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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
ANNUAL MEETING PROVES
A GRATIFYING SUCCESS.
Atlantic City Sunday School AssOcia-
ton Fills st. Marks Church.

The annual meeting of the Atlantic
City Sunday School Association, COM
prising the Protestant Episcopal
Sunday Schools of Atlantic County
and Ocean City, was held last Tuesday
in st. Marks Church, Pleasantville.
The business session was held in the
afternoon, when all the officers were
reelected for another year as follows:
President, Rev. w. w. Blatchford;
Vice President, Rev. A. S. Lewis; Sec
rotary, Mrs. Lewis T. Bryant; Treas
urer, Rev. w. E. Allen. The Arch
deacon of the Diocese, the Ven. R.
Bowden Shepherd, gave an interest
ing talk upon Sunday School work
and lessons, which was followed by a
general discussion by the delegates.
At 6 o'clock the delegates, seventy
five in number, were invited to the
basement, where the ladies of st.
Margaret's Guild served a most deli
cious upper, which received praise
from all who partook of it. The ev-
ening session opened at 8 o'clock with
the singing of the hymn, "Stand Up,
Stand Up for Jesus" by thirty mem
beers of the vested choir of St. James's
Church, Atlantic City, and with DR..
Olll IL GdllloildW az Vic OISdh. lllCy
entered the front door preceded by
Carl Weiss bearing the professional
cross, and marched slowly up the
aisle to the chancel, and followed by
the clergy presented a beautiful and
inspiring sight. Rev. Mr.. Blatchford
was in charge of the service, and Rev.
Mr.. Lewis read the lesson. Rev. DR..
Thomas j. Lacey, rector of the Church
of the Redeemer, Brooklyn, N. Y,
was introduced as the speaker of the
evening, and he delivered a master
full sermon, bringing out many points
which will prove most helpful in Sun
day School work. This service was
attended by a congregation which fill
ed the church to its capacity, many
chairs having to be used, and the en-
tire session was regarded as the most
successful that the Association has
vet held.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
FAREWELL PARTY TO THOSE
WHO Needed NATIONS CALL

A farewell party was given Thurs
day evening of last week at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albertson in honor
of their son, C. C. Albertson, grand
sons, Frank and Earl, and also Thorn
as Downs, Clarence Candy, David
Shooting, Nelson Burner and Harry
Van Saun, who have joined the colors
and are anxious to do their "bit."
With the exception of Earl Albert
son. who joins the National Guard,
all the young men are for Coast De-
tense. After the usual greetings of
the many friends a very pleasant time
was spent and various games were
enjoyed. Ample justice was done by
all to the bountiful supply of refresh
ments. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. D. L. Albertson, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Albertson and children, Lylburn,
Lillian, Virginia and Morris, Mrs.
Vaughn, Mrs. Bertha Reinhart, Miss
jeanette Gaskill, Miss Mary Caswell,
Mr.. Fauncy Guatkiri, Nh. Nelson Bur-
ner, Mrs. Mildred Henry, Miss Lenora
Collins, Mr.. David Shottin, Miss Paul
inc Wootton, Mr.. Harry Van Saun,
Miss Cecilia Fenton, Mr.. Thomas
Downs, Miss Margaret Copeland. Mr..
Stanley G. Drinkwater, Miss Ellen
Blake, Mr.. C. Jack Smith, Miss Pearl
D. Stafford, Miss Anna Steelman,
Miss Alwilda Ware, Miss Josie Col
Inns, Mr.. Lewis Adams, Mr.. Charles
Campbell, Miss Amy Collins, Miss
Anna Jules, Mr.. John F. Smith, Miss
Fannie Martin, Mr.. W. L. Westphal,
Mr.. L. Stebbins, Mr.. C. H. Candy,
Miss Johanna Jobs, Mr.. Clarence J.
Candy. Mr.. Linford Sanders, Mr.. Ben
j. Bucci, Mr.. Joseph Patroni, Mr..
Ralph Mcpherson, Mr.. Geo. Martin,
Mr.. NJ. Hagerthy, Mr.. Joe Burner,
Miss Gwendolin Bassett, Miss Violet
Copeland, Mr.. Arthur Gordon, Mr..
Joseph A. Collins, Mr.. Russell E. Sny-
der, Mr.. John Wilson, Mr.. Norman
Lord and Mr.. H. Schwab.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
RECRUITS NEEDED FOR
PLEASANTVILLE RED CROSS.

