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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07

Tnen
the adjustment of the grade crossing
of the Atlantic City Railroad at Main
street. This matter is to come before
the Utilities Commission at a special
session to be held in Atlantic City on
October 9th. Property owners along
Main street, on both sides of the rail-
road, are greatly interested in this
matter, because there has been some
talk of a bridge over the tracks. This
form of abolishing the crossing will
meet with strong opposition from the
property owners. A large number
favor the elevation of the tracks by
the railroad, but in this matter the
railroads would fight because of the
great expense entailed. The Public
Utilities Commission will make it's
ruuling only after testimony and argu-
ment of counsel, and no matter what
form of adjustment is ordered it will
take a long time for its accomplish
ment.
Charles w. Ingersoll filed a map of
his property in the First Ward, which
, has been divided into building lots and
is being developed at this time. The
map was accepted by City Council
anu tlc ldllo oO PlOttCd Will INV OC
assessed as building lots and not as
acreage.
DR.. Wallis, owner of property at
Verona avenue and Chestnut street,
requested a light to be placed along
the garden plot laid out by the Shore
Fast Line early in the Spring. He
said now that the shrubs and bushes
had grown considerably, it was a dark
place at night and unsafe for the peo-
pie to travel to and from the railroad
station. He was assured by Council
man Peck that a light would be placed
there in the near future.
The ordinance to change the name
of Main street back to Shore Road was
again called UP for third reading by
Councilman James and seconded by
Councilman Umbrine. Councilman
Stephenson objected to the ordinance
being taken from the table, and his
objection was sustained on an appeal
to the chair by Councilman James.
Councilman Peck had the Park ave-
nue. storm water drain ordinance in
troduced and it passed on first read
ing. This ordinance provides for the
storm water to be carried from a point
on West Park avenue, uunder several
streets to Lakes Bay. The cost of the
work was stated to be $1,000. Owners
of private property through which the
drain is to pass will be asked for a
right of way, and will be compensated
according to the value of the land used
by the drainage system. If an agree
ment cannot be reached as to the
value, then Council will proceed to
condemn the land needed
By resolution Council provided for
the raising of the sum of $1,000 needed
to make payments due on the new
Decatur avenue school house.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
LAKE DIES FROM INJURY.

After lingering since last Sunday
night at the Atlantic City Hospital
suffering from a fractured skull and
other injuries, Russell Lake, of Eng
lish Creek, died on Thursday night.
He was struck by an automobile, near
the Seaview Golf Club.
Lake was proceeding along the New
York Road in the direction of Absecon
on a bicycle and as he neared the golf
links steered the wheel towards the
club to watch some of the players,
but before he had got half way across
the road his wheel was hit by an au-
tomobile driven by Orion Doughty, II
years old, of J~ohnsontown. The in
jured boy was dragged for several feet
before the machine could be stopped.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
Reading Gives City
New Morning Train
Early Express for Philadelphia
Now Stops at Local Station
Every Week Day.

Through the efforts of the Chamber
of Commerce another morning train
between this city and Philadelphia has
been added to the schedule for the
convenience of commuters. This addi-
tional train service was long needed
and is greatly appreciated by those
who desire to reach the city in time
for the opening of business each day.
The matter was taken UP after some
commuters had requested the Cham
Der of Commerce to take action. Pres
ident Herr was named as the commit
tee to interview the railroad officials.
He presented the question to District
Passenger Agent ]. Sidman Selby a
few weeks ago..
Agent Selby has sent the following
letter to President Herr. 81 beg to
enclose new schedule showing the new
train which we are operating, leaving
Pleasantville at 7.27 A. NJ, arriving in
Philadelphia at 8.35 A. M. There has
been a demand for such a train from
Pleasantville for a number of years
and we are very glad to provide this
service and trust you will pass this
information to your members.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
Freebooter Fight
To Be Interesting
While Many Will Be Returned,
Some Veterans Will Retire and
Contests Promised.

