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Perth Amboy Evening News

Location

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1910

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Cure by Cuticura for Baby Skin Disease

A Somerville Massachusetts father describes his two week old baby’s severe facial and scalp sores clearing after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Doctors failed to help, but after hospital and medication, skin eruption, sleep issues, and hair loss resolved, with five years of no recurrence. Free booklet available from Potter Drug & Chem Corp.

Cuticura Chas. H. Evans Flint St Somerville Mass Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Boston Masa

Outing to Highlands and Local Socials

The Perth Amboy pages report an outing by the Alert Social Club to the Highlands last Sunday aboard S. Aroe’s motorboat with a numerous party including Mrs. Larsen, Miss Beatty, and Mr. Ss. Aroe among others. It notes an Orchestra Reunion at St Andrassy and Anderson School on Smith Street at eight, followed by dancing and porch refreshments, plus a Gibson Mandolin Club meeting postponed to Thursday. Other items mention Labor Day sails, hospital auxiliary meetings, and a long list of residents visiting, returning, or traveling to Asbury Park, Newark, New York, and nearby towns.

Highlands Alert Social Club S. Aroe Larsen J. Beatty M. Beatty Perth Amboy H. Whatton Newark Leichle Ss. Aroe Ki. Cline J. Anderson W. Aroe M. Gallagher F. Beatty Lite St. Andrassy and Anderson School of Music Smith Street Perth Amboy Hospital James Wight High Street

Social notes from King Street and environs

James Dressler and family of New Brunswick visited friends on King street yesterday afternoon. Morris Herkowitz of Philadelphia stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Duchovny on King street. Regina Sigman of State street returned from a visit to New York. Sophus Greisen of Jefferson street visited Troy for several days. Augustus Hopf of Woodruff Place spent the day at home with his parents in Elizabeth. J A Kaufmann of State street visited friends in Trenton. David Dobbs of State street left for Hartford Conn for some time. Harmil Volkman of State Street stayed with friends in New York this afternoon. Armin Tomaschoff of State street spent the day with friends in New York.

Wilbur LaRoe Market Street Lake Hopatcong Oscar Schroeder Kearny Avenue Hastings-on-the-Hudson William Hilker Madison Avenue Jersey City Joseph E. Stricker Smith Street Thousand Islands Canada Belle Bracklow New York Belle Dorsey State Street Thomas Elton Friends Newark Mamie Schuham Prospect Street Staten Island Louise Dover Sewaret Leo Schwartz Elizabeth Anita Mayer Raymond Applegaard Quincy Madss Katherine Kane Shenandoah EK .J. Dorsey William Hanson Hartford Street South Amboy Eugene Porter Tottenville Eite Ernest Bollschweiler Katherine Elizabeth Brown Thomas Brown Asbury Park I. R. Robbins High Street Robbins Staver- Chicago J. J. Deitche Thomas Grieve Reading Fretz Ellen Mullen Rector Street Max Leichtman Broad Street Albert Goldfinger Cecelia Dunn Maple Street Frank Sallas William Anderson Sayre Avenue South River Edward Loftus Grant Street Philip Greene Edward Clinchy Morris Lobel Main Joseph Perelman Commerce Street New Brunswick Molly Bertha Shirling Long Island Cécelia Perelman Brooklyn Morris Aneckstein Jennie Perelman Coney Island Gertrude Debrow Augusta Senick I. Belafsky Lewis Street Missy Ray Rubenstein Dora Shapiro New Brunswick Avenue Julius Cohen Catherine Berner Nicholas Rippenbein Samuel Levine DeKalb Avenue Silver Lake N. Y Percy Abbot Charles Boyce Dunellen Emily Larson Swhiday Marie Jenson Woodbridge Ruth Pratt Colonia Margaret Wight Jeanne Colyer Helen Hanson Gordon Street John Hanson Boston Walter Reynolds Oswald Charles Steele Jas. Fleming Plainfield Louis Compton Water Street Augusta Belafsky Roosevelt Charlotte Law Augusta Kroeger Troy J. C. Rossi Montreal Quebec Ernest Waring Sewaren Eliza Crowell Elizabeth and Rahway William Brown Bentley Street T. Trueman Scott Terrace Rocky Hill T. D. Rhodes Catalpa Avenue Frank Elwood Jamesburg M. L. Pierce Westfield Jay Franke Sue Franke Freehold Alice Benz Sidney Scott Belleville Nelson’ Macan TY Yobe A. Heyer North Long Branch Ralph Field Frank Palmer Helen Palmer James Dressler and Family King Street Morris Herkowitz Philadelphia Philip Duchovny Regina Sigman Sophus Greisen Jefferson Street Augustus Hopf Woodruff Place

Aviation Meet at Sheepshead Bay Draws Crowds and Feats

Perth Amboy attendees recall the Sheepshead Bay aviation meet where the Curttiss craft wowed spectators with a wireless message from McCurdy to Horton and Ely's flight to Manhattan hotel trophy return. Mars suffered a water crash but rejoined the show. Post and McCurdy raced overhead. aviation is hailed as a leading sport with plans for more wonders. National Lecturer Thomas H. Duffy of the Modern Woodmen will speak in Perth Amboy Eagle hall next Monday with several candidates to be initiated.

