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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
PleaSantyi1le.

The people of Pleasantville do not fully
realize their opportunities. The place
has been extensively advertised within
the past three months, and people from
widely separated parts Of the country
are enquiring about it. Almost daily the
PRESS receives letters from people who
want to purchase lots or farms, to buy
or rem honses, or to employ labor in
some capacity or other. There are many
more applications to rent houses than
there are houses to rent, and there have
been inquiries for men to clear land,
build houses, and work in various ways.
All who desire the real welfare OF the BOr-
ough should pull together and do every
thing possible to invite men and money
to this charming locality.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
ENGLISH CREEK.

Capt. D. Lee has sold the schooner A.
4. L. Lee to Capt. Robert Gaskell, Of Sea
View.
E. S. Ingersoll is engaged in Turkey
raising. He has some splendid specimens.
Asb4rY M. 3. Aid Society will hold it's
meetings. at Capt. s. B. Scull's on Wed
nesday evening, March 81. All are in
vited.
Samuel Albertson is the guest Of his
mother at Ocean City.
Samuel A. Smith ia reelected to the
school trustee board.
Asbury M. E. church will have a new
preacher this conference, and the mem-
bers are anxions toknow who be will be.
Job Clayton lost a valuable horse
Thomas Goslin was given a surprise
party.
II is said that the Miami tribe No. SO
| of Red Men are to invite the Kinnewauga
tribe No. "a to visit them soon, but NO
definite date has yet been fixed. The pro-
ceeds oil the concert recently given by the
Miami tribe was only $6 on account o.
the bad weather.
Henry T. Steelman is rebuilding his
house
| Mr.. A. Scull is tearing down his ole
house preparatory to building another.
First tiander shower Of the seasol
Monday afternoon.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
school Meeting.

The District School Meeting was held
in Pleasantville Schoolhouse, Tuesday
afternoon and was organized by the
choice of L. H. Barrett as chairman, and
James Lewis Risley as clerk
AlOnzo Leeds, Elwood Adams, and Job
Adams were elected trustees for three
years, and Japhet Price for two years.
AS it is not yet known what sum of
money will be received under the State
apportionment, the meeting adjourned
without date, and another special meet
ing will be called later to make the neces-
sary appropriations.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
A Dinner Party.

MIR. and Mrs. Hugh M. Collins enter
tanned a few of their friends at dinner on
Sunday last at their hospitiable home on
the Shore Road The tables were beauti-
fully decorated with cut flowers, fruits
and ETC., and the "Menu' which was
served in courses embraced all the deli
cies of the season. Among those partak-
ing of the host and hostess hospitality
were: Hon. and Mrs. W. l. Newell. Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Doughty, Mrs. Towel
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry W. Carton,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Adams. Mr.. and Mrs. G. H.
Jenness and son, Mr.. and Mrs. W. I.
Newell, Jr. and daughter.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
w. CT. U. Department.

Alcohol is barrier to an athletes sue
cess. Here he stops and falls to pieces il
addicted to its use. 1t not only ruins
the stomach, but plays havoc with the
muscles and nervous system, and renders
a man unfit for any mental test of nerve
and agility. Leave it alone, men of mus
Gle and iron nerve; it is your conquererl
F. j. Titus, the famous bicyclist.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union, will. hereafter. have a regular de-
partment in the columns of the PRESS,
and timely articles upon temperance re-
form will be published weekly. The Union
is doing a great work throughout the
world, and every one who has at heart
the welfare of society should aid the
noble women of America who are waging
warfare upon the evils of intemperance.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
OCEANVILLE.

Oysters boats are beginning to arrive.
Mr.. Henry Doughty has another large
contract for piling.
John c. Conover has disposed of nearly
all his pigeons.
Lewis Somers is about to engage in
new enterprise. His many friends wish
him much success.
The new Athletic Club has secured
Prof. Livingston, who claims distinction
as Champion Lightweight of Birming-
ham, Ala, as boxing instructor. With
such a scientific tutor, the boys should
make rapid progress in the manly art.
At the school election held Tuesday
Of last week, Aldophus S. johnson and
Somers L. Higbee were re- elected, VIM.
B. Parsells will succeed John Boice, who
declined to serve another term.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
SCULLVILLE.

