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r1 ^-—
lenty Of Dainty Underwear Is A
Vacation Necessity
NUMEROUS CHANGES OF FRESH, COOL
UNDER GARMENTS WILL BE A GOVERN
ING FACTOR IN MAKING YOUR VACA
I. TION ENJOYABLE FROM THE STAND
| POINT OF COMFORT. AND IF YOU SE
I ' LECT THEM HERE, IT NEED NOT ENTAIL
I A LARGE EXPENDITURE EITHER.
MAKE EARLY SELECTIONS
I FROM OUR COMPLETE STOCKS
ENEVLOPE CHEMISE PRETTIEST GOWNS
s Made of sheer but durable nainsook, Of fine muslin and nainsook and of
| either in built-up shoulder or bodice CreP« fle Chine-. , Tailored and fancy
i . , . . , , e models, some with Georgette top; em
style, trimmed with lace; prices arc from brojder’ed, hemstitched and trimmed with
I 98c to $2.98. ribbon.
ft Those of Nainsook are ... .98c to $2 98
t ENVELOFE CHEMISE *
ft . Silk Gowns are from ... $4.98 to $8.98
Of Crepe de Chine and Satin in built
B », up shoulder styles and bodices. The very ONE PIECE FAJAMAS
,,best of workmanship and designing is Well made cf batiste and of underwear
evident in these garments, priced at Crepe in dots and stripes; prices $1.79 to
$2.49 and to $4.98. $2.98.
| ————^_
r*1 SPECIAL GOOD VALUE IN SILK CAMISOLES
Trimmed with lace, ribbon straps, these pretty camisoles of Crepe
de Chine .and Satin, will prove unusually attractive \>&ios at .89c
K ___-/
STEP-INS
Of fine batiste and nain
k, hand embroidered,
oAfcched and trimmed
y Jace. This article of
^nen’s under apparel is
popular and the prices
•a™ indeed reasonable, 79c
ao°;R
lire C,0C.
■ST—T --•>
UNDERSKIRTS
Made from excellent pure
white muslin with ruffles o*
lace nr emhroiderv, 98c tn
34.49.
LOVELY SILK
UNDERSKIRTS
Of Satin and Crepe de
Chine, priced at $4.49 and
tn $7.98.
A NEW CORSET
As the correct foundation
for new summer frocks. Bon
Tons in every style for the
slender, average, tall and
fleshy figures.
ASK TO SEE THEM
sr-— — - 1 II
, ...■ — .. ^ I
rds Art’crete Works
Manufacturers of
Architectural Artificial Stone
and Garden Furniture
All our work executed In a most skillful manner
FORDS. N. J.
Vases Fountains Flower Boies
Jardlnnlrr** Ilermra FedotaU
Balustrade* Font** 11 IT')"'.’
Sundial* Flower I'otl Uniala
We also manufacture concrete building blocks.
Special designs are executed from drawings and prices will be quoted on
details submitted, we shall also be pleased to submit sketches in accordance
with individual taste or offer suggestions for the placing of our material tn
* gardens and Interiors.
r Art’crete is an excellent building material and well adapted for use In the
construction of the architectural features of the garden and home.
TEL. 137R-R F. A.
^ -- ' —
HORKAY & RESKO
NOTARY PUBLIC
Foreign Exchange and Steamship Ticket
Agents
Branch Agency American Express Co.
Domestic and Foreign Money Orders Sold
To All Parts of the World
22X SMITH PHONE MSI
Medical Laboratory
CLINICAL EXAMINATIONS
Blood, Urine, Sputum, Tests, etc.
322 SMITH ST. Tel. 425-M.
Eyestrain Causes Headaches. Watery
Eyes. Nervousness, Etc.
Proper Glasses Will Afford Immediate
Relief
Consult
DR. F. J. MONAGHAN
OPTOMETRIST
102 Smith Street
Dally 9:30 to 12; 1:30 to 5:30
Monday. Friday. Saturday Till 9 P. M.
Telephone 2170
H* nended hy Lending Physicians
For Auto Repairs
Either Commercial or Pleasure
Cars and Trucks
RECTOR STREET GARAGE
PHONE—DAY 98
NIGHT—252-R WOODIIRIDGE
<. J. LOMAX Prop.
Corner Market and Rector Sts.
Residence, Burnet St., Avenel
SCIENTIFIC
| DENTISTRY
Bail teeth ate bad for your
health. By our modern
methods you can have your
teeth out in perfect condi
tion. Most difficult roots
extracted, nerves removed,
teeth filled with the least
inconvenience and pain to
you. Decayed teeth treated
and saved, badly diseased
gums treated and loose
1 teeth tightened by our in
comparable methods. Teeth
vith and without plates.
Salter bridgework stands
're-eminent for quality, ser
vice and durability.
Consultation and examin
ation free. Moderate ehar
: ges for all work.
Gas administered. Vital
ized air where preferred; all
languages spoken. Nurse in
attendance.
Dr. Salter
Dentist
119 SMITH STREET
Perth Amboy
Hours. 9 A. M to 8.30 P. M.
I A second and heavier re
duction in the prices of all
models in the new Dort
family of cars first brought
forth at the national motor
shows in January is now
announced.
■j NEW PRICES
^ Touring . . Now $ 985.00
r j Roadster . . . Now 985.00
Coupe .... Now 1535.00
Sedan .... Now 1685.00
F. O. B. FLINT MICHIGAN
RRETSON
COMPANY
7 New Brunswick Avenue
7
COUNCIL MINUTES
Proceeding* of the Board of Aldermen of
the City of Perth Amboy, N. J.
