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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13
INTERESTING LETTER
FROM VILLA CHASER
Ralph Coke Writes of Thrilling
Encounter With the Enemy
at Close Range.

Replying to a letter from his faith
er, NJ. J. Coke, of P~leasantville, dated
April 16, Ralph Coke wrote from
Camp at Provedencia, Mexico, under
date of April 90 as follows:
81 received your letter last night,
having just reached this camp after a
twelve days man and horse killing
trip through the mountains. Four
troops including mine under the per-
sonal command of Col. Dodd and to-
falling about 125 men attacked 300
Villistas in the town of Temochi on
the afternoon before Easter Sunday.
My troop numbering 80, lead the
charge into the town and so far out
distanced the other three troops that
it was practically an attack of 80
men on 800. We drove the whole
bunch before us, killing many and
capturing many horses. However,
the Greasers made a stand behind a
stone wall around a graveyard on a
thick brush hillside and we were sub
iected to a fierce crossfire, having
two men killed and three wounded.
Ny saddle was hit in two places and
the man skirmishing on my left was
shot through the head, but I was
lucky. This command of Col. Dodd's
has done more than all the rest of the
troops in Mexico, but at what a cost!
Practically barefoot We lead our hors-
es over almost impossible mountain
trails, climbing mountains and cross
ing ~ravines and living on parched corn
and beef for Is days. l have the hon
or of firing the. first shot in the hills
of Temochi. | also have a few Greas-
er scalps hung to my belt. We have
killed over $50 Villistas so far and
have now come back to this supply
station to recuperate, another outfit
going to the front. l think the trou-
BILE about over and expect to return
to the States soon. Am well and
trained right down to the minute.
Have a full beard. Any letter adj
dressed TT. 2, 7th Cav, Mexico, via
Columbus, N. M, will reach me. Am
about 300 miles south of border now."I
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13
MUNICIPAL REPUBLICAN
LEAGUE OF PLEASANTVILLE"
Organized Wednesday Evening with a Gathering of Representa-
tive characterization Point to a Successful and
Progressive Organization for Good of City.
Arthur H. Stiles Elected Permanent President

One of the most significant political
meetings that has been held in Pleas
a~ntville in many a day was that of
Wednesday evening last in the lodge
room of the Strand Theatre building
when the municipal Republican
League of Pleasantville" was launch
ed under most suspicious and promis-
ing circumstances. A committee of
representative citizens feeling that
the rank and file of the Republican
party desire and demand the privilege
of selecting their own candidates for
municipal Offices decided to call a con-
ference of a number of those whose
ideas they believed to coincide with
theirs, and as a result 900 of those
invited responded to the invitation.
Thomas F. Crawford, whose name
headed the committee, called the gath
ering to order. John P. Ashmead was
chosen temporary chairman and Wal
ter W. Whitman temporary secretary.
The chairman asked what the order of
business would be. Assemblyman
Bertram E. Whitman, at the request
of the committee, stated briefly the
objects. He asid that at was a gath
ering of Republican voters for the
purpose of forming an organization to
allow the members of the party to Sc
laa4 +11,, oalsIo+o11f g.. H. .a,-asa.
pal offices to be filled this fall and to
induce desirable men to become can
didates, thereby helping the Republi-
can party and the city of Pleasant
vile. There is no quarrel with any
individual or set of individuals. The
efforts will be confined solely to NOM
inees for municipal offices. He hop
ed that all factions would support the
ticket that might be named by such a
representative body of Republican
voters. But if they do not, then the
primary is intended to decide just
such matters, and the organization
will exert every effort to have its Sc
l%ections ratified"
The gathering was a unit in ratify-
ing these sentiments, and it was de-
cided to proceed at once to form a
permanent organization. The name,
municipal Republican League of
Pleasantville" was adopted, and per-
manent officers were elected as fol-
lows:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13
NEAR RIOT AT POLITICAL
DEMONSTRATION IN ATLANTIC

The greatest political demonstra-
ton in the history of Atlantic City
occurred on Wednesday night when
there was a parade participated in by
5000 or more in celebration of the vic
tory the previous day of the Kuehnle-
Bacharach Commissioners ticket. A
riot occurred when the headquarters
of Chelsea League were reached. A
coffin, painted black, drawn by a goat
and bearing Riddles picture, is sup
posed to have caused the fracas. Ban
ners were torn up, and there were a
dozen or more arrests, including sev-
eral policemen.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY
FOR MRS. DAVID SOMERS

