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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
Miss Fimiani
Is Given Shower

Mrs. r. Dragotta and Mrs. {. FL
miami, Of tombstone street, gave a
miscellaneous shower for Miss Ma
RE Fimiani, in honor of her ap-
preaching marriage to Louis Fattor-
osi, Of Port Reading. The house was
attractively decorated in a pink and
white color scheme. A huge pink
umbrella, held the many pretty
gifts of silver, cut glass, linene, china
and kitchen utensils. Singing and
dancing were enjoyed. Refresh
ments were served.
The guests included: Mrs. w.
Clark, Mrs. f. Sorenson, Mrs. w.
Lembecke, Mrs. Axel Lembecke, Mrs.
August Lembecke, Mrs. H. Foley
Misses Zella Buynofsky, Mary, Gene
We've, and Columbia Montana, AL
berta and Edna Madsen, Elvira,
Anna Cecilia, Lena and Katie Ian
nucci. Mamie Snyder, Rose H%ospidor,
Catherine Carasite, Theresa Zalari,
Agnes Cont, Anna Equat, Lena Cav
allaro, Esther Topper, Marie FAINT
ami, Mrs. B. Fragotta, Mrs. d. Fami-
ami, Mrs. c. Famiani, and Mrs. P.
Famiani, Of this city, Misses Joseph
inc and Adelaide Cavallaro, Of
Brooklyn, and Miss Mary MARITIME Of
Port Reading.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
TRAMP ATTACKS
WOMAN IN HOUSE
SpotSWood Woman Beaten
and Clothes Set on Fire by
Intruder-No Arrest

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 26.-A
crime, equaling in brutality, any re-
ported to the police authorities OF
, this section in a number of years,
is being Investigated by police with
in a radius of 100 miles of Spots
wood, following the occurrence
which was discovered shortly after
noon on Saturday.
Mrs. Grace Clarke, f~orty-seven, OF
Somerville road, Spotswood, was
ironing a dress at her home early
Saturday when a knock vas heard
at her front door. Just as she was
/ about to open it, a man, apparently
a tramp, walked in, took off his hat
and a mask fell YER his face. He
asked the woman for all the money
! she had in the house.
The woman compli I with the re-
quest, handing over seventy-five
| cents which she claimed was all she
had. Dissatisfied the man started a
search of the house and then made
an effort to drag the woman into a
bedroom. She resisted and hit him
| over the head with a parlor stand
and followed this advantage by fling
ing a number of dishes at the in
truder.
Finally succeeding in overpower-
ing the woman the tramp kicked her
several times in the abdomen, rem
dering her unconscious. Then her
clothes were set a1re and the visitor
departed. About no. the woman's
daughter came home and found her
on the floor, some OF her clothes hav-
Ing been burned and her body burn
ed in various places.
The woman's husband at work at
a sawmill in Spotswood was notified
and in turn the police authorities
were Informed of the occurrence
Mrs. Clarke was unconscious when
found by her daughter, and became
historical after being brought to.
She is confined to he" bed as q result
of the incident.
Court Constable John Applegate
was the first official at the scene,
and when Chief of County Detectives
F'erd David a informed of the af-
fair, every police department within
a radius of 100 miles of Spotswood
was notified of the crime. The de-
tecttve chief urged that every effort
be mad to land the guilty party, as
q man of his type belongs in con-
f1nement.
Farmers with shotguns under the
leadership Of County Detectives
David and William Fitzpatrick
searched the district for miles
around. Blood stains were followed
from the Clarke home to the Old
Bridge turnpike, the man apparently
having received a cut on the right
hand during the fracas. From the
turnpike it is believed he got a hitch.
The residents in that section are
boiled up over the occurrence and it
would be a great deal safer for the
offender to be behind bars than at
large.
Mrs. Clarke described the guilty
man as wearing a gray suit, dark
hat, sharp pointed Z or 8 shoes, no
overcoat, and being about 35 years
old. He stands about 6 feet, nine
inches and weighs about 145 pounds,
the woman told the authorities.
The authorities were handicapped
in getting after this offender VINO
APPARENTLY Is well acquainted with
the road in that section, inasmuch as
the crime was not discovered for
several hours after it occurred.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
FEDERAL ATTORNEY BUSY
WITH LIQUOR ACTIONS
BY GEORGE Fl. MANNING

