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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-08-02
MRS. PHILLIPS
DIES ON TRAIN

Mrs. Belle Phillips, who staged the
child's play "Tom Thumbs Wedding, >
here Friday night, left for Great Falls
on the early train Saturday morning,
but became unconscious before reach
ing that city. She was taken to the
Deaconess hospital and died shortly
after.
The Tribune account follows:
Mrs. Phillips, who formerly resided
at Cavalier, N. D., was said to have
recently made her home both In Min
neapolis and Kansas City. She is sur
vived by her husband, Ollie Phillips, a
railway car painter, formerly resi-
dent of Pendroy, Mont, who recently
located in Portland, Ore; sister,
Mrs. A. Davis. 1900 Dupont avenue
North Minneapolis. and brother liv-
ing in Fargo, N. ID.
Employed by C. A. Rose, 1920 Olive
street, Kansas City, Mo-, Mrs. Phil
lips staged a performance of "Tom
Thum's Wedding" at Belt Friday
night and boarded the morning train,
leaving Belt at 5:35 o'clock for this
city. She was taken i'll shortly after
she got on the train, although mem
bers Of the train crew said she seemed
in good health when she left Belt.
Mrs. Phillips, the trainmen said, was
unconscious for some time before the
train reached Great Falls.
DR.. j. B. Reynolds, acting coroner,
performed an autopsy Saturday. He
said he did not know whether an in
quest would be held.
DR.. Thomas F. Walker, pathologist,
who examined the woman's stomach,
said the results of his examination
would not be known for several days.
1t was said that the examination Of
the stomach was made to determine II ,
Mrs. Phillips had taken poison. DR..
Walker would not state Saturday |
night whether or not his examination
mad disclosed poison. He only said
there was nothing to give out regard
ng the examination.
DIR. Place said Mrs. Phillips may
nave suffered paralytic stroke.
The body was removed to the W.
4. George undertaking parlors, where
{ was later identified as that Of Mrs.
Phillips by Mrs. Hattie Cox, 1925
First avenue south, friend of the
lead woman. Mrs. Cox said she did
lot think Mrs. Phillips committed
Iuicide. She said Mrs. Phillips sis
er had died suddenly as she had and
hat her mother passed away under
imilar circumstances.
According to Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Phil
ips was married to Ollie Phillips, a
,ainter, formerly deputy sheriff at
cavalier, N. D., where Mrs. Cox and
he woman formerly resided. Mrs.
,ox said Phillips resided at Pendroy
Intil a short time ago.
In answer to a telegram sent to
frs. Phillips sister in Minneapolis.
message was received Saturday af-
ernoon to the effect that A. r. Peter
on Of Fargo, NJ. D., was en- route TO
sreat Falls TO accompany the body
ast. where interment will be made. :
From later reports II appears that
drs. Phillips was really Mrs. A. Z.
jefferson Of Fargo, N. D.. and that she
vas using her former name for the |
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-08-02

Two-base hits-Greely, McManus,
Weir, Judge. Stolen bases--Demitt.
Phelan, Weir. Left on bases-Belt 8,
West Side s. Bases on balls--Oh
BuhIer 8. Hit by pitched bail-By
BuhIer, Watson. BY Watson, Burg.
Struck out--By Watson IL, by BahIsr
8. Umpire-O'Rsilly. Scorer--Tsd
Nordgarden.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-08-02

atrical purposes. This coroner dscse-
ed that death was due to urssnic pe'-
souing, which 10 indnced hy seep-
page Of the kidneys.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
Plan Purim
Celebration Here

