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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-21
800 AND MORE.
ARE STRICKEN
WITH DISEASE
Cloudbursts, High Winds
And Rising Waters Add
To Victims Grief.
GROWING WORSE
Three Families Are Drown
ed In Homes II Miles
From Little Rock.

LITTLE ROCK, April 20 (P,-Pes-
tilence, riding on the waves of the st.
Francis river flood, has invaded
refugee camps at Wynne and Parkin,
Ark. and tonight more than 500 of the
homeless were i'll with measles, whoop-
ing cough and mumps
Advised of the situation by a Red
Cross representative, Governor Mar
tineu ordered national guard medical
officers and state health board
authorities to the camps with instruc-
tions to establish an isolation camp.
Elsewhere cloudbursts, high. winds
of the state.
Isolation Of many points prevented
confirmation of reports of loss of life,
but meagre advices told of scores of
persons marooned many more un-
accounted for and of others being res
cued from house tops and other ele
waited places.
At the door of the state capital, the
flood situation was rapidly becoming
worse as waters spread in the city of
North Little Rock, across the Arkansas
river.
Tonight hundreds of men were try
ing to save a levee on the Arkansas
river across the river from Little Rock.
A smaller levee broke early today, in
creasing the volume of water now in
North Little Rock. Another fight was
being made tonight by hundreds Of
men, including convicts, to save the
Little Rock water plant. 1t was aban-
doned today, but city authorities de-
cided to rush in another crew of men
in an effort to strengthen protecting
dixie sufficiently to save the plants.
Four days supply of water is in
storage.
The Arkansas river here tonight was
at its highest stage on record, 32.4
feet. A virtual cloudburst descended
upon Little Rock to flood sections
which had escaped the river waters.
Seven inches of rain fell during the
day.
At Benton, 80 miles south, a cloud
burst flooded stores and other houses,
swept out a railroad bridge and tore up
sections of the Little Rock Hot Springs
highway.
The rains during the day in some
places accompanied by high winds and
electrical disturbances, added to the
flood damage. What effect they will
have upon the raging rivers, the United
States weather bureau tonight was not
prepared to say,
NEW MADRID, Mo-, April 20 H9.--
The evacuation of this Mississippi
river town, seat of New Madrid county
in southeast Missouri, continued to-
night with flood waters surrounding
all buildings to depth of from five
to fifteen feet.
More than half of the towns popu-
lation of approximately 1000 had fled
to Sikeston, Charleston and other
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-21
u. S. COURT RELEASES LIQUOR
SHIPS CREW; CARGO Is HELD

vessel on demand of defense az
tOrneyS.
The United states attorney re-
fused to issue an OrIer of release
until he had received word from
the attorney generals office, 70
which he tcIegraPhed the deriS-
ion shortly after it was rendered.
Captain stone was eager to Uus
to sea at once. but be was denied
permission TO go aboard the
ECIIcraIShiD.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-21
American Sailors Are.
In Armed Conflict In
Nicaragua With Reds

MANAGUA, Me. April 20 CR.-
AnericaD blue Jackets camc Inio
armed conflict this afternoon
with "a band of 80 men wearing
red hut bands and CARRYING
red fling. after brief engage
Inent the reds retrentcd leaving
three dcmd.
There were no casualties
among the sailors.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-21
Thief May Plan To
Start Competition
For Phone Company

Is COchise county thief
planning to start company 20
compete with the Mountain
States Telephone and Telegraph
company:
The question arose following
the receipt OF report at police
headquarters from Sheriff
George Henshaw that 1000
pounds cf copper wire were
stolen fr7m the Junction mine
near Bisbec Sunday or Monday
night.
Officers throughout the
county arc searchinG for the
thief and wire, which has com
siderable value.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-21

Copper firmer: electro
lytic spot and futures 1912.
Lead easy; spot us.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-21

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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-21
100000 JEwELRY THEFT

Los ANGELES, April 20 lP.-Jcw-
elry valued at 100000, including two
bracelets containing S4 and 40 dia-
monds, respectively, and necklace of
so pearls insured for $4,000, was re-
ported stolen by two robbers today
from the home of Mrs. Elizabeth M.
Stack, wealthy resident of an exclusive
section.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-21
Ariz. 16-Year Convict
Arrested in Kansas City
On Charge Of Forgery