Mrs. David Somers was given a
surprise on her birthday anniversary,
Sunday, May 7th, when a few rela-
tives and friends came to spend the
day with her. Many nice gifts were
received and a very enjoyable day
was spent.
The party consisted of: Mr.. and
Mrs. Harris Somers and daughter Re-
becca, of Millville; Mr.. Wilbert Som
ers, of Montclair; Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
Somers, Miss Florence Shaw and
Miss Estella Shaw, of Pleasantville.
All returned to their homes wish
ing the hostess many more happy
birthdays.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13

President-Arthur H. Stiles.
ice-President-Hugh Collins.
Secretary-Leroy Adams.
Treasurer-Dr. J. H. North.
A committee on membership was
named as follows: John F. Ryon, W.
G. Penhollow, T. B. Wootton, D. w.
Macmillan and T. G. Drinkwater.
Every republican voter of the city
who is in sympathy with the ideas of
the League is invited and requested
to become a member.
The dues were fixed at 25 cents a
month, and it was decided to meet
regularly on the second and fourth
Wednesday evenings of each month in
the lodge room of the Strand Theatre
building.
A committee was named to present
at the next meeting available candi-
dates for the offices to be filled, which
are Mayor, Councilman at Large, one
Councilman from each ward, and a
Freebooter from each ward. Any
member will be privileged to present
other names, and at that meeting it
is expected that the candidates will
be decided upon. This committee is
composed of George Zippler, Doughty
c. Turner, DR.. W. ]. Hudson, David D;
Martz and Schuyler Adams.
Those present Wednesday evening
included: T. G. Drinkwater, T. B.
Wootton, Edward Goehler, Clark Ad-
ans, Alvin P. Risley, A. E. James.
w. Claude Bailey, T. H. Smith,
Charles W. Schmidt, Sr., Hugh co..
Inns, Wilbur w. Adams, D. w. Mac
MILAN, w. L. Anderson, Charles W.
Ingersoll, Mervyn Wilson, B. E. Whit
man, D. S. LeCompte, D. c. Turner,
John P. Ashmead, T. F. Crawford,
DR.. J. H. North, A. H. Stiles, James
L. Risley, Schuyler Adams, Jesse
Bowen, DR.. w. j. Hudson, W. G. Pen
hollow, Elmer Weaver, George Zip
pier, Jethro Adams, w. w. Whitman.
David D. Martz and w. D. Dare.
The call for the meeting was sent
out by Thomas F. Crawford, John F.
Ryon, Clark Adams, Alvin P. Risley,
Chas. w. Schmidt, Sr., DR.. ]. H.
North, Hugh Collins, Arthur H. Stiles,
Wilbur w. Adams, John P. Ashmead,
w. w. Whitman, Henry Crawford and
B. E. Whitman.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13
PEOPLE YOU KNOW
WHO COME AND GO
Personal Chronicle of Things
Social and Otherwise Gathered
Throughout the City.

Ira Brown, of Malvern, spent Sun
day with his mother, Mrs. Margaret
Brown.
Miss Pearl Mason entertained on
Sunday night, Mr.. Richard Lord, of
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Arthur P. Ryon has returned
home from a pleasant visit with rela-
tives in Burlington.
Misses Pearl Mason and Myrtle
Mason enjoyed Sunday afternoon at
the Hygeia Swimming Pool.
Miss Nellie Somers, of Atlantic
City, was the weekend guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Adolphus Johnson.
Mrs. Emma Ryon, who was taken
seriously ill on Wednesday evening,
is now in an improved condition.
DR.. Arthur C. Morgan and Linwood
Godfrey, of Philadelphia, were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Smith on
Sunday.
Attorney and Mrs. Samuel W.
Sparks, of Camden, are again occu-
plying their cottage at II w. Adams
venue
Mrs. Macmillan and Mrs. Warren
have gone to New York for a visit of
a couple of weeks with friends there
and at Greenwich, Conn.
Mrs. Richard w. Bowen, who has
undergone a serious operation in the
Atlantic City Hospital, is now recov-
ering in a satisfactory manner.
Mrs. John Mcdonald and two child
rem, of San Diego, California, are
guests for a week of Mrs. Clara V.
Beck and daughter, Miss Ivory Beck.
Mrs. Owen Carly and son James, of
Gloucester City, are visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Cramer, of
26 Woodland Ave-, for an extended
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Collins and
daughter Louisa, have returned to
their home. 1870 Doughty Road, after
spending the winter with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Collins.
Sister Villa Merritt, of Camp 9, T.
O.. of A., spent Monday and Tuesday
in Green Bank, recognizing Camp
So. She is being helped by Sister
Hattie Treen of Camp 81, Atlantic
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Smith enter
tanned at dinner on Monday. The
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. James
Blackman, of Atlantic City; Mrs. Val
demar B. Edwards, of Bridgeton; Miss
Lorine Boice, of Absecon..
Among those who attended the
Spring meeting of the Camden Dis
trict Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society in the Wenonah M. E. Church
were: Mrs. Mary Campbell, Mrs. John
F. Ryon and Mrs. Peter B. Reed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13
PLEASANTVILLE CAPTAINS
BOAT TO DO TARGET TOWING
Will Do Work During Firing of Big
Guns at Fort Crockett.

