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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
Three Youths on Trial

FREEHOLD, Dec. 31.-Hubert
Forman, II, and Caleb Hubbard, IS,
of West Belmar were placed on
trial today before Judge Lawrence
and a jury on charges of man
slaughter growing out of the death
of Charles Spindler and William
Hubbard who were burned to death
last summer while playing Indians
with the older boys.
The two victims of the game.
Charles, II, and William 16, were
bound to a stake by the older boys
in a stretch of woods near a gas
plant and a fire was Lit at their
feet. In a few minutes the fire was
out of control and while the older
boys ran for water their smaller
companions were SO seriously burned
that both died the next day.
1t was later determined that the
ground where the boys were playing
was oil soaked from the gas plant
and that the shavings were highly
inflammable.
Forman and Hubbard were ar
rested and later were indicted for
manslaughter. A jury was selected
when the case came up today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
FAMOUS SHIPS JUNKED

Work is progressing rapidly on the
.junking of two large steamers for
merry the property of the United
States Shipping Board, at the Perth
Dry Dock Company's plant
here. These vessels which were for
mer prides of,German Merchant Ma
rine. were taken by the United States
during the war and have now been
sold. The name of the buyer was
not made public at the dry dock to-
day.
an the past it has been the u s
tom to purchase these vessels and
rebuild them as coal carrying barges.
In this case, however, the entire ves-
sci will be scrapped and this work
is being done by dry dock employees.
Much progress has already been
made. One of these vessels Is the
Black Arrow, n former passenger
steamer of 1000 gross tons. The
Philippines, is a former cattle boat
and has a gross tonnage of 1000
tons. 1t will take about four months
to complete the work. For some
months past these boats have been
at anchor with our shipping board
vessels in the Staten Island Sound
off Staten Island.
Repairs have just been completed
at the dock on the barge Anthony
O'Boyle. This vessel is also a for
mer shipping board boat but has
been rebuilt into a barge foD the
carrying of coal and other freight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
y Year Eve Parties
|eafure Social event
Club Gives
Delightful Event

The C. S. Club of this city gave a
formal dance at the Petersen resi-
dence on Prall's hill Saturday night.
Fine music was furnished during the
evening by a flve-piece orchestra.
A tucker created much merriment
as did also an impromptu snake
dance. An elimination dance was
won by Miss Emma Il. Sanford and
Victor Love, of Woodbridge. The
nome was prettily decorated for the
occasion In the Christmas colors.
Subdued lights lent an air of en-
ch%antinent to the gay merry-makins
crowd. Refreshments were served.
The guests included: Miss Ger
trude T%oolan, Emma Santor5, Vir-
ginja ard Esther WiderstroEi. Re
gina DWyer, Hazel Brogger, Nessrs.
Andrew lessen, Joseph Seaman,
George Campbell, Harold Miller,
Harry Widerstrom, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter j. Kelley, of this city; Flor
ence NeIltrup, Ruth Nelson, William
King, Alan Compton, Jack Delaney
and Harry ~Stonaker, of South Am@
boy; Il. S. Bussinger, of Elizabeth;
Miss Eleanor Ulchtman, of Jersey
City; Miss Edythe Davis and Edgar
Lawrence of Railway; George w.
Abel, Of Parliu; Misses Sue Brown.
Edna Jollno ard Frank Joline, of
Tottenviile; Misses Martha Jacob,
Sadie Martin, Elizabeth Hooban, Ell
lene Marion I etersen, Pearl. Eliza
beth and Cereta Petersen; Mes1is =.
Victor NJ Love, Peter Petersen. Alan
Jacob, Herntrt A. SchrImpf and
Thomas Petersen, of Woodbridge,
and l.. II. Tyler, of Bogota, N. j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
Pastor and Wife
Entertain Church Choir

