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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24
WONDERED WHY,
Found the Answer Was Coffee"

Many pale. sickly persons wonder
for years why they have to suffer so,
and eventually discover that the drug
-caffeine-in coffee is the main cause
Of the trouble.
Il was always very fond of cofee
and drank it every day. l never had
much flesh and often wondered why
was always SO pale. thin and weak.
About five years ago my health
completely broke down and ! was con-
fined to my bed. My stomach was in
such condition that could hardly take
sufficient nourishment to sustain life
During this time / was drinking
coffee, didn't think could do without
1t.
after awhile came to the conclu-
sion that coffee was hurting me. and
decided to give it up and try Postum.
When it was made right-dark and
rich-I soon became very fond Of it.
I'm one week l began to feel better.
could eat more and sleep better. My
sick headaches were less frequent, and
within five months I looked and felt
like new being, headache spells en-
tirely gone.
my health continued to improve
and today I am well and strong, weigh
148 lbs. l attribute my present health
to the life-giving qualities OF Postum"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read THE Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Postum now comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled.
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in cup OF hot water and, with cream
and sugar. makes delicious beverage
Instantly. Grocers sell both kinds.
There's q Reason for Postum.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24

want him to have what protection the
truth will give. But my warning
would be useless what you offered to
do just now is warning enough in it.
self. The man who would sell his own
daughter is capable of anything
Please. Gloria stop" Wright en-
treated. I'm not accustomed to have
any one else fight my battles for me.
l can take care of myself"
May be you can." sneered the boss.
but ever since you've been here
you've been hidin' behind my daugh-
ter. It's because O. her l didn't go
after you hot an heavy long ago. An
then when they did come near gittin
you the other day. she stopped EN-"
You, Gloria!" Wright could no,
understand. She only bowed her
head.
But now. by God! that's all past"
Kerr brought his fist down on the
table with bang His breath came in
apoplectic gasps and his face was
livid with rage. She's out of it as
fer as I'm concerned. l did every
thing in the world fer her, an it
wasn't no use" He turned to his
daughter as he hurled out his anger
and disappointment between his gasps
for breath. Il was ready to stan by
you to the end. and what do l git
fer all my schemin' an planning fer
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24

wall and put your fingers on it: then
creep up the wall with your fingers as
high as you can. At first. the stiffness
will prevent you going very high.
Make pencil mark to show the level
you reach. Each day you ought to get
a little higher, but on no account must
you ever fall short of the mark OF the
previous day, or the spell is broken.
When you have reached as high with
the injured arm as you can with the
sound one you are cured.-From the
Family Doctor.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24

you have heard that 1t rs dangerous
1t IS dangerous to shelter under a
solitary tree, because lightning likes
to strike the highest point. and a soli-
tary tree is the highest point as a
rule for some distance around But
you are pretty safe If you take shelter
in a wood. A tree In a wood is seldom
struck.
Certain trees are more dangerous
than others. II you have a choice be-
tween an oak and a beech tree. then
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24
Beware the Gray Eye.

Among the gray eyed there are few
who retain any spiritual emotions.
People with gray eyes are superficial.
frivolous, given to embrace false idols.
running down blind alleys, following
false prophets. thoughtless. inconsid
erato. wanting In sympathy. neurotic,
unstable. not firm and deliberate. but
rash and impetuous.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24
OVERRIDING Housework.

"Housekeepers everywhere recog
nize that life is too valuable to spend
every hour of the day in the mere
keeping of the house. No human be-
ing can be continuously efficient and
work more than eight hours in TWEEN.
ty-four. There are better ways. more
scientific methods, more efficient uten.
sils. Charles Barnard.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24
1iny EnoIish Church.

The smallest church in England at
Fairfield, Romney Marsh, was visited
recently by the archbishop of Canter-
bury. The building, an ancient one. is
isolated in meadow surrounded by
water. The six painted box pews were
filled with visitors. The primate
preached from high pulpit, and his
head nearly touched the oak beams.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24
1ramp's Lament.

