Delightful Afternoon by Public School No 1 Teachers
Teachers at Public School No 1 gathered yesterday for an afternoon of talks on summer trips abroad. Mary Morris described France to Egypt with emphasis on the Pyramids, Mabel Wells shared Europe travels and Passion Play, and Katherine McCormick recounted Ireland and the Lakes of Killarney. Principal J Fr Walker presided. cards and pictures aided the accounts. refreshments followed in Miss Morris’s room.
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Mary Morris
France
Switzerland
Italy
Germany
Egypt
Europe
Mabel Wells
Katherine McCormick
Ireland
Kilarney
Florence Garretson
Alice Hegstrom
Alma Jayne
Jennie Pemberton
Jessie M. Blaine
Rose M. Blume
Frances EB. Kent
Pauline Philo
Fannie Hunt
Ellen M. Ostrye
Mabel H. Wells
Margaret J.slugg
Perth Amboy Garage hosts auto show party in New York
A Perth Amboy Garage Company gathering and friends attended the Madison Square Garden Auto Show Thursday night then dined at Cafe Boulevard. The group included Dr. M. B. Meinzer Dr. J. P. Salter George Kish Harry Wollt Harry Brauer Frank Hilsdorf Stephen Somogyi Herman Ellia Willia fioersch George Schantz Edward J. Milo of Perth Amboy and R. A. Gillam of Newark. Separate item notes Miss Florence Duncan of Rector street hosted a dinner for Miss Flora Wetherbee of Marshall Minn at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth Amboy Garage Company
Madison Square Garden
New York
Cafe Boulevard
Dr. M. 8. Meinzer
J. P. Salter
George Kish
Harry Wollt
Harry Brauer
Frank Hilsdorf
Stephen Somogyi
Herman Ellia
Will ‘Iam Fioersch
George Schantz
Edward J. Milo
R. A. Gillam
Newark
Florence Duncan
Rector Street
Flora Wetherbee
Marshall, Minn
Aga
Personal and pickups from New Brunswick items
Numerous notes describe residents from State street High street and nearby areas visiting friends, returning home, or spending weekends in New York, Jersey City, Staten Island, and Hartford. People named include Bernard Strieff, Miss Margaret Burns, Mrs. Henry Durkin, Mrs. Anna Kerlle, Philip Dallen, Arthur LaRoe, Miss Blanche Grieve, Joseph Rosenberg, George Brown, Ralph Seaman, Joseph Dunn, John Hirbeec, Maurice Hollander, Miss Natalie Leavy, Miss Anna Keane, Miss Lillian Naves, Miss Genevieve Brennan, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Borden, Miss Emily Davis, Miss Anna Boote, Miss Anna Anderson, Alvin Fox, Miss Anna Henson, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Meeham, Joe Brown, Edward J. Peterson, Joseph Christ Jr., Miss Adele Randall, Miss Mary Hansen, Miss Anna Tice, Martin Kelly, Samuel Kealer, Miss Gertrude Hanley, Miss Anna Clemensen, Miss Mary Kanter, Samuel Egan, Miss Anna Hanson, Howard Poulsen, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sherman, Miss Johanna Koyen, George Seaman, and Miss Victoria Jensen.
