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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-24
SUNDAY -Sef4ootBoARD.

The regular meeting of the Sunday
School Board of ST. Johns Methodist
Protestant Church was held at the
parsonage, Doughty Road, on Thurs
day evening last. Good reports were
rendered by the various teachers, and
the outlook is very bright. The atten-
dance being very good for this time of
the year. The treasurer's report was
very gratifying, with a goodly balance
on hand. Mrs. Jennie Gouldy, who
has made an excellent treasurer, re-
signed, owing to ill health, and Cor
nelius Robinson was elected to fill the
vacancy. Mrs. Peter Horton was cleo
ted recording secretary of the bust
ness meetings.
Following the business session, a
very enjoyable social hour was spent,
and delicious refreshments served by
the social committee for the month,
Rev. Toms, Harry F. OFT and George
w. Mathis. The social committee for
February will be Mrs. c. Casio, Mrs
NJ. Deiling and Mrs. G. Fest.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-24
NO HIGHWAY BOARD

New Jersey is now without a State
Highway Commission, as the recently
constituted Board was unceremonious-
ly fired by Governor Silzer, as he had
promised to do in his inaugural adj
dress. The Governor informed the
Legislature in an address on Monday
night that he had removed the Board,
as was in his power to do under exist
ing law, and pending action by the
Legislature there will be no Board.
In his address on Monday night the
Governor said:
"Under the power conferred upon
me by law, | have this day removed
the present Highway Commission. In
doing so | do not cast any reflection
upon the members. 1t is sufficient to
say that such action is in the public
interest.
This leaves the State without a
board, and I shall make no attempt to
fill the vacancies at this time, because
of the recommendations made to your
body in my inaugural address.
81 would therefore urge upon you
prompt action by the passage of a bill
that will reduce the board from eight
to three members, with a salary sufh-
cient to attract high class public spir-
tied citizens to undertake the work"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-24
DANCE ENJOYED.

The Atlantic County Asylum was
the seen of a fine affair Saturday
evening, when a number Of people
gathered there and enjoyed a dance.
The floor was crowded with couples
from Atlantic City and all parts of the
mainland. Music furnished by the
Elks Band, of Atlantic City. AT a late
hour refreshments were served.
Those present included Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Albertson, Mr.. and Mrs. Err
nest Albertson, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
DR.. and Mrs. w. ]. Hudson, DIR and
Mrs. Robert Myers, of Philadelphia;
Miss Ethel Brady, Miss M. Roberts,
Miss Edith Thoms, of Atlantic City;
Thomas Sanders, DR.. and Mrs. Edward
Guion, Eugene Guion, Miss Gene
Young, of Atlantic City; MI. and Mrs.
William Bessesen, Miss Mary Quinn,
Miss Myrtle Shell, Miss Ethel McCar-
thy, Miss Jennie Wilson, Gene Jones,
dtAc fldlSdn, IiOHldo ldl6dn, Il. N1C-
Sorley, Mrs. Edward Mack, Mrs. How
ard Shanck, Edward Macintosh, Mrs.
Mary Collins, DR.. and Mrs. Charles
Burns, of Philadelphia; Edward Rich
ter, of New York City; Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Tompkins, and many others.
Mrs. w. J. Hudson and Mrs. w.
Dare won the lucky favor dances, and
were awarded prizes.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-24
REBEKAH LODGE OFFICERS.

