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Evening star., 1923-01-09

the minister Of Sweden and Mime.
Wsllnnberg, the chief of the British
dett commission and Mrs. Stanley
Baldwin. Mr.. Montague Norman. Mr..
and Mrs Griff. all of the mission: the
Misses Bryn, and Sir A. Maurice Lowe
Mrs. Mott. wife OF Representative
Luther w. Mott of New York, will re-
ceive this afternoon from to 6 O'Clock
In her home at 1925 18th street.
Coming az a great surprise TO their
many Washington friends was the
announcement received from Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Benjamin Doolittle of
the marriage of their sister, Rae
Mortimer Seymour, daughter of the
late Henry Seymour, to Mr.. Josiah
Evening star., 1923-01-09

Miss Rosamaye Kendrick is arrang-
ing series OF luncheons, and has is
sued invitations for the first one for
debutantes. to be given Friday. Janu-
ary IS. for Miss Josephine Williford,
niece of Mrs. Alfred Pembroke Thorn,
and Miss Helen Hustled. the cousin
Evening star., 1923-01-09

Continued on Ninth Page)
Smyrna times., 1923-09-05

their cells after Judge Daniel 0.
Hastings held each in $4,000 bail for
the Court of General Sessions. They
were arralgned on three charges, two
of highway robbery and one of at
tempted highway robbery. Bail was
fixed at $4,000 to each charge. Both
prisoners, naturally irritated, because
of their arrest, Major more so in that
he is an escaped convict with a 21-
year sentence on his shoulder, in adj
dition to the penalty likely to be suf-
fered in this state, are now lodged in
separate cells in the police station.
The attempt to break for freedom Oc-
CURED when the prisoners, hand-cuff-
ed together, had passed through the
court room door to be taken to the
elevator. At the top of the stairs
leading down to the mezzaine floor,
and when within a few feet from the
elevator, Smith, a pugilist, with his
free left hand, sent a powerful blow
to Whites head, landing directly un-
der the ear. This resulted in an at
tempt by both men to break the
shackles and free themselves. Then
attempt was thwarted, however. Su-
perintendent of Police Black, close il
the rear struck White heavily on the
head with his fist. At the same time
Detective Kempski, one of the escorts
hit Smith. Both men landed heavily
against the iron grating inside the
elevator. At this juncture the guarC
was increased and under these pre-
cautions the prisoners landed in theil
cells. From general observation there
is feeling between the two prisoners
Since his arrest by Detectives Kemp
ski and Sutton, White has expressed
ill feeling and hatred for Smith. L
was through information given by
Smith that White was apprehended il
his room at 1900 West street, where
both temporarily lodged.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-05
BANKERS MEET AT REHOBOTH
State Association Will Elect Officers
and Consider Various Timely Subjects

State Association Will Elect Officers
and Consider Various Timely Subjects
The Delaware Bankers Association
will meet in the Hotel HenlOpen, Re
hoboth, Thursday, September 6. Two
business sessions will be held, one in
the afternoon and one in the evening.
Officers for the ensuing year, together
with officers for the Delaware section
of the American Bankers Associa-
tion will be elected. "Scuttling the
Ship of State" will be the subject Of
an address by George f. Allen, secre-
tary of the State bank section of the
national association. Robert S. Blink.
herd, vice-chairman of the committee
on public relations of the eastern rail.
roads, will also speak in the after.
noon. In the evening dinner will be
served at the hotel. Everett C. John
son, former secretary of state, will
speak on American Citizenship.
John S. Rossell will speak briefly, us
ing as his subject, patriotic Trusts,
while Solomon S. Hueber, Phi. D. pro
fessor of insurance and commerce a
the Wharton School of the Universit,
of Pennsylvania, will speak on 9TH
Duties of the Bankers of the State il
Preventing the Sale of Worthless o
Questionable Securities"
Smyrna times., 1923-09-05
STATE P. o. S. OF A. OFFICERS
Only One Ballot Required To Make
SelectiOns--W Wilmington Man President


