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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
APPEAL TAKEN
BY RAILROAD
Counsel Has Applied for Writ of
Certiorari to Review Action
of City Council.
HEADING ON knlu 9TH
HEARING ON APRIL 9TH

Through Counsellors Thompson and
Hanstein, the Atlantic City Railroad
has applied to the Supreme Court for
a writ of certiorari to review the re-
cent conviction and fine before Mayor
Jackson, for running trains through
the city at a greater speed than
twelve miles an hour; also to have
the court set aside the ordinance re-
Gently passed by City Council prohib-
iting a greater speed than twelve
miles an hour within the city limits.
The hearing on this application for
the writ will be held in Trenton on
Friday, April 9th, and at that time
the court will determine whether or
not the writ shall be granted. This
action on the part of the railroad COM
pany was brought about after one of
its engineers and conductors had been
arrested and tried here for speeding
trains through the city.
City Solicitor Louis d. Champion
will represent the city at the hearing.
In order to have an ordinance that
would stand attack in court, Solicitor
Champion had Council pass a second
ordinance this year, after the first
one was found to be probably techni-
cally weak. The city officials believe
they have an ordinance that will With
stand the attack now being made
upon it.
The dispute between the city and
railroad centres about the New road
and Franklin avenu crossings in
Pleasantville, where several fatal acct
dents have occurred. The city desires
gates at the crossings, which are now
protected by a bell and Waterman.
Something of interest to Pleasant
vile is expected to happen at Trenton
this Tuesday, when the Public Utili-
ties Commission is holding a hearing
on state grade crossings. Freehold
ers T. Clark Adams, Robert NJ. Willis
and County Road Supervisor Japhet
Price are attending this hearing, hay-
ing been named by Director F. Fraley
Doughty to represent the County
Board of Freeholders.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
DENTAL CLINIC FUND.

AS a nucleus for a fund to make a
dental clinic possible Tor the schools
of the city, the Parent-Teaehers Asso-
citation OF School No. l. last Wednes-
day afternoon decided TO hold a cake
sale in Crawford's store Saturday.
April q, from Il o'clock in the morn
ing until 4 in the afternoon. Cakes
will be furnished by members OF the
association and other who care TO
contribute.
Mrs. Samuel A.-Reinhardt. OF Allan
tic City. well-known clubwoman, was
the speaker at this meeting, giving an
address on Character Building" Su-
p~erintendent William c. Sullivan also
spoke on the possibility OF a dental
clinic.
The program included songs by Miss
Elizabeth Conover's class: Rotations
and songs, colored children from
school No. ?. under the direction OF
Miss Mabelle Scott; songs, Mrs. Mabel
Mitehell's class; recitations. Miss Hell
en- Stiles.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
REVEALS At ST. JOHNS.

Revivals are now going on at st.
Johns Methodist Protestant Church.
Sunday night and Monday night the
pastor, Rev. George ". Toms, Jr.,
preached, and very gracious times
were enjoyed. Tonight, Tuesday. Rev.
R. B. Mahoney will speak. On We'd
nesday, Rev. E. E. \. Cairns will
speak, and the Althea Bible Class
will attend in a body. On Thursday,
Rev. G. w. Toms, Jr., will speak. and
the Endicott Bible Glass will attend
in a body. Friday night. Rev. ". E.
Pettet will speak. and the young peo-
pie will attend in a body. A cordial
welcome is extended to all TO attend
any or all of these special meetings.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
MANY TROUBLES COME.

Miss Edith Sooy, age IA, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Sooy, of Port
Republic, met with an unusual acct
dent on Thursday.
Miss Sooy vas seated by a window
in the school room, while two boys
were playing ball outside in the school
yard. The ball crashed through the
window, and as Edith turned to look
the broken glass flew in her face, cut
ting her face and n eye seriously,
She was Immediately rushed to DR..
Frisch in Atlantic City, who gives but
little hope of saving the sight of the
eye.
Her sister, Miss Ada Sooy, is in
the Atlantic City Hospital undergoing
an operation for appendicitis.
And, as Mr.. Sooy's home burned to
the ground a few months ago, he feels
that troubles never come singly.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
TO ENTERTAIN HUSBANDS.

