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The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20

County Musical Memory Contest This
contest will be held during National
Music Week
Among those present were. Rex.
and Mrs E. x. Dilks. M. and Mrs. a.
L. Hammell. Mr. Reuben Babcock. Mr..
A. j Anderson. Mr David ireland.
Mrs. Edward Hackett, Mrs p Gramp.
Mrs N II. Townsend. Mr.. and Mrs.
Irving Rider Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Taylor Mrs. Moore Mr. Hoagland
Mrs. Wm. Hunter. Mrs James Hamil-
ton, Mrs. Percy Smith. Mrs Frazier.
Miss cliff. Mrs James Henderson.
Mrs Samuel Johnson. Mrs Murphy.
Mrs Ira Giberson Miss Marion Hoag-
land, Mrs. s. Ireland. Mrs samuel
Smith, Mrs. S. Hauzlu, Mrs Frances
Hartzell, Miss Miller. Mr ara Mrs
Thoms, Mrs. c. Thoms, BeI1fam Ham
nell. Virginia Babcock, Charlotte Ham
nell, ]. Petri, Laura Sutton. Kathryn
Miller, Mrs. John Berry Mrs NJ Al.
kinson, Miss Martell, Mrs. J. String.
Mrs. Schneider, Mrs. Clarence Price,
Mrs. Charles Kunkely, Misses Flora
and Lena Robinson, Mr.. W 3. Smith,
Mr.. P K. Hilliard, Mr. and Mrs At
ties, and many others.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
ABSECON NEWS
by LENA ROBINSON.

