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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
Tomorrow.

Tomorrow is Decoration Day, a day
replete with memories to the old soldier,
and day that appeals to the chiyalry
and gratitude OF all who have. profited
and are to profit by the soldiers sacri-
fees. AS death thins the ranks of the old
veterans, and age robs them of their
strength, they should be made to feel
that sense of national gratitude is still
uppermost in the public mind. Leaving
home, family and friends, facing disease,
mutiatioD, battle and death, they, and
only they, can fully realize what dangers
they met and what sacrifices they made.
While the day may seem holiday to
those who knew nothing of war or who
have been born since theclose of the war,
it has deeper significance to the old
soldier as he gathers around the graves
of his dead comrades, and recalls the
tragedies of battle and the more peace
full end that awaits us all. The flags
planted above the slumbering dead and
the flowers strewn upon their graves
have meaning known only to those
who went to actuM war and faced it's
terrible realities. Let the day be OBJ
served with propriety that from it we
may learn new, lessons of patriotism,
duty and love of country. 2 f # lasF
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
KILLED.

On Wednesday evening as the Reading
freight was coming down the south
bound track, above Pennington, a man
who was walking up the other track
was observed by the engineer to step
over in front of the moving train, and a
few seconds later was struck by the To-
comotive. His body was hurled several
feet in the air, the train stopped and the
train hands sent back to recover the
body. The man had both legs broken
and his head was terribly mangled and
the skull partly crushed. He was alive
though, able to talk, and lived until
alter he had been removed from the
train to the Pleasantvllle station. He
gave his name as William Wilde and said
he lived in West Philadelphia and had O
wife and two children. He talked inco-
herent1y while dying about 'Sallie," and
few moments after the arrival of DR..
Sooy, who had been summoned breathed
his last The Coroner and County Ply
sician were summoned early Thursday
morning, and the former impanelled a
Jury while DR.. SOuder made an examina-
ton of the body. There was nothing
to establish his identity, and his pockets
contained only seven cents in money,
some tobacco and silver emblem of the
Virgin Mary sewed up in a small wooden
necklace.
The man was around Pleasantville all
day Wednesday and was evidently in-
West Jersey station during Mr.. Reeds
temporary absence, and barred the door
to prevent his return until Mr.. Reed
drew a pistol and threatened to shoot if
he didn't open it. He complied and left,
and later on entered the house of Mr.. E.
R. Kates, while Mrs. Hates was alone.
She took hold of him and pushed him
out by main strength and bolted the
door. He then went to the window and
asked her Tor water to wash the blood
from his hands saying he had killed a
man, During the day he told all sorts OF
improbable stories and gave every evi-
dence of mental unsoundness. During
the evening he started up the railroad
track where he met the train and was
killed.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Of Friday
says that Wilde was u furniture broker,
and for several years resided at Thirty
sixth street and Lancaster avenue, Phila-
delphia, and that he has brother living
on Fortythird street below Parrish.
On Friday morning DR.. R. N. Sooy,
Charles Butterworth, Edward 1ngersoll,
John Sanders, Jr., William Parsells and
and William Leech were impanelled as a
Coroners jury and after hearing the tes-
timony returned a verdict as follows:
eve the undersigned, the jury called to
inquire into the death of VIM. Wilde, or
if this is not the correct name man
unknown to the jury, find our verdict as
follows
"That the man here lying dead came
to his death by accident by being struck
by an A. G. r. R. engine attached to
freight train No. SO on the night of May
22d, 1895, while undoubtedly insane
The train crew is exonerated from al
blame"
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
A Suggestion.


We take the liberty to suggest to the
gentlemen who compose our base ball
club that they should insist upon good
order and gentlemanly behaviour in and
around the ball field. 1t is not doubted
they will set good example themselves,
and they should enforce the rule of good
behaviour against all others who are dis
posed to violate it. Base ball is noble,
healthy, athletic sport, and nearly every
one likes to see the game played. This
applies to the ladies quite as well as to
the sterner sex, and they should have the
opportunity to witness contest be-
tween the clubs without being obliged
to hear any profane or vulgar language.
This sometimes occurs in other places,
but it should not be allowed here. Let
us have good order all around, and peo-
pie of oil classes will gladly patronize the
game and chip in the dime for reserved
seats. An orderly game will be more
satisfactory and there will be more
money in it.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29

