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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-26
VAN MAR SURE FIRST
HALF CHAMPIONSHIP
Second Half of League Series
To Start on Aug
uSt 1

BY virtue of eight consecutive
victories, the Van Mar team of the
Junior baseball league is sure or
landing in first place as the first
half of the league ends. The sec
ond hald will start August l. The
winner, according to "Ty" Helfrich,
director of athletics at the High
school, will fight it out for the
Junior championship Of the city in
September.
Fridays games resulted in Van
Mar defeating the strong Baptist
team, score lilo. The Baptist team
is in second place. West Atlantic
City and the Plaza A. A. were also
victorious following the non-appear-
ance of the Mulberry and Ansley
Park teams.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-26
BALL TEAM WINS
FIRST OF SERIES
Continued from Page one.)

NSOllluutu lTOfu rage OIle-
Big, lanky, elongated Eddie Mil
Ter did some handsome twirling
all on his own hook for the Blue
Coats and was nicked for two wee
scratch singles until the eighth
inning. Then he cracked. The visit
ors took advantage of his laxness
to score their two runs: Filings
worth walked after Ambrose was
out and just before Steinader was
put out. He was on base with two
down when Long doubled to left,
then he went home and left Long
on base. Herr didn't leave Long
On for long, for he slapped out
single to score him. The game was
over theret Pleasantville getting
two more hits in the ninth to no
avail.
Miller was nicked for six hits, he
famed five men and walked three.
Don Rockford sbarkled with
three straight catches in left field
during the seventh inning. The
chances were all hard and served
to retire the side.
Not a single batsman on the field
managed to get more than one hit
Thus Longs double not only gives
him the hitting honors of the day,
but it proved to be the winning
hit.
Kuehnle starred in the field.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-26

HAULING AND FLOWING -
ELLIS ADAMS is prepared to do all
kinds OF hauling ana blowing on
short notice. 232 ". Second Street,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-26

WANTED-White girl to work in res
taurant; experience not necessary
Ye Open Kitchen, '1403 N. Main St.,
Pleasantyille. w51
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-26

FOR SALE-Beautifu California type
bungalow, built one year, on wide
street. center of town, strictly resi-
dsntial, rooms tile bath. shower. etc.
Large fireplace. hot water heat, large
cellar, cemented, 5Ox125 lot. viii sell
fer $4,000 less than it can be duplicated
for r. Miller, 81 E. Decatur Avenue,
sphone 514-J. wifi
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-26
LOST AND FOUND :

LOST-Breast pin, one diamond, &C
pearls, six points, similar style t.
four leaf clover; between Turnpike
and Washington Ave, Friday night
Reward. Mrs. e. Miller. Mckee CITY
Box 1877. psf
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-26
CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISING

9Ainimura charge. % words or less,
Ne drst Insertion: 15c each additions
y insertion. Each word over rs, first
tHeertions 1c: each additional inser-
Hon. one-half cent?
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PAPERHANGER

High Grade, experienced Prices rea-
sonable. Phone Pleasantville 1882.
w. j. Adkins, Box IA. r. F. d. /. w.
Washington Ave. pos
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-26

FOR NT-Unfurnished apartment,
rooms and bath, ground floor, $50
per month; Protestants only. II West
Merton Ave. p52
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-26
FURNISHED ROOMS

UPHOLSTERING-F class, of all
kinds, using material furnished by
customers. or submitted upon request;
cabinet work. furniture repaired, car
we'd parts made new, reseating, var
nishing, painting, etc. estimates CIV
en-; work guaranteed. Work done at
your home in town or country if de-
sired, VIM. j. Braman. 40 S. Main
Street. p43
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-26
Yell The Entire Mainland Your Wants Through These Col
Foa RENT

FOR RENT-Apartment, furnished.
four rooms and bath. Hot water
heat; also garage. Mrs. Tracy No. I
E. Merton Ave. Phone 1871. w49
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-26
. NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the Ae-
counts of the Subscriber as Admins
traitor of the Estate of Wesley s.
Samson. deceased. will be audited and
stated by the Surrogate and reported
for settlement to the Orphans Court
of Atlantic County on Wednesday. the
Thirty-first day of August. next, at
which time application win be made
for commissions.
Dated July 25. A. D., 1927
THOMAS ]. DUNLAP,
Pleasantville,N n. ].
Prs fee. $3.50 sta
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-26
The League standing

