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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-05
ABSECON NEWS LETTER
NEWS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT THIS THRIVING CITY
AS cHRoNIcLEo BY LENA ROBINSON.

Mrs. Catherine Miller has returned
to her home, after a short stay in Col
~lingswood.
Miss Gwendolyn Edwards, of Allan
tic City, spent Thursday at the home
of Miss Anna Mccarthy.
DR.. VIM. Matthews, of Philadelphia,
spent the week with relatives in Alb
secon He and Mr.. Jesse Matthews
motored to their former home in Red
Bank recently.
DR.. and Mrs. VIM. Hurd spent New
Years Day with Mrs. Hurd's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Sooy.
Miss Catherine Morris has been Wis
iting her parents in Devon, Pa.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen has been spen-
ding a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Elwood Adams, at their home on E.
Adams avenue, Pleasantville.
Mrs. Susan Price spent a few days
with her granddaughter, Mrs. Harry
Helfrich.
Mr.. Charles Titus and Mrs. George
Frings motored to Stockton, Md, to
visit friends.
Mrs. William Sixsmith and daughter
Betty spent the holidays with Mrs,
Sixsmith's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dari-
us Smith.
Mrs. Anna B. Babcock has returned
to her home on Shore road, after a
short stay in Philadelphia.
Miss Florence Babcock has returned
to Washington, D. c., after spending
the Xmas vacation with her mother
Mrs. Frank Babcock.
Mrs. Ludlam spent the holidays with
her sister, Mrs. Steele.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. K. Dilks and chill
dren have returned to their home
They attended the funeral of Mrs
Dilks' father on last Thursday.
The funeral services for Miss Flor
ence Montgomery were. held in the
Presbyterian Church last Sunday
Miss Montgomery was a sister of Mrs
Schoepflin and Mr.. Robert Naylor.
Mrs. ]. E. Nicholas brother, William
Pferdiort, of Newark, was recently
married to Miss Dorothy Amsden, the
daughter of Rev. John Amsden, oil
Clarenceville, Quebec, Can. They make
their home in Newark.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Nicholas enter
tanned at dinner Saturday evening The
Rev. Irwin, of Princeton; Mrs. NJ. NJ
Townsend, Miss Hannah Madden ant
Miss Alice McIntire.
Miss Alice McIntire has returned Il
her home in Wilmington, Del.
Mr.. Albert Freedman has returned
from a short trip to Newark ant
Bloomfield.
The regular meeting of the Foreign
Missionary Society of the M. E. Church
will be held at the home of Mrs. Har
ry Mattson, ST., Shore road, OF Tues
day afternoon, Jan. s..
Miss Olive Hammell has returned t.
Westfeld. She spent the vacation
with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shower, Mas
ters Collins and Alvin Shower spen'
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choir at both services.
Bay View Sunday School.