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Bernard Strieff
State Street
New Brunswick
Margaret Burns
High Street
Henry Durkin
Water Street
Bayonne
Anna Kerlle
Richmond Valley
B. Coutts
Keyport
Smith Street
Philip Dallen
Roosevelt
Arthur LaRoe
Market Street
Lafayette College
Blanche Grieve
Market ‘Street
Friends
Metuchen
Joseph Rosenberg
New York
Frank Sallas
Staten Island
George Brown
Hall Avenue
Jersey City
Ralph E. Seaman
Gordon Street
Joseph Dunn
Washington Street
John Hirbeec
Aurice Hollander
Natalie Leavy
Anna Keane
Fayette Street
Lillian Naves
Broad Street
Genevieve Brennan
State Normal School
Trenton
Andrew Borden
Emily Davis
Red Bank
Anna Boote
Anna Anderson
Alvin Fox
Reetor Street
Irvington
Anna Henson
South Amboy
Edward J. Peterson
Joseph Christ, Jr
Grand Rapids
Mich
Adele Randall
Mary Hansen
DeKalb Avenue
Woodbridge
Anna Tice
Tottenville
Martin Kelly
Rahway
Samuel Kealer
East Avenue
Gertrude Hanley
Anna Clemensen
Mary Kanter
Amboy Avenue
Samuel Egan
Halt Avenue
Anna Hanson
New Brunswick Avenue
Howard Poulsen
Samuel Sherman
Johanna Koyen
Jstrest
Sagin
George Seaman
Front Street
Hartford
Conn
Victoria Jensen
Metuehen
State Fprest
Sieve Seies and Local Social Visits Pattern Amboy Afternoon
A collection of brief social notes from Booth Amboy and surrounding towns. Names include Augusta Madsen and Anna Peterson visiting friends in Rahway New York and New Brunswick areas. Several residents from Amboy and nearby streets spent yesterday with friends in city and state locations.
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Sieve Seies
Friends
Booth Amboy
Augusta Madsen
Division Street
Rahway
Jack McDonald
New York
Anna Plume
Pleasant Plains
Smith Street
Philip Goldsmith
State Street
Frederick, Walker
South Amboy
Anna Peterson
New Brunswick Avenue
Cadets Hold Banquet After Installing Officers
Westminster Cadets in Rector Street chapel host a banquet after installing officers. About fifty attended, including MAJ James H. Dandy Post members and ladies. Speakers included Rev James H. Northrup and John A. Danner, with music from Harl Walker, Clarence Shirley, Earl Walker, Lloyd Griswold, Ruth Griswold, and Alfred Skirm.
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Westminster Cadets
First Presbyterian Church
Rector Street
James .H. Dandy Post
John A. Danner
Harry Comings
James H. Northrup
G. Garretson
Captain Comings
Thomas Hanson
Harl Walker
Clarence Shirley
Earl Walker
Lloyd Griswold
Ruth Griswold
Alfred Skirm
Helena Wright
Lessa Henry
Ruth Gilman
Ruth Stacey
Lillian de Hamm
Ethel de Hamm
Ruth Walker
Theresa Kutcher
Clerks Debate Sunday Work Ban at Local Post Office
The Fayette Street branch of the National Association of Post Office Clerks discussed ending Sunday work at the local post office and securing overtime time off during Christmas. A banquet was planned for February and new officers were elected. Richard Preston became president, Frank Parsons treasurer, William Pemberton secretary. A pep committee and arrangements crew were named to gain clerical and public support.
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National Association of Post Office
William Pemberton
Fayette Street
R. L. Preston
Percy
Cowlis
Frank Parsons
Joseph Growney
Richard Kl
Preston
Deaf Mutes March Outfit From Burning Deaf School
A small fire at the Institution for the Improved Instruction of Deaf Mutes in New York caused little damage. Inside were 259 children and 23 staff. Principal was in his office as Mable Stone signaled the event to Mr. Taylor. The young pupils, in pajamas, lined up and evacuated calmly as bells rang.
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New York
Mable Stone
The Gentle Man in White and the Red Cross Idea
After Solferino, Jean Dunant toured the Italian field and, aided by peasant women, organized ambulance service from a Castiglione church. He tended wounded French, Italian, and Austrian soldiers, calling them all brothers as he helped, comforted, and prepared the dead. His acts inspired the Red Cross concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Dunant
Solferino
Castiglione
Dunant
The
Red Cross
Christian Herrid
Local Affairs Too Small For Notice And Worry
A fragmented note reflects that minor happenings or circumstances not worth a want ad are considered negligible. The piece suggests only major events deserve formal attention, leaving small affairs unreported.
