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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
SAYS KEARNS WILL SIGN.

Richard said he has not yet actually
signed Dempsey to a contract. The pro
moter added however, that he expects
no difficulty on this score. He declared
that in his conferences with Jack
Kearns, prior to the departure OF the
title-holder's manager for the Coast.
verbal agreement was Effected by which
Kearns consented TO have Dempsey
box n defence of his title in September
arainst the hest heavyweight available
with tho understanding that Rickar'
viii nc tho promoter OF the match. Rick
ard assorted hn REGARDED Kea~ns's word
rs encure as o bond and added that n
end Kearns understand each other Pc
fcr+'v.
Rickar9 hos followed his custom Of
Vito ~ae+ in announcing the signing of
IMPORTANT matches He announced aft
err signing the contract with Mullins
that "Wills agrees to fight for mo anV
place - he United States. on dates 70
be selected bv myself. asainst heavy
weights ] will select, 'e"dinC no TO 2
meeting With Dempsey if Wills quail
fies."
Notwithstanding this indefiu'te on
nouncement of the promoter, j. s more
or less definitely understood, accorr'
ing 10 infcrmatiop from reliable
source. that the matches will he bell
in JERSEY CITY. Furthermore. although
no Official announcement has been made
1t is said to be iRickard's plan to matcc
Wills against Firpo in the event that
the South American can be prevailed
upon to reconsider his announced In
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05

afternoon after a conference of abous
one hour between Richard, Wills and
Mullins. The signatories to the docu
ment were Richard and Mullins. Frank
Earl Coultry, Richards general manas
er, signed the contract as witness.
No announcement was made as to the
place for the bouts contemplated, nor
with respect TO specific dates or finan
cial details in so far as they affect
Wills. 1t is understood, however, that
Richard will hold every bout in when
Wills participates in his huge arena IN
Jersey City. Wills, it was announced
has consented to the bouts on per
centage basis. This arrangement was
confirmed later by Manager Mullins. IL
is understood that Wills's percentage
will net the Negro fighter in the neigh
borhood of half million dollars for one
qualifying bout and the battle with tnd
champion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05

day night confirmed the announce
ment by Leo P Flynn, Norfolk's man
ager, that he is to meet the veteran
fighter in 10-round fisticuff at Boston
on April 4.
The Boston bout was accepted, Greh
stated, in order that he might remain
active and keep in trim for title bouts
being arranged during the coming sum
mer and fall. Greb realizes that he has
tough opponent in Norfolk, and the
bout already has Eastern fight fans
and the Hub in buzz of excitement
Norfolk is prime favorite throughout
the entire New England district, and
capacity crowd is expected to witness
the fight.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05

tention of retiring from the ling. In
this situation Romero-Rojas and Spalla
will be ignored in the plans of prepar
ing Wills for match with Dempsey.
The Negro challenger's chances for the
title bout will depend then entirely up
on his showing against Firpo.
The fact that Richard is planning
for this match and plans also to hol1
i, in Jersey City is strengthened by in
formation from reliable source thai
the agreement the promoter has with
Wills provides that lin the event that
Wills is not beaten by Firpo. Wills
will be matched with Dempsey in Sep
TENDER" Under this arrangement Fir
DO would have to knock Wills out to
beat the Negro challenger out of
match with Dempsey.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
HUSKY STEVEDORE LANDS ON
BATTLING SIKTS DOME WITH
preston News service)

HAVANA, Cuba, April 3.-Battling
Sikh, the singular Senegalese, is wear
ing half dozen stitches in his head
as a result of having encountered dia
mond star 26-year-old stevedore las.
week.
1t is alleged that the hurler hit Sikh
over the head with q heavy susar-bowl
and that hot session ensued, in which
Sikh was rapidly cleaning up for his op
ponent, when the police interviewed.
Just what started the alteration was
not learned. 1t is said that Skis
wounds are not serious.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
McTIGUE OFFERED $4,000 FOR
BOUT WITH SIKH.
fpreston New, serricel

NEW YORK, April 3-Mike Mcfig-
ue, worlds electromagnetic champion
last week was offered $4,000 by Ed
ward Roberts Panama promoter for a
15-round title match at Panama City
next July or August with Battling Sikh
who lost the title to McTigue at Dublin
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
KEARNS SAYS DEMPSEY
WILL FIGHT WILLS.
Manager Asserts He Will Sign for Fin
ish Bout Labor Day at Tijuana.
COFFROTH IS PROMOTER.
California, Confirming Report, De-
Clares Pugilists Are GAS Good
as Matched

