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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-03-26

ming from Shore road, which is
also the road to New York, to-
ward Absecon Bay, and right on
the dividing line between Absecon
and Pleasantville, is Bayview Gar
dens. This development was plac-
ed Oh the market some weeks ago,
and many lots have already been
sold to hOmeseekers.
Atlantic City Estates, a subdi'
vision on the White Horse pike,
beginning at the junction of the
pike and New road, Absecon, was
offered to the public only a short
time ago, and it is understood that
the sales are already more than
100000. This development
which is headed by Frank P. Ora
watt, the James Brothers and the
Scheuer Brothers. has certain re
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-03-26

developments already started or
planned this year, and as many of
them are in sections that will de-
mand good prices, the predictions
of real estate dealers seem to be
we'll founded Among the many
developments already started are
Atlantic City Suburban Estates,
Fox's West Atlantic City, Bay
View Gardens, Atlantic City Es-
tates, Neptune Gardens, Ocean
City Harbors, Tudor Terrace,
Twin Lakes-in-the-Pines, Brigan-
tine Beach, Marven and Winches-
ter Gardens, Del Rey, Cambridge
Manor, Normandy Shores, Woode-
Lynne Manor, Ventnor Heights,
and No-Ces-Ra.
Located on a high elevation run
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-03-26

NOR those of moderate means who can't afford
the lavish living of Atlantic City, PLEAS
AWHILE is the answer Here
rent attractive cottages at about third
half the rentals for like properties in At
lantic City. Or if the desire is to purchase pro.
portonate price can be obtained There trolley
lines running at frequent intervals to and from the
Queen Resort. Then, there two railroad lines,
giving excellent service, making the the
meadows in 9 minutes. The saving IN rent alone
will many times pay the necessary I'd NJ expenses.
The Hard Surface Meadow Boulevard, which
thousands of automobiles from practically every
State in the Union and many foreign countries, trav
every season, entered at Peasanvllle.
This Boulevard maintained at annual expense of
thousands of dollars, is approximately five miles in
length and the meadow lands that separate
Peasantville and Atlantic City.
The White Horse Pike, the main boulevard from
Philadelphia to Atlantic City, which is paved with
concrete, with the Shore Road passing thru
the center of Pleasantve. Warrenite surface bou-
evard is completed through Pleasantvle DlCosta,
the two main highways to Philadelphia.
SUPERIOR LOCATION FOR MANUFACTURING
If you are contemplating an industry of any
ture, Pleasantve, labor is plentiful and facilities are
had in abundance, labor is plentiful and facilities
ample for removing the finished product.
As an ideal location for manufacturing enter
prises, Pleasanville stands second to in the
country. There is an abundance of vacant land 10.
such purposes, and industry of almost any pro-
portion can be readily accommodated with the neces
sary land for Buildings and other purposes. Greater
Pleasantvillc including Smiths Landing, Oakhurst,
Benheim and several new developments now being
rapidly improved. all within the corporate limits,
covers area of approximately square miles,
and as a business and residential section is only
passed in Atlantic County by Atlantic City. 1t is sit
uated elevated ground twenty feet above
the Ocean, overlooking the five miles distance from
the Queen Resort which is plainly visible to the max
ed eye, both throughout the day and when the Great
White Way is illuminated night
y 1t is the Main Great Entrance to Famous atlantic
uity But Fiue Miles to the Board,UaIk.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-03-26

More than $200,000,000 of real
estate sales and new construction
S the total expected by Atlantic
City, Absecon Pleasantville,
Mortified, L1nw ooa and Somers
Point real-estate dealers and
builders this year. Last year
the total was more than 100000
600 and there are some dealers
who declare that the total may
reach s3OO,OOO,OOO.
The estimates are based on the
many developments already start
ed and the few more which will
come within the next month or so.
With only two months of the year
gone, the sales have mounted to
many millions of dollars.
There are about thirty different
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-03-26

improvements on the tract, it is
claimed by the company.
What is characterized by the
promoters as one of the most at
tractive residential offerings re-
Gently made is that of Cambridge
Manor, a tract located on Cam
bridge and Harvard avenues,
north of Monmouth avenue, and
i'll the heart Of Ventnor City.
Twenty houses in all are to be
erected on the tract, six of which
have been completed.
fremont Terrace, Pleasantville.
promoted by the Weyne w. Ley
rer organization, is gaining friends
every day with sales increasing
Crestlea Park, on the Linwood
road, is attracting many buyers.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-03-26


