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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02
A CHRISTMAS SURPRISE.
Estella Smith.

In a small town on the outskirts of
a large city, there lived a family con-
slsting of a little girl and her mother
and father. She had dark blue eyes,
faxen hair, and such rosy cheeks that
her parents had nicknamed her Fairy.
The meadowcrofts were poor, and had
all they could do to provide the bar
est necessities of life, nevertheless
they were a brave little family, and
seldom complained. But the christ
mas season was approaching, and
the burden of poverty was felt more
keenly than usual.
As there was much snow on the
ground, and the father was out of
work, the chief dependence of the
family was the money received from
the sale of eggs and chickens. The
day before Christmas Fairy was sent
out to deliver an order of carefully
saved eggs. The money would
buy food and warm clothing, if not
Injuries. Fairy was almost at the
end of the narrow icy path, when
somehow she slipped and the golden
eggs lay smashed on the ~treacherous
ice. Although very young, she knew
what this would mean. The thought
of the disappointment at home was
too much for her courage, and the
bitter tears flowed freely. Her sobs
attracted the attention of a hand
somely dressed boy and girl who were
enjoying the crisp morning weather.
They listened sympathetically to her
story and assured Fairy that they
would try to get her father some
work.
Now this boy and girl came from a
wealthy family and could have any
thing they wished. When they reach
ed home they told their mother the
sad story, and begged their father to
make a real Christmas for Fairy and
her parents, instead of giving them
the pony and gold watch for which
they had asked.
After much coaxing, the father con
scented, and the night before Christ
mas the boy disguised as a beggar,
went to Fairy's house, asking for
something to eat. Although their
supply of food was scanty, the mead
owcrofts gave him their best, and
made him a warm couch bed beside
the fire.
Little Fairy felt very sad as she
climbed to her small attic bed that
night, but as she gazed from her tiny
window and saw the Christmas Star
shining in all its glory in the velvety
blue sky, unconsciously her heart
grew lighter. Soon she was wrapt in
slumber, dreaming of beautiful Christ
mas trees and toys that she had heard
about. But suddenly her dream shift
ed; she saw the beggar change into an
angel and fly away to the blue heaven.
Early on Christmas morning she
awoke and told her mother all about
her strange dream.
When they went down the beggar
was nowhere to be seen. Instead
there lay beside the hearth many
beautiful Christmas toys, clothing and
money with which to buy food.
1t was indeed a joyful Christmas
for them. As they sat eating their
wonderful dinner with all its real
Christmas good things, they talked
again of the beggar who had, indeed,
been an angel in disguise, and the
true spirit of the happy season filled
their hearts.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

The sail was reefed, the cabin VIM
dows closed, and everything made
ready. Soon the squall broke and the
sloop headed ~squarely into the teeth
of it. The sea ran high and the nose
of the boat sent the flying white sprav
high over the sturdy little craft. but
she stood the pounding well, and the
staunch young skipper never handled
a boat better.
In a few minutes the worst was over
and Ida appeared from the cabin fitted
out in oil-skins. The Spray was soon
headed toward the Inlet and all en-
joyed the run back very much, but Ida
says she will never again allow her
curiosity to lead her into monopoliz-
ing the shippers attention.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02
ALMOST A TRAGEDY.
Lewis Adams.

One summer afternoon banker Black
and his daughter Ida decided upon a
sail. 1t would be a cool and agreeable
way of passing the time. The ocean
was rolling slightly, and the long
winds were just fresh enough for a
good trip.
Mr.. Black was the owner of a boat
called the Spray, one of the best and
the fastest boats at the Inlet. 1t look
ed like a huge duck as it easily rode
the big swells. The white paint had
not a scratch upon it, and the brass
fittings flashed in the sunlight like
gold. In short, the Spray was an adj
mirable little pleasure boat.
Upon arriving at the Inlet they
found their young skipper, Jack
Holmes, already there. He was a
young mar of about eighteen, but tho
roughly capable of handling the craft.
He had been appointed to this post in
an unusual manner, when, about a
week before, he had rescued Mr.. Black
and his daughter from the surf. The
position of skipper vas part of his re-
ward, and one very much to his liking.
Jack greeted his passengers with plea
sure and rowed them out to the Spray.
He made the tender fast, ran up the
sail. and the trim little craft was soon
gliding out into the ocean.
Soon after they started Ida began
to ply the skipper with many ques-
tons. Much fiattered by her atten-
tons, Jack was so absorbed in his ex-
plantations that he did not observe the
dark clouds gathering. Suddenly he
glanced up, and with a cry of alarm
sprang to make preparations for the
storm that was almost upon them.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02
Literary Program.

