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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
ROTARY CLUB WILL ATTEND
BRIDGE CONFERENCE

Perth Amboy is going to be
represented at the meeting of the
South Shore Protective Association
in Tottenville tonight by a delega-
ton of members of the Rotary Club
in the matter of the proposed bridge
between this city and Tottenville.
The delegation will include DR..
George w. Fithian, president OF the
Rotary Club; Oliver r. Hatfield, the
Secretary; Ferd Garretson, Andrew
Wight, Morgan f. Larsen and
Theodore Spawn as a committee
named at a recent meeting of the
club to confer with the Staten Is
land organization in the matter of
getting quick action and proper leg
islation for a bridge between New
York and New Jersey at Tottenville
and this city.
Arthur e. futile, chief engineer
of the city of New York, in a state
ment before the Chamber of Com
merce of Elizabeth, where he spoke
declared that this city and Totem
Vile were best located for a bridge
between Staten Island and New
Jersey and this has given much force
for the fight for the bridge between
these two places. 1t is expected that
there will be a Large representation
of members of the Staten Island
Association at the meeting at Tot
tenville. Before the Tottenville
meeting the members of the Rotary
Club will attend a conference at st.
George. Staten Island. They win
leave here at 4 o'clock to make the
trip over the island. Another mat
ter to come up before the South
Shore Association will be the taking
off of the second boat from the
route between this city and Totem
Vile.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Perth Arnhoy
Personal Mention

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C. Burns, of Law
RE street, Mrs. Louis Hollander,
Mrs, Clayton A. Hollander, of Bare
lay street, spent the weekend with
friends in Vineland.
Mrs. Anna Sill and son, Morton,
OF Madison avenue, visited relatives
in Brooklyn yesterday.
Norman Colback, of Orange, Is
spending a few days with Charles
Hughes, Of High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Leighton.
and family of Keyport have returned
home, after spending a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Miller,
of Madison avenue.
Mrs. Z. Du Bots, of Red Bank, is
visiting friends in this city, today.
Miss Anna E. Stas, of Penn street
and Miss Johanna Obropta of Aven-
81, were the guests of friends in
Piainfield over the weekend.
Mrs. W. j. Dalton, of Lewis street
and Mrs. George Coates. of Fords,
were the guests of relatives in
Brooklyn +, over the weekend.
Lambert Hughes, of High street,
visited friends in Orange yesterday.
Mrs. Thamer B-ollschweiler, of
Rector street was a New York visi-
lOf yS~SlShudSs
Misses Grace and Marie Foy. of
Goltsneck, were the guests of MIR.
and Mrs. William Bachman, of Madi-
SON avenue, Saturday.
Misses Dora, Fine and Gussie
Weiner. of this city were the guests
Of friends in Somerville, over the
weekend. .
Mrs. Frank Stas, of Penn street
IS spending some time in Cedar Lake
md Denville with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Mallory, Of
BROAD street, spent yesterday witt
III. and Mrs. George Solt, at Byde
Wee. Metuchen.
Harry Rooms, of Kearny avenue, is
mined to his home with illness.
Milan J.. Stas. of Penn street. Is
sitting friends in the Highlands
ger the weekend.
Miss Dorothy Goldberger. of Wa
ter street. is spending the day in
New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Miss Hansen
Hostess on Birthday

Miss Elizabeth Hansen, of Hope
lawn. entertained a number of
friends in honor of her fifteenth
birthday. Violin and piano selec-
lions were given by Elizabeth and
Eleanor Hansen. Red, white and
blue streamers formed the decora-
lions for the occasion.
The guests included: Mr.. and Mrs.
John Desmond and % Jack, Mr..
and Mrs. Victor Frey, ST., August
Hansen, Mr.. and Mrs. Max Hansen,
Frank and James Thomas, John
Scabet, Frank Labance. Lawrence
Clemens, Paul Gunek. Steve Hannah
sey, Walter Domejka, Agnes Han
sen, Bessie Wilson, Barbara Gyobery,
Agnes Smoyak, Anna ~Sobonsky,
Evelyn Hansen, William and Elinor
Hansen. Pauline Sokensky and Eliza
beth Hansen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Musicians Union Elects

John NJ. Bolicastro was elected
president of the Musicians Union No.
S73 at a meeting held in their rooms
at 800 State street yesterday after
noon. The other officers elected
were: William Seiboth, vice presi-
dent; Edward Bohasky, financial
secretary; f. Palisi, recording secre-
tary. The members of the executive
board are Victor Ricci, II. Flando,
Lewis Horner and V. Biega.
Following the election and bust
ness session the members adjourned
to Washington hall where a banquet
was held under the supervision of
Mrs. liver Larsen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
KILLED NEAR METUCHEN

