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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
Honor To Physician
Pleases "Web" Price
Distinguished Service Medal
Awarded Man Who Saved
Tax Collectors Life.

A great service rendered is always
remembered and cherished by the re-
cipient, and this was especially so in
the case of Tax Collector Webster
Price of this city, who says he owes
his very existence to the skill and
kindness of DR.. Richard H. Harte.
Price was badly injured by a Shore
Fast Line car in February, 1907. He
was in the Atlantic City Hospital I'M
til April of that year and then in May
he was taken to Philadelphia, for an
operation that was expected to de-
prive him of both legs. Being refused
admission to Jefferson Hospital, he
was received at the u. of P. Hospital.
He was operated on by DR.. Harte, as
sisted by doctors Lee and Mitchell.
Price was practically given new life,
when he learned that his legs were
saved to him. The uniform kindness
of Surgeon Harte did almost as much
as his professional skill in bringing
back new hope to Price.
DR.. Harte served in the World Wal
with the rank of Colonel, and on Mar.
7th it was announced that the War
Department had awarded the Disting-
uished Service Medal to Colonel
f1dTle. lnlS act VI Tie dOfCluhiCh
caused Price to feel highly elated at
the signal honor which had been con-
ferred upon his great b~enefactor.
The citation reads:
Richard H. Harte, colonel, Medical
Officers Reserve Corps, then colonel,
Medical Corps, United States army.
For exceptionally meritorious and dis
tinguished services. From May, 1917,
until May, 1919, as director of profess
sional services and later as command
ing officer. Base Hospital No. 10, sur
gical consultant. American Expedi-
tionary Forces, member of the Inter
allied Medical and Surgical Confer
ence, and one of the pioneer instruct
ors in the principles of battle surgery,
by his high professional attachments,
keen foresight and untiring energy he
solved successfully many problems
which confronted him, rendering ser
vices of the greatest value to the
American EyDeditionary Forces"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
BUDGET PASSED
WITH CHANGES
Mrs. Carrie Lippincott Employed
AS Clerk for Sewerage De-
partment-Salary $50.
LEGAL ADVISERS RETAINED

AT an adjourned meeting of City
Council. held on Monday night, the
budget for 1923 was finally passed
after some slight changes had been
Incorporated to conform to the regu-
lations established by the state de-
partment of municipal accounts. The
difference in the amount, over the
original draft, was a reduction OF
about $50. This will have no appre-
ciable bearing on the tax rate fol-
1923. But four members of Council
were present at this meeting. Coun-
cilmen Peck, WINS and Umbrine being
absent. The items of the budget
amended included those of surplus
revenue and the emergency appropri
alton.
In line with the plans to make a
separate city department of the sew
erage system, a resolution was passed
by Council to employ Mrs. Carrie Lip
pincott as clerk of the Sewerage De
partment for a term of two years, at a
salary of $50 a month. Her appoint
ment dates from March 10Th. Council
recently ordered the sewerage com
mittee to purchase furniture for an
Office to be located in the city hall, in
the room now occupied by the CHIEF
of Police. When this Office is estab
slished, then all sewerage matters, such
as payments of assessments, annual
rentals, permits for connections, etc.
will be attended to through this new
office.
Another resolution authorized the
property committee to purchase two
BICYCLES for the use of the Police De
~otx,1-t T1aeo hiouo1nc will hQ t1eod
one in each ward so hat policemen
can patrol the outlying districts a
night.
The Street Committee was also au'
thorized to purchase a dump body fol-
the new chassis recently purchased
1t is claimed that by motorizing the
vehicles used by this department a
saving of a large amount of money
can be effected annually.
On motion of Councilman Stephen
son, the firm of Antinoph & Glassman
were employed by the city as legal
advisors on matters pertaining to
finance, at an annual salary of $3.50
This same firm was recently employed
as auditors of the city's accounts at a
compensation of $3.50,
Several taxpayers were present and
addressed COUNCIL TtBdIutuS tu1pfO'C
ments they desired to have made II
their locations. MI. Johnson, repre-
senting the First Ward Independent
Republican Club, asked for the i'm
provement of Somerset avenue, as al
so did Mr.. Taylor. They asked fol
more light, street improvement, and tc
have a fire plug located near theil
properties. Members of Council ad
vised them that the street was to be
improved this year, but as to a fire
plug that matter was beyong the juris
diction of Council. Smiths Landing
residents also requested improvements
in that section of the city. One of the
things asked was that a policeman be
detailed to patrol that section, and
they were informed that the new pc
licemen, using bicycles, would give
them that protection. Council viii
meet again IN Monday night for gen
eral business.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
p. T. A. OFFERS PRIZES.