Christmas Song-School.
Dickens christmas Carol"-Edith
Sturgis.
Song-Sextette.
Autobiography of a Toy"-Cecilia
Fenton.
"a German Observation-Disclosures
Wynia.
School Paper-Ida Collins.
Violin Selection-Lee Terry, accom-
panied by Armenia Risley.
Christmas Gift Bag-Presentations
by Fannie Martin and Norman Scull.
Song-School.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02
The High School Echo
XNx

There would be jumping, running and
baseball games for the boys and vari-
ous contests open to the girls. Most
of the students are interested in ath-
letics and have shown it by their en-
thusiastic use of the balls that we got
last year. So we are sure that any
such plan would be gladly welcomed
and heartily supported by all of us.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02
THE END.
Children's Coughs-Children's Colds
Both Are Serious

When one of your little ones shows
symptoms of an approaching Cold,
give it DR.. Bells Pine Honey at
once. It acts quickly, and prevents
the Cold growing worse. Very heal
ing-soothes the lungs, ~loosens the
mucous, strengthens the system. It's
guaranteed. Only 25c. at your Drug
gist. Buy a bottle to-day.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Sores.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02
TUBERCULOsIs ExHIBIT.

The tuberculosis Exhibit recently
given in Pleasantville brought home to
us very forcibly the danger of this
disease and the readiness with which
it may be carried. The pictures of
some of the unsanitary places here in
own town make us hope that some
time soon we may have the pleasure
of assisting in a City Beautiful Cam
paign.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

students have not made use of the
Question Box, suggested at the last
Literary. Surely you have some diff
culties that we might helm you to
solve. The following letters were re-
ceived from various students. We
trust that they will find the answers
helpful:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

Many pupils who have reached their
Junior year cannot speak the English
language correctly. Their Rotations
in the class room and their general
conversations are not clear or correct
~ constructed. Oral English is used
much more than written English and
yet the oral English is much worse
than the written. To improve this,
oral English has been introduced into
all of the high school English classes.
Topics are assigned, or chosen by the
students themselves. To aid this, the
Board has given the High School sub
scriptions to the Atlantic Monthly and
Popular Science. The students find
this work very interesting and many
of them, especially those in the Junior
year, have shown marked improve
ment.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02
ATHLETICS.

Mr.. Gresham, u County Superin-
tendent, has proposed that a county
athletic meet be held this spring. He
has eve advocated using the Pleas
antville baseball diamond for the meet.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02
TRIBUTE TO MR.. HARTMAN.

The students and teachers of the
Pleasantville schools unite in express
ing their appreciation of the energy
and ability displayed by Nh. Hartman
in his successful career as leader of
the piano campaign.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

CHRISTMAS.

At last it is here-the much longed
for Christmas time, the favorite seas
on of all the year. To school children
it means a joyous holiday; to the tired
business man, a rest; to his wife, fas-
cinating shopping tours; to tramps,
beggars, and other like personages
abundant r~efreshment and food.
Everywhere there is a general feel
ing of kindness and good cheer. The
stores overflow with beautiful novel
ties to lure the shopper. Magazines,
newspapers, and other periodicals are
arranged in gala dress. The Post Of
fee Department makes special prepar-
ations for the heavy mail which is al
ways sent at this time.
In the home all the family share in
this event. The mysterious bundles
struggled into the house cause much
speculation among the younger gener-
alton. They also have their secrets
which they carefully guard till the last
moment.
The night before Christmas is spent
in identifying the house with shining
holly and sweet smelling pine. After
the children go to bed Santa CLAUS
comes and decorates the tree. Next
he opens his bag and leaves presents
for all the good boys and girls.
When they arise in the morning, the
tree, glittering with t~insels, multi-col-
ored balls, candles, popcorn, and can
II, Nabsorbs all their attention. But
tneir thoughts soon turn to their own
Sfts tucked in the stockings hung W.
i the open fireplace or arrayed at the
base of the tree.
4 Then there is the Xmas dinner! All,
what visions of richly Drowned turkey
bursting with delicious filling! How
the mouth waters at the thought of
the spicy plum pudding, nuts, ~raisins,
candies and a hundred other goodies
that load the generous board. 1t is
a dinner long remembered by the lit
tie people.
During the Christmas holidays the
house is always filled with relatives
and friends, new toys and presents
are exhibited, and there is continual
merry-making until the bells ring in
the dawn of another bright New Year.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

