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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
ARRANGING THE PLATE RAIL
Avoid the Monotony of Continuous
Line of Objects Of the
Same Size.

An attractive way to arrange the
plates along a plate rail, to avoid
the monOtony of q continuous line of
objects practically all the same size,
is to group the plates by ones, twos
and threes, with space of two feet
or so between the groups. For ex-
ample, q large round plate or oval
platter may stand alone farther along,
two plates of the same pattern may
stand together, one slightly overlap
ping the other; after another space
there may be a group consisting of
one large plate with small one each
side. the small ones very slightly
overlapping the large one. Another
group of two, a space, then another
group of three or single beautiful
plate standing alone, may follow, and
so on around the room. The effect
is much more restful and the plates
are better displayed than when ar
ranged without a definite scheme.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
EATING PAPER is NOT HARD
How Fanny Murray Outdid Feat OF
Won der Goltz, the Ger
man Spy.

1t Is with a mltigated commiseration
that one reads the story of how Won
der GOltz, the German spy, finding him.
self recognized In Petrograd, spent
some hours eating two parcels of in
eliminating papers which he dare not
burn In the CRATE"
AS q feat of mastication, says the
London Observer, Won der Goltz by no
means holds the record Paper Is cas-
lily reduced to pulp and swallowed
(the ink acting as an appetizer), and
the only difficulty in this case was the
quantity. Leather is another matter,
but apart from meals of hard-pressed
explorers there are authenticated In
stances of meals of the kind.
What may be described as a paper
meal de luxe was that of the famous
Fanny Murray mentioned by Horace
Walpole: 81 liked her spirit in an In
stance l heard Of t'other night. She
was complaining of want Of money.
Sir Richard Atkins Immediately gave
her q EGO note. She said: D your
EGO! What does 1t signify?' clapped it
between two pieces Of bread and but
ter and ate It."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
AUTHOR WRONG In HIS FACTS
Pictured Civil War Soldier Dying to
"a Hot Time in the Old Town"
Tune.

There Is an infinitely touching story
in magazine article by c. ii. Grub
on Soldiers and Their Songs" II re-
lates how a federal soldier during the
American Civil war lay dying In q
hospital and wished again to hear the
national song. They sang him several
recognized national airs, but none
would satisfy him till someone struck
up "A Hot Time in the Old Town To-
night" "The dear boy" continues the
author, wounded TO death, smiled his
content and, turning his face to the
wall, died happy"
We hate to shatter Mr.. Grubb's H.
lusions. but as a matter of fact "A
Hot Time In the Old Town Tonight"
only came into existence I'm the later
ninetles and was q favorite song
among the United States troops dur
ing the war of 1S9S.-London Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
MONKEYS HAVE MOTOR CARS
New Craze Has Captured the Board
walk Summer Girl at A.
Iantic City.

Gone Is the day of the once famous
Teddy bear. No longer is the hereto
fore much coddled lap dog milady's
companion either In her motor car
or on her walks. Into the discard
has been thrust. hurriedly and with
out ceremony. the comic doll OF early
summer popularity.
In their place has come the novelty
produced by the combination OF toy
motor car and real, live, regular
monkey, which the Atlantic City
bcardwalk's summer girl has brought
into unexpected prominence both on
the great wooden way and the bath
ing beaches. and once or twice I'm the
glittering cabaret places that dot the
boardwalk approaches. Apparently
the craze for the Simian escorts is
taking hold even more quickly than
did that which marked the debut Of
the now all but forgotten Teddy.
Wrapped in garments that are har-
moniously In accord with the exagger-
ated color scheme of this seasons
bathing costumes, the pets are being
trundled with increasing frequency in
the afternoon parades along the board
walk that forms the chief attraction
for the resorts feminine contingent.
And the monkeys seem TO enjoy the
outings.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
Music While You Work.

