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IN NIGHT FIRE Bu Special Correspondent.

TOTTEN VIEEE, Jan. 27— Charles Burhart, his wife and five small chil- dren escaped in scanty attire when their home at 52 Goff avenue. Pleas- ant Plains, was destroyed by fire

shortly after 3 o’clock this morning. Burhart, who Is employed as fireman on one of the B. & O. railroad tugs at 6t. Ge-mge, had come home on the 1 o’clock train this morning and had

gone to bed. He smelled smoko and at the saino time George Negely, who resides a short distance away, saw

flames coming from the kitchen of the Burhart home. Ho gave the alarm nnd Airs. William Engelbrccht, who resides on the opposite side of the Burhart home, gave the alarm to fire headquarters by telephone.

Burhart and his wife aroused the five children, who range from two months to eight years old, and got them out of the house. They had only time enough to gather up some

coats to wrap around them. They all went to the home of a neighbor where they were cared for and pro- vided with clothing. The fire started in the kitchen of the two-story frame dwelling and when the firemen ar-

rived on the scene the building was

a mass of flames. The structure was

burned to the ground with its entire contents. The loss to the building is placed at $3,000. The alarm was

turned in from box 53 at Amboy road ami Woodvail avenue that brought out the volunteer firemen of Amlcltia Hook & Eadder and Citizens Engine of Pleasant Plains and 151 Engine of the paid department located at Tot- ten ville.

Deputy Ghlef Beggln came down from headquarters and took charge. Patrolmen Romer and West were on

the scene soon after the fire broke out. They sawr the fire from the booth in Amboy road and ran to the blaze before the alarm wins turned in that summoned the firemen. The cause of the blaze is unknown. Air. Burhart told the police when he came home everything appeared all right and he went to bed. He be- lieved that the fire started from the clrlmney of the kitchen range.

UNION REVIVAL MEETINGS FINANCIAL REPORT IS GIVEN

Uj Special Correspondent. TOTTENVll.DE, Jan. 27 In the

report of the finance committee of which C. 8. Hunt was the chairman and Nathan J. Dowe the treasurer of the union revival meetings held with 81. Paul's and Bethel Methodist ana

the South Baptist churches, the fol- lowing were the expenses of the sev-

eral weeks events held at the three churches: Receipts, $634.79; dis- bursements, William A. Sunday Evan- gelistic Association, $330; Rev. J. C. ltlerl, *117.75; Rev. Dowel, $5; en-

tertaining evangelists, $16; printing, $25; sextons $26; stages, $30; Inci- dentals, $16.40; balance remaining, $69.61.

TOTTEN VILLE

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gray recent- ly married, have taken up their resi- dence with his sister, Mrs. Johnson.

Mrs. Henry Elfers, of Brooklyn, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. John Marshall.

George F. Sneath, of Perth Amboy, visited friends In Charleston Sunday.

Patrolman Michael Cotter and George Breidenbaeh are confined to their homes 111 with Influenza.

Mrs. James Hooban Is recovering her health In the Adlrondacks, where she has been for the past several weeks.

Henry Walkerling, who fractured his hip last woek In a fall on the side- walk Is at the Staten Island hospital, where he was taken the next day after the accident

Frank J. Dolan is confined to his home 111.

Miss Edith Mosely was removed to the Staten Island hospital on Sunday for an operation for appendicitis.

The hearing !n the train wreck at Dongan Hills two weeks ago, will be continued tomorrow at the now court house at fit. George before Public Service Commissioner Nixon.

The Tottenv'l’e band held a rehear- sal and practice last night at the Masonic tamp o.

Bentley Dodge Odd Fellows held a

short meeting last night. The Central Pharmacy at Ma'n

street and Elliott avenue opened Its doors ve.’te day. The raw place Is under the management jf Allison An- drovette. who for a number of years since his graduation from the New York College of Pharmacy, was with Charles N. T.ehman at Main street and Arthur Kill road.

