The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-19
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LOCAL
MRPEMVG

Rev. R. A. Elwood will give an in
teresting lecture, "A Bottle of Sun
shine" in the Presbyterian Church in
the near future. Don't fail to hear
him.
George Truman Lippincott, promin-
ent Atlantic City banker and real es-
tate owner, died on Monday following
a 45-days' illness of sleeping sick
ness"
The annual meeting of Gen. Lafay-
.ette Chapter, D. A. r., will be held in
the Atlantic City Library on Feb. 26,
at 2 o'clock. Election of officers will
be held.
The Anniversary and Ladies Night
of Phil Kearney Lodge, K. of P, has
been postponed to Tuesday, March 1.
Come out, brothers, and bring the fam
lily and friends with you so we can
renew old friendships.
P. H. Bowen, a well known grocer,
has opened the Nelson store, which is
located just above the entrance of the
Atlantic City Water Works on N. Main
ST. He will put in a full line of gro
ceries, confectionery and tobacco.
Mrs. Emma Fisher, colored, died
olOl my dllCl y tlOCh IuCSudy dllCl-
noon at Hosbach's store, which she en-
tered and asked for a seat, stating she
was suffering from asthma. She was
seen to reel and fall and before as
sistance could be rendered she was
dead.
The Handsome Five held a Valen-
tine Party at the home of Tilton Lake
On Monday evening al 7.30 o'clock.
Refreshments were served and many
games were played. They admitted a
new member to the club. After each
had been presented with a Valentine
the club adjourned.
Mrs. C. Tucker-Washington will pre-
sent Miss Henrietta Johnson. the
noted Canadian Violiniste, and a pupil
of the great violin %virtuoso, Jean Ham
bourg, and J. Thomas Butler, Phila-
delphia's favorite reader, in Recital, at
Asbury M. E. Church, Arctic Ave, At
lantic City, Thursday evening, Feb.
"a, for the benefit of Y. w. C. A,
Branch No. /.
Harry Bennett, the. electric light
Iineman who was knocked from a pole
on Main street Friday afternoon of
last week, when he received a shock
of 2300 volts, is improving. His hand
and foot were badly burned and he
was partially paralyzed. However, be
is expected to recover rapidly now
from his terrible experience which
came so near causing his death.
A play, 1.-The Truth for a Day., is to
be given by pupils of the Eighth Grade
of School No. l on Tuesday evening,
Feb. %, in the High School auditorium.
If you wish an evening OF enjoyment
do not miss this opportunity and at
the same time encourage the pupils.
The proceeds are to be used for a trip
to Philadelphia, where the class will
visit as many historic places as posi-
BILE and the Zoo"
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Republican Club held Tues
day evening was largely attended and
much interest and enthusiasm prevail
ed. Mrs. Robert H. Ingersoll gave an
inspiring address which will be of
great service to the women in their
political efforts. Sheriff Woodruff told
of the duties of his Office and spoke
upon jury duty. Much valuable infor-
nation was secured from both of these
speeches.
There will be a County Conference
of the Parent-Teacher Associations or
Saturday morning in the auditorium
of the Atlantic City High School. Mrs.
Scoff, one of the National P. 7. A. of
f%icers, and Mrs. Metchner, a State of
ficer, will address the Conference.
Those attending will take box lunches
and can secure tea and coffee at the
cafeteria. All interested are invited
to be present, whether members of the
Association or not.
Mr.. WEkVER's SECOND LECTURE