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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26
A OF

A Special Meeting of the Board of
Education of Pleasantville was held i n
the High School Building, President
Stiles presiding, Members Weaver,
Penhallow, Smith and Marshall and
Secretary Jackson present.
Emory Helfrich addressed the Board
in reference to the application which
he had submitted for a position as
Science Teacher.
The President appointed the follow
ing committee to take up the matter
of holidays, when schools will be clos
ed next year: Penhallow, Weaver and
Smith.
Miss Sara P. Eastburn was elected
to teach English in the High School.
Miss Priscilla Gardner was elected
to teach in a End or 3rd grade position
next year.
Miss Hilda Smith was elected to
teach in the first grade.
Miss Abbie M<Leeds was elected to
teach in a third GRADE position.
Mr.. Penhallow stated that he had
talked with Judge Harold B.. Wells of
Burlington County. and that he had
his promise to speak at the Com
mencement
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26
SALEM CHURCH CHOIR
ENTERTAINS PASTOR AND WIFE

The choir of Salem NJ. E. Church
entertained the pastor. Rev. Penning-
ton Corson, ST., and his wife. at a
dinner in the Church dining room on
Thursday evening. At 6 o'clock the
company gathered round a beautifully
spread table and a course dinner was
served by the ladies. After dinner
speeches and plenty of music helped 10
form a pleasant social hour. Those
present were: Rev. and Mrs. Penning-
ton Corson, ST., Rev. and Mrs. Frank
Parker, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Collins.
Mrs. Charles W. Blake, Miss Mida {.
Blake, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stebbins.
Miss Gladys Stebbins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley Zippler, Mr.. and Mrs. John F.
Ryon, Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Mathis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L. Race, Mrs.
John G. Thomas, Mrs. Lizzie Allen.
Miss Edythe Parker, Miss Gladys Steb-
bins, Mr.. Earl Siewell, Misses Helen
Risley, Ada Thomas, Eva Risley.
Pearle Stebbins.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26
P. O. OF A. NOTES.

At a regular meeting of Camp 8, P.
o. of A, held Friday evening, April
IS. Past officers badges were present
ed to the following sisters:
Past District President Villa Mer
rift; District President Margaret
Brown; Past President, Lillian Som
ers, B. DeMill, Assistant Past Presi-
dent, Mary Stephenson, Cora Martin,
Elsie Somers. Florence Shaw.
Refreshments were served and a
social time enjoyed by all.
At the next regular meeting the
badges will be presented to past offic-
ers not present at the April Is meet
ing. 1t is hoped all past officers will
be out and that a full membership
will be present.
Camp 9, P. o. of A. will be given a
benefit at Victory Theatre on May 1.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26
MORE BOOKS NEEDED
FOR THE BOYS OVERSEAS
Buy your stock at once.

New Jersey libraries have worked
hard and collected thousands and
thousands of books but there has come
one more call-the most urgent we
have had from the other side. General
Pershing himself has cabled the Lib
rary Wal Service asking that at the
very least three-quarters of a million
more books be shipped overseas be-
tween now and July first. Two-thirds
of these must be new books. The col
lections of the United War Work Fund
are running poorly in many parts of
the union and demands for millions of
technical books have taken the Lib
rary War Service money.
The Library War Service is asking
if New Jersey can o collect twenty
five thousand books. They do want
to do this-not so much because the
Library War Service asks it but be-
cause the boys overseas ask it. These
are Jersey boys who are asking for
these books. Our own 18th and 10Th
the boys who fought at Argonne and
Chateau-Thierry-the boys we are all
preparing to welcome home in July.
They come from every town. They
are asking for good fiction. We know
the people have given, but everybody
has kept some books they especially
liked-can't you give some of those?
We read of the homesick boys we
read of Brest, we read of conditions in
France, the people deplore them-this
is their chance to help to alleviate
them. Can we count on you?
Any contributions of books may be
left at the Pleasantville High School
in the Library, and all such will be
forwarded the first of May.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26
JUDGES FOR CONTESTS.