BUILDING OPERATIONS FAIRLY GOOD ON STATEN ISLAND

tjj Special Correspondent. TOTTENVIDDE, Jan. 27—Building

operations in the borough of Rich- mond are fairly good for the present weather conditions, according to the report of the Bureau of Buildings as

given out by Superintendent McDer- mott of that department, rians for ten structures at an estimated Cost of *21,200 were tiled with the depart- ment for the week ending January 17, according to the report. There were eighteen plans filed tho week before at an estimated cost of *52,420. There were five plans filed for the same period at an estimated cost of *2,100 against one last week at an

estimated cost of *200. There were

twelve plumbing permits Issued for the week ending January 17 to cost *3,765, against eleven the week before at ef cost of *7,766.

PHILEMONS HAVE EVENING OF OLD FAMILIAR SONGS

Bu Special Correspondent. TOTTENVIDDE, Jan. 27:—An

evening of "Old Familiar Songs," given at the evening guest night of tho Philemon Ditemry and Historical Society at the South Baptist church last night, was one of the best affairs of its kind held by the society this season. The program that was ar-

ranged under the direction of Miss Florence Slack and given by herself and her four brothers, known as tho Slack Brothers Quartet, was highly appreciated. Tho quartet la com-

posed of Harry D. Slack, tenor; Ed- win II. Slack, bass; Albert Slack, ten- or, and Forman Slack, baritone.

The program opened with the story of Ben Bolt, by Miss Elsa E. Evans, president of the society, which afterward was sung by Albert Slack. This was followed by the rest of the program given by the quartet with tho story of the songs by Mrs. Arthur Decker and the impersona- tion of "Three Maids of Dee" by Dorothy Miller, Dorothy lining and Elcy Decker, all in costumo. They were accompanied by Miss Slack on

the piano. Miss Marlon E. Sharrott, of Fleasant Plains, was the accom-

1 panist for the other songs. The pro- gram as given follows:

1 "Ben Bolt story," Miss Evans, sung by Albert Slack.

Stephen Foster songs, Miss Decker, selection by the quartet.

Irish songs, read by Mrs. Decker. 1 "Kathleen Mavourneen,” Albert

Slack. "Dow Backed Far," Edwin Slack. "Oft in a Stilly Night,” Forman

Slack.

I French songs, read by M rs. Decker. "Marsiellal.se,” sung In French by

Miss Slack. English S'Uigs, "Drink to Me Only

with Thine Eyes,” Forman Slack. ! ‘Three Maids of Dee,” Dorothy

Miller, Dorothy Dalng and Elcy Decker.

Scotch song, “Annie Laurie,” Miss 1 Slack. 1 War songs, descriptive, by Mrs.

Decker. “Just Before the Battle Mother”

and "John Brown’s Body,” Slack Brothers Quartet.

Real Familiar Songs, read by Mrs. Decker and sung by the quartet, “Old Oaken Bucket,” “Stars of Summer Night” and “Home, Sweet Home," and ending with humorous selections.

* "Star Spangled Banner," quartet. Forman Slack accompanied his sis-

ter w'hen she sang "Annie Laurie." Following the program refresh-

ments were served In the lecture room. Mrs. Isabella Cunningham was at the head of the hospitality com- mittee. Dorothy Dalng, Dorothy Mll- ler and Elcy Decker acted as ushers

i. and assisted In serving.

PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burton, of Manhattan, spent the week end at Prince Bay Little Farms.

Mrs. Walter Grant visited In Tot- tenville yesterday afternoon.

James Graham, of the Richmond borough tax department, was confined to his home yesterday lu Woodvall avenue, as the result of a fall on the Ice Saturday on the viaduct at St. George.

Miss Fannie Muller has been vis- iting at Stapleton the past week.

Mrs. Genevieve Stevens has been visiting her daughter at Mariners Ha rbor.

