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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
ANOTHER GREAT GAME
WITH M'NICHOLS TODAY
Second Encounter With Philadel-
phia Boys Who Make Things
Interesting for Regulars

Pleasantville base ball enthusiasts
are due to see another big game this
afternoon Saturday when the Nc
Nichol Club, of Philadelphia, will be
on the aggressive side of the lineup.
This is the second visit this season
of these redoubtable boys, the first
resulting VIGOROUSLY for them. 1t is
now up to the local lads to redeem
themselves and get on ven footing
with their most formidable opponents
by winning today's game. The COM
ing of this club has always meant a
lively contest and the National game
lovers always turn out strong to see
which side will draw the longer cord.
There is no better way to show your
and interest in your home
boys than to attend their games and
offer encouragement to them when
they must work their hardest to win.
Come out strong and give them the
grand support they deserve.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
WOODBURY. PROVES Toe
MANY FOR PLEASANTVILLF

AS a result of their visit to Wood
bury last Saturday afternoon, the
Pleasantville bows returned with the
short end of a 81 score.
The scoring by the Woodbury. boys
was all done in the fifth and sixth
sessions, while Personalities lone
tally came in the eighth. The visi-
tors seemed unable to connect safely
with Dopson's delivery, and while they
gathered only six hits, but. two men
were famed. Smith, the Benedict"
was the only visitor who repeated in
the hit column. Allen, the Woodbury.
shortshop, registered four bingles for
four times up. Ten Western Jersey
boys went down the strike-out lane
because of Adams invisible twisters.
and ten safeties were reaped, four of
which were for two sacks, showing
that most of their hitting was done
safely.
The score:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
LEVI COLLINS LAID TO REST.

The funeral service of Levi Col
Inns, oldest son of the late John Col
Inns, was largely attended by the
large family connection along the
shore at St. Paul's NJ. E. Church,
Port Republic. on Friday morning,
June %.
He passed away at the age of 81 at
the home of his sister, Mrs. D. M.
Stout, at Berlin.
In his young manhood, Nh. Collins
taught school at Smiths Landing in
the old brick church and for many
years following was a sea captain.
He married Sarah Leonard and leaves
two children, G. Henry Collins of Po-
como, Pa, and Mrs. William Brooks
OF Philadelphia.
Six nephews acted as pallbearers,
Judge William C. French and Samuel
T. French of Camden, c. Warren Col
Inns of PALMYRA. D. c. Newman Col
Inns of Crawford, John Collins Cake
of Chester. and John G. Thomas of
Pleasantville.
Rev. Veale, of Port Republic. read.
the services.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
ACME COMPANY TAKES
PREMIER MOVING PICTURE
First Big Production, The Midnight
Mystery, Featuring Elsie Bartell.

Tuesday a. m. bright and early, the
Acme Moving Picture Producing
Company, of Absecon, N. J.,commenc-
ed it's first production. The Midnight
Mystery, a deep and thrilling four reel
drama, dealing with life in a quaint
old fsherman's village.
Seldom has a start been made by
a picture company with such an al
raw of stars as will be seer in the cast
of this feature and all succeeding pro-
auctions of The Acme. Under the
able direction of Frank L. Dear, for
merly of the Universal Film Co., BIZ
things are in store for the patrons OF
the screen.
Miss Elsie Bartell, considered one
of the most beautiful leading ladies,
formerly of Lubin's and later from
The All Star company, will be fea-
tured in this first production. 1t is
said Miss Bartell can shed tears as
large as raindrops when necessary.
None the less prominent than Miss
Bartell is dainty and charming Ray
Ford, late star of CAT the Old Cross
Roads" While with Universal she
was featured IN quite a number Of
big pictures, 2 few of which are: Nj
hilist Vengeance, 5 reels; Eternal
Law and Galley Slave, a four reel
Universal Feature. Little Edna
Pogue, one Of the cleverest juvenile
actresses, has also been signed by the
Acme to play juvenile parts. Little
Edna is a product of Atlantic City
and has already a country wide fame
as the smallest professional tango
dancer. While in vaudeville she vas
associated with Gus Edwards Com
pany. She swims, skates and rides a
horse and as a means of recreation
teaches a juvenile dancing class.
Midnight Mystery contains 259
scenes, a number of which will be
taken in and around Atlantic City and
County. In Ger alone, a rag
ing mob, there will be used up to
one thousand people. This scene
will be taken Saturday morning, June
10Th, 9 o'clock, at the end of Massa-
chusetts avenue, out by the boat
houses.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
ADAMS-MARTINS FAMILY
REUNION BIG EVENT.
Eighty-Sixth Birthday of Mrs. Mar
tina Adams Celebrated.