The spring institute and double sill
yer medal contest of the Atlantic
County W. c. T. L. will be held at
Wesley NJ. E. Church, Pleasantville, on
May 18th. Mrs. Jacob Frendlich, pres
ident of the local union, will preside
in the absence of the county president,
Mrs. Maurer. who will be detained by
illness. The judges selected for the
oratorical part of the contest are: Rev.
Henry E. Jones, D. D., Rev. Clarence
NJ. Johnston and Rev. William L. Nor
ton, while the musical part of the pro-
gram will be judged by Miss Marion
X. Jones. Miss Florence Babcock and
Mrs. E. A. Lake.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26
LARGE ACREAGE SAID
TO BE uNASSESsED.

The Department of Conservation
and Development has submitted TO
Governor Edge a report that there are
in the State 639,935 acres of unas-
sessed land, of which 1891 acres are
said 10 be in Atlantic County. The
State Board of Taxation has
icated with the Atlantic County Board
of Taxation, and they in turn have
taken up the matter with the assessors
where the shortage is supposed to be.
Replies have been received from
Buena Vista, Egg Harbor Township
and Hammonton, and the assessors
there are unable to account for the
shortage, VIM. Hauenstein, the Egg
HarboF Township assessor, writes that
in his case ii must be Lakes Bay and
Great Egg Harbor River, and says "he
knows of no law to assess them al
though most of them are planted in
oysters" The shortage by municipal
ties &C rppOrTpd iS &C follourc-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

Council met in regular session on
Monday night, President James pre-
siding, and Councilmen Chattle,
Adams, Lutz and Ireland present.
The Solicitor submitted the decision
of the Public Utilities Commissioners
in the application of the Atlantic City
Suburban Gas & Fuel Co, for an in
crease of rates, which the Board re-
fused to grant, and same was ordered
to be filed.
Council granted to Parker T. Harris
the right to place steps in front of
each of his stores.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
ELECTS NEW MEMBERS

The Women's Missionary Society OF
the Presbyterian Church met Wednes-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. H.
L. Harley. There were Is members
present. 9 new members were elect
ed, officers for the ensuing year We're
elected as follows:
President-Mrs. H. r. McClelland.
First Nice-President-Mrs Calvin
Burns.
Second Vice-President-Mrs H. I
Harley.
Secretary-Mrs. Wesley Ford.
Treasurer-Mrs. John L. Bartlett.
The next meeting will be held May
21st at the home of Mrs. Henry ".
Lewis.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MEETS AT cHALFoNTE.

The Atlantic County Historical So
ciety will hold its April meeting at the
Hotel Chalfonte in Atlantic City this
Friday evening, April 25th. One of
the speakers of the evening will be
Rev. Thomas Cross, who will tell of
his own and his sons experiences dur
ing the present war. DR.. Cross will
also have a number of interesting SOU
venirs on exhibition. There will be
other interesting speakers and fea-
lures on the program. A full attend
ance is desired.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26
JR. o. U. A. M. NOTES.

Excelsior Council will hold its TWEEN
ty-third anniversary on May End, All
members are requested to bring their
wives or a lady friend. Irwill be held
on the second floor of Red Mems Hall.
Don't miss it; we expect to have a fine
entertainment.
CLARENCE DAUGERTY, r. s.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26
ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Franklin and Verona Avenues.

Rev. S. G. Morton Montgomery. OF
Philadelphia, will preach and admin
lister the Holy Communion tomorrow
Sunday at II a. m. At the same
time the memorial loaded glass win
dows recently installed will be dedicat-
ed to the glory of God and in loving
remembrance of several persons who
have passed to the great beyond.
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
A cordial welcome will be extended
to all who come.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26
NoRTHFIELD BUSINESS CHANGE

Edward c. Ryon has disposed of his
store business at Mortified TO Eugene
Swilkey, who has assumed charge. Mr..
Ryon successfully conducted this bust
ness during the past thirty years. Be
cause of the similarity of names. some
people are of the impression that the
purchaser is James A. Gilkey. This
is a mistake, Mr.. Gilkey retaining his
position as manager of the A. & ?.
store in Pleasantville.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26

When you leave Pleasantville to es-
tablish a home in some other locality,
you will want to keep in touch with
your home town. Don't fail to have
The P~leasantville Press sent to your
address each week. 1t costs only 81
a year in Atlantic County. and $1.25
outside the County, and you get many
times your moneys worth.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26

