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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-19

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he man Mo ~ nevSr ussd
.Soal thsrs sHAs lbeen pIgpared
Ia Chamber 81 Commerce of the
States . special bulletin
acme simple rules for firing
teus which, II observed, will
5him to save fuel and 1t the
lime to lessen the amount Of
r. be may exD4ct - have.
~ V rules o. sujumartsed today
Rock Island Chamber Of
ff ierce are as follows:
~ best method Of firing what
Y called fun-of-mine bituminous--
{ q, lump and dust .mixed-has
Nm found to be as follows: n
III starting the fire use the. largs
y Jumps.
when the fire is well under way
|Sdd d thin layer of fresh coal.
Il When the coal Is burning freely
Eocrape the fire as much as possible
/ n ode side Of the fire box, putting
| n fresh coal on the side from
which the fire has been scraped.
This; method leaves the contents
TX the IRE box in the shape OF .
~" The live Goals are on one
side, exposed and burning freely
h and the fresh coal on. the other sid,
is igniting slowly. When 1t come,
to firing the furnace again one sid,
will have been burned out and tin,
other side will have become full.
ignited and cooked. Fresh coal thei
should be put on the side whicl
has burned out.
Bituminous coal in the process o
burning will fuse into brittle
porous mass. forming q crust owe
the fire. This is coke; and to OBJ
tain the best results this, COX
should be kept broken up with
poker. permitting proper circua
ton Of air. Coke can be told fr0n
clinker by the ease with which,
is broken up.
ii Saving Coal Sapplless y
In Abe morning when it is Aim
to heatsthe house quickly the COX
should be broken up: the firk shoul
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-19
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-19

Mazda Xmas tree outfits, $3.50;
curriers'. $3.50; coasters. 81: radio
sets. s.. III. E. Gelhart 4 Co, OPP
posite p0stoffice. - Advertisement. }
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-19
JURY INDICTMENT
OF TRUCK DRIVER
CLAIMED ILLEGAL

Counsel for Bonnie Peterson
truck driver, indicted for leaving IN
injured person without aid, opened
its attack in the trial in Davenport
by filing demurrer questioning the
legality OF the Indictment.
It Is claimed thatsthe indictment
is faulty for the reason thxt it faila
to specify the particular kind Of aid
Peterson should have rendered the
Meier lad, who was run over and
killed on the Maysville road.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-19

a. the news all the iihns-Ths
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
CHICKEN THIEVES ACTIVE.

IN epidemic of chicken robberies is
affecting the mainland all the way
from P~leasantville to Oceanville.
Nearly 1000 birds have been stolen
tlfus far and it is understood automo-
bile bandits are the culprits.
The latest victim of the raiders is
Robert Clayhorn, of New Road and
Mortified avenue, Mortified, who has
lost 300 fine birds by a raiders coup
that has just been effected. Clayhorn
has nc clue to the identity of the rob-
bers and pursuit may be difficult.
There is evidence that the jobs have
been accomplished by men in light
motor trucks that make little sound
as they are whisked speedily from
place to place. The cars are provided
with an abundance of gunnysacks into
which the chicks are thrust as they
are pulled from their roosts in the
coops.
There have been complaints to the
Prosecutors Office from Oceanville,
Leeds Point, Pleasantville, Cardiff and
Absecon, where nocturnal raiders have
been reaping a great harvest in poul-
try.
The thieves who visited Clayhorn's
place seem also to have been provided
with tools. They effected an entry
through the a of the farm and cut
a wire fence hat was in their way to
the GOOD.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
CLASS STANDING (Boys).
SIXTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
is ROYALTY CELEBRATED

Sunday last was the sixth anniver-
sary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter A.. Vernon, of 10 w. Washing
ton avenue. The occasion vas made
one of much Importance with a hearty
celebration during the afternoon and
evening. A full orchestra provided
the music. and to their strains dane
enjoyed until the wee small
hours oil The morning. Mr.. and Mrs.
NerH1n received the hearty congratn-
lations OF their friends. Participating
in the festivities we're: DR.. and Mrs.
Madden and son Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
Valerie, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Payne. Mr..
and Mrs. r. lombard, Mr.. and Mrs.
f. Serfishippo, of Philadelphia; Mr..
and Mrs. A. De Semonte, of Washing
ton; Miss Theresa Miller, Miss Mary
Miller, Mr.. William Barnum and Mr..
N. Curry, of Atlantic City; Miss Car
rie Miller, Miss Mildred lombard, Mr..
p. Carnesale, Mr.. Necie Gattano, Mr..
Jos. Marcarewell, Mr.. Peter Cerruti
and Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Adelizzio,
of Ocean City; Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bell,
of Camden; Mr.. and Mrs. X. Vernon
and children, Mr.. Frank A. Ruffo, of
New Orleans, and Mr.. Nick Fazio.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
THE VANITY OF THIEVES.
"Boddy's vanity came out in his
to pose for pictures"