June 6th, 1921
Regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Perth Amboy. N. J., held June
6tth. 1921. The members present were
Aldermen Sofleld, Waters. Patten. Ander
sen, Clark, Riedy, and Alderman-at-Large
Wester.
On motion the reading of the minutes
of the meetings of May 9th, 16th and
27th was dispensed with, and the minu
tes approved as printed.
Motion prevailed, that bids for furnish
ing of electric lamps, alterations to Or
phans' home, and printing of lf.Tiancia
statement be opened
The bids were as follows:
LAMPS
DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO.
IMS 20 Ampere, 000 c. p. rs 40 Bulb,
mogul base clear Mazda lamps. In stand
ard packages of 12, $3 00 each less 31%
$4,802.40.
8 Ditto. $5.00 each less 21% $31.60.
600 7.5 ampere. 100 c.p. S 24% bulb,
mogul base clear Mazda lamps In stand
ard packages of 50, $1.20 each less 31%
$414.00.
Total. $5,248.00.
GUTH ELECTRICAL CO.
1404 20 Amp. 600 c. p. 15.5 terminal
voltage PS 40 bulb at $5.00 each less 31%,
$4,843.8 ).
500 7.5 Amp. 100 c.p. 9.5 terminal vol
tage S 24% bulb at $1.20 each less 31%
$414.00
Total. $5,275.50.
1302 20 Amp. 600 c.p. 15.5 terminal vol
•age PS 40 bulb at $5.00 each loss 31%
$4,802.40.
8 20 Amp. 600 c.p. 15.5 terminal vol
tage PS 40 bulb at $5.00 each less 21%
$31.60.
500 7.5 Amp. 100 c.p. 9.5 terminal vol
tage S 24% bulb at $1.20 each less 31%
$414.00.
Total $5,248.00.
; ELIZABETH HARDWARE CO.
1392 20 Ampere 60 c.p. PS 40 Street
Series Edison Mazda “C" Mogul Base, $5
egcl., $6960.00.
600 7.5 Amp. 100 c.p. S 24% street se
ries Edison Mazda ''Ca'’ Mogul base, $1.20
each. $600.00.
Standard package discount 31% 2,342.60
Total $5,216.40.
8 20 Amp. 600 c.p. PS 40 street series
Edison Mazda “C" Mogul base, $5.00 each
less 21% discount $31.60.
OR
1392 20 Amp. 600 c.p. PS 40 Street Se
ries Edison Mazda "C" Mogul base, $5.00
each.
500 7.5 Amp. 100 c.p. S 24 H Street Se
ries Edison Mazda “C” Mogual Base, $1.20
each
Less discount 31%
Total $5,216.40.
1404 20 Amp. 600 c.p PS 40 Street Se
ries Edison Mazda *'Ca” Mogul Base, $5
each.
500 7.5 Amp. 100 c.p. S 24*4 Street Se
ries Edison Mazda "C* Mogul Base $1.20
each.
Standard package discount 31%.
Total $5,257.80.
R. L. 8CHUCK
1392 20 Amp. 600 c.p. PS 40 Street Se
ries Edison Mazda “C" Mogul base, $5.0t
each. $6960.00.
600 7.5 Amp. 100 c.p. S 24*4 Street Se
ries Edison Mazda "C” Mogul Base $1.2
each $600.00.
S: ndard package discount 31%
8 20 Amp. 600 c.p. PS 40 Street series
Edison Mazda “C” Mogul base $5.00 each
Broken package discount 21%
Total $5,248.00.
or
1392 20 Amp. 600 c.p. PS 40 Street se
ries Edison Mzda "C'’ Mogul Base, $5 ea.
50) 7.5 Amp. loo c.p. S 24*4street series
Edison Mazda “C” Mogul Base. $1.20 each
Standard package discount 31%
Total $5,216.40.
or
1404 20 Amp. 600 c.p. PS 40 Street se
ries Edison Mazda “C" Mogul base $5.00
each
600 7.5 amp. 100 c.p. S 24*4 Street Se
ries Edison Mazda *’C” Mogul base $1.20
each
Standard package discount 31%
Total $5,257.80.
P. A. HARDWARE CO.
1400 20 Ampere 600 c.p. 5 terminal vol
tag> typa P. S. 40 bulbs. 5 In. diam.
Mo 1 Screw socket clear glass in stand
ard packages of 12 each. $5.00 each less
31%.
500 7.5 amp. 100 c.p. 9-6 6 terminal
voltage type S 24*4 bulbs. 3 1-16 in. dia.
7*4 in. overall length, Mogul screw base j
clear glass In standard packages of 60, j
$1.20 each less 31%.
O. K. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO.
1400 600 c.p. 20 ampere, 15.5 volts. P. S.
40, Mogul Sc. base, net each $3.45; net
total $4.8.10.00.
500 10ft c.p. 7.5 ampere, 9 6 volts, S
24*4 Mogul Sc. Base, net each .828; net
total $414.00.
Total $5,244.00.
R. H BECK
1400 20 amp. 600 c.p. PS 40 bulb, Mo
gul base clear Mazda lamps.
500 7 5 ampere. 100 c.p. S 24*4 bulb.
Mogul Base Clear Mazda Lamps, $5,000.00
Erections and Alterations to Orphans'
Home
General Construction
Gustav Jost. General construction,
$2525.00; Cement floor throughout cellar,
$130; removing of old plaster and replac
ing new. $400; concrete sidewalk, $150;
removing and reacting trim, $280; weather
strips, $220; screens $170; white enamel
finis’-, $160.
P. S. Jessen, General Construction, $3.
140.00; Cement floor throughout cellar,
$08; removing old plaster and replaster
ing now $437; concrete sidewalk, $168;
Removing and resetting trim, $326;
weather strips. $236; screens $381; white
enamel finish $64.