Plodding Pete-Dis paper says that
New York's $50 hotels can care for
$4,000 guests.
Walking Walter-Well, say. was
in one yesterday, and. believe me,
they didn't seem t care for me-"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24

far greater number of oak trees are
struck than beech trees. Elm trees
Avoid big crowds and collections OF
animals. For some reason-probably
because of the warmth that rises from
their bodies-crowds of animals and
persons are liable to be struck by
lightning,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24
SAFETY IN LIGHTNING STORM
Shelter In Collection Of Trees 10 Set-
ter Than Under Any One
Standing Alone.

Every year quite large number OF
people are killed by lightning because
they did not know what to do in
thunder storm.
FIRST Of all, 1t IL safer to be indoors
than out. Most people get killed when
out I'm the open II you are caught In
\ thunder storm, then don't be afraid
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24
The Point,

Does the young fellow you have
roped in with you know anything
about this business he is putting his
money into?'
No; IL he did he wouldn't put In
his money"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24

A plain shirt waist without the usual
severity of outline. The neck may be
high or low, with a novel pointed col
lar as finish. The closing is double
breasted and the sleeves plain at the
shoulder. but gathered into a cuff at
the wrist. French flannel. batiste. voile,
.aille and satin are used for these
waists. or they may form part of a cos
tune.
The pattern (6472) Is cut in sizes "a
to "A inches bust measure. Medium
size requires 21a yards of sc inch ma.
ternal
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
70 Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24

And many a man is sold without
getting his price.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24

A simple protection against dangerous
throat affections are Deans Mentholated
Cough Drops; &c at Drug Stores.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24

Some self-made men evidently did
the job in the dark.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24
OajIv Reminder.

Character is sense OF humor, and
whatever else it is that gives good
womanhood its splendid character.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain
the kettle. Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24

This divided skirt was specially do
signed for the woman who rides horse
back and who rides astride. 1t has
a panel front and back, which are
turned back to leave space when
mounted. There is just sufficient full
ness for safety and beauty, none to
be in the way. Habit skirts are made
OF cloth. whip cord. venetian and mems
tailor fabrics
The pattern (6494) is cut in sizes
% to 80 inches waist measure. Medium
size requires 3A yards of 54 inch ma,
terial
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" OF this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24
CHAPTER xxIII.-continued.

dlly, llIeu Vi IlSlculuS " d IOu-
versation she could not understand,
and. remembering the visitor asked:
What shall l tell him."
Wait a minute, Patty" Wright
motioned the child to the door. Then
he turned to Gloria. You can leave
by this side entrance. No one will be
the wiser for this visit. The minute
the door closes behind you, Patty
and will have forgotten that you
called. But I will not have forgotten
your kindness ard consideration. Be
fore you leave want you to know
that I can't value too highly the mo-
tive that prompted your call. To the
end I'll treasure it as a memory hal
lowed by the parting from the only
woman I-Good-by."
He felt he could not complete what
he wished to say without a show of
emotion to which 1t would not do to
give way The only thing he could do
was to hold out his hand and say.
"Goodby."
Gloria put both her hands behind
her back. and shook her head.
mo. l refuse 10 60"
W hat uO you llCdA
Il mean just what l say. I intend
to stay here and meet my father and
hear what he has to say to YOU
Wright gazed at her intently, but
she did not culver under his scrutiny
1T shall be as you say" he assent
ed. 60, Patty. tell him to come in"
After Patty closed .he door there was
an awkward silence which he broke
by saying, Il must say that this meet
ing Is ill-advised."
She sighed and shook her head.
"Oh, ill-advised or not. my mind is
made up. Things cannot go on as
they are. II henceforth I am to di-
rect my own affairs. why shouldn't
begin now"
But how explain your being here?"
"If he can't believe what have to
say he isn't worth the slight esteem
with which I still regard him"
Here he comes"
Let him see you first" She re-
treated to a corner OF the room where
her fathers first glance as he entered
would not discover her. Patty opened
the door and David Kerr walked into
the room.
The two men looked at each other
without any attempt at a feigned cor
diality.
Mr.. Wright" began the boss, and
at mention Of his name the newspaper
man bowed slightly In recognition of
the greeting. Il met DR.. Hayes this
afternoon He spoke Of you. and what
he told me has led me to break a Gus
tom of years: I've come to see you. In
this town it's always been the other
way" He spoke with all his accus-
toned force. and seemed even more
confident than usual as he added,
"The old way will continue, sir. but
owing to what you might call the re-
lationship that once"
Sir" thundered Wright In aston
Ishment. Covertly he looked at Gloria.
70 find his own amazement mirrored
on her face.
Bound US, l thought I'd come to
see you," the boss continued, not heed
ing Wright's exclamation.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24

To Cure a Stiff Shoulder,
If you have had stiff shoulder and
want to regain the full range of move
ment the following simple plan has
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-24
SYNOPSIS.

