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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-28

SEALED BIDS will be received by the
Board of Chosen Freeholders of Atlantic
County, N. J., at IL o'clock noon Day-
light Saving Time) on August Sth, 1928.
at the Freeholders' meeting room in the
Guarantee Trust Bldg, Atlantic City, N.
j., for extraordinary repairs or recon-
struction of the Absecon Boulevard join
County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey,
with an asphalt block pavement on a g.,
1-3-5, concrete base; the approximate
amount of the surface being 106, 900 So.
yds.. together with gravel shoulders, ex-
cayation and embankment. drainage pro-
visions, reconstructed guard rail. addi-
tons to 8 bridges and other items; said
bids to be opened and read in public at
the aforesaid time and place..
Drawings, specifications and form of
bid, certificate of surety, contract and
bond, covering proposed work. are on file
in .the office of he County Engineer at
J., where they may be inspected and a
prospective bidder may secure a cop of
the specifications and ~blueprints of the
plans upon the deposit of $1,000, which
deposit will be efunded provided the
plans and specifications are returned to
the County Engineers office in good con-
dition by noon on August Sth. 1928 day
light Saving Timel. Each bid must be
made on the standard proposal form in
and must be accompanied by a certified
check, or cash, in the amount of $40, 900.
A contract will be awarded, If awarded
at all, within one month of the date of
receiving bids and such award will be
made subject to the sale and delivery of
bonds to be issued for the purpose of
financing the work. The right is reserv-
ed to reject any or all bids.
By order of the Board of Chosen Free
holders of Atlantic County, N. j.
F. w. WILLETTS, Clerk.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-28
He Was Not Wise.

A North side family mad a pair Of
scales that had to he handled a certain
way in order to get accurate weight
relates the Indianapolis News. The
colored man who worked for the fam
lily, however, was not wise 20 the
fact, so, in leaving the family employ.
he took with him the scales and es-
tablished himself at a stand on the
market. Before the day was over he
was arrested for giving false weight
and the scales. were confscated.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-28
DIDN'T KNOW GREAT PAINTER
Woman's Criticism Decidedly Anus.
ing Considering the Standing
of the Artist.

The amateur who "knows IL all" be
longs to all arts and all periods. Our
grandparents laughed over the anec-
dote. once familiar throughout Britain
and America, of the nonprofessiOnal
lady singer who complained TO O hotel
clerk of the woman in the room next
door TO her, whose vocal exercises
we're not only too frequent but an
offense to the sensitive ear. She was
told that unfortunately the only rem
edy was for her to change her room.
as the management would scarcely
care TO demonstrate on that point with
Madame Patti
At Dublin not so long ago, writes a
contributor to the Boston Herald. q
woman painter of distinction was
walking on a woodsy path in company
with another woman painter, a New
York society woman who dabbles and
daubs but who is not professionally
distinguished. They came presently
upon a gentleman who was sitting by
the wayside, blocking in a water color.
Recognizing a friend who doesn't Ike
70 be disturbed when at work. the FIRST
woman nudged the other to he quiet.
and they both stood for a few mo-
ments TO watch.
As they walked on the society wom-
an observed compassionately 40 dear.
isn't 1t p~itiful? Why do people imag-
inc they can paint? There Is a man
whose hair is turning gray, and yon
can see from his work that he is one
of those who will neyer do anything
Mt IT,"
The man with hair turning graz was
Mr.. John Singer Sargent. who re-
ceives a thousand dollars apiece for
his little splashes In water colori
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-28
H. w. LEWIS.
Sol'r of Compl't.
1915 Atlantic Ave,
Atlantic City. N. j.
IN cHANcERY OF NEW JERSEY.

To George Townsend. Mrs. George Town.
send, and Edward w. Davis:
BY virtue of an order of the Court of
Chancery of New Jersey made on the
day of the date hereof, in accuse where
in David Whitecar is complainant. and
you and others are defendants, o are
required to appear and answer to the
compliments bill on or before Septem-
Der Sth, next, or the said bill will be
taken as confessed against you.
The said bill is filed to foreclose a GER
tihcate of tax sale made December 81,
1918. by Curtis Somers, Collector of Tax
es of the borough of Linwood, New Jer-
sey, to Henry S. Scull, agent for said
borough, who assigned the same to COM
plainant on October 80, 1922, covering
lands in said borough of Linwood, and
you, George Townsend and Mrs. George
Townsend, are made defendants because
it is alleged that you own said lands or
parts thereof. and you, Edward w Davis,
because you hold a mortgage thereon.
July 7, 1928.
H.. W. LEWIS
Sol'r of Complt.
1915 Atlantic Ave,
Atlantic CitV. N. J.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-28
Glaze Butter to Preserve II.

