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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

A merry group OF friends of Grand
mother Reed surprised her with a par
ty. at the home of Mrs. Martin Price,
last Monday evening, in honor OF her
18th birthday. She was presented with
a beautiful Fern, Rev. Walter L. Shaw
making the presentation speech. The
evening was spent with usual social
occupations and games. and at a late
hour refreshments were served.
Among the guests were: Mrs. Susan
Reed, Rev. and Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Her
bert Bailey, Mrs. Rase, Mrs. Booth,
Mrs. Parsels, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Price, Mr.. and Mrs. Shappell, Mr.. and
Mrs. shrimp, Mr.. and Mrs. Sparks. Mrs.
Job Woodruff. Mrs. Preston Leeds and
daughter Amy. Mrs. Winifred Blake
and daughter Gladys, Mrs. Frank New
nam and daughter Anna, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sharp, Mrs. Bowen, Mrs. Preston Ad-
ans, Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Badger. Mrs.
Graham, Mrs. Savell.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
Next Year viii Be
Busy Political One
Presidential Primary Viii Start
Activities Early-Many Local
Offices to be Filled.

The year 1924 is going to be a busy
year for politicians. In the spring
there will be the Presidential Primary
and at Atlantic City the Commission
election. Following these there will
be, in addition to the preliminaries of
the presidential battle, a general lin
ing-up of forces for the contests to be
waged in the State and County at next
falls primary and general elections,
including a United States Senator. a
Congressman, two Assemblymen, and
a Coroner. Locally there will be the
election of a Mayor, a Councilman-at-
Large, a Councilman from each Ward,
a Chosen Freebooter from each Ward
and several Justices of the Peace, be-
sides members of the County Commit
tees of both the Republican and Dem
oeratic parties. Politics, during 1924,
is going to be very much in the lime
light.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
PERSONAL NEWS

Miss Catherine Sullivan entertained
Miss Mary Godfrey, of Tuckahoe, over
the weekend.
Mrs. L. R. Smith spent the weekend
visiting her niece, Mrs. Stanley Walk
er, in Collingswood.
Mrs. C. C. Shinn and Junior Shinn
spent a few days last week visiting
friends at the Sherwood Hotel, Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Ingersoll We're
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
K. Johnson, in Port Republic, one day
last week.
Miss BERTHE Abbott and her father,
Theodore C. Abbott, We're weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Smith, of Ryon avenu
Mrs. Martha vanSant and family
spent the latter part of the week at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Cavileer, in Port Republic.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c.. Hall, former
Pleasantville residents, will celebrate
their golden wedding at their home in
Youngstown. Ohio, on December %.
Mrs. Martha Munro, of Edgewater
avenue, will spend the Christmas holi-
days with her sister-in-law, DIR. Ellie
Paul, of North 18th street, Philadel-
phia.
A surprise birthday party was given
at the home of Edward Meier, in Egg
Harbor, last Friday evening. Those
attending from this city were: Miss
Armenia Leeds Risley, Miss Catherine
Sullivan, Miss Mary Penhallow and
Allen Townsend.
Miss Carrie Endicott, of Chelsea,
spent last week with Mrs. L.. R. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Bolte enter
tanned at their home on East Verona
avenue, last Saturday evening, at din
ner. The guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott NJ. Long, Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Albertson, Mr.. and Mrs. Sherwood Ris-
ley, Miss Elizabeth Albertson, Howard
Bolte, and Lindol French, of Atlantic
City.
Richard Albertson, Fred Bolte, Eu-
gene and Scott Long, Jr., will arrive
home from Colgate College Wednes-
day evening, to spend the Christmas
holidays with their parents. The boys
will be met in Philadelphia by Sher-
wood Risley and Scott Long, Sr. Upon
their arrival home the boys and Prof.
Lindol French, of Atlantic City, will
be entertained at a late dinner at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sherwood Ris-
ley.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry H. Hattley, Sr.,
of % North Third street, celebrated
their Golden Wedding anniversary last
Friday. Mr., and Mrs. Hattley were
married half a century ago in London,
England, Mrs. Hattley being a native
of England and her husband of Phila-
delphia. They came to this country
Immediately after their marriage, liv-
ing most of the time since in Phila-
delphia.
The children of the couple partici-
pated in the golden celebration, as
well as three grandchildren. They are
Mr.. Harry H. Hattley, Jr, Major
Thomas E. Hattley, both of Philadel-
phia; Mrs. Magdalene NJ. Dalton, of
New York City. The grandchildren
are Mr.. George Rambo, Mr.. Nathan
Rambo and Miss Mae Rambo, children
of Mrs. Dalton. Also the wives of Mr..
Harry Hattley and Mr.. Thomas HIATT
ley helped the couple celebrate, as well
as Mr.. NJ. A. Dalton, OF New York City.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
Chamber Will Start
Membership Drive
New Year to be Started by Great
Activity-Many Applications
Ready for Action Now.

