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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29
LEEDS GUILTY
OF VERY GRAVE OFFENSE.
Made Criminal Assault Upon Little
Girl at Port Republic.

Charged with one of the most seri-
Gus crimes on the statute books, Ben
jamin Leeds, of Port Republic, was
found guilty in the Court of Quarter
Sessions Thursday following a trial
which lasted nearly the entire day.
Sentence will be imposed next week
by Judge Shinn.
The defendant, who is thirty years
old, was charged with having COM
mitted a criminal attack upon Ada
Sooy, seven years old. 1t was shown
by numerous witnesses produced by
the State, that Leeds, who was en-
ployed at a neighboring farm, had
gone to the little girls home during
the absence of her mother, and prom
ised her and her twelve-year-old bro
Their twenty-five cents each to go with
him to a cornfield and assist him in
husking the corn.
AS soon as they arrived there, he
dispatched the small brother to pur-
chase some tobacco. During his alb
it was alleged that he induced
the little girl to go to the wood with
him where it was claimed that the
attack was made. When she return
ed to her home, she told her elder sis
ter of the crime, who in turn informed
her mother and the next day Leeds
"a arrested.
Leeds defense was an absolute de-
NAL of the charge. He admitted
that he had asked the boy to help him
husk corn but claimed that he had
paid the girl to stay at home. De-
spite the fact that the man had been
convicted of a similar offense in the
same neighborhood a number of years
ago, several Port Republic residents
testified that he bore a good reputa-
ton in the community.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29
ADDITIONAL SOCIAL NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Smith, of
Greenfield avenue, have been enter
tanning Mrs. Harriet Anderson, of
Philadelphia, during the past week.
Mrs. H. L. Harley is enjoying a Wis
it from her friend, Miss Mabel ALI
son, of Spring Mills, Pa, who will
be here for a couple of weeks or more.
Mr.. Frank C. Miner and daughter,
Miss Ella, have returned home, after
spending the holidays with his sister,
Mrs. F. c. Wintermute, of Mauch
Chunk, Pa.
Mrs. Frank Rutledge and children
are spending the week as the guests
of the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
David R. Lake at their Boardwalk
apartments.
Miss Loretta Lockwood and Mrs.
Lockwood, of Mortified, entertained
at dinner on Friday. The guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Bossler, Mrs. Lu-
~ OOoSlcI, odCh DOSSl6T.
Max H. Kirscht, our popular pho
tographer, attended the Haworth ex-
position at Horticultural Hall, Phila-
delphia, this week, for the purpose of
picking up the latest points of inter
est in his line of business.
A smile is noticed on the face of
Mr.. Fred. Seth, a resident of Bright
on Ave-, the cause being the arrival of
a bouncing baby boy weighing eight
pounds. Both mother and child are
doing well. How is that, "Uncle"
Robert?
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph D. Shoemaker
entertained informally at dinner on
Tuesday evening. Their guests in
cluded Mr.. and Mrs. Mervyn Wilson,
Miss Lorena Wilson, Mr.. D. S. Lee
Compile, Miss Ethel Macdonald and
Master Bud Shoemaker.
Mrs. H. C. Munro is enjoying a wis
it from her sisters, Miss Emma Tisch-
Ike, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. j. C.
Simpson, of Scottdale, Pa. The lat
ter is accompanied by her little daugh-
ter Margaret, and Mrs. Munro ex-
poets to have them remain with her
for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walker, of
Shadeland avenue, entertained at a six
o'clock dinner on Wednesday. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. john
son, Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Stewart of
Atlantic City, Mrs. Joseph Walker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Peck, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Walker.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29

sumo of work being done in the six
weeks courses in sewing and cooking
in the different parts of the county;
Summary" Henry M. Gresham,
County School Superintendent.
A number of friends gathered on
Tuesday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Christopher Hare to join him
in celebrating his 18th birthday ami
versary. The pastimes of the eve
ming consisted of games, music and
dancing. Refreshments were served
and all present spent a jolly evening.
Absecon M. E. Church.
Preaching by Rev. C. M. Johnston
Sunday, 1870 a. m. Sunday night,
the pastor will begin a revival cam
paign. A special sermon on: "The
Man Under the Fig-Tree" will be de-
livered Sunday evening. Special
meetings will be held every night
next week but Saturday. A cordial
invitation is extended to all people of
the community to come to these meet
ings.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Mails arrive at Absecon Post Office as
follows:
From Philadelphia and West-7.3 80 and 10
From Atlantic City-6.30 a. m. and 3.45
p. m.
Malls close as follows:
For Philadelphia. 20, 9.25 and 9.45 a..
m. $50 and 6.25 D. m.
For Atlantic City-9.45 a. m. 6.25 p. m.
The Office opens daily except Sunday at
6.15 a. m. and closes 7.15 p. m.
Carrier leaves on Rural Delivery Route at
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29
Somers Point