METUCHEN, Nov. 5:-Domonieco
Calarlsu, a track worker employed by
the Pennsylvania Railroad was in
stantly killed LEI Robindale cross
ing Saturday afternoon, where he
was working with the track gang,
when he was struck by a fast train.
The head of the deceased was bat
tered into a pulp the remains being
taken to Coroner Hillpot's morgue.
Calarlsu was thirty years of age and
single and lived in the labor camp
In the vicinity of where he met his
death. He came to this country
from his native land just a few
weeks ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
OBITUARY
John II. Brown

John Thomas Brown, OF 442 Og-
den place, died Saturday night at
the Perth Amboy City hospital after
n lingering illAess. Mr.. Brown was
thirty-seven years old and besides
his widow Is survived by two ons.
Brown several years ago when in
the employ of the Public Service
Corporation as a lineman is said to
have received a shock from a high
tension wire. Recently he started
in business selling newspapers. He
was n member of the Perth Amboy
Aerie No. 1886, Fraternal Order of
Eagle and Perth Amboy Nest No.
1927, Order of Owls. The funeral
will be held Wednesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from his late residence.
Rev. Wilbert Westcott will o~fficiate
and the interment will be in Alpine
cemetery.
Frederick j. Richters
Frederick j. Richters, formerly of
this city, and father of G. Frederick
Richters and Mrs. Harry Conard,
died yesterday in Elizabeth.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home
of his son, p. w. Richters, All West
field avenue, Elizabeth.
Solomon Eble
Solomon Eble, sixty-five years old,
OF sos New Brunswick avenue, died
suddenly at his home about 10
o'clock yesterday morning following
a stroke of paralysis a short time
before in Washington Park near his
home. The police were notified that
a man was apparently i'll in Wash
ington Park and Patrolmen Clooney
and Zanzalari were detailed to the
place. When they arrived the man
had been removed to his home by
members of his family, where DR..
Lund pronounced the mar dead.
Coroner Hillpot, of Metuchen, who
was called, gave Undertaken James
j. Flynn permission for the burial.
Mr.. Eble is survived by three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Joseph Lombard, with
whom he resided, Mrs. William
Bryans and Mrs. Joseph Convery.
The funeral will be held Wednes-
day morning at 10 o'clock from the
Church of Our Lady of the Most
Holy Rosary and the interment will
be in the family vault in Long
Island.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Town Bazaar
rs UniQue occasion
Shower is Given
Miss Emily Ceiling

FORDS, Nov. 5.-A miscellaneous
surprise shower was given to Miss
Emily Ceiling at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cell
ing, ST., Saturday night in honor of
her approaching marriage to Orrin
=. Decker. The rooms were artistic
ally decorated with streamers, the
color scheme being yellow and white.
An umbrella made of yellow and
white rose petals was suspended
from the ceiling over the table. The
favors and table decorations were of
the same color. A huge clothes bas-
ket decorated with yellow bows con-
tanned a number of the gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward /. Rogers
and children, Lois, Mildred and Irv-
ing, of Avenel, rendered selections
on the violin, mandolin, banjo and
guitar. Miss Emily Ceiling, accom-
panied them at the piano.
The guests were: Mrs. p. d. Dec
ker, Mrs. barry Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward |. Rogers and children, of
Avenel; Mrs. j. B. Ling, Of Railway,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ceiling, Sr.,
Mrs. Robert Ceiling, Jr.. Mrs. Alfred
Ceiling, of Fords, Mrs. Arthur Post,
Mrs. Edward Fisher, of New Bruins
wick, Miss Edna Peters, of Plain
field; Miss Emma Bayer, Mrs. Louis
Pheiderer.
Mrs. Joseph Greiner and daugh-
ter, Virginia, of Perth Amboy; Miss
and Miss Marion Madsen, Miss
Florence Tigh, Miss Anna Stumac-
ker, Miss Hermina Stumacker, Miss
Agnes Byrne, Miss Lena Smith, Miss
Bertha Smith, of Metuchen: Mrs.
Edward S%tudhalter, Mrs. Hans
Thompson and daughter. Florence,
Mrs. Fred Fischer and son, Howard,
Miss Emily Ceiling, Orrin B. Decker,
Miss Christel Ceiling, Henry, Jacob
and Walter Ceiling.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Nagy--N emetti