Mrs Mary B. Schneider is spending
couple of days with MI and Mrs
Milton Grace Northfield.
The following persons attended the
Story Telling Contest on Friday eve
ming in the Pleasantville High School !.
Miss Carrie Reed, Miss Nettie Alexan-
der, Mrs F. G. Turner. Miss E. Tran.
tam, Mrs. C. c. Allen, Mrs NJ. NJ
Townsend, sMr. and Mrs. Robert
Warke, Miss Catherine Morris, Mr.
James Conover, Miss Clara Miller
Miss Edith Freas and others.
Miss Norma Freas. young daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Freas, met
with a bads accident on Monday eve
ming, when she swallowed a needle
At the midweek prayer meeting on
Wednesday evening, at 7.30, in the NJ
E. Chapel. Rev. c. K Dilks will take
yfor his topic, "The Greatest Law in
the World"
Mrs. Annie Robinson entertained on
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Shovel
Misses Myrtle and Ada Shovel, Mr.
and Mrs. Reaner, Miss Ethyl Reaner
and Master William Reaner, of Maple.
shade.
Mr.. -and Mrs. Ben Sheppard spent
the past weekend with Mrs. Shep-
pard's mother, Mrs. Laura Shovel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel c. Boice were
Absecon visitors on Saturday.
Mrs. Eugene Klein and Miss Doris
Klein visited friends in Absecon on
Saturday.
Mr.. Russell Elwood is again able to
go out after his recent illness.
Miss Ruth Roger spent the week
end in Lancaster. Pa.
Mr.. Jesse Draper, of West Chester,
Pa, is spending a few days with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ORA.
per, Sr.
Mrs Emily Hewitt is reported on
the sick list
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Hammell, Mrs.
Frank -Babcock and Miss Anna B. Bah
cock motored to Camden on Saturday.
Mr. Henry Smith has returned to
the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Doris Smith, on Ohio avenue, where
he will remain the rest of the winter.
Mr. Smith has been in Detroit, Mich.
for almost three years.
Mrs. Reuben Babcock. left on Mon
day for Harrisburg, Pa, where she
will pass week. Mr. Babcock and
cllluTtu Will JOllb MIS-. DdDtOCh tllS
last of the week.
The members of the Boys Club want
to. thank all who helped them with
their cake sale on Saturday. About
sixteen dollars were added TO their
funds.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Home Department of the Presbyterian
Church has been postponed indefinite
ly on account of sickness.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church
will hold their regular monthly meet
ing Thursday afternoon, at 2.30, at the
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home of Miss Marie Robinson Al
the members are urged 10 attend
James schrepper ,
James Schrepper. who has been an
invalid for several years, passed away
at his home here on Monday. The fun
eral services will be held at his late
home on Wednesday afternoon. 3 o.
clock. Rev. c. K Dilks will officiate
and interment will be made in the
Presbyterian cemetery.
Valentine Social.
The Senior Epworth League held a
Valentine Social, Friday evening, in
the NJ. E. Chapel. After a Short bust
ness meeting the evening was spent
in a social hour. Those who attended
were: Miss Clara Conover, Misses
Merlyn and Elizabeth Thomas, Miss
Laura Sutton, Miss Ruth Barker
Misses Irene and Mary Mitchell Rev
c. K. Dilks,.Mr Stanley Mitchell, Mr.
Bertram Hammell, Mr.. William Fry.
mire, Mr. Louis Off, Mr.. Benjamin
Sutton.
Epworth League.
Mrs C. K. Dilks will be in charge
of the Junior Epworth League at the
regular weekly meeting Wednesday
afternoon, in the NJ E. Chapel, at the
close of the public school.
Alletah Tribe of Red Men.
Al1etah Tribe of Red Men held their
anniversary on Friday evening, in the
lodge room. Three sketches were
given by local talent Mr.. Mccoy
gave a very interesting talk on the
good the lodge does for the orphan
children. Rev. G. K. Dilks entertained
the gathering with many interesting
stories. Refreshments We're served by
the members and social time enjoyed
by all.
keley-Giberson
On Friday evening Mr. James Kel.
ley, Jr,, and Miss Edith Giberson, OF
Port Republic, were united in marriage
at the home of the groom's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kelley, Sr, OF
Fourth street Mr. Kelley is an en-
ployee OF the Bankers Trust Company
Atlantic City.
Official Board Meeting.
The Official Board of the NJ E.
ehureh are very much encouraged
with the report on the every member
canvass held last Sunday. The final
reports will be made when the board
holds a special meeting Friday eve
ming in the M. E. Parsonage, at 7.30.
Civic Club Meeting.
The regular meeting of the Absecon
Civic Club will be held~at the home
of Mrs. NJ NJ. Townsend on Thursday
evening This will be the first busi-
ness meeting OF the new year
10th Birthday Anniversary.
Mr., Martin. >Spiekerman was sur
prised at his home recently, in honor
of his SEVENTEEN birthday anniversary.
A very enjoyable evening was spent.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
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Henry Collier, Egg Harbor. Mr. anc
Mrs. Albert GrInow, Albert Grunow
Jr. Miss Elsie GrunoW. of Pomona
Mrs. James Conniff. Miss Ria Con
niff. Miss Frances Courts. Miss Minnie
Sfephany, Mr. and Mrs Henry Gru
now. Atlantic City; Henry Gfanow and
Sophia Grunow, Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon
Chase. Plaasantville; Ms Laura John.
son. Mrs. Jennie Moore. Miss Marie
Moore, Clarence Moore. Nr. Uenr,
Tucker. Mrs. Emma Johnsoq. Mrs. b
Aberie. and Mr and NJ Martin
Spiekerman.
Guarantors Meeting.
The guarantors for the sWanbmore
Chautauqua held a meeting on Thurs
day evening, to make arrangements
for the festival. The following are
the guarantors: Mr.. Samuel Crowley
Mr. Edward Nicholas, Mrs Mary Mil
Ter, Mr.. Joseph Stretton, Miss Hannah
Madden, Mrs. NJ NJ. Townsend. Mr.
James Ballantine, Mr.. William 3. Et
ris, Mr. Lewis Bowker, Mrs Carlson OF
Port Republic, Mrs. Maize Fairbroth.
ers, Mr.. Alfred Royer. Mrs. R. L. Bah.
cock, Miss Nettie Alexander Miss
Carrie Reed, Mr.. Garnet Reed. Mrs.
Joseph Linglebach, Dr. Allen. Mr.
William Schoepfiin, Mrs. Anna c.
Fleming
The Chautauqua season will start
March 1st and will be held in the Alb
secon public school. Many noted per.
sons will appear in the program. The
season ticket for s1.50 can be Dur.
chased from any OF the guarantors or
Mr. Edward Nicholas, advertising com
mittee; Mr. William B. Ehis, hall
committee; Mr.. Lewis Bowkar. hospi-
tality; Mr.. Garnet Reed, secretary;
Mr. James Ballantine, treasurer.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
No joke.

