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The Washington times., 1923-06-05

sor Hotel at the close of the SEES
sion to be held on the evening of
February Is, 1888. Mobiles Shep-
perd, Gillespie, Lawrence and
Anthony composed the committee.
On February 10 we met in
fourth regular session, conferred
the order on sixty-three novices,
adjourned to the Windsor Hotel,
where we were joined by our
ladies and partook Of an elegant
banquet.
TRUSTEE MEETINGS. ..
At our fifth session, February
20, the treasurer and secretary
made report, two novices were
elected, the committee on by
laws sent in an alleged report. and
Noble Silas w. CLANCY moved
THAT the second Monday in each
month be the date for our regular
session" The salary of the re-
corder was fixed at $50 year;
bills were paid amounting to
$1,912.9s, $1,026.5O Of which was
for the Windsor banquet. and
Noble Nolds was directed TO re-
pair the toboggan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Attractive Booths Attract
Many to New Building
Dancing is Also Enjoyed

A large crowd attended the open
ing of the Masonic bazaar which was
held in the new Masonic building
in State street last night. Dancing
by Mrs. Chester NJ. Darling and
some of her pupils was one Of the
features of the evening.
On the second floor after 10:3O
O'clock dancing was enjoyed to the
strains of the Melodian orchestra
composed of Howard Baker piano;
Ralph Conard, drums: Alton Roth,
violin, and Harold Durrua, x
phone. The door prize, a five dollar
gold piece, was awarded to MISS
Clara Jensen of Fords. Many bar
gains were found at the different
booths which were decorated most
artistically.
At the fancy article booth was
found hand embroidery of all kinds,
pretty hand made handkerchiets,
towels, and many other articles too
numerous to mention. Then there
was the apron booth, where many
bungalow and fancy aprons were
sold. The grocery booth was one
Of the busiest during the evening.
Many Saturday shoppers may drop
around to the bazaar tomorrow after
non an see what bargains and sur
prises they have in tor for yu.
OF course the doll booth attracted
many children as well as grown ups,
and the candy and refreshment
booths were rushed all evening. Mrs.
r. s. K~illenberger, general chairman
OF arrangements, has announced
that hot dogs and cocee will be
served tonight as well as ice cream
and cake.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Woodbridge
Personal Mention

WOODBRIDGE, Nov. 23:-The
Junior class will hold their dance in
the high school tonight. Ben Ench-
erman's orchestra will furnish the
music for the occasion.
This afternoon the ladies of the
Methodist church will hold their
bazaar and tonight, in connection
with the bazaar they will present a
short sketch.
Tonight the Catholic Daughters
of America will hold a euchre and
charity dance in Columbian hall.
st. Mary's Unit of Trinity Episco-
pal church will hold a cake and
apron Sale at the home of Mrs. r,
N. Valentine on Saturday afternoon
~De2Nmber 9 at 3 o'clock.
The annual Christmas bazaar OF
the ladies of the Congregational
church will be held on December z.
Mrs. Ferris Holloway has been
critically i'll at her home in High
street for the past week.
Mrs. Arthur Morrett of Scarsdale,
N. Y, is the guest OF Mrs. A. L.
Huber of Green street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
RELEASED
IN HOLDUP CASE
Men Apprehended Here Had
No Connection With Hold
up at Hoboken