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26:-More
than one-half the time Of the district
attorney for the New Jersey federal
district court is taken up by cases
arising under the national prohibit
ton act.
Forty-four per cent of the time OF
the attorneys for the entire eighty
six judicial districts of the United
States is devoted to liquor cases. The
percentages in the several districts
range from 5 per cent for Kansas to
80 per cent for the Southern Ala
bama district. .
Startling evidence of the cost of
prohibition enforcement in both time
and money is given in testimony of
officials OF the Department of Justice
before the House appropriations
committee.
In addition to the $9,25O,000 ap-
preparation for the prohibition en-
forcement department of the govern
ment, about o%ne-third of all the
funds appropriated for the Depart
ment of Justice is expended on pro-
hibition cases. The total cost, then,
is in excess Of $4,000, 900 per year.
About $4,000, 600 per year is collect
ed in fines and forfeitures in liquor
cases
Congress was asked by the justice
department for an additional appro-
priation OF s2,003, 556.03 to make up
the necessary disbursements for the
department during the rest of the
present fiscal year, in excess of the
regular annual appropriation made
last year; $1,67S,947.49 is recon-
mended by the committee on appro-
priations in the third deficiency bill,
which has just been prepared.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
Mrs. Olsen
Entertains at FordS

Mrs. John Olsen, of King Georges
Road, Fords, entertained at a family
reunion last night, in honor of heI
seventy-fourth biz shday. A supper
was served.
The guests included: Mr.. and Mrs
John Olsen, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Will
hamPitzner, Nj. and Mrs. Ernest
Jones, of Metuchen, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Larson, and son Arnold, Mrs,
Sandorff, Madeline, Eleanor, Harold
and Daniel Sandorff, Mrs. Billott
Helen, Dorothy and Harry Blllott. OF
this city, Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Olsen,
Raymond and Earl Olsen, Margaret
and Elsie Wittenborn, of Jersey City,
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Olsen, Clara,
Margaret, Helen and William Olsen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Christensen, and son
Howard, Mrs. Chris Hoyer, Mrs.
Clarence Durham, Mrs. John Olsen,
Sr., and William and Samuel Olsen,
of Ford.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
BOY TELLS OF SHOOTING
IN BIG DAMAGE ACTION

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. &C.
Walter Midura OF Perth Amboy, the
minor son of Steve Midura, appeared
as witness today at the circuit court
before Judge DAILY in the suit for
$4,000 damages, as q result of al
legged shot in the arm, said to have
been fired by William Lahey, a spe-
cial officer of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company.
The boy testified that while on his
way home July 30, 1891, he heard
the firing of a shot and shortly after
wards felt a singing in his arm
from the bullet. He was not on the
railroad property, the boy declared.
He was taken to the hospital Midura
said, where he remained for three
days. His arm is still weak, he
stated.
He could not, however, give any
information as to who fired the shot,
or ave If Lahey was the man re-
sponsible for it. At the request of
the complainant, the a S has been
adjourned until tomorrow, to bring
witnesses of the shooting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
WILL CELEBRATE HIS rs
YEARS AS TERRA GOTTA MAN

Philip D. Buchanan will celebrate
the tW~enty-flfth anniversary OF his
connection with the Atlantic Terra
Gotta Company on Wednesday OF
this week.
Mr.. Buchanan entered the service
of the company as a young man and
steadily rose in the esteem OF the
officials of the company and in pop
ularity with his fellows. For about
ter years he was superintendent of
the branch of the works situated at
Rocky Hill. During that time he
was an active and honored citizen of
the borough, holding town Office.
He was the organizer of the Rocky
Hill Y. M. c. A, in the work of
which, as we'll as the larger work OF
the company Y. NJ. c. A. he has al
ways taken a deep interest, After
the war he was promoted to be sup
erintendent OF the larger works OF
the Atlantic Terra Gotta Company
situated at Perth Amboy. Although
his business takes him much from
Rocky Hill he maintains his home
in that place,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
FORDS MAN GETS VERDICT

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. ga
verdict for ~$1,44S.S5 in favor of
Harry Rohlfs. of Fords, was direct
ed before Judge Daily in the circuit
court today, this amount represent
ing the price paid to the MotoI
Transportation of Paterson, on July
10, 1921, on a truck. Under the
agreement between that company
and Rohlfs a new truck was to be
delivered to him. but instead q, sec
ond hand was supplanted, which
he refused to accept. The company
later agreed to exchange the truck
for a new one. but has failed to dc
so. Thomas Hansen represented
Rohlfs. The case was uncontested
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
Raritan Township
Social and Personal