truck with an ample supply of good hose. The fire
house, which embraces the city hail. is III the center
of the city, and telephone service connects 1t with all
sections. Several paid remen constantly duty
to answer fire calls.
THE SPORTM4N'S HAVEN
Pleasantve is contiguous to Lakes Bay, an in
let to the AS for yachts motor
boating, fishing ground for those wishing to
avoid the bufeting of the ocean, it has equal in
the State.
King fish, weak fish, drum, founder and sea bass
caught by the hundreds, and crabs, oysters and
CLAIMS abound on its shoals. In winter ducks shot
while in the spring great bags of curlews made
by the hunters.
BUILD YOURSELF 4 HOME IN PLEASANTVILLE
Approximately thousand houses have
been erected in Pleasantville in the past eighteen
months.
1t is the most desirable place for either Home
Building or Investment in this country
Building lots can be secured on easy terms from
500 to $1,000.
Values have increased 700 per cent in the past
ten years, and future prospects never bright
The assessed valuation of property in 1905 was
$4,000. In 1926 it is nine millions
During the summer months 300 Trolley
Electric and Steam trains pass through Peasaatuille
daily-over $50 stops.
Atlantic City and Pleasantville have grown two
miles together i'll the past years, and will
eventually develop into Big City by the Sea.
Peasantvile invites manufacturing indus
tries of all kinds. This is of the advanta-
geous locations in the world for the producer. One
third of the total population of the United States
be reached within twelve hours. Some of the largest
markets in the country reached in very short
time notably Philadelphia and New York
With progressive municipal government to aid
any and all who may be DESTROYS of locating here, it
would be decidedly to the advantage of any person,
firm or corporation seeking location contemplate
ing the establishment of industry of any character
to communicate with the City Clerk of Pleasantvile
or the Chamber of Commerce.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-03-26

The cousin of the man who
would steal pennies from a blind
man has been discovered in North
Adams, Mass. He made off with
a cripple's pair of crutches.-De-
troit Free Press.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-03-26
HEALTHFUL CONDITIONS

This coast is wonderful place for rest, recrea-
ton and pleasure for the people of the world 1t is
life for thousands who come here and take adj
vantage of the healthful conditions of our pure salt
atmosphere and invigorating climate, where there is
very rarely such thing epidemic, and where the
mortality rate is much less than throughout the
United States We have healthgiving atmosphere
here which has curative powers for nearly all kinds
of diseases
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-03-26
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FINE R4ILRO4D FACILITIES


The Pennsylvania Railroad has extended its
services to embrace nearly every point of the South
ern New Jersey Coast. The Reading Railroad, which
passes directly through the center of Peasantvile,
affords the best transportation facilities of any rail
road in the country. The Fast Shore Line high
speed electric railroad helps handle the
traffic between Atlantic City and Peasantvile, and
connects Ocean City and Atlantic City without
change. The through electric third rail service be-
tween Philadelphia and Atlantic City, also passing
through Pleasantville, is marvel of perfection,
ming during the summer an hourly sched-
ule. All trains stop Peasantville. The Suburban
Traction Company, which connects Atlantic City with
Somers Point and Absecon, gives trolley service
between these places every Is minutes during the
summer season.
MAGNIFICENT CLIMATE
The climate and temperature are the
Atlantic City 1t is swept from the north, east and
south by ocean breezes, and from the west the
health-giving nvigorating from the pines,
whose medicinal properties cannot be denied. The
winter temperature is usually mild, making life
oyable when the and slush are deep upon the
streets of interior cities. Though so near to
Philadelphia, temperature usually registers
eral degrees farmer than in that city. That fact ac
counts for the growth and popularity of this whole
section winter resort for those who wish to enjoy
the tonic quality of its ozone-laden atmosphere dur
ing the sunny days of midwinter.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-03-26
MODERN FIRE EQUIPMENT

Pleasantvile has of the best equipped fire
companies in the State, with modern auto fire en-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-12-30
Ruralites Club