Miss Marie Nemeth. of Midtown
and Louis Macy of Metuchen were
married at 8 o'clock, Saturday morn
ing at st. Peters church, in New
Brunswick, with a nuptial mass. A
wedding breakfast was served at the
home of the bride, following the
ceremony a dinner was served at the
groom's home, in M%etuchen. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. George
Solt, Mr.. and Mrs. Obitz and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Macy, and
family and many other guests from
out of town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Dublin Glee Club
To Dance

Everything is ready for the Dub
lin GIee club dance, which Will be
held in Junior hall. in Smith street,
tonight. Fred O'Brien's orchestra
will furnish the music for the dane
ing. The hall has been decorated
most deliberately for the occasion.
Andrew Finan chairman of arrange
ments has announced that this dance
will be bigger and better than ever.
A fine entertainment will be given
by club members. Tickets may be
procured from any member of the
club, or at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
FordS Social
And Personal Mention

Mrs. o. Held, of Brooklyn, was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Swanick over the week end.
Albert Hirner, Jr., was elected
president of the Fords Junior Ath-
letic Club at their meeting last
night. The other officers are: How
ard Fullerton. vice president; Walter
Overgaard, treasurer, and Aleck
Kish secretary.
The Fords Girl Scouts Daisy Troop
No. 1, will hold a meeting tonight
in the school house.
Miss Edna Peters OF Plainfleld.
was the guest OF Miss Emma Bayer
over the week end.
Mrs. Theodore Ronalder and chill
dren visited relatives out OF town
yesterday.
Miss Seena Beauregard visited
friends in Perth Amboy last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Girls Club to
Have Initiation

Tonight the Girls Club VII hold
their regular meeting, in the audi
of the public library, with the
president, Miss Jane Warren, pre-
siding. 1t will be Initiation Night
for new members. Miss Ruth Lar
sen has charge of arrangements. All
new members must veal gym
boomers and white middies. Fol
lowing the program, a social time
will be enjoyed and refreshments
will be served. At the business ses-
sion, the date for the first of the
series of card parties will be decid-
ed upon, and the annual Guest
Night" of the club will be discussed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
ASK new TRIAL FOR COME

NEWARK, Nov. 5-Judge Lynch
reserved decision in the federal
court today on the application of
w. Holt Apgar, that a new trial be
given Sam Henri Cone. of South
Amboy on the first bribery indict-
ment for which he was convicted
The defendants attorney however,
requested that this trial be put off
to Nov. 10, and the request was
granted. The former prohibition
chief was acquitted on the second
indictment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
DirigibIe To Make Flight

LAKEHURST, Nov. 5.-The navy
dirigible Shenandoah is expected to
make a short flight late today,
weather conditions permitting, which
will end in a mooring test of the
steel mast recently erected on the
grounds for mooring the giant air
ship, it was stated at the naval air
station here today. Decision on
making the flight will not be made
until after the weather report is re-
ceived from Washington at noon,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
new MUSCLE SHOALS PLAN

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5:-outlines
OF a new proposal for disposition of
the muscle shoals project, contem-
plating a duplication of the Gorgas
steam plant, recently sold to the
Alabama Power company and its in
clusion in the properties, was pre-
scented to President Coolidge today
by Chairman Madden of the House
Appropriations Committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Party is Given
Philip Zieger

A surprise party was given Philip
Zieger, at his home. in Amboy ave-
nue.. Saturday night, in honor of his
SEVENTEEN birthday. Music and
dancing were enjoyed during the
evening. Refreshments were served.
The guests included:- Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip zieger, Mr.. and Mrs. L. Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs, A. Larson, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Evans, Mrs. Fred Bolte. of
Stapleton, S. l.. Miss Anna zieger,
also many grandchildren and friends
from out of town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
PhiIatheas to Meet

The Philathea Society of the First
Baptist church will hold their regu-
lar meeting tomorrow night at the
home of Miss Leah Hall in 81 Cor
don street Members r asked to
bring the dolls they were given to
dress during the summer months,
as they must be handed in at this
time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
FOR CREAKY JOINTS

Just rub on the new application called
Joint-Ease if you want to know whal
real joint comfort is.
It's for stiff, swollen. or pain-tortured
joints whether caused by rheumatism oi
not.
A few seconds rubbing and it soaki
right in through skin and flesh righi
down to ligament and bone.
1t oils up and limbers up the joints
subdues the Inflammation and reduced
the swelling. Joint-Ease is the one CRED;
remedy for all joint troubles and Natioral
Pharmacy Stores and other live druggist
are disper sing 1t daily-a tube for SO cent
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Apron-Food Sale