KANSAS CITY, April 20 P),--
Louis VICTOR EGytinSF, AG. New
York advertising expert and the
man who "camc back" after
serving 16 years Of life SEN
tence in the Arizona Dcniten-
tiary for murder, was arrested
at his hotel here late today on
fugitive warrant from Penn
SyIVania charging forgery.
1t is said he passed three
worthless checks in PennSyl-
Vania. He explained that he
held an account Jointly with his
wife. who is in tgle east, and
that he might have OVerdraVVn
the account, but did not forge
amy checks.
sc sc x 81 & 81 xx ~ & * * 81 s.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
Board Asks For
$6OO,OOOFor
High School
Submit a Resolution To The
Board of School
Estimates
l.. J. HUNT GETS
BOILER CONTRACT
Replace Heating Apparatus in
School Number Submit
High School Plans to State
Board of Education

100000 was the amount asked
of the Board of School Estimates
by the Pleasantville Board of Edu-
cation for the construction of the
New High School at an adjourned
meeting held Tuesday night in the
Washington avenue high school.
The Board of Education has al
ready purchased a lot in Ansley
Park, which faces on four streets,
at a cost of $4,000. The plans for
the school have been passed on by
the Board and have been submitted
to the State Department of Educa-
ton for final approval. The new
High School, when completed, will
be one of the finest in New Jersey.
The contract for boiler replace
ment in Woodland Avenue School
was awarded to L. ]. Hunt, local
plumbing contractor, and work is
to be begun Immediately, refitting
the heating apparatus for fall use.
A new teacher recommended was
Miss Mildred Hoffmer, of Roebling,
for a position as commercial teach
er. No action was taken upon the
Recommendation, however.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
COUNTY ROAD WORK
Lou Price Obtained on
Lower Bank I'm
prOUement

The Atlantic County Board of
Freeholders have awarded to Pros
ser and White, of Pitman, N. j.,
the contract for building the Lower
Bank road. This contract price was
$49,6801e Gravel will be used for
the top surface. The entire expense
will be $4,000. The other bids
ranged up to $113,56S.75, by VIM.
Cronen, of Philadelphia; $50, 3O7 so,
by S. Thompson and company, of
Red Bank, now building the Albany
avenue bridge, and Richard Bowen,
of Atlantics City. $S7,32190.
NJ. r. Young, of Trenton, was
awarded the contract for furnish
ing and applying $4,000 gallons of
ligmin binder for $11,532. The price
per gallon being 1873 cents. Twenty
two miles of gravel highway will
be treated with the ligmin binder
The other bid was that of the
Barrett Paving company. of s11,-
7O2, per gallon price of 1873.
The roads to be treated include
ColognerPort Republic, Egg Har-
Dor and Green Bank. Oyster Creek,
Moss Mil and the Hammonton-
Pleasant Mills road.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
Will Give
Movie Benefit
Local Red Cross Will Use
RialtO Theatre On
August 22-23
MARION DAVIES
IN THE "RED MILL

Final arrangements for a movie
benefit to be held August % and %
in the Rialto theatre were discuss
ed at a meeting of the local nurs-
ing service in the American Red
Cross headquarters, E. Washington
avenue, Monday night. The picture
will feature Marion Davies in THE
Red Mill"
Miss Agnes NJ. Vickory, former
supervising nurse in West Port,
Mass, took charge of the work in
the local nursing service, August 8,
filling the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Miss Alta brow sew
eral months ago. Mrs. Margaret
Montgomery has been acting in the
capacity of substitute nurse.
Miss Beatrice Cliff, secretary,
read the following monthly report:
Nursing visits, 12O; general nurs-
ing activities, 107; total number of
visits, 227. Two baby conferences
were held and one group meeting.
There were 10 new patients treat
ed, one readmitted and 90 dismiss
ed.
Those attending the session
were Mrs. Dorsey S. LeCompte.
Mrs. A. Sherwood Risley, Mrs. Carl
Hopf, Mrs. Victor Jagmetty. Mrs.
Neil S. Campbell. Mrs. Scott NJ.
Long and Miss Beatrice Cliff.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
Junior Order
Field Day
Plan Greatest Celebration
OF Its Kind in
History
BASEBALL GAMES, RACES

On August Goth at Lenape Park,
Mays Landing. win be held the
largest affair of its kind ever held
in this county for the Jr. o. U. A.
NJ. This picnic is to be given under
the auspices of the Past Council
lors Association of Atlantic County.
The committee has arranged for
a great day. Pleasant Mills Coun-
Gil and Minotola Council have
issued a challenge to Fremont
Council of Atlantic City and Excel
sior Council of Pleasantville, for a
game of baseball. There will also
be fat mans running race, potato
race, peanut roll, QUOT playing,
swimming race and various other
events.
All patriotic organizations are
invited to celebrate with the Jr.
Order American Mechanics. Some
of the state officers are expected
to attend, and Harry E. Parsells,
president of the committee in
charge, is inviting and urging all
not to miss the good time.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
Fire Companies
@. K. Ordinance
Places Number 3 and Mum.
Der l On Equal
Basis
HUDSON CHIEF OF ROTH
HUDSON CHIEF OF BOTH