At the last meeting Of Crescent Re
bekah Lodge, No. 16, /. o. o. F., held
at Ryon's Hall, Mortified, the follow
ing officers were installed by Mary
Hepmansperger, d. d. p, assisted by
her sisters from Pilgrim Rebekah
Lodge, of Egg Harbor City: =
Elsie .Stuher, P. N. c.; Elizabeth
Price, N. G.; Florence Frambes, V.
G.; Sarah Leeks, recording secretary;
Sarah Brown, financial secretary; Mi
ma Burroughs, treasurer; Elizabeth
Muddy, warden; Lena Smith, conduc-
tor; Mark Friars, Jr., outside guard;
NJ. Wilson, inside guard; G. Callahan,
chaplain; Emma Hickman, r. s., and
Hilda Block, L. S., to the noble grand;
Minnie Adams, R. s., and Charlotte
Stuber, l.. s., to the vice grand.
After lodge was closed in regular
form, the refreshment committee
served a very dainty luncheon.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-24
PLAY WAS

The annual play of the Senior Glass,
to raise funds to send the graduates
to Washington on the annual trip in
June, was given in the High School
Auditorium last Thursday and Friday
evenings, and it was a great C
The play was entitled "The Elope-
ment of Ellen. The cast was as fol-
lows: Richard Ford, the husband,
Francis McGeary; Molly, his young
wife, Pauline Stafford; Robert Shep-
ard, Molly's brother, John Holdings;
Dorothy March, a guest of Mrs. Ford,
Elizabeth Anderson; Mr.. Hume, new
rector of st. Agnes, Edward Blake;
May Ten Eyke, from New York, en-
gagged to Dorothy March, Somers
Steelman; June Haverhill, a member
of Wellesley '23, specializing in eco
Monies, Leona Shaw.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-24
PERSONAL NEWS

Miss Ada Thomas spent a weekend
vacation with old friends at Bucknell
University.
Rev. ]. L. Surtees called on several
friends last Sunday. while passing
through town.
Miss Helen Walker spent the week
end as a guest of Miss Grace Veil
hauer, Atlantic City.
Tax Collector Webster Price visited
his son, Clinton B. Price, and family,
at Ocean City, recently.
Mrs. Goldwyn Mathews, of Ocean
vile, and Alvah Smith, of Atlantic
City, were entertained by Mrs. Lewis
r. Smith. at her home on First street
over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Elder and fam
lily, of Atlantic City. have sold their
home in the resort, and moved to
their summer home on 5. Main street,
where they will reside permanently.
Rev. Z. G. Robinson preached from
the pulpit of the Somers Point Bap-
fist Church Sunday morning at Il o.
clock. Rev. r. B. Mahoney was called
to louisville to preach a funeral ser
mon.
Mrs. Charles Wilson and Mrs. Thos.
Lippincott attended a State Legisla-
tive luncheon at Trenton this Tuesday
afternoon as delegates from the Pleas
antville Women's Republican Club.
They left Monday for the State Capt.
tai.
Mrs. Peter A. Vernon, who is under
treatment at Howard Hospital, Broad
and Catherine streets, Philadelphia,
was operated upon last Friday night
and is now reported to be recovering
satisfactorily. Her husband, the JUS
tice of the Peace, visited her on Sun
day.
Gil Robinson, veteran Snowman, left
Somers Point, Monday, for Cincinnati,
where he will attend a meeting of the
directors of the United States Play
ing Card Company. Mr.. Robinson al
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-24
WIFE WANTS SUPPORT.

Mrs. Angeline Valerie has filed a
bill in Chancery against her husband,
Daniel Valerie, for maintenance and
support, through her attorneys, Bah
cock and Champion. Vice Chancellor
Ingersoll has set the matter down for
a hearing on January Goth.
In her affidavit on file in the court,
Mrs. Valerie declares hat she and her
husband were married in Atlantic City
in 1912. Later they moved to Pleas
antville, where they have lived since.
She alleges that in February, 1919, he
told her that 81 have somebody else
better than you and better looking
She also says that he boosted of his
conquests to her friends.
Last summer, while they were both
striking her ON the neck and severely
injuring her when she refused to go
home in the rain, but requested him
to wait until it had stopped. Some
weeks later she claims that after
fainting on the street and being taken
to the home of a friend, he locked her
out of the house when she returned
After forcing an entrance, he refused
to speak to her, would give her nei
Their food nor money, and forced hel
to live on the charity Of her neigh.
bors. Fearing that he would do hel
bodily harm, she said hat she was
forced to leaye the house and is no&
working in Atlantic City.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-24
Read!! A SID Story.

