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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25
NEWS BREV|T|ES
OF NEW JERSEY
Interesting Happenings In the
State Carefully Condensed.

interesting Happenings IN tne
State Carefully Condensed.
Events of All Kinds Gathered From
Various Points In the State and So
Reduced In Size That They Will APP
peal to All Glasses of Readers.
Pitman council will meet twice in
stead of once a month hereafter.
Business men of Westville are en-
deavoring to form a board of trade.
Magnolia women have started a
movement for a free library in the
town.
Work on improving the road from
Paulsboro to Gibbstown has been
| started.
The Moorestown Improvement So
ciety has elected Edmund w. Maule
president.
A large New York fruit canning COM
pany is selecting a site for a factory in
Vineland.
Material for a new Jail at Audubon
has arrived, and building will be start.
ed at once.
Licenses will be required of buck
--1 n 49, IL ,a -, A,,6,1ha,
in the future.
Deaths were double the births at
Moorestown last month, eight and four
respectively.
The Gloucester county courts have
adjourned until called by the judge
and prosecutors.
That sixty new houses will be start
ed in Oaklyn by land companies this
spring seems assured.
Alice Gillick. three years old, of Jer-
sey City died from burns suffered
when playing with matches.
The Morgan House. a landmark in
Collingswood, at Haddon avenu and
Cedar lane, is being raZed for a dwell
ing.
Audubon council has taken up an
ordinance prohibiting dogs from run
ming at large on streets throughout the
year.
1 Haddon Heights council has GAcid-
ed to resurfaee Kings highway from
the Haddonfield line to Mount Eph.
rain.
The Ocean City commissioners have
awarded a contract for a public pavil-
ion on the board walk at Seventeenth
street.
Two sacks of free government flower
! and vegetable seeds were distributed
among the pupils of the Glassboro
schools.
Mainly to standardize the fees
charged for services rendered. Camden
real estate men have formed an or
ganization.
Because of the success of the fall
flower show last year an effort is being
made to arrange one for the spring in
CollingswOod.
With athletic headquarters in the
fire hall, twenty-five young women of
Westmont have formed a physical cul-
| ture association.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

1t was announced that the 900 stu
dents of the Montclair high school had
raised the $3.50 necessary to send two
Kentucky boys through the Pine
Mountain school in that state.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

Holy Trinity Lutheran church OF
Wildwood has extended a call to Paul
Shearer, a student of Mount Airy sem
mary and who will be graduated in
June.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

The Public Service Railway company
has notified the Montclair authorities
that 1t will not double track the Val
ley road line in that city because the
traffic would not Justify the cost.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

Notwithstanding the increase in
wages of the boys in Melville glass
plants. the scarcity of the smaller help
seriously affects operation of the fac
tories.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

C%lementon voters will be called on to
decide on an annual budget providing
$500 for the purchase of land for a
school, 5000 for school repairs, S6.450.-
IS for current expenses and $1,000 for
high school tuiution.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

The firemen of New Sharon. proba-
bly, the smallest town in the state to
have two fire companies. entertained
h Gloucester County Firemen's asso-
citation.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

Paterson died in the General hospital
in that city from injuries suffered
while coasting. His sled collided with
a wagon.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

Barefooted and poorly clad James
Jones, colored. fifteen years old. APP
peared before the Vineland authori-
ties in the early morning hours and
asked to be SEN to the reform school.
He said his father put him out of the
house. The boy also requested an
education. The authorities have taken
charge of him.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

Abram Merchnek, three years old.
died in the City hospital in Newark
from burns suffered when playing with
matches. Mrs. Mary Clifford of the
same city was also fatally burned
when her clothes caught fire from a
back draft in the stove.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

With athletic headquarters in the
fire hall, twenty-five young women of
Westmont have formed a physical Gull
ture association.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

To build and operate telephone lines
in New Jersey the Haddonfield Rural
Telephone company filed articles of in
corporation in the office of the Camden
county clerk.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-03-25

