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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27

Mr. and Mrs. Ep. 7. Adams entertain
ed large party of friends at dinner on
last Sunday. The dinner was ser we'd in
courses and was all that anyone could
wish The tables were beautifully deco
rated and filed to overfowing. Among
those accepting the hospitality of Mr..
and Mrs. Adams were; ex-senator and
Mrs. Newell, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Doughty, Mr.. and Mrs. w. l. Newell, Jr.
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh M,
Collins, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Sanders and
son, Mrs. Towel and son, Mr.. and Mrs.
Preston B. Adams and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Jerry w. Carton, MIR. and Mrs.
Charles Adams, Mr. and Mrs. G. II. Jen-
ness and son, and Messrs. Frank Hamell
ard Clarence Adams.
The celebration at the Salem Church,
arranged by Principal Steelman, of the
Smiths Landing school, was one worthy
of the occasion, and the large audience
filed the church and ante room nearly to
the doors. The choir sang all the national
airs in grand style, and the pupils and
audience lent additional volume to the
inspiriting strains. The pastor, Rev. C.
X. Fleming, made very interesting and
appropriate address, with historical refer
ences to the youthful characteristics of
Washington, urging theyoung boys pres
ent to initiate his virtues, and profit by
his example. The program was a long
one, and it would be impossible to go
into detailed description of each men,
Der, but several were SO good that they
deserve special mention. Among them
were the recitations by Walter Frambes,
Alfred Ang, and Alice Horton. Miss Min
ME ireland, and Marcella Rsey sang the
familiar old song, 1.-THE Sword of Bun
ker Hil," arranged as a duet, and the
little Rein sisters sang beautiful little
lullaby song with exquisite sweetness.
We failed to receive the official pro-
gram in season to print 1T.
The PRESS received letter on Monday,
from a lady residing in Montclair, N. j.
inquiring if there were any boarding
houses in Pleasantville, and stating that
she wanted to engage board from May 1,
for the entire summer season and longer
if she liked the place. She asked the per
tinent lestion ''why don't your people
advertise? She is subscriber to the
PRESS, but failed to see any boarding
house ads" Here is tip for our board
ing house proprietors. The PRESS will
print nearly 1000 copies this week
that will go into sixteen different States
of the Union. Is not an advertisement
in such a paper worth something? Print
er's INK always pays wherever it is
spread on paper. Make no mistake about
that.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
The washington Celebration.

Washington's Birthday was celebra-
the children and citizens of Pleasantvile.
At the Pleasantville schOol-house the
following program was given in the
afternoon.
Song. America. by the school.
recitation Washing ton s Birthday Madge
Andrews.
Reading Flag OF the Rainbow Ella Halser.
Music Instrumental, Adele Franklin
Reading Declaration of independence, G. W.
Recitation Not George Washington, Mabele
Lake.
Song Red. White and Blue. by the school.
Reading The Vow OF Washington, Mira Lake
Recitation Ode to Washington's Birthday,
Esther Reeves.
Reading Our Presidents. Minta Andrews.
Song The Star spangled Bauner,
Madge Andrews, Esther Reeves, Ella Halsey
Recitation Our Colors. Maggie Bartlett,
Leola Adams. Julia Martin.
Reading The Twenty-second Of February,
Recitation The Schoolhouse Stands
by the Flag. Bertha Spratt
Song Touch o,, Not Not the Cup BY the school,
Song My Native Land by the school,
Recitation The Months by twelve girls
A ~ong Game Primary pupils
Music instrumental 500 Raw Lake
Recitation An Incident of the war Miss Ward
Song Battle Hymn of the Republic. by the school
Quite large number of visitors were
present, and all were delighted with the
fine singing of the children, the recita-
tions, and the music. After the close of
the regular exercises Miss Ward, teacher
of the Primary department, recited with
exquisite taste the pathetic poem en-
titled Incident Of the War" and the
editor of the PRESS, and Vincent f. Lake
Esq, made brief addresses commencing
the work of the teachers and compliment
ting the successful efforts of the pupils.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
The Union Caucus.

The Union caucus held in Red Mems
Hall, Saturday afternoon, at one OF clock,
was called to order by Dr. R. NJ. Sooy,
and was chosen Secretary.
The following ticket was nominated:
For May yor-Joseph C. Farr.
For Councilman-Elphra Sooy and
George K. Leeds.
For Freeholder-Mark Sanders.
For Judicious Freeholders-John r.
Price, David Adams, and Lucas Lake.
For Overseer of the ePoor-PeterAdams
For Poundkeeper-Aaron Weist.
Voted recommend the raising of $500
for Borough purposes, 81, 900 for road
purposes, and so cents for dog tax.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
ATLANTIC CITY.