The last Primary Election results
show that there will be several inter-
esting contests throughout the County
for membership in the Board of Free
holders. Samuel Wi%nterbottom, a vet
eran of many years, will retire from
the Board, as he was defeated for
nomination by Frank o. BREEDER by 13
votes. V. p. Hoffman, the Democratic
nominee, will give BREEDER a hard fight
in November. In Egg Harbor Town
ship, Benjamin c. Lee, Democrat, was
renominated and will be opposed by
Mayor William Soul with the result
in doubt at this time.
Charles M. Kesler, a member from
Absecon, will have a hard fight to win
over Fred. Henry, at present a Coun-
Gilman. f. Fraley Doughty, a veteran
member and Director of the Board,
will go back without opposition in his
Ward. Warren J. Ryon, Republican,
OF Mortified, and a former member,
will give a stiff battle to Walter Yates,
renominated on the Democratic ticket.
Clark A. Johnson, of Port Republic,
will retire, having been defeated for
nomination by John X. Johnson, a for
mer member. Ashley Garrison was
r~enominated. Clark Adams and Rob-
ert M. Willis, of Pleasantville, were
renominated and will be returned, as
will John B. Tomlin, Jacob Blum, Rob
ert Fitzgerald and Frank Swoboda, of
Atlantic City, and Norris Smith and
Alfred B. Smith, of East Atlantic City.
In Somers Point Allen Tallman, on
the Democratic ticket, and George B.
LETTERS, a former Freebooter, on the
Republican ticket, will have a spirited
battle. Charles Clement was renomi-
mated and will be returned.
Claude Scull and Freeman Parker,
of Ventnor, were renominated and will
be reelected.
Milton Garretson and lee Roberts,
.Corbin City, were r~enominated and
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
.Bacharach Expresses
Thanks For Support
Gratified at Complimentary Vote
Received at Primary Election
With No Opposition.

Congressman Isaac Bacharach was
so much elated at the vote given him
at the recent Primary Election that he
has addressed the following letter,
showing his appreciation of the sup
port he received:
Washington, ID. c., Sept. 80, 1922.
Editor P~leasantville Press:
May l take occasion, through the
columns of your very excellent paper,
to express my thanks and appreciation
to the voters of Atlantic County for
their support of my candidacy at the
primary election?
While | had no opposition for the
nomination, yet | am so happily graft
fled with the very lattering compli-
mentary vote which | received, that |
wish to make grateful acknowledge
ment to the Republican voters of my
District for the magnificent express
sion OF support accorded me; and |
shall make every earnest and honest
effort to continue to merit that sup
port and friendship by a renewal of
my oft repeated promise to continue to
serve my constituents in all things to
the very best of my humble ability.
Now that the primaries are over it
becomes the duty of all true Republi-
cans to forget any differences or ami
mosities hat may have intruded dur
ing the primary campaign, and to rally
to the united support of the Republi-
a candidates.
The people of the State have spok-
en-, and / endorse, without reservation
or qualification, every candidate that
has been nominated on the Republican
ticket as it affects the District which
| represent and the State and Nation
in general.
The eyes Of the country are focused
on New Jersey; we have much hard
work to do to overcome the opposition.
The return of Senator Frelinghuysen
to the United States Senate; the elec-
ton of Senator Runyon as Governor oil
u State, as well as the election OF
candidates to the National House
of Representatives, our candidates for
the State Legislature, and our candi-
dates for County and Municipal Offices,
are all necessary for the absolute sue.
cess of the Republican Party and an
expression of confidence in the admin
istration of President Harding.
l hope that during the few weeks
remaining before the general elections
| may be able to personally visit every
community in my district, at which
time l shall be happy to present to
the people of the District the accom-
plishments of the present National AID
ministration which l personally be-
lieve to be sufficient to warrant the
commentator and approval of the
people of the country expressed by the
election of all Republican candidates
for office.
Very truly yours,
ISAAC BACHARACH.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
Championship Hinges
On Single Contest
Game on October Eighth Be-
tween HammOnton and Egg
HarbOr May Decide Series.