There will be a Chicken Potpie Sup
per for the benefit of the NJ. P.
Church at Somers Point at the home
of Capt. VIM. Smith on New Jersey
avenue, Thursday evening, Feb. Sd.
Admission 25 cents.
An item which appeared in an At
lantic City paper and was copied by
US last week stated that Mr.. A. H.
Higbee was instrumental in having a
lot donated to the Water Company
for the site for a standpipe in Som
ers Point. Mr.. Higbee has informed
US that it was through the efforts of
Mr.. William L. Manley that the lot
was secured and to him should go the
credit. We make this correction in
justice to Mr.. Marley.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29
FRANK B. HUBIN,
Owner of Hubin's Theatre and a

Pleasantville Booster.
N. B.-What if a few extra dollars
are placed on our tax bills? With
new improvements our properties will
become more valuable. l for one will
never complain if we improve our
city to protect the lives and health
of our citizens.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29
Sea View

Don't forget the "Woodchuck" Ba-
zaar at the Baptitt. church, Wednes-
day evening, Feb. End. Come prepar-
ed to buy the pretty articles for sale.
If weather is unfavorable, the Bazaar
will be held the following night also.
Ice cream will also be for sale.
There was an ~appreciative audience
on Sunday evening. Rev. MI. Cot
tingham, one of "Stough" party, had
the service in charge, while Messrs.
Rumford and Snyder were in charge
of the music, and the two selections
they rendered were beautiful. Mr..
~Cottingham was exceedingly interest
ing, Don't forget to be on hand next
Sunday; some one of the Slough
force will be there.
Misses Ida and Anna Powers visited
friends in Atlantic last week and at
tended the Lecture by Thomas Whit
ney Surette, subject B~eethoven's Sym
phonies; also the Tabernacle meeting
on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Howard Smith, of Atlantic
City, visited her mother on Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Elvin English returned on
Wednesday from a short visit to Phil
adelphia.
Mrs. Henry Rose has gone to Phila-
delphia with her sister for a short
visit.
Mrs. Lewis Shaw was an Atlantic
City visitor this week.
Several Of the men of this place at
tended the tabernacle on Sunday after
noon and heard DR.. Slough preach on
Booze, and considered the meeting one
of the greatest of all services.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29
HUBIN'S NEW PLEASANTVILLE
THEATRE

Opened last Saturday night, June %,
after many new improvements, under
the management of Baltar & Griffith,
who promise many new novelties in
the newest, latest and best in high
class moving pictures and photo plays.
They have done a fine business the
past week. They will use every eff
fort to present at all times a fine pro-
gram of the best in screen dramas,
clean and respectable, catering to lad
les, gentlemen and children. Hubin's
Theatre should be supported. There
are two shows daily, afternoon and
with new pictures daily.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29
MRS. WINNER CELEBRATES
HER S9TH ANNIVERSARY.

Mrs. Sarah A. Winner, of West
Park avenue, celebrated her 89th
birthday anniversary on Sunday, jan
uary 23rd. Mrs. Winner is very well
known in Pleasantville and other
parts of the county, having resided
here for a number of years. An in
formal reception was held, and
friends from Egg Harbor, Philadel-
phia, Richmond, Va, and Atlantic
City were present. Mrs. Winner re-
ceived-a shower of birthday cards and
gifts.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29
Mortified

Joshua H. Mcclellan, husband of
Lucille P. Mcclellan, died on Friday,
Jan. 21st. The funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon with inter
ment in Pleasantville cemetery.
The stork is generous to the official
family of u city. Last week a visi-
tation a made to the home of our
City Clerk, and now we have to report
that he has visited the home of Coun-
Gilman NJ. Y. Burroughs, leaving a
fine boy who has been named John
Maurice.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29
ATTEND DINNER IN HONOR
OF VETERAN TREASURER

Supervising Deputy Bertram E.
Whitman and Mr.. E. H. Munday at
tended a complimentary dinner at the
Y. NJ. c. A. in Camden on Tuesday
evening in honor of Samuel H. Will
kinson, who has served the Council
as Treasurer for twenty-five c~onsecu-
tive years. Following the dinner, Mr..
Whitman installed the officers of
Camden Council, No. 4S3, Royal Ar
canum, for the ensuing year,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29
MISS IRENE CHAPMAN
ILL WITH PNEUMONIA

Miss Irene Chapman, daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. A. F. Chapman, of Rid
ley Park, who has been seriously i'll
for the past four weeks with pleura
pneumonia, was removed last Satur-
day to the Crozier Hospital, Chester,
where she underwent an operation on
the right lung. The operation was
successful, but she is still in a critical
condition.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29
MRS. BROWN ENTERTAINS
CHELSEA ART CLUB.

