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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-11-20
CONCISE NEWSLETS
ABOUT THE CITY
Interesting Local Occurrences
Briefly Told.

There was no regular meeting of
City Council on Monday evening be-
cause of the lack of a quorum.
The schools will close on Wednes-
day evening for the Thanksgiving va
cation, and will reopen on Monday.
A beefsteak dinner with all the fix
ings was enjoyed at the Republican
Club on Wednesday evening by the
members and friends.
At the annual meeting of the Four
teenth District, P. o. S. of A, com
prising Atlantic County, Joseph f.
Weeks was elected District Master of
Forms, and Milford Potter, of Lin
wood, was chosen Secretary.
August Under has opened a novelty
store in Philadelphia on Fifty-second
street. near Market, and will make a
speciality of ~cocoanut heads for the
holidays. For some time Mr.. Under
has been in the employ of the Pleas
a~ntville Water Co.
Booker T. Washington, the foremost
negro of the day and founder of Tus-
kegee Institute at Tuskegee, Alabama,
died at his home in that city, aged 81
years, following a brief illness of ner-
vous exhaustion, due to suffering from
hardening of the arteries.
On Sunday, Nov. 21st, at II o'clock,
Rev. M. }. Hoffman will preach and
administer the Holy Communion in
st. Marks Protestant Episcopal
Church. Sunday School Immediately
following. A most cordial invitation
to attend is extended the public.
The Ushers Union of Salem M. E.
Church will give a Poverty Social in
their rooms Tuesday evening, Nov.
Both. Lots of fun and plenty to eat.
At the same time there will be nomi-
nation of officers for the ensuing year,
and all members r urged to be
present.
About a hundred employees at the
Doughty Pond Reservoir were laid off
Wednesday and Thursday because of
shortage in the finances to complete
the construction of the dam. The
Commissioners came to the rescue
with an additional appropriation and
the work has been resumed.
"Who is Create" is the subject an
nounced for the address by DR.. Paul
M. Pearson, the well-known chautau-
qua lecturer, who will speak at the
mems meeting Sunday afternoon, No
vember 21st, at Ais at the Y. M. 9.
A, 1915 Pacific avenue, Atlantic City.
Edna Irene Gale will be the soloist.
The Pleasantville Athletic and Mus
ical Association will hold their
Thanksgiving celebration at the Club
House Thursday night, Nov. 25th.
Members and their wives and lady
friends are requested to be present
and enjoy the evenings festivities.
Another of those good times antici-
pated.
Morning subject at the Presbyter-
ian Church on Sunday, "Ladened
With Benefits; evening, Distress
Relieved Through Oil" Sunday
School 2.30 p. M; Christian Endeavor
6.45 p. m. Thanksgiving service,
Wednesday, 7.30 p. m. intermediate
c. E., Thursday, 7.30 p. m, Miss Nc
Allister, Leader.
The Diamond Field Social Club of
Pleasantville held its weekly meeting
in their club room on Wednesday eve
ming, Nov. II. 1t was decided that
they give their first reception on Nov.
25. All members invited. Vincent
Robinson, President; George Richard
son. LIST Vice President: Vernon Vas
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-11-20

Everybody extend the glad hand
Meet our merchants half way. Pleas
antville is all right. You can make
it better by p~atronizing home trade
Every dollar spent with the home
merchant helps to boost the town
The real live merchants advertise II
The Pleasantville Press.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
MOONSHINER
 FINED $33,000

FORT SMITH, Ark, Oct 12-The first step in the famous Moonshnes to end today when John L. Casper the head of the gang which making whskey illegally m this city, pleaded guilty the indictments against him and was sentenced pay fine of 3300O co and to three years and three months in jail Six of the other defendants who also pleaded guilty got rather light sentences.
 other indictments still to be considered most of them against officers and employees of the Internal Revenue Department charged with conspiracy aiding Casper and s associates evade the laws and also charged with cepting brbes.
 The still was like those in the mountain districts of Kentuckv away inaccessible regions but was openly conducted on public this city. The plant in dilapl- dated ususpcous looking building, which at one time had been legal distlery but inside everything was modern and up to date all machinery being installed Tn the plant It was ngenousy arranged and the contents could have been dumped through special into the Arkansas river at moments notice
 The government was warned of what had been going by an anonymous letter, and the investigation which resulted ended with score of indictments of men in various states Six indictments all handed down. charging intent to de- fraud the United States bribery accepting brbe conspiracy and illegal rectifcaion of spurious liquors
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
Trying To Force
 Greece Into War

