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The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-23
olD.TiMER PASSES BEYOND

Word was received in Seward that Ralph Oo6ham, aged 60, well known in the locality, had dropped dead at Mile 29, at which place he was was one of the old-timers of the Sunrise mining days and for the past few years has been living in the Turnagain Arm district. Little is know of his relatives, although it is stated taht he had some in the states, location unknown.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-23
JUNEAU'S FIRST SEAPLANE

It may be for the benefit of his patients whose physical conditions require higher altitude or it may be for pleasure or general transpor- tation opposes. Anyway, D. H. c. DeVighne has purchased a bran new seaplane and it arrived in Juneau on one of the last boats. It measures 49 feet from tip to tip, is equipped with 1O0-horsepower engine and has accommodations for two pas sengers. A young man who is now a student at an outside aviation school will arrive In the near future to accept the position as skipper of the doctors machine.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-23
MINING ON DOME CREEK

Ed Farney, business man of Olnes who was in Nenana reports that there are fifteen plants in operation on Dome Creek this winter and that there will be several additions before sluicing starts. Considerable prospecting is in progress.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-23

I BERLIN, Feb. 23.-The Tiergarten is the Central Park of Berlin. Lying in the very heart of the city, it is the playground for children, the trysting place for lovers, who still abound in the face of grim diversity, the scene of many a robbery and murder, and the chosen ground for suicide.
 It is a ghostly place on these gray winter afternoons. An uncanny gray | light filters between the trees and through the light mist that marks the winter season here. With the sounds of the great unseen city that sur rounds it only faintly heard, and only an occasional pedestrian to be seen, one feels himself in an enchanted for est.
 It is so gray and glo6fny-the very embodiment of the German spirit to- day. It is a tangible ghost story | No wonder the desperate come here | to end their woes. One seems so far | from life in this park that death seems scarcely transition. And the police man on patrol who finds the suicides body simply says another one"
 Murder and suicide are common phe- nomina in the Tiergarten. A young man, despairing of ever being able to marry the girl he loves, and seeing no futile existence, shoots his sweetheart and turns the gun upon himself. Ii has happened not once, but often. That's why the policemen don't reg ister surprise any more.
 What is the use of living?" is a question that is often heard in Ger many these days. And not from the mouths of cynics but from very simple, innocent people who in normal times would never have even known that there is Problem of Existence. The taxi drivers, the cooks and house. maids, the common laborers, as well as the starving middle class are all asking the same question.
 What is the end of life?' these workers ask. "Why do we have to work so hard without reward? We lost the war, to be sure, but is that any reason why we should be bounded off the face of the earth? What is the use of living?"
 1 And for many, the fact that they can find no answer is too much to bear. They cannot face the prospect of cheerless, colorless life of misery. So they go out into the Tiergarten and shoot themselves, or, if they havne't revolver, hang themselves in their homes.
 Particularly tragic are the suicides of aged couples. Within one week, in one small German city, six such cou- pies committed suicide. Their life savings gone as the result of the furi- ous rise in prices, and unable to work, they could see no way out except sui c;de And the suicide rate among the aged is high here in Berlin.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-23
JACK CROWN DEAD

Jack Cronin, known throughout Alaska as "The King of the Cooks,' died at Mckinley Park station. Mir. CrOnin was well known in Alaska and at the time of his death was operating store at Mckinley Park.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-23
DRILLING AT COLD BAY

The Anchorage wireless station is in recepit of message today from Cold Bay, stating that the Associated Oil Company is now down ITO feet and that difficult drilling is being encountered.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-23

A bad penny always comes back
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-23

Keep the public informed by adver- Using regularly In the Cordova Daily Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-23
GUILTY OF ROBBERY

Reports from the Takotna district state that Thomas F. OBrien, who was arrested recently on a charge of robbing Vivian Howard of $551, was found guilty and sentenced to term of one year in the Federal jail. He explains that he was carry ing the money for another party.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-23

Send the Daily Times to your friends outside.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-23

Patronize' home industry.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
WILL HOLD COUNTY RALLIES.

