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Perth Amboy Evening News

Location

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1914

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Keyport to Host First Annual Concert by Local Orchestra

Special to the Evening News Keyport May 21 The first annual concert of the Keyport concert orchestra promises enthusiastic welcome tonight with advance seat sales showing strong support The initial program conducted by H Lynchfield Martin of Rahway features Katherine Fay Gaskill soprano and Nellie Regan pianist The orchestra lineup includes Grace Whitlock Chester Arthur Ezrom Walling Merrit Warwick Gustave Voelker Walter B Cherry Justus R Campano Nellie Regan William Eckhart Lester Martin and Thomas Davern among others.

Keyport H. Lynchfield Martin Rahway Katherine Fay Gaskill Nellie Regan Vincuestia Miss Grace Whitlock Chester Arthur Ezrom Walling Merrit Warwick Gustave Voelker Walter B. Cherry Louise Fish Justus R. Campiano

Keyport Abates Wot Nuisance

Keyport, May 21. A sprinkling cart partially settled the acute dust nuisance on Front and Broad streets which serve sea shore auto tourists. Residents previously urged action with little result. A temporary relief plan requires multiple property owners to contribute weekly, a return to past practice after shifting to contract sprinkling to conserve limited water.

Evening News Keyport E. M Beers

Appearance of neat mail boxes signify new free mail delivery

Special to the Evening News Keyport May 21 The borough adds neat mail boxes to porches as free mail delivery begins June 1 Supported by Postmaster Bedle borough leaders and Congressman Scully The change marks a shift from village to city with sewer, sidewalks and other improvements under way aiding growth and development

Evening News Keyport William E. Bedle Thomas J. Scully Dstrict

Giggle Meets at Mrs Jewell's in Keyport

In Keyport on May 21 Mrs Charles Jewell of Walnut street East Keyport hosted the Good Time Circle at her home Tuesday afternoon. Attending were Mrs William Ewing Mrs George A W Brown Mrs Charles Lane Mrs Charles Brown Mrs John Silkworth Mrs George Frick Mrs Fagans Mrs O W Cole Mrs Charles Jenks Mrs John Carr Mrs Charles Jewell and Miss Susan Brown.

Keyport Charles Jewell Walnut Street East Keyport William Ewing George A. W. Brown Charles Lane Charles Brown John Silkworth George Frick Fagans O. W. Cole Charles Jenks John Carr Susan Brown

Matawan Social Notes and Local Visits

Dr William Knecht of New York visited Matawan with his parents Dr and Mrs C Knecht on Wednesday Mrs Warne from Perth Amboy spent the day here Jeannie Smith of New York was at home on Wednesday Funeral services for Mrs Datsman were held at her daughter Mrs Cyrus Knecht's home with interment in Easton Pa Mr and Mrs Bogardus of Keyport visited Matawan on Wednesday Mrs Jeannie Smith is repairing her Wyckoff street home including roof and chimney work Keyport visitors Mrs C B Close and Mrs W A Close were in Keyport Wednesday Subscribe for the NEWS

William Knecht New York City C. Knecht Warne Perth Amboy F. H. Lloyd Watsontown Carlisle Jeannie Smith New York

Watches and Jewelry on Easy Weekly or Monthly Payments

Gen 1 Delivery at 112 Post Office Perth Amboy offers watches and jewelry on easy weekly or monthly payment plans. The ad promotes flexible financing and home delivery options for a variety of styles and price points.

Perth Amboy

Keyport Women Attend Big Daughters of Liberty Convention

Mrs Thomas Dawson Mrs Euretta Ogden and Mrs Howard L Irwin delegates from Keyport attend the Daughters of Liberty convention in session at Asbury Park this week representing Freedom Council. They establish their headquarters at the Kentucky Hotel in Asbury Park.

Keyport Thomas Dawson Euretta Ogden Howard L., Irwin Daughters of Liberty Asbury Park Freedom Council Kentucky Hotel

Keyport Steamboat Keyport Enters Service for Season

Special to the Evening News from Keyport May 1 The steamboat Keyport of the Keansburg Steamboat Company left the dock to enter service for the season After repainting the gang works on the New Point Comfort which is still in quarters The Keyport is flagship of the fleet and is expected to be commissioned around June 1.

Keyport Keansburg Steamboat Company New Point Comfort

Local Washington Street fence work and summer plans noted

Keyport reports a new fence along Latham property on Washington street and a series of small items. Elizabeth Carhart plans a South Norwalk stay for the summer. John family returns to Riverton after a week with Lee Gressham in Mott. A sizeable pontoon float is placed at Keyport Yacht Club. Various residents are mentioned with brief travel, illness, or shopping updates.