A dry-cleaning establishment in
Cincinnati has come TO the conclusion
that If its employees hear music at
frequent intervals while they work
1t will not only make them happier,
more contented and better workers,
but that they will accomplish more
than If they were without 1t.
Working upon this theory, there
have been installed throughout the
big establishment enough monographs
to keep lively music playing most of
the day.
The records are selected with care,
lest a funeral selection, dreamy waltz
or sextet from Lucia" should
creep in. There are many lively
dance records and popular songs. The
workers hum and sing to the lively
music, and the speed of the music
puts the speed into their work.
Popular Science Monthly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25

In n lengthy report to physicians.
the Rockefeller institute announces
the discovery of a germ In the brain
and spinal cord Of monkeys inoculated
with infantile paralysis. The organ
ism Is said to be very minute, the
difficulties attending its artificial cul-
tivation and Identification being SO
great that the discovery is as yet Of
little value for the purpose OF early
diagnosis Of suspected cases. Mon
keys inoculated with the micro-organ-
Ism, developed a disease correspond
ing to infantile paralysis In human be-
ingS. From these experiments IL was
determined that the mucous men,
brane Of the nose and throat of per-
sons not sick with the disease may
become contaminated with the virus
and that without falling I'll themselves
they may become carriers of the dis
ease. 1t was found. in monkeys, that
the virus could be discovered six
months after incubation, and that dry
ing and mixing II with dust did not de-
stroy 1t.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
USES FOR TABLE DAMASK
Partly Worn Material Can Be Used
for Runners and DoiIies for
Breakfast Use.

Partly worn table damask can be
made into runners and dOilies for
breakfast use. The border. which
hangs over the table. is in good con-
dition, when the center of the cloth
Is worn. These borders can be used
for runners, while the hest parts of
the centers can be made into square
or round doilies.
The doilies should be neatly hemmed
and on the right side just above the
hem, a fancy stitch, matching the
shade of the breakfast china, should
be embroidered. A single initial in
the same color will make extremely
good looking doilies
The sides of the runner should have
n narrow hem, with row of the
fancy stitching on the right side. \
deep hem az either end, with a large
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
A New Use for Dental Floss.

Knowing the toughness of dental
floss l had used some of it to string
some pearl beads, l used it in a darn.
ing experiment. 1 now use it for but
tons of all kinds that are apt to feel
an extra strain, especially on all but
tons of the garments that visit my
muscular laundress-and what a bless
ing it would be TO the mother of that
small boy who parts with his buttons
by instinct. A spool Of dental floss
costs about 10 cents. and is worth
many times that amount TO the busy
housewife.-Good Housekeeping.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
Rack for Boots and Shoes.

show here may be made to hold any
number of pairs. 1t is quite simple
in construction.
The foundation may either be a
piece of wood strong piece of
cardboard, covered with material such
as art linen, serge or cloth. Loops
of furniture cord are fixed on as
shown either by sewing to the mater
ial, or, If the foundation Is wood,
they may be fixed by brass-headed
nails. Cord with q loop In the center
is used for suspending rack from the
wall.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
RAD Ruus for Pillows.

A very inexpensive and easily made
pillow for porch, hammock or camp
ing is made from small rag rug.
These may be obtained at very small
cost in any of the stores and in any
color or combination of colors one
could desire. Just fold the rug In
half, stitch the two sides down with
very coarse cotton, put q small, light
pillow in and stitch the third side
down, or, if desired, fasten with very
large snaps. The pillow could then
more easily be removed. These pill
lows launder beautifully and should
they lose their brightness, could quite
easily be redipped to restore the orig
inal shade.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
Painful to Think OF.

81 like you, Mr.. Jiggets,' said the
glorious creature. ''In fact, like you
very much, but before giving you my
answer l must ask you-er-whether
or not your income would be COM
patible with my wants"
I'm other words, you want TO know
whether or not 1 could support your"
YES"
But, surely your father would not
be so cruel as to cut off your allow
ance just when you would need 1t
most?"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
State Highway Law.

The New York supreme court has re-
Gently decided that, because car was
wrecked through carelessness In work
manship upon public highway, the
state must be responsible. The court
held that ANY state that undertakes to
maintain roads within its boundaries
for the traffic of vehicles, thereby
assumes all responsibility for damage
and losses which may be sustained by
people using such roads"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
Reason for Delay.

