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IMRS. JURE FITZ RANDOLPH IS NOW 101 YEARS OLI Mr*. Jane fits Randolph WOODBRIDGE. May 9— Mu tf*ne Fits Randolph quietly celebrat ed her lOlat birthday at her hom< here Sunday, relatives and friend! nvmbering about sixty, calling upor her to pay their respects and offer their congratulations. Mrs. Ran dolph smilingly received all of her callers and was the recipient ol many floral gift*. There was n< formal observance of the occasion this year, being unlike last yeai when Mrs Randolph celebrated reaching the century mark at a part} which was attended by many. Mrs. Randolph, who was born in Woodhrldge township. May 7, 1821 has four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren living. She was the daughter of Ephraim and Isabelle Hadden and married Asher Fiti Randolph, April 21. 1817. Her hus band died in 1888. leaving two chil dren, Katherine, who married Dr. Samuel E. Freeman, and a son. Ev t erette. both of whom died many | years ago. ■ DISMISS INDICTMENT NEW BRUNSWICK. May 9 At close of the state’s ca>:e against William Barbour, of Highland Park, who was on trial before Judge Daly •n the county court yesterday charg d with bringing a stolen automobile Into this state, the indictment against him was dismissed upon motion of Frederick Richardson, attorney for the defense. The mo tion for dismissal was based upon the statement that if any crime had been committed it took place in Es so* county and therefore the local courts had no jurisdiction. Barbour .a accused of having a car in his posession on December 24 of last year that was stolen at San wood in November. It was proved by the state that the machine was stolen, but Barbour maintained that he bought the car for $200. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS The agi*nee Club and the Dra WT5Iftt*TluD had their pictures taken yesterday. The Debating Club has decided not to have its picture taken for the “annual" this year. After the taking of the pictures a abort meeting of the Senior Dra matic Club was held in Koorn 202. The Science Club will hold its reg ular meeting this afternoon in Room 207. Doctor Abegg will be the speaker. Thf loan exhibit and entertain ment under the management of the Women's Club art department in the Xnights of Columbus Home on May 10, 1022, is for the purpose of secur ing sufficient sums for the establish ment of two prizes for art in the high school. Since the admission price is twen ty-five cents, the exhibit should re ceive the support of the students who are eventually the most benefit ed by it. The baseball squad had a brisk |»racti<.e yesterday. Preparations are rapidly being completed for the senior's trip to Washington, D. C. this Thursday. The chaperones, Miss Stauffer. Miss (Shilton, Mr. Bartlett and Mr. Crow ell are aiding those who are goipg to Washington by giving them some timely advice. The orchestra will hold its prac tice in Room 214 this afternoon. The Hi-Y Club is now getting ready for the final banquet to be Xeld in the Y. M. C. A. Thursday. May 19. The senior class will hold a spe cial meeting this afternoon after chapel, in Room 207. JFIlIflOLDBM’ NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Middlesex County at a meeting to be held on Thurs* rtay. May Uth. 1922. at 2:30 P. M. Stand ard Time. In the Freeholders' Room. Coun ty Record Building. Bayard Street. New Brunswick. New Jersey for furnishing of •uch lumber a* may be found necessary by this Board for the year 1922. to be de livered at such tlm**. in such places and in euch quantities Inot car load lots) as may be designated by this Board, in the follow ing sites Long Leaf Yellow Pine and White Oak 2 in. x 6 in. in 12. 1* and 16 ft. lengths respectively * In. x 8 in. In 12. 14 and 16 ft. lengths Mgpacthrely 8 ia. x It in. in 12. 