The arrangements for the proper OBJ
servance OF Decoration Day have been
made by the Joe Hooker Post, G. A. R.,
Of Atlantic City, and if the weather is
favorable on Thursday, we may look for
q very large crowd of visitors. The G.
A. R. will send details of men to the
various cemeteries along shore during
the forenoon to decorate the glaves Of
their fallen comrades, and they will re-
turn in season to meet the special train
that leaves Atlantic City at 2 O'Clock
Pm, on the Reading Railroad. On it's
arrival here a procession led bysthe. band
will march up West Washington
avenue to the Pleasantville Cemetery
where the usual exercises appropriate to
the day and occasion will be held.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
N mEmoRrAm,
At a regular meeting Of Union Lo

AT u regular uleeuiuS Vi UNION LOuRe
No. 213, I. 90. F., the following pre-
amble and resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, Union Lodge 213 l. O. 0. f.
hns suddenly been called to mourn the
loss of one Of its members. 1t having
pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Uni
verse to take from our midst our beloved
brother j. E. Risley.
WHEREAS, By this act of the Supreme
Being we recognize the loss of one
whom the lessons of Odd Fellowship,
so dear to us all. were not wrought in
vain; of one whom to know was to love,
of one whose example was as a shining
light. Therefore be it
Resolded, That we offer our sincere
and heartfelt sy mpathy to the family of
our eloved brothers in this sad bereave-
ment, and would earnestly recommend
them to look to Him who alone can heal
the wounds caused by the death of a
beloved husband.
Resolved, That as a mark of esteem
and respect, the charter be draped in
mourning for the space of thirty days.
Resolved. That a copy of this pre-
amble and resolutions be sent to the
family of our deceased brother, and to
the PLEAsANTyILLE PRESS for pubIica-
ton, and that they be inscribed on O
memorial page of the journal of this
lodge. WILLIAM HowENsTINE,
FRANK L. ADAMS,
j. A. MOORE,
Committee
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
To corresponding.

Once more we must remind correspon-
dents who send news to this Office, that
their names must accompany their COM
munications. We do not "give them
away" or print them, but tits absolute
~ necessary that the editor OF news
paper should know who is the author Of
what is sent him. At any rate we shall
follow the rule not to print anonymous
letters.
Two letters were received from Leeds
Point and one from Smithville, too late
for insertion last week, and the news
would berather old for this week 'spaper.
Our correspondents should remember
that we are obliged to 60 to press as
early as Tuesday noon, and news as far
as possible should be sent in on Mon
dayS,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
ORE PAPER OF, ATLANTIC COUNTY.
Divorced.

Capt. VIM. Ii. Mathis, who lives on
the Shore Road Vas granted an absolute
| divorce from his wife Sarah OH Thursday
last, by Advisory Master Mark R. Sooy,
who had been appointed by Chancellor
McGill to hear the case. The hearing
took place in the office of Lawyer Bour-
geois at Atlantic City, last Thursday,
and the principals and the witnesses on
both sides gave testimony that occupied
a good share Of the day. The alleged
facts and circumstances of the case are
well known here, and doubtless all who
are familiar with them have their own
decided opinion as to who is to blame.
From legal standpoint the weight of
evidence was decidedly in favor Of the
husband, and the Master could do moth
ing else than to decide the way he did.
In summing up the case he said: "In view
of the fact that he had just decided in a
similar case and facts being fresh in his
mind he intended to give an immediate
decision He said that Mrs. Mathis, in
his mind, had deserted her husband; that
she did remain away willfully and obsti-
nately. She did not show any contra
dictory testimony. 1t was shown by the
husband that on three occasions he tried
to get her to return to him, and asked
her was there not yet some spark of af-
fiction between them" He even had
friends to implOre in his behalf, and wit
nesses were present when the pleas were
made. The last request was made in
August, when they attended the funeral
of a sister. Her answer then "settled
him. he said 1t is shown, the Master
continued, that the wife declared the
husbands requests were annoying her
and becoming angered called him "a red
headed - She remained
away, and so long as she did remain
away from home, she lived under the
same roof with Brown. The husband
had no further reason to ever take her
back. The wife had left her husband vol
unfairly and remained away the statu-
tory period.
She seeks to make this justifable by
claiming extreme cruelty. They lived to-
gether II years and a slap on the face
cannot be considered in law as cruelty.
Another time she was tapped on the
shoulder. These are the only two acts
of cruelty mentioned, and cannot figure.
Being locked out was altogether insuffi-
cient to be considered as proof. There
were many things alleged not true, and
there was not an act shown which at
any time put her life in peril. Conclu-
ding he said, 81 therefore advise decree
of divorce in favor of the plaintiff The
suit was the result of Mrs. Mathis leav-
ing her husbands home about three
years ago, and going to live with Rich
ard 6, Brown, who was formerly in the
employ of Mr.. Mathis, who charges him
with alternating his wife's affection and
breaking up his home.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eusta-
chan Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed Deafness is the result, and unless,
the Inflammation can bo taken out and
this tube restored to it's normal condi-
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an infam-
ed condition of the mucous surface.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannotEbe cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
j. CHENEY ( CO., Toledo, O.
l@LSold by Druggist, 75c.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
Frater1lal Thanks.

