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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
SOCIETY ELECT
ADRIAN LYON
Sons of American Revolution
Honor Perth Amboy Mar
Convention Closes

At the closing session Of the an
ruai meeting of the Sons of Ameri-
can Revolution held at the New
Jersey Historical Society building in
Newark yesterday afternoon former
Judge Adrian Lyon, q this city was
reelected state presto 1t of the 30
ciety. Eivord Goodfyeh Chamber
lain, OF Montclair, second vice presi-
dent, was elected to the first vice
president and Sylvester Halsey
Moore Asens, of Newark. was elected
to the place vacated by Mr.. Cham
berlain.
The other officers elected were:
Secretary. David Lawrence Pierson
of East Orange; treasurer, Frank
Edgar Quinby OF Montclair; regis
trar, William johnson Conkling Of
East Orange; assistant registrar,
Edward II. Lum OF Chatham; his
torian, the Rev. DR.. Mosheim Steck
Waters of this city: chaplain, the
Rev. DR.. Frank Austin Smith of
Elizabeth; genealogist, Samuel Coop
Worthen; chancellor, Raymond
Towniey Parrot OF Elizabeth; Hbrar-
ian, Russell Bruce Rankin of Newark,
national trustee, Charles Symmes
Higgins of Elizabeth.
In addition to the officers the fol-
lowing were elected:
Board Of Managers. Bridgewater
Brewer. Frederick Dedarmer HahI,
Geoge Vail Muchmore, Thomas
Wright Williams: Elizabethtown
chapter, William Brittian Martin and
Herbert Beverly Youpglove: Orange
chapter, Samuel Carl Downs, James
Lloyd Garabrant and Oscar Stanley
Thompson; Montclair chapter,
James Stewart Gibson, Archie Har-
wood Loomis. Gilbert Dudley Max
well and Thomas Alexis Painter;
Newark chapter. William Rankin
Willis Weeks; Monmouth chapter,
William Q. Gallagher; Paramus
ris county chapter. Clarence l..
Healey: Passaic Valley chapter.
Allen Hay and Malcolm McDougail;
Washington Rock chapter. Harvey
Ross Linbarger: Second River chap
ter, John Nevin Klein: West Fields
chapter, Harry A. Nevin and c. Mil
ton Tremaine; Captain Abraham
Goodwin chapter. Frank Raymond
Sandt South Jersey chapter. Rey-
mold Thomas Hall: Abraham Clark
chapter. William Clarkson Hope.
The communication of Secretary
General Frank G. Steven as to the
proposed amendment to the national
constitution raising the per capita
tax from State societies from 80
cents to 81 caused an extended de-
bate among the delegates. The in
crease was proposed to meet the
deficits OF the national society which
ranges annually to about $4,000.
Harry Frank Brewer is supporting
Mr.. Hahn's motion declared Il the
national society cannot exist on its
present income st should go out
of business" The sentiments. how
ever were in favor of the increase.
thus defeating his motion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
PERSONAL

Miss Catherine Duffy of New York,
was the weekend guest of Mrs. G. +.
Comings, of Gordon street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trudell and daughter
Marjorie of Worcester, Mass, are
spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Biller, of State street.
Mrs. Anna Conroy, of State street,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Sundquist.
Of Fords, we're the guests Of friends
in New York yesterday.
Mrs. Lillian Deter, of this city,
who underwent an operation at st.
Michaei's Hospital in Newark, is
slowly improving.
Mrs. William L. Shepp and daugh-
ter Phyllis Lee, of Keyser, West Viz
GINA, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jo-
seph F. Walker, OF Gordon street,
for sometime.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Achenberg,
and son Vernon, Emil Achenberg,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Taylor and daugh-
ter Beatrice, of this city. motored
to Sheepshead Bay yesterday.
Frederic Walker has returned to
Massachusetts, Institute of Tech
nology, after spending a few days
at his home in Gordon street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy G.. Trudell and
daughter, and Walter Biller and
family spent Saturday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Wicof, of Cranbury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
MAN IS KILLED
IN BRUSH FIRE
MiddIesex, Monmouth and
South Jersey Swept by
Flames Over Week-e END