Congressman Gardner aud wife visi
ted ex-Judge Scull and wife Sunday last
Mrs. H. B. Dennis entertained a num-
Der of her Smith Landing friends Satur-
day last.
Mrs. q. H. Shinn Of Atlantic City visi-
ted her parents Mr.. and. Mrs. Jos. Scull
last week.
Archie Connolly of Absecon spent a
couple of days in Scullville recently.
Mrs. Jos. Scull is slowing convalesc-
ing from a severe attack of La grippe.
Protracted meetings have been discon-
tinued at Palestine
Mrs. Jos. Champion possesses the ban
ner cat of Scullville. 1t is black giant,
and weighs nearly 16 lbs.
Miss Martha Connolly is on the sick
list.
Mr.. V. B. Scull of Atlantic City was in
town this week.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
THE PRESS HEIRS

That compulsory wedding is liable to
take place soon.
There was a great effort expended in
rallying voters to the recent school meet
ing when there was no need Of it.
That certain people will find some
"mighty interestin' readin'" in the
PRESS before many weeks.
That the farmers are plowing and get
ting ready to plant garden sass
That there was domestic circus recent
ly WHEN a young wife, with brunette
locks, found several long and beautiful
blonde hairs attached to her husbands
overcoat when he returned home late at
night from a meeting of his lodge(?).
That Dr. North spends more money for
garden seeds than some ministers do for
rum.
That Deacon Potter wants to know
who sends him temperance paper for a
joke.
That two loving couples up shore had
most unexpected meeting one pleasant
evening last week-each thinking the
other was somewhere else.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
Temperance Meeting.

There was a well-attended and inter-
esting temperance meeting at the Presby
terian Church Sunday evening. The
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Eells delivered forcible
and eloquent address from the text
Lead us not into Temptation,' speak
ing in detail upon the evils of intemper-
ance and appealing to his hearers to
unite in active work for the temperance
cause. Mrs. George W. Frambes sang
with much feeling in a sweet and sympa-
thetic voice, the temperance solo, rum
has rnined my Boy" and Miss Alice
Blackman recited with touching tender
ness 1.-The Bridal Wine Cup" Other lee
lures will be given in the near future,
and the church will doubtless take pro-
minent part in the temperance campaign.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27

Quite large party of the relatives and
friends of Mrs. Henry Dennis went in
body from this place and surprised her at
her home in Scullville on Saturday last.
Among those attending were Mr.. and
Mrs. K. l. Risley, Misses Midie Collins and
Matte Risley, Mrs. Caleb Mathis, Mrs.
Lima Horton, Mrs. Charles Stibbens, Mr..
and Mrs. o. Risley, Mr.. William Turner,
Master Tom and Maurice. .Risley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harley Warner, Mrs. George Fran
bes, Mrs. Burroughs Frambes, and Mrs.
Turner.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
s.THE LAND OF FLOWERS"
PersOnally-COndu TOnrs to
Florida via pennsylvania
Railroad.

Undoubtedly one of the most original
and highly satisfactory creations of the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad is the Inaugural
ton Of personally conducted tours un-
der the supervision and direction of a
Tourist Agent and Chaperon, and the
marked success and popularity of the
tours to Florida are dne to several eau
ses; the complete appointment Of the
special trains, the iberality of the rate
and the return limit of tickets, are
among the features that have attracted
the travelling public.
The next tour of this years series to
Jacksonville, allowing two weeks stay
in Florida, will leave New York and
Philadelphia on March -. The rate, in
Guiding transportation, meals. en- route,
and Pullman berth on special train in
each direction, is $4,000 from New
York $500 from Philadelphia; pro-
portionate rates from other points.
For further inforation apply to Ticket
Agents, Oh address Tourist Agent, 1196
Broadway, New York, or Room Al,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, to
wnomapplieation for space should also
be made. .
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
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Atlantic City Review,

The Daily Review, of the Getty by the
Sea- is coming out in great style in it's
old age, with big "sscare" heads and
elegant new type and an improved make
up that gives it the lead Of all the Attain
tic dailies, old or new, in its general ap-
pearance. It looks from this distance,
across the meadows, as if the old daily
was able to stand considerable of tussle
with the new conner. Here, to your very
good health, Brother Shreve, May YOU
live long and prosper"
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
For sale.

