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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18
HE 3RON w. Nj. S. TO
MEET TUESDAY

Hebron Womans Missionary Soci-
ETY. will meet with Mrs. Walter P.
Thomas Tuesday afternoon, May %.
All the members are requested to be
present, as a very interesting pro-
gram will be rendered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18
J Y d

nard and Mr.. AveIelt before their
marriage.
The wedding will be home cere-
money followed by brilliant recep-
ton.
After two weeks motor trip the
bride and groom will be at home in
COrdele.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18

Council, Alpheus Castillo, Roy Park
er, Charles Simmons, Carr Glover,
Preston Ross, R. H. Sheppard, Bud
dy Pearlman, Marion Cook, Eugene
Seig. Ira Lee hines, John Butt, Har-
ry Sullivan, G. w. Harris, Willard
Riley, Buck Arlington and Dick Dix
on, Of Ellayille and others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18
ELECT KIwANIs DELEGATES

VIENNA, May 18.-Vienna Ki-
wanians have elected delegates to
attend the Kiwanis International
convention in Atlanta next week, as
follows: E. C. Mann and +. q.
Lumsden. Besides these delegates,
It is expected a number Of visitors
will Ialso attend from Vienna.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18

Lieut.. ans Mrs. John Wyatt AMI
little daughter, Jane, lief, Wodnes-
day night for San Antonio, Texas,
where Lieut.. Wyatt will be stationed
at Kelly Field. The Wyatts have
made their home at Souther Field
for the past several years, and have
made many friends in Amerltus who
regret to see them leave
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18
JUNIOR STUDY CLUB
TO MEET SATURDAY.

The regular meeting of the Junior
Music Study club will be held Sat
urady afternoon at the Community
Club house at $3.50 o'clock. An in
teresting program has been arrang-
ed and full attendance is urged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18

Mrs. W P. Macarthur, Mrs. Jennie
Lawson and Miss Ella Cameron left
Wednesday by motor to visit relatives
for few days at Jonesboro and
Atlanta. Accompanying the ladies
was James Macarthur Of the fire de-
partment, who takes his vacation at
this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18
Il HEA3,I.RES0
Is 6Gs1.A
GREAT SCENE IN
FILM "ADAM'S RIB"

In Cecil b. De Miles new Para
mount production, Adams Rib,
at the Rylander Frida wand Satu[-
day. the Chicago Board of Trade with
its wheat and corn pits, is reproduced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18

George B. Turpin left today for
Macon, where he spent two days on
important business,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18

Mrs. Rudolph Wright, Of Moultrie,
will arrive tonight from MoultrIe to
spend the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sheffield, on
Brown street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18

Rev. and Mrs. Guyton Fisher, of
Douglas, are the guests Of their
daughter, Mrs. Fred Sills, on Lee
street for several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pitcher have
returned to their home in Leslie from
Auburn where they attended grad
uation of their son, J. P. Pitcher.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18

Mrs. VIM Ratley and Miss Rose
Ratley, who have been occupying an
apartment at 222 Hampton street.
now are with Mrs. Zach Daniel on
Forrest street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18

Miss Marurite Meadows, of East
man, arrived today for a visit of sew
eral days to Mrs James Hurt, at
the home of her mother, Mrs. j. o.
Macarthur, on Church street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18

Miss Ruth Kleckley, of Oglethorpe,
is the guest of Miss Mary English
at her home on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18
Pc rSOmdI

G. 0. Loving and Nathan Murray
went to Macon this morning on an
business mission.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
SON IN WILL is LEFT
LARGE SHARE OF ESTATE

TOTTENVILLE, March S.-By
the will of Mrs. Freida Washington,
wife of DIR. Walker Washington, of
Main street, which has just been
probated, Harry A. w. Kreischer, a
son by former marriage, has been
left a large share of his mothers
possessions. He has also been nam
ed as executor of the will, which was
drawn on March IS, 1920.
In the will Mr.. Kreischer who re-
sides at 374 Sleight avenue, is left
the following named furnishings in
the home at 127 Main street; side
board and vases, china closet and
contents of imported glassware and
top pieces thereon; also corner glass
closet and contents, dining room
table and chairs. gold china dinner
set, book case, books, bronze busts,
large tapestry chair. pictures and
center table, paintings, pictures,
bronze clock and all bric-a-brac now
in the parlor; also tapestry rocker,
and tapestry couch, table, piano,
safe, cedar chests and pier glass, sill
yer and linens left to her from the
home of her former husband, Ed
ward B. Kreischer.
1t Is further stated that all furni-
ture and furnishings, except such as
given her son, shall go to her hus-
band, DR.. Washington. The residue
of the estate is given to the son.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08