Mrs. Walter w. Whitman entertain,
ed members of her card club last
Wednesday afternoon at her home, E.
Washington avenue. Plans for a
mems night" were made, and this
Tuesday evening was held at the
home of Mrs. Charles Buckley, in Lin
wood, when the ladies were privileged
to bring their husbands to enjoy a
social evening.
Those present Wednesday included
Mrs. W. J. Hudson. Mrs. Clinton Reas-
ner. Mrs. Robert Carey. Mrs. H. He'll
er. Mrs. Charles Buckley, Mrs. Harry
Helfrich. Jr., Mrs. Henry Crawford,
Mrs. w. D. Dare, Mrs. Walter W.
Whitman.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
SCHOOL NO. 2 P. T. A.

The Parent-Teaehers' Association
of School Number Two met Thursday
afternoon with a good attendance.
Following a short program rendered
by pupils of the school, Miss Matilda
Schneider, of Monterey Ave. School,
Atlantic City, addressed the Associa-
ton on the subject, ~"Children's Books
and Pictures"
In outlining literature for children
she ably discussed the needs of the
child It various periods of growth.
Emphasis was placed upon the value
of Mother Goose Rhymes" for the
little folks, as they train the imagin-
alton. Fairy tales were classified as
good and bad. She said, 1T is time
to give children real stories whenever
they call for them. The test of a
good book is the feeling it leaves with
the reader. If one feels nearer God,
the book is a good one; if the reader
feels kinder toward humanity, or if he
has a higher regard for morality, the
book is a good one Nothing low,
cruel or vulgar will be depicted by
people who love children"
Supt. Sullivan discussed the value
of books and drove home the fact that
a child's reading should be worth
while. He also made suggestions for
Arbor Day and its observance. Every
child should plant something. By COM
ing into direct contact with nature,
children will learn lessons not gather
ed from books.
Mrs. Chas. Blake, the County Chair
man, brought before the meeting sew
eral important matters, one of which
was the coming election of a delegate
to the National Convention in Louis
vile. At her suggestion the Associa-
ton voted TO purchase the new Histor-
ical Works by Heston entitled "Jersey
Wagon Jaunts." Lists of the one hun
bred Best Books for children were
distributed. Five new members were
enrolled. The next meeting will be
the second Thursday in May.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
OWLS CLUB.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Birch enter
tanned The Owls Club at their home.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
~ Carton. Mr.. Frank Carton, Mr..
charles Carton of Absecon. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Abbott of Mays Landing
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pierce, Mrs. Stan
lev smith OF Wildwood, Mr.. Erwin
Birch of Virginia. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Birch. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Blackman.
Miss Media Birch and Miss Mary
Birch. A delightful dinner was served
and a Jolly good time was had by all.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
AUTHORS CLUB.

The Authors Club was delightfully."-
entertained at the home of Mrs. Jerry
Gartoh on Tuesday. Those present
were: Mrs. l. G. Adams, Miss Edna
Ryon. Mrs. Lewis B. Ryor, Miss Car
RE Ryon. Mrs. Daniel L. Collins, Mrs
Charles ". Blake, Mrs. E. D. Riley
Mrs. Charles Stebbins, Mrs. Robert L
Race. Mrs. John G. Thomas, Mrs
John F. Ryon. Next weeks meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs. Chas
Stebbins. on Doughty road.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
OYSTER SUPPER.

The Leeds Point Grange will give
an Oyster Supper on Apr. IS al Red
Mems Hall. Oysters in all styles VIII
be served from 8 until g p. N Grang-
ers from all over the county, with
their friends. are planning to attend
this event. As the reputation OF the
Leeds Point ladies for good cooking
has long been established. We know
A cordial invitation is extended te
all. Tickets. Soc each.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
MISS EckMAN INJURED,

Miss Jean Eckman, n Of the cast
of Chen Chaud, suffered a very pain
full and somewhat serious injury on
Wednesday evening while attending
a rehearsal of the play at the High
School. She struck her knee against
the spiral stairs leading from the
stage and fractured the knee cap. She
was attended by DR.. Robert NJ. Grier
Wednesday evening and on Thursday
was taken TO the Atlantic City Hos
Difal.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
GARRISON RESIGNS.