Contests Stir for First in District Piano Championship
The Evening News notes a hot race in District No 2 with Tottenville Athletic Club Theodore Warner and Jr O U A M South Amboy contending for top honors while Marion Slaight crosses the thousand mark. District No 3 sees Century A O Keyport in front with Belle Broander and Belford Jr O U A M close behind as prizes include a piano for first and a $70 sewing machine for second. District No 1 standings list Home for Aged leading, followed by Clipper A, Mrs Paulsen, Morris Greenfield, Gertrude Sneath, and John Kopko. District No 2 standings name Tottenville competitors and Marion Slaight with others, while District No 3 shows Century A O Keyport and Belle Broander, plus Belford and Lila Greben among others.
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Evening News
Keyport
Belle Broander
Keansburg
Belford Jr
Cowees
Paulsen
Morris “Greenfield
Gertrude Sneath
John Kopko
Tottenville Ath
Totten- Warie
Theodore Warner
Tottenville
South Amboy
Marion Slaight
Bessie King
Woodbridge
Order Eastern Star
Raise Up the Chiefs at Mohawk and Pocahontas
District Deputy Mrs. Rose Hampp of Bayreville Council No. 50 and staff raised up the chiefs of Mohawk Council No. 86 Pocahontas at a Menhall meeting. Refreshments followed as remarks by Mrs. Hampp and visiting Sayreville ladies complemented the ceremony. New officers include Prophetess Mrs. Margaret Tyrell and several trustees and officials with roles defined for twelve and eighteen months.
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Depuy
Rose Hampp
Bayreville
Mohawk Council
Deee
Pocahontas
Ed Menhall
Hampp
Sayreville
Prophetess
Argaret Tyrell
D O L Holds Ceremonies for Liberty Council No 14
The first meeting of Liberty Council No 14 Daughters of Liberty in Moose Hall room of the Boynton building featured installation of new officers and initiation of several candidates. Visitors from South Amboy Keyport Red Bank South River and Belford attended along with many members. The ceremonies were conducted by junior ex-councilor Mrs William Gray of this city followed by a social and refreshments.
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Liberty Council No. 14
Daughters of Liberty
Moose Hall
Boynton
South Amboy
Keyport
Red Bank
South River
Belford
William Gray
Owls Nest Names New President in Perth Amboy
At Eagle hall Perth Amboy Nest No 1027 Order of Owls George W Jackson resigned as president and Chrig Gassman was nominated to succeed him. Election to follow at next meeting twelve new membership applications received and a smoker committee report presented.
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Perth Amboy
Order of Owls
Eagle Hall
George W. Jackson
Nest
Chrig Gassman
What the Boys Thought
A prominent educator visited an elementary class to illustrate long division by a problem. He tried six, then five, which worked. Later two boys, bags on their backs, recounted the day and laughed that the “old chump” had stumbled on an example in long division.
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Bill
Philadelphia Times
Neighborhood News From Local Want Ads Briefly Noted
A small note indicates select local happenings appear among the day’s want ads in the neighborhood paper. It highlights that community items may be tucked into classified listings for quick reader tips and notices.
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Wunt
Mrs Blatt Purchases Corner State and Centre Property
Mrs. Blatt bought land at State and Centre streets for a four story brick building. A heavy deposit was paid on the approximately $14,000 property. J Kreblsheimer & Son handled the sale after two months of negotiations. Mrs Blatt denies buying for church interests.
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State
Centre Streets
Josephine Blatt
J. Kreblsheimer & Son
Clark Worrid About Cannon
Washington January 14 Special. Champ Clark warned that Uncle Joe Cannon could create trouble for the next speaker if he remains in office. Democrats have reversed past moves on rules adding limits to Cannonism, altering future House dynamics. The Claims Committee prosecutes old, long-debated bills, disposing of “old soldiers” of legislation. General Logan and others discuss age, while Langley of Kentucky and Mann clash over age and knowledge. Senator Root shows a dented silver dollar with a history, bought at the Buffalo exposition. Five Senate funeral days will honor late senators Dolliver Elkins Daniel McHn ery and Clay with extended addresses.