Rev. D. H. Gridley still continue* 111 at his homo In Amboy road.

A short meeting of U. 8. Grant Council, Jr. O. U. A. M., was held last night at Amlcltla hall.

Superintendent Trlmpln, of the Prince Bay postal station, Is arrang- ing for another large shipment of the Homeless Child paper from the Mis- sion of the Immaculate Virgin, Mt. Loretto.

DANCE FOR HELMETTA

By Special Correspondent. HELMETTA, Jan. 27—The Liberty

Post 202, American Legion, of this place, will hold their first annual dance In the club hall at Helmetta Friday night. Price's orchestra, of

j South River, will furnish the music. The proceeds will be applied to their entertainment fund. A great activity among the members of this post Is noticeable and other entertainments are being arranged.

Welcome Home at Jamesburg By Special Correspondent.

JAMESBURG, Jan. 27:—The Rev. L. L. Hand, formerly pastor at the Mllltown Methodist church, will be the speaker nt the big "welcome home” to be given the soldier mem- bers of Mechanics Home Council, Jr. O. U. A M., Thursday night A din- ner In the Sunday school rooms of the Methodist church, to be followed by a dance In Lange’s Hall will com- plete the program. The committee In charge are W. H. Lokerson, chair- man; George Tomson, John Waddy, Oliver Richards, Joseph VanPelt.

Two Judgments Given. By Staff Correspondent.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. 27.—Two judgments, totaling $824.83 were ren-

dered In district court yesterday, against Samuel Feuchtbaum a dairy- man of Woodbrtdge.

William A. Schroeder of Elizabeth received Judgment for $500 on a prom, lasiry note, and the Rail and Harbot Milk company Incorporated al'K) of Elizabeth, were awarded $324.33 on account of goods furnished.

The defendants In both suits were represented by Stamler & Stamler, oi Elizabeth and the plaintiff by Thomas Brown.

Order for levy and Sale By Staff Correspondent.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. 27:—An order for the levy and sale of stock of the New Jersey Macaroni Com- pany, held by the First National Bank of Perth Amboy, has been Is- sued out of the supreme court today. Tills sale Is the result of an action by the bank against the G. J. Btondl Company, Incorporated, who for- merly conducted a tomato canning factory In the vicinity of Ciiffwood. Adrian Lyon Is attorney for the plaintiff.

Ci/ Special Correspondent. SOUTH AMBOY. .Ian. 27.- An en-

thusiastic meeting of the South Am-

boy Branch of the Intra Coastal Ship Canal Association was held last night in tho City Hall. The attendance was

tho largest since the organization of the local body

The meeting was called to order by President F. P. Coan. Tho secretary reported that as instructed he had se-

cured five hundred membership but- tons which were now ready for dis- tribution. Any member who was not

at last nights meeting may secure his button by applying to Mr. J. K. Coog- an who is secretary of the local asso-

ciation. Mr. Coan informed those present

that the Association had been pre- sented with two maps. One "as 11

relief map which showed in relief the exact route of the proposed The other was an elevation map which showed the various grades and eleva- tions. These maps he stated had been

J turned over to a cabinet maker who

j was fitting them with proper frames after which they would be placed in a

public place. Tlie question of sending local repre-

sentatives to Washington was brought up. Mr. Coogan recommended that F. P. Coan the president of the local Branch was the best man for that

position, be being more familiar with the situation than any other person in the city. Mr. Coan was elected the delegato by a unanimous vote of those present.

In thanking the members for their vote of confidence in making him the ofticial representative of South Am- boy, Mr. Coan stated that everything pointed to an early start on the canal. Congressman Scully assures him that if the proposition Is properly present- ed at the hearing on Wednesday the project will he put through. He stated that the ranking Democratic member of the committee had expressed him- self in favor of the project and the fact that they postponed tho hearing ono week to allow the Mayor of Phila- delphia to be present was assurance

enough that the committee was inter- ested. "All odds are in our favor” he stated.