The Parent-Teachers Association. OF
No. 2 School met last Thursday after
noon. The meeting IA called to or
der by the president, Mrs. Walter
Anderson. Following the singing OF
America and Invocation by Rev. T. H
Hicks. a business meeting took place.
The Association decided to offer the
following prizes:-
To the seventh or eighth grade pu.
oil receiving the highest average dur
ing the year in L. S. History.
To the pupil in seventh or eighth
grade receiving the highest average in
English.
To the room having the highest
percentage in attendance.
To each pupil neither absent nor
tardy.
Mrs. J. Ewing. Mrs. Mary Mahoney
and Mrs. Washington were named as
a new membership committee.
Miss Williams and Mrs. Ewing were
appointed a finance committee. Mrs
Ewing was also elected treasurer to
succeed Mrs. Black.
After a short program by the pupils.
Rev. Mr.. Hicks made a brief address
choosing for his subject, Things
Worth While" He emphasized the
fact that pupils in seventh and eighth
grades should have an advisor, a per
son vitality interested in the future
welfare Of boys and girls, who will
take a personal interest in each boy
and girl by helping them to choose
the high school courses which will be
of most benefit.
Supt. W. c. Sullivan discussed
School Finance, after which the meet.
ing adjourned and refreshments were
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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Ireland enter
tanned last Wednesday evening, in
honor of their Silver Wedding Ami
versary, at their home, 70 Pleasant
avenue. Many handsome presents
were received. The evening was
spent in games, story telling, singing
and dancing. A mock wedding was
then enacted which caused much fun
Late in the evening ice cream, cake
and punch were served. A pleasant
time was enjoyed by all.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs
Winnemore, Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Ire
land, Mr.. and Mrs. David Truitt, Mrs
NJ. Perkins, Miss Lillian Perkins, Mrs
NJ. ]. Cheyney, Mrs. E. Chew, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Mason, Misses Marcella
and Helen Mason, Mr.. Solomon Ma.
son, Mr.. Frank Carr. Miss Clara Carr.
Mr.. Norman ireland, Mr.. Ned Happier
sack, Miss Ruth Ireland. Miss Gladys
Strickland. Mr.. and Mrs. Plumridge
were i'll and unable to attend, but sent
a handsome gift.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
Joseph Mullen Held
On Serious Charge
Highway Robbery and Criminal
Assault Charged-Defendant
Held Without Bail.

Charged with highway robbery and
criminal assault on a Pleasantville
girl, Joseph Mullin, % years old, who
is said to have a long police record,
was arrested late Saturday afternoon
on the White Horse Pike near Abse-
con by State Trooper Thompson.
Mullin was given a preliminary hear
ing before Magistrate Paxson and
then held without bail pending a fur
Their hearing.
Complaints against the youth were
brought by Mrs. Anna Armbright, who
declared the defendant had taken $500
in cash and a check for SIS which she
carried in a handbag. She said this
occurred as they yer about to board
an Atlantic City trolley in Pleasant
vile.
The victim of the alleged assault is
alleged to be a fifteen year old Pleas
antville girl. This warrant was origi-
nally issued by Magistrate Brown, OF
PleasantYille, and transferred to Mag
istrate Paxson, of Atlantic City.
At the preliminary hearing before
Magistrate Paxson on Saturday after
noon, Mullin stoutly denied both char
ges. He declared that Mrs. Armbright
gave him the money in question.
John Jeanette. Is. of 176 Walnut
street, Trenton, a taxicab driver, was
held at the same time. According TO
detectives. Mullin persuaded Jean
nette to bring him to the shore, tell
ing the latter he was going to sell
some land he owned and would pay
him SIS afterwards, as a fee for the
trip. Jeanette was released, minus
the s25 which was not paid him, and
without gasoline or oil for his return
trip TO Trenton.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
Two Houses Burn at
Absecon Highlands
zIxzKux sas LSts
Oil Stove Explodes IN Tibb's
Home and Later Heater Set
Fire to Greubel House.

