Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-04-03

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City made a run here Sunday. They pre-
sented fine appearance.
Mr.. Clinton Cook is visiting Mr.. Smith
at English Creek.
Jas. G. Scull and Willie E. Keates made
| the un between here and Atlantic City
| and the return in 40 minutes. This is very
| fair time for amatures.
Mr.. A. f. Kappella and wife are visit
ing friends in Philadelphia.
The building of the new Methodist
Church is agitating that congregation
here. Several sites are proposed, but it
is probable that it will be built on New
Jersey avenue, north OF the railroad.
This borough proposes to know, why
it is not entitled to a representative in
the County Board of Freeholders. Under
its charter it is entitled to one, as also
are South Atlantic City and Brigatine.
The boroughs in all other counties are
recognized in these boards and why not
in Atlantic County. That is the rub, and
the newly elected freeholder here, pro-
poses to know whyl
Winfield r. Fox has been CO onmissioned
as notary public for the county and
State.
The Ladies Of the Baptist Church will
hold a White Cap sociable on Friday and
Saturday nights, 9Th and 9Th. A free
program will be provided. A vigilance
committee is hunting up offenders for
the occasion.
Rev. Walter Percy was surprised with
a vengeance (being a bachelor) on Thurs
day last, by the ladies of his united con-
gregations who came down and up from
Seaview and Somers Point in force,
bringing their baskets with them, and
spent dinner with him. Several of the
brethren were along also.
The pastor goes away on a fortnignt's
vacation next week. Miss Debbie Kendall,
Lena Steelman and Anna Braddock viii
attend to church matters until his return.
Elmer D. Sooy has just finished build
ing six row boats for Capt. John Town
send, and is building handsome yacht
for himself
A surprise dinner was given last Thurs
day at Mrs. Frank Steelman's, in honor
of the Rev. W. S. Percy. Those presest
We're as follows: Rev. Percy, MI. and
Mrs. Albertson, Mrs. Connor, Mrs. Belle
Scull, Mrs. Lear, MIS-. Force, MRS. Myers,
Mrs. Annie Townsend, Mr. and Mrs.
Powers, Mr. and MIS-. Frank Steelman,
Mrs. Powers, Mr.. and Mrs. Sooye, Mrs.
Braddock, Mrs. Job Steelman, Mrs. Amos
Lewis, Miss Anna Braddock, Lena Still
man, Ida and Anna Powers; Ethel Scull.
Cecil Steelman, Willie Steelman, Florence
Steelman, Millie Townsend, Amanda
Powers.
The Knights OF the Golden Eagle are
contemplating building hall, the upper,
part to be for lodge purposes and the
lower for entertainments.
The cottage of Miss Erstphieve of Buff
falo on New Jersey avenue, is completeds
and the architecture of the building
causes many pleasing remarks.
1t is to be regretted that there are
scarcely any vacant houses to rent IN
this place for the summer season.
Miss Anna Braddock was the recipient
of surprise party on Friday evening
last, on the occasion of her 18th birth
day. The originators had prepared
themselves with fruits, cake and ice
cream, ETC., and with Professor Shivilar
of Leedsboro and Mr.. Haines, musicians,
met at Treen Villa and proceeded to Mr..
Braddock' S. The surprise was thorough,
the rooms was soon cleared and dancing
and games were INDUCED in until 2 a. m.
When the party broke up, all rendered
their best wishes to Miss 3. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Job
Steelman, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Holmes,
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Townsend, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. HI. Cook. Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sooy, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. E. Steelman; Mr.. and
Mrs L. Jeffries, Mr.. and Mrs. Braddock,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Atkinson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Pitman Steelman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard C. Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. JnO
Dicks Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Dicks, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Y. Dare, Mr.. and Mrs. W. II.
Keates, Misses Annie Treen, Mabel
Bowen, Ethel keates, Josie Collins, Mary
Braddock, Maggie Jeffries, Lula Brad
dock, Lizzie Keates, Edna Bowen, Olive
Cook, Emma Jeffries, Ida Lewis, Lena
Babcock, Susie Dilks, Mr.. Jesse Brad
DOCK Prof. f. +. Charles, Lewis Deither,
James Scull, Allen Atkinson, John
Strong, Rupert Bowen, VIM. E. Keates,
Oscar Adams, Edw. Robinson, Benz.
Lewis, IT., 11dtflSOn oITOHS, ClulOn
Cook, Winnie Cook, Prof. Bunting and
VIM. Steelman.
Mrs. Captain Vansant we are glad to
say is about again after an illness OF SIX
weeks.
Mr.. A. f. Kappella is greatly i'm
proved and will soon be among us as
formeraE.
The swearing in, and organization OF
the new council attracted large crowd
of our population, interested in the
election of new officers. After the old
council had completed their work, and
adjourned sine die, the new council
organized and elected Jesse l.. Brad
dock, Superintendent of Streets; j.
Clark Bowen, Marshal; and Wm- Pier
son, lamp lighter and janitor. The cleo
ton of marshal was particularly inter-
esting, and after a large number OF bal
lots being cast and all tie votes, the
Mayor was compelled to cast the decid-
ing vote. The late election has engen-
dered considerable bad blood by Mr..
W. R. Fox running Independent and be-
ing defeated for collector by G. ii. Cook,
| by two majority.
At the annual school meeting Messrs.
Chas. w. Clement, Henry H. sVansant
and Benz. R. Lashley were elected as
members of the Board. At the organi-
zation Mr.. Harry Nothaker was elected
president, and W. E. Brown, clerk.
Messrs Townsend and Vansant are en-