14 and 16 ft. lengths gshpeet iv elv j in. x • in. in 12. 14 and 18 ft. lengths respect iv ely “;.Vm * 8 in- in 12. 14 and IS ft lengths respectively 3 in. x 10 in. in 12. 14. 18 and 26 ft. lengths respectively. 8 in. x 12 in. in 12. 14. 18 and 26 ft. lengths respectively. 8 In. x 10 in. in 22. 24 and 26 ft. lengths raspeetivaly. ^ 2J 24 an(J ft lengths respectively 13 In. x IS in. in 22. 24 and 26 ft. lengths must be accompanied by a certified check payable to F. Wllliair Milker. County Treasurer of Middlesei County In the amount of I26u 00 to In«ur< the execution of the contract if awarded On bid being awarded, the successful bi 1 4ar must enter into contract and giv< bond and failing ao to do his certlfte: check will be forfeited as liquidated dam Checks of unsuccessful bidders will b< returned Immediately after award of con trirt. In case of a rejection of bids, al creeks will be returned forthwith. Upoi entering Into proper contract and glvtni proper bond, both subject to approval b the County Counael and the Board o Chosen Freeholders, and the filing of aam. the check of the successful bidder shall bi returned to him. Bach proposal must be encased in i envelope endorsed with tW name o: directed to the Board o lOlders of the County of Mid naked "Proposal for Lumber.’ md Chosen Freeholders re rt to reject any or all bldi the beet interests of th< [liesex so to do. tha Board of Chosen Free y of Middle,ex JL BULVIHILL^ 2 mam,,.., ! NE W BRUNSWICK, May 9.—A verdict of not guilty was returned yesterday afternoon by the Jury sit ting in the case of John Pentak who was on trial under an indict ment charging hi mwiih maintain ng a disorderly house in this city The case was tried before Judge Peter Daly in the county court. A second indictment alleging thal Pentak brought a woman into this state for immoral purposes will | >robably come up next week. Pen ik admits he engag'd Dilliam Frenchie” Betrone. an attractive I young girl of ninneteen years, in Philadelphia, to cook and act as I waitress in his establishment. The salary was to be $13 weekly. ROOSEVELT John Newman and Simuel Sil verman. sailors from th * steamer W ini peg. Captain Brennan, were held for htc grand jury on a charge of disorderly conduct when arraign ed before Recorder Hell Inst night. The two men were arrested upon : complaint of the master of the vessel late yesterday afternoon, when they were accused of stirring up a rumpus aboard the ship Bail has been i fixed at $200 each. Nellie O’Donnell and William Dal ton, both of whom are residents of this borough, were married by Rev. Father O’Connell at St. Joseph's church last night. The ceremony was performed at 7 o’clock MASTER'S SALE IN CHANCERY OF NEW JERSEY By virtue and in pursuance of a de cree of the Court of Chancery of New Jersey made on the Twenty-eighth day of March, nineteen hundred and twenty-two. in a cause pending in said Court, wherein James Fee is complainant, and John A. Fee. et als.. are defendants. I will ex* pose to sale at public vendue on Wednes day. the Tenth day of May. nineteen hun dred and twenty two. at the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon of said day at the Court House In the City of New Br ms wick. County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey, the following tracts of land In said decree described, vis: FIRST TRACT. Al that certain lot. tract or parcel of land and premises sit uate. lying and being tn the Village of Carteret (now Borough of Roosevelt) in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey, and more particularly de scribed as follows: Being known as lot number etgh’een (18) on a certain map of property belong ing to Charles C. Crowell, situate i»t Car teret. Woodbridge. N. J.. and now on lile in the Clerk's office of Middlesex county, at New Brunswick. New Jersey, said Jot being twenty-five (26) feet In Iront and rear, and one hundred (100) feet in depth. fieing the same premises conveyed to the said James Fee by deed of Benjamin Winchester (unmarried) dated "larch 9. 