Mrs. Harry Brown entertained the
Chelsea Art Club at her pretty home
on South Main street on Wednesday
afternoon. Those present were; Mrs.
William Taylor, Mrs. Lewis B. Glenn,
Mrs. Harry Smith, Mrs. William
Voss, Mrs. James Blackman, Mrs.
Kenneth Thompson, Mrs. Clarence
Nicholson, Mrs. Doughty Turner and
Mrs. T. C. Turner. A delightful lun-
cheon was served.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29
COMMUNICATED.

Tour columns are open to our readers foi
the discussion Of matters OF public interest
communications are. however. the senti
ments of the writer, and should not be con.
strued as the views OF the Editors.)
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29
Hubin Says Death Trap Should Be
Removed.

Removed.
Editors Pleasantville Press:-
The following item appeared editor
tally in the Evening Union of We'd
nesday, January 26:-
DEATH TRAP STAYS.
Rather than burden the taxpayers
with the expense of removing the
Reading death trap the proper offic-
ials of Pleasantville are content to
tolerate this While it may be
argued that the citizens should not
be made to bear the expense still it
would be wise to make any expendi-
ture at this time when the railroad
company would be obligated to con-
tribute. If the dangerous crossing
is ever to be moved the time was ripe
yesterday when the Public Utilities
Commission stood ready to dictate
terms to the railroad company.
"While Mayor Adams may have
been voicing the pleasure of many
citizens of Pleasantville when he stat
ed before the Commission that the
crossing could remain if the present
measures for safety were maintained
he did not express the thought of the
far-sighted land owner at Pleasant
vile. No matter what protection the
railroad company may provide the
Anoth tran hoe NH how ,a,,oraI anI
the toll will be human lives.
at is quite true that 'Pleasantville
Needs Sewerage and Needs it Badly
to quote the popular slogan, still the
thriving Mainland City needs safe
highways and should have a principal
street that is not crossed by steam
trains speeding at the rate of one
mile per minute. Inasmuch as the
crossing is a menace to all travel the
Commission may declare for its re-
moval."
Isn't this fine news to go broad
cast throughout the country? Does
MT it show lack of Civic Pride on its
citizens part to allow this death trap
to exist when they had an opportuni-
ty of having it removed? No money
consideration whatever can bring
back the lives that have been crush
ed out at this death trap and will still
continue. And any community cannot
eXpend enough to protect the lives of
its citizens and the many thousands
of visitors who pass through our city.
Money is no consideration when hu-
man lives are at stake and the citizens
and progressive people should get to-
gether and do away with the constant
source of danger.
Then again another Civic Pride
that our city cannot boast of, and we
should be ashamed of ourselves for
not having, and that is to keep our
city free and clean from sickness and
disease, and that is an up-to-date
Sewerage System, which if not soon
introduced, will surely cause an cpl
demic and have a quarantine placed
on our city. How can we expect new
corners and home seekers to locate in
our city if we don't give them proper
protection and healthy surroundings,
that will r~otect the health and lives
of u people.
FRANK B. HUBIN,
Owner of Hubin's Theatre and a
Pleasantville Booster.
N. B.-What if a few extra dollars
are placed on our tax bills? With
new improvements our properties will
become more valuable. | for one will
never complain if we improve our
city to protect the lives and health
of our citizens.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29

Rev. E. P. Wilson, colored, will
spend Saturday afternoon in Bridge
ton, where he will officiate at the mar
of his son, Garfield Wilson.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-29

FOR SALE-White metal bed, $1,000,
and springs, $6.75; both brand new.
Can be seen upon inquiry at Pleas
antville Press Office.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-14