The Ministerial Union has declared
against Sunday funerals.
Presiding Elder D. B. Harris, of the
M. E. Conference, has declined to allow
Rev. J. Ward Gamble to become the
pastor Of the new Central Church.
Horace Nj. Leeds the boxer, is in active
training ior his coming contest with
young" Critic, the Australian prize fgh-
ter, and expects to "best'' him when the
bout takes place at the Seaside Athletic
Club. Coney Island on the evening March
Fourth.
Walter Edges new paper, the Daily
Press, is now announced to issue its first
number Oh Monday, March 4th.
The Morris Guards attended divine ser
vice at the Presbyteri an church Sunday
evening and listened to an grafton upon
George Washington delivered by the pas
tor, Rev. J. Munday.
Foreman Reeves of the Daily Union
office has been laid up with the grip.
Sergeant France has been appointed
Acting Chief of Police.
Justice George H. Perkins is candi-
date for Recorder.
The Taxpayers League adopted a re-
solution Tuesday to apply to the Su-
preme Court for an order to have the
financial affairs of the city investigated
alleging corruption in illegal expendi-
lures of money on the part OF City Coun-
cil
Clarence Lippincott a young man
nineteen years old, brother of J. B. Lip
pincott of Haddon Hall, died very sud
denly of pneumonia Saturday. He was
worthy and promising young man.
The recent course dinner given by the
Ladies' Aid of the Central NJ E. church,
at the Arondale, netted $225.67.
The Court will grant petition upon
it's being signed by 25 property owners
This will be the third investigation with
in ten years.
The Star Pastel Company whose main
Offices are in this city, has been declared
to be fraudulent concern by the Post
office Department at Washington, and
Postmaster Sayre Tuesday seized the
company's mail and returned all money
orders to the office from whence they
came.
The company's method of doing busi-
ness was to mail circulars inviting peo-
pie to send $3.50 for an art cabiuet of
paints and brushes, together with a new
ly invented system for the rapid repro
duction of photographs and pictures.
This was supplemented by an offer to
furnish purchasers with work which
they would pay them handsomely for if
properly executed. The company sent
out as high as 1000letters week, work
ing the country beyond the Alleghenies.
1t did an enormous business and it is
stated has cleared $4,000 during the
past year.
The people like to be humbugged and
are willing to pay roundly for the privi-
lege.
The British tramp steamer the Bea
Bellido ran aground on Brigantine
Shoals, Sunday afternoon, but was got
off about two honrs later, apparently
without damage, and proceeded on her
way to New York
The political contest at the coming
election promises to be pretty lively
one, Lincoln's homely phrase there are
"too many pigs for the swill'' illustrates
the present situation.
The travel from New York City is
rapidly increasing.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
SEAXIEW.

Mrs. John 3. Scull was considerably
surprised one night recently, by the un-
expected arrival of quite large party of
friends, who had made previous arrange
ments among themselves to call and
spend the evening with her without the
the formality of an invitation. After
concluding that sit is the unexpected that
happens she entertained her visitors in
a most hospitable manner, and the MEM
bers of the party proceeded to enter tain
each other weth games and music. Those
present on the occasion We're, Samuel
Robinson, Mr.. Harry Smith and Miss Al
yira Steelman, Mr. Joseph Clayton and
Miss Annie Gaskil, Mr.. Walter Lewis
Miss Lewis, Mr.. William English and Miss
Sallie Smith, Mr.. Harry Clayton and Miss
Cora Albertson, Miss Ethel Scull, Miss,
Annie Powers, Miss Lima Somers, Miss
Mamie Smith, Mr.. Sidney Albertson and
Master Claude Lear.
Extra meetings are being held at Bethel
Church, by Rev. Mr.. Warthman.
Frank Somers and children have re-
turned from a visit to Jersey City and
New York.
Captain Wesley Smith, whom it was
feared was lost in the great storm, has
been heard from at Martha's Vineyard,
where he arrived safely.
1t is reported that some single teams
are soon to run in double harness.
The circulation of the ssPleas-
antville Weekly Press" for the
five weeks in January was $4,000
an average of 5000 copies for
each issue.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
TO FLORIDA.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Tours via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

