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The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20
Some Stories of Pennsylvania
Romance

Have you ever read short stories writ
ten about people and scenes with which
you are familiar? Have You ever recog-
nized in pieces OF well-told fiction charac-
ters and places which you not only recog-
nize, but know well? Did you ever ex-
perIence the warm tingIe Of personal in
terest in a story which you enjoyed
merely for the sake Of its telling alone?
Such a feeling is rare, because such
stories are rare.
just such a set Of stories, called ssRo-
mances OF Pennsylvania History" is be-
ing prepared for publication by the Sun
day North American. The first romance
will be published on February % and the
others iolloH in weekly succession. To
readers in this locality the series will
prove doubly fascinating, for each sepa-
rate story will be thrilling, full OF
imaginative appeal and literary value,
while at the same time it will treat Of
some romance well known in P~ennsyl-
"" AHoV NOW dHO tuCA III tic
round OF Illuminating each section it will
touch a striking cord of local interest,
some old story with which we of this
neighborhood have long been familiar,
some oft-told tale which will have for its
heroes and heroines former residents of
this locality, perhaps ancestors of some
of US. The backbone OF the romances,
being Of real historic occurance, is true
to life and with all OF the local color, but
the material is skillfully arranged to read
like a great short story.
For the readers who like vivid, excit-
ing short stories full of breachless sus-
pense, dramatic conflicts, brave struggles
and the poetry of love this weekly page
will be just what they are looking for.
For those who enjoy reading about things
OF which they know it will be intensely
interesting. The general public. which
has no set ideas upon stories, will find in
this rare combination OF fact and fiction a
source of weekly delight.
The first story will appear in the Sun
day North American of February 22d.
Readers who did not get it may be ABLE
to secure a copy by sending 5 cents in
to the circulation department. OF
The North American, advt
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20

she did not care to remain for a smaller
sun than that. After considerable dis
cussion the Board decided not to allow
more than the amount already fixed
$500.
sCounty Engineer Keasbey presented an
inventory of the County's road building
and repairing tools, wagons, etc., which
was ordered received and fled. A letter
from the Clerk of Alloway township, for
the Township Committee, enclosing a
check for $3.50 as the townships share
due the county for taking wei the AL
loway-Quinton road as a county road,
was read and after some discussion it was
ordered that the check be returned with
a request for the full amount which is
$500. The letter explained that the
township had cut down two streets in
Alloway which join with the state road
aud the cost of this work was $l2O, which
amount the township had deducted from
the amount due the county. 1t was
stated that the township had agreed to
take care Of its own streets, and had, as a
matter of fact, cut down these streets be-
fore the state road was cut down.
Elwood Usingar, OF the Gloucester
county Board, addressed the meeting
asking for an increase in salary from $50
to $50 per month, half payable by Salem
county and half for Gloucester, for the
NortonviIle bridge tender. This increase
was asked for because OF the increased
amount of work and the difficulty Of &C.
curing competent men for less. After
some discussion the Salem Board decided
not to increase this salary, but TO let it
remain at the figure fixed at the first Of
the year.
The report of the County Sealer Of
Weights and Measures for the wear was
received, read and ordered spread on the
minutes. 1t was voted to get some prac-
tical bridge MAJ to examine The Lover
Canal bridge which is in bad condition,
ascertain what repairs can be made and
to report at the e meeting.
Mr.. Burk reported the Pe~dricktown-
Penns Grove road in 6ne condition ex-
cept for q short stretch at peachev's
corner wnefe there is a springy spot
about thirty feet long which lad been
in very bad coalition. He remarked hav-
ing had = short dram ditcirdug which had
helped q great deal.
The committee appointed III receiye |
bids Tor shell reported it had advertised
for and received two bids last tuesday
100, 900 bushels Of oyster shells The
bid Of Harry Crispin was for ST cents Der
busIlel delivered At Salem, pennay,fle. |
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Lower Canal Bridge, Hancock's Bridge,
but s cents per bushel delivered at Quin-
on. The bid of Lewis Boyer was a
straight price OF 5 cents a bushei, delfv-
cred at any OF above named places and
his bid was accepted and the Clerk and
Director authorized to enter into a con-
tract therefor.
A resolution to borrow $4,000 from the
Salem National Bank for county imposes
was adopted.
It was decided where possible 10 buy
what posts were needed, from tile Aims
honse Trustees.
A motion wal passed ordering that
, fences be erected along the three cause
ways on the Huntington Woodstown
road, at Woodstown, the Almshouse and
Deep Hollow, where there have been
several accidents.
The Daretown w. C. +. q. sent a letter
to the Board asking that the request of
the Standard Oil Company to erect sign
posts be refused. 1t stated that it has
no objections to the Oil but that it
might be an entering wedge for very OBJ
~jectionable advertisements in the future.
Plans and specifications for the pro-
posed state road from Elmer, through
Pole Tavern to the Pilegrove township
line, were presented by the County
Engineer, and a resolution was adopted
that the plans be accepted rs prepared.
The plans will now have to be presented
to the State Road Commissioner for his
approval. The road is the one known as
the Elmer oodstown road through
Pole Tavern and the distance to be inn
proved is not quite five miles in length.
It is to be built of gravel. At present the
intention of the Board is to build this
as the only state road to be built this
year.
A resolution from the Salem County
Pomona Grange asking for a Farm
Demonstration was returned to be pre-
sented in proper shape. It must 60 to
the State Experiments Station in the
form Of a petition. This petition is then
examined into, a representative Is sent
to the County making the request, aud
the Station then, as we understand it,
states what share OF the cost win be
borne By the State and the FreeloIders
aterward agree. if they desire, aud
include that sum in the budget for the
county's share.
Mr.. LanninR asked for a committee
on tile wings Of the Upper Canal Bridge,
aud himself, Wheaton and Burk xere
appointed. Mr.. Powers VIA given
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Local Option