Perth Amboy Sheepshead Bay McCurdy Mr. Horton Grandstand Ely Manhattan Augustus Post Mars Thomas H. Duffy Modern Woodmen of America Eagle Hall McCormick Building

Had a Hundred Rivals Mrs Sanborn Seeks Divorce

Mrs Roscoe H Sanborn announces plans to name about a hundred correspondents in her divorce suit. Her husband is a Brooklyn and Elizabeth N J real estate operator and builder. She cites detective Mr Hamburger as basis for potential names.

New York Roscoe H. Sanborn Brooklyn Elizabeth N. J

Weather Forecast Signals Rain After Pleasant Day

A fair day is expected with moderate winds, followed by rain tomorrow and winds increasing at night. Authorities urge travelers to prepare for changing conditions and brief showers.

Market Report on Butter and Cheese Prices and Supplies

General markets note unsettled butter with receipts around 3.954 packages and mixed price ranges from 22% to 31a 82c, plus process specials and state dairy marks. Cheese remains barely steady with 1,100 boxes received, prices for small and large varieties, and skim and full skim options. potato prices listed for Long Island Jersey and southern markets.

Long Island Jersey Southern

Lauber Party to Field Full Orange County Ticket

The Orange county labor party met in Newburg to decide on a full county and legislative ticket. It is the first time such a ticket will be run and organizers plan to attempt similar slates in every county with labor organization.

Lauber Newburg Labor Party of Orange County

Lehigh Valley Railroad Special Sunday Train to Perth Amboy

A special Lehigh Valley Railroad train runs Sunday September 5 from Perth Amboy at 8 10 A M returning from Bellewood at 5 30 P M The fare is round trip It is described as an old fashioned event with a large turnout anticipated as reported in the Evening News

Lehigh Valley Railroad Perth Amboy Bellewood Sein

Simpson M. E. Church Reopens After Renovations

Extensive repairs at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church include revarnished woodwork carpet redecoration and new electric lighting with chandeliers. The audience room opens Sunday September 11 for special services led by Rev. William H. Morgan D D and Rev. J Morgan Read D D. A week of nightly programs follows with distinct theme nights and leaders. Communion and new member reception slated for Sunday September 18.

Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church William H. Morgan D. D Central Methodist Episcopal Church Newark Morgan J. Morgan Read Pennington Seminary New Jersey Clara Farrington Charles R. Fletcher William Dinkelacher Marina Graae Jennie Pemberton

Middlesex Guards Add Four Members at Perth Amboy Meeting

Four new members joined the Middlesex Guards at McKinley Hall as the group expands to 37 members with a goal of 64. W. J. Gosling became treasurer and a Thursday instruction night was set for officers and recruits. Captain Harry Brooks aims to educate locals on the country’s standing army and boost Perth Amboy’s Middlesex county soldiery presence.

Middlesex Guards McKinley Hall W. J. Gosling Harry Brooks Perth Amboy Middlesex County

Awning Fire At Petraska Saloon Sparks Alarm

A blaze shading the 4 com of Alexander Petraska's saloon at 238 Hall avenue was sparked by a burning match tossed from a second floor apartment. Fire companies responded from box 56 near Hall avenue and Charles street, with about 10 dollars in damage.

Alexander Petraska Hall Avenue Charles Street

Pipeline bids for Morgan water line advertised

Pipe line to Morgan will be supplied from Runyon weirs. Bids for construction of a supply pipe line from the main to Morgan Station were advertised for the first time yesterday. They are returnable on September 6.

Morgan Runyon Main Morgan Station

Labor Sunday urged across 655 cities nationwide

The social service commission of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America asks ministerial associations in 655 cities to preach on a labor topic next Sunday. Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, sent 600 letters urging clergy of all denominations to cooperate with organized labor. In many cities labor unions are expected to march to churches.

New York Social Service Commission Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor

Prices of Things Advertised in Today's Paper

An anchor to windward ad lists prices for various goods and purses, urging readers to compare values. The notice highlights attractive pricing and promotes practical shopping choices in the Evening News.

Windward—Ag Ad

Proctor's Theatre Presents A Fool There Was and More

Proctor's theatre features A Fool There Was as the opening act with William Shilling in the lead supported by Evelyn Henderson and William Conover. The Shaar-Wheeler Trio deliver comedy cycling and Mercedes Lorenzo sings in brillaint attire. Modern motion pictures add to an unusually strong program.