1897, and recorded March 26th, 1897. «n the Middlesex County Clerk’s office in book 290 of deeds for said Cobnty. at page 274. SECOND TRACT. All that certain lot. tract or parcel of land and premises, situ ate. lying and being in the Village cf Carteret (now Borough of Roosevelt), .n the County of Middlesex and Stale of New Jersey, and more partico arlv described as follows: tie mg Known ana oesignaica on a cer 'ain map entitled “Map of Property bo 'ongmg to Rachel A. and John B. Crowell, at Carteret. Woodbrldge Township. Mid dlesex County. N. J.. 1895. and known ,i3 lot number nineteen (19) on John Street on said Map. said Map being now on file in the Clerk's office of Middlesex County, at New Brunswick. New Jersey. Being the same premises conveyed to the said James Fee. by deed of John B. Crowell and Mary E. Crowell, husband and wife, and Rachel A. Crowell, dated June 1(*. 1899. and recorded June S3. 1899. in the Middlesex County Clerk’s office >n Book 308 of deeds for said County, at page 311. Being the same premises of which the said James Fee (Senior), died seized, September 29th. 1904, and said James Fee specifically devised by his Will dated May 20th. 1903. which Will was admitted •o probate in the Middlesex County Sur rogate’s office October 24. 1904, his inter est in the premises herein described, lo hia children. John A. Fee. James Fee and Fannie R Fee. share and share alike. Said Fannie R. Wee married Peter W. Lewer. prior to the institution of these proceedings. Said Edward Fee is a son cf James Fee (Senior), and Julia Fee Rich arda born subsequent to the making or the Will above described. That by the death testate of James Fee (Senior) salJ premises descended to the said children who became seized thereof as tenants *r common In fee simple, including the es tate in dower of the defendant. Julia Richards, (formerly Julia Fee), widow of Janies Fee. deceased in the said premises; and including the right of courtesy or the contingent estate in iemainder of Peter F. Lewer. husband of Fannie R. Lewer (formerly Fannie R. Fee), together with all and singular, the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said premises belonging or in any wise appertaining. Said property will be sold subject to taxes. THEODORE STRONG. Special Master in Chancery of New Jersey, National Bank of New Jersey Building. New Brunswick. New Jersey. KALTEISSEN A DANBERRY. Solicitors. 13087—4-18-35-5-2-9. TONIC A very pleasant and efficient aid in the treatment of Coughs. Colds and general run-down condition is our Wino Extract of Cod Liver, which is the com bination of good wire, wild Cherry, Hypophosphttes. Malt and Extract of Cod Liver. Its nutritive property makes it a splendid tonic, especially at this time of the year. $1.00 A BOTH E, at the City Pharmacy I HE HOME DRIG STOKE 2S5 SMITH ST. COIt. OAK l CABLE CHARGES ONLY 50 CENTS On money remittances to Hungary and Czecbo-Slova kia. Orders guaranteed to J be executed in three days. We Also Make Cash U. S. Dollar Payments In Hungary, Czecbo-Slo vakia, Jugo-Slavia, Roumaa ia, Austria and Poland. LOUIS CS1PO, BANKER 477 State St., City -J — —1 I The C. & S. Co. Carl 0. Christensen A Sons SEAMAN STREET Wholesale and retail dealers in all kinds of Mason’s Materials Sheetrock Wall Boards Anty-Hydro Waterproofing Metal Lath, Roofing, Sewer Pipe COAL Prices Right, Prompt Service TeL 1440 A r Builders' Directory i _ ARCHITECTS John Noble Pierson & 8ons ARCHITECTS Designs for all ifpSi of Buildings Raritan Building Psrth * tnbog. N. J. _ Phon«* 14 23 _ LOUIS P BOOZ CITIL ENGINEER AM* SI RVEVOR 130 SMITH STREET I BOILERMAKERS “ F. B. OVERTON