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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
STRUCK BY ELECTRIC TRAIN
AT DOUGHTY ROAD CROSSING.
Aaron Many Receives Serious Injuries.
His Son Has Miraculous Escape.

Aaron Many, 48, confectioner, of &c
South Michigan avenues Atlantic City,
lies in the City Hospital with a frac-
tured skull and other injuries, sustain
ed by him was struck by the 800 Cam
den bound electric train of the West
Jersey and Seashore Railway, at the
Doughty Road crossing, on Thursday
afternoon. An operation was perform
ed upon Mr.. Many at the hospital in
an effort to save his life, and his COZ
somewhat favorable at an early hour
Friday morning.
Many, with his son Samuel, had been
on a delivery trip to the mainland.
They were bound south on the Dough-
ty Road shortly after three o'clock.
The son was driving the machine and
scured by a row of houses. He was
within a few feet of the track before
he observed the approaching train, and
as it was impossible to stop his car in
time to avoid a collision, he attempted
to negotiate the crossing ahead of the
train. The forward car struck the
machine, however, almost in the mid
die and hurled it fifteen feet. The ED
er Nauy was thrown out on his head
and was barely conscious when picked
up. The son was also tossed to the
ground, but miraculously escaped Sc
rious injury. The machine was de-
molished and is now a total wreck.
That both men were not killed outright
is little short of a miracle.
A Shore Fast Line trolley car, bound
for Atlantic City, came along immedi-
ately after the accident and the injur-
ed men were placed on board. A local
physician happened to be on the car
and he gave first aid treatment to the
injured men. On arrival of the trolley
in Atlantic City, the elder Many vas
sent to the City Hospital in the Police
Patrol, word having been phOned
ahead. The younger Nauy said that
he was uninjured beyond a few bruises.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
MRS. LAVINIA TOWNSEND
BRIDE OF Mr.. ROGERS.

The many friends of Mrs. Lavinia
R. Townsend, of Atlantic City, and
Mr.. Leonard G. Rogers, of Harmon
ton, were surprised to hear that they
were quietly married on Saturday af-
ternoon, Dec. 9Th, by Rev. w. S. Lud-
low, of Mays Landing. The bride was
attired in a handsome brown broad
cloth coat suit and carried yellow
chrysanthemums. The bride is the
youngest daughter of the late Peter B.
Risley and well known socially in
Pleasantville and Atlantic City.
Those who witnessed the ceremony
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Chew, of
Folsom; Miss Charlotte Rogers, of
Hammonton; Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Fair
brothers, of Absecon; Mr. and Mrs.
David B. Fairbrothers, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Ely, of Atlantic City.
Following the ceremony a wedding
supper was served at the home of the
bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers will be at home
to their host of friends at their apart
ments, 2501 Pacific avenue, Atlantic
City, after January list.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
MISS ADELAIDE CARLY
is PARTY HOSTESS.

Miss Adelaide Carly was hostess to
the Senior Glass of Pl~easantyille High
School on Friday evening at her home
in Absecon. During the evening sew
eral of the guests gave musical selec-
tons. including a solo by the Glass
President, Mr.. Herman Schiller, Jr.,
instrumental solo by Miss Armenia
L. Risley: Miss A. Carly and Mr..
Schiller sang a very pretty duet, Miss
Armenia L. Risley recited a comic
poem which was enjoyed by all, and
other diversions helped make the eve
ming an enjoyable one. At the con
clusion of the merry-making. refresh
ments were served.
The guests were: Miss Armenia l..
Risley, Miss Hannah E. Rainear, Miss
Ida H. Collins, Miss Regina Coulter,
Miss Adelaide Carly, Mr.. Herman
Schiller. Jr., Mr.. Raymond Merrer, Mr..
Curtis A. Adams. Jr., Mr.. Elphra Sooy
Harris, Nj. Frederick Carly and
grandparents.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
BAZAAR OF NATIONS" NOW ON
IN FORMER DUNLAP STORE.
Is A Most Pleasing Affair Which
Everyone Is Invited To Visit.

