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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
Danger In Polluted Water.

p When a river or any other body Of
water thus polluted is a source Of pub
lio water supply, the effect upon the
public health is deplorable. The proof
Of this is abundant, and some of it can
be found in the vital statistics Of AL
bany, Chicago, Philadelphia, st. Louis
and several cities on the Ohio below the
point where the sewage Of Pittsburg and
Allegheny City is poured into that riv-
er. Even when the contaminated stream
does not furnish water for city or vii
lage, there is always danger that persons
will use it to their disadvantage. and
there is evidence that the health Of ad
jacent residents is sometimes affected
seriously by the foul emanations which
indicate the pollution. New York
Times
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
LOAFlNG IN STORES.
Detrimental to the Storekeeper's Interest.
Should Not Be Tolerated.

Detrimental to the Storekeeper's Interest.
Should Not Be Tolerated.
Storekeepers generally have use for
all the space available in their respec-
tive establishments, and it is an imposi-
tion on their good nature for man or
cluster of men to crowd themselves
about the store or block the doorway
when the customers are waiting to be
served.
The vile fumes of tobacco smoked or
expectorated impart an unpleasant flavor
to food products, particularly to teas,
crackers, eggs and cereal goods, which
readily absorb all disagreeable odors
This is one reason why the stock Of the
small retailer is frequently characterized
as stale, dirty and unpalatable A store
should be kept neat and sweet, and as
absolutely free from dust and vile smells
as possible. Many grocers are SO partic-
ular about keeping their stock sweet and
clean that they will not permit smoking
in their stores under any circumstances,
and they never close up for the night
without satisfying themselves that the
various storerooms are properly venti-
lated.
Get rid OF store loafers, gently if you
can, but forcibly if you must. Don't toll
crate them ON your premises; their GUS
tom is not worth what it costs you in
the loss Of customers whose patronage is
more desirable. Do not have too many
easy chairs about the place. Put the
stove in corner where too many people
cannot crowd about it, and make your
place SO unsuitable for loafng that the
idly inclined will find lounging places
elsewhere. -Grocers' Criterion.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
SEA VIE w.

Hurley Booye is the proud owner of
four goats.
place for Cedar Keys, Me.
Mrs. McCann and daughter are visiting
friends in Philadelphia.
Can't. T. J. Steelman is soon to start
for sea with Capt. J. 7. Booye.
Thompson Steelman, the painter, has
purchased fine new bicycle.
Frank SteelmaD, Jr., who has been
quite i'll, is convalescing.
Mrs. Potter and son, of Bayville, n. j.
are visiting Mrs. Welsey R. Smith.
William Lear and wife have been enter
tanning friends from Cape May during
the holidays.
Can't. T. j. Steelman and family spent
Thursday of last week in Smiths Land
ing.
An elderly widower from Somers Point
is attracted quite frequently to this place
by a buxom widows smiles.
Joseph Clay ton and Jerry Robinson
took q spin to Greenwood Island one
day last week on their bikes.
Somers Booye returned home from
Atlantic City and is suffering with his
left arm being out OF place.
Among tnOse WHO VIII 20 70 laps may
with Thos. Samson will be Jerry Robin
son and Jos. Clayton.
John G. 1ngersoll will leave this place
soon for another part Of the state to
start in lucrative business.
Bethel Sunday school had quite an
interesting programme for Christmas as
did also the Baptist school of this place.
William Lear and Lcwis Steelman
leave for Cape May this week to finish
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
LINWOOD.

Mrs. Willard is visiting friends in Phil
adelphia.
Samuel Clark and wife are visiting rel
atives in Philadelphia and Camden.
C. NJ. Powell left this morning for New
ark, Md, to visit his father.
Lewis Steelman entertained number
of noted guests on Thursday.
Mrs. VIM. V. kisley is visiting friends
in Atlantic City.
Capt. Peter b. Reed and family have
gone to Philadelphia, where they will re-
main during the winter months.
A very welcome little visitor entered
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Smith
last week. 1t was girl.
The postotfice has been moved in the
new building erected for the purpose at
the railroad crossing.
W. S. johnson and wife have returned
to their home in Atlantic City. They
spent the holidays with her parents,
Capt. Mark Townsend.
Mr.. Robert Fulton Powell and wife, of
Baltimore, and Mr.. Sidney Powell, of
Philadelphia, were the welcome guests of
their brother, Chas. M. Powell this week.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
EAKERSViLLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel T. Steelman cele-
brated their eleventh wedding anniver-
sary on Christmas night. The rooms
were beautifully decorated, one decora-
ton which was much admired, being an
evergreen ladder of eleven rounds which
hung on the walls OF the reception hall,
with the years 'S4 at the bottom, and
'95 at the top, representing the years of
married life. Supper was served at 10.
Among the guests were: DR.. and Mrs.
Edmunds, Rev. Herbert M. Smith, Mrs.
Smith, Captain and Mrs. John Price, Mr..
and Mrs. James Steelman, Captain and
Mrs. Mark Townsend, DR.. and Mrs. Gehr-
ing, MIR. and Mrs. Hezekiah Ireland, Mr..
and Mrs. R. l. Risley, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Steelmsn, MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Ireland,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. lngersoll, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elva Fifeld, Misses Olive, Lizzie and
Louie Price, Laura and Arie Edmunds,
Georgia Morris, Nell Ireland, Mr.. and
Mrs. Scott Johnson, Mrs. Lemuel Como
yer, Mrs. d. R. Boice.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
CRUSADE DAY.
Anniversary Celebration by the
w. G. II. u.