Only One Ballot Required To Make
Observation-Disclosures Man President
The Patriotic Order Sons of Amer
lea held their nineteenth annual CON
vention Monday and Tuesday of last
week at Dover At the election of Of
ficers but one ballot was required to
settle the contests, the result being as
follows: President, John Halter Will
mingtOn; vice-president, Herman
Johnson, Harrington; master of forms,
Thomas Kemp, Wilmington; secretary
George F. Austermuhl, Wilmington;
treasurer, John Sheldon, Wilmington;
conductor, George Irwin, Wilmington;
Inspector, Rodney Slaughter Hartly;
guard, James File, Wilmington; trus-
tees, w. B. Weldon, Wilmington; n.
P. Galloway, Laurel; J. Seward Dali
ey, Hartly; place of next meeting,
Laurel. The only officers contested
for included those of State Master of
Forms, State Secretary and State
Treasurer. George f. Austermuhl,
being reelected secretary over Cecil
j. Harbordt, of Dover, by a vote of
"a to 16, and John Sheldon, elected
State Treasurer over Harry r. Loose.
of CheswOld, and Louis Colemary, of
Newark. State President Frank Hicl-
man, of Port Penn, in his annual adj
dress, after reviewing the work of the
year, made the following recommen-
dations: "That the two day session OF
the State Camp be made into but one
day, as it has proven too expensive
that some provision be made to builC
up the weak camps of the State; tha
district meetings be held, and that
, more generous visitation of camp t.
camp be made, as it would mean mucl
! for the social end of the order; tha
: the Fourth district be consolidate,
, with the Eighth district as tn
= Fourth district camps are out o
e toch with the other camps. Secretar
= George +. Austormhul in his stats
}, tical report, gives the following a
Y the standing of the order Number q
t camps at last report, "a; present nun
Der of camps, "a; number of men
bers June 30, 1922, 1897; initiate
+ during term, 118; admitted by car,
o L; transferred, 2; reinstated 9; +,
o signed, l; deceased, 18; dropped, %;
! expelled, 1; membership reporte
# June 80, 1923, 2069; membership {
+ four camps not reporting, approx
n mately, 1919; apparent total membe
o ship, 2268. Treasurer Harry
,f Loose reported as follows: Balance
=" treasury at close of last sessio
10 S503.84, received from State secreta1
:. $1,11712; total, $1,62O.96; expenC
20 lures during term, S1,33S.24; net ba
~ ance $282.72. Saving fund accour
- balance in treasury, S26.31; invest
N in P. o. S. of A. Hall, $500. Net ba
~ ance of $526.03, or a total of 5000
Smyrna times., 1923-09-05
DELAWARE FOOTBALL SEASON
Has Fine Outlook Under the Direction
of Coach "Bill" McAyOy

Coach "Bill' McAvoy is making
the final arrangements this week for
the week of preliminary training of
the University of Delaware football
squad at Augustine Beach. He will
take a squad of about 25 candidates
to Augustine on September 13 and
remain there until September 10.
Manager Schaefer is assisting with
the details and will also accompany
the squad. Augustine should prove
an excellent place for the week of
preliminary training as there is fine
bathing and fairly good grounds near
by for training purposes. The squad
on returning to Newark will immedi-
ately resume training on Frazer Field
Donaldson centre of last years team
will captain the eleven this year.
"Jack" Williams last years captain
and crack full back will also be on
the team again for his final year.
Coach McAvoy will really only have
about two weeks to get a team in
shape for the opening game of the
season. The first game will be play
ed on Frazer Field Saturday, Septem-
Der 20, with st. Joseph's College of
Philadelphia as opponents. Heinie
Miller former Penn star and Allan
erican end will coach st. Joseph's this
year and as that team starts training
the first week in September should
be in better physical shape than Del
aware. st. Joseph's gave Delaware a
hard game last year the Blue anc
Gold winning by but one point.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-05
Legislature Calls On the Coverno,

A number of the members of the
last Legislature stopped in Dover re-
Gently enrOute to Rehoboth where the
reunion of the General Assembly was
held. While in Dover a number of
them called upon Governor, William
D. Denney who received them in the
Governors parlors at the State
House.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-03
ERECT NEW STREET
SIGNS IN BOROUGH

TOTTENVILLE, Oct. 3.--RobFri
Bailey, superintendent of highweT"
for the borough of Richmond is
seeking more funds from the Board
of Estimate for the purchase of
street signs throughout the borough.
He has already spent $1,000 for new
signs and about $3.50 for repainting
and repairing old signs. In his bud,
get for next year he has included
the sun Of $4,000 to complete mark
ing of all streets in the borough of
Richmond.
Recently a number of new street
signs made of a combination of ma
teria1s in which aluminium is large
ly used have been purchased and be-
sides being of permanent construc-
ton are attractive. They have been
erected in various parts of the is
land. They have been placed at the
various streets on this end of the
island as follows:
Amboy road, Richmond avenue;
Amboy, Annadale road: Amboy road,
Arden avenue; Amboy road. Hugue-
not avenues; AmboY, road, Blooming
dale road; Amboy road, Bethel ave-
nue.; Amboy road, S1eight
Amboy road, Main street; Amboy
road, Bentley street; Arthur Kill
road, at Richmond avenue. Rich
mond road, Giffords lane, Annadale
road, Rossville avenue and Bloom
ingdale road.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-03
PARK ACTION BY TRADE
BOARD AT SPOTSWOOD