OMAHA, Neb., April SACK kearns
manager of Jack Dempsey, heavy
weight boxing champion in an inter
view with The Omaha World-Herald TO
day said that he is on his way to the
Pacific Coast to sign articles for I'm
ish fight at Tia Juana, Mexico on La
Dor Day between Jack Dempsey anu
Harry Wills Negro contender for the
title.
The promoter, Kearns said, is James
Coffroth, California sportsman. the
match, he predicted, probably will be
the champions only ring engagement
in 1924.
I'VE had our choice of relative
cash consideration for a twenty-round
bout or a fight that will go down IN
history as marking something entirely
distinctive in modern ring annals,
Kearns was quoted as saying, aiding
that he expected the proposed Dout
would net him and Dempsey CLOSE 70
$1,OO0,OOO,"
Dempsey and 1 have been SANDER
ed long enough" Kearns said. 1t is
partly to stop such talk" and partly
to prove to the world that Wills looks
no bigger to Jack than any one," that
the fight would be held, he declared.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
RICKARD SIGNS WILLS FOR FIGHTS.
ay Lead to Big Fight on Labor Day.
Ireland a year ago.

Ireland a year ago.
Paddy Mullins, McTigue's manager,
told Roberts his decision would depend
on the outcome Of the champions fight
with young Stribbling this week in
Newark. Roberts came to New York
primarily to compel Johnny Dundee to
fulfill a contract to box Jose Lomdar-
do, Panama featherweight at Panama
City.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
CoFFRoTH CONFIRMS REPORT

SAN DIEGO, Cal, April 3.-Cnam-
pion Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills
are as good as matched for worlu
title fight at Tijuana, Mexico, it was
stated today by Promoter James ".
Coffroth. The exact date is not finally
settled. Jack Kearns, DemEsey's man
ager wants it set for Labor Day. Cor
froth said today he vans it later or
during the racing season.
This difference between tie manager
and promoter is to be settled Sunday
when Kearns is expected here. Coffroth
said. Dempsey is said to be willing to
meet Wills here any time the promo
tiers agree. Coffroth said he was in con
versation with Dempsey by telephone
last night when Dempsey said he was
waiting Kearns's arrival. when they
both would leave Immediately for San
Diego and Tiajuana.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
KID NORFOLK FIGHTS
HARRY GREB FOR THE
LIGHT HEAVY TITLE
preston News service)

NEW YORK, April kid Norfolk,
veteran of many an important ring en-
counter and colored light-heavyweight
champion of the world, will meet Har'
.ry Greb, middle-weight champion in a
lO-round decision bout in Boston April
4, Leo P. Flynn, Norfolk's manager an
nounced here last week.
Norfolk is one of the few fighters to
have ever gained a decision over the
Pittsburgh windmill, this affair happen
ing at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, three
summers ago.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, April 3.-Harry
Greh middleWeieht CHAMPION. Thurs
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05

Court that closing or
Of
obligations Bonded Realty 1nc
which secured to
plaintiff and it being further
within short time OF the
Realty
Of said bank, It is
authorized instructed
possible
assets and liabilities OF said
submitted
with view Of satisfying
ffecting
said
Savings Richmond, Va to its
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05

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coored abiding faith the Almighty God let reopen the Bank
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
PATIENTLY WAITING.

Yes the The Mechanics Savings Bank representing approximately three hu
individuals the depesors representing about three thousand not including the holders
Christmas Savings Club Cards the white and crd people this city, who are vitality init
e retaining confidence the oeofd people this community and the good opinion
the Whit and coered people Of the United States waiting
Thew want know APPROXIMATE the assets the Mechaa
Savings Bank The amount stated the following extract from the decree signed the
Judge Of the Rchmend Chaaefy Court
The Pleasantville press., 1924-10-18
SALEM CHURCH NOTES.