In the championship series of Allan.
tic County baseball, with Pleasantville,
Egg Harbor, Hammonton and German
ia in the league, n more game may
decide the winner for the season of
1922, and yet there may have to be
four more games played to decide the
winner. The fate of the Pl"easantville
Regulars hinges just now on whether
or not Egg Harbor defeats Harmon
ton, when these two teams meet on
Sunday, October Sth, for their last
game. If Egg Harbor wins that team
will then be the championship winner,
but if Hammonton should win then
Egg Harbor and the Pleasantville Reg
ulars will be tie in the race for cham
pionship honors.
Just now the standing of the clubs
is as follows; Egg Harbor, 9 won, Q
lost; Pleasantville, s won, 3 lost:
Hammonton has won but three games
the entire season, while Germania has
lost every game so far.
P~leasantville has one postponed
game TO play off with Germania, and
the date for this contest has been set
for Sunday, October 18th, at Cologne.
There is little doubt but that the Reg
ulars can win this last game, so that
everything depends on how Harmon
ton handles Egg Harbor. If Harmon
ton should win, then there will be a
three game play-off series to decide
the championship between the two tie
teams. There will be a big crowd on
hand Sunday to see what the fates
have in store for Egg Harbor. A large
number of local people will witness
the game, so that they may know the
fate of their own team in the cham
pionship race.
The Regulars will play another game
in the Somers Point series on Sunday
afternoon, at the latter place.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
REPORT SHOWS PROGRESS.

Very gracious services were held on
Sunday last, at st. Johns Methodist
Protestant Church. At the evening
service, the Pastor read the years re-
port, which showed material gains in
everything. The full years work
shows a good gain in membership, and
finances way above the average. The
pastor, Rev. George w. Toms, Jr., with
a short service, installed the new
Boards of Trustees and Stewards.
Baptismal services were held and 7
new members Joined in fellowship.
At the Sunday School session, in
stallation services were held for the
new S. S. officers and teachers. There
was a large number in attendance.
The mems class had a large number
out, and three new members Joined
the class.
At the evening service, 1 more new
member joined the church, making a
total of 8 new members for the day.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
SEWERAGE TAX
BECOMES DUE
Certified to Tax Collector After
Adoption by. Council on Mon
day Night.
Installment Payments

The special tax levied against each
property abutting the sewerage main
is now due and payable, following the
action of City Council last Monday
night, when the report of the Sewer
age Commissioners of Assessment was
adopted. The report was ordered to
be certified to the Tax Collector for
collection. 1t was specified in the res.
solution that was passed THAT the tax
could be paid in five equal Install
ments, if the property owners SO de-
sired. The first installment becomes
due Immediately upon delivery of the
report to the tax collector. Interest is
to be collected on all unpaid balances
and If at any time there is neglect to
pay the amounts due in installments,
then the whole sum shall become due
at once The money realized from
these payments is to be kept in a sep
arate fund and is to be applied to
paying off the Indebtedness of the city
for the installation of the sewerage
system. The installments are to be
paid annually.
The time given abutting property
to have their properties con
nected with the sewer main expired
on Tuesday, October Bird. IN Monday
night Council provided that the City
Plumbing Inspector should be employ
ed at a salary Of $40 a day to make a
complete inspection of every property
so abutting the sewerage main, to as
certain whether or not a connection
had been made. Where connections
have not been made, they will be so
made by the city and the expense will
become chargeable as a lien against
the property.
The City Clerk notified Council that
he had received a communication from
the Public Utilities Commission that it
would be necessary to file a petition
in the matter of the adjustment of
the grade crossing at the intersection
of Madison avenu with the Atlantic
City Railroad. This crossing was or
dered abolished recently by Council,
and the request of the Public Utilities
Commission was merely to put the
matter in shape to withstand any court
-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
MEMORIAL PARK
IS CONSIDERED
Councils Committee COnfers
With Representatives of Var
ious Local Organizations.
Another Meeting Soon

