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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY
FlREMEN FIGHT BLAZE

The Fire Department responded to
an alarm at 2 o'clock Wednesday af-
ternoon from the property owned by
Harry Rudolf on Doughty road. Upon
their arrival it was found the fire had
gained much Roadway on a barn,
which was later Quilted. The barn
contained hay, taxpayer and several
other articles, which are said TO have
caused spontaneous combustion. Ru-
dolf is a teamster and is hired by the
County. The damage is placed at APP
proXimately 5000.
The fire occurred in a section rather
thickly settled, where there is no fire
plug, and the 1remen did yeoman ser
vice in rendering the assistance they
could. They loudly decry the lack of
freplugs in certain sections of the
city.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
SCOUTS TO GIVE BIG
BENEFIT PERFORMANCE.

The Scouts of Troop 5, Pleasant
vile, are giving a benefit performance
at the Strand Theatre on Monday eve
ming, Aug. 80. The performance is
headed by Geraldine Farrar. in The
Woman and the Puppet." There are
several other big pictures on the pro
gram. 1t will be one of the fine shows
for which the Strand is noted. The
tickets cost no more than if you
bought them at the door. Every boy
who sells 100 tickets goes to camp for
one week free of charge. Any boy
selling less gets a proportionate am
cunt towards his trip. The Scouts
wish to thank Mr.. Zimmerman for his
kindness in helping some of the boys
to get a camp trip who otherwise
would be unable to go.
The boys are going to camp for
eight days. Any boy not a Scout who
wishes to go to camp, get in touch
with the scoutmaster, Mr.. Ellenberg
He has decided to give some boys a
chance to see what the Scouts are do
ing. Only a limited number can be
taken, SO make reservations early.
The boys will attend services at the
Weymouth Church on Sunday. The
church is no%n-sectarian, so all boys
will be able to attend.
Troop 5 held an interesting meet
ing Thursday evening at the Scout
masters home. Seven new boys were
taken into the troop. Scout John Hol-
lings was appointed Senior Patrol
Leader and also received his second
class badge. Asst. Scoutmaster Somers
Steelman was presented with his first
class badge. The boys are going to
camp this Saturday and Sunday as
usual
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
EDWARD WALLIS STUDYING
COAST-WIDE MOTOR CRAFT

]. Edward Wallis, Jr., is in New
York, where he is spending most of
his time on the river front taking
notes on coast-wise motor crafts and
acquiring a general knowledge of nav
igation rules. He expects to introduce
into South Jersey several new ideas
on this subject. Mr. Wallis has long
been known as an expert where power
boats are concerned, and it is hoped
by his many friends that this trip will
not be entirely fruitlesS.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
CONTRACTORS GRANTED
EXTENSION ON ROAD

An extension of time for the compile
ton of the contract for the construc-
ton of the White Horse Pike between
Absecon and Egg Harbor City was
granted by the Board of Freeholders
at their meeting on Wednesday, to
Sampson and Reuter-, road contrac-
tors, of Elizabeth.
Six reasons were assigned by the
contractors in their application, which
included railroad embargo on cars,
strikes and lack of cars in which to
haul material needed.
Under the contract the work should
have been finished on August /. The
contractors are now given until De
cember l. The county engineer made
an investigation of the claims made
and recommended the extension.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
sis: 4osIfoNEn WIEN
cAfEb EAELs ON NEEDLE

Mrs. NJ. H. Hickok had completed all
plans including the purchase of tickets
to leave Tuesday morning to join Mr..
Hickok at Hot Springs, Va. However,
she was compelled to change her ar
rangements by reason of her son Mil
ton falling Monday afternoon upon a
needle which penetrated him for a
depth of IL inches. 1t was necessary
to emove the little n to the Atlantic
City Hospital on Tuesday, when an
operation was performed. He is now
recovering, and Mrs. Hickok now X
poets to be able to leave in about two
weeks time.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
NEWS EARNED
NOTES LOCALLY