Mr. Coan will leave South Amboj today in order to get to Washington in time to "look the ground over.” He will confer with Congressman T. .1 Scully of this city who is a member oi

tiro Rivers and Harbors Committci and lias been for the past eight years Congressman Scully will bo tho ofiicia representative of the Chamber o

Commerce of this city at the meeting The Chamber of Commerce is bearins half the cost of sending Mr. Coan tc Washington which is concrete proo: that they will hack the canal to the limit. Tliero was a great deal of talk about town that tho Board of Direc- tors of the Chamber of Commerce would be against the canal but tho op-

posite stand has been taken by thal body.

A special meeting of the Association will be held next Monday night foi

the purpose of hearing the report o:

the representative.

9 INFLUENZA CASES FOR SOUTH AMBOY

By Special Cnrre.ipnnJeni. SOUTH AMBOY, Jan. 27—The In

fluenza lias reached South Amboy Nino cases have been reported to thi Board of Health to date. The doctor have been Instructed to report ever;

case and to tako no chances so tha the disease might spread.

SOUTH AMBOY

John Scully Is critically 111 at hti homo. Mr. Scully has been at thi

1 point of death for the past few days > Mr. Scully Is the father of Congress

man Thomas J. Scully of this city am

himself was always prominent In pub Ilc llfe- .. ...

Another series of the Star Build 1 Ing and Loan association closed las

evening. A large number of appllca tlons were received for this loan an<

It is thought they were due to thi National Campaign for "thrift" whlcl

; has Just ended. There Is an ordinance on the hook

of the city which provides that ever;

sidewalk in the city shall he kept clca of snow.

A meeting of the American Legloi will be held tonight at the "Servic Club” on David street.

A conference of the city official and the committee from the Cham be of Commerce were In SayreVille lac week and waited on the mayor of tha borough in the Interest of the anti

ation project. On Friday evening February 6th th

t Students Social Club of the Hig I School will hold a dance In the Audi 1 torlum. ■ The regular meeting of the Boar.

of Education will be held on Wed nesday night In the office of the su

perlntendent of schools. The reoi

1 ganization meeting will be held, short 1 ly after February 12. The term o

D. J. Delaney expires January 21s but he has been reappointed.

Many local people attended tn "Smoker” held by the employees o

the duPont Company In the Y. M. C A. at Parlln last night.

Gets Ball on Grave Charges George Kelly, of Elm street, wa

released in $2,000 ball this mornlm to appear before the grand Jur: W'hen wanted to answer a charge 0

seduction on promise to marry pro ferred by Caroline Miller of 72 Charles street. Kelly Is representei by John E. Toolan.

SURPRISE PARTY GIVEN | AT WOODBRIDGE HOWE

11 Speitul Conr.\t>nndent. WOODBRIDGE, Jan. 77 There

was a surprise party tendered Miss Catherine Kinhorn, at the home of Miss Myrtle Peoples, of Fulton street, at which the engagement of Miss Myrtle Peoples to John A. Lewis, of Greensburg, Pa., was announced. The house was very prettily decorated with blue and gold hangings and also American flags. Singing and dancing was enjoyed by all.

The music was furnished by the i Fonnidonl Brothers. Refreshments wero served. Those present included a Misses Mary Volkmuth, Elizabeth! Prion, Mary SbedlocK. Anna Gilrcan, t Katherine Kinhorn of Woodbridge. j Misses Nellie and Dorothy Deter, t

Margaret Andres and Sadie MacDou- t

gal of Perth Amboy. r

According to a statement made by \ the South Amboy port warden ex-

plosives are again being shipped , through local waters. Barges bear- Ing red flags, denoting that a danger- t ous cargo Is aboard, are again be-

( ginning to ply up the Raritan river and loaded off South Amboy. For several months thousands of pounds of explosives and many shells wero

moved by water from the Morgan shell loading plant, it being reported that most of these materials were { being taken to sea and there dump- j ed. There was also considerable traffic In explosives up the Raritan river to Camp Raritan by means of barges.