The Pleasantyille Chamber of Com
merce will close up the business of
this year at the meeting to be held
this Wednesday evening at the City
Hall. Several officers were placed in
nomination al the last meeting, and at
this meeting other nominations will be
handed in by the nominating commit
tee. The election is to be held at the
annual meeting to be held ON the first
Wednesday in January. The new Off
GERS will assume their places as soon
as elected.
At Wednesday nights meeting all
the business of the old year will be
disposed of, and the auditing commit
tee will render a report of the eXami-
nation of the books of the officers.
Plans have already been laid for a
big membership drive in the early
part of 1924. Several applications are
to be presented at this weeks meeting
and others will follow in January.
Those who have been active in Cham
Der work the past year will double
their efforts during 1924, and promise
to make it the banner year the Cham
Der has had.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.

William Lafferty, of this city, and
Alvin Dixon, of Mortified, were ar
raigned before magistrate Richard G.
Brown in the police court Monday
night, and pleaded guilty of entering
the cigar and candy store of L. C.
Siniari, 25 S. Main street, November
20, according to the police. They were
held without bail to await the action
of the Grand Jury. 1t was charged
they took 10 boxes of cigars, 10 boxes
of cigarettes and confectionery and
SIS in cash from the store.
Warren T. Praster also charged the
two boys with breaking and entering
his store a short time ago.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
JURY ACQUITS
FATHER AND SON
Franklin and George Lee Cleared
of Charge of Numbering
Seymour Mckeague.
DELIBERATED FIVE HOURS

Last Saturday night the jury that
sat in the murder trial Of Franklin and
George Lee, for the killing of Seymour
McKeague, at Scullville, in October,
brought in a verdict of not guilty. The
jury had deliberated within a few min
utes of five hours before arriving at
their verdict. The stiffness of the
court room, at Mays Landing, was op-
pressive as the jury filed into court to
their finding. Not a sound
was heard until the call Of the roll Of
Jurors commenced. Then Foreman
George Eckhardt spoke IN loud, clear
tones, as he pronounced the words
that set the Lees free.
Pathetic scenes Of families being
reunited after months OF absence i'm
mediately followed the verdict of the
jury.
Mrs. George Lee, wife Of the young
er of the two defendants pressed for
ward with her baby in her arms, and
her husband reaching his wife m
braced her, as the father me the
mother inside the railing of the court.
Miss Katherine Lee, although Grip
pied from infantile paralysis sustained
several years ago, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Lee, who occupied front seats
in the court room through the three
days trial and waited patiently for the
verdict of the jury, also hurried forth
to congratulate their relatives.
Miss Rita McKeague, daughter OF
the dead farmer, who had assisted in
the prosecution of the murder trial,
tainted upon hearing the verdict OF
the jury. She was carried TO an ante
mumbling incoherently. Restor-
atives were applied and she was short
ly afterwards able to return to her
William l. Garrison, of Pleasantville.
and former Assistant Prosecutor of the
Pleas Herbert r. Voorhees, represent
ed the defense, while Prosecutor Louis
Repetto and Assistant Prosecutors
H. Collins and S. Cameron
tried the case for the State.
The case had occupied nearly three
days in its trial and over a half hun
bred witnesses were called. The eyi
dence submitted was circumstantial in
character.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
H CONSPIRACY