P. A. Construction. General construction
32.S72.00; Cement floor throughout cel
lar. $130; removing old plaster and re
plastering new, $530; Concrete sidewalk.
$150; Removing and resetting trim. $450;
Weather strips. $210; Screens $361; white
enamel finish $70.'^
Hans Krogh. General construction, $3.
'_30.00; Cement floor throughout cellar.
S133: Removing old plaster and replaster
ing new, $575; Concretes sidewalk, $185;
Removing and resettting trim, $380;
Weather strips $210; Screens, $361; White
enamel finish. $174.
C. F. Welker. General construction. $3. 1
250.00; Cement floor throughout cellar.
$1S0; Removing old plaster and replast
ering new, $240.00; Concrete sidewalk.
$68; Removing and resetting trim. $380;
Weather strips, $210; Screens, $361; white
enamel finish. $64.
Electrical Work
Guth Electrical Co.. $535.00.
This estimate does not Include Public
Service Pole Line connections. If build
ing is to be wired In B. . cable same will
cost $505.00.
Joseph Bath. $406.00.
Also agrees to wire and guarantee same
according to specifications with B. X.
cable for sum of $295.00.
Heating
Jensen * Rodner. $123.00; now hot air
furnace $465.00; steam heating system.
$618.00.
J. F. Burns & Son. $203.00; new hot
alr furnace $155.00; steam heating sys
tem. $388.00.
Damgaard .8- Buote. $165.00; new hot
air furnace $263.00; steam heating sys
tem. $455 oo.
John Klusendorf. $885.00; new hot air
i furnace. $2S0.O0; steam heating system.
$555.00.
numbing
Jensen & Rodner, $1348.00.
J. F. Burns Son. $1”48 00.
Damgaard & Buote. $1225.00.
John Klusendorf. $1370.00.
rrinung Annual financial Biairmrni
The Mosquito. $3.10 per page.
Middlesex Press. $2.95 per page.
P. A. Printing Co. $3.45 per rage
La Roe Press. $4.37% per page.
Christie Press $594 for ,1ob complete.
Motion prevailed that above bids be re
ferred to Committee of the Whole.
Application of Lester J. Underhill for
reinstatement in the Police Department,
was received and referred to the City At
Constable bond of Joseph E. Gibbons.
Xoujonv Xjio »t|i Xq uuoj oi cb paAOjddB
was ordered filed
Application of Hyman Pelovlts for Junk
license was received and referred to the
Committee on Judiciarv.
Petition of oJhn Deliman for street
light at corner of Amboy Avenue and
Keene Street, was received and referred
to the Committee on Lamps and Lights.
Petition for paving Johnstone street
from Washington street to Hall Avenue
was received and referred to the Committ
tee on Streets and Sewers.
Protest against assessment for Arnold
Avenue grading was received and refer
red to the Committee on Taxation.
Petition for paving Charles Street was
received and referred to the Committee
on Streets and Sewers.
. An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to
cause a sewer to be laid on the follow
ing streets, to wit: Carson Avenue from
Comnton Avenue to Brace Avenue: Park
er Street from end of present sewer
southerly to Chauncey Street: and Pearl
Place and Mechanic Street to Buck'ng
ham Avenue: and making appropriations
to pay the cost of said improvements."
was introduced, and passed on first read
ing by the following vote: Tea—Sofleld.
Waters. Patten, Andersen. • Clark, Riedy,
Wester. Nav—N*one.
The Committee on ^uto Busses recom
mended tha transfer of permit to operate
auto but from Samuel S. Heller to Tony
Tauber, which recommendation was on
motion confirmed.
The Committee on Fire recommended
that the name of Johhn Bird be removed
from McClellan Engine Company, which
recommendation was on motion confirm
ed.
The Comptroller having audited the
following bills:
Pay Rolls, June 1, 1£21.
Salary .$3,679.91
Police . 6,281.35
District Court . 446.83
.Streets and Sewers . 3.287.79
Poor . 86.00
Fire . 1,485.00
Lamp* and Lights .. 564.66
Harbor . 55.00
Public Library . 677.00
Market (Rental) . 58.33
Parks . 303 64
Health . 894.16
Auto Busses . 187.50
Police
Christian Johnson . 23.76
Emil Egli . 1.50
Public Service Elec. Co. 8.49
Neew York Telephone Co. 7.24
E. H. Romond . 12.39
George R. Carmichael . 3.30
Louis Kemeny . 24.00
A. E. Graham (Petty Cash) .... 16.22
Louis Kemeny . 17.50
I. R. Robbins . 3.96
L. A. Long . 17.50
Estate of Peter Larsen . 9.00
Garretson Co. 37.29
District Court
LaRoe Press . 7.00
City Planning
Elizabeth TenBroeck .. 25.00
Streets and Sewers
Elizabeth Hardware Co. 105.48
Barnett & Brown . 41.56
William Clemensen . 305.01
Mar Sorenson . 24.79
P. A. Blue Stone Co. 53.80
Toft & Freyer . 91.60
Mar Sorenson . 16.30
Estate of Peter Larsen . 48.90
Revolving Fund No. 2.
Nell O'Brien . 31.50
Raritan Mercantile Co. 201.80
Poor.
Christian Johnson . 67.00
Math Hansen . 8.00
Mrs. Marie Dlabik . 4«.oe
I. C. Moore Co. 6.25
Rose Pllman . 5.00
Math Hansen . 55.00
Albert Terhune . 13.83
Mrs. Anno E. Hansen . 80.00
Dr. J. V. Shull . 20.00
Dominick Taxi . 51.00
Louis Terszek . 40.00
Seamans Pharmacy . 74.30
Public Service Elec. Co. 1.50
Lake Coal Co. 58.86
Teresa Ulozaa . 60.00
R. A. Bullis .. 55.00
John Thygesen . 4.00
S. P. Andersen .. 27.60
Fire.
