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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
Correct Numbering
Necessary In City
Postofhce Department Rules Mail
May Not be Delivered to Pla-
ces Incorrectly Numbered.

The Pleasantville Press has been
urged to again bring to the attention
of the residents of this city the eces
sity of correctly numbering their hous-
es and places of business. The city
authorities have gone to considerable
expense in mapping out the city into
blocks. and will gladly furnish any
property holder with the necessary in
formation as to the correct numbers
for their property. In a great many
instances cards bearing this informa-
ton have been mailed to property
holders, but many of them have dis
regarded the notices entirely. Suit
able numbers can be secured at a very
small cost, and the benefits to be de-
rived by following out the number
scheme as arranged are innumerable.
Very often strangers inquire for
friends or relatives. and quite fire.
~quently when a number is given. the
inquirer locates W. or three houses
on the same street containing the
same number, and quite naturally be
comes disguised. Correct numbering
is also very essential in the delivery
of mail. In fact Postmaster Whitman
has recently received instructions from
the postal authorities, holding him re-
sponsible for houses being correctly
equipped with street numbers and mail
receptacles. Orders have been issued
that where the house is ~unnumbered or
incorrectly numbered to discontinue
the delivery of mail and require the
patron to call in general delivery
Unless the public awakens TO the inn
portance of this matter within a very
short time, many patrons Of the local
postofice will lose their free delivery
of mail and be compelled TO call at the
Office for whatever mail they may re-
ceive. Of course, the Postmaster is
DESTROYS Of giving the best possible
service, but the public must live up to
the regulations il they would have the
benefits of the city delivery service.
Number your house according 70 me
city maps. Place a suitable receptacle
for your mail within Easy reach of the
Carrier. Remember. a Carrier has ma
ny stops to make on his route, and he
is DESTROYS of serving you well. Do
your part, and he will meet you more
than half way. See that all mail adj
dressed to you or your family is ad-
dressed by street and number, and you
win be doing more to bring about good
mail conditions than anything you
could possibly do.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
BIG STILL UNCOVERED IN
ARsEcoN SUNDAY NIGHT

Another big still was uncovered in
Absecon last Sunday night through
the vigilance of State Trooper Hun
ter of the Absecon station. After
receiving some vague information OF
the existence of the moonshine plant
the trooper did some sleuthing and
was directed to the vicinity of Fire
road and California avenue by the
fumes which were waited from that
location by the breeze. The place
where the plant was located Is known
as Deerfoot Grove.
After locating the plant in a cellar
Trooper Hunter called Corporal Lip
gon to his aid. and later called Ser
geant Harper and a Federal pr0hibi,
ton agent. They raided the place
and found two 75-gallon stills in oper'
alton with over 40 barrels of mash
and so gallons of completed moon
shine ready for the market. The still
was dismantled and taken to the Alb
secon barracks for evidence 1t is al
legged to have been u by Charles
Rosengurt, who was recently caught
running a still at Ventnor City.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
Organization OF
Bank Completed
Stockholders Comprise Nearly
Two Hundred Persons - New
Building Nearing Completion.

The organization of The Pleasant
vile National Bank has been complet-
ed, it is announced, by the selection of
the following officials and personnel OF
the new institution:
President, Bertram E. Whitman;
yice-president, Raymond p. Thompson;
cashier. Paul H. Powers; teller, Ralph
H. Seton; directors, Clark Adams,
William M. Fort, John j. Green, VIII
lam j. Hosbach, Japhet Price, William
Shamrock, Samuel ireland, Raymond P,
Thompson, Robert M. Willis, Bertram
E. Whitman. d. s. LeCompte, Wood.
burn J.. Hudson, Samuel ]. Stoloff.
They will all be ready and willing
to serve the public at the Banks hand
some new quarters, the Hotel Rodney
site at the corner of Main street and
West Jersey avenue, in a very shor1
time.
Mr.. Whitman is treasurer of Tht
Whitman Company, Inc, publishers Of
The Pleasantville Press, is a former
Assemblyman, having represented AT
lantic County in three sessions of the
State Legislature, and a former presi
dent of the Atlantic County Board OF
Taxation.
Mr.. Thompson is the head of the
real estate firm of Thompson & Gale
a~direetQr in three local Building 4
Loan Associations, and City Engineer
Mr.. Powers has had banking expert
ence as paying and receiving teller
with The Salem National Banking
Company, as teller and assistant sec
rotary of The Swedeboro Trust Com
pany, and as cashier of The Palmyra
National Bank.
Mr.. Seton was for three years asso
ciated with Mr.. Powers in the bank
ing business at Palmyra.
The directors are all well-known cit
liens and successful business men.
The stockholders comprise nearly
two hundred prominent persons scat
tered throughout the territory the in
stitutien will serve.
The Bank starts with a paid-in cap
ital of ~S100,000.00 and a paid-in sur
plus of SIS, 900. 90, and with the bright
est prospects of success from the yerJ
beginning.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
LOCAL EVENTS