LONDON, Oct. 21The allied nations are bringing all pos
 be pressure upon Greece effort to force the latter country into the side of the entente Greece has been informed by the representatives of Finland and France at Athens that her announced policy of benevolent neutrality towards the allies would be difficult if not impossible to main tain The central doubtless feel that they are aple we'd allowing the shipment of troops the N1sh Soon railroad and the intentions of Bulgaria to get control of Grecian Macedonia powerful influences bringing home the perous nature of the stand she has taken The allies that they compel Greece to take sides they to- steps of this nature being considered Fur themOre the island of Cyprus long desired by Greece but English control has been offered to Greece she will enter
 the lists and forces against Bulgaria and the Teuton troops in Serbia Britain has offered to cede the island immediately.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
Why Americans Should Give Thanks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21-President Wilson issued proc
 naton to the American people setting Thursday, November 25 day of Thanksgiving throughout the republic. The president proclamation dWcat the many things that should make the people of the United States celebrate Thanksgiving Day with especial this year. and said that all should thank God that country at with the wOrd and contrasting the terrible conditions in Europe with the peaceful pursuits and bumper crops secured by the American people He concluded America enjoys peace while of Europe is at and humanity being slaughtered in most appalling Yet while this bloody conflict is progressing the United States has safely passed through difficult negotiations with the warning nations and maintained her honor and cured the rights of mankind without breaking the firm bond of
 friendship existing between this country and the great nations engaged in the strife ''
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
BUNNELL LIKELY BE CANDIDATE
 FUR DELEGATE

Recent arrivals from Fairbanks state that strong pressure is being brought upon Judge c, k. Bunnell to become the Democratic candidate for Delegate to Congress from Alaska at the November election in 1916. They say that he is the most popular man in the Fourth division and would have no difficulty in carrying it. During the short time that Judge Bunnell has occupied the bench he has won the respect and confidence of the people generally, not only in the Fairbanks valley but also at Iditarod and Ruby, where he has also held court.
 Those who are in position to know declare that Judge Bunnell would have the support of large mapority of the voters of the Fourth division, regardless of political affiliations, and that he could be elected by the big majority he would receive in what has
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21

heretofore been Delegate Wicker shams stronghold.
 While Judge Bunnell has not stated positively that he would be candi- date, his friends say that he is not adverse to again entering the race for this honor, and they believe that at the proper time his hat will be in the ring. When a candidate last year Mir. Bunnell was little known outside of his home town of Valdez, but in the face of this fact he made good show showing at the polls.
 Throughout the entire campaign he conducted his fight in such a way ,hay his enemies were furnished with little ammunition to direct fire against him. Being man whose in- tegrity could not be questioned and having always conducted his personal and business affairs in such way that he enjoyed an unimpeachable repu- tation there was no avenue of attack open for interruptions politicians. He made a canvass of the territory and although not successful at the polls Judge Bunnel endeared himself to a large circle of friends and is to'ay one of the strongest men with the peo' pie, in the territory.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
FARRACUT SAILS VICTORIA IN
 FROM NOME

SEATTLE. Oct. 21-The Admiral Farragut sailed for Cordova and other Alaska ports yesterday. The sole passenger for Cordova was Sam Thompson.
 The Victoria arrived from Nome yesterday bringing big bunch of Nomeites who came outside for the winter, many of whom are bound for the big show in San Francisco. Frank Manley was on board, and he brought with him an old horse that he has used on the Alaskan trails for year3. The horse has outlived his usefulness but Manley feeling that he has earned the right to a rest and a good time in his old age. will put the animal in pasturage and take care of him as long as he lives. B. MacKenna brought with him an old huskie. which he has used as a leader for his dog team for years. MacKenna is quitting the north for good, but he could not leave his dog behind. and will take him to his home in Florida.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
|S ] N GLE SAM STRIVING FOR
 NAVAL POWER