The Sanifect Co. 8.70
And. Anderson . 4.00
Union Garage Co. 6.88
TV. H. McCormick & Sons, Inc. ... 10.50
Mar Sorenson .b. • 2.55
C. M. Peterson & Co., Inc. 28.75
Union Garage Co. .83
Ira R. Crouse . 19.70
Morey I.aRue Laundry Co. 7.92
Public Service Elec. Co. 55.80
New Yorl; Tel. Co. 3.58
Gordon A. Baldwin . 24.24
Central Garage . 20.00
TVm. Clemensen .. 124.62
Toft & Freyer . 35.75
Neil O’Brien . 21.00
Louis Kemeny . 59.00
John W. Olsen Co. 26.00
Estate of Peter Larsen . 41.00
Garretson Company . 44.01
M. H. Madsen . 60.00
George J. Haney . 26.65
Public Grounds and Buildings
The Sanifect Co. 24.30
Perth Amboy Hdwe. Co. 40.70
Gilbert Johnson . 10.00
Individual Drinking Cup Co. .. 32.50
Public Service Elec. Co. 29.18
Anne E. Neer . 7.00
Emil Egli ,. 2.25
George J. Haney . 39.98
Contingent
Caldwell \ Raymond . 20.39
P. A. Window' UUaning Co. 6.00
Gharles Randolph . 162.50
A. E. Graham . 10.00
Public Service Elec. Co. 2.00
Lola Dwye • 42.50
Marke M. Foote. Secy. National
Assn, of Comptrollers and Ac
counting Officers . 10.00
Geo. Houser . 10.00
Mrs. N lltu Davis . 12.50
Joseph B. Quick .. 100.80
Thomas . Connors . 100.80
New York Tel. Co. 88.57
Jens P. Wcstergaard . 65.00
Western L*nion Tel. Co. 2.50
U. S Mortgage & Trust Co. 29.11
A. E Graham (Petty Cash) .... 33.52
O. J. Morgfnson . 100.00
Lamps and Lights
Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. 86.72
Standard Oil Co. N. J. 637.81
P. A. City Water Works . 5.00
A. G. Sprague . 11.91
Tri-CItty Electric Co. 13.95
Amboy Lighting Co. 3.20
New York Tel. Co. 13.70
A. E. Graham (Petty Cash) .... 15.06
Perth Amboy Dry Dock Co. 3.397.12
Peter Hansen . 300.60
Farmers’ Market
Axen Press . 7.50
Printing and Stationery
Axen Press .«... 15. *10
La Roe Press ...* 15.00
•»ne E. Neer .. 150.08
The Mosquito . 98.00
P A. Evening News . 184.81
Parks
William L. HafTner . 30.40
Eliz. Hardware Co. 6.72
W. H. McCormick A Sons, Inc. .. 3.88
Kelly A McAllnden . 15.00
James I.. Tooker . 10.00
Fire Alarm and Police Call Mt.
Gamewell Fire Alarm Tel. Co... 22.36
Garretson Co. 8.00
Garbage
Graham A McKeon . 3,500.00 ,
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
City Garage and Stable
Janies F. Burns & Son . 420.75
Caldwell A Raymond . 55.60
U. S. Mortgage A Trustt Co. 105.96 ,
Madison Ave White Way
Caldwell A Raymond . 9.93 ,
U. S. Mo gage A Trust Co. 18.7S
P. A. Evening News . 27.20 ,
Street Signs J
Caldwell & Raymond . 12.34 |
U. S. Mortgage & Trust Co. 23.49
City Hall Reconstruction
Caldwell A Raymond . - 3.08 j
U. S. Mortgage A Trust Co. 5.88
Maple St. Reconstruction
The Bond Buyer . 16.80
P. A. Evening News . 13.20
Standard Bltullthlc Co.14,565.50
Fire Dept. Apparatus
American La France Fire Engine
Co.. Inc.12,500.00
Police Patrol
Union Garage Co. 3,999.00
U. S. Mortgage A Trust Co. 9.40
TRUST FUNDS
Brace Ave. Pavt.
P. A. Evening News . 7.44
Con very PI. Pavt.
P. A. Evening News . 7.32
warrants were ordered drawn for the sev
eral amounts by the following vote: Yea
—Sofleld Water. Patten. Andersen, Clark,
Riedy. Wester. Nay—None.
Financial reports of the City Officers
for the month of May. as follows:
Perth Amboy. N. J.,
June 1st. 1921.
To the Honorable Board of Aldermen:—
City of Perth Amboy. N. J.
I herewith submit report of expenditure?
against appropriations for the Month of
Mav. 1921, showing balances as of June
1 1921.
O. J. MORGENSON.
Comptroller.
City of Perth Amboy, X. J.