choir at both services.
Bay View Sunday School.
Bay View Sunday School at 2.30, in
the Bay View Chapel, n. Absecon; Mr..
A. ]. Craven, Supt.
Christian Endeavor.
The Christian EndeaYor of the Pres
byterian Church met last Friday eve
ming, at the home of Mrs. Edward Nc
earthly. Christmas games were enjoy
ed. The house was beautifully deco.
rated for the occasion. At a late hour
refreshments were served. Those who
attended we're: Misses Florence and
Louise Draper, Mrs. Lawrence Beck
ley, Mrs. Charles Kunkely, Meriyn
Thomas, Elizabeth Thomas, Mrs. r. A.
Elwood, John Beckley, Robert Rem,
Charles Holcomb, James Ballantine,
Samuel Smith, Katherine Smith, Anna
Mccarthy, Catherine Mccarthy, Geo.
Mccarthy, Maude Mccarthy, and Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Mccarthy.
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Tuesday with Mr.. Showers brother, in
Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Smith entertain
ed on New Years, at their home on
Ohio avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Fairbrothers en-
tertained last Sunday Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar Freas, Mildred and Norma
Freas, Mrs. Jennie Freas, Miss Edyth
Freas, Miss Marie Schlachter, Mr.. Al
ton Freas, Misses Edna, Maize, Vir-
ginia and Master Stanley Fa~irbrothers.
Miss Virginia Fairbrothers is spen-
ding a few days with her Aunt Cor
| nelia Fairbrothers, in Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller and Miss
Adelma Miller were the guests on
Wednesday evening for dinner of Mr..
and Mrs. Doughty and Miss Naomi
Moore, of Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hosbach, of Plea
santville, spent Sunday with Mrs. Hos
bach's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Smith.
Mrs. Jennie Freas entertained at her
home on Landing road Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Fairbrothers and children, Edna,
Maize, Virginia and Stanley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Freas, Misses Mildred and
Norma Freas, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Giberson, Miss. Thelma Giberson, Al
ton Freas, Miss Marie Schlachter, Miss
Edith Freas and the hostess.
M. E. Church Choir will hold their
regular meeting on Tuesday evening,
at 7 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. R. L.
Babcock. All are urged to attend.
Mesting Postponed.
The Absecon Art Club meeting was
postponed from last Wednesday until
next Wednesday, Jan. 9, when it will
be held at the home of Mrs. George
B. Conover, Shore road and Bolton
avenue.
Republican Club.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Absecon Women's Republican Club
was held Thursday evening at the
home of Mrs. Frank Babcock. The
! report was made that at the annual
meeting of the New Jersey Women's
Republican Club, held in Newark, Alb
secon was honored by having Mrs.
Lewis Clark elected as County Mem
Der. Mrs. J. E. Nicholas attended the
convention as the delegate from the
local club.
Garibaldi Republican Club.
The Garibaldi Republican Club
will meet on Tuesday evening, Jan. 8
at the club room, Station Al
this meeting officers will be nominated
and elected. 1t also will be the ami
versary of the club. A big time is
being planned, with speakers and 9th
er entertainment.
Presbyterian Church.
Sunday School at 9.45. Preaching
by Rev. Morris, of Princeton, at 10.45
Junior Christian Endeavor at 3.45
Miss Hannah Madden leader, Gather
inc Miller assistant. Senior Christian
Endeavor at 7.30, Miss Hannah Mad
den leader.
M. E. Church.
Captain Joseph Smith Glass, $50
Rev. C. K. Dilks will hold communion
next Sunday, morning service starting
at 1870. Sunday School at u o'clock
lasting one hour. Young Peoples ser
vice at 6.45, in the chapel. Preaching
by the pastor Sunday evening, service
starting at 7.30. Special music by the
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Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Grace and
daughter Sylvia, Miss Title Trout and
Mrs. Anna M. Anderson, of Atlantic
City; Mrs. Wendell Wells, of Bridge
ton, and Miss Hazel Wells, of Pleas
antville, spent Thursday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. ~Schoenleber, of Absecon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schoenleber,
ST., had a delightful homecoming ON
New Years day. There were four
generations present, Mrs. Reba Craw,
the great-grandmother and daughter
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Schoenle-
Der, Sr.; three children, Miss Hazel
Wells and Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Sem, of Pleasantville; Mrs. Theresa
Wells, of B%ridgeton; Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Grace, of Atlantic City; Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Schoenleber, of Pleas
antville; their children, Miss Amelia
and Lawrence Sem, Jr.; and Miss Syl-
via Grace. The great-grandchildren
helped to entertain. Miss Amelia
played many pretty selections on the
piano, Miss Sylvia sang a solo, and
there was music and dancing. Mrs.
S~choenleber served a very delightful
dinner in a prettily decorated dining
room. Others present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Sem, of Pleasantville, and
Miss Title Trout, of Atlantic City.
Mrs. James Sooy, Mrs. John Sooy
andSMiss Ethel Giberson were Abse-
con Visitors on Sunday.
Miss Louise Draper returned to
Glassboro Normal School, after spend
ing the holiday vacation with her pa
rents.
Mrs. William Morton has returned
to her home in Washington, D. G. She
made a hurried trip to see her father,
who is very i'll at his home on Pitney
road.
The Missionary Society of the M. E.
Church held a successful cake and pie
sale last Saturday at Hurd's drug
store. Mrs. Laura Reed, president of
the society, has received SIS. All
members have not made their report,
Mrs. Anna Robinson and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Tozer entertained last Sun
day Mr.. and Mrs. H. Carr, Miss Elsie
Carr, Miss Helen Carr, Mr.. H. Carr,
Jr., Mr.. James Caldwell, Mrs. Emma
Shovel, Miss Jessie Shovel, of Pleas
antville; Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Parsons
and Master Earl Parsons, of Atlantic
City; Master Clifton Lashley, of Port
Republic; Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Dobbins and
Miss Helen Dobbins, Misses Martha
Alma, Dorothy and Master Harold
Dobbins, visited Mrs. >Dobbins' sister
Mrs. Leland Shovel, on Sunday.
Mrs. Lucas, of Florence, is spending
a few days with her daughter, Mrs. L
Shovel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Lashley
Master Raymond Lashley, Joseph Hick
man and-Gus Hickman visited rela
tives in Absecon on Sunday.
Miss Clara Conoyer has been spend
ing a few days in Bridgeton as the
guest of Rev. and Mrs. c. NJ. Johnson
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-05
WEEK OF PRAYER.