The Perth Anbey Chapter of
Hadassah held a business meeting in
the Packer House last night. Plans
for the Purin celebration, to be
held the first week of March at the
Y. M. H. A., were discussed. The
date will be announced later. Mrs.
S. Rosensweig is chairman of the
affair. The appeal of Miss Henrietta
Sold, chairman of the Hadassah
medical organization, for hospital
supplies and garments, in order that
the humanitarian work carried on
in Palestine by Hadassah. which
knows no creed, may not cease, was
well received by the women's or
ganization of this city.
The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the 7. M.
III. A. has already responded. AT
the last meeting of the Jewish Wo-
mems Council and the Original He
brew Ladies' Benevolent Society mis-
,cellaneous showers were arranged
Tor their next meeting.
The organizations which have not
been approached, will be reached at
heir next meeting. PTrim, which
is a season of rejoicing for Jews, is
a most appropriate time to remem-
GER those who are in such dire need.
Material for 140 pairs of rompers
was purchased from The proceeds OF
the recent card party held at the
Madison hotel. Just as soon as the
material is cut, the rompers will be
distributed among the women who
have offered to sew them. It is
hoped that gocdly number will be
ready to be shipped with the other
garments that have been made so
lar this season.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
DOG SAVES FAMILY IN
FIRE, BUT DIES IN FLAMES

ELIZABETH, Feb. 13.--Roddie,
a collie dog and family pet, saved
the lives of Herbert Long, his wife
and two children this morning
when their residence was partly de-
stroyed by fire, due to an overheated
chimney. The dog was burned to
death.
Mrs. Long was awakened early
this morning by the sound of dishes
being smashed and the dogs furious
barking. She found the room filed
with smoke. She wakened her hus-
band and carrying her year-old
daughter, started down the stairs.
Her husband followed, carrying
their four-year-old son, All except
the baby suffered burns about the
head and face.
Once outside, the family began
searching for the dog, but he was
nowhere in sight. His body was
later found in the living room.
When the fire started the dog
jumped upon the dinir& room table.
scattering the breakfAN dishes and
barking to arouse tho family.
The damage was estimated at
$4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
Social and Personal Activities
Miss SimmenS
Is Charming Hostess

Miss jeanette Simmens gave an
informal Valentine dance at her
home 1.-THE Uplands" in Metuchen
last night. Music was furnished by
Cortelyou of New Brunswick. The
house was decorated in keeping
with st. Valentines day. Valentine
hearts were given as favors.
The guests included Misses Sarah
Platt, Helen Anderson, Florence
Hahn, Lillian De Roeiver, Elizabeth
Hillpot, Jeanne Crowell, Jane Da-
Wis. Margaret Ayers, Catherine
Vale, Ruth La Forge, Elizabeth
Senton, Anna Gallagher and jean
ette Simmens, of Metuchen; Misses
Emma Johnson. Margaret Fraser,
Catherine Grouse, Dorothy Madsen,
Catherine Lake, Ruth Clevenger,
Ruth Perchard, Helen Ward, Flea
nor Spawn of this city; Miss PhyI-
lis Skillin of Crawford, and Miss
Virginia Letson of Stelton.
Messrs. Thomas Dover, James and
William Ellis, Donald Randolph
Clement Burr, Robert Willmont,
Earl Potter, Lundy Bloomfield,
Paul Hull. Bryce Newell, Robert
Simmens of Metuchen; Carl Peter
son, David McCrory, Alfred Roth,
Ralph Sharp, Frank Dorsey, STAR
ley Weller Everett Tuttle and Ster-
ling Letter, of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
SAFETY PATROL
GIVEN LECTURE
Grammar School Boys Told of
Danger in SIeds Touring
Behind Automobiles

The swearing in of the thirty
seven new members of the Grammar
School patrol will take place today
by Frank Seiboth, who has been the
main cog in the safety patrol work
in this city, and Morris Margaretten,
head of the Grammar School patrol.
In addition to some important
business to be discussed there will se
a lecture by Mr.. Margaretten in re-
gard to the practice of sleighs tow
ing behind vehicles. It was 1earnel
that over the weekend many chill
dren were injured as the result Of
this kind of sport.
A broken leg was received by
Michael Muniak, of l57 Keene street.
A wide crusade will be started by the
patrol boys this afternoon in the way
of assisting the police to end this
dangerous amusement.
The offices of secretary and treas
urer, left vacant by the recent grad
uation of some of the patrol men,
bers, will be filled at the election to
take place at the meeting this after
noon. Paul Steel, principal of the
Grammar School, will also speak to
the patrol at the meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
Entertain on
Their Birthdays Here