Beginning at noon on Sunday the
Adams and Martin families, who at
one time formed the greater part of
Personalities population, gathered
at the home of Daniel Martin, on Null
berry Avenue, to celebrate the eTgh-
ty-sixth birthday anniversary of their
relative, Mrs: Martha Adams. The
event might be called a big family
dinner for it was big in every way.
The whole house fairly blossomed
fully arranged, while the tables
things to eat. The venerable lady
was busily engaged looking after
each guest all day as attentlvely as
the younger members of the family
and when asked later if she was not
pretty well tired, she remarked" why
l would enjoy another such gather
ing tomorrow" Grandmother Adams
was the recipient of a unique as well
as useful costume in that she was
decorated all over with Greenbacks
and Roses. Her son, Enoch Martin,
also presented her with a bag con-
tanning eighty-six pennies which she
proceeded to count, much to the de-
light of the on-lookers. Another sis
ter, Naomi Ang, was present. She Is
in her eighty-third year and like her
sister, vigorous and capable of en-
joying all kinds of good things.
Among those present were: Enoeh
C. Martin, Walter Lafferty, Daniel
Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Mar
tin, George, Emery and Helen Mar
tin, William B. Martin, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. T. Roser, Miss Grace Roser, Mrs.
Violet Long nee (Roser) and son Rob-
ert E., of Reading, Pa, Mrs. Cora
Martin, Marvin and Wallace Martin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A. Warren, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. W. Martin, James H.
Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. John Adams,
Miss Almide Martin, Miss Annie
Parish, and Master John Martin
Parish, of Linwood, Miss Mary Johns
ton, MI. and Mrs. Edward Johnston,
Morgan and Stephen Martin, of At
lantic City, Rev. Griffith Martin, John
Randolph and WINS Adams, Mr.. and
Mrs. Job Adams, j. N. Johnston, Of
Elwood, MI. and Mrs. H. D. Casio,
of Absecon, Eben Mathis, aged eigh-
tv-four, of Absecon, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
Randolph Adams.
Of Mrs. Martha Adams immediate
descendants there are eight living
children, eighteen grandchildren,
twenty-five great grandchildren, and
two great-great grandchildren. The
festivities began at II o'clock noon
and lasted until 9 in the evening. This
large family is noted throughout the
state and county not only for its
numbers and longevity but for its
foremost position in everything good.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. H. R. McClelland, Phi. D., Pastor.

Though fercely assaulted, yet safe"
subject of Sunday morning sermon
at the Presbyterian Church.
Evening subject, "The Great Foun-
tain"
Sunday School, 2.30 p. m.
Christian E%ndeavor, 6.45 p. m.
Prayer service, Wednesday, 7.45 p.
n.
intermediate c. E., Thursday, 7.30
p. m.
All welcome to all services.
At the outing to Mays Landing on
Tuesday, there was a fair attendance
and everybody enjoyed it immensely.
No dust, no hot sun, to trouble.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
CONCISE NEWSLETS
ABOUT THE CITY
Interesting Local Occurrences
Briefly Told.

