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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
RAILROADS URGE
COAL PURCHASE
Officials Represent That Equip
ment is insufficient Unless Win
ter Fuel is Bought Now.
TRAFFIC EXCEEDS ESTIMATES.

In connection with the Adequate
Transportation Program recently
adopted by the railroads of the coun-
try, Division Passenger Agent Murphy
and Freight Agent DeHaven of the
Pennsylvania Railroad System, in a
joint statement, have called specicfi
attention to the fact that, based on
reports in their possession, it is eyi-
dent that unless coal consumers i'm
mediately purchase coal in anticipa-
ton of fall and winter requirements,
they will experience difficulty in pro
curing it later in the season, when
railroads are taxed with a heavy
movement OF general traffic, and par
ticularly agricultural products.
This statement further emphasizes
the fact that while the carriers are in
shape to handle and move all coal
with reasonable promptness, provided
the movement is distributed through
out the entire year, they are not pro
vided with surplus equipment and ia
cilities in sufficient quantity to offset
in the fall months failure of consunl-
ers TO buy coal during the summer
months, when sufficient transportation
is available.
AS an example OF what the Penn
sylvania Railroad is doing in this con
nection, the statement points out that
insofar as the storage OF railroad fuel
is concerned, the Eastern Region OF
the P. R. r. contemplates the storage
on the ground of 1,150,000 tons, divid.
ed among seven or eight different
points. OF this tonnage, 575,242 tons
or so per cent, have been already
placed on the ground, and at the pres
ent rate of progress, the program can
be practically completed by or before
October 1st.
The railroads are now moving each
week the heaviest traffic in their his
tory, considerably exceeding esti
mates, and should the present ratio Of
increase over estimates continue, al
previous traffic records will have beer
exceeded. The necessity, therefore
for the heaviest possible movement OF
coal during the summer months is
apparent.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
HARDING LIKED
SOUTH JERSEY
Made Several Visits Here and
Was Contemplating Another
Rest Period at Seaview.
A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN

The late President Warren q. Har-
ding was one OF the very few presi-
dents Of the United States vino came
50 frequently 10 this section OF the
country. that the people here became
familiar with the sight Of the head OF
the nation passing through the streets.
Atlantic City and Seaview Coli Club
proved attractive TO him. and he was
contemplating another visit in late
September.
Co-incident with his visits was his
regular attendance at Divine Worship
while in our midst, and II was the
good fortune OF n Of our mainland
ministers to preach TO him, Rev. J. L
Keith Macleod, Of the PIeasantville
Baptist Church. This minister paid a
tribute to the deceased President in
his sermon on Sunday night.
In his discourse he said IN part:
To-day we are a mourning people, for
the hand Of God has been upon US.
These things are not accidents; they
are the voice Of the Eternal speaking
in trumpet tones TO the dub ears Of
the too much occupied Of the earth.
In the death OF u President the Lord
Cod is truly speaking to Us all. OH
that we might listen and respond.
The question arises. what is the
secret OF all this that We are hearing
today? What are the things that went
into life TO make this man. They tell
US he was large-hearted, whole-souled.
clean. good. The greatest asset he
had was character, a thing that can
only be secured by ones self and new
er transmitted. In the years he had
lived he saw a rare thing that made
life as the purest gold, and he coveted
II. and it became his, and he took it
on with him. that was his character.
The life OF Warren Harding has yet TO
be written, bur when il is il will be
discovered that the underlying forces
had as the bed rock the religious sig
nifcance. He never paraded his re-
ligion, he lived il and he made men
respect the religion OF Jesus Christ
because he lived it himself.
We are proud. in our grief. for he
who has been taken from us was a
man of character with a big. loving
heart and a good christian man. May
the giving of this mans noble life
touch our spirits and make this a land
thai will still call for the moral and
spsrlfstaf iezaeTsnsg#of zzse asxl
tIf Warren Harding could have Ut
tered one thought before he vent
hence it might have been q quotation
from Tennyson that fell from the lips
OF that great South African states
man. Cecil Rhodes, as he lay dying.
So much TO do. so little done Thank
the good Lord We are not accepted
for what we have done merely. but
for what We have attempted to do.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
Freebooter Tomlin
Injured By Runaway
Knocked Down When Attempt
ing to Stop Team of Horses
Fear Fracture of Hip.