Camp 8. P. o. of A. will give a Cab
bage Party this Friday night All
members are requested TO be present
and bring a package.
The PleasasntyilIe Public Library
will be open commencing Wednesday.
Sept. 3. Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day afternoons, from 8 to 5. each week
The members Of St Margaret's
Guild Of st. Marks Episcopal Church
viii give a card party in the Parish
House on Wednesday evening. Sept.
10. at s o'clock.
The next meeting of st. Margaret's
Guild of ST. Marks Episcopal Church
will be held at the home of Mrs. Harry
Buckins. Shore Road and Lindles
avenue. on Thursday afternoon. Sept
IL.
The monthly meeting of the Baby
Clinic was held in the Parish House
of st. Marks Episcopal Church. on
Wednesday. Seven new babies were
enrolled and literature given to the
mothers on the care of the child.
George Brooks, of the HYGIENE Ice
& Coal Co. who was recently named
at a conference of Democratic leaders
in Pleasantville TO represent that par
ty in the coming election for Council
man from the First Ward. has declined
TO run for that Office.
The members of keystone Chapter.
o. e. s.. 169. viii hold their next meet
ing on Thursday. Sept IL, al the
home of Mrs. Matte Williams, Sea
view e Somers Point. They are
making many beautiful and useful an
ticles for the bazaar to be held in No
vember.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
COUNTY cooLIDoE-DAWEs
ORGANIZATION EFFECTED,

The Coolidge-Dawes Organization OF
Atlantic County came into being Mon
day night, when in response to the
published invitation of the County
Committee. representative republicans
from all sections of the County assem-
bled at the Court Room on the sew
enth floor of the Guarantee Trust bull
ding, Atlantic City. Permanent organ
ization was perfected by the election
of the following officers: President,
Harrison Cook, of the Seaside Hotel;
secretary, Alfred G. Patterson; treas
urer, Bertram e. Whitman; sergeant
alarms, William Cheatham; executive
committee, William A. Blair. Japhet
Price, Albert c. Abbott, Julian Hill
man, John C. Shape, John Murtland.
Albert H. Darneil. The next meeting
will be held in the same place Monday
evening, Sept. 8, at 8 o'clock.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
MISS BAKER TELLS OF
ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCE

Miss Edythe Baker, Il New Road,
has just returned from a seven=day
Presbyterian Conference, at the
BIairstown Academy, Blairstown, n
r., representing the Westminster
Guild of the First Presbyterian
Church. In a recent interview with a
reporter, she stated.
1T was the most interesting exper-
fence of its type that ! have ever N
joyed. 1t was one of the largest con-
ferences of its kind tbs summer. there
being about 400 delegates represent
ing Churches n the East, and about
100 applications for admittance were
refused because of lack Of rooming
facilities.
ssThere was intensive religious study
in the mornings, also organized recre-
alton for the afternoons, which was
the means Of spreading q ~congenial
and friendly feeling over all the dele
gates.
ssThe meals were the best ever, and
everybody seemed to enjoy this lovely
spot in the Mountains
.Blairstown is situated IL miles
from the Delaware Water Gap. The
town itself has but 700 to boast of in
population. The Academy is a very
beautiful place, consisting Of Chapel,
and several dormitories. school rooms.
gymnasium, swimming pool and alike.
The place is surrounded with a roll
ing Campus upon which were he
Vesper services and social gatherings
Miss Baker was accompanied from
this city by Miss Betty Parker. Mrs.
Ireland and Miss Mary Stephenson.
She also states that 1t was an in
SEPARATION to see so many young people
~congregated together, all having the
same purpose in mind, that of bring
ing something home for the better
ment of their Churches
A report Of this seven-day con
ence is planned TO be given by the
above ladies, ii possible. at a supper
in the Chapel on Monday, Sept Is
at $50 D. m. when all Westminster
Guild girls and friends are urged tc
be present. A more definite notice of
this viii be published at a later date.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
cOIored Man Killed By
Shore Fast Trolley

