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The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-22
flf SUIT FOR $2O.OOO ACiINST LIGHT PLANT
pil.d in Federal Court by Mrs. pausy Taylor Toland For noatb of Husband, J. c. Tol-
 .ud. lineman. March 26, 1915

Mayor Hamby was summoned to r.1sral Court at TeXarkana yester- 5,r to answer d suit filed against the ,ty m of Prescott fled by the attorneys
 4 Mrs Pansy Taylor-Toland for the la,.,b of her husband, which occurred .Ssre on the 25th day of March, 1915. The deceased, ]. c. Poland, was em- ,bred by the city as lineman, and ritb 4 helper was engaged in repair .he the wires of the city on East Sec .pd street. between Vine and Pine streets. As has always been the GUS .om the whistle at the power plant K psed as a warning to employees and
 all others that the current is to be .tuned on. This warning was given
 and evidently was unheeded and Tol-
 snd received the full voltage and was
 instantly killed.
 Whether or not this claim is a sub- yantial enc, and no matter which side the court decides in favor, it will stop all improvements in the city. A great deal of expense will be incurred in trying tbe caa and Mayor Hamby will cut expenses wherever it is pos sibe to do sa.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-22

We would appreciate that news item
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-22
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH.

Easter music and sermon at Metho- Cs' church at Il a. m. tomorrow.
 hegnnng tomorrow at 8 D. m. Rev, l. N, Evans of New Orleans will preach every night through the week.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-22
JOHN MCDONALD REAPPOINT-
 ED MEMBER LEVEE BOARD

Little Rock, April 22.--John Me Donald has been reappointed mem ber of the St. Francis Levee Board from Phillips county.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-22
TESTIMONY PENITENTIARY
 COMMISSIONERS RESUMED

Little Rock, April 22.-The hearing of the case of ]. A. Bradsher and J. V. Ferguson, penitentiary commis- sioners, was resumed today forenoon before Gov Hays.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11
CLEANING UP PROGRESSING
The Board of Health Appealing
To Reason

The meeting of the Board of Health
was held last Friday night. The presi-
dent Edward 8. Harris gave a report OF
what was learned by himself and s. J.
Hurff at the meeting of tile members OF
the Boards OF Health in Trenton OH Jan.
2Sth and Goth. Being from Penns Grove
they were subjects of prominence tc the
others present. The complaints were
that the lack OF funds hinderei doing
much desired. Some thought the
present laws all right and tile proposed
new state code a radical measure hard
to apply to many places.
One doctor stated as his opinion that
the use OF patent medicines were more
destructive of human lie than all the
diseases carried by flies.
Messrs. Harris and Hurff gave an &C.
count OF the premises they had visited
with Harry j. Smith aud all had ex-
pressed a willingness to cooperate In inn
proving the sanitary condition OF theiI
property except one tenant. The land
agent agreed TO have it done and the tx
pense added to the rent.
Mr.. Hurff reported that the scavenger
Oliver Cuff and his assistants lad been
busy for two weeks and more had been
done than in the previous two months.
The worst places were being cleaned up
first and work WAS progressing nicely.
H. b. Keasby was appointed solicitor
for the committee to consult in regards
to the change OF the fines in the sanitary
code go there would be a minimum and a
maxium fine. The purpose is not to rob
persons by exhorbitant fines for minor
i~nfrsctions of the health rules, but to get
the people in motion and cooperation for
the physical improvement OF the Borough.
ID. G. Bowen, the State Inspector was
present, gave some valuable suggestions
and promised to he present next Friday
afternoon aud visit premises with mem-
bers of the Board.
The other members we're II. L. BlOhm,
secretary, and w. A. Summerill.
The Board expects to have the Borough
cleaned up like a new pin by May l, so
Beelzebub will not get anybody next
summer. 1t is expected that everybody
will get the spirit for cleanliness and
goodness and not from the lear Of evil
aud disease.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11
SCHOOL PROBLEM GREAT
Pupils And Expenses Increase Rapidly