"Boddy's vanity came out in his
eaeerness to pose for pictures"
We quote the foregoing from the
account of the capture of a desperate
young New York thief who murdered
two detectives by a sudden gun play
while under arrest.
And there you have it. Young men
-morons-with the education and
brain development of boys of 10 or IL,
90 wrong and thereafter take pride in
their misdeeds. The more desperate
and murderous they are. the more
pride they take in the reputation they
have gained for vicious daring.
This young man Boldly, aged 10, was
caught with a bunch of newspapers in
his possession. They were all opened
to the pages that contained his name
a dozen times and which told of his
hopeless badness,
And then when they took him in he
posed for his picture willingly, know
ing full well that he would see his
own portrait in all the papers the
next day.
We give too much publicity TO
thieves and murderers. Such public
ity panders TO the degenerate and
immature brain. If the story of a
thief must be told in the newspapers,
he should be given a number. and
there should be a law against publish
ing his picture outside of a rogue's
gallery.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
JANUARY MEETING
OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1t is expected that the January
meeting of the Atlantic County His
torical Society will be one of the larg-
est in the history of the society. h
meeting will be held at the home OF
DR.. and Mrs. Samuel Barbash. 1905
Pacific avenue, Atlantic City, next
Friday evening, Jan. 27.
1t is expected thai Miss Josephine
Gardner will be present and with one
of her splendid addresses present the
society with two maps of the first rail
road into Atlantic. These maps were
the property of her father, the late
Hon. John j. Gardner.
Miss Jane Wick, whose ancestors
assisted in founding the Mariners
Bethel in an old sail loft in Philadel-
phia over two hundred years ago, will
give one of her interesting papers.
This address will be followed by Rev.
Percy Stockman, of Philadelphia, who
is a summer resident of Ventnor, who
will tell of his continuation work OF
the Mariners Bethel in the Seaman's
Institute of Philadelphia.
Mrs. MARTHA Ketchum will tell OF
the Grazing in Early Days; Capt.
George Gale will tell of the life of his
son, Willis Gale. a World War hero,
who gave his life in France; Miss
Hancock will tell OF some of her
Civil Wan Experiences" There will
be a formal presentation to the society
of the Souder Model of Atlantic City;
Miss Rachel Ingersoll, of Mays Land
ing, will read a paper on the Life and
Medical Practice OF her father, the
late Dr.. 1n%gefsofT. OF MayssEmdfrg.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
"'6EST WiSHES."

Under the caption Best Wishes"
the Atlantic City Daily Press publish
es the following EDITORIAL
personalities coming vacancy in
the postmastership where the present
incumbent steps out in October, is al
ready starting in motion the candida
ey Of one applicant whose popularity
and support makes him a formidable
aspirant for the place.
walter w. Whitman has all the
qualifications for the place, and his
friends believe he will be an appoin-
tee with whose service the community
will never find fault. Mr.. Whitman
possesses, moreover, another qualifi
cation that further fits him for the
place. He is the hustling editor OF
The Pleasantville Press, and having
acted in that capacity for twelve
years, he knows on its more intimate
side the nature of his townsfolk. He
ma incidentally point to being u
member of the Republican Count
Committee, and OF the ub-Committee
on Labor OF the Republican National
Committee during the present Admin
istration. and likewise allied with the
Typographers Union and the Atlantic
City Press Club.
Mr.. Whitman is a brother of As
selnblyman Bertram f, Whitman, and
If the old conception endures that n
postmaster's qualifications embraced
his ability to be a good mixer, then
MIR. Whitman certainly responds 10
that requirement. Pieasantville Ger
tainly will have a good official if the
Fates decide that Mr.. Whitman is to
have the job"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
KNIGHTS OF