Gloria Kerr. a motherless girl. who has
spent most OF her life in school. arrives
az her fathers home in Belmont. David
Kerr Is the political boss Of the town.
ana is anxious to prevent his daughter
learning OF his real character Kendall.
representing the Chicago packers. is ne
gotiating with Judge Gilbert. Kerr's chief
adviser, for a valuable franchise. They
fear the opposition of Joe Wright, editor
sistance Of Judge Gilbert in Introducing
Gloria to Belmont society. and promises
to help him put through the packers
franchise and let him have all the graft.
Gloria meets Joe Wright at the Gilberts.
1t appears they are on intimate terms.
in Europe. The Gilberts invite Gloria to
stay with them pending the refurnishing
OF the Kerr home. Wright begins his fight
against the proposed franchise in the col
umns of his paper. the Belmont News.
Kerr, through his henchmen, exerts ev-
eTy ef to hanger Wright In the
settlement work. Kerr and his lieutenants
decide to buy kerr's paper and ask the
Calling at Gilbert's office to solicit do
nation Gloria meets Wright. He proposes
and is accepted while waiting to be called
sell his paper and declares he will fight to
a finish. The Belmont News appears with
a. bitter attack on Kerr Gloria calls
Wright a coward and refuses to listen to
any explanation from him. Broken-h heart
ed. Gloria decides TO plunge more deeply
into settlement work She calls on on a sick
learns for the first time that her father is
the head of notorious gang of political
grafters. Sounds of conflict are heard
in the room over Elias. Gloria finds
Wright unconscious. a victim of an at
tempted assassination by thugs in the pay
OF the political ring She hides him in
Elias room and defes the thugs She
awes them by announcing that she is
Kerr's daughter Ella threatens to give
up Wright to the thugs and is choked in
to unconscousness by Gloria who then
falls unconscious on Wright's body. They
are rescued by DR.. Hayes and his wife.
Wright decides to sell his paper and
leave Belmont. Gloria hears that Wright
is going away and calls upon him to ask
his forgiveness for her harsh words.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
Gel LEBRATE TWELFTH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Boehm cele-
brated their twelfth wedding ami
versary at their home, 212 N. Main
street, by holding a two day celebra-
ton Feb. 18th and 10TH The guests
were: Mrs. Mary Boehm, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Boehm and children,
Henry and Eva, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Jennings, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c.
Idler, all of Atlantic City; Mr.. F. B.
Ives. formerly of Cuba. The Pleas
antville guests were; Mr.. John Col
Inns, ST., Mr.. and Mrs. Burris Collins,
Mr.. John H. Collins, Jr., and daughter,
Mrs. Annie Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Blackman, Mrs. Wilbur Reed,
Miss Alice NJ Collins, Mr.. Mark j.
Collins, and Mr. Mark Barrett, for
merly of Chincoteague, Va.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
ODD FELLOWS
REVIVE INTEREST
Arranging for County Glass Initia-
ton to be Held in the Palace
Theatre on April 29.

Grand Secretary Harry Pine, of
Trenton, and Past Grand Patriarch
William Biddle, of Atlantic City, have
been very active in their efforts to
revive interest in Odd Fellowship in
Atlantic County. AT meeting held
with Union Lodge, of Pleasantville,
on Wednesday evening last, Frank
Blackman was named chairman of a
committee, and Mr.. Scavenger, of
American Star Lodge, Atlantic City,
secretary and treasurer, and they
will make all arrangements for
county class initiation to take place
on April 29th, at 'Pleasantville. Since
the lodge room in Red Mems Hall
will not be large enough to accommo-
date the tremendous assemblage, ar
rangements will be made to secure the
Palace Theatre for the purpose. An
appropriate prize will be awarded to
the lodge securing the most new
members, another to the individual
member securing the most new MEM
bers, and another to the individual
member bringing in the most names
for reinstatement.
Grand Master White, of Paterson,
will be here and make the presenta-
tions. The idea of this rally is to
prepare Atlantic County for the ses-
sion of the Sovereign Grand Lodge in
Atlantic City on Sept. %, which will
be preceded by, an enormous street
parade.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
NO SELECTION FOR
POSTMASTER YET.