February "a, brutally attacked her
at her home on Somerville road
Spotswood. The alleged crime oc-
Cured shortly before noon while
her husband was at work in near
by saw mill. Besides rendering the
woman unconscious, Murray it said
to have also set her clothes afire.
Murray was arrested by Chief of
Police Fillhower, of this place,
shortly after midnight on Tuesday
when he applied TO the police for
protection, claiming that Nathan
Roller, of Spotswood, is waiting for
him with a shotgun to kill him.
Murray told Chief Fillhower that
Roller is afte rhim because over
year ago he eloped with his sister.
Murray was taken by the police
head to the Jail here and while in
conversation with him the man s
said to have exclaimed to Chief
Fillhower What are you going to
do now-are you going to frame me
up with the Clark affair in Spots
wood?' This query led the chief
TO believe that Murray has some
knowledge of the attack. He then
continued to question him at length.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
DISTRICT
TANCLE AIRED
Township Attorney Martin
Called Into SquabbIe in
HopelaWn, FordS, Keasbey

KEASBEY, March S--At a meet
ing of the three boards of fire com
missioners from Hopelawn, Fords
and keasbey, held at the Fords' fire
house last night, another attempt
was made to wind up the affairs of
the OLD board of fire commissioners.
formerly governing the fourth fire
district.
Ever since the old fourth district
was sub-divided into three separate
district, namely, Keasbey, Fords and
Hopelawn, several weeks ago, maxi
ing it necessary to have three dis
tinct and separate boards of com
missioners, there mas been a wran-
gle over the way in which to liquid
ate the liabilities incurred by the
old board of commissioners. Au-
ditor George W. Wood devised a
plan in detail to take care of the
outstanding liabilities, and until last
nights meeting it was anticipated
that his plan would be approved and
accepted.
Township Attorney ]. H. Thayer
Martin appeared before the new
boards Of commissioners last night
and quoted statute making it un-
lawful to accept the plan as was
proposed. The attorney went into
the case in detail and advised the
boards of the legal and best possible
ways cf making fair distribution
of the outstanding debt. Many dis
cussions were heard pro and con,
and it was finally decided to have
each board appoint q committee of
three, to meet next Tuesday night,
to bring about some solution to the
ENLARGEMENT.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
PORT AUTHORITY DEFERS
ACTION ON n. Y. PLAN

NEW YORK, March 8.-The Port
of New York Authority announced
yesterday that its hearing on the
first step in the effectuation of the
Com mprehensive Plan for the Develop
ment of the Port of New York has
been postponed from March 18th to
April 5th. The postponement was
necessitated by the injury to Chair
man Aitchison of Division S of the
Interstate Commerce Comm ission,
which will sit concurrently with the
Port Authority. All the railroads
entering the Port of New York are
respondents. An order has been
served upon them to show cause why
they should not agree to the joint
use of the belt line from Edgewater
to Bayonne, which is Belt Line No.
13 in the Comprehensive Plan.
The Port Authority issued the fol-
lowing statement through Chairman
Outerbridge:
lowing to the fact that Chairman
Aitchison of Division of the Inter
state Commerce Commission has not
yet recovered from his recent injury
and therefore is unable to come to
New York, we are of the opinion
that instead of going to Washing
ton to hold the concurrent session, it
would better serve the convenience
of all parties interested to have the
session adjourned and held in New
York. The earliest available date,
April 5th, was fixed for the begin
ming of a three day session. Orders
have been entered accordingly
In addition to the executives of
the trunk lines and their subsidiaries,
copies of the notice of postpone
ment are being sent to officials of
the 189 municipalities within the
port of New York District and to the
members of the Advisory and educa-
tional councils co-onerating with the
Port Authority. On the advisory
council are delegates from chambers
of commerce and civic organizations
throughout the Port District, who
participated in the formulation of
the Comprehensive Plan and are
keeping in close touch with all de-
velopments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
OWNERS SEEK RELEASE
OF BEER SEIZED BY POLICE