The Red Cross work in Pleasantville
continues to progress. The member
ship committee has been on the job
and quite a number of names have
been added to the roll through their
efforts. The slogan is ''one thousand
members for Pleasantville". and they
will not be contented until the goal is
reached. 1t has been decided to open
a work room at once for the making
of bandages and other necessary arti-
cles, and a requisition has been for
warded to headquarters for a supply
of material. AS soon as this arrives
active work will begin. Mrs. Charles
A. Campbell has kindly donated the
use of the former Danielson property
at Is E. Washington avenue, where
headquarters will be established, and
where the ladies will make bandages
and dressings for the use of our sol
diers and allies.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
MAKE SPECIAL EFFORT TO
ATTEND THIS MEETING.

Next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock,
the county committee to work for the
State Normal School to be located in
Pleasantville will assemble in the au-
ditorium of the Atlantic City High
School building. when John S. Weav-
er, Esq, will be elected chairman and
other officers will be chosen. 1t is de-
sired by the Chamber of Commerce
that all interested citizens accompany
them to this meeting so that those
from other sections of the county may
realize the united interest of our peo-
pie in this matter. Automobiles will
be provided for all who care to go,
and they will leave the City Hall
promptly at Z o'clock. There should
be a large delegation. Make whatev-
er sacrifice that is necessary to be on
hand. This is the best opportunity
you will yer have to show your loyal
ty to Pleasantville.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
THE HORSES PRAYER.

To thee, my Master, l offer my
prayer: Feed me, water and care for
me, and, when the days work is done,
provide me with shelter, a clean dry
bed and a stall wide enough for me
to lie down in comfort.
Always be kind to me. Talk to me.
Your voice often means as much to
me as the reins. Pet me sometimes,
that | may serve you the more gladly
and learn to love you. Do not Jerk
the reins, and do not whip me when
going up hill. Never strike, beat or
kick me when | do not understand
what you want, but give me a chance
to understand you. Watch me, and
if | fail to do your bidding, see if
something is not wrong with my har-
ness or feet.
Do not check me so that | cannot
have the free use of my head. If you
insist that | YEA binders, so that l
cannot see behind me as it was in
tended should, l pray you be careful
that the binders stand we'll IL from
my eyes. Do not overload me, or
hitch me where water will drip on me.
Keep me well shod. Examine my
teeth when | do not eat. | NAV have
an liberated tooth, and that, you
know, is very painful. Do not tie
my head in an unnatural position. or
take away my best defense against
flies and mosquitoes by cutting off
my tail.
| cannot tell you when | am thirsty,
so give me clean cool water often.
Save me, by all means in your power,
from that fatal disease-the CHAMBERS.
7 roDnnf foil -, ~ ,,,o,I. IL. 49,
sick, sc watch me, that by signs you
may know my condition. Give me all
possible shelter from the hot sun. and
put a blanket on me, not when | am
working but when | am standing in
the cold. Never put a frosty bit in
my mouth; first warm it by holding it
a moment in your hands.
l try to carry you and your bur-
dens without a murmur, and wait pat
iently for you long hours of the day
or night. Without the power to
choose my shoes or path, | sometimes
fall on the hard pavements which I
have often prayed might not be of
wood but of such a nature as to give
me a safe and sure footing. Remem-
Der that | must be ready at any mo-
ment to lose my life in your service.
And finally, o My Master, when my
useful strength is gone, do not turn
me out to starve or freeze, or sell me
to some cruel owner, to be Slowly
tortured and starved to death; but do
Thou, My Master, take my life in the
kindest way, and your God will re-
ward you here and hereafter. You
will not consider me irreverent if l
ask this in the lame of Him who was
born in a Stable. Amen.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
ROTARY CLUB OFFERS
AGRICULTURAL PRIZES

At the suggestion of the State and
Federal Governments, the Rotary
Club of Atlantic City has appointed
an Agricultural Prize Committee to
encourage farming in Atlantic Coun-
ty.
The Rotary Club thro' its members
offer Farmers the following list of
prizes for the best and largest crops
of the following products:
White Potatoes-1st Prize, $50;
End Prize, Fine Plow.
Corn-1st Prize, $50.
Cabbage-1st Prize, $50.
Peaches-1st Prize, $50.
Tomatoes-1st Prize, $25; End
Prize, $40.
Beans-1st Prize, $40; End Prize,
SIS.
Peppers-1st Prize, $40.
Largest Watermelon-1st Prize,
$40.
Onions-1st Prize, $40.
Sweet Potatoes (Best Hi1D-1st
Prize, So; End Prize, Wheelbarrow.
Peas-1st Prize, So.
The Agricultural Prize Committee
expect to have some additional prizes
to before the contest closes.
Entry blanks may be secured at The
Pleasantville Press office, and should
be gotten and mailed at once to the
chairman of the committee, Sigmund
Ojserkis, Atlantic City.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
HAMMONTON DEFEATS
" PLEASANTVILLE HIGH.