Statement of Collections Made by the
Collector of Revenue During the
Month of May. 1921
To Sinking Fund:
Taxes for years 1916 . 7.60
Certificates of Sale . 273.53
Assessments . 112.85
Pavements
Hall Avenue . 60.00
Watson Avenue . 5.00
Sewer
Donald Avenue . 47.85
Int. on Taxes and Ass. Liens... 53.10
Int. Bank Depositt . 104.92
158.02
Total Sink. Fd. Collection* ... 552.00
To General Account
S. & S. 1921 . 15.75
Miscellaneous Licenses . 235.00
Recorder's Fines . 718.00
Building Fees . 78.00
Electrician Fees . 64.55
Excavation Permits . 40.00
Harbor Board Fees . 491.55
Market Fees . 272.00
Scale Fees . 30.70
Board of Health Acc. 97.50
Park Account . 15.00
Tax Searches . 112.00
Gross Receipts Tax 1921 . 2.209.60
Franchise Taxes 1921 12,487.87
Revolving Fund . 816.70
Advertising Costs . 9.00
Auto Bu Receipts . 360.06
Certificate of Sale . 8.64
Dog Licenses . 97.25
Poll Tax 1920 . 3.00
Taxes 1921 381,960.27
Taxes 1918 10.36
Taxes 1919 680.43
Taxes 1920 . 9.947.19
Broad St. Pavement . 938.75
Elm Street Pavt. 450.80
High St. Pavt. 589.06
Laurie St. Pavt. 1,773.09
Alpine St. Sewer . 72.00
Cleveland Ave. Sewer . 57.85
Keene Street Sewer . 65.00
Lawrence Street Sewer . 145.00
Arnold Ave. Grade . 50.00
Hanson Ave. Grade Ext. 20.00
Taxes . 403.00
Ass sments . 29.74
Gen. Arct. Total Collection ... 415,363.23
Sink. Fd. Total Collections ... 652.00
R-- na Irt CiI v Tp^a«nr»p .Tun a
1, 1921 $415,920.23
JOSEPH E. HORNSBY.
Collector of Revenue.
City of Perth Amboy. N. J.
Statement of the City Treasurer for the
Month of May, 1921.
SINKING FUND
Balance April 31. 1921 .$ 5 097.99
Received of Collector of Rev
enue Taxes for years previous
to 1917; taxes 1916 . 7.60
Tax Control ($7.60)
Certificates of sale . 273.53
Assessments Control ($112.85)
Hall Avenue Pavtt. 60.00
Watson Ave. Pavt. 5.00
Donald Ave. Sewer . 47.85
Int. Taxes and Ass. Liens .... 53.10
Int. Bank Depositt . 104.92
Total received from Collector. . 552.00
Int. on Bank deposits belonging
to Sinking Fund . 17.16
Acc. S. F. Investments . 2,185.25
Imp. Bond. Invest, cancelled .. 400.00
3.154.41
Balance Ma-y 81st, 1921 in
Treasury . 8,252.40
FERD GARRETSON.
City Treasurer.
City of Perth Amboy, N. J.
Statement of the City Treasurer for the
Month of May, 1921
GENERAL ACCOUNT
Bal. April 1st. 1921 .$191,848.42
Received of the City Clerk ... 146.60
Billiard Licenses May . 115.00
Fees May . 31.60
Rec. Pub. Lib. Fees Month of
April . 42.38
Rec. Clk. of Dis. Ct. Fees for
May . 354.14
Rec. Col. of Rev. for May.... 415,368.28
Miscellaneous Licenses . 235.00
Recorder's Fines . 718.00
Electricians Fees . 64.55
Fxcavation Permits . 40.00
Harbor Board Fees . 491.35
Market Fees . 272.00
Scale Fees .-. 30.70
Board of Health Account . 97.50
S. & S. Acct. 1921 . 15.75
Auto Bus Receipts . 360.08
Franchise Taxes 1921 . 12,487.87
Parks . 15.00
Gross Receipts Taxes 1921 .... 2,209.60
Tax Control ($398,598.25)
Taxes 1918 10.36
Taxes 1919 680.43
Taxes 1920 9.947.19
Taxes 1921 381,960.27
Poll Tax 1920. 3.00
Auto Bus Permits and Badges 13.50
Tax Searches . 112.00
Revolving Fund . 816.7<>
Advertising Cost . 9.00
Certificate Sale . 8.64
Dog Licenses . 97.25
Assessment Accounts . 4.161.55
Broad St. Pavt. 938.75
Elm. St. Pavt. 450.80
High St. Pavt. 689.06
Lawrie St. Pavt. 1 773.09
Alpine St. Sewer . 72.00
Cleveland Ave. Sewer . 57.85
Keene St Sewer . 65.00
Lawrence St. Sewer . 14-vOO
Arnold Ave. Grade . 50.00
Hanson Ave. Grade Ex. 20.00
Telephone Tolls . 17.10
Revenue Not Anticipated .... 98.39
Sale Unclaimed goods P. D. ... 63.65
Insurance Damage Police Car. . 34.74
Treasurer Int. Bank Dep. 248.97
Accrued Int. 212.06
Interest Taxes and Ass. Liens 432.74
Int. Receivable . 893.77
Sale Gen. Imp. Bonds . 80.000.00
Premium on Bond Sale . 2.560.00
Cash . 499,047.87
Total . 690.896.29
Paid Warrants on Account of
Salaries . 4,483.24
Police . 9.475.21
District Court . 561.83
Streets and Sewers . 7,731.02
Poor . 1.05&31
Fire Department . 4,197.18
Public Grounds and Bldgs. Ex.. 165.81
Contingent . 1,366.94
Lamps and Ltghtts . 2,333.02
Harbor . 269.03
Public Library . 1,488.84
Farmers Market . 165.28
Printing . 522.28
Parks . 732.33
Health . 1.947.28
Garbage . 3 500.00
Fire Alarm . 27.30
Auto Bus Account . 375,00
School App. 1920-1921 . 50,000.00
Auto Bus. Refunds . 47.50
Tax Refund 1920 (Abatement). 157.79
City Planning . 25.00
Civic Celebration . 10.oo
Memorial Day . 300.00
St. Imp. Control Trust Fdfl. .. 67.10
Brace Ave. Pavt. 33.66
Convery Place Pavt. 33.44
Capital Fund Control . 9.127.83
City Garage and Stables . 6.017.67
Madison Ave. White Way .... 2.384.42
Street Signs . 82.26