Tuesday evening, Jan. sth. Presby-
terrain Church, Rev. S. NJ. Van SAINT.
Wednesday evening, Jan. 9Th, Yves
ley Church, Rev. T. NJ. Simanton.
Thursday evening, Jan. 10th, Salem
Church, Rev. W. L. Shaw.
Friday evening. Jan. 18th, Mount
Pleasant, Rev. L. D. Champion.
Commencing each evening at 7.45.
All Christians are asked to support
these meetings with prayer, presence,
and purse. St. Johns and Bethany
folks are asked to particularly remem-
Der the Thursday evening meeting in
Salem Church; that meeting being
nearest to them.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-05
MOTHERS NIGHT.

Mothers. Westminster Guild meeting,
we ask you to attend,
On January 18th. to meet u Chum
and Friend,
To gather together-the hour is eight,
Hear our plans and read what is on
our slate,
Every girl and Mother must be there,
Right on time, without a trouble or
care.
Nearly every girl will take some little
part,
In endeavoripg to tell you our activi-
ties from the start.
Good things We'll serve you. at an
hour, not late.
Hesitate not, it will be just great,
The Tie that Binds is our slogan
from the heart.
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MEETING POSTPONED.

The Pleasantville Colored Women's
Community Club meeting, on account
of the rain, was postponed until We'd
nesday evening, Jan. 18th, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Thomas, corner of New
road and Sheffield e This club
is increasing in membership each
week, and is proving an excellent as
set to Pleasantyille. On Thursday Of
last week over one hundred bags of
candy, popcorn and apples were Civ
en- out to the children from the resi-
dence of the president, Mrs. c. Tucker
Washington, assisted by Mrs. Clara
Green, Mrs. Van Buren, and others.
The next meeting will be addressed
by Mrs. Rosita Bryant, of Absecon.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-05
ENGLISH CREEK