Two houses were burned to the
ground on Sunday morning at Abse-
con Highlands. The fires broke out
within two hours of each other, caus-
ing a loss estimated to be $4,000. Res
idents of that section, after fighting
the fire for two hours, sent a call for
the Volunteer Fire Company, which
made a record run to the scene, to
find the building practically gone.
Because no fire plugs were in the vi
cinity, the iremen could do nothing,
but watch the flames devour the little
remaining.
The first fire started at the home of
H. Tibbs, about 7.30 o'clock, when an
oil stove exploded. Two small chill
dren were the only people in the
house at the time, and after escaping
called neighbors. After fighting this
blaze for some time, the house of E.
Greubel was reported to be on fire.
This was caused by a heater explo-
sion. The entire neighborhood gath
cred to fight the two CONGREGATIONS.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
STATE WILL TAKE
over SHORE ROAD
Legislation Enacted Last Week at
Trenton for That Purpose
30 Miles Included.
TO BUILD BeEsLEY's BRIDGE.

1t has been reported from Trenton
that Senator Emerson L. Richards sue
ceeded last week in passing three bills
in the Senate adding 80 miles to the
State Highway System in Atlantic
County. The bills We're passed last
week by the Assembly and eleven
votes were mustered for them in the
Senate. The Governor, il is rumored,
intends to veto these bills, but both
Assembly and Senate are prepared to
repass them over his veto.
The roads taken over by the State
and made a part of the State Higf-
way system by these bills are the
Beriin-Mays Landing road, the Ham
monton-Atsion road and the Shore
road from Absecon to Somers Point.
The latter includes a bridge across
the bay from Somers Point to Bees
ley's Point, connecting with the Shore
road in Cape May County at Seaville.
None Of these roads can be rebuilt
out of the forty-million bond issue,
but will be taken care of through 9TH
er revenues.
Taking over of the Shore road by
the State is one of the biggest things
that has happened this session of the
Legislature for Atlantic County, which
otherwise would have been obliged to
assume a three-quarter million dollar
expense for repaving it. This road
should be included in the state sys-
TEN. as it is part of the route from
Perth Amboy to Cape May and the
only missing link" in a state road
along the coast. Carrying through
travel to Cape May resorts, it's contin-
ued maintenance by Atlantic County
would have been unfair to this county.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
SPEED LIMIT
LAW AMENDED
Technically in Recently Passed
Ordinance Caused Council
To Plan New Act.
CERTIORARI WAS DENIED

On Monday night Council passed on
first and second readings a new
ordinance TO regulate the speed
Of railroad trains running through
the corporate limits OF the city.
City Solicitor Champion stated
that the first ordinance was
probably a legal one and would with
stand attack in court, but 10 be abb
solu1ely sure OF this position he had
a new ordinance drawn that covered
some technical points moi contained
in the first ordinance. The new or
dinance will be passed on third read
ing next Monday night.
In the meantime nothing will be
done toward forcing the railroads TO
reduce the speed Of their trains
through the city until the new ordi-
nance becomes effective. This action
was decided upon to make the city's
position secure in a legal battle, which
is sure TO follow any attempt 10 en-
force the law. That the city has the
right TO enforce such an ordinance
was made plain on Monday, when Su-
preme Court Justice Black refused to
grant a writ of e%ertiorari to Judge
Joseph Thompson, counsel for the
Atlantic City Railroad. at Trenton.
The writ was applied for and strong
ly urged by Judge Thompson, and the
city was defended by City Solicitor
Champion. This legal victory al the
start was highly gratifying to the city
officials, who say the speed limit law
will be carried into effect and strictly
enforced, Notwithstanding the rail
roads attitude of fighting the matter
in court. There will probably be no
spectacular holding up Of trains which
are running above the prescribed
speed limit, but other means will be
taken to bring the offenders into
court. The first arrest of a train crew
will bring the railroads into action on
an appeal. Then the courts will de-
eide the matter. Legal authorities
say there is plenty of precedent for a
city to regulate train speed, as in
some municipalities trains are com
PEELED TO run at ten, eight and even a
four mile an hour rate. The only al
tentative the railroads have in the
matter is the placing of safety gates
at Franklin and New Road crossings.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY.