The first death to be recorded as
the result of brush fires that have
been sweeping the fields and for
ests in Middlesex county, is that OF
william Henry Hendricks of the
River road, near New Brunswick.
Hendricks had been warned by Mrs.
E. NJ. Kelly who lived next door to
be on the watch for field fires as one
had threatened their home in the
morning and it was only by blowing
up new earth about the barn and
ather buildings that they were saved,
Mr.. Hendricks later in the day,
lighted a pile of brush and when
he saw the wind was car:ying it TO
adjoining grass tried to STAMP It put.
His clothing caught fire and within
a few minutes he had been burned
so badly that he died by the time
medical aid had arrived. ]. Hendricks
a son OF the dead man was badly
burned about the hands and arms
In pulling his father from the
flames.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
TROLLEY MEN
ASK FOR RAISE
Public Service Men Start
Move for IncreaSe-Some
r. R. Mems Pay Raised

MiddIesex county employees of the
Public Service are expected to follow
the actions of the trolley men, shop
men, linemen and trackmen OF the
Newark division, who have voted for
a thirty per cent increase in wages,
with a six day week instead of seven.
From the local Office of the company
1t was learned that although no ac-
ton has been taken by the Middle
sex men as yet, they are con-
sidering a new agreement which may
be voted upon within the course OF
a few days.
The Newark division men met on
Friday night, and early Saturday
morning voted unanimously for a
thirty per cent increase and the six
day week. There are 2,100 men in
the Newark division. Not only is IL
expected that the New Brunswick
district employees will follow the ac-
ton of the Newark men, but that all
other divisions in the state will do
likewise.
The present scale Of wage is forty
six, forty-eight and fifty cents an
hour with fifty-five cents for oper-
ators of one-man cars.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
RESERVE OFFICERS WILL
MEET FRIDAY NIGHT

METUCHEN. April PA call to
all reserve officers To DE present at
the meeting of the Middlesex county
unit of the Reserve Officers Asso-
citation OF the United States has been
Issued today, by Major j. r. Powell,
president of the county unit. The
meeting in the form OF II reunion will
rake place at the Y. NJ. G. A. here
on the night of April 81. Among
the leading speakers scheduled to
address the gathering are: Briga-
der General Weigel, Col. Starret,
president of state unit and Major
Graham of the Raritan arsenal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
OPENING GAME
ON TOMORROW
High School Baseball Players
to Engage Faculty m
nation-Big Interest
.(Hish School Correspondent

Announcement was made this
morning that the Perth Amboy- high
school baseball opening has been
moved ahead a day * that the
Faculty nine will be encountered on
the Raritan Copper Works field to-
morrow afternoon.
Coach Robert s. Waddell will put
his charges through a final workout
this afternoon and 1t is probable a
cut In the squad may be made after
the practice today or after tomor-
rows tilt. About twenty men may
be given a chance In the faculty
game.
The faculty players are said to
have had several workouts in prep
aration for this game and anticipate
registering a victory. The lineup of
this team has not been announced.
Representatives of the local high
school did not participate in the New
York University meet in New York
City on Saturday afternoon. Three
local men were scheduled to compete
but failed to go to the field.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
Miss Edythe Gallagher
WedS Robert J. kIauSe
Dance Success
At Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, April 2s.--It all
the future events during their high
school career prove al successful as
the Sophomore Glass Spring Dance
proved Friday night that class will
surely have cause to rejoice. The
auditorium was tastefully decorated
with streamers OF Pink Crepe paper
and twigs with peach blossoms.
the effect was most pleasing. The
Society Syncopators' were AT their
best and everything passed of in fine
style socially and financially.
The chaperons were:. Mrs. Paul
Kingbury, Mrs. G.. Aigreen, Mrs.
william Howard, Mrs. Barron Levi,
Mrs. C. A. deRussy, Mrs. C. r. Chase,
and Mrs. L. v. Woodman and
Ruthfuss and Mr.. Roeder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
CITY ADVERTISEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the final re.
port and mar Of the cost OF paving Wood
ruff Place was filed in the office Of the
City Clerk of the City OF Perth Amboy.
N. j.. on April 9Th, 1923, by the Commits.
provsments.
Owners Of lands to be assessed for said
improvements are hereby notified that the
Commissioner Of Assessments will meet
in the Council Chamber 81 the City Hail.
in the City Of Perth Amboy on the atth
day OF April, 1919. at . p. NJ, to consider
said assessments and 70 receive and con-
scented.
Dated April 9th. 1874.
PHILIP p. COSTELLO,
eSsas.f.1l.is.aa City Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
CITY AnYERrIsEMENT