Yesterday (Friday) evening the
much talked of and eagerly looked for
Bazaar of Nations" under the aus
pieces of the Ushers' Union and Mems
Bible Glass of Wesley NJ. E. Church,
opened in all its glory in the former
Dunlap Store, on South Main Street.
Upon entering the door one gets the
impression that he is entering a fair
in which many nations are participant
ing. Each booth is decorated to rep
resent a nation and the combined eff
feet is pleasing beyond imagination.
The vegetable booth is exceedingly
well stocked and the prices are such
that if you do not purchase a supply
there you are likely to be sorry. In
fact, everything on sale is priced
strictly in accordance with true value,
with many things at real bargain
prices.
Oh, We lovers of Sour Krout. Here
is your opportunity. Sour krout sup
pers served each evening, and it is
the home made article at that.
You shoppers or pleasure seekers,
you are hereby notified that fresh
buns and coffee will be on sale Satur-
day evening, and, my, how good they
will taste just at the time when you
can enjoy them most. Come m and
all; an effort will be made to serve
you right"
Lots of articles of all descriptions
are on sale, such as homemade pas
try, ~home-canned fruits and vegeta-
bles, fancy novelties, dishes and the
one great attraction for young and
old-the fish pond with Uncle Sam"
in his best humor, smiling upon each
and every visitor. Don't forget Prof.
Jazz's melodious band.
This is an affair which you cannot
afford to miss. The most painstaking
efforts have been put forth to make it
enjoyable and profitable to the visitor
and the organizations trust that the
public will %patronize it literally.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
UNIQUE CHRISTMAS CANTATA
TO BE GIVEN BY SALEM S. S.
"Santa's Advance Man" Title of Play
let Being Prepared For Pre-
sentation December 21st.

The Salem Sunday School will give
a cantata entitled, "Santa's Advance
Man." on Friday evening, Dec. 21st, at
7.45 o'clock.
The cantata opens with Helen in
conversation with several of her
friends. She tells them she is d~issatis-
fed at Christmas time with the pres
ents she receives, and is overheard
by Sunny jim, Santa's Advance Man,
who has been sent ahead to straighten
out such matters.
He introduces himself and explains
his mission, after which he invites
Helen and her friends to accompany
him on a tour of the slums, where they
meet with many strange adventures.
They are shown how little some
poor children know of Christmas a~d
the Christ Child. Helen and her
friends become interested at once, and
set forth to make a merry Christmas
for some of the unfortunates, to whom
they have been led by Sunny Jim.
AS they are assembled, good old
Santa appears and all have a royal
good time. In the end Helen vows
never to be dissatisfied again with her
presents, after seeing the true state of
affairs as to the lot of other children.
The asst of characters is as follows:
Santa Claus-Francis Allen.
Sunny Jim, Santa's Advance Man
Charles G. Bowen.
Helen, a Selfish Girl-Thelma Risley
Helen's Friends-Marion, Elma Nc
Council; Gladys, Esther Brown;
James, Everett Smith; Joe, Harvey
Allen.
The following program by the Pri-
mary Department will precede the
cantata:
1. observation-disclosures Kiker.
2. Exercise, Once Upon a Time
Margaret Risley, Gladys Smith, Helen
Mcconnell, Alverta Smith.
8. Santa's Telephone Girls-Con-
stance Peck, Alverta Smith.
4. Exercise-Ruth Ewing, Mildred
Wigglesworth, Gladys Smith, Betty
Bradley.
5. Recitation-Anna Lake.
6. EXercise-Ida Smith, Helen Nc
Cornell, Margaret Risley, Gladys
Smith, Eugene Kiker.
7. Recitation-Marie Smith.
Fairy Queen-Pearl Stebbins.
Fairies-Helen Walker, Alverta
Smith, Grace Weiss. Edith Hawkins.
Newsies-Winifred Weller, Alberta
Lake.
Trustworthy Weller, Naomi Smith,
Betty Bradley.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
BAPTIST MISSION CIRCLE
HOLDS INTERESTING MEETING

The Mission Circle of the Baptist
Church held an interesting meeting on
Monday evening at the home of Mrs.
Albert F. Bossler, on Washington ave
nue.. The girls of the World Wide
Guild were entertained by the Circle.
An interesting program was rendered,
consisting of song, prayer, scripture
reading and other interesting num-
bers, after which refreshments were
served. Those present were: Misses
Rae Lake, Dorothy Thomas, Ada Nc
Donald, Frances Thomas, Cecilia Stri-
ker, Jessie Sharp, Blanche Lake, Min
ME Ravens, Elsie WINS, Grayce Ad-
ans and Elizabeth Thomas; Mrs. Geo.
H. Adams, Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mrs.
A. F. Bossler, Mrs. Jos. B. Thomas,
Mrs. George Hill, Mrs. Samuel STRAIT
ton, Mrs. James Barber, Mrs. Harry
Collins, Mrs. George Norrie, Miss For
rest, Mrs. Milford Sharp, Mrs. Sykes,
Mrs. Lucy Bossler.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
THRILL SCENES DRAW
BIG CROWDS.