Freebooter John Tomiin, Chairman
OF the Road Committee, is in the At
lantic City Hospital suffering iron
the effects of injuries he received
while attempting 10 stop a team o.
runaway horses. II is feared that his
hip was fractured and that he suffer
ed internal injuries. The exact extent
of the injuries will not be known unit,
Y a pictures OF the affected parts Of
the body are taken.
Freebooter Tomlin was standing
near his livery stable Saturday morn
ing. when he observed a team OF hors
es owned by him plunging madly II
his direction. The horses, a few sec
onds previously had been hitched TO q
post near Melrose avenue, but had
evidently been frightened by a pass
ing automobile.
Running into the street, the county
official waved his arms and shouted
in an attempt to halt the wild horses
bur TO no avail, and when the animals
came within reaching distance, Tom
lin made a flying leap at the horse
nearest him, catching the animal
around the neck.
The suddenness OF the leap sent the
horses reeling TO one side, and Free
holder Tomlin was caught between
the horses and an iron fence. As he
released his arms from the neck OF
the animal he fell 10 the ground, with
n Of the horses upon him.
Norrell Tomlin. son OF the Free
holder. one OF the lew eyewitness
to 1he accident. ran out OF the house
and picking his father up. placed hin
in an automobile and sped TO the hos
pital.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
Miss Lawson Comes
Up Among Leaders
Coupons and Subscriptions Re-
ceived This Week Place Her
Second on List.

One OF the surprises Of the contest
this week was the heavy vote received
for Miss Frances Lawson, which
brought her up TO second place. Miss
Alberta Smiths vote was heavy 4
ough TO keep her in first place. with a
good margin 10 spare. Mrs. Fennell
takes third place and Miss Ethel NJ.
Bradley retains fourth place. with
Miss Anna Lorine Boice going 10 fifth
place. All the five leaders have good
showings this week and while you
never can tell what a contest may
bring forth il begins 10 look as
though the five winners could be pick
ed.
The contest will close on Saturday
afternoon. August 18th, al five O'Clock.
So that there is only a little ~ a
week more for the contestants 70 get
their votes in. All are warned that
the contest will be brought to a close
at the very minute specified, in fair
ness TO all. Votes received after the
hour set for closing will not be count
ed. Mailed ballots must reach the Of
fee prior 10 five o'clock D. m. Sa1ur-
day, August 18th.
TLo -%-,5f1z - +ba orr+a=%.-Fr a~ -h7e
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
#LUTZ CRITICALLY ILL.

Michael Lutz, a former fire chief, is
critically i'll at his home, corner OF
Main street and Delilah road. He has
been bed fast for several weeks and
physicians have had but little hope
for his recovery. This is the third
time he has been i'll in the past few
months, and each attack was more
severe than the preceding one. PLY
sicians are amazed that he has surviv-
ed this length of time. Mike" likes
to see his friends and is greatly pleas
ed when they call to spend a few
minutes with him. 1t cheers him very
much.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
DINNER FOR

Clarence W. Hackney, Professional
at the Atlantic City Country Club,
will be given a testimonial dinner a.
the club house on Friday evening.
This is in honor OF the winning OF two
championships this summer. First he
carried off the Philadelphia Open Golf
Championship, and last week he cap
tuted the Canadian Open Golf Cham
pionship. at the Lakeview Links,
Toronto.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
LIGHTNING STRIKES.

During the thunder torn on Sun
day afternoon the lightning struck in
several places in and around the city.
A chimney was struck On a house on
California avenue The bolt did no1
set FIRE 70 the house. buf The Occu-
pants nevertheless called the fire de
partment The chimney was wrecked
and The single root was Torn in seV-
eral places. Another bel struck a
pole nesH Main street and Delilah
road.
The steeple OF the Presbyterian
Church. in AbsecOn. Was also struck
and badly damaged. Tire main pof-
ZION Of the church was not damaged
and no FIRE resulted.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING.

The annual members meeting OF St.
Johns Methodist Protestant Church
will be held on this Thursday, at 5 p.
m. Every member OF the church is
urged to be present. The annual cleo
ton of church officers will be held az
this meeting, also the election of a
delegate and alternate to the Annual
Eastern Conference OF the NJ. P.
Church, and the instruction as TO the
pastor for the ensuing year.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
e3rd BIRTHDAY.

The family OF Ex-Sherif Isaac Col
Tins, of S. Main street, gathered at his
home on Sunday last to celebrate his
93rd birthday. Mr.. Collins was able
TO converse with his children and en-
joyed the refreshments which they
surprised him with. Among the guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. MUIR Collins, Miss
Katherine Collins. Messrs. Earl and
Gibbs Collins. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Collins and daughter, Miss Helen Col
Inns. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Beadle.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
EGG HARBOR NOW
LEADING COUNTRY
Wine City Team Probable Cham
transatlantic City and Ham,
monitor May Yet Tie.
REGULARS AT BOTTOM.

