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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
Papa's Mission.

Little Carries papa was fire insur-
ance adjuster and made frequent trips
out through the state adjusting losses.
One of the neighbors, meeting Carrie
In front of her house one day, asked
how she was and how her papa was.
"Oh, I'm well, and SOS my papa
she replied. But he's gone away"
"Gone away?" the neighbor repeat
ed. "Why, where's your papa gomez"
"Gone to Evansville to digest loss"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
Heroic Rescue.

Father-Come right out In the back
yard, my son; I'll make you see stars.
Son--Are you going to make an
American flag, father?
Father-What do you mean. you
young rascal7
Son-Why, I'm going to provide the
stars, while you furnish the stripes.
Father calling on his neck)-Where
did you inherit this brilliancy? on
with your coat, son, must save you
or perish in the attempt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
oiI Brakes sparineIy.

It has been well said that there Is
one set of bearing surfaces on a car
which should never be oiled-the
brakes. This is not strictly true, as
saueaking brake must be oiled, out
with caution. Use castor oil In mod
grafton until the squeak is stopped.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
Coubie Turn Prevents Speeding Over
Railroad Tracks.

point just before the tracks would
be reached under ordinary circumstan-
ces, so the chauffeur Is compelled to
slow up and make two turns before
getting on the track. While perform
ing this evolution 1t is thought that
there would be ample opportunity for
observing the approach Of a train In
either direction.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

up in the morning at four clock, do my
housework, then GO to a factory and work
all day, come home and get supper and
feel good. / don't know how many OF
my friends have told what Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
done for me. Mrs. ANNA METERIANo,
86 West 10th St., Peru, Ind.
Women who suffer from any such all
ments should not fail to try this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
SPINNING Wheels.

When the rear wheels are in mud
dy spot, do not try to drive the car
out by spinning them. The slower the
wheels turn the better the chance Of
gripping the surface. If the car can
be rocked by alternately engaging and
disengaging the clutch 1t will be found
that the pendulum action of the car
will carry it out of almost any bad
spot,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
SLOWING DOWN AT CROSSING
ing Upon Tracks Already occu-
pied by Train.

Patent papers have been granted on
a unique plan to prevent autoists DASH
ing upon railroad tracks already occu-
pied by train. The plan might arouse
the ire of the automobllist, but 1t would
probably make it Impossible for these
accidents to occur. The idea consists
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
ERADICATION OF ALL PESTS
First Step Should Be to Clean House
and Then Thoroughly Spray or
Paint interior.

The first step to eradicate the pests
which live in cracks and crevices in
poultry houses Is to clean the house.
All litter, nest material and droppings
paint thoroughly the entire surface Of
the house and literally flood all cracks
and inside of nests with per cent
spray and do the work thoroughly.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

Gown p ans 30
badly that at times
I could not be on
my feet and il did
notseem az though
/ could stand it. /
tried diff eli t
medicines without
any benefit and
several doctors
told mo nothing
but an operation
would do me any
good. My drug
gist told me of
Lydia E. In k
h ans Vegetable
Compound. Itook
it with the result
that ! am now well
and STRONG I oct.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
cuticura Beauty Doctor

For cleansing and identifying the
skin. hands and hair, Cuticura Soap
and Ointment efford the most effective
preparations. For free samples adj
dress, "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston" At
druggists and by mail. Soap rs. ONT
ment rs and 5O.-Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
Dirty Fresh Eqqs.

A fresh egg that has contracted dirt
n any form ran never be made to APP
pear quite so attractive as one laid
in clean nest by clean hen.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
Avoid Diseased Fowls.

There are those who never breed
fowl that has once been subjected to
disease, particularly in a malignant
sorm.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. AID.
Comparative SIGHTS.

<'You should have seen the rosy
flush on her cheek"
"You should have seen the straight
one IN my hand"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

We all love bargains, but we'd hard
iy respect a man who'd let us cheat
him.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
Variety Of Feeds.