Louis Zentmayer is a candidate for
Sheriff and has been busy this week
securing signatures to his nominating
petition.
See Geraldine Farrar in the Flame
of the Desert" on Monday next. Buy
a ticket from n Of the Camp Fire
Girls for zoe.
About 100 persons took in the
Beach party, given by the Ushers'
Union of Wesley Church, Thursday
night. 1t was an enjoyable occasion.
The Authors Club held an enjoyable
meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the
Pier in Ocean City. There will be no
meeting on next Tuesday afternoon.
Due to inclement weather. the lawn
fete, which was to have been held on
the lawn of st. Peters Roman Catholic
Church this week, was postponed IN
til ext Wednesday, Aug. Is.
st. Margaret's Guild will hold a
Peach Festival next Thursday evening
in the basement of st. Marks Church
at 7.30 o'clock. Tickets are Is cents.
The public is cordially invited.
The Rosary Society card party an
nounced for Aug. IS, will be held
Tuesday evening, Aug. II, instead, at
the home Of Mrs. F. Reinar, 81 w.
Washington avenue. All are cordially
invited.
The sale of land for unpaid taxes in
the City of P~leasantville for the year
1919 will appear in the next issue of
The Pleasantyille Press. If you have
not paid your axe you had better
see Collector Webster Price before
next Wednesday.
While at play last Tuesday, Miss
Constance Peck, daughter of Council
man and Mrs. Charles M. Peck, suf-
fered a wound above her left eye.
Though painful, we are pleased to re-
port that it is not serious and she is
again getting all right.
The moonlight sail by Miss Mary
Stephenson's Sunday School class,
which was scheduled for last Tuesday
was postponed because Of the inelem-
ency of the weather until Monday,
Aug. 16, at s o'clock, from the Inlet,
Atlantic City. on yacht "Chalfonte".
Mrs. Nellie McCready died at the
home of Mrs. George K. Merritt, with
whom she made her home, 116 n.
Third street, on Wednesday morning,
aged 70 years. Funeral services were
held at 2 o'clock yesterday (FridayJ'
afternoon from Parsels' Funeral Par
lors, and interment was in Pleasant
vile cemetery.
Eugene Soul, who was brought for
ward as a candidate for Freebooter in
Egg Harbor Township by Franklin
Lee, has withdrawn in favor of Viii
liam Scull. Burris F. Dennis has an
nounced himself as a candidate for the
Republican nomination, so that an ex-
citing contest for this position IN the
Township is promised this fall.
Philip G. Hannum, the well-known
Atlantic City contractor, has purchas-
ed the Alvarah Turner property at
Linwood and his family are now MAX
ing it their home. Mr.. Hannum is
making extensive improvements to it,
which when completed will make it
one of the attractive places of the
Shore Road. 1t contains about 3k
acres of land.
Petitions placing in nomination on
the Republican primary ballot for To-
cal Offices have been in circulation
this week as follows: City Clerk, Ne
hemiah Andrews; Collector, Webster
Price; Assessor, First Ward. Reuben
E. Adams; Assessor, Second Ward.
George NJ. Bates. The petitions of
Freeholders Clark Adams and John P.
Ashmead were put out for signatures
last week.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
MRS. JENNIE RlSLEY
FILES DIVORCE PETITION,

Charging her husband with being
unfaithful to his marriage VOWS, Mrs.
Jennie Risley, of P~leasantville, has
filed a petition in the Court of Chan
Gerry asking that she be granted a di-
voree from her husband, Arthur Ris-
ley. former member of the Pleasant
vile police force.
In her petition Mrs. Risley alleges
that her husband has been on too init
mate terms with Mrs. Agnes Parks,
of East Park avenue, who is named as
correspondent.
The couple have three children, the
oldest being IA years of age and the
Youngest 6.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
AID WILL

On Thursday evening, Aug. 10, at 8
o'clock, in Mt. Pleasant Hall, the Lad
les Aid Society of Mt. Pleasant
Church will hold an entertainment.
Tickets are now being sold for the
small sum of rs cents. Ice cream will
be for sale. Buy tickets and help this
worthy cause.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
SALEM A. c. VICTORIOUS.

The Salem A. c.. of Pleasantville,
defeated the strong Keystone. of At
lantic City, on the latter's grounds
Saturday, by the score of u to II. The
pitching of, L. Hosbach, and the bat
ting of John, his brother, were the
features of the game. Salem has join
ed the Atlantic County league. They
play Hammonton All Stars at Adams
Ave. and New Road, this Saturday,
Aug. IA. Come out and root your home
team to victory.
The score.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
DIED.

