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Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-05-15
Y. w. C. A. COMMUNITY CHORAL
TO GIVE MUSICALE AT M. E.

The Y. w. C. A. Community Choral
will give Musicale on Thursday
evening, May 2sth in the M. E.
Church at SIS. The affair will be
under the leadership of Miss Isabelle
Ferris, the well-known musical con-
ductor, of Edgewater Park.
Miss Florence Haenle, who won the
cash prize at the musical festival OF
the Welsh Bisteddfod will take part.
She has appeared in the leading or
chestras of New York as violin
soloist; her playing is punctuated IN
manner that wins her audiences
from the start. The price of admis-
sion is so cents. 1t is hoped that our
citizens will help to make this enter
tainment success
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-05-15
LEE BRINGS ACTION
AGAINST ELECTRIC co.
Charges Line Superintendent With Trickery ExMayor
Demands Compensation For Damage To Trees.

Charges have been brought before
the Public Utility Commission of
New Jersey by ex-Mayor Thomas
Lee who accuses the Public Service
Electric Company with high-handed
methods in attempting the placing of
heavy street lighting wires through
trees on his property on the south
side of Warren street.
1t is reported that these charges
are directed principally against the
action of Mr.. Rush, the District Line
Superintendent who, it is stated,
pledged his word that no wires would
be strung on the property in ques-
ton until the Public Service Com
pany had adjusted Mr.. Lees claim for
damages to number of large shade
trees on the ground in question. I'M
proper insulation on wires used by
the trolley company had caused the
damage.
1t appears that the wires were
placed on new poles which were set
without permits and were strung by
Mr.. Rush's men regardless of his
pledges to the contrary.
The permits for placing of the new
poles are in Mr.. Lees possession, I'M
signed and call for poles to be used
by the Electric Company within Mr.
Lees property lines and not on the
city sidewalks.
Mr.. Lee claims that the setting of
the new poles had nearly been COM
pleted before permission was asked.
Mr.. Rush presented the permits which
Mr.. Lee refused to sign until the
company adjusted his claim for dam
ages from the live wires that were be-
ing replaced. 1t is claimed that Mr..
Rush, in the presence of witnesses,
pledged his word that no wires
would be placed, even though the
poles had been set, until Mr.. Lee
was compensated for damages done.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-05-15
LOCAL HAPPENINGS OF WEEK

Miss Mabel Lance, of Philadelphia,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
Lance, of South Cooper street
Clarence Bintliff, Thomas Hall and
SON, Walter, and Harry VanKirk, OF
this city. spent Sunday at Beach Ar
lington.
Harry B. Macklin and family have
returned from Miami, Florida, and
opened their summer home on Bever-
ly Manor.
Lewis, Edward, Jerome Jr. Gar
ence, Walter and William Horton
motored to Clinton, N. J. on Sunday
to visit their mother.
The Community Chorus under the
direction of Miss Isabelle Ferris q
Edgewater Park. motored to Moores-
town last evening to win the prize
given tor the best chorus, competing
with Palmyra, Riverton, Moorestown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rietenger, o. SOUTH
Cooper street, spent the weekend
with Mrs. Rietenger's parents ~
philadelphia.
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BUY A POPPY! WEAR A POPPY

May 23rd has been set aside as
Poppy Day.
There being no immediate need
for a Convalescent Home, the pur-
pose for which the Poppy Sale has
been carried on for several years, the
Home has been leased to the Ameri-
can Legion to be used as a Childs
Billet and will be opened on May
18th.
This Home is on the Woodbury.
Swedesboro Pike. Can be reached
by bus from Camden. Those who
usually take an auto ride on Sundays
are invited to travel Clarksboro way
on Sunday. We are sure you will
enjoy the ride and also see what the
Poppy money has done.
Don't forget SUNDAY, MAY 18th
at Clarksboro at 2.30 P. M.
If We break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep tho Poppies
grow in Flanders Field.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-05-15
ACCORDION BAND BENEFIT
HAD RECORD ATTENDANCE

The ACCORDION Band benefit, which
was held at the Bever-Lee Theatre on
Thursday evening last, was one of
the biggest successes which the thea
ire ever witnessed since the opening.
Much credit is due to Lewis Horton,
manager of the band, for his work in
putting the show across.
The house was filled to capacity
and over 200 were turned away at
the first performance. Mr.. Horton
arranged to have several acts of vau-
deville at each performance, among
which were Archie Warner in Buck
and Wing Dance; Richard Vanars-
dali, solo, "At the End of the Road"
a Harmonica Quartet, by members IF
the Band, and Classical Dancer,
Miss Margaret McCloskey, who re-
ceived much applause for the talent
she presented.
1t has been said that the bal
cleared nearly 800.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-05-15