George Banks, coIored, aged "a
years, Of Mckinley avenue. was
struck by a Shore Fast.Line a
bound toward Atlantic City. at
II o'clock yesterday friday
morning and killed. He was i'm
mediately taken to the Atlantic
City Hospital. but was dead upon
arrival there. He was in a ma
chine alone, coming out Of Ire
mont avenue towards the Shore
Road when the accident occurred.
He Is survived by his wife.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
Prsscribes PoeticaI Pageant
BY w. NORMAN REED,

The Pageant days are almost here,
and soon twill be the time of year
when Beauty once again will reign,
with Joy unbounding in its train.
And so l feel constrained to write and
tell the world of the delight that will
be theirs if they come here and join
us in the reign of cheer. For five
short days and five short nights there
II be the very greatest sights to thrill
the hearts. of young and old. The
splendor of 1t can't be told.
September End starts the fun, and
on that day an auto run is being
planned. with prizes fine. SO, crank
your car and get in line. You'll see
around the Pennsy Station Beauties
from throughout the nation arriving
here in splendor grand. Come greet
them with a welcome hand. And ever
then that wont be all, for on that
night a Beauty Ball is being held and
sthereIl you. see pulchritude of high
degree.
And on the third from out the sea
King Neptune comes in mirth and
glee, while mermaids gather at his
side. CTis gorge0usness personiied.)
The rarest beauty then holds sway as
down along our Wooden Way King
Neptune, followed by his court, parade
in scenes of joy and sport. And Their
upon the Garden Pier when dusk has
gathered you will hear the story oil
the Pageant great, in which all maids
participate.
The big parade is more than great
it's on the fourthTremember the date
The exhibits are wonderful up to the
last, for scenes OF. real beauty they
can't be surpassed. Again in the eve
ming the beauties will bloom. arrayed
as they will be in evening costume
and the ones who appeal to the keer
judges eyes will receive as their re
ward a wonderful prize.
The Bathers' Revue will take place
the next day, and then ace again
charming Beauty holds sway, and sac
to relate. there will be many hearts
that will prove rs good targets fol
ECupid's sharp darts. And on Frida,
from vessels far out in the sea; thu
scenes of real splendor will fill yol
with awe, SO don't fail to be here FOL
our Mardi Gras.
And then comes the climax on Sat
urday eve, the fairest of all of The
maids will receive a crown and a tro
ply as our nations Queen, and this
will indeed be a wonderful scene.
And so in conclusion | just wish t.
say that if you would drive cares ant
sorrows away, just come to our city
and join in the fun. You'll never re
greet it. Come on, every onei
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
PASTOR HAS WESTERN TRIP.

Rev. w. L. Shaw returned home
Thursday from a ten-day vacation trip
to Louisville, Indianapolis, Chicago
Milwaukee, Hubbard Woods and Shi-
lob, Ohio. At Hubbard Woods he call
ed on Mrs. Charles A. Campbell, well
known here, and at Shiloh he was the
guest of DR.. and Mrs. J.. L. Artz. of
Camden, N. j., who have a summer
home there. He reports that he saw
some pretty country and met many
cordial people. but upon his return
Jersey never looked better"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
Regulars Tie For
League HOnOrs
Neck and Neck With Harmon
ton, Having Won 10 and Lost
9 Games-Percentage .679.

In a holly contested game, Pleasant
vile finally nosed out Tueckerton in
an Atlantic County League game last
Saturday, ST. Peterson's home run
over the left field fence in the first
inning with one man on base gave
Pleasantville a two run lead. Tucker
ton hammered Michel in the second
and third and gained the lead, 5-4.
Jackets timely double in the sixth
scoring two runs put Pleasantville in
front, 7-6. Culver's home run in the
first half of the eighth tied the score.
Smith and Heckle punched hits in the
last part of the eighth for the final
run, which placed Pleasantville on the
winning side of the ledger. Score:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
PLEASANT HOME GATHERING.

A delightful home gathering was
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs An
drew Hyson, in Mortified. A dinner
and-supper were served. those present
being Mr.. and Mrs. John Hyson and
two children, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hyson and two children, Mr.. and Mrs,
Harry Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. Bonnie
Childs and two children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Miskelcy of Mays Landing, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Dennis, Miss Griffith and
niece of Steelmanville. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wing and granddaughter of Atlantic
City, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Thorn OF
Smithville. Mr.. Abe Knorr Of North
field. Mi. Ebenezer Hyson Of Port Re
public. All wendell their way home
ward al a late hour having had q good
time.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
Republicans Have
Selected Ticket
Full Slate, Headed by Mayor
Charles E. jackson, to be Sub
mitted at Primaries.

