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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-08

SEALED BIDS will be received by the
Board of Chosen Freeholders of Atlantic
County, New Jersey, on September 18th,
1928, at IL o'clock noon daylight Saving
Time), at the meeting room of the Board
in the Administration Bldg. of the County
Asylum at Mortified. N. j., during a
regular meeting of the Board at that
time and place. for furnishing all requir-
ed labor, equipment and materials for the
improvements to the Intersection of
White Horse Pike and Ocean Highway
with the Absecon Boulevard in Absecon,
N. j., including concrete pavement, eX-
tension to the present bituminous con-
crete pavement, concrete cutters, side
walks and curbs. lighting standard and
various other items involved in the pro-
posed work.
Plans and specifications. showing and
describing the proposed work. are on file
at the office of the County Engineer, 636
Guarantee Trust Bldg, Atlantic City, n.
t., where prospective bidders may secure
them without charge. No bid will be
considered unless written on the bidding
blank attached to the specifications. A
certified check in the amount of 1879 of
the bid, together with the consent of
proposed surety, will be required of each
bidder, as set forth in the specifications.
A bond in the full amount of the con-
tract price will be required of the sue
cessful bidder, to guarantee construction
of the work in accordance with the plans
and specifications. The right is reserved
to reject any or all bids.
BY order of the Board of Chosen Free
F. w. WILLETTS, Clerk.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-08

SEALED BIDS will be received by the
Board of Chosen Freeholders of Atlantic
County. New Jersey, on September 18th,
1923, at 70 o'clock noon Daylight Saving
Time), at the meeting room of the Board
in the Administration Bldg: of the Coun-
ty Asylum at Mortified, n. j.. during a
regular meeting of the Board at that
time and place, for furnishing all requir,
ed labor. equipment and materials and
for re~constructing a highway bridge over
Hospitality Branch in Buena Vista Town
ship, known on the County. records as
Bridge B-4, located on is known as
the Blu Anchor Road. including filling
of the approaches, a pile trestle bridge
and various other incidental items in
yolyed in the work.
Plans and specifications, howin and
describing the proposed work, are on file
at the office of the County Engineer, 636
Guarantee Trust Bldg, Atlantic City, N.
j., where prospective bidders may secure
them without charge. No bid viii be
considered unless written on the bidding
blank attached to the specifications. A
certified check in the amount of 1919 of
the bid, together with the consent of
proposed surety, will be required of each
bidder, as set forth in the specifications.
A bond i'm the full amount of the contract
price will be required of the successful
bidder, to guarantee construction of the
work in accordance with the plans and
specifications. The right is reserved to
reject any or all bids.
By order of the Board of Chosen Free
F. w. WILLETTS. Clerk.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-08

one hundred and fifty feet to a stake for
a corner thence (2) South ~thirty-three
degrees East one hundred and four and
f%ive-tenths feet to a stake for a corner;
thence (3) South fifty-nine degrees West
two hundred and forty-eight feet to a
stone for "a corner; thence "a North
th%irty-nine degrees West one hundred
and fifty feet to a stone for a corner;
thence 90 North hfty-one degrees East
three hundred and eighty-three feet more
or less to the line of Washington Ave-
nue.; thence 60 South ffty-five degrees
and thirty minutes East fifty feet to the
place of beginning.
Being part of Lot No. 4, Section No. so.
as shown on tax map of City of Pleas
a~ntville.
Decree approximately S3,1s5.00, besides
interest, costs and fees.
Seized as the property of Pleasantville
Concrete Products Company ct al. and
taken in execution at the suit of Claude
r. Banks and to be sold by
MALCOLM B. WOODRUFF,
Sheriff.
Dated September l. 1928.
Charles c. Babeock, Solicitor.
Prs fee. S24.36
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-08
Geniuses.

Senator Moses, of New Hampshire,
relates the following instance OF the
way the town authorities used to re-
solve up in his state:
Resolved, That we build a new
Jail:
Resolved. That we build the new
jail out of the material which the old
Jail is composed Of; ard
Resolved. That we viii not tear
down the old jail until the new jail is
finished"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-08
%sHERIEE,S SALE.

