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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
RISLEY'S GARAGE
Pleasantville. Z
PHILIP .RlSlEY, Prop.

A new firm in Pleasantyille is adop-
ting this method of acquainting you
with the fact that they are in the
garage business and respectfully So
licit your patronage. The firm began
here in January, 1928, and though they
make no pretentious claims. the expe-
rience of these men should do a great
deal toward making their future a
bright one. They assure you that they
will constantly do their level best to
please you; that the work will be good
and lasting and that the prices charg-
ed will be as low as is possible with
out sacrificing the quality of the work
and materials used. A full line of
tires and accessories will be carried
in stock.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12

Henry N. Warker
EGG HARBOR CITY

Much of the safety, pleasure and
convenience of the motorist to-day
depends a great deal on the auto &C
cessory and supply house. This off
spring of the automobile industry gen.
orally carries a larger and more var
led line than the average garage does.
In this shop of Mr.. MARKERS, the stock
carried consists of practically every
known automobile accessory to en-
nance the pleasure of the motoring
throng; things of known quality and
usefulness. The American Hotel Gar
age is also agent for Miehelin and
Pennsylvania Vacuum Cup Tires. Mr..
Warker has studied them carefully be-
fore becoming agent for them. He
wanted tires that he knew would give
ultimate satisfaction. He knows tires
from A to lizard and knows that these
are that kind.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
THE BACKBONE OF ATLANTIC COUNTY

a RESUME OF ATLANTIC COUNTYS BUSINESS HOUSES AND INDUSTRIES Um1d in
deed be incomplete if here was not MTpQahd into it the Ita appended to the bottom
@AJ of this. article The various sto@s garages industries etc. that are included in this list
embrace places of distribution for nearly all of GMs necessities and luxures and tmr
to the civic and industrial welfare of the county anne be oereyimatd. To thor
oughy eze rimpmtancea and ispenSabnny one would have to uva and get along without
them; a thought not pleasant to contHnpEte
Most of the pas are conducted by men who have been life long residents of Atlantic
County. Ill othem, without exception are owned or managed by men who live in the county or
close by; nn whO have the further advancement and welfare of their county deeply rooted in
their hearts A of their combined and individual methods and effort have given this county
stores garages and other ndustnest that are second to none in the State for the quality of mr
chandEe sold, the service give and for the careful courteous treatment extended the natnns
The write has BEEN many places throughout this State and has no hestancy in making this
statement I know from ctualc contact that is So or would not make that asr
tn. these business houses require no exaggratedt uhs Tey are gHcentv GOOD without
them.
Men and phes of this Kind and character have paed the name of Atlantic County upon a
high pe a lofty pinnacle of moral civil and Industrial tandng-and as bg sn men ofmr
kind elect to transact their business ee just so long will we maintain that envabe position
hi County wants more like them
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
R~UBERTSON'S MARKET
HAMMONTON
Meats, Groceries and Provisions.

A business of extensive magnitude,
embracing a wide territory, reaching
out for several miles is carried on by
this firm under the able guidance OF
Mr.. G. A. Robertson, a lifelong resi-
dent of Atlantic County.
The stock being large, a good sized
building is required that is just chock
full of merchandise that are sold at
very moderate priees,-prices that
compare favorably with those of even
the largest stores in W. the largest
cities. 1t will pay you who do not al
ready deal with this firm TO call on
either phone and get in touch with
them. Prompt delivery of the best
the market affords is assured you.
Mr.. Robertson, the proprietor, is one
of these modern day hustlers, devoted
to his business, who takes a keen in
terest in every nov for the better
ment of Hammonton.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
~~MB-ET&{S&T6.~
Coal, Feed, Hay and Fertilize rs.