Bllnks-The world is running to
wheels.
Jlnks--But the pedestrians are run
ming from them.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
Apt Comparison.

This book is as bright as a new
penny"
Il guess you are right. cant make
l!cal or tail u It.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20

Blinks: 81 understand he plays first
violin in the orchestra" Jinks And
second fiddle at home - Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
Increasing Responsibility

Cur'laws uaVe run a curious course
Sine distant days Of yore.
Wneu what we have we cant enforce
We 90 and get some more.
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Musical Entertainment.

A musical entertainment was given
by the pupils of the Absecon public
school on Monday evening. The mu
sic was under the direction Of Miss
Chalmers. Each grade OF the school
contributed to The evenings entertain.
ment The program was as follows:
Grade Miss Reed. teacher: ID
Sunshine and Storm. CD The Band.
CD Dickory Dock.
Grades and 3-Miss Trantam, tea
cher: f) The Birds Valentine 90
When am Big. 90 Our Flag. (4)
Pat-a-cake
Grade Miss Hilliard. teacher. ID
Tip-toe. CD Whip-poor-will f9) Did
die Dumping
Grade Mrs. Turner, teacher. (D
The Flag Colors. (2) The Mary Jane
CD Captain Jinks.
Grade 6-Miss Crosby. teacher: ID
Tenting Tonight. % Reuben and
Rachel (3) Down on Smiley's Farm
Grades Z and S-Miss Alexander tea
cher: ID God of the Nations. ~ A
Merry Heart. (3) Glory and Love to
the Men of Old "a Sole Milo. %
Taps
The proceeds from the musical will
be used to purchase records for the
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
Fire on Rum Ship in
 Order to Make Arrest

New York, Aug. 29.-Showing marks of many direct hits by coast guard marksmen, the speedy cruiser War Bug, with crew of six, and 200 cases of whiskey, was brought into port yesterday.
 Patrolling off Roamer shoals the coast guard boat sighted the War Bug without lights. heading in from rum row, according to the revenue men. Immediately the rum runner put on speed. but hove to and made a dash for the open sea after the chase had lasted from Sandy Hook to the Narrows.
 The government officers countered with fusillade that raked the rum ner fore and aft, bullets flying through portholes and shattering cabin windows, several rounds of ammunition were used before the fugitive's. motor went dead and she surrendered.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
Trap Shooters Try
 For American Trophy

Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 29.-some of the worlds best trap shooters were battling today for supremacy in the greatest of all trap events. the grand American handicap tourna- ment.
 Pre1iminaries to the classic were run of yesterday with w. L. Wena- man, of Freemont. Ohio. turning in the high score with 9s out of 100 targets The next high man was E. J. Keifhauber, of Buffalo, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29

Springs and Filling
A truly astounding offer

Nachman spring unit construction, which is of sturdy light resilient oempered steel coil springs, giv ing support at every angle and deep luxurious comfort
 Each spring separately encased in heavy burap and se No wear no nose permanent comfort Sectional parts will be shown). Filling is sanitary white cotton layer felt over NXXX moss, giving depth, elasticity and body"
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
Queen Anne Period Frames