Rev. and Mrs. p. c. Krey, enter
tanned the choir of Our Saviour's
Lutheran church at their home in
State street recently. There were
twenty-five guests, all of whom
whom had taken part in
the cantata recently given by
the choir. Following the singing of
Christmas hymns, there was a distri-
button of gifts. AS the gifts given
among the members were chiefly
toys, they will be given to gladden.
the hearts of some children who
were not fortunate enough to get
many gifts. A popular hymn con
test was enjoyed. Miss Lydia Oksen,
winning the prize. An unusual con-
test was that of filling in blank
spaces in a story about the group
themselves and their experiences
during the last few months of re-
hearsing. Refreshments were served
during the evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
Guard Against Idouor Evil

TRENTON, Dec. 31.-The holiday
season has been productive of u
very unusual letter from the pen OF
M. A. Abbott, headmaster of the
Lawrenceville School, a short dis
lance from this city, In which the
educator makes an appeal to the
parents of the 500 boys under his
charge to guard them against the
liquor evil. Those who have read
this remarkable communication say
it is as timely to the fathers and
mothers of millions of other boys, as
well as the parents OF those youths
who attend Lawrenceville prepare
tory school. Running through the
communication of DIR. Abbott is an
underlying thought that the future
welfare of America is involved in
this question.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
Holiday Party
At Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, Dec. 3l:-Miss
Elizabeth Spencer, daughter of DIR,
and Mrs. /. 4. Spencer, of Upper
Main street, entertained Saturday
night at q holiday party. The Spen-
Ger home was decorated most at
t%ractively in the holiday colors,
Sb ortly after their arrival, the guests
were seated around a table, while
Mr.. Krisch. of Newark, n magician,
startled the young ones with his
tricks. Dancing was enjoyed
throughout the evening, with DIR,
Spencer leading the Nan Tucker.
Refreshments were served.
rhe guests included: Misses Jane
Dunno, Helen Ryan, Ethel Chase,
Eleanor Storey, Eleanor Moore,
Helen lyman, May Streuby, Ruth
Aggestine, Messrs. Clancy and Whit
man Boynton Edward De Russy,
John Reyes, Jack Edgar, Raymond
Demarest, Howard Greenalgh, Ray
mond Moore, James Dunno, Edward
Lesson. John Meyer, Richard and
John Ryan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
Amy JankoviCh
is Given Party

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Jankovich, of
Broad street, entertained a number
of friends at their home, last night,
an honor of their daughter Amy.
Pink and blue, formed the attrac-
tive decorations for the occasion.
Games and dancing We're enjoyed.
Several vocal selections were given
by Gabriel Trojan.
The guests we're: Misses Amy
Jankovich. Julia Papp, Olga and
Mildred Lakovich, Anna and Eva
Reda, Mary Papp. Alice Olsen. Pet
rieia Matkovich, Mr.. and Mrs. Re-
pich, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Trojan, Mrs.
Is. Sevich, Mr.. and Mrs. j.. Janko-
vieh, Messrs. John Papp, Nicholas
sRepich, Samuel Melek, Gabriel Mi
Itch, l.. Travica, OF this city; Messrs.
-Theodore Vugasevich. Louis Schmidt
Joseph Bachich, Charles Bozgar,
Adolph Mador, Miles Supeer, of New
York City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
ROTARY CLUB HONORS
C. D. BOYNTON'S MEMORY

In memory of the late Clancy D..
Boynton, a member of the Perth
Amboy Rotary Club, the Rotary
clubs of this city and Woodbridge
today placed two wreaths on his
grave in the First Presbyterian
church cemetery in Woodbridge, The
committee representing the Perth
Amboy Rotary Club consisted of
Fred j. Cox. Aylin Pierson, Daniel p.
Olmstead and oliver r. Hatfield. At
Woodbridge they were Joined by a
committee representing the Wood
bridge Rotary, consisting of Fred T.
Anness, Barron Brewster, Andrew
Keyes and Hampton Cutter. They
then proceeded to the cemetery
where the wreaths were silently
! placed on the grave.
The wreath OF the Perth Amboy
Rotary Club was q massive affair of
tastefully arranged flowers and in
the center was a large Rotary wheel.
The Woodbridge Rotary wreath was
made of beautiful cut flowers, but
did not contain the Rotary wheel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
H|LKER TALKS
To K|WAN|ANS
County Treasurer Gives Inter-
eSting Discourse on Finances
PLANS for Charter Night