A singular method of protecting rolls
of butter from deterioration due to out
side influences is said to be practiced
in France. 1t consists in coating the
butter with a glaze of melted sugar.
laid on with a soft brush. The surface
of the butter is slightly melted and a
protective varnish is formed. The
process has also been introduced on a
large scale in England.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-28
H. W. LEWIS,
Sol'r Of Compl't.
1915 atlantic Ave,
Atlan.lc CITY, n, J,
IN cHANcERY OF NEW JERSEY.

To James Mace. Mrs. James Mace and
Edward W.. Davis:
BY virtue of an order of the Court of
Chancery of New Jersey made on the
day of the date hereof, in.a cause where
in David Whitecar is complainant, and
you and others are defendants, you are
required to appear and answer to the
compliments bill on or before Septem-
Der Sth, next. or the said bill will be
taken as confessed against you.
The said bill is filed to foreclose a GER
tif1cate of tax sale made December 81,
1918. by Curtis Somers, Collector of Tax
es for the borough of Linwood. New Jer-
sey, to Henry S. Scull, agent for said
borough. who assigned same to complain
ant on October 80, 1922, covering lands in
said borough of Linwood. and you. James
Mace and Mrs. James Mace, are made
defendants because it is alleged that you
own said lands or some parts thereof,
and you, Edward w. Davis, because you
hold a mortgage thereon.
July 7, 1923.
H.. W. LEWIS,
Sol'r of Complt,
1915 Atlantic Ave,
Atlantic City, n. j.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-28

No
Sealed proposals will be received by
the Common Council of the City of Pleas
antville, Atlantic County, New Jersey, at
Council Chambers. City Hall. Pleasant
vile, New Jersey, at eight o'clock in the
evening. on August 6. 1923. for furnishing
the City of Pl~easantville with one Triple
Combination. Booster Equipped, Motor
Driven Twin Multiplex Vertical Piston
Pumping Engine of the Ahrens-Fox type,
having a guaranteed capacity of deliver
ing One Thousand q,000) Gallons of wa
ter per minute, drafting water from
stream, lake or pond, when tested accor-
ding to the rules and requirements of the
National Board of Fire Underwriters.
Specifications covering the type of ap-
paratus desired are on file and can be
seen by prospective bidders at the Office
of the City Clerk, City Hall, Pleasant
vile, New Jersey.
Dated this The 9th day of July, nine
teen hundred and t~wenty-three.
BY order of Common Council.
NEHEMIAH ANDREWS,
CITY Clerk.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-28
IN cHANcERY OF NEW JERSEY.

To Bertha F. Cochran and Mr.. Cochran,
her husband: and Edward w. Davis:
By virtue of an order of the Court. of
Chancery of New Jersey made on the day
of the date hereof. in a cause wherein
David Whitecar is complainant. and you
and others are defendants. you are re-
quired to appear and answer to the COM
plainant's bill on or before September
Sth, next, or the said bill will be taken
as confessed against you.
The said bill is filed to foreclose a Ger
tifcate Ut tax sale made December q,
1918, by Curtis Somers, Collector of Tax
es for the borough of Linwood, New Jer-
sey, to Henry S. Soul, agent for said
borough. who assigned same to com
plainant on October 30, 1922, covering
lands in said borough of Linwood, and
you, Bertha F. Cochran and Mr.. Cochran
are made defendants because it is alleg-
ed you own said lands or some parts
thereof, and you, Edward w. Davis, be-
cause you hold a mortgage thereon.
July 7, 1928.
H. ". LEWIS,
Sol'r Of Compl't.
1915 Atlantic Ave,
Atlan.lc CITY, n, J.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-28
IN cHANcERY OF NEW JERSEY.

To Jane Kroeck and Mr.. Kroeck, her
husband:
BY virtue of an order of the Court of
Chancery of New Jersey made on the
day of the date hereof, in a cause where
in David Whitecar is complainant, and
you and others are defendants, you are
required to appear and answer to the
compliments bill on or before Septem-
Der Sth, next, or the said bill will be
taken as confessed against you.
The said bill is filed to foreclose a cer-
tifcate of tax sale made December 81.
1918, by Curtis Somers, Collector of Tax
es for the borough of Linwood, New Jer-
sey, to Henry S. Scull, agent for said
borough, who assigned same to COM
p%lainant on October 80. 1922. covering
lands in said borough of Linwood, and
you are made defendants because it is
alleged you own said lands or some parts
thereof.
July Z, 1923.
H. w. LEWIS,
Sol'r of Complt.
1915 atlantic Ave.,
Atlantic Civ N r
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Pursuant to the order of Albert G. Abb
bott, Surrogate of the County of Atlantic,
this day made on the application of the
undersigned, Administrator of the said
decedent, notice is hereby given, to the
creditors of the said decedent to exhibit
to the subscriber, under oath or afirma-
the estate of the said decedent, within
six months from this date, or they will
be forever barred from prosecuting or
recovering the same against the subseri-
Der.
HENRY S. SCULL,
Guarantee Trust Building.
Atlantic City. N. ].
Mays Landing, N. J., June 18th. 1923.
Printers fee, $3.50.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-28