Forty-one acre farnnn Ferrelf,, Glouces-
ter Co., N. j., A miles from Glassboro,
w. J.RR., 80 acres cleareds IL acres
woodland, 2-story, fve-room house;
barn 1Sx20, crib and wagon she'd. Build
ings in fair condition, 2 acre pear
orchard, l apple, 1peach. Price $500
cash. 500
D. L. RBLEY.
|. 221 s. 10th St. Philadelphia.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
SCULLVILLE,

Mrs. W. l. Newell, Jr. and daughter
and Mrs Andrew Jefirios and daughter
of Atlantic City spent Thursday with
friends here.
Mrs. Henry Dennis was given a sur
prise party Saturday by number of
friends from Pleasantville and elsewhere.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
SEAVIEW.

Asurprise party wasgiven Mrs. Elizabeth
CarOOn on Thursday evening last. The
following were the guests present: Capt.
j. B. Steelman and wife, Harry Clayton,
Cora Albertson, John Z. Ingersoll, Mary
Ireland, Sidney Albertson, Mary Smith,
Harry Smith, Alwilda Steelman, Jerry
Robinson. Bertha Hickman, VIM. Eng
lish, Sallie Smith, Frank Smith, Blanche
Steelman, Joseph Clayton, Jane IDger-
soil Clarence Smith, Ethel Scull, and Mrs.
Phebe Smith, Amelia Smith, Catharine
Clayton. Elizabeth Somers, Rebecca
Robinson and Miss Lille Barrett,
After the guests were seated the party
was serenaded by some travelling musi-
clans who took their departure after
furnishing some acceptable music for a
dance.
Joseph Barrett Of Mays Landing is
visiting Mrs. Clayton.
George Steelman has purchased a
bateau and is having it repaired at T.
Samson's.
Mrs. Clayton is having the addition to
her house newly painted.
Enoch Clayton will soon start for
Pigeon Creek oystering.
Clarence Smith leaves for Philadelphia
on Monday.
prosperous business in the coal trade the
past winter.
Capt. Thos. j. Steelman who has been
spending the Winter in Cuba is now on
his way home and will likely be home in
few days.
Benjamin Broadhead our most sue
cessful sweet potato grower is breaking
up the ground preparing for another
large crop this coming season.
Some of our young ladies do not
mourn long after lost beau, just so
they are fortunate enough to find
another.
The windows on the south side of
Capt. T. j. Steelman's cottage presents
beautiful appearance, the flowers being
in full bloom. Mrs. Steelman is lover
of flowers, and one who understands
raising them.
Thomas Samson is about to embark in
lucrative business.
We are having the best school that we
have had for years under the skillful
management of Prof J. NJ. Foglesanger,
and it is the heartfelt wish of all our
residents that he may be secured as our
future teacher.
Jos. Broadhead has been entertaining
Mrs. G. Grove and children of Phila.
The young people of the Seaview
Baptist Chapel have established a choir
under the management of Miss Ethel
Scull organist.
The people in Seaview always welcome
the PRESS.
Leonard Robinson will spend few
days at Somers' Point next week.
Bertha Hickman left for Port Republic
on Monday.
John R. Somers picked trailing arbutus
last Sunday.
John Doughty of Bargaintown preach
ed at Bethel M. Il. Church on Sunday
A very quiet crowd of boys returned
home from the Christian Endeavor
meeting last Sunday evening.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
BAKERSVILLE.

Mrs. Capt. Richard Adams is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. John d. Adams, in
Baltimore, Md.
Master Jessie Collins and his sister,
Anna and Ada, of Estleville, paid short
visit to their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Steelmnn.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27

The PRESS has had an average
circulation Of 5165 copies since
January 4, 1896.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
MCKEE CITY.

