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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

The American Legion cleared 500
last Thursday night at their annual
Pavement Dance. The occasion was
enjoyed by a large number of the
young people OF this city. Quite a
number were also present from Ellis
and other nearby towns.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

A crowd of Hays young folks pic
nicked, Sunday, at the Baier dam six
miles southeast of Victoria. The day
was spent in swimming, fishing, and
having a general good time. A fine
picnic dinner consisting of fried
chicken, deviled eggs, potato salad,
ham sandwiches, olives, pickles, pO-
tato chips, ice cream. cake and coffee,
was served. Those present were:
Messrs. Hugo Kohl, Gay Tillotson,
Jack Middlekauff, DR.. K. J. Moye,
Arthur HemphiI, Harry Felten, Jr.,
and ]. NJ. Miller. Misses Hildur Pet
erson, Doris Middlekautf, Helen Babb,
Rosa Miller, Marie Miller, Idaesther
-Truan, Genevieve Dorney, Cecilia
Dorney; Winnie Davis, Marjorie
Logan, Gertrude Ramsey, Margaret
Lovett, Jennie Lovett, Pauline Herl,
Bernice Clark, Zella Clark, and Mrs.
]. NJ. Miller. Miss Frances Jarrett, a
cousin of Miss Doris Middlekauff, who
is here from Harrisburg, Pennsyl-
vania. was specially invited guest.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

While many towns are paving, Sa-
lima is having quite a wrestling match
with the question. The people want
1t done but feel that the price asked
lover Six dollars per yard) is too
high. Manhattan is laying brick at
$40, and Wichita is laying asphalt
at cost of $2.95. Their city COM
missioners are very ANXIOUS that the
people shall know just what is asked,
what others are getting it for, what
can be done in Salina, before the peo-
pie sign the petitions for or against
the paving.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

We want our young people to walk
or drive down East Normal Avenue
and see the two new bungalos just
built there. Buy yourself lot, then
there will be no trouble to get the
money to build yourself a cute little
home and pay for it in installments
instead Of paying rent every month
all your life. Start now.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

Emigration agent Freese had call
on Saturday from Frank Knealing,
aged about eighteen years, who land
ed in Ellis county last week from
Roumania, and will live with his
brothers in ELS county, north of Ellis.
This week he is already helping
gather the harvest in that section. He
He thinks this a great country and
will try to make himself a citizen OF
which the county will be proud. The
report also comes that one Of the
voung ladies Freese had brought over
from there a few weeks ago, has al
ready found the "man of her choice
right up in the north of Ellis country
and will be married right after har-
vest.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

Professor Picken dropped down up
on us Sunday morning last, for visit
of two or three days. He Is IN excel
lent health and we were glad to wei
come him back to the scene OF ms
former labors. He, his daughter
Lillian, and neice have oeen dong
mission work in India. Monday even
ing a reception and picnic repast was
given in his honor, and the Normal
facultv rounded out his visit by be-
slowing upon the Professor the De
gree of B. s.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

East Normal avenue is getting to
be quite an auto driveway. Cars now
take the west paved streets, come to
the hotel corner, then east on Normal
avenue to Allen avenue leading to the
Public Park, down that drive and
through the park, and back through
the Fairgrounds to the Normal School
and back to town. Try it some even
ing for a half hour spin.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

We think so much Of France and SO
little of a "slacker" and Olo-bum
hill introduced into Congress de-
80 = dempsey, that we hope the
T,-snchman will put the brute 70
- for ten seconds anyhow.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

At Prof. E. J. Montague's home
they are rejoicing over the coming of
a baby girl, and grandpa Oshant now
SAYS his cup will be overfioWing with
honey if the Interstate give permis-
sion for the building Of that railroad
during his administration as Mayor
of Hays.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

The C. B. & Q. Railway Company
demands modest garb of their three
thousand women employees. The
COMPANY repudiates Peek-a-boO
waists. Skirts shall be of modest
length. No more rolled hose, sheer
hose or scrolled hose. No more rouge
and little powder. What can be salo
by way of apology for young teach
er who will appear in open day in full
view of pedestrians and passengers
in motors, on a prominent avenue to
display a fancy bathing suit and a
part of her anatomy. She should be
dismissed from any school which she
attends and prohibited from teaching
in any guise in the State of Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