There was formed the greatest
conspiracy against the resurrection
OF Jesus Christ the world has ever
known. They bribed the people who
were at the tomb and manufactured
a ridiculous lie in order that they
might create doubt concerning the
resurrection Of Jesus. The resurrec-
tion of Jesus Christ was a fact. aud
therefore the cOnspirators had to
explain the fact away. or in some
manner destroy belief In its super
naturalneSs. Therefore, they held a
conference and outlined a program
of deception which has been carried
down through the ages. and the ra-
tionaliStic, u-nregenerated forces of
today are still propagatlng the lie,
and are members OF that conspiracy.
The original program involved
bribery. the use OF power and money.
They rehearsed their story, memo
rized it and instructed the people
how 10 repeat 1t. That same policy
is being followed today.
The original program of bribery.
conspiracy. lying and attack upon
tue tuuIb VI JESUS 1nIlSI Is UelHE
carried on today. not only against
the tomb, but against the Church
and her fundamental doctrines. The
purpose, of course. is to deceive the
very elect. The agencies of the
Church are being used, educational
institutions are being invaded. the
power Of money is being employed,
and the great evangelical, funda-
mental doctrines are being attacked
by members Of the most damnable
conspiracy the world ever saw. The
battle is being waged around the
empty tomb,
There is no historical fact more
perfectly established than the resur-
rection of Jesus Christ. and yet In
famous p%erjuring, r%ationalistie. un-
%regenerate preachers and teachers
are DENYING the supernatural, bodily
resurrection of Jesus Christ. They
are members Of this infamous con.
spiracy.
Real Christians should awake 10
the fact. be aroused 10 the crime
and expose the co~nspirators and
their conspiracy.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
CHRISTMAS

A Christmas Cantata, king OF
Kings and Lord of of ALL" by R. NJ.
Suits, will be given by the choir OF
Mt. Pleasant Church, next Sunday
evening, at 7.45. The choir is directed
by Miss Irma Stiles. The program is
as follows:
Voluntary, Gloria" Farmers Mass in
BIB; Violin, Clarinet and Piano.
Hymn, Joy to the World"
Scripture and Prayer.
Hymn, at Came Upon the Midnight
Clear
Cantata.
Introduction, Violin, Clarinet and
Piano. l. Soprano Solo and Chorus,
Behold a King shall Reign" 2. Bass
Solo, Thus Saith the Lord" 3. So
prano Solo and Chorus. In His day
Judah shall be saved" 4. Chorus,
Hail to the Lords Amounted" 3.
Baritone Solo, Behold, the Angel of
the Lord 6. Chorus, 20 Come, o
Come, Emmanuel
Part Two, The Newborn King.
Prelude, Violin, Clarinet and Piano.
7. Women's Chorus, MARY brought
forth her first-born SON. 8. Contralto
oOlO anu OHOiuS, Inc NHIlStuAdS hui-
laby." 8. Chorus, I'm a manger laid
so lowly." 10. Soprano R~ecitative and
Chorus. Behold bring you good It'd
ings." II. Alto Solo and Chorus,
There were Shepherds" u. Soprano
Solo with Violin Obligato, 20 Little
Town of Bethlehem" 10. Chorus,
Joy to the World" IA. Soprano Rec.
itative and Chorus, GLORY to God in
the highest" Is. Finale, Full Chorus,
Grown Him Lord of all"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
HICKMAN GONE
FROM CROSSING
Appeal of City Council to Public
Utilities Commission Without
Avail for Relief.
FIREMAN YATES RESIGNS

The effort of City Council to have
the Waterman retained all the year at
the Franklin avenue crossing of the
Atlantic City Railroad has been with
out result, as a letter from the Public
Utilities Commission shows. The COM
munication was read on Monday night
and Councilmen were displeased, be-
cause the Commission had allowed the
railroad company to dismiss the
Waterman after the summer season,
and the Utilities Commission concurr-
ed in the act OF the railroad. The
Utilities Commission believes the sig
nal board by day and signal light at
night is ample protection for this dan
gerous grade crossing, where already
lives have been sacrificed.
Fireman William S. Yates has re-
signed from the fire department, to
become effective January list. The
resignation was read to City Council
Monday night and accepted. Yates is
to take a government position the first
of the year, it is understood. The fire
company was requested by Council to
submit the name of some person to be
appointed to fill the place of Yates.
City Engineer Raymond P. Thomp-
son reported that he had approved
sidewalk and curbing work done by
contractor Edward Goehler, and that
there was due to Goehler the sum of
S1412. This amount was ordered paid
to Goehler.
A resolution was passed by Council
to transfer unexpended sums of money
from appropriations, where the money
was not needed this year., to other ap-
preparations, where the money had
already been used up.
Guy B. Wilson, a former member of
the Board of Health and now Chair
man of the Finance Committee OF
Council, made an objection to Council
approving bills of the Board of Health,
because the Board does not urn oyer
TO the City Treasurer the money re-
ceived by it for fees. Wilson said he
had no objection to the bills, but
thought the Board of Health should
make proper return of the money
which came in for fees. A regular
appropriation to cover the needs OF
the board is made each year by Coun-
Gil, and if that is not sufficient addi-
tional sums could be appropriated,
This objection caused Councilman Ste
phenson TO move that the City Clerk
communicate with the Board of Health
and request that all money collected
this year for fees be turned into the
city treasury at once, so that the city's
accounts could be balanced at the end
of the year.
This year the city employees will
receive their regular pay on Saturday,
December 22nd, instead of having to
wait until January End, as has been
the custom.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
NEW AUTO SIGNS.