AS silent as a graveyard at mid
night" has been the accepted descrip-
ton of Wall Street on Sunday, but the
writer's who have used this descrip-
ton until it has become a trite phrase,
barred from the best publications.
could have modified it to include the
words except when scenes for an cpl
sode of The Hidden Hand are being
filmed" had they witnessed the large
crowd that gathered on a recent Sun
cay when an episode of this Pathe Sc
rial, which opens at the Strand Thea
ire next Tuesday, was being taken on
Wall Street.
The scenario called for Wall Street
atmosphere and to get it over g.. a.
Smith, former publicity manager of
Pathe, who supervised the production
of this serial, decided that Wall Street
was the proper place to go for such
atmosphere. The ordinary crowds in
Wall Street would prevent the filming
of the scenes on week days, so MI.
Smith decided to take them on Sun
day, despite the fact that he would
have to gather in a large supply of
extra men and to make up the
crowds.
In addition to taking the scenes on
Wall Street itself, n of the stunts in
the episode called for Doris Kenyon,
the star of the serial, to jump five sto-
ries into a big water tank located on
the roof of a building. There was no
suitable tank to be found and one,
which would hold 200 gallons of wa
ter, was built. The sides of this tank
were of glass, one inch thick, and it
happened to be so placed that the NOR
ming and midday sun warmed the
glass. Water was not allowed to flow
into the tank until a short time be-
fore it was to be used. The glass sides
had become heated by the sun and
when the cold water flowed into the
tank and filled it, an unequal strain
was placed on the outer and inner
surfaces of the glass. The tank was
filled and Miss Kenyon made the jump
she was scheduled to make into the
tank and the scenes were taken.
Just as the stunt was finished, as
per the scenario, another stunt not on
the program began. One pane of the
inch thick glass gave way and Miss
Kenyon was being carried with the
water through the Jagged hole. A
camera tripod was seized by the quick
witted Mr.. Smith and placed cross
wise across this hole. On this Miss
Kenyon placed her foot and kept her
self from being drawn through the
dangerous opening.
The crowds that gathered to see the
scenes taken became so big that the
police reserves were called out to ham
die them.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
PLEASANTVILLE RED CROSS
CoNTRADIcTS CURRENT RUMORS

To contradict the m that the
local branch of the Red Cross does not
supply every enlisted or drafted man
from this county with a full outfit, the
following statement is made by the
officers of that organization, viz, that
there has not been a single instance
of failure or neglect to supply COM
plete sets of knitted garments; fur
thermore the local branch has absolute
proof of the above statement in thai
they hold signed receipts for each arti-
Gle given out. Since its first begin
ming the Pleasantville branch has been
hard at work and constantly extending
its field of operations. In addition to
the large number of ladies working at
the headquarters afternoons and eve
nings under the supervision of Mrs. H.
c. Munro and Miss Elsie Adams, a
number of sewing units have already
beer established in various parts of
the city, including several which meet
at the Aims House, composed OF mem
bers of keystone Chapter OF the Eas-
tern Star, nurses from the various in
situations. etc. n Also the Salem unit,
which meets atSthe home of Mrs. Chas.
Stebbins on Doughty Road, the st.
JOLn ) M. I. ullls Il COiOA III uhlI AlOOC
ing at the home of Mrs. Clark on Ire
mont avenue. Others are in process
of formation, including n at the
home of Mrs. Japhet Price on Wash
ington avenue. In addition to these
activities in sewing Hospital garments
and knitting sweaters, mutfiers, he'll
NETS, wristlets and socks, Mrs. Munro,
who has charge of the surgical sup
plies, reports that during the first week
OF the present month over 1000 pieces
OF gauze have been cut and folded and
delivered to the Atlantic City Chapter
for shipment. In connection with the
local work mention should be made OF
that done by the Absecon and Port Re
public auxiliaries, each OF which has
turned in large quantities Of finished
work. Besides what has already been
distributed there is also a large supply
of knitted goods of all kinds at the
local headquarters, which is at the
disposal of any II going from this
vicinity. To sum the whole matter up
the following statement is authorized,
viz, that not only has everyone who
has gone up to this time been supplied
with a full outfit, but that ample pro-
vision has been and will continue to
be made for all who may go in the flu
ture.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
FRED LUTHER WINCH
LOVINGLY LAID AWAY.
Popular Truant Officer Who Died Sud-
denly Was Native Of Massa-
chusetts.

