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Newspaper

Perth Amboy Evening News

Location

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1911

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Overseer of the Poor defends handling of funds

Special to the BHVENING NEWS from South Amboy on March 20. C. Aken, Overseer of the Poor, argues he acted within his authority managing home provisions, and notes years of favorable savings against appropriations. He urges a small local fund to cover emergencies and labels the dispute political.

Bhvening South Amboy Committee On Poor C. Aken

South Amboy notes visitors and health update

Miss Mildred Learned's health allows her to return home. Numerous residents and out of town visitors were noted on Saturday and Sunday including Mrs William Moore, Mrs George Oliver, Miss Carrie Martin, Lloyd Worthly, Charles P Thomas, Charles Compton Jr, Mrs George W Yeandle visiting her ill grandfather Peter L Dey, Mrs S H Campbell and daughter, Mr and Mrs Howard Dillon, Miss Lizzie Grohe, Miss Lizzie Storer, Edgar Emmons, Mrs L H B Stubie, Mrs Fred Wheeler, Captain George Maher escaped drowning, Mrs S Bastedo, Charles P Rose, Agnes Bastedo, Mr B C Aken, Mrs James Nichols, Holmes Civer, William Wyckoff and family, and Joseph Wyckoff visiting Wickatunk.

Mildred Learned Second Street William Moore Catharine Street George Oliver First Street Carrie Martin New York South Amboy Lloyd Worthly Charles P. Thomas Newark Charles Compton, Jr Church Street George W. Yeandle Jersey City Peter L. Dey S. H. Campbell Main Street Howard Dillon Riverton George Maher B. McLain Bastedo George Street Charles P. Rose Bordentown Avenue Agnes Bastedo Perth Amboy

Belford Man Badly Hurt on scaffold fall

Edward Berry of Atlantic Highlands felled by a 45 pound bundle of shingles from a sixteen foot scaffold while working on Bismark Ludlow's house. He was taken home in serious condition. Dr. O. W. Budlong attends.

Belford Edward Berry Atlantic Highlands Bismark Ludlow Berry O. W. Budlong

Matawan Social Roundup and Farewell Notices

Matawan residents host visitors from Bayonne and New York. Halstead Kniffin, now in Brooklyn, spends time with his aunt in Matawan. Local clubs meet. Shamrock social at M B church with ten cent admission. Mrs. Louisa Waters dies at eighty two. funeral set at her daughter’s Fountain avenue home with Rev. Lippincott and Rose Hill interment.

J. W. Macdonald Bayonne J. T. Clowes Don Conover New York Matawan Halstead Kniffin Brooklyn Mary Carhart Harold Smith Clyde Furgerson Mary Cody Trenton Fountain Avenue B. C. Lippincott, Jr W. A. Arrowsmith Rose Hill Cemetery

Anchor to wineword an ad in the Evening News

An anchor to wineword an ad in the Evening News notes an out of town trip on Saturday and mentions a recent tour in Florida returned from.

Wineword Evening News Florida Windward Ap Ad

Entertained at the W A A Club House in Woodbridge

Mrs J G Walker of Sewaren hosted at the W A A Club House. Saturday games included Hearts and Bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs Fowler, Mr Fowler, Miss Ruth Braley, Mrs C R Brown, Miss Leona Farrell, and Charles Campbell. Refreshments followed and dancing continued. Next Saturday features another social evening with games and dancing.

Woodbridge J. G. Walker Sewaren

Keansburg Visitors and New Point Comfort Developments

Newark resident J Beaman visited Keansburg with other guests from Brooklyn New York City and Jersey City spent Sunday in town while Arcadia Cottage owner Mrs Turner from New York arrived yesterday R C Odell of New York viewed property on New Point Comfort beach Ackerman awarded interior and exterior decorating contract for the new motion picture playhouse on New Point Comfort beach to begin work immediately George M Huss of New York City visited on Saturday for business

J. Beaman Newark Charles Gaum Brooklyn A. Armstrong New York City

Great Thoughts on Enduring Words Across Ages

A reflective passage extols enduring ideas from Confucius Buddha Plato Seneca Christ and Socrates. It contrasts lasting influence of moral and philosophical words with the swift fading of physical upheavals, asserting that ideas continue to stir generations long after their origin.

Confucius Buddha Plato Seneca Christ Socrates

May Enlarge Summer Camp Near Belford

Special to the Evening News Belford March 20 Rev William Lockwood and Rev Joseph Braun of New York own Camp Wolf on the shore for poor city children. They are at their property with surveyors and negotiating to buy adjoining land owned by Frank Downs of Port Monmouth to accommodate more children.