Newspapers and correspondence dat
ing from before the year 1900 were
found when the plaster on the second
floor of the home of Mrs. Ella Foun-
tain in Newton was removed. The pa
pers were presented to the Sussex
County Historical society.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18

county all his life. He was educated
in the common schools of the region
in which he lived and for many years
engaged in farming and stock raising
and was an extensive shipper of
stock. His enterprise and industry,
combined with good judgment and
the absolute confidence reposed in
him by those with whom he had deal
ings, made him one of the leading
stockmen of the county.
For twelve years he served as JUS
tice of the peace in Milford township
and was assessor, both in Liberty and
Milford townships.
In 1896, he became the candidate of
the Democratic party for county re-
corder and was elected by a large ma
jority. He was nominated for his
second term and was accorded at the
election one of the largest majorities
ever given to candidate in Knox
county.
At the conclusion of his term as re-
corder it was the intention of Mr..
Smith to enjoy the quiethood of pri-
vate life free from business cares and
responsibilities and in pursuance of
| this policy he spent a portion of each
| year in Florida. In 1907, however. he
was prevailed upon by leading mem
bers of his party to become the Demo
cratic candidate for mayor of Mt. Yer
non. He acceded to the demand made
| upon him and made canvass which
resulted in his election. He served
as chief executive of Mt Vernon dur
ing 1908 and 1909 The duties of the
Office were too onerous for a man ol
his advanced years and he declined
to run for a second term.
The deceased is survived by thret
daughters. Miss Esther who made he
home with her father; Mrs. Louise
Keys of Bangs and Miss Frances o
Chicago; two sons; George M, of Co
lumbus and Hervey s., of Alliance
Three brothers and one sister alst
survive: Henry of Iowa, James o
New York, Thomas of Tennessee ant
Adelaide of Tennessee.
The funeral service will be held a
the home Tuesday morning at 1913
o'clock, conducted by Rev. w. A
Clemmer, Burial in Mound View CEN
etery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18
Resigns As City Engineer
Monday Morning
To Become Municipal Man.
ageF Of Village OF
WeSterViIIe

City Engineer Ray S. Blinn tender
ed his resignation to Mayor G. A.
Mitchell Monday, after receiving no
tice from Westerville of his selection
as village manager under the new
charter of that town.
The resignation takes effect Feb. l..
Mayor Mitchell stated Monday that
he would proceed as soon as possible
to hold civil service examination for
applicants for the position of city en-
gineer and that an appointment will
be made shortly after that.
Blinn went to Westerville Monday
to acquaint himself with his new du-
ties and make arrangements for NOV
ing his family to that village. In his
new capacity, he will receive salary
of $1,500 a year. A civil service exam
ination of applicants for the position
was held not long ago and Blinn was
successful.
Blinn was appointed to his present
position five years ago by the present
mayor, G. A. Mitchell, He succeeded
Walter S. Anderson, resigned. Dur
ing his service in the Office, more pub
lie improvements have been made in
the city than in its entire history and
Mr.. Blinn's connection with these has
made him an extremely busy man
His work on the whole has been ex
tremely satisfactory and it is with
regret that the city loses his services
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18

Last year Governor. Willis promised
certain prominent and rich cattle
growers that live stock condemned
would be paid for at pedigree" value.
Such law was passed. These GER
tain fellows, mostly Republicans,
have been losing animals since valued
as high as $500. The average farm
er's COW runs about $50. And no.
body is being paid. Willis didn't want
that to show against him the first
year. This year the voters won't be
able to find out how much is spent be-
fore election time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18

The Helation OF the Banker to the
Farmer.
Was the Henry Ford Expedite
Wise or UnwIse?
All we're well repaid for the ex
penditure Of time and energy.
The social hour was an important
feature Of this school OF opportunity
for the farmer.
Major Bush has promised to pre-.
sent the subject OF cooperation on
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18

President John Begg told meeting
of farmers that the state fair was a
success and the board was all right.
Fine! The state fair went in the hole
$4,000 and left unpaid debts to that
amount. Its permanent improve
ments were provided for in a special
appropriation. The average profit of
state fairs for five years has been
$4,000 heretofore. Therefore, the
net loss to the state is the loss last
year plus the average profit of former
years, or net loss of $4,000. Then
the board in six months expended
for travelling expenses $59,000-the
board itself $4,000, which is $4,000
more than its preceding commission
expended in similar time. If we
keep this up after while there won't
be any state finance at all to worry
about. 1t must be wonderful thing
to be endowed with utter complacen-
cy in face of all things!
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18
GRANGE NOTES

