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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
fire CAUSED BY
LAUNDRY STOVE
Moody's Mattress Renovating
Plant Totally Destroyed Early
Thursday Morning.
NO WATER WAS AVAILABLE.

An ~oyerheated laundry stove in the
mattress renovating plant of Joseph
E. Moody, on Somerset avenue, near
the corner of Washington avenue and
Doughty road, caused a fire early
Thursday morning, which completely
destroyed the building and valuable
stock and machinery. Moody places
his loss at over S 1000. He had but
machinery in the place. There was
no insurance on either the building or
stock and fixtures.
The alarm was not turned in until
after the fire had obtained a good
start, and when the firemen arrived
it was too hot for chemicals to be of
any use in putting out the blaze. I'm
fortunately, at this location there is
no water main laid. The nearest fire
plug on Doughty road is located be-
yond the West Jersey and Seashore
Railroad tracks. On Washington ave-
nue. the nearest fire plug is at the
New Road corner. There were sew
eral houses near the scene of the fire
and the iremen confined their efforts
to keeping the fire from spreading.
The absence 81 atlt main and
FIRE plugs in this location have been
the source of contention several times.
The difficulty is a ruling of the Public
Utility Commission, whereby water
companies in New Jersey are prohib.
tied from extending six inch water
mains a greater distance than 500 feet
for the location of even a fire plug,
when the location is not built up suffi,
GENTLY to provide a revenue from
consumers of water, to provide a GER
tain percentage of profit on the cost
of extending the main. Doughty road
residents have petitioned Council to
have water supply extended to that
section, but under the ruling of the
Utility Commission, both Council and
the water company are powerless to
act.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
Jackson Has Named
Two New Policemen
Lewis Betterton and Henry Carl
son Appointed as Patrolmen
-Naylor is Captain.

Two new policemen for the city
force, Lewis Betterton, of the First
Ward, and Henry Carlson, of the Sec
ond Ward, have been appointed by
Mayor Charles E. Jackson. The ap-
pointments were announced Wednes-
day. Sergeant Belville Naylor has
been advanced in rank to Captain, and
soon there will be a new Sergeant
named from among the patrolmen.
When the new men start work there
will be a complete Encouragement of
the patroling of the city, and more
territory will be covered by the police
than could be done with the four men
on duty before the increase was made.
There was an impression that Chief
of Police Robert Marshall was to be
reduced to the rank of Captain under
the new order of things, but this was
an error, as the ordinance as amended
calls for a Chief of Police, Captain of
Police, Sergeant of Police, and such
patrolmen as shall be named from
time t time.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
MONTHLY C. E. MEETING.

The monthly meeting of St. Johns
NJ. P. Church. Christian Endeaqor So
ciety, was held on Tuesday evening,
and despite the stormy evening, there
was a goodly number in attendance.
The business meeting was presided
over by Mrs. r. ]. Hughes, Ire vice
president. Good reports were render
ed by all committees. Three new
members were admitted. The Society
is growing. and new members are be
ing taken in right along.
The prayer committee has an es-
pecially fine report, that splendid
numbers are in attendance on Sunday
evenings, and fine, spiritual meetings
are being held.
Reports given on the reading of the
New Testament show that nearly all
of the Society are taking up this spe-
cial reading. Also the new plan of
missionary giving is working Out we'll.
A nice lunch was served by the
social committee, and an enjoyable
hour spent together, after the business
session.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
ALUMNI MEETING.

The Pleasantyiile High School
Alumni met at the home Of Miss Mil
bred Burns, in Oakhurst, last Monday
evening. a brief business session was
held. after which all joined in marry
making. Mr.. Norman Reed sang sew
eral humorous songs, and later Barney
Bowen Joined him in a duet. Miss
Irma Stiles and Miss Mildred Burns
sang solos b. request. The meeting
was made more pleasing and interest
ing by the presence Of one of our for
mer graduates. Eva Lutz, now Mrs.
Butler. Refreshments We're served by
the hostess.
Present We're: Misses Fannie Mar
tin, Regina Deeney. Ella Adams, Vir-
ginia Anderson. Mae Cramer, Eleanor
Conover, Sara Bowen, Irma Stiles. Ed
ma Price, Mrs. Eva Butler, Mrs. Sara
Reilly, Messrs. T. Smith, Norman
Reed, Elyie Block. VIM. Bowen. VIM.
Stevenson.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
BUSINESS MEMS DINNER.

