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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-03-09

Last week the Commissioners in
structed the city clerk to write r. H.
Coney in the manner following:
"In reference to the contract award
ed you on January 80, 1928, for the
construction of a bulkhead and the
pumping in of sand in the beach
front, from Schellenger avenue to
Montgomery avenue, the writer has
been requested to ascertain what eff
fort you have made, if any, to secure
from the reputed owners of the beach
front (namely, the Beach Front Realty
Coz the sand necessary to undertake
and complete the contract, and what
efforts, if any, you have made to Sc
cure the necessary sand elsewhere, to
gether with any other information you
may have relative to the subject in
question"
This letter brought Contractor Coney
and his counsel, Mark R. Sooy, cur
rying to city hall last Tuesday after
noon to present their side of the case.
Mr.. Coney's attorney explained at
length to the Commissioners every
phase and angle of the complicated
situation in which he finds his client
placed. He told of the numerous eff
forts made to procure the necessary
quantity of sand for the fill from the
reputed or tentative owners or hold
ers of the riparian rights to sand or
land outside of Beach avenue, whose
demands are outrageously extrava-
CANT and unwarranted, Mr.. Sooy said.
Their exactions, not unlike those of a
Shylock, it is limited, may be summed
up under four heads:
1. Two and one-half cents per cubic
yard of sand.
2. An inspector to be placed on the
job at contractors expense.
3. Contractor to furnish indemnity
bond to the Beach Realty Co.
A.. Contractor to obtain signed
agreements with owners of the lots
west of Beach avenue.
Mr.. Sooy stated that it would cost
all of $4,000 if his client were to at
tempt to comply with all of these de-
mands and that it is unreasonable
and unjust for these reputed title
holders to the ocean front to ask this
contractor to do the impossible. Mr.
Coney's bid on filling in was very low
at the rate of 33h cents per cubic
yard. Craythorn and Nickerson's bid
was SO cents per cubic yard. Mr.
Coney says that when he submitted
his bid he was under the impression
that sand could be had for the asking
out in the ocean; that, like the air and
the sunshine, silvery sand was free
here on our strand. The amount OF
his bid on bulkhead and fill was SAL
478.40, this estimate being based on
1000 cubic yards of sand needed, as
computed by the city engineer. The
contractor will gladly pay these re-
puted owners the price they are ask
ing for the sand if they will let it &c
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-03-09
Building Permits

During the first week in March
ten permits were issued by the city
building inspector:
To Harry S. White, contractor, for
C. w. Filler, apartments, Poplar ave-
nue., East of Ocean avenue, $16,237.
To Rufus P. Hays, contractor, for
Wildwood Bungalow Co., bungalow,
Juniper avenue, West of railroad.
To j. w. Brannan, contractor, for
Thomas Mccoy, addition to residence,
Poplar and Holly Beach
To hobart & Messick, contractors,
for Herbert S. Shaw, Rio Grande ave-
nue., West of Pacific avenue, alter
ations, $500.
To J.. A. Moore and Son, contractors,
for W. Graft, Rio Grande avenue, West
of Pacific avenue, alterations, 5000.
To D. c. Godfrey, contractor, for NJ.
Hoffman, Montgomery avenue, West
of Susquehanna avenue, dwelling,
$1,000.
To R. Lockley, contractor and
owner, corner Lincoln avenue and
Park boulevard, addition, 5000.
To Frank E. Smith, contractor, for
F. Menimen, corner Andrew avenue
and Park boulevard, two apartments,
each to cost $4,000.
To John Matzinger, contractor and
owner, Poplar and Lake avenues,
dwelling, $1,000.
Following closely upon the heels
of the weekly reports were those for
the month previous:
The building inspector issued Al
permits in February and gave the es-
timated cost of construction planned
in that month of $6S,55S; the value of
the heating systems installed as
$1,S25; fees received, $10S.
Water Taps
Report of the field or operating de-
partment of the city's water system
for January and February, taps hav-
ing been made upon application of the
men and ONE whose names are
given herewith:
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-03-09
CITY COMMISSIONERS STAGE
FIRST MARCH MEETING