At a meeting of the Somers Point
Volunteer Fire Company, No. l, Tues
day evening, Willard Garrison, elected
president at the beginning OF the year,
resigned. His place has been filed by
Ralph Middleton. who was elected
president during the evening session.
Routine business for the greater part
laek M he company time duEing ing
rest oil the evening.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
A OF

The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Education will be held in the
office of Superintendent Sullivan, in
the high school building, this Wednes-
day night, instead of Tuesday evening.
A number of matters, including
teachers salaries, and the building of
the Leeds avenue school, will be acted
upon at the meeting.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
w. C. T. u.

A regular meeting of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union will be
held at the home OF Mrs. Louis d.
Champion, Thursday afternoon. A
special program OF, music and recita-
tions viii be rendered.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
CLOVER CLUB.

The Glover Club was entertained on
Tuesday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Frank Boldly, at her her bunga.
low in Mortified. Mrs. Harry UNI
brine viii be the hostess next week.
Those present were; Mrs. Joseph B.
Thomas. Mrs. Frank Rutledge, Mrs.
Albert Bossler. Mrs. Harry Umbrine.
Mrs. Edward Wells. Mrs. George H.
Adams
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
PAST -coUNclLoRs ASSOCIATION.

The Past Councillors Association Of
the Junior Mechanics of Atlaptic
County will hold a meeting on Friday
night, at the room Of Excelsior Coun-
ell. All Past Councillors r Invited
to attend. The Building COMMITTEES
viii give another dance on Satundaf
night at The Hal. Decatur venue and
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
NEW POSTMASTER.

On Monday morning Walter W.
Whitman assumed the duties as Post
master here, and he was kept busy
during the day in receiving eongratu-
iations of his friends. The term is for
four years. At the same time former
Sheriff Alfred J.. Perkins assumed
charge Ell The Atlantic City Posi- ONCE.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
CHAMBER OF

Pleasantville. Abseeon and somers
Point Chambers OF Commerce vii
hold a Joint meeting Wednesday night
at the city Hall, at eight o'clock
important matters to be acted upon
Every member is urged to attend.
f. x. BIGGARD. President.
James q Adams. secretary tAdv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
MOVE TO DIVERT
LAKES BAY WATER
Important Public Hearing Seized
uled for Saturday Afternoon
At Atlantic City.
WANT BRIDGES ELIMINATED.

A public hearing Of great interest
to those who use the waters of Lakes
Bay is announced for Saturday after
noon, at the City Hall, in Atlantic
City. 1t is proposed to divert the wa
tiers of the Bay to Beach Thorough
fare by means of a canal and to elm
mate the bridges in use and have
the railroads and vehicles use but one
bridge.
The plan has the endorsement of
the New Jersey State Board of Com
merce and Navigation, which is TO
conduct the public hearing. and also
Col. Brown, of the United States En-
gineers Department, who is supervis-
ing the waterway improvements in
this disctrict.
The scheme is to cut a canal from
the Lulu Yacht Club direct across the
meadows into Lakes Bay. Il will be
more than a mile in length. It will
connect with the inland waterway at
some point in lower Chelsea.
From current reports the railroads
are favoring the proposed improve
ment. At present there are six bridg-
es to open when a craft desires to sail
dONn lit OCd1I ~ LAC AAoAd 0dlCi
way route, and there are fixed times
when the bridges will be opened for
vessel traffic because of railroad traf-
fc. 1t takes a half a day to negotiate
them.
By the elimination of five of them
much time will be saved to the yes
sells. Besides the proposed new bridge
it is planned, will be high enough tc
allow all but vessels of some height
passing under it.
The hearing is called by President
j. Speneer Smith. Of the Commercs
and VIZ igatfon Board.
Engineer Brown has expressed tbs
opinion that if the canal was created
that it would draw an increased flow
of water from Lakes Bay into Abse
con channel. 1t would have the effec
of adding to the volume of water flow
ing through the Atlantic City Inlet Il
the sea and contribute to aid in th'
securing" of the bar cross the Inlet
and tend to reduce the expense anC
trouble of keeping the channel ope1
at its full depth, 20 feet, which is nov
being developed through dredging.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
81 NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin 4. Holt. who
have spent the winter at Lake Worth.
Florida. are leaving here this wed
nesdav and viii spend sometime in
Plaa~sanHviTe about zhe ezth ~ this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
PROF. I. J. YORK GOES
 TO JACKSONVILLE WORK