Miasee Johanna and Bergitle Mel
.gen and Gudron Zimmerman enter
ta{ned Sunday night in Frem hall in
h6ftor of their birthdays. Dancing
was enjoyed. Dainty refreshments
were served.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Harmsen and sons, Theodore
and Charles, Helm Press, Alfred
.Madsen OF New York, Miss Ingeborg
Press. Mr.. Kittlesen of Montclair,
Miss Minnie Lauresen of New Bruins
wick. Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Sorensen
and son Harry, Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen
end son Herman, Mr.. and Mrs. Hans
Rasmussen and daughter Marie,
Measrs. Otto Hansen, Fred Hansen,
I4zuris Christensen, Chris Andersen,
George christensen, Marius Soren-
sen. Misses Ellen Nielsen, Marie OLE
een. Julia Bondegaard, Marie Ander-
sen. Valborg Laureson and Gerde
Sorenson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
PRINTING
B|-CENTENN|AL
Mayor Names Committees to
Arrange for Celebration
Later in the Year

Plans are now being outlined il
this city for the holding of a bt-cen-
tennial celebration of the first print
ing in New Jersey, which was done
in this city in 1923. No date has
been set as yet for the celebration
but Mayor Wilson has named a ser
les of committees which will get to-
gether and arrange for the details
of the celebration.
According to Harold e. Pickersgill
who took the initiative in bringing
to the attention Of the mayor the
possibilities of bi-centennial print
ing celebration, the first printing in
New Jersey was done in Perth AM
boy in 172S-probably in December
OF that yearly William Bradford
who printed compilation of the
Laws of New Jersey, moving his
printing Office from New York to
New Jersey for that purpose.
The committees as named by
Mayor Wilson comprise the follow
ing: Wilbur LaRoe, William O'Hara.
Frank Newman, Edward Hyrne and
James l.. Tooker, representing the
printers union; J. Logan Clevenger,
Harold e. Pickersgill and Charles E.
Gunderson, representing the histori-
cal society; w. Parker Runyon,
Stephen Somogyi and F. William
Hilker. representing the citizens. and
Mayor Wilson, Alderman-at-large
Richard J. Calvin, Aldermen Albert
G. Waters, John Sofleld. Thomas
Patten, Robert A. MCGUIRE, John J.
Clark and Benjamin A. Riedy. repre-
senting the city government.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
Double Birthday
Party Enjoyable Event

A double birthday party was given
in honor Of Mrs. Charles Beck, and
her son-in-law, George Reick, at her
home in First street, last night. The
rooms were most attractive in their
Valentine decorations. A large bou-
quet of cut flowers held the place of
honor in table decorations. A Dan
ish solo was sung by trio consisting
of Mrs. Charles Beck, Mrs. P. Chris
tensen and Mrs. A. Brose. John
Quinn acted as POSTMASTER. Dane
ing and music were enjoyed. Re-
freshments were served.
The guests included: Mr.. and Mrs.
P. Christensen, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Quinn, Mr.. and Mrs. John Keller,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Doukas, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Reick, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Beck, Mrs. A. Brose, Mrs. G. Chit
wood, Mrs. Arthur Woglon, of Tot
tenville, Theodore Beck.
Misses Phyllis Lorraine and Vivian
Doukas, and Master John Quinn,
John Doukas, Harold Chitwood, and
Mrs. Charles Beck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
RUM SHIPS MAY
COME IN HERE
Moving This Way From At
Iantic Highlands Due to
Thick Ice There