Variety Is not only the spice Of life,
,ut in poultry feeds and feeding it is
,ne element that stands for success.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
WOMAN WORKS
| Is HOURS A DAY
Marvellous Story of Woman's
Change from Weakness
j to Strength by Taking
& Druggists Advice.

Peru, Ind suffered from q dis
lacemsnt with backache and dragging
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

What has become OF the good old
stock of men who went through the
school of hard knocks?
Next thing to having thing Is know
Ing where to get 1t.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

Songs without words are preferable
to songs without sense.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

A woman usually has rug In front
Of the mirror to cover the hole in thu
carpet.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09
Roll of British Military
Heroes Includes Names of
Scores of Canadian Birth

While the conflict in South Africa
marked the beginning Of Canada's Of
fetal participation in foreign vars OF
the mother country, individual Cana
dams have won fame In practically
every struggle in more than a century.
The roll of British military heroes in
cludes the names of scores of men OF
Canadian birth. One of the greatest of
these was Gen. Sir William Fenwick
Williams. who gained renown as "the
hero of Kars."
The defense of Kars in Armenia by
General Williams during the Crimean
war was a gallant exploit. Great Brit
ain, France and Turkey were then al
lies, opposing Russia. General Will
liams, with 5000 men, was shut up in
Kars by a Russian army of 10000 in
fantry and 10000 cavalry, commanded
by General Muravieff. The siege COM
menced June 10, 1855, and continued
until November %. The defenders
had provisions sufficient to last three
months, but ammunition enough for
only three days of fighting, but Cen
eral Williams was determined to hold
the place. When their supplies had
been almost exhausted and after suf-
fering terribly from the rayages Of
cholera, General Muravieff decided the
time had come to attack the sorely
tried garrison and ordered an assault.
Feeble as they were, the defenders of
Kars beat back the Russians. Mura-
vieff then determined upon a policy of
watchful waiting and. after a month
more Of starvation, General Williams
ea%pitulated.
He was made a baronet, with the
title of Sir William Fenwick Williams
of Kars and granted a liberal pension.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09
HIGH SCHOOL BASKET
BALL TEAM SHOWS FORM,
Defeated Egg Harbor Last Friday
Other Games Scheduled.

The Pleasantville High School bas-
ket ball team defeated Egg Harbor,
Friday night of last week, by the close
score, 26-19. When the first half
came to a close, the score favored Egg
Harbor H. S., 14-8. The visitors out
played H. S. in the first half and vic
tory appeared to be their just reward.
With nine minutes to play the Egg
Harborites were leading, 1914. Then
H. S. basket ball team got busy and
showed their true form. Through
close guarding and accurate passing
our boys forged to the front three min
utes before the close of the game, 20
10. The game was getting too siren
uous for Egg Harbor and time had to
be called. With the restart of the
game, p. H. s.. cut loose and scored
three beautiful field goals in rapid sue
cession. Egg Harbor was outplayed in
the second period, scoring only 5
points. The game ended with Egg
Harbor H. S. the victims, 26-19. Bal
e~strieri passed well in the second half,
while Wallis gave a fine exhibition of
guarding. Woodruff, Lavigna and
Capt. Baker Gagged ten field goals,
which spelled defeat for Egg Harbor
H. S. Breitzman and Messenger starr
ed for the vanquished. The victory
was very pleasing to H. S. followers,
for Egg Harbor H. S. administered two
decisive defeats to H. S. last year.
Tho Imam.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09
Mile. Genae on Love.

Mile. Genee, the famous Danish
dancer. has turned philosopher.
"How a we account for lover" she
was asked.
mo average person can really ac-
count for it. What may help to en-
gender 1t are three forces-distinction
in the nationality of the individuals
concerned, pleasing appearance of
both parties, and the meeting of two
temperaments that are as different as
nature can make diversity. These
three factors help in waking of love.
For instance, l am a Dane who is
happily married to IN Englishman,
whereas any Danish husband would be
unsuitable because too similar in
type"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09
Absecon