On last Tuesday evening several
new members received their first de-
gree rank in the mysteries of Pythian-
ism. The affair was a gala night for
Phil Kearney Lodge, there being about
100 present. Delegations from Ocean
City Lodge and Webster Lodge of AT
lantic City were present and assisted
in the comforting of this rank. Sew
eral eloquent speeches We're delivered
by local and visiting members. After
the regular business all members adj
iourned to a well-prepared supper.
The members of Phil Keafney Lodge
will be treated TO another well-arrang-
ed affair on Tuesday evening, Jan. "a,
when the second degree will be con-
ferred. Atlantic Lodge will be on
hand with lots of legal talent for the
occasion, so let's get together and
give the boys our support. Don't for
get-there will be "eats.' Bring a
member with you. Committee on Ar
rangements-Geo. w. Bassett, V. c.;
T. e. Hartley, M. of f.; o. G. Taylor,
NJ. of w.
ALBERT Holdings. G. c..
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
PARENT-TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION NOTES.

The Bargaintown Parent-Teachers
Association held their meeting at the
school house on Wednesday of this
week.
A report in regard to the school
lunch showed that the charge of two
cents per cup of hot soup or cocoa
and five cents for a sandwich on Fri
days was covering the expense in
Cured. The teachers share the re-
sponsibility in supervising the work.
The piano fund, toward which the
School Board contributed literally, is
being rapidly decreased by contribu-
lions from members of the p. T. A.
Mrs. Charles Blake, County Council
Chairman, and Miss Cora Schaible,
County Helping Teacher, were present
and helped the Association to plan for
interesting meetings for the future.
The next meeting will be an evening
with pictures, which ii is hoped will
be enjoyed by both parents and chill
dren. This meeting will be held in
the Grange Hall, on Monday evening,
Jan. 80.
The Parent-Teachers Association of
Linwood met at the school house on
Friday, Jan. IS. The resignation of
the president, Mrs. Haines, was ac-
cepted, and Mrs. Carl Hopf was elect
ed to fill that office, with Mrs. Harry
FIFTEEN as vice-president.
A committee was appointed to in
quire definitely into the feasibility of
serving a hot lunch during the noon
hour to such children as might desire
it. About three-fourths of the ehllf
dren attending Linwood schoo1 BRING
cold lunch. Miss Schaible, the County
Helping Teacher, told of the manner
of serving hot lunches in other schools
in the county.
Mrs. Charles Blake, County Council
Chairman, encouraged the Association
to continue the good work which they
began last year, and gave many suS-
gestions as to the kinds of work that
they might do.
Mr.. Henry Gresham, County Super
intendent of Schools, also addressed
the Association. He said that a school
was not only as good as the teacher,
but il was as good as a community
would have it, and that Parent-Teach-
ers Associations had the power to
awaken sentiment in a community for
good school conditions.
The meeting was an interesting one,
and those present felt an inspiration
TO be "up and doing" A good attend
ance is expected at the next meeting
on Friday, Jan. 81.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
COUNCIL IN REGULAR SESSION
LAST MONDAY EVENING.
Many Matters of Importance Receive
Their Attention.

Regular meeting of City Council was
called to order at 8 o'clock Monday
evening, President Yates in the chair,
and Councilmen Blackman. WINS,
James, Peck, Stephenson and Umbrine
present.
A letter was read from Municipal
Finance Commissioner Darby, warning
Council to have only certified and IL
censed auditors to make the city
audit, and advising them to have the
auditors they employ show their Ii
cense. The matter was referred to
the Solicitor, and the communication
ordered filed.
The Chamber of Commerce sub
mitted a communication from the
First Assistant Postmaster General, in
which he called attention to the fact
that the only thing hat stood in the
way of the city having full delivery of
mail was the condition of sidewalks,
and the matter was referred to the
Street Committee.
In the matter of protecting the
grade crossings at New Road. a letter
was read from the Public Utility Com
mission recommending that visible
light signals be installed at both the
West Jersey and Reading Railroads in
addition to the automatic bells. Or
dered received and filed.
Council approved the selections of
the P~leasantville Fire Co. of DR.. w. j.
Hudson as Chief, Walton Risley, First
Assistant, and Mark Sooy, Second As
sistant.
The Clerk was directed to request
the Gas Company to install terra Gotta
pipe to take off the waste matter from
the plant, as the city is filling in the
lot at the disposal plant, and this re-
fuse runs through an open ditch,
which the Sewer Committee was au-
thorized to fill in.
The Fire Committee was authorized
10 install an alarm system at the
Shore Road to connect with the fire
house.
The American Legion were granted
the use of the old fire house, rem free.
The Street Committee vas author
lied to district the city and recon-
mend the kind of curb and sidewalk
required for each locality.
The Clerk was instructed TO notify
Mr.. Hubin hat Council is in hearty
accord with the Chamber of Com.
merce in their efforts to secure full
city delivery of mail.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
ASSOCIATION FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Will Give Special Attention to Volstead
Act Vioiators.