Having finally persuaded Mayor
Charles E. Jackson to again head the
local Republican ticket as their candi
date for Mayor, the Republicans have
since been securing around in an eff
fort to secure suitable timber for the
other city offices. As a result of their
efforts, petitions were placed in circu-
lation this week for the following can
didates:
For Mayor Charles E. jackson,
present incumbent.
For Councilman-at-Large-Guy Viii
son, present incumbent
First Ward.
For Councilman-James Yates, the
present President of Council.
For Freeholder-Clark Adams, pres
ent incumbent.
For Justice of the Peace-William
Stevens, the present Police Justice of
the City.
For County Committee-First Pre-
cinct: Frank Trumbore, Ma5el E.
Chattle. Second Precinct. c. William
Biggs, Roxanna j. Frendlich- Third
Precinct: Seeley Turner. Carrie J.
Smith.
Second Ward.
For Councilman-George Englehardt.
For Freeholder-Robert NJ. Willis.
present incumbent.
For Justice of the Peace-James
Richie.
For County Committee-First Pre-
cinct: Japhet Price. Second Precinct:
Charles M. Peck. Third Precinct.
Charles H Hill. Cora T. Washington.
1t can be authoritatively stated at
this time that the proposition of pay
ing a small salary to the Councilmen
for their services viii again be placed
on the ballot for the decision OF the
voters This proposition should re-
ceive the support of everyone inter
ested in the welfare of our city Plea
santville has grown so rapidly during
the past few years that it is no longer
in the sma1l-towI class 1t is a thriy
ing municipality OF some 10000 on
more souls. With this increase in pop
ulation there is a natural increase in
the business of the city, requiring
more and more of the Couneilmen's
time. Because of the vast mount OF
work connected with the Office, ii is
becoming more and more difficult TO
secure men who are willing to give so
sation. It is a yery serious question
and unless the public realizes the ne
rEessify faF0fabf-z q tkiS
proposition it WILDE but 4 short time
before it viii be impossible to secure
men to stand for the Office of CounciE
man
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
N AFTER VILLA.

Teddy Leonard, the sensational New
York fiy-weight who is summering in
Atlantic City and spends most of his
time at the Shore. has been very anx-
ious to meet villa for sometime. Leon
ard would like to meet villa in At
lantic City if the shore promoter
would care to stage the bout. Leon
ard is ready at any time to sign for a
bout with villa and thinks he can hold
his own with the punching Pancho.
Teddy has met and defeated some of
the pest boys in the fiy-weight class
and sure deserves a chance at the
fighting Filipino. Negotiations are on
with the Wilkes-Barre. Pa, promoters
to use Leonard against Ty Coleman.
of Scranton, who is making such a
big hit up around the western part of
Pennsylvania.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
v. T. STEWARDS SISTER DEAD.

Miss Marie S. Stewart died Thurs
day afternoon, Aug. 81, at Mays Land
ing. She was a daughter of James R.
and Rosanna Stewart, both deceased.
Surviving are one brother, William T.
Stewart, of Pleasantville, and one sis
ter, Juniata Stewart, of Mays Landing.
Funeral services were held in Mays
Landing. whence the body was taken
to Altoona, p, her former home, for
interment in Fairview cemetery. Miss
Stewart, while a resident of Altoona,
taught for many years at the London
school in Logan township. She was a
member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
CELEBRATES

Miss Thelma Erickson celebrated
her tenth birthday at the home of hei
aunt, Mrs. s. Swensen, whom she is
visiting for the summer. on the after
noon of Aug. %. After a number OF
games were played and delightful re
freshments served, the guests depart,
ed, wishing their little hostess many
more such happy birthdays. Miss
Erickson received many beautiful gifts
Present were: Dorothy Carlson, Hell
en- Swensen, Mabel Olsen, Margaret
Olsen, Ruth Olsen, Thelma Erickson;
Norman Swensen, George Olsen, Ed
win Garrison. Stanley Swensen and
Mrs. Swensen.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
ST. PETERS LAWN FETE.