Maple St. Reconstruction . 46.68
State St. Sewer Ext. 597.00
Serlrl Bond Control . 400.00
Imp. Rfdg. Bond . 400.00
Interest Payable Control . 11,147.75
Temp. Imp. Bonds . 6,327.50
Funding Bonds . 45.00
Fire Equip. Bonds . 210.00
Police Facilities Bonds . 337.50
Park Bonds . 225.00
School Bonds . 1,867.50
Street Imp. Bonds . 2,07rt.rt'i
General Imp. Bonds . 9.00
Hospital Bond . 56.25
Cash . 111,680.87
Bai. in Treas. May U. 1921 .... 679.21 5.42
Appropriation Disbursed Balance
Ral. May 1st Account May June 1st
* 36,582.00 Salary $ 4.483.24 $ 32.008.76
72.798.50 Police 9,475.21 63.323.29
4.436.50 District Court 561.83 3.874.67
47,028.14 Streets and Sewers 7.731.02 39.297.12
8,609 65 Poor 1,056.31 7,553.34
36139.00 Fire 4 197.18 31.941.82
2,856.40 Public Grounds and Bldgs 165.81 2,690.59
13.258.67 Contingent 1,366.94 11.891.73
23.614.27 Ramps and Lights 2,333.02 21.281.25
4.730.33 Harbor 269.03 4.461.30
10.SS0.52 Tublic Library 1.488.84 9.391.68
1,338.20 Farmers* Market 165.28 1 172.92
5,220.29 Prting 522.28 4,698.01
5.533.25 Parks 732.33 4.800.92
14.200.18 Health 1.947.2S 12.252.90
28.000. 0* Garbage 3.500.00 24.500.00
1,815.74 Fire Alarm 27.30 1.788.44
2.000. 00 City Hospital 3.000.00
300.00 Memorial Day 300.00
3.500.00 Playground 3 500.00
2.41S.35 City Planning 25.00 2.390.35
1.000. 00 Civic Celebration 10.00 990.00
3.582.15 Auto Busses 375.00 3.207.15
96,274.98 Interest Payable 12,100.25 84,174.73
62.206.62 Sinking Fund Amort. 62.206.62
6.529.89 Special Sinking Fund 6,529.89
16.988.65 Water Sinking Fund 16.988.65
6.775.00 Street Apparatus Bond 6 775.00
1.000. 00 City Hall Bond 1.000.00
1.500.00 School Rfdg. Bond 1,500.00
400.00 Improvement Rfdg. Bond 400.00
4.000. 00 Mun. Elec. Light Bds. 4,000.00
2.000. 00 Fire Rfdg. Bonds 200.09
1.000. 00 Sewer Rfdg. Bond 1,000.00
500.00 Convery Place Rfdg. Bd. 500.00
4.000. 00 N. B. Ave. Pvg. Bd. 4,000.00
2975.00 Street Sprinkler Bond 975.00
500.00 Hall Ave. Pvg. Bond 500.00
$534 419.28 Totals $ 53,233 15 $4*1.256.13
50.000. 00 School Bonus 50.000.00
317 350.00 School App. 19*1-192* 317.350.00
$901,839.28 Total of bal. as of June 1 $848,606.13
May disbursement! 53.233 15
Total ..$690,896.29
FERD GARRETSON.
City Treasurer.
were presented and ordered entered In
the minutes.
The Clerk reported that the Mayor had
returned approved:
Resolution appointing Joseph Gibbons
constable of the Fifth Ward.
Resolution awarding contract to Jens
L. Mathlasen for trenching in Madison
Avenue White Way;
which were ordered filed.
The following resolution by Mr. So
fleld :
Whereas, it was heretofore arranged
that an additional bonus would be paid
in the latter part of the year.
Be it resolved that a bonus of One
hundred dollars be paid to each of the
police officers and employes of the po
lice department to be paid in four month
ly Installments of twenty-five dollars each
comencing with first installment on July
1. 1921.
Be It further resolved, that should
there be not sufficient funds available to
pay said bonus, the same shall be raised
by means of the issue of emergency bond
pursuant to Chapter 192 of Laws of 1917.
was introduced, and adopted by the fol
lowing vote: Yea—Sofleld. Waters, Pat
ten. Andersen, Clark, Rtedy, Wester. Nay
—None.
The following resolution by Mr. Ander
sen :
Resolved, that the Street Commissioner
he and hereby is directed to advertise for
bids for the laying of sewers in the fol
lowing streets
Pacific Avenue from Brace Avenue to
Hall Avenue;
Carson Avenue from Compton Avenue
to Brace Ave.;
Parker Street from end of present sewer
southerly to Chauncey Street;
Pearl Place and Mechanic Street to
Buckingham Avenue;
was introduced, and adopted by the fol
lowing vote: Yea—Sofleld, Waters. Pat
ten. Andersen Clark. Rledy, Wester. Nay
—None.
The following resolution by Mr. Waters.:
Be it resolved that tho City Comptrol
ler be named as a delegate to the annual
convention of National Association of
Comptrollers and Accounting Officers to
be held at Buffalo. N. Y., June 15th to
18th, 1921. and that sum of $100 be al
was introduced, and adopted by the fol
lowing vote: Yea—Sofleld. Waters. Pat
ten. Andersen. Clark, Riedy, Wester. Nay
—None.
The following resolution by Mr. Waters:
Resolved, that the Judiciary Committee
be and hereby Is authoried to zcause tro
hundred copies of new complied ordinances
to be printed, fifty copies of which shall
be arranged in loose leaf system to per
mit of amendments and supplements to
be added.
was introduced, and adopted by the fol
lowing vote: Yea—Sofleld Waters, Pat
ten. Andersen, Clark, Riedy, Wester. Nay
—None.