County Treasurer T. William
Hilker gave some interesting figures
and facts relative to financing the
county and city in his talk to mem
bers of the Kiwanis Club 1t the
Westminster this noon. He went
through the county budget briefly,
showing how twenty-three cents out
of every dollar paid in taxes is spent
on unfortunates, such as prison in
mates, lunatics, injured apd sick per-
sonsS widows, those suffering from
tuberculosis and others. OF all the
tuberculosis cases in the county, he
said. Perth Amboy has sixty per cent
of these.
OF the 1852, 249,9S budget for
1924, he said, s1,242, 952.12 must be
raised by taxes. He told of the large
amount of money which the county
owes and the city of Perth Amboy
as well. The interest paid by Perth
Amboy annually on il debts amounts
to $500, 600, Treasurer Hilker said, a
matter of $4,000 a month.
The county spends about 5000, 900
annually in interest and in discount
ing notes, Mr.. Hilker said, as the
first receipts from taxes are not re-
ceived until six months after the new
year and money to the county
for those first six months must be
borrowed on notes. This $500, 600
could be saved, he said, if the legis-
lature would pass a law whereby
taxes would be due the first of the
year instead of midyear. The banks,
he said, oppose such a law.
Speaking of M~iddlesex county
roads. Treasurer Hilker said there
I n nn qnn paf1ag - Y.pnJg IL, f1,n nntrtafxy
and $273,000 was available last year
to keep them in repair. This meant
an expenditure of $500 a mile per
year or $55 or $50 per month. This
amount, the treasurer said. is made
quate for the repair of roads. In
addition, he said. the county has re-
ceived applications for so miles of
new roads at a cost of $4,000 a
mile, showing that 1t is impossible
to grant the request OF those desir-
ing new roads.
Today's meeting was presided over
by Ronald Kleckner. Russell Potter
was a guest and rendered two tenor
solos, also leading in the singing
The attendance prize, donated by
| Nathan Goldberger, vas won by II.
Victor Main, he making the closest
guess as to the amount of the 1924
county budget. President Derben
w. Bartholomew was presented with
a presidents pin and briefly out
lined the plans which are being
made for charter night OF January
| so and for the new year.
Announcement was made that DR..
Samuel Steinmetz. of Trenton, had
been secured as the speaker of the
night at the charter presentation
! banquet and dance which will be
held in Masonic Hall. Tickets have
been printed and the program and
entertainment is now being prepar-
| ed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
rlen Zaremba
Friends

tr. and Ms. Zaremba, of Penn
Yet, entertained a number OF
sAds at their home yesterday in
2or of the fourteenth birthday of
r daughter, Helen. Piano selec-
IS were given by Miss May Ear
pa, Dorothy Washko and Olga
SAX. Games were played and re-
served.
ne guests included: Misses May
smba, Dorothy Washko, and
! Kiyak, Marie Tolka, Anna Os-
n Pauline Lattal, Pauline Gal
= Barbara Conn, Mildred and
NOR Odrobinak, Francis Wash
Herman Hnab, Emil Novak,
ley hogan. Mr.. and Mrs. Wash
4 Mr. and Mrs. Conner, Mr.. and
Odrobinak, Mr.. and Mrs. Ear
u. Mr.. and Mrs. Timcoe. Helen
BMina Timcoe, of Asbury Park;
Ma Powers, Frances Kolor,
ss Sandrik. Felix Swintek, and
Zaremba.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31