Old Home Week at Salem Church
this year is breaking all records in
attendance and interest. The various
organizations are "teaming up with
splendid harmony and efficiency to
make the greatest possible success,
putting first things first"
Wednesday was Church Fellowship
Night" Rev. Richard Phillips, of
Somers Point, was a most acceptable
speaker. The roll of guests of honor,
those who had Joined the church since
last Old Home Week, totaled So. Re-
freshments and fellowship, which
marked the reception by the Ladies'
Aid Society at the conclusion of the
program, were most enjoyable.
Sundays services, it is confidently
believed, will make a glorious climax
to the weeks calendar, already rich
in achievements. Dr. Francis H.
Green, who speaks in the morning, is
most admirable speaker. He is pre-
eminently high-souled. golden tongue
Apostle of Youth. Those who hear
him Sunday morning will count them
selves highly privileged
The Pleasantville press., 1924-10-18
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

Monday evening Misses Hazel Ad-
ans and Marion Sooy entertained a
number of friends at a Halloween
party, given in the basement of Miss
Adams home The ceiling of this spa
cious room was bower of autumn
leaves, while along the sides and in
the corners were arranged cornstalks.
At fitting hour the guests were bid
den to table artistically decorated
in orange and black The evening was
spent in games, dancing and music.
Everything was serene until minor
accident, which occasioned w. d. Van
naman, Jr., to spend a few painful
hours on an upper story of the house.
Present were: Verna Powell, Nellie
Aston, Nettie Malatesta, Hilda Bowen,
Hazel Adams, Marion Sooy. Herman
Prichard, William Probst, Wen. D.
vannaman, Jr, Jack Perry, Earle
Booye, Joseph Somers, Milton Huckel,
Clarence Peck, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Barrett. Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Conover, Mr.. and Mrs. Britton Adams
and Charles B. Adams.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-10-18
THE PLEAsANTvmLE NATIONAL BANK.

Pleasantville has become the first
commercial center of Atlantic County.
This new bank has been erected to
meet the demand for increased bank
ing facilities. 1t replaces the old Rod
ney Hotel by raising, remodeling and
incorporating it into the Doric bank
structure
The bank is built of granite, orna-
mental terra Gotta and Hy-tex brick
on the exterior and on the interior of
reinforced concrete, making this bank
ing institution absolutely fre-proof.
The trimmings are Mexican mahogany.
The floors are of gray and white tile
laid in herringbone design and the
walls consist of ornamental stone,
plaster and marble. The furniture and
fixtures are of solid mahogany and
genuine Italian marble.
The vault is large and spacious and
one of the best constructed in the
entire state. 1t is built of reinforced
concrete and lined with armor plate,
and contains hundreds of safe deposit
boxes. An additional sub-vault is in
the basement to house old records,
documents, etc. This sub-vault is con-
structed of reinforced concrete. Both
vaults were equipped throughout by a
specialist from the York Safe & Lock
Co., and each has armored plate steel
vault DOORS The York Co.'S latest
design night shute and safe has also
been installed.
Besides the spacious banking quar-
The Pleasantville press., 1924-10-18
Maroon And White
Ties Cridiron Rivals
First Football Game of Season
With Ocean City Played Here
Last Saturday.

In the first football game of the sea-
son, Pleasantyil1e H S. staged a rally
in the last quarter and tied their old
rivals. Ocean City H. s., 6-6. The
light Maroon and White eleven, ably
coached by Ebby Parsells, battled
heavier opponents throughout the en-
tire game. The first half ended in a
scoreless tie, 90. In the third quar-
Ter o. C. Fl. S. opened up her plays
and scored the first touchdown ever
made at the New Ball Park. Selvagn
had the honor of carrying the pigskin
across the final chalk mark. In the
fourth quarter, fourth down and six
yards to gain, Russo pulled ParselPs s
fake kick forward pass play. Ocean
City H. S. rushed in to block the kick.
Russo side-stepped the would-be block
ers of the kick and hurled a fine for
ward pass to Ware, who was downed
on the two-yard line. On the next
play Grimm carried the ball over. tie
ing the score. &c, Russo's try for
goal missed the uprights by a scant
yard. PleasantvilIe outplayed Ocean
City H. S. during the remaining min
utes of play. Lineup:
The Pleasantville press., 1924-10-18
BIBLE CLASS MEETS.

The October meeting of the Ladies'
Bible Glass of Wesley NJ. E. Church
was held at the home of Mrs. Margaret
Kruger, Walnut avenue The meeting
was opened with prayer by Mrs. Elias
Campbell After the business session
a social hour was enjoyed by all pres
ent. Refreshments were served by
the hostess.
Present were: Mrs. Elias Campbell,
Mrs. Herbert Bailey, Mrs. Walter L.
Shaw. Mrs. Florence Sullivan. Mrs
Winifred Blake and daughter Gladys,
Mrs. Graham, Grandma Reed, Mrs.
Brown, Mrs. Towers, Mrs. Reuben Ad-
ans. Mrs. Martin Price, Mrs. Merrick,
Mrs Durber and son, and Mrs NJ.
Kruger and daughters Margaret and
Dorothy.
The next meeting will be a Hallow-
cen masquerade at the home of Mrs.
Herbert Bailey, Reading avenue and
Main street, on Friday. Nov. Z.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-10-18
North