For baby's Group, Willie's daily
cuts and bruises, mammals sore
throat, Grandma's lameness.-Dr.
Thomas Eclectic Oil-the household
remedy. 25c and 50c.=adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

A lazy liver leads to chronic dys-
pepsia and eonstipation.-weakens the
whole system. Doan's Regulets (25c.
per box) act mildly on the liver and
bowels, At all drug stores.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

What sine little bird" overheard
Miss Tolbert say:
"As vinegar to the teeth and as dust
to the eyes, so are Latin verbs to Latin
9th"
Better is a dry morsel and peace
Herewith, than a roast turkey and
lunch duty"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

We wonder if Dorcas Rienar has
adopted u Christmas anthem, Fall
on your knees" as a skating n
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

Itch Itch! Itch!-Scratchl Seratchl
Scratch! The more you scratch, the
worse the itch. Try Doan's ONT
ment. For eczema, any skin itching.
SOC a box.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

l am a high school boy, seventeen
years old, and have been distressed to
find that my hair is getting quite gray.
/ am afraid this might make me less
attractive. Can you suggest a reme-
dy? w. B. Freshmanl.
w. B.-We note that you are in
high school. Probably these gray hairs
result from o~vertaxing your brain.
Do not work so hard. Take it easy
for awhile and see if it does not i'm
prove matters.
To the Editor
l have suffered since my early boy
naturally of a very shy disposition
and this adds to my embarrassment so
that | rarely am able to appear at ease
or make myself heard.
S. F. (Junior).
S. Eve have been informed that
if the hair is put in curriers' and rolled
in direction opposite to the natural
wave, the tendency to curl in with the
curler will counterfeit natures tenden-
cy to curl out and the result will be alb
solutely straight hair. We have never
seen this demonstrated and should APP
p~reciate it if you would let us know
how the treatment works in your case.
To the Editor
l get the g from 1.30 to 2.15 ev-
cry afternoon. Please tell me what
to do for this complaint.
C. F. (Freshman).
c. Eve have heard that a contin-
uous application, for, say forty-fve
minutes to one hour, each evening, of
~Salisbury's Photography Compound
is of immense value in improving this
condition. You will observe that the
application is external, but its value
lies in continuing it long enough to
allow it to soak in.
We advise Miss Rainear when she
feels a sneeze approaching in the fu-
ture, to wrap one foot around her
bench and to hold on securely with
both hands.
Mr.. Ware-"What do s~uffragettes
want anyhow"
Alwilda-"We want to sweep the
country"
Mr.. Ware-"Well, don't despise
oAAAe~iA 0(S 0oppO0C XOo lIldhG
a start with the dining-room."
Addie to Clarence-"Why do they
call you 'Stump'?'
Clarence-"Oh, for short"
-
The following essay ON Candy has
been contributed:
Candy is a solid CONNECTION of sugar,
or ,1anro HnHni+a1xy n o,rrc+o1 ,,a.o,n4.
ton. 1t may be derived from many
sources but in this locality the princi-
pal sources are William Bowen and
Marvin Martin. Experts assure US
that there is no danger of these sour
ces being exhausted within the next
year. Nevertheless, as they are be-
ing drawn on so heavily, or speaking
technically, worked, we feel it is high
time to speak a word in favor of con-
servation. Consider your needs this
Observation-Disclosures Birthday, Lin
coins Birthday and Easterl What
would a W~ashington's Birthday be
without Cherries or an Easter without
Eggs? So we say, Remember Con-
servation. Candy has many uses. AS
a softener it is said to be superior to
all other materials, such as nice
speeches, smiles or winning ways.
Remember the ease of Miss Bates.
=. Mr.. Cassiday has returned from his
~sojourn in the Atlantic City Hospital,
the result of a quest for acrobatic
fame. From his and Mr.. Adams
tales of the beauty of the nurses we
are led to believe that our teachers
have rivals.
Reporter-E. B.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02
EXCHANGES.
Edited by Emily Matlack and Marvin
Martin.