For many years he has been en-
gagged in the real estate and insur-
ance business.
Having been always more or less
in touch with politics 10 is thorough
" familiar with county affairs, and
is not connected or affiliated with
any political clique to be of personal
benefit to themselves to the detri-
ment of the county; he stands abb
solutely, qualified for clean poll
tics and if he is elected, assures his
constituents of devoting his entire
attention to the management and bet
terment Of Burlington county poll
tics.
He is member of the following
organizations and societies:
Crescent Temple, A. A. 0. N. M. S.;
Riverside Lodge, No. 1877, F. & A.
M; Northeast Shrine Club; Bridge
boro Lodge, No. Ill, l. 0. 0. Fl;
Burlington Lodge, No. 1896, B. T. v.
E.; Life member of Elcelsior Consis-
tory; Riverside Masonic Club; Ma
t6onal League of Masonic Clubs; Riv-
erside Castle, No. :, Knights of Gold
en- Eagle and Riverside Court No. 100
F. of A.
Organizer and Past Commander OF
Riverside Post No. LAG, American Lee
gion and Past County Commander of
all Posts in the county. First As
sistant Chief Of the Riverside Fire
Department and very active and well
known to Burlington county fremen
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-05-15

I About two days later the wires
were placed on the poles without
warning and before any word had
been received from the claim depart
ment or permits signed.
Being unable to receive any ex.
PLANTATION from the local representa-
tives of the company or from Mr..
Rush, other than the report that Mr..
Rush had been unexpectedly called
out of town on the deay the wires
were placed, Mr.. Lee turned the mat
ter over to his attorney with instruc-
tions to enter complaint with the
Public Utility Commission, to notify
the headquarters of the Public Ser
vice Electric Company in Newark of
the action of their local employees
and to enter suits for election of the
poles and for damages suffered from
the old line.
It is stated that Mr.. Lee is particu-
larry aroused by the failure of Mr..
Rush to keep his word although he
considered that serious damage has
been done to his trees which are
among the finest in the city. Several
of them are practically dead from the
effect of loose" current to which
they have been subjected for several
years.
The affair comes from the desire
of the electric company to straighten
it's lines running along Warren street
and eliminating two "cross overs"
above the trolley feed wire. Mr.. Lee
states that he has no thought of i'm
peding the work of the electric COM
pany but insists on compensation for
damages done. He believes that a
corporation as large as the Public
Service Electric Company gan ill
afford to employ as a superintendent
a man who places no value on a
gentleman's agreement.
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STRANGE MOTHER

A cat on the farm of James Walton
of Edgewater Park, has adopted two
baby squirrels to- take the place OF
her kittens, which were drowned and
is rearing them as her own. When
a large tree blew down few days
ago the two tiny squirrels were
found on the ground, their mother
having been either killed or fright
ened away. The cat,still mourning
the loss of her kittens, at once APP
propriated the squirrels and has been
nursing them regularly. They appear
to be fiourishing.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-05-15
FIRE COMPANIES KEPT
BUSY WEDNESDAY
Elizabeth Street Dwelling Destroyed
For Third Time.

Fire, which is believed to have
started from defective hue partially
destroyed two-story frame dwelling
on Elizabeth street late Wednesday
afternoon.
The blaze was apparently discover
ed by several persons at the same
time and an alarm was Immediately
sounded but the flames had gained
great Roadway and upon the arrival
of the fire companies tongues of fire
were shooting high out of the roof
of the building and darting out of
the second story windows while the
interior of the second floor seemed
to be burning fiercely.
Soon after the arrival of the fire
department under the direction of
Chief Edward v. Adams and Assis-
tant Chief Arthur u. Cramer, the
flames were subdued and many COM
ments are being heard ON all sides
praising the fire companies for their
quick action.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-05-15
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY

On Tuesday evening last the Amer
lean Legion Auxiliary of William A.
Cortright, Jr. Post celebrated the
fifth anniversary of their organiza-
ton.
The hall was appropriately decorat
ed with the Legion colors and those
who had forgotten the day had quite
a pleasant surprise in store for them.
After the business meeting all
were invited to the next room where
eats were served including birth
day cake with five candles.
All present expressed themselves
well pleased with the party.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-05-15
MOUNT HOLLY RESIDENT
NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH

William Moore, of Mount Holly, a
shoemaker, narrowly escaped being
killed on Saturday afternoon when he
failed to see or hear freight train
at Long Crossing, between Burling-
ton and Mount Holly, and crashed
into it with his automobile. Moore
was so badly injured about the head
that when he was admitted to the
Burlington County Hospital it was
thought that there was little chance
for his recovery, but he has since
shown such Improvement that he is
believed to be out of danger.
Moore was on his way to this city
where he conducts a shoe repair shop
on Cooper street. The machine was
almost complete wreck and it is
surprising that the man escaped be-
ing killed on the spot.
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CAFETERIA SUPPER TO BE
SERVED AT M. E. CHURCH

May Both, Decoration Day. in
the Sunday School room of the Me-
thodist Church Cafeteria Supper
will be served by class 8 of said
Sunday School at a nominal fee.
A visiting league will be present.
A wonderful out-of-door program is
being arranged for the afternoon and
musical program for the evening.
Come and bring your family, buy
your supper and save the trouble OF
cooking alta home.
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CoPELAND-DAvIs

Another secret marriage has been
brought to light. Darwin Copeland,
and Helen May Davis have announc-
ed their marriage which took place
at the Beverly Presbyterian Church
on November 18th, 1924.
Mr.. Copeland is printer, employ
ed at the Brentwood Press of this
city and rs very popular among the
younger folks. Mrs. Copeland also
receives a great measure of popular
ity. The young couple have made
no definite arrangements for the fu-
ture.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-05-15
PARENT-TEACHERS' HOLD
MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING

On Tuesday the Parent Teachers'
Association held their regular meet
ing in the auditorium of the Farnum
School. Mrs. G. Rhawn turned the
meeting over to Miss Rogers, the
Domestic Science teacher and Mr..
Baggs, Manual Training teacher,
which was very interesting. The
girls of the three classes gave a
fashion show and the boys had a
wonderful display of their work. At
ter a very pleasant time the girls
served lunch and cookies made in
the lunch room.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-05-15
PARAGRAPH CLUB
APPOINTS COMMITTEES

The regular meeting of the Para
graph Club was held on Tuesday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock in St. Stephens
Parish House.
The delegates to the thirty-frst
Annual Convention of the new Jersey
State Federation of Women's Clubs,
which was held at Atlantic City, gave
their reports. The delegates were
Mrs. Frank McIlvaine, president OF
the club; Mrs. John H. Uhrig and
Mrs. Clarence l.. Hazard
Then the chairmen of the commit
tees gave their annual reports as
follows:
Miss Cornelia B. Ford-Program;
Miss Alice H. Ford Legislative.
Mrs. A. D. Muller-Art.
Mrs. Clarence l.. Hazard Civics.
Mrs. John H. Uhrig-Literature.
Miss Jane l.. Raley Thrift.
Mrs. S. Loten Dramatic.
Mrs. Matthew B. Purcell-Member-
ship.
Mrs. ]. w. Parker-Social Service
Mrs. Henry L. Wood-Humane Ed
ucation.
The Music Committee, of which
Mrs. L. j. Lemert, Mrs. Leveritt @
fairfield, Mrs. Hubert S. Stees, and
Mrs. Oliver C. Bovine are members
served refreshments
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-05-15