The two men taken from the local
police headquarters yesterday, Vim
cent Stell, a police officer of New
Dorp, Staten Island, and James Ford
also of New Dorp, were released by
the Hoboken police authorities late
yesterday afternoon after they had
given the chief of that place a COM
plete explanation of their doings
on Wednesday of this week, the day
the Button Machinery Company pay
roll, amounting to $4,000, was
stolen.
Stell and his companion were ar
rested at the state bridge by Officers
Buchan, Joseph Dwyer, Grega and
Kilmurray early yesterday morning
after a call had been received from
Newark regarding a holdup in Red
Bank. The Red Bank men failed
to identify the two as the holdup
men, and they were then turned
over to the Hoboken authorities in
connection with the pay roll holdup.
The New Dorp police officer had
his swing day on Wednesday and
went for a ride with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ford, and Mrs. Stell, at z O'Clock
that night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Celebration on
Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walters, of
Barclay street. celebrated their
fiftieth wedding anniversary, Tues
day. Mr.. Walters is an old resident
of this city. Many pretty gifts were
received.
The guests included: Mrs. Hans
Wieuff, Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Mum
OF. Miss Mary Horner, Mrs. Dit
mar, Mrs. Buchler, Mrs. Sullivan,
Mrs. Arthur Morley, Cortland
Sheath, William Gotham, Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Walters, and sons,
Charles Garland Albert of this
city. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Walters
and son John, Captain Raymond
Ellis, of T%ottenyille, Miss Anna l..
Inlay, Miss Francis Garon, of High
Falls, N. Y, and Miss Sarah Cook,
of Freehold.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
FordS Social
And Personal Mention

Harry Vinegar. Jr., o of Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Vinegar is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hansen enter
tanned friends at their home last
night.
Mrs. Benjamin Kline was a Perth
Amboy visitor yesterday.
Mrs. A. Anderson was the guest
of Mrs. Arthur Petersen in Metuch-
EN- yesterday.
Mrs. John Sauer entertained Mrs.
Louis Pfleiderer, of Pert hAmboy,
Wednesday.
Mrs. Otto Schurig and daughter,
Gertrude, were Perth Amboy wish
tors yesterday.
The bazar and dance of the Fords
Woman's Club will be held in the
Fords school tonight.
Mrs. Marius Larsen visited friends
In Sewaren yesterday.
Mrs, John Gardner and Miss Ros-
allie Freis Were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Quadt in Perth
Amboy last night.
A surprise party was given at the
home of Mrs. Albert Hirner by her
friends Wednesday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Phi Sigma Sorority
Will Attend FollieS

Phi Sigma Sorority held their reg
ular meeting at the home of Miss
Helen Pfeiffer. in Woodbridge, last
night. Arrangements were complet-
ed for their theatre party, which will
be held tomorrow. They will wit
ness a performance of THE zieg-
field FolIies." Plans we're also made
for a Christmas party, to be held on
December 21 at the home of Miss
Marie Robbins. Following the bust
ness session, bridge was played.
The guests included: Miss Dor
othy Hadden, Miss Amy Riddlestorf-
fer, Miss Marie Robbins, Mrs. Her
bert Rankin, Miss Claire Pfeiffer,
Miss Gertrude Farrell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
BOY HAS NARROW ESCAPE

Eight year old Stephen Turpath
of 259 Barclay street, walked out
from the curb on New Brunswick
avenue, near East avenue, last night
and into the mudguard of a car driv-
en- by John Politka, Of South River
The driver took the boy to head
quarters where the accident was re-
ported to Lieutenant William Calvin
and the latter suggested that the lad
be taken to a physician for a com
pIete examination. The boy was
uninjured.
A collision between an automobile
driven by Meyer jacobson, of 31S
Market street, and a car belonging
to John Segedy, of BAT Keane street
also was reported to Lieutenant Cal
vim last night. Both cars were
slightly damaged in the accident
which occurred at the corner oil
Madison avenue and Fayette street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23

by Miss Mary Orenge, girl employee
Of the button machinery con any,
from whom the payroll was taken,
as the man who held her up. APP
preaching him in court she said.
that is the man who pointed a gun
at me and who took the money
from me-"
Two men participated in the hold
up. which occurred as Miss Orenge
entered the hallway of the COM
pany's factory with the money in a
bag. The other has not yet been
caught.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Parent Teachers
AT Grammar School