Bootleggers may become active in
local waters. This is the report that
has gone about the city during the
past few weeks, since 1t has been
round almost impossible for boot
leggers to land cargoes from small
craft in and about the Highlands due
to the closing of these waters by ice.
At the present time, even though
there has been a couple of days of
warm weather, it Is stated that the
creeks and edges of the rivers in
the vicinity of the Highlands and
other places along the Raritan bay.
are frozen over and it has been i'm
possible for the bootleggers to land
sheir booze cargoes as heretofore.
1t is reported unofficially that an
effort was made to land a cargo of
booze from a small vessel in the vi
cinity of the Highlands recently and
that the boat when nearing shore
ran upon the ice and the man in
charge of the launch remained in the
open boat all night and only sue
ceeded in getting the boat free after
unloading the cases of liquor from
the vessel onto the ice, where it was
later found and seized by the coast
guards.
1t is declared unofficially that the
only waters that remain open so
that booze can be load directly from
the boats on to the land or trucks,
IS in the vicinity Of the Staten ISL
and sound, and that rather than let
business lag until the thaw comes,
the bootleggers and smugglers will
attempt to land the stuff in that vi
cinity.
That efforts have already been
made to find landing place for the
stuff in this vicinity. is shown by
the capture of booze truck at
Sewaren and the capture by Gus
toms officials of the Cam, a steam
tug. in local waters some days ago
with large cargo of liquor re-
ceived from the fleet of booze ves-
sells anchored outside the three-mile
limit.
1t is understood that the customs
officials and police are keeping a
watch for additional signs of boot
1eggers and smugglers in this vicin-
ity, as they do not intend that the
hanks of the sound shall become as
famous as the Highlands as a
haven for bootleggers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
MANY MAKE RESERVATIONS
FOR FATHER AND SON NIGHT

To date 1870 reservations have been
received by Boys Work Secretary
Fenby w. Scott of the local Y. NJ. G..
A. for the annual "Father and Son"
banquet which will be held Thursday
night in the "Y" gymnasium. There
will be accommodations for 200 and
those who have not as yet made
reservations are advised by the COM
mittee to do so if they are to be as
sured of a place.
The main speaker of the night will
be DR.. Frank Austen Smith, of Eliz-
abeth, who will select as his topic a
subject of equal interest to father
and son. The colored quartet from
the Bordentown Industrial School
will render several selections during
the night and the affair, which will
be presided over by Rev. Wilbert
Westcott as POSTMASTER, promises
to be the most successful event of its
kind yet held in this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
REPORT DAVID
To De NAMED
Chief of County Detectives
Soon-Kirkpatrick Said
to be Agreeable

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 1S:-
Reports are current here that Ferd
A. David will be named chief Of the
county detectives within few days,
he having been appointed to that
Office by Prosecutor Joseph e. Stric-
ker some time ago but the appoint
ment was never confirmed by Judge
DAILY, who contended that Detective
John r. Ferguson should receive the
appointment because of his seniority.
Since the death of Richard Peltier,
chief of the Middlesex county detec-
tives, there has cen no chief among
the detectives and it is reported that
Prosecutor Stricken is desirous Of
having Detective David's appoint
ment confirmed at once.
Considerable significance is placed
upon the fact that Judge Daily will
soon be succeeded by John Kirkpat-
rick as Middlesex county court judge
and that the confirmation of David's
appointment as chief of detectives
may come then.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
Eastern Star
Dance Great Success