Fifteen criminal cases that had
been set for trial this week were dis
posed of before Judge Slaugter on
Monday and Tuesday, either by be-
ing tried or by changes of pleas OF
the defendants. Prosecutor Hillman
then announced that other cases, not
being ready, the trials of indictments
would be postponed until about June
isl in order to give Judge Jess clear
lield for the hearing Of civil suits,
which will begin May 10th.
Tuesday morning Arthur GaskiIl
was placed on trial on an indictment
charging rape on Elsie Harker, Is, OF
Mount Holly. Elsie is the daughter
of Mrs. Lillian Harker, widow
Harold R. Parker and Frank A. Hen
erickson represented the prisoner.
The testimony showed that Harker
and the girl, accompanied by another
young couple, went on JOY ride in
January and Elsie and her girrfriend
said the crime was committed at that
time. The defendant entered gen
eral denial of the charge. The jury
returned verdict of not guilty.
Cecil Brown, of Burlington, indict-
ed for stealing pair of trousers, re-
tracted his plea of innocence and ad-
mitted being guilty. He was placeo
on probation.
Violators of the prohibition laws
who changed their pleas from not
guilty to guilty are Edward c. Bel
heu, of Chester Township and Chryst
Bojdweik, of Burlington.
John A. Wickward, Medford town
ship, having served over 100 days in
Jail for a liquor violation and being
unable to pay his fine, was ordered
released, he having been sufficiently
penalized for the crime. The release
was ordered by Judge Slaughter al
The request of the Board of Free
holders,
Robert A. Shinn, of Edgewatel
Park township, was placed on trial
on charge of assault and battery on
his wife, Sarah e. Shinn. She testi-
led that he struck her number OF
times on the breast and arms. A
neighbor, Viola Kohler, saw the as
sault.
The defence claimed justification
for the beating because the wife re-
ceived attentions from other men,
which she Indignantly denied.
The jury, after long deliberation,
was discharged, because Of disagree
ment.
Robert Peacock represented Shinn.
Prosecutor Hillman appeared for the
State against all defendants placed
on trial.
Woman Convicted of Selling Rum
Mrs. Bertha Lehman, who with her
husband conducts the former Parker
hotel, Florence, was convicted by a
jury on Monday of selling and illegal
ly possessing liquor. The complain
ing witness, Mrs. Eliza Emmons, tes-
flied that she bought half pint OF
whiskey from Mrs. Lehman, paying
fifty cents therefor, the object being
to have the hotel woman arrested be-
cause of the frequent intoxication of
Mr.. Emmons, who was alleged to
have obtained his liquor at the hotel,
After getting the run Mrs. EN-
mons entered complaint and raid
was made on the hotel, small sup
ply of whiskey being obtained. For
that offence, the illegal possession OF
liquor, Mrs. Lehman's husband, Jacob
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. James w. Livingston, Pastor

Sunday Morning Worship-10.3O.
Subiect-"R easonableness."
Sunday Shool-11.45.
Young Peoples Service-7 P. M.
Sunday Evening Worship -7.45.
Subject ruthfulness."
Tuesday Evening-Girl's Reserve
Group.
Wednesday Evening-Boy's Group.
Friday Evening Prayer Meeting.
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"Thief of Bagdad"
To Benefit Vets
Comeing To Bever-Lee Theatre On
Monday and Tuesday, May 25-26

On May 25th and 18th, the local
post of the American Legion, thru
the courtesy Of Jacob B. Fox, will
hold moving picture benefit at the
Bever-Lee Theatre. Mr.. Fox, the
proprietor of the Bever-Lee has Sc
cured for the "yets" the greatest
picture ever shown in Beverly
Douglas Fairbanks in "The Thief of
Bagdad--a picture filled with magi-
cal feats that were never imagined
outside the Arabian nights At every
theatre where this film has been
shown, it has had record run be-
fore crowded houses and the success
of the benefit should be assured in
advance.
The William A. Cortright, Jr.
Post is indeed fortunate in being
able to obtain this picture for the oc-
casion and Mr.. Fox has again ex-
hibited his keen interest in the well
fare of local fraternal orders by turn
ing over this stellar picture to the
Legion. Such public spiritedness is
most commendable.
Last year the Legion boys incurred
a big deficit thru their Memorial
Day program which it took the post
nearly six months to wipe out, This
year the vets are determined to have
enough funds before the Memorial
Day exercises begin, to take care of
every need and requirement. The
solicitation of donations from the
citizens of Beverly for Memorial Day
was voted down at the Posts last
meeting and benefit show was de-
cided instead. The showing of "The
Thief of Bagdad" is expected to net
the necessary funds.
The Post has prepared an elabo-
rate program for the proper obser-
vance of Memorial Day and expects
to have soldiers from the First Divi-
sion and sailors and marines from
the United States Navy Yard in the
line of parade. Loyal orders such as
Jr. o. U.zA. M, l. o. O. f. and the
Red Men have been invited to fall
in line with the vets, and the school
children are cordially invited.
When that call went out over six
years ago for men to fill the ranks
of Uncle Sans Army and Navy, the
call was quickly answered by our
local boys, some of which did not re-
turn to share in the honors bestowed
upon their "buddies." The call now
goes out to YOU to support the
veterans who did not fail to answer
that call to duty. 1t is yours to obey
their call with all possible haste.
Tickets are now on sale at 35 cents
each and you are getting an enter
tainment that many people paid
three times the price you are asked.
You are also giving the boys your
support to help them celebrate that
day of days, the day dedicated to the
boys who fought in Blue and Gray,
of which there are only few left to
see the younger boys help them plan
fitting day in Memoriam. THE
BOYS DID NOT FAIL US WHEN
WE NEEDED THEM, DON'T FAIL
THEM NOW THAT THEY NEED
YOU.
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Both fire companies were called
out at 7.3O Wednesday evening to the
Wall Rope Works, to fight small
fire in the new building, which was
recently erected. Upon the arrival
of the department the Rope compan-
les own fire fighters had the blaze
under control. The loss was trifiing.
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Is CRIMINAL CASES DIS
POSED OF IN TWO DAYS
Trials And Changes OF Pleas Result In Thirteen Convc-
tions, One Acquittal and One Disagreement