SiXty-one dollars and eighty cents
was realized from the food and
apron sale held under the direction
of the Home for the Aged auxiliary
in the +. w. Brown building in King
street on Saturday. Mrs. Victor
Christofferson. chairman of the sale
was assisted by Mrs. August Ran
ges, Mrs. e. IT. Romond, Mrs.
Charles Skidmore and Mrs. Reid.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Many at Conference

Perth Amboy was well represented
at the State High school conference
at Rutgers College, on Saturday. DR..
Glenworth Sturgis, director of the
Science department of the local high
school delivered an address on THE
Relation of Physics to the Seven
Cardinal Principles of Education"
DR.. Linville of the American Smelt-
ing and Refining Company gave an
illustrated lecture on Alloys"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
MEMS CLUB TO MEET

The Mems Club of the Beth Nor
decai Congregation will hold an
open meeting and installation of Of
ficers at the Temple Beth Mordecaf
at 8 o'clock tonight. Rabbi Samuel
M. Cohen of New York will speak.
Nathan Colish, minister of Beth
Mordecai will preside. Refreshments
will be served by a committee of
ladies'.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Accident at Sewaren

WOODBRIDGE, Nov. 5:-William
Melgel, of s210 Hall avenue, driver
of a truck bearing New York license,
ran into the automobile of Bernard
Saulmier, of Sewaren, on the Grab
Beach road Saturday night. Fred
Taylor, of 364 Elm street, Perth Am
boy, an occupant of Saulmier's car.
received a cut on his ear. He was
attended by DR.. Joseph Mark. Con-
siderable damage was done to Saul
mier's car, according to the police
report.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Junior Club
Auxiliary to Meet

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Jun
Tor Club will hold their regular meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Leer at
AL Neville street, tonight at s
o'clock. 1t is most important that
all members be present. as plans
for their dance, which will be held
in Junior hall, on November is, will
be completed at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Miss JnIia Schulz

SEWAREN Nov. Miss Julia
Schulz died at her home in West
avenue at 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon in her seventy fifth year.
The funeral services will be held at
her late home on Wednesday morn
ing at/ten o'clock. Rev. Jacob
Ganss, of Perth Amboy, will ofhci-
ate. Interment at Woodland enc
terry. Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Y. M. H. A. Auxiliary
To Have Session

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y.
M. H. A. will hold their regular
meeting tomorrow afternoon at 1880
o'clock in the Y. M. H. A. hall. Fol-
lowing the business session, a social
time will be enjoyed. and refresh
ments will be served by the com
mittee in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Up to the Carteret voters

CARTERET, Nov. SIN an ad-
dress before the Italian Society here
yesterday afternoon Edward j..
Walsh, Democratic candidate for
office of councilman said that the
question of a borough hall and a
dock site is entirely left to the peo-
pie to decide tomorrow but 1t is the
feeling of the Democrats that before
a borough hall or dock site are vot-
ed upon the people should consider
the need of a high school first.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
n Khan Verdict

NEW YORK Nov. 5-The United
States circuit court of appeals to-
day upheld the action of Federal
Judge Winslow in denying the
KnigHse of the Ku Zlux Khan Inc,
an injunction restraining the Inter
national Magazine Company from
publishing in Hearst's International
an alleged exposure of the Khan in
articles written by Norman Hapgood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Progressive Club
Win Meet Tonight

There will be a meeting Of the
Girls Progressive club at the home
Of Miss Helen Hlavac, in Jeftr1es
street. 1t is most important that all
members be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Guild to Meet

The Woman's Guild of the Work
er's Cooperative society will hold
their regular meeting, in Odd Eel
hall in Smith street, tonight at
o'clock. 1t is most important that
" members be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Rummage Sale

The local chapter of Hadassah,
will end their rummage sale today.
The sale was held all last week at
230 Smith street. Mrs. Leo Jacob
son is chairman of arrangements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-05
Auxiliary to Meet

Liberty Lodge, No. 617, Ladies'
Auxiliary of the brotherhood Rail-
1zR1rainmen will meet tonight, vi
sIge rooms. 1t Is impogHfI
members be present.
Evening star., 1923-09-30