The funeral of Fred Luther Winch,
who died suddenly in a class room at
School No. l on Friday afternoon of
last week, was held on Monday after
noon at the Presbyterian Church. The
services were most impressive, consist
ing of addresses by Rev. DR.. Hugh R.
McClelland and Rev. Samuel r. STRAIT
ton. Miss Edythe Hodgson sang
abide with me-. and Miss Vena Has
kell sang Lead Kindly Light" accom-
panied on the organ by Prof. Herman
Madden. The Masons then took charge
of the services and offered their beau
tiful rites. The floral pieces were ma
ny and beautiful, being sent by many
organizations, churches, schools, rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. Winch's passing is regretted by
practically every man, woman and
child in our town, as his many years
of faithful service as truant officer had
endeared him to all. His love of fair
play, and his happy disposition made
him a general fayorite. His generosi-
ty was constantly proven, as his daily
duties took him to scenes of poverty
and suffering, which he relieved unas-
sumingly, without letting the right
hand know of deeds of kindness done
by the left.
He was born in Peterboro, Mass, on
Nov. IA, 1859, and is survived by his
father, Capt. Chas. F. Winch, a yeter-
an of the Civil War, aged SS, living in
Massachusetts. He leaves two sisters,
Mrs. Frank Wallace, of Clinton, Mass,
and Mrs. ]. NJ. Zouver, of Melrose
Highlands, Mass, and one brother,
Frank Winch, of Georgetown, Mass,
and a daughter by his first marriage.
A niece, Miss Helen Wallace, is the
head Dietician at Galen Hall.
Mr.. Winch was married for the Sec
ond time on Feb. 4, 1915, to Mrs. Nina
Reed, of this town, who also survives.
Mr.. Winch was a member of the
Baptist Church, Keystone Lodge of
Masons, the Tall Cedars of Atlantic
City, and the P. A. and M. A. Club of
Pleasantville.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
SPEESE GETS STATES
PRISON SENTENCE

Wilbur d. Speese, elected magis-
trate in Egg Harbor Township, was
sentenced Wednesday to serve a term
in State prison from one to three
years, and to pay the costs of the
court, which amounted to several hun
dred dollars. After sentence was i'm
posed, his counsel gave notice of an
apDeal to the upper courts for a new
trial, on several allegations.
The Court fixed Speese's bail at
S.. 900 until the appeal is disposed of.
The two c~onstables, Half and Burris,
were called before the bar and told
that the Court conceived the view that
they were not responsible for their
actions, as they had executed the in
structions of the Justice who had de-
l~iberately planned the arrest of tour
lists in automobiles, who CHANGED to
stop on the roadside, and imposed
penalties in the way of fines which
bore evidence of coming under the
criminal statute of eXtortion. They
were discharged.
Judge Shinn, before passing SEN
tence. remarked. that ii appeared to
the Court as if Speese had deliberate
Iy sought the election as Justice of
the Peace, to practice the d~astardly
and despicable actions of which he
had been convicted.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
PEOPLE YOU KNOW
WHO COME AND GO
Personal Chronicle of Doings,
Gathered About the City
and Surroundings.
WEEKLY SOCIAL CALENDAR

Miss Hannah Rainear spent the
weekend with her parents in Bridge
ton.
Baby Arthur R. Smith is quite ill
at the home of his parents in Phila-
delphia.
Capt. Richard l. Risley, who has
been quite ill during the past week, is
now much improved.
Mrs. Villa Merritt was called to
Camden last Saturday by the death of
49, relative, Mr.. Jas. Meany.
~ Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Scott and son,
pof Philadelphia, were weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. Herbert Smith.
Mrs. Mary Risley entertained over
the weekend Miss Ethel Churton, one
Of our former Supervisors of Music.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Collins and
1Mr. and Mrs. Job C. Stebbins are plan
y ming to start next Tuesday for Florida.
Mr.. David Smith and Mr.. Raymond
n Hears, Jr., of Atlantic City High
.N{School, were P~leasantville visitors this
xgeek.
Mrs. Samuel Ireland and son Sam
Robinson and Miss Edna Kimble,
five returned from a delightful motor
. drip through Maryland.
Cards have been received from Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh M. Collins from Balti-
more, where they were waiting on Sat
urday until the storm had passed, be-
fore continuing their auto journey to
FLORIDA
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S.. Adams left
eGfl Wednesday for a %sojourn in Flori-
ia. The journey will be made by au
tomobile, by the way of Admission, Ala,
where they will visit the latter's neph-
ew, who is stationed there.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Miller and little
son, Master John, Jr., of Philadelphia,
are expected home in a few days to
spend the holidays with Mrs. Miller's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Austin.
Mrs. Miller will be remembered by her
school friends as Miss Kathryn Austin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Bowen spent
Monday evening in Atlantic City,
where they attended a farewell party
given in honor of the formers broth
er, Raymond Bowen, who left on Tues
day to join the Aviation Corps at Fort
Slocum. Mr.. Bowen is one of the
most popular Manual Training teach
ers in the Atlantic City School system
and has the best wishes of the entire
force, as well as a host of friends.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
CONTRACTOR MILTON HICkOk
is HANDSOMELY REMEMBERED