Trains going rather slowly today,
conductor. isn't it," asked the COM
muter.
Yes. considerable slower than
usual. replied the conductor.
Whats the reason?"
We'll. You see. there are lot Of
people on the train playing cards to-
day. and they don't want TO reach
their stations before they finish the
games"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
A Question of AdIectives

Choice of adjectives is largely mat
ter OF proportion. The American tele-
grams report "a bloody battle" in
Mexico; American casualties, 81.
wonder how many times that number
were killed in France and Russia in
one day in skirmishes which we don't
even call light?-London Observer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
French Dress Trimmings.

Many show the military influence
which is but natural.
They are made OF gold braid, some
times of blue silk, and finished with
blue silk tasselS.
One OF the new passemengeries is in
biscuit color combined with cerise.
Lovely beaded flouncingu are work.
ed out in silver and gray beads with
black sequins.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
You Bet Paw Knows.

Little Lemuel-Say, paw, what Is
the difference between a statesman
and Politician
tician who has made his pile and a
politician Is q statesman who is still
poor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
Finding Fault.

The prisoners here seem 10 be a
contented lot"
Eyes. They have little to complain
OF. However, l have discovered one
Inmate who is disconnected"
What Is il about?"
HE says the intramural literary
clubs don't devote as much attention
Us they ought 10 the study OF Brown
ing"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25

initial just above it, will give charac-
ter to the runner.
A breakfast SET of this sort could
be made in a short time.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
Indeed IL Does.

Telephones are great time savers,
aren't theyr
well, that depends upon who calls
you up"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
RACK FOR BOOTS AND SHOES
Us Simple In Construction and Can
BE Made to Hold Any Number
Of Pairs.

Not only is it better for boots and
shoes to be kept off. the floor, but it
makes q room more tidy IL there is
some place in which they can be kept
by themselves. A rack such as we
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build In The system

lake tho Old standard GROVE )
what you are taking. as the formula Is
printed on every label showing il Is
Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form The
Quinina drives out malaria, the Iron
builds up tho system so cents
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
Spunky.

The Lawyer-The precedents are
against you, madam.
The Lady-Well, sue them, too, then.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
The Limit.

1--WE girls had hardships when we
camped out. Only one drinking glass
among five girls"
Horrors !"
"And only one mirror"
Good night"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
The German Mind.

Knicker-What Is the German
mind1
:. Bocker-It is composed Of field gray
matter.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25

Some men never go to church be-
cause when the fishing isn't good the
weather Is bad
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25

Always sure to please, Red Cross Ball
Blue. All grocers sell it. Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25

Accurate information.
"Is woman really the weaker YES
selT
"Only when she Is unnamed"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
WHY WOMEN
Write LETTERS
To Lydia E. Pinkham Medi-
cine Co.

Women who are well often ask Are
the letters which the Lydia Z. Pinkham
Medicine Co. are continually publishing.
genuine?" Are they truthful z"
why do women write such letters r"
In answer We say that never have we
published . fictitious letter or name.
Never, knowingly, have wa published
m untruthful letter, or one without the
full and written consent of the woman
who wrote it.
The reason that thousands Of women
from all parts Vi the country write such
grateful letters to the Lydia E. Pink
ham Medicine Co. Is that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has brought
health and happiness into their lives.
once burdened with pain and suffering.
1t has relieved women from some of
the worst forms Of female ills, from dis
placements. Inflammation, liberation,
Irregularities, nervousness, weakness,
stomach troubles and from the blues.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
Conversational Pitfalls.

First Girl-You remember Kitty
Fowler, don't you?
Second Girl-No.
First Girl-Oh, you must remember
Kitty. She was the plainest girl I'm
Blankville. But 1 forgot-that was aft
er you left.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25
1t is impossible for any woman '

10 ell and who
has never suffered
TO realize how these
poor. suffering wo-
men feel when re-
stored to b ealth;
their keen desire to
help other women
who are suffering a.
they did.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-25