The ladies of the IWaKeeney
Business Woman's Club planned a
picnic in the court house park for
Tuesday evening, but the plans were
interfered with by the weather. How
ever they enjoyed a very pleasant
evening and supper in the Office OF
the county clerk. The roll was called
and each member responded with a
quotation, a story or speech. MIS-
Mabel Johnson, of Hays, was present
cd told of the doings of the Club at
Havs.-WaKeeney World.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

vested fields and those awaiting the
header present interesting views to
the visitor.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

Bergdon had no nerve for a sol
dier's life, and now, after his mar
riage. he proposes to put his wife for
ward to fight for his fortune; after
the wedding he should take his wife's
name and put on a petticoat.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-06-30

Buster Brown had the misfortune
to have his arm cut badly, today
(Thursday.)
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05

WANTED TO Observation-Disclosures
house, good location, by the year,
with option of purchasing. Give full
details in reply. Address A, Pleas
antvjlle Press Office.
FOR SALE.-3-piece leather covered
mahogany library suite and mahog-
any library table. H. J. Hewson, 10
e. Walnut Ave-, Phone 147-J. DIP
THOROUGHBRED COLLIE PUPPIES
three months old, cheap; also good
watchdog. 207-R Chestnut st. DIP
ROOMS TO RENT for storing furni-
ture, at 10 N. First ST., near Pleas
ant Ave. iup
APEX GOODS FOR SALE.-Hair
Dressing done at your home. Also
Sewing. Mrs. Taylor, Phone 243-M,
~Pleasantville.
FOR SALE.-1919 Ford Touring, self
starter. excellent condition; also
1917 Touring. Pleasantyille Motor
Co.
FOR SALE.-Good nine-room frame
dwelling, conveniences; $500. T.
l. Dunlap, Real Estate Broker,
P~leasantville.
FOR SALE Wood Saving Machine,
complete with bench, 30-in. saw and
20 it. betting; only used 60 days;
cheap. Apply Ennis Hardware
Store, Pleasantyille, n. j.
GIRLS WANTED to learn knitting.
Apply VIM. F.. Taubel, Inc.
FOR SALE.-One of the finest homes,
large and convenient, offered at low
price. T. l. Dunlap, Real Estate
Broker, Pleasantville.
WANTED-A white woman for gen
eral house work. Apply $50 N.
Main ST.
WANTED-Pair Chinese Geese, male
and female; name price. Joseph
Bradley, ia Glendale Ave-, Pleas
antville. DIP
YOUNG GIRL WANTED for general
homework. Apply Mrs. Winkel-
stein, lila Arctic Ave-, Atlantic City.
FOR SALE-No. 1 Silk Fibre, Is and
Is inch, 9hc pound; egg boxes $1.25.
per hundred, $1,000 per thousand.
Weiss, 1905 Atlantic Ave-, Atlantic
City.
FOR SALE.-Comfortable six-room
frame house and good lot of land,
convenient to trolly; price $4,000.
T. L. Dunlap, Real Estate Broker,
P~leasantville.
WANTED.-Cottages for the summer
season. List them with us now.
Jackson & Kreutz, 81 E. West Jer-
sey Ave. Phone 72-R.
WANTED.-A white girl for house
work. Apply Mrs. l.. H. Allen, At
Adams Ave.
statesmen WANTED to solicit or
ders for lubricating oils, greases and
paints. Salary or Commission. Ad-
dress THE HARVEY OIL CO.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
FOR SALE.-Saw frame, belt and 30
in. circular saw for cutting cord
wood; reasonable. Phone 25-R
P~leaSantville. DIP
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05
FAITH TABERNACLE CHURCH.

The doors of the Faith Tabernacle
Church are open to any who wish to
hear the full gospel-salvation, sane
LITIGATION, healing and the Second Com
ing of our Lord.
We would be glad to pray with any
one who is sick or in distress, or in
any way cast down,
Again we extend to the people of
this community a cordial welcome to
worship with US.
Lords Day: Preaching 1880 a. m,
Sabbath School $50 p. m, Preaching
z.3O D.. m.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Cor. Pleasant Ave. and First st.
Rev. j. l.. Keith Macleod, Pastor.
Services Sunday as follows:

Services Sunday as follows:
1890 a. m, Communion Service.
2.30 p. m, Bible School; Geo. H.
Adams, Supt.
6.45 p. m, c. e. and Y. P. NJ.
7.30 p. m, Song and Evangelistic Ser
vice.
The pastor will take for his morn
ing subject, "The Holy Spirit as Seen
in Jesus Christ, and What He Taught
Concerning Him; evening, a gospel
message, when We Face God"
Wednesday, 4 p. M, Junior League,
Mrs. Greenwood, Supt. 7.30 p. me-,
Prayer and Praise and Bible Study
meeting.
Special-A Trip Through Alaska
Wednesday, Feb. 16.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05
ST. JOHNS M. P. CHURCH.
Rev. w. l. Shoemaker, Pastor.
Services Sunday as follows:
q 90 NJ Glnnn

services Ounudy as IOllOWS.
$50 A. NJ, Glass Meeting.
1890 A. M, Preaching by the pastor.
2.30 D. M, Sunday School. We had
a big day last Sunday. You are invit-
ed to come and join us next Sunday.
This invitation means every man, wo-
man and child in the neighborhood,
also our visitors. A hearty welcome
awaits you.
Z p. M, Christian Endeavor.
7.45 p. M, Good lively song service
and preaching by the pastor. Every
one welcome to all services.
Commencing Monday night, Feb. 7,
and continuing for two weeks, Mrs.
Kathryn Roth, of New York, a con-
verted actress, will hold revival ser
vices in this church. Come out and
hear this talented lady open up the
way to life to the unconverted.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05
o SCOUT NEWS.
TROOP FOUR.

Troop Four held a very interesting meet
ing at the High School last Monday. The
meeting was presided over by Scoutmaster
Vigilant. New members were taken into the
troop. After the business meeting the boys
played an exciting game of basketball. Mr..
Vigilant is going to pick a team and he said
that Troop Four has some good material.
The boys are going out for the championship
of the city. Boxing matches were held after
the game and the participants were none the
worse. Troop Four will hold its regular
meeting at the High School next Monday
nioht at I o'clock sharp. All boys come out,
whether 1t rains or shines.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05
MAYS LANDING BOOSTED
BY ELECTRIC ADV. SIGN.

Mays Landing has started its Publicity
Campaign by using the large Electric Adver-
Using Sign on the Garden Pier, Atlantic
City, which attracts thousands who read the
different advertisements on this wonderful
sign. During the next three months Allan
tic City will be visited by thousands and
thousands of people who are looking for
homes. houses and cottages, either to buy or
rent. This shows great push and enterprise
on the part of the Mays Landing Chamber
of Commerce, to boom and boost the County
Capital and attract home seekers and invest
ors to their midst.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05
ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Franklin and Verona Avenues.

Services tomorrow, Quinquagesima
Sunday, as follows:
10 a. M, Sunday School.
II a. M, Morning Prayer and Ser
mon.
st. Margaret's Guild will hold an all
day sewing meeting at the home of
Mrs. Bell, w. Verona Ave, on Thurs
day afternoon, Feb. 10.
A hearty welcome to everybody.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05
SALEM M. e.

Thos. H. Hicks, Minister.
Services Sunday as follows:
9.45 a. m, Glass Meeting.
1870 A. M. and 7.30 P. M, Public
Worship.
2.30 p. m, Bible School.
Mid-Week Prayer Meeting Wednes.
day, 7.30 p. M.
Choir practice Thursday, 7.30 P. M
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05
WESLEY M. e. CHURCH..
Rev. J. L. SurteeS, Pastor.

REV. j. y. OuTCttS, FdSCOT.
Attend the Glass Meeting at $50
Sunday morning and bring another
with you. At 1890, the Sacrament of
the Lords Supper administered, pre-
coded by reception of members.
School Session at $50, League at 6.45,
and Revival Services continued at 7.30.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05
FINANCIAL REPORT OF
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP
Year ending December 81, 1920.
Road Account.