Mr.. Alex Forshaw, who was serious
ly injured in an automobile accident
on Shore Road at Zion Road in the
early part of the summer, and who
was in the Atlantic City Hospital for
over two months, has partially reeov-
cred and is greeting hosts of friends
by being able to enjoy rides through
the country. Although compelled to
use crutches to get about, Mr. For
shaw is greeting every one with his
old-time smile and is well on the way
to complete recovery. Mr.. and Mrs.
Forshaw wish to thank their many
friends, also several well known or
ganizations for their help and many
other tokens of esteem shown during
his illness
Mr. and Mrs S. Y. Wilson enter
tanned at an informal dinner party
last Saturday evening in honor of
Mrs. Wilson's father, Mr.. John A Da-
vies, of the Davies farm, Linwood,
who celebrated his SEVENTEEN ami
versary Autumn leaves and blooms
werei in profusion, the color scheme
being carried out in green and white
on the dinner table and in the decor
ations. The table was handsomely
arrayed with large birthday cake
covered with tiny candles as the main
attraction. Radio music and games
were enjoyed until late hour. Mr.
and Mrs. Davies received q number of
lovely presents in linen and silver
Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs. Somers H. Endicott and son,
Junior, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Morton,
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Davies, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. M. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
jamin Sutton, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Y Will
son and son, Earle d.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-10-18
Regulars Will Meet
Peaches For Playof
Will Make One More Attempt to
Settle Atlantic County League
Championship This Saturday.

Through a decision handed down b.
the Representatives of the Atlantic
County League, it is necessary for the
Pleasantville and Hammonton base
ball clubs to meet at Egg Harbor, Sat
urday, Oct 18th, in championship
game, to decide the championship of
the Atlantic County League. In spite
of the fact that catcher Fish was rail
roaded through the league by other
clubs in the league, after the time linn
it expired, and Mgr. Wesley Vaughn
of the Hammonton ball club failed 10
live up 10 gentleman's agreement by
having his team appear at Egg Harbor
Sunday, Sept. 21st, the date set by the
representatives of the two clubs for
the playing of the third championship
game, Pleasantville expects to come
through with flying colors and bring
the championship to the town to which
it rightfully belongs Pleasantville
has faithfully lived up to the rules OF
the league throughout the entire sea-
SON. Unfortunately. the same can not
be said of the Hammonton ball club.
1t is trusted that Pleasantville justice
will be the lot of the culprits in Sat
urday's game The lineup of the two
teams will be as follows:
santville-Heckle, S.; Wilson
c.f.; jacket, 2b.; Peterson, r.f.; Hell
frich. 3d.; Long, IT,; Smith, h.; Burns
c.; Everham, p. Subs: Tash, Michel,
McDevitt.
Hammonton-Karres 3d.; Esposito
r.f.;; Lobley, 2b.; Fish, c.; Montgomery
S.; Blazier, h.; Blair, p; Craig, CT. (;
Fithian, If Subs: Bruno, R. Mont
gomery.
Umpires = Mcfarland, behind the
plate; Rudolph, on the bases.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-10-18

ters, lobbies and directors room, there
is coupon room, book-keeper's Office,
wardrobe utilities and a large store
room. Care has been taken to provide
an additional compartment to meet
any future demands that may be press
ed upon the institution
A full and complete burglar-alarm
system of the latest approved design
has been installed with eleven units,
so that the alarm may be turned from
any location.
The complete fire. proof construction
and the ample installation of protect
i've devices insure all depositors of
perfect security.
A feature of the bank is the fact
that there is ample space in its vicin-
ity for the parking of cars.
The building is monument to all
who had any part in its construction.
The architect was Bertram Ireland,
whose wonderful skill in his line is
best shown here. The builders were
William Sharrock and John J. Green,
and they, too, have done their best.
Winfield Adams raised the old build
ing, Robert M. MacLean did the plas-
tering, Rudolph Wilson the plumbing
and heating, Samuel B. Sooy the paint
ing, Clark Adams the electric wiring,
and English & Somers were the brick
layers.
Every pieo. of material in the build
ing and all labor on it was supplied by
local people where possible.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-10-18