To the large number of people who
feel the need of a midwinter as well as a
midsummer holiday, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company's personaly-conduc-
ted tours to Florida especially commend
themselves; the excursion rates being
most liberal and the style of travel first
class in every particular.
The next of the series of Jacksonville
tours, allowing two weeks stay in
Florida, will leave New York and Phil
adelphia on February 26, and others
will leave on March II and 26 The
rate, includidg transportation, meals en-
route, and Pullman berth on special
train, is $4,000 from New York, and
$4S.0O from Philadelphia; ;pioportionate
rates from other points.
For further information apply to
Ticket Agents, or address Tourist Agent,
1859 Broadway, New York, or room
Al, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia,
to whom application for space should
also be made.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
General Markets.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25.-Flour steady; win
ter super. S202 Is; winter extras. $4,000 40;
No. winter family, S2.4002.50; Pennsylvania
roller straight, S2.5012.65; western winter
clear. $2.4002.60. Wheat quiet, steady. with
571xc. bid and 5734c asked for February.
Corn quiet, firm, with 45c bid and 4714c.
asked for February. Oats quiet, steady. with
361sc. bid and 361ac. asked for February. Hay
steady, firm; good to choice timothy, $50
$780, Beef steady. Pork steady Lard dull;
western steam. $67006.75; city, ss.371a. Butter
easy; western dairy, 9015c.; do. creamery,
15@25c.; do. factory, s@l41sc.; Elgins, &c.;
imitation creamery, 1011714c.; New York
dairy, 10020c.; do. creamery, 12019c.; Penn
sylvania creamery prints, fancy, 24c.; cream
cry tubs. extra, Csc; do good to choice. 200
&C.; prints iobbing, 25@30c. Cheese quiet;
large. 90111ac.; small, 91a012c.; part skins.
30S1lc.; full skins, 112021sc. Eggs firm;
New York and Pennsylvania, 31c.; ice house.
22@27c.; western fresh, 3O03O14c.; southern.
29M3Oc.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Beeves moderately &C.
tive, steady; native steers. ordinary to prime,
$45505.40; Texans, So. .5003 So; oxen, 1904. go;
bulls, S3.25@4; dry COWS, S1.Ss1a03.50 Calves
active, higher, poor to prime veals, $515.75;
barnyard calves, $2.5003; western calves, $40
$50. Sheep and lambs very dull; prime and
choice lambs steady; all other sales A0ssc.
lower; poor to prime sheep, $s-5o94; common
to choice lambs. $3.5O05.62ia Hogs higher;
inferior to choice, 81 .25D4.75.
EAST LIBERTY, Pa, Feb. 25.-Cattle fair de-
mand, but stock poor; prime, 80.
good butchers, $404.35; bulls. stays and cows,
$203.25 Hogs in light receipt; Philadelphias,
$4.3004.50; Yorkers, $4.200425; roughs. $50
AIS. Sheep fair; extra, $3.750l. fair. t3.aO0
J.S0: hsst lambs. $5.1505.30.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
THE PRESS HEIRS

That several candidates who were fed
on last years promises and nothing else,
are not in an exultant mood just now.
That .Curly Dick" Risley, whom the
ring" promised to make Councilman
this year, put his ear to the ground and
listened, but heard no call. Put n OF thy
faith in promises, Oh, Rich ard!
That the "ring" did not really want to
nominate Farr but could not find any
body else to take the nomination. We
do not see why they should want any,
body else. He always does as he is told.
That Dr. North and Deacon Potter say
that any one who would send them
Keely Cure pamphlets would steal blub-
ber from blind bear.
That there was surplus PATRIOTS m
enough in Pleasantville on Washington g
Birthday, to satisfy even the Squire
who ought to have been present at the
school exercises.
That grocery stores are getting thicker
than bumblebees in August.
That the buzz of Lake and Risley's
planer sounded like Springs awakening
of returning business after the blizzard.
That loving couple were trying to
hold up the back end of the steam laun-
dry late Sunday evening.
That several stuffed turkeys disap-
peared at the Sunday dinners along
shore.
That the Bay is open and the heart
of the Oysterman rejoiceth.
That ''spooney' couple down Shore
accidently got asleep late Sunday night
and We're discovered in the parlor when
the ''old man" went down to kindle the
fire Monday morning.
That John B. Smiths hearing is i'm
proved.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
A Dinrler Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. R. II. Lee We're rendered
birthday dinner party on Friday, Feb.
%. All spent very enjoyable time.
Those present were; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Hilton, Mr.. and Mrs. William Ireland,
Mrs. Mark Risley, Mrs. Joseph Hilton,
Mrs. Rachel Fish, Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Hackney, Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Matthews,
Mrs. Alice L. Lee and Miss Flossie Lee of
Atlantic City, Mr.. Frank Mathews, Mr..
Wesley Adams, Mrs. Haddie Lashley,
Miss Snellenburg of Phila., Mrs. Sophie
Martin, Miss Addie Hilton, Mr.. Richard
Mathews and Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Weist,
of AbsecOn.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
Curious sarutations.