The man who cannot see the value
in a years subscription to The Pleas
antville Press loses many times the
cost during the course of a year by not
being a regular reader.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26
DIED

TAGE.-At Pleasantville, on April IS,
Clara, wife of David H. Tage, aged
81 years. Funeral on Tuesday. In
terment Pleasantville Cemetery.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26

Don't forget the Japanese Operetta,
princess Chrysanthemum', at the
High School this Friday evening.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26

1t is believed that no assessable land
in this county has been overlooked by
the assessors.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26

LIST FURNISHED HOUSES a
once. Large demand.
T. B. WOOTTON, 10 N. Main st.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-04-26

Show your appreciation of the eff
forts of the High School pupils by at
tending the Operetta this Friday eve
ming.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
SUPERVISOR DAYTON
s BANQUETS ROAD HANDS

Some weeks ago Supervisor Of
Roads, r. S. Dayton announced that
when the rock was broken in front
of his home on the Pike, roast pig
dinner would be rendered the work
ers. Some days ago the rock base
was lain at that point and Saturday
the dinner was given. A large num-
Der partaking of the good things of
the festal board
The employees were not to be out
done and several weeks ago laid
plans to present the supt. with fine
gold watch and chain as token of
their respect for him, which was done
according to Hoyle at the dinner, much
to the surprise of Mr. Dayton.
All present enjoyed the occasion as
the first good roads dinner given in
Barker District.
There should be, however, big
community picnic at the completion
of each separate road Be Boosters.
Knock and the world knocks you.
Boost and the world boosts too.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
PLOT TO BOMB
POSTOFFICE In
CHICAGO FOUND

CHICAGO, NOV. 6.-Finding of a
note in the Chicago Federal building
this afternoon, telling of plot to
blow up the structure resulted in the
rushing of several details Of police
to the building. The note which was
found on a ledge. of the railing sur
rounding the rotunda on the third
floor, read as follows:
cat 2:30 p. m. beware. Another
Bomb will be thrown to the mid
die of the court loaded with four
pounds of T. N. r., enough to
blow the building through the air.
This time we fail not"
The note which was unsigned, was
scrawled on the leaf Of small note
book. 1t was discovered by watch
man shortly before 2:30 o'clock, who
hurriedly notified the custodian of the
building A telephone message was
sent to the police and score of de-
tectives were rushed to the building
The doors Of the building were locked
and a guard thrown around the
structure. Every room in the build
ing was then searched and the roof
inspection, but nothing that aroused
the suspicion of the detectives was
discovered.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
COAL RESTRICTIONS IN FORCE

CHICAGO, Nov. 6.-New restric-
tions on the use of soft coal were an
nounced today. In some localities
orders were more drastic than during
the war but the general situation
showed little change.
While production in West Virginia
and Colorado was reported increased
since yesterday, there was no notice
able change in the ranks of the 425,-
600 striking miners.
Appeals for coal to prevent dis
tress in many towns of Kansas and
Alabama were sent to state and rail-
road officials.
Bunkering of foreign owned vessels
at American ports was ordered
stopped by the central coal committee
of the railroad administration at
Washington.
The committee also authorized re-
gional directors of railroads to sus-
pend such train service as might be
regarded absolutely necessary.
Indiana's public service commits
sion took the most drastic action in
the domestic field. 1t decreed light
less streets, discontinuance Of electric
sign service and other advisable re-
strictions of service by public util-
tiles with less than two-weeks' sup
ply of coal.
The railroad administrations coal
distribution system under fuel admin
istration regulations was announced
to be in full operation today In
Chicago the coal committees of the
northwestern and central western
railroad regions announced removal
of restrictions on coal shipment for
federal, state, county and municipal
public utility, daily newspaper and q
few similar classiications throughout
the county
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR

Whereas: 1t is a custom of long
standing for the people of this coun-
try to set apart one day at this sea-
son to unite in the giving Of thanks
to Almighty God for his manifold
blessings vouchsafed during the past
year, and
Whereas: The President Of the
United States has issued his procla-
nation setting apart the 9th day of
November, next, as such day for this
year, and
Whereas: 1t is customary for the
Governor Of the State to issue a SIM
liar proclamation designating such
day and declaring it legal holiday
Therefore, l, JOHN J. CORNWELL
Governor of the States of West Vir-
ginia, in conformity with the afore-
said custom, do hereby set apart and
designate the 9th day Of November
1919, as
THANKSGIVING DAY
in West Virginia and declare the same
legal holiday throughout the State.
Surely the American people, es-
pecially those of us in West Virgin
ia, have much to be thankful for.
One year has elapsed since the cess
alton Of fighting in the World War.
Time has begun to heal the wounds
of body and Soul The Country has
been blessed with crops in abundance
and the prosperity Of the future now
depends upon our efforts.
So pause and give sincere thanks
to God for these blessings, and his
goodness will enable US to eliminate
some of the selfshness and wilfulness,
the two things that constitute bar
riers to future domestic peace, pros
perity and happiness.
In witness whereof | have here
unto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the State to be af-
fixed.
Done at the Capitol in the City
of Charleston this the Seventh
day Of November in the Year of
our Lord One Thousand Nine
Hundred and Nineteen and Of the
State the Fifty-seventh.
JNO. J. CORNWELL,
Governor.
By the Governor:
HOUSTON G. YOUNG,
Secretary of State.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
FIND GIRL AFTER TWO YEARS

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 8.-Margaret
Dickey, whose mysterious disappear
ance two years ago, when she was
fourteen years old, caused search in
every large city without success, has
been found. Her parents were over
joyed last night when the girl called
them by telephone from Washington
and appealed to them to come to her
at once. Mr.. and Mrs. Dickey left
early today for the capitol.
The message was the first word re-
ceived from the girl since she dasap-
peared
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
MEN SHOWING
NO DISPOSITION
TO RETURN
FOUR MINERS OUT OF TWO
HUNDRED RETURN TO
WORK

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Nov. FL
Kanawha coal field miners did not
obey the order of their leaders and
return to work today. Only of the
200 mines in the district began work
and these with comparatively small
forces.
This was the substance of an an
nouncement by D. G. Kennedy, sec
rotary of the Kanawha Coal Opera
tors Association after he had gone
over his morning reports.
! Mine superintendent report to me
that the men are showing no dispo-
sition to return to work." said Mr..
Kennedy. Zone hundred men at the
Shrewsbury mine voted last night to
60 to work today, but not one APP
peared at the appointed time. At
the Raymond City mine only Ia OF
normal working force of 300 were
on hand. Such reports are by no
means encouraging Not a man re-
ported at Boomer, Cannelton, Long
acre or Powelton, the most import
ant mines in the district. A few APP
peared at two mines on Cabin Creek. >
Mr.. Kennedy appealed to the head
/ quarters of the United Mine Work
ers to get the men back to work at
the earliest possible moment.
Union leaders replied they were
having difficulty in convincing tbs
men they were not being "tricked'
and the order was authentic but ex
pressed the opinion the miners woule
soon return.
at may be necessary to. procure
copies of the official order issued II
indianapolis" said Fred Keeney, dis
trict secretary.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
OHIO DRYS WIN BY 1880

Columbus, O. Nov.-8. Complete re-
turns from all but two precincts in
the state this afternoon gave ma
jcrity Of 1880 votes in favor Of rat
idcation of federal prohibition The
vote stood: For ratification, 499,776;
against, 1926
Of the three ether proposals voted
on, the drys captured two >and the
vets one. Nearly 100000 ballots
were cast.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
SCHOOL NEWS
All tine School of the County are in
Session.

All the schools Of the county are
now in session with very few ex-
ceptions. A few are closed on the
account Of sickness, and few have
rot secured teacher for the year.
We will give an emergency examin-
alton at the office Of the county SUI
perintendent Saturday the 18th in
stance for the purpose Of securing
enough teachers to fill all vacancies.
We may have as many as six or seven
vacancies, but teachers in sight for
all these schools.
Applicants who apply for examin-
alton should secure school before
coming to the examination as no
emergency can be issued unless APP
plicant has 8 school, as there would
be no emergency otherwise.
A county conference of all the
teachers Of the county has been called
to convene at Philippi the 22nd in
stance, Saturday, for the purpose Of
taking up certain school policies and
to ascertain the workings of the New
School Law. Some Of the prominent
State educators will be in attendance.
All teachers are now looking for
ward to the State Association meet
ing which assemblies at Fairmont the
9th instance This meeting will be
the biggest ever held in the State,
and by far the greatest number of
national educators will be present.
Reduced fares will be given on all
railroads to teachers who have the
Identification card. These cards will
be on distribution at the county meet
ing mentioned above. Barbour has
100 per cent enrolment in the State
Association, the biggest enrolment
ever given at one timeA All teachers
should enroll at once.
All indications point to a good
school year. Teachers are showing
interest in their work, and little sick
ness reported in the county.
Respectfully,
f. A. HUNT,
Co. Supt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
NEW TRIALS ARE
GRANTED TO YOUNG MEN