Mrs. M. l.. Risley, desires through the
columns of the PRESS, to express her
gratitude and thanks to the Union
Lodge of Odd Fellows and the kinne-
waugha Tribe of Red Men, of Pleasant
vile, for the kindly remembrance, fra
ternal friendship and substantial aid
rendered to her late husband, Mr.. Josiah
e. Risley, during his long and tedious
illness; and also for their tender care and
consideration shown after his death.
At the same time she wishes to extend
her thanks to Odd Fellows Lodge No. /,
of Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the
brotherly love and care displayed to-
ward Mr.. Risley during his sickness and
death at that place.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
WEDDING BELLS.
A Brilliant Social Event Saturday
Evening.
MEGRONIGLE-HALSEY.

.r ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
One of the prettiest weddings seen in
Pleasantville took place on Saturday
evening at the residence of the brides
mother, Mrs. Thomasne Halsey, the
happy couple being Miss Lizzie Halsey of
this place and Wesley G.. Megronigle of
Philadelphia.
The ceremony was performed at $50
O'Clock by the Rev. Edward Eels, pastor
of the Presbyterian Church. The bride
was attired in a white taffeta silk trim
med with lace and was attended by her
sister Miss Ella Halsey as bridesmaid
who wore a dress of old rose. Mr.. Daniel
Megronigle, a brother of the groom was
best man.
While the beautiful strains of the wed
ding march were played by Miss Edna
Neiman, the contracting parties marched
into the parlor, when the beautiful cere-
mony which bound them together for
life was rendered in a very impressive
manner by Rev. Edward Eels. A recep-
tion followed the ceremony from to 12
O'Clock. s.-t..- -.a .t
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Ezra Megronigle, Mrs. Thomasine
Halsey, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Megronigie,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Risley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Boyd, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Lake,
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lake, Mr.. and Mrs.
Burroughs Frambes, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Frambes, Mr. and Mrs. Ochlenschlager,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Edge, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Lippincott, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Stawart Mr. and Mrs Frank Field
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Martin, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Large, MIR. and Mrs. Samuel
Ireland, Mr.. and Mrs. -Elwood Adams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hack
ett, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry johnson, Mrs.
Harry johnson, Mrs. Ingersoll, Mrs.
Lewis Burns, Mrs. Caste. Misses Mamie
Craig, Mamie Conover, Edna Neiman,
Jennie Risley, Liza Risley, Bella Boyd,
Laura Reeves, Annie Laughlin. Rena
Frambes, Winnie Risley ,Elyonta lngersoll,
Flossie Halsey, Hazel Boyd; Messrs.
Megronigle, George Halsey, Clarke Hal
sey, VIM. Halsey, Harold Megronigle,
Alex Cleeland of Philadelphia, Eugene A.
Hudson, Harry Conover, Robert Burns,
Frank Lake, Samuel Martin, Daniel
Boyd, Clifton and ElwOod Lake. IN
Mr.. and Mrs. Megronigle will reside on
Antartic avenue.
Numerous and handsome presents
were received from their friends and rela-
tives, including fine china, glass and
linen, silver and bric-a-brac.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
Footprints.