The latest additions to the owners
of automobiles in Pleasantville are
Rollin A. Gale and Joseph F. Weeks.
the former having purchased ar
Overland and the latter a Ford.
The Women's Foreign Missionary
Society will meet in the Salem
Church parlors on Monday afternoon
to pack a Christmas box for the Hos
pital of the Good Shepherd in China
Adults or children wishing to learn
another useful language besides their
own; the only original, natural method
known-will accomplish the desire in
a Short time. No books are required.
Studio, 103 Chestnut st.
The P~leasantville Press has receiv-
ed from Mr.. and Mrs. William M.
Golf souvenir views of Portland,
Maine, indicating that they have
reached their destination, and we
thank them for remembering US IN
this manner.
The Epworth League of Wesley NJ.
E. Church will hold a Cake and Pastry
Sale in the store-room recently va
Gated by c. A. Beitel, 30 n. Main
street, on Saturday, July Sd, after
noon anu evening. 1Cc CISduu Will al
so be offered for sale.
On Sunday morning, June 9th, at
IL o'clock, Rev. M. J. Hoffman will
oficiate and preach at st. Marks
Protestant Episcopal Church, corner
Verona and Franklin venue Sun
day School at II o'clock. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend.
Nine. Lambert wishes to solicit the
patronage and cooperation of parents
to enable her to establish a vacation
class for children in language and
natural elocution, to teach and train
them how to use the vocal organs, IN
order to prevent the t~onsolitis and
adenoid tones so common among chill
dren at the present time. If proper
ly taught no future operations will be
required. Call or address Studio, 103
Chestnut st.
The w. H. NJ. S. of Wesley NJ. E.
Church met at the home of Mrs. c. A.
Campbell with the following present:
Mrs. Winfield Adams, Mrs. Claud
Bailey, Mrs. Harry Parsels, Mrs.
Caldwell, Mrs. Theo. Lore, Mrs. Elias
Campbell, Mrs. Kirkbride, Mrs.
Daugherty, Miss Hannah Scull, Miss
Lulu Mason, Mrs. Lamar, ST., and
Mrs. c.. A. Campbell. They adjourn
ed to meet next month on the beach
front and Mrs. Winfield Adams will
present the lesson.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
EGG HAPBOP DEFEATED
BY A CLOSE MARGIN.

The Pleasantville boys again jour
neyed to Egg Harbor and took the
measure of that club by a very close
score-2-1.
The Egg Harbor lads put up an
~errorless game and showed splendid
form. The mound work for Pleas
antville was creditably performed by
Long, who held the opponents to sew
en- hits and struck out seven men.
Ireland, Wilson, Peterson and Sooy
each hit for a couple sacks, and Keis-
err made it for three.
Thu Scorn.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
S. r. Stratton, Pastor.
Sunday services:

Morning worship 1890 o'clock, sub
ject, "The Great Battle of the Ages"
Bible School, 2.30 p. M, Superin-'
tendent, George H. Adams. Men and
women are especially invited.
Evening worship 7.45. An address
will be given by DR.. H. w. Kirby, NJ,
D., on missionary work in Assam,
India. This address will be illus
trated with many slides thrown on
the screen. These pictures were all
taken by DR.. Kirby in his work.
A cordial welcome is extended to
all the services of the day.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
MRS. ADAMS CHARM
ING HOSTESS

Mrs. Charles S. Adams was a
charming hostess to a number of lady
friends at her attractive home, 324 n.
Main street, last Thursday afternoon.
The favors were attractive crochet
baskets filed with almonds and can
dy. Enjoying her hospitality were;
Mrs. Arthur Wright and Mrs. Alfred
H. johnson, of Atlantic City; Mrs.
Reuben L. Babcock, Mrs. Ambrose L.
Hammell, Mrs. George B. ,Conover,
Mrs. Robert Mclaughlin and Mrs. F.
Fraley Doughty, of Absecon; Mrs.
Samuel Ireland, Mrs. Halvor L. Har-
ley, Mrs. May North Crist and Mrs.
Bertram E. Whitman.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
EDGAR BAKER GIVEN
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

Friends Of Edgar Baker gave him
a pleasant surprise in honor of his
fifteenth birthday at his home on
Fourth St., neal Adams Ave. Many
interesting games were played and
then refreshments were served. The
invited guests were: the Misses May
Cramer, Irma Stiles. Dorothy Klair,
Ella Field, Mildred Field, Mary Pen
hollow, Thelma C. and Mary Baker,
the Messrs. Leslie Carr, Roland Bey-
err, Charles Alloway. Charles Penhol-
low, Heyel Hartzell, Edgar Baker
and Mr.. and Mrs. Baker.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
LOCAL p. o. CLERKS RECEIVE
HIGH PROMOTION MARKS
Messrs. Reitmeyer and Ingersoll and
Miss Schmidt Receive Praise
From Examiner.