QUEEN.-At Pleasantville, on Aug. Z,
Myrtle s.. aged 81 years. Funeral
service Wednesday, 10 a. m, from
her late residence, 230 n. 2nd st.
Interment Pleasantville Cemetery.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
CAPT. BLAKE BACK FROM
GLOBE cIRCLlNG VOYAGE

A wireless message was received
from Capt. Charles W. Blake saying
that he was passing Atlantic City at
4 o'clock on Thursday morning bound
for Hampton Roads. thus completely
circling the globe on his last trip. His
last stop was at Oran, Algeria. Capt.
Blake believes Pl%easantville the best
little town on earth.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
FLOWER DAY.

This Saturday is Flower Day in
Pleasantville. So when a Camp Fire
Girl pins a flower on you, do your bit
and give her 1t least a dime. This
money is TO help the girls t. go on
their Camping Trip.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
asef'

Hammonton plays here this (Satur-
day. afternoon. Hammonton defeated
Pleasantville at Hammonton last
week, but with the team strengthened
Pleasantville should win to-day. Come
out and encourage the boys. A good
game is promised. Don't miss this
one.
Tomorrow Sunday Pleasantyille
plays at Egg Harbor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14

In a game replete with brilliant
fielding work, P~leasantyille defeated
the Bader Club in Atlantic City last
Sunday by the score of 8 to 2.
Smarting under the defeat that had
been administered to them by the
Hammonton aggregation in their first
game of the championship series, the
P~leasantville boys went after the sec
ond game with a vengeance. Never
has their lineup been equaled, and
their work shown such machine-llke
precision as was displayed in this
game. Helfrich covered the third sack
and Peterson was on the receiving
end, with Myers and Schneider back
in the regular lineup. In the early
stages of the game, Dump" Adams,
who did the twirling for Pleasantville,
held the Bader boys practically hitless,
his control being marvellous. The To-
Gals hit we'll, and gave the necessary
punch when it was most needed. With
the bases full and two down, Peter
son, after having been an easy out on
a previous trip to the plate, lined out
a beautiful single, bringing in the
fourth tally for Pl%easantville. On this
play, Helfrich was out at the plate
when he attempted in a brilliant dash
to score from second on the single.
One of the prettiest plays see in
many a day, occurred in the fourth in
ming, when Helfrich came in from
third and made a beautiful catch of a
high fly ball at the plate, that Peter
son, in getting out of his mask, had
misjudged.
The Bader boys put up a good, stiff
game, and their fielders on several
occasions robbed the locals of what
should have been hits, notably one by
Myers in the fourth inning, which
should have been good for three bas-
es, but a great one-hand catch by the
left-ielder kept one hit from being
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14

1t is no wonder a man loses his
power of speech when talking to a
girl who is too sweet for words"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14

A woman often finds herself well
fixed financially after having failed in
marriage.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14

Don't skim the cream off the milk
of human kindness before peddling it
out.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14

In the first County League game in
which the Pleasantville team has par
ticipated, Hammonton last Saturday
walked away with the big end of a 3
to 2 score. McClain pitched for Pleas
antville, and allowed but five hits, as
did also opposite, who did the twirl-
ing for Hammonton. Both teams did
good fielding work, n error being
credited to each. The score by in
nings:
Pieasantville IL 0 1 0 0 0 0 o.
Hammonton 30 0 O 8 0 0 0 0 Ks
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14
DASE
- L L
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

TO-DAY'S GAMES
Hammonton at P~leasantyille
Bader at Egg Harbor
TO-MORROW'S GAMES
Pleasantville at Egg Harbor
and Bader, Atlantic City
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-08-14

The boys will attend services at the
Weymouth Church on Sunday. The
church is -non-sectarian, so all boys
will be able to attend.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23

If some folks in Northeastern Yer
mont would spend title less time
cussing the high cost of labor and a
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23
DID NOT ENJOY A
MEAL in YEARS
So Run Down From Indiges-
ton She Often Cried,
SAYS Mrs. Provost