William Clooney, one of the three
chauneurs or me department
for some time, this morning started
his duties as clarlk of the force. He
will work daily in this capacity and
also assist the l~ieutenants on court
nights.
Clooney has been a conscientious
worker since joining the department
and Chief Niels j.. Tnnnesen is con
fident that he will make good in his
new berth. His work will consist of
copying police reports, timekeeping
and general clerical work of the de-
partment.
With Detective Michael Muska in
tho hospital, The services of Detec-
tive John Murray were required by
Captain Lawrence A. Longs branch
of the department and therefore IL
was necessary to appoint someone to
take care Of the clerical end. The
new police system has taken up the
time of the l~ieutenants more thar
ever, and the clerk will be Of red.
assistance in this section, answering
phone calls, copying records and
keeping the time of the officers.
AT last Decoration days inspec'
ton, Clooney vas presented with the
Garretson medal for making the
best catch of the year. lie caught
Joseph Davis. one of the men who
took part in the daring daylight
holdup at Perlmuter's pawnshop &,
Smith street.
The reason for the start today, the
chief has pointed out, is the fact
that yearly reports have to be made
out and various changes of roster
are to be made Clooney will do the
typewriting for the chief and after a
time, he will occupy an Office on the
second floor of headquarters, just tc
the left of the police head. After
today, he will appear in a uniform
of blue.
Aaron Franzblau will be the third
chauffeur starting TO-DAY and he vii.
continue until further notice.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
Claims He Was Attacked

The police are Investigating the
finding of Pete Condo. t%wenty-four
years old. on the front porch Of his
Francis street home, about 1880
o'clock this morning. It is said the
man claims he was attacked under
the Hall avenue bridge.
Manuel Garmas reported to Lieu
tenant Calvin that he saw Condo on
the Francis street porch, and Officer
]. F. Sullivan was detailed to the
cene. The injured man was taken
to the office of DIR. Grieves where
four stitches were taken in a scalp
wound. and he was also attended for
a broken nose and a badly bruised
face. Condo is at present at the
hospital under the care of DR.. f. c.
Henry.
Garmas expects to get a comniete
story from the injured man today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
SpitzerS Given
Pleasing Reception

Mr.. and Mrs. Sigmund Splitter, OF
High street, who returned recently
from an extended stay abroad, en-
tertained at a reception and dinner
for about thirty guests at their home
last night. in celebration of their sill
yer wedding anniversary. Southern
smilax, ferns, palms and cut flowers
were employed in the decorations by
Bauman, while Schary's, of Newark
catered. A delightful musical pro-
gram was given during the evening.
Guests were present from Newark,
New York, Westchester, Long Island.
and this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Splitter married
in New York City, on December 80,
1898, coming to this city the follow
ing year, and residing here eve since
where they have a host of friends.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
Sisterhood Has
Pleasing Event

The Beth Mordecai Sisterhood
held a delightful card party, in the
vestry rooms of the temple, in Ho-
bart street, last night. Bridge, whist
and pinnchle were the games in play.
Most attractive prizes were awarded
to the following: Mrs. A. NJ. Met
zendorf, Mrs. Max Cast, Jack Welt
zen, Mrs. Herman Philo, A. M. Met
zendorf, Mr.. Steiner and Mrs. Alex
Hummer. Mrs. David Metzendorf
was chairman of arrangements. Re
freshments were served by the COM
mittee in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
FATE OF DlRlGIBLE
TO BE INVESTIGATED

PARIS, Dec. 81 (By The Asso-
ISOLATED Press)-As soon as the gale
off the coast of Sicily abates the
French authorities will institute
diving operations around the spot
where the body of Lieutenant Gren-
adam was found last week in an eff
fort to determine beyond a doubt
whether the airship he commanded
the lost dirigible Dixmude with her
fifty officers and men, went down in
that vicinity or if her commanders
body alone fell from the airship
there.
Except for this search the Dix
nude disaster has entered the realm
of determination of responsibility
for the loss of the airship beginning
with the appointment of a naval
commission of investigation headed
by Captain De Laborde. This COM
mission will begin its sittings on
January 2 at Toulon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
POSTPONE RUHR ACTION