The Ruralites club held their De-
cember meeting at the home of Mrs.
Wilma Betz. A good program was
rendered, consisting of music songs
and papers. A Christmas gift box
was much enjoyed by all. Delicious
refreshments were served by the
hostess. The next meeting which
will be an all day affair. will be
held at the home of Mrs. Happie
Culver, Thursday, Jan 90, with this
program: Song, club song; roll call.
answered by each member stating as
New Years resolution what labor
saving device she will install during
the coming year; talk, Do need nv
neighbor-does my neighbor need
me, Clarke Jackson; duet, Olive
Huffman and Bernice Shepherd:
What education is required for
home making, Helen Betz; What
the department of agriculture does
for home makers, Blanche Peyton:
song, by club.--XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-12-30
McConnsynle

ways. That is the real pride OF the
best engineers. Brave men are
conaiderate OF others.
Foolish and reckless auto drivers
have made the days and nights full
of terror for the engineers. Each
grade crossing they approach Is a
cause for concern, for the only safe
grade crossing known Is one where
no train or auto driver is using 1t.
Engineers are using the long whis-
ties now to warn drivers Of their
coming. The duration of the whig-
tie sounded has been doubled
Many trains approach a crossing
with continuous whistle, if driy-
ers are near. Under speed, with
heavy train behind, the engineer is
helpless, the train cannot be stop
ped suddenly. If a driver rushes
in there is a crash.
There are plenty of engineers
who never have had a fatal acci-
dent, there are others, just as con-
siderate, who have had many. The
ambition of a good engineer Is to
reach retirement age with a blood
less record. But there are nerves
that give way under the test and
they quit the cab ahead of time
Modern conditions have brought
much of terror for them.-O. S.
Journal
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-12-30
M. r. Church

Sunday school at $3.50 a. m
Morning worship at 1890. Com
munion service Evening preachinf
service at 7:30. Subject, "Seekinf
Rest" Choir practice "Wednesday
night from to 7:30. Prayer ser.
vice at 7.30.-J. Cecil Cottrill
pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Lana Ind two
children Jimmie and Mary aAe re-
turned to their home at Columbus
after spending the week end with
the formers father T. B. Lane.
Mr.. and Mrs Wilbur De Vol OF
Pennsville were dinner guests Sun
day of Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Balm.
Walter Newberry of Cleveland
and niece Miss Marjorie Newberry
spent Monday with Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Hammond of near Chester
hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. Scott were
dinner guests Monday of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. P. Grosskloss Of Chester
hill.
Thomas Patterson of McConnels-
Vile spent the week end here with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Blind and
family and Miss Ada Ball returned
Monday from Waterford, where
they spent the week end with rela-
tives.
VIM. Barnes who is staying at
the home of his wife's sister at
GAINESVILLE, spent few days at his
home here the first of the week.
Mrs. Barnes is caring for her two
sisters who are i'll.
Represent All State Chorus
Misses Kathryn Choguill and Lii
liam Wallace, Donald Van Fossen,
Ted Ball. Carl Rippey and James
Shoop have been chosen to repre-
sent the Stockport high school at
the All State chorus of the schools
of the county at Columbus We'd
nesday. They will sing from the
Central high building, Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Bachelor OF
Canton visited Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Dennie Bachelor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan Medley and
daughter Doris visited over Sunday
with relatives.
Mrs. Linda Yarnell has returned
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-12-30
Railroad Engineers Troubles

Railroad engineers grow gray
early in these modern times. Con-
ditions have changed, new tests are
met There is constant heavy
pull on nerves, men grow old ahead
of time. Engines are larger, trains
longer and schedules faster than in
other days, but that does not cause
the trouble. Talk with an experience
ed engineer about his experiences at
grade crossings, where paved high
ways are numerous and wheel traffic
is heavy, where foolish auto drivers
race with him for the crossings
or speed up as if to cross, then use
powerful brakes to stop the car sud
denly only a few feet from the rails.
That is where gray hairs are pro-
duced, that test tries the stoutest
nerves, that is why men grow old
ahead of their years, why more and
more men are choosing to retire
ahead of time. There is that other
experience, where the driver raced
for the crossing and did not get
over, where there is a crash, lives
lost, possibly the train tumbled into
the ditch.
Engineers are brave men. Only
men of courage and skill are found
on engines. They build up a rec
ord and make a reputation. They
can make unusual speed when oc-
casion demands, their fast runs
are a source of pride, showing
their skill They prefer vastly the
record for safety they develop, the
many years of busy life on the rails
without a fatal accident to crew,
passengers or travellers on the high
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-12-30
William Greer