The Slow-Ra9 Pesf has ti. ..aaee
and will Pay Some Time bat h. int
Naturally Hates 10 Let 60 of the
Jack Merchants can't Pay Na Ills
With Dollars thai are. Stow Ca8 ne
IL " ork. hut the sloW-Pay dom IKE
a bern. hence his Place in the lIal
Of T-s's.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-28
Samuel J. Clark
EVERYTHING
-ln-
LAND PROPERTIES
IN cAANcERY OF nav JERSEY.

lin SElNlNSGEN ~ W.
To Edward W. Davis and Mrs. Edward
W. Davis.
BY virtue OF an order of the Court of
Chancery of New Jersey made on the
day of the date hereof, in a cause where
in David Whitecar is complainant and
you and others) are defendants, you are
required to appear. and answer to the
compliments bin on, or before Septem-
Der Sth, next, or the said bill win be TAX
en- as confessed against o
The said bill is filed to foreclose a GER
tihcate of tax sale made December q,
1918, by Curtis Somers. Collector of Tax
es for the borough of Linwood, New Jer-
sey, to Henry S. Soul. agent for aid
borough, and assigned by said Henry S.
Soul to complainant October so, 1922,
covering lands in said borough of Lin
wood, and you are made defendants be-
cause it is alleged you own said lands or
some parts thereof.
July Z, 1928.
H. W. LEWIS.
Sol'r of Comprt,
1915 Atlantic Ave,
Atlantic City, n. J.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-28
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given hat a new Sc
Loan Association of P~leasantville, n. j.,
Is now opened.
Shares are fifty cents (50c) each with
an entrance fee of ten cents doc per
share.
You may subscribe for shares any time
at The First National Bank. Any fur
Their information can be obtained from
GEO. H. ADAMS, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
MRS. ST. JOHN HONOREB
 AT RECEPTION IN sYLACAUGA

Mrs. Francis St. John, who was, before her recent marriage, Miss Anna Byrd Turner, was honored with a large reception when she and MT. St. John were in Sylacauga on their wedding trip. The Sylacauga Ad- vance gives the following account:
 An occasion endowed with unusual interest was the reception given in honor Of the bride elect, Mrs. Francis St. John. at the home of MT. and Mrs. Randolph St. John, on Broadway, Tuesday afternoon.
 Ferns and a profusion of cut flow CTS were effectively used in decorat- ing the parlor and reception hall and served to enhance the beauty of the rooms. Upon the arrival of the guests they were received by Mrs. J. P. Rob- erts, who wore a beautiful dress of navy blue poiret twill, and Mrs. w. A. Bishop, who was attired in dress of brown velvet, and ushered in to meet the bride, who was charmingly attired in an elaborate electric blue Canton crepe, with grey accessories.
 'tJn the dining room was the punch table, banked with narcissus and ferns. Here Mrs. K. Williams, Mrs. Foster Mcdonald and Miss Madge Saxon served the guests on arrival
 Mrs. Williams wore beautiful black satin over lace, Mrs. Mcdonald , brown lace and Miss Madge Saxon wore blue Spanish lace over blue satin. Mrs. Randolph St. John wore a beautiful mauve minuet with &C., cessories to match.
 During the afternoon several beautiful piano selections were given by Miss Hattie Ramsey, accompanied by MT. Clarence Williams, violin, and MT. Earl Collins, saxophone."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14


 She's q celebrity on her own &C., count. too, by the way. A Montgom- cry paper declares she is recognized as one of Alabama's most prominent musicians and belongs to that class of idealists which commands admir- ation by the perseverance observed in making its ideals realty.
 The Musical Courier of recent date prints an interesting story concern ing Mrs. Aston, which is Illustrated with a photograph of the talented artist, who has been heard many times In musical programs in Mont gomery and over the state.
 The reprint reads:
 Tt is said that Mir. Juilliard, q former director of the Metropolitan Opera company. mentioned in his will as his reason for leaving an estate valued at nearly $20,O00,000 for the development of music in these United States, that in his opinion music was the biggest factor for good in the world.
 "The opinion of one who had the tact, courage and ability to amass so huge fortune must be respected and taken into consideration. Whether MT. Jpilliards ideas on this subject are correct or not, the daughter of the lately elected governor of Ala bama shares them. and intends doing her part in spreading this influence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
NEW OFFICERS FOR
 THE YUKPA CLUB