The Exchange Editors are glad to
pers from some other high schools.
These are, Brown and White" of the
Brown Preparatory School in Philadel-
phia; "Orange and Blue" of the Mill
vile High School; and "The High
School Record" of The Camden High
School. These papers will be left in
the library SO that all may have the
opportunity of seeing them.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

Reading the Pleasantville Press is
reading the news of this locality.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

Marjorie Thomas-"Well, what do I
look like
Bright Freshman-"Shut n eye
and you'll look like a needle"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02
PERSONALS.

Edited by Ellen Ang and
Herman Schiller.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

The visiting lady kept her hostess at
the open door fully half an hour say
ing goodbye. Finally an irate mascu-
line voice indoors called out: "Say,
Maria, if you're going out, go; if
you're staying, stay; but for heavens
sake, don't ooze out"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

Mistress: "Why have you put two
hot-water bottles in my bed, Bridget ?"
Bridget: "Sure, mum, wan of thin
was leaking, and | didn't know which,
so | put both in to make sure"
A girl reading in a paper that fish
was excellent brain food, wrote to the
editor:
Dear Sir:-Seeing as you say how
fish is good for the brains, what kind
of fish shall l eat"
To this the editor replied:
Dear Miss: Judging from the COM
position of your letter I should advise
you to eat a whale"
"Can you tell me the effect of heat
and cold?" asked the teacher of a
high school Sophomore. After a mo-
ment's reflection, the young man an
swered in a confident tone: "Heat ex-
pands and cold contracts"
Every good" said the teacher, "and
now you may give me an illustration
of expansion by heat and contraction
by cold"
GIN winter when it is cold, the days
are very short and in summer when it
is hot the days are very long," was the
reply.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-01-02

+. Mr.. Cassiday has returned from his
sojourn in the Atlantic City Hospital
the result of a quest for acrobatic
fame. From his and Mr.. Adams
tales of the beauty of the nurses we
are led to believe that our teachers
have rivals.
Reporter-E. r.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-30
WEATHER FORECAST
Washington Predictions for
To-day and Tomorrow.


For eastern New York. fair in north,
day and tomorrow; southeriy winds.
For New England. partly cloudy. with
probably local showers to-day and to-mor-
row: not much change in temperature
moderate southerly winds.
For New Jersey and eastern Pennsyi-
vania, partly cloudy, with probably thun-
der showers to-day and tomorrow: not
much change In temperature: moderate
southerly winds.
For western New York. generally fair To-
day and Tomorrow: not much change In
temperature. liEht. variable winds.
NEW YORK. July 3O.-Low pressure
existed yesterday over the middle and
upper Mississippi Valley and the lake
regions and over the plateau States and
tho southwest. with centres over Missouri.
Iowa and Illinois and over Utah.
The pressure was high over the south
the extreme northwest.
1t was generally warmer In the Atlantic
States. In the districts south OF the Great
Lakes and in the QUIZ states.
Showers occurred In the Atlantic States
and generally over the northeastern quar-
ter of tho country.
In this city tho day was fair and
warmer; wind. light to fresh southwest to
northwest. average humidity. so per cent:
barometer, corrected to read to sea level.
at 5 A. NJ. 1895. 3 l.. NJ, $3.50.
The temperature In this city yesterday. A.
recorded by the official Thermometer, "
shown in the annexed table.
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~rORECIOsURE l.