Mrs. Fred Beutel visited friends
In Perth Amboy yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gile enter
tanned friends at their home yes
terday.
Miss Edith Jensen was among the
Perth Amboy shoppers Saturday.
The Sunday school teachers OF
Perth Amboy will meet tonight at
Our Redeemer's church here.
Miss Clifford ellis spent Saturday
In Perth Amboy as guest of friends.
M. and Mrs. Ole Jensen enter
sained out Of town friends yester-
day. .
The Misses Ronika Srnolak and
Ronika Palko spent yesterday out OF
town as guests Of relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Ceiling en-
tsrtained friends st their home over
he week end.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
STUDENT LOAN
WILL CONTINUE
Secured in Drive for
1O,OO0-Canyassers Are
Speeding Up Work

Owing to the fact that several
members of the various teams con-
Quoting the Student Loan drive, a
movement started by the Perth AM
boy Teacher Association, In an effort
to raise $4,000 for the benefit of
needy students wishing to continue
their education, have been halted in
their work due to Illness, the drive
will continue all this week, it was de-
cided at a meeting OF the directors
Of the drive, held last Friday after
noon in the high school.
The canvass throughout the var
ious plants and factories being made
by the Rotary and Lions Clubs is
continuing. The Woman's Club is
also working hard in their canvass
of the local merchants and latest re-
ports show a total Of $1,S05.42 to
date.
With all the members of the teams
back in their places again q final
dash will be made for the goal this
week. The following is the list on
contributions to date.
Previously acknowledged .~$1,032.42
Mrs. Franz Roessler ..... 10000
Schools 4 and 10 ....... $500
Thor Lodge No. 46 ...... 1000
Fraternal Order of Eagles 1000
Other contributions ...... $3.50
$1,3o5.42
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
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HEARING STARTS
Chief Harrington Gives Tes-
timony in Writ of Certiorari
Action-Continue Today

CARTERET. Feb. 26:-Chief o..
Police Henry J. Harrington was the
first to give testimony Saturday be-
fore United States Examiner Thomas
A. Christopher in his oertiorari writ
action instituted by him against the
borough of Carteret, Mayor J.. Mul-
vihill and .ohn Donovan in an at
local police force and restraining
them from the appointment of Don
ovan to the post he is holding.
H. ". O. Plat, borough clerk, also
appeared and produced the minutes
and records Of the borough.
The taking of testimony will con-
tinue late this afternoon before Ex-
aminer Christopher.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
FARM BILL REPORTED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26--An agri-
cultural credits bill. which would
establish two ne banking systems
for the aid of the farmer, was form
ally reported today by the House
banking committee. 1t contemplates
twelve intermediate credit banks as
independent adjuncts of the Federal
Farm Loan Board and a system of
privately owned agricultural credit
corporations and re-discount corpor-
atoms.
The bill follows the general lines
of the Capper and Lenroot-Anderson
bills passed by the senate. and the
Strong bill, passed by the House.
Under present plans the measure
win be taken up In the House tomor-
row, leaders having expressed the
hope of passing it in one day,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
Perth Amboy
Personal Mention

Miss Sara Handleburser. OF Bos-
ton, is visiting Mrs, N. Gavronsky,
Of State street, for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry S. Medinets, Of
Kearny avenue, have returned home
after spending several weeks in
Florida.
Milton Macmillan, OF Catalpa
avenue, has resumed his studies at
Cornell University after spending
several days in this city.
Fulton tanning. of Stevens Insti-
tute, spent the weekend at his home
in this city.
Marcus Leon, Of Columbia Univer-
sity, spent the weekend with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Leon,
of High street.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ten Brock of this
city. who is confined to the City
hospital with illness, is slowly inn
proving
Miss A. Smith Of New York was
the guest of Mrs. M. Weinstein OF
Gordon street yesterday.
Miss Minerva Isenberg and Miss
Blanche Spiegel Of this city were
the weekend guests Of friends in
New York.
Miss Marion Burns OF New York
was the weekend guest OF friends
IN this city.
Mrs. S. Jens. 81 Lawrie street,
ARE. Wolf of Wsshjugtor street
have returned home after spending
two week7 in Buffalo and Canada.
Dr.. j.. j. Huppert, a graduate ri
Vienna University, and 2 personal
friend OF DR.. Lorenz, has opened an
oTscs at 4S1 Market street
Mrs. Florence HerriCk OF New
York, was the guest OF Mrs. G. r.
C~oraings Of Gordon street, yester.
day.
Harry Widerstrom, Of Rutgers
College, spent the week end az hi,
horne in Madison venue
4. PhiIo, OF Keyport, was the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Philc
se Gordon street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
REPORTS AUTO WAS STOLEN