q. Rowland MunToe, attorney for The
Anti-Salocn league, in a statement said:
'sSenator Smick. OF Salem county, who
introduced the local option bill in the
assembly last year, has introduced the
bill In the senate. His predecessor, Sem
at0r Plummer, was a former introducer
OF the bill. He was a Republican and
Senator Smick is a Democrat, but regard
less of party, Salem county is for this
aon-partisan, fair-play local option bill.
"The bill is the same as last year. 1t
provides for a vote at a special election
for or against license III any municipality
OF the state whenever thirty per cent. Of
the number OF voters at the last preceding
general election shall join in a petition
asking for such a vote. The decision Of
the majority decides for or against license
for three years. After three years in the
same manner another election can be
called, if the losing side presents a proper
petition therefor.
New Jersey remains with Pennsyl-
vania and Nevada, one of bnt three states
in the Union which has no sort of refer
endum to the people on excise matters.
The result is that New Jersey shows the
smallest percentage of dry territory Of
any state. In the United States at large
~ per cent. Of the whole country is
dry" Nine states are totally dry: %.
including these 8, are more than so per
cent. dry S8 more than so per cent. dry:
As are more than 40 per cent. dry, while
New Jersey. is less than 2 per cent. dry.
The A~nti-Saloon league contends that tile
people OF New Jersey are not SO back
ward Intellectually and morally as these
figures seem to indicate; they contend
that the people of the state have been
denied by the legislature the right to reg
lister their opinion, and put it in force,
aud for that reason alone is New jersey
the black sheep OF the flock OH saloon
conditions.
ssThe complexion OF the senate having
90 radically changed since the vote two
years ago on the local option bill, it is a
matter Of state wide interest to see how
the new members will assign themselves
on this important measure. Two recruits
from the house have been gained in SEN
at0re Henneesy and Smick. Senators
Pierce, Gault and Smalley have already
registered themselves in the senate in
favor Of this majority rule measure, and
the A~nti-Saloon league feel they have
good reason to hope that enough other
Inembers will align themselves on the
peoples eide OF this question to send the
bill over to the house with the prestige
Of victory. A public hearing will be held
In about two weeks, it is anticipated"
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900 Davenport now