The following resolution by Mr. Wa
ters:
Whereas, this Council did heretofore, to
wit, on December 6. 1920 adopt a reso
lution authorizing the issuance of Tax
Revenue Bonds in the sum of $60,000 in
anticipation of the receipt of taxes due
and unpaid which became delinquent De
cember 1. 1919; and
Whereas, in pursuance of said reso
lution the City Treasurer did issue said
bonds, due and payable June 16, 1921
Now, therefore, in order to reduce the
aforesaid bonds to the sum of $30 000 by
reason of the receipt of tax revenues ap
proximating $30,000
Be it resolved that Tax Revenue Bonds
in the amount of $30,000 be issued, said
bonds to bear date of June 16, 1921, pay
able December 16. 1921 and to bear in
terest at a rate not to exceed 6%
Be it further resolved that the City
Treasurer be and is hereby directed to
sell the said bonds in accordance with
the statute, said bonds to be in such form
as near as may be a heretofore approved
by thl Council, and shall be signed by
the Mayor. countersigned by the City
Treasurer and attested to by the City
Clerk under the corporate seal of the
City of Perth Amboy
was introduced, and adopted by the fol
lowing vote: Yea—Sof.eld, Waters. Pat
ten, Andersen, Clark, Riedy, Wrester. Nay
—None.
The following resolution by Mr. Wa
ters;
Whereas this Council did heretofore, to
w'it: on December 6 1920. adopt a reso
lution authorizing the issuance of Tax
Revenue Bonds in the amount of $200,000
in anticipation of the receipt of tax rev
enue due and unpaid which became de
linquent December 1. 1920, and
Whereas, in pursuance of said resolu
tion the City Treasurer did issue said
bonds due and payable June 14th, 1921.
Now therefore, in order to reduce the
the aforesaid bonds to the sum of $100,000
by reason of the receipt of tax revenues
approximating $100,000.
Be it resolved, that the Tax Revenue
Bonds in the amount of $100,000 be is
sued. said bonds to bear date of June
14, 1921, payable December 14, 1921. and
to bear interest at a rate not to exceed
6%.
Be it further resolved that the City
Treasurer be and is hereby directed to
sell said bonds in accorance with the
statute said bonds to be in such form, as
near as may be as heretofore approved
i ma v^uuiji/ii. ana buui ne signed oy
the Mayor, countersigned hy the City
Treasurer and attested to by the Citty
Clerk under the corporate seal of the
City of Perth Amboy.
was Introduced, and adopted by the fol
lowing vote: Yea—Sofleld. Waters. Pat
ten. Andersen, Clark. Riedy, Wester. Nay
—None.
The following resolution by Mr. Ander
sen :
Resolved, that the Committee on Poor
be and hereby is authorized to cause the
Alsmhouse to be replastered, where neces
sary at a cost not exceeding two hund
red and fifty dollars ($250).
was Introduced, and adopted by the fol
lowing vote: Yea—Sofleld. Waters. Pat
ten. Andersen. Clark, Riedy Wester. Nay
—None.
The following resolution by Mr. Wa
ters.
Whereas this Council did heretofore, to
wit: on December 20. 1020 adopt a resolu
tion authorizing the issuance of Tax Rev
enue Bonds in the sum of $75,000 in an
ticipation of the receipt of taxes due and
unpaid which became delinquent Decem
ber 1. 1920. and
Whereas, In pursuance of said resolu
tion the City Treasurer did issue said
bonds due and payable June 23. 1921,
Now therefore in order to reduce the
aforesaid bonds to the sum of $50,000 by
reason of receipt of tax revenues approxi
mating $25,000
Be it resolved, that Tax Revenue Bonds
In the amount of $50,000 be issued, said
bonds to bear date of June 23. 1921 pav
abl,e December 23. 1921 and to bear in
terest at a rate not to exceed 6^.
Be it further resolved, that the City
Treasurer be and is hereby directed to
sell said bonds, in accordance with the
statute, said bonds to be in such form, as
near as may be as heretofore approved by
this Council and shall be signed by the
Mayor, ct untersigned by the City Treas
urer and attested to by the City Clerk
under the corporate seal of the City of
Perth Am toy.
was Introduced and adopted by the fol
lowing vote: Yea—Sofleld. Waters. Pat
ten. Andersen, Clark, Riedy. Wester. Nay
—None.
Motion by Mr. Clark that successful
bidders on the respective jobs for which
bids were received at this meeting, hire
their employes at the prvailing rate of
wages. Motion was declared out of or
der by the President for the reason that
same was covered by the specifications ac
cording to State Law and City Ordinance.
Action c-f the President was sustained by
the following vote: Yea—Sofleld. Waters.
Andersen. Riedy, Wester. Nay—Patten
and Clark.
Motion prevailed, that when Council ad
journed it be to meet Friday evening,
June lOtn. at 8 o’clock.
Council adjourned.
A. E. GRAHAM,
4104—6-27-lt. City Clerk.
NOTICE
All persona concerned may take notice,
that the Subscriber administratrix etc., of
Henry Drissel. deceased, intends to ex
hibit her final account to the Orphan’s
Court of the County of Middlesex, oo
Friday, the eighth day of July 1921. at
10 A. M., in the Term of April 1921. for
settlement and allowance, the same be*
ing first audited and stated by the Sur*
rogate.
Dated, June 4. 1921.
ELIZABETH NEWMAN,
Administratrix.
5622—6-6-13-20-27-7-4.
Cut Price Auto Supply
100-102 Fayette Street
WHILE THEY LAST!
30x31,4 Federal Red Tube $1.50
Federal Red Tube $2.00
Service Tire ....$10.00
Quaker City.$12.00
'Service Tire .... $15.00
orwalk Tire .... $17.00
Norwalk Tire ... $21.00
PRICES TALK!