"Tanlac has brought me joy and
happiness, for since taking it | am in
as perfect health as a person could
wish TO be" was. the enthusiastic
statement made recently by Mrs.
Pomala Provost, 25 River Street,
Winooski, Vermont.
For two years | had suffered so
with stomach trouble that | was not
able to enjoy a single meal. Often l
could hardly stand the odor of things
cooking and when did manage to
eat something always had dis
tressing, nauseated feeling after
wards My heart palpitated some
thing terrible and thought my
breath would be cut off entirely and
felt as though l was choking. Some
times | had spells of dizziness that
made my head feel extremely heavy,
and if | stopped down or bent over
| would fail to the floor. My nerves
were in wretched condition and |
could get but little sleep, as little
noises | had been used to out in the
streets would wake me up all during
the night, and then every morning
you can imagine how worn out | felt.
My strength left me until | got so
weak had to stop and rest several
times during the day while attending
to the housekeeping and often my
house work became so burdensome |
Just broke down and cried.
zone day my husband, who had be-
gan taking Tanlac, brought me some
home and started me to taking it, too,
was completely surprised at the way
| improved, and although | took only
three bottls it was enough to build
me up to a perfectly well and happy
woman. | am eatino just whatever |
please and can digest it without the
slightest trouble. My nerves are as
steady as can be and the dizzy spell S
and heaviness in my head are things
of the past. | sleep soundly every
night and get up in the morning feel
ing just fine and go about my house
work with pleasure"
TANLAC is sold in st. Johnsbury
by Landry's Drug Store, and in West
Burke by Chas. H. Coburn. adv.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23
Funeral of A. E. Counsel
at Grace Church

The funeral of Almus L. Counsel
was held Il. Grace Methodist church
Tuesday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. Geol re A. Martin. The organ
was played both before and after the
service by Miss Alice B. Warden.
Members Of the st. Johnsbury Ccun-
ell, No. 3: 0, U. c. 7. sat in a body
and the bearers were Fred w. Kelley,
Ernest +. Tinker, Fred c. Gibson,
John f. Cook, Glenn V. Mooney
James A. Spare. Many friends con
tIibutcd beautiful floral tributes. The
L. c. T. council sent beautiful
wreath wi h floral in the
center, and Passumnsic Lodge, No. II
F. & A. NJ. had a floral contribution.
oFllowiny the scripture reading
MI Martin spoke most Iappreciately
of Mr.. Counsell's life and service. He
said he always took kindly interest
in all welfare work in this community
and had an optimistic view He had
a kind word for everyone and a cor
dial greeting for all. But above all,
he bore his sufcrings with rare for
titude and courage, something which
is especially hard for an ambitious
man to do.
Besides good attendance of 81.
Johnsbul", friends at the service
these were present from out of town:
George Richardson and Charles
Bailey of East Barnet, Frank Shaw
of Walden, George Hill and Charles
Hill of East st. Johnsbury and Mr.
and Mrs. Mills of Danville.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23

spent part of last week with his
me Their, Mrs. C. H. Hosford.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Dopp Of Bos-
ton have been visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Duncan.
John Blanchard of New Boston
was the guest Of Miss Mary Fisher
ovel the week end.
Henry Human and G. L. Frazer
were in st. Johnsbury Saturday to
attend meeting Of the farm bureau.
Mrs. Arthur Netcalf is in the Cot
taqc Hospital at Woodsville for
treatment.
Misses Mary Fisher and Henrietta
blanchard were at Partridge Lake
Thursday and Friday.
Nh. and Mrs. Ralph Harding were
in st. Johnsbury Saturday.
Mrs. Ray Potter and children of
st. Johnsbury spent Wednesday with
her sister, Mrs. Jane Pratt.
Mrs, julius Lang and daughter,
Nora and Miss Lois Beattie were in
Wells River Saturday to attend the
ball game.
Mrs. Howard Emery was in St.
Johnsbury Saturday.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23
TO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-H Horse, wagon, sleigh
and harness. Inquire G. F. kittredge,
3 Lincoln St. 309-311 >
WANTED-Di shwasher at the Star
Restaurant. 30S tt
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23
WEDNESDAY, JUNE %, 1920
SUNNY SOUIBLETS

Game scarce, but the kid air rifle
crowd do not find fault with the
ncighbors' cats and hens.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23
Democrats Split Over
Dry Plank
Continued from marc one)