SPOTSWOOD, Oct. 3:-One of the
liveliest meetings of the Board of
Trade wGs held here last night. Con-
siderable time was given to the dis
cussion of the park situated in front
of Nelson's store and a committee
composed of Messrs. Lifsey, Wooboro
and Hazelhurst was appointed to go
before the borough council and urge
action on the park project.
A report on the recent hearing
at Trenton in connection with the
ship canal was given by the COM
mittee. Arrangements were also
made by the board of trade to print
, six artistic views of the borough of
Spotswood and resell same to the
local merchants at cost in order to
advertise the town. The entertaiE-
mcnt committee reported that an en-
tertainment is planned for the end
of this month. Mr.. Lifsey is in
charge.
officials of the railroad will be
asked by the board Of trade to give
proper lighting in and about the
station after dusk. The new indus
tries committee reported abo1t the
Refrigerator plant which Is being in
stalled 1T the Skinner property. A
sign is to be placed by the board
facing the railroad, advertising the
many factory sites available in the
borough for industries.
In the absence of President George
w. DeNoe, the meeting was presided
by William III. Jacobs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-03
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Schneider mo-
tored up the state on Sunday.
Paul Marion is leaving this week
for a visit with his brother in Mon
treal.
Mrs. John Huber recently ce1e-
brated the fifteenth anniversary of
her marriage by entertaining a num-
Der of friends at her home.
Mrs. Jessie Slaight, of Huguenot
Park is serving as clerk at the
r~ince Bay postal station while Miss
Nfazel Polhemus is on vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Carey have re-
urned to their home at Purk's Lake,
1elaware county after visiting, at
rseat Kills.
The Greene Brothers entertainers
llave arranged for a dance at Bam-
u ergers on Friday night, October IL.
A harvest festival under the aus
ices of the Star of Sea Circle will
. held at the church auditorium
thursday night. October II.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-03
TOTTENVILLE

Captain and Mrs. Reuben andre
Vette are leaving today for two
weeks vacation at Harpers Ferry
West Virginia.
James j. Gallagher, a letter car
rier attached to the Tottenville pos
tai station is back to duty after a
honeymoon to Washington, d. c.
MI. and Mrs. r. w. Smith are at
Nova Scotia for q vacation.
Theodore Zangenberg, of 1878
Amboy road, reported to the police
last night that about 6:35 o'clock an
automobile struck his car, while it
was parked in front of his place. His
car was badly damaged.
The Camp Fire Girls under the
direction of Mrs. A. V. LaForge, will
hold a food sale in front of the Tot
ten store in Amboy road, Friday aft
ernoon at 8 o'clock.
Welcome Council, No. 80, Daugh.
ters of America, past councillors
have arranged for a card party to be
held Thursday night, October II at
Odd Fellows hall.
A number of members of st,
Stephens Parish Guild we're at the
meeting and luncheon held with
Mrs. Janet Bedell, the treasurer, at
her home in Metuchen yesterday.
The luncheon was held at 1880 and
the business meeting followed.
Huguenot Chapter, No. So, Or
der of Eastern Star, will be visited
socially by Miss Elsa f. Evans, the
district deputy, tonight at the Ma
sonic temple. All past patrons. past
m%atrons and Master Masons IRE in
vited.
A benefit theatre party has been
arranged by the Social Service So
ciety to be held at the Palace thea
tire on Tuesday, October 20. Byrant
Washburn in Temptation will be
the feature picture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-03
TERACY TEST FOR NEW
VOTERS FOR ELECTION

TOTTENVTfIl3. Get. 3.-The
GARD OF Elections will decide a
lestion today in connection with the
fterary tests which. must be taken
~ all new voters. Last year these
ests were given at the polls by regis
ration clerks unless the applicant
presented literacy certificate from a
chool principal. The new law now
placed the tests under the depart
nent of education. Under this rul-
ng the three evening schools in the
borough of Richmond were design
ated where the tests would be taken.
rhe Tottenville school was n OF
he places designated and the other
TWO were at No. IA Stapleton and
No, 90 at Port Richmond. All new
voters whether native born or not
ill be required to take the test. I'M
7ss a graduate of an elementary
chool.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-03
FIRE DAMAGES
Brick BARGE
7e Threatens Brick Plant
Where Boat is Loading
at Dock