The monthly meeting of Penns Grove
Board OF Education was held Monday
evening. s. Cunningham. president;
|. E. Hunt, s. NJ. Hunt, ID. p. Featherer,
H. q. Blolm, J. n. Layton aud w. A.
Sumnerill were present.
The report OF Supervisor w. ID. Snyder
showed 947 on roll February |, an ill.,
crease OF 70 over December aud nm in
crease OF 1926 over January 1915, over 80
per cent In the first grade l79, and in
the second grade l4l are enrolled. One
more teacher is needed for EACH grade
making four in the first ard three IN the
second. The pupils are on half time now.
Clarissa %ilen~2, OF Morristown, and
Jennie G. UIna, of Philadelphia, were
elected to fill the positions.
Marion Weinsteiu, the new CONNER
cial teacher has entered upon her work
with prospecte OF success.
Clerk Walter A. Hunt reported that
SIG, 2O3 had heen received and there was
due from the State S., $50, total 500, 1893.
The unexpected increase of expense
would make u deficiency OF between
ID 1000 and $4,000 at the end OF the school
year.
The estimated c,st OF expenses for next
school year would probably be about
$50, 900 The receipts from the State
funds would probably he $4,000, outside
funds So, 900, leaving about 500, 200 To be
raised by Borough school lax.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11
BETTER MAIL SERVICE COMING
Officials Set In Motion By a Socialist
Prodding

aud there is promise OF relief. They
know \ socialist in motion meals
business.
Mr.. Phillips received a letter dated
Feb. Sd from ID. Z. ROpert, First Assist
ant Postmaster General which SAYS:
''Your letter OF recent date, addressed
to the President, has been referred to
this Department for consideration and
reply. In answer you are informed that
the postmaster of PeHns Grove. New
Jersey, has been authorized to employ
additional help on account OF the unusual
conditions in his office and 1t is believed
that with the additional help he will be
able to render satisfactory service in ti-
future"
MIR. Phillips also received a copy OF a
letter from A. S. Burleson sent to the
Secretary OF Labor wherein lie says:
~ wish to inform you that a repr-sen-
tative of the Department has beer detail
ed to Investigate the conditions ana 10
assist the postmaster in securing the
necessary clerical assistance for the post
Office. 1t is believed that the postal con-
ditions at i'enns Grove will be greatly
improved within a very short time aud
that Mr.. Phillips will rave no cause for
complaint in the future.
The letter from Senator James +.
MARITIME qIutes the letter from the Fust
Assistant Postmaster General aud says:
II trust that the increased help for the
postmaster will make conditions at this
office better"
Meyer London, Of Brooklyn, being the
only Socialist in Congress, addressed Mr..
Phillips as Dear Comrade, 1t is really
impossible foi me to give my attention to
the multitude OF matters that come before
me from all parts OF the country. 1t,
therefore, econles necessary for HE TO
ask that wherever possible these matters
be brought to the attention OF the local
representative"
Additional experienced clerical force
was granted Postmaster Hunt last week
aud John b. Layton has been employed
10 assist on the rural route.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11

Alter the citizens endured tile incon-
venlence and delays at Penns Grove
Post Office for several months and the
conditions became intolerable, a large
protest meeting WAS held last October
10Th u petitions were signed by hmm
dreds OF men praying that tile postal
officials give immediate relief. Post
master l.. +. Hunt and others had noti.
fed the department that better facilities
had been needed for years.
The great increase of work on the rural
route made it impossible Tor JOHN Il
Layton to do the work aud because lie
nor lis assistant, Charles Turner, could
not conscientionsly do it, both resigned
January lst. Another man from Cape
May Comfy WAS put on the route. He
started and stopped when he pleased and
has never distributed much mail aud
scattered soine along the road. All he
cared was so he drew his pay.
It. seemed that neither requests, pro-
tests nor petitions had little effect on the
honeheads under civil service ia the
postal department. II seems to be tile
idea Of many persons that they have to
endure what officials pleased to do.
The true idea of democratic govern
biC''O 'FiA ny VII fFd~piOONlCu IPCIlON
Gratis and Socialists is that men are elected
to perform some public service for tile
people and that they should have enough
%gumption to see aud meet Emergencies
without having to he prodded to do
things. Offica who do not have
enough brsius and initiative TO serve the
people under those occasions should get
Out or he put ont.
The petitions OF October 18th not hav-
ing been acted upon the chairman OF that
meeting. Edmund J. Philips, continued
on the job with his iot-blooded Social
istic spirit. In January he wrote letters
to President Wilson, to Secretary OF
Labor Wilson. to Senator MARITIME. to
other Congressman inclu'iing Meyer LON
don, the only Socialist in Congress. 1t
seems that these letters nave made some
body sit mp and take notice, because
postal inspectors got OIL the job last week
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11
PERSONAL MENTION