TOTTENVILLE, March S:-An
effort is being made by the owners
of the sixty half barrels of beer
seized by the Tottenville police last
week for it's release from custody it
was learned yesterday wher an ap-
plication had been made to the
court. With this application was
also made an application for the re-
lease of the truck which was also
seized by the police with the beer.
On order was signed to this effect
by Magistrate Croak in the second
district court yesterday releasing the
truck when bond was filed for it's
return at any time that the court di-
rects in the matter. The sixty half
barrels of beer, said to be over one
half of one per cent, will be taken
away today it is tho hit and taken
to the police storehouse in Manhat-
tan to be~held until the case of the
driver charged with the possession
of the liquid is settled in court on
March 10.
Louis Sagot, twenty-four years old,
driver of the truck, who gave his ad-
dress as AL Hoffman street, Phila-
delphia, is out under $500 bail for a
hearing on the date for not only hav-
ing the beer in his possession in vio-
lation of the state prohibition law,
but for larceny of the truck, that he
said he did not know who it belong
ed to, and for failure to have
Ehauffeur's license. He told after his
arrest by Sergeant Scanlon that the
truck belonged to Eckhardt Geist,
chief of police at Riverton, N. J. The
police learned later that the truck
was owned by Geist, who belongs in
Philadelphia, where the beer was be-
ing transported to New York. The
owners claim that the beer is only
One-half Of one per cent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
SEVERAL CASES
FOR GRAND JURY
Perth Amboy and County
MansIaughter Cases to be
Investigated

NEW BRUNSWICK, March s.
Several manslaughter cases growing
out of automobile accidents will be
presented to the grand jury for con-
sideration on Friday by the prosecu-
tor, in addition to large number
of cases involving assaults and theft.
Between forty and fifty cases have
been listed for a hearing at that
time, many of which revolve about
the strike trouble at one of the To-
cal fur plants.
Among the list of cases held for
the grand jury. three in the vicinity
OF Perth Amboy have never been
disposed of and it is expected they
will be included in tomorrow's list
Early last October, Julius Herzog
met his death in an accident on the
county bridge, in a car driven by
John R. Bradley. Harry Warren
was also held for the death of Peter
Serenich at Perth Amboy late in De-
cember and Mathew Lund was
charged with the death of Albert
Austin. at Woodbridge, during the
latter part of last year. These cases
are expected to be heard and dis
posed of tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
TOTTENVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Kingdom of
BIuefield, w. Va, have been WIS.,
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart L. Ritz.
Mrs, Carrie Marchant of Port
Richmond is the guest of Mrs.
Emma Lehman.
Mrs. Peter Mcdonald is recovering
following an operation at the Memo
rial hospital.
Bejamin Williams has gone to
Florida to remain for a month.
Henry Horenberg, letter carrier
connected with the Tcttenville pos
tai station since delivery was started
here, has resigned from the depart
ment after twenty-five years service.
He is succeeded by James G. Gal
lagher of Tomkinsville, a substitute
carrier, who has been promoted to
carrier.
Mrs. Camille MeSorley, chairman
of the Richmond County Women's s
Democratic Committee, has called a
meeting of the women tonight at the
Stapleton clubrooms, fer the purpose
of completing plans for the annual
reception and dance on April 6.
The monthly melting of the Off
cial board of Bethel M. E. church
will be held tonight at the parson-
age in Amboy road.
H. P. Larsen and J. Pedersen have
fled plans with the building depart
ment for frame dwelling in Yet
man avenue. The amount filed is
$500.
The street department began the
removal Of snow from Main street
yesterday morning after the snow
had ceased falling. A snow plough
broke the roads over which the
trackless trolley operates and
through Amboy road.
United Council, Jr. o. U. A. M.
held short meeting last night at
Odd Fellows hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. James Morgan have
returned to Manhattan after visiting
friends.
c. H. Sloan has gone to the Pa
cific coast for an extended trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Whitney
have returned to Manhattan after
visiting at Prince Bay.
Mrs. F. C. Stevens is at home after
visiting at Springfield. Mass.
William Walters is able to be out
again after recent illness.
Richmond Lodge. No. so, knights
of Pythias, will meet tonight at
Amicitia hall.
The union meetings of the Hugue-
not Reformed and Woodrow Meth
odist churches at the former church,
are being fairly well attended in
spite of the weather conditions this
week. Rev. Henry Frost is in
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
BEAUVA|S POST
BUILDING PLAN
Opposition Developed at
Meeting in Erection of
Home for Legion