Perfectly seasoned and kiln dried birch. All joints curey doweed and glued All frame reinforced with blocks (sedom used except in hghpriced c,lsom-made suites) Back of divan frame is braced with upright standards 6 inches wde) to make frame rigid. Dvan measures 76 inches in length Ca dvon, showing entire interior displayed in show wndow.)
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29

Months ago we had the courage and audac ity to place an order for 100 of these splen did ParIor Suites, with which to start ou1 Demonstration Parlor Suite Sale. We in sisted that these Suites be of such higf quality, durability and superior workman ship as is only obtainable in Suites at S30( or more.
The Washington times., 1924-08-15

diency the white man can mot
be protected unless the black man
IL protected, and az a plain mat
ter of right law is law and justice
is Justice for everybody.
Our country has adopted prohi-
bition and provided by legislation
for its enforcement. It 10 the
duty Of the citizen to observe the
law and the duty Of the Execu-
tive to enforce. propose to do
my duty az best can.
Our different States have had
different standards, or no stand
ards at all, for child labor. The
Congress should have authority to
provide q uniform law applicable
to the whole nation which viii
protect childhood. Our country
cannot afford to let anyone live
off the earnings Of its youth Of
tender years. Their places are not
in the factory, but in the school,
that the men and women Of to-
morrow may reach q higher state
Of existence@and the nation q high.
er standard of citizenship.
am In favor OF national de.
tense, not merely as an abstract
state OF mind, but as q concrete
mode Of action. favor not mere
ly talking about 1t. but doing
something about it. / do not want
the safety of my country to be I'm.
periled in its domestic or foreign
relations by any failure to be
ready to preserve order or repel
attack. But propose to work for
voluntary Observance Of law and
mutual covenants of peace.
Common Sense Rule.
The Government Of the UniteC
States represents the public. It 10
its business to protect and advance
the general welfare. It wants
everyone treated fairly. ana ex-
poets everyone to do his duty. It
must be impartial, but it ought to
be humane. It wants to establish
justice, equity, and mercy. It de-
sires to see adequate returns both
for capital invested and for work
done. 1t believes in protecting
health and in cherishing education.
1t is opposed to the domination Of
either wealth or organized minori-
ties and is committed to the free
rule OF all the people.
We are likely to hear a great
deal of discussion about liberal
thought and progressive action. It
Is well for the country to have
liberality in thought and progress
in action, but its greatest asset is
common sense. In the common
place things of life lies the
strength Of the nation. It il not
in brilliant conceptions and strokes
of genius that we shall find the
chief reliance Of our country, but
in the home, in the school, and in
religion.
America win continue to de-
fend these shrines.. Every evil
force that seeks to desecrate or
destroy them will find that q
Higher Power has endowed the
people with an inherent spirit of
resistance. The people know the
difference between pretense and
reality. They want to be told the
truth. They want to be trusted.
They want a chance to work out
their own material and spiritual
salvation. The people want 8
government of common sense.
These Mr.. Chairman, are soma
OF the beliefs which I hold, some
OF the principles which propose
to support. Because I am con.
WINGED that they are true, because
I am satisfied that they are sound,
! submit them with abiding faith
to the judgment Of the American
neonla
The Washington times., 1924-08-15
WOMAN BROKER FORCED
TO WALL ON WALL STREET

NEW YORK, Aug. Is. - Clara
Goldhurst, Inc, the only brokerage
firm in Wall street selling to small
investors on the installment pian
or which a woman is the head.
was placed in the hands Of a ne.
ceiver. In the petition for inyolun.
tary bankruptcy filed in the Federal
court assets were listed as 3S,4SS,
liabilities, $12,176.
Miss Goldhurst organized the firm
four years aYo.
The Washington times., 1924-08-15

