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Ventnor Trust
to Open Home
Prominent People Invited to In
spect New Banking House at
Victoria and Atlantic Aves.
To Be Dedicated Next
Monday
By H. C. Test
On Monday next the Ventnor
'Trust Company will throw open
the doors of its new banking house
at Victoria and Atlantic Avenues.
Invitations are being sent out
throughout Ventnor, Margate,
Longport and Atlantic City re
questing the presence of promi
nent folk at the formal dedication
of the new banking house and it
is expected that there will be a
big crowd present to be welcomed
by the officers and directors of the
Ventnor Trust.
The new home of the Ventnor
* Trust Company is one of the most
attractive buildings in all of Vent
nor. Expert architects planned |
the remodeling of what was for- i
merly the Post Office Building and j
have made it a structure which is
a credit both to the banking con
cern and the city.
The new Ventnor Trust Com
pany Building is of four stories
with a front of white stone and in
Colonial style. It covers the valu
able plot on the corner of Atlantic
Avenue at Victoria with 38 feet
front and 100 feet in depth. It is
four stories in heighth and has
apartments above the first floor
which is occupied by the banking
house. The Ventnor Post Office
continues in the building located
on Victoria Avenue immediately
behind the banking rooms proper.
Inside, the new quarters of the
Ventnor Trust Company is in
simple style but of real beauty.
The walls and ceiling of the big
banking room are in ivory finish
with fixtures of marble, mahogany
and bronze. The plans have in
cluded fine lighting from the big
windows and a special artificial
' lighting system with indirect rays
which gives the new banking room
an especially attractive appear
ance.
One of the fine details of the
new banking house is the modern
vault and safe deposit depart
^ ment behind a mammoth steel
door especially constructed for the
new building by the Hall Safe
Company. Enough safe deposit
boxes to accommodate the rapidly
increasing business of the Vent
nor Trust in this line have been
installed under electrical protec
tion system which makes them
absolutely proof against depreda
tions of thieves. The Directors
,1 Room also is on this floor and is
fitted in mahogany in finest style.
The Ventnor Trust Company is
entirely entitled to its fine new
home. But a year old last August,
jr-r- the Ventnor Trust already has re
sources of over $500,000 and is
growing at a rate which makes it
one of the important financial in
stitutions of Absecon Island as
well as of Ventnor. Its first Presi
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CANNEL COAL for the fireplace.
Austin Coal Co. Phone 865.—Adv
HIEROGLYPHICS
Can You Read Them?
The Ancient Egyptians originated
a language that puzzled scientists
and explorers until recent years. A
key to this odd, concise language is
given in Hendrik Van Loon’s re
markable book, “The Story of Man
kind,” the third installment of which
appears on page five of today’s
Ventnor News.
Any of our readers who desire
copies of the first or second install
ments, may obtain them at the
Ventnor News Office.
Marston Will
Consult Aids
Thanks Venlnor Citizens for Fine
Vote and Declares That He
Will Enlist Leading Men
and Women As Advisors
During Term
Almerin Marston, next Mayor
of Ventnor City, is extremely
modest in his outline of policy for
the term during which he will be
highest officer of this splendid
family resort. In an exclusive
interview granted the Ventnor
News, he thanks the voters of
Ventnor for their splendid sup
port of his candidacy and, at the
same time, declares that he ex
pects to call upon the leading men
and women of the city for their
aid and support in assuring con
tinuation of real Ventnor pro
gress. Mr. Marston says:
“It is with profound gratitude
that I recognize the wishes of the
citizens of Ventnor who have
nominated me for Mayor with
such a flattering and decisive ma
jority. But I also feel the deep
sehse of responsibility placed upon
my shoulders by that very vote of
high confidence, and I will leave
nothing undone to show my ap
preciation if my gratitude can be
shown by giving the City of Vent
nor and the voters whose choice I
am the best that is in me.
“It is far too early for me to
make any specific statement as to |
any particular course which I
shall pursue. But it is very timely
for me to express my opinion that
no one man can accomplish and
bring into action either ideas or
ideals without the support and
enthusiastic aid of the community.
For that reason I will listen with
attentive ear to suggestions from
any well-meaning citizens which
will help to bring about the bet
terment and improvement of the
city we love so well.”
Fire Destroys Elvins Home
The summer home of George
Elvins, at Vendome Avenue and
the Thorofare, was destroyed by
fire last Saturday, entailing a loss
of over $4,000,^116 flames having
also communicated to adjoining
buildings and doing slight dam
age. For a time the entire boat
house colony in that section was
menaced.
Owing to the limited facilities
of the volunteer fire company of
Margate, an alarm was sent to
Ventnor and Atlantic City. Al
though arriving late, owing to be
ing misdirected, the Ventnor fire
men rendered efficient service,
the Webb pumper and the chemi
cal engine being placed in action.
The Atlantic City apparatus was
not placed in service. Chief Bar
nett responded to the alarm and
assisted in directing the wosk of
the firemen.
It is believed the fire was
caused by defective insulation on
an electric curling iron.
The boathouse of John Kugler,
of Philadelphia, was damaged
when sparks set fire to the roof,
while the cottage of R. W. Risley
was also slightly burned. When
the firemen arrived on the scene
the flames were breaking through
the roof of the Elvins cottage and
it was feared that the entire col
ony w'ould be swept away. The
home of Dr. B. B. Filer, adjacent,
was not damaged, while the boat
house of John Murtland, Atlantic
City contractor, was saved by
drenching the roof, a bucket bri
gade having been formed.
PHONE 3113—P A C K A R D
TAX 1—3114. Reliable and
Quick Service. — Advertisement.
ALMERIN MARSTON
Nominee of both Republi
can* and Democrat* for
Mayor of Ventnor City
White Ahead
In Margate
Surrogate Albert Abbott Led Re
publican Field Among Those
Unopposed In Primaries
Only half of the number of
voters registered appeared on
primary election day to cast their
ballots. The total registration is
275, the number of ballots cast
having been 138, of which 103
were Republican and 35 Demo
cratic.
Following is the result of the
Republican vote: U. S. Senate—
Record, 32; Frelinghysen, 57.
Congress—Baeharach, 87. Gover
nor—Runyon, 87. State Senate—■
White, 57; Richards, '43. As
sembly—Blair, 86; Corio, 62;
Fiscus, 19; Ginn, 9. State Com
mittee—Helen G. Adams, 76; Al
bert Darnell, 81. County Com
mittee—C. Chester, 80; Mrs. John
Ray. 75.
The Democratic vote follows:
U. S. Senate—Edwards, 34.
Congress—Stevens, 29. Governor
—Silzer, 30. State Senate—
Hinkle, 20; Moore, 8. Assembly—
Hedges, 25; Godfrey, 20; Long, 5;
Adams, 2. Surrogate—Henry, 29.
State Committee—Collins, 23; De
Vanny, 20; Cole, 4; Zane, 4;
Moore, 6. County Committee—
White, 21; Webb, 21; Hackney,
13.
The election officers included
John Anderson, judge; James
Boice, inspector; Orrey C. Hills
and George S. Webb, clerks.
Philip Morris and Edward Chat
terton appeared as Republican
challengers.
Better Boardwalk
for Ventnor
Next summer residents will
find a big improvement in the
Boardwalk when thej» come back
to Ventnor. The finest of lumber
has been secured to be laid in the
herringbone style which has re
sulted in such a smooth and safe
esplanade further up in Atlantic
City. An increase in rolling chair
stands will therefore probably be
much in evidence by the time next
seasen comes around. The new
lumber will be treated to a creo
sote soaking to prolong its life.
Cromlelgh’a Perfect Sanitary ■ Barber
Shop. Oppo. Ventnor Theatre.—Adv.
Deliveries at any time desired
daily and this insures Ventnor
householders the best service for
all kinds of sea foods, if orders
are given to the CHELSEA FISH
MARKET, 2707 Atlantic Avenue.
Phones—Bell 2180 and 2181.—
Advertisement.
Endorse Johnson
For Postmaster
Republican County Committee
Unanimous In Backing Popu
lar Bond Broker for Office
Now Held by Loudenslager
First formal move toward the '
naming of Robert M. Johnson as i
Postmaster of Atlantic City and
Ventnor was made on Monday:
; when the Atlantic County Repub
lican Executive Committee gave
unanimous endorsement to his
candidacy for the place. Although
it had been rumored that friends
of Frank Moore, present Assist
ant Postmaster, would make a
lively battle in effort to secure an
endorsement for him, there was
no opposition to the Johnson reso
lution which practically insures
Mr. Johnson the backing of
Congressman Isaac Bacharach
when the appointment comes up
within the next few weeks.
Mr. Johnson, who is an in
surance and bonding broker, is
president of the powerful Second
Ward Republican Club and for j
years has been Supervisor of Bills :
in the New Jersey Senate, one of
the most responsible and import
ant places in the State Legisla
ture. He is a man of marked
executive ability and has been
considered one of the strongest
candidates for the office of Post
master since the election of a Re
publican national administration
two years ago.
Marston Has Backing
of Both Big Parties
Almerin Marston will be the
Republican nominee for Mayor of
Ventnor City with “endorsement
of the Democratic party.” Mr.
Marston formally accepted the
Republican nomination on Mon
day when he filed his acceptance
with City Clerk Repetto. Al
though he also was named as the
Democratic nominee, Mr. Marston
after consultation with counsel
decided to accept only the endorse
ment of the Democratic party and
his name will appear on the bal
lots in that manner.
Chamber of Commerce
The regular monthly meeting of
the Margate City Chamber of
Commerce will be held next Wed
nesday evening at the Union Ave
nue school building. It is expected
that a special committee named to
inquire into the cost ct publishing
a souvenir booklet to advertise
the city will make its report.
President Risley is hopeful of a
large attendance.
Seasoned Cord Woo d—Any
Length. Phone 9. Borton Coal
Co.—Advertisement.
Trolley Bill
To Be Studied
Counsel for City Endeavoring to
Have Details of Railway Or
dinance Completed In Time
to Submit to City Solons.
Before Monday
Former Judge C. L. Cole,
Special Counsel, City Solicitor
Westcott and George Bourgeois,
Counsel for the Atlantic City and
Shore and West Jersey, are work
ing hard to complete the changes
proposed in Ordiance No. 18,
known as the Trolley Ordinance,
to admit of copies being made and
placed in the hands of members of
City Council before the meeting
next Monday evening. If possible
the copies of the bill will be issued
in time so that each member of
Council will be able to study its
provisions thoroughly over the
week-end and before it is brought
up for second reading.
Because of the care being taken
in perfecting the ordinance to
assure that it will absolutely in
sure Ventnor citizens the best of
car service there may be delay in
its issuance from committee and a
consequent delay of another two
weeks before it is given another
reading. Individual members of
City Council agree with the coun
sel for the city that no loophole
shall be left in the measure which
would allow any later breaking of
its provisions and this work is to
be done before the bill is given
another advance.
The perfected ordinance will be
completed by Friday, according to
Special Counsel Cole. Accordnig
to Judge Cole the changes made
in the bill do not alter its general
provisions but merely insure that
Ventnor City shall be guarded
against any future curtailment of
the service which appears to be
the real demand for Ventnor resi
dents.
According to laws governing
municipalities, no changes can be
made in the ordinance on its third
reading when there will be a pub
lic meeting called to discuss its
provisions. For this reason the
work of making the measure as
near perfect as possible is being
done before it is advanced on the
proposed second reading.
Find Body In Bay
The body of Charles Hamilton,
43, steamfitter, 24 Haddon Ave
nue, Atlantic City, who was
drowned on September 17 during
an attempt to swim around the
Steel Pier, was recovered on Sun
day night on the meadows near
Shooting Point Cove in Lake’s
Bay.
Discovered by Andrew Vernon,
of Albany Avenue, the bady de
composed remains were secured
by a party including Sergeant
Andrew Magee, of the Ventnor
Police Department; Charles Vier
tel, of the Accident Bureau of the
Atlantic City Police Department;
W. E. Likens, of this city, and
two men from Gormley’s under
taking establishment. The party
made the trip to the meadows in
George Kovac’s power boat,
which they found moored at Ros
borough and Monmouth Avenues.
Weakfish Still Running
The big run of weakfish which
has been delighting the hearts of
fisherman enthusiasts on the
Ventnor Pier is still continuing
to date. Until Friday the record
for the largest weakfish belonged
| to Harry Fedullo, who landed an
eight pounder last Monday, but
j the record was surpassed on Fri
day when T. E. Randow of At
! lantic City brought up one that
tipped the scale at eight and a half
pounds.
Marston Is
Party Nominee
Popular Business Man and Vent
nor Improvement Advocate
Named by Big Majority as
Republican Choice for
Mayor—White Carries
Ventnor
Almenn Marston will be the
next mayor of Ventnor City, his
nomination by the Republican
party at the primaries last week
being tantamount to election on
November 7th.
Considering the fact that a
majority of Democratic ballots *.
were cast for his nomination, |
Marston defeated Councilman
Ralph G. Brooks, who contested
his candidacy, by a three to one
ratio. Marston’s total vote was
855, while Brooks received 306, /
giving the former a majority of 'S
549. In the First Ward the vote
stood: Marston, 390; Brooks, 90.
In the Second Ward, Marston
received 465 and Brooks, 216.
Ventnor City gave Senator
C. D. White his greatest majority
in his unsuccessful primary battle
with Emerson L. Richards, or
ganization candidate, for the ",1S
state senatorial nomination. The
vote stood: First ward—White, i;|
375; Richards, 109. Second
Ward—White, 508; Richards,
167. Total, White, 883; Rich- %
ards, 266. White’s majority, 617.
In the Second Ward the Re
publicans engaged in a lively con
test for the Freeholder nomina
tion with N. Freeman Parker,
present incumbent, winning out
over Charles Luzenberg by a
majority of 227. Parker re
ceived 447 votes, while his oppo- '
nent tallied 220 votes.
Democratic voters also took
part in a spirited battle between !
Edison Hedges and Charles Rupp ;
for the office of county commit- ’g
teeman, the latter being victori
ous. The vote stood 56 to 46, $
giving Rupp 10 majority. Mrs.
Phopbe Bailey, who was unop
posed, polled 77 votes.
Summary by wards:
• First Ward l; ife,
U. S. Senate—Frelinghuysen, -
339; Record, 108. Congress— '
Bacharach, 487. State Senate— g§
White, 375; Richards, 109.
Assembly—Blair, 342; Pinciis,
90; Corio, 287; Ginn, 81.
Mayor—Marston, 390; Brooks, 3
90. City Clerk—Reppetto (un
opposed), 408. Tax Collector-t '
Scull (unopposed), 433. Comp
(Continued on page 4)
Councilmen Fail To Meet
Common Council failed to hold
its scheduled committee meeting
last Monday night because of the
failure of three solons to appear.
Messrs. Adams, Rarh, Brooks and
Scull presented themselves at City
Hall but the quartette made no
attempt to hold a session/
The next regular meeting of ’ -
Council will be held on Monday -
evening at which time it is ex- V
pected that the measure providing
for the proposed War Veterans
Memorial will be advanced to
second reading.
E. B. Yellow Taxicab Co. Phone
600—Quick, Safe Service.—Adv.
Today’s Editorials Page 12
The Defeat of White
The Mareton Obligation
The Richards* Victory
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