Miss Josephine Cattani returned
home last Monday from Newark, where
she passed seven weeks as the guest
of relatives.
James B. Townsend, of Longport,
made a business and social trip to
Absecon last Wednesday.
Mrs. Sarah Rutherford, who was
seized by a stroke of paralysis Thurs
day of last week, is still in a critical
condition at her home on Adams ave-
nue..
John Rider has returned to the
home of his son Irwin after passing
the last two months with friends at
Tuckerton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steelman R. Lee, who
moved to Hammonton last fall, ex-
pect to return to Absecon in the
spring. His duties then as one of the
departmental heads of the railroad
signal system required his daily pres
ence along the line as far up as Water
ford, but now he is in charge of this
division again because of sickness of
another employee.
Junior Red Cross NeWS.
Last Saturday we were able to send
to the Atlantic City headquarters the
first work completed by the Absecon
Junior Red Cross. The work consist
ed of twelve scrap books for the enter
tainment of convalescent soldiers.
The books were made of gray CAM
brio in order to be light and easily
handled. The cover of each was deco
rated with a red cross and the words
Scrap Book cut from red paper. Each
book contained four pages, eight by
ten inches, on which were pasted short
stories, jokes, pictures, and puzzles.
The work was done in the first, second
and third grades.
The children are beginning their Sec
ond dozen of books. What we need
most, are short stories of a cheerful,
entertaining nature, and not too long.
Will you not look through the back
numbers of your magazines and collect
some stories for us? Any school child
would gladly take them to school for
you. The more stories we have, the
more scrap books we can make; and
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09

many scrap books mean fewer tedious
hours for the convalescent soldier.
Pictures, puzzles, and interesting pic
,ture postcards will be much appreciat-
ed.
The children of the fourth and fifth
grades have completed sixty squares
for their ambulance blanket. The
blanket must contain e~ighty-four
blocks. We need yarn for this work.
The girls of the sixth, seventh and
eighth grades are learning many valu.
able lessons in sewing and in patience,
while working on the outfits for the
Belgian babies.
We are very proud of our member.
ship certificate, which is framed and
hangs in our auditorium.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
mail Malls arrive at Absecon Post once a,
From Philadelphia and West-7.3 and 10
a. m. and,6.45 p. m.
From atlantic City-6.3o a. m. and z. Las
p. m.
Mails close as follows:
For Philadelphia-6.20 20, 9.25 and 9.45 q
m.: $50 and 6.25 p. m.
For Atlantic City-9.45 a. m; 6.25 D. m.
The Office opens daily except Sunday ..
s.15 a. m. and closes 7.15 p. m.
Carrier leaves on Rural Delivery Route n
20 a. m
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
WIN AT BASKET BALL.

The Pleasantville High School girls
opened their basket ball season by de-
feating the girls of Egg Harbor City,
Friday evening of last week, in the
High School gymnasium, by a score of
So. The game was a complete walk
over for the Pleasantville ~lassies, who
have been faithfully practicing for the
last month. Miss Field, the captain
of the team, starred for the High
School girls by scoring the majority of
field goals. Excitement reigned SUI
preme during the entire game.
The Egg Harbor girls took their de-
feat good naturally, and are insisting
upon having a return game in the near
future.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09
Planes ard kercIliefS.

The principal effect of the recent
announcement that the British gov
eminent had placed orders for 36,00O,-
900 yards of linen for airplane sails
has been to indicate a scarcity Of
handkerchief linens for some time to
come. Inasmuch as the fabric weighs
about eight ounces TO the square yard,
the order will cause the consumption
of upward of 100000 pounds of
linen yarn. or much more than the to-
raj of the annro; told of Irish flax.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09
BOULEVARD BUILDERS
OVERCOME BY GAS FUMES.