HEhlFf0 SAEEs
BY virtue of a writ of fieri facias, to me
directed, issued out of the New Jersey
Court of Chancery, will be sold at public
vendue, on
WEDNESDAY, THE TWENTY SIXTH
DAY OF SEPTEMBER, NINETEEN
HUNDRED AND TWENTY
THREE,
at two o'clock daylight saving timel in
Room, No. 2O1, Second Floor, Guarantee
Trust Building, in the City of Atlantic
City, County of Atlantic and State of
New Jersey. -
All that certain tract or parcel of land
and premises hereinafter particularly de-
scribed, situate in the City of Pleasant
vile, in the County of Atlantic and State
of New Jersey.
Beginning at a point in the Southwest
line of Washington Avenue, said point
being two hundred and two and four
tenths feet, more or less, Northwest of
stone monument set at the South corner
of Washington Avenue and Doughty Road,
and extending thence % South thirty
four degrees and thirty minutes West at
right angles with Washington Avenue
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate of ~Zephanlah S. SteeIman,
Deceased.

Pursuant to the order of Albert C. Alb
bott, Surrogate of the County of Atlantic,
this day made on the application of the
undersigned, Executors of the said dece-
dent, notice is hereby given, to the cred
itors of the said decedent to xhibit to
the subscribers, under oath or affirma-
ton, their claims and demands against
the estate of the said decedent, within
six months from this date, or they will
recovering the same against the subscri-
bers.
MARGARET S. MIDDLETON,
EUGENE ZIEGLER,
Victory Building.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Mays Landing. N. J., August Sth, 1923.
Printers fee, 49, 80.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-08
Rather Puzzling.

Judge: You say that you are limo
cent. How do you explain the fact
that you were found near the scene OF
the robbery with the stolen property
in your hand?"
Prisoner: That's what's p~uzzlin
ME, too, yer honor.'@Boston Trans
cript.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate of Jesse L. ever. Deceased

Pursuant to the order of Albert c.. Alb
bott, Surrogate of the County of Allan
tic, this day made on the application of
the undersigned, Executor of the said
decedent, notice is hereby given, to the
creditors of the said decedent to xhibit
to the subscriber, under oath or afirma-
ton, their claims and demands against
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 subscri-
Der.
Atlantic City. n. j.
Mays Landing, n. j., August 30th, 1923.
Printers fee, $3.50.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-08
Notice of Sale of Land for Unpaid Taxes
of 1922

- he owners and occupants of the following described parcels of real estate sit
Maed IN me taxing dstrtt OF Absecon City, in the County of Atlantic and State OF
tn year 1922 remain unpaid, and that the said parcels of real estate will be offered
for sale b. public auction at the Tax Collectors Office. New Jersey Avenue above
station Avenue, in said taxing district on
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 49,, 1928
at 2 o'clock NJ, for. the payment of said taxes with costs and charges thereon
unless the ame shall be previously paid
Dated this 18th day of August 1928
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-08
Notice of Sale of Land for Unpaid Taxes
YEAR 1922

= Notice is hereby gven that l. Henry Lee, Collector of Taxes for Egg Habor
Township Atlantic County. New Jersey pursuant to the authority of the statute in
case made N provided. will on
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 26h, 1923.
at the hour of on o'clock in the afternoon of that day., in the schoelh house in Bar
gafntovn, and in the txng district thereof expose for sale and sell the several
and Parcels of Land hereafter specified to make the amount charseabie
together with the interest on said amount from said First of July to thu date If
sale and Ia cost of sale
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-08
Religion as Needed.

The soldiers marched TO the church
and halted in the square outside. One
wing of the edifce was undergoing re
pairs. so there was room for only
about half the regiment.
Sergeant" ordered the captain
tell the men who don't want to go tc
church to fall out"
A large number quickly awaited
themselves of the privilege.
Now, sergeant" said the captain
dismiss all the men who did not fall
out and march the others in-they
need it most."-The Continent (Chi
cago).
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22

Taylor an aged woman believed by
both whites and blacks of the neigh.
borhood to posses some supernatural
power was ordered by county officials
to leave Princess Anne County and
never return. She was told that IL she
returned she would be placed in Jail for
year or more. Charge of having re.
ceived stolen goods was technically
placed against the aged woman.
According to the testimony ut the
hearing it developed that the people of
that vicinity had not only given her
money. but have given her pigs chick.
ems, geese and other valuable articles
in payment of her services as thea!
er" of various ailments by her mystic
art.
Some of the live stock at the cid
woman's home was identified as belong
ing to c. c. Hudgins; wealthy plant
er who employs more than sixty Ne,
groes on his plantation.
The officials claim that the alleged
witch lives in sight Of a spot where
the notorious Grace Sherwood was
ducked three times in the waters Of
the Lynnh'aven river in 1910 after sha
had been convicted of witchcraft. Since
that time the place has been known as
Witch Duck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22
THE MALONES RETURN
FROM WESTERN TOUR.