The last regularly scheduled game
OF the Atlantic County League has
been played now, and Egg Harbor
City has a fine chance 10 capture the
1928 pennant, standing. as it does.
with i games won and only 4 lost.
Atlantic City and Hammonton have
three each TO play yet. postponed
games. Egg Harbor has Two 10 play.
If Egg Harbor should lose both these
games ard Atlantic City or Harmon
ton win all three they have to play.
then there would be d tie. II Atlantic
City should win three il would be the
pennant winner. If Hammonton
should win three, il would tie Egg
Harbof for second place. This is bas-
ed on Egg Harbor losing, however.
and it is hardly likely that such an
occurrence could happen. The pen
nant will probably fly in Egg Harbor
this year.
The Pleasantville Regulars finish
the season at the bottom OF the list,
tie with Mays Landing, four games
won and fifteen lost. Each team has
n mor game to play.
Saturdays Results.
Hammonton +. Somers Point 3.
Atlantic City II. Pleasantville 5.
Egg Harbor 10, Mays Landing l.
Sundays Results.
Egg Harbor I, P%leasantville 4.
Somers Point 5, Mays Landing 4.
Atlantic City-Hammonton postponed.
Standing of the Teams.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
North PieasantviIIe.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ensign Miller, of SO
Pleasant avenue, have entertained this
week outtof-town guests, including the
formers sister and nephew, Mrs. a. A.
Bozarth and Mr.. Vim. Bozarth, and
Mrs. Harry Bozarth, all of Williams
burg, Va; Captain Inman, of Virginia,
formerly of Barnegat, and Mrs. How
ard Bozarth, of Egg Harbor City, were
in the marty.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
COUNTY ELECTION BOARD.

The Atlantic County Election Board
will meet in the City Hall here on
Friday afternoon, at three O'Clock, for
the purpose of appointing the Repub-
lican and Democratic election officers
for the various precincts OF the Coun-
ty to conduct the fall Primary Elec-
ton and the General Election.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
scULL IN HOSPITAL.

County Probation Officer Henry s
Soul. OF Verona avenue, is in the At.
lantic City Hospital, suffering with
gall stones. He was operated on lasi
FridaF. and the attending physician
reports that he is doing very well
He will be confined, however. for sew
eral weeks.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
Atlantic City Birds"
Defeat North P'ville
Game Ended With Seventh In
ming Because of Rain With
Score Standing g..

The Orioles, of Atlantic City, trim.
med the North Pleasantyille aggrega.
ton on Sunday to the tune Of GO.
Rain caused the game to stop with the
ending of the seventh inning. 1t was
a thrilling contest throughout. Cam
PAMELA. pitching for the Orioles, al
lowed six hits, while English, pitching
for North Pleasantville, allowed eight
The latter team had but n error
against it, and the Orioles came
through without an error.
The box score:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
LEGION AUXILIARY MEETING

The American Legion Auxiliary to
Mainland Post No. 81. will hold their
regular meeting Friday afternoon, Au-
gust 70, at ? o'clock. a large attend
anee is requested as a great deal OF
important business must be transact
ed. Members please note change OF
time. The meeting will be held in the
American Legion Hall.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
PLEAsANTVlLLE TRAVELLERS
PLAYING TWILIGHT GAMES

Manager Charles Be1teHton has an
nounced thar The Pleasantyilla Travel
ers baseball team is arranging for a
number OF twilight games with strong
county teams. Last Saturday the TIav-
elers continued their winning streak
when they played against ocean City.
The score was 50. Booye pitched
for the Travellers and scored his
fourth consecutive victory.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08

In Judging a bank always remember
that capital and surplus give security
to the depositor and any possible
shrinkage in the securities of the bank.
The capital and surplus of this bank
form a margin of safety that assures
absolute security to those who intrust
their money to us-Pleasantyille Trust
Co. adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08

Mrs. Matte K. Lippincott, wife of
Samuel C. Lippincott, has been confn-
ed to her home on South Main street
the past ten days, with a complication
of diseases that has caused her rela-
tives and friends much concern. We
are pleased to report that she is now
convalescing and the danger point has
been passed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
Memorial Services
Friday Afternoon
Harding Will be Eulogized by
Ministers at Union Meeting in
Wesley M. E. Church.


AS a memorial to the late President
Harding and in mourning for his
death, there will be a union service
held in Wesley NJ. E. Church on Fri
day afternoon, at three o'clock, under
the auspices of the Mainland Ministe-
rial Union. There will be several five
minute addresses by the following To-
cal ministers: Rev. j. L. Keith Mac
Leod, Rev. S. Monroe Van SAINT, Rev.
C. X. Dilks, Rev. w. E. Petit, Rev.
George w. Toms. Jr. Special music
will be rendered by the choir.
In calling upon all citizens to attend
this service, Mayor Charles E. Jack
son has issued the following
Proclamation:
The Mainland Ministerial Union,
complying with the Proclamation of
President Coolidge, that Friday, Aug
ust 10th, be observed as a day OF
mourning, have arranged for a memo
rial service to be held in the Wesley
NJ. E. Church on that day, at 3 o'clock
D. M, and | would ask hat the resi-
dents of our city and mainland take
this opportunity and attend this meet
ing. as a mark of respect to u de
ceased President, Warren G. Harding.
CHARLES E. JACKSON,
Mayor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
HELD FOR COURT.