The Wildwood City commissioners
assembled last Tuesday afternoon,
March 9th, at the appointed hour, to
stage their first legislative session in
the third month of this fast-flying
year. It was the tenth regular weekly
meeting since the new years begin
ming was so noisily announced by the
shrieking of whistles, the changing of
bells and the discharge of firearms.
March (the month of Mars) came
in this year like a lamb" as they
say. Those members of the human
family who believe in weather prophe-
cies may have their faith in such
representations strengthened this
spring if by chance it shall come to
pass, as it often has before, that the
month be stormy at its close, going
out with a roar like a lion" So
mild, so gentle, so lamb-like was the
approach and entrance of March this
year that all previous records were
broken on the Sd instant, when mer-
curry columns registered the unprece-
denied score of II degrees in the
shade for that date. Nothing like it
ever occurred before; at least not
since the annals of the weather bur-
eau began to be recorded. The pre-
vious high record mark, away back
in 1874, nearly so years ago, was 65
degrees. Thus 1928 carries off the
honors for producing the warmest
March Sd in the history of the wea-
Their bureau.
The month of March has acquired
unusual distinction, because within it's
borders is fixed the date when the
spring season officially opens its doors.
This takes place on or about the 21St,
when the sun is said to cross the line
in it's apparent %northerly course in the
heavens and at which time the days
and nights are of equal length over
the whole surface of the globe. The
scientific name given to this astro-
nomical phenomenon is the vernal
equinox-an occurrence hailed with
Joy by all of the inhabitants of the
northern hemisphere.
The thereal mildness displayed in
the first few days of March was short
lived, however, and when the Com
missioners met last Tuesday their
eyes beheld another sight in the shape
of snow and sleet and rain and slush.
The Mayor did not as usual signal
the sessions opening by a light tap
of his mahogany hued gavel, this be-
ing temporarily mislaid.
First the roll call was asked for.
All of the Commissioners answered
Here" Second, the minutes of the
February 9th meeting were read and
approved. Thirdly, reports were in
order, the weekly ones taking prece-
dence.
The weekly financial report specified
that the sum received for taxes and
assessments in the foregoing week had
been $612.42; for water rents, $2,258.-
II; total for taxes and water depart
ment receipts, $2,871.19.
The report of the police department
for the previous week vas presented
next, stating that ten officers, as usual,
had been on duty; calls made by the
patrolmen on their beats aggregated
403; four arrests had been made
one for murder, one for assault and
battery, one for drunkenness, and the
fourth for taking an auto cal from a
garage without the knowledge or per-
mission of the owner.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-03-09

Walter Harrison, of Philadelphia,
visited Wildwood last Sunday. Mr..
Harrison is president of the Goggers'
Club, an organization composed of
actors.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-05-04

Ing, and had even shipped the outer
fuzz of the goods; but there her inge-
nuity had failed. 1t was left to Mrs.
Penfeld to divest Tommy of the gar
ment and immense the stamps, face
down, In water, which presently dis
sipated the cohesion.
They'll be worth money when they
dry" she said pleasantly, -and you
can stick 'em with mucIlage or white
of egg"
But on her way homo her mind was
full Of perplexity. II wish there was
two of me-or something" she
thought. Land knows I'm glad to do
anything / can. but I got house to
keep and three children to support.
It's going to take me day and night
both. at this rate"
The problem had assumed serious
proportions. Moro and more fire.
quently Mrs. Penfield was summoned
in different directions, to solve diff
cultles which the tenants might have
solved for themselves. Often she
worked far into the night, ironing or
sewing or mending, because these
tasks had been crowded out Of her in
terrupted day. Moreover, 1t meant
added expense for light and fuel, to
say nothing of the heat which was
repeatedly wasted in the daytime be-
cause of sudden calls from the neigh
bors. The situation had grown out
Of the few duties which she per-
formed in exchange for her rcnt-and
had grown naturally, because when a
person of general utility Is found, he
is generally utilized. Mrs. Penfield
was finding herself in a quandary.
She believed In service, but she was
also keenly conscious of homo duty.
'I'll bet I'll have to keep Office hours
before long," she told herself, as she
entered her own kitchen again.
She found three hungry young
people awaiting her.
'What are we going to have for
supper, Penzie?" asked Drink, whose
interest in this subject was constantly
to be depended upon.
"Well, my dear, we're going to have
a grand meal. We're going to have
baked potatoes with chipped-beef
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-05-04

