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New Britain herald., 1925-09-25

 A about ss follows:
 "A "step up, gents-rlght this way! A. -A "In this cool and airy mansion,
 sometimes nicknamsd the White House, we have the greatest collection of odd and unyoesual characters ever gathered together on the face of the earthi
 tLook 'en over, gents, look 'em over-men and women of avery race, creed and religion sheks ct the Arabian desert end wild 1njuns from the American pEariess Buddhist priests and South African pysmies; scholars and athletes; diplo. mats. potsntAtss and high muck-amucks; freaks, ouriosities and Ionstrosities; every type and species Of mankind. or what have you!
 NOT FAR WRONG
 sDout push. don't crowd-get your tickets at the little red wagon. gents. and walk right in!" The sads.show spieler wouldn't be far wrong. The men and women who come from the four cor nss of the globe to pay their respects to the chief executive of the United States make never end, ing parade of unique characters that would make the late P. T. Barnum quiver with envy. Look over a representative number of the call. CTS who have left their cards at the White House during the past few months
 George Auser and Harry Doll called on the president together.
 George is eight feet eight inches in height and weighs s54 pounds.
 INDIAN CHIEF
 Harry has to plug up all the cracks in the floor of his home to keep from falling in and getting
New Britain herald., 1925-09-25

mslaId. He Is g inches tall and weighs S7 pounds on the hoof
 Then there was Chief Black Wolf of the South Cheyenne Indians. The chief is thoughtful soul. and strong for preparedness. He presented bow and to the president to for protection Of the White House.
 Next came Merwan A J. Noble. merchant prince of Bombay, India. He gave the president the latest market quotations on hooded cobras and trained elephants
 Followed Gempo Yamamotc, abbot of Ryutakuii Buddhist temple, at shidzuoka. Japan Abbot Gempo gave a brief summary of missionary work now being carried on by the Buddhist church, of which he is one of the most influential and powerful figures. The president was interested.
 t HAPPY JACK
 Happy Jack" Caves of Boston dropped in to sec the president in the course of the world tour he made with a covered wheelbarrow. He intro duced himself as "A fool who left April l. 1919, to cover 999S6 mies-and now on the home stretch"
 Happy Jack wore out seven wheels and three exIes pushing his barrow around the world
 "Drys" from all parts of the world have been dropping in to visit the head of the greatest off cially dry nation. Native W. C. T. U. workers from China, Latya. Esthonis, Japan and India called.
 Madame II. Kozall president of the ". c. T. U. and Women's Home Missionary Society of Japan, asked whether prohibition really stopped men from drinking.
 Chief and Princess Buffalo Bear dropped around
New Britain herald., 1925-09-25

SIDE-SHOW spieler would describe 1t about es follows:
 "step up, gents-right this way!
 "In this cool and airy mansion,
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26
Monmouth County Courts

Called in for trial before Judge Law
rennce "Wednesday afternoon on four
indictments charging them with break
ing, entering and larceny of thousands Of
dollars worth Of rugs, furniture and
bri-a-brac from two summer homes
at Spring Lake and two at Belmar,
Harold Cook, % years; John Purcell.
81, and William VanHorn, 81, each
pleaded guilty to certain counts in the
four indictments and were sentenced,
Cook to 18 months to seven years to
STATE prison, Purcell to thesState Re
forma tory at Railway, and V anHorn to
six months in the county Jail. The sem
fences were imposed on Que of the in1ict-
lnents in each case, sentence being de-
ferred by Judge Lawre ice ! in other
cases he warning the men that if they go
wrong after being released from prison
that he can sentence them on the old
chat ges at any time.
Cook entered his plea Of guilty to the
counts in the four indictments charg-
ing the receipt of stolen goods knowing
them to have been stolen. Purcell
pleaded guilty to the two Belmar rob
berries and VanH Torn to all four. The
homes robbed were those of H. L. Koe-
mig at Newark and three bungalows
owned by Charles Lewis of Asbury
Park, also at Spring Lake, and the
homes of Benjamin Patterson and
James Jackson of Belmar.
The gang, it is alleged, operated from
Trenton stealing away at night and re
forming with the stolen goods 1t was
in Trenton that clues were first OBJ
tanned and much of the stolen goods
we're recovered. Cook has long
prison record and Purcell served a
term in the State Home for Boys some
II years ago. Harold McDermott of
Freehold representing Cock, told the
court that his client had made an hon
est effort to reform since getting into
this trouble and had indeed reformed
and he presented letters from William
H. Houghton, agent in charge of the
/ treasury department; Mayor Frederick
Donnelly; the public safety department
head and William Reese, a Trenton at
torney, stating that Cook had been of
valuable assistance in detective work
there for several months past. Rom
illus Rimo, counsellor Purcell, also
made plea for clemency for his client
and presented a letter from Assis-
tant Prosecutor Walter Kugel recon-
mended that clemency be extended Pur-
cell.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26
Legion Home Dinner