The Yupka club will hold it's regu- lar meeting Sunday afternoon at the Knights of Columbus hall, all mem bers are urged to be present. as this is the first business meeting. Im- portant business for the upbuilding of the club for 1923 will be trans acted the newly elected officers will be installed. The following are the officers who will govern the club for the first six months of 1923: j.. H. Brady, president; Miss Margaret Gallagher, vice president; Frank Pe- runko, secretary and treasurer; Miss Gladys Gardien, recording secretary; Charles Yarn, social secretary; Tom Conway, sergeant at arms, and Louis Mackin, Charles Hoene and Miss Mary Mackin and Miss MargarA Gribbon, board of governors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14

for good throughout her state, through medium of her beautiful voice.
 Mrs. James F. Alston is a true daughter of the south, and has some thing more, than voice to offer, for she is an artist of culture, refine ment and personal attractiveness All her life student of music, being drawn by the beautiful and elevat- ing, she spent many seasons. as a young girl. in New York with the best singing masters.
 Last summer, she was one of the class of students at Raymond, Me, taught by Joseph Regneas, the emi- nent New York vocal instructor, whose studio here is center of musical activities of the great me- tropolis.
 Mrs. Aston will devote much of her time and art, appearing in sev- eral cities in Alabama. in private and public music, during the winter and spring, and hopes to leave for Maine with her two young sons, at the end of June, to resume her work with Mir. Regneas.
 Colonel Brandon may we'll take pride in his daughters accomplish ments, which, combined with her charming personality, will add much to the attractiveness of the social functions of the executive mansion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
U. ID. C.,s ENCOURAGE
 ROBERT E. LEE EXERCISES


 The year 1923 has dawned with every prospect for splendid twelve month for the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Newspapers are teeming with statistics showing the increased prosperity of this organi- zation and prophecies of even great CT industrial activity.
 The U. D. C.s are deeply interested in commemorating the life of Rob ert D. Lee, and in educating the youth of our country to know more of this Civil war. hero.
 To this end they are asking that some special exercises be held in every college and high school in Alabama on the 18th of January, the anniversary of General Lees birth day.
 A short talk on the life of Lee, a reading of some poem relating ito him, and a epatriotic song or two would be apropriate.
 They ask that in addition to the above, free will offering from the pupils will be made to go into the fund being raised to improve and enlarge the chapel of the Washing ton and Lee university at Lexington, Va, where General Lee taught after the close of the War Between the States and where repose the remains of this great and good man who Is acknowledged one of the greatest generals known to history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
OFFICERS ELECTED FOR
 CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

The annual election of officers for the Children's Hospital association is as follows:, President, Mrs. Crawford Johnson first vice president, Mrs. c. II. Nabb; second vice president, Mrs. Alfred A. Walker; third vice president Mrs. H. U. Sims; secretary, Mrs. Mortimer Baldwin; treasurer, Mrs. w. c. Phillips; chaplain, Rev. Middleton S. Barnwell Board of trustees are as follows: MT. J. W. Mcqueen. Maj. E. M, Tutwiler, MT. J. H. Donally, MT. Crawford Johnson, MT. David Roberts. MT Donald Conner, Mir. George Connors, MT. A. H. Wood
 ward. MT. Hugo Black. Medical ad- visory board: Dr. l.. c. Morris, Dr.
 Thomas D. Parks, Dr. Ross Snider, pr. Alfred Walker, Dr. F. w. Fucker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
MISS BADHAM CELEBRATES
 BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY

Miss Helen Badham, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry Badham, en- tertained "a group of her little friends at luncheon at the Country club Saturday, in honor of her birth day anniversary.
 The guests were Miss Lydia Tay- Tor, Miss Frances Rudolph, Miss Ferry Drennen, Miss Kittye Barrett, Miss Ruth Campbell Miss Elizabeth Gore, Miss Mary Wimberly, Miss Peggy Crawford, Miss Harriett Dos ter, Miss Lenore Mccormack, Miss Elizabeth Bowen. Miss Mary Eliza beth Hogan. Miss Helen Johnston. Miss Mims Brasher and Donie De- Bardeleben.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14

