is making arrange
nents to hold an "open house" on
femorial Day. The second of the
cries of five dances planned by the
dub to take place during this year
I'LL be held In the evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
Americans Lose Match

ST. ANDREWS. May 1s:-Roger
Wethered and Cyril Tolley won their
two-ball four match in the Walker
cup tournament today from Francis
ouimet of Boston and Jess Sweetser,
the American amateur champion, 6
up aud 5 to play.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
SEWAREN

Mrs. Green, of Brooklyn, is the
guest of her sister Mrs. c.. F. Lewis.
Miss Ruth Ballard has returned
from a most enjoyable sojourn in
New York City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-18
like Sunday

The Solomon Schecter Society will
old a hike to Staten Island next
unday. All those intending to go
'ill meet at the ferry at 10 o'clock.
friends are invited.