TOTTENVILLE, Oct. "A fire of
damage to barge No. %, owned by
T.. r. Connect, of 80 Church street,
Manhattan, lying at the dock of the
American Brick Company's plant at
Freshkill creek, Greenridge, shortly
after 8 o'clock last night. The fire
vas discovered by Captain John Jen-
kinson of the barge, who turned in
an alarm from a box in Arthur Kill
road which called out the firemen of
ISL engine company, T~ottenville, 159
engine of Dongan Hills, and the vol
sunteer companies of Rossville and
Richmond to the scene. The tug
John Haugh also lent assistance in
cxtinguishing the blaze which for a
time threatened to destroy the entire
craft which was loading with brick
ut the dock of the American Brick
Company.
Chief William T. Begin of the
Richmond Borough department
came to the fire and took charge.
The loss is covered by marine insur-
ance. The blaze attracted many
people from the west shore of the
island which for a time threatened
the dock of the brick plant where
the barge was being lOaueu WIFI
brick. The firemen of ISL engine
made a good run of over five miles
to the scene of the blaze. After
about an hours work the firemen
returned to their quarters.
Several brush fires in various Sec
lions of the island kept the firemen
busy on Monday. This is the first of
these runs that the firemen have had
since spring when many people start
cd fires to clean up rubbish on their
property. Engine Isl with the volun
teer firemen of Pleasant Plains an
swered one alarm in Sharrott ave-
nue., Pleasant Plains, Monday morn
ing for a brush fire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-03
ARREST z At MATAWAN
ON CHARGE Of FORGERY

MATAWAN, Oct. 3:-Federal Of
ficers visited this borough on Mon
day afternoon and arrested Mon
mouth D. Hughes and his wife,
Elizabeth, on the charge of forgery
and uttering an obligation of the
United States. The act charged
against Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes is that
of cashing a pension check sem to
Mrs. Hughes mother for the sum
of 50 Ola. The two defendants were
taken before United States Commits
sioner John A. Delaney, in Perth
Amboy and placed under $4,000 bail
for a hearing Before him on October
0 at 1920 o'clock in the morning.
Mrs. Hughes, it is claimed, re-
ceived the check the government
sent her mother and taking it 20 the
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
had it cashed, putting a certain sum
to her mothers credit and kept the
remainder for herself. The mother
Earning of the amount that had been
deposited to her account and being
of the opinion hat it should have
been more went to the bank, and it
alleged, investigated the matter, with
the result that she learned what had
occurred.
A complaint was made to Re-
corder Gesswein and he caused the
arrest of both Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes
and they were held under civil ac-
ton. In the meantime the govern
ment learned of what had taken
place and following an Investigation
by secret service men, caused the
arrest of both Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes
on the serious charge of forgery.
Mrs. HUGHES when arraigned before
Recorder Gosswein said she consid-
cred the part of the money she had
taken to be hers as she had taken
care of her mother.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-03
DR.. SINGLETON TO ERECT
HOUSE IN CRAIG AVE,

TOTTENVITLE, Oct. 3.-Dr. D.. r.
Singleton, a practicing dentist, OF
6420 Amboy road. Pleasant Plains,
has purchased a piece of property in
The rear of the Tottenville National
Bank in Craig avenue, on which he
3 to erect a handsome residence.
he property which is as by rs, was
urchased of Ira j. Horton, cashier
the bank.
The deal was closed on Monday
ID ground Will be broken for the
action of IN up-to-date structure q
bungalow type.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-03
STATE POLICEMEN MEET

The annual convention of the
Patrolmen's Benevolent Association
of the state is being held in Eliza
beth this week. This afternoon the
delegates will go into session and the
election of officers and the naming
of a place for next years convention
will be among the things accom-
plished. William Clooney, Paul w.
Layden, ST., and William Buchan are
the delegates of the local association.
Tomorrow night the annual ball in
connection with the convention will
be held in the Elizabeth armory. II
is probable that a baseball game be-
tween the Elizabeth and local police
Will be played tomorrow afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-03
AQUEH0NGA CLUB FREE
FROM DEBT BY CARNIVAL