NE w - VI III LA y
Arthur Masterson, 1903 Madison,
shot and killed, and L. Maretky,
same address, wounded in fight in
Frank McGrath's saloon, 1900 Madi-
son. Fergy O'ToOle, bartender, and
two others arrested.
Mrs. lena Behnke, 1902 w. North
av., suicide. Gas.
Mrs. Lulu Tanner Shurtz, daughter
of late Gov. John R. Tanner, di-
VOrced from Stuart w. ShurtZ. De-
sertion charged.
Mrs. Katherine McDoeI, widow of
VIM. Henry McDoel, will fight will
that left her $4,000 out of 100000
estate.
Josephine Kaufman, 90, and sister,
Emile, So, Forest Park, who tried to
starve themselves to death, adjudged
insane.
A. B. FarWeII reelected head of
Chicago Law and Order league.
Henry Hogan, former hac<man,
died of heart disease, says coroner.
VIM. J. Calhoun, ex-minister to
China, taken to hospital
Jas. O'Hare, 5, 1865 N. Franklin,
missing.
John Maher, South Park police
man, sued for divorce. Wife says he
is cruel.
Frank S. Righeimer appointed asst
corporation counsel
Four autos stolen Wednesday.
Lowest number in day for years.
Body of VIM. Logger, 70, 1749 Sedg-
wick, found hanging from bedpost.
Mrs. R. Keller, 1851 E. 47th, tried
to Jump into lake. Stopped.
Herman SchUettIer S. years old
today.
Sanitary board to bid for Joliet wa
ter power rights.
Herman Linder,-f257 w. 4Oth pI.,
found dead. Gas. Accident thought.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-14

shortage.
E. SD street may soon have 232
new 6O0-candle power arc lights.
Roman Lawrence, 1872 lngraham
St, dead. Gas. accidental
John w. Bec<with succeeds Judge
Jos. SABBATH on Municipal bench.
Morton D. Hull will start cam
paign in Southern Illinois.
Leopold NeUmann reelected or
ganizer of United Societies.
Aid. Nance withdrew as candidate
for coroner.
Two new cases Of infantiIe ParaIy-
sis reported.
John E. Quinn appointed to state
live stock board.
Pat Sullivan, 24O w. Goth, hurt by
auto. Autoist sped away
CIotiIda LietZ, II, 555 N. Marsh
field, hurt by auto of T. Sojut, 1857
w. Chicago av.
Mrs. w. L. ThreadgiII, 6945 Prince
ton, had marriage annuIled.
White City lunch and ice cream
stands ordered cleaned up.
Geo. J. King, militia man, divorced.
Said wife left him.
Oscar Carlson, 1861 E. 61st, wore
tight shoe. Blood poison. Dead.
Mrs, Sidney MUssenden, 3434 YER
non, dancer, says hubby left her. Di-
VOrce.
Martin -Keyser, 1925 N. Ridgeway,
dropped dead in street. Heart
Mrs. Clarence Young, 1888 WASH
ingtOn, says hubby threatened her.
Divorce.
Fire wrecked $25O,OOO still of Stan.
dard Oil Co., Whiting, Ind.
Ruth Rising, II, badly burned in
Clark theater, 1888 N. Clark, filed
$4,000 suit
Roy McMaster, 90 E. SD, says he
found wife living with G. N. Craig.
Divorce.
Coroner's jury probing murder of
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-25
BETTER FOODS
Ccostinu,s worn FIRST PAs..I


by the cook. The study of food from
this point of view has been taken up
by her scientifically and @conscien-
tlou-ly and she iuurc-scs others with
her belief that health and happiness
are only dependant upon good foods
properly cooked and properly eaten.
Housewares Duty Outlined.
The aim OF Miss Hauko'~ Better
Foods Better Homes lectures and
cookery lessons i- Co set women to
fhIukIuE about tho nutritive value OF
foods and fo prove to them that their
who'll" duty t1 their families i4 not
fulfilled unless they give them the
sort OF meal. that make them physi-
'ally. mentally and morally Gt She
believe that voWen should spend
their time and money preparing good
body hu'IdIu. foods. which viii ON.
able tnc'r Children fo resist disease.
rather than for uur-Iu. and medicine
to cure the-. Diseases after they have
been contracted
in beer lecture and cookery course
a- planned f1r N"lpriur. Miss Uauko
gives -Is helpful talk. aud aIX pra,
uDal o0ok'rF JOS nr.. al pleasing ana
oft vital Interest fo v0m.n Who cook
and keep house
This urs VIII .e free and every
woman 'u tho co.,, .a invited Dos the
Sew. and Intelligence feb attend
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-25
MUSCULAR CRAMPS" AN INJURY
SUBJECT TO COMPENSATION LAW