OAOBA A1AONUAVAoe
Whatever cry the demngogue
may make about his ability to
tax the rich, at the end OF the
year It will always be found that
the people as q whole have paid
the taxes. We should, therefore,
have q system Of taxation under
which the people as whole are
most likely to be prosperous.
Our country will be better off
II, disregarding those who appeal
to jealousy and envy, 1t follows
in taxation and all else the
straight path of justice.
Economy should be practical
scrupulously in the conduct Of a
national campaign. know 1t Is
difficult to distinguish between
real service to the people and
mere wastefulness. Costs have
increased by doubling Of the
electorate, rendering close calcu-
lation impossible.
Nevertheless, i can perceive no
reason why the budget system
should not be beneficial in a cam.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
| aeciust the roads but not against the
employees. Further, he states:

| aeSiust the roads but not against the
employees. Further, he states:
Public Representatives Excluded.
"The proposal ignores the dominant
public interest in uninterrupted trans
portatiop by excluding representatives
of the public from all preliminary adj
justment and making no provision for
their presence as arbitrator. 1t is
the paramount public interest which
justifies governmental interference in
disputes between carriers and their
workers."
Representative Barley has an
nounced the measure to be the result
of serious thought. 1t is designed, ac-
cording to its advocates. to remedy ex-
listing imperfections in the transpor:a-
tion act. The railroad labor organiza-
tions and the American Federation of
Labor are reported to be actively in
favor of its passage, and, j. is be-
lieved it will be supported. both in
the House and Senate. by the La
Toilette bloc which holds the balance
of power.
In the flood of investigations which
have taken the spotlight recently. the
measure generally has been over
looked. As Congress nears album
ment. however. the bill promises to
prccipitate another old-time fight IN
der the dome of the capitol between or
ganized labor which easily may de-
velop economic and political issues of
and lasting proportions.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
COMMUNISTS OF FRANCE
GROWING MORE VIOLENT
IN ELECTION CAMPAIGN
Andre Marty. One of Black Sea Mutineers Who
Tried to Deliver Warship to Bolshevists in 1919,
Is Tardieu's Opponent for Chamber of Deputies.

, will get more than wenty seats in the
next chamber, out of total of 60
They certainly will not if the French
electors will take the trouble to read
Lenin.
For in Lenin's will, published three
months ago. one finds the frank ad.
mission by the founde' of Communism,
that this policy has failed. Lenin con-
fesses that Communism is impossible
for years to come, and. that meanwhile
there is nothing to hope but state cap
italism-whieh has nothing to do with
Communism.
1n'other words the Communists pro-
pose for France 4 regime which Lenin
admits failed in Russia.
But the crowds do not think, 50
far. What they applaud in the Com
munist speeches is, first, the old ar
raignment of capitalism and bourgeois
society, and, second, the fact that they
represent the most extreme opposition
to present policies. But arrangement
OF capitalism is INDUCED in by all So
called revolutionary parties, even to
the mildest socialists whom the Com
munists now are bitterly attacking.
What chiefly characterizes Commun-
ism today is its extremism. Having
got rid of the milder members by sue
cessive party splits, it now represents
truly ferocious. At every
Communist meeting one hears talk Of
driving capitalism out with grenades
and machine guns. And that kind of
talk. as everybody knows is what the
mob likes to hear.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
SPECIAL TRAIN TO
SHOW PRODUCTS OF
SOUTHWEST TEXAS
Nueces, San Patricio, Jim
Wells, Kleberg to Be
Represented.

Corpus Christi. Tex, April 90
Plans to send special tram carrying
products of Nucces. San Patricio. Jim
Wells and Kleberg counties through
the northern sections of the state ar,
going forward in good shape, accord
ing to Ralph Bradford. secretary
manager of the local chamber of com
merce. and who represents this coun-
ty on the general publicity commit
tee.
The plan to send the SPECIAL train
was preached at Robstown several
weeks aog, and the idea met with such
favor that an organization comprising
the cour counties. with S. Maston
Nixon of Robstown, at the head. was
formed. Railroads. operating in South
Texas are cooperating in the move
ment.
The idea is purely promotional,r
said Mr.. Bradford. 80 little is real
ly known of the great section of South
Texas comprised by the four counties
that we feel that the rest of the state
should be given some education along
This line" The train will carry every
conceivable kind of agricultural prod
uct. Cotton will be featured. but will
in no way dominate the displays to be
made. Citrus fruits, vegetable crops.
grains. and other products of the soil
will be shown.
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N|LLACY ASKS
PROTECTION
FROM FLOODS
Want Certain Canal Of
Mercedes Irrigation
System Cut.
CITIZENS in PROTEST
Resolution Demanding Pro-
lection Drawn Up at
Harrington Meeting. |