In w. C. T. g. annals the 23rd of Dec
ember is celebrated as Crusade day in
honor of that memorable time when the
mothers and wives in this country rose
in the strength OF their weakness and did
battle with the liquor traffic for the pres
ervation of their homes. 1t was called
the Woman's Crusade. Starting with a
Jew timid, shrinking womenin Hillsboro,
Ohio, it swept the country in few weeks
from ocean TO ocean. What storm it
created of mingled abuse, enthusiasm,
ridicule, scorn, fear, praise, faith, and be-
lief in that Power which inaugurates
and guides all moral reforms.
That was twenty-five years ago. Out
of that cyclone of wrath and feverish
endeavor the brave women emerged
wiser and sadder, for the saloons did not
stay closed. The women found that the
law in all it's majesty and power was
back of the saloon. This cause has been
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
Young Man Crazed by Mountain Air.


Lester Perlew, young man residing
in San Francisco, is just recovering from
an attack of insanity superinduced by the
high altitude Of the mountains. Perdew
and party of friends left for Bear val
ley, intending to camp at the lake for sew
eral weeks. The valley is at an elevation
of 5000 feet, and the party had no sooner
arrived at that altitude than Perdew be-
came violently insane. He threatened his
own life, as well as all the members Of the
party, and he finally was thought to be SO
dangerous that he was bound hand and
foot until arrangements were made to
bring him back to the city. Then he was
strapped to a burro, with his hands tied
behind him, and two of the party-one rid
ing in front and one behind-started on the
journey with him. Arriving at Green
Valley, about 1000 feet lower, Perdew
was turned over to the stage driver. On
their way down Perdew succeeded In get
ting his hands united, and desperate en-
counter with the driver followed. The
Insane man was finally overpowered with
the assistance Of a passenger and brought
on to RedlaLds. AS they continued to
descend he became more quiet, and when
the level Of the valley was reached he had
become perfectly tractable. After resting
day he seemed to be entirely sane.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
SHIPS THAT PASS
IN THE NIGHT.
Movements Of Vessels H1onQ
the Coast.
ATLANTIC COUNTY BOATS En- ROUTE.
REPORT PREPARED ESPECIALLY FOR THE
PLEAsANTyILLE PRESS BY ITS CORREs-
PoNDENT IN THE soMERs POINT CUSTOM
HOUSE.

PLEAsANTyILLE PRESS BY ITS CORREs-
PoNDENT IN THE soMERs POINT CUSTOM
HOUSE
Dec. %. Sch. Lizzie Babcock, Wheaton sailed
from New York for Phila,
Phila.
;, Fanny Arthur. Douglas. sailed from New Or
Bark Jennie Sweeney, Morse. arr at Phila.
from Pensacola.
4ec,;s Dec; 2si "a, Sch Hannsh Champion sailed from
- Emma L. Cottingham. Taylor. arr at Newport
Dec. "a. Sch. William K Park, Lake. arr at
New York en- route from Phla for Boston.
Abel E; Babcock. Babcock. sailed from Boston
Ida Lawrence sailed from Baltimore for Sa-
vannah.
:, Lizzie Babeock. Wheaton. arr at PhiIa. from
:, Rebeeca Sheppard. Smith. arr at Phila. from
Richard S. Leaning. Lloyd. cleared Phila. for
Gloucester.
=, Dec. 25, Sch. P, T. Barnum. Blake, passed
Phila. '- '' 'N~-'' '
Mary $. Bradshaw. Doughty. sailed from Ber-
muda Hundreds for New York.
Dec. 26. Sch. George r. Vreeland. Abbott.
passed through Hell Gate en- route from Norfolk
Lyman NJ Law. Blake, arr at Newport News
Charles Lawrence. Taylor. arr at Phila. from
Providence
Lizzie Babcock, Wheaton, cleared from Phila.
for Boston.
Dec. a. Sch Chauncey E. Burke, Townsend,
arr at Phila. from Savannah.
Elizabeth s. Lee. Bugbee. sailed from Rich
mond for Phila.
Katie G. Robinson. Robart. sailed from Rich
mond from Phila.
William X. Park. Lake, passed Vineyard
Haven
Sch. Chauncey E. Burke from Savannah while
proceeding up the Delaware river in tow, parted
tow line and grounded in the Horse Shoe but was
assisted off at IL a. IN.
Emma G: Knowles, Rogers, arr at Port Read
ing from Charleston.
Dec. %. Sch. A. L. Lee. Gaskill. arrived at
Atlantic City with iibboom and part OF head gear
lost by barge colliding with her off Jersey City
fats on Dec. 26.
Samuel w. .Tilton. passed Chatham en- route
from Boston for a coal port.
Gen. E. S. Greeley, Blake, arr at Norfolk from
Providence.
Charles F. Tuttle, Bowen, cleared from Norfolk
for New Haven.
Mary. s. Bradshaw. Doughty. arr at Phila,
Lizzie Babcock passed Marcus Hook en- route
to Boston.
William J. Lipsett sailed from Portland for
Pha.
Dec 90. Sch. Lizzie Babcock Smith, arr at
New York route from Phila. to Boston.
Blanch Hopkins. Richards, arr at Baltimore
from Port Royal, S. C.
Priscilla Scribner, vanGnder arr at Charles
ton from Phila.
P. T. Barnum, Blake, arr at Phila. from Provi-
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
JOHN BULL KNOWS IT.
Last Money Loaned Already Repaid b.
Larger British Exports.