Lehman, entered plea of guilty
about three weeks ago and was nneo
Szuo. The arrest OF Mrs. Lehman Tor
making the sale to Mrs. Ernmons toll
lowed.
Mrs. Lehman denied the charge,
stating that she did not sell wniskey
Or anything else to Mrs. Lehman, but
the Jury brought in verdicr OF
guilty. Sentence was deferred.
several other defendants under i'm
dictment for liquor violations changed
their former pleas OF not guilty to
guilty. They are as follows: Bar
clay Moore, Stacey Lippincott, John
omoluk, Burlington; Charles Beck,
Palmyra; Alexis Wargo, Florence.
omoluk said he had gotten the whis-
Key for jollifcation that was to fol-
low christening which was to take
place at his house. Water alone is
not sufficient for baptism he alleges.
Frank Borowski, who had been in
Jail l01 days awaiting trial on u
quor violation, changed his former
plea of not guilty to guilty, and in
view of the term in prison, Judge
Slaughter imposed sentence that
permitted the defendant to be liberia
ted at once.
Charles and William Abromovitz,
of Riverside, we're placed on trial on
charge of assault and battery on
Harry Anderson, a neighbor, on the
Bird of March. The scrap is alleged
TO have been the. result of grudge
that started at a former trial In
which Anderson was witness against
two members of the Abromovitz fam
lily, on charges of assault and battery
and they were convicted.
The later allegation was that the
brothers met Anderson along the
road, upbraided him for appearing at
the former trial and then beat him.
The evidence showed that Charles
was not present, so he was acquitted
by direction of the court. The jury
returned a verdict of guilty against
William without leaving the jury box.
The sentencing of all prisoners was
postponed until May 21st.
John Wesley Counterman was plac-
ed on trial on an indictment charg-
+ ing neglect of his wife and child at
Riverside. The testimony disclosed
that he was ordered out of the house
of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Catharine
Schmidt, with whom he lived. This,
his counsel, v. Claude Palmer, con-
.ended did not constitute desertion,
and on his motion the court directed
verdict of not guilty.
At last Thursdays session Of court
Leonard Dodehn ara Anielia Peters,
Ibosh Of Burlin ton, pleaded non vult
to cnarges of fornication and were
fined $50 each. 1t is reported that
divorce proceedings have been instr
tuted by the husband and wife Of the
respective defendants.
The indictments against John M.
Franklin, of Cinnaminson, charged
with fraudulently obtaining certifi-
Gates of stock from Rein Motor
Company, Riverside, and others, We're
dismissed upon motion of Prosecutor
Hillman. The shares have been re-
turned and there was no criminal in
tent in the transactions.
Frank Barkowski, a Burlington lad,
was charged with incorrigibility. The
case was laid over for week TOR
further investigation.
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1t is reported that J. B. Fox is me-
gotiating with Thomas Lee for the
purchase of the Bever-Lee Theatre
building on Warren street. 1t has
been known for some time that Mr..
Fox has been contemplating the
purchase. The second floor of the
building has been taken over as Of
fees for the Fox Amusement Corpor-
alton within the past month.
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1t has been learned that Thomas
Lee has just sold his residence at the
corner of Manor Road and Pine
street. The purchaser is prominent
business man in Philadelphia, who
has just sold his home in German
town. He intends to take possession
in about 80 days. This property has
been occupied by Mr.. Lee since he
remodeled it shortly after coming to
Beverly. 1t is one of Beverly's most
attractive homes. Mr.. Lee states
that he will probably occupy an
apartment in Beverly until he can
complete alterations to the house To-
Gated on the large dairy farm which
he recently purchased.
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HARRY =. ZIEGLER
EOR EREEHOT DER

Harry j. ziegler, the well-known
real estate and insurance man who
has just announced his candidacy for
the office of Freebooter of Burling-
ton county, has been life long resi-
dent of Riverside.
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REAL ESTATE DoINGS
AROUND OUR CITY
Jacob B. Fox Purchases Bever-Lee
Theatre Building.

The American Legion Hall on Coop
er street, was repaired and raised on
the North side the past week by the
Frank Wing Construction Company.