Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-08-14
NEWS FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Items Of Interest From Hd-
joining Towns.
HAPPENINGS AMONG The Shore RESIDENTS
WHAT Is GOING ON ALONG THE SHORE.
SPICY NEWS GATHERED HERE AND
THERE BY OUR REGULAR CORREsPON-
DENTS. EvERYBoDY's BUSINESS.
ATLANTIC CITY.

| Charles Martin, the six-year old boy,
who fell beneath Reading train, died at
the City Hospital Monday afternoon.
1t is reported that John ]. Gardner,
Atlantic County's Barefoot Boy, will be
a candidate for the gubernatorial nom-
| inatiOn.
The heighth of the season is at hand,
and travel over the different roads Sat-
urday and Sunday showed a marked
increase in number.
Visitors and all riders of the "bike''
will do well to heed the Bicycle Ordi-
nance, prohibiting riders to appear after
dark, unless carrying lantern.
Job B. Risley, n1Otorman on the
Brigantine electric railway, was held in
| $3.50 bail for court, by Recorder Gouldey
Monday, for impersonating an officer.
Thursday the Fire Department respon-
ded promptly to two alarms of fire. one
in the early morning and the other oc-
curing in the afternoon, fortunately but
little damage was done.
DR.. Baum, visiting clergyman, left
the town suddenly, leaving behind him
several unpaid bills, is is hoped he will
return, and allay the fear of his creditors
by promptly remitting.
Mayor Stoy occupies more prominent
and not to be envied position at present,
but by calling attention to the State law
if not the Sabbath Ordinance, and a just
consideration for the prohibition Sab
bath amusements and the welfare of
Atlantic City. His Honor will soon
IL
The crowd that thronged the famous
pier to witness the novel entertainment,
given Friday night by the little ones, and
all were well pleased. As usual
the dancing was of the best, and. the
closing scene, 1.-The old women who lived
in the shoe" and her many children
elected a hearty round Of applause.
Notwithstanding the severe punish
ment threatened by Mayor Sooy, to the
amusement men last week, for violating
the Sabbath, they opened their various
amusements Sunday, in open defiance of
him. A trial awaits them, who disobeyed
! the city ordinances SO wilfully, during
the September term of court.
-Ewuand Rally the 1eyear oId excu,-
sionist from Dragston, N. j., fell off the
Reading train at Pleasantville while
returning home last Thursday. A
special train was sent from Atlantic and
carried him to the station there, on
arriving in the City, Sergeant Miller
conveyed his very much bruised body
to the hospital where good care is
given him.
A large hotel is to be build by Charles
| II u<Ir nf Nouy V0rk
business men. The site selected is near
the Hotel Rudolph, and the house will
contain 275 rooms, it will be a magnifi-
cent fire-proof structure, modern in
every way and containing every feature
that should be found in an up-to-date
seashore hotel.
The baby show held on the pier last
week proved great success; ninety
three babies entered the contest and
large crowd witnessed the pretty sight.
Neil Corcorn of 1870 Maryland ave-,
Baltimore, won the first prize. Baby
Nieley received the second prize, Walter
and Russell Bingham were the incest
pair OF twins, and baby Pehlert captured
the fat baby's prize.
Many large donations met the appeal
of the managers OF the Children's Sea-
shore House, last week. The gifts
amounted to several thousand dollars.
Much good is done by the great act of
| charity, more than two hundred
mothers and children are now daily
receiving care there.
While stepping into carriage near
the Reading depot last Thursday J.. w.
Huees of 1713 Kater Street Philadel-
| phia, slipped and fell. A bus, that was
| Just passing, ran over his left leg and
broke it. He was taken to the City
Sanitarium where good treatment was
given him.
Lawyer c. l.. Cole was very much
pleased when he received writ OF
| ceritorari from Judge Garrison at Cape
May last week. The writ was granted
to decide whether the law OF 1878;
under which the law, Fish and Game
Warden, Barrett had arrested Robt
Thurlow and who was fined $40 by
Justice Perking, had been repealed by
the fish and game laws of 1893.
There was quite an exciting time down
Tucker tried to eject j. C. Jacoby from
| ulb 6du6dRc oUcAuu uCc1I OOW AOt pdVl-
lion. Jacoby did not acknowledge the
writ in fuckers possession and instead
Of giving up the stand, he threw his
goods at the gentlemen's head. A lively
circus ensued till finally an officer waf
called to fuckers assistance, then as all
the sausage was gone, Jacoby thought
it better to vacate.
A sacred concert was given last Sun
day night under the auspices of Mrs
Warren H. Jenkins, and friends at ths
Windsor. The returns were presented te
the Children's Sea Shore Home. Apfo
gram of six classical selections was wei
rendered. Much credit should be give1
to Mrs. Warren Jenkins, Mrs. Eller
Evarest, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Jenny
Lind 60. OF Baltimore, pianoist; Mr.
Ellw - tenor; Mr.. Harry Nc
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