Road Account.
Appropriation %, oOO.OO
Transferred from other accounts - 477.75
$4,977.75
Amount expended ............ s. ,977.75
Appropriation S175.oo
Amount expended ........$149.37
% $4,000
Salaries and Elections.
Appropriation .......... So. 100000
Transferred from Contin-
--$3, 316. 20
Amount expended ............ .$3,316.2 20
Ta1 Map.
Appropriation SoOO.OO
Amount expended .............. $4,000
Board of Health.
Appropriation $4,000
Trans. to road account. :. 16S.95
Trans. to reimbursement
Raj acct To- credit Of acct s s1'Sa
- $4,000
IncidentalS.
Ap porI aIonndad sos Si'ooo'oo
Transferred to road L.. 243.SO
Bal. to credit of acct. ...... 27.59
--$1 900. 90
State and County Tar.
Appropriation $12, BIZ S
Amt. paid County Collector. . ..$12,317.SS
Interest md payment on Notes,
Appropriation 81. 5000 DO
Paid on principal and interest. 81, 000.0 90
Notes outstanding Dec. 81. 1920. 100000
Poor Account.
Appropriation $780, 90
Amount expended .........$5S.9 90
Bal. to credit of acct....... Clio
-- $4,000
Fire Account.
Appropriation 100000
Reed. from State refund -. 196.4O
- $496.4o
Amount expended ........$4S1.35
Bal. to credit of acct...... 1905
- S49e.40
Reimbursement Account.
Appropriation ...........$ $4,000 90
Transferred from Board of
Health account ........ 67.22
- S2e7.22
Amount expended .............. $267.22
Contingent Fund Account.
Appropriation $35o.25
Transferred to Salary and
Elections account ......$316.29
Transferred to road 49,. 1856
Transferred to road g.. 11.6S
Bal. to credit of acct. -. 1898
- S35o.25
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05
LADIES ADDRESS GUILD ON
WORK IN MOUNTAIN HOMES

st. Margaret's Guild held its last meeting
at the home of Mrs. William q. Adams on
the Boulevard. Mrs. Edward Denegre and
Mrs. John B. Slack, of Atlantic City, were
they are doing among the mountain whites
of South Carolina. There were present :
Mrs. Denegre and Mrs. Slack, of Atlantic
City Mrs. Victor Jagmetty, Mrs. F. H
Heron, Mrs. Louis Bell, Mrs. L. II. Allen
and daughter, Mrs. Walter w. Whitman,
Mrs. NJ. H. Hickok. Mrs. J. II. Troeller, Mrs.
Sherwood Risley. Mrs. w. d. Dare, Mrs.
Frederick Root and Mrs. William z. Adams.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05
CARD OF THANKS.

| desire to thank DR.. Philip L. Steelman
Mr.. Raymond Somers and Mr.. William Boice
and ali others for the kindnesses extended
me during the illness and at the time of the
death of my husband.
ELIZA MENCH.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05
$4O,872.36
REPORT OF JOSEPH ENGLISH,

REPORT OF JOSEPH ENGLISH,
Township Treasurer.
Received from reimbursements. IS 5000
Received from State Fire Refund. 196.4O
Received from Henry B. Lee, 1919
Tax Duplicate ............ 3,955.46
Received from Henry B. Lee, 1920
Tax Duplicate ............. 14,o9s. 80
Received from Notes in Pleasant
vile Bank 4.474.50
Received from Chas. l.. Smith,
Delinquent Tax and other sour
ces 1,567.O 5
Total Receipts 1924, 1922 1
Received from all sour
ceS ........ . . SZ4,352.2l
Bal. on hand Jan. LIST,
1920 .............. 1,146.69
-$25 ,498. 90
Amount expendend during year. $25, 673.19
Amount received ,..... $25, 49S. 80
Deficit .............. 174.29
-$25 ,673.19
UneXpended balances to the credit
of the 1920 appropriations. $324.64
JOHN j. BLACKMAN,
Chairman of Committee.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05

REPORT OF HAS. l.. SMITH,
Collector of Delinquent Taxes.
Amount collected year ending Dec. 81, 1920 /:
Delinquent Tax 81 $685. 5
Garbage permit ........... . LOO
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05

If you give a party, tell The Pleas
antville Press.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05
REPORT OF HENRY B. LEE,
Collector of Taxes.

REPORT OF HENRY b. LEE,
Collector of Taxes.
1919 Tax Duplicate, DR..
Uncollected Tax and Township
Property, Dec. 81, s19......$ 11, 100. "a
Franchise Tax collected ......... 1913 80
Gross Receipt Tax collected. 114.93
Interest and return charges collect
Added by Collector and collected. 212.25
81, S95.19
CIR. by
Amt. paid Joseph English,
Twp. Treasurer Sc, 955.46
Relieved by Twp. Com
mittee ......-...... 1875
Uncolleeted Tax and Twp.
Property ............ 7,7SO.23
-$11 ,895.19
1920 Tax Duplicate, DR..
To Amount of Duplicate. ...... $37, 83O.S1
Franchise Tax collected. ..,..... 2.2S1.1S
Gross Receipt Tax collected. 146. rs
Added by Collector and collected. 613.59
$40,s 72.3 SO
Amt. paid Andrew R. En-
glish, Custodian School
RUM . +. =. . . . Sl4, Z75.S4
Amt. paid Joseph Eng
lish, TWP. Treasurer. 14,09S.S so
Relieved by Twp. Com
mittee ............ 665.o2
Property, Dec. 81,
1920 ............ 1920
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-05