From Galveston Daily News of May 2
The United States army passenger
and freight steamer Gen. Robert
Swartwout arrived here at 6 o'clock
yesterday afternoon from Pensacola
via Fort Morgan, and will be used in
towing targets for the spring rifle
practice, which starts at Fort Crock
EFT between May 20 and 30. She has
been towing targets at Pensacola and
went to Fort Morgan for that purt
pose, but found the commandant there
not ready to begin practice.
Capt. Charles w. Blake, who is in
command of the Gen. Swartwout, is
we'll known in Galveston, having been
stationed here for Is months on the
tug Cushing. He now has a much
better boat. The Swartwout is a
beautifully appointed little boat, with
a steel covered troop deck and other
splendid conveniences. She carries a
wireless set with a radius of so miles.
She is a steel steamer, 10 feet long,
"a beam and Is depth, built in 1905 at
Philadelphia for the government. She
carries 4 officers and a crew of 7 and
belongs to the quartermaster depart
ment of the army.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13
MRS. j. E. BLAKE, JR., HONORED
WITH SURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise party was given in hon
or of their daughter, Mrs. J. E. Blake,
Jr., by Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Sny-
der at their home on Adams avenue
On Monday evening, at which the fol-
lowing guests were present: Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Blake and son Edward, Mr..
and Mrs. Maurice Y. Snyder and son
Walter, Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Smith,
Misses Rae Lake, Beatrice, Florence
and Bessie Smith, Joseph Smith, Rus
sell Snyder, Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Snyder. A very pleasant evening
was spent by all during the course of
which delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13
CAMP 9, P. o. OF A.

officers and members of Camp 8, P.
O. of A, wish to thank the public for
aiding them in their Orange Grove
Social. The chairlady of the COM
mittee made her report last Friday
evening and proceeds amounted to
$3.50 clear, which was considered a
great help to this new Camp, which
now has 40 members with 6 propo-
sitions in. Members are urged to be
present this Friday evening. Ice
cream and cake will be served, Also
A new members will be initiated.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
S. R. Stratton, Pastor.

Services next Lords Day begin at
1890 o'clock. Sermon subject, "The
Mutual ~Helpfulness Of the Church"
Bible School, 2.3O p. M, Supt., Mr..
Geo. H. Adams. Men and women are
especially invited. Evening worship,
7.45 o'clock. A Mothers Day service
will be observed. Sermon subject,
Memories of Motherhood" Special
singing will be rendered in honor of
the best woman who ever lived.
Weekly prayer service on Wednesday
evening, 7.45, to be followed by Bible
Study work under the leadership of
Prof. Francis Budd. A cordial well
come is extended to all services.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13
YOUNG FOLKS ENJOY
WEEK-END HOUSE PARTY.

A jolly party of young people en-
joyed a house party at Somers Point
over the weekend. Among the fea-
lures of the occasion was a dance at
the Yacht Club and motoring trips.
Among the members of the party
were: Miss Gertrude Torrens, Miss
Louise Roberts, of Atlantic City;
Miss Emma Ford, of Pleasantville;
Miss Peggy Henderson, Miss Isabelle
Stokes, of Mortified; Miss Edna
Dilks, Miss Marion Adylotte and
Miss Ruth Middleton, of Somers Point.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13
MRS. JOB WOODRUFF
ENTERTAINS HAPPY TEN.

The Happy Ten" Circle of the
Ladies' Aid Society of Wesley M. E.
Church was entertained Thursday af-
ternoon by Mrs. Job Woodruff at her
home on South Third street. A very
pleasant social time was spent, af-
ter which refreshments were served.
Those present were Mrs. Dearden,
Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. Powers, Mrs.
VIM. Shrimp, Mrs. Jesse Bowen, Mrs.
w. G. Penhollow, Mrs. Hagaman,
Mrs. L.. D. Champion, Mrs. Miller
Clark, Mrs. W. Claude Bailey, Mrs.
Powell and Mrs. Woodruff.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
MEET IN PLEASANTVILLE.