The Chamber of Commerce will give
a "Get Together" dinner on Wednes-
day evening, March 81, in the Quality
Restaurant, N. Main street, to which
all members of the Chamber and every
business man of the town will be in
vited.
The purpose of the dinner is to dis
cuss a number of matters of import
ance to the welfare of the town. Bet
ter street lighting, especially in the
heart of the city, will be one of the
chief topics. A number of plans look
ing toward this will be discussed by
speakers. Special efforts will be made
by the committee to have every bust
ness man present.
The night before this dinner a
large delegation from the Absecon,
Pleasantville and Somers Point cham
bers will be present at an open meet
ing, to be held in the Absecon public
school building.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
Local Kiwanis Club
Meets AT Ocean City
Interesting Debate Took Place at
Last Meeting-State Police
Members Guests.

At the Tuesday meeting of the XII
wants Club, arrangements were COM
pleted for a meeting with the Ocean
City Club next Wednesday afternoon,
and the following Tuesday the Ocean
City Club will visit Pleasantville Club.
The local club will not meet as usual
at noon next Tuesday at the North
field Country Club.
A three minute debate on the ques-
ton: Resolved, that the city of Plea
santville should WI and operate the
Water Department." was n of the
features of the session. The affirma-
tive side, defended by John Green and
Stanley Zippler, was declared the win
ner. Harry Lovett and A. Wright de-
bated the negative side of the ques-
ton. A box of cigars was awarded
the winning team.
A member of the New Jersey State
Police was entertained, and an invita-
ton was issued to any trooper in the
vicinity on Tuesdays, when the lunch
cons take place at noon, to be the
guest of the clubmen.
Robert Tallman played several Sc
lections on the piano that were enjoy
ed by local members and the visitors.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
sleeARDs WERE HOSTS.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. X. Biggard enter
tanned a number Of their friends at
their home on Windsor avenue last
Saturday evening. Various kinds Of
entertainment, which included games,
dancing and music were enjoyed BY
hosts and friends, who We're from the
city and other ~vieinities- After a
thoroughly enjoyable evening the
guests proceeded to the dining O
TO partake of the dainty refreshments
where they found that their hosts had
arranged a very decorative and taste
ful color scheme in the dining room.
In the middle of the table was a huge
pink rose, from which the guests pull
ed ribbons, and various kinds of noise
producing favors We're disclosed. Very
novel prizes were awarded TO those
who showed talent in the art OF writ
ing poetry, etc.
Among those enjoying Mr.. and Mrs.
Biggard's hospitality We're. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. o. Herr, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
T. Stephenson. Nj. and Mrs. A y.
Wright, Mr.. and Mrs H. E. Brewin,
Mrs. Geo. Davis. Mr.. Brinton Davis,
Mr.. Edward L. Mott. Miss Jean jar
Wis, Mr.. Irwin Adams, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. E. Wright; Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Adshead, Chicago, III. Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard P. Lester, Audubon, n. j.;
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl E. Williams, Phila-
delphia; Miss Nan Biggard, Philadel-
phia Miss Ethel Biggard, Philadel-
nhso
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
COUNTY SOCIETIES
FORM FEDERATION
Atlantic County Represented at
Trenton Meeting by President
Mrs. j. C. Thomas.
TWENTY-FIVE ORGANIZATIONS.

Representatives of the various His
torical Societies Of New Jersey met
at the office OF DR.. Carlos Z. Godfrey,
in Trenton, on Tuesday, to perfect
plans Tor a State Federation OF Histo-
rical Societies. Twenty-Five organiza-
tions were represented by delegates
or communications. Among the Soci-
cites represented were the Atlantic
County Historical Society, represented
by the President, Mrs. j. G. Thomas;
Bergen County Historical Society, Bur
lington County Historical Society,
Camden County Historical Society,
Gloucester County Historical Society,
represented by the President, Frank
H. Stewart; Monmouth County Histo-
rical Society. Trenton Historical Soci-
ETY., Haddonield Historical Society,
Union County Historical Society, rep
resented by the Custodian, Mrs. F. A.
Westervelt; The New Jersey Society
Of Pennsylvania, the Historical Club
of Sewaren, The Woman's Branch of
the New Jersey Historical Society,
the New Jersey Historical Society and
others.
The objects of this Federation is
the diffusion OF historical data, the en-
couragement of beneficial legislation
to State and Local Historical Socie-
ties. and the general awakening cf
interest among the citizens, school
children and organized bodies of His
torical Societies of the State. The
temporary chairman of the organiza-
ton is Rev. ]. Madison Hare, Scotch
Plains, and the temporary secretary,
George j.. Miller, counsellor at law,
Perth Amboy.
Inspiring reports were given from
the various Societies, telling of their
activities.
Mrs. F. A. Westervelt, of Hacken-
sack, voiced a general problem when
she made the statement that many of
our American born need AmericaniZa-
ton, as when prizes were offered by
their Society for essays on historical
subjects, the prizes yer largely won
by foreign born children. The for
eign born children were also regular
visitors at the various exhibits given
by their Society.
Mr.. John F. Harmed, of Camden, al
so told Of splendid results from prize
essays on historical subjects. The
subject of the essays this year is
The Development of Camden Coun-
ty."
DR.. Godfrey showed some exceeding
ly interesting early records.
At the conclusion of the business
meeting the company adjourned TO
Hildebrecht's, where a delicious lun-
cheon was enjoyed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
Chaud Tickets
Are Being Reserved
American Legion Members Ex-
pect Capacity Audiences for
Three Performances.