Welders and Boilermakers In All Branches j No Job Too Big or Too Small >*l KIM. M PHONE 3®l7f CARPENTERS 1 * RED CHRISTENSEN CONSTRUCTION CO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS Office and Shop: 21* Madlaon Avenue Estimates Cheerfully Furnished RAY Z. LAMBERTSON CARPENTER AND RCIl.DRR Jobbing Promptly Attended to j *3 Washington St. Perth Amboy 2313-K B OILMAN CARPENTER BUILDER AND GENERAL CONTRACTOR 269 WATSON AVE. TEL. 2071-R DIGGING—TRUCKING GRAHAM A McKEON GENERAL CONTRACTORS Ricavattng. Grading, Etc.. Sand. Gravel Broken Stone. Carting. Etc. 319 OAK STREET MUNOZ WAREHOUSE 00. STORAGE AND TRUCKING 236-23* SHERIDAN 8T. PHONE 469 ELECTRIC! A NS_ J B KUBINAK ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR *9 GORDON ST. PHONE 1464 PERTH AMBOY. N. J. WIRE ME. AND I LL WIRE YOU 1997 JOHN MARTIN GENERAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR 63 BRIGHTON AYE.. PERTH AMBOY R. L. SCIU CK Electrical Contractor Motors and Generators Installed and re paired. line construction and Interior wir ing. Shop and Residence. 449 Compton Ave. _Tei. 1117. _ FLOOR SURFACING FLOOR SURFACING OF ALL KINDS OLD OR NEW FLOORS J. SUNDQUIST 1 Telephone 1332-J Fords, New Jersey ANDREW DUDICS OLD AND NEW FLOOR SURFACING Makes Your Old Floor l.ook Like Now All Work Promptly Done TEL. 2108-M FORDS. N. J. _GLASS_ D. DIAMOND r.LASS CONTRACTOR Polished, Plate and Window Glass 226-230 New Brunswick Are. Phone 1539 PERTH AMBOY GLASS WORKS ' Polished, Plate and Colored Glass Mirrors and Tuhle Tops Windshields a Specialty 186 New Brunswick Ave.. Opp. City Scales Phone 2173 HOUSE MOVER JOHN H. M1L.JES HOCSE MOVER Estimates Cheerfully Furnished Concrete. Brick A Frame Buildings Moved 456 NEVILLE ST. TEL. 1443 LUMBER IRA R. CROUSE LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIAL SEWER PIPES 480-500 DIVISION STREET. PERTH AMBOY, N. J. Phones 2094 and 2095 masons" T I* HENDERSON A. SON M MASON CONTRACTORS Jobbing Promptly Attended to. Cement Work. Sidewalks a Specialty Estimates Furnished 226 STATE ST. PHONE 661 CARL C. CHRISTENSEN MASON AND CONTRACTOR All Kinds of Cement Work A Specialty Telephone 442 Corner State and Paterson Streets_ GREISEN & THOMPSON MASONS AND BUILDERS H. Gretsen, Room 413. Raritan Building. Phone 1646. Rea Metuchen. Phone 292-W W. H. Thompson. Long Branch. Tel. 961-J aT r. a. overgaard Mason and General Contractor Tel. 752-M. Fords. N J. Next to Postoffice _ ROBERT R. BOZZA General Building ContiHi-tf Mason and Carpenter—'Repair Work A Specialty 82 BROAD ST. PHONE S45-M _Perth Amboy. N. J._ PLUMBING GEORGE W. STILLWELL PLUMBING AND HEATING 217 KING STREET | Phone 771 Perth Amboy. N. J. ROOFERS—SUPPLIES JAS. A. SMITH & 30N 272 McClellan street Rear Majestic Theatre Phone 2330 Perth Amboy. N. J. DEALERS AND SHIPPERS OP ASPHALT ROOFING AND SHINGLES ONE PROFIT PLAN Factory Direct* to You j CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN ROOFING CONTRACTOR Slate. Slag and Tin Roofing 579 SAYRE AVE. PHONE 546-R , _PERTH AMBOY. Jl. J._ | “Sir ME”WORK 1 D. J. WILLIAMS J MARBLE AND GRANITE MONUMENT* 309-311 New Brunswick Av». PERTH AMBOY. N. J. HE A D9TONE8 LOT ENCLOSURES EUGENE BOROS ;! MONUMENTAL WORKS Monument*, Headstone*. Etc. Corner Amboy Ave. end Barclay Street Telephone 1833 Perth Amboy, N. J. Perth Amboy Bluestone Co. OFFICE 97 GORDON 8T. CUT STONE. FLAGGING AND CURBING PHONES 544-J AND 359 SHEETMETAL A B. MASON Skylight, Metal Celling. Plpeleea Furnace and General 8beet Metal Work 90 JEFFERSON ST. TEL. 915 A H. KOYEN —Dealer in All Kinds of— Mason Materials, Sewer Pipes, Cement LEHIGH COAL 681-87 SAYBE AVE. Stone, All Shapes PHONE ISIS RES. UM /-v I' Women’s w^^cpm. Sweaters *&z*zT:*r!r. $1.00 s^nd,..T?,T1..ra.. $1.00 l _I | Second Anniversary Sale DOLLAR DAYS WEDNESDAY THURSDAY CELEBRATING IN A WHOLE-HEARTED WAY! VALUE GIVING RECORDS ALL BROKEN_ MEN'S SHIRTS Madras and Percale, stripes and solid colors; also Cotton Pongee with collar attached; sizes 14 to 17 Special at . MEN’S SHIRTS AND DRAWERS Finest quality Balbriggan; short sleeves; ankle length. ijp | Sizes 34 to 46; O FOR I Special at. w ■ MEN’S OVERALLS AND JUMPERS Extra good quality denim; lull (JT» 4 cut; colors: Blue, Khaki and White. 