500 Davenport now S45
$57 45
Second floor, use elevator
Arm Chair, big comfortable; solid ma
hogany frame, with wing design, loose Gu
shion seat; upholstered in imported tapestry.
Regular $57. February sale price, $40.
Arm Chair and Rocker to Match!
solid mahogany frames, high back: period
design covered in imported tapestry. Regular
$35 each. FEBRUARY sale price, $27 each.
Arm Chair and Rocker to Match,
English club design, mahogany frames, up
holstered in two-tone, stripe velours. Regular
$2s each. February sale price, $40 each.
Arm Chair, high back, upholstered i n
No. l genuine leather, solid mahogany frame,
Regular, 800. February sale price, $50.
Arm Chair, genuine leather, loose Gu
shion seat, high back, mahoganylframe. Reg
ular $50. February sale price, $40.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20

The citizens of Penns tirove MAJ in
fer from the report of the list meeting
Of the Board of F~reeholders that no
calculation has been made by the
Board to help build a state road thru
Penns Grove this year. Preparations
are being made. for the cross country
road ffom Malaga to Penns Grove.
That portion between Elmer and Pole
Tavern il to be constructed, notwith-
standing the petition from Penns Grove
was previous.
However, the connecting link thru
Penns Grove on the river line route
will be built in time. When it is built
some rude cuts will have to be made
from Emmanuel Church to the Cove
corner and 1t may jar The placid minds
of property owners TO have q two.fOot
cut in front of Councilman James Div
er'spl0perty and the fences set back from
n 10 three feet, or better still done
away with after the cuts are made. II
may be necessary to take down all the
trees on the south side of the street
from Emmanuel Church TO the Cove
0rner This will destroy several old
and lightly priced shade trees.
But after the Improvement is made
and the minds of those who do not like
Q change VI old lines and loss of shade,
become rec0nciled few will desire the
old conditions.
In anticipation Of the improvement
in the Eear future it may be wise for
property owners to set out young trees
TWO feet inside the street line SO they
will be well started when those on tile
the curb line are cut down.
Tho laying of curbs and straighten-
ing of fence lines has caused many of
the old shade trees to he cut down
within the past ten years. Some young
tlees have been set out. but many more
might be. Nice shade III a country
town not only beauties but is whole
some and refreshing during hot sum
mea days.
Prepare 10 plant a tree on Arbor Day
and help beantify the town.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20
Hastings Kitchen
Cabinets

Are made of white oak, with a golden oak
finish; all doors and panels, bottom. back and
sliding doors are three ply. The finish is
rich in color, delicious Smooth and perfectly
waterproof.
The Hastings cabinets provides a special
place for every article of kitchen use. They
have a cooling cupboard in which to keep
milk, butter and eggs, and a labor saving de-
which puts a stop to waste of both time
and materials which must, of necessity, oc-
cur in a poorly equipped kitchen. We show
a complete line of these cabinets and will be
glad to demonstrate. Priced this way: $50,
$33, $50, $50 and $3S, less February
sale discount.
Third floor. annex
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20

There is more Catarrh in this section Of
the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be ~incurable. For a great
many years doctors pronounced it a local
disease and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly falling TO cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurabie. Sci
ence has proven Catarrh to be a consti-
tutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by r. J. Cheney &
Co.. Toledo, Ohio. is the only Constitu-
uonal cure on the market. 1t is taken in
fernally. in doses from 10 drops to a tea
spoonful. It acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system. They
oner one hundred dollars for any case il
timonials.
Address: y. !. CHENEY a Co, Toledo, q.
Sold BY Druggists, re.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20
The PENIS Grove Record
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1914.

The tariff has been revised and a
new currency law made. The panic
predicted and expected has not arrived,
and will not as in 1893, because the
new currency law provides more money
with which to do business. In all his
tory panics have come only with a
smaller dollar crop. Prosperity always
comes with a bigger dollar crop.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20
SIS Dinner Set, 100 pieces

Vases, in fine assortment, much reduced,
including the imported Nippon ware. Prices
range from 81, reduced from SIPS, to
$6.4O, from IS each.
Mayonnaise Bowls, Plate and Ladle,
several different decorations. Regular price
75c. February sale price 5Sc each complete
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20

An assemblyman in Mercer County
has introduced a bill to allow small
sturgeon to be caught. The sturgeon
are becoming almost extinct in the
Delaware. A former law should be
enacted prohibiting the catching of
sturgeon after July LIST.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20
Brass Beds $3.50