CHARLESTON, NOV. 12.-Seven
Belington young men, now under
sentence of the circuits court Of Bar
bour county for terms ranging from
ten to eighteen years in the state
penitentiary on conviction for alleg-
ed criminal assault in August, 1918,
were granted new trials by the SUI
preme court of appeals. The title
of the case passed upon is State
against Kittle, but it represented a
Joint appeal of all seven of the de-
PENDANTS and affects all of them.
The judgment of the lower court
was set aside on the ground that GER
tain evidence relating to the previous
reputation of the girl which should
have been admitted in the trial, had
been rejected by the court.
The seven men who will now be
given new trials are Lawrence Kittle,
Ebert Rhoades, Ray Hill, Arch
George, Frank Logan, Floyd Moore,
and Thrill Griffith.
The court also announced decision
in another case as follows:
Augusta Cross Ramsey against
John H. England, administrator,
from Barbour county, reversed in
part, affirmed in part.-Inter-Moun-
tain.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
TEACHERS WANTED

Again the S. o. 5. call for teachers
has gone cut. Boys and girls in more
than FIVE hundred schools of West
Virginia are without schooling this
year because teachers cannot be
found. The Extension Department Of
the Fairmont Normal School is try
ing to help these boys and girls find
teachers. All who wish to teach
should enroll in the Teachers En-
plovnent Bureau of the Normal
School and positions will be found for
them. No charge is made for this
service.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
MINERS WILL
RENEW THEIR
DEMANDS
so PER CENT INCREASE, 6-HOUR
DAY AND 5-DAY WEEK TO BE
ASKED

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Nov. IT,.
Original demands Of 60 per cent
increase in wages, 6-hour day and
a 5-day week will be presented to
operators by mine workers in the
joint scale conference called for Fri
day in Washington at the instance of
Secretary Of Labor Wilson, according
to Frank Harrington, chairman of the
miners scale committee who came
here today enroute to the national
capitol.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
BELINGTON REBECCAS
FEAST

Last Thursday night the Belington
Lodge Of Rebeccas gave an excellent
feed to its members and visitors. A
large number of Junior people were
in attendanie and generally good
time was enjoyed by all Thamer
Griffith, like the proverbial child,
always crys for pie and was presented
a whole pie by some members Of the
lodge. But the embarrassment did
not cause him to lose his walters
tray, he was right on the job. Just
the same as all those who did the
eating.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
NIpS GERMAN STRIKE PLOT

Berlin, Nov. 8.-Gustav Noske,
secretary for military affairs, has or
dered the dissolution of the "red com
mittee" which attempted to engineer
a general strike. Three members of
the committee are actively suppress
ing incipient demonstrations of Spar
iticists in connection with the cele-
bration Of the anniversary of the rev.
olution in Germany
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
FORTY-FIVE MINES IN OPER-
ALTON IN NORTH SECTION OF
STATE

WHEELING, w. Va, Nov. BE
ports at midnight Thursday from all
sections of the organized northern
West Virginia fields showed forty
five coal mines in operation, compared
with forty-four Wednesday. Nearly
all of the working operators, how
ever, are non-union, and United
Mine Workers officials declare there
has been no break in the ranks of the
strikers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
PRINCE OF WALES IN THE
DESERT

with a rum punch gripped in one
hand and cigaret in the other and
a song on his lips" That's the way
a story about the Prince Of Wales
in Halifax begins, no wonder he in
tends to limit his stay to ten days in
the United States. Cleveland Plain
Dealer. It would seem that our
country, so far as satisfying the
thirst Of a Prince is concerned, is
very ancient.