WASHINGTON, Oct. Eff the policy of the Wilson administration for increased defense by enlarging the navy is adopted by the coming Con- gres it will mean that the United States will run close to England by 1925 as the leading naval power in the world. This unless Great Britain takes an unusual spurt of naval build inz. for the contemplated increase in tine ships of the United States is some thing extraordinary in the annals of modern navies If the program goes through, in ten years, this country will have twenty-seven battleships of the first line and fourteen battleships of the second line as we'll as nine re- serve battleships. There will be six battle crusiers and thirteen scout cruisers. For the smaller vessels of the navy there will be ninetyix torpedo boat destroyess. eighteen fieeP
 submarines, and 149 coast defense
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
SALE J R ] FROM ALASKA
 q. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS, Oct 21-Six hundred parcels of Alaska furs are being sold at auction by the government here today. The furs are not expected to bring big prices because of the slump in the fur market due to the war in Europe. The different lots contain many fine specimens, and buyers are here from all over the country to com pete for the furs. Among the most notable of the lots is one bunch of five hundred blue fox skins. The furs represent the yearly catch on the governments preserves.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
AME ER|CANS \ N ] GREASERS ARE
 KILLED

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. "A serious affray occurred between a band of Mexicans and United States troops yesterday at Ojode Argua, thirty miles north of Brownsville. Three Ameri- can soldiers were killed and six others wounded in the engagement with the bandits. The outlaws appeared in con siderable number, and after being driven of five dead Mexicans were found on the battle field.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
British India Furnishing Shells to France

LONDON, Oct 21The first shipments of shells and am
 mition from the private factories and workshops in British India have been received and from the supply of shells the army in France will be largely augmented from this The shells the product of factories which were organized until the broke out, and which into being result of Lloyd Georges plans for increasing the munton output The shells of excellent quality and every particular and the department has pressed pleasure because of the decided help that the ship mens from India will give the allies.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
NORTHWESTERN ON DRYDOcK
 SAILING IS POSTPONED

The steamer Northwestern will not sail from Seattle on her regular schedule, but will be three or four days late in starting back north as she goes on the drydock. Instead of leaving Puget Sound next Sunday she will not sail for Cordova until Octo, Der 27th or 2Sth
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21

Mrs. w. ]. Crocker and mother. Mrs. K. Garrison. of katalla, are in town and are stopping at the Northern hotel.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
Russia sequesters Much German Property

PETROGRAD, Oct. 21-Nions of acres of Russian land formerly occupied by German settlers and hundreds of German industrial financial and mercantile establishments have been equesered their deprived of their right to enjoy the same and the business in question being managed by the government Russian officials in control Of all the property sequesered otang in value hundreds of millions of dollars.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
Russian Make Gain In Baranovich Region

PETROGRAD, Oct. 21-The office announced officially today that Russian army in the BaTanovc region had gained an important success Teutons The enemy were fall back when the Russians attacked in force abandoning their and important positions Several German officers The railroad from here to SaOni has been president proclamation dweth the many things that should cannon seized.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21

Dr. W. H. Chase and c, A. liar mon left on this mornings train for Mckinley Lake, to look at some min ing property.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21

ROME Oct 2-WhiIe the full text of the reply of King Albert of Belgium to the Pope for peace has not been made public 1t is known that tn pont extremely disappont ed at the cool reception his good avces received The king said that he would lay down his sword while Belgium in slavery. The peace efforts of Pope Plus have ended in definite failure
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21

 MENACE SERBIA

NISII Oct. 2The Serbian army is seriously menacod by the invading Bulgarian troops who being commanded by German officers The railroad fro mhero Salond has been separate places and all communication with the a lied troops to the southward has been cut off To the north and towards the Austrian frontier military operations sort of stand s due the stubborn resistance of the defend ing forces against the invaders Mackensen has made pro- gress to speak off.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
Teutons Occupy Bank of Dvina River

BERLIN, Oct. 21-The German advance under General
 ndenberg upon the Russian Baltic port of Riga is and the Teuton troops have occupied the bank of the Dvna river northeast Mtau Further south the Russians attack ed the German forces along the Syr river such ber that the Germans compelled to retire losing several cannon o the enemy.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
Destruction Munition Factory Due to an Accident.