Spring weather is opening upso beauti-
fully the farmers are getting out their
implements preparatory to busy sea-
son.
The sui iect of the pOstoffice and a
name for it is again agitating the folks in
this bustling and energetic settlement
At meeting ofthe citizens, several want
ed a petition to be circulated for the pur-
pose ofhaving it signed, to be sent to the
postal authorities at Washington, to
give them an office of their own, and Mr.
J. T. Davis moved that the name should
be called Jenness, which being agreeable
to oil present, it was so called. As they
have the requisite number of signatures,
they are entitled to an office of their own
and should have one.
Great credit is due to the energy of Mrs.
Rachel Bassett, who is pioneer of the
place, and if she keeps ON she will take
the palm as raiser of small fruit of this
locality.
Professor David Edwards is an accom-
plished musician and rendered several
very beautiful selections on the violin,
Miss Annie Davis accompanying him on
the organ, at sacred concert held at the
home of Mrs. Anna Davis, on Sunday
last. The professor is organizing a class,
and will give lessons ON either the piano,
organ or violin.
It's pleasant to note that in their dull
season, the farmers have not neglected to
put the roads in good order which makes
it pleasure to drive over.
Mrs. John I. Davis, thatgenial, lady is
enjoying excellent health in the absence
of her husband, who has gone to Ohio to
get several high bred horses for his farm
here.
There is great demand for laborers
here. which does not accord with the cry
| that comes from the large cities of the
idle thousands who are either actually OF
next to starving. Mr.. Robert Rodgers
says it is quite impossible to get helT
sufficient to clear off and put in crop
unless one is prepared to pay more to the
acre than the land cost. Mr.. Rodgers
cOntemplates the erection of q small fac
tory for the manufacture of cutlery
handles for which he now pays larg'
rental in New York.
All hands expect a large addition t.
their number the coming season, so as tt
ing. yourcorrespondent joins these peopl
in wishing ''health, wealth and prosper
| ity" to the new settlement OF JENNEss.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27

Furnished Rooms for Rent.
Apply at this Office.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
In Favor of the Hog.

An exchange notes this rather striking
Determinations Railroads will carry q
man from New York to San Francisco for
$50. They will carry a hog, weighing
the same as a man does, the same dis
tance, for only Sc. Advantage in favor
Of being hog, $74.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
An Electric Reaa Frolect.

A syndicate Of New York capitalists
have formed a company which is to be
capitalized at $4,0OO,OOO, to build an
lelectric railroad from New York to At
antic City. =.
If the scheme proposed goes through
the road will be m operation next sum-
mer. 1t is the same company which is
building electric roads in and about Bal
timore and Washington, and are now ex-
tending it north ward TO .RhilAdelphia.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
Meeting of the school trustees.
The PIeasantville Land Com.
pany.

The stockholders of the Pleasantville
Land Co. met at the PRESS office Friday
afternoon and elected the following
Board of Directors: Daniel L. Risley,
Samuel Ireland, John W. Hackney, Peter
B. Risley, James Ryon, Pardon Ryon,
John P. Ashmead.
After the meeting adjourned the direc-
tors organized by electing Samuel Ireland
President, and John W. Hackney, Secre-
tary and Treasurer.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27

The Circulation of the PRESS
is rapidly increasing.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
Mothers Day,

Mothers Day" was very pleasantly
celebrated in the primary school Of Pleas
antville, on Friday afternoon. A large
number of people presented themselves
early in the afternoon to listen to the
efforts of the little ones.
Mothers Day" was as novel as twas
new, the object being to teach respect
and affection for the mother or home.
The children did credit to themselves and
their teacher. Mr.. Jas. Butterworth rem
dered two fine cornet solos accompanied
by Miss Minta Andrews, on the organ.
Miss Lavina Shaner sung strangers
Yet, in a sweet, plaintive manner, and
Miss Ward recited two selections, Zone
of the Little Ones" and the Polish Boy"
The program ended by all singing battle
hymns OF the republic.
Meeting of the School Trustees.
At a meeting of the Board of School
Trustees held in Pleasantville School
House Monday evening March 25, FL
wood Adams was elected President, and
Jonathan Martin was chosen Secretary
of the Board by one majority over
Japhet Price.
1t was voted the late secretary of the
Board Hon. James Lewis Risley, should
retain possession of the books and
records, until a final settlement is made
with Treasurer Barrett, for which pur-
pose the meeting was adjourned until
Tuesday evening of next week.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-03-27
current GOSSIP
AND Personal NOTES.
Items that wi11 Interest the
Home Circle.
REVIEW OF The PAST Weeks HAPPENINGS.

BRIEF 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, 1895-03-27
THE PIRATE.
Written for the Pleas antville PREss.l
BY SUSIE sCULL.