William C. Henry claims to have
been delegated by Congressman Ba-
ker to endeavor to adjust differences
between the rival Democratic fac
tions in Pleasantville over the selec-
ton of candidate for the post office
job, met Wednesday night in Atlantic
City with representatives of two of
the postmaster aspirants, but arrived
at no conclusions. The matter will be
referred back to the Congressman.
Mr.. Henry declined to reveal the
identity of the candidates who re-
sponded to the invitation to submit
the differences for settlement He said
that Congressman Baker would have
to be appealed to for further instruc-
tions. There are four candidates in
the field at present, including Judge
Joseph F. Weeks, John f. Lamar,
Charles S. Lutz and Edwin Woolbert.
The candidacy of George w. Leech
has also been announced, but thus far
he has made no appeal to Congress
man Baker
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
MRS. CRIST AND MISS NORTH
ENTERTAIN.

Mrs. May North Crist and Miss
Marjorie E. North entertained the fol-
lowing friends last evening friday !:
DR.. and Mrs. H. L. Harley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert M. Willis, Mr.. and Mrs.
Doughty C. Turner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott M. Long, DR.. and Mrs. H. C.
Munro, DR.. and Mrs. Imly Sharpe,
Mrs. William Adams Hodgman, Mr..
Charles Raffensberger, Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Ireland, Miss Mabel Allison,
Miss Rosina Bruker, Miss Carrie B.
Ewart, Mrs. Minnie Ireland of Col
lingswood, Miss Ethel G. Bartlett and
Dr. ]. H. North.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
ELECTS OFFICERS.

The regular Monthly Meeting of
the Women's Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Society of the First Presby-
terian Church was held on Wednes-
day at the home of Mrs. Wesley Ford.
A very interesting talk on Immigra-
ton was given by Mrs. McClelland,
followed by vocal solo by Mrs. Simp-
son. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year.
President-Mrs. H. R. McClelland.
1st Vice President-Mrs. ]. H.
North.
End Vice President-Mrs. Samuel
Ireland.
Treasurer-Mrs. Chas. S. Adams.
Secretary-Mrs. Wesley Ford
Fin. Sec.-Mrs. Walter Scott.
Cor. Sec.-Mrs. H. Walter Borne
man.
Sec. of Literature-Mrs. Raymond
p Thompson.
Two new members were added.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
OLD FASHIONED CANDY PULL

Elaborate preparations were made
for an old fashioned candy pull and
spelling bee at Salem M. E. Church
last evening (Friday). Members of
the church and their friends were en-
tertained 10y the Sunday School class
es of Mr.. Samuel Hoy and Mr. Roger
Williams. These young men are en-
ergetic workers, and in this case
seemed to have "some pull" The
committee in charge were overwhelm-
ed by applications for official faster,
and at this writing the one ahead in
the race seemed to be Edward Stan
ton, who appeared well qualified by
his unlimited ability in this line of
work.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
Those You Know
Who Come And Go
Personal Chronicle Of Things So
cial and Otherwise.

DR.. and Mrs. H. L. Harley are en-
tertaining Miss Mabel Allison.
w. L. Naglee was in Trenton We'd
nesday on business for the Currie Co.
DR.. and Mrs. J. H. North have as
their guest Mr.. Chas. Rassensperger,
of Arendtsville, Pa
Miss Eleanor Helfrich was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Frambes
at their Chelsea home on Sunday.
Mrs. George w. Smith, who has
been i'll for several days, is now re-
covering in satisfactory manner.
Mrs. Minnie Ireland and son Rus
sell, of Collingswood, are week END
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ire
land.
Miss Ethel Coulter, of Coatesville,
Pa, is spending some time with her
aunt, Mrs. Linval Wilson, 119 Chest
nut street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Abbott and Miss
Bella Abbott, of Mays Landing, were
the weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles F. Bowen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bertram E. Whitman
were called to Easton, Maryland, this
week by the sudden death of the lat
ter's father, Mr.. Noble L. Robinson,
which occurred suddenly on February
18th.
Hon. Charles H. Haring, of Eliza
beth, Grand Regent of New Jersey,
will make special visitation to South
Jersey Council, No. 812, Royal Area
mum, at Pleasantville, ON the evening
of Wednesday, March II.
On Monday last Col. John F. Bar
rett came from his Aunt's in Philadel-
phia and arrived as far as this place
and intended to go home, but he had
such bad cold remained the guest of
his friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Penhollow,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF
HIGH SCHOOL PROPOSITION