The committee of Mainland Post,
American Legion, having the musical
production Chen Chaud in charge, re-
ceived the tickets this week and they
were Immediately placed on sale. Res
ervations are being made rapidly by
local people, as the capacity of the
house is expected to be readily sold.
The Legion is striving to raise funds
by this show to make needed improve
ments to their headquarters, and ask
the support of Pleasantville people in
return for the service which the boys
rendered both at home and "over
there" in the World War. Many cit
les have provided elaborate homes for
the veterans, but here the best the
boys received was an old building
which had to have lots of money spent
on it to make it presentable. This is
what the proceeds Of the show are to
be used for.
Rehearsals are progressing very sat
isfactorily and the show will be put
on with special scenery and electrical
effects and costumes that will make
it a noted event here. The several
comedians have had experience in
that line with the A. E. F. and are all
stars. Their part alone in the pro-
gram would be worth many times the
price of admission. There will be a
number of soloists. pretty girls and
dancing speeialties that will round out
a program that is sure to please all
who witness the production.
In order to devote all the time nee
essary to the show. the Legion bas-
ketball team will not play any other
games this season. except the three
games to be played with the Pleasant
Vile High School team after the mid
die of this month.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
H. S. FIVE WINS
FROM THE ALUMNI
Graduates Put Under by Fast
Playing of Senior Students on
Wednesday Night.
FINAL SCORE 5o-18.

Just how quickly stars can fade was
shown on Wednesday night, when the
Alumni team of the Pleasantville High
School met and was defeated by the
fast five representing the High School
this year. The graduates were not in
it at any stage of the game and the
final 0 was 50-18.
Time and again did the present-day
stars locate the hoop in the opening
half, arching in twelve field goals,
while they BANKED the Alumni from
the court. big George" OFT, the hard
working centre, after sending the oval
through the nets five times in the
opening twenty minutes, was taken
out for a much needed rest. Russo,
Borden Painter and Bill Lloyd soon
followed in the order named, Coach
Helfrich sending in reserves to cope
with the nee great Maroon and White
sensations.
The 1923 combination was on the
long end of a % to l score at half
time. In the final period of play, the
Helfrich proteges managed to score
eleven baskets. Captain Willis Clark
leading with five doubledeckers to his
credit. OFT came next with five bas-
kets, while Painter registered a trio
during the twenty minutes he played.
After being BANKED from the field
in the first half, Clarence Peterson
and Joe Walker managed to penetrate
their alma matters defense for all of
their field losses in the last period of
play. Peterson thrilled several times
with sensational turkeys from the
court. Walker was credited with a
pair of shots.
The box score follows:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
WOODLAND AVE. p. T. A.

The Parent-Teacher Association of
School No. One held an interesting
meeting on Wednesday afternoon in
the Woodland Avenue School. The
address of the afternoon was given by
Miss Ella j. Hamilton, Elementary
Supervisor of the Atlantic City schools
on "Children's Books and Pictures"
The pupils of the Eighth Grade
presented a pleasing playlet for the
Health Crusade on Fresh Air" The
Seventh Grade gave some stirring
choruses.
The President, Mrs. Herbert Bailey,
invites all parents to attend these
meetings the first Wednesday in each
month.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
HEAVY CHARGE
KILLS LINEMAN
Received Full Effect of $4,000
Volts as He Worked on Pole
Wednesday Morning.
WAS INSTANTANEOUS