Colonial design, has two-inch posts, with
7 one-inch vertical uprights in head and foot,
tee-ball connections, either bright or hand
rubbed satin finish; guaranteed gold lacquer.
A h~lgh-grade bed in every respect. Regular
price $25. February sale price, $3.50.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20

authority to make repairs to the approach
OF the Oak street bridge as he deems
necessary. Messrs. May and Bortoa were
appointed auditing committee for the next
month.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20
COUNTY TAX BUDGET ABOVE The Limit
Pittsgrove To Have Road Before
PennS Grove

At the meeting OF the Board of Free
holders held at Salem on the 18th, the
Finance Committee recommended that
the following be raised by taxation in
the comfy of Salem for the year 1914,
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20

Davenport, in genuine leather, golden
oak frames, upholstered in best possible
manner. Here's ar opportunity to get a high
grade, well made, comfortable, good looking
Davenport at extremely low price:
$40 Davenport now $50
SOS 40
$62 Al
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20
EGARY
February Sale
Some Very Special Values
in Upholstered Furniture

Simplicity Beds, they make a full size
Davenport by day and double bed by night
are easy to open and close. have large recep-.
tacle for clothing, are dust proof and sanitary
Frames are in golden oak and mahogany and
coverings in leather and one and two toned
velours. During February large reductions:
800 Simplicity Beds now S6O
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20

The newly organized Swedesboro
Trust Company has purchased the W.T..
Lawrence property, on Main street, and
will convert it into a bank.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20
Dinner Sets Reduced

Chas. Field Haviland China, English and
domestic porcelain. The style and decora-
tons are new.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20
Mattresses

We are showing a splendid selection of
h%lgh-grade comfortable Mattresses, in both
cotton felt and silk floss, at ranging from
$3.50 to $25.
There's a very fine felt Mattress, so pounds
weight, in two parts; all pure cotton felt, with
a good serviceable tick that is regularly
worth SO. February sale price $3.50.
Another very special felt Mattress, long
staple, pure felt, with extra %serviceable tick,
in a very neat design. Regular price $11.O0.
February sale price, $3.50.
sanitary, that sells regularly for $40. Feb
Beds, complete with spring, either woven
TWo-inch continuous post bed with 7 up
rice $3.50. 1st. floor, new building.
& Son Go.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20

Silk Floss Mattress, light, comfortable
ruary Sale price, $15. bernstein" Iron
wire or National link, guaranteed for ten year
light rods. Regular $17.s 50. February Sale I
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-20

Third floor, annex
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-11

Writing of the new Memorial Hall
to be dedicated at Topeka, May ~.
Capt. ]. G. Waters pays the following
beautiful tribute:
This tempted structure shall be
the chosen seat of peace. wreafed by
Liberty as q trophy from war. inc
Gift Of a sovereign state to Its unre-
plying sons. An oblation for brave
mems deeds; Of thankfulness Tor de-
liverance in the passage OF our own
Dead Sea- 1t is the memorial OF the
one great war of Liberty which mas
Rraced the earth with a victory that
let the earth swing free In its eternal
rounds. without gyve. shackle.
or q slave. 1t is an American glory
wrought into marble: "a shrine
whose altar fires shall never be
uuenched, whose smoke shall ascend
by day and night. and at which. the
patriot may say his prayer and feel
the JUNCTION Of its answer. 1t II the
book Of history where glory turns
the page. 1t is q human attempt to
bestow Immortality on extreme sacrt-
nee.
Love has vouched to stay the des-
polling finger of time, SO that it shall
not be blown dust along the path OF
centuries; for the vain works OF men.
unblessed of conservation, turn to
ruin and crumble with age: perennial
brass corrodes, and column and shaft
decay as the stone dresser news, and
the painter at his easel sees the pic
ture fade as he brushes the pigment
in. 1t is the one purpose of this
costly memorial to keep alive the he
roic, and preserve Liberty moderated
by law and order from perishing from
the earth, and to urn in the hearts of
men. the sweet story OF mingled de-
votion and honor and sacrifice. 1t is
intended that these appraised walls
shall stand in the shadow Of the Cross:
this nation has walked in its own
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-11
Ruptured for Fifteen Years,
Now Can Climb Phone Poles
Geroge Higgins Tells How Wonderful
Schuiling Rupture Lock Cured
Long Standing Ruptures.