st. Louis, Mo-. Dec. 14.-Mr. ami
Mrs. Aaron Malone heads of Poro Col
lege, returned home last week ana
were given royal reception by the EN-
ployees of the famous Poro College
They were in fine health and full of
enthusiasm over observations On their
western trip, and especially progress
made by Poro Agents. A kindly vel
cone was extended by THE friends and
employees of Poro College. A source
of Joy came to Mr.. and Mrs. Malone
when they were ustlered into the as
sembly hall where splendid program
was rendered by the Choral Society
and Orchestra. The splendid work
done by the orchestra under the direc
ton of Mr.. Harris was highly pleasing
to the Malones, and the heads of Pore
College see great possibilities for this
musical organization.
Among the guests during their home
coming were Banker and Mrs. Jessie
Binga, Chicago. Ill. This was the first
visit Of Mr.. and Mrs. Binga to Poro
College and they were elated over the
wonderful progress made by Mr.. and
Mrs. Malone and the fine cooperation
exhibited by all of their employees. Edi-
tor Franklin of the Kansas City Call,
Kansas City. Mo. spent two days visit
ing Poro College during the homecom.
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Cary B. Lewis and
Cary B. Lewis, Jr, Chicago ILL.,, were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Malone and
spent one week enjoying their cour-
tesy and hospitality. The Lewis, how
ever. were present at the dedication ct
the de- ication Of the new building, the
annex and the unwilling of the beau
tiful painting in the lobby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malone arrived in the
city just in time to take part in the
Community Chest Fund drive.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22
FIRE DESTROYS DWELLING AT
WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY.
preston News Service ,

Wilberforce, Ohio. Dec. IA two
story double dewlling located on
the Columbus Pike. belonging to the
Combined Normal and industrial De
rartment at Wilberforce University.
was totally destroyed by fire at the
noon hour Tuesday. The fire is suppos
I'd to have originated from a defeciy c
flue The property was valued at about
SS0O0.OO with no insurance On the
building and household goods of the
NO families
The building was occupied by Mr.
George Hardin, In charge Of Auto Me.
chanics. formerly from Tallahassee
Fla, and, Mr.. Louis H. Hamon, in
charge OF the Plumbing Department
and from Baltimore. Nd.
The fire was discovered by Mrs
Hardin by smoke coming from the up
stairs. She ran to the bedrooms and
opening the door leading to the attic
was met with dense cloud of smoke
and flames, which almost suffocated
her. She was forced to return to the
first floor, barely escaping with her
life. The school has no means of
Fighting fire except by the student
body.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22

ing to police Ned Sellars, aged 90
years was shot Sunday afternoon by
Dan Ellis, white. during an argument
over the sale Of a hog. Sellars died
Monday morning in the county hospi-
tai and Ellis. who was released on
temporary bond. was arrested late
Tuesday On a charge Of murder.
Ellis claimed self defense, declaring
that Sellars approached him with an
open knife. Ellis said he fired twice.
the first bullet going wild and the sec
end entering Sellars abdomen. Accord
ing to Ellis. while he was employed as
a guard at the fair grounds he negoti
ated with Sellars for the purchase of a
hog. He said Sellars brought the hog
to his place several weeks ago. return
ed last Sunday and demanded the
money or the animal. Ellis said that
he told Sellars that he wished compen
sation for keeping the hog.
Ellis said that Sellars picked up 4
stick and threw it at him. 1t missed
it's mark. He said that Sellars then
took a knife from his pocket and ap
preached him. He declared that ne
rushed into his house procured pistol
and fired twice.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22
REMARKABLE TRIBUTE PAID
PHIL HI. BROWN AT FUNERAL.
preston News servie.)