Owing to the large amount of ice in the bay and river at the present time this work Is unusually danger- ous and precautions arc being taken to properly load and moor the barges.

Report on Explosives Hu Staff Correspondent.

New Brunswick, Jan. 27. The lat- est report on explosives stored in Mid- dlesex County, received by the Board of Freeholders, has been sent to the House Committee on Appropriations | In Washington. This step was taken by tho Freeholders In order that tho j officials In Washington might know I tho amount of explosives stored In Middlesex and also that the residents In tills county wero desirous of hav-

| Ing them removed.

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SOUTH AMBOY, .Tan. 27—On Thursday night a publlo speaking club will bo started at the Y. M. C. A. for tha benefit of the members and their friends. The club will bo of an educational nature, to study g current events, to debate questions of Interest, and to keep Informed on er

all matters of Importance. nl Many men of this city as well as ra

all others are handicapped by their f). Inability to make a speech or to stand w before an audience and express them- ci selves with coolness and precision. a|

■ The Y. M. C. A. offers an opportun- ] ff 1! lty to promote onesolf and to acquire > an additional personal asset In life.

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SOUTH AMBOY, Jan. 27—The fol- b lowing officers have been elected by lc the members of Good Samaritan g

Lodge No. 62. K. of P., and will be g installed at the regular meeting to- e

morrow night: C. C., C. 8. Bucklew; t<

V C.. J. M. Parker: prelate, P. E. e<

Hawes; M. at A.. W. M. Emmons; a

1 G., W. H. Sickles: O. G., C. H. Berrien; K. of R. and S., F. H. Chap- man; M. of P., P. M. Jorgenson; M. B of Ex., E. C. Thomas; trustee, C 8 Buckelew. ^

SEVYAREN ’

Mr. and Mrs. Julian Amtson and v

little son have returned to their d home In Perth Amboy having spent n

some weeks with Mrs. Arntson's par- b

ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. \V. Christie. r

Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Demarest are

I visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. Raymond j Groves at their home In West Vlrgln-

t la. t Morrison Christie has purchased

the house occupied by Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Demarest and will rnovo there

s when Mr. and Mrs. Demarest take] possession of their new homo In Cliff | Road.

Mrs. Nate Robins will entertain the I Sewaren Bridge Club tomorrow after-

noon. Mrs. A. F. Sofleld returned from the

Broad street Hospital, on Saturday af- ternoon, and is convalescing from her

r recent successful operation. Mr. and t Mrs. Soflold and family will remain

with Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Zettlemoyer for the coming two weeks,

f Mrs. T. P. Howell la 111 with the

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METUCHEN

* There will be an Informal dance at t the Metuchen Club Friday evening. ■

Mrs. Charles Hull will be the hostess f and the music promises to be excep-

tionally fine. 1 Mrs. A. C. Hunt Is spending a week 1 at Annapolis visiting her son Ted.

who Is teaching there. , Amoo7 the scarlet fever patients

are tho young children of James Danford, the little daughter of Mr. James of Middlesex avenue, and Marlon, the young daughter of Am- brose Mundy. All are reported to be getting along fine.

Funeral for Benjamin Conover KEYPORT. Jan. 27:—Funeral

services for the late Bonjamin Con- over were conducted on Sunday af- ternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. Edgar Smith, of Division street. Rev. F. T. B. Reynolds, pas- tor of the Reformed church, officiat- ing. Interment was in the Holmdel cemetery. The bearers were Dr. Fred C. Ogden, Stephen Wallace, Martin Hoffman, Walter Melee, Ed- ward i’uttrell and Lester Brown. Mrs. F. A. Smith rendered "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” and "Does Jesus Care?"