Somewhat Different
The honeymoon had slumped the
slumps. ION our wedding day." she
said, 81 was under the impression you
had filed my heart with sunshine"
"Well?" he queried, after the man.
ner OF his kind.
But l find" she continued, 1T was
nothing but moonshine."
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25
The COUNTY ASYLUM
SUPERINTENDENT DEAD
Tobias L. Mcconnell Faithfully
Served Twenty Years in This
Capacity Sixty-seven Years Old

Tobias L. Mcconnell, superintendent
of the Atlantic County Asylum and
steward of the Aims House, died at
one o'clock Thursday afternoon, fol-
lowing a lingering illness.
Mr.. Mcconnell had been afflicted
with a heart ailment for sometime
and lately had been under the care of
two physicians. His condition as
sumed alarming proportions several
days ago, and his death did not come
as a surprise either to his family or
friends.
Mr.. Mcconnell, who was in the six
t~y-seventh year of his age, is surviv-
ed by a widow, who before her mar
riage was Miss Emma Wishan, one
son, Howard W., and a brother, Henry
Mcconnell, of Millville.
Mr.. Mcconnell became head of the
Atlantic County Almshouse twenty
two years ago and two years later,
when the County Insane Asylum was
built he was made superintendent of
this institution also. Two years ago
a modern almshouse was constructed
at Smiths Landing to take the place
of the old one and it was there that
Mr.. Mcconnell died, a portion of the
building being reserved for a home
for the steward and his family.
Deceased was regarded throughout
the county as a highly capable official
and both the aims house and asylum,
under his direction, were model insti-
buttons of their kind.
Prior to taking charge of the aims
house Mr.. Mcconnell conducted a
farm at Buena Vista.
Deceased was a staunch Republican
all his life and for sometime was
chairman of the county committee.
His services to the patty in this coun-
ty will not oon be forgotten by those
who were for years associated with
him in a political way.
Mr.. Mcconnell was a director of the
P~leasantville Trust Company, a direc-
tor of the Workingmen's Building and
Loan Association of Pleasantville, and
president of the Absecon Building and
Loan Association. He was a member
of Keystone Lodge, No. 153, F. & A.
NJ, and of South Jersey Council, No.
812, Royal Arcanum.
The funeral will take place from
the Asylum at 1 p. m. on Monday,
and interment will be in Salem ceme-
terry. Relatives and friends are cor
daily invited to attend.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25
M. E.. CHURCH.

On Tuesday evening, March %, the
Cheerful Workers Glass of Mrs.
Randolph Price will give an Cup to
Date" Social in the church parlors.
The young ladies extend a cordial
welcome to the public in general.
Bethany Services.
Last Sunday at the morning SER
vice, Bro. VIM. Perkins assisted Bro.
A. Hewitt, Leader, with the Class.
The Sabbath School, which con-
venes at 2.30, was well attended.
Epworth League at 7.30, led by
Ella Clifford, was spiritually good.
Preaching at 8 o'clock by Rev.
Price. Special singing. Bro. Rich
ard G.. Brown favored with a solo,
"The Beautiful City of Gold", and
Miss Sapp sang "My Heavenly Fa-
Their Watches Over Me-"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25
FIRST POULTRY INSTITUTE
PROVES GREAT SUCCESS

The first institute of the Atlantic
County poultrymen, under the direc-
ton of the Atlantic County Poultry
Association, was held in Red Mems
Hall last Monday, with a large num-
Der of poultry fanciers of Atlantic and
nearby counties in attendance. The
institute was the first one of its kind
held in this county and was p%ronounc-
ed a decided success by those present.
Methods and results attained through
out the past year were discussed by
the speakers and numerous valuable
suggestions advanced by some of the
most successful poultry raisers of
South Jersey.
The institute was first thought of as
a fitting anniversary of the organiza-
ton of the Atlantic County Poultry
Association, which started out last
year with a membership of fifteen,
but now numbers on its list of
members over fifty of the most pros
porous poultry farmers of southern
Atlantic County.
Owing to the success of the first in
stitute it will most likely now become
a yearly event of the association.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25
MT. PLEASANT M. P. CHURCH.
Rev. Claude M. Severance, Pastor.