(Preeton News Service)
Hopkinsville KY. Dec. 14.-Baried
beneath half o thousand dollars worth
OF flowers, the remains of Phil H.
Brown. formerly U. S. Commissioner
of Cancellation were laid in their fin
al resting place IN Cave Spring Gene
terry. after funera, services, conducted
by Rev. Williams at the Virginia Sta
Baptist Church, which was crowded ~
the doors by both white and colored
citizens who wished to pay tribute TO
the most famous Negro who ever re
sided in Kentucky.
Saying that 81 have enjoyed init
mate associations with presidents OF
the United States u. S. Senators. and
governors but Phil Brown is one OF
the few really great men whom I have
known. He was my friend" Colonel E..
Is. Bassett, Of overseas fame, and life
long resident of Kentucky with deep
Keeling, paid a glowing tribute to the
deceased. Following this, condolences
were read from President Coolidge,
Secretary of Labor. Davis; Hon. G.
Bascom Slemp, DR.. Emmett ]. Scott,
Frank b. Pratt, and a host of other
friends of the deceased.
The floral designs consisted of eIab
crate settings pieces and clusters
rom far and near. Pieces sent by the
White House. the Chicago Defender,
and the U. s. Labor Department,
through Callos r. Blackwell and Com
mittee together with special cluster
sent by the Misses Lee, Cray Savoy
and Jones and Messrs. Neill, of Wash
ington d. c., were among the dozen or
more set pieces.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22
"sHUFFLE ALONG" A JANfBOREE
OF SYNCOPATION.

II you like jazz dancing. syncopated
music rendered as only the colore..
race can, don't fail to see Shuttle
Along" the big colored musical comedy
which has record of over two years
on Broadway, and which comes to tie
Academy for three days commencing
Thursday December 9th and a special
matinee Saturday.
Every variety of jazz and syncopa.
tion known is utilized in the presenta
tion of Shuttle Along which for the
greater part of the show is just one
continuous round of singing and dane
ing. Nevertheless there is developed
ii plot which for mirthful situations
and clean hunior has seldom been AZ
by Miller and Lyles. while the music
and score are by Sissle and Blake.
Emma Jackson the well known color
ed prima-donna has the lead-role,
while Billy Dewey and Edgar Connors
play the leading comedy parts. The
song hits are almost too numerous 70
mention, notably among them being
Shuttle AlongAIf You Haven't Been
Vamped by a Bybwn Skin, You Haven't
Been Vamped at ALL, 'Honeysuck;e
Time Love Will Find A Way Ban
dana Days oh Emeline,' and mauy
others.
The chorus Of Bronze Beauties" are
the wonders of the Universe as they
are the swiftest bunch of dancing de-
mons ever seen in any musical comedy
A real Negro Jazz orchestra is carried
to match the pace of the shutting feet
on the etage boards. Shuttle Along"
Is added proof Of the fact that Bert
Williams SO ably illustrated, namely
that the colored race are the best liy.
ing interpreters OF the music an;
humor OF their own people
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22
HOME FINDING SOCIETY IN BIG
$4,000 CAMPAIGN DRIVE.
preston News Service)

Louisville, KY. Dec. 15.-The Nat.
ional Home Finding Society for Color.
ed Children, located at 1916 w. Chest
nut street is in the midst of CAM
Paign dive to raise $4,000 for the
completion of a six room cottage. The
society is non-denominational and Rev.
0. Singleton is the superintendent
The officers and directors include: B. S
Wfnlock, Rev. r I. Bayless Charles
Brannon, DR.. p. r. Peters. Prof. G..
w. Jackson, H. M Bane, Cassius Smith
Wilson, Dovett Major Wilson Ballard,
Rev. A. r. Shuake, Mrs. e. Etherley.
Theodore Ahrens, Hon. Judge H.. S.
Barker, G. r. Nordeman C. E. Knel
lenberg. Hon. Roy j. Cain. Mrs. w. J.
Piggott, Rev. ]. d. Board, Rev. o.
Singleton, Prof. r. H. Newhouse, MIS-
o. Singleton, Mrs Annie Louise New
house, Mrs. N. p. Ryan.
1t is claimed that the institute is
national in scope and planned and con
Quoted much on the same manner as
Tuskegee Institute of Alabama.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22

Walker, head porter of the conce y
sounded the door gong.
Two other employees of the concern
Lee Wright. engineer and James Chez
ry elevator operator both of whom
reported for work earlier. were at
that moment being intimidated by a
revolver In the hands of one of the
safe burglars.
"The police! Let's get out of here =
one of the burglars gasped when
Walker rang the bell. The trio OF
white intruders ran from the place ard
escaped in waiting automobile. Walk
er did not know that he had been a
hero until Wright later admitted him
through rear door.
The burglars had succeeded in
knocking the combination from the
safe, but failed to obtain the money.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22
MEMORIAL CONCERT BY RETHEI
SINGERS OFFER FINE MUSIC.
(Preeton News SERVICE !