The Knox County Pomona grange
met on Saturday, Jan. ~, and though
the day was cold and roads rough.
many came together to discuss such
questions as the following;
Shall Knox County Pomona Grange
Go On Record AS Being Opposed to
Preparedness?
Why Should Farmers BE Grangers ?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18
oEElcERs ELECTED

The Ladies' Aid society of Ebenez
er church met Wednesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. II. l.. Parrish
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows;'
President-Mrs. Orville McDermot
Vice President-Mrs. G. H. Berger
Secretary-Mrs e. L. Parrish.
Treasurer G. W. Braddock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18
And Served As County,. Re-
COFder For Two Terms
The Funeral Services To OC'
cur Tuesday Morning

William H. Smith, former mayor of
Mt. Vernon and recorder of Knox
county. died at his home, 210 East
Chestnut street, at 1902 o'clock Sun
day morning.
Some three weeks ago Mr.. Smith
was taken i'll of the grip and later
on pneumonia developed, which re-
suited in his death.
The deceased was born in Milford
township in 1886, and resided in this
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18
csNreRsURe sANk OFFICERS

The directors Of the First National
Bank OF Centerburg organized Satur-
day afternoon as follows:
President-T. ID. Updike.
Vice President--L. NJ. Daily
Cashier-Verner r. Brokaw.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18

Ohio residents generally would be
delighted to see the United States
supreme court appointment come to
Judge John II. Clarke of Cleveland.
Judge Clarke, now on the federal dis
trict bench, has an enviable record as
a Judge. He Is Democrat of wide
reputation. His appointment would
be recognition of ability and Of
worth, it would be an honor to the
state of Ohio and it would be pleasing
to Democrats everywhere.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18
Eddie Turner'S ButtiRg In On
DisgraCeful Squabble
Shows He Is Becoming As
Big A Joke As Willis

Columbus, o., Jan. lit would be
indeed difficult to follow the workings
of the mind of Governor Willis in its
ordinary coursings, but 1t is impos-
sible when he deals with questions of
state ut is the cheapest kind of
demagogy" says he ito point with
pride to the fine school system and
the good roads of Ohio and then con-
denim the authorities because you are
compelled to pay for them. You can
not have better roads and better
schools without paying for them"
This is Willis answer to the
charge of inefIiciency when he permit
ted the tax spenders to increase tax
rates in 80 per cent of the taxing sub
divisions of the state, in contrast to a
similar reduction which Cox en-
forced. But here are the facts. In
the last year of the Cox administra-
ton contracts for $9,0O0,O0O of i'm
proved roads we're let; in the first
year of the Willis administration
there were contracts for only $3,000,-
600. AS to the schools which are be-
ing improved, Willis should confess
that in excess of $2,0O0,000 has been
used by his administration from the
eleven million dollar surplus Cox left,
and the increased tax rates have
had nothing to do with this. There
is perhaps some explanation in the
fact that the Willis administration,
for things that do not show, such as
officers salaries and expenses has
spent at the rate of $1,000 a month
more than was spent by the Cox ad-
ministration.
Under the Ohio primary laws dele
gates to the national and state con-
ventions this year are to be chosen at
primaries in April. The time for the
national conventions has already
been fixed, and the place and date
of the state conventions together
with the apportionment of state dele
gates is to be fixed by the state CEN
tral committees of the organized
parties.
Since the old-time convention with
its get-together and enthusiasm max
ing features has been eliminated, 1t
is suggested by Democratic State
Chairman w. l.. Finley that Demo
Gratis in every county hold meetings
under the call of the county commit
tees on Washington's birthday, two
days before the time to make declar
ations of candidacy for delegates
Advice in this matter is sought OF
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18

county leaders in letters sent out and
it is probable the matter will be TAX
en- up at a meeting Of the Democratic
state central committee TO be held in
a short time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18

February 10, the next regular Pomona
day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18

Eddie Turner has butted into the
disgraceful squabble with which the
Ohio board of censors is involved in
a questionable manner, by yielding to
executive demands based on political
expediency. Turner waves the bloody
shirt enthusiastically and it must be
admitted that ne does it better than
he writes his legal decisions, seven
of which the supreme court has re-
versed. Really Turner is getting to
be bigger joke than Willis.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18
4. i. i + 4. 1. i. \ X i. 4. + y
BIRTHS \
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! son was born Sunday night at tho.
Miller & Adams hospital to Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. Clyde White of East Burgess
street
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-18