Viola Bratton, colored. a before
Police Justice George Biggs recently,
charged with using vile language to-
ward her ~neighbor. Mrs. Smith. The
complaint was made by the husband,
Walter Smith. Viola a held under
500 bail for court.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. T. George Middleton
have returned to their home in Som
ers Point, after a trip to indianapolis,
where Mr.. Middleton attended a print
er's convention. He is instructor in
printing in the High School at Beth
Pa.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
MISSIONARY MEETING

The August meeting OF the Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society OF
Wesley ". T. Church, which was to
have been held Friday evening, Aug.
10. al he home OF Mrs. Charles D.
Thompson. has been postponed until
the following Thursday. Aug. l6. on
account OF the Harding memorial ser
1fGa
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
HELD FOR DISCRETION.

Michael Mares. aged forty years, a
resident OF Manhattan Borough. \. Y.
was recently arrested in Cardiff and
held in this city's jail, to await a req
uisition. He is charged with the de
sertion of a wife and seven children.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08

The Ladies Aid Society of Salem NJ.
E. Church are busy preparing for a
Rainbow Luncheon, which is to be
given in the church recreation rooms
on August Goth.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
CHURCH SUPPER.

The Ladies Aid Society of Wesley
Church will serve a cold meat supper
in the church dining room Thursday
evening, to which the public is invit-
ed Price. 80 CENTS.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Collins and
daughter and Mr.. Charles S. Adams
motored to ~Pemberton, on Wednesday.
and passed a very pleasant day. Re
turning they called on their old
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Worth, of Bev-
erlv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08

To make your money bring continu'
Gus and satisfactory results, subscribe
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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
SPECIAL NOTICE..

Because of the funeral of the late
President Harding, the office of the
Pleasantville Gas Company will be
closed all day on Friday.-adver.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Because of the funeral of the late
President Harding, the office of the
PIeasantville Gas Company will be
closed all day on Friday.-adver,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Because of the funeral Of the late
President Harding. the Office OF the
Pleasantville Gas Company will be
closed all day on Friday-adyer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08
CONTEST RULES.

J.. ANY girl over is years Of age is eli
e3ble to enter this contest.
: Votes VIII be by ballot only. This
ballot to DE cut from The P~leasanrville
Press.
g. The nominating ballot VIII count 100
votes. each ballot thereafter counting 10
votes. Additional votes may be secured
by securing paid no subscriptions 70 The
P-ieasantville Press. SIX months sub
scription costing S1.00 will 500
votes. yearly subscription costing $500
viii count LOCO votes.
A. The five securing the highest num-
Der of votes at the close Of the contest.
will appear before a jury Of FIVE disinter-
ested persons. who will select from the
number Miss Pleasantville". The re-
naming four viii be aid to Miss Pleas
antville".
5. All entrants must personally register
at the Office OF The P~leasantville Press,
and If possible leave photograph with
their entry. This photograph viii be re-
turned at q later date.
s. The contest will close al 8 2. m.
Saturday. August 18th.
:. All names must be written in a legi-
bic manner. and the committee reserve
the right to reject any entry.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-08

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ing, 49 E. West Jersey Ave.-adv.
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-25
GARY LIQUOR TRIAL
DEFENSE CONTINUES
TESTIMONY ATTACK
Editor Says Star Witness
Is "Crookeder Than
Barrel of Snakes"

indianapolis, Ind, March 2i-Coun-
sci for Mayor Roswell johnson and
other Gary and Lake county officials
continued their efforts in federal court
today to discredit testimony of Philip
Ukman, on which the government
largely bases its hopes of obtaining
conviction in the Gary liquor conspir-
acy trial.
Evidence intended to show that Tx
man conspired with federal prohibition
agents TO blackmail liquor law viola
tors. was presented in the effort to
destroy the governments main point.
Indications were that the trial
would end early next week. j. Glenn
Harris, representative of the State
Legislature; Myron Harris. city edu-
tor of the Gary Post-Tribune, and
other witnesses were put on the stand
by defense attorneys. Myron Harris
characterized Ukman as "crookeder
than barrel Of snakes" l
Much of the testimony was to show
that there was no violence at the po-
lice station when Ukman was arrest
ed there by local authorities. Ukman
said he was beaten and whipped into
unconsciousneSs by Prosecutor Dwight
Kinder. and other officials standing
trial, while Mayor Johnson was in the
room.
The court adjourned until Monday
morning, when further witnesses will
be introduced by the defense to refute
Ukman's testimony.