Upon a general invitation of the
Board of Education to the voters and
taxpayers of the Borough, quite an
assemlblage gathered at the High
School building on Thursday evening
to discuss the necessity of greater
school facilities for Pleasantville.
Mervyn Wilson was chosen to preside.
The chairman, as spokesman for the
Board, presented the interesting sta
tistics which showed among other
things:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
soMERs POINT CASES
UP IN COURT.


Prosecutor Charles S. Moore before
Judge Cole abandoned the ehsor in
dictments pending against Charles E..
C. Steelman, Mayor of Somers Point,
County Auditor Absalom H. Higbee,
and City Clerk James E. Scull, of
Somers Point, and had them nolle
pressed by Judge Cole.
Lewis B. Matthias, president Of the
City Council of Somers Point, was
placed ON trial on the charge of lille
gally voting in the elections of 1912
and acquitted.
Mayor Steelman was ON trial at the
hour of going to press on the charge
of assault and battery upon Editor
VIM. A. Haffert.
Don't fail to read The Pleasantville
Procs IT, pivaS vour home news
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
RETURNED FROM FLORIDA.

Mr.. ard Mrs. Hugh M Collins, who,
have been spending the past few
weeks in Florida, returned on Thurs
day to Philadelphia, and on Friday to
their home on South Main street,
Pleasantville. Their many friends
are glad to welcome them home
again, as they were much missed from
the various activities, in social and
church life, in which they take lead
ing part.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
Av. atten.
1881 1133

The special election will be held on
Tuesday evening next, and the propo-
sitions which the Board present APP
pear in the advertisement on page 8
of this issue.
Supt. Gresham was present and
gave considerable valuable informa-
ton. There was a general asking of
questions and discussion by those
present
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
The Workingmen's Building and

The Workingmen's Building and
Loan Association will open its third
series of stock on Monday, March 9.
The series is open to public subscrip-
tion; shares so cents per month each;
no entrance fee. Subscriptions are
now being received by the secretary,
Doughty C. Turner, and the treasu-
rer, D. S. LeCompte, at the Pleasant
vile Trust Co. building.
At its regular monthly meeting on
March 8, the Association will have
money to offer for sale. adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
TINY PUPPIES.

Daisy Giles, the White French Poo
die dog belonging to G. w. Giles, of
23 s. Franklin avenue, gave birth to
little puppies weighing less than an
ounce each last Wednesday. They
'are SO small that they are great Curl
osities.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
WHAT THE COUNTY SUPERIN-
TENDENT OF SCHOOLS THINKS
OF THE PLEASANTVILLE
PRESS.

Egg Harbor City, N. j.,
Feb. IL, 1914.
Editors Pleasantville Press:
/ enjoy your weekly edition very
much. 1t is the newsiest paper that
seaches my office.
~ HENRY M. CRESSMAN,
County Superintendent of Schools.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21

Those who advertise in Fhe Pleas
antville Press will reach the home
people. Try it.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21

For "all the news all the time" of
Pleasantville, read The Pleasantville.
Press.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21

For "all the news all the time" of
Pleasantville, read The Pleasantville
Press.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21
A HIGH OPINION

"That's the highest quality paint
made said a customer of ours, "and
it has proven to be the cheapest and
the best" Our paint meets all COM
petition successfully with quality
the high quality that makes it dollars
cheaper than the other kind Paint
that lasts last lasts best-isn't that
so?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-02-21

Don't fail to read The Pleasantville
Press. 1t gives your home news.