Big men make for big business.
When a man has gained the standing
in business circles that Mr.. Etris has,
it is evident that he must be a big
man; a man of keen judgment and
ability who, no doubt, would make a
success in most any line of business.
An extensive trade is carried on
here in the way of Coal, Hay, Feed
and Fertilizer, requiring the services
of five men and seevral trucks that
are constantly seen on the road-a
transient testimonial to the success
of the business. Delivery is made
most anywhere.
Mr.. Etris was born in Camden, N. J.,
and came here about four years ago.
He has always felt a deep interest in
the town of his adoption and was in
strumental in organizing the Absecon
Chamber of Commerce, being its first
President. He is also a member OF
the Masons, and in every respect a
most desirable citizen.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
S. & S. Auto Electric Service
4th Street and Washington Avenue,
PLEASANTVlLLE.
Sambrook G Somers, Props.

1t is a well known fact that too ma
ny people attempt to do too many
different things. 1t is also a well
known fact that everything else being
equal the man who does one thing,
will do that thing better than he who
attempts too much. The electrical
work on any automobile should not be
confused with the mechanical part of
it. They are two entirely different
occupations. A good mechanic may
not necessarily be a good electrician.
The automobile electrician is a
highly trained, skilled and competent
artisan or should be. This firm of
Sambrook & Somers, proprietors of
the S. & S. Auto Electric Service, are
that type. They know this business
and no other. You can't get tires
fixed or engines repaired here. They
can't do that right, SO they let it
alone.
But if you want your battery re-
paired or recharged; if your starter
or lights are out of order; if you want
a radio installed or repaired, then you
are in the right place when you come
here. Or if you need "a new Battery,
let them show you the famous eEXide,
the choice OF hundreds of automobile
manufacturers and millions of own
ers; satisfied owners, too. The Exide
is a power box of rugged strength,
durability and perfection. 1t is de-
signed to give years of useful service
and does. 1t is sold and serviced by
the S. &'S. Auto Electric Service, and
was selected by them only after an
exhaustive study of many other makes.
They know it to be good and do not
hesitate to recommend it.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
RALPH S.
GARAG E,
Somers Point.


MY AUTO IT'S OF THEE.
My auto it's of thee,
Short cut to poverty,
OF thee | chant.
I blew a pile of dough,
On you six years ago,
Now you refuse to go
Or won't or can't.
To thee old %rattlebox,
Came many thumps and knocks.
For thee | grieve.
| loved thy gaudy hue,
Thy tires so white and new,
But now you're down and through,
In every way.
Badly thy top is torn,
Prayed are thy seats and worn,
oh happy days.
I paid for thee a price,
'Twould buy a mansion twice,
But now everybody's yellin' ICE,
I wonder why?
Gone is my bankroll now,
No more 'twould choke a COW,
AS one before.
Yet had l it again,
So help me John, amen,
I'd buy a a and then,
I'd speed some more.
And Middleton's Garage could hav
repaired even that car.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
He Coughed
For Two Years
Swore Off

After coughing for two years almost
continuously a nan Of considerable
means got thin and tired and worn out.
made his will, and was ready TO quit
the big game of life.
A friend spoke TO him about Bron-
chuline Emulsion and now life to him
is very sweet indeed.
That's the kind Of a cough that is
put u OF business with amazing speed
when the cougher is wise to Bronchu-
line Emulsion.
Tough old coughs-persistent coughs
coughs that hang on and rob people
Of their sleep-those are the kind OF
coughs Bronchuline likes to tackle.
Many times such coughs linger after
the Grip Dr. a heavy cold. and if you
have one or know Of anyone who has
one keep Bronehuline Emulsion in
mind.
It isn't just a cheap sweet cough
syrup-it's the best cough remedy
and the best is never cheap. H. J..
Dennis & Co. can supply you.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
Bob White Building Blocks
CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO, Absecor
Robert {. White, Prop.