Contractor Ellsworth Risley, who is
in charge of the building of the Abse-
con-Atlantic City Boulevard, and sew
en- of his employees on the drive, in
Guiding Councilman Michael Lutz,
while working in the garage in Pleas
antville, last Monday, narrowly escap-
ed death from the deadly fumes which
came from the broken exhaust Of a
gasoline engine which was in opera
ton in the place. Mr.. Risley was so
affected that he has since been in the
care of a physician. At first his lungs
had been attacked and he was very
sick.
MI. Risley had the men engaged in
thawing pipes and repairing injury
which had been done by the cold and
snow. Needing a monkey wrench one
of the men left the building, which
was closely sealed everywhere to keep
out the draft. When the messenger
filled his lungs with pure air, he stag
gered and fell. Regaining his feet, he
realized the danger of his companions,
and shouted through the open door
way.
Each man in turn as he came into
the fresh air was more or less over
come; Mr.. Risley being the weaker in
physique, Succumbing. He was taken
in an automobile to the residence of a
doctor, where he received prompt med.
ical attention to restore stronger &C
tion in a weakened heart whose pulsa-
lions had been SO seriously weakened
that a short time longer in the gas
filled garage would probably have
proven fatal.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09
Around the World.

Some mechanics Of the
Charleston navy yard r now
receiving wages of 500 a week.
A Chicago woman recently
died penniless in a home for the
destitute founded by her hus-
band.
Japanese exports of hosiery and
knitted underwear during the
last three years have increased
200 per cent, with wages one
third the scale in the United
States.
The superintendent of i%nstruc-
ton of Oregon lists as the ten
virtues to be taught to Oregon
pupils: Honesty, truthfulness,
cleanliness, obedience, respect,
courtesy, patriotism, kindness,
.odustry and ppnctuality.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09

This Friday (Feb. 8th) at 8 P. M,
P. H. S. meets the Naval Reserves of
Atlantic City in the P. H. S. gymnasi-
m Two weeks ago the Naval Re-
serves defeated H. S. in an extra five
minute period, 17-15. Don't miss
this game, for it will be full of life.
General admission 10 cents. This Sat
urday evening, Feb. 9th. at 8 o'clock,
the Freshman class will play a double
header against the Junior class. Fresh
men and Juniors show your class spir-
it by attending the game. General ad-
mission 5 cents.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09
lakewood

Mrs. W. S. Walker has been very
sick. Her friends are glad to hear
she is recovering.
A number of our citizens have rela-
tives with Uncle Sans Army or Navy.
George Scar, who is employed in
Philadelphia, spent Sunday at his
home here.
Mr.. William Taggart spent Sunday
with his brother,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09

Field Goals: Breitzman 2, Messenger
2. Oberfell l, Collie 1, Balestrieri 1,
Baker 2, Woodruff S, Lavigna 8. Foul
Goals: Messenger 3, Collie 4, Wallis l,
Balestrieri l, Baker l, Lavigna l. Ref
cree: Adams.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09
SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH.
Lake Place, Pleasantville.

Sabbath School this Saturday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, followed by Church
services.
/. Prayer meeting every Wednesday
night at 7.45 o'clock.
Everybody welcome.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09
LOCAL MANAGER GUEST
AT ASSOCIATION MEETING.

The A. & P. Managers Beneficial
Association held a meeting last week
end at Wildey Hall, Camden. After
the business meeting a musical and
literary entertainment was enjoyed,
following which a Hoover Dinner was
served to the so members and officers
who were present. The honor guest
was Mr.. Linton J. Sculthorp, the N. j.
Superintendent. James A. Gilkey, Jr.,
manager of the Pleasantville store, at
tended.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09

To make your money bring contin.
uous and satisfactory results, sub
scribe to The Pleasantville Press and
you will receive a pleasant reminder
of the fact each week.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09

Substitutions: Helfrich for Rainier,
Doherty for Baker. Field Goals: Mu-
eller 2, Field II. Baker 2, Risley 1.
Foul Goals: Mueller 8, Field 2, Risley
l. Referee: Miss McAllister.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09

Carney A. c. failed to put in an ap-
pearance Saturday evening, much to
the disappointment of all those pres
ent.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09

Don't fail to read The Pleasantville
Press. 1t gives your home news.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09

Reading The P~leasdntuille Press Ia
reading the ne1os of this locality.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-09
Warning
To Gas Consumers