The Parent-Teacher's Association
of the Grammar school held their
regular meeting yesterday afternoon
and was largely attended. Mrs. Au-
gusta ]. Rossi, the president, presi-
ded. Miss Edith Crowell gave a
splendid talk on "Children's Book
Reading" and a most delightful
musical program a offered by
pupils in the school. The mex meet
ing Of the organization will be held
in December.
Book lists printed by the boys :,
the manual training classes were
given to all those present and a
Thanksgiving card. the work of the
pupils, was also given each mother
present. Teachers from the fifth
and sixth grades in the city were
invited to attend this session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
EIected Instruct Deputy

Past Grand s. j. Clancy, OF
Plainfield, was elected district dep
uty of the Tenth Odd Fellows dis
trict at the district meeting hello
last night at Odd Fellows "a FOL
lowing the meeting of Valhalla
Lodge. No. 275. Mr.. Clancy sue
ceeds Ell Jen=en, a past grand
Valhalla Lodge, who resigned the
office a week ago after having served
a. full term and part of a second
term as head of the district, which
includes lodges in this city, Wood
bridge, Planfield. Railway, Carteret,
West1eld and Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Woman'S Council
To Have Meeting

The regular meeting Of the local
Council of Jewish Women will be
held in the Temple Beth Mordecai
in Hobart street Monday afternoon
at 2:3O o'clock. 1t will be an open
meeting and anyone interested is in
vited. Rabbi J.. Max Weis, of New
York. a well known lecturer will
speak on "The Melody of Love to
the Song of Hate" Mrs. J. B. josef
son the president will give a report
of the recent convention of council
of Jewish women held at st. Louis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Ladies Night

It will be Ladies' Night at the
local lodge of Elks, on Thanksgiving
eve when members of the lodge will
invite their wives and friends to the
turkey supper and dance. William
Seiboth and his famous jazz orches-
ira will provide the music for the
occasion. Many unique and attrac-
tive novelties will feature the even
ing. Mrs. Charles Sykes is chairman
of arrangements and is assisted by
Mrs. Howard Richards Mrs. Harry
Ford, Mrs. Thomas Layden and Mrs,
Frank Seiboth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Masquerade Dance
Next Wednesday Night

The first annual masquerade ball
of four popular masquerade dances
will be given next Wednesday even
ing, at the Holy Trinity auditorium,
~ Lawrie street. Music for the oc-
EAsion-.will be furnished by the
eoyaf Hnrenaders. A prize will be
awardedGt0khe club having the most
represented Tickets may be pro-
cured from SNesmember of the COM
mittee or at thGAeaQrs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Raritan Township
Personal Mention

Mrs. Clifford ellis entertained
friends from Elizabeth and Perth
Amboy, Wednesday.
Rev. p. c. Krey addressed the
meeting of the Sunday school teach
ers at Our Redeemer's church, last
night.
Mrs. Howard Bloomfield was an
out-of-town visitor yesterday.
The Parent Teacher Association of
Clara Barton school held a meeting
yesterday.
Mrs. Edgar Mullen, of Metuchen,
was the guest of Mrs. Ole Jensen
yesterday.
Mrs. p. d. Decker entertained
friends at her home yesterday.
Edward Petrick was an out-of-
town visitor yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Miss Mary Snyder
WEEDS w. ]. 0'Leary

The wedding of Miss Mary Siyder,
daughter of Mrs. M. Snyder, OF
Charles street, and William j.
O'Leary, son of Mrs. Rose 0Leary,
also of this city, took place Tuesday
afternoon at $50 o'clock in st.
Mary's church. Rev. Francis ]. Nc
Gallon performed the ceremony.
Miss Mary Bachosiki and John
O'Leary we're the attendants. Mr..
and Mrs. O'Leary will reside in this
civ.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Metuchen Social
And Personal Mention