Between the Acts" will be present
ed in the High School auditorium on
Thursday and Friday evenings, at SIS
P. NJ. During the intermission Miss
Irma Stiles and Nj. Paul Randall will
render vocal solos. The High School
orchestra will play several selections.
Pupils of Miss Laura Leeds dancing
class will give a Grecian dance.
The students have been diligently
working for two weeks on the produc-
ton of this play and the support of
the public is earnestly hoped for that
their efforts for success will be real
lied.
Come and see what complications
arise when a married man tries to
play the role of a single man. Each
one is strong in his part and the play
is very amusing throughout.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
M. E. Conference Now
On At Asbury Park
No Local Changes Expected -
Several Important Pulpits to
Be Filled by Bishop.

The S7th annual session of the New
Jersey Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church is now being held
al Asbury Park. The first session be-
ing held last night Tuesday,. AS all
the local and nearby ministers have
been requested to return for another
year by their congregations, no chan
ges are expected to be announced by
the Bishop. There will, however, be
sWanxiuaortant changes made in the
larger cities.
In Trenton there is likely to be
changes in the pastors of the State
Street and First churches. There will
also be a change made in the paste
rate of the First Church, in Camden;
Central Church, Atlantic City, and a
change at Pitman and Bridgeton, &C
cording to advanced announcements.
The First Church, Trenton, and the
First Church, Camden, both want Rev.
B. T. Rhoads. Several churches have
asked for the Rev. DR.. Edwin Forrest
Ham. formerly of First Church, Tren-
ton, who will leave First Church, Cam.
den. The church at Pitman, Central
Church (Atlantic City and the Pal.
myra Church, are among those seek
ing DR.. Ham as pastor. The rivalry
for DR.. Rhoads and DR.. Ham is n OF
the factors in the upset conditions OF
the appointments.
The outlook now is that Dr.. Rhoads
will be assigned to First Church,
Trenton. If so, the Rev. Mr.. Law
renee, who is completing his third
year at First Church, will be trans
ferred to the Philadelphia Conference
and assigned TO the Tioga Church.
Bishop Adna ". Leonard, Of Cali
fornia, is presiding ove the Confer
ence. and it is the first time he has
filed this position. Bishops Edwin H
Hughes, Ernest G. Richardson, Theo-
dore S. Henderson and Joseph F. Der
~ will also be present.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
PERSONAL NEWS