She stood knee deep in snow. Tears
dimmed her beautiful eyes. With
cold numbed fingers she fumbled at
the catch on her handbag. The quick
eye of John Courtly seeing her dis
tress showed him his duty. With a
LOOK of pity, tenderness and under
standing he approached and inquired
politely:
rs there anything / can do for you,
Miss?"
ooh, thank you, sir-my fingers are
so cold. Will you roll me a cigar
ette?"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-24

so expects to take manuscripts of his
books, one of which deals with
circus life fifty years ago, and the
other of his trip around the world,
and arrange for their publication.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-24
His a Dry Home.

THE toast was drank in silence
was the sentence on the blackboard.
James Holloway, correct that sen
tence," said the teacher.
Jimmy went to the board and
wrote:
1.-THE toast was ate in silence"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-24

We see where a Washington man
paid $500 for 20 eggs that haven't
been laid. That certainly ought to
make the hen nervous.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-24
Apologies to coue.

Day by day in every way
I'm getting sicker and sicker.
All l do is rave and crave,
Beer, light wine and lic'eer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-21
Financial Flashes
From James MaeIarlane 4 Co
ST. Second Ave.

Twenty industrials ss,oT. Off 80:
~ rails si.sa. off "a
California Petroleum three months
ended March al. including subsidiar-
les gross earnings. s5.2so.ois versus
Ss.oi7.ss5 in first quarter 1892.
California Petroleum consolidated
report for quarter ending March 81.
equal 10 s7.54 a share.
Sears Roebuck declined on rumors
that buying from farming districts
has fallen off sharply.
President Roscnwald Of Sears Roe
buck said May sales OF company will
show good gain over year ago.
Famous Players made a new low
for year. selling probably influenced
BY testimony given at examination
before L. S. trade commission, which
Is investigating complaint made that
Famous Players were employing IN
fair tactics In restraint OF trade.
Bradstreet says big current output
In various lines has not materially
reduced accumulated orders. caution
and conservatism continue the policy
Of buyers.
Directors OF Armour declared regu-
lar quarterly dividend OF si.75 on
preferred stock OF Illinois & Della
ware. payable July >. record June Is
Federal reserve board has APP.
proved the proposal that banking in
terests curtail financing OF specula.
tive building until early fall. as part
of the American Construction fCoun-
ellis plan for building holiday this
summer. Tho Consequence OF this &C
ton. builders agree. would be nation
wide.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-21
CHAMBER WILL
AID INDUSTRIES
Adopts Policy Of Uniform
Action in All Cases

While the Chambsr ~ Commerce
has no funds 10 invest in new indus.
tries requiring capital. and II would
be improper TO take part 10 raising
money for private enterprises. u viii
give valuable assistance 20 those that
are worthy In the way Of making 4
easier for them 20 raise their own
funds. under tho definite policy that
has just been adopted boy the board
Of trustees.
In brief the policy provides for
tho appointment Of special com.
mlttee of the industrial committee
that viii thoroly investigate tie pro.
posed enterprise aud make report
on IN findings. A copy OF the re.
port VIII be furnished TO the indus
~. with tho understanding that II
used Ia any way II must DO quoted
In full. with no Examinations or spc.
cial selections
The services Of the chamber are
available 10 industries in III, way Of
assisting In establishing kood will
from the public and Ia compiling
fhcin az 10 labor supply. sites, mar
kei AREA, volume OF trade. etc, for
the information Of tho Industry. In.
dustrieH seeking financial assistance.
however, have presented something
Of problem. IA s0mo OF them expect
more from tho chamber than Il ia
possible for commercial ofgoniza
ton 10 give.
Tho action Of the board establishes
a definite policy BY which all viii be
governed and which will give mer.
ltorious enterprises the advantage OF
complete Investigation and nulhori.
taiiye report which will be Of benefit
10 them In financing their plans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-21
GRAIN PRICES
CLOSE DOWN