PARIS Oct 21The factory explosion which occurred A one of the largest mmon works in this city yesterday the Rue De Tobac killed thryseven employees and injured forty one many of the killed and injured being and girls The catastrophe pure accident by workman drop ping hand grenade The workman who dropped the deadly missile was blown to bits.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21
EPITOME WAR NEWS
King of Belgium Refuses to Consider Peace.

ROME Oct 2l-Pope Plus has received reply from King Albert to the ponts message sounding the king the sub ject of peace Aber reply strongly dsened from the pre- lae view of the and vigorously rejected any thought of peace at the present time.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21

J. Livingood, discoverer of the rich creek bearing his name, in the Tolo- vana district, is in town on his way to the states,
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21

monitors. The latter vessels, except ing the gunboats, will be held in readi- ness for reserve fleet duty.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21

Nifty job printing at the Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21

Send in your subscription now.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21

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The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21

NISH Oct. 21The Serbian official statement issued oda admits that the Bulgarans have the Nsh SOonk rawa at Vranja This town which is half way between Nish Uskub is of the important Serbian towns and all raoa connection south of here has been destroyed.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-21

BERLIN, Oct 21-In northern Serbia the Austro German invading forces have driven the Serbs the strongly fled position of Rpani The Bugarans have also made fur ther advances and both battle fronts in this region sas factory progress being made by the central powers and their allies
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-28
IDEAL LOCATION
FOR NAVAL SCHOOL
II Another One IL to be Established
It VIII Likely be Located on
Pacific Coast.

Hunted Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON. Dec. 28.-The Paci-
h fc coast would be the ideal loca-
fion' for another nited States naval
academy, in the opinion of secretary
Daniels. The secretary said today,
however, that he does not deem 1t a
wise move this year to recommend
its establishment.
Daniels explained 1t was the de-
partment's intention first to enlarge
/ the naval academy at Annapolis and
then to make recommend. atoms for Q
second academy SHOULD conditions
warrant" These conditions, he ex-
planned, probably would arise in the
Natural course of events. unless the
great world powers upon conclusion
Eof the present Europeanswar agree to
disarmament or limitation Of arma-
Ement.
Secretary Daniels said he expected
\ 4some pressure" in congress at this
session from constant demands in
flavor of Pacific naval academy. He
Received today telegram from Rep
kfesentative Kent, California, urging
the department to favor the plan. He
indicated he will not change his atti.
|fude as expressed to Senator Phelan
ahout ten days ago when the latter
discussed the question with him that
lhe time is not yet ripe for second
Framing school for United States
laval officers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-28
One niore Year of War.

Jay House in the Topeka Capitals:
We have our own notion about the
war. 1t probably is no better than
yours. 1t may not be as good. But
such as it is, it is that the war will
end next fall and that the allies Will
win a tentative victory. They Won't
get all they want, nor all they ask,
but they'll get enough to put the
onus of defeat upon Germany and
Austria. And we reason it out In
this way. Germany has been at the
ton of her game since the beginning OF
the war. She probably has passed the
meridian of her strengtl. and effective
ness. There is a possible. not to say
probably, scarcity of food. munitions
and supplies impending which may
still further weaken her punch. On
the other hand, the allies never have
been as strong as they will be IN the
spring. Both England and Russia
will nut millions of additional soldiers
in the field and they will be equipped
To fight to the last ditch. Giving the
Germans due credit for their unques-
toned valor and their marvellous Ell
ficiency. we look to see the superior
forces of the allies wear them down
next summer to point where peace
will be possible.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-28
DEATH OF REV.
]. ". DOWNING
Was Former Resident Of keokuk ana
Assistant Pastor in ST. Vim
cents, Catholic Church
in Chicago.
WAS BORN IN THIS CITY
Funeral Was Held This Morning in
Chicago and Burial Made in
Cavalry Cemetery
There.
WAS BORN IN THIS CITY