The regular monthly meeting Of
the county officers Of the American
Legion auxiliary and representatives
from every unit was held at the
american Legion home at Long
Branch The state president Mrs.
Lillian Greer. gave an interesting
talk, praising the units of Monmouth
county for their fine work. Increas-
ing the membership of the state is
the main object of the auxiliaries this
year. Every auxiliary needs every
eligible woman for member in or
der to successfully carry OH the work
that must be done, it is announced.
Plans have been made for proyid-
ing Thanksgiving dinners for the
boys at the Toms River Convalescents
home and every unit in the county
has contributed or promised to con-
tribute something for this dinner.
The county disqualification chair
AN stated that part wool socks, under
clothing and gray shirts are the things
most needed at the home and every
unit will try to do its part in filling these
needs. 1t is requested that any store
having unsaleable mems clothing will
make donations of these to the Con-
vaIescent home thru the local
auxiliary.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26
Lakewood Defeats
Freehold Squad

The Freehold high school eleven
bowed to Lakewood in the annual
contest between both eleyens by a score
Of 10 to Friday.
Captain Chern appeared in the Free
hold lineup for tackle after tackle. w.
O'Connor played good game in the
locals line.
Cherin won the toss and Freehold
kicked off to Combs who was downed
by Mosl1o witz, Curtis, Scoop and Combs
each accounted for gains. Lake,
wood pass was broken up by Mosk-
owitz, Baskerville received o punt and
gained several yards. The visitors line
held and Evanson punted to Combs.
O'Connor on the next play rushed thru
the ne and threw Combs for five
yard loss. A pass from Combs to Scoop
gained 20 yards for Lakewood. With
the ball on the Coy ard line the Freehold
line hell their opponents for downs.
In the second period Cherin punted
to Scoop. A pass failed Lakewood
punted to Baskerville who fumbled and
Sommers recovered the ball Just as
the whistle blew Curtis threw a pass
to Scoop for 10 yard gain and touch
down. A placement kick by Combs
netted an additional p int.
In the third quarter Conover started
the Freehold defensive when he tackled
Curtis for 10-yard loss. Combs gained
4 yards thru the Freehold line. Basker-
vile receivedla punt and advanced 90
Wards Lakewood recovered Freehold
tumble and gained five yards from
pass on the 30 yard line. Cherin and
each accounted for several
yards. A Lakewood pass failed. Free
hold held their opponents and forced
them to punt on the fourth down.
In the last quarter Freehold started
off with gain as the result of a
pass. Evanson to Cherin. The latter
threw pass to Conover on the next
play which netted 20 yards Both
lines held With the ball in Lake
woods possession Steckler scor ed
their second touchdown. A try for an
extra point failed. Freehold gained
consistently during the rest of the
game on passes, but fell shy of a few
yards for touchdown when the
final whistle blew.
AS result OF the game Freehold
closes the season with three victories
against five defeats.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26
Murder Trials

Pedro Amituro, a farmer Of Center
vile, near Keyport, Tuesday morning
went on trial before Justice Frank
Lloyd, for the murder Of Dominica De
Angelic Of Carteret on Sunday. Aug.
23, last. Prosecutor John J. Quinn is
handling the case for the state, while
the defendent is reprssentedby CecilAck-
erson of Keyport and Harold McDer-
mott Of Freehold.
The victim, DeAngelio was one Of
a number of Italians who were on their
way home from Asbury Park, on the
day the Staying occurred. On their
way, they are alleged to have stopped
to pick flowers on Amaturo' s property.
The owner ordered them TO leave and
they refused it is alleged and he procured
a revolver and fred three shots, it is al
legged. One of the shots, it is charged
pierced the heart Of DeAngelio and
another wounded his brother, Alberto
in the leg.
Owen Mills, colored, was arraigned
Tuesday morning and pleaded not guilty
Of the murder Of Ralph Curtis Jones
also colored, Of 112 Atkins avenue,
Asbury Park, on Oct. II, last. After
pleading he was rsmanded to Jail to
await trial.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26
FREEHOLD