The Shore Enforcement Association
vas formed Thursday evening at a
joint meeting OF the w. c: T. u. and
combined church members OF Pleas
antyille at the home of Reuben Ad-
ans. The purpose OF this association
is 10 bring together all the agencies
in the City hat have for the purpose
the betterment of conditions, into "a
permanent organization that will be
effective in bringing about the en-
forcement of all law and. order and
especially the eighteenth amendment
and laws enacted to enforce the same.
The promoters of the association de-
sire the cooperation of all prominent
business men and women, who are
interested in making u City a better
place in which to live and do bust
ness. The politician who is seeking
an office that he may fill his pockets
with graft will stand a slim chance,
but all statesmen with clean purpose
and desire to see our City and County
get a cleanup, should come to a meet
ing in the Baptist Church, Pleasant
avenue and First street, Monday eve
ming next, at s o'clock.
J. E. Blake, Jr., who has had con-
siderable experience in reform work,
has been elected to serve as Presi-
dent. Elwood C. Weeks, Esq, will
give his legal aid and support and
perform the Office of Vice-President.
Mr.. Frank A. Souder will hold the
Office of Secretary. Mr.. Preston B.
Adams will be the Treasurer.
Already big things have been plan
ned, so come out and catch the fever
and get the benefits and qualification
of being a charter member of a move
ment planned to turn corruption into
decent living conditions.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
RESOLUTIONS REQUEST ACTION
TO SECURE MAIL DELIVERY.

The following resolution was passed
by the Chamber of Commerce of
~Pleasantyille on January 10:
Whereas, The First Assistant Post
master General has informed us that
the lack of cement, gravel or cinder
sidewalks throughout the territory to
be served by carriers is the only OBJ
stacle now standing in the way of the
establishment of city delivery in
Pleasantville; therefore,
Be it Resolved. That this Chamber
of Commerce request City Council to
take the necessary procedure to have
the sidewalks of Plelsantville, in
those sections not already improved
by concrete sidewalks, improved by
the placing of wooden curbs and
gravel or cinder walks.
BE it Further Resolved, That copies
of this resolution be sent to City
Council, The ~Pleasantville Press, and
the Atlantic City Press.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
BUENA VISTA SCHOOLS
RETAIN ATTENDANCE LEAD.

For the fourth consecutive month in
the rivalry for first place among the
leaders in school attendance of Allan
tic County Buena Vista Township
maintains its first place for December
with a per cent. of attendance of 1873.
Somers Point continues in second
place with 94.49t, Hamilton Township
moves up to third place with $500
and Egg Harbor City ranks fourth
with 1910. Egg Harbor City explains
that its loss in rank is due to illness
among children. No school in the
county, so far as the County Superin-
tendent's records show, reports a
1000 attendance for December. The
highest per cent. reported is 99.4,
which was attained by the primary
room in the Wheat Road School,
Buena Vista Township. Supervising
Principal Phipps reports that his rec
ord for the year to date is 97.O5H.
This is. a splendid attainment, consid-
ering that there are enrolled in these
rural district schools 1.066 children.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
OPENING BASKETBALL SEASON.

Pleasantville Regulars will open up
their basketball season tonight, Fri
day, Jan. 20, with the fast Delphi Club
of Atlantic City, which recently de-
feated Sylvania, champions of the City
League.
The Pleasantville team is made up
of several stars, including Chief"
Schaaf, of the championship Atlantic
City High School team at forward.
Mickey Lavigna, former High School
star and captain, will pair off with
Schaaf, with Payne, a former Sylvania
player, holding down the pivot posi-
ton.
Miller, of Rutgers, and Boldly"
Clapkin, of X. of c., at guards, with
fash and Clarke, of Mt. P. team, ready
to go in at any moment.
The game will be played at the H.
s. gym at SIS sharp. Admission, 25
cents.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
ENTERTAINs AUTHORS CLUB.