BY SUSIE sCULL.
Glossy black eyes pressed the pillow,
Piercing black eyes sought the wall
Fierce and turbulent the spirit
Chafed within the hospital.
Deep the chest and broad the shoulders,
1.-the and sinewy the limbs.
Ngzag, dirk wound redly gushing
Yet no tears his eve bedims.
He who recklessly courts danger
Jealous in the bloody fray
Prates not of the dripping life blood
OF the severed artery.
Did the lip whose black mustaches
Curving gracefully aside,
Frame the deed SO late enacted
On the bOnndless ocean wide?
White capped, aproned nurse would
shudder
And forbear her healing art
In the face SO darkly handsome
''No reflection of the heart"
And the hand she hechafes so gently
Bears no stain of human blood
While the lips she laves with water
Shrewdly keeps their counsel good
To the hospital one morning
BeBt on charity there came
One renowned for wealth and beauty
And of an illustrious name.
Clustering curls golden halo
Framed face SO pure and sweet
Eyes of Heavenly blue confiding
But for hallowed glances meet.
Red lips curved like bow of Cupid
And form whose graceful curves
Caught and held the eye enchanted
As it's merits one observes.
Paused she oft before the bedside
With an offering of love,
Flowers, smiles, and tears alternate,
And word of Him above,
Who for love Of these had suffered
And had died on Calvary.
And to Heaven had thence assembled
From their pains to set them free.
For" she said, "the Lord had promised
Up in Heaven the blind should see,
And the lame should walk unaided
In the vast eternity.
Then she 'spied the handsome stranger,
Drew anear his bed of pain;
Blue eyes showed some admiration
Black eyes answering the same.
Took she then from her portmanteau
Tracts which she essayed to read,
Though his falcon eyes were on her,
To her words he gave no heed.
Feeling this the maid desisted
Filled with curiosity,
"Whence and wherefore came he hither?"
Ever non-committal he.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-11-05
TELEGKArHic nHEyIrIEs.

London, Nov 5.--A dispatch from
Shanghai says that the hyc leaders OF the
ku Cheug massacre were executed at Foo
Chow on Monday.
Lawrence, Kas, Nov. i-tSpec!all Law,
renee literary Women's clubs met saturday
and formed a local federation, with Mrs.
Paul H. Brooks as president and Miss
Wslch as secretary, The federation VIII
hold regular meetings and IS looked on
with much favor,
Decatur, m Nov flowers grand
opera house burned Tonight. c. " Utely's
tailor store, II IT. Whitley's drug store
ana Fisk's furniture store were damaged.
Linn q Scrugg's dry goods store will prob
ably go. Help has been asked from SPRING
field The loss is $1,000.
ST. Joseph. Nov. 4-CSpeclal) Troubles
of the 81. Joseph Traction and Lighting
Company have resulted IN a reorganization
ana II win hereafter be known as the ST.
Joseph Railway. Light Heat & Power Com
pany The articles OF Incorporation of the
new company were filed this afternoon.
The capital stock is S3,jO0O.0.
ST. Louis, Mo Eoy 4;,-Reeelyershp pro-
cedings We're begun to-day BY state Treas
urrr Stephens against the Western Build
ing and Loan Association which made an
assignment on October 23\to the ST Louis
Trust Company. The assSciation has a
said 10 be worth the s1me AMOUNT
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-11-05
ALL RECORDS BROKEN.
Unprecedented Speed Made In building an
Electric Railway In Chicago-Quick
Work by Northern Pacific.

Chicago Nov. AN records in the way
of street railway building were broken in
Chicago yesterday.
The Chicago City Railroad Company aft
er massing men and material for sixteen
hours, began work on Indiana avenue, at
Thrty-ninth street, with the beginning Of
the day. and by 10 O'Clock had turned the
horse car line from that point TO Fifty
first street into an electric road. Three
hundred men in that time planted a mile
and a half of poles and strung the necessa-
ry wire. At 10 o'clock car propelled by
electricity went over the road.
The Northern Pacific did almost as re-
markable a piece of work At ! a. m. a
long train loaded with 30 men, thousands of
ties and four miles OF rails, backed on it's
track on West Forteth street. SS!Xteen
hours later another track was in place from
Washington boulevard to Taylor street a
distance of nearly TWO miles. This piece
of work was done to forestall the ogden
Avenue Electric Street Railway Company,
which had its eye on the street The street
railway company mad already one track
down, and as trolley poles We're placed IN
position last week the Northern Pacific
took no chances of losing an opportunity TO
grab a street. Policemen We're -@nt there,
but there was no need OF their presence.
The Northern Pacific claims the right to
the street by n franchise granted by the
old town of Cicero.
The Union Loop Company also improved
the day in which no injunctions can be
served. Three hundred men labOred all
day and the same number all night