Notice is hershy given hat the final re-
port and map OF the cost OF paving OF
Grant Street. was flied in the office OF the
City Clerk Of the City OF Perth Annboy, N.
j., on April 9Th, 1923, by the Commission
ers OF Assessments for street improves
ments.
Owners Of lands 10 be assessed FOR said
Commissioner OF Assessments will meet
in the Council Chamber at the City Hall.
in the City Of Perth Anboy. on the cath
day OF April, 1898, at 8 P. N. 70 consider
said assessments and to receive and con.
slider all objections which may be pre-
scented.
Dated, April eth, ises.
PHILIP r. COSTELLO.
2s5ti-5-11-is-sS City Clerk
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
Miss BilIer
Entertains Friends

Miss Lillian Biller, of state street,
entertained a number OF friends at
her home Saturday. Music for the
dancing was furnished by Howard
Baker and Earl Quaokenbush. Miss
Marjorie Trudell gave an exhibition
toe dance. Refreshments were
served.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
K. G. Trudell of Worcester, Mass,
and daughter Marjorie. Misses Anna
Hanson, Katherine Wolahan, Mildred
johnson, Laura Biller, Lillian Biller,
Mrs. Walter Biller, Howard Baker,
Earl Quackenbush, Walter Biller and
Crawford Bilier.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
o1rY ADVERTISEMENT

port and map Of the cost OF the Barclay
Street Sewer. was filed in the office Of
City Clerk Of the City OF Perth Amboy.
sioners Of Assessments for street improve
ments.
Owners OF lands to be assessed for said
improvements are hereby notified hat the
Commissioner OF Assessments will meet
in the Council Chamber at the City Hall.
In the City OF Perth Amboy. on the cath
day Of April. 1923. at 8 p. N. to consider
said assessments and to receive and con-
slider all objections which may be pre-
scented.
Dated. April 9th, 1928.
3sSis-S-if-is-23 City Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
c. 0. of A. Meets
Tomorrow Night

TIL Catholic Daughters OF Amer
lea will hold their regular meeting
in the auditorium Of the Knights Of
Columbus home in High street TO-
morrow night at s o'clock. Mrs.
John Delaney. chairman of the COM
mittee in charge of the banquet,
which will be held some time next
month, has called a meeting for to-,
morrow night at 1880 o'clock. All
returns from the card party and
p D must be handed in at this
time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
CITY ADVERTISEMENT

Notice IL hereby given that the final rec
port and map OF the cost OF paving Fay.
cite Street. from Maple Street West to
the Central Railroad Tracks, was filled
in the office OF the City Clerk Of the
City Of Perth Amboy. n. j., on April sth,
1923. by the Commissioners of Assess.
ments for street improvements.
Owners of lands to be assessed for said
Improvements are hereby notified that the
Commissioner OF Assessments will meet
in the Council Chamber at the City Hall.
in the City Of Perth Amboy, on the 2tth
day Of April, 1898. at 8 p. ~ 70 consider
said assessments and to receive and con-
slider all objections which may be pre-
scented.
Dated. April 9Th. 1924.
PHILIP p. COSTELLO,
2s5ti9-t-ft-ls-2s CITY CLERK
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
Popular School Teacher
Bride of Monmouth Juno
ton Man on March 20

Announcement has been made Of
the marriage of Miss Edythe M.
Gallagher, of Gordon street. and
Robert j. Klause. OF Monmouth
Junction. The wedding took place
IN st. Mary's church on March Is.
Monsignor William p. Cantwell per-
formed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Taylor. of Metuchen, were
the attendants. Mr.. and Mrs.
Klause will reside in Gordon street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
OBITUARY
Louis Valentine

WOODBRIDGE, April 2s.-Louis
r. Valentine. son OF Mrs, Oscar a,
Valentine OF Amboy venue died in
Philadelphia this morning after q
brief illness. Funeral services will
take place on Thursday at the home
of his brother on Amboy avenue,
following the services at Philadel-
phia. Intermsnt will be at the AL
pine Cemetery. Besides his mother
he is survived by brothers, Irving OF
Erie, Pa, Earl OF Richmond, Va,
Roy OF Woodbridge, and Russell of
Newark. He is also survived by a
sister, Mrs. Ruth Chase Of Hazelton.
Mr.. Valentine was q graduate of
Stevens College ana worked as a
mechanic in Pennsylvania.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23

Eckardt V. Eskesen, president OF
the New Jersey Terra Gotta Com
pany, was chosen vice president OF
the National Terra Gotta Society at
the annual convention of this So
ciety held last Thursday. Friday
and Saturday in Hotel Traymore
at Atlantic City. Among those who
attended the convention were Will
liam H. Powell, president OF n
Atlantic Terra Gotta Company ana
Robert Clare OF the Federal Terra
Company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
Farewell Dinner