Brownsville. Tex, April 2e.-Wil.
lacy county has demanded that a GER
tain canal of the Mercedes irrigation
system be cut to avoid throwing flood
waeers of the Rio Grande upon the low
lands OF that county, or that tbe ;rr;.
CATION districts of Cameron comfy
give the Willacy county farmers a
guarantee to protect them from, loss in
the event the Rio Grande reaches fIooJ
stage before flood protection system
raI De worked out and constructed.
ms demand was made by a COMMITTEES
OIL Wiiiacy county citizens at a meet.
ing held in Harlingen.
Inc decision was reached by the
meeting to request the State Reclama.
ton Department to Immediately make
surveys for the purpose o. completing
plans for flood prevention work and
the department is expected to start
the necessary surveys at once. Much
OF the necessary data has already been
secured by the Valley engineers and(
the engineers of the United States andI
State Reclamation Departments. the
opinion was expressed that the plans
could be completed and work COM
menced early in June. The plan pro-
posed contemplates either IfloodwayJ
from above Mercedes to a point east Of
or from Mercedes to the /
salt lakes in Brooks county. -ss
IL the latter. plan is. adopted the
Hood waters of the Rio Grande will be
Inverted to the sand area north of |
he valley. engineers expressing tie
opinion that if the sand should become
saturated the waters would find their
way to the Gulf through series of
Ow depressions.
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BY ANDRE TARDIEU

Copyright. 1924. by Consol. Press Assn
Paris, April 26.-The most striking
feature of the political battle just
opened in France is the formidable
campaign, of the Communist party
and the unbridled fury of crowds which
it assemblies in the suburban centers.
The Communist doctrine is too well
known to require explanation here
The French Communists, in their cleo.
ton literature, demand full adoption
of the Soviet program as applied in
Russia from 1917 to 1922-shop
councils, soldiers councils, peasant
councils, suppression of parliament
and the constitution, confiscation of
property, formation of a red army,
etc.
An admirable illustration of the
situation is provided in the region, not
far from Paris, which the writer rep
resents in the Chamber of Deputies.
For the coming elections, the Com
munists have done the writer the
honor to nominate as his opponent the
man whom they consider the hero
of the Third Observation-Disclosures
Marty, one of the Black sea mutt
neers.
Sold Out the Ships.
This former officers in 1919, at
tempted to deliver t, the Bolshevists
the destroyer upon which he was serv-
ing. Before court-martial he adj
mitted that he did i. for money. His
lawyer pleaded the influence of heredi-
ty, as there was insanity in the
family. After being sentenced to
prison, he became a Communist.
There have been ten debates in the
chamber over Marty. He has been
elected many times to various offices.
although he was ineligible to fill them.
In July, 1923, the Poincare govern
nent granted him amnesty, hoping that
by removing from his his halo of mar
tyrdom it would render him less
1t has turned out other
wise.
This sinister person goes up and
Town the country repeating a speech
which is one long appeal to insurrec-
ion and assassination. His party is
he new Communist group called the |
Workers and Peasants Bloc, whose |
dea it to send to the chamber only |
hop workers and farm laborers. But |
lis program meets tough opposition |
ImOng the millions oil small property |
'wners in France who till their own
fields and have learned their lesson
rom Russia's- experience.
Will Get Few Seats.
Although revolutionary sentiments
ire gaining in violence. the writer
Oes not believe that the Communists