The kings Of the African coast press
your middle finger three times as a
sign Of salutation, the Japanese takes
off his slipper, while the Lapander
pushes his nose vigorously against you
In Hindoostan they salute man by
taking him by the beard, while the peo-
pie of the Philippine Islands take your
hand and rub their face with il. The
King of Temate rises to receive his SUBJ
jects, and they sit down to salute him.
Courier-J Journal.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
Citizens, Caucus.

The Citizens caucus met at Pleasant
Vile Schoolhouse Saturday afternoon at
four O'Clock, and was called to order by
G. H. Jenness, Chairman of the last eau
Gus. Mr.. Jenness was made permanent
Chairman, and after short consultation
among the leaders it was voted to ad-
journ until this "wednesday evening at
1880 2. M. The outcome will probably
be strong ticket against the present
firing" rule
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
G. Al n. Presentation,

A pleasing event of interest to the
G A. R. veterans took place in Mem
orial Hall, Atlantic City. Thursday
evening, when, in presence of a large
and enthusiastic audience, Mrs. Capt
Irving and Rev. T. j. Cross presented a
large and handsome illustrated Bible
to the Woman's Relief Corps No. SO Of
Joe Hooker Post No. 80 G. A. R. Dept
of n. J.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
JUDGES To BE ELECTED,
The Elective Judiciary Bill Passes
the Senate by a Vote of Is to Z.

Trenton. February 25-The Elective
Judiciary bill was up in the Senate to-
night, and passed by a vote of thirteen
to seven, Senators Ross and Williams,
Republicans, voting with the Democrats,
and Senator Jones, Republican, not vot-
ing The companion bill, known as Sen
ate No. 2, in reference to Orphans
Court. also passed by vote of fourteen
fO aiy
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
Mrs. Benz. Cramer is sick.

Hon. I. g. Adams and wife entertain
ed party Of relatives and friends at
dinner Sunday at their hospitable home.
A dinner at sep Adams means some
thing to eat, and all who were fortunate
enough to partake of the sumptuous re-
past recall their dining capacities with
pleasure. Those present were: the Miss
es Lizzie and Lille Lee of Camden; Flor
ence, Minnie, Mabel and Wharton
Adams, of Linwood; William, Lena, Ray
and Fred G. Boice, of Absecon; and A. B.
Conoyer of Atlantic City,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
ENGLISH CREEK.

Mrs Anna Lee is visiting friends.
Richard Scull is suffering from a severe
throat trouble.
Miss Bella Scull daughter of Mrs May
Scull, is very i'll i'll Bridgeton.
Smith Mathis has an adopted son, A.
L. Smith.
Amos Lee is on the sick list.
Mrs. Ann English is convalesciDg.
Norris Ingersoll paid flying visit to
English Creek on Sunday last.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27

The circulation Of the ssPleas-
antville Weekly Press for the
five weeks in January was 1S 600
an average of 5000 copies for
each issue.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27

Miss Ruth Risley entertained several
of her friends on Saturday evening. All
enjoyed themselves greatly and returned
home at q very late hour much pleased
with the evenings entertainment.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
Let Advertisers Remember.

That the PRESS has larger circula-
ton than any other weekly newspaper
printed in A tlantic County.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
LINWOOD.

Capt. Mark Townsend spends con
siderable part of each month in Phila-
delphia looking after the interest of his
vessels.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS.
Closing Quotations of the New York and
PHILADELPHIA Exchanges.

New YORK. Feb. 25.-The stock market was
somewhat weaker today. There were early
declines on sales from London, but railroad
stocks subsequently recovered. Industrials
were weak throughout. Closing bids:
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27
CURRENT GOSSIP
and PERSONAL notes.
Items that ui11 Interest the
Homo Circle.
REVIEW OF TIE PAST Weeks HAPPENINGS.

BK1Er NOTES OF GENERAL INTEREST TO
PLEAsANTvILLE PEOPLE, WITH ODDS
AND ENDS TO ENTERTAIN OUR FRIENDS
AND VISITORS.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-02-27

That several candidates who were fed
on last years promises and nothing else,
are not in an exultant mood just now.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-02
AGAINST Mr.. DUDLEY.
Board of Appraisers Sustains q Collector
Against the Portland Man.