A farewell dinner was given MI.
Bert By his fellow smployes in New
ark last xieht. Mr.. Bert hal been
in the sspisy Of Albert Leon for the
past fourteen years. lie will open a
store IN New York. This Suests In
cludcd Wiiiihrs Taylor, N. Aahone,
Charles obueh and .. sussaF. .4.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
Engaged to Wed

Mrs. Lens Sarokin. of Park-aye
nue.. announces the engagement Of
their daughter Reebe. to Sidney
Metzendorf. son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
NJ. Metzendorf of High street. No
late has been set for the wedding.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23

All those who took part in the Y.
W. H. A. Spices of 1928" and who
wish to buy their costumes can do so
today between the hours of $3.50
and $3.50 o'clock, at the Y. NJ. H. A.
Those who have not returned their
costumes, must DO 80 today or pay
for them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23

apartment by reading the Apartments
and Flats" column in the CLASSIFIED Sec
tion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23

LAKEWOOD. April 23.-Torest
fires which burned the First Metho-
dist church, several homes, barns
and other buildings at Cedar Bridge
yesterday, were finally quenched
late last night after having swept 20
square miles Of cumberland in Ocean
county at an estimated loss to timber
and buildings OF $250,o00. Several
summer camps on the Metedecoyk
river were wiped out during the on
rush OF the flames at midnight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
Rain Checks Fire

ATLANTIC CITY. April 2S.-Nine
forest fireEt which swept through
various sections of Atlantic county
yesterday were all extinguished by
q heavy shower OF rain early today,
and further danger from outbursts
has been averted. The fires burned
w a wide area and the loss TO
timberlands is estimated at $4,000.
1t has been definitely ascertained
that at least four homes were dss-
troYed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23

Many local boat owners dipped
their sklffs and crafts for the first
time yesterday in preparation for
the summe months. The local shore
liz we'll crowded with small craft so
that it appears that big things will
take place on the water this season.
The Raritan Yacht Club will hold
several big events in local waters in
a short time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23

the summer months. The local o
liz we'll crowded with small craft so
that it appears that big things will
take place on the water this season.
The Raritan Yacht Club will hold
several big events in local waters in
a short time.
The regular meeting Of the off,
GERS and men of the Eagle 4s will
be held on board the Steamship
Newton on Thursday night. at which
time the officers school will be held.
Many legionaires from this city
will attend the county meeting call
ed by Ronald Kleckner, county CON-
nander OF the American Legion to
be held at the Dunellen club house
tonight. The Ladies' Auxiliary units
OF the county will also meet at the
Dunellen home. A joint social time
will be held after the session.
The wonderful driving weather
was we'll evidenced by the many cars
that passed through this city yester.
day and last night to and from the
shore.
NJ. Kuiigowski. Of Carson avenue
recently received his real estat,
brokers license and will in the near
future conduct business at his home
Two ferry boats would be none toc
many to carry the crowds that LEFT
this city to witness tho fire ut Tot,
tenvilie yesterday.
The thirty-hrst anniversary o
Court Amboy, No. So, Foresters O
America, was celebrated saturda,
night with a reception and banaue
at Washington Hall, when about tw,
hundred and fifty including mem
bers, their wives and lady friend
Joined in making the affair one o
the most successful since the insti
tuition of the court thirty-one year
ago. -Four charter members, Pete
Martin, John Deveny, Louis Snnltl
and p. r. Manton were present a
guests Of honor for the occasion
Mr.. Deveny was given the honor o
leading the grand march at il:3I
! o'clock, when an elaborate suppe
was served under the direction o
| Charles j. Warner. chairman of tn
| committee with his assistants on tn
arrangements committee. Cour
| Amboy was instituted OF April 80
1892 with thirty-five charter mem
bers. Today the court has a mem
bership of 43S and is one OF tn
most influential In the state Of New
Jersey. Several of ite member
have held grand court Offices. Cur
| tis Rrink Is the nreSent chief ranger
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23

TRENTON, April 2-Senator WILL
liam H. Parry, of Essex county. has
decided to seek a second term as the
senator of that county. In his state
ment to the press this morning,
SenatorParry says that he 10 doing
1t primarily for those who want to
keep him out and chides the polit-
ical highbinders, the present paw
ing grafters, the creators of useless
Jobs and the seekers Of special
privileges at the expense of the pub
lie. He also says that he is marked
for political slaughter because he
has refused to take orders from
political bosses.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
BUS Co. INCORPORATES