COUGHED NIGHT AWD DAY John Vognue Elerton, Ga writes:

"Last fall, when my neighbors were

down with In the Influenza. I took a

severe cold and before I whs aware of

my condition I was down sick *n bed. i coughed night and day pnd my throat was raw and sore I got a bot- tle of Foley's Honey and Tar Com- pound and took eight small doses In two hours. My condition began to Im- prove and In a few nays I was as well as ever. In mv opinion Foley's Is the best cough medicine made.” Sold by Barnekov A Peta.—Adv.

3.1/ Special Correspondent. SOUTH AMBOY, Jan. 17. On

riiurstlay night the recreation Hall at Morgan will he the scene of a very cstivo occasion. At this time ih-i .ndles' Auxiliary of Camp Morgan Welfare Club will give a leap year lance. This promises to be a novel ind Interesting affair, as the ladies vi 1 assume the hole usually occuyied >y the men. During the evening the fir la must ask the men to danee in- stead of the men asking the girls.

O’Briens’ orchestra of Perth Am- ">oy will furnish the music. A number pf special features are being planned tnd those who attend might well ex-

pect. a great surprise. Many feature lances have been arranged.

The members of the fire depart ment of the camp have presented th< ladles with a handmade shawl f«>i which a contest will he held. Th< shawl was made by the men of th( fire department and will be on oxhl bltlon in the store window on Broad way during the week.

Mrs. Edgar Nodine is chairman o

the committee and is assisted by Mrs Young, Mrs. William Kiel), Mrs. Bar rows, Mrs. Cowan, Mi's. Van Dusei and Mrs. Dudley, of Camp Morgan and Mrs. Locke and Mrs. Alien o

South Amboy. Refreshments will be served an

transportation furnished, leaving i’it; Hall, corner John street and Steven; avenue at 8 o’clock returning fron Morgan at 12:80 and 1 o’clock.

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Du Special Correspondent. SOUTH AMBOY, Jan. 27. A com

muniration has been received by tho chairman of tho Publicity Committee of the South Amboy Chamber of Com- merce from the V. S. Tire Company \ and tho A. J. Goud Rubber Company, stating that, the season for the placing of tho historical bulletins in this city was not appropriate, but that In a few months, or the spring of the year, the matter would be promptly attended to again.

Several now applications for mem-

bership have been received and fa- j vorably acted upon. Congressman Scully has been ap 1

pointed special delegate of the South j Amboy Chamber of Commerce to at-

tend to the city's interest at the hear- ing oil the ship canal in Washington } tomorrow. This la In response to a telegram from the congressman ur-

ging the Chamber of Commerce to

have a representative at the hearing.

NO LIGHTS FOR SO. AMBOY Dj Special Correspondent.

SOUTH AMBOY, Jan. 17.--The enttire city was In darkness Saturday night. To add to the unoomrort the rain and sleet was falling fast and freezing: almost Immediately. There was no trolley service between this city and Perth Amboy nor this city and Keyport owing- to a break In the j feed line between this dty and the, power station. The Public Service cars | were running to New Brunswick how- ever quite regularly.

Raise Idkely for Teachers Uu Special Correspondent.

SOUTH AMBOY, Jan. 27—It baa; been rumored that tho teachers in tho j local schools who have applied for a ; graduated Increase In wages will be given a flat Increase of *200 a year 1

each This will In every case bring the teachers up to the minimum suggest- ed by the State Board of Education and In many cases exceed It.

Funeral For Win. Mount. Uv Special Correspondent.

JAMESBURG, Jan. 27—Interment was made in Fernwood cemetery yes-

terday afternoon for William Mount, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mount, who died on Thursday last. Services were held at the Jameshurg Metho- d 1st church, tho Rev. J. B. Shaw of-

ficiating commencing at 2:30. Many boral offerings were received from relatives and friends.

ROOSEVELT PEOPLE AID IRISH CAUSE

ROOSKY'KLT, Jan. 27.—The bor- ough of Roosevelt has started It’s drive to raise the quota allotted to it

| for the .sale of bonds in the cause of : Irish freedom.