Burlington, VT, November lin the
matter of the protest of Frank..Dudley Of
Portland. Me-, against decision of the
collector of customs for the district of
Vermont, assuming duties on lumber !,
tongued grooved and planed on the edges
at 25 per cent, sand the board ofsU.a S.
general appraisers has sustained the
collectors overruling, and claim of Mr..
Dudley, that under paragraph. .675, acts
of August, 1894, it is exempt from duty
as dressed lumber The board holds the
view held by the collector. This decision
is of much value to American manu-
facturers 1t will bring large revenue
to the government.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-02

The Jury Ballotted Eut Once-Close of
Due of the Most sensational Gases in
Criminal History.
San Francisco November 1.-The
Durrant case went to the jury at 3 a5 this
afternoon.
Only one ballot was taken and Durrant
was found guilty Of murder in the first
degree.
LATER
While the jury was out Durrant SAT be-
side his counsel copversing with his
mother and several of her lady friends.
The juryswas..ou 2S minutes. ssThe first
ballot was for murder in the first degree.
AS the jury returned to the court room,
Mrs Durrant's demeanor..changed from
one of gaiety, and a look of dread came
to her face. The prisoner stoicalIy
watched the sjurymen as they took their
seats As foreman Dutton pronounced
thelverdict Of guilty of murdersin the first
degree, the large aduience rose and ut
tered yell which echoed far out in the
corridor. Most Of those in the audience
were women. The cries which went up
seemed to bring Mrs. Durrant the first
realization of the force Of The words of
the jury's foreman. Though she was
possessed of marvellous courage, cry
burst from her lips, followed by q hysteri-
cal outburst of.sobs.
AS he listened intently to the words
which sealed his fate, Durrant partially
rose The look on his face was one of
defiance; it was apparent he had it IN his
mind to address the jury, but when he
heard his mothers cry, he sat down and
took her fondly in his arms. She rested
her head on his shoulder and he patted
her with his left hand and with his
right stroked her hair. He seemed OBJ
livious to everything except his mother.
When silence was restored, Judge Muir
ply thankedsthe jury forEthe manner they
had performed their duty, Rand said he be-
lieved they would have the thanks Jf the
entire community :,
AS the jurymen marched by Durrant
tbetically upon the weeping woman,
leaning upon The shoulder OIL her con-
demned son.
Judge Murphy announced ,at en- Fis-
day next he would pass sentence upol
Durrant, and at the same time fix the
time for beginning the trial of D Arrant
for the murder Minnie Williams.
The verdict ofythe jury meets with gem
eral approval The city tonight isiwild
over it
Durrant takes It yooly and says he has
not yet lost hope. His attorneys will take
an appeal tos the Supreme Court on n
bill of exceptions
AS far as known Durrant's defense III
the case yet to De tried, will be as weak
as it was in the one just closed The
prosecution is prepared to go right ahead
with the case
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-02
THE STORM AT EAsTPoRT.
Much Needed Rain and Big Gale-Steam-
er Cumberland Had Rough Time of 1t
One of the Crew Injured.

Eastport, November 1.-The long
looked for and much needed rain ca me
this morning together with 45 mile
easterly gale 1t rained from to 8 q. m. !,
the weather bureau recording 80 inches,
which was more than the entire rain
fall for the past month of October, and
whichzwas.only 1.15. .the.snallest of.any
October on record for period.Of 23 years.
The steamer Cumberland came in from
ST. John at 2 o'clock. reporting very
rough pafsage, being two hours longer
than the usual time, the distance being
go miles. One of hor deck hands, VIM.
Mckee, belonging to St. John, had.a
leg broken by one of the trimming bar
reIs coming against him, caused by the
heavy sea. He is at the Int irrational
house and will be well cared for by the
steamship company.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-02

Augusta, November lin DR.. L. G.
Bunker's suit against G. II. Nelson OF
Waterville for $10,0 200 damages, the jury
this forenoon. after being out three
quarters Of an hour, brought in a verdict
awarding the plaintiff 50, 616 &c.
Another interesting suit which opened
this forenoon was that of Mrs. J. s.
Haines against David S. Austin for 5000
damage, his offence being, as she alleges,
calling her lewd woman in very plair
language. Both parties reside in Read
field and Mrs. Haines is the daughter o1
the late Elisha Case. and is the woman
who raised storm over the alleged
poisoning of her father.