Atlanta Dec. ia memorial in
the air given by Big Bethel A. M. e.
Church as q mark of respect to their
former pastor. DR.. r. H. Singleton
one Of the best known ministers in tins
south, was tire unique and impressive
transcontinental feature at WSB Tues
day night.
Arranged by Josephine Flipper
Hampton, teacher and church worker
the concert produced wealth of fine
hymns and spirituals, sung by the Big
Bethel Choir No 2. During the Pre-
gram j. B. Long, a member of tue
congregation, thanked the white pea
PIE of Atlanta for their aid in rebuild
Ing the church after fire almost de.
stroyed the building last Spring.
The program, without doubt the
best that Big Bethel has yet given
lasted for more tSan an hour.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22
INSTALLATION All DELAWARE
Static COLLEGE FOR NEGROES,

DR.. John M. Candy, President of Vir.
ginia Normal and Industrial Institute
delivered the principal address on tic
occasion OF the Installation Exercises,
held at the Delaware State College for
Negroes, at Dover, of Mr.. r, s. Gross
ley as President OF the college. The
subject of the address was 1.-THE F'unc-
ton of the Land Grant Colleges The
speaker gave short and interesting
history of tire Land Grant College
movement, the accomplishments OF
the colleges the Few life most of then
have taken on. and the responsibility
OF the college to function as colleges
and not as secondary schools. He aisu
advised the Delaware citizens to maze
the most of the we'll nigh paralIeled
opportunities that they now have in
school advantages.
Representatives from many colleges
OF the country were present, among
whom were Governor Dennie. DR.. Nc
Kenzie Of Fisk University, DR.. O'Con.
nell of Morgan College, Major Alien
Washington Of Hampton Institute, Su
rerintendent Holloway, all the mem.
bers Of the Board of Control of the Col
Iege. one State Senator, several repre-
sentatives, and DR.. OdelL Secretary to
Mr.. Dupont, who is furnishing the
money for the reorganization of tae
college.
Governor Dennie spoke on the cont
look Of the College," DR.. Odell spok.,
ON Delaware as an Experiment Z" He
advised the patron of the college to
make the most Of the advantages.
The Delaware State College has out
lined a program that will place It
among the progressive colleges of thc
country. Mr.. Dupont is furnishing the
money for the building and equipment.
Already large. steel fire proof trade
building has been built. and large
commodious home for the President Of
the Institute. Plans have been drawn
for the construction of two dormitor.
les barns piggeries. and memories.
The courses OF study have been reor.
ganized and standardized.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22
SHOOTING OF DENNIS GRAHAM
REMAINS A MYSTERY.

jacksonville, Fla. Dec. 14.-Dennis
Graham. aged % years, was shot in tho
arm last Wednesday while standing
at State and Cedar streets. He WIS
taken to the county hospital for medi
cal attention. His condition is said
not to he serious. Graham was unable
to give the police any light on the mat
ter as to who did the shooting. No or.
rests have been made. although tno
police ere making strenuous effort
to apprehend the person who did the
shooting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22
LABOR'S TRIUMPH

permanent institution Of the zeal
Gus, strong. intelligent colored men
who, at the call Of demand, rapidly
grew into an efficient supply Of ar
dent labor. anxious to produce goods
American goods = have placed the
wreath of Well Done" upon the
brow of these Dusky Workmen.
The experiment is over. The pro
duct is finished. The Negro Crafts
man is reality. He is a part of
American industry. He is spoke
in the wheel of American production.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22
THE BIG EVENT OF THE SEASON
THE FATAL WEDDING"

To be presented during the month
OF January. Magnificent Bridal Party
OF 100 participants. "The Denunci-
ation," The Dramatic but Happy Sc.
auel. The -Gorgeous Wedding Recep-
ticn.
Participants are urged to attend a
meeting OF short duration. at w.
Johnson's, Hall 10 w. Leigh Street
Tuesday. December 18th. at 6 o'clock.
Proceeds are to benefit Sarah Jones
Memorial Hospital. Mr.. James e. Fraz-
Ter, Promoter; Lillian H. Payne, Man
aging.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-22

DESPITE SPORADIC UNENPLOY.
MENT here and there, Negro Labor
has apparently become a s0lidified
certainty in Northern Industry, and
can thus face the Winters SHOWS and
cold with q fair DECREE of equanim-
ity. In the language of periods of
time, this type of labor may be said
to be resting comfortably at MONDAY.
The dawn of the advent of Negro
Labor into an important element of
Americas production passed when
the first appreciable group of Negro