A meeting of the Executive Com
mittee of the Atlantic County Sunday
School Association was held recently
and a tentative invitation was extend.
ed to the State Association, to con.
slider coming to Atlantic City for the
1924 State Convention.
Matters of interest to the County
Sunday School work were discussed,
and ii was decided to hold a series OF
i~nspirational rallies throughout the
County, during the week of Feb. 18th
to March Bird. These will be held as
follows: In Atlantic City, Pleasant
vile, Mays Landing, Smithville, Sea
view, Hammonton, Egg Harbor City
Minotola. Information will be given
later as to the place where the rally
will be held, and the date. All Sun.
day School workers are urged to keep
that week clear, and attend all the
rallies that they can.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
MUNICIPAL CLERK PROTECTION.

More than fifty city, borough and
township clerks of Atlantic County
municipalities are greatly interested
in two bills now pending in the Legis-
lature, which plan to transfer them to
the protection of the civil service law.
They are sponsored by Assemblyman
George Compton, and are known as
Nos. 81 and 88.
Behind them are Mayor Donnelly,
of Trenton; Mayor Gillen, of Newark,
and Mayor Bader, of Atlantic City.
They set out that the c~lerkships are
the most important cog in organized
government, and that the clerks
should not be removed except for lack
of ability, disobedience, disability, re-
movai OF residence OF dereliction OF
duty. They should remain in office
during good behavior and not be sub.
ject to changes in political majorities.
If charges are preferred the accused
should have a public hearing.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
REVISED SCHEDULE.

The revised schedule of basketball
games for the P. H. S. team is as
follows:
Friday, February 9th, Ocean City
High School.
Saturday, February 10th, Philadel.
phia All-Scholastic.
Friday, February 10th, Bridgetor
High School.
Saturday, February 18th, Trenton
Capitol Five.
Friday, February 23rd, Narberth
Pa, High School.
Friday, March End, Wildwood High
School.
Saturday, March Bird, Paulsborc
High School,
Friday, March 9th, Temple College
Preparatory School.
Home Games-GirIs.
Tuesday, February 18th, Cape Ma,
2oh School.
Tuesday, February goth, Ocean Cit.
High School.
Saturday, March 10th, Hammontol
High School.
Saturday, March 18th, Haddol
Heights High School.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
PERSONAL NEWS

Miss Helen Walker is ill at her
home. IL Shadeland avenue.
Wilson Simpson, a former resident
of this city, was a weekend visitor.
Freebooter and Mrs. Clark Adams
were Philadelphia visitors on Monday.
Assessor George M. Bates has been
quite HI the past week. He is report
ed as improving.
Charles f. Bowen has returned to
his Ryon avenue home. after a slight
operation performed in the Atlantic
City Hospital.
Mrs. w. S. Organ. of Sharon, Pa,
is visiting Mrs. w. D. Stewart, at 116
So. Main street. On Tuesday they
visited Philadelphia.
Mrs. M. A. Deeney, of Atlantic City,
announces the engagement of her
daughter Regina, to Mr., Edward J.
McGovern, of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Charles E.. Horton and Mrs.
Joiih ". DSiIy nave Dttu OhJO5hh5 :"
stay in Pittsburgh for the past month.
They will arrive home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Reitzel and
daughter, Fern Eta Reitzel, and Mr..
v. Palmo, all of Chester. Pa, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. l. E. Powell
of this city.
Messrs. Harry E. Brewin and A. V.
Wright, of the Peerless Hosiery Dye
ing Company, will attend the annual
banquet of the National Retail Dry
Goods Association tonight, at the Ho-
tel Pennsylvania, in New York City.
Mrs. H. Frank Parker continues
quite ill at her home on South Shore
Road. Her many friends wish for her
speedy recovery, as owing to her
pleasant kindly manner and many So
cial and religious activities, she is
much missed.
Mr.. E. X. Biggard, Secretary of the
Peerless Hosiery Dyeing Company, ac-
companied by Mrs. Biggard and J. A.
Freck, of the same company, are in
New York City attending the annual
convention of the National Retail Dry
Goods Association, at the Hotel Penn
~sylvania.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
LOCAL EVENTS