If you have something to say to q !.
mule, say It to his face
Evening journal., 1916-04-01
BOY scouts have
STUNTS IN TABERNACLE

What was termed a stunt Night"
was held i'm the tabernacle building
OF Washington Heights last night by
200 members of troops Of the Boy
Scouts Of America. The affair was
under the direction of Scout Execu
tive Gurney.
The program was opened with the
singing of America. A demonstration
OF Observation-Disclosures followed, in
which a first aid crew demonstrated
the bandaging of a head for fractured
skull.
Then there was semaphore signall-
ing by teams. which was followed by a
spirited bout with singlesticks be-
tween two very creditable fencers
from one Of the troops. A chicken
fight" created much merriment.
The combined field music OF the
troops. consisting of bugles and
drums. played Onward Christian
Soldiers" very creditably. Then fol-
lowed cavalry fight" in which two
small boys. mounted on the should
ers OF two larger boys. attempted 10
pull each other from the backs Of their
horses" Finally. the smaller sue
ceeded in "unhorsing" the other
"rider." and was vigorously applauded.
Evening journal., 1916-04-01
father DOOLEY SAYS
ST. PATRICK BROUGHT faith

In his lecture at the Cathedral last
night, the Rev. p. J. Dooley, S. j., urged
his hearers TO Judge Ireland's apostle,
ST. Patrick by the work Of his life and
its fruits. "By the fruits you shall
know them.' he said
Father Doolcy answered three ques-
tions that are frequently asked: (l)
Where did the Irish get their faith:
l2) How did they get it; and ts) What
have they done with. itl In answering
the questions Father DOoley said:
Where did the Irish get their Faith 2
From ST. Patrick. Howg Through
prayer and sacraments. What have
they done with it? Preserved and
spread il over the face of the earth NV
lighting for IL. The danger now Is lest
by bad example you lose your clean
ness Of heart. and so lose your Faith
IL you have any respect for 81. pat.
rick: II you have any pride in YOU 70,
those who died OF starvation rathe,
than give il up. stand up for Won,
Faith. for that is your nationality
Live up 10 IT, and kneel down To il
that what you got from your father
you may hand down 20 yoar children
the birth right OF the children o
God.
Evening journal., 1916-04-01

DR.. Collins, the secretary cast a bal
lot electing Dr. Wyatt as the second
alternate.
Executive Session.
Conference was in executive ses-
sion a great part of the afternoon
hearing. results Of the examinations.
The following were received on trial.
Roy r Thawley. Ira ]. B. Hill
Charles G. Harris. Lester +. Windsor
Raymond W. Cooke Otis B. Reed.
Charles W. Spry was continued or
trial in studies of the second year
Memorials TO the General Confer
ence were considered late In the ar
ternoOn in open session. Confer
ence laid on the table a memorial
from the California Conference 10 add
one minister and one layman from
each district To the Bishops cabinet.
Keep Amusement Ban.
The Rev. G.. A. Cookies resolution in
struoting the delegates from Wilmin 2
ton Conference to the General Confer
ence TO vote against letting down the
bars on the amusement question was
adopted Overwhelmingly by a rising
vote. without discussion.
Record my vote against that
please" called out the Rev DR.
Vaughan S. Collins. who was one OF the
three ministers who arose TO register
their votes I'm opposition.
FaFer Time Limit.
Ministers Of Conference recorded
themselves in favor of restoration OF
time limit for pastorates. with four
consecutive years as the maximum foi
a pastor in one charge. when the Rev
Mr.. Cookies memorial TO that effect Il
the General Conference was adopted
with but a few votes against H.
When the time limit memorial was
read. Mr.. Cooke moved its adoption by
Evening journal., 1916-04-01