PARIS, Dec. 81 (By The Associat-
ed Press):-The regrouping of the
French Belgian troops in the Ruhr
In accordance with the invisible oc-
cupation" plans. have been post
poned instead of having been pro-
excessively carried out from the tenth
of December in conformity with the
program announced at the time the
agreement between the Franco-Bel-
gian authorities and the German
state railroads in the occupied terri
tory was signed. The reason given
in official circles is that the authori-
ties of occupation are waiting to see
how the agreement works before
carrying out the full reduction pro-
gram.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
4 iertainment Tonight at
O.-EIkS Also to Have
Big Function
Years eve parties tonight
- - faattxtftiae tapanr-

'& Wears eve parties tonight,
#0N by many festivities tomor-
Oen up another week of holt
Ivities. The Elks will hold
1afew Years party, in their club
20 in Madison venue The Elks
will furnish the music for
I flair. Members and friends are
ned.
oily and Mistletoe decorations
j lend a festive note to the Watch
|Tht entertainment to be given to-
lht by the committee of thirteen
n and women, in the auditorium
The knights of Columbus in High
aet. The hundred guests ex-
ted to attend this party, which
hi be a cabaret and dance and one
Lthe biggest of the clubs many
yla1 activities. Many novel sur-
5es have been planned by the
T1mittee of which Harry Hardi-
n is chairman of arrangements
Visited by Miss Ethel Lewis as vice
|-irman.
! Irs. Frank Dorsey will entertain
Humber of the young friends Of
Il son Frank Jr., at a party and
Fee, tonight at his home in High
ct. Many other private parties
m being held in the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
Miss PaStiniCk
Pleasing Hostess

Miss Helen Pastnick, of Compton
avenue, entertained a number of
friends at her home recently, in
honor of her eleventh birthday. The
with red and green streamers and
bells. Games were played and re-
freshments were served.
The guests were: Misses Helen
Pastnick, Margaret PastnicS, Mar
garet Deverin, Nancy Deverin, Mar
garet Benko. Mary Suizch, Anna
Suizch. Florence Arway, Anna Pal
ko, Mary Rudack, Anna Hyde,
Pauline 10th, Joseph Arway. Will
liam PastrivlI. Mrs. Depp, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Arway. and Mr.. and Mrs.
George J., Pastnick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
EntertainS at
Woodbridge Party

WOODBRIDGE. Dec. 31.-Irving
V. Demarest entertained at a holiday
party last night. Miss Anna Hope,
of New York, an %understudy for
sally, Irene and Mary" gave sew
era vocal selections during the eve
ming.
The guests were: Miss Helen De-
marest OF Tacoma. Washington;
Virginia Allen. of Brooklyn: Miss
Macdonald, of Boston; Miss Ger
trude Hoffman, of Brooklyn; Miss
Irma Stern. of Perth Amboy and
Miss Madeline DeRussy of Wood
bridge; Messrs. James Clevenger, Jr.,
Parker Runyon. George Knoblock,
Arthur Stern, of Perth Amboy, and
John DeRussy, of Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
ONE INJURED IN SERIES
or AUTO ACCIDENTS

Joe Zerbo, of Lewis street, Car
teret, was injured about the head
when the wagon belonging to Liddle
e. Pfeiffer, which he was driving,
was struck by a a belonging to
Steve Balint, of Lawrence street yes
terday. Zerbo was attended by DIR.
Smith and then removed to the hos
pital, where he refused to remain.
He was later sent to his home, and
Balint was given a summons by OIL
GER Clooney to appear in court to-
night to answer a reckless driving
charge.
The milk wagon of Fred Stshl-
gems, of New Brunswick avenue,
which was standing on Smith street,
near Davidson avenue, early this
morning, was cut in two by a Castle
Ice Cream truck, driven by stephen
Austsuere. The truck was going
west on Smith street and the driver
said he could not see anything III
front of him, according to officer
Joseph Dryers report. The milk
supply OF Stephens was scattered
over the street.
Local People Injured
-Four children of Dave Dekoff, of
Division street. were slightly injured
when their automobile was struck
by the car Of S. Fruitkin, on the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT roai yesterday
afternoon. Dekoff reported the ac-
cident to the local police after re-
turning to this city. His car was
towed to a garage near the scene of
the collision.
Several other minor accidents were
reported to the police over the week.
end. Officer Heating Investigated a
collision at the corner of High and
Smith streets yesterday afternoon, a
car driven by Felix ~Brnydowski, of
Matawan, travelling south on High,
ramming into a New Brunswick bus
driven by Faust Matteucci. Both
vehicles were damaged but no one
was injured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
Dance Tonight