The regular monthly meeting of
the Chamber of Commerce will be
held at the Y. NJ. C. A. at $40 to-
night, at which time all taxpayers
of the town will be welcomed.
Mrs. Willard b. Hutchinson re-
turned to her home on P~lainfeld
avenue yesterday with her daughter,
born at st. Peters hospital two
weeks ago,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Alumni to Dance

The Alumni Association have
planned to hold a dance in the high
ehool auditorium, on Thanksgiving
". 1t has been the usual custom
the association to hold a dance
Christmas and during the Easter
elidays, but rhany requests have
sen made to hold an affair during
le Thanksgiving holidays. The
Rutgers Jazz Bandits will furnish
the music for the dancing. and the
hall will be deliberately decorated
in the colors Iof the class of 1921.
Tickets will BID out shortly and may
be procured from any member OF
fha association.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Sent to Workhouse

Two persons were sentenced to
the workhouse by Recorder Har-
old E. Pickersgill today, a vagrant
girl arrested by Policewoman Jen-
sina OIesen, and a drunk apprehend-
ed by Officer William Seiboth. The
woman, Catherine Vinnay, was sent
up for ninety days. and the man
Steve Derako, was given a thirty
day sentence.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Girls Meet With
Miss SikorSki

The Barbara Frietche Girls held
their meeting at the home of Miss
Lillian Sikorski in Grace street last
night. Miss Kathleen Devine, of
Scranton, Pa, was admitted into the
club. Following the business session
a social time was enjoyed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Guild at MEETING

er's cooperative society held their
regular meeting at the home of Mrs.
Therkelson, in Pearl place. Plans
were made for a card party to be
held on Monday, December 8. Eu-
chre, pinochle and the peanut jab
will be the games in play. Attrac-
tive prizes will be awarded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Scouts Elect

The regular meeting of the
Brownie Scouts was held Wednesday
afternoon at the Y. M. H. A. Miss
June presided. The following Off
GERS were elected: Patrol leader,
Frances Katz; corporal, Phyllis Ep-
stein. Blue Jay Patrol, patrol lead
err, Stella Goddard; corporal, Ella
Kaplowitz, and scribe, Eleanor Gold
man. Fine progress was shown by
the Brownies on their beaded brace-
Lots
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Have Services Tonight

The regular Friday night service
will be held al Temple Beth Morde-
cal In Hobart street at 7:45 O'Clock
tonight. Rabbi Nathan Colish will
speak on the subject, THE Merit of
a Religion" The choir will assist in
the services.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Arrest New SUSPECT

Hoboken, Nov. 23 - Richard
Leon, 90. of Jersey City, arrested
last night in connection with the
$4,000 payroll robbery here We'd
nesday, was formally charged with
the robbery and held without bail
for action of the grand jury by Re-
corder Carsten in police court here
today. Leon was identified in court
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
legion Post to Meet

A meeting of the American Legion
Post As will be held tonight at the
Y. M. G. A. at which time further
plans will be made for the annual
dance, and coming post elections will
be talked.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
Big Masonic Bazaar
Opened Last Nght
Westminster Guilds Give
Sketches in Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, Nov. 23.-The
Westminster guilds OF the First Pres
byterian church presented two
sketches last night, IA Day and a
Night" the scene of which was laid
in a boarding house for self sup
porting women, and as the cast OF
characters would indicate, was a
perfect scream. The monologue and
songs between the sketches by John
j. Short were worthy a professional.
The second sketch, "Celestine
Hangs On was also filled with
amusing incidents which kept the
audience on tip-toe until the cur
tain fell.
In behalf of the casts, NANNY
Sue" presented the coaches, Mrs.
J.. V. Buschmann and Miss Grace
Huber, with bouquets. The high
school orchestra played and added
greatly to the success of the eve
ming.
The program follows:
A Day and a Night
Dorothy Brice,-hobby, boarding
houses, Carol Martin.
Mrs. Mary Clancy, her aunt-Clara
Hanson.
Jennie. ex-waitress Of Childs'-sa-
die Martin.
Gertie Warbler, having her voice
trained-Catherine Miller.
Isabella Belt, demonstration, Ma
thalie Logan.
Theodore Sweet, anti-suffragette
-Mittie Randolph.
Constant Rage, politician-Ruth
Torch.
Dissa Plinn, teacher-Eleanor Ko-
yen.
Juliet MeBeth, actress-Lillian
Richards.
Nanny Sue, colored cook-Mrs,
A. F. Randolph.
Scene Sitting room of Dorothy
Brice-Afternoon.
Scene II-Midnight of the same
day.
Monologue and SONG. ]. Short.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23
CeIestine Hnngs On