1 Sizes 36 to 44 at. ’* 100 Mirrors Size 7y, x 28 BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS You will surely appreciat e this value $1.00 Club or Traveling BAGS Black and Tan; sizes 16, 17, 18 inch of waterproof Keratol leather, well worth $2.00. $1.00 a BOYS’ OVERALLS Blue Denim; Pull Cut; Sizes 6 to 14 years Special at..... BOYS’ PAJAMAS Fine quality Muslin; Silk Frog Trimming; Jjj) | Colors: Blue, Pink and White; 1 Sizes 6 to 16 years at.. I • MIDDIES Women’s and Children Middies SPsfl bf White Jean Cloth NK | With self or colored collars. § Sizes 8 to 44; each. ® MEN’S UNION SUITS Flexible rib, short sleeves; 41*4 ankle length; ecru only. I Sizes 36 to 46. 1 Special at . ® MEN ’S HOSE Cashmerette; Interspaced heel and toe. NF I All colors and Q PRS. X sizes; at. O * MEN’S AND BOYS’ CAPS AND HATS Supreme quality Caps made of 4 Tweed in Brown, Grey and Green I Mixtures; all sizes. I Special at .* ” ANNIVERSARY SALE SILK DRESSES Women’s and Misses’ Dresses of Silk Taffeta, Tricolette, Georgette, Tweed, Serge and Combination of Tricolette and Georgette; latest tailoring. This | price is less than the cost of material. A rare bargain at l WOMEN’S UNION SUITS Fine ribbed summer weight j Union Suits; i low neck and . O FOll | j knee length; at. «J j DRESS OINOHAM t 32 inches wide; Small and large checked patterns. A YDS. Special at.** | BED 8PREADS Size 85 x 66; A limited quantity on sale. Each ... >>u' i. - -» :— Men’s Work Shirts Blue Chambray; cut fu’l and well 9 t] QQ worth 69c . ™ 100 Aluminum Roasters $2.00 size, this is an excep tional large size of heavy grade aluminum $1.00 at !•••••••••••* ^ Womens Fibre Silk Hose Black, White, Brown and Nude; double heels and toes, value 49c .O prs. AA pr. special vl UV CHILDREN’S Shoes and Pumps Sizes 2 to 8 in Kid, Calf and Patent AA Leather; at 91«UU CHILDREN’S DOTTED Organdie Dresses 2 to 14 years; Pink ant Blue dots on eon- AA trasting Organdie vl »UU ICE CREAM FREEZERS 2 qt. size; only 25 of these on sale. 4 Why not buy one at Nr I this low price. I Each .. CARPETING Pretty color combinations; will give good wear for halls, rooms, ijp | etc. O YDS. I Special at. al ■ WINDOW SHADES Size 3x6; * Green and Ecru; Nr I Come early for O FOB I these ; at. « Sale Of $2.98 DRESSES FOR HOUSE AND PORCH WEAR—ONLY 100 ON SALE • These dresses ! are without doubt the greatest dress value we have i ever seen. Actual values to $2.98 in the lot; choice. THREAD SILK HOSE jj | Fashioned hose; All colors; Reg. $1.49 value. Pair.... __r RECORDS ' 10 inch double disc dance and vocal numbers. j Special at w.....,.• •...m _l PIANO ROLLS | All the newest Special at i« rtiWeiMM* • • • | 1 The Unexpected Happens Again Wednesday While They Last “Wash Suits Actual $2.50 Value at Almost Half Price $1.29 Well made of strong material. Middy, Norfolk and Oliver Twiat styles; sailor collars trimmed with white braid and emblem on sleeve; sizes 3 to 8. SILK GLOVES Pure Silk Gloves; 2 clasp length; Nr | ; White, Black, Grey and O PRS. 1 Brown; at ...« u ■ BAGS AND PUSSES All fitted and a 4 big variety including «]r I Vanity Cases. 1 Special each...■ JUMBO BUNGALOW APB0N8 Regular and , M extra sizes. /Nr I, A big value FOll | fit .••••••••*•« • • ~ | 4 '£V — * S'. Jt rM-j ( . ' . -4 . - •ilaSi"-.'; •.« Ai K • 1* *■" JZOi&c* * ' W GRASS RUGS Size 3 ft. x 6 ft., a variety of patterns I to select from. | Each. " MUSLIN GOWNS Women’s Gowns; White with blue stitching. Special at *..