CHICAGO. May ia.-Grain prices
were weak and lower ON the chi-
cago board 90 trade today a. re-
suit 81 heavy selling By Eastern I'M
terrstE. believed due Go the Wcak
stock market
Crop reports on wheat. made by
experts FOR leading grain houses.
confirmed reports % an unfaNurhbl e
condition OF the growing CROP Ia the
Central southern part or Kansas.
other districts reported more favor
able progress selling was general
and with the Liverpool market
closed. and many leading traders az
the Louisville derby. buying power
was insufficient o. absorb the Of
fcrings except az coneeasiohhry
prices.
Corn showed considerable increase
a. all markets The farmers were
letting so ~ grain In fairly large
quantities. according To indlca tiuus.
The corn market was further weak
curd BY removal % some grain from
store Tor sale In order 90 obtain cx-
lsting high premiums Commission
houses and locals were heavy sellers.
while about the only buying camo
from resting orders.
Oats displayed an casy undcrtone
with the other ETalnA
Little support was encountered
PROVISIONS were dull
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-21
HOLD HEARINGS
ON FRUIT CARS
Want Assurance OF Prompt
Shipment This Year

The seattle Chamber Of Commerce.
az the request ~ fruit growers over
the state. has begun the assembling
of comprehensive data TO bc present,
ed al the hearing Of tho interstate
commcrcc commission 20 be held ON
July II in this city TO inquire into
the adequacy 81 transportation faclli.
ties In the Pacific Northwest states,
Commissioner Aitehison win conduct
the case.
Yesterday the chamber addressed
letter TO tho commercial organize.
tons in all the fruitproducing sec.
tons of Washington. urging that the
crchardlsis OF the state suggest
means for preventing repetition OF
The refrigerator car shortage.
This hearing. says the letter. "ln
view 81 the situation hast fall. be,
comes Of outstanding Importance to
ward making provision Tor relief for
this section In the future. II b
hoped no section viii overlook this
opportunity to offer constructive
Suggestions 10 the commission. to be
followed when the peak tonnage
movement develops this fall.
The Seattle chamber desires TO be
OF service TO various communities OF
the state In this searching inyestiga.
tion. II viii not suffice TO find tho
cause II We fail 10 provide and apply
remedy. Because OF our common
interest and the holding OF tho hear.
ing In Seattle. this chamber invites
growers and shippers. either as indl'
vlduals or thru their respective or
carnations. 10 make this ehambsr a
clearing house OF suggestions and
facts pertaining 20 this hearing. II
may be deemed advisable 10 have a
preliminary meeting OF all sections
In advance OF the hearing"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-21
Foreign Trade

The United States bureau OF for
eIgn and domestic commerce has re-
ccived the following inquiries from
foreign firms who are in the market
for American goods Full informa-
ton win be given TO American firms
on application TO S. H. Blalock. dis
trict manager Of the bureau, Low
man building. Seattle:
Australia ts4s0J Dry goods. hos
icry. lighting plants, paper; $3.50
ceIifloId sheets, motor hood material.
Canada-;s4ss) Drug sundries
China-(sf45) Cotton yarns. flour.
lubricants. oil.
Denmark-(s442) Peanut butter.
Germany ts456) Brass. copper.
copper wire.
India-ts472) Paper $50 tons an
nually,.
Italy ts4f7J Flour: fs44s) Wheat.
Mcxico-ts4s7) Ready-made cloth
ing.
South Africa--ts47s) Ornamental
veneer, plywood.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-21
Local Markets
NEGITAIIIIS
rfIer. I'ald whels.aia Dealer.