Asbury NJ. E. Church was crowded
with people last Saturday night, when
the Sunday School rendered the can
tata Santa and his givers." The ex-
ercises opened at SIS with congrega-
tional singing of America, followed by
prayer by the pastor, Rev. A. H. Burr;
recitation, welcome" by Preston
Force; recitation, by Lila Lee; recita-
ton, by Frances Lee; song, by the
Choir; followed by the cantata. John
Ingersoll, Jr., and Jacob Maggie, Jr.,
accompanied the piano with the banjo.
mandolin and violin. At the close can
dy and gifts were distributed. Mr.. L.
H. Smith, the Sunday School superin-
tendent, received a gift from the
school, and Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Burr
received a purse of $21.25 from the
members and friends of the church.
Mrs. Caroline Smith gave a New
Years dinner to the members of the
Auxiliary of Asbury M. E. Church on
Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 1st, at her
home on Grand street. After a short
business session a social time was en-
joyed, and at 4 o'clock a roast chicken
dinner with cranberry sauce and all
the fixins was served to the following
persons: Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Burr,
Margaret Ingersoll, Rejoice Barrett,
Annie w. Lee, Kate Woolbert, Eva
Lee, Eta Somers, Amanda Lee, Alber-
ia English, Melvina Smith, Mamie
Steelman, Elnora English. Marian Lee
Hildreth Steelman and Thomas Reid
The next meeting will be at Amanda
Lees, Feb. 5th.
Mrs. Lucy Lee has returned to hel
home in English Creek, after passing
several days with relatives in vii
mington, Del.
Mr.. Mark Steelman and Miss Mar
garete Jones, of Wilmington, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Lee, on Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. George Frambes speni
the holidays in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Morris were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. David Somers
last Wednesday night.
Mamie Steelman and Hildreth Steel
man spent the last weekend will
Mrs. VIM. Force, at Linwood.
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WESLEY CHURCH NOTES.

About fifty persons were present at
the Watch Night service held from
1880 TO midnight on Monday. 1t was
a very helpful meeting to all who al
tended. Some OF the resolutions men
toned are worth adopting by all: To
attend at least one service every Sun
day; attend two prayer meetings each
month; to read a portion Of the Word
each day; TO pray for the deepening
of ones own spiritual life, and that OF
the whole church, and for the CONVEX
sion of the world; to conscientiously
do my duty in regard to giving to the
cause of Christ. remembering that We
are but stewards of the Lords money;
seek to render some kindly deed Of
service each day; to reach out the
helping hand, speak the comforting
word, put the cup of cold water to
thirsty lips.
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BASKETBALL GAMES.

Jan. 4-P. H. S. VS.. Atlantic City H.
S.. at Atlantic City, 8 p. m.
Jan. 5-P. H. S. VS.. Camden Catholic
H. s., at Pleasantville, s p. m.
Two of the strongest opponents to
be met by ~Pleasantville H. S. in the
cage this season will be the foe of the
Maroon and White this week. With
four veterans and many good basket
ball players in the squad, P. H. S. will
be expected to give a good account of
her basketball ability. Large crowds
will be on hand at each game to give
our boys the encouragement they need
against such strong opposition.
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L. T. l. CHRISTMAS PARTY.

A very pretty Christmas party was
rendered Mrs. Matthew Ellick. of Plea
SAINT avenue, last week. by the mem
bers of the Loyal Temperance Legion.
a delightful literary and musical pro-
gram was rendered. Dainty refresh
ments were served. Last Tuesday the
members of the organization held a
Pledge Day in the W. c. T. Z. Hall
on Main street.
Those present at the party were Fay
Zecher, Alfred Wesser. Mary Parsells,
Louis Ellick, Jennie Crush, Matthew
Elick, Dorothea Willis, Loretta Wes-
sci, George Blood. Lawrence Blood,
Harley Rossman, Edward Rossman,
Charles Rossman, George Decker, Ray
mond Click. Halvor Click, Mrs. Harry
Reeves, Mrs. Lawrence Vessel and
Mrs. Matthew Ellick.
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DOUGHTY
Concluded from page 1.