There is surely one yonng lady about
here, somewhere, who has a shapely and
delicate foot. 1t is one of the genuine
Cinderella and Trilby kind-small and
beautifully formed. The shoes she wears
cannot be larger than a No. or 3. She
left the prints of them last Sunday even
ing, where they were greatly admired by
ali who saw them Monday morning.
The companion prints We're those of
some 'clodhoppers'' not nearly so hand
some and several sizes larger. The
young lady should remember that such
delicate feet as she has, when encased in
extremely fashionable shoes, with very
shapely pointed toes are easily tracked.
As Longfellow wrote:
Footprints which perhaps another,
Sailing o'er Life's stormy main,
Some forlorn and shipwrecked brother,
Seeing, shall take heart again"
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
Atlantic City,s Graduates.

The graduating class of the High
school for 1895 ia as follows: Misses
Margaret L. Evans, Eva v. Armstrong,
Martha G. Jenkins, Emily M. Mace, EN-
ma Allen, Emma Chamberlain, Nellie G.
Shaner, Martha J. Franklin, Gertrude
M. johnson, Florence E. Alderman, and
Messrs. Harry P. North, JohnL. Galupo,
Wallace McKeag, Harry h p Bond,
Horace Hammell and Eugene n. Lake.
The salutatorian is Miss Emily M. Mace,
and Miss Eva v. Armstrong will de-
liver the yaledictory. 3"
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
ABSECON.

Captain Daniel Walters, who has been
in Jail since last October at Mays Land
ing, was released on Monday under the
insolvent debtors proceedings. This
case has attracted much attention from
the fact that Captain Walters was not
confined for any crime, but was de-
prived of his liberty under the forms of
some obsolete law in reference to i'm
prisonment for debt. He was arrested
at the instance of the Baker Salvage Co.,
of Norfolk Va, from whom he bought
vessel, and for which he gave notes to
the amount of $4,000 in payment. Be
ing unable to meet the notes when they
became due the company brought suit
to recover principal and interest. claim
ing that Captain Walters had sold the
vessel and misrepresented the real condi-
ton of affairs before and after selling the
vessel. He was released under agree
ment to give up whatever property he
possesses.
Mr.. D. T. Boice has returned from
South Bethlehem, Pa.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
BAKERSVILLE.

Miss Alice Price spent few days in
Atlantic City, visiting Miss Laura Wick
Central church is to have a new organ.
Miss Julia Price is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Reuben Ketchum, in Norfolk.
MissMary Price paid a flying visit to
her brother, Mr.. Frank A. Price, in
Wilmington, Del.
A surprise party was taken to the resi-
denee of Mr.. S. L. Wescott by the young
people of this place.
An interesting program for Children s
Day is being prepared.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
Pathetic.

There was something pathetic as well
as tragic in the death Of the poor fellow
who was killed Wednesday night. He
had but few moments to live, but yet
enough to speak of "home" and ''Sallie," !"
to the train hands who picked up his
mutilated body. 1t was as if some mo-
mentary gleam Of returning reason came
back to his poor depentcd brain before
his spirit. took its fight and gave him a
parting glimpse of home and loved ones.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
shakespeare Club.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Race entertained
the Shakespeare Club on Wednesday
evening last at their home on the Shore
Road. The continuation of Hamlet was
resumed after which the hostess invited
her guests into the dining room, where
a very dainty supper was spread. At
each guests plate was name card with
quotation from the authorof the evening
appropriats to the occasion. The table
decorations were of pink and white.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
HlghfaIutin.

Some wag, with no fear of the New
Century Dictionary, has put up job on
the colored voters of Atlantic City, who,
in a series of indignant resolutions de-
clare their purpose not to sell their votes.
The 18th resolution reads as follows:
"And in furtherance OF all the preceding
be it further resolved, That we invoke
the omnipotent assistance of Almighty
God to guide and direct our course in
this most laudable effort of moral refor-
nation and general advancement, higher
research and without the pale Of abnor-
NAL isolation propagated by that igno-
minous brand of fitful ostracism." How
is that for 7 t.gh?
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
STEELMANVILLE.