Hammonton High and Pleasantville
High clashed last Tuesday on the
Hammonton diamond in the deciding
AHighSchool championship series, Ham
monitor winning by the score of 6 to
and assuming permanent possession
the silver cup donated by the At
)ntic County A. A. The game was
parked by much squabbling on both
Ndes9 The home run of Myrick, who
Nde three hits out of four times at
!, and the splendid pitching of
Neo, who held the Pleasantville
ers down to two hits, were fea-
\ Our boys played a good game,
hey were simply up against it.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
WASHINGTON CAMP
INCREASES MEMBERSHIP

Washington Camp, 1876, P. o. s. of
A., initiated a class of candidates
Tuesday evening, May 18th. The de-
gree team of Camp SO, of Atlantic
City, did the work. All who went in
Tuesday were pleased with the de-
gree work. Members from different
Camps throughout the county were
present as follows: Camp 80, Atlantic
City; Camp 80, Atlantic City; Camp
ia, Linwood; Camp 1853, Port Re
public; Camp 90, Egg Harbor, and
many from other camps. Harry
Young, of Camp 80, Atlantic City,
gave a fine speech on Patriotism,
which everyone enjoyed. The candi-
dates initiated were: Mr.. Lester
Smith, Nj. Harry Roger, Mr.. Paul
Weeks, Mr.. Lewis Collins, Mr.. John
Smith and Mr.. Praster.
The Entertainment Committee,
which is composed of William Daugh-
erty, Jr., Preston Leeds, Henry Kruse
and Floyd Somers, was wide awake,
and after all business was over, re-
freshments were served.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
PLEASANTVILLE BRANCH
SOLDIERS RELIEF LEAGUE.

A branch of the New Jersey Sol
diers Relief League is being formed
in Pleasantville, to be under the direc-
ton of Mrs. John ]. White, of the
Marlborough lenheim, who is chair
man of the Atlantic County branch.
This League is formed not only for
the purpose of helping our men who
have so nobly enlisted in the National
Guard. but more especially to relieve
the suffering and need that is so often
found in the homes of these men, our
own men from New Jersey.
All RI earnestly asked to help in
this much needed work. Help may be
given in a number of ways, one most
helpful being in sewing children's
garments. These garments are all
cut out by the League and then dis
tributed to be sewed. Contributions
of monev may be sent to Mrs. J. J.
White. h-Blenheim, Allan
tic City, and all checks made payable
to the League.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
Pitcher Reeves Had Them Eating Out
of His Hand.

Right here the fuss started. Reeves
stepped into the box, wound up, and
uncorked. Everybody held their breath
while the first strike sped nicely over
the plate into Brownie Sanders hands.
This first strike, which was one of
three to fool Adams, the first man up,
was a sample of what we got all
through the game. Reeves had his
opponents guessing all the time. Not
once was there any danger that a bat
ter would solve his masterful twirl-
ing. When Melrose wasn't tanning
the air, they were hitting little pop
flies and sending easy grounders to
the infield. The only balls hit to the
outfield were easy flies that the field
ers handled with relish.
Reeves not only held Melrose run
less but struck out ten of their bat
tiers. They were constantly ducking
and going through motions foreign to
a man possessing confidence when
standing 1t the plate.
1t was in this way that Ruff" Mey-
ers got the only hit Melrose register
ed. He tried his best to get away
from a fast one. His actions would
have made a first class contortionist
look cheap. The sad part of it is, he
Internationally got his bat where the
ball could hit it and, of course it had
TO roll fair. The ball was easy to field
vet Brownie failed to locate it think
ing. perhaps, it had gone foul. Any
way, Reeves rushed in but was too late
to put the man out at first. 1t surely
IS a shame such a 1uke hit has to be
placed against Reeves, otherwise, he
would have pitched a no-hit game.
Mention must be made of "Pete"
Peterson, u second baseman, for the
noble way he performed, both at bat,
by leading his teammates with a high
percentage, and in the field, where he
made a double play unassisted by
grabbing down a liner that looked like
a hit and retiring a runner at second,
thus destroying Melrose's only hope of
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19

a score. e
Gerald Smith also comes in with a
pat on the back for his daring steal
home. 1t came in the third, when a
run looked as big as a million dollars.
The team on the whole played ex-
cellent ball. There wasn't an error
on anyone to MAI the beauty of a per-
fectly working combination. 1t was
no idle jest when we said Pleasant
vile was out to show an unequalled
record this year.
The boys wish to thank each one
who took part in the opening of the
season, thereby making it a grand and
gratifying success. And also wish to
express their deep appreciation for
the handsome hat collection so gener-
ously donated.
Today Saturday the local team
goes to Tuckerton to help open the
baseball season in the land of good
oyster stews. We don't wish Tucker
ton any hard luck, but we hope our
boys win.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
NOTICE TO THE HUMANE