Last Money Loaned Already Repaid BY
Larger British Exports.
The great prosperity Of the wool
tradA has fortunately more than Offset
the retrogression in cotton, though that
reflection brings small consolation to
Lancashire. The total gain for the nine
months under yarns and textiles is e16,-
4S8,375, and as the value Of woolen tis-
sues taken by the United States has been
about 81, $50, 900 and Of worsted tissues
nearly $15, 900, 900 greater than in 1894.
no farther search for the origin Of the
improvement in the trade returns need
be made. The lowering Of the American
tariff has been our salvation, for it oau-
not be said that we have shown much
reciprocity, for instead Of taking the in
creased value Of our shipments across
the Atlantic in kind, we seem to have
bought less American produce. II Is
needless to go beyond our own board OF
trade returns to find an explanation Of
a good deal of the monetary trouble IA
the United States.
Practically every penny that was sub
scribed here toward the recent American
loan has been got back through the ex-
pansion in the exports Of woolens and
. worsteds, but the United States has not
confined her increased purchases to those
articles. Last month she bought less
raw wool than in September, 1894, but
had to pay more for it. She took more
cotton pieces, moro iron, more alkau
and more Of sundry articles which need
not be specified. In some instances the
rapid growth Of the preceding months
resulted in slight check in September,
but in all these cases the figures Of the
nine months show big advance IN
1894. On the other hand, we have paid
q good deal less for American wheat,
flour, bacon, hams, cheese. tallow and
cotton, to mention only those articles n
which the contraction is most apparenk
The fact that the Argentine Republic
heads the United States in respect d
maize is not without significance. Thus
the trade balance between the States and
this country is moving rapidly against
the former, and it would require large
and regular transference Of securities
from New York to London to redress
this tendency and restore the former po-
sition. And with India, Argentina and
Australia keeping up and even improv-
ing their position as purveyors Of wheat
to this country, with Argentina sending
more as the United States sends less
tallow, it will not be easy for the Amer
leans to regain their old footing in our
market. Last month India and Ar0en-
tina sent us more wheat than the United
States, and Russia and Roumania to-
gether also topped the American figures.
These all are factors that must be borne
In mind in judging the outlook in the
United States, and 1t is unfortunate
that they are so consistently overlooked
in that country itself. The increase In
the purchases Of British manufactures
may not be maintained; but. on the
other hand, the United States must
count on the competition in wheat and
maize becoming more and more intense
az time goes on.-London Financial
News.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
TOWN IMPROVEMENT.
Societies For the Promotion of Civic Pride
Are Becoming Numerous.

Societies For the Promotion of Civic Pride
Are Becoming Numerous.
Through the efforts of the editor of
the local paper the village OF Great
Neck, n. Y, has formed an improve
ment society, and its good effects are al
ready apparent in the greater interest
manifested in the affairs Of the town.
The principal business men Of the place
are actively interested.
The purpose of the association is to
introduce all needed modern improve
ments in the village. It's first work will
be an effort to have the main road,
which has lately been lightly macadam-
lied, sprinkled daily in dry weather.
The association will then take up in
turn and accomplish the laying of side
walks. These walks will be either of
blue stone or flags. Then system of
public water supply will be introduced
through the association and fire COM
pany organized. The next thing the as
sociation will take up will be the intro
duction of street lamps. Regular meet
ings are held monthly, and the initiative
fee and annual dues are 81 each.
A Womens Village improvement So
ciety has been in existence in the village
for several months. 1t was organized
from a reading club composed Of the
best social element. The first work of
the society was to give musical enter
tainment to raise the necessary funds to
procure lecturer, and the concert was
a success, though the lecture was fail
ure. The society is now considering the
placing of signboards Oh all street cor
ners with the names Of the streets paint
ed Oh them. Meetings are held monthly
in the League hall, and the membership
is about %.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
SOMERS POINT.