Walter A. Ennis, Jr., and A. E
Stone made a business trip to New
York Monday.
MI. Leroy Barrett is improving in
the Atlantic City Hospital, after q
very serious operation.
Mr.. Martin Ripley, of Mays Land
ing, has accepted a position here with
the Gulf Refining Company.
Mrs. VIM. Daugherty spent Wednes
day in Atlantic City visiting Mrs. R
Ireland and Mrs. F. Daugherty.
Misses Ida and Nellie Collins were
among the younger set that enjoyed
the theatre Saturday evening in AT
lantic City.
Mr.. Thomas Haughey has bought
two lots in Mortified, and expects tt
build this summer and occupy his
home by fall.
Miss Charlotte Smith, of N. Second
street, is out again, after a short ill
ness. Miss Smiths friends gave hel
a royal welcome.
Master Ross Sullivan, of N. Second
street, spent a few days with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Godfrey, of Tuckahoe.
Mrs. F. Hommel, of 10 N. Second
street, had a delightful trip to New
York City last week, where she spent
a few days with Mr.. Hommel's pa
rents.
Thomas l. Dunlap leaves on Thurs
day for the South, in the settlement
of an estate, expecting to be away
several days, during which time his
office will be closed.
The many friends and classmates OF
Miss Eleanor Gilkey, of Brighton
place, will be glad to learn that she is
convalescing nicely and hopes to re
turn next week to her studies.
Mrs. Lola F. Kirscht is recovering
nicely from the operation she under
went in the Atlantic City Hospital,
two weeks ago. She hopes to be able
to come home in the next two weeks.
MI. and Mrs. A. Ireland, MI. Nor
man Ireland, MI. and Mrs. R. Ireland
and Ruth Ireland, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Strickland and family, and Mrs. Truitt
motored to Hammonton Sunday to
visit the scene of the wreck near
there.
Miss Armenia Leeds Risley celebrat-
ed her 22nd anniversary. while at her
home here, The Poplars. Miss Risley
is the youngest supervisor of nurses
at the Episcopal Hospital, Philadel-
phia, and is the only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Walton Leeds. Risley.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
No Kiwanis Meeting
Was Held Tuesday
Local Members Will Visit Ocean
City To-Day for Luncheon at
Biscayne Hotel.

Because of the meeting to be held
in Ocean City this Wednesday at
noon, to which the members of the
local Kiwanis Club are invited, there
was no MONDAY meeting of the local
club on Tuesday. The Ocean City
meeting and dinner is to be held at
the Biscayne Hotel at 1915 o'clock.
Pleasantville Kiwanians are requested
to assemble at the City Hall here at
11.30 a. m, to proceed to Ocean City
in a body.
Next Tuesday the Ocean City Club
members will be the guests of the
Pleasantyille Club at the MONDAY
luncheon and meeting, to be held at
the Atlantic City Country Club house,
Mortified.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
SOUTHERN JERSEY
BASEBALL LEAGUE
Atlantic and Five Other Counties
To be Considered in Proposed
New Circuit.
PLEASANTvILLE CONSIDERED.

AS an outgrowth of a movement re-
Gently started in Camden County, a
baseball circuit in South Jersey to in
clude teams in Atlantic, Salem, Cum
berland, Gloucester, Burlington, Cam
den and possibly Mercer Caunties,
may be organized for the coming sea
son.
Plans have already been made for
the reorganization of the Atlantic
County Ball League, with an eight
team circuit The plan as presented
by the Camden County fans, would be
a gigantic one and undoubtedly the
most ambitious ever attempted in the
State.
All leading teams of Camden Coun-
ty have been invited to join the asso-
citation and the proposed organization
would work in harmony with the Phil
adelphia Baseball Association, but
would be operated independently and
by it's own staff of officials.
If a South Jersey Association should
be formed, each county would conduct
it's own elimination series under the
guidance of it's own officials. The
champions of each county would then
clash in a post season series for the
title of the league.
The winner in the Southern Section
circuit would take on the Philly cham
! pions, in a little world SERIES"
Atlantic County would present a
good front if such an organization
should be formed, with such mines as
Melrose, Jeffries, Morris Guards, Egg
Harbor, Hammonton, Pleasantvilie
and numerous others in this section
VINO would be formed into an Atlaritis
County circuit.
The title and its subsequent inan
cial reward, which would be forthcom
ing, If the South Jersey Association
should be formed, would be well worth
fighting for by the strong local and
county mines.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-14
CHURCH

A new department is TO be started
at the ST. Johns Methodist Protestant
Church, next Sunday. by the Pastor,
Rev. George ". Toms, Jr. This will
be a "Children's Church" and Will be
held from 2 70 go on Sunday after.
Moons, giving a regular church service
and a short sermon for the children.
Coming just before the Sunday School
session, It is hoped that parents Will
bear in mind 70 send their children
early, 50 that they may get to this
service. The sermons viii be in the
nature OF object talks, and it is hoped
10 make this a permanent feature of
the Sunday services.