Road between the White Horse Pike
and the Northfield-Zion Road, and l
earnestly call attention TO the badly
congested traffic conditions in Pleas
antyille which, in connection with the
reconstruction of the Absecon Boule-
ward, will constitute a dangerous con-
dition.
ut occurs to me that a considerable
part of our responsibility is to pro-
mote the development OF agricultural
sections in the County by taking ovel
township roads and, through reasona-
BILE Improvement and maintenance OF
these roads, encourage present resi-
dents Of such localities and attract
new residents to them; this is especi-
ally true with roads that will consti-
tute feeders to our main arteries OF
travel leading to Atlantic City or other
desirable markets; in this class are
the Moss Mill Road, from Leeds Point
to Elwood; the road beginning at Bue-
ma and running through Milmay, Dor
othy, and Risley, and thence to State
Highway Route No. IA near Estelville.
and several others of less Importance.
IN connection with The budget, it
occurs to me to say that Atlantic
County is passing through a period OF
enormous Development and it is a
simple impossibilisy 10 meet the de-
mands OF this growth otherwise than
through a regular increasing expendi-
fure, and we would be untruA to u
trust if we failed to keel-uQ n
development and encq
.4....slH
Offices has been accomplished
ing over the sevkth floor Of thy Guar
antee Trust Building, in Atlantic City.
for a period of years. and this will
prove a great help in -transacting bust
ness with County officials, and it will
result in greater efficiency in admins
tering the work of the County.
In closing I want to say that Allan
tic County has " been in as pros
porous condition as ii is today; We are
recognized as being leaders in every
line of proper County activity. Our
roads, bridges. and institutions are
models and there is everywhere a rea
lization of important position am
ong the Counties of New Jersey. /
am grateful 10 you for ~re-electing me
as your Director and l hope to fully
merit your consideration"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-05
SALEM CHURCH NOTES.

The January meeting of the official
board, postponed from last Wednes-
day night, will be held on Monday
evening, January Z, at 7.45 O'Clock.
1t is important that there be a full
attendance.
The offering on Christmas Sunday,
Dec. %, for the Japanese Relief Fund
amounted to $50.
1t is expected that at least twenty
persons will be welcomed into church
fellowship at next Sundays Commu-
MON service. The pastor will be in
the class room this Friday evening.
from 7.30 to $50 for the purpose Of
i~nstructing any others who desire to
unite with the church.
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NEW YEAR' PARTY.

The second annual New Years party
held by the C~arefree Club was cele-
brated at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Payne. at the corner of New
road and Woodland venue. A very
enjoyable evening vas spent with sing
ing and dancing. AT u o'clock a dain-
ty luncheon was served.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Hess, Mr.. Somers Hands. Mr..
and Mrs. Fred. Guthoff. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Henry. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Dutton Of Egg Harbor City, Miss An
toinette Malatesta, Mr.. Geo. Guthon,
Mr.. Stanley Kendust and Mr.. Claire
Adkisson Of Absecon, Mr. Morris Hen
ny of Boston, Mass, Mr.. Edward Hen
~ of Westmont, Miss Sarah Peterson,
Miss Maria Payne, Mr.. Griffith Martin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Payne.
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MISS HlLLIARD ENTERTAINs.

Miss Rachel billiard entertained a
number of friends at her home, 81
Lorraine avenue, Thursday evening,
December 9th. Dancing. games and
music were enjoyed until a late hour,
when dainty refreshments were serv-
ed.
Her guests included Leila Holman, of
Goucher College; Marie Holmes, of
Cape May City; Margaret French, of
Brooklyn; Irene Hazelton and Edna
Hazelton, of New York City; Gladys
Crowley, Leila billiard, Rachel Hill
lard; Joseph McIlvaine, of New York
City; Charles Foulke, of Cape May;
Henry Potts. Jack Wiseman, Gene
Petty, of Philadelphia; Marshall Hill
mdAP. X. Hilliard, and Stanley era
IF Trenton.
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JOHNSON a FIREMAN.