One of our local contractors, Mr..
Milton H. Hickok, of Woodland Ave,
who accepted a position as foreman at
Camp Dix Cantonment, was the reeip-
lent of a handsome gold watch last
week from $50 carpenters under him,
as a token of their esteem. Mr.. Hick-
ok was surprised when presented with
the watch and in a few words thanked
the men and expressed his delight to
know the feeling that they had for
him.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
SALEM M. E. CHURCH.
Rev. Pennington Corson, Pastor.

Services Sunday, as follows:
9.45 a. M, Glass Meeting.
1880 a. M, the pastor will preach
upon the subject, Light in Dark Pla-
$50 q M, SUNDAY School.
At 7.9O p. M, Rev. Madison Peters,
who has a nationwide reputation as a
preacher and lecturer and who is now
in the employment of the government,
will speak ON war topics. DR.. Peters
spoke in Atlantic City last Sunday to
large audiences. This will be a fine
opportunity for the people of Pleasant
vile to hear such a fine presentation
of a timely theme.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all services.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15

The Soldiers and Sailors Relief
League, working for New Jersey Sol
diers and Sailors, will not meet next
week. However, there is a fresh sup
ply of heavy wool for sweaters and
also of the other grades for soX, he'll
NETS, etc. Anyone willing to knit can
apply at the residence of Mrs. Robt.
M. Willis, E. Verona avenue, and the
wool will be supplied.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
S. r. Stratton. Pastor.
Sunday services as follows.

sunday services as follows:
Morning worship 1890 o'clock, ser
mon subject, 1.-THE enforcement of
Christ"
Bible School 2.3O p. M, Supt., Mr..
Geo. H. Adams. Adult classes for
men and women.
Evening worship, 7.30 o'clock, sub
ject, Needing Gods Dictates"
Weekly prayer service on Wednes-
day evening, 7.30 o'clock, followed by
Bible Study, led by Prof. Francis Budd
A hearty welcome for everybody.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
p. H. S. BASKET BALL GAME.

There will be a Basket Ball game
this Friday evening, Dec. IA, at the
Pleasantville H. S. gym. The P. H. S.
quintet will play the Meadowbrook A.
c. team.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
WESLEY N. E. CHURCH.
Rev. J. William Lee, Pastor.

Sunday services as follows:
$50 A. M, Glass.
1870 u. M, preaching upon the topic,
"The Day Heaven and Earth Came
Together"
2.3O p. M, Sunday School; classes
for all.
6.45 o. M, Epworth League.
7.3O p. M, sermon subject, 1.-The Tri-
umph of a Live Wire Church." Our
Song Service will cheer you on your
way.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15

ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING.
Max H. kirscht, 3 NJ. Main Street.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving remembrance of our dear
husband and father, Edmond S.
Smith, who departed this life Dec.
10th, 1915, at Absecon, N. j.
Sacred the tomb where our loved one is laid,
Sweet is the memory that never shall fade,
Bright the hope that again we shall meet,
Kneeling together at Jesus feet.
WIFE AND CHILDREN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-28

required by similar rule to sell 'at an advance over the refners list price at which he purchased such sugar no great CT than the normal margin charged by wholesale dealers in refined sugar in the same locality for such margin as may hereafter be established by the food ad- ministration,"
 With regard to perishable foods, the food administration announced today that it will make prompt and full ex- animation of any localities in which i'm creases in price occur. and will deal in dividually by administrative orders with dealers charging excessive prices. A general rule covering all licensed foods provides that they shall not be handled anywhere in the United States on an unjust. or storage charge Regular and special reports will De called for by the food administration from each licensed dealer.
 In It's statement. the food, administra- ton emphasized the fact that no busi- mess man win be expected to forego his normal reasonable profits, the sole object Ibeing "to prevent the acquisition of spec- lulative dguraa resulting from ria'ne
 market.