The Lawn Fete in aid of St. Peters
R. C. Church will be held on the
church lawn, Verona ave. and Chest
nut ST., Friday and Saturday evenings.
The committee in charge are putting
forth every effort to make this affair
a big success. Various booths and
other attractions have been placed on
the grounds, and all who attend may
be assured of an enjoyable time. The
public is cordially invited.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
Mortified To Have
Double Celebration
New City Hall and Fire House to
be Dedicated on National De-
Tense Day, Sept. IL.

The City CT Northfield will doubly
celebrate on Friday, September IL,
National Defense Day. The occasion
will be the dedication of the New City
Hall and Fire House. A civic commit
tee, appointed by Mayor Eugene Swil-
key is making arrangements to enter
tain the citizens and officials OF the
surrounding communities. Prominent
and eloquent speakers have accepted
invitations to be present, while a pro-
gram of music and song is being ar
ranged to delight the large number of
people anticipated.
A REQ Triple Combination Hose Car
and Automobile Fire Engine, recently
purchased by the city, will be housed
in the new structure in time for public
inspection, and the enthusiasm mani
tested by the citizens of this growing
community is evidenced by the inter-
est the entire town is taking in the
affair.
No better municipal building can be
seen along the Shore road and the Off
Gals are receiving congratulations for
their endeavors to put Mortified be-
side other communities in development
and expansion. The formation of a
volunteer fire company is being effect
ed, and a large membership is already
enrolled.
The building development in North
field for the past year has surpassed
neighboring communities, while the
increase in population, exceeding all
the Other. adjoining cities, attest to the
natural advantages and health giving
atmosphere offered by the city to
those seeking a locality in which to
| build their homes.
Mortified is not without a supply OF
local talent, and visitors on the occa
sion of the dedication will no doubt
enjoy the program to be offered by
them.
Mr.. Howard A. Stout, architect, and
a resident of Northfield, drew the
H0nrn0offle1tiQHe Z haheaHf1
Ffm STRUCTURE which was erected 81
Charles S. Corson. of Linwood. The
building consists of a Council cham
Der. Mayors Office, City Clerk and Tax
Collectors Office, a committee room,
reception hall, and lavatory on top
floor. On ground floor is adequate
space for housing four chemical en-
gines. Jails. store rooms, lavatory and
public telephone booth are located on
the first floor. A large siren tower
with a siren already installed is loeat-
ed at the real of the building.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
MAC DONALD

The funeral of the late William
Macdonald took place on Saturday
afternoon. Aug. 16. at his late resi-
dence, II W. Verona avenue. Services
were conducted by Rev. Henry Merle
Mellen, of the First Presbyterian
Church. Atlantic City. Two favorite
hymns of the deceased. Abide with
Me" and Lead, Kindly Light were
rendered by Mrs. Raymond Ireland and
Miss Lillian Lowden during the ser
vices. Interment was made in Pleas
antvile Cemetery. Deceased leaves a
widow and two daughters. Miss Ethel
Macdonald. Of this city. and Mrs.
Ralph d. Shoemaker. of Atlantic City.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC !

Howard A. Payne. formerly of Rob
ert M. Willis Barber Shop, and Eu-
gene Conover, who formerly had a
Barber Shop at Main st. and Fast
Shore Railroad. will open a first-class
shop, on or about Aug. 30th (Satur-
day., in the new Risley Building, fac
ing the Fast Shore Railroad. Your
patronage is cordially invited.
Our Motto: A particular shop for
particular people. advertisement.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
UNITED PRAYER MEETINGS.

The United Prayer Meetings of the
Baptist, Wesley Methodist and Pres
byterian churches will be held next
week, Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, in the
Presbyterian Church, at 8 p. m. The
meeting this week in the First Baptist
Church was well attended, as have
been all the meetings, and a splendid
spirit of unity and cooperation has
prevailed. The last of these meetings
will be held in Wesley church on We'd
nesday, Sept. 10th.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30

The Workinomen's Building and
Loan Association ct P~ieasantvlIie will
open its twenty-fourth series Of stock
ON Monday, Sept. Sth. The series is
open to public subscription, shares SO
cents per month each. Subscriptions
are now being received by the secre
tary, Elvie Block. at Pleasantville
Trust Company. advertisement.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-08-30
HOME FROM EUROPE.

On the White Star liner Homerie,
which arrived in New York Tuesday.
from Southampton and Cherbourg was
Miss DusoIina Giannini Of III =.
Edgewater Avenue. Pleasantyille, who
IS returning after a successful con-
cert season al Queens Hall. London