rfirrs Paid Wholesale Dsaisrs
ArtiehaLss Cat. PEI dos. t..t, .tpg ss
Asparagus Home EFnsn .t,,t, ttgh ~
u Wash isflb, crate ,st,..isbut Co
heans Gel, per NJ 4ststt..,.t .idu IS
iissis Cat. doa tanehss ,+.s.t %
i.pral pet tafk ..ttsrt..t...2ee D te
Cabbage Gel. per ~ -.t...st Gao 90
Carrots lmr, dns. punches .ts
Yakima. nark t.sart.4.......i.fa9 90
telsfD cal. per efate .ttf...t %
tufumbsFs local hathauss ,.,ieQgi. ts
tafilr lff 10 ftttttt.rtsttssst 80
isttuss Gel. per cfats ,ss.,.aeeg 100
iofpis crate tr..ttr ssr.tsssss tA0
unians Cal. brown .ts.......t 90
iaafai Ercrn. prf das. ,.tas.s. 20
Australian bFnsu tr.t-..s..eb0I Z %
PARSLEY Toe d. irr hunthrs 10
Potatoes
rak. usms. fancy EFsdsa % ooa 50 90
Gel mes. pff % -ts.st,r, eeh u 81
sweet roiaie1ss-
LnHlsiana, hamper .tttt.,t t-i4
nadishr. Local dos tunchsf ,itu 60
nhahsrb isneal PEE D., ..-.s .es 3 g. 90
hutahagas per sack .s.,.,.,,i.teCt ,-s
spinach waiia waiia. crate tgu ~
trhas, crate ttt..trt sttHstft 80
Tomatoes Alex. iuE. feparA sou 20
furuips Cal. def huufhes boo .t09 90
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-21
WOODEN FLEET
HERE TO STAY
Will Sell Last Lake Union
Memento in 1887

Costing approximately ;i5.000.000
10 build and now valued ~ slightly
more than 100000. the fleet Of Is
wooden shipping board vessels, built
during tho war. are now lying In
Lake Union and will continue 70 lie
there for years. according 70 ship
ping board reports Monday.
This feet Of vessels is owned by
tho Equitable Transportation COM
pany Of San Francisco and less than
a half dozen Of them have been sold
during the past three years ~ this
rate they will be disposed Of In 1851.
The most recent sale OF the vessels
took place when three OF them were
taken over by the Washington Tug A
Barge Co. for use as bargsh The
vessels that were constructed 20 car
ry American troops 20 France se
now hauling logs 20 tho mills on
Puget Sound waterH
The owners OF the vessels have
permission from the government to
keep them in the lake until they are
disposed Of, II was reported The
Todd Shipbuilding Co intends 20 take
over one OF tho vessels in the near
future and 20 use II as barge also.
the reports stated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-21
Vessels in Port at Seattle

Smith C1ve Teffnineis@Ffsr AaHtr frsfl.
afat jefferson. ar KEENAN, MARI,
Crest NeFshsfn TsrminEi-a,r ToyookA
Mkru.
Am.fssaa Can Tsrninsi rosu, Juai,h.
riss it--H,r Esryfanns.
PIER iI.ii-fstr owsge
Pier ie-str ruiien.
r1ss satf santa AnHs. psvu,hip rsr.
81. sts snsii
risF - sr vieiaria. s,r fAiorch..
Pier -silr Andrea =. Lusksntssa. .. D
a Eagle No. 81.
Pier A-t,s Admiral Sirheissa.
Pier H-Atr Admiral Hrhres.
PIER p=-Afr Dorothy Alexander
Dell Street Tsrmiasi-r. T. 4 ~. T.
Heather
Grand Trunk Tsrtainsi- ser ou.ss
L, = shipping board Meorinxs-sir Anns
y, Morse.
coaase,isu, H,r,., Terminal Ms,er,als
s,ser street T.rmlnsi-~u. y c q psu.
rood
Mu~asas. oe,sa Tsrninsi- schr C. q
SPOKANE stree, Tsrmisai-sH i.eeh
Natfiue
Tead prydoehs- -sir west Nlius. s;r Yves,
fsoni ST ADMIRAL gYsns
fnEs, sound HridEe a Dredging CO SCI
Amss Tsfminai--s,r HaEad.hoe. hEsn
Makassii
Hrffsrusn's Drydsex A Tsrtnin.i--psrs
Eratta-
winsiaw Marine nAiiway--achr nstsy
Ross. rebr Commodore. schr Csmane
hsFk Belfast. barge Henry vliisra
hktn Phyllis. bhtn comYn. barge CO.
apliisn city. whaIsrs Star Nos. j. :. !:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-21
NEW LIGHTS
CELEBRATED