The local branch of the organiza- tion gotten together for this purpose is

.known as the "John Barry Council." I A meeting of this council was held on Sunday afternoon at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

The Honorable Joseph V Hermann, ! mayor, was elected president of the council with William J. I.nwlor, n

borough councilman, as secretary and John H. Neviil of the Borough Insur- ance firm of Miles «v Neviil as treas- rer.

Arrangements are now in progress for the calling of a public mass meeting In the local Public School.

At the meeting Sunday bonds In amount of $4C*0 were sold.

WOOD BRIDGE Mrs. Wlnnio 1 o.-kwood will enter-

tain the ladies of tile Presbyterian church at a "church tea" Thursday afternoon.

| The Westminister Guild will meet 1 with Miss Georglo Beam Thursday nlirht.

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KEYPORT ROYAL ARCANUM INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS

Bj Special Correspondent. KEYPORT, Jan. 27—Coronal

Council Initiated two candidates at the meeting held Friday night and the applications of several others wera

read. The Installation of officers took place »t tills meeting and the Install- ing officers were Supervising Deputy Grand Regent John Hanson and staff of Middlesex Council. Perth Amboy, Orator Judson S. Hopla and his as- slsants served refreshments.

Supervising Deputy Grand Regent Louis Stultz, Jr., accompanied by A. A. J’lillo, John Stultz and Edward Cuttrell journeyed to Long Branch, the past and Installed the newly elect- ed officers of Long Branch council.

The official visitation of Deputy stultz. Philo and staff to Spotswood will take place tonight, when the newly elected officers will be Installed The next meeting of Coronal Council w ill lie held on Friday. February 13, when the class Initiation will take place and the fourth degree con-

ferred. ...

The next district meeting will b# held on February 27th.

Paul S. Lund was the guest of friends hi New York Saturday;

Streiff’s Specialty Store 110 Smith St._ _Perth Amboy, N. J.

SPECIAL FOR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. _

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! LADIES BLACK SILK STOCKINGS

Regular $1.25 a pair; special at. 98c

LADIES ENVELOPE CHEMEISE

Regular $1.75 each; spec ial at $1.25

LADIES WHITE PETTI COATS

Regular $1.98 each; spec- ial at $1.15

HYACINTH BULBS Guaranteed to. bloom.

I Watch cm grow. Special at.10o

LADIES BRASSIERS Regular 98c each; special

LADIES WHITE PETTI- COATS

12 inch Flounce; regular $2.75; special at.$2.15

CHILDREN'S WORSTED HAT

All colors: worth up to

75c; special at .25c

RAG CARPET 1 yard wide; regular

$1,25; special at .79c

Specialties in House fur- nishing and aluminum ware.

Streiff’s Specialty Store j no Smith St._PER TH AMBOY, N. J.

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A- prospective borrower may have ft good, well managed business and ample security, but tlieso factors are not the onl^- ones considered. We believe that character should be con-

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The truth oi! this conclusion seems to have been proven by j 20 years of successful banking operations.

You will find this conservative bank well equipped to help you.

We pay 4 per cent, on Interest accounts. Steamship tickets

for sale and money forwarded to all Foreign Countries.

Interest and Christmas Club Departments, open Monday

j Evenings, 7 to 8.30.

Foreign Department open Monday and Saturday Evening, I 7 to S.fiO.

First National Bank Perth Amboy, N. J.

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twinges

DON’T let that rheumatic pair or ache find you without Sloan'i Liniment again. Keep it hand)

in the medicine cabinet for immediate action when needed. If you are out ol it now, get another bottle today, sc

you wont suffer any longer than neo

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THE UNIVERSAL CAR

Buy Your Ford Car Now To make sure of getting a Ford ear, buy one now. Don’t wait until

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Just so many cars allotted us; just so many will get cars; will you be one

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