Jacob Reiner of 2l9 David street,
South Amboy, reported to Lieutenant
William Calvin at police %headquar-
ters last night that some one took
his Cadillac automobile, N. j. 1885,
S74, from in front Of 157 Lewis
street. According to the records at
police headquarters, the car has not
been recovered.
Thefts of automobiles from Eliza
beth and Trenton, were also re-
ported to the local police over the
Weekend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
PAYS SIS FINE

William Mcdonald of Paterson
street, arrested by officer Marinus
Ludwigson last night or q disorderly
conduct charge. WA fined $50 by
Recorder Harold u. Pickersgin this
morning. John OlkenSon, sum-
moned by Traffic Officer Charles
Quinn for an automobile violation
was fined IS.
Joe Cushuck Of 473 Rathburn
place will be arraigned on a petty
larceny charge before Recorder
Pickersgill tonight. He was ar
rested by Sergeant Frank Kasprzak
on complaint of a Lehigh valley OF
acsfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
Social and Personal Activities
Entertain at Cards
At Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, Feb. 26-The art
department of the Woman's Club en-
tertained at cards at the home OF
Mrs. l. T. Spencer, in upper Main
street, Friday afternoon. Each mem
Der of the department vas RESPONSE
BILE for one table. High score for the
afternoon was made by Mrs. {. w.
Decker, Mrs. Chester Peck, Mrs
Leon Campbell and Mrs. l. Wrence
Moore of Montclair was awarded the
consolation prize. The members of
the art committee consist of Mrs. 1.
T. Spencer, chairman, Mrs. Emil
Klaus, Mrs. j. ]. Livingood, Mrs. c.
Nj. Liddle, Mrs. A. M. Muchinfuss
and Mrs. c. ". Decker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
LASKER CONFERS WITH
HARDING ON SHIP PLAN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26:-Chair-
man Lasker OF the Shipping Board
today discussed with resident Hard
ing the liquidation policy which the
administration has determined to
adopt under the merchant marine
laws, as an incident TO failure of the
shipping bill.
A definite plan, MI. Lasker said,
would probably be passed upon by
the fun board this week and given
approval by the President. He de-
clined to divulge details but empha-
sized the necessity for speedy adop-
ton of a comprehensive policy now
that it is known that the shipping
bill is not to 20 through.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
Port Reading
Social--PersonaI

Miss Felmina Russo visited friends
sut of town Saturday.
Miss G. Barry, Of Elizabeth, was
The weekend guest OF friends here.
Ralph Germano spent Sunday at
the home of friends in Perth Amboy.
The Danish Brotherhood Society
held a dance in their hall Saturday
night.
America Stango, of Newark. spent
the weekend here.
Mrs. Matteo Pelligreno, of Third
street, entertained friends at her
home Sunday night,
John Remock visited a friend at
4 Perth Amboy City Hospital Sun
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
Girls to Give
Card Party March II

The third Of a series of card part
les to be held under the direction OF
the Girls Club will take place on
Saturday afternoon, March II, in the
assembly room of the Raritan Yacht
club, in Water street. Tables will be
arranged for bridge, five hundred
and pinochle. Most attractive prizes
will be awarded. The proceeds OF
the affair will go TO the Y.W.C.A.
fund.
Tickets will be out in a few days
and may be procured from any men,
Der of the club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
Society Will
Have Meeting Tonight

The Solomon Schecter Society will
hold their regular meeting in Beth
Mordecai temple tonight at 8 o'clock.
Plans will be made for their play
to be given sometime during April.
Miss Sarah Kussey, of Newark, who
has spent six months in Palestine,
studying conditions. will be the
speaker of the evening. All mem
bers are urged TO be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
G. D. of A. Meets
Tomorrow Night

The Catholic Daughters Of Ameri-
ca will hold their regular meeting
8a the knights of Columbus home in
.High street tomorrow night. All
members are urged to be present as
plans for a card party TO be held
some time in the near future will be
made at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
Club Meets Toniqht

The Martha Washington Club will
hold their regular meeting in the
Community House tonight. All
members are urged to be present, as
much business of Importance will 5e
discussed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
School Board IN Meet

A meeting OF the Board of Edu-
cation has been called for tonight
at 1880 o'clock. It is expected that
the meeting will be concluded be-
fore the booster meeting for the
Intra-Coastal Canal takes place in
the high school auditorium at S:15
| o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
Plan Luncheon

Roast beef, mashed potatoes, peas,
apple sauce, celery, pickles, olives,
pie, cake and coffee is the menu to
be served It the MONDAY luncheon
IN the "Y" Wednesday. Miss Eleanor
Brogger. chairman, is making a spe-
cial appeal for donations Of pie,
cake, buildings and candy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
ANOTHER AMENDMENT?