Junior Hall was the scene OF a
merry gathering last Friday night
when a dance was held under the
auspices of Raritan Chapter, Order
OF the Eastern Star. The lucky
couple in the elimination dance were
Miss Clara Jensen and Mr.. Skidmore.
Much fun was caused by the broom
dance. Mrs. Chasey of South Am
boy captured the door prize, box
of milk chocolate covered nuts.
Punch, ice cream and homemade
cake were served throughout the
evening by the Refreshment Com
mittee.
The success of the affair reflects
much credit upon the committee,
which consisted of Mrs. Harold
Coutts, Mrs. John Orsoe, Mrs. Earl
Wendell, Mrs. Harry Burkhard, Mrs.
L. Bon, Miss Emma Clausen, Miss
Edna Lindhart, Miss Ellen Bagger,
Miss Lucy Woglom and Miss Victoria
MetZendorf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
H. B. Club Elects
New Officers Here

At the meeting of the H. 3. Club,
held in the Y. M. c. A. last night,
the election of officers for the COM
ing six months was held. The new
officers elected were: Earl Ander-
son, president; Charles Sher, vice
president; Hans Smith, secretary;
Arthur Jensen, treasurer; Frank
kobas, sergeant-at-arms. A COM
nfttee was named to secure en-
blems for the club. c. Moken was
Initiated at last nights meeting. 1t
was decided to hold the meetings of
the club the first and third Fridays
of each month. The next meeting
will be held at the home of Hans
Smith, February 90. Refreshments
were served at the close of the busi-
ness session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
GALL FIREMEN AS HOUSE
is FILLED WITH SMOKE

A pipe disconnected from the fur
mace in the cellar of 342 Maple
street, caused the building to fill
with smoke about $50 o'clock this
morning. Lieutenant william Cal
win at police headquarters was noti-
fed and detailed officers Emil
Koyen and Joseph Hartung to the
scene, and also notified the Lincoln
Engine Company
The two police officers were the
first at the scene and succeeded in
remedying conditions before the ar
rival of the Lincoln and Protection
companies, There was slight dam
age to the building and furniture in
the house caused by smoke. The
family of Frank S. Silverman oc-
cupies the first floor o. the building.
If this incident occurred during
che night II is probable there would
be disastrous results.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
CITIZENSHIP CLASS HAS
PROGRAM ON LINCOLN

The eighty-five members of the
citizenship class which meets week.
ly for instruction from Industrial
Secretary James A. Larcombe of the
Y. M. c. A. were given treat last
night in the form of a patriotic p1 j.
gram in commemoration of Abra-
ham Lincoln.
Owing to the holiday the library,
in the basement of which this class
always meets, was closed and the
meeting was held in the y. M. c. A.
instead. The moving picture ''Is
America Worth Saving?" by Nicholas
Murray Butler was the feature of
the night, the men showing great in
terest and enthusiasm during its
presentation. Secretary Larcombe
gave an inspiring talk on the life
and ideals of Abraham Lincoln after
which a picture Of the martyred
president was unveiled. Patriotic
songs were rendered by the men. led
by Paul Steel and accompanied on
the piano by Miss Ruth Emmons.
Study of the lives of great Ameri-
cans is part of the course given citi-
zenship classes by Mr.. Larcombe and
the program arranged by him last
night thoroughly drove home" the
important facts in connection with
the life of Lincoln.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
Perth Amboy
Personal Mention