A meeting of the Atlantic County
Principals Association was held at
School No. 1, Pleasantville, on Thurs
day evening, May 18th. The program
was as follows:
Results Obtained in Arithmetic
Prof. Halliday Jackson, Ventnor.
What Should the Recitation Accom-
plish PROF. S. G. Huber, Mays
Landing.
Educational Aims of Manual Train
ing-Prof. s.. O.. Meyers, Pleasant
vile.
Discussion-H. T. Marsteller and G..
L. Collins.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13

The Mt. Pleasant Ushers Union and
Progressive Club will give a Straw
berry Festival Tuesday evening, May
16, in Mt. Pleasant Hall. Tickets, 10
cents, including ice cream, strawber-
ries and cake.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13

At their meeting last Tuesday eve
ming the local fire company decided
to invite the Ventnor City fire eom-
pany to be present at a return cele-
bration over here on the first Thurs
day of June. A committee was ap-
pointed to make suitable arrange
ments for the entertainment.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13

Yesterday was observed as New
Jersey Day at School No. l in Pleas
antville. An appropriate program
was rendered, including an address
by Assemblyman Bertram E. Whit
man.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-05-13

Yesterday was New Jersey Day, to-
day is Circus Day and tomorrow will
be Mothers Day. Some combination.
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Arizona republican., 1916-10-24
NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS

The Board of Regents of the Uni versity of Arizona in accordance with the provisions of the laws Of Arizona hereby advertises for plans and speci- fications in detail for a College Of Mines and Engineering Building, to be erected upon the grounds of the Uni versity of Arizona, near the City Ut Tucson, County of Pima, State of Ari- zona.
 The sum authorized to be expended for the erection of said structure, in- cluding architects premium and the fee for superintCn ence of construc- ton Is the sum of $l50.000. The prem ium which is to be awarded to the architect whose plans and specified tions for said building may be adopted is per cent or the total smount ap- propriated for the purpose aforesaid, and the fee for experimenting the construction of said building is per cent of the total amount so approp- riated.
 The architect whose plans and spec ifications may be adopted, before any premium shall be awarded therefore. must execute and file with he saIo Board of Regents a good and suffi- cient bono with two sufficient sureties thereto, or with an approved surety company as such, in the penal sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), sa d bond to be approved by said Board Of Regents, conditioned that within sixty
 days from the date of said bond the
 said architect will, on presentment to
 him, enter into a contract containing such conditions and provisions as may
 be required by the said Board of Re- gents, and also that he will give sucn
 further bond to secure him in the faithful performance of such contract with such sureties IS may be required
 of him, in the event that said Board of Regents should within sixty days
 require said architect to enter into such contract to erect said structure at the price aforesaid.
 The preliminary plans and specifi-
 cations in detail for such buildin.
 must be submitted to the said Boarc l of Regents at the office of the Presi- l dent of the University of Arizona i upon the grounds of said University 1 by 12 o'clock M. of the fifteenth day ] of December. 1916.
 The said Board of Regents reserves | the right to reject any or all of the ! plans and specifications which may bt submitted according to the program | Of the competition, and also reserve. l the right to make it's own provision 1 for the superintendence of the erection ! of said building.
 | The program of this competition | including general specifications fol 1 said building. information relatinl i thereto. blue prints of suggested flool
 plans, a map of the University l grounds, and pictures of several O the University buildings may be se.
 cured on application to Dr. R. B. vor | KleinSmid. President of the University 1 of Arizona, at his office upon tho
 grounds of said University Poard of Regents of the University | of Arizona.
 (Signed)
 By William Jennings Bryan. Jr. Dated Tucson, Arizona.
 September 2h. 1916
Arizona republican., 1916-10-24
LOS ANGELES MARKET