achs. And you got another grand
treat coming tonight. | got a fine
story to tell you just's you go to bed
It's bout the lazy beaver"
"Why, Penzie," Crink pointed out.
II thought all the beavers liked to
work"
"The reg'lar beavers do" admitted
Mrs. Penfield, but this one didn't. He
was kind of a disgrace TO all the other
beavers, and 1 guess they s'pressed
him somehow. But his story is out
at last, and I'm going to tell IT to
you"
"Glory bel" cried Lettie. 81 can't
stand 'em too good. When they're
bad, there's more doing"
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gravy. ! bought some milk on pur-
pose. And for dessert you'll get
steamed raisins-six apiece. Amt
that finer
YEAH" grinned Crink. "Just so
we get full"
'aThat's the idea," she encouraged.
There's one thing l don't want you
children ever to forget, and that is !:
It's a privilege not to have but two
up folks do it, and you read in the
paper bout their living simply or
eating abstemious.' It's considered
a great credit to 'em; and, land, you
just ought to read the health books.
Why. they pretty near all agree that
the main trouble with folks is having
too many kinds of food at once"
as ere any cookies?" inquired Thad
persuasively.
mo. Thad, you can't have two
sweets to meal. 'Tain't healthy"
Didn't you hear her say 'raisins'"
put in Lettie, with great snap.
They're more tastier'n cookies any
day. Say, baby. II you want cookie,
eat more potato. Can't you figger
that out for yourself?'
"They don't taste the same" pro-
tested Thad plaintively.
"One's just as filling as the other"
smiled Mrs. Penfeld, stirring thicken-
Ing into the gravy. Land. this sup
per's tasty 'nough for anybody. And
1 wish I could get you to remember
that taste amt nothing but trick
that your mouth plays on you. What
I'm chiefly aiming at Is your stom-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-05-04
Florence Bingham
Livingston
CHAPTER xI.-CentInued.

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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-05-04
"COLD IN THE HEAD"

IL an acute attack Of Nasal Catarrh-
Those subject to frequent ''colds" are
generally In q run down" condition.
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Treatment consisting of An Ointment. to
be used locally. and 4 Tonic, which acts
Quickly through the Blood on the Mu-
cous Surfaces. building up the System.
and making you less liable to colds"
Sold by druggists for over 10 Years.
II. ]. Cheney 4 Co, Toledo, o.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-05-04
Tribute to American Architect.

Whether 1t be the building of q
modest home or the latest mastodon
Of the hotel world. the American archi-
tect is the ideal supervisor for the job.
Artistic yet practical. farseelng but
thorough. unprecedented and faithful to
his employer, he is skilled in every
thing but the manner Of building up
bis own bank account.-Exchange.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-05-04

And sprinkle In the foot-bath Aliens
Foot Ease, the antiseptic, healing
powder for Painful, Swollen. Sweating
feet 1t prevents blisters and sore spoa
and takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. Always use Aliens Foot
Ease to break in new shoes and enjoy
the bliss of feet without an ache Those
who use Aliens Foot-Ease say that they
have solved their foot troubles. Sold
everywhere. Trial package and Foot
Ease Walking Doll sent Free Address
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-05-04
Take the Rub Out of Wash Day.

DELL BARS-clean clothes without rub
bing. No caustics, no chemicals. Guar
anteed harmless as water. Send 10c to
manufacturers for trial package. enough
for washings II you do not like 1t. re-
turn top OF box and we will refund your
money. H. e. Delbare Co.. s137 Looynis
Street, Chicago. l.-Advertsement
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-05-04
Foolish One is Heard From,

There are all sorts of foolish ways
to spend money, including that Of the
Massachusetts, man who offers $1,000
for automobile license No. 1.-Cleve
land Plain Dealer.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-05-04
Valuable Imitation Eur.

A process has been invented In Aus
tralia for manufacturing ieeces not
adapted to spinning into an imitation
fur claimed to have advantages over
animal furs.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-05-04

The first instrument known &c
measure time was a clepsydra, oper
ated by escaping water.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-04-03
MASS MEETING WAS
SLIMLY ATTENDED
CALLED BY CITY COUNCIL TO
CONSIDER ERECTION OF
POSTOFFICE BUILDING.

Recently Congressman Crisp re-
ouested an expression from the city
council as to whether he should urge
upon the authorities the erection of a
public building at Dawson with the
amount now available OF the appro-
priation that was made several years
ago for that purpose, or to defer the
matter until an additional appropria-
ton could be obtained.
The city authorities thought it best
to let the people decide for them
selves, and called a mass meeting for
Thursday night at the court house.
Only SO attended the meeting, which
was presided over by Mayor McLen-
don with R. R. Marlin as secretary.
A motion by R. R. Jones that, in
view of the small number present and
in order to obtain full and fair ex-
preston of the people, that the city
be canvassed and each citizen given
an opportunity to express himself was
tabled. A motion was then adopted
by vote of 80 for and 4 against that
Mr.. Crisp be requested to take steps
to have the plans altered and the
building constructed at reduced fig
ures.
The last time authorities at Wash
ington asked for proposals for the
construction of the building according
to the ORIGINAL pans the lowest bid
was $4,000 in excess of the amount
available
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-04-03
UNUSUAL PROGRAM SUNDAY
AT METHODIST CHURCH
Excellent Music Rendered Under Di-
rection of Mrs. w. R. Melton.