a rising vote. but the Rev II. r. Quigg.
Of Greensboro. Md. moved that IL be
laid on the table The latter motion
was defeated docisively. and Mr..
Cooke then made a speech in behalf
.of the memorial. following which it
was adopted.
Another Parliamentary Tilt.
Pastor Cookies memorial instructing
the delegates from Wilmington Con-
ference TO the General Conference 10
vote against any increase in the num-
ber Of bishops for the next four years
was defeated decisively.
As soon as the memorial was read.
Mr. Cooke moved its adoption. and the
Rev DR.. 5. NJ. Morgan Immediately
moved that the motion be laid on the
table.
Il want to make a speech on that, ."
protested Mr.. Cooke.
Il have no volition under parliament
tary practice" explained Bishop
Berry. "The motion 10 table is not
debatable."
Hasn't the individual any rights?"
asked Mr.. Cooke.
THAT rests with the body Of the
Conference 10 determine" said the
Bishop. Il have no volition. Brother
Cooke. you know parliamentary prac-
tice." the Bishop added. smilingly.
Yes. do. but think I should be
allowed to discuss this" replied Mr..
Cooke
We'll. let's test it, remarked the
Bishop as he put the motion 10 table
The vote was close. "The memorial
is not on the table," ruled the Bishop.
Mr.. Cooke spoke in behalf OF his
memorial. saying il conformed to the
policy OF John Wesley, who knew the
history OF all church governments"
DR.. Morgan spoke against the me-
mortal. and argued that more bishops
will be needed. not only because OF the
lproblems confronting the church. but
because OF the added responsibilities
that will come with the termination OF
/ the war in Europe.
DIR. George Edward Reed shut of
further debate by calling for the prev
, ious question and the resolution was
downed with few votes for H.
Evening journal., 1916-04-01
N. {. LAYMEN OPPOSE
THE PASTORAL LIMIT
CONTINUED from PAGE Ten

Continued from Page Ten.
matter reopened 20 that nominations
could be made for altcrnates from the
floor. Finally c. A. Sommers. of St.
Peters. Md, moved that those getting
the three highest votes be declared
elected alternates. and his motion pre-.
vailed
The chairman then announced that
under this motion the alternates elected
were l. VI. Lcnderman, Walter o. Hof.
iccker and l.. T.. r. Dennis.
The newly-elected delegates were
called before the Conference and made
brief addresses. They Indicated how
they stood ON questions 10 come up AT
the General Conference. An are opposed
TO eliminating from the discipline the
amusement paragraph prohibiting dane
ing, card-paying and theatre-going.
Praise DIR. Martindale.
The following resolution, which was
presented by Assistant Secretary A. G.
Starr OF Salisbury. was unanimously
adopted:
Whereas. The Third Quarterly Con-
ference OF the Asbury NJ. E. Church OF
Salisbury. Maryland. did unanimously
request the return Of our beloved pas
tor the Rev. Thomas y. Martindale;
but as he has since felt constrained.
under the advice OF his family physl-
clan, 10 retire from the active min
istry after ffty-two years OF continu-
GUS and effective work as a minister
of the gospel in the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. and after a continuous
and most acceptable service OF ten
years in the Asbury NJ Il. Church at
Salisbury. Md. il is deemed not only
rigat and proper. but a great pleasure
to give expression of our high regard
for him.
Therefore be Il resolved by the Of
fetal board OF the Asbury NJ. r.
Church az meeting held March 28.
1916.
THAT on behalf Of this official body
and on behalf OF the members of the
congregation, we tender to our excel
lent Brother Martindale this feeble
but sincere expression OF the affec-
tionate esteem and confidence with
which he Is universally regarded; and
we bear testimony:
First. That as a Methodist he was
always loyal to the doctrine. disci-
lpline and traditions OF the church in
which he was reared. and TO which he
gave In an unstinted measure his best
talent and his whole life.
Second. AS a minister OF the gos'
lpel he did diligently study to show
himself approved TO God. workman
that needeth not to be ashamed, right,
dividing-the word OF truth.
Third. As citizen he was as cir
cumspect as he was ready to help II
every good word and work looking Il
the general welfare OF the whole peo
(. pie. While we shall miss his minlstra
D tion from the pulpit and in other pas
! toral functions we will most cordial
D. ly welcome him as a co-worshipper 4
I the Asbury NJ. r. Church and pra
L God that many years may be his
which 10 give the whole church III
benefit of his life and pious judgment
I'll Preceding the session yesterdi
4 afternoon a short song service vi
10 conducted by Walter o. Homecker
D. Smyrna. A number Of Billy Sunday
rs songs, including brighten the Co
ner Where You Are" were sung wi
d. much spirit.