Latham Washington Street Elizabeth Carhart South Norwalk Conn James F. John Riverton Lee Gressham Mott Street Mrs. M. Gross Front Street Keyport Yacht Club First Street Wyman Birkbeck Annie Gorman Second Street Thomas C. Barker Jessica Barker High Bridge N. Y William Muth Main Street Jane Smith Freehold William H. Smith Broad Street William Hughes Brooklyn Division Street Commodore J. Harold Hendrickson Messrs A. M. Brown F. Palmer Armstrong Seidler’s Beach

Odd Looking Shark and Egg Description From Old Text

A bizarre item describes a shark and egg, noting an odd appearance. The object is described as unprovided with content yet heavily protected by a thick leathery covering nearly elastic. Size estimates are unclear, with references to inches and a jet black color.

India

Veterans Will Attend Church in Keyport

Shackleton Post Grand Army of the Republic Camp and the Sons of Veterans with the Nivandeers auxiliary plan to attend evening services at the Reformed church Sunday night in a body. Rev. F T B Reynolds will deliver an address on The Battles and Victories of Peace. Sunday morning sermons explore What Does it Mean to Magnify the Lord. The flower committee is Miss Adelia C Barber and Miss Matilda Moody. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45 p m will discuss Joy in the Presence of the Angels of God.

Keyport Adelia C. Barber Matilda Moody

Four youths burned to death in New Jersey tragedy

Jersey City May 21 four small boys died in separate incidents of fire. Walter Bauer five from West New York burned when his dress caught near a bonfire and died at North Hudson hospital. John Matrycisvie four from Bayonne died after severe burns at City hospital. Theodore Diamond three from Camden died at Homeopathic hospital after scratching matches. Irving Savacool three from Stillwater died after setting himself on fire in a barn incident.

Jersey City N. J Teu New Jersey Walter Bauer Sixth Street West New York North Hudson John Matrycisvie Avenue E Bayonne Theodore Diamond Taylor Avenue Camden Irving Savacool Stillwater Martin Savacool

Warships Near Vera Cruz Get Oil and Provisions

United Press dispatch from Vera Cruz notes the U S S Arkansas flies a red flag during oiling to prohibit smoking. A large anchored fleet coaled and provisioned from the Celtic and other ships, with small boats ferrying stewards ashore for fresh supplies.

United Press Wire Vera Cruz Arkansas Badger Emma Goldman Winifred

Millville area boards set paving costs and school plans

The Millville Commission fixed paving assessments around $60,000 to seek court ratification. Woodstown High School students choose Rev. L. H. Copeland to preach the baccalaureate. Rev Garrison to lecture on Libby Prison in Paulsboro. Burlington housing demand grows as a contractor sells homes with unfinished cellars. St Peter's Guild to serve lunch at Eglington cemetery on Memorial Day. Collingswood Library and Chautauqua groups plan the June 19 Knight's Park event with 105 guarantors. Millville Board of Education seeks deeds for Furnace schools to swap for an $75,000 eighteen‑room site. Mrs. Fannie Louistine injured after window sash collapse. Memorial services planned by Green Bottle Blowers and allied groups in First MBE Church. Gibbstown town hall plans revived. Public school exhibit in Pitman tonight. Marion Johnson appointed teacher in Paulsboro schools. Medford Board of Trade banquet tonight. Pitman Red Men prepare for strawberry festival and vaudeville. Epworth League to host war veterans. Rev Arthur N. Chaffee to pastor New Egypt church. Millville to arrest parents missing children. New cottages rising near Oakford Lake. Memorial Day orator to be Edward James Cattell. Acid tank valve incident at Gibbstown Powder Works burns John Gibbs. Joseph Fleh injured near Scranton by an auto fright. Young men form athletic club in Clarksboro Mt. Royal Mickleton. Woodstown recital by H. M. Stanton and choir.

Millville Commission Woodstown High School L. H. Copeland Libby Paulsboro Baptist Church Joseph Garrison Burlington St. Peter’s Guild Clarksboro Eglington Cemetery Collingswood Library Association Chautauqua Association Knight's Park Millville Board of Education New Furnace Millville Manufacturing Company Fannie Louistine Green Bottle Blowers’ Association Patriotic Orders of Salem Twelfth Regiment M. BE Sechrist Gibbstown Paulsboro Ie Haff Pitman Marion Johnson Pennsgrove Medford Board of Trade Odd Fellows’ Hall Paulsboro Epworth League Arthur N. Chaffee New York First Presbyterian Church New Egypt Marshal Biggs Millville Oakford Lake Parker Grubb Scranton McKinley Hospital Mt. Royal Mickleton Henry Doerrmann Woodstown Presbyterian Church H. M. Stanton

Climax of a Giddy Whirl

Six year old Harry recites a busy week ending with rushing to Sunday school after zoo visit, a tooth lost, Lily's birthday, a illness, and a haircut as he is buttoned into a clean white suit for the day.

Harry Lily

Quote on love and value from the Boston Transcript

A brief quotation discusses the loved one as very dear to a husband while noting affection does not equate to price. The Boston Transcript commentary hints at romantic values and social perception in a concise moral frame.

Boston Transcript

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