aforesaid mortgage subject to the order OF
any party named and transferred TO tho
Undersigned as referee, VIII be received
and s&CCsPted In lieu OF a depos id e CO, f, ise
cate. on account the bonds required to be
as aforesaid In lieu OF cash, WIN
like force and effect as though the bonds
and coupons therein named had been de-
to the undersigned.
The Court reserves full power. and dis
OF the Court, IL Inadequate or
subject to just objection. and also 10 re.
Court ss,l the pro9er.y upon n .uG rl,s nV and cost Of
the purchaser. In case the purchaser thereo,
shall fail or omit to make any payment on
days after the entry Of the order requiring
such payment. 49,
The purchaser. on confirmation OF the
cash on account Of the purchase price. as
the Court may from time to time direct
30 moSh 81 the 5 puT co"p Sr :. aid al m in ea nSs
chaser may satisfy. and make good such
turning over to the undersigned bonds OF
the Buffalo and Susquehsnna RAILWAY
Company issued under and secured by ns
PP%'a'iissoss.' Win e aSrS; Of MAY i.i. isio. XII
The Aforesaid mcrtsassd property, prem.
ises ana franchises will be sold subject 20
the lien Of any and all taxes assessments
wv N'NNl " ~ oa"AhF '"'f "'NZ
described premises or any part thereof,
which are or may be chargeable upon said
property or premises, or any portion Thereon
prior 20 n. lien OF said mortgage dated
THE purchaser shall. as a part Of the
consideration for such sale. and in addition
to the price bid. take the property pur-
chased subject to all conditions. r%eserva.
tions and restrictions set out In the said
judgment OF foreclosure and sale ana TO
any liens which may have been or may
hereafter be established as haying, priority
and all pending contracts In respect to said
property above described lawfully made by
the, receiver Of the property above &c.
action. and also subject 20 unpaid IN.
debtedness. obligations or liabilities whlch
shall have been duly contracted or incurred
by said receiver in respect thereto, before
the delivery Of the possession OF the prop
erty sold and which shall not be paid b.
said receiver herein out o. the income and
sctibed. or which shall not be paid out Of
tn. proceeds OF the sale OF taid property
above described.
Any person proposing to purchase a
franchises above described IL referred q
the said Judgment Of foreclosure and sale
In this notice specifically mentioned, ior. .
more full and complete description OF m
directed to be sold. and also Tor me term
and conditions upon which the SAFE o
said property. premise ana irAneh,ss
judgment q foreclosure and sale viii b.
In the possession OF the undersigned at IN
time and place OF sale ana may pc IN
ders.
Dated. July goth. 1915
GEORGE II CROFTS, Referee.
STEWART & sHEARER. ATTORNEYS 70
- Wall stree. Borough Of Manhattan
CITY Of New York. y Y
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COAL PRODUCTS CO.. TO
PAY EXTRA DIVIDEND
directors Decide Common
Holders should share More
Largely in Profits.

VU.4m H. Childs, president of the
American coal Products Company, In a
.,ateinent ,ssucd to stockholders yester-
say sad tie directors have decided that
mo common stock holders are entitled
"a sfl.e 20 a greater extent in the
rroats II the company. At the end OF
Zach year. therefore, he said, an extra
dlyIl,rI. probably in common stock. will
he pad when warranted by the earn
,ars ln addition y substantial sum
vgll be carried to tis surplus account
and the + per cent. now being paid will
be continued.
That the present years earnings will
warrant the extra pa! mcnt is shown
ty Mr.. ClI,ds's statement of the figures
for the 81, months ended June 80. The
re, earnings applicable for dividends on
the common are S952,479. an increase
Of s4o7.loi
Sine 1903. according to Mr.. Childs. the
company has extended its plant. largely
from earnings. only from 80 To- so per
cent. u the earnings having been de-
dared 70 the stockholders. Mr.. Childs
said further that the directors deemed
The extra dividend advisable in view of
the rapid advance in the price OF the
stock and It's many fluctuations. 1t
went up from ~ last January to lTOio
on 1uly - ana is now at 1i6.
1.-THE cause of the rapid advance in
the quoted value of this stock i'm the
last sixty days MIR. Ch!lds said. has
been fundamentally due to the pros
perity of the company. but the manage
men' has not in any way aided this
movement"
The stock has risen. it was said in
Wall street Yesterday. on the belief that
the company will make great profits on
the manufacture OF bcuzol and toluol.
Together with the General Chemical
Company and the Semet-Soivay Com
pany It owns the Benzol Products Com
pary. each owning a one-third inter-
est. \ plant for making aniline oil and
salt TO be used IN the domestic dyestun
industry has just been completed. In
come from this company has not vet
begun TO show In the American Coal
Products earnings.