George H. Higgins. superintendent
of construction for the Citizens Tele-f
phone Company of Grand Rapids
Mich, suffered from ruptures for fit.
teen years. No truss could give him,
relief. Often he was forced to go to
bed. To work was torture.
One day he put on a Schuiling Rup-
ture Lock.
He was himself again at once
He found he could even climb a tel
ephone pole with any of the boys if
he wanted to.
He was convinced. A year later Mr.
Higgins. certain that the benefits
were permanent and that he was real
ly cured, wrote q letter telling of his
experience. He said: L
For fifteen years went around as
best I could with two ruptures, at
times SO painful that I was forced to
take to my bed. Had tried for relief
many times with worthless trusses. but
all turned out the same. no good for
me.
Rupture Lock by friend, who claimed
, he was cured. which 1 did, and in one
year l was completely cured on both
sides. health restored, feeling strong
and active as a man of twenty.
MADE HIM YOUNG AGAIN.
''Now, being sixty-five years of age,
can climb a telephone pole with any
OF the boys i 1 want 10.
II hope others may be benefited as
myself
MI. Higgins cure was remarkable.
but not remarkable in the history of
the Schuiling Rupture Lock. Hun
dreds have received just such benefits.
Mr.. Higgins knows he is cured.
Any rupture sufferer interested can
write to Mr.. Higgins at No. 1431 Rob-
insOn Road, Grand Rapids, Mich, and
he will answer all questions. He knows.
The experience Of Mr.. Higgins is
proof positive of the safety and effect
iveness of the Schuiling Rupture
Lock.
When such an active man, with a
case of such long standing. gets relief
as Mr.. Higgins did. any rupture suf-
sure that the Schuiling Rupture Lock
will give satisfaction under any de-
mands that may be put upon 1t.
MOST IMPORTANT OF INVEN-
TIONS.
The Schuiling Rupture Lock is the
most important invention since the
treatment of rupture began.
Rupture sufferers have been robbed
for years by men who make trusses
worthless devices made only to ~sell.'
The Schuiling Rupture Lock is made
to use.
You have doubtless been disap-
pointed and discouraged by the rosy
promises and seductive statements OF
all kinds of rupture quacks. You per-
haps have tried many trusses and tor
turing devices that gave no sati8fAc-
ton. Meanwhile, the handicap Of rup.
ture remained. %Sasaal-stsss1r
1t has been a burden on your life
$ and your work that you have been un-
able to throw or.
But this announcement brings 20,
honest assurance that You can ge
real relief.
The Schuiling Rupture Lock viii
z cure rupture.
You can put on the Schuiling Rup
ture Lock and throw your truss ava,
forever.
USE PROVES RESULTS.
The Schuiling Rupture Lock hal
been tested and proven by results tina
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-11
SEE MIRAGE AT PRATT.
Passengers ON Rock Island Surprised
At Marvellous Beauty.

Passengers ON Rock Island Surprised
ut Marvellous Beauty.
Pratt. April 1.-THE passengers on
train No. on the Rock Island were
treated to one of those rare sights that
used to mystify the people of Kansas.
Beginning at Liberal. complete mi
rage developed and the beautiful
sights witnessed were fluently describ-
ed by w. E. Griffith of Kansas City,
who stopped in this city for a few
hours.
''On each side of the track one
could see large lakes surrounded by
tall stately trees and at times some
large magnificent buildings would ap-
pear. The lakes continued to change
in size and shape" said Mr.. Griffith.
land as we would pass on down the
road new and different scenes too
beautiful to describe would appear.
Many passengers had never before
witnessed one Of these miraculous
scenes and were greatly mystffied.
This il quite an unusual occurrence
at this time of the year and although
many have seen perfect scenes in mir
ages before yet never saw one that
was 30 plain and 50 long of Duration
said Mr.. Griffith.
THE scenes witnessed by the pas
sengers were many miles away said
the conductor who is familiar with the
land, land the distance and the lakes
on the south were more vivid than any
ever witnessed in my life.''