Celestine Hangs On
Celestine, the parlor maid
Myrtle Howard
Mrs. Charlotte Dryver, aunt Charley
Grace G. Hubel
Tommy Claverley, her nephew
Clifford Walling
Gwennie Bunting, engaged to Tom,
my .......... Dorothy Fouratte
Admiral Bunting, Ovens father
Sigurd Peterson
Rev. John Edward Pennyfoot
George Tappen
Scene-Reception Room in Mrs.
DRYERS Home.
Time-Late in the afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-23

Leading--not only for %today-but for
the season. For up to now even we-who
pride ourselves on having the best SILK
VALUES in town-have never before
been able to offer such a remarkable value
Evening star., 1923-09-27

turn as international card holders
leaving the question of the granting
or a new charter to former Local No.
20. dissolved by order Of the board
of directors of the international be-
cause of the unauthorized strike, to
subsequent discussion. Tho general
tenor of the strikers discussion of the
proposals seemed to indicate that the
majority favored a return to work
although there were many arguments
for amendments.
The proposals emphasized that the
publishers would not re-employ any
men who had participated in vio-
lence or sabotage during the strike.
Another proposal embodied an invita-
ton for the men to act with inter-
national officials in an advisory ca
pacity and agree upon a plan of har-
mony between the pressmen and pub
fishers.
Today's morning papers had sixteen
pages. Display advertising increased
and editorials appeared. Department
store and theater manager, financial
houses and other business concerns
depending on newspaper advertising
expressed qualification at the pros
poets of a speedy return to normal
conditions.
Evening star., 1923-09-27
STOKES WITNESSES
HELD AS DEF:AMERS
Two Accused in Affidavit
Charges Arrested and One
Sought by Police.
Ey the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, September 27.-In the
investigation of charges by Mrs.
1Ieien Elwood Stokes that her hus-
band. w. E. d. Stokes, has sought to
defame her character, one witness
was placed in Jail here for short
time yesterday, another was arrested
upon her arrival at New York, and
police orders for the arrest of third
here were issued.
Howard Miller. negro. was the wit
ness Jailed here. His wife, Nelli Rose
Miller, was taken into custody in
New York after fleeing from Chi
cago. Police here are looking for
Joe Brunner, taxicab driver. alleged
by witnesses to have been the pay
off, man in the alleged attempts to
Stokes was Helen Underwood. fire.
quenter of a CLUB" here several years
ago.
Orders to Hide.
Miller admitted, according to AS
sistant States Attorney Charles
Wharton, that his wife did lot of
stuff" for Stokes. He denied knowl-
Gently she received orders to hide and
left for New York.
1t was also reported that Mr.. Whar-
ton had received information from a
woman said to have been the pro-
prietor of a club run in opposition to
that mentioned in connection with
Mrs Stokes that Mrs. Stokes Is in
nocent of the charges made against
her, and that agents of Stokes came
TO her with a picture of Mrs. Stokes
and wanted her to swear she had
seen the same woman in the other
club.
Charges Picture Taken.
This woman is declared to have said
agents of Stokes took picture from
q collection of hers, that of girl
known as "Bricktop Helen," had
copies made and spread them about
the underworld. Then they would
SAY that it was Helen Stokes and
would have people sign affidavits to
that effect. she is said to have stated
Richard West Brooks. said to be
Stokes attorney here, and his client,
Millie Phillips, are expected to tes-
tify before the grand jury today. The
Phillips girl made an affidavit that
she saw Mrs. Stokes drunk in New
York. but later failed to identify