Evening News Belford William Lockwood Joseph Braun New York Wolf Frank Downs Port Monmouth

Belford Fire Company Meets at Yard's Hall

Rena Roop was at Matawan yesterday. A fire company meeting will be held at Yard's hall on Wednesday evening March 22 at 7 30. Full attendance is desired. Numerous local visits and social calls are noted among Belford residents and nearby towns. Walter Havens led both morning and evening services at the M E church.

Rena Roop Matawan Fire Company Yard’s Hall Frank Grant Keansburg Henry Pierce Toms River George Roop New York Charles Hubbs Walter Kraft New York City Edward Lee Garrett Lee John Reddington Harry Jauntry Beonardaville Anna Look Atlantic Highlands van Note M. HE. Heardh Walter Havens G. C. Downs Mildred Down Old Bridge

The Most Beaten Paths Lead Us Astray Read News Daily

A reflective note urges daily news reading to stay informed and avoid moral drift. It cautions that habitual routes mislead and stresses the importance of engaging with current events to remain grounded.

Whist Club at Keyport entertains guests evening event

Special to HVENING NEWS Keyport March 20 The Saturday Night Whist Club was entertained by Miss Wilse Osborn at her Main street home Last Saturday night Miss Bessie Covert won first ladies prize a hammered brass chocolate pot Fred Bronkhurst won first gentlemen prize a hammered brass book rack Attendees included Miss Emma Miller Miss Bessie Covert Miss Florence Van Duser Miss Eisie Osborn Miss Florence M Armstrong Miss Hilda Wells Miss Hilda Schank Helen Osborn Marion White Gilbert Ivan Mater J H Hendrickson Edwin Denton George A Campbell Cecil S Ackerson BH Reeber Fred Bronkhurst Harry Disbrow Edwin Blake and Howard D Littell

Hvening NWS Keyport Wblsie Osborn Main Street Bessie Covert Fred Bronkhurst Emma Miller Florence van Duser Eisie Osborn Florence M. Armstrong Hilda Wells

Local Social News and Obituary Notes in South River

Mrs. William Gildersleeve visits New York Friday while Mrs. DB A Van Deventer sees relatives in Newark. John Morgan dies after a long illness. survived by wife, three daughters, one son and siblings. Robbers steal 53 peach trees from George Smith's orchard on Saturday. P Walter Radcliffe to preach at Methodist church in Sloan’s absence. Susie Klauser ill at home. Eda Levy visits New York.

William Gildersleeve New York DB. A. van Deventer Newark Max Kaltser Minnie Katser John Morgan Rudolph Bay Schmit Black Diamond California Ethel Smith South River Florence Ivan William William Simonson Emma Smith P. Walter Radcliffe Methodist Church Sloan Susie Klauser Eda Levy George Smith

New Waiter Receives First Customer Tip

A restaurant owner asks a new waiter if he received a tip. The reply, though with a dialect, confirms customers tipped him. The scene captures a moment of early service wages as reflected in the daily news.

Roosevelt School Election Promises Rival Candidate Battle

Roosevelt March 20. The coming school election for three commissioners will be held tomorrow night in borough hall. Likely candidates include Democratic Gleckner Morris and Donohue. Republican Walling Albright Hopper. Gleckner and Morris are retiring members. Donohue from Hast Rahway. Walling ex-marshal resident Washington avenue. Albright insurance agent of Washington avenue. Hopper chief engineer at United States Metal Refining Company and resident Atlantic street.

Evening News Roosevelt Borough Hall Valentine Gleckner Charles Morris J. J. Donohue Charles Walling Albright Dayton Hopper Gleckner Morris Donohue Hast Rahway Walling Washington Avenue Mr. Albright Mr. Hopper United States Metal Refining Company Atlantic Street

Woodbridge Social Roundup Visitors and Local Guests

Woodbridge residents hosted and visited with friends from Rahway Perth Amboy Yonkers and New York over the weekend. Notables include Mrs Frank Valentine Carolyn Miss Carrie Ewing and Mrs Harvey Kelly plus families and several local teachers and club members.