TOTTENVILLE, March S.-Beau-
vais Post No. 126, American Legion,
who has been contemplating build
ing a home for itself since the post
purchased property on the Leland
estate off Amboy road near the head
of Main street has met opposition
against the proposition it has been
learned. This was brought out at
the meeting of the post on Monday
night when the plans for the pro-
posed structure were submitted To
the members for their approval. ,
A strong opposition developed, it
is said, for building a home at this
time from some of the members who
reside outside of Tottenville. No
action was taken at this time and it
was laid over until an executive ses-
sion which is scheduled to be held
next Monday night at the rooms of
the Young Mems Business Club, the
headquarters of the legion at the
present time.
Beauvais Post with the assistance
of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the post
have during the past year accumu-
lated a considerable fund for the
erection of the home and the mem
bers were looking forward to hav-
ing the club house completed this
summer so that basketball games
and other events of the post could
be held there this coming fall when
the season opens, but since the op-
position has sprung up there is like
ly to be a setback in the plans. 1t is
expected when the executive meet
ing is held next Monday night the
matter will be thoroughly threshed
out by the committee, many of the
members are expected to be on hand
for the session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
REV. WHITEHEAD AGAIN
CALLED TO ST. PAUL.

TOTTENVILLE, March 8.-Rev.
George Whitehead. pastor of St.
Paul's Methodist church has been
given the invitation to return again
for another year. The invitation was
extended to the pastor at the forth
quarterly conference held at the
church recently. Rev. Thomas G.
Spencer, district superintendent of
the Elizabeth district of the Newark
conference presided at the confer
ence and heard the reports of the
various heads of departments of the
church and Sunday school for the
past year which showed the church
to be in a satisfactory condition.
Rev. Mr.. Whitehead came to Tot
tenville a year ago and succeeded
Rev. Frederick Bindenberger, who
was sent to Dover, N, j,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
ARREST IN CASE
At SPOTSWOOD.
Man Questioned-ASSauIted
Woman Gives Doubtful
IdentifiCation-IS Held

NEW BRUNSWICK, March s.
Hugh Murray, alias Henry l.. Muir
ray, was brought to the prosecutor
office this morning by Chief of Po-
lice FillhoWer of Jamesburg, as the
suspected man VINO attacked Mrs.
Clark two weeks ago To the coun-
" authorities he gave his address
as MiiltoWn, Mass, and said that in
1920 he ran away with Miss Myrtle
Roller of Spotswood, went to Jersey
City, but due to physical disability
was unable to secure a marriage
license. He and Miss Roller, he
said, went to Washington, but later
separated.
On March 2, Murray tells, he went
to the Veterans Bureau in New
ork and they sent him to the SOL
diers' camp in Outcalt. He inquired
about Miss Roller, but found that
she had married since. Wneh Miss
Rollers brother, Nathan, saw Muir
hay in town again, he threatened to
shoothim, he told the auth critics,
and foI this reason he asked the
Jamesburg police for protection.
When taken before Mrs. Clark,
the woman is said to have uttered:
That's not him, but he looks much
like him, according to the county
autnorltleS, Wnlcn diners from pre-
vious reports of the local police that
the woman identified Murray as the
man and cried: That's him, that's
him"
Murray further explained that
from 1914 to 1918 he was serving
with the Canadian army, and in
1919 joined the United States navy.
inc months he spent at Wards ISL
and, he said.
He is being detained at the coun-
ty jail on suspicion of the Clark at
tack, pending investigation of his
story told the authorities. Chief of
County Detectives Ferd A. David
sent County Detective Charles Col
Inns to New York today to check up
on Murray's data.
Murray has a deep cut on his
right hand, but it was caused by a
furnace he declared,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
ACT ON SIGNS
At METUCHEN
Chamber of Commerce Takes
Up Agitation Against Bill
Posting in Borough