UneXpended balances to the credit
of the 1920 appropriations. $324.64
JOHN j. BLACKMAN,
Chairman of Committee.
Attest
CHARLES L. SMITH, Clerk.
REPORT OF ANDREW R. ENGLISH,
Custodian School Funds.
Bal. on hand Jan. LIST, 1920...-$ 577.60
Received from Notes in Pleasant
vile Bank 2,5oo.o 90
Received from Fl. M. Gresham,
State School Fund ........... 1887. 93
Received from State Library Fund 10. 90
Received from other sources. 48. 65
Received from H. b. Lee, 1920
Duplicate 14,275.9
1929, OO0.12
Amount expended during
Balance on hand Dec.
31st. 1920 ......... 2,118.39
---$29 900. IL
ANDREW R. ENGLISH,
Custodian School Fund,
Egg Harbor Township Board Of Education.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-09-16

ago by q Leading merchant. What he
said he felt very deeply The occasion
Twas a good one for such heart-tQ-heart
talks. The only objection was Il 1t the
: town knockers were not the] and
ebuld not. hear the speakers honest
| and earnest WORLDS rouches, as a
!, rule, do not attend them ceilings of
commercial bodies, where progressive
leitizens gather for the common good
1T is remarkable, almost amazing
| the different qualities of town spirit in
| the South. The average city in Florida
these days is wideawake and prosper
| ing, and its people believe in it. Very
flew CT them are actually at a stand
istill, and even the majority of these
lacking in town spirit are, in reality.
ma king steady progress.
THE average city in Florida has
town spirit a plenty. Some of them are
characterized by such iubilance, such
optimism, by such confidence, such
unbounded faith in their community,
that the visitor is quickly and pro-
|fCundly impressed. These are the
Ecities that are growing /. ster.
That is the kind of town to go to-.
Such places have real foundations for
their growth, otherwise they would
Rot continue growing.
sCivic pride is one of the most valu-
able assets that any city can have. In
the first place, the existence of such
a spirit in itself shows that the town
is good one. And, in the second place
newcomers like to cast their lots with
|ccmmunities that believe in them
|selves and show this belief in such
decided way that its genuiness can
mot for moment be doubted. If the
|reader Of this is doubling Thomas
rub your eyes, hitch up your belt and
Join the procession of live ones. IN
union there is strength
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-09-16
THE HOME SPIRIT.

The following Is from the Sanford,
Fla, Herald, and II is earnestly com.
mended to the readers of The News.
There has never been in all of the his
DRY of Brunswick time when the
proper home spirit has been more
ably needle in this city and I'm this
epnty than Is the case today. The
ituation CT which our Florida contem
'orary speaks confronts We OF Bruins
wick, as It confronts every other
own In the country. Civic pride, pub
'ic spirit nrogressiyeness and broad
minded policies must prevail. ii We
ucceed in the great work Of city build
ag now going on al over the South
'aten to our advocate OF these ideas
rom the sunny land OF tlowers;
There is everything in the town
pirit and by your spirit are you
Snown to the stranger within your
ates. IL the resident of city is i'm
tued with hope and optimism IL is ne
tilcult matter TO convince the strang
that you have a good town because
ou believe in IL yourself. but having
faith In your town how can you ex
Get the visitor 10 have any?
There are people In Sanford and
ackily they are very few who would
gfnallv {ud..ra - gtrnunor - toaa4s
elsewhere by putting on their pessi
aistic face and airing their perpetual
roach upon all occasions. These
Touches are against the government
saiast the successful business men
gainst good men in office. against the
swspaper and against anything ard
verifying and usually the world look
pom them In the same manner ono,
hey are uncovered. but the stranges
as no means OF Identification anC
likes them for men OF prominence II
heir community. The following from
aa New Smyrna News describes this
eed accurately:
There Is one thing about our people
rat has impressed me disagreeably
I'd that is this They are not prout
| aaagh 81 their own town. Many O
lem not only fail 10 boost--they ac
rally knock. Now, this Is very dis
sesslng state of affairs TO me. w
save In reality. * splendid eity-ons
/ the finest in Inc South whyecaE
| = realize tlhs and Tx %, for II
wn. instead at running it'd swnF~
these plain words were uttered a
meeting Of the Beard OF Trade Of .
rominent southern city few nights