William Greer son of James and
Jemima Brown Greer, was born in
Bloom township, Morgan county, o.,
Dec. %, 1885, and all his life was
spent in Morgan county. In 1854
he with his parents moved to the
farm which had been his home un-
til the time of his death. Jan. s,
1852, he was united in marriage
with Miss Nancy Hays. To this un-
ion three daughters were born: An
ma Mary who was married to
Charles Sheridan, and died 10 years
ago; Margaret j., now Mrs. S. w.
Sheridan in whose home he had liv-
ed for seven years, and where he
passed away; and Lucetta Dell, now
Mrs. ]. w. Dingey of McConnels-
vile. Soon after his marriage he
confessed his faith in Christ, and
with his wife was baptized by Elder
Case. For almost half century
he served on the official board of
the Meigs Church of Christ
first as deacon and later as an elder.
Their home was always welcome to
the preachers who came that way,
and they were always made to feel
at home; and many of the min
listers have been made to feel it's
kindly hospitality. His wife, so
well and universally loved and
known as Mother Greer passed
away June 21, 1920. In his declin-
ing years his mind reverted to his
earlier days and to the old songs
used in the worship then, his favor
ite being "a charge to keep I have
and he would often sing it until the
last days of his earthly life. After
a lingering illness, following par
alytic stroke two years ago he pass
ed away Dec. l, 1926, being 80
years, IL months and eight days of
age, and leaving to hold him in |
tender memory, two daughters, five |
IL great grandchil- |
1ren, and one great great grand
child.
Funeral services were conducted |
1T the Meigs Church of Christ, by |
Rev. S. P Moody of McConnelsville,
after which the body was laid to
'est in the local cemetery.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-12-30
Wagon 90.
COLUMBUS LETTER
(By Chas. w. Rife

Is transportation on the steam
and electric lines of the state to be
materially reduced in order that
these roads, with millions invested,
can compete with the buses. now
filling every highway and byway of
the state? This is question being
freely discussed and it is no secret
that the issue is being considered by
railroad officials. In fact the first
experiment along these lines is now
being made by the Hooking Valley
railroad company which has put into
effect substantial reduction on
fares from the Hooking Valley to
Columbus and intermediate points.
These new rates are lower than the
buss rates. Tickets are good on all
trains and are for round trip rates.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-12-30
McKendree w. I'll. Nj, S.

The McKendree w. H. NJ S. will
meet at the home of Mrs. Walter
Elliott, wednesday afternoon, Jan.
s. The following program will be
presented: Devotional, II Timothy.
2:15; 20-26, Mrs. Mae Jett; Chap.
II, "a Christian program for new
rural people," Miss Catha Johnson: !:
Mitchell home and rural life of
North Carolina Mrs. Florence
Strong; music, Mrs. Walter Elliott;
In the open country, Mrs Lulu
Glenn; The glory of toll, Mrs. Sarah
White; solo, Miss Christine Shilling;
roll call, New Years resolutions
Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-12-30
Boy scouts Extend Thanks

The local troop of boy scouts
wish in this way to thank all who
contributed toys or helped In any
way to make their part of the com
munity Christmas tree a success.
and especially the ladies that dress
ed dolls. A nice lot OF toys were
distributed Christmas eve, to %
homes in the two towns, which, it is
hoped, added Christmas cheer to
about IS children.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-12-30
Words From w. A. SeaIock

Mr.. w A. Sealock of Ports,
Kan, in renewing his subscription
to the Democrat, wrote:
Can't do without it. We are hav-
ing a nice winter so far; had the
hottest summer ever experienced in
Kansas; are having quite a lot of
moisture so far. Wheat is looking
good; there was a large acreage of
wheat put out last fall, and the
farmers surely need crop another
year. Feed will be scarce, but with
the wheat to pasture and not too
hard winter, people will get along.
Ny health is about as usual; not
able to get out much
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-12-30


Christmas afternoon real basket
ball game was played here at the ar
mory between Wagon Company No.
124 and M.&M. high. The latter won
by the score of 36 to 54. Some
mighty fine plays were made on both
sides, and the game was fast
throughout. M & NJ. took the lead
from the very beginning, and held it
throughout. The scores at the end of
the various periods were 15-S; IA
Pc; 25-42; 36-54.
Lineup and Summary:
VI. & NJ. Wagon Go.
kennard (4) L. F Jones (3)
Martin (22) R. F.. Lewis (2)
Bingham 15) C. Newsom f13)
Davis L. G. Partesius f7l
Northrup (13) r. G. Hooper (11)
Substitutions: NJ. & NJ. Sharp and
Price; Wagon Company, Barnhart
and Henderson.
Referee-Deedrick.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-12-30

