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December 11, 1916
Perth Amboy Evening News
Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
South Amboy community honors Thomas F. Kerr, son of R. M. Kerr and nephew of Freeholder Kerr, with a reception by the Men's Club of Christ's Church for his return from border military service. Event set for next Tuesday night in the parish house, open to all men.
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TO HONOR T.F. KERR WHO HAS RETURNED FROM THE BORDER
South Amboy, Dec. 11—Whenever there is any trouble for Uncle Sam, South Amboy responded to a greater or less extent. During the Civil war South Amboy responded nobly in the number who went to the front. In the Spanish-American war South Amboy was quite well represented and in the trouble along the border South Amboy was represented by Thomas F. Kerr, son of R. M. Kerr and nephew of Freeholder Kerr, of this city.
Mr. Kerr having returned from the border where he has been serving as a soldier for Uncle Sam, and being a member of the Men's Club of Christ's church, the club will give a reception to Mr. Kerr and his family in honor of his return on next Tuesday night in the parish house. All men of the community regardless of club or church affiliations are cordially invited to participate. No formal invitations are being sent out the public announcement is considered a sufficient invitation.
South Amboy, Dec. 11—Whenever there is any trouble for Uncle Sam, South Amboy responded to a greater or less extent. During the Civil war South Amboy responded nobly in the number who went to the front. In the Spanish-American war South Amboy was quite well represented and in the trouble along the border South Amboy was represented by Thomas F. Kerr, son of R. M. Kerr and nephew of Freeholder Kerr, of this city.
Mr. Kerr having returned from the border where he has been serving as a soldier for Uncle Sam, and being a member of the Men's Club of Christ's church, the club will give a reception to Mr. Kerr and his family in honor of his return on next Tuesday night in the parish house. All men of the community regardless of club or church affiliations are cordially invited to participate. No formal invitations are being sent out the public announcement is considered a sufficient invitation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Thomas F Kerr
South Amboy
Border Service
Soldier Return
Community Reception
Mens Club
Christs Church
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas F. Kerr
R. M. Kerr
Freeholder Kerr
Where did it happen?
South Amboy
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas F. Kerr
R. M. Kerr
Freeholder Kerr
Location
South Amboy
Event Date
Dec. 11, Next Tuesday Night
Story Details
South Amboy's history of responding to national troubles culminates in honoring Thomas F. Kerr's return from border service with a community reception by the Men's Club of Christ's Church.