J. William Barrett, Of Linwood, a
lineman employed by the Atlantic City
Electric Company, was instantly kill
ed on Wednesday morning, while at
work on a pole at Cedar avenue and
Shore road, Somers Point. In some
manne his body came in contact with
a wire carrying a charge of $4,000
volts of electricity.
He hung limp from the pole for sew
eral minutes. Other linemen, working
a short distance away, smelling fire,
saw his overalls ablaze, and realizing
his plight, turned off the current. Sc
curing ladders, they lifted the dead
man down, notified Coroner William
B. Parsels, of Pleasantville, and work
ed over him for more than a half
hour in a futile effort to bring him to
life.
According to eye-witnesses, Barrett,
with another lineman, was working on
two new transformers. Strapped to a
pole, Barrett, it is said, was adjusting
several wires, when he suddenly lean
ed over and fell against the high-pow-
cred wire. Several investigations are
now under way to determine who was
responsible for Barrett's death. He
leaves a wife and four small children.
The deceased was well known in
this city, having been employed by
the Suburban Trolley Company before
starting work with the electric com
pany.
Following the death, Mayor Steel
man, of Somers Point, stated that he
would endeavor to put an ordinance
through Council compelling the Elec-
trio Company to purchase the ground
upon which the sub-station is located,
and enclose it. thereby making it i'm
possible for any further accidents to
happen. According to the executive
many school children pass under the
sub-station daily.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
COUNCIL CUTS
SCHOOL MONEY
Amount Recommended by Board
of Estimates Beyond What Can
Legally be Raised.
POLICEMAN'S SALARY

The City Council OF Somers Point,
at a regular meeting held IN Tuesday
night, decided 10 make a u in the
amount Of money recommended as
necessary for the current school year
by the Board OF School Estimates.
The Board had previously asked for
the sum Of s19,475. but Council cut
the amount TO s17.975. The resolu-
ton adopted by Council was as fol
lows:
Whereas, the sum Of s19,475 de-
manded by the Board OF School Esti-
mates is in excess Of three-fourths Of
one per cent. OF the valuation of the
assessable ratables OF the city as fixed
by the County Board OF Taxation, the
sum that City Council shall raise shall
be ST., 975.
This amount, the resolution says.
is to be raised through state and local
taxes. The sum of Sl1,475 shall come
from taxation, $4,000 shall come from
the state, while $500 is allowed TO
continue the manual training course
by the state.
According to City Clerk Soul, Coun-
ell has the privilege Of voting IN the
Board of School Estimates budget if
it exceeds three-quarters OF ID per
cent. Of the total assessments
At the meeting on February 20
Council sent the budget back TO the
Board of School Estimates for eeo
~sideration, and the board, in turn, re-
fused to revise it.
Councilman DeHaven wanted to
know why an itemized account Of the
incidental expenses should not be fur
nished. Andrew Somers, a former
member OF the Board of Education,
explained the use of the funds from
the incidental account and stated that
Board of Education meetings were
open, and that n expenditures of
that body could be examined.
With Councilmen Booye and Miller
voting nay, the ordinance providing
that Chief of Police Hyatt's salary be
increased to s115 a month was passed
on final reading.
Councilman Miller stated that the
city should carry liability insurance
on al its employees, and after discus
sion a Communication was ordered
sent to City Solicitor Higbee for fur
Their information on the subject.
The City Clerk was ordered to get
a written opinion as 10 whether CouD-
cilmen were liz bic, and to what ex-
tent, for accidents that occur on the
city's highways which are in the keep
ing OF Council. II seems that a law
recently was passed holding council
men liable for accidents due to their
neglect, instead of placing the blame
on the city, as was formerly done.
Councilman Miller stated that the
municipal pier at New Jersey avenue
should be examined, as summer was
only a few months away. Councilman
Davis, chairman of the building com
mittee, stated that he would make the
necessary investigation.
1t was brought TO the attention OF
council that the police officer was ap-
pearing on duty with his badge con-
cealed and without proper uniform
City Clerk Scull stated that a eommu=
nication would be sent Mayor Charles
E. c. Steelman requesting him 70 o
into the matter.
A barrel of weed killer for use on
the public streets was ordered.
The City Clerk was notified 10 re-
quest the City Engineer TO examine
certain streets that are in need OF re-
pairs.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
SUNDAY NIGHTS PROGRAM AT
MT. PLEASANT M. p. CHURCH.