Clarence Johnson is now on duty at
the fire house. He assumed his duties
to accept a position as a letter carrier.
Council has appointed Johnson for
thirty days, when he viii be made a
permanent fireman. Because OF the
resignation Of Captain Charles w.
Schmidt last Monday. there is another
vacancy to be filled.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-05

hrs. Emma Bremen was Wlected
president of the Auxiliary to the Som
ers Point Volunteer Company on Fri
day evening, December 18th. Other
officers elected were: Mrs. May Fox,
vice-president; Mrs. Celia Champion,
secretary; Mrs. Georgia Tallman, trea-
surer; Mrs. Emma Bremen, Mrs. May
Fox, Mrs. Pearl Lewis, Mrs. w. Lech-
ner, Mrs. George Clement, Mrs. Geor-
gia Tallman and Mrs. Celia Champion,
directors.
A Christmas party followed the
meeting, when gifts in the form of
musical instruments We're presented to
each member. Following a general
good time, refreshments were served.
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The Pleasantville Press comes to you
as an old friend and neighbor, telling
you all the home news while the city
dailies enter your house as a stranger.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-23
RIVAL ARMIES ARE
 FIGHTING IT OUT
Nothing Decisive Yet in Chinese
 Warfare
By The Associated PressG

By The Associated Press.
 Shanghai, Sept, ~23.-Sporadic fir ing was reported today from the dis trict west of Shanghai where the ri- val armies of military governors continued their struggle for poses sion of Shanghai.
 General Lu Yung- Hsiang, Tuchun of Chekiang Province who has con- ducted a defensive campaign thus far, was dispatching endorsements to the front today with the avowed intention of driving his opponent, Chi Shieh- Yuan, Kiangsu Tuchun, out of Ranking, capital of the prov ince.
 The endorsements comprise 1,500 troops withdrawn from lining, 100 miles west of Shanghai, where the Chekiang forces conducted an ag- gressive campaign several days ago with the idea of starting a rear movement against the invading troops. Since revolt was reported in the ranks of his troops south of Shanghai, General Lu said it might be necessary to withdraw his forces from lining. The move reported to- day might be considered as part of that plan.
 A Japanese news agency report received here today from Mukden said the fourth division of the sec ond army of General Chang Tso-Lin, Manchurian war lord. defeated the 18th Chihli division in a battle at Hsing gungkoW, a town near the Manchurian. .ChihIian border. The same news agency also re- ported clash between the sixth di- vision of the second Mukden army and Picking forces in the district of Chaoyang. Nanling and Hsichiang- Chang The Mukdcn forces claimed the capture of 50 prisoners in the latter engagements.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-23
Rear Platform Talks
 By Sen. Wheeler Today

Wheeler Special En Route to Rock Island, H.. Sept. 23.-Travel- ing through Illinois today, Senator Burton K. Wheeler. independent vice presidential candidate, expected to reach Iowa on his stumping tour before night. His principal audience was expected aa Davenport, but his train movement was arranged to give him time for R rear platform speech early at Peoria and for a noon address at Rock Island, the final stopping point in Illinois.
 His private car was equipped at Bloomington yesterday with electri- cal amplifers for platform talking and many impromptu appearances at station halts were promised.
 At Bloomington last night, Sona- tor Wheeler took up the repudiation by Gaston B. Means, detective, of testimony given at senate investiga- lions, on which the candidate has based many charges of political cor ruption against his republican op- position, Means was only one of many witnesses, he said.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-23

girls wear pretty costumes and the music Is great. Louise ormsbee and Go. offer a refined act that went big with patrons; Dancing Dubrowns of fer a series of sensational whirlwind dances; Lawrence and Beasly have a good singing and comedy offering; and Mary and Ann Clark gathered one of the real hits of the bill with their funny comedy. These two girls are real clever comediennes and scored their usual big hit.
 Gloria Swanson wears fourteen different gowns in "A Society Scan- ,dal, which opened days run at the Capitol theater last evening.
 The first chapter of ''The Van Bibbers Series" of short stories by Richard Harding Davis also pleased.
 Comingy Thursday as the big at traction is the famous and most noted comedian Ben Welch, the man that created the Jewish comedian on the stage.