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. - A
resolution providing for submission
Of another constitutional amend
ment, tc provide for a popular ref.
erendun on future constitutional
changes, was reported out today by
the senate judiciary committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
OBITUARY
Hans Christian Hansen

ALNAio NA4A lGsA0A ~
Hans Christian Hansen, sixty
three years old, died yesterday
morning at his home. so New street,
Metucheu, after a brief illness. Mr..
Hansen, besides his widow. Is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. Samuel
Wiley, and son, Hans, of Metuchen;
sister, Mrs. Emil Ernst, and five
brothers, Jorgen, Nels and Charles
Hansen, of this city: Edward Han
sen, OF Atlanta, Ga, and Rasmus
Hansen, of Lakewood. He vas q
member Of Thor Lodge, No. 46
Danish Brotherhood and Dana Re-
lief Society. The funeral will b.
held from his late residence Wed
nesday afternoon at ? o'clock. Rev
V. B. Skov, OF Our Saviour's Danish
Lutheran church. will of1ciate and
the interment will be in Alpine
cemetery.
Funeral of Mrs. Annie Reid
The funeral of Mrs. Annie REID
was held Saturday morning from thu
home Of her s~on-In-law, Edward
Wilson, 215 Water street. Rev. w
Northey Jones, rector of st. Peter
church, oficiated. The intermen
was IN ST. JOHn y CGiflSLSIy LOlhSAS
The bearers were the four sons
Alec, Samuel, Robert and William
Reid; son-in-law, Edward Wilson
and grandson. Alec Reid, Jr.
Mrs. Philip Greenspan
Mrs. Fannie Greenspan, twenty
eight years old, wife of Philip Green
span, of 100 Madison avenue, dieC
Saturday night at the Perth Ambo!
City Hospital OF child birth. Mrs
lGreenspan, who was formerly Fannie
Aarons, of Chicago, is survived b,
her husband, her father, Nathan
Aarons, OF Brighton Beach, thre,
sisters and two brothers Of Chicago
The funeral will be held tomorrow
noon from her late residence ant
the interment viii be in the Russian
Congregation cemetery, Newark.
Bertha Loretta Lasky
Bertha Loretta Lasky. twenty-fou
years old, wife OF Frank Lasky. die
yesterday morning at her home, 10
Broad street. She was a. daughter Q
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Miller an
besides her husband is survived b
one child. The funeral will be he'll
wednesday afternoon at 2 o'cloc
from her residence. Rev. Robel
Schlotter. pastor OF Grace Luthera
church, win oficiate. The intermer
iGxiA hAlRias Sa4AagA =.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
Announce Engagement

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Handleburger of
Boston announce the engagement of
their daughter, Sara, to F. Brand
vein, son Of Mrs. A. Brandwein Of
Oak street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
Can't Stop Joint Ease

Ion cant stop people from buying
Soipt-Hase Tor sore throat and cold in
nest writes one OF our druggist friends
They say it's the best ever
We know that, Of course, but please re-
member that Joint-Eass is Tor stiT. svol.
len. painful 3ointH, whether rheumatic or
NOT, ana its tremendous sale for that puT.
! poes proves that IL 10 the one Joint rem :
NC that gets the most satisfying results.
- tube costs 80 cents at druggists every
Just rub it on ana in = few sec
-dteapp1ers completely under the
A&E x1A8-MAE :
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
Ex-senator Perkins Dead

OAKLAND, Cal, Feb. 26.-For-
mer United States Senator George c.
Perkins, "a, died at his home here
today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26
CITY BRIEFS

John Forkas, thirty-four years old,
of AIS Smith street, is at the Perth
Amboy City Hospital with burns
about the face that he received
while at work at the Roessler and
Hasslaeher Chemical plant about
$3.50 o'clock Saturday afternoon. He
Is being attended by DR.. Charles w.
Naulty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-26

NEW BRUNSWICK. FEB. ga
building contract between Mike
IKertes, owner, and Louis Kirsch. con-
tractor, calling for the addition and
alteration Of a building on Douglas
avenue, Woodbridge, at a cost Of
$2,097, was fled at the county
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