Proctor’s Theatre Mercedes Lorenzo Shaar-Wheeler William Shilling Evelyn Henderson William Conover

Goodwills Elect New Member and Plan Picnic

One candidate was elected to membership by Goodwill Fife Drum and Bugle Corps at a Jefferson street meeting. Otto Rasmussen was chosen business manager. Plans were made for attending the Hu guenot Fife and Drum Corps picnic and dance at Stand's Shore road hall Rossville Staten Island Saturday night with a large delegation expected to attend. They will depart early.

Goodwills Goodwill Fife Jefferson Street Otto Rasmussen Shore Road Hall Rossville Staten Island

Bijou Theatre Reopens on New Brunswick Avenue

The Bijou theatre on New Brunswick Avenue reopened yesterday afternoon after improvements. Reels of motion pictures were shown and popular singer Neil Farley performed.

Bijou New Brunswick Avenue Neil Farley

Woodbridge Woman Attends Oswego Wedding

Miss Edna Powler of Sewaren leaves today for Oswego New York to attend the wedding of Miss Florence MacDowell to Mr Alston Voorhees of Woodbridge.

Woodbridge Edna Powler Sewaren Oswego N. Y Florence MacDowell Alston Voorhees

Automobile Crash Near Mrs Scibieh Ski Home

An automobile carrying three men crashed into a fence in front of Mrs. Peter Scibiehs residence on northern State street this morning. No injuries reported. Algonquin Lodge Knights of Pythias met in Odd Fellows Halls last night.

Peter Scibiehski State Street Algonquin Lodge Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows

Police News Arrests and Upcoming Disposal in Petit Larceny Case

Mrs Bugswoski of 491 New Brunswick avenue was arrested this morning for petit larceny. The case will probably be disposed of tomorrow morning. Sunday and Labor Day excursions listed by Lehigh Valley Railroad include a special Perth Amboy to Mauch Chunk Glen Onoko return trip with 8:20 A.M. departures and 6:09 P.M. Glen Onoko, 6:15 P.M. Mauch Chunk, with S¢ ticket agent.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Perth Amboy Glen Oncko Mauch Chunk

Foresters of America to Hold Big District Meeting

Plans finalize for a large Foresters of America gathering in this city in late September. Grand Senior Woodward D. J. Flynn and state officers expect about 800 members from local courts Amboy 58 Standard 111 and others including McClellan Ford Raritan Rahway Barren Keasbey, plus out-of-town visitors. Grand officers may attend and address the meeting. next court session will discuss participation.

Foresters of America Woodward D. J. Flynn James F. O’brien Alexander Sokolinski J. Alfred Caravan James J. Flynn Walsh South Amboy Court Amboy Court Standard George B. McClellan Fords

Knights of Columbus Move to New Building

San Salvador Council No. 299 of the Knights of Columbus has relocated to the new Boynton building. A formal opening and reception are planned for Wednesday October 12, Columbus Day, with a dance banquet and wives or lady friends invited.

San Salvador Knights of Columbus Savings Bank Boynton Knights Banequet

Funeral for Nela Olsen Held Tomorrow at 2

The funeral for Nela Olsen of 825 Watson Avenue will be at 2 o'clock tomorrow from the residence, with service at Our Savior's Danish Lutheran Church on State Street. Rev. Villads B. Skov will officiate, followed by burial in Alpine Cemetery.

Nela Olsen Watson Avenue Our Savior’s State Street Villads B. Skov Alpine Cemetery

Many Foreigners Sail for Europe on Grosser Kurfuer

About seventy residents will sail for Europe Thursday morning aboard the Grosser Kurfuer. Tickets were purchased through Seg Resett Sameth and Goldberger agencies, marking the largest single departure from this city on one ship. A special car will leave Pennsylvania Station at 6 43 to transport travelers to New York. Additional local items note a Swedish Congregational prayer meeting and a Ladies Aid Society gathering at Brace Avenue.

Europe Seg Resett Sameth Goldberger Steamship Pennsylvania Station New York

Obituary notice for Philip Kresak and Howard Poulsen

Philip Kresak aged forty seven of 316 Hall avenue died after a brief illness. Survived by a widow and several children. Funeral from Holy Trinity church at 9 oclock Thursday morning with interment in Holy Trinity cemetery. Howard P. Poulsen infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Poulsen of 273 Elm street died this morning. Funeral at 10 oclock tomorrow with Rev J F Christiansen of St Stephen’s Danish Lutheran church officiating. Interment in Alpine cemetery.

Philip Kresak Hall Avenue Holy Trinity Church Holy Trinity Cemetery Howard P. Poulsen Peter Poulsen Elm Street Ev. J. F. Christiansen St. Stephen's

First National Bank of Perth Amboy Declares Dividend

At a meeting of the bank directors on Wednesday August 17 1910 a dividend of five percent was declared on capital stock payable September 1 1910 to stockholders of record at close of business August 26 1910.

First National Bank of Perth Amboy New Jersey

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