We hope our readers will enjoy
themselves on Thanksgiving.
The cheap G. II. R. excursion to New
York ity will start from the station
end Of Mechanic. street, at 7.34 A. M,
on Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Sherwood and Mrs.
Mary Longstreet and daughter, MARI !.
spent part OF last week in New York.
Stats Carey Of Randolph street has
taken a position with the wet wash
laundry on Kiawa avenue.
Mrs. Wins Of Keansbnrg and Jersey
City spent a few days with MIR. and Mrs.
Fred Rooshoop Of Cottage place.
MIR. Mcdonald and X enneth K Mat
hews, roup, leaders of the Y. M. G. A.,
took their boys, numbering 80, to Asbury
Park to takesa.swim in the pool Friday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sinonson f. P le and
daughter Mildre 'Eof hHamilton, were
Freehold visitors Wednesday evening
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Robinson enter
tanned nnmbers of friends at their
home on Cottag e place
Mrs Jane L. Darby of Atlantic High
lands is spending a short time with aher
daughter, Mrs. Edward Givens.
Mrs. s. Hesketh of Red Bank, was q
visitor with Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
jackson last week.
Mrs. Herman Stokes of Trenton was
asrecent visitor with Fred Stokes and
Celia Stokes.
Mr.. and Mrs Hugo Ockerhausen Of
New York is spending the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Meyers OF
Union avenue.
Ferdinand Bradford Of Main street
has dissolved partnership with George
Nenninger in the wet wash laundry
business and taken position with the
Monmouth Title company as searcher.
The Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
church served dinner on Saturday in
the Y room to the committee OF agri-
culture and home economics.
The State Councillor he's designated
Sunday, November 29th, 1925, as IT.
o. u. a. M. Thanksgiving Service,
Day, requesting that all Councils at
tend divine service on that date. Mon
mouth Cou Gil has been invited to at
tend the evening service on that date
at the Freehold Presbyterian Church
on West Main Street Meet at the
Council chamber at seven clock, and
pro eed to the Church in body.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26
Fish Liars Realized
They Were OuscLassed

The story, Trout by the Handful"
that appeared In a recent number OF
the Companion reminds subscriber
Of the following .tall'' one that she
often heard her grandfather tell:
At one time when my grandfather
was on his way to Porto Rico he met
on the boat a number Of spOrtsmen,
among whom was a doctor. They all
gathered Ia the captains cabin one
night to swap yarns. With serious
face each told the biggest one he
knew, and there were some pretty big
ones. They had all finished and were
about to vote to see who had told the
biggest when the doctor, who had,
hitherto been silent, announced that
he would tell yarn himself. So they
all settled back again to listen.
SWELL" he began, "once when was
up in. Canada where the big salmon
fisheries and canneries are l hap
pened on little stream about foot
wide up which the salmon were going
to spawn. The stream was so narrow
and the fish so large that they could
not pass one another. 50 they were go
ing up the stream In single file with
only few inches between them.
at looked like q good opportunity
to get big fish, so. gtraddling the
stream, reached down suddenly and
caught fish In my hands. held 1t
under the water second to get good
hold before I jerked it Out, and In
stantly the FISH behind 1t bit its tail to
make it hurry. pulled my fish out
of the water, and the other fish came
too as well as the one behind 1t and
the next one and so on. Each fish,
you see. had hold of the tail Of the
one in front of 1t.
II started pulling In hand over hand,
and for three hours stood there and
} pulled In the fish. When 1 finished 1
! had an unbroken string OF salmon
three miles long"
AS he concluded the faces Of his lis
teners were perfectly blank. They sat
looking at one another in silence for a
few minutes; then one Of them rose
and, going to the table, wrote some
thing on an envelope. He passed the
envelope round, and every one read
and signed 1t. Then he ceremonious-
ly presented 1t to the doctor, who,
after reading it aloud pocketed 1t and
bowed gravely.
This Is what ne read:
'This is to certify that we. the UNI
dersigned, hereby proclaim Doctor
x to be the champion liar Of this
boat. We poor fellows thought we
could tell EN-, but we resign in favor
of the doctor" YOUTHS Companion.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26

NrcHoLs-BR1DGEwATER

A large number OF guests assembled
in the Jerseyvills church Tuesday
evening of last week to witness the
wedding of Miss Ethel M. Nichols.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Nichol of Jerseyville and William @.
Bridgewater, also of Jerseyville.
After the ceremony Miss Muriel Boos.
niece of the bride was baptised by
Rev. Samuel T. Nicholas Of Washington.
D. G. A wedding breakfast was served
the bridal party at the home of DR.. and
Mrs Boos at Manasquan after which
the couple left on a honeymoon trip to
Atlantic City.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26
Home Runaway on
AIHnWOOd Farm