NEW BRUNSWICK, April %
Certificate Of incorporation has been
granted the Middlesex Bus Com
pany whose main ONCE Ia located
At 115 Main street, Woodbridge.
Leon E. McElroy Is named as the
agent in charge. The firm is enti-
tied to do a bus business anywhere
in the state of New Jersey. The
company is incorporated for $4,000
divided into 500 shares at 800 q
share. The name of the incorpora-
tors and the number OF shares held
by them follow:
Antio Cerbo. Laurie street. Perth
Amboy, four shares; Frank Sinatro
State street, Perth Amboy, three
shares; John Beimonte, Turner
street. Port Reading. three shares.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23

Amboy.
Attorney General Thomas r. Nc
Gran, who is acting as counsel for
the committee which is meeting to-
day, has already started a suit In
chancery against the commission and
the lumber company. charging them
with fraud in connection with the
purchs 70 Of the Perth Amboy land.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23
CITY BRIEFS

Dennis J. Walsh, of State street,
recently became a member OF the
New Jersey State Police. He 10 now
stationed at Freehold.
Perth Amboy Review No. 81.
Woman's Benefit Association of the
Maccabees, will hold their regular
meeting tonight at 8:15 o'clock in
Red Mans hall. Plans for class in
ftiation will be made at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23

Write tie Bureaus ct Alvsrtssf. Anassiesn Nsvspsp~ Pub-
lshers Asseastsa. 81 Weird Buil1inz. Nsw YsFk, kes . espy 1t
It's book, ''rodsy in tina Nswspspsrs."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-23

The regular meeting of the off,
GERS and men of the Eagle 4S will
be held on board the Steamship
Newton on Thursday night. at which
time the officers school will be held.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-31
20 ABANDONED SCHOOL HOUSES
New Castle County Sold at Public
Auction by State Board Education

New Castle County Sold at Public
Auction by State Board Education
Twenty abandoned schools in New
Castle county, some of which are
nearly 100 years old, will be offered
at public sale by the State Board of
Education. The school buildings are
located at Magnolia Grove, 8; Frank
lin, No. 81, Eight Square No. 58,
Kirkwood No. lis, Summit Bridge
No. 116, Mt. Pleasant No. 119, Della
ware City No. 118, Jamison's Corner
No. SO, White Clay Creek, District
No. LOG, Fieldsboro No. 65, Odessa
No. 121, TaylOr's Bridge No. 127, Van
Dyke No.80, McDonough No. 81, Lees
Chapel No. 124, Ebenezer No. 126,
and Greenspring No. 128. They have
not been used for many years, and be-
cause they have become the rendez-
vous for disorderly characters, some
of them said to be bootleggers, and
because there is continuous danger of
the State Board of Education being
liable for what takes place in these
unused buildings, it was decided best
to get rid of them. These 20 school
buildings represent one-quarter of the
unused buildings, formerly the place:
of instruction throughout Delaware
and the remaining so buildings il
Kent and Sussex counties will be Of
fered at sale as speedily as the Stat'
Board can make arrangements
Smyrna times., 1923-10-31

country on Sunday, November II.
Outside of Wilmington, chairmen of
sections will conduct the campaign
as they did last year, everyone being
allotted certain territory. Last year
nearly 5000 members were enrolled
and this year the national organiza-
ton has asked that 10000 Delaware
ans shall give one dollar and thus be-
come members of the Red Cross. In
Wilmington Chairman Scott has plan
ned for an intensive one day cam
paign on Armistice Day, November
II. On that day a house to house
canvass for membership will be made.
Half of the dollar dues go to the Ma
tional Red Cross and the remainder
is retained in this state. The execu-
tive committee, of which Henry P.
Scott is chairman, directs the chapter
work of all bureaus and the funds are
distributed and handled more careful
ly by this committee than its men,
bers possibly would spend upon the
distribution of money in their own
PIlNdIe lhISISSLS' 1He eAeCuIINS COll
mittee is composed of Chairman Scott
Mrs. Joseph Bancroft, Miss Medicine
Draper, Pierre S. dupont, Mrs. Pierre
S dupont, George w. Marshall, Mrs
Lewis Mustard, Mrs. Willard Hall
Porter, Miss Ellen Samworth, Mrs
Henry B. Thompson, S. D. Townsend
Mrs. Henderson Wier, Mrs. Thomas
! w. Wilson.