Prof. Thomas Jefferson York, ex- ecutive secretary of Birmingham Baptist association for the last three years. has accepted the position of educational director of the First Bap- tistg church, Jacksonville, Fla, to which place he goes March l.
 The work of MT. York in Birming- ham and suburbs, especially along the lines of training Sunday school teachers, deacons and other church officers, has attracted the attention of active church workers among whom he has won an honorable place.
 Before coming to Birmingham Mr. York was county superintendent of education of Walker county, Ala bama, which position he filled for several years to the entire satisfac- tion of the people and the educational institutions of the county.
 During this time he has con- ducted midwinter training classes at Baptist headquarters and private classes in a large number of the churches. from which have been is- sued 1.525 teacher training awards, besides quite number of training classes for church officers. one of the most successful of which was one in the First Baptist church. in which about forty-e eight deacons were en- rolled, 26 of whom were ordained at the end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
[FILLP PE EULP|TS ALL OVER DISTRICT AT ALL SERVICES.
Appointments for Ministers and Laymen in Birming- ham and BeSsemer Are
 Announced

A large group of visiting minis ters and laymen from other states and countries will occupy the pulpits of the Southern Methodist churches in the Birmingham and Bessemer districts Sunday morning and night. thus affording congregations the op portunity of hearing some of the most eminent clergymen of the Methodist Episcopal church, south. Below Is given the schedule of ap- pointments for the visiting ministers and laymen, the first named speaker to speak in the morning and the second named to speak at night, un- less otherwise noted:
 Birmingham district: Acipco. c. H. Chme: Avondale. Dr. E. NJ. Lazenby. Dr. ". G. Cram, directing secretary centenary movement, of Nashville; East Birmingham, Dr. E. c. Hodge; East Lake, E. J. Rowe. Bishop Hoyt M. Dobbs of Brazil; Eleventh avenue, pr. A. c. Millar, editor, the Arkansas Methodist of Little Rock; Dr. W. w. Pinson. foreign mission secretary of Nashville; Fairview, Dr. W. r. Price. Rev. A. c. zumbrunnen. secretary home missions of Nashville; First church, Bishop Hoyt M. Dobbs; Mount Vernon, Judge Hugh Locke, pr. W. B. Kicks, associate directing secretary centenary movement, of Nashville: Highlands, Bishop w. B. Murrah of Memphis, president North Alabama annual conferences; North Highlands, Dr. w. c. Cram; Foun- tain Heights, Dr. L. NJ. Spivey, DY. A. c. Zumbrunnen, Bishop ". A. Candler of Atlanta; owenton. Dr. Thomas N. Elliott of Atiania, pr. A. c. Millar; St. John, Dr. Guy F. Snavely: Ninth street, Rev. R. w. Greens Fortieth street, N. H. Price; Trinity, E. N. Hamil. Dr. b. NJ. Lazenby; sixty-Seventh street, Ben Ray; Woodlawn, Dr. w. w. Pinson, w. H. Stockham; West Woodlawn, Dr. B. P. Jaco, Dr. w. F. Price; West End. Clark Williams, Miss Daisy Davies of Atlanta; Twenty-first ave- nue, J. W. Barton. Methodist Pub fishing agent, of Nashville; Miss Estelle Haskins, secretary woman's work, of Nashville; Walker Memo rial, Dr. w. B. Kicks. J. w. Barton. Bessemer District.
 For the Bessemer district churches the following schedule has been arr ranged, the first named speaker for the morning service and the other for the evening, unless otherwise noted:
 Ann Memorial, pr. K. N. Matthews; First church, Miss Daisy Davies; Bethlehem, Judge B. c. Jones; Boyles, Ed Norton; Brighton, A. E. Ausmus, pr. B. P. Jaco of Grenada, Miss; Bluff Park, c. W. Saunders; Central Park, Prof. Roy Hoke, Dr. J. D. Hunter; Crestline Heights. Judge Dan Greene: Ensley, First church, Bishop W. A. Candler. Ens- ley, Highlands. Miss Estelle Has, kins of Nashville: Fairfield, Dr. ]. A. J. Brock; Shady Side, E. NJ. Elliott;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
SAM SMALL TO BE. SPECIAL SERVICE
 SPEAKER SUNDAY.
Famous Lecturer at Princess Theatre in Afternoon and First M. E. Bible Class
 Morning