Following is the program for the
Thank Offering Service of The Wo.
mans Foreign Missionary Society OF
Mt. Pleasant NJ. P. Church on Sunday
evening
Song Service.
Hymn. Hymnal, pg. 476.
Prayer. Pastor.
Solo. Come unto me-" Willem Coe.
mem Miss Irma Stiles.
Scripture Reading.
Violin Duet. Ave Verum," Mozart:
Harry Hendricks and Edward Wick.
man.
Anthem. All thy marvellous works.
Henry Wildermere.
Story of Father and Which," told
by Helen Stiles.
Solo, Selected, Mrs. Raymond Orten
dahl,
Violin Duet, eby the River" Harry
Hendricks and Edward Wickman.
Pageant by thirteen young ladies.
pilgrims Of the Night
Offering.
Hymn, Hymnal Az.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
District Presidents
To Hold Conference
Representatives Of Mothers Con-
gress and Parent Teachers
Associations to Meet.

Mrs. Charles w. Blake, Chairman of
the County Council of the Congress of
Mothers and Parent-Teachers Associ-
alton, announces a District Presidents
Conference, to be held in Fireside
Hall of the Y. w. C. A, on March Is.
Morning and afternoon sessions. Lun-
cheon may be purchased in the Y. w.
C. A. cafeteria. The meeting will be-
gin at II o'clock. Mrs. Drury W.
Cooper, the State President, will pre-
side.
There will be an unusually good
program. This is a Conference of the
Southern District" which includes
the following seven counties: Cam
den, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem
Gloucester, Burlington and Atlantic.
Presidents and members of the Pa.
rent-Teaehers Associations are invited
to attend. Presidents are requested
to bring a written report, condensed
to consume four minutes.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
HELPING HAND SOCIETY.

The Helping Hand Society Of the
First Baptist Church was entertained
at the home of Mrs. Edward Wells, at
Mortified on Monday,
A St. Patrick's Day Social will be
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel NJ. Ingersoll on March 18th
Those present were: Mrs. Carrie j.
Smith, Mrs. G. H. Adams, Mrs. c. V.
Beck, Mrs. milford Sharp, Mrs. j.
Keith Mcleod, Mrs. Samuel Lippin-
colt. Mrs. Aaron Warner, Mrs. W. J.
Hudson, Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mrs. Jo-
seph Thomas, Mrs. George Hill, Mrs.
Middleton and the hostess.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
Mrs. ChenOweth Now
Heads Women Club
Succeeds Miss Eva Higbee; Meet
ing Night Changed from
Monday to Thursday.

Mrs. Mary North Chenoweth, men,
Der of the Somers Point Board of Ed
ucation, county committeewoman, and
a former president of the Women's
Republican Club, was reelected as
president at a meeting Of the club in
City Hall, Monday evening. She sue
eeeds Miss Eva Higbee.
Mrs. NJ. V. B. Soul was elected vice
president, Mrs. Beatrice Banholzer,
secretary. and Mrs. Albert Cramer,
treasurer.
The executive committee consists
of Mrs. Mary North Chenoweth, Mrs.
NJ. V. B. Soul, Mrs. Beatrice Banhol-
ger. Mrs. Albert Cramer, Mrs. Lewis
Deither. Mrs. Elizabeth Pierson, MIS-.
Harry Ford and Miss Eva Higbee.
In the future the organization viii
meet on the first Thursday evening OF
the month, instead of on the first
Monday night.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

On March 1st, a birthday party was
held in honor of the 73d birthday an
niversary of Mr.. Geo. F. OFT, at his
home on North Main street. A de-
lightful oyster supper was served the
guests. Those present We're: Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry OFT, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
OFT, Mrs. Emma Fleming, Miss Clara
Boogar, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. j. Zulker
and daughter Betty, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walton Click and son Walton, Jr.,
Miss Josephine Carr and Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. T. OFT.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
woMEN's REPUBLICAN CLUB.

The regular meeting of the Women's
Republican Club will be held in the
Red Cross Rooms next Monday eve
ming at s o'clock. Two important ad-
dresses on Child Welfare Work will
be delivered by Mrs. Mile Munson,
of Atlantic City, and Mrs. Florence NJ.
Barrett, head of the attendance de-
partment of the Atlantic City schools.
Mrs. Barrett will represent the County
Council of the Parent-Teaehers Asso-
citation, and is exceptionally well
versed in the subject.
Mrs. Roxanna Frendlich will speak
on Hold Fast, America" Mrs. Friend
Itch was to have delivered her address
at the last meeting. but was prevent
ed from doing so by illness.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-10
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED.

The nomination of General Lewis 7.
Bryant as State Commissioner of La
Dor for the sixth term was confirmed
by the Senate Tuesday. General Bry-
ants new term of five years will begin
next September.
John T. French, of Atlantic City,
was confirmed as a member of the
Atlantic County Board of Taxation.