On warrant issued by the New Jersey
State Home for boys at Jamesburg,
Qhiefof Police Winslow M. Bracket
mt onday arrested Alphense Adamczk,
1eg eharged with escaping from the home
last April 2.
William MAYNARD in Allenwood when
taken. His employer and neighbor,
Shibla, AIIenwood farmer, are heading
q group of friends to gain the boys
release from the home. Shibla spoke
highly Of the boy Monday morning,
saying that he has worked on farms
near Allenwood since last summer.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26
Co. Gives $4,000
For Jetty Work

After conducting routine business
during brief session in Freehold We'd
nesday. the Board of Freeholde S adj
iourned to Monmouth Beach to view
the sea wall under construction there
and to determine what further steps are
necessary to protect the ocean road
from damage by washout
At a recent meeting County Engl-
neer Allen recommended that an addl-
tional appropriation OF 50 ,O0Obe made
to carry the sea wall further north than
was contemplated in the original con-
tract. This was done but Engineer
Allen Wednesday reported that 1t seems
necessarv if the county property Is to
be protected and at the suggestion OF
Director Bryant b. Newcomb adj nrn-
ment was taken to journey to Mon
mouth Beach.
Adjournment was taken from the
latter meeting to meet again at Free
hold NOV. 81 to arrange for the re-
newal of certain county ties to April
LIST next, when they will be funded into
bond issue.
The LonA Branch hospital reported
1870 charity patient days during DC
tober and the Ann May hospital report
ed 80 city patient days during Sep
tember and $40 during October.
The clerk was directed to request the
various county departments to pre-
pare tentative budget for next year
for the guidance Of the Freebooter board
in making up their total budget. Also
the clerk was directed to invite Free
holder-elect Thompson to atten ! the
meetings to be held next Monday as
matter Of policy will come before the
board affecting the work Of the ensuing
year.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26
MARLBORO EEFoRMRD cHURcH

Sunday morning the pastor preached
in X 5:1, Let my people go, using the
following plan l. The condition Of the
people in Egypt. 2. The overture by
Moses. 3. The refusal the Pharioh. a.
The renewed demand 5. The out
home. The usual thanksgiving service
was held Sunday evening and the pastor
spoke on Gratitude. The Bible School
viii :aeet next Sunday morning at 80,
followed by preaching service at 1890,
@. E. at 6:45 in charge Of Mrs HI. l.
Schanck Evening worship at 7:3l. All
who expect to attend the Mems Con-
ference in Long B ranch Tuesday evening
Dec. list, sho "a 4nforln the pastor by
Sunday. Prayer meeting Thursday
evening. Junioks C.. E. Friday. Com
mnnion and reception of members
Sun lay morning, Dec. 9Th.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26
Fatally Injured
in Upset Of Auto

State police from the local station are
Investigating the death Of Charles
Gravatt, As, who lived with his parents
at Smithburg, who was removed to the
Long Branch hospital following an auto
accident Sunday and died early Tuesday
morning.
Gravatt is said to have died from
a possible fracture of the skull. In
addition he suffered a broken leg
According to a neighbor, Gravatt was
riding with Thomas 0. Burke when the
ear, in passing thru woods, failed to
make turn and rode up an em-
bankment, overturning and pinning
Gravatt beneath,
Gravatt is said to have been employed
on the Baker farm near Freehold during
the summer but bad been living at
Gmithburg and working for varione
farmers. Helived with his aged parents.
and also sister. A brother, Samuel
Gravatt, lives near Freehold on the
Sinithburg road. He was not married
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26
Appeals $215 Verdict
As Being Inadequate