Quality or soundness, rate of
growth, and species, in the order
named, are the three most import
ant factors influencing the durabili-
ty of timbers in the soil. Sound
slowgrowth timber is most dura-
BILE. Posts of Usage orange last
longest, black locust, red cedar,
mulberry, white cedar, catalpa, oak
and chestnut follow in order.''
This is the conclusion of J. J..
Crumley, associate state forester at
the Ohio experiment station, after
having spent several years in a
study of the durability of timbers
and having examined 47,620 fence
posts in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kan
sas, Texas, Oklahoma and Michigan.
"a large post he found, usual
ly lasts longer than a small one of
the same species. There is no diff
ference between round and split
post, A post split out is no better
than a sawed one and vice versa.
''There is no efficacy in setting a
post with the top end in the ground.
The top of the post, that is, the up
per end as it grew in the tree, is US
ually little smaller than the other
end and would therefore rot little
sooner in the ground. If the two
ends are equal in quality the larger
end should go down, otherwise the
sounder end.
"The mass of information collect
ed does not indicate that seasoning
a post makes it more durable. In
wet places where the water remains
all the year, posts last longer 1t is
the alternating between wet and
dry that favors decay.
posts in a stiff clay soil decay
principally just beneath the top of
the ground, while those in porous
soil decay all the way down"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-12-30

from a visit with her daughter Mrs.
Harry Waite.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Fuller and
Miss Helen Yarnell and Carol Var
nell Of WestervilIe, have returned
to their homes, after being in at
tendance at the Alfred Mills fu-
neral
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Carr of Sar-
anac, Mich, spent the holidays with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Mendenhall
have returned to their home at New
ark, after visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Henery.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Walker have
returned from visit with Mrs.
Martha Eddleblute at the home of
Carl Eddleblute at Urbana.
Prof. Sol Evans is spending his
vacation at his home near CALI
polls, and Mr.. Davis with his par
ents at Hampton, Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Norman and
son Richard of Malta and Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Norman and family of
Newark, spent Christmas with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Norman.
Mrs. Douglas Dulaney and son
Kenneth are visiting Mrs. Dulaney's
daughter Mrs. Ivan Ball and fam
lily of Canton.
Mr. and Mrs Edison Wallace and
family of Malta spent Saturday
and Sunday with his mother Mrs.
Mary Wallace.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Swayne of
Chesterhill spent Friday and Satur-
day with Mr.. and Mrs. E. R.
Swayne.
Mrs. Grant Gilmore of Pennsville.
visited the past week with her son
Frank Gilmore and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hook of
Canton visited over the week end
with their parents Mr. and Mrs. FL
mer Henery and Mr.. and Mrs, Hen
ry Hook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Adamison and
Miss Bernice Phillips of GAINESVILLE,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Phillips of
Parkersburg, Mr.. and Mrs. Tedd
Mcbride and daughter Georgia
Frances of McConnelsville, and Mr..
and Mrs. Earle Phillips were Christ
mas guests of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Phillips.
Mr.. Hysel of Crooksville has op-
ened up the blacksmith shop which
was formerly occupied by Mr.. Nc
Clelland Mr.. Hysel and family may
locate here.
Kathryn Choguill was a McCon-
shopper Tuesday.
Neil McDermott who is attending
college at Georgetown, Md, is
spending his vacation with his par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. McDermott.
The young people of our village
gave Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Leasure
an old fashioned serenade at their
home Monday evening. Heartiest
congratulations are extended to Mr..
and Mrs. Leasure by their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Coleman and
children Doris and Max of Athens
and Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Coleman of
Pennsville were guests Wednesday
Of their parents Mr.. and Mrs. John
Coleman.
A number of ladies went in and
spent Tuesday evening with Mr..
and Mrs. G. B. Henery, before they
left for their new home at McCon-
nelsville. Mrs. Henery was present
ed with a cold meat fork A pot
luck supper was served.
The Willing Workers will be en-
tertained Tuesday evening, Jan. 4,
at the home of Mrs. C. R. Bishop.
Mrs. Bishop will be assisted in serv-
ing by Mrs. D. C. Williams and Mrs.
Frank Gilmore.