The debutante was trying on her
costume for the party when her
father appeared upon the scene.
How do you like my coming out
gown, Dad?" she asked.
Seems to me you are coming out
a bit too far" suggested the old
man.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
City Items

Carl Brill OF Beaver street and
Edward Friberg of Hart street have
enlisted in the navy through Re.
cruiting Officer Raymond P. Dor.
delman OF this city. Both Of the
recruits were shipped to Newport
for preliminary training yesterday.
New lunch specials. Crowell's.-
advt.
Tents with collapsible steel poles
to rent. Eddy Awning and Decorat.
ing Co. 2S1 Arch Street.-Advt.
Hot lunches at Packard Drug
advt.
Mrs. Claude Leroux, Jr., Of GAS
Arch street is confined to her home
with diphtheria.
The annual state field day Of the
Shepherd of Bethlehem which wa.
postponed last Sunday will be held
at Lighthouse Point. Sunday, August
I. Buses will transport the members
and their friends leaving the J. O.
N. A. NJ. hall at 10 a m. sharp.
The Burritt Grange will hold IT.
regular meeting Saturday evening
at 7 o'clock. Entertainment will be
furnished by the Graces.
Dorcas Social Tenn No. II will
hold a picnic at the cottage Of Mrs
Charlotte l.. Clark at Pond Poin
beach tomorrow. The party will
leave the Methodist church by auto
at $50 o'clock. There will be bath
ing, fishing and rowing.
Great savings on English China
dinner sets. See our window to
night. The Burritt Gift Shop, IS w
Main St.-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
JUDGE Sawyer OF
WESTCHES7ER dies
Came From Prominent New
England Family

Greenwich, Aug. s GF Judge
william A. Sawyer, formely Of
Greenwich, surrogate Of Westchester
county from 1913 to 1919. died yes
terday at his home in Port Chester,
N. Y. He was 54 years old yester-
day,
Judge Sawyer was descended from
a family which has long been con-
nected with Connecticut and New
England affairs, coming from Eng
land to Massachusetts, In 1920. His
father was a veteran of the Civil
War, his grandfather OF the war OF
1912 and his great grandfather OF
the Revolution.
Graduated from New York uni
versity law school in 1908, Judge
Sawyer was admitted to the New
York bar the next day. Soon after
he formed a partnership with Ar
thur ]. Strang. with offices in White
Plains, N. Y, and later Clinton P
Taylor was admitted to the firm
which became Strang. Sawyer and
Taylor. In addition to his legal &C
tivities and those of political char
acter, Judge Sawyer was active in
number Of fraternal organizations
He was a member Of high standing
| in Masonry. and in 1900 was master
of Acacia lodge No. IS of Greenwich
H is survived by a widow and one
son, Douglas.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
ALABAMA FL0GGER
sent To prison
Eight Year Term Given Man
Who Whipped Boy

Oneonta, Ala, Aug. P-Eugene
Doss was found guilty Of assault and
battery and kidnapping by a jury
yesterday, in connection with the
fiogging of jeff Galloway, farm youth
several weeks ago. He was sentenc-
ed to eight to ten years in the state
penitentiary. The verdict came after
II hours delberation by the jury.
Horace Wilkinson, chief defense
attorney, gave notice of an appeal to
the supreme court and bond was set
at $4,000.
DIR. L. s. Fennell, reputed Tarrant
City Khan head and one Of the men
under Indictment, was fined $50 for
contempt of court because of a
street corner speech last night in
which he told a group of persons
that two Birmingham newspapers
were responsible for his indictment,
because of Investigations they made
into the flogging.
DIR. Fennell. who had also been
sworn as a witness in the Doss trial.
had been cautioned by Judge o. A.
Steele to say nothing about the case
in public.
The trial was Immediately begun
of L. A. Clayton, another of the
seven men indicted for whipping
Galloway.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
Chicago Labor Man Wants
SaccO-Vanzetti Strike

Chicago, Aug. 5.-R-A strike OF
labor organizations throughout this
and other countries in protest
against the execution of Sacco and
Vanzetti is advocated by James P.
Cannon, secretary OF the Interna-
tional labor defense, which has
headquarters here. He sent messages
to union groups In Canada and
Europe urging demonstrations
against the executions.
Maintaining that Cannon's or
ganization is controlled by commun-
lists and has been responsible for
nearly all the agitation in behalf Of
sacco and Vanzetti, Samuel P. Luz
20. vice-president OF the Chicago
building trades council. announced
last night that his organization will
not participate in any demonstra-
ton or general strike OF short dura-
ton In behalf Of the condemned
men. Since Gov. Fuller's investiga-
ton, Luzzo said he felt assured that
the men had been accorded a full
measure Of justice.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
Revival Meeting Official
Now Facing DeDOrtatiOn

Chicago, Aug. LP-A. e. G. Hall,
arrested several weeks ago charged
with practicing medicine without a
license and now held in Jail here
pending decision as to whether he
will be deported to Canada was
chairman of the finance committee
of the recent revival meetings con-
Quoted here by Aimee Semple Nc
Pherson. John w. Fullmer. investi-
gator of the state department Of ed
ucation and registration, announced
last night after an inquiry.
Halk substantiated the statement
of Mr.. Fullmer but said he split with
the Evangelist after she ordered him
to baptize converts at her meetings
because the water was too cold for
her hands, and he refused to do So.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
Australian Government
To Back Proposed Flight

Sydney. Australia, Aug. S CUP
The Australian government today
underworld the project of Kings
ford Smith, Australian airman, to
fly from San Francisco to Sydney.
Smith sailed July Is aboard the
IS. S. Tahiti intending to return by
way of Honolulu the Tanning is
lands, Samoa, Fiji, New Caledonia
and Brisbane.
A deputation of former service
men who previously had been re-
buffed by the government called on
Premier Lang today and he prom
Used them the government not only
would guarantee the s175.0O0 re-
ouired to get Smith into the air
but to pay any other expenses in
Cured.
Smith was expected to arrive in
San Francisco today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
BENlE:D|CTS LOSE
TO single men
"Sbslks" at Landers Win First
Game Of Three Game Series

The single men Of the Landers,
rr.rv 4 Clark CO. Office force took
the first game Of q three-game series
Of baseball from the married men
last night at Willow Brook park. 1t
vas a free hitting contest and end
ed with the score 10 to 7 In favor
Of the unmarried men.
Jackson, pitcher for the benedicts,
was in poor form and he was touch
ed I'D freely in the first four innings.
The "sheiks" batted around in the
second frame. However. lack OF
support was the real cause OF MS
withdrs wal from the box In the
th,rA. Gronbach, who succeeded him
nuxzled the night wanderers with
his round house curve and he would
have held the opposition scoreless
had his infeld been able to handle
the ball.
Hart pitching for the unburdened
sinxle men, had a good night ana
kept the benedicts dumping the pail
=, the jnfield where it was promptly
taken care OF.
Holmberg proved to be the heavy
hitter for the losers getting four hits
Including two doubles, In five times
,t bat. Maitz and Lindgren formed
the heavy artillery for the "sheiks:
Maitz got four out of five inciud'
inr a triple and double. Lindsrer
.mashed out a triple and single
which went for home run wher
the center fielder let the ball &c
through his legs.
Despite the one-sided score, TN
rame was an interesting one ane
much enthusiasm is being shown II
The balance OF the series. The mar
ri.d men expect to use their pitch
ing ace, Hayward, In the next en-
counter while the singles Will u.s.
Hart or Recano.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
STARS DENY YOUTHS.
FOUND IN MAKEUP
Film Queens Say Exercise
Shared by All

Hollywood, Calf. Aug, up -
A declaration by Mrs. Mabelle De
Witt, Hollywood beauty parlor pro-
prietor, at a national meeting OF
cosmeticians at Chicago that motion
picture actresses did their youth
preservation In beauty shops IN
stead OF through athletics. today
brought vigorous protests from film
stars.
Mrs. De Witt said stories about
actresses indulging in rowing, SWIM
ming and other exercises were
press bunk"
Said Greta Carlo, one OF those
mentioned by Mrs. LIE witt, Il have
not missed the daily exercise which
I was taught in Sweden since
came to Hollywood. OF course
visit beauty shops occasionally, but
that hasn't anything to do with
physical exercising"
Renee Adoree, also cited by Mrs
lie Witt, declared she did heI
share of outdoor work. mot because
it's necessary but because love all
outdoor sports"
Dolores Costello said she had moi
friend In the motion picture col
ony but who boasted a swimming
pool. tennis court or some mean:
OF outdoor exercise.
"They are all in constant use
too" she declared.
All of the actresses called atten.
ton to the pledges made by pic
ture workers in the agreement re-
Gently attained with producers b,
which a proposed wage cut wa:
abandoned, providing that all en-
ployes keep physically fit.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
HALT SHOWING OF
real LIFE MOVIE
Best Citizens Refused to Be
"Starred"

rampa Fla, Aug. 5 (UP)-Tam-
nj had developed an air of watchful
vaitinx today while lawyers ponder
cd on ways Of stopping court ex-
hib,tion Of the famous Key club
movie.
The film, taken secretly by prohi-
bition agents, purports to sho"
some of the city's leading residents
entering the club. an Illicit liquor
resort next door to the police station
Other scenes, 1t was said, show the
same citizens inside, imbibing at
regulation bar.
The picture was to have oeen
shown today before Police Judge
George Stalnaker.
Those who have determined 10
prevent It's showing, despite their
tnsistence that the picture is rake,
anyway, obtained a postponement
until Aug. 10.
Meantime, determined effort
was being made to disqualify Judge
stafnaker. sponsor Of the film. on
the ground he is prejudiced IN the
matter Of drinkers and drinking.
He has been ordered to appear
before Circuit Judge L. L. Parks and
show cause why he should not be
removed from jurisdiction In the
case.
Announcement OF the film and the
manner OF its taking caused a pro-
found stir in the city. The Key club
had been raided but police found no
one there and obtained no evidence.
Soon aftcrw a rds, word was passed
around from some mysterious source
that the club would reopen. II was
but the members who f1ocked' to
the old hangout did not know that
the regular staff had been replaced
by agents.
Cameras were secreted In the club
and outside the door and, 1t was
claimed. obtained some splendid &C.
ton pictures of well-known Tampa
citizens shooting holes in the Vol
stead law.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
SQUAW SAYS She
IS ll5 YEARS old
Seneca Indian Furthermore,
ThriYS on Tobacco

North Tonawanda, N. Y. Aug. g.
The incessant use Of tobacco in
all forms has not stunted the growth
of Nancy Blacksquirrel Miller, 115.
year old squaw on the Tonawanda
Reservation for Seneca Indians just
outside Akron, N. Y. Nancy has at.
tanned this ripe old age without once
giving up chewing or smoking.
The squaw comes from line OF
long lived Indians, as her mother
claimed to be $50. She died OF
dropsy more than forty years ago
after only few days illness. A sis
ter. Lucinda Ground, is nearly 100.
Nancy doesn't know what a days
illness means. despite the use Of to-
bacco and whenever possible Of pre-
war liquor or what have you? A
daughter, Carrie Jones. sixty-seven,
who lives with her mother, has suf-
fered more illness in the past several
years than Nancy has throughout a
long life fraught with hardships and
thrilling incidents.
When Carrie is i'll her mother fire.
quently is compelled to wait on her
and get the meals. Her favorite dish
is fried onions, of which she seems
never to tire. Although only one or
two teeth are left. she eats with evil
dent relish, and does not find it
necessary to diet.
Spry as a Girl
When Nancy goes from her little
two-story house on the reservation
to the store, quarter of a mile
away, she is as spry as the average
girl.
When seen at her home she wore
a rather nodescript dress of calico
with somewhat soiled Bingham
apron and athletic looking black
sneakers. Out of difference to her
visitor she went into the house and
returned to the porch with black
sateen beaded cap which is the only
existing relic of her native costume.
Hour after hour she sits in a
straight chair splitting splints with a
knife sharp enough to cut off her
hand, yet her grip Is still so steady
that no mark might be found of an
occasional slip on the brown. wrin-
Killed. fingers. The splints she makes
into tiny baskets, by the sale Of
which she ekes out a livelihood.
Most of the dishes for the family Of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
Ready to Begin Work
On Largest Building''

Chicago, Aug. (UP) - Plans
for constructing the Largest build
ing In the world" for housing bust
nesses related to agriculture we're
announced today by the new Agri-
culture Club Of America.
The structure. to be located just
outside the Chicago loop, would
have 81 full stories and a 80 story
tower. 1t would have more than
100 acres of floor space.
A mammoth amphitheater de-
signed for holding live stock shows
and farm exhibits is included in
the plans. Offices would be leased
to manufacturers of farm ma
chinery and farm organizations. A
section Of the building is to be set
aside for club facilities also.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05

the girl had entrusted with the in
FAINT left in her care was unable to
find the girl or to identify the own
ers Of the infant.
Finally the baby was identified as
a daughter of Theodore Sturtz,
New York lawyer summering with
his family at Fort Trumbull. The
maid was found lying beside the
road and brought to Milford hospi-
tai.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
Baby and Two Year Old
Are Called as Witnesses

Springfield. Mass, Aug. 5.-LP>-
A three months old infant and two
year old child. occupants of an auto
mobile involved in a collision, were
subpoenaed as witnesses for the
commonwealth yesterday in an au-
tomobile law violation case. When
the names of Joseph Lopes and
Arthur F'idalgo were called, a wom-
an stood up with a babe in her
arms, while another came forward
with boy clinging to her dress.
After it had been agreed by all
that a mistake had been made,
Judge Spooner suggested that the
parents collect the witness fees and
start bank accounts for the two
youngsters, and everyone was salts
fled that the mistake was good one
at that.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
Ey-DENvER MAYOR DIES

Springfield Mass, Aug. up
Robert Russell Wright, former may
or Of Denver Colo, is dead in the
home of his sister, Miss Emily E.
Wright. in Wilbraham. near here,
in his S3rd year. Mr.. Wright had
for many years spent his summers
in Wilbraham, of which town he
was native. He served as mayor
for there years beginning in 1891.
He was a Ciyi, War veteran.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05

four. her daughter. Granddaughter
and grandson. with whom she makes
her home, are washed by the hands
of Nancy.
Many other household tasks
thought burdensome by the average
white woman are still INDUCED In
most primitive style by the aged
squaw. Nancy's bedtime IL srratic.
depending on the hour Of retirement
Of the rest Of the family. 80 long n
any one else is up she refuses to 20
to bed, and is up with the hrst
streak Of dawn.
Born in Buffalo -
Born in Buffalo in 1872 Nancy
was tho daughter Of John, and Han
nah Blacksquirrel. Her father was I
soldier and did not SEQ his papoose
for some time after her arrival.
Nancy's earliest recollection af, her
father were at the time the Indians
were being driven from Buffalo, sew
eral years after the close Of the War
Of 1912. -t y.
The family finally came to rest
with number Of their kin. the
Seneca tribe, on the outskirts Of
what is now the village Of Akren.
where Nancy was reared. Their
home was a log cabin. 50 she has
never lived in the proverbial tepee
nor gone on the trail except the en-
forced march from their old home
stead Uhon eho vaa U4Y1
Several years ago Nancy was TAX
en- for an airplane ride. She felt this
means Of transportation infinitely
superior to the old mode Of travel
when they marched five days to
visit friends near Syracuse. Nancy
delights In riding in automobiles.
Her main ambition is to drive up to
the city" as she has yet to see .
motion picture or hear q radio.
Money IL source Of Joy to
Nancy and her daughter says she
still Is as alert as ever about keeping
track Of even small change. Nancy's
face usually is wreathed in smiles.
wrinkled by the passage OF
time. The skin resembles dried
and here the history OF
her 115 years is written. The eyes
are sunken, but although she possess
SEES glasses she refuses to wear them.
When she made a sale Of several,
Of her little splint baskets her
whole face lit up as she went to get
a small worn and empty purse to
put the precious silver in. She tuck
ed 1t away in the pocket OF her
sinham apron. Come again." she
will call to the purchaser
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
FEW PAUPERS IN TOWN

Westfield, Mass, Aug. 5 R-Be-
cause there are so few paupers here
only IS in all-Mayor Joseph B.
Putnam would do away with the
city infirmatcry to save city about
SAP on the monthly payroll. He
told the city council in special ses-
sion last night that ten laborers and
one superintendent are employed to
care for the fifteen inmates. He
would provide for the welfare of the
old people by placing them in we'll
recommended private homes. The
city council took the suggestion I'M
der advisement.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
Unearth Plot Against j..
Life of King Ibn Saud

London. Aug. 9 Pl-Reuters cor
respondent at Basra, Irak. says an
abortive plot against the life of Ibn
Saud, king of the Hejaz, and his son.
the Emir Saud, is reported by re-
turning pilgrims. The chief conspir-
ator is alleged to have been the
Emir Mohammed. the kings broth
er.
1t is alleged that the Emir Khalid,
son of Mohammed. attempted with
a number of slaves to enter the
Emir Saud's palace at Riyadh. the
capital, but that they were discov-
cred by guards, who opened fire,
wounding some of the plotters. Both
Mohammed and his son were arrest
ed