Tho new cluster lights along Uni.
verSity way were celebrated satur.
day night by residents OF the dis.
triot. Street dancing. band concerts
and open house" by the merchants.
were features OF the evening.
A shur; dedication ceremony was
held AZ the corner OF 43rd ave. and
unlverAlty way. at which a. Toke
introduced the speakers. Council.
man Robert Heskoih gave a brief
address on the progress OF tho dis.
,rlet and concluded by pulling the
switch that turned on the new
lights. John Reed. editor Of the
University Herald. gave an address.
Tho University company OF the
flro department. gave an exhibition
drIii under Capt. George W. Mon
roe. at 18th ave. and University
way.
The entire program was arranged
by tho University Commercial club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-21
FILL SPACE FOR
MERCHANT FAIR
1000 invitations Already
Accepted for Exposition

More than 1000 aocepiances 20
The Invitations 10 attend tho Pacific
Northwest Merchants exposition. 20
be held July 20 10 Is A. the Beil ST.
terminal. have been already received
from merchants in all parts OF the
Northwest. II was announced saiur-
day ~ the exposition headquarters
in the Lippy building. Third ave.
and Columbia IT. Tho attendance
is expected 20 FAR exceed that Of
last year. and the announcement
that President Harding VIII DO IN
the city during the exposition and
will be invited 10 attend IS expect
81 70 attract visitors from far dis.
tant points.
More booths have been sold %
date than were disposed OF 10 days
IN advance 81 last years exposition.
but the space.selling campaign will
be pressed with all possible vlgor IN
order 20 complete q ~ June /. 20
that tlre remaining time may be de.
voted altogether 10 plans for the
exposition itself
Representative Of firms that have
already arranged for their space
viii meet M dinner Monday eve.
ming at the Hotel Gowmhn AZ 6
O'clock 10 hear a report on expo
sitlon plans and 20 listen 10 tho
request OF the exposition committee
for suggestions. TiYe committee Is
anxious 10 have exhibitors advance
their ideas. with tho idea Of making
~ d bigger and better show than
even the one OF last year. which
was the largest affair % It's kind in
point OF attendance by visiting mer.
chants than any other ever held
west OF Minneapolis and north OF
San Francisco.
NO manufacturer, Jobber or
wholesaler who wishes 20 hold his
present business or extend his
lines" said J.. Rex Smith. general
chairman. can afford TO pass up
tho chance OF getting his wares he.
fore the 5000 visiting merchants
and 10000 Puget Sound residents
who Will attend the show"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-21
OIL INDUSTRY
is IMPORTANT
United States Consumption
Reaches Huge Amount
By HARRY ". FRANTZ

WASHINGTON. May 81. - The
United States produces more pc
troioum than all the rca; OF the world
put together. The United States con.
sumes an even greater amount than
~ produces with domestic prodpc-
lion already being pushed 20 SIS max.
imum. tho possible exhaustion %
fields must &c contemplated Est.
mates a. 10 the duration OF domestic
fields are speculative some experts
have aAid years. others allow a
far longer period
This situation has led 10 great ac-
tit1iy OF American oil interests In all
parts OF tho world. In tho faco OF
similar activity by British. Dutch.
French and other national interests,
American oil men are now pressing
for and securing the support OF the
United States goyernmen, in n de.
grce greater than AZ any tlmo in
tho mast