Capt. .. F. Steelman, of Philadelphia.
visited Brazier Booye last week.
Robert L. Somers, Wilfred Bunting.
Miss Maggie Jeffries, and Miss Lille
Booye took tea with Hannah Jeffries
on Sunday.
Mr. Brazier Booye is the owner of q
fine colt.
r, Mr.; James Yurn, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with his family at this place.
Frank Booye, of Atlantic City visited
his daughter, Annie Babcock, on Sunday.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
Captain Joseph. Hilton Shot!

Just before going to press news is re-
ceived that Captain Joseph Hilton, Of
the oyster sloop Joseph F. Armstrong,
was shot off Fortescue, Maurice River
Cove, N. j., on Monday. The trouble
was the result of the war between the
oysters dredgers, and the riparian own
ers Of the natural oyster beds. Further
bloodshed is feared. Capt. Hilton was
shot by some ridemen, concealed on
shore, and the bullet passed through his
leg between the knee and the thigh
inficting a terrible and dangerous
wound. He was taken to the Germania
hospital in Philadelphia, where he re-
mains in critical condition and very
weak from the great loss of blood. The
surgeons say theleg must be amputated,
and he may not survive the operation.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
LONGPORT.
SEAVIEW.

Edward Gaskill spent Sunday in this
place.
There will soon be three new houses
erected in this place.
Fred Smith spent Sunday with bis
parents.
The Somers Point and Ocean CITY
mines played a game of ball Saturday
and Somers Point was beaten by the
score of II 3.
: Mrs. Clayton and son have returned
home.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
Dinner Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ewalt Richman Hates
gave dinner to a few of their friends on
Sunday evening last. The table was
beautifully adorned with choice cut
flowers, fine fruits, etc. The menu COM
prised all the delicacies of the season and
was served in courses. At each guests
plate was favor consisting of red. car
nations. The table decorations were red
and white. Among those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Collins, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. H. Jenness and son, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Willis and daughter, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles GarwOod.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
ENGLISH CREEK.

Mr.. John Somers of Atlantic City has
been visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Lake.
Mrs. Rachael Steelman is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Wesley Scull's cottage on the
corner makes fine appearance. She
has quite a number OF guests, and we
wish her success.
Richard Lake spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Somers.
LONGPORT.
Contractor Freemen has commenced
laying the pipes for water works.
The new Bay View club house is going
to be very stately and handsome
edifce.
The Devonshire will be formally opened
on Saturday next.
More than the usual number of yachts
are expected at the Pier this Summer.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29

The baseball season will be formally
opened tomorrow (Thursday), after
noon, at the grounds of the Pleasant
vile Club by a game with the Atlantic
City nine. The game will be called at 3
o. m. and the home club will take the
field in the following order:
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-05-29
New Directors and More Loans.

Since the organization of the Atlantic
City Branch of the Granite State Provi-
dent Association, so large has been the
demand for stock, and SO numerous the
applications for loans, that it has been
deemed advisable to increase the number
OF directors, and the following stockhol-
ders have been added to the board: James
H. Roberts, DR.. Geo. w. Crosby, Henry
'Wootton and VIM. F. Wahl. AS COM
pleted, the official is constituted as fol-
lows:
Officers-B. L. Stevens, president; Jon.
Gouldey, Esq, vice president; John C.
Risley, secretary and treasurer, C. C.
Shinn, solicitor.
Appraisers-Franklin P. Stoy, L. Stue-
ber, John A. Ireland.
Directors-Dr. Willard Wright, Charles
E. Adams, DR.. A. d. Cuskaden, DR.. NJ. l..
Munson, L. H. Bewley, Charles A.
Devlan, P. s. Corson, s. p. Dubois, M.
V. B. Scull, A. p. johnson, Joseph n.
Roberts, DR.. Geo. w. Crosby, Henry
Wootton VIM. +. Wahl.
At a meeting held last Monday even
ing applications for several loans were
considered, three of which was accepted
in the following amounts: $1,000, $2,-
200, $4,000.
A loan of $4,000 upon one Of the
desirable properties in Atlantic City was
made at the last previous meeting of the
the board. This makes total Of nearly
$4,000 in loans made here by. the
"Granite State" within month. Most
Of this is outside capital and will be put
into circulation in Atlantic City.-Daily
| Union.