Mrs. Orland Hallinger Bailey, of
Ryon avenue, had as her guests for
fortnight, her sister, Mrs. S. Hamp-
ton Stringfeld, and small daughter,
of Philadelphia. Mr. Stringfield also
spent the weekend with his family.
Mr.. Walter H. Manning and wife
and Mr.. James H. Buckley and wife
have left for visit with friends in
Augusta, Ca, and Jacksonville, Fla, in
Mr. Manning's new Buick Sedan. Mr..
Manning is the popular owner of the
Boulevard Service Station.
Dorothy Myers, young daughter of
Mrs. e. L. Clark, is at home conva-
lescing after an operation in Atlantic
City hospital They wish to thank
the many friends for the beautiful
flowers, also the Jr Epworth League
of Wesley M. E. Church, and from the
cheerful shut-in cards from her school
mates.
Miss Frances Click has just return
ed home from Merchantville and Cam
den, where she had been spending
some time While there, she attended
the Trenton District Epworth League
Rally, held in st. Georges M. e.
Church.. Camden, and also the Trenton
District EpWortn League convention
at First NJ. e. Church, Florence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph L. Sutton, of
Linwood, have just returned from en-
joying a motor trip to Hagerstown,
Maryland, accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. G. H. Rogers and daughter Verna
of Haddon Heights. The party mo-
tored to Hagerstown by way of Lam
caster, York and Gettysburg, return
ing by way of Chambersburg, Harris
burg, Reading, to Haddon Heights
After a short visit with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Rogers, they returned to
their home, reporting very enjoyable
trip, including good roads and beau
tiful scenery mountains, valleys,
through large tobacco. corn, wheat
and dairy farms. Including side trips,
they covered 81 xhundred miles.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-10-18
CAN WE SPEAK WITH
THE DEPARTED?

A question that often is asked is,
Can we speak with or hold communi-
cation with the dead? that is, with
those who have gone from us into the
life beyond Is it possible to hold
communication with the unseen world ?
There are those who affirm that we
can. There are those who profess to
have received communications from
the spirit world What does the Bible
teach in respect TO this? Have we
often wished that we could Hear a
voice that is dead"2
Sunday night, at the First Baptist
Church, the Pastor will deal with this
question in his sermon. He will an
swer The question from the teachings
of the Word of God. Before the SER
mon there will be another of the rous-
ing song services, and songs new and
old will be sung. The Junior Choir
will sing and there will be selections
by the orchestra.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-10-18
HALLOWEEN SOCIAL.

Mt. Pleasant Church Alpha Sunday
School class is giving a Masked Hal
lowe'en Social, on Friday night, Oct
"a. We know you'll all agree that
everything they give is right up to I.
Theren be lots of fun for children
and grown up folks as well; and the
costumes that you'll see there, you
will think are something swell. Ev-
erything will be in keeping with the
Halloween time of year. and if your
troubles trouble you, come and join
the happy cheer. The price is only
10c which is not very dear.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-10-18
3rd Sudden Death
Shocks Community
William Hauenstein Found Dead
at Fire House, Where He Had
Been Working on Books.

This community received another
shock when the news spread that an
other well-known citizen, William Hau-
enstein, had died suddenly Wednesday
afternoon. Mr.. Hauenstein was chair
man OF the Atlantic County board of
elections and Under Sheriff of Atlantic
County. He was found dead in the
council chamber of the Pleasantyille
city hall, about $50 O'Clock, by Edgar
E. Unsworth, of the Pleasantville fire
company
He had been working on the regis
tration books in the city hall nearly
all day. Several times he came down
stairs, talking with the firemen AT 4
o'clock he returned upstairs to finish
his work About $50 Mr. Unsworth
went upstairs TO turn on the lights and
saw Mr.. Hauenstein seated in chair
al desk, seemingly sleeping He
went over and shook him, telling him
1nal il was time for him 10 go home
20 supper. When Mr.. Hauenstein fail
ed 10 respond. a physician was called
who stated that he had been dead
fully an hour. The cause of death is
given as stroke of apoplexy.
Mr.. Hauenstein was born in Phila-
delphia, January 7, 1865. and was
therefore SO years of age. He had
been a resident of Pleasantville and
Egg Harbor township for As years.
He was the political leader of Egg
Harbor township, was township asses
sor, secretary and member of the
Board of Education and a member of
the Republican County Committee.
He is survived by a wife, Cassie
Hauenstein. three daughters. Ella,
Mary and Elizabeth Hafenstein, one