The following program, arranged by
Mrs. w. R. Melton, organist, for the
Sunday evening service at the Metho-
dist church, was greatly enjoyed by
the fine congregation, and the good
work of the visitors who assisted with
the music was deeply appreciated:
Organ prelude, "Meditationio de-
That's, by Massenet; Christ Is Risen,
Ashford by choir; offertory, "Ro-
nance" Sheppard; God Hath Ap-
Come Unto Me-" Schubert, Miss Ber-
tina Lee, solist, Miss LANG, Mrs,
Dismuke, Messrs. Chambliss and Mel
ton: postlude, Festival March, Stark,
sopranos, Misses Nellie LANG and
Bertha Lee, Mesdames Jack McNul-
ty and ]. H. Collier, altos Miss Ma
rian Jennings, Mesdames w. H. Dis
nuke, J. G. Parks and B. B. Perry, sr.
tenors w. A. Baldwin and Jesse
Chambliss, BASES E. H. Hart and w.
r. Melton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-04-03
GREAT PHOT0PLAY IS
COMING NEXT WEEK
MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY
WILL BE SHOWN UNDER
AUSPICES OF LEGION.

Arnold DAILY as Philip Nolan, The
Man Without a Country" rises to
dramatic heights, according to critics
who have reviewed the American Lee
gion film classic an eight-reel feat
ure based upon DIR. Edward Everette
Hale's immortal story of this name
which will be shown at the Palace
theatre in Dawson on Thursday and
Friday, April 18th and 18th under
the auspices of the Davis-Daniel post
of the American Legion Two shows
daily will be given, the afternoon per-
Torrance beginning at 3 O'Clock and
the night program at 1880.
The direction of this great film was
under the artist, John w. Noble, and
the scenario was written by Anthony
Paul Kelly.
Mr.. Daily is supported by an all
star cast, including Mary Carras, the
wife of Alexander Hamilton, and An
ma Lehr as Agnes Churchill, the ia
nous Kentucky beauty, whose inter
probation of constancy in love is said
to be divine. Mr.. Charles E. Graham
is seen as Colonel Aaron Burr, and
Duncan McRae as Alexander Hamil-
ton. Sidney Bracey plays the part Of
Captain Rene Gauthier, transplant
ed Frenchman of great heart and
noble character, who loves the beau
tiful Kentuckian, Miss Churchill, but
whose love, though constant through
out a lifetime is unrequitted, and P.
r. Scammon gives a remarkable in
depreciation of Thomas Jefferson.
Characterizations are President Abra-
ham Lincoln, General Ulysses Grant,
Admiral Stephen Decatur and Andrew
Jackson.
THE Man Without Country" al
though having several battle scenes,
is not a war picture, but romantic
photodrama played against chain OF
exciting events in the history of our
country. And through it is interwo-
ven one of the most remarkable love
stories yet known, story with a
triple motif, two triangles, intershot
with love of country, hate and trea-
son.
This is the only time Dawson will
have an opportunity of seeing this
marvellous picture, for it is on world
tour and will not return; therefore,
avail yourself of the opportunity and
see the wonderful picture which will
be shown in Dawson at the Palace
theatre on Thursday and Friday,
April 18th and 18th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-04-03
S. P. I. CLASS ENTERTAINED
AT HOME OF MRS. YEOMANS
Good Program and Enjoyable Social
Half Hour Were Features.

The S. P. l. Sunday school class
was entertained at the beautiful home
of Mrs. M. J. Yeomans on Tuesday
evening, March 9th. The house was
decorated with the class colors, pink
and white.
The subject for the evening was,
Woman in the Spiritual Realm" sew
eral beautiful illustrations were given
including MIRIAM" Deborah" and
"Anna."
During the social half hour the
guests enjoyed little contest Of max
ing Easter bonnets from plain white
tissue paper. Mrs Steve Cooke was
awarded an Easter souvenir for max
ing the prettiest bonnet. Caromel par
fat with nabisco waters were served
by the joint hostesses, Mesdames
Steve Cooke, Glenn Rainey, Misses
Mildred Yeomans, Dollie Highsmith
and Dorothy Mullis.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-04-03
MOVING PICTURES