The long deferred matter of provid-
ing a memorial for veterans of the
World War is now assuming some
definite shape. On September 10Th the
Memorial Committee of City Council
had a conference with committees rep
resenting a number of civic and fra
ternal organizations and a plan was
outlined which met with instant ap-
prevail. 1t involves the taking by the
city, either by direct purchase or con
demnation proceedings, if necessary,
a tract of land running from Main
street to Lakes Bay and commonly
known as Bear Swamp. A plan was
submitted by Raymond P. Thompson
which involves digging canals and
identifying the site, on which would
be created a park to be known as
Memorial Park. There would be an
athletic field and a community build
ing, shade trees and a bathing beach.
AT the meeting the following motion
was adopted: Rev. Thomas M. Siman-
ton moved that the committees repre-
scented recommend to Councils Memo
rial Committee that a plot of ground
be acquired as a Memorial Park to
World Wal veterans, at a probable
cost of $75 900, with the improvements
as detailed on a drawing presented to
the meeting by Raymond p. Thomp.
son." This motion was carried and at
the meeting of City Council held last
Monday night, Chairman Stephenson
reported the matter to Council and
stated that another meeting would be
held in the near future to hear what
action the several organizations had
taken to approve or d~isapprove the
action taken at the last meeting.
In the plan presented the idea is to
acquire the land now and make the
improvements at a future date. 1t is
explained by those interested that
when the plans are all matured the
city could sell what land was not need
ed for actual park purposes, and the
proceeds of such sale would pay the
entire cost of the undertaking and give
a splendid park hat would be a fitting
memorial to the veterans. With the
increased valuation to the city this
year there would be ample opportunity
to create such bond issue as would be
wnrirodz 2 dnapce the propositions
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
O'DONNELL AGAIN HEADS
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE.

Last Monday James L. O'Donnell, of
Hammonton, was reelected chairman
of the committee for his sixth consec-
utive term. Other officers selected
were: Mrs. Virginia Johnson and d.
Freddy Macdonald, vice-chairmen;
Armand T. Nichols, treasurer; Enoch
L. Johnson, secretary; Bertram E.
Whitman, assistant secretary; William
S. Gibson, sergeant-at-arms; Enoch A.
Higbee, solicitor.
A resolution expressing regret at the
death of Charles G. Germany, a men,
Der of the committee, was passed.
Robert M. Johnston was endorsed
for the position of Postmaster of At
Iantic City to succeed William B. Lou
denslager, whose term is about to ex-
pire.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
ORGANIZING FoRESTERs.

A Court of Foresters of America is
about to be started here. District Or
ganizer A. c. Lotsey has been work
ing here for some time and has secur.
ed a large number of names of resi-
dents as charter members. The first
meeting is to be held this Saturday
night in the hall over the Strand The
atre to complete the organization
work.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
HOME BUREAU.

On Friday, Sept. 20, there was an
all day meeting in Millinery No. 3,
held in Mt. Pleasant Church Hall.
The work was a success and was sup
ervised by County Demonstrating
Agent Edith G. Norman and Mrs.
Ensign Miller, Leader. The Millinery
wish to thank the Board of Mt.
Pleasant Church for the use of the
hall.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
REPUBLICAN CLUB MEETING.

The Women's Republican Club will
hold a meeting on Monday night at
the local Red Cross Room. The prin-
cipal speaker will be Mrs. Sarah Rein
hart, of Atlantic City. There will be
music by AN orchestra and several
other interesting features during the
evening. All interested women, not
yet members of any organization are
invited to attend this meeting.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
Regulars Lose With
Closing Of Season
Jinx Seems to be Following Local
Club-In Fair Way to Lose
Two Championships.