TOTTENVIILE, Oct. 3:--One new
member was elected and a report of
the recent carnival held on the club
grounds and the smoker held at the
clubhouse were given at a meeting
of the A%quehonga Athletic Club last
night. The sum of about 500 was
realized from the smoker and about
$500 from the carnival according to
the report made by the two commit
tees in charge of these affairs. This
amount practically wipes out the
only standing debt of the club. Plans
were discussed at the meeting for
putting down a new hardwood floor
in the extension erected on the club
house last year.
President James A. Simonson was
II the chair and there we're other
matters taken up by the members.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-03
KEASBEY

Fire Chief Michael ParsIer who
attended the annual convention of
the New Jersey State Firemen at
Atlantic City recently. gave a short
talk on the points that were dis
cussed and passed at the convention
to the local firemen, at their regular
meeting Monday night.
The United Exempt FIremen's
Association is scheduled to meet
here Friday night,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-11-08
News Notes, Personals,
Clubs, Parties,
w. H. M. S. MEETING

The monthly meeting of the Mission
airy Society of the First M. f. church
was held at the home of Mrs. Burr
Stokoe on Monday afternoon, nine
members present and an interesting
study was made of the text book now
in use. Mrs. Stokoe gave a thorough
review of the first chapter which op-
ened discussion of the points. Mrs.
I. A. Newcomer presided, Mrs. Fran
ces L. Beauchamp acter as secretary,
Mrs. aKte White as treasurer, Mrs.
Julia Griffin as program chairman and
led the devotionals.
The yearly report OF the treasurer
was given as we'll as the monthly re-
port and the bills. Thank offering en-
velopes were passed for collection at
the December meeting which will be
held at the home of Mrs. I. Gelders.
The contingent offering was o0c.
Arrangements were made 10 send
the yearly offering to Cedartown in
the shape of a barrel OF second hand
clothing. This is of great service in
the mill district
A social half hour and light refresh
ments followed the adjournment.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-11-08
FIRST WARD ENTERPRISES

The date for the rock tournament
under the auspices of the First Ward
T. +. A. has been tentatively named
tor Tuesday, November 10th. The
place may be changed from a homo 10
the Club auditorium as it is learned
that this is now available at moderate
rental, tables and dishes being furn-
lshed which cNpedites the work of the
committees on arrangements.
The definite announcement will be
made next week through The paper.
he price OF tickets will be 25c and
whole tables may be reserved, through
the committee, Mesdames J. NJ. Lee.
J.. kasseWitz, Guy Robinson, w. A..
Adams, II, a, Mathis and L. Keim-
A cooking demonstration at the
club rooms is promised by Mrs. Keim
as 2. +. A. benefit about he sec
ond week OF December, when cake
baking, cake icing and candied apples.
colored and 'ced will be taught. The
price tor this lesson will be 25c to
each and will be OF value to the ladies'
lust before Christmas cooking is to be
planned. Those interested NAV indi-
cate to NJ rs. keim or Mrs. Guy Rob
lnson Their wish to have this lesson
SO that the exact number NAV be
Known in advance The net proceeds
VIII 60 to the First Ward p. IA.
fund
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-11-08
HIGH SCHOOL PIT. A.

The H; gh School P. T. A. met or
tuesday afternoon at the Study Hal
with Mrs. c. A. Newcomer, president
Mrs. A. H. Denmark, secretary and
Mrs A. H. Denmark, secretary, and
Mrs Sam Abram, chairman OF pro-
gram, performing their respective du-
ties. A hymn and prayer opened the
exercises which were continued by a
piano number by Miss Ruth Bussel
and a reading by Miss Julia Turner
The theme of the program was or
the popularity of certain branches Of
study or the reverse. The subject was
treated from three angles by Mr.. w
c. Jones, Mr.. u. J. Bennett and pa
per sent by Mrs. Kirkland read by
Mrs. l. Gelders.
Reports from the membership com.
mittee showed that 90 parents had ex-
pressed their purpose to work with
the P. T. A. while So were Indifferent
The Ways and Means committee re-
ported such nice sum in the treas
ury from the Rummage Sale proceeds
something over 500 that motions were
made TO expend portions of this in
first aid equipment and in school
ground equipment before the next
meeting. A social half hour followed
adjournment, Mesdames J. H. Dor
miney, J. NJ. Lee, L. N. Chastain
Homer Adams, J. T. Redhook. BIO
Cook and Miss Ossie Mcintyre as
hostesSes.