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THE LOWER BEACH WEEKLY
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VOL. 13. NO. 40
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f VENTNOR CITY. N. J.. MARCH 6, 1920
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SCHOOL PROCHESS
SHOWN BY DATA
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Increase in Attendance from Year to
Year Shows Growth of School and
Cause of Large Appropriations.
In proposing an appropriation at the
meeting held by the solons on Tuesday
evening of $62,700. which is declared
. by the Bo&rd of Education to be re
quired for maintenance of schools dur
ing the coming year. City Council has
- issued a statement showing the devel
opment of the schools since the first
class was formed and taught in the
Council chamber, back in 1904. Coun
cil met last evening in committee ses
sion and considered the budget and
the ordinance will In all probability at
the regular meeting next Monday night
be passed on second reading.
The local schools started with a
class of only six pupils, and in the
first six years the growth was slow,
the enrollment being only 47 in 1910.
But it almost doubled the next year,
and in the past nine years has increas
ed from 47 to 420, and the average at
tendance from 28 to 367. At present
there are 468 pupils In the grades up
to the High School, and 65 High School
pupils, making a total enrollment of
> 533. There are 24 teachers.
Appropriations have increased from
$25,322.51 in 1917, when there were
310 pupils, as follows: 1918, $27,498;
1919, $38,375. There has been an in
crease in the enrollment as follows:
133 pupils in 1912, 150 in 1913, 200 in
1914, 227 in 1915, 281 in 1916, 310 in
1917, 358 in 1918, and 442 in 1919.
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Vice-Chancellor Learning Render* De
cision in Favor of Mr*. Thoma* on
Surrey Avenue Property.
Vice-Chancellor Learning, sitting in
the Chancery Chambers in Atlantic
City on Monday, dismissed the bill
brought by Clinton Phillips to force
Mrs. Martha K. Thomas to a specific
performance of an option which he
3- claimed to have had on a house for
,;f merly owned by Mrs. Thomas at 6
Surrey place, south. The Court, how
-;, ever, said he will reflect on the matter
and if he changes his mind will enter
another decree.
According to the testimony Phillips
was a tenant of Mrs. Thomas. He
claimed that when he signed a lease
on January 9, 1919, it contained an
option granting him the right to pur
chase the property. No purchase price
was mentioned but a letter written by
Mrs. Thomas in October last fixed the
■V J price at $10,500.
Phillips claimed that in October he
' ^ ’ learned that Mrs. Thomas had agreed
; to sell the property to another man
and called the option he had to her
attention. She attempted to' cancel
the latter agreement but the purchaser
refused.
Judge Cole, who represented Mrs.
Thomas, declared that because the op
tion mentioned no price it was not
•- - j binding. The letter naming $10,500
was conditional on the release of the
new purchaser, he claimed. Phillips
was represented by Attorney Harry
Coulomb. Attorney William Charlton
appeared for several other parties who
were named ,1ft the bill as co-defend
apts.
t CONFIRMATION CLASS.
The first session o£ the Confirmation
Class of St. John’s will be held im
mediately at the close of the morn
ing service on Sunday, March 7th.
All those desirous of joining with us
will kindly turn in their names to any
of the'Vestrymen or to the Pastor.
Bishop Rudolph will be with us on
' Sunday morning, April 25th, at which
time we hope to enjoy a very helpful
and inspiring service.
Those who may desire to join with
us by letter from any other branch
of Christ’s Church are requested to
get in touch with any of the church
officers.
Deliveries at any time desired dally
and this Insures Ventnor householders
the best service for all kinds of sea
foods, It orders are given to the
CHELSEA FISH MARKET, 2707
Atlantia Avenue. Phones—Bell 2110
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Patrolman Rausch Apparently Re
ceive* Verdict By His Honor In
Recent Trial".
In an interview with Mayor Charles
H. Godfrey, we learn that the Mayor
has rendered the following decision
over the charges recently preferred
against Patrolman Louis Hausch by
Chief of Police Sprague: “I cannot
help but reprimand you for talk that
there seems to be no doubt that you
did do, but this was done many
months ago. You will also be fined
two weeks’ pay, and be reinstated to
force."
This is the first time that any charg
es had been preferred against the pa
trolman, and his record has always
been clean, and he is the kind of man
that is a credit to the force, and the
kind of a man desired by the people
of Ventnor, being quiet and unassum
ing. It was the concensus of opinion
that the real trouble was a bad feel
ing "between the one making the
charges and the one accused.
The Mayor took the occasion to re
mark to us that it was a positive or
der from him that all violation^ of the
police rules would be aired in the fu
ture, and he wished the men to see
that there was no occasion for any
charges being preferred against any
one. If they were not being treated
properly he wished to know of "it, and
he would see that they were treated
as men should be treated. It was not
his desire to see any man harassed in
his position to do the most good in
the positions they occupied, but he ex
pected all police orders to be strictly
obeyed. _
C]r\al
Mrs. W. S. Robinson, of 11 Portland
avenue, south, will spent the month of
March at DeLand, Florida, but antici
pates opening her local cottage on or
about the firet of April.
Patrolman Bert Geissinger is confin
ed to his home on account of illness.
Mr. Geissinger and family recently
moved from their cottage at 116 New
Haven avenue, north, to 114 Wissa
hickon avenue, north.
Mr. F. E. Farrington and family are
now occupying their cottage at 14
Wyoming avenue, south, having recent
ly leased his cottage at 9 Baton Rouge
avenue, south, to a well known broker
of Philadelphia for a period of two
years.
Mr. Charles Beumer and family have
moved from their cottage at 12 Har
vard avenue, south, to Northfleld, N. J.
Mr. and Mrs. French M. Emmons
are now at their home, 112 Somerset
avenue, south, after their honeymoon.
The bride was Mrs. Emilie Reichner,
daughter of Mrs. F. G. Lippincott.
She has been residing here for a num
ber of years and is well-known
throughout the resort. Mr. Emmons
was in service during the war ns a
lieutenant and did splendid work in
France. The newlyweds were married
in Philadelphia on Feb. 11. They will
remain indefinitely at their present
residence.
The many friends of Mr. Winfield
S. Haverstick will be pleased to learn
that he has fully recovered after a
period of illness at his home in the
Victoria Apartments. He has now re
sumed charge of his business at his
real estate office, 5309 Atlantic avenue.
Miss Helen Rosenberg, of 3 Hillside
avenue, north, spent a delightful week
end with friends at a house party in
New York City.
Mrs. Charles Godfrey, wife of Mayor
Godfrey, who spent the week-end with
friends and relatives in Philadelphia,
has returned to her home, 104 Amherst
avenue, south.
Mr. and Mrs. George Franklin, of
Oak Lane, Pa., who have been recent
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon D. Fox,
23 Nashville avenue, north, have re
turned to their home.
Mrs. B. Jane Parkhurst, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Hiram
Sickler, of 6 Jackson avenue, north,
has returned to her home in Philadel
phia.
Miss Bertha Goodfellow left yester
day for New York. She will spend the
week-end with friends and will be a
guest at a dinner party and theatre
party.
HAVE YOU A KITTEN?
Recently a fond owner of a black
sat In this city had the misfortune to
lose her pet by death, and she feeling i
lost without it, desires another one. i
If you have a kitten (black preferred) 1
that you do not want, call up the I
Ventnor New* office and we will di- 1
rect her to call for same,
Councilman Barritt Wants City Em
ployees to Determine What Should
„ Be Done With Colleagues.
Inauguration of an honor system for
municipal departments, whereby the
city employees shall determine what
should be done in the case of a dere
liction of duty on the part of one of
their colleagues, and shalf submit a
formal recommendation to City Coun
cil, was urged before that body Tues
day night by Councilman George H.
Barritt, and resulted in the postpone
ment until Monday night of a hearing.
W. S. Sharp, a member of the fire
department is accused of a dereliction
of duty in that he failed to make a
report of street lights which were dis
covered to be out by the police in their
rounds. It is also charged that he
referred to the Councilmanic body in
rather scathing terms. He is repre
sented by Counsellor George A. Bour
geois, who, on appearing in his be
half Tuesday night, contended that
the charges were too general in their
character, and should be so amended
as to present some thing or things in
a specific form, to Which answer could
be made and a defense offered. Mr.
Bourgeois held, so far as the Council
was concerned, that it could not en
force respect on the part of the men
by such proceedings as hearings.
Council did not decide to adopt Mr.
Barritt’s proposition. Consideration
will be given of it before the hearing
is held before the body, as a Commit
tee of the Whole, next Monday night.
Chairman Carlton Adams, who seemed
interested in the proposal, consented
to an adjournment.
In suggesting the inauguration of
the new system of disciplining, Coun
cilman Barritt said: "It is regretable
that in the maintenance of discipline ]
hearings such as this should have to!
occur. Perhaps the fault lies with us j
because we have not been close to the
men of the fire or police departments.
I believe that if the men could be
brought to know they were custodians
of the honor of the city it would be
a good thing for the city. I believe
that at the bottom of every man’s
heart is a desire to do right. I believe
a condition could be brought about
where there would be no defect. I
think a matter of this kind should be
put up to the men for a recommenda
tion. They should consider a defec
tion as a reflection on the department.
I suggest giving it a test. This may
be a revolutionary proceeding, but
these are the days of revolutionary
methods, and a belief in the right of
self-determination.”
In concluding, Mr. Barritt held there
might result from such a system a de
sirable cohesiveness of the city gov
ernment He warned his colleagues
the body was gaining the reputation
of being ready to "get” employees of
the departments, but he differed with
this charge, saying, “I know we are
not out to ‘get’ anybody.” '
BANKS WILL CONTINUE TO
CLOSE SATURDAY AFTERNOONS
All the banks of Absecon Island have
decided to continue the Saturday af
ternoon closing until June, with the
exception of the Saturday before Eas
ter Sunday. On that day, April 3rd,
they will keep open for the conveni
ence of the Easter visitors until three
o’clock in the afternoon, instead of the
usual hour, one o’clock. Ventnorites
will receive the same hours as the
Ventnor City National Bank will ob
serve these hours.
MISS HEDGES BURIED
FROM HOME OF SISTER.
Miss Laura A. Hedges, who passed
away last week of heart failure, was
buried last Sunday from the residence
of her sister, Mrs. Gordon Annear,
Dxford avenue, south, where friends
and relatives viewed the body and
runeral services were held between 1
and 2 P. M. Interment was made at
Pleasantville and was private.
Solemn Requiem Mass was held at
the St. Nicholas church in Atlantic
3ity on Saturday.
Miss Hedges was a graduate of the
Atlantic City High School, and after
ler graduation there studied law at
Mew York University for a period of
three years.
She is survived by her mother, two
listers, Mrs. Gordon Annear of this
:lty and Mrs. Mary Chapman of At
antic City, and two brothers, Charles
ind James.
NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS
After successfully conducting the
trocery business at 922 Atlantic nye
lue, Atlantic City, for twenty years,
wish to announce the removal of my
tusiness to 4901 Ventnor avenue,
’hone 7420.
H. MAULICK.
TO GO OVER PLAN
Consultation With Local Officials For
Running Cars to 8avannah Ave.
Has Been Delayed.
Receiver A. J. Purinton of the At
lantic City trolley system, who had
been away for several days, was back
at his desk on Thursday, catching up
with accumulated business. He stat
ed when inquiry was made, that as yet
he had not conferred with Mayor
Charles Godfrey and Councilman Gum
phert in regard to extending the loop
down to Savannah avenue.
"I dont’ know what plan they have
to submit,” he said. “We are open to
propositions at all times for the im
provement of the service and looking
to satisfy patrons. If the Mayor has
some plan which can be adopted to
the mutual advantage of the company
and the residents of Ventnor, we of
course will try to employ it. I cannot
make any comment because I have not
been told what is to be submitted.”
Receiver Purinton stated that at the
present time no changes in schedule
were contemplated. There would be
additional cars provided for the Past
Shore Line during the Easter period,
and extra cars on the Atlantic avenue
service to meet the increased traffic.
As to the demand for running more
cars below Portland avenue, where
the loop is now located, no official
proposition as yet had been received
from the officials of Ventnor by him,
but from published reports he looked
for a new suggestion and would give
it serious consideration.
"The officials have been unable to
meet with me as I have been away
from the city on business, but the
matter will be gone over thoroughly
as soon as we can arrange for a meet
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Seen and J+eard
Mrs. John Fisher, of this city and
one of the early graduates of the At
lantic City Hospital, presided at the
meeting recently held at the Nurses
Home in Atlantic City, "when the War
Nurse graduates of the hospital were
given a rousing reception.
Mayor Charles Godfrey and City
Solicitor John S. Westcott attended
the meeting of the Seashore Mayors
and officials held last Saturday.
Foreman of the paid Are department,
David Stuart, is confined to his home
on Cornwall avenue with a heavy cold.
Chief of Police Sprague and Mrs.
Sprague are both confined to their
home on account of illness.
Mr. Lucius I. Wright, former mem
ber of the Sinking Fund Commission
of this city, is a Ventnorite once more,
having recently taken possession of
the cottage at 3 Baton Rouge avenue,
south.
Mrs. Schaffer has returned to her
home on Jackson avenue, south, af
ter a pleasant soojurn in Havana,
Cuba.
Mr. Arthur Flemimng, who attends
the Annapolis Naval Academy, is
home for a month visiting his par
ents at 19 Rosborough avenue, south.
Mrs. H. F. Clark, of Philadelphia,
who has been summering on Nash
ville avenue, south, for the last three
seasons, spent a few days in the city
during the week.
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald
Brixey, of E. 62nd St., New York city,
will be pleased to know that they ex
pect jto spend the summer here, hav
ing rented Mr. Izard's cottage on Am
herst avenue, south, for the summer
months.
Mrs. Frank Hepler, well-known lo
cal pianist, gave a most delightful pu
pils’ musical at her home, 7 Dudley
avenue, south, on Saturday. The mo
thers of the children attended any
enjoyed the clever and pleasing pro
gram which was offered. After the
close of the rendering of selections
refreshments were served.
Miss Marie L. Dwyer entertained
Miss Mabelie Blakely, of Philadelphia,
over the week-end.
CAKE SALE.
A number of girls of this city will
hold a cake sale to-day from 11 a. m.
to 5 p. m„ at the First Congregational
Church, Frankford & Ventnor ave
nues. 1
The girls have solicited cakes from
the people of the city in an efTort to
help the James Harvey Post, number
144, raise funds for their Memorial,
as the entire proceeds will be turned
over to the fund.
NEW MEAT MARKET
Best Quality, Courteous Treatment,
Prompt Delivery. Wm. S. Kamm, Pro
prietor. 6220 Ventnor Ave. Bell
Phone 713?,
BUILDING PERMITS
FOR PAST MONTH
Increase Shown In Number Taken Out
aa Well at Being of a Better
Class of Houses. *
Although February ift the shortest
month of the year, more permits were
issued by Building Inspector Taylor L.
Haines during the past month than
during the month of January. The
permits generally call for higher am
ounts, too, showing the tendency for
the erection of a finer class of homes.
The following is the complete list:
Harry Tutelman, 6421 Ventnor Aye.,
general repairs, $1000.
Mrs. Henry Dillard, Winchester and
Austin Aves., alterations to boat
house, $2900.
Geo. Robinson, 25 N. Hillside Ave.,
pipeless heater, $240.
St. John’s Rectory, 6 S. Sacramento *
Ave., pipeless heater, $277.'
W. H. York, 15 S. Wissahickon Ave.,
repairing and altering house, $900.
Arthur K. Stein, 20 S. Nashville
Ave., pipeless heater, $200.
Warner Lindsay, Hillside and Vent
nor Aves., inclosing porch, $250.
. J. S. Pettit, 115 S. Sacramento Ave.,
bath room, $330.
B. G. Getz. Ventnor and Nashville
Aves., inclosing porch, $150.
Frank J. Pedrick, 1 S. Baton Rouge
Ave., hot water heater, $150.
Lewis S. Frambes, 5 S. Hillside Ave.,
pipeless heater, $295. 1
Annie Alexander, 19 S. Victoria
Ave., pipeless heater, $485.
J. S. Hoppe, 111 N. Lafayette Ave.,
pipeless heater, $310.
P. J. Farley, Weymouth Ave., 200
ft. S. of Atlantic Ave., concrete and
frame cottage, $10,500.
E. G. McCurdy, Marion Ave., 200 ft.
N. of Atlantic Ave., concrete and
frame cottage, $11,500.
Wm. Schaefer, Rosborough and
Ventnor Aves., concrete and frame
cottage, $10,500. • ~ . .. . a
W. B. Porch, Baltimore Ave., 190 ft.
N. of Atlantic Ave., concrete and
frame cottage, $9,500.
Dr. Percival, Sacramento Ave., 50
ft. S. of Ventnor Ave., concrete and
frame, cottage, $10,500.
No. 1—General Realty Co., Jackson
and Thoroughfare, pipetess heater,
$175.
No. 2—General Realty Co., Jackson
and Thorough fare, pipeless heater,
$175. ’
A. M. Ruffu, S. Richards Ave., con
crete and frame bungalow, $4,000.
Harry Fulmer, 31 N. Weymouth
| Ave., alterations, $2,000.
Annie Williams, Austin and Vent
nor Aves., inclosing porch, $650.
W. F. Seaman, 12 S. Harvard Ave.,
inclosing porch, $350.
Ralph Brooks, 107 N. Avalon Ave.,’
alterations, $225.
Warner Lindsay, Hillside and Vent
nor Aves., repairs, $100.
DANCE AND PUT
BASKET BALL ■
Local Legion Member* Presented
Strong Team in Game Played Last
Evening at Guard’s Armory.
An American Legion basketball com
test between members of this city
and Atlantic City was being played
at the Morris Guards Armory at the
time we were going to press. The At
lantic City post had Owen "Turk"
Kertland, "Reds" Yon, A1 Magee, Gott
lieb and Joe Altman. All of these
members have either played with col
lege teams or with the Atlantic City
High School in their school days.
The James Harvey Post branch
practically had the Morris Guards
quintet, all of whom belong to the
local post. Byron Jenkins, who has
been playing a star game for the
Guards in the last few contests, paired
off with Roy Shinn at the forward
| posts. "Bricky” Jones opposed Gott
lieb at center, Captain Johnson and
Martin, the regular Morris Guards de
fense players, took care of the local's
offensive attack.
After the contest the American
Legion entertained the spectators with
a dance. A well-known orchestra was
on hand to enliven the evening for
the basketball fans.
SEA FOOD8.
Call Bell 7443 for Fresh Sea Foods
Every seasonable variety carried
Scallops, Crab Meat Etc. Oysters a
specialty. Share Fish Company, Little
Rock.and Ventnor Avenues.
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