The Pleasantville Regulars started
the 1922 season in bad form, and then
they suddenly got together and played
great ball during the ~mid-season.
With the closing OF the year they are
falling back into the rut and as sta
tistics now stand the club bids fair to
lose two championships, the County
League and Somers Point. On Sunday
they again met Somers Point and went
down to defeat. Last Saturday they
tackled the Atlantic City Collegians.
and while not defeated openly yet the
game is in doubt with the score A
when the playing quit because of a
near riot.
Ike" Nelson brought his all star
aggregation here Saturday and a big
crowd assembled to see what they
presumed would be one Of the most
interesting games of the season. In
stead they witnessed a fight, with the
umpire calling the game after it had
progressed five innings. The disputes
We're owe decisions of the umpire.
Somers Point defeated the Collegians
in a game the week previous.
The teams will not play a return
game here this Saturday afternoon.
according to an announcement made
by Manager William Gegan, of Pleas
antville Regulars, Monday. He made
this announcement after comforting
with Manager Raymond ike" Nelson.
of the Collegians. Neither manager
could agree on terms for the coming
game.
In Sundays game, at Somers Point,
Dump" Adams was the locals pitcher.
He famed thirteen Pointers, but was
wild at times and walked several
players at critical periods. Bobby"
Collins pitched for Somers Point and
was hit a number of times, but he kept
them well scattered. This was the
third game in the series of five to be
played and Somers Point has won two
games The same teams will play
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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
High School Eleven
Develops Fine Form
Officers to be Elected and Impor-
tant Matters Will be Discussed
bylaws Amended.

Pleasantville High School showed
that another Glass c championship
was about due to pay a visit here,
when the team played an informal
contest with Atlantic City High School
at the National Stadium grounds Tues
day afternoon, losing the initial con.
test by a score of 20. Never, during
the course of the game, were the local
s~choolboys in danger of being scored
on by the seaside eleven, and the only
superiority shown was in the overhead
attack, by which Atlantic City made
most of its gains during the game.
An unlucky tumble by Clark, who was
playing quarterback, caused a safety,
which allowed the seashore squad 2
points, the only ones scored during
the game.
Honors of the day for gaining
ground go to Clark, who raced the
ball for a thirty yard gain when he
received Latta's punt, and carried it to
the place where it had been kicked.
Summers also hit the line hard, max
ing from three to five yard gains when
ever given the ball. The other back
field men, Painter and Steelman, could
not gain to any great extent On end
runs, but made UP by plugging holes
in the line with the assistance of
Clark, who made the greater part of
the tackles, when a man did break
through.
On the line Carnesale and Russo, at
end, showed they had been well drilled
in dumping interference, while Miller
and Charlie Albrecht frequently knitted
through the line, getting an Atlantic
City player before he had started to
find his interference. The guards and
center, especially in the last half, held
like a stone wall, and broke most of
the tackle plays which gained ground
in the first half. Blake also showed
that he could play a rowing center
game, and proved valuable in plugging
holes.
Scarborough, who substituted for
Millss atztackle, showed that he is Of
EDEGltx RaEesial, meklns Z tackle On
AtEogethef both eSacbes.and plsyera
expressed Memsefves fsteR satisfied
with the contest, and those who saw
the game wonder what will happen to
Glass C teams, if a Glass A team fails
to score on the Maroon and White
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
LEGION AUXILIARY.

The American Legion Auxiliary of
Post, No. 81, will hold their
regular meeting Tuesday evening, Oc-
tober 10th, 1t 8 o'clock. Members of
James Harvey Post Auxiliary, of
Ventnor; Berry Post Auxiliary, of At
lantic City, and Mammonton Auxil-
larry will be guests. A large atten-
dance is requested. Members please
note change of date. Refreshments
will be served.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07
DEMOCRATS AGAIN SELECT
LAFFERTY AS CHAIRMAN.

When the Democratic County Com
mittee met last Monday, Charles l..
Lafferty was again elected as Chair
man. Other officers elected were:-
Henry Tapkin, vice-chairman; Frank
Harold, secretary; Helen Conroy, as
sistant secretary; Phoebe H. Bailey,
assistant secretary; John Magee, SER
geant-at-arms.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07

The people who suffer because they
are misunderstood would suffer a good
deal more if they were understood.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-07

You can tell by the way a man
walks whether he owns property-and
whether it's good property.