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Lee and their
little granddaughter, Grace Oxford,
left yesterday for Oxford Fla, to Wis
it Mr. Lees brother and sister, Mr..
w. F. Lee and Mrs. S. c. Caruthers.
They will spend some time, hoping
that Mr.. Lee will recover more rap
idly in that balmy climate from re-
cent operation.
Misses Dorothy Dozier, Sarah Jones
and Mary Lowrey came down from
Wesleyan to spend the spring holt
day with their parents. Miss Aubrey
Lewis, who was so recently at home
for several days, remained at the col
lege through Easter.
Rev. Albert Branscomb was a guest
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. K.
Mercer Monday, returning on the
night train to Emory University,
where he is a student.
Mrs. w. J. Mathis and daughter,
Juanita, visited in Albany Sunday,
where Charlie Mathis is doing remark
ably we'll in hospital following a
recent operation.
Croswell Brim returned several
DAYS ago to Mercer University after
short visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. A. Brim.
Mr.. Jim Dismuke and Mrs. L. NJ.
Garrett, of Triton, were visitors Sun
day at the home of their sister, Mrs.
S. R. Cannon.
Mrs. George Crouch and baby ar
rived from Atlanta Thursday for a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. ]. Mathis.
Lieut.. J. T. Dismuke was down
from Camp Benning to spend Easter
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
H. Dismuke.
Mrs. Dan Finn returned on the
early train Saturday morning from
visits with relatives in Atlanta and
Savannah.
Mrs. J. G. Parks is at home from
short stay with Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
ton Parks, in Macon, and relatives in
Americas.
Miss Mildred Monfort spent the
weekend with friends and relatives
at Dawson.-Cuthbert Liberal-Enter-
prise.
Prof w. E. Monts made business
| trip to Americas, returning by way
of Plains for short visit with rela-
tives.
Ed Gurr, OF Macon, was warmly
welcomed by Dawson friends while
in the city for short visit the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. McMurria, OF
Columbus, were recent guests at the
home of their sister, Mrs. ]. A. Brim.
Mrs. D. c. Pickett went to Thorn
asville Saturday to spend Easter with
her aunt, Mrs. A. M. Williams.
Mr.. E. S. Cowan, who is on the
police force at Albany, spent Sunday
in Dawson with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Jordan spent
the weekend in Columbus with their
son, DIR. Willis P. Jordan.
Arthur Lewis was at home for sew
eral days from the State University
for a visit with his mother,
Mr.. M. B. Smith, jr, Of Port St.
Joe, Fla, spent the past week with
Dawson friends.
Mrs. L. H. Chapman, OF Macon, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
]. Mathis
Mr.. George Roberts was looking
after business matters in Americas
Saturday.
Miss Frances Bond, of Athens, is
the guest of her aunt, Miss Beulah
Farrar
Mr.. William. Edwards visited friends
in Valdosta the past week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-04-03
LADIES! DARKEN
YOUR GRAY HAIR
Use Grandma'e Sage Tea and
Sulphur Recipe and Nobody
Will Know

The use of Sage and Sulphur for re:
storing faded, gray hair. to its natural
color dates back to grandmother's time.
She used it to keep her hair beautifully
dark, glossy and attractive. Whenever
her hair took on that dull, faded or
streaked appearance, this simple mix
ture was applied with wonderful et-
feet.
But brewing at home is mussy and
out-of-date. Nowadays, by asking at
any drug store for bottle of "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound" you will
get this famous old preparation, i'm
proved by the addition of other ingre-
dents, which can be depended upon to
restore natural color and beauty to the
hair
Well-known druggists say it darkens
the hair so naturally and evenly that
nobody can tell it has been applied.
You simply dampen sponge or soft
brush with it and draw this through
your hair, taking one strand at time.
By morning the gray hair disappears,
and after another application or two, it
becomes beautifully dark and glossy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-04-03
SISTER OF MRS. S. v. COL
LIER DIES IN ALABAMA

Mrs. S. V. Collier returned Wednes-
day night from Eclectic, Ala, where
she was called several days ago by the
illness of her sister, Mrs. Oliver
Thomson, whose death occurred after
Mrs. Collier reached her bedside. The
sympathy of many friends is extended
the Dawson relatives so sadly bereav-
ed
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-04-03
LITTLE FOLKS ENJOYED
EGG HUNT SATURDAY

The Easter egg hunt on the library
lawn Saturday afternoon despite the
chilly atmosphere, was thoroughly. en-
ioyed by large number OF little folk.
Alter the merry makers had spent
some time in games they listened with
the keenest interest to the beautiful
story OF Easter as told by Miss Lille
Cheatham.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-04-03
LITTLE LOCALS
New Lighting System tor
Dawson Methodist Church.

The daylight system OF lighting be-
ING installed in the Methodist church
is rightly named A food of light was
turned on last night from only
small part of the equipment, and when
completed, possibly today, IT promls-
es to rival the daylight in blilliance.