There will be a special meeting of
the Society for the Prevention of Cru
city to Animals at the home of Mrs.
Henry W. Lewis, on the Boulevard,
Friday, May 25th, at 8 P. NJ. All
who are interested in seeing fair play
to our dumb friends of the animal
kingdom are urgently requested to
attend.
In view of the probable shortage
of grain and provender, due to condi-
tons brought on by the war, there is
great need of the activity of such an
organization to mitigate the suffering
of animals. as there are needs for the
various organizations to lessen the
horrors of war generally.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
THE AUTHORS CLUB.

The Authors Club was very hand
somely entertained TUESDAY, afternoon
at the Pleasant Villa by Mrs. David
r. Lake. Those present were Mrs.
John F. Ryon, Mrs. Charles T. Col
Inns, Mrs. Charles Stebbins, Mrs. H.
F. Parker, Mrs. l. G. Adams, Mrs,
jerry Carton, Mrs. R.. l.. Race, Mrs.
Samuel Ireland, Mrs. Charles S. Ad-
ans, Mrs. Leon Mayer, Mrs. H. r.
McClelland, Mrs. Thomas Simpson
and the hostess. Dainty refreshments
served and a delightful time was
enjoyed by all. Mrs. Jerry Carton
will entertain the club next Tuesday
afternoon at her home in Absecon.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATION
ON NEW JERSEY DAY

Mayor Crawford, City Clerk An
drews and President of the Board of
Education Bates have been named a
committee under whose immediate
charge the registration and enrolment
of troops and the patriotic demon
stration in Pleasantville on New Jer-
sey Day will be. They ask and are
entitled to receive the support of all
loyal citizens.
The Election Boards in the differ
ent districts are to take the list of
names of all citizens Of their respec-
tive districts as soon as the govern
ment order for soldier draft is finally
approved. No compensation will be
allowed for the work, and the owners
of polling places all over the State
are expected to donate the use Of
their buildings for this work.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
II CLOVER CLUB.

The Glover Club were pleasantly
entertained at the home of Mrs. Hen
ry W. Lewis on Verona avenue on
Tuesday afternoon. Those present
were: Mrs. Clarence Daugherty, Mrs.
Jos. B. Thomas, Mrs. WOODBURY. Hud-
son, Mrs. Albert F. Bossler, Mrs. Ezra
A. Lake, Mrs. George M. Bates, Mrs.
George H. Adams, Mrs. Rollin A. Gale
and son, Mrs. Ralph Shoemaker and
Mrs. Brickman. The hostess on next
Tuesday will be Mrs. Terrence H.
Smith.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
GUTENBERG REFUSED DIVORCE,
CHARGES NOT SUSTAINED.

The case of Charles A. Gutenberg
against his wife, Eleanor C. Luzen-
berg, for a divorce was heard in the
Court of Chancery at Camden before
Judge Joline this week. Mr.. Luzen-
berg accused his wife of a statutory
offence, and named several prominent
men as correspondents. The Judge
refused to grant the divorce, stating
that there was no evidence to sustain
the charges.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
HOMAS F. CRAWFORD,
THRIVING NOTION BUSINESS
CHANGED HANDS THIS WEEK

Mrs. Fred. l.. Winch has purchased
the dry goods and notions business of
Mrs. NJ E. Frambes at 5 N. Main
street and will assume charge at an
early date. Mrs. Frambes is retiring
because of i'll health. This is an ex-
ceptionally fine business. and the pur-
chaser will doubtless continue to re-
ceive the large patronage this store
has enjoyed for years.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19

Earned Runs: Smith, 2; Jones, L;
Peterson, l. Stolen Bases: Smith, 2;
Jones, l; Nelson, l; Long. l. Two
Base hits: Peterson, 2. Three-base
hits: Long, /. Double plays: Peterson
unassisted. Struck out by Reeves, 10;
by Craig, 8. Bases on balls by Reeves
8; by Craig, A. Umpires: Channels
and WILEY.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
P~LEASANTVILLE SCHOOLS
CAPTURE HONORS
HIGH AND GRAMMAR GRADES
LEAD IN FIELD DAY MEET AT
HAMMONTON SATURDAY.