The Authors Club was delightfully."-
entertained at the home of Mrs. Lewis
b. Ryon, Santa Rita Apartments, At
lantic City. on Tuesday afternoon.
Each guest had her fortune told and
character read, causing much amuse-
ment. Those present were: Mrs. |. G.
Adams, Mrs. John +. Ryon, Mrs. Jerry
Carton, Mrs. Robert l.. Race, Mrs.
Charles w. Blake. Mrs. Daniel l..
Collins, Mrs. Charles Stebbins, Mrs.
II. Frank Parker, Mrs. John G.
Thomas, Miss Edna Ryon, Miss Mida
c. Blake, Miss Amelia Doughty, Miss
Carrie Ryon, and the hostess. The
club will meet at the home of Mrs.
|. G. Adams, at Linwood, next Tues
day
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
INSTALL OFFICERS.

The following officers of Camp No,
8, p. o. of A., were installed Friday
evening, Jan. Is, by the Past Presi-
dent, Sister Annabelle Leek: Presi-
dent, Goldie Generotzky; assistant
president, Florence Shaw; vice-presi-
dent, Lidye Loyde; assistant vice
president, Blanche Shaw; conductor,
Elsie Somers; assistant conductor, Alb
bic Travis; guard. Anna Shappell;
sentinel, A%nnabelle Leek; financial
secretary, Lille Carr; recording sec
rotary, Mary A. Stephenson; treas
urer, Annie Adams; chaplain, Bessie
Lake; new trustee, Arlinda Cramer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
SURPRISE PARTY.

A delightful surprise party was
given to Miss Josephine Carr on Mon
day evening at her home, on Pleasant
ven The evening was spent in
playing games, singing and piano Sc
lections. At a late hour refreshments
were served. Those present We're:
Misses Josephine Carr, Hazel Cole
man, Anna Betterton, Dorothy Brown,
Madeline Suffers, .Messrs. Ellis Nick
erson, Jack Under, William Brooks,
John Mason, Gilbert Lake, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Zulker and baby Betty, Miss
Clara Boogar and MI. and Mrs. Wal
ter II. OFT.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
PlEASANTVIllE DEFEATS
STRONG OCEAN CITY TEAM.
Seniors Head Class League in
Basketball.

The ~Pleasantville II. S. basketball
team defeated the strong Ocean City
H. S. team in Ocean City Friday eve
ming, 1925. The first half found the
M~ainlanders holding a slight advan-
tage, 1913. With only five minutes to
play o. C. H.. S. knotted the score, "a
"a. 1t was the only time during the
evening the resort five was on even
terms with the Maroon and White.
Manager Clark tossed in two goals in
succession from the foul line and the
visitors were not headed for the bal
ance of the game. Both teams passed
well and displayed wonderful team
work. Tripician and Ferguson were
high scorers for their respective
teams.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE FOR
MRS. GEORGE BROCkMAN

A surprise party was given last
Thursday evening in honor of Mrs.
George Brockman's birthday anniver-
sary by her daughter Helen. After
enjoying games and dancing the
guests departed to the dining room,
where a wonderful repast was served.
The room was beautifully decorated
with flowers and ferns. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. William Peo-
pies, Mr.. and Mrs. lnstrom n chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Adams
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Brockman, Miss Helen Brockman and
Mr.. Ellis Adams.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
MAIN STREET PROPERTY
SELLS AT $500 FRONT FOOT.

Jackson & Kreutz sold this week
for Mrs. Carrie Wagner to English e
Somers, contractors of Mortified, the
lot on Main street, Ple~asantyille, JUS
north of the Hosbaeh store, having a
frontage of 40 feet and a depth of ]25
feet. for the sum of $4,000. The
house on this property is reserved and
will be removed TO the rear of the lot
1t is the intention of the purchasers
70 build a row of stores with living
apartments above. This sale esgap-
fishes a new record in valuation fer
Main street property
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
SPEND AN EVENING IN FLORIDA

Ramble thro' the orange groves,
Gather the oranges from the trees,
Listen to the humming bees,
Forget old winters icy breeze,
Youth and age together rove,
Thro' the pretty orange grove,
In the Chapel of the Presbyterian
Church, Thursday, Jan. 26, 8 p. m.
Ice cream, cake and candy for sale.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-01-21
~ENTERTAlNS CLUB.

Miss Dorothy Smith entertained al
the home of her aunt, Mrs. c. c,
Shinn, the girls of her class club.
After the business meeting and cleo
ton of officers the young people en-
joyed themselves by dancing. Refresh
ments were served at a late hour,
Those present We're: Misses Dorothy
Weller, Josephine McCutcheon, Jean
cite MacDonough, Pauline Stanton,
Elizabeth Black, Dorothy Black, Emily
Patterson, Master Stuart Shinn and
Miss Dorothy Smith,