On account of the continued cold weather there is danger of
frost accommodating in the gas services. This may cut off the supply
of gas at any time. Later this may disappear to an extent that will
allow a small amount of gas to flow through the service pipes.
AS a precauton against danger we make the following suggest
ions to consumers.
When you find that the supply is shut of, look over all burners
and make sure that they are turned off.
If upon opening a burner the gas does not flow, be sure to close
it before leaving.
Do not go to sleep with any gas burning in your sleeping room.
To insure safety, all automatic appliances should be connected
to a fue.
If you smell gas examine and turn off all burner cocks.
Do not, under any circumstances, search for a gas leak with a
candle or match.
ATLANTIC CITY SUBURBAN GAS & FUEL CO.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-06-22
STATE OF LOUISIANA. -.
23rd Judicial District Court for the
Parish of st. Mary.
Ollie Davis Grant ". Cecila Davis
Sigur ct al. No. IA 152.

Under and by virtue Of writ of seiz.
nre and sale. issued out OF the 23rd ju-
dicia' District Court of the State Of
Louisiana, in and tor the Parish of 1t.
Mary. and to mo directed, in the above
entitled and numbered suit, I have
seized and taken into my possession,
and shall offe. at public sale for cash,
without .appraisement. TO the last spd
highest bidder, according to Law, At
the principal front door Of the court
house in tho town of Franklin, Parish
of st. Mary, State Of Louisiana, on
SATURDAY. THE GOTH DAY or
JULY,
in the year 1918, betwcon the hours of
eleven O'Clock a. M. and four o'clock
p. M. the following described property.
to.wit:
Tho undivided two.thirds (2-3) in and
to that certain lot of ground, situssed in
Patterson, Parish Of st. Mary. 3tats OF
Louisiana, bounded south BY Railroad
Avenue. east and north by lot Of Ernest
Williams. and west, In part, By LOT OF
Euphrosine Brown, and, in part, By lot
of Ernest Williams. measuring thirty
two 1877 feet front on said Railroad
Avenue, by . depth between parallel
lines of seventS-:wo t72 feet, and b.
ing composed of twenty-eight t2S'l feet
front taken from the lot Of Euphr0sine
Brown and four t4') feet taken from the
lot of Ernest Williams; togsther with
the undivided two.thirds (2-3) iu and ia
all the buildings and improvement
thereon situated, rights, ways. prfyi'
legcs and servitudes thereto belonging
| and appertaining.
| CHARLES PECOT, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office. Franklin, st. Mary Par
ish, State of Louisiana, this 10th dal
OF May, 1918.
Borah, Himel, Bloch 4 Borah,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-06-22
NOTICE.

Property owners within the
corporate limits of the Town
Of Franklin are hereby mott.
fled that tire grass upon the
sidewalks abutting tn cir
premises should be cut as
provided for by an ordinance
of the town. Those who
have failed to cut said grass
by the cath day of June,
1918, will be dealt with az
said ordinance provides.
PHILIP ALBAREs,
City Marshal.
Franklin, La. June Ia. 1918.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-06-22
STATE or LOUISIANA.
23,d judicial District Cou,t-PaHs

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23,d Judicial Distric. Cou,t-PaR.
ish Of St Mary.
Succession Of Thomas Porter. de.
ceased, Victor Porter. wife Of
Thomas Porter. deceased, and Of
Willie Porter. deceased. No.
37i8.
Whereas John J. Greenwood, res
ident OF St. Mary Parish. La. has pe.
titi0ned this Honorable Court for let
ters of admiuistra alton on the estates
of the late Thomas Porter, deceased.
Victor Porter, wife Of TE0mas Porter,
deceased, and Of Willie Porter, de-
ceased. intestate.
Notice is hereby given to all 70 whom
it may concern to show cause within
ten days from the late Of this nOti6es-
ton why the prayer OF the said pe-
titioner should not be granted.
In evidence whereof. witness nv Of.
fetal signature and the impress It the
seal OF my Office this 18th day IT Juue,
A. D., 1918.
Deputy Clerk Of Court
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-06-22
TO THE PUBLIC.

During my absence, while
attending a session of the
Legislature, my law business
will be attended to by Mr..
Rene H. Himel.
L. .. PECOr.