It is very evident that firms Of this
kind which aid the physical growth Of
the Town are a vital necessity to that
town. And when they are leaders of
the industry they follow # is only
natural that they are of even more
importance. When you are contem-
plating a building you cannot exer-
else too much care in the selection of
your builder and the materials with
which to build.
Concrete is a material that com
pares favorably with any other known
substance used in building construc-
ton. 1t is inexpensive, lasting and
beautiful in appearance. Concrete
blocks and concrete products can be
used to advantage in any building.
II they are properly made there is no
better material with which to build.
considering the relative cost. But be
sure that these products are made by
a reliable firm. Look up that firms
reputation.
In seeking the names OF the most
reputable men in this line you will
inevitably see that of the Concrete
Products Co, established at Absecon
in September, 1921. It is a concern
of considerable size, employing about
twelve men, several trucks. tractors
and wagons. All of the machinery is
electrically driven. and represents the
latest improved devices for manufac-
turing concrete products.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
A, ]. ANDERSON
lEEDS POINT
- General Store

What can be accomplished by dill
gent and persistent effort applied to
business is well exempliied in the
success attained by this firm under
the able guidance of MI. Anderson, a
native born citizen of Atlantic County,
and a loyal booster for it, too. You
would be surprised at the large volume
of business carried on, but when you
look around and see the real values
given-it is not so much of a surprise
after all.
Mr.. Anderson has always been &C
lively associated with any movement
for the uplift of his community. A
real. sincere helper, too.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
HARRY R. RUPP
G HARBOR CITY
Dealer in
Building Materials & Masons' Supplies

rfoPef ofganf1a-
zion, correct principles and complete
knowledge of a business, for that bus
mess to succeed in a remarkable short
space of time. This nee of Harry
R. Rupp has made such progress as to
be mentioned as one of these firms.
Let us dig right into this concern; rip
it apart; see what it's made of and
why it succeeded.
Mr.. Rupp was born at Harrisburg,
Pa, Dec. 10, 1879, and has been a resi-
dent of Atlantic County the past 80
years. He is a man possessed of a
deep interest in his town and county,
and willing to work for them. He is
a member of the Chamber of Com
merce, Kiwanis Club and Masons.
How's that for organization?
Now let us study the principle. 1t
is the pledged policy of the firm to
handle no merchandise that they do
not know to be of the best quality.
Regardless of what you buy, you can
be sure it m from a reliable firm.
Mr.. Rupp stakes his reputation on
this point. He knows the goods he
sells is the best to be had at the price.
That's pretty good principle, isn't it?
Now let us see where knowledge
comes in. The firm rs equipped to
take care of any need in their partic-
ular line; to do it right and at a rea-
sonable price. If you doubt their
knowledge,-test it. See if they can
not live up to these words. Yes that's
a challenge. knowledge like that will
make a success of any business. Mr..
Rupp has spent practically all his life
at this business, and knows 1t from A
to lizard. He has a large force of
eighteen men steadily employed. 1t
is a good firm in a good town.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
CHAS. KENNETH ROBERTS
Somers Point.
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.

Did you W see a lady buy a hat?
She will invariably take some one
along who is a good judge to verify
her judgment. And she will probably
look at a hundred hats carefully, be-
fore buying one. That woman is dis
playing sound judgment, She should
not be ridiculed. She is making a
purchase that means a lot to her.
1t is the natural Unborn desire of ev-
eryone to own their own home. There
is no purchase that should require
more care and consideration. The
knowledge of an expert in local REAL
ESTATE is yours for the asking. He
makes no charge for his assistance to
the buyer. Why not, then, exercise
some of the wisdom of the lady who
buys a hat? Consult an experienced,
reliable REAL ESTATE man. | refer
to Charles Kenneth Roberts, at SOM
ers Point, formerly associated with
M. Haverstick at Ventnor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
TRUST CO.
HAMM ONION, NJ. j.
Robert Picken, Treasurer
Capital, 100000 Deposits, $80O,O 900
Surplus and Profits, Sal, 900

There are not many communities in
this State better ~entrenched in the
matter of banking facilities than
Hammonton, and this is due in large
measure to the services offered by the
Hammonton Trust Co. In considering
organizations of this kind one must
appreciate that the strength of that
organization does not necessarily lie
in it's size. Its strength is denoted
and should be judged by it's ability to
successfully meet its obligations, and
judged by these standards there is no
safer or stronger banking house in the
State of New Jersey than the Ham
monitor Trust Co..
The business transacted here in
cludes all the transactions generally
understood as coming within the prov
ince of banking houses. These trans
actions are all carefully and intelli-
gently handled by the officers in
charge, who will extend you every
possible courtesy and assistance.
Mr.. Robert Picken, the Treasurer,
has served in that capapcity for the
EfstAhaiGteeGeSsSrs sssaitss~esle t.
his able guidance, along with the CO.
operation of the officers and directors
that the bank has made such a splen-
did showing.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
LITTLEFIELD ICE & COAL co.
HAMMONTON
J. G. Galigne, Pres. w. j. Smith, V. P.
C. S. LittIefield, Sec, and Treas.