LOS ANGELES. Oct. 23.-Prices quoted are for livestock weighed and delivered off the car without food and water
 CATTLE: (On foot and cross weighD No. l steers weighing 300 to 1900 pounds, s7.25G7.50; seconds. s612 d6.75: common thin s6.00m6.25.
 COWS AND KEEPERS: NO. l, $600n6,25; seconds $5.50m5.75; thin s4.50G5.0O.
 BULLS AND STAGS: Good $500; medium, s4.00M4.50.
 SHEEP: (Per head, desirable woo) Wethers. s6.50m700; ewes. s6.5066.75; sucking lambs, $6.00m6.25.
 HOGS: (Hard grain fed) 150 to 250 pounds, s9.OO; 250 to $50 pounds. sS.50; 300 pounds and up. sS.00@S.25.
 POULTRY: Broilers, 23c; flyers. 25c coasters, 20c: old cocks, l9c light hens He; heavy hens 1Sc: light turkeys, 1Sc; heavy turkeys, 22c;. old ducks, l2c; young ducks, 22c; young geese l5c: squabs. s200 dozen.
 BUTTER: Receipts. so,0O0 pounds; extras, 33c; firsts. 3lc. | EGGS: Receipts. 96 cases: selected 49c; case count, 45c; candled. 47c. l ALFALFA HAY: Sl4.00ml6.00 1 SONORA WHEAT: s227k bid: 1 $230 asked.
 | BARLEY: Bright feed. s1s7la bid: sl-gO asked Dark feed, sl.421z bid; Sli7iz asked.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-24
SHERIFFS SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON EORECIOGURE


 The E.. F. Kellner Trust Company. a
 Corporation. Plaintiff, vs F. B.
 Jacobs and Sadie G. Jacobs, His Wife.
 Defendants. No. 9435.
 Under and by virtue of an Execu- ton and Order of Sale issued out of the Superior Court of the County of Maricopa, State of Arizona, on the, 9th, day of October 1916, and to me as Sheriff duly directed and delivered on the judgment rendered in said Court in the above entitled action, o1 the 5th, day of October A. D. 1916. for the sum of Twelve Hundred Six ty-three and 66l100 ($1263s6) Dollars. with interest thereon at the rate of ten per cent per annum from October 5th. 1916, until paid. together with the sum of One Hundred Twenty and 00I000 (s120.00) Dollars attorneys fees, with interest thereon at the rate of ten per cent Ter annum until paid. and the further sum of Eleven f$11.00) Dollars, plaintiffs cost and incurred In said action, taxed and allowed at said amount, to- eether with a foreclosure of plairtiff's lien as against each and all of said defendants upon the following described premises to-wit
 Lots Fourteen G4, Fifteen G5) and Sivfeen Gs) in Block Five (5), in Collins Addition to Wickenhurg, as nor man ar plat of said Addition on eile and of record in the office of the County Recorder of Maricopa County,
Arizona republican., 1916-10-24
FINANCES AND MARKETS
[Republlcan A. p. Leased wirel


 NEW YORK. Oct 23.-(Wan Street)-Developments over the week end were deemed sufficiently favora ble by the speculative element to bring about further appreciable ad- vances in today's active market. with new high records for United States Steel and other faVorites which sev- eral contributed SO extensively 10 the almost steady rise Of the last seven weeks
 Last Saturdays rank statement which showed a liberal expansion of local cash holdings and a correspond ing contraction of loans, the greeter monetary ease reported from principal reserve centers. material tonnage gains by leading railway systems and unabated demand for products and commodities helped to accelerate to- days upward movement.
 Steels rise of 2% points to the new record of s1.21&. at which it passed the preferred stock for the first time in the company's history, was again no less than 330, 900 shares changing hands out of a total of l.270. 900. Profit taking served to give Steel and other leaders in the industrial division moderate setback toward the close but this was counterbalanced by greater strength in high grade rails
 Bonds were mainly steady on light CT dealings Total sales. par value $5.240.000. United States bonds were unchanged on call.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-24
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Arizona republican., 1916-10-24
Tempe News Notes
COUNTY CANDIDATES
 AT TEMPE TONIGHT

This is the republican county can didates night in Tempe and the local boosters for the good old party are planning a big meeting to be held at the Cosmopolitan hall. Interest in the success of the republican party is rife among local voters, as already demon strated at the several campaign meet ings held previously this fall. and a rousing good session is anticipated to- night
 Among the group of candidates com ing tonight are H. B. Wilkinson. David L. Bishop, C. C. Green, w. w. Dobson, w. H. Marsh oscar Roberts, Alice Hine, Isaac Dana, r. H. Hayes, C. w. Grouse, c. H. Loch, Ernest Hall. liar old Baxter, Elijah Allen, J. c. Reed, and J. H. Kinney.
 The Tempe committeeman are leav- ing no stones unturned to insure the success of this evenings meeting. The Cosmopolitan hall is large and there will be seats for everyone.