Sunday services:-
9.45 a. M, Class-meeting, led by
Mr.. Enoh Martin.
1870 a. M, Preaching by the pas
tor on the theme, Baptism with the
Holy Ghost"
2.3O p. M, S. S. session, Mr.. Harry
D. Adams, Supt.
3.45 p. M, Junior C. E. meeting,
Miss Ella Fields, President.
6.45 p. M, Y. P. S. C. E. meeting.
Mrs. Edward Adams, President.
7.45 p. M, the Rev. C. M. Severance
will preach on "The Witness of the
Holy Ghost"
The Quarterly Conference will be
held Saturday night, April LIST.
Two young men decided for Christ
last Sunday evening and came to the
altar.
Attendance is increasing with bet
ter weather.
Evangelist Reynolds held the atten-
ton of the entire audience Sunday
morning.
The committee are busy preparing
the Sunday School for an elaborate
Easter program.
The Progressive Club hold a Box
Social at the Hall Tuesday night.
The Ushers Union meet Thursday
evening.
Men are invited to the Mt. Pleasant
Hall every afternoon for quoits.
All branches of the church are ac-
tive.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25
REV. BAKER TO CONDUCT
CAMPAIGN AT ST. JOHNS
Noted English Evangelist Has Just
Ended Work at Oceanville.

Rev. E. H. Baker, the evangelist and
lecturer who has just completed a sue
cessful campaign at Oceanville,
preached at St. Johns M. P. Church,
Rev. w. l. Shoemaker pastor, last
Sunday evening, and so pleased were
his hearers that he was urged to re-
main for a series of revival services.
1t just happened that his booked en-
gagement for this time was interfered
with by an epidemic of illness at
North East, Md, so that he was in a
position where he could stay to con-
duct the work here. He will, there
fore, have charge of the services at
st. Johns until April tenth, preaching
every evening except Monday at 7.30
o'clock. His subjects for Sunday will
be: morning, "Keep in the Middle of
the Road; evening, "Four Dirty, Rag
ged, Hungry Men,"
Evangelist Baker is a member of
the International Association of Evan
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

gelists at Winona, Indiana, and also
of the Evangelistic Bureau of Bilhorn
Brothers, Chicago, Illinois. He was
born in London, England, and preach
ed several years in that city; he was
also a member of the London Open
Air Mission, and had a wonderful ex-
perience in that line of work, in fact
at one time he was placed in prison
for open air preaching. Rev. Baker is
at the present time in the prime of
life, and his voice and energy seem
inexhaustible. He has a wide expert
ence as an evangelist, and success has
crowned his efforts as over 10000
souls have been saved in his meetings.
He has travelled extensively in this
country, parts of England and the Isle
of Man. He is said to be a thorough
Bible student, and has been styled the
Bible Evangelist. His Bible readings
are a feast.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25
ST. PATRICK'S PARTY BY
MISS GWENDOLIN BASSETT

Miss Gwendolin Bassett, of As
South New Road, was hostess at a
st. Patrick's party on Thursday eve
ming, Mar. 10th, given by the C. C.
L. Club. The house was beautifully
decorated suitable for the occasion,
and the evening was spent. in games,
singing and dancing, after which ell
aborate refreshments were served.
The guests departed at a late hour,
all declaring they had spent a very
pleasant evening. Among those pres
ent were: Florence Shaw, Helen Bow
en-, Mollie Cox, Beatrice Mason, Han
nah Rainear, Ethel Danielson, Mary
Somers, Alice Clifford, Maria Clifford,
Ellen Ang, Sadie Carman, Pearl
Lake, Belva Weeks, Mrs. S. Somers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Bassett, Charles
Drinkwater, Raymond Ireland, Will
liam Kaufman, James Weeks, Geo.
Bassett, Howard Bassett, Milo Bas-
sett and Geo. Somers. Also these
from Atlantic City: Louis Meloney,
Joseph Ludwig, Alfred Graham, Rob-
ert Rainscuk, J. Merrill Leek, Ben.
Craig, Mary Waters, Ella Wray and
Leona Unsworth.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

The only way to get the news Of
P~leasantville and vicinity, Ind get it
correct, is through the Pleasantville
Press. Where else can you get so
much for YOUR money?