company and on that night were
mustered in as regular company OF
infantry, although not placed on the
armory drill pay roll until July /,
1919.
The company lost many of it's orig
inal members by reason of men en-
listing in the Army. Navy and Marine
Corps, but was able to recruit more
men than was allowed for the com
pany, the Regular Army inspector in
his report of March /, 1919. criticizing
the company for being over strength,
the company having 1872 men on its
rolls, twelve more than prescribed
under the act of June 3, 1916.
Held Military Ball.
The first public affair given by the
company was held at the New will
lard Hotel February 90, 1919. when
it, it inaTgurated ng an annual military
each year at the willard until last
year it was held at the City Club, and
preparations are being made now for
the biggest affair ever staged by a
National Guard outfit to take place
this winter.
The company has been successful in
recruiting, having enlisted about 500
men since It's organization, and has
had nearly twice as large turnover
of personnel as Is now contained in
the entire 121st Engineers, and has
of other companies of the regiment
June 27, 1921, So men were trans
81, 1922, so men were transferred to
ferred to organize Company B; March
assist Company d, and May 80, 1922,
20 men We're sent to assist In the
organization of Company E. The
largest number of men in the organi-
zation at one time was three officers
and 178 enlisted men.
c Company Drawn Upon.
c Company has been more strongly
drawn from in the officering of the
new companies as they have been re-
cruited from time to time than any
other company, the following officers
having either been commissioned di-
rectly from c Company or at one time
being members thereof: First Lieut..
William F. Jorgenson and Second
Lieut.. Hugh H. Muir, who are at pres
ent officers in c Company; Capt.
Julian S. Cliff, at present commanding
D Company, I'd Battalian; Capt.
John r. kain, present commanding
3 Company, 1st Battalion; First
Lieut.. Goodwin p. Dunn, Headquarters
and Service Company; First Lieut..
Samuel r. Turner. ID Company; former
Capt. George l.. Evans and Lieut.. Ar
thur +. Lauson and Second Lieuts.
John r. Burns, Lynn D. O'Brien and
Walter r. Whitlock, Lieut.. Burns
having later entered West Point and
Lieuts. O'Brien and Whitlock re-
signed. Three men have been ad-
Evening star., 1923-09-30

mitted to West Point and one to An
napolis.
In short ii has seen the nucleus
around which the greater part of the
District National Guard has been
formed and is one of the most active
companies in local National Guard
affairs. 1t has the distinction of hav-
ing the largest average percentage of
attendance since organization, which
Is one of the most vital factors in
guard troops.
1t has always been prominent in ath-
letic affairs In the District and is
planning several events for the coming
season. 1t won in the National
Guard basket ball league and received
the trophy presented by Maj. Eugene c.
Edwards in 1920. This years team has
already been formed with STAFF Sergt.
George #. Hardin as coach.
Only five of the original members are
now in c Company, although there are
quite few in other companies of the
regiment. The five original members
are Capt. Harry E. Gladman, First
Sergt. William j. Huhn, Staff Sergt.
Wilfred e. Garlick and Private Charles
V. Gessford.
Evening star., 1923-09-30

underground in winding way for
possibly twelve miles, rising about
three miles north of where the Wa
cissa comes into Il from below the
earth.
The course of the river is traced by
sink holes, and It can be seen plainly
As proof of this, an object dropped
into the stream where 1t first sinks
is seen to rise and pass through the
various sinks to the point twelve
miles below where it finally comes to
the surface.
The st. Marks. the third of the
'sunken rivers" is a few miles to the
west of the Wacissa and Aucilla. 1t
also sinks and rises again a short
Natural bridge" At this point one Of
the states hardest battles was fought
in the civil war, mostly by old men
and cadets from the West Florida
Seminary at Tallahassee. on the Con-
federate side. A monument was erect
ed there in 1922 with funds appro-
priated by. the legislature, and was
dedicated Memorial day, 1922, to the
memory of the Confederate soldiers
who lost their lives in the fight.
Evening star., 1923-09-30
Florida Tourists Are Puzzled
By Underground Rivers

on the banks of the waterways. The
substance Of 1t follows:
The Wacissa rises In Beautiful
Springs" near Thomas City, on the
Tallahassee ee-Southeastern railroad, not
far from the state capital, and flows
due south to within three miles of the
Aucilla river, where it disappears un-
derground and then reappears in the
Aucilla. Logmen have cut small
canal from the point of disappearance
to the Aucilla.
The Aucilla rises in Georgia and
flows in a southwesterly direction,
forming the eastern boundary OF JEFF
ferson county. Fla. About three miles
south of where the Tallahassee :
Southeastern forms a Junction with
this river, the Aucilla sinks and runs
Evening star., 1923-09-30
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. September 30.
The traveller in West Florida, un-
familiar with the scenery of that Sec
tion. should prepare himself for some
curious freaks of nature. Otherwise
he may waste unnecessary time CROP
ing for an explanation of the strange
behavior of three of the states rivers.
The old pea and shell game express
sion, Now you see it and now you
don't" applies to parts of all CT them.
A description of these streams has
been written by w. A. McRae, COM
missioner of agriculture, who quotes
a young man who has spent his life