Charles Prince Of New York, who
before Judge Rulif " Lawrence's
court in Freehold secured a Judgment
of $215 against William Schwartz of
Asbury Park, pony track concessionaire,
for damages suffered by the plaintiffs
son, Norman, has secured a writ for .
new trial.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26
Obituary
BENJAMIN H. DAVIDSON

aged IS, Of SOC Park Place avenue,
Bradley Beach. died last Thursday
night IN Long Branch hospital following
an operation for appendicitis. He is
survived by wife, three children,
Harold, Charles and Janice and his
parents, MIR. and Mrs John Davidson
of the same address. Funeral services
held Monday afternoon at 2 at the
house, DIR f. A. DeMaris Of the First
NJ. E. church officiating. Interment
made in the Glendola cemetery
The deceased was a mem
Der Of the Freehold E and A. NJ,
Goodwin chapter Of Manasquan and
the Tall Cedars.
SAMUEL J. BURLINGTON
Masonic rites for Samuel ]. Culling-
ton, So. of 33 South street, Red Bank,
who died at the Memorial hospital,
Long Branch, Saturday, of burns re-
ceived while tending a bonfire, was
held in Fairview cemetery Wednes-
day He was the Oldest member of Mystic
Brotherhood lodge of Masons, Red
Bank. Cullington who was born in Eng
land and moved to Red Bank 80 years
ago, was burning leaves and rubbish in
his back yard when his coat caught
who lives next door, saw the aged man
burning on the ground. She with other
neighbors, rushed out and extinguish-
ed the fire with rug. Cullington died
shortly after being admitted to the hos
pitaL Service was held at the home
Wednesday at 2, the Rev. Robert Mac
Kellar OF Trinity Episcopal church
officiating. Surviving are q daughter,
Miss Ella Cullington, Red Bank, and a
son, William of Brooklyn, and a grand
son, Walton. Cullington was cigar
maker and former member Of the vol
unteer fire department.
THEoPHILUS CLIFFORD
Funeral service Of Theophilus Gift
ford, who died Friday in Herberts
vile. was held Tuesday ct l at the
house and 80 in the Herbertsville
church. Interment was made in
Whitelawn cemetery, Point Pleas
ant.
LOUISE e. HENDRIcKsoN
Funeral service for Mrs. Louise e.
Henderson, who died in the Long
Branch hospital was held
Tuesday at her late home. 81 Prospect
avenue, Manasquan at /, followed by .
service at 2 in the A. "a. ID. Zion
church. Rev b. g. Jones officiating.
Interment was made in Eatontown.
HERBERT W. COOPER
aged So, one of the best known business
men of Long Branch and for many
years manager Of the Armour company,
died Sunday evening. in st. Vincent's
h spital, New York, following an oper-
alton. He Is survived by q wife who,
Branch. The deceased was born in
New York, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Cooper. A Knights Teinplar ser
vice was conducted at the house We'd
nesday at 3, Rev. William r. Black
man, pastor Of Simpson M. E. church,
also officiating. Intermsnt was made in
West Long Branch cemetery.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26
Did Not Stop
After Accident

An auto driven by Harry Biers, COS
Eighth avenue, Belmar, was damag-
ed late Sunday night Of last week on
f street, Belmar, when it was struck
by an auto, said to belong to John
Byrns, Perrineville, N j. The latter
driver, it was declared by police head
quarters, did not stop after the acct
dent. His license number however
W as secured. 1t is understood that
Byrns will be served with a Summons.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-11-26

Strongheart Police puppies for sale
Champion dogs in stud A few very
exceptional females given to reliable
people on breeding basis. Dogs train
ed by noted German Trainer at reason
able fee; also Chow and Great Dane
puppies. Strongheart Kennels, Easto n
Avenue, New Brunswick, N, J. Eel
phone 1443-W2.
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Gets Thirty DAYS

Ernest Megill of 1fs Division street,
West Grove, who was given a hearing
by Justice Peter F. Dodd charged with
driving his car while under the influence
of liquor, was sentenced to 80 days in
the county Jail and his license re-
voked.
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Gifts For Veterans Home

Another Christmas season is APP
preaching and plans are being made to
make the holiday truly merry one for
Of Monmouth County in Convalescent
Homes and Hospitals.
Funds to assist us in providing
Christmas cheer are needed and CON
tributions would be deeply appreciated.
Will you help us to help our own ex-
service men to have Real Christmas
this year?
Kindly send contributions to Emma
Florence Beach, Chairman,1 Broad st !,
Freehold.
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SAVANNAH, GA,

SAVANNAH, GA,
The City Of Beautiful Parks,
Wonderful Drives and
Mild Climate.
The Ideal Spot to build your Winter
Home.
Lots and Farm Land Available.
Edwin f. Apologize, Salesman,
30 West Hull st., Savannah, Ga.
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THEoPHILUs CLIFFORD

Funeral service Of Theophilus Gift
ford, who died Friday in Herberts
vile. was held Tuesday ct at the
house and 80 in the Herbertsville
church. Interment was made in
Whitelawn cemetery, Point Pleas
ant.