Mss. ,Jere Long is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Walter Kidd, at City Point, Va.
Hansen Dulbow, of Wenonah Academy
is home o a few days on account OF
illness.
William Higgins. OF Msntua, was q
Sunday visitor with his brother, Charles
Higgins, and family.
RaymondM Harris, of New York, has
been spending n few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mis-. Edward ). Harris.
Mrs, Franklin W. Bradway aud Mrs.
W. b. Dougherty, of Wilmington, were
the guests OF Mrs. Warren n. Smith Oh
Tuesday.
Frank Diver who is with the Sweeten
Automobile Company in Philadelphia,
spent last Sunday with his mother, Mrs.
Mary Diver.
Mrs. B. X. Shourds is spending some
time with her daughter, Miss Reba
ShOurds, who has been i'll at her home
in Atlantic City.
Evan Walker who injured his back
while playing basket ball at Wen0nah
Military Academy has been spending a
few days at home.
Fred j. Doty, president of Penns
Grove Improvement Company, has re-
covered from a severe attack OF the grip,
and is about business again.
Mrs Clara Jess, Bayard Fisher and Mrs
Frank Strengthen left on Wednesday for
Port Penn, Del, to attend the funeral OF
their aunt, Mrs. Kate Bender.
Samuel H. Sayre, recording secretary OF
the dupont Mems Club, will leave Sun
day for Camden where he will he the
guest OF Mr.. John Herbert Dilks, Jr.
lie will spend Monday in Philadelphia
on business.
Mrs. Geo. II. Platt returned Wednes.
day from Camden where she spent several
days with her sister. Mrs. Treton. She
was accompanied by her mother, Mrs.
Rebecca Hughes, who will spend several
days with her.
William Brigham who is staying with
j. Arthur Johnson, on Broad way, was
called to his home in Millville on Wed.
nesday on receiving a telegram
ing the sudden death Of Mrs. Brigham.
Besides her husband Mrs. Brigham is
survived by two young children and q
baby just born. Mr.. Lewis Brigham
and II. w. Brigham brother and father
of Mr.. Brigham have gone to attend
the funeral.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11
Methodist Episcopal.
EMMANUEL CHURCH

CHURCH
South Broad and Church Street
REV. W. A. BOYD, Pastor.
Services, SUNDAY $50 Glass; 10 so
Sermon; $50 Bible School; 6.45
Epworth League, 7.45 Sermon
PASTORS morning topic "Jesus," even
ing topic What Shall the end be 2"
A social will be held in the Church to
which all members and friends are invig-
ed. Next Tuesday night. A free enter
tainment aud refreshments will be
provided.
The following Sunday will be pay-up
day, as the conference year is drawing to
q close.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11
Want Women to Vote

Senator Ilennessy, of Bergen County.
introduced u bill in the State Senate last
Monday night to allow M to vote at
the next Presidential election. The
measure provides that at any general
election for president and vice-president,
female citizens Of the age OF twenty-one
years, who after passing the qualifca-
tons regarding residence and citizenship,
shall be allowed to vote. The bill further
provides a separate form OF ballot to be
used by female voters.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11
GOOD CITIZENSHIP

The charter of New England granted
by James I, in 1920, declared ""In hope
thereby to advance the enlargement OF
the Christian religion, to the glory OF
God Almighty
In Delaware by the Constitution OF
1776, every o~fRceholder was required to
subscribe the following: Il, A. B., dc
profess faith in God the Father. and in
Jesus Christ His only Son, and in the
Holy Ghost, one God, blessed forever.
more; and I do acknowledge the Holy
Scripture of the Old and New Tesla
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11
St. Pauls Anniversary

OF St. Pauls' Nj. E. Church will be held
next Thursday, 18th, with an all day
day meeting.
Rev. }. r. Mason, d. d., ri Camden
will preach at 1890 and Rev. F. A.
DeMsris, District superintendent at $50.
Rev. q. w. Dawson OF Asbury Church,
Wilmington, will preach in the evening
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11
County Federation To Meet

The regular meeting OF the Gloucester
County Federation OF Patriotic Fraterni-
ties will be held in Mechanics Hall.
Woodbury., on Saturday night, Feb. IL.
State President strong, of Hnnterdon
County is expected to be present.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11