Rev. John w. Downing, C. NJ, a
former resident Of Keokul, and for
twelve years assistant pastor Of ST.
Vincent's Roman Catholic church,
Webster and Sheffield avenues, Chi
cago, died in that city Christmas
night at st. Joseph's hospital.
Death was caused by pneumonia and
occurred at $40 o'clock in the even
ing. The body lay In state in st.
.Vincent's church from Monday morn
ing at 9 O'Clock until this morning.
The funeral services were conducted
at $50 a. m. today and burial was
made in Calvary cemetery.
Rev. Downing will be well remem-
bered here by the older residents of
Keoknk. He was born in this city on
september 8, 1914. He was ordained
in ST. Louis in 1877. He served as
!prefect of discipline in the college OF
Cape Girardeau, Mo-, and did par
Iochial work at ST. Joseph's church,
New Orleans and St. Vincent's church,
st. Louis He was the head of the
ST. Vincent's conference, the ladies of
charity and st. AIMS sodality for
married women.
Rev Downing visited friends here
a year ago and was in the habit OF
paying regular visits to Keokuk. The
Downing family owns property in
Keokuk yet. A half brother, Rev.
James Foley is in the priesthood at
Cape Girardeau, Mo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-28
More and More Laws.

Burlington Post: On the first day of
the present session Of congress more
than five hundred new laws were pro-
posed and introduced for enactment.
Two thousand more proposed new
laws were or are waiting opportunity
to be brought before the august body.
From day to day as the session pro-
ceeds this number will be augmented.
Congress has been known to enact
more than three thousand laws at one
session Omitting the purely me-
chanical measures that provide funds
and enablings, there remains at the
end of each session a mass OF laws
that are perfectly hewildering in
their number and scope. A Judge
who resigned from the federal bench
not long since pointed out the fact
that the federal courts are busy now
with prescribing penalties for Of
lenses that were not violations of Jaw
a dozen years ago. While yet in the
early year Of our second century as a
republic, our federal statutes are so
bulky and so involved that, the courts
are unable to agree on their interpre-
tation. In view Of these facts some
interesting questions obtrude them
selves: At what time in the history of
the republic will the people awaken to
the fact that their liberties are being
legislated away? Is the fact that all
of the great REPUBLICS of the past
legislated away their liberties and fell
to pieces of their own weight worth
ANYTHING to us in reaching a conclu-
sion as to our ultimate destiny?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-28
CARL CARLSON
ANSWERS !: CALL
!, .,dent Of keokuk for Twenty-slx
Years, Died At Home Of Niece
late Yesterday
Afternoon. .
WAS BORN IN SWEDEN
employe Of DUPONT Powder Works
For Many Years-Leaves Sis
ter and Brother in
Sweden.


Carl Carlson, resident of Keokuk
(yor twenty-six years, passed away at
|fhe home of his niece, Mrs. Charles
IN. Bailey, SIT North Thirteenth
[street. at S: 80 o'clock last night, from
drcpsy. Mr.. Carlson, who had been
= employe OF the DUPONT powder
rlant for over twenty years, had suf-
Efered from this ailment for some time
land had been confined to his home
Esince last March.
The decedent was born in Welinga,
Sweden, on September II, 1853, and
was sixty-two years Of age at the time
Eof his death. At the age of twenty
Esk years he came to America and
direct to Keokuk. He had made his
home with his niece for a number OF
wears. He was well known to a large
|circle OF acquaintance and was high
Ely esteemed by all OF his friends. He
had been employed at the powder
works practically ever since coming to
this city.
Mr. Carlson was single and is sur
yiyed by brother and sister who live
|In Sweden. They are Mrs. Tilda Lar
sen and John Newman The decd
|ent's name in the old country was
Newman but he changed it when he
came to the United States.