There is no more prosperous and
busy city in Atlantic County than
Hammonton. This has been brought
about to a great degree through the
enterprise of those citizens who be-
lieve and work for a greater Ham
monitor, and are even willing to make
personal sacrifices to attain that end.
Each business interest interviewed for
these pages is highly representative in
its respective line; each one has con-
tributed his MITE" toward the de-
velopment of his town and among
these firms is the Littlefeld Ice e
Coal Co., successors to C. I. Little
field in 1918. A recent improvement
has been made in the erection of a
new building for the manufacture of
ice and cold storage. 1t is a fitting
testimonial to the energy and pro-
gressiveness of the firm.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
LEX & COFFEE
ELWOoD
General Merchants

Among the substantial and growing
concerns of Elwood may well be men
toned that of Leek & Coffee, who be-
gan in business here on March 9Th,
1922. From the time the business
started it has been conducted along
lines that have assured its success.
The trade supplied is by no means
confined to local limits. but extends
over a wide area
This concern has always pursued
the unfailing policy of giving the best
merchandise the market affords. They
are hustling, aggressive business men
with a very bright outlook. Free de-
livery is made Of merchandise that
viii please you.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
r DRUG STORE
ARSEHON
When asking for a drug store, let it
be Hurd in Absecon.

Mr.. VIM. E. Hurd, the proprietor of
the first drug store in Absecon for the
past 25 years, is a graduate of the
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and
n who is exceptionally well quail
fed to conduct the intricate profess
sion of pharmacy. A prescription
poorly or carelessly compounded has
dangerous possibilities that nc eau
tious person would subject themselves
to. You may have the utmost, conf
dence in the ability of Mr.. Hurd to
properly fill your prescription and to
use none but the purest drugs and
ingredients.
Mr.. Hurd has been a resident of
Atlantic County since 1911, and open
ed his store here on the fifteenth of
September, 1922. Until that time,
Absecon had been without the conve-
nient service of a Drug Store for the
past 25 years. 1t is now nc longer
necessary to go to distant places for
medicines, drugs, toilet articles and
sundries. They can be purchased
here at home and at very moderate
prices, too. We welcome and appre-
ciate your patronage.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
OSWALD BOTT
Hardware
231-33 Philadelphia Ave.
EGG HARBOR CITY

The year 1911 saw the inception of
this firm, destined to assume one of
the leading roles in the hardware bus
mess here. The firm enjoys a large
share of the patronage in this locality
and justly so, for it is n of the many
progressive business houses of Egg
Harbor City that have done much to
make it the fine little town tits. 1t
is often a fault with many business
men that in the pursuance of their
business they forget the interests of
their town and county. 1t would be a
serious error to include Mr., Bott in
that category.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
POMONA GARAGE
POMONA
Filling Bros, Props.

The Pomona Garage here is the
local agent for the internationally IA
nous Haynes Car and White Trucks.
Owners throughout this section and
elsewhere are enthusiastic in their
praise of these vehicles of transporta-
ton. and it may truthfully be said
that there is no better recommends
ton for any product than that of the
owner and user. We know that your
experience with these a will bear
out this statement.
The Pomona Garage also employs a
very competent staff of auto mechan-
les and give their own personal guar
antee with each job. If you're not
satisfied, bring it back. These men
are here to stay and want satisfied
patrons only.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
ADDISON GILBERT
BELCONILLE
General Store

A BIG CITY STORE in a small
town. This is very descriptive of this
store at Belcoville. for though it may
not be as large as some stores, it has
created quite a favorable reputation
among the housewives of the commun-
ity because of the uniformly good
quality of the merchandise sold there.
A policy Of QUALITY MERCHAN-
Disc at QUANTITY PRICES prevails
at Gilbert's, and you also have the
advantage of a free delivery system.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
These Wise Mothers
Acted Promptly