The Glover Club meets this Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. /. G.
Adams, of Linwood.
Rehearsals for the musical show en-
titled 1.-The Torpben Revue" will start
Friday night at 8 p. m. They are to be
held in Legion Hall.
The Rosary Society of st. Peters
Church will hold a public Euchre in
the Parish Hall on Thursday night
All are invited to attend.
The Parent-Teachers Association OF
Woodland Avenue School will meet
this Wednesday afternoon at three o.
clock at the school house.
The Girls Friendly Society OF st.
Marks Church will hold a Valentine
Party at the home of Mrs. Alice Sny-
der on Friday evening, Feb. 8. =
Mrs. Deborah Appel, wife of Leonard
Appel, died at her home in Atlantic
City on Monday. Mr.. Appel is a mem
OCi VI bhC illih oidhC W. vi l. iCdS'
antville.
The Salem Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society will meet at the home
of Mrs. Charles stebbins on Wednes-
day afternoon. A full attendance is
desired.
The Salem Ladies' Aid Society will
be entertained this Tuesday evening
at the home of Mrs. Ferdinand Stadler
on East Park avenue. A good evening
entertainment and amusement is plan
ned. All are welcome.
There will be a meeting of the Par
ent-Teachers' Association of School
No. ), at 3 p. M, this Wednesday, Feb.
7. All members are urged to be pres
ent to hear Mrs. Endicott, the school
nurse, speak on Perfect Teeth"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
B CLASS SOCIAL.

The Ladies' Bible Glass of Wesley
Church held a business meeting and
social at the home of Mrs. Crowley,
in the Leech Apartments, on Friuay
night. Following the transaction of
business a pleasant social hour was
spent and refreshments were enjoyed.
Thone present included Mrs. Elias
Campbell, Mrs. Walter Shaw, Mrs.
Herbert T. Bailey, Mrs. Harry Par
sells, Mrs. Price, Mrs. w. Blake, Mrs.
Clark, Mrs. Job Woodruff, Miss Rose,
Mrs. Leslie Golf, Mrs. shrimp, Mrs,
Reuben Adams, Mrs. Crowley, Miss
Nellie Crowley and Miss Gladys Crow
ley.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
BENEFIT DANCE REVUE.

A number of local girls will take
part in the Dance Revue Ports Of the
World" which will be given in the
Moose Hall, Atlantic City, on Friday
evening, February 10th, for the bene-
fit of the North American Sanitarium.
The following girls, who are members
of Miss Laura Lees dancing class, will
participate: Miss Margaret Morrison,
Miss Dolly Green, Miss Title Ware,
Miss Evelyn Brewin, Miss Dorothy
Helfrich, Miss Dorothy Cannon, Miss
Lorraine Jacobson, Miss Doris Keller,
Miss Theresa Smith. The dancers will
be accompanied by Miss Eleanor Con
over.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
Alumni Plans Play
And Names Committee
Name of Attraction Will be Sc
Iected in Next Few Days
Social Session Enjoyed.

Plans for the annual play were
made when the P~leasantville Alumni
Association met at the home OF It's
president, Joseph w. Walker, IL
Shadeland Monday evening.
A committee of FIVE was appointed,
consisting of Charles Penhallow as
chairman, and Theon White, Elyie
Black, Eleanor Conover and Virginia
Anderson, whose duty it will be to Sc
lect the play which will be given this
year. The committee will hold a ses-
sion in the very neal future, when
the attraction for 1923 will be picked.
Following the business meeting a
social time was enjoyed by the num-
Der of "grads"'wh turned out to take
part in the meeting. Old times were
talked over, and a number of pictures
distributed.
The next meeting will be a picture
meeting" when all photographs taken
while the member was in the high
school will be brought to be passed
around and enjoyed by other members
present.
Those present Monday night include
Mrs. M. R. Martin, 10; Mrs. j. p.
Reilly, 10; Miss Frances C. Costello,
10; Miss Mildred I. Burns, 20; Miss
Fannie Martin, '16; Elvie Block, 20;
Bill Bowen, '16; Miss Nellie Collins,
20; Miss Eleanor Conover, '22; Miss
Irma Stiles, 10; Curtis Adams, IS;
Stanley Price, %; Helen Weer, '21;
Theon White, 20; Miss Ella Adams,
20; Miss Marian Adams, 20; Miss
Sara Bowen, 10; Miss Virginia An
derson, 10; William Field, 81; Edythe
Sampson, 20; Joseph Walker, 20.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
NEW DEGREE TEAM.

Washington Camp, P. o. S. of A., of
Linwood, held an interesting meeting
last Thursday. The Camp is working
hard to have n of the best drilled
degree teams in this part of Jersey.
Last Thursday evening was the first
Time they worked on the floor. with a
candidate. Camp ia has several can
dldates on their lists al the present
time All members of Camp ia are
invited to attend the dedication of the
new home of Camp 70 of Hammonton.
on Monday evening, Feb. 18th. Camp
ia vaudeville troupe is going to give
the entertainment.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
P. T. A.