METUCHEN, March 8. At a
special meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce held in Legion hall last
night, the members were unanimous
in favoring the plac' .lg of restric-
tions on the erection of advertising
bill poster signs along tie main
thoroughfares, such as appeared at
prominent spot on Main street
early last week.
This action was taken in connec-
ton with the agitation of the Bor-
ough Improvement League, looking
towards the removal of the insight
ly bill board. Every possible effort
is to be made by both of these organ
tzations to prevent a reoccurence of
this kind, which during the past
week has stirred UP a veritable "hor-
nets nest" among those in the town
striving for civic improvement.
While the signs are expected to be
removed at an carly date, as the
owner of the land has returned the
amount of rent together with the
contract to the bill posting company,
the civic organizations have decided
to authorize the drafting of an ordi-
a
case of a like nature.
Inls ordinance after approval by
the local civic bodies, will be pre-
sented to the borough council for
consideration with the request that
it be enacted into and made a part
OF the borough laws and regula-
tions.
Plans are also to be Immediately
launched by the Chamber of Com
merce to revive some of the war
time and postwar time patriotism
of the community in having the
bronze memorial tablet purchas I'd
by popular subscription as a trib-
ute to the home boys who gave their
lives in the world war, removed
from its resting place in Mr.. Kra-
mer's cellar in Main street to a more
suitable palce and one open to the
eyes of the public.
The neglect of the memorial was
brought to light during the annual
dinner of the chamber last week,
and since that time it has been the
subject of a great deal of comment.
This tablet was purchased nearly
two years ago by a committee ap-
pointed by the mayor. A balance Of
several hundred dollars remains in
the subscription fund which IS
hoped to be used as a nucleus to a
monun ent fund, :.
The Board of Education has con-.
sented to the erection of the memo
rial on the high school grounds,
though slnce that permission wes
given the finishing details have been
left unfinished.
A committee of the chamber was
appointed and authorized to take the
question up with the mayors COM
miytee with the hope of properly
mounting the tablet in the neac fu-
ture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08

Murray is said to have confded that
for the las three weeks he as been
at '"The Buddie's Camp" in Out
calf, which is maintained for sol
diers and admitted that previous to
his coming here he was an inmate
OF Wards Island. New York.
The man also stated that he was
a patient of the government at that
island, due to being gassed white
serving overseas. According to his
own admission he has developed Pc
riodically mania for murder and
similar crimes. but at other time he
was in his right mind as the case
was when he applied for police pro-
lection.
Yesterday afternoon Murray was
taken before Mrs. Clark at her
Spotswood home. At the sight OF
the man she cried out That's him,
that's him" and tainted.
Murray, however. denied that he
was the one who attacked her. He
is being taken this morning by
Chief Ffllhower to the Office OF the
prosecutor in New Brunswick for
further quizzing by Chief of County
Detectives Ferd A. David.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
MPLA|NT ON
BRIDGE HERE
Unable to Shift State Street
Span Causes Protest From
Railroad Company
NEW BRUNSWICK, March

NEW BRUNSWICK, March 8. -
Complaints against the unsatisfac-
tory operation of the draw bridge
over Woodbridge creek bridge on
outer State street Perth Amboy, re-
ceived by Freeholder Walter Quack-
enbush will be laid before the Board
of Freeholders for consideration at
their meeting this afternoon.
This complaint requests that the
freeholders give an explanation as to
why a cargo of Oil was prevented
from going through. he draw a few
days ago, and unless an explanation
is made a threat of laying the mat
ter before the federal government is
made.
1t is very likely that complete
report of the financial obligations
of the Public Service Trolley Com
pany in failing to provide the power
for opel dting the bridge, as specified
in their franchise, will also be pre-
sented at that time l.. County Solici-
tor Frederick F. Richardson.
The complaint to be lodged with
the freeholders is as follows.
Board of Freeholders,
"Middlesex County.
"Gentlemen:
In the past year we have had a
few occasions to be blocked by a
bridge while entering Woodbridge
creek with deliveries of fuel oil to
the Federal Terra Gotta Company
works at Woodbridge, with our
barges.
LAS we are under contract to de-
liver this oil in barge lots and as
Woodbridge creek is one of the
waterways we have to navigate to
make deliveries, 1 am taking this
opportunity to call your attention to
the delay we had on our barge on
March 13, while making this deliv-
cry into Woodbridge creek.
''In case we are held for any fail
u~e to make this delivery we will be
compelled to come to you for an ex-
PLANTATION to give our customer. l
shall give you the opportunity to ex-
plain this delay before taking the
matter up with the federal authori-
ties.
Trusting you will reply to my let
ter in the near future, I am very
truly yours,
"H. C. RUDING,
"Supt. Literage Dept.
"East Jersey r. r. & Terminal Co."