Alderman-at-Large Richard J.
Calvin is confined to his home by
illness. Mr.. Calvin is believed to
be suffering with the grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Gilman, for
mer residents of this city, who have
been stopping in this city as the
guests of her mother, Mrs. E.
Krogh, Of Catalpa avenue, for few
days have gone to their home in
East Point, near Atlanta, Ga. Mr..
and Mrs. Gilman returned last week
after four months visit in Europe,
Mr.. Gilman is connected with the
Atlanta plant of the Atlantic Terra
Gotta Company.
DIR. NJ. F. Urbanski, of Washing
ton street, and Rev. Joseph Urban,
Of State street, left Sunday for
Miami, Fla, where they will remain
for sometime.
Miss Lucy HI. Bernard, Of Rector
street, was the guest of Madame
Amelita Galh-Curci, at her apart
ment in the Ambassador hotel, in
New York city, yesterday.
Allen Bagger. IF the city was the
guest of friends in Newark, yester-
day.
Misses Mary and Elizabeth Smith,
OF Madison avenue, spent the week
end and holiday with friends in
Brooklyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Berger and
daughter, Gloria, of High street, left
this morning for a weeks stay at
Atlantic City.
DR.. James Grieve of this city has
opened an office for practice at SS
Market street.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. W. Fisher of
the New Packer House leaves to-
morrow for an extended stay in
Florida.
Miss Flora Lahrnegade and oscar
Sorenson of Newark, Richard
Lahrnegade of Belmar, were the
guests of Miss Edith O'Brien of
Brighton avenue over the weekend.
Miss Hazel Green of Kearny ave-
nue. was the guest of friends in
Newark yesterday.
John Dunham, of Brighton ave-
nue., visited in Trenton yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
Port Reading
Social News and Notes

Ellen Mcdonald of woodbridge
visited friends here over the week
end.
William Zeilenback of Elizabeth
visited here on business yesterday.
Patsy Cercone was the guest of
friends in Brooklyn over the week
end.
Fred Brown is spending a few
days at the home of friends in Bris-
toll, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Luck were
Newark Visitors Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Da Prilla are
entertaining friends from Newark.
Miss Mary Lyman and Miss Kath-
crime Barry of Elizabeth visited here
Yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
JURY TO TRY WOMAN WITH
HEADS, NOT THEIR HEARTS

NEW YORK, Feb. IA hun
dred veniremen, selected because of
their Extraordinary intelligence"
were called for examination today as
the trial of Mrs. Lillian s. Raizen,
charged with numbering DR.. Abra-
ham Glickstein in his office, Decem-
ber 10, 1921, began in supreme court
in Brooklyn. The special panel was
called in quest of Jurors who can
try woman with their heads-not
their hearts"
Mrs. Raisen, who had undergone
numerous sanity tests, recently ask
ed to be placed on trial. She de-
clared the acquittal of Olivia Stone,
Cincinnati nurse who had pleaded
the unwritten law in the staying of
prominent lawyer, had Influenced
asE te abandon her iRSsRity Rlss.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
WALL ST.

NEW YORK, Feb. IS. -- The
sh orts took fright at the rapid up
ward movement by all sorts of
stocks, and their buying accelerated
the pace of the advance in the aft
ernoon. Equipments were bid for
eagerly and the accumulation of the
sugar issues continued on an enor-
nous scale. South Porto Rico sugar
gained IL points. Federal Mining &
Smelling preferred climbed 10
points on the announcement of an
increase in the quarterly, dividend,
from IA to IN. New York Air
Brake was up 6; United Fruit. 4h /;
Punta Allegro sugar Az, and
Kresge, 5 points.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
TURKS AWAIT
CH|EFSREPORT
Is Expected to Clarity Politi-
cal Atmosphere of the
Smyrna Situation

CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb. 1s (By
The Associated Press) ):-Ismet
Pasha's report on the Lausanne con-
ference is xpected to clarity the
political atmosphere here, especially
as regards the Smyrna situation. The
Turkish foreign minister, whose re-
turn from Switzerland has been de-
layed by the weather, will explain, it
is believed, that the peace negotia-
tions attempted at Lausanne have
been postponed rather than aban-
doned, and that adjustments are pos
sible.
Mustapha Kemal Pasha and some
of the ministers of the Angora gov
ernment have gone to Smyrna for
the meetings of an economic con-
gress. A representative of the Rus
sian Soviet government is to attend
also and this recalls recent rumors
of an Angora-Moscow agreement
reached at Lausanne.
Meanwhile, Turkeys attitude to-
ward the Allies, both at Smyrna and
elsewhere, appears to have changed
for the better and the Ottoman au-
thorities at the "closed port" are re-
ported as more conciliatory toward
the naval com manders.