SOME No HOiWIs
Feathers all over town.
Dogs are eating bones.
Somers Point has another bicyle rider.
Lew Ceilings is on the sick list.
Mrs. Mabel Dare and her sister, Josie
Ceilings, are spending a few days at
Beesly Point.
Miss Leila Heisler, of Bricksboro, spent
few days last week with her brother
Howard at Green Villa.
Harry Northaker spent Christmas at
his home, Sunbury, Pa.
Misses Anna and Mary Braddock spent
Sunday in Mays Landing.
Miss Anna Gallagher, of the Bradford
House, went out Sunday morning to the
pump to draw pail of water, when the
platform gave way and she was precipi-
tated into the well, which contained four
feet of water. Her cries were heard and
she was rescued by means Of ladder
being placed in the well. She received no
injuries beyond cold bath.
Capt. Harry Van SAINT returned home
Saturday night after spending fort
night in Washington.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
OUR BAND.
PIeasantvilIe Musicians Coming
to the Front.

PIeaSantv11le Musicians Coming
to the Front.
On Saturday evening last the Pleas
antville cornet band accepted an invita-
ton to attend reception given by Mrs.
Ezra johnson in honor of her son Ezra,
who is home on vacation. The even
ing was spent in playing games and
singing, accompanied by music furnished
by the band. Miss Ackley, of Camden,
rendered some very choice selections.
Supper was served at IL O'Clock, after
which the boys returned to the band
room to talk over plans tor the future.
The band is rapidly coming to the
front. All join in saying that they are
doing well for the short time they have
been organized. A good cornet band is
something Of which any town may justly
ieel proud. While the band was out
spending the evening short time since
George Watson sang song entitled,
Because l Am Only Tramp" which
greatly affected VIM. Bowen, Jr., our
solo alto player.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
OCEAN CITY.

OCEAN CITY.
E. S. Ingersoll and Eli Mathis, OF Eng
lish Creek. were the guests of Sarah
Smith, on Thursday.
Mrs. VIM. Lake spent Friday with her
mother at Scullville.
Capt. Wesley C. Smith attended the F..
and A. M. lodge at LiAwood Thursday
evening.
Milton Wickwsrd, of English Creek,
was the guest of David B. Scull Friday
and Saturday.
The sloop John Wesley sailed from
this place Friday afternoon bound north,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
HIGH WINDS.
strong SOutheasters Play Havoc
In Pleasantville.

Strong SOutheasters Play Havoc
In Pleasantville.
Monday night Pleasantville was visited
by the most violent gale in many years.
About 8 O'Clock light rain with a
strong southest wind began and in
creased in strength until about 4 O'Clock
yesterday morning when it began to
subside. When the storm was at it's
height one Of the outbuildings back of
Scull's cottage was lifted in the air and
hurled against the house. On the south
side of the cottage two window panes
were broken.
The wind played sad havoc with
Harley L. Warmers grape arbor, sign
and fences.
Frank Risleys house also suffered and
damage of lesser degree was done in all
parts of the borough.
All yesterday the wind was still high,
though the day was bright and sun
shiny. Considerable damage along the
Shore road is reported.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
SMfTHkILLE,

B. I. Bowen spent Monday in Atlantic
City.
Mrs. Richard Higbee has been spending
few days with his people in this place.
Mark j. Higbee moved his family last
week to Atlantic City.
Mrs. Clara Bowen spent last week in
Atlantic City.
Z. NJ. Leeds and wife and Mrs. Sallie
Higbee spent Monday in Philadelphia.
Miss Ella Higbee has returned home
after spending several weeks in Atlantic
City.
Mrs. William Marshall spent Saturday
shopping in Philadelphia.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
THE ATLANTIC COUNTY

erintendent, D. Bennett; assistant super
intendent, George Williams; secretary,
A. Rodenback; treasurer, Mrs. Peter
Bolter. The First Estelle Union Sabbath
school has had the hearty support of
our people and it's membership is rapidly
increasing. We would be pleased to re-
ceive contributions of books for a free
library. Books can be sent to Supt. D.
Bennett at Risley P. O., N. j., or Daniel
l.. Risley, 211 S. Tenