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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
'CAVEAT AGAINST WILL
OF WOODBRIDGE man

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. IA. -
The will of George zaepfel, of Wood
bridge was not allowed to be probat-
ed at the ~surrogate's office because
of the filing of a caveat by a nephew,
August G. Burman, of Newark. The
First National Bank of Woodbridge
named executor in the will renounc-
ed that obligation.
Officials at the bank today declar-
ed the reason the institution had re-
nounced the obligation of acting as
executor, was because the institution
is not qualified to act as same. I'm
der the law it was pointed out, a Ma
tional Bank in order to act as an ex-
ecutor must have a capital of $780,
600, whereas the institution named in
the will has a capital of $4,000.
The caveat has been filed against
the will by Burman in the interest
Of relatives for whom no provisions
were made in the will.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
WOODBRIDGE RED CROSS
DRIVE IN FULL SWING

WOODBRIDGE, Nov. 14:-Mrs.
f. H. Boynton, chairman of the Red
Cross drive, announced this morning
that owing to a shortage in Red
Cross membership buttons that the
canvass for members in the factories
was being deferred until the latter
part of the week. Mrs. Boynton sent
a night letter last night to headquar-
ters at Washington asking for more
buttons and upon their receipt prob
ably from some nearby supply sta
ton the drive will be pushed for
ward.
John McAuslan is captain for the
Federal Terra Gotta, Miss Mite
Randolph for the Woodbridge Ger
amics, Mrs. John f. Ryan for the
Ryan clay banks and Mutton Hollow
plant, Mrs. A. F. Randolph at Valen-
tines factory and Mrs. w. A. Finn at
Anness Sc Potter's factory.
Today Mrs. Boynton is making a
tour through the outlying districts
passing a word of cheer and encour-
agement along among the captains
of the outlying territory of the town.
ship,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
CANAL
T0BE URGED
City, County and State Men
at Waterway Conference
Being Held at Norfolk

Much interest is being taken III
the convention of the Atlantic Deep
err Waterways Association, now being
held in Norfolk, Va, by those of
this city, and vicinity who are inter-
ested in the development of water
ways along the Atlantic seacoast. 1t
Is expected that the convention will
again go on record as ~favoring the
construction of the sea level canal
from Morgan on the Raritan bay
to Bordentown on the Delaware
river, which is declared to be one
of the most needed Improvements
in connection with the inland water
way system which extends from the
Great Lakes to Florida.
w. Parker Runyon and members
Of the board of commerce and navi-
cation left Camden in the state
yacht, w. Parker Runyon, last week
and expected to arrive at Norfolk
not later than yesterday morning, in
time for the opening session of the
convention. Mr.. Runyon is repre-
senting the Rivers &c Harbors Con-
gress. the State of New Jersey.
Board of Commerce and Navigation,
Raritan Terminal and Waterway As
ISOLATION, and this city. MI. Runyon
is also a delegate of the Atlantic
Deeper Waterway Association.
Mr.. Runyon is stopping at the
Monticello Hotel in Norfolk, the
headquarters of the convention.
Members of the board of navigation
who accompanied Mr.. Runyon are
staying on the state yacht. 1t is
understood they found it impossible
to obtain accommodations in
folk.
It is not known at this time
whether members of the Board of
Commerce & Navigation will return
bv the yacht or by train.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
TWO MEN MURDERED
BY BROOKLYN BANDITS
.1contlnued from Page u

Late last night a bandit shot and
MORALLY wounded Jacob Bankhoff,
druggist. after he had found but
$40 in the cash register. After a
thrilling chase the robber escaped.
Early today two young men en-
tered a downtown subway station,
shackled the cashiers arms behind
him and while one made change for
passengers the other emptied the
cash box of $3.50. They kicked the
cashier under a shelf and escaped.
A motor truck bringing $4,000 in
wooden goods from Hartford, Conn,
was stolen in the Bronx, but recov-
cred half an hour later by motor
cycle policemen. Two men were
arrested, charged with the theft,
after a long chase.
The cashier of the Ward Baking
Company was held up yesterday in
the vestibule of the company's plant
in Brooklyn, forced to face the wall
and drop a leather bag containing
a payroll of $18,500. Three men in
the robber party escaped with the
one
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
new THRILLS IN PROBE
OF THE VETERANS BUREAU

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14-Piecing
out details of his denial of the
charges against him, former Direc-
tor Charles r. Forbes of the Vete-
rams Bureau put new thrills into
the senate veterans investigation to-
day by fatty contradicting the tes-
timony of several previous witnesses.
He passed the lie direct to Elias
II. Mortimer, of Philadelphia, who
had told the Investigating committee
that under Forbes administration,
confidential information was fur
nished certain contractors regarding
proposed hospital sites.
'If Mortimer states that" said the
former director "He states that as a
lie"
Then he turned to Mortimer, who
was seated at a table with the COM
mittee counsel, and exclaimed:
you laugh"
Chairman Reed OF the committee
interposed.
you are testifying to the COM
mittee," said the chairman land it
is not necessary for you to address
other persons"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
Will Lecture on
Palestine Here

Rabbi Maurice il Harris of the
Temple Israel, of New York city,
an author and lecturer of note viii
give a talk on palestine, Past and
Present" in the high school audi
forum tomorrow night, under the
auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary OF
the Y. M. IT.. A.
Rabbi Harris is the author OF
numerous works some of which r.
1.-THE People of the Book" g vol
umes); "A Thousand Years of Jew
fish History" "History of the Jews
of the Middle Ages Modern Jewish
History;p also many monographs
and contributions relating to well
fare of the Jewish people and three
volumes of selected addresses. Be
cause of his profound learning and
vast experience in social work, Rab-
bi Harris lecture will be appreciated
by many.
A quartet composed of Morris
Margaretten, and Samuel Miller,
(tenors); David Mandel (baritone);
and William Nahankis, (bass), will
give MY Old Kentucky Home"
sSwinging Down the Lane, "Do You
Hear Me Calling, Caroline and II
Built the World in the Heart of a
Rose" accompanied by Miss Ger
trude Doneson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
Miss Liffie Arnold
WEEDS |. R. S0lt

Announcement has been made of
the marriage of 1. r. Solt, and Miss
Libbie Catherine Arnold of Kings
ton, N. Y. The wedding took place
last Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clock
in the Little Church Around the
Corner in New York City. Mr., and
Mrs. Solt are now residing at 2S4
Madison avenue, this city. Mr.. Solt
is the assistant secretary and trea-
surer of the Raritan Trust Company.
The wedding came as considerable
of a surprise to his many friends
here,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
METUCHEN LEGION
REVIVAL PLANNED

METUCHEN, Nov. 14:-Plans for
revival of the activities of the
Metuchen Post, American Legion,
rel launched at a meeting of the
officers of the organization held in
the office of J. Kingsley Powell last
night. The meeting has ben called
by Dr.. J. Morgan Dix, commander,
who brought to the attention of those
present that the once active organi-
cation listing 160 members has now
been reduced to a membership of
forty-five. Arrangements were made
to hold a meeting next Tuesday at
the Arcahum hall where all the le-
gionaires are expected to be present,
At that session the big meeting
scheduled for the night of November
thirtieth will be discussed. Election
of officers will also take place on
Tuesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
Executive Board Meets at
Home of Miss Jane Warren
to Arrange Event

The executive board of the Girls
Club met a the home of the presi-
dent, Miss Jane Warren, in Gordon
street. last night, and completed
plans for their card party which viii
take place in the assembly room of
the Raritan Yacht Club, Saturday
afternoon. Following the business
session bridge was played. Prizes
were awarded to Mrs. Arthur John
son, Miss Barbara Mcleod and Miss
dorothy Van Dusen.
The guests included; Misses Bar
bara Mcleod, Ruth Macan, Myrtle
Warren. Eleanor Meade. Grace Eos
ter, Amy Riddlestorffer, Elsie Ber-
nard, Florence Lutz, Virginia Wider
strom, Esther Kramer, Mrs. Arthur
johnson and Miss Dorothy Van
Dusen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
Chris Peterson
Welcomed Home

A party in honor of the return of
Chris Peterson, a former local resi-
dent, fom Seattle, Washington, was
held last night at the home of a
bother, Peter, on Bertram avenue,
last night. Friends and relatives of
Mr.. Peterson were in attendance.
Singing and dancing played a prom
inent part in the events of the even
ing, and refreshments were served
at a lat hour.
One of the features of last nights
program was the story told by the
host of his trip from Pacific coast
The trip was made in twenty-five
days, $500 miles having been ov-
cred and there were one dozen peo-
pie, mostly New Workers, in the two
automobiles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
DISCUSS 1924 CAMPAIGN

The campaign of 1924. was the
topic discussed at a meeting of the
Perth Amboy Republican Club, held
last night. Many members were
present. Senator Morgan f. Larson
made a short address in which he
pointed out the necessity of organ
izing for the campaign. Addresses
were made by several other mem
bers.
The next meeting of the club will
take place on Tuesday, December A,
at which time a nominating cUm"
lnittee will be appointed to select
candidates for offife for the ensuing
yser. A committee will also be APP
pointed at that meeting to arrange
for 4 dinner of the club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
ORDER BEN HUR TO
HAVE NEW COURT

A new court of the order Ben
Hur will be instituted in this city
next Tuesday night. November 90.
The new court which will be known
as Perth Amboy Court No. 81, will
start out with a charter list of forty
members. Evening Star Court No.
20, of this city, will assist in the
institution as will courts from Long
Branch and Passaic who are com
ing here for the event. State Man
ager A. c. Garbin of Crawford. with
his staff will be here for the institu-
ton which is to take place at the
Y. M. II. A. hall.
District Deputy Samuel Skirm of
this city, instrumental in getting the
new court started, will be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
Girls Club Ready For
Card Party Saturday
Double Birthday
Party Enjoyed

A double birthday party was held
at the home of Mrs. Jennie Bige-
low. at Branford Point, Conn.,, in
honor Of the birthday of Miss Clara
Falkenstrom of this city and Frank
Bieeloy. Autumn leaves were used
in the decorations. Games and
singing were enjoyed.
Among those present were:- John
Falkenstrom, Mr.. and Mrs. c. o.
Falkenstrom, Misses Anna, Louise
and Marie Fa1kenstrom and Wilbur
Falkenstrom of Branford, Mrs. Jen-
ME Bigelow, Miss Violet Bigelow,
Messrs. James, Mellon, Frank and
william Bigelow of Branford Point,
Mr.. and Mrs. AXel Falkenstrom,
Misses Clara, Elna and Evelyn Fal"
kenstrom of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
SEWER WANTED !
FORM ETUCHEN
Vote Two to One in Favor OF
Project at Special Election
Held Yesterday

METUCHEN, Nov. 14:-Metucher.
yesterday went to the polls at a
special election and voted in favor
of the local wv project 6lS to 31@
This vote, which vas almost two 10
one in favor of the big Improvements.
is looked upon as the most important
forward step ever taken by the resi-
dents of the borough as thirteen
miles of collection sewers with tie
necessary sediment tanks and dis
posal beds will be the result.
The local Chamber of Commerce,
which vas recognized about three
and a half years ago and immediate-
ly undertook as its first big civic
project the matter of having an up
to-date sewer system in Metuchen,
Is justly proud of the result yester-s
day. The Chamber of Commerce
claims credit for the victory as this
civic Improvement body has been
carrying on an intense campaign adj
vocating the project for months.
Yesterdays vote was surprising
ly large and compared favorably
with the average general election
ballot east in this borough. The
chamber of commerce members
were active throughout the day,
checking up on those who had vot-
ed and using a fleet of automobiles
t o take voters to and from h polls.
Prior to election the chamber of
has printed bulletins
which were placed in conspicuous
places about the town, calling upon
the residents to favor the improve
ment which will can an increase
in land values and make Metuchen
a more attractive place in which
to live.
The recent issue of the quarterly
publication of the chamber of com
merce, the "Metuchen Civic Bulle-
tin" was devoted entirely to the
sewer project containing informa-
ton relative to the proposed Inn
provement and this is believed to
have played an important part in
winning supporters to their cause.
1t was generally expected that
strong opposition to the project
would be voiced by the residents of
the third and fourth districts in the
borough but the returns showed that
each one of the four polls favored
the improvement. The closest vote
was in the fourth poll where III
voted, yes for the sewer and 112
votedt"no."
The complete returns by poll were
nc fo11Aua.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
Sodality Plans
Card Party Dance

The SodaTity of the Virgin Mary
is completing arrangements for their
card party and dance, which will be
held in st. Mary's lyceum, next Mon
day night. Fred O'Brien's orches-
ira will have charge of the music
for the dancing, and for those who
do not care to dance, cards will be
enjoyed. Bridge, five hundred, pin
ochle, euohre and the peanut jab
will be the games in play. Miss
| Anna Kenna is chairman of arrange
ments. The proceeds of the affair
will be devoted to st. Mary's high
school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14

WOODBRIDGE, Nov. 14-Oscar
Ludwig Nelson died at the Perth
Amboy City hospital yesterday morn
ing after a brief illness. Mr.. Mel
son had been employed for some
time by the Wheeler Condenser and
Engineering Company at Carteret.
He went out hunting on Saturday
and was taken i'll. On Monday was
removed to the hospital, where he
died yesterday morning.
Besides his wife and two minor
children, he is survived by his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Nelson
of lower Railway avenue, two sisters,
Mrs. Gottfried Jensen of Princes
Bay, Staten Island, and Mrs. Fred
Leyh of Woodbridge, and three
brothers, Charles of Perth Amboy
and Frederic and Albert Nelson of
Woodbridge.
The funeral services will be held
on Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from his parents home and the in
terment will be in the Presbyterian
cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
LOCAL De MOLAY MEMBERS
AT MONMOUTH EVENT