mutation or trifliuE hurts. nor due 20 a
.phsiant repetition OF known or nutl-l-
pated injurious elects. il 90 develops
Apldly Is refsrable Co "a fixed time. and
pr. through a natural result OF surround
ing conditions. 30 Be- neither "a necessary
result nor "a result reasonably to be
feared. 10 is an injury within the act
me word injury. ls employed COM
p~reheusiNciy Co embrace all The cases Of
lncapacity TO continue the work OF em-
ploy unless the injury Is due 10 the
or Misconduct OF the employe
injured"
RE 4 y Clnrte. Opinion or Atty. Genl.
Reverses Ruling
nee making my finding Of June 22d
1919. holding muscular 20 Ice
an o-ccuuatioual disease. and az such
not compeusahle under our Act. I have
made a careful study of the various
compensation laws now in force In this
and other countries. and from the in-
formation obtained therefrom. and from
information obtained from medical au-
tnorites. ] am convinced that my said
iiudlug Of june Esd. 1915. was erroneous.
and 1 ann now OF the opinion that dis
ability or death due to muscular cramps.
resulting from an employee employ
meut. Is au injury within che meaning
or our Act. FOR which compensation IS
swaruahl' TO the injured employee. or
Co the depsniauts. OF fatally Injured
reason for withholding such cpmu,r-
sation. Compensation is accordingly
awarded.
LEE OFT.
state Compensation Commissioner.
January 18th. 1916.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-25

burg where he has been FOR the past
week. TO Bethany 20 attend b an
nual meeting Of the farmers short
course.
Dr. George ". Human. president
Of Marietta tOhio) college. was in the
city yesterday. in the interest Of the
Institution.
W. @ Nelson lefr for his home IN
Parkersburg last evening after spend
Ius "a few days 10 the city.
Mr. and Mrs H. Horner. OF PL
Pleasant. are visiting friends and rel
atIve- in his community.
Mrs. T. b. NaylOr. who has been ii
al her home IN W%oodlawn with "a Sc
we're attack OF Ia grippe. is rapidly
recovering.
Earl Lutz. superintendent Of the
Market auditorium. IS suffering with
la grppe.
5. r. Dawson. eecretary-treasurer OF
the Progressive Manufacturing com
pany. with other officers Of the con
Germ. will leave shortly for Cincinnati
and Huntington in the interest OF The
company
Rev j. Logan Fifh. rector OF ST
Andrew r T. church. viii leave this
evening for TarkershurF. to attend the
winter meeting OF tho Northwestern
Co~uvocafion OF Protestant Episcopal
ministers.
Mrs. IS l. Brice s. confined 10 her
home on North Main street. suffer
nr from an attack OF la grippe
De- r D. T. Strdor. rector Of ST.
Matthew q. D. church. VIII attend
.ae winter needing of Tho Northwest
.ru t~0uFoCafiOr of Tr1fo tam EpiaDo.
... H."E".H.H. mH..H .u-.. #...r...
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-25
W. VA. FAR MERS
SAVE $326,29S
THROUGH ORGANIZATION AND
SCIENTIFIC METHODS OF
AGRICULTURE
Declares State Agricultural Agent
Nat 7. Frame, Who Visits Wheeling
on His Way to Bethany.

State Agricultural Agent y. r..
Frame. with headquarters al Morgan
town. was in the city yesterday visit
ing the Panhandle Agricultural club.
while on his way from Wellsburg.
where 10 spent last week with Junior
Agent Webster II. sill Of Brooke
county. 10 Bethany 10 attend the an
nual farmers short course meeting.
which opens in four-day session this
morning.
MIR. Frame was very optimistic rel
alive TO the good work done by the
agricultural agents an over the state
and the benefits derived by the farm
ers In carrying out Scientific cult
walton. so 10 speak. Mr. Frame pre-
diets that this year will see more
progressive farming done I'm this
state than ever before. which means
the saving of thousands of dollars am
nually, as well as an increase in crops.
Mr.. Frame has just completed a
report that he will read before the
meeting at Bethany. showing the
money saved by the farmers of Yves;
Virginia during 1915 by directly fol
lowing out the instructions received
through the agricultural department
al the university and county clubs.
Reports compiled from the twenty
eight agricultural clubs through the
state show that the farmers Of West
Virginia have put into their pockets
S32G.29S more during the past year
than IL they had pursued the old farm
Ing methods. This Dis due directly 20
instructions given b ythe agricultural
agent and followed out by the farm
crs.
Mr. Frame. who SIS regarded as one
of the ablest authorities on scientific
farming In the country. viii deliver
the opening address at the farmers
short course az Bethany this morning.
He viii speak on What is q Com
munity2' Mr. Frame will Do followed
Boy a discussion lead by w. o.. Cham
beers. while other well known agricul
turalists Will speak on various sub.
.ecfs at foday's sessions The full
program was published In the Intel.
Ieenccr last week