The ordinance for the organi-
cation and regulation of the Fire
Department of Pleasantville as
prepared by the city council was
Iratifief by members Of Companies
fve nneeflne Ilsce1 r.
day night. The acceptance 81 this
ordinance places both companies
on the same basis. Fire Company
No. /, has its house and equip
ment and No. will shortly be
given house and equipment
placed On the building site decided
by them to the city a few weeks
ago.
The Department Is now com
manded by Chief Engineer Wood.
burn J. Hudson and according to
the ordinance two assistant chiefs
shall be appointed, one for each
company. The other officers will
include a captain and lieutenant
from each company. which appoint.
ment shall be made by Common
Council with the recommendation
of each of the respective COM
panies. The chief engineer shall
receive a salary of $50 per year,
while assistant chiefs will receive
$50 per year. Truck drivers will
be paid $1,000 per annum and the
fireman $500
Fire Company No. 8, has sub
mitted the names of 80 eligible
members for active duty who after
physical examination will be, placed
on the roll of active volunteer fire
men.
Members of Fire Company No.
l are making preparations to par
ticipate in the 50th anniversary OF
the State Fireman's Association,
to be held in Atlantic City, Septem
Der %. The members of Company
No. l wishing to take part in the
event are requested to meet a
the fire house August Is, at 7.3,
p. M, where they will be measures
Tor new uniforms by Charlie
Garrison, of Atlantic City.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
Mr.. Whitman Found That Duties of Office Would Require
Time He Could Not Spare From Other Business Con-
nectiOns-New Appontee Was Railroad SUI
perntendent Many Years-Mem-
Der of Firm of Thompson
and Gale

campaign in the fall and his time
is already allotted between finan~
cial institutions and county organi-
cations with which he is connected.
That Mr.. Whitman had splendid
qualifications for the office and
the ACCESSIBILITY of making tenn
porary appointment were what
brought the proffer of the post
mastership to him.
RoIlin A. Gale
Rollin A. Gale is one of the best
known men on the Mainland. He
probably knows every man by his
first name. Mr.. Gale was born in
Port Republic and the greater por-
ton of his life has been passed in
Atlantic County.
He is as American as any man
to be found on good q. S. soil. His
ancestors came to this country in
1853, landing in Massachusetts. The
residence of the family at Port
Republic dates far back.
Mr.. Gales boyhood days were
spent at Port Republic. Then he
removed with his parents to Jer-
sey City. He became attracted to
the railroad business and was
with the Central Railroad of New
Jersey for % years.
Superintendent of Railroad
When the Atlantic City and
Shore Railroad was built he be-
came its superintendent, remains
Continued on Page q
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
Hazel HaxtOn
Summer Bride
Married To Roy Maurer, Pop
ular Athletic
Coach
CEREMONY AT BETHANY

A beautiful midsummer wedding
of great interest locally was solem-
lied on Tuesday at o'clock in the
Bethany M. e. church when Miss
L. Hazel Haxton, of Galeton, Pa,
niece of Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Bate
man, of % Lake place, became the
bride of Roy w. H. Maurer, of
Higgins, Pa, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Mourer, of Higgins, Pa. The
ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Louis D. Champion, pastor of
the church. The chancel, beautifully
decorated in palms, ferns and gar
den flowers formed setting for
the nupials.
The bride who was given in mar
riage by her uncle, Mr.. A. T. Bate
man, looked charming in a gown
of white bridal satin made with
tight fitting bodice and full bout
Concluded on Page ~
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
Discuss Lee
Avenue Repair
AbsecOn COuncilmen Hold
Important Issue
Over
MATTERS OF SANITATION

The matter of repairing Lee ave-
nue. brought up a great deal of
discussion at the meeting of City
Council, held in .Absecon Wednes-
day night. This matter was con-
sidered sufficiently important to
hold over until the next meeting
on August 81, when more data
would be available.
The matter of drainage On White
Horse Village is to be settled by
q representative from the Cassidy
organization. who will meet the
Property Committee. Fire Chief
Kesler reported that he had in
spected the fire engines and said
that the schools needed fire pro.
lection. Clerk of the Board of
Education, DR.. Samuel Johnson,
stated that 16 fire extinguishers
had been purchased and would be
Continued on page p
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
Evelyn NeSbit
Home Robbed
Thieves Take Furniture,
Rugs, Jewelry and,
Clothes
EVELYN HAD BEEN ILL

The home of Evelyn Nesbit, the
former Mrs. Harry X. Thaw, in
Tudor Terrace, was burglarized on
Wednesday night while Miss Mes
bit was in Atlantic City.
Returning early in the morning,
she found that the front door had
been forced open with a blunt in
strument and on entering she found
that the house had been ransacked.
A check-up showed the cabaret
hostess that the loss sustained was
heavy. The jewelry stolen included
a string of pearls and a diamond
and emerald bracelet. Three wraps
of lynx, ermine and baby leopard
were taken from a cedar chest.
The floors were stripped of ex,
pensive rugs. The intruders also
made away with a small safe and
all the winter clothes hanging in
the closets. According to Miss
Nesbit, the maid was usually in ths
house from midnight until she re
turned home early in the mornin,
from her night club. but that las
night the maid had gone out TO
the night.
Miss Nesbit has just recovere,
from a recent Illness. and the shocl
of the robbery has had bad Ell
feet upon her. necessitating her re
naming in bed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
Cardiff Fire
Fighters Fast
Save Social Club Building
From Sure Destruc-
ton
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT

The Volunteer Fire Department
or Cardiff proved its mettle Monday
night when the old Cardiff social
hall caught fire. The alarm was
sounded at 10 O'Clock and nearly
all members of the company re-
sponded.s
The fire. of mysterious origin,
was eating up the outside OF the
old wooden structure, which. has
been condemned and has not been
IN use for sometime. Prompt work
of the firemen saved the entire
structure. and damage done am
ounted to less than 500.
The new fire siren, which had
its first test Monday night, is work
ing in fine shape and may be cas-
lily heard in any part of Cardiff.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12

Hon. Bertram E. Whitman, whose
appointment as postmaster OF
Pleasantville was announced in
the Pleasantville Press Tuesday,
has declined the appointment.
Rollin A. Gale, junior member of
the firm of Thompson & Gale, will
be the next postmaster Mr.. Gales
designation followed quickly upon
the heels of Mr.. Whitman's resig-
nation and it is expected that his
appointment will be formally
acknowledged by the third assistant
postmaster general in the next few
days.
Both Mr.. Whitman and Mr.. Gale
are equally well known, not only
in the City of .Pleasantville, but
throughout the county.
Mr.. Whitman found that his
duties as postmaster of Pleasant
vile would take too much of his
time. AS county campaign manager
he is looking forward to an active
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
Object toSnakes
And MuSkratS
Don't Mind Improvements
But Dislike New Ten
ants
SUES DREDGING CO.

One of the most unusual suits
ever filed in Atlantic City has been
begun by Mr.. and Mrs. Harold j.
WINS, of 124 E. Bayview avenue,
against the Hill Dredging Company,
of Atlantic City.
Necessary to the improvements
to Ansley Park, the dredging COM
pany has been pumping a fill mix
ture of sand and water from the
bay into the old Bear Swamp tract.
The WINS property abuts on this
tract. and the dredging company
bulkheaded the back of the lot in
an effort to control the flow Of theis
nh.
However. seepage from the bulk
head made a veritable pond of the
WINS property, causing them to re-
move their pet dog and number
of rabbits from the fastness of the
back yard to the open glory of the
front of the house.
Along with the water seepage
came a number of tenants in the
form of snakes. rats, crabs, cells
and a great variety of finny crea-
lures who took up abode in var
ious parts of the flooded property.
Between May IS and June 80 great
swarms of these tenants eked out
meagre existence ON the Wins
lot.
1t is alleged that great quantities
of shrubbery and vegetation were
ruined by the salt water. More
over, it is feared that the seepage
has settled the foundation of the
house. Attorney Elwood C. Weeks
has begun suit to recover damage
to the extent of $4,000.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12

5z50G0BEEU1L = 3IG
Organization

The Mortified Building and
Loan Association met in the office
of Clarke & Clarke, .at Rosedale
avenue and Shore road, Tuesday
evening. for the purpose OF nomi-
nation and election of directors.
Forty-two votes were cast with
unanimous results. and the follow
ing directors were elected: J. H.
Clarke, Raphael X. w. Feeney,
Harry W. O'Nein. Eugene Swilkey.
William II. Burkard. Asa r. Wells,
HaAoid w. Norton DR. Edward
Guion, Frank Melville. Albert e.
Barkoff, Henry Crawford. Philip
G.. Hannum, William B. Stokes,
Harold E. Williams. Morris L. Par
sells and Clarence B. Dixon.
The new directors then appoints
ed the following officers. Presi-
dent, J. H. Clarke; first vice.
president, William b. Stokes; sec
ond vice president. Harold Va
Morton; secretary, Harry w.
oNeill; teeasurer, Raphael X. w.
Feeney;; solicitor, Arthur G. Bolte.
The bylaws were read and laid
over until the first regular meet
ing of the directors, which will be
next Tuesday at p. m.
| The directors are DESTROYS of
opening the first series with at
least $500 shares subscribed.
i The secretary will receive pay
ment of dues and issue due books
at this meeting from s until
lo'clock.
One of the features Of this
lassociation will be that dues can
be paid at any time during the
j month at the office of Clarke &
lClarke.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
LutheranS
Will Build
New Church
Determine To Purchase Site
In Ansley Park For
Edifice
REV. NEELEY TELLS
MEMBERS OF PLAN
Joint Meeting of Ladies' Aid
and Church Council of
Epiphany Lutheran Church
Takes Important Step

A joint meeting of the Ladies'
Aid and the church council of the
Epiphany Luthetan church was
held on Tuesday evening, at the
home of Mrs. C. Johnson lin Farm
ington.
The meeting was an interesting
one. The matter of purchasing a
lot in Ansley Park, for a church
site, was brought up and discussed
in detail. 1t was decided to pur-
chase same.
A campaign for raising the
necessary funds was outlined by
the Rev. Neeley.
The Ladies' Aid made plans for
a cake and pie sale, to be held
in the hardware store of w. Ennis.
corner of Washington avenue and
Main street, August 20.
Plans were formed for a bazaar,
to be held in the near future. After
the business session social time
was enjoyed. Refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Those present were: Rev Neeley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Swanson. Mr..
and Mrs. Gustave Carlson, Miss
Esther Carlson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Ennis, Mrs. Axel Olsen.
Mrs. Mark Hears, Miss Elsie
Stuber. Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Van
Ness. Mrs. George Sutton. Mrs. c.
Johnson, Miss Steelman, the Misses
Radka, Nils Swenson, and G.
rcxsy-osto <v,.~.eg ~ ~ Il
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
Local KiwaniS
Will Be Host
Will Dine Atlantic City Or
ganiZatiOn At the COun-
try Club
HALE TELLS OF CEMENT

On Tuesday next the local Kiwa-
mis- Club will play the host to it's
brother organization from Atlantic
City at a dinner at the Atlantic
City Country Club at Northfield.
Chairman Thomas G.. Tompkins
made this announcement following
conference with Amos C., Hall.
president of the. organization, and
other committees. Entertainment
is being planned for the visiting
delegation.
The past two weeks the local
members have been entertained by
the Ocean City and Atlantic Clubs,
respectively. H. w. Hale, of the
Hudson Cement Co., Atlantic City,
addressed the gathering on Port
land cement. The talk was illus.
trated with slides showing the pro-
cess in the manufacture, of cement.
More cement is manufactured in
the Lehigh Valley, according to Mr..
Hale, than in any single country in
the world, and more cement is pro-
duced in the United States than in
the combined countries of the
world. Z
Upon a suggestion made by War
rem c. Marshall, the members of
the local club may play host to the
city Riddles next month. Plans are
being made to take the boys to
Philadelphia to see a big league
ball game between the Yanks. and
Athletics.
Robert L. Race. district trustee.
gave brief report. also outlining
the plans of the convention which
will be held in Ocean City next
month.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
B. E. Whitman Declines Appointment
ROllin A. Gale To Be Next Postmaster
eERTRAM &. WHITMAN
DECLINES

August 10, 1927.
Hon. John H. Bartlett,
First Assistant Postmaster
General, Washington, D. c.
Hon and Dear Sir:
have your favor of the 5th
inst. appointing me acting Post
master at Pleasantville. | wish
to assure you that | fully ap-
preciate the honor you have
thus conferred upon me.
However, my other business
affairs requires so much of my
time that / do not feel | could
give to the postoffice the atten-
ton it requires, therefore
must decline the appointment.
Sincerely yours,
BERTRAM E. WHITMAN.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-12
ADDITIONAL
SAFETY APPLIANCES
Promised by the W. J. and
Seashore and Reading
at Crossings

Lewis X. Mari, superintendent
of the West Jersey and Seashore
Railroad, and p. d. Lewis, super
intendent of the Reading Railway,
assured the Camden County Board
of Chosen Freeholders Wednesday
that both companies would install
additional safety first appliances
at grade crossings throughout
South Jersey.