Sayreville Social Roundup of Weekend Visits and Wins

Charles Denger won $100 from the New Brunswick Elks on Saturday. John Byrnes spent Friday night with Mr. Gifford Rodan. Miss Lillian Henry visited Perth Amboy on Saturday. Mrs. John Neugent is seriously ill at home. Frank Samsel spent the weekend with his parents in Main Street. Miss Della Smith visited Miss Ethel Bright at St. Peter's Hospital where she recently had an operation. Miss Bright is convalescing and plans to return home early this week. Mr. Van Hendricksen was a South River visitor Saturday evening. Walter Riddle was an out of town visitor Saturday.

Frank Valentine Carolyn Tottenville Carrie King Rahway Clarence Weygandt Allan Weygandt Yonkers N. Y Carrie Ewing Perth Amboy J. Olcott Gage Brooklyn Helen Holmes Elsie Schulze Newark Harvey Kelly Cora Kelly Miss Wolfe New York Dixon Collins D. P. Carpenter Woodbridge Friends Florence Voorhees Prospect Hill Roe George Levi W. L. Harned Barron Brewster Marian Ladell Trenton John Ladell Robert Fullerton B. Dunigan George Stewart Robert Stewart Walter Huber Edith Calkins William Pratt West Green Street Grace Huber Gertrude Miller Keegan, Hamil and van Riper Sewaren Charles Denger Maple Avenue New Brunswick Elks John Byrnes Weston’s Mill Gifford Rodan River Street Lillian Henry John Neugent Frank Samsel Main Street Della Smith Ethel Bright St. Peter’s Hospital Miss Bright Mr. van Hendricksen South River Walter Riddle Daughters of Liberty Liberty Council Ira Baird Freehold Benjamin F Pree Hold Richard R. Brown Street Captain James Walling Lakewood Edwin H. Wharton Southport Phelps Cherry Place Manning & Son Plainfield George G. Worthley Matawan Gertrude House Renuro Elizabeth Street Jersey City Thought Club Uesean Mechanics F. P. Armstrong Atlantic Street John C. Schenck Marion White D. C Hilda Schanck Fred Brankhurst New <3 City Howard D. Littell South Amboy Ewin Blake Rutherford Century Athletic Club Front Street Harry Disbrow East Ora L. Brower Walling Frank Dufour New York City John R. Dufour Green Grove Avenue Keyport First Street Woman's Christian Temperance Union Cal Vary M. E Filsie Bauer Gertrude Schroeder Benjamin Decker Second Street Ola M. Conklin Nutley Mary Carhart Seventh Regiment Jenny Wren Ella Matthews Charles Paulson Atlantia Highlands South Amboy Lodge William Curtis, Jr George F. Coward Linden Alabama Curtis C. Crammer Broad Street Hardy

We Should Show Our Love While Friends Are Here

Poignant reflection urges expressing tenderness while loved ones are alive. The passage warns tenderness bears no value after their voices fall silent and doors close.

Sayreville Sewing School Expands To Fifty Seven Scholars

Special to the Evening News from Sayreville reports the German Presbyterian church sewing school now has fifty seven scholars on the roll with Mrs. A Maas as superintendent and Amie Rohde secret ary. Assistants include Mrs. EH Poppe Mrs F Fre and Mrs A Major. Classes meet Fridays 3 to 5 36 pm. A sewing school for ladies opens tonight at 7 30 pm with A Maas teaching.

Sayreville

Port Monmouth Man Undergoes Jaw Abscess Operation

Belford March 29 John Greely of Port Monmouth underwent surgery yesterday morning performed by Dr. C W Budlong. The abscess, which began several weeks ago from a small pimple, caused the ailment which led to the operation.

Belford John Greely Port Monmouth C. W. Budlong Greely

delegation from Monmouth attends Perth Amboy Liberty Council meeting

A large delegation including Council members, Daughters of Liberty and local visitors gathered in Perth Amboy last Friday night. Several named locals from Freehold, Keyport, and surrounding towns attended, with reports of residents visiting relatives, changing jobs, and plans for upcoming events and meetings.

Local Neighborhood News Snippet

A brief note hints at nearby happenings in the immediate area with a casual, oblique tone. The fragment references everyday events and suggests more reports may appear in the Ada edition. No clear names, places, or dates are discernible from the readable text.

Surf Theatre Showings Announced At 4,000 Feet Of Pictures

The Surf Theatre advertises daily shows with matinée at 3 15 and Saturday matinee at 2 30. Evening admission is ten cents with children charged accordingly and a reminder to attend to be part of the crowd.

Pamformance

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Uneeda Biscuit National Biscuit Company W. A. A. Club MAN Keypoki Surf Theatre N. J Lipa Motion
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