Pleasantville carried off all honors
at the county field meet, held in Ham
monitor Park, Hammonton, last Sat
urday. Both the High School and
Grammar School showed their superb
ority over their opponents = High
School winning the county cup for the
second successive year. Should Plea
santville High School boys be ~victori-
Gus next wear, the cup will be theirs
permanently.
P~leasantville was well represented
by participants and by those who went
only to encourage their schoolmates.
About 65 in all boarded the train at
P%leasantville. The day was fairly
warm. and the sun shone through oc-
casional showers, which were fortu-
nately gentle and of short duration.
The meet showed effectively what
Pleasantville could do for though the
victory of the High School boys was
hard won Jacksonville, AZ; Ham
monitor, 39), their superiority of
training and preparation laid low
Harmonious desperate ~endeavors to
win first place.
The full list of Pleasantville WIN
ners and the positions which they
took are as follows:
High School Events.
Boys.
Relay-Marshall Wallis, Curtis Ad-
ans. Clarence Scarborough, Russell
Carton. 1st.
Half-mile Run-Russell Carton. End.
100-yd. Dash = Clarence Scarbor-
ough. End; Curtis Adams, Sd; Russell
Carton. 4th.
High Jump = Horace Stark, LIST;
George Lloyd End.
Running Broad-Clarence Scarbor-
ough, LIST; Curtis Adams, End; Elva
Block. Sd.
Bar Chin-Edgar Baker, LIST; Geo.
Lloyd, End.
Girls.
Basket Ball Throw-Armenia Ris-
ley, LIST.
Potato Race-Hannah Rainear. 4th.
Relay-Hannah Rainear, Anna Bur-
roughs, Catharine Lutz, Mildred Field,
1st. =
50-yd. Dash-Hannah Rainear. 1st;
Catharine Lutz. End; Mildred Field,
Sd; Anna Burroughs, 4th.
Grammar School.
Boys.
Bar Chin-Morell Clark. 1st.
Baseball Throw-E. Clark, 1st; N.
Tash, 3D.; w. Brown, 4th.
Running Broad-E. Clark, LIST; G.
Smedley, End; Nelson fash. 4th.
Running High-E. Click, 1st; G.
Smedley, End; w. Brown, Sd; E.
Clark. 4th.
Three-legged Race-M. Williams
and T. Scarborough, 1st.
Relay = fash, Click, Brown and
Woodruff. LIST.
Half-mile Rum. Clark. End; G.
Smedley. Sd.
100-yd. Dash-Woodruff, End; fash.
3D.; Brown. 18th.
Girls.
Basket Ball Throw-Althea Davis,
LIST; Laura Doherty, End: Vivian Ash
ford, Sd.
Potato Race-A. Davis, LIST.
Relay = L. Doherty, Althea Davis.
|. Shaw and Mary Clark, LIST.
50-yd. Dash-L. Doherty. LIST; Lou
ella Green, 4th.
In the High School events for boys,
P~leasantville made 43 points against
Harmonious 80. Girls: Pleasant
vile, %; Hammonton, 10.
In the Grammar School events for
boys: Pleasantville, 81; Hammonton,
81; Egg Harbor City, 3; Ventnor. l.
Girls: Pleasantville, %; Hammonton,
IL; Ventnor. 3; Egg Harbor City, 2;
Minotola, /; Mortified, l.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19
MEMBERS OF THE HOME GUARD,
TAKE NOTICE!

There will be a meeting of the
Home Guard next Wednesday evening,
May 23d, at 8 o'clock, in the Council
Chamber. All members are urged to
be in attendance. Those not mem
bers but who are interested, are also
invited.
THOMAS F. CRAWFORD,
Chairman.
FRANKLIN E. SMITH, Secretary.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-19

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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-23
NORTH BENNINGTON

Miss Julia Mccarthy has been i'll
with tonsilitis.
"a Mrs. e. III. White is i'll at her home
in Hinsdillville.
Mrs. Frank Ripley is still confined
to her home by illness.
Miss Edith Beagle has recovered
from an attack of measles.
Janet and Randall White have re-
covered from the measles
+ B. Jennings spent the week end
at "Fairview." his summer home.
VIM. Stevens was called to Peters
burgh Saturday by the illness of his
father.
Mrs. John Clark and Mrs. John
Madison of Bennington attended the
installation in Masonic hall Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Jennie Scrivens is with Mrs.
VIM Hawks of North street Ben
nington.
Mrs. Edward Daley and Miss Molle
Coleman of Bennington, called on