On Monday, the 21st inst, two post
office clerks, Miss Olive B. Schmidt
and Joseph M. Ingersoll, took the case
examination, Subject N. j., Section B.
Scheme. This makes three clerks in
all who have taken the examination
as Frank P. Reitmeyer took the ex-
animation one month ago.
Both examinations were conducted
by B. S. Fellows, Chief Clerk R. M.
S., and all passed with exceptionally
high averages, thus showing the abil-
ity and the efficiency of the clerks of
the local office and assuring their pro-
motion.
Frank P. Reitmeyer, the first to
take the examination, after a brief
period of study, passed with the as
'~tonishingly high average of 99%, in
addition to throwing 20 cards per
minute. Miss Olive B. Schmidt pass
ed with an average of 98.69%, throw
ing % cards per minute, and Joseph
M. Ingersoll, 97.19%, 81 cards per
minute. All were complimented by
the examiner for their excellent av-
erage.
Later or in a period of about two
months, John L. Sooy, Assistant Post
master, although not compelled to
take the examination, will take it
also.
Too much stress cannot be laid up
on the Importance Of this branch Of
the. work as it carries with it many
improvements and changes entirely
the dispatching method previously in
force. This study in part necessitates
memorizing the location of 600 cities
and towns in New Jersey and their
relative position to each other in the
various r. P. o. routes.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
PROPERTY OWNERS SHOULD
COOPERATE WITH ASSESSORS

The Assessors are now working in
the Second Ward, where they will be
for the next two weeks. 1t is the
expressed wish of the Assessors that
property owners cooperate with
them and give all possible assistance,
so that they may be better able to
give a just and equitable valuation of
all property. They state that thus
far they have received very courte-
Gus treatment which has been of un-
told value in projecting the work.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following permits were issued
by Building Inspector Stiles the past
week:
VIM. Shamrock, Contractor; Mrs. H.
B. Smith, owner; bungalow and gar
age, Newell estate; cost S2950.00.
Mason Bros, owners; brick gar
age, 50x100; Fernwood and Main ST.;
cost 100000
Elisha Adams, owner; addition to
porch, Is N. Second; cost $4,000.
C. L. Frye, contractor, Mary M.
Frye, owner; bungalow; Noah's Rd.;
cost $4,000.
Winfield Adams, contractor; James
Stewart, owner; cottage; N. Delilah
Rd.; cost 100000.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
NEW YORK FIRM IS AGAIN
SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS
FOR CITY'S BONDS.

Webster Price, City Treasurer, sold
last Thursday evening, $4,000 worth
of Pleasantville SO School Bonds to
R. M. Grant & Co. of New York at
par and accrued interest and $560.60
premium. The sale was made sub
ject to the approval by City Council.
There were two other bidders-the
First National Bank offering a prem
ium of $240 and the Marine Trust
Co. offered a premium of $515.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Fashion Editors Idea,

"There is nothing more important
to a woman than saving her SOUL
shouted the evangelist. "Unless it is
keeping her shape" murmured the
fashion editor, who had been sent to
report the proceedings.-St. Louis
Glohe-Democrat.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Stopped the Supply.

Little Margaret's father was away
on a business trip for six weeks and
during his absence a letter was re-
ceived from him almost every day.
Upon her fathers return Margaret
met the mail mar and said: "You
needn't bring US any letters
nv papa's home"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Much Used Woods.

Apple wood, used almost exclusively
for saw handles, also furnishes the
material for many so-called brier-
wood pipes and particularly for the
large wooden type used in printing
signs and posters, says the forest SER
vice of the department of agriculture.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
To Soften Water.

A simple method to soften hard
water is to boil it for a quarter of an
hour, pour it into an earthen jug. add
a quarter of an ounce of common So
da to each two gallons, stir, and when
cold carefully pour off the clear water
from the sediment.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
A Great Truth.

This seems to be a great truth, in
any exile or chaos whatsoever, that
sorrow was not given US for sorrows
sake, but always and infallibly as a
lesson for US from which we are to
learn somewhat; and which, the some
what once learned, ceases to be sor4
roW.-Thomas Carlyle.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
DOUBLE HEADERS SCHEDULED
FOR THIRD AND FIFTH.

Next Saturday, July 3, the first
game will be played with Somers
Point, with Bob Collins pitching for
the visitors, and Immediately follow
ing the Melrose A. G. will be taken
On.
Monday, July 9TH, a double header
is scheduled with Logan Square, or
McNichol Club.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Nom furnishing Steel.