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Arthur W. Dunn
Washington
Champ Clark
Joe Cannon
Cannon
Champ
Clark
Committee On Rules
House Committee On Claims
Bindbe
Bota
Sige Seeacmabe
John A. Logan
Warner
Missouri
Mann
Congressman Langley
Kentucky
Chicago
Langley
Root
Senator Root
White House
New York
Buffalo Exposition
Senate
Congress
Dolliver
Elkins
Hnd
Daniel
McHnery
Clay
Odd Fellows Install Officers at Lawrence Lodge No 62
Lawrence Lodge No 62 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows installed its newly elected and appointive officers in the lodge rooms with visitors from Westfield and Valhalla Lodges. Past Grand Joseph B. Quick presented James Gilfillen with a lodge ring, as District Deputy Grand Master Ernest Bauch and Hau ser Lodge members performed the ceremonies, followed by a reception at Washington hall.
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Lawrence Lodge No. 62
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Westfield Lodge
Valhalla Lodge
Joseph B. Quick
James Gilfillen
Ernest Bauch
Elizabeth
Hauser Lodge
Washington Hall
Rauch
Frank Crowther
Noble Grand
L. B. Moore
Frank Barker
Charles F
Mrs Schenk Courtroom Revelations Deepen Poison Plot
In Wheeling on January 14 the Schenk murder case heard a clerk Dan Z Phillips from a local music store testify he was courted by Mrs Schenk and given gifts including a diamond scarfpin and a diamond ring. He claimed nocturnal motorcar trips with her and her husband, while remaining silent on other questions. The state attorney promised a sensational reveal, suggesting Mrs Schenk added lead acetate and arsenic to her husband’s medicine.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Schenk
Dan Z. Phillips
Handlan
Phillips
Jordan
Washington Florist Offers All Flowers At Half Price
Daily selection of decorations and cut flowers including roses violets carnations narcissus. Wedding parties and funerals receive special attention. Washington Florist at 146 Smith St Tel 145-W.
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Washington Florist
Tel
Smith St
Lincoln Literary Society Holds Successful High School Meeting
The Lincoln Literary Society of the high school held a successful meeting yesterday. The program featured piano and violin solos by B. Belikove and N. Wedeen, a scene from the Merchant of Venice performed by Miss Klein, Miss Ernst, Messrs Coley, Reilley and Major, and a humorous reading by D. Wilentz.
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Lincoln Literary Society
B. Belikove
N. Wedeen
Klein
Ernst
Messis
Coley
Reilley
Major
D. Wilentz
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Emily C. Wheeler
Syria
Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Mies Wheeler
Armenian and Indian Relief Association For Orphans
St. Peter's Guild
Peti
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Supcom
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Presbyterian Church
Helen Boswell
Canal Zone
Thomas Grieve
Grieve
Mixa
McPhee
M’clellans
George. B. McClellan Engine Company No. 3
Committee of Arrangéments
Princess Club
McKinley Hall
William Crydle
Nellie Kress
Dorothea Pateman
Miss Buchanan
Home For
Clarance Tuttle
Mes Raaigh
Greenbaum
Sammuel
R ‘Wagner
Albert Leon
Bermuda Islands
Trent
Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
Jacob Goldberger
Prudential Life Insurance Company
New York Hippodrome
Knights of 6 Round Table
Adrian
Orden
Panes Actin& Bost
Thomas F. Burke
Centre Sts
Perth
Amhoy
Calla
Hearcen
Mrs. Blatt
Thomas
Paine
ODD Fellows
Mrs. Schenk
Wooed
Glerk
AOA
Lincoln Society of High School
Blair
D Blair
Eee Oren Evening News
Moore Bros
Frank Ners
Frank Nee
Smith &T
Bermuda & West Indies
Steamship and Railroad
State St
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Washington St
N. J
Perth H Amboy Coal & Ca Co
St. Prompt Dacian Guaranteed
Holmberg
Cearge
David Bash
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