The Woman's Benefit Association
Of the Maccabees are holding a mas
querade dance in Junior hall in
Smith street tonight. Fine music
will be furnished for the occasion.
Prizes will be awarded for the pref
tiest, most unique and most gro
tesque costumes. Many unique feat
ures are being arranged by the COM
mittee in charge. Tickets may be
procured at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
sight secing Tour Held

An automobile sight seeing tour to
the memoirs or the Neversinlk En-
CINE Company OF Reading, Pa, yes
terday through the Highlands and
down the shore was part of the en-
tertainment given the visitors by
Lincoln Engine Company yesterday.
The members of the Pennsylvania
company were high in the praise of
the reception accorded them since
they have been here as the guest of
the local fremen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
THEATRES

Majestic-"Lost in a Big city" and
vaudeville.
Strand-'Penrod and Sam"
Ditmas-"Rupert of Hentzau."
Crescent-Vaudeville.
Woodbridge-"Daddy."
Strand
Booth Harrington has no equal as
a writer of stories about the younger
generation. And william Beaudine
has won fame as the greatest direc-
tor of "kid" stories.
The creative genius of both is re-
sponsible for one of the most in
triguing pictures which has ever
reached the screen. 1t is 'Penrod
and SAM" which is now being
shown at the Strand theatre where
it began a three days angagemert
today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
Richter Sandbeck
'aStor Host

Mrs. M. Sandbeck, of Compton ave-
Tue, the marriage of their
laughter, Bertha Margaret, to Paul
Richter, son of Mrs. Bertha Richter
IN Neville street. on December 20,
rhe ceremony took place in the Ger
man Lutheran church, in Newark,
Miss Clara Petersen and DR.. NJ. j,
Dinesen. were the attendants. Upon
Eheir return from their wedding trip,
mir. and Mrs. Richter will reside in
Neville street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
Small Fines Imnosed

A number of small fines were i'm
posed in the local recorders court
over the weekend. Four Parker
street women arrested for the theft
of coal from the Lehigh Valley. were
fined $40 apiece, and DRINKS ar
rested by Officer Hansen and Art
Peterson were fined SIS and $40 re-
spectively. Thomas Goldberg. OF
Philadelphia. arrested for speeding
by Officer Layden was fined SIS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
I. Fellows
y Enjoyed

at5d Fellows with the members of
families numbering in all about
4 Enjoyed the Christmas tree cele-
Jon held at Washington hall Fri
might under the auspices of the
lodges of the order in the city.
CLAUS in the person of Hans
.ckson gave out oranges,
and candy to the children
3 flee and cake was supplied to
fne present including the older
Ice cream was for sale. The
s i'd 10 have been one OF
LILY l%ccessful events held by
auun I'd lodges in some time.
wants of the little folks
1t sua,. upplied there was dancing
It'll a LITE hour. Charles Neary
rs the chairman of the committee
was made UP of members of the
ur lodges.
The four lodges OF the order un-
whose auspices the Christmas
emit was held included Lawrence
odge No. 62, Valhalla Lodge No.
8, Hornet Encampment No. 60 and
Rebekah Lodge No. Sc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31

South Amboy bridge. The city could
make a fortune out of this filled in
land.
MY own opinion is that no bust
ness should be allowed to eneroach
upon this water front anywhere be-
tween the Tottenville ferry md the
South Amboy bridge. There is
plenty of water front left for bust
ness development on each side of
these IQints."