Steel made by a new process and
said to be no~n-rusting, unstainahle
and untarnishable has been brought
out by an English firm. 1t is espe-
cially adapted to use in making table
cutlery, the claim being made that it
retains its polish indefinitely with use,
even when brought in contact with
acid foods. The cost of this steel is
about double that of ordinary steel.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Easy Way of Finding Out.

Two British sailors had secured
tickets to the dog show and were
gazing upon a Skye terrier which had
so much hair that it looked more like
a wooden rug than a dog. (Which end
is is 'ead, Bill?" asked one. "Blowed
if I know" was the reply. "But ere,
I'll stick a pin in i'm and you look
witch end barks."
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Eligible as a Graveside Orator.

"When I die" said Noyes E. Brew
more, 81 would like Tennyson j. Daft
to make a few remarks at my grave.
A man who can write such ambigu-
GUS poetry ought to be able to deliver
a w~ell-sounding funeral grafton with
out really exposing my true history
Civ Star.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
NEXT SUNDAY AT WESLEY.

Next Sunday at Wesley Church
there will be Baptism, reception of
New Members and Communion at
1890 a. H..
At 7.45 p. m., the firemen Of the city
will attend service in a body, when an
appropriate sermon will be preached
bV the pastor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Charity.

Organized or unorganized, all char
ity is good if it helps the deserving,
and in the general proposition prompt
giving is more desirable than profess
sional machinery. All the time and
effort wasted in criticism might well
be used with larger comfort to those
who need food and clothes.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Stone That is Elastic.

There is a stone that is as flexible
as rubber and that when set up on
edge in a thick plate, sways to and
frs in the wind like a piece of leath-
err. This stone is called itakolumite,
and the Scientific American says it
is the mother rock of Brazilian dia-
noondc
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
In Distress.

ooh, my day is spoiled. l came on
without M cigarettes" "Algernon
will let you have some of his" Dear
me! l can't smoke cigarettes with
another fellah's monogram on them"
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Too Tender Hearted.

"Some men," said Uncle Eben, "is
so tender-hearted dat dey is almose
willin' to make trouble fob a friend,
jes'. to show how kind an sympathiz-
in dey kin be-"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
How to Drive a Nail.

Drive a nail home and clinch it so
faithfully that you can wake up at
night and think of your work with
Observation-Disclosures.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Totals
WOODBURY..

Stolen bases-Smith; two-base hits
-Martain, Rambo, Tohma, Myers;
double play-Sanders to Peterson to
Smith; struck out-by Adams 10, by
Dopson 2; base on balls-off Adams
l..
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Giant Leaves.

The leaf of the cocoanut tree is
nearly thirty feet long; while a single
leaf of the p~arasol magnolia Of Ceylon
will shelter fifteen to twenty persons.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26

Two-base hits-Ireland, Wilson, Pc
t~erson, Sooy; three-base hit-Keiser;
struck out: by Long 7, by BREEDER s.;
bases on balls: off Long |, off BREEDER
8.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Worth While Quotation.

Some people are always grumbling
because roses have thorns-I am
thankful that thorns have roses.-Se-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Uncle Eben.

ode mar dat gives advice" said I'm
Gle Eben, "is generally tryin' to show
off how much he knows instead of
bein' any real help"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Enjoys His Crouch.

"When a man has a crouch mo- dan
two days in succession" said Uncle
Eben, 'let i'm alone. It's his way of
~injoyin' hissef."
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26
Things to Worry About.

Every time a catfish breathes i
moves 1926 bones and muscles.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-06-26

The Pleasantville Press a whole
year for only One Dollar. Can you
beat it?
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1915-01-29

that the farmers have been buying
their supplies from we'll organized
interests and selling their products
to we'll organized interests, while
they themselves have been very i'm
perfectly organized.
II sounds we'll to talk of the con-
tentment and prosperity of the farm
ers, fiction usually sounds we'll, but
facts are what count. and the facts
are that the average farmer has to
work SO hard and endure so many
risks and hardships, for such a small
recompense that the farm boys pre-
fer To so to the cities and engage in
some other line OF work than farm
ing Too little remuneration is the
tact and eXorbitant profits are the
fiction of farming.
WA. GOODYEAR.