"America-The Moses Nation of the Age" will be the subject of the 1ec- ture to be delivered by Dr. Sam Small, famous southern orator, edi- tor and evangelist, who will be the speaker at the Y. M. c, A. meeting for men, to be held at the Princess theatre Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
 For moire than three decades pr. Small has been one of the prominent figures on the American platform. With Sam Jones, Sam Small held evangelistie and tabernacle meetings in every section of the country and the two Sans" were heard and en- joyed by thousands of people. Dr. Smal's quaint and peculiar way of expressing his thoughts, coupled with the oratory which makes the speak CTS of the southland attractive. has confirmed him al a favorite before the public. He is man of excep- tional attainment and his practical experience as an attorney. journalist, author, soldier, evangelist and lec- turer has given him a wealth of ma terial upon which to draw.
 pr. Small is a graduate from Emory and Henry college in Vir- ginia. He was an attorney at law, and at one time was secretary to President Andrew Johnson. Later he became editor of several of the leading newspapers in the south, in- cluding the Atlanta Constitution, and was the founder of the Norfolk Vir- ginian Pilot and the Oklahoma Okla homan. He now wears the button of Confederate soldier and the pin of the Spanish war veteran, while his sons were in active service during the World war Dr. Smalrs remarkable vitality and his versatile manner of thinking and speaking attract audiences wherever he appears.
 pr. Small will the principal speak CT at the Mems Bible class of the First Methodist church Sunday morn ing at 9:30 o'clock. His subject for this time will be "Scrapping the Ten Commandments"
 The public is cordially invited to attend these services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
PREsBYTERIAN

Avondale. 4009 Third Avenue Rev. F. B. Webb. pastor.
 Birmingham Cumberland, 1915 Twenty y-seventh, North-Rev. A. D. Rudolph, pastor.
 Cumberland. 1744 Cleveland Ave- nue-Rev. E. c. Lee, pastor.
 East Lake Cumberland, 7600 Di- vision Avenue-Rev. J. P. Stevenson. pastor.
 EdgeWocd Community Church Rev. T. s. Hickman. pastor.
 Eighty third Street. 505 Eighty third Street, south.
 Ensley Highlands. 2633 Ensley Avenue. Fairfield. Rev. L. E. Bru- baker, pastor.
 Fairview. 2ss1 Thirtieth, Fair view-Rev. J. E. Hixson, pastor. Fifth Avenue, 1901 Fifth Avenue North--Rev. J. NJ. Broadly, pastor.
 First, 2100 Fourth Avenue. North Rev. J. A. Macsporran, pastor.
 First. TOO Nineteenth. Ensley-Res J. F. Logemann, pastor.
 First, 4401 Eighth Avenue. Wylam First. Pennsylvania Avenue and First. Thomas-Rev. J. E. Hixson pastor.
 Handley Memorial. Thirteenth Ave nue and Twenty-fifth Street, North Rev. o. S. Coxe. pastor
 Inglenook. Seventh Avenue, Barton Road. High Cliff
 Independent Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, Highland Avenue and Thirty-first Street. Henry M Edmonds. pastor.
 Italian, 1914 Park Avenue. Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
ST. MARY'S SERVICES LENT SECOND SUNDAY

The services at the St. Mary's on the Highlands Episcopal church for the second Sunday in Lent have been announced as follows: Holy com munion at T:3O 8. m. Church school at 9:30 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon at Il a. m. These services will be conducted by Rev. Oscar deWolf Randolph, rector. Lenten ser vices during the week will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 4 o'clock and Thursday evening at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
utern Methodist Episcopal Church Y Preach Here Sunday
.LENTEN SERVICES AT
 CHURCH OF ADVENT

Services at the Church of the Ad- vent on. the second Sunday of Lent have been announced as follows: Holy communion at 7:So q. m; church school Bible class at 9:8O a. m.; morning prayhr and sermon at Il a. m.
 The daily Lenten services at this church are: Evening prayer at o'clock D. m. on Mondays Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. On We'd nesday there will be a short address, while on Friday there will be the evening prayer and sermon at o'clock D. m. Middleton $. Barnwell, rector. Office of the bishop coadjator of the diocese.
 Rev. E. C.. Seaman of Gadsden will fill the pulpit at the Church of the Advent on Sunday, March 4, accord ing to announcement