Mrs. Stokes while in her presence.
Evening star., 1923-09-27
JOHN D. CELEBRATES
DATE OF HIS FIRST JOB
Plays Nine Holes of Golf in 43 on.
Sixty-Eighth Anniversary of
Earliest Employment.
Rr the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TARRYTOWN. N. Y, September 81
John ID. Rockefeller celebrated yes
terday the sixty eighth anniversary
of the day he got his first job, which,
he said, was the happiest day of his
life. He was up even earlier than
usual, and greeted the members of
his household joyfully.
1.-THE day 1 got my first employ
ment," he said, how many times |
have thought of that. For the three
years and a half of training l had in
that commission house formed a large
part of the foundation of my business
career, and what If l had missed it.
My father had said he would take
care of me, would put me on a farm.
How much l should have missed. Do
you wonder that tramped the streets
of Cleveland for six weeks in sultry
weather? l never thought of obsta-
cles; / was bound to find my chance"
Mr.. Rockefeller, who is past eighty
four, worked over his correspondence
until 10 o'clock, then went to the
golf course. He made the green in
8. and took the usual two puts for
5. He went around the nine-hole-
course in 43. Some friends joined him
at lunch, and in the afternoon he
went for a long drive. There was a
family reunion at dinner. He said he
could not remember when he had
felt better.
Evening star., 1923-09-27
new YORK PAPERS
RENEW PUBLICATION
End of Strike Imminent as
Pressmen Consider Return
Under International.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. September 27.-With
resumption of publication today of
the Individual New York's morning
dailies, and the indication of a prob
able return to work Of striking MEM
bers of the outlawed Web Pressmen's
Local No. 25, as members Of the
Printing Pressmen's and
Assistants Union, the end of the
walkout, effective for nine days, ap-
peared imminent.
Four proposals embodying condi-
tions for reinstatement Oh the men to
the positions they abandoned, discuss
ca at a meeting early today of about
1000 strikers, win be resubmitted to
full meeting of the 2,200- men to-
morrow night and meanwhile all of
the members of the old local will be
served with copies of the proposals
for their consideration.
Majority for Return.
Prospects of peace seemed predi-
Gated on a proposal that the men re-
Evening star., 1923-09-27
MARINE RIFLE TEAM
LEADING IN LAST MATCH
Has About Forty Points Advap-
tage Over Cavalry, Infantry,
Navy and Coast Artillery.

BY the Associated Press
{. CAMP PERRY, Ohio. September 81.
The National Rifle Association
tournament. which opened here three
weeks ago, ends today with the COM
pletion of firing of the final stage of
the national rife team match on the
1.000-yard range. The match opened
yesterday.
The United States Marine Corps
team was leading when today's COM
petition started, 1t had about forty
points advantage over the United
States cavalry, infantry, Navy and
coast artillery teams, which were
closely punched for second place. The
rifiemen were prepared to break
camp this evening.
Col. M. c. Mumma, executive officer
of the national and international
matches. gave a dinner last night in
honor of Assistant Secretary of War
Dwight F. Davis of Washington, who
came here for the closing days of the
national rife matches. Other speak
ers at the dinner included Maj. Gen.
Charles +. Farnsworth, chief of in
fantry, Washington: Maj. Gen. Benson
Hough. commanding officer of the
Ohio National Guard; Adjt. Gen. C. E.
Black, Illinois; Col. l.. A. Toomes,
Louisiana; Col. H. S. Miller. training
secretary of general staff, Washing
ton: Col. o. c. Horney, ordnance de-
partment, Frankfort arsenal. and Col.