Builder’s Directory -B
JAS. A. SMITH & SON / V
272 McClellan street \ I
Phone 518-J Perth Amboy. N, J* \
Rear Majestic Theatre t #■
DEALERS AND SHIPPERS OF ll
ASPHALT ROOFING AND SHINGLES 1
O E PROFIT PLAN /V M
Factory Direct to Too \
IRA R. CROUSE 1
LUMBER ANT BU1LDIJW 1
MATERIAL I
SEWER PIPES I
4*0-500 DIVISION ST. M
PERTH AMBOY. N. J. I
Phone. 2094 and 2095 K
FRED CHRISTENSEN I
CONSTRUCTION CO. M
CARPENTERS AN BUILDERS 1!
Office and Shop: 218 Madison Avenue r*|
Estimate Cheerful! Furnished MM
John Noble Pierson & Sons / K
ARCHITECTS V
Designs for all types of oulldlngs * *
Raritan Building. Perth Amboy, N. J. T
Phone 1422 i. K
GEORGE W. STILWELL \ j|
. LUMBIXG AND HEATING ^ fl
2S7 KING STREET S
Phone 771 Perth Amboy, N. J,
GREISEN & THOMPSON ■
MASONS AND BUILDERS
H. Oreisen, Room 413. Raritan Building,
Phone 1646. Res. Metuchen. Phona 292-Wi
W. Tt. Thompson. Long Branch Tel. 961-J
A. R. A. OVERGAARD B
Mason and General Contradtor i
Tel. 752-M. Fords. N. J. n «
Next to Postoffice |H
ELECTRIC AND ACETYLENE 1
WELDING AND CUTTING 1
• i All Its Branches .1 9
No v b Too Big or Too Small •« jfl
I. B. OVERTON II
261 King Street_Phone 2017 j
D. J. WILLIAMS _" 1
MARBLE AND GRANITE MONUMENTS j
309-311 New Brunswick Ave, 1
. ERTH AMBOY, N. J. 1
HEADSTONES_LOT ENCLOSURES 9
GRAHAM & McKEON I
GENERAL CONTRACTORS |
Excavating, Grading, Etc., Sand, Gravely y.9
Broken Stone, Carting, Etc. ' I
31u OAK STREET
CARL C. CHRISTENSEN I
MASON AND CONTRACTOR 1
All Kinds of Cement Work A Specialty p
Telephone 442 jJI
Corner State and Paterson Streets
SMITH & OSTERGAARD " |
GENERAL CONTRACTORS I
Tel. 662FOftDS, N, J,
GILMAN & BOZZA, Inc. 1
B. Gilman, '69 Watsoo Ave., Tel. 2071-R i B
r> R. Bozza, 83 Broad Sr., Tel. 345-M ♦ I
GENERAL CONTRACTORS J
Mason and Carpenter Repair Work r 4 m
Specialty 1
PERTH AMBOY. N. J. ~ J J
T. P. HENDERSON ft SON F
MASON CONTRACTORS L
Jobbing Promptly Attended to. Cement
Work, Sidewalks a Specialty
Estimates Furnished )
226 STATE ST. PHONE 661 *
LOUIS P. BOOZ
CIVIL ENGINEER
AND SURVEYOR
1»0 SMITH STREET
FLOOR SURFACING OF ALL KINDS
OLD OR NEW FLOORS
J. SUNDQUIST
Telephone 1332-J_ Fords, New Jersey
MUNOZ WAREHOUSE CO
STORAGE AND TRUCKING
236-238 SHERIDAN ST.
_PHONE 460 ^
j. iv. dHiiNsun
ARCHITECT
Now Located in Citizens’ Loan Building
102 SMITH ST. PHONE 187
JOHN H. MIMES
HOUSE MOVER
Estimates Cheerfully Furnished
Concrete, Brick & Frame Buildings Moved
158 NEV T .£) ST. TEL. 1441
J. B. KUBINAK
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
188 GORDON ST PHONE 1484
PERTH AMBOY. N. J.
EUGENE borom
MONUMENTAL WORKS
Monuments, Headstones, Eto.
Corner Amboy Ave. and Barclay Street
Telephone 1523 Pertk Amboy, N. J.
Perth Amboy Bluestone Co.
OFFICE 97 GORDON ST.
CUT STONE. FLAGGING & CURBING
PHONES 544-J. 359 #
A. B. MASON 1
Skylight. Metal Ceiling. Pipeless Furnaces I
and General Sheet Metal Work
flo JEFFERSON ST._TEL. 818
Not Medicine Not Surgery
Not Osteopathy
Hours 4-' P. M. and By Appointment
Tel. lfiSS-M
DR. 0. H. BUCHANAN
CHIROPRACTOR
309 Madison Ave. Room 8
PERTH AMBOY. N. J.
LOUIS CSIPO i
Most Reliable Money Forwarding and
Steamship Ticket Office
477 STATE STREET.
Perth Amboy. N. J.
Steamship Tickets For Sale on AJ1 LI nee
To and From Europe
Money Sent By Fable and By Foreign
Money Order
Established 1305
Lowest Rates BeetJSierrtcj
PERTH AMBOY
HARDWARE CO.
Wholes Ue
Factory. Plumbers’ Contractors’
Supplies.
Largest Supply House In
Central Jersey.
Phones:
SlOO—2101—2102;
Nlglit Calls:
765W. 526.1. 40.M. IN59R. ISIS
“P. A. Hardware for Service.”
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Call, write or phone abd let i
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Maunfacturing Company
270 DAVIDSON AWE. f
Tel. 695 Perth Amboy! N. J.
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