Especial despatch by u own druggist)
They helped their little ones back to
health and strength with original vinol.
Mrs. Fred Sommers says, My little
boy was weak, nervous and tired all
the time; was most unfit at school and
nothing seemed to help him. / gave
him original vinol; it restored his
health and strength and he gained in
weight" Mrs. c. B. Wilkinson avs
81 used original yinol for my little girl.
five years old, for a rundown, nervous
condition. In a week I noticed an i'm
provement, and now she has a good
appetite and has gained in flesh and
strength" If your children are pale
and sickly don't waste a minute. Give
them original vinol, the greatest tonic
in the world, for little folks. Pleasant
70 take. But be sure you get the gen
uine original yinol from Us.
Sold and guaranteed by
Crawford Main St. Pharmacy.
Pleasantville.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
The Absecon Service Station
ABSECON
Alfred J. Roger

The Absecon Service Station says:
Drive right up in your old tin Lizzie.
Lift up the seat and We'll get busy.
Our laughing gas is sure some fuel
it smiles at miles and kicks like a
mule. Your tanks half full,-what
shall it be? Shall we fill her up or
only three? How about water or a
little oil? Better take some,-see the
engine boil? What about tubes, or
maybe a tire? Farther on ahead
they'll charge you higher. If you don't
want to buy. just say hello and give
US a smile before you go. We're al
ways glad to see you here and give you
a smile for a souvenir"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
VERNON'S GARAGE
UA COS A. N. ].
Vernon Intrikin. Prop.

Though quite a young man, Mr.. In
trikin is rapidly carving a niche for
himself in the commercial annals of
Atlantic County. The garage here is
the elimination of a comparatively
small one organized on the ninth of
March. 1922. The patrons that ere
his then are numbered among the
many new ones; the satisfaction Civ
en- those patrons being in large part
responsible for the large volume of
business now being done.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12

WKCO. !
EGG HARBOR CITY
Furniture, Victrolas, Toys, Singer
Sewing Machines and Bloch
Reed Furniture

The present large quarters of Weller
& Co., were not always so large. Back
in 1920 when they first started it did
not require near the present space to
house the needs of the firm. Life was
nc bed of roses in those days. But
these men knew their work, were
hustlers and as is usually the case,
good work and ability were finally
recognized, resulting in the present
large stock and patronage.
These men are all actively engaged
in the business and devote all their
time to making it a success.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
HOWLETT &
ABSECON
Hardware.

Associated with Mr.. Hewlett in the
management of this business is Mr..
Kendust, both well known men of Abb
secon; men with the ability and fore
sight necessary to the successful man.
agement of a concern of this kind.
The firm has been in business but a
short time, during which they have
placed themselves upon a solid foun-
dation and on the road to a rosy fu-
ture.
These men are always pulling for a
bigger and better town, knowing that
a bigger town means bigger business,
so let us all be go-getters and boost
u town to the skies. Boost those
who boost for. you. Hewlett & Ken
dust are that kind.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
B & co.
Mays Landing.
GENERAL Disc

That this is a ~fayorite shopping cen
ter of the town in which it is located
is amply substantiated by the many
people n constantly sees walking in
and Out. They all seem very well
pleased with their purchases. too, and
the congenial way in which they have
been waited upon. This evidently is
a great power of attraction to the
store, for you are never hurried in
your purchases, and Mr.. Abbott al
ways finds time TO mix in a pleasant
word or two. It is a pleasure to deal
in such places.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-12
ROBERT c. LANG
DRUGGIST,
PleasantViIle.

1t is important in any business for
that business to sell goods of quality,
but in no line is this policy of more
Importance than in the field of Phar-
macy. With this thought in view and
a full knowledge of lis meaning, Mr..
r. c. Lang established himself in bus
mess here about two years ago. and
Pleasantville viii consider herself for
tunate to include him in her host of
prominent business men.