The Parent Teachers Association of
Mortified met at the school house Fri
day afternoon, President, Mrs. Relyea,
in the chair.
The eighth grade, under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Souder, principal of the
school, gave a very interesting demon
stration in ~penmanship, showing the
application of the Victrola to this sub
ject.
After the demonstration lesson a
short business session was held.
Following this meeting a very pleas
ing and instructive stereopticon lee
ture was given on the Panama Canal
by Mr.. Souder. The meeting then adj
journed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
ORDERS FROM FRONT.

G. H. O., 6 Feb, 1923.
TO: All eX-service Men;
FROM: Mainland Post, Am. Legion;
SUBJECT: Open meeting.
All ex-doughboys, gobs, leathernecks
and mule SINNERS are ordered to "Hit
the deck, rise and shine" and report
to the Commanding officer of the
Mainland Post, this Tuesday evening,
Feb. 9Th, 1928, at 8.15 sharp. There
will be the Installation of officers for
the year, entertainment and Chow.
Be there, buddy. We want to see how
you look in the old mess" line again.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
GRANGE DANCE.

The Bargaintown Grange will give
a Valentine Concert and dance on Feb,
18th, 1928, at the Mechanics Hall,
Linwood.
The pupils of Miss Evalyn Quick
Tyson and Mrs. Charlotte Smith Mann,
prominent instrumental and vocal tea
cheers of Atlantic City and New York,
will assist in the Musical programme,
which will be from 8 until 8 o'clock.
Dancing from 8 until IL.
Tickets may be obtained from mem
beers of the Grange Glee Club or call
P~leasantville 1870.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
ZANE IMPROVING.

b H. Zane, a member of the
Board OF Education, who recently un-
derwent an operation at the Atlantic
City Hospital, is reported to be grad
ually improving. He is still confined
to his bed but is resting easy and his
general condition is reported as very
good.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
VALENTINE BALL.

A Valentine Masked Ball will be
given for the benefit of the Degree
Team of Allequippa Council, Daugh-
tiers of Pocohontas, on Tuesday eve
ming, February 18th, at Red Mems
Hall. Many handsome prizes will be
given to the lucky ones at this affair.
Tickets are now being sold by mem
bers of the Degree Team.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
APRON SOCIAL.

An apron social will be held at the
home of Mrs. Walter w. Whitman, rs
b.. Washington avenue, on Thursday
evening. The affair is given by st.
Margaret's Guild for the benefit of st.
Marks Church. The Church is soon
to begin the erection of a Parish
House or the rear of their lot at
Franklin and Verona avenues, and the
Guild members are putting sforth ev-
cry effort to raise their portion of
the necessary funds. A cordial invi-
tation is extended to the public to at
tend the affair, and a pleasant evening
is promised all.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
SECOND WARD CLUB.

The Second Ward Republican Club
heid It's weekly meeting last Friday
evening, Feb. 2, It the club room.
New Road and fremont Ave-, with a
large attendance. One of our City
officials, Councilman Charles Peck.
was present. Five new members were
added to the roster of the Club.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
EPWoRTH LEAGUE SOCIAL,

The Epworth League of Wesley M.
e. Church will hold a business meet
ing and Social Thursday evening at
the home of Edward Mott, on Charles
avenue. A royal good time is antic-
ipated and all Leaguers and friends
are invited to attend.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
VALENTINE r

The Rainbow Glass of Wesley M. e.
Church, Mrs. w. Claude Bailey teach
er, will give a Valentine party on
Tuesday evening, Feb. Is, at s o'clock
in the church basement, for the bene.
fit of the building fund. Admission rs
cents. Refreshments will be served.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
CHAMBER OF oMMERcE

The first meeting for the month of
February, of the local Chamber of
Commerce, will be held in the City
Hall this Wednesday night, at eight
O'Clock. Several important matters
are to be acted upon at this session.
The Chamber will meet with Absecon
Chamber at the latter place on March
goth.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
An Advocate of Simplicity.

ID you like ~bridge?"
NO" answered Cactus Joe. at
looks to me like one O. them games
they put a lot of arithmetic SOS
to take a regular card players mind
off'n the run of the deck."-Washing-
ton Evening Star.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
Canned Shrimp.