This is the most sensational broom offer made in long time-5,000 brooms, worth 75c each, on sale tomorrow at 39c each. Broom straw will be much higher in 30S days. Even if you don't need a broom now, it will pay you to buy. Come, bring your friends.
 One to a customer. No phone, mail or C. O. D. orders taken. Sale starts at S:3O a. m. Be here Ion the jump" and please have the exact fare ready"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
SHOWER FOR MISS EWING

Mrs. Houston l. Crandall of Spring. vile will entertain her Bridge club, at a miscellaneous shower. Tuesday afternoon, complimenting Miss Louise Ewing, bride-elect Miss Ewing's marriage to MT. Frank l.. Rutland, Jr., of Dayton. Ohio, will be an event of January 24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
PROGRAM FOR HIGHLANDS
 M. F. MISSIONARY MEETING

An interesting program will be given at the Highlands Methodist Episcopal church by the Missionary society, Monday afternoon, at o'clock.
 Mrs. Leslie A1dridge will sing a solo. A violin selection will be given by Mrs. H. l. Birdwell.
 Mrs. Jay Smith and Mrs. H. T. Bur- nett are to tell some missionary stories. Mrs. w. E. Snead will give the missionary news and tell what the church people are doing.
 One of the bands will have charge of the social hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
CATEGORICAL CONTEST HELD FRIDAY AFTERNOON

There was no meeting of the Hil- Hard Literary society of Central High school Friday afternoon, January 12, owing to the boys oratorical contest. The three boys clubs participating were: The Curry, Yancey and Hilliard societies. Bryan Sells, representing Yancey, was awarded first place; sec ond place was awarded Telfair Hen don, who represented Hilliard so- ciety, while third place was given Bryan Chancey, who also represented Yancey society. The judges awarded the Yancey society first place for the best team work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
MRS. BtNFORD HONORED
 RY MISS M'NEEI.

Mrs. Robert Binford, recent bride, was honored Saturday afternoon when Miss Letitia McNeel entertained with an informal bridge party at the Country club. The guests were re- stricted to 12 close friends of the Eonoree
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
DODDS-BATTLE WEDDING ANNOUNCEMEN

The following announcement has been received:
 Mrs. Esteher Dodds announces the marriage of her daughter, Martha Jean to MT. Budshon Battle. on We'd nesday the tenth of January. nine- teen hundred and twenty-three at Birmingham, Alabama. At home, IF Tuscaloosa Avenue, January Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
EwING-RUTLAND CARDS

The following cards from Spring. vile have been received by friends in Birmingham this week: MT. and Mrs. Robert Ewing request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter, Eleanor Louise to MT. Frank Lafayette Rut- land Jr., Wednesday evening the twenty fourth of January, nineteen hundred and twenty-three, at half past six o'clock, at home, Spring. vile, Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
LOVELY PROGRAM AT
 MUSIC STUDY GATHERING

The Birmingham singers and the
 Wiegand orchestra featured the Thursday morning musicale of the Birmingham Music Study club on
 January II. In a correlation of Corot,
 Keats and Schubert, the club enjoyed an hour of unusual interest and beauty.
 Mrs. Edgar L. Scouten, in charge of
 the literary portion of the work, was
 unable to be present, but sent her
 paper in care of the chairman of the program committee. This was read
 at the opening of the meeting and prepared the audience very capably for the musical session which fol- lowed.
 Mrs May Shackleford, soprano, opened the musicale with two Schu- bert songs, Hedge Roses" and "Whither," which she sang in good voice. Later, she sang the famous Schubert Ave Maria"
 splendid contralto beautifully in her Bazemore sang with feeling and taste and held her audience to the last full tone.
 1 The Wiegand trios were the cen
 tral part of the mornings program and were enthusiastically received, the audience demanding an encore. l The two trios presented were the | "Serenade" and the "Erl-King."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
MIR. AND MRS. CRAWFORD
 JOHNSON HOSTS AT CONCERT

MT. and Mrs. Crawford Johnson will be among those entertaining at the Heifetz concert on Wednesday evening. They vii have guests from Selma. who will come to hear Heiftez, and in their N honor. MT and Mrs. Johnson will entertain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
MISS HARRIS ENTERTAINS
 BRIDGE CLUB SATURDAY

Miss Josephine Harris was the hostess to the Saturday Bridge Luncheon club Saturday at her home on Highland avenue. delicious luncheon was served. The members and a few extra guests were at this party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
MRS. GOODAPPLE TO
 HE HONORED THURSDAY

Mrs. c. F. Edwards will be hostess Thursday, giving a bridge luncheon, at her home. in honor of Mrs. John Goodapple of Cincinnati, the guest of Mrs. Ezelle.