Continued from marc one)
selecting nominee in accord with
the platform as finally agreed on and
among many of the practical politi-
clans there is feeling that the two
decisions must be settled at one
stroke so that the pleas of candidate
managers are falling on deaf ears for
the present, while leaders get their
bearing on the more immediate ques-
ton of a bone dry or beer plat
form.
Such talk seemed to strengthen the
prospects of deadlock for several
ballots Some of those in the inner
circles of plans said it was hard to
conceive how the two-thirds necessary
to nominate could be brought into
one column for two or three roll calls
at least and they pointed out that If
two or three candidates divided the
bulk among them, favorite sons and
dark horses would be encouraged to
prolong the deadlock by holding to
their balance of power.
In the generally accepted view the
withdrawal of William G.. McAdoo
will operate to make deadlock more
sure as it will divide the strength
which was lined up behind HIM
Some thought that considerable FOL
lowing would vote for him despite his
public withdrawal, while the most en-
thusiastic of the McAdoo supporters
still claimed he would be nominated.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the neighbor5
and friends, Passumpsic Lodge No.
27, F. and A. NJ, and st. Johnsbury
Council No. 230, United Commercial
Travellers for their many acts OF
kindness, expressions of sympathy
and beautiful flowers rendered US IN
our bereavement.
Mrs. Lillian A. Counsel,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. M. Counsel
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23
MONROE

The Monroe baseball team played
the Wells River team at Wells River
Saturday afternoon and was defeated
As.
Enos Wellington is building bun
galow in the village.
Mrs. c. T. Walter and daughter,
of st. Johnsbury vitesd Mrs. Chas
Pratt and Mrs. Lee Little Saturday.
Mrs. James Greenwood of st.
Johnsbury Center spent the week
end with her sister, Mrs. Frances
Hall.
Larkin Hosford of Woodsville
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23

The stock brokers made money by
putting stocks down on the "oor
showing of the winter wheat crop,
and now they are prepared to make
some more by puttin~ them u" on the
good reports from spring wheat.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23
BRYAN AGAINST ANTI
PROHIBITION NOMINEE

GREAT FALLS, Mont, June %
Speaking before several hundred peo-
pie here last night William Jennings
Bryan said that no candidate VINO
stood against the policy of prohlbl-
ton would be nominated at San Fran
cisco.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23

The people who have money won't
buy costly goods anv longer, ana
those who haven't monev can't buy
'em. Might as well come off your
hioh perch, M. Prohteer.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23

The haste of the delegates to get
away from Chicago was perhaps due
not so much TO pressure of business
at home, as to the deprivations OF a
dry convection.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23

Germans claim their army reduced
to 100000, but the other 100000
know where their runs are hid and
what the signals are.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-23

little more in moving their own
lawns and painting their own floors,
they would come out considerably
better.
The Washington times., 1920-09-12
Three Hundred Bed Springs

All sizes in stock National link diamond link,
Rome link and Woven wire, finished in gray enamel.
Go on Sale Monday at. at......................
The Winslow mail., 1920-11-19
The "Drag" for Quick Veering

When cast into the sea the mouth
opened, filling the bag with water and
thus acting as a drag, By pulling
the lighter rope, instantly relieving
the resistance. Four of these bags
cast from the side of 5000 ton YES
sci laden with 1000 tons of coal
caused it to turn ninety degrees from
her course in two minutes, with an
advance of only 200 feet.
Night sailing of ships next attract
ed his attention. By working day and
night over the records of submarine
sinkings he discovered that not more
than 6 per cent of the sinkings took
place at night.
Mr.. Edison commenced to work out
his plans for the ships to sail in and
out of the danger zone at night; to
forsake the old standard lines of travel
as much as possible; to anchor thru
he day in comparatively shallow
waters and harbors where submarines
could not approach them, steaming
only at night to other ports of an
chorage on the way to their destina
ions.
The Winslow mail., 1920-11-19

these was proposition to furnish
merchant ships with a type of special
ly designed three-inch shells filled
with an oleum smoke-producing COM
pound with which to blind submarines
if they had long range guns.
The problem of extinguishing fires
in coal bunkers he solved with small
stream of silicate of soda played on
coal or wood fire. The moment the
silicate strikes the incandescent body
the small quantity of water in the
silicate evaporates, and the glowing
body becomes coated with a CLASSY
surface, excluding the oxygen and ex-
tinguishing the fire.