Members of Lincoln Chapter, Or
der of DeMolay for Boys of this city
and Albert Leon, past grand high
priest, r. A. A, New Jersey, at
tended the first anniversary of Mon
mouth Chapter No. 720, Order of
DeMolay for Boys in Masonic hall,
Broadway, Long Branch, Monday
night. Chapters were present from
all sections of Monmouth county and
as far away as st. Paul Chapter, st.
Paul, MINI. Albert Leon was one
of the principal speakers of the eve
ming, the other being Ernest A.
Reed, of Newark, the State Deputy
of the Order of DeMolay for Boys,
and Rev. Dewitt c. Cobb, pastor of
the Asbury Methodist church of
North Long Branch.
Following the regular business
session of the chapter, Mr.. Reed
gave a history of the forming of
the chapter and said: There has
never been a time when the world
needed clear-headed, cool, good cit
izenship as 1t does today. If you
have enough people with steady
heads you can prevent a lot of trou-
BILE. DeMolay is trying to teach this
idea of clear headedness." He then
presented the chapter with their
perpetual warrant, thus making II
the first regular registered chapter
in the county.
docs DeMolay mean anything to
you? 1T should make you more use
full to your fellow man" The speak
err then gave several illustrations OF
men who had risen from poverty to
the highest esteem in the eyes of
their country men; boys who had
come to this country exceedingly
poor, yet scored immense success.
There is something for you to
grasp in the opportunity this coun-
try offers" declared Mr.. Leon.
There is still a war, boys, a war of
peace, and therein lies the oppor-
tunity for America. Dc you realize
that there are about 500, 900 children
between the ages of six and 10 years
in Europe who cannot walk, owing to
the fact that they are starving, and
hundreds of thousands of young men
and ONE of your wi ages are
suffering the pangs of hunger be-
cause of the conditions in Europe?
De Molay should work so that the
heads in Washington can find a way
to straighten out of the chaotic con-
| ditions in Europe, that the time may
| soon come when the world will at
last be at peace inside as well as out
side"
This country Is on firm founda-
tons, but 1t is up to the Boys of De
Molay and Masonic Fraternity to
stand firm against the enemy of our
Constitution and bill of rights" In
closing, the speaker stated that he
had but three things to ask every
one of the boys to look out for, these
being prejudice, bigotry, and lawless-
ness. The speaker then congratulate
ed the boys on their first anniversary
undertakings"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
new CORPORATIONS

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. H.
The following certificates of incor-
poration have been filed at the coun-
ty clerks office here today:
G. NJ. Agreen Co., liza Smith street,
Perth Amboy, John E. Toolan stat
utory agent, capital $4,000: incor-
porators, Gustave M. Agreen, Free
man street. Woodbridge, "a shares;
Marie Agreen, Woodbridge, 1 share,
and Edward Lembcke, Perth Am
boy, rs shares.
Watkins Realty Company, TIA
Smith street, Perth Amboy, Isadore
Dubrow, agent; capital 500, 900, d.
vided into 1000 shares of 500 each.
The incorporators all of whom live
in Perth Amboy are: Isadore Du-
brow, 10 shares; George Encherman,
l share, and Sadie Cohen, 1 share
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
Frank GIenSk Head
Of Dublin GIee Club

The annual election of officers OF
the Dublin Glee Club was held in
the club rooms on Smith street near
Watson avenue last night. Frank
Glensk was elected president of the
organization to succeed Soren Fed
derSon.
Andrew Finan was chosen vice
| president, a position now hello by the
newly elected president, and Harold
| Palmblad was reelected treasurer.
Frank Finan was named secretary,
to succeed Harry Patten, formerly
of Louisville, and Elmer Mory, Will
liam Molchan and Frank Patter
were chosen as trustees. Bernard
Dunn was named chairman of the
entertainment committee.
The Dublin club is planning mum
erous events for the coming year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
Card Party Here
Tomorrow Night

-Four names Mrs. John Delaney,
Mrs. Daniel Gallagher, Sr., Mrs. AL
bert Macdonald and Mrs. Thomas
Holden have been added to the reg
ular weekly card party of the Rosary
Society, which will be held in st.
Mary's lyceum tomorrow night. Mrs.
John Beatty is chairman Of arrange
ments. Bridge, five hundred, pin
ochle, euchre and the peanut jab will
be the games in play. Attractive
prizes will be awarded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
Mrs. Irene Harper
Will Speak Here