La"yer-"l think l can get you a
uiVorce' madam, for cruel and inhu-
man treatment. But do you think
your husband will fight the suit?"
Wonan-Ffght! Why, man, the
little shrimp can't even come into a
room where ami'-Chicago Herald.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
Unjust Discrimination.

Lady Of the House-"The milk you
left this morning was sour, Mr.. Jones.
Aggrived Dairyman-"There you
are, NUM- If there's any complaint
the poor milkman soon hears Of it
but you never tell i'm when the milk
amt sour, do yer?"-Punch (London)
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
Girls, Note This.

Her Girl Chum-"Did the minister
make Ferdinand use the words, With
all my worldly goods l thee endown'T'
Mrs. Justwed-"No. Why put him
on his guard? I'll get EN- anyway
Judge.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07

Pretty difficult to convince the sport
ing crowd that the world makes any
progress in the interval between the
football and baseball seasons.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07

With two out and score tied in the
ninth the manager has about one
guess, but after it is all over there is
a guess for every fan on the lot.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07

me political parties are getting
ready to throw over their Jonahs but
II is doubtful if the whale will consent
to swallow them.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07
Truth in Twelve Words.

Five per cent. in the bank is worth
10 in the bottle.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07

Observations from some dance halls
suggest that the fox trot might well
be called the calf trot.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07

II we only knew how to enjoy what
we've got the world wouldn't be such
a bad place.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07

A modest man is usually admired
if people eYer hear of him.-Ed. Howe.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07

Better shut up and seem dull than
loosen up and be foolish.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07

Subscribe for The Pleaaantyille Press.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-07

The Glover Club meets this Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. l. G..
Adams, of Linwood.
Evening star., 1923-05-15
Japanese Crepe

This crepe in fine quality for chill
dren's clothes and women's sport
frocks, in all the wanted shades. A
most fascinating group of col Dr.
ors. 80 inches wide. Yard. .... AON
Evening star., 1923-05-15
FRED STONE TURNS EVANGELIST;
ASKS AUDIENCE TO HIT THE TRAIL

that a time comes in every mans
life when he wants to come out ana
take a step like this. When you nave
done this you can feel secure, at
peace with the world and face the
future with confidence.
Asks for Converts.
IT have been criticized for not
abandoning my profession after
came out for the Lord Jesus Christ. l
want to say that my profession IL as
good as any in the world, and why
should / abandon 1t any more than
any other professional man should
abandon his when he becomes
Christian.
God need not be worshipped with
in the four walls of a church. We
may carry the thought Of God with
US in everything that We do"
The comedian finished his speech.
evidently made on the spur OF the
moment, by asking his listeners to
hit the trail"
A thunder OF applause followed him
from the stage, a far greater ovation
than the one given his eccentric
dance.
Evening star., 1923-05-15

thing to tell you people," he said.
The audience hushed, for 1t was re-
membered that Stone. some weeks ago,
had professed religion after he had
been snowbound for several days on a
train in the west.
Repeats His Statement.
Recently l made a statement" con-
tinued the comedian. that has been
taken up by the public more than
thought it would be. That was my de-
cision to cease being a passive sort of
Christian and become an active worker
for God.
over again. l want to tell you people
Evening star., 1923-05-15

A roar of ap-
plause greeted him
as he finished one
Of the eccentric
dances that have
made him famous.
and 5000 persons.
who packed the
Metropolitan Opera
House at the MAJ
tional Vaudeville
Artist s. benefit
performance, wait
ed for him to
swing into another
buck and wing.
Instead. Stone held
up his hand for
quiet.
.Jb,a ~1x rn~on
Evening star., 1923-05-15
WOMAN IN PRISON CASE.
Held BY Police Investigating He,
EoSter Sons DNath.

Foster Sons Death.
LANSING. Mich. May 1s.-NrA En-
ma Kopple. hfty-nine. is being hold
by police for Investigation In connec-
tion with the sudden death OF her
foster-son. Harry. twelve years old
The youth. a public school student.
died from poisoning. according to the
findings OF q post-mortem conducted
by city health officials. John L. Meyers
OF st. Louis, Mich. Mra Kopple's .
brother, 10 also being held for Ques-
tioning.
Police declare Mrs. Kopple recently
took out $1,000 worth Of insurance
for the boy and that he carried
another small policy.
Evening star., 1923-05-15

been discovered. He broke into a
bakers shop, and. finding only some
small change as plunder. took a sim
gle bite of every pie and cake In the
place, thus rendering them unstable.