II. W. Helfrich & Son, of 9 North
Main street, have on hand a supply Of
new auto signs reading "~Pleasantville,
y. j., in white letters on a back
ground Of blue. One of the signs will
be presented to each automobile own
er who calls at the store. This is a
mean of giving publicity TO Pleasant
vile, by having a name plate attached
to each car owned here.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
FULL HOUSE AT WESLEY.

An unusually large audience, in fact,
one that entirely filled both rooms of
the church, greeted the pastor last
Sunday evening. Members of all the
Patriotic Orders of the city were pres
ent to hear a sermon on the theme an
nounced, Palestine and America" The
sermon, which dealt largely with the
~present-day evils threatening u coun-
try, was enthusiastically received by
the entire audience and the pastor re-
ceived many expressions of apprecia-
Hon
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
NO MID-WEEK ISSUES
THE NEXT TWO WEEKS.

Because of the fact that press days
for the mid-week editions of The Pleas
antville Press for the next two weeks
would be Christmas Day and New
Years Day respectively, and in order
to allow our force, which has labored
hard for our patrons during the year
to properly enjoy the holiday season,
these two issues only will be omitted.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
BRIDGE CLUB.

Mrs. Harold Smith was hostess to
the Monday afternoon Bridge Club,
at her home on Franklin venue. Mrs.
Sherwood Risley won the prize for
high score. Dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess. Those present
were: Mrs. Albert Bossler, Mrs. Stone,
Mrs. Samuel Ireland, Mrs. Henry Lew
is, Mrs. Charles Conover, Mrs. Sher-
wood Risley, Mrs. William Fort of At
lantic City, and Mrs. Smith.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19

Members and friends of A~lleouippa
Council, d. Of P. are kindly requested
TO leave all Christmas donations, gro
ceries, fruits and vegetables, Friday
afternoon, Dec. 81, or Saturday morn
ing, Dec. %. at Red Mems Hall. The
Christmas tree and entertainment.
when Santa Claus viii appear and dis
tribute toys and candies to the chill
dren, win be given in Red Mems Hall
on Saturday evening, Dec. ., at 7S0
o'clock adv
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
CLUB ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. P. Steir, of West Jersey ave-
nue., entertained her club at her home,
Thursday evening. A musical pro-
gram was rendered and a social time
enjoyed. Refreshments were served.
Those present were: Mrs. William
Heschke, Mrs. Robert Perkins, Mrs.
Harry Kline, Miss Delma Kline, Mrs.
Charles Way, Mr.. and Mrs. p. Steir.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
LEAGUE A

The Junior Epworth League of Wes-
ley NJ. E. Church will hold its Christ
mas entertainment Friday evening, at
7.45, in the church. Instead of the
usual silver offering, those attending
are asked to bring contributions OF
groceries or fruit. which will be dis
tributed among the poor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
LOCAL EVENTS

The w. C. T. U. will hold a meeting
in the hall on Thursday afternoon.
Absequam Lodge of Elks, of Pleas
antville, will donate Christmas bas-
kets to the poor. Persons knowing of
cases which should be cared for are
requested to phone 289-M.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
PoULTRYMEN ELECT OFFICERS.