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of Simpson NJ. Il. church,
win hold their regular meeting in the
lecture room of the church, Tues
day night. Mrs. Irene Harper, who
recently returned from India, will
relate the fine work the missionar-
les are doing in that country. All
missionary societies in the city are
invited to attend.
The annual meeting of the Eliza
beth district of the Foreign Mission
airy Societies will be held at the
Plainfield Methodist church all day
Tuesday. Many local women are
planning to attend this session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
Perth Amboy
Personal Mention

Misses Marie, Anna and Helen
Hanko Of Cornell street, and Henry
Timmins, of this city, motored to
Pennsylvania, Monday, where they
visited friends.
Harry Solomon, of Smith street,
who underwent a serious operation
at the Elizabeth General Hospital
recently, is slowly improving.
C. A. Emmons. Jr., Of Jamesburg,
spent the weekend at his home in
Rector street.
Mrs. Ralph Cole and daughter
Lois, of Tottenville, We're the lunch
con guests of Mrs. G. r. Comings,
of Gordon street, yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
HENRY FORD IS HAVING
COSTLY PULLMAN BUILT

CHICAGO, Nov. IA. - The most
luxurious private car in America is
being built in the Pullman car shops
for Henry Ford, according to today's
Chicago Tribune.
Tiled bathrooms, sumptuous bed
rooms, a drawing room equipped
with electrically operated phono-
graphs, as well as a broadcaSting and
receiving radio set. and an electrical
kitchen are some of the features to
be installed in the ar, the newspaper
says.
A richly appointed office and ac-
commodations for secretaries and
the cars complement servants are
included in the specifications ac-
cording to the Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14

Members of the borough council
have been in favor of going ahead
with the sewer and all of the neces-
sary ordinances have been drawn up
and passed. The council was ready
two months 6 to advertise for bids
but a remonstrance signed by owe
ten per cent. of the property owners
of the borough was presented to the
board protesting against the council
going ahead with the work until a
special election had been held to
learn the desires of the people. Yes
terday's election was the result and
returns show emphatically that the
majority of the residents of Metuch-
en- want a sewer system.
The formal report of the results
of the special election will be made
to the councilman at their regular
meeting Monday night by Borough
Clerk Edward A Burroughs. The
council likely will proceed to adver-
tise for bids at once in order that
the work might be gotten under way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
Investigate Garage Robbery

The police are investigating the
theft Of tires, a cushion, Never Leak
and seven pairs of gloves from the
garage of Alex Sander at 500 AM
boy avenue.
Motorcycle officers Frank Burke
and Frank Seiboth visited the estab-
lishment yesterday and learned that
the thieves gained entrance by fore
ing a small door fastened by a nail.
Five tires. one aeroplane cushion,
fifteen cans OF Never Leak, and seven
pairs OF gloves were taken. The lock
on the gas tank also was broken.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
Woodbridge
Personal Mention

Mrs. Neil Price of Cortlandt, n. Y,
is the guest of Mrs. w. C. Lesson of
upper Green street.
Mrs. w. A. Gillian was a Perth
Amboy shopper yesterday.
Issac II. Tappan is quite seriously
Ill at his home in Schoder avenue.
Mr.. Tappan was taken Ill shortly af-
ter the delightful reception held at
his sixty-fifth wedding anniversary.
his sixty-fith wedding anniversary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
CROWN PRINCE ACTION
URGED BY THE FRENCH
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many's attitude regarding the re-
sumption of Allied military control.
The entire session was devoted to
routine work, and it is understood
the ambassadors avoided mentioning
these two burning questions because
the Allies were not in accord as to
the proper course of action.
Great Britain, which took the in
itiative in the sending of a coercive
note to Germany regarding the re-
turn of Frederick William, is now
said to be DESTROYS of dropping the
whole matter, while France, which
was at first indifferent but later
came to favor action of some sort,
is ready for such action.
The question may come up at the
nex meeting of the ambassadors to-
morrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-14
Catholic Daughters
Plan Formal Dance

At the regular meeting of the
Catholic Daughters Of America held
in the knights Of Columbus home in
High street, last night, arrangements
were made for their formal dance
which will be given in the audi
torium OF the knights of Columbus
on Thanksgiving eve. Miss Ethel
Lewis is general chairman of ar
engagements. Following the business
ySession Monsignor William p. Cant
we'll gave a practical and interesting
talk on 1.-THE History of the Church.
A. social time followed the program
and refreshments were served by the
committee in charge.