George NJ. LaMonte, Democrat, of
Somerset County, was re-appointed
Banking and Insurance Commissioner BY
Governor Fielder this week. The term
is three years and the salary $4,000.
This takes him out of the race for Uni
ted States Senator for which some of
his friends nave been booming him, and
also removes the possibility of State
Treasurer Edward L. Grosscup getting
this berth, of which there has been con-
siderable rumor. Mr.. LaMonte''s new
term will begin on Saturday of next
week.
Commissioner LaMonte was born in
Virginia in 1868 and is a paper manufac-
turer. farmer and banker. His home is
in Bound Brook. He is a former As
semblyman and was a delegate to the
convention at Baltimore. where he voted
for the nomination of Woodrow Wilson
as the candidate for President.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11

Governor Fielder also re-appointed ex-
Assemblyman Harry S. Scovel, of Cam
den. to the State Water Supply Com
mission, salary $1,000. Scovel was
named TO the place some months ago, ad
interim, to succeed Harry r. Hum
phreys. of Camden. the present appoint
ment being for q full term. Both men
are Republicans. but Humphreys is one
of the ~ieutenants of David Baird, while
Scovel is independent.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11

The Senate Republicans are still keep
ing the Gloucester County Prosecutorship
appointment tightly bottled up. The
appointment of Grover c. Richman was
made by Governor Fielder three weeks
ago. but the Republican members of the
Judiciary Committee. Senator's Rathbun
and Edge, refuse to report it to the
SENATE for action
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11

The Legislature and state officials
went to the Sunday tabernacle yester-
day afternoon in automobiles. Cover
nor Fielder was prevented from going BY
a press of executive business. Mr.. Sun
day made no reference in his sermon to
politics; he preached on Lack of Wis
ion The legislators gave him a Bible
containing on its fly leaves the sigma
lures of the Governor and all the 81
members of the Legislature. They also
gave him a copy of President Wilson's
History of the American People and the
Life and Work of Thomas A. Edison.
They presented to Mrs. Sunday. who is
referred to as Ma because that is what
Billy" calls her, a handsome bouquet
of carnations.
One of the features of the service was
a solo by Assemblyman Runyon, of I'm
ion County. who is a noted musician and
vocalist, and the leading of several reig-
ious songs by Senate President Read.
and Assemblyman Pancoast, of Camden.
A telegram was read from President
Wilson congratulating Mr.. Sunday on
the success of his campaign and wishing
him well. Replying to this, Mr.. Sunday
said Il always knew President Wilson
was a friend of mine, but l didn't know
he was that much of a friend"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11

The Democrats in the Assembly were
unable this week to stop the passage of
the bill by Mr.. Hutchinson. Republican.
of Mercer. taking away the power of
State Comptroller Edwards, a Democrat.
to refuse to honor any requisition from
any state department. except upon the
ground of a lack of appropriation to pay,
and also requiring the Comptroller to
Continued on page q
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11

Charges that the Republican Board Of
Guardians is back on the job and that
partisan politics is being played by some
of the Republican legislators through
bills they have introduced, are con-
tanned in the peppery statement of the
Governor. The chief criticism he aims
at the bills is that they take from him
the power of appointment in order to
protect Republicans now in Office. He
further charges the Republicans with
extravaganza in one or two of the meas
ures in question, and declares that it is
very plain that some one is influencing
the Republicans in the Senate to hold
up the confirmation of Grover G. Rich
man as Prosecutor of Gloucester County.
Among the bills raped by the Cover
nor are those extending the terms of
Gen. Lewis T. Bryant as Commissioner
of Labor, and Col. Alexander c. Fordyee
as Civil Service Commissioner both be-
ing Republicans.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-11
STATE CAPITOL NEWS
What The State Officials Are BOlnq.
What The Political Leader Are
Talking About.

Trenton. Feb. 9.-Several important
events occupied the political stage here
this week. Former Senator Joseph s.
Frelinghuysen announced himself a can
didate for the Republican nomination for
United States Senator Governor Field
er handed out a broadside statement at
lacking the Republicans and charging
them with playing politics on appoint
ments and certain bills; the Legislature
dropped its lawmaking for a day and at
tended the Billy" Sunday religious SER
vice, and political matters generally
showed that they are shaping themselves
for the big national and state contests.
The hurting of the F~relinghuysen hat
into the Senatorial ring gives three can
didates already on the Republican side,
with the possibility of others. The 9TH
er two are Ex-Governor Franklin Muir
ply and Ex-Governor E. C. Stokes.
There is talk that former Congressman
Charles n. Fowler. of Union County,
may also enter the race. 1t is a free-for-
all contest this year at the open primar-
les, and this means a campaign of un
usual interest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-09
DENY"BADCER"CUIL
2 More Women Arrested in Frisco

Held pending the arrival OF
officers from Seattle. Miss
Lillian Peterson and Miss
DottIe Coots occupy cells In the
San Francisco city prison
Thursday.
Both women are wanted here
In connection with an alleged
conspiracy TO blackmall wealthy
mon OF prominence by the use
Of photographs Of victims In
embarrassing situations.
Miss Peterson. who is said to be
engaged to marry one OF Montana 9
wealthiest young men. has been
charged Jointly with Louis p. Sich-
Ter. a financial agent and private
detective, and Miss Isabel Clayburg.
now under arrest in Los Angeles,
with conspiracy TO extort money
from Samuel I. Silverman. n
wealthy mining man, and other
prominent men here.
The arrest OF Miss Peterson and
Miss Coots IL said to complete the
chain of evidence wanted by Dep
uty Sheriff NJ. II. Hally to clinch
the states case.
Hally Is In Los Angeles to bring
back Miss Clayburg. who is fight
Ing extradltion. and whose habeas
corpus hearing has been continued
until next Tuesday.
He anticipates a hard legal fight
before his three charges are extra
dited. and. In spite OF the fact that
Miss Peterson and Miss Coots have
signlfied their willingness to return
to this state without protest. has
advised Sheriff Hodge to have ex-
tradition papers issued.
Victims Don't Want Trial
I'VE want to block any attempt
that may be made by the wealthy
pirates that are behind Miss Clay.
burg's contest to hold the other two
women IN California" said Sheriff
Hodge Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-09

The sheriff says he is convinced
that the combined wealth OF at least
half a dozen Northwest millionaires
Is pledged. II necessary, TO prevent
cxtradition of the three women.
With tho three here. he says. Il
Is more than likely the entire story
OF the alleged operations of the
badger" gang will become public
knowledge. TO the chagrin OF the
victims. all OF whom are OF con-
siderable note.
f Women Deny Guilt
Miss Peterson and Miss Coots,
according TO word from San Fran.
gisco, deny any knowledge OF any
blackmail operations here. and say
they know Miss Clayburg but slight.
ny. They protested their innocence
when taken into custody.
y Miss Coots is thought by Sheriff
Hodge to have been In close touch
with Miss Clayburg for some time
prior to the latter's arrest. as Los
Angeles authorities at that time.
were asking II he wanted Miss
Coots.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-09
SCORES DEAD
IN STREETS

EL PASO, March e.-ln a battIe
between villlsta bandits and Unit
ed States soldiers at Columbus, N.
NJ, following an attack on
the city by Mexieans at =
a. m. today, four American sol
dlers were killed, four wounded, and
seven citizens Of Columbus we're
killed and four wounded. An un-
known number Of bandits was
slain, according to news Brig. Gen.
Pershlng gave to the United Press
today.
Pershing's statement was based
on a report from Col. Slocum, COM
manding officer at Columbus.
Dead Mexicans, Slocum declares,
strew the streets of Columbus.
During the fighting four principal
buildings In the city were set on
fire and destroyed by the raiders.
Women are said TO be among the
dead or wounded civilians. After
beating off the bandits. the troops
pursued them southwark toward the
border, Slocum reported.
American soldiers dragged q ma
chine gun into the street and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-09

Charles A. Reynolds. chairman
OF the Washington public service
commission. is in Washington. d.
C.. Thursday. endeavoring to have
the controversy In the matter OF
the $3.50 differcntiai In Western
tourist rates reset for hearing BY
the interstate commerce commits
sion, this month.
Railroads against which the suit
Is directed. the Southern and Union
Pacific and It's allied line. the O-W.
r. a ~. recently were successful
In delaying the hearing three
months.
A postponement was secured
when the railroads pleaded that
more time was needed to gather
and compile certain data relative
to the suit.
Reynolds says he ascertained
that the railroads are already In
possession OF this data. and have
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-09
BLIND NEWSIE
IS HIT BY AUTO

"Biind Joe" q news vender &s
years old. whose other name Is J.
II. Ffffer. lies In the city hospital
with a broken leg. A big auto
swerved into him as he sat on n
bench at Pioneer square Thursday
morning. at s:f5.
c. Pierce. 6723 Sycamore ave,
who was driving the truck. was
charged with reckless driving at tho
police station and later released on
recognizance.
Witnesses say that he swung off
First ave. where he barely missed
several persons. before crashing In
10 the helpless blind man. The
truck belongs TO c. II. Maust. ii5
V, roth st.