At a meeting OF the Linwood Poultry
Association in Borough Hall last Thurs
day night, the following officers We're
elected. President. DIT. Thomas, vice
president, Mr.. krebs; secretary, Mr..
Bremen; treasurer, Mr.. Schaffer.
The next meeting will be Thursday,
December 81.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
The workingmen's B. 8 |. Associa

The Workingmen's B. 6 L. Associa-
ton of Pleasantville is now issuing
fullpaid shares, par 500 each. Inter
est at the rate of $50 per annum is
payable on the second Mondays of
March and September of each year.
Anybody can subscribe. This is a
gilt-edged investment with maximum
interest upon your money. Any infor-
nation desired will be gladly furnish
ed by the Secretary, J. o. Herr, IL Old
Turnpike, advertisement
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
SALEM CHURCH NOTES.

Sunday evening, Dec. %, the COM
bined choirs of so voices will sing
THE Inn" a -story-cantata by Adam
Geibel.
Thursday, Dec. 81, Christmas party
for the Primary and Junior Depart
ments of the Sunday School.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19

4% Interest on all time accounts
will be paid by the Pleasantville Trust
Company, from Jan. 1, 1924. adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19

4% Interest on all time accounts
win be paid by the Pleasantville Trust
Company, from Jan, l, 1924. adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19

40 Interest on all time accounts
viii be paid by the Pleasantyille Trust
Company. from Jan i, 1924. adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19
eAiaGgGs
Add to the strength of men, not to the weakness of men.
Save The Silly American Heiresses

The revolving confession of that unspeakable cad, Count Boni
de Castenane, who in q published article tells under his own
name how he plotted 70 marry Anna Gould and her millions,
should prove not only a warning to self-respecting American
girs-it should provide a guide post for American legislators
who have in their power the ability to put an end once and for
all time to the deluding of the countrywomen and the exploita-
ton of American fortunes.
There are few people who know the history of the Gould accu-
mutations, and who are familiar with the escapades that have
marked the lives Of some of the earlier generations who have
not regarded the Gould family with a certain measure of regret.
They recall how Jay Gould, founder of the fortune, driven to
cover by an angry mob, barely escaped the rope and the lamp
post by barricading himself in the old Grand Opera House on
Eighth Avenue, New York. 1t has remained, however, for the
blood of Europe allied with the Goulds-the husband of the
diminutive Anna to descend to the depths of degradation and
for a few paltry dollars TO write for the public prints the story
of his shame and of his wife's unfortunate stupidity and vanity.
Count Boni, whose father frequented the cheap dram shops
and tawdry gaming houses of Paris in the hope of picking up
a free drink or an easy frame or two while his son plotted the
control of the great American fortune, admits his prohigacy, the
while sneering with a cheap snobbishness at American barbarc
taste. lie writes himself the most dlstasteful of American for
tune hunters, but he is by no means unique. The others are
simply shrewd enough to keep their inner feelings to themselves.
Surely the time has arrived to put an end to the operations of
these tawdry prohigates.
Let Congress and every state pass a law escheating the estates
of American girls who sacrifice themselves on the altar of a
foreign "nobilty'@God save the word! There is a general
impression that the law of inheritance is one of inalienable
right. This is not the fact. The law of inheritance is based on
statutory enactment. Once let Congress or a state legislature
pass a law escheating the estates of American girls who wed the
scons of an alien nobility, and we will have an end to these dis
graceful intrigues. We have laws for the preservation of every
thing from hogs to angle worms. We have statutes aimed at
Heaven sake let us have a law that will protect American heir
esses from their own folly. This done, the trash of Europe will
not long be knocking at the door.
Show me the man with a soul so dead who never to himself hath said
the home town paper is a pretty good friend after all
CARLYLE wrote that labor, wide as earth has its summit in heaven. If
he were writing today he would change labor for the cost of living.
4 any Of the readers Of This newspaper are nnz~Iea what to do with
I sme let them count tine number of letters in the news columns
eliminated
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19

Show me the man with a soul so dead who never to himself hath said
the home town paper is a pretty good friend after all.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19

Sewing Machines repaired. Singer
Co., 116 N. Main st. adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19

CARLYLE wrote that labor, wide as earth has its summit in heaven. If
la were writing today he would change labor for the cost of living.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-12-19

L. any Of the readers Of his newspaper are nnz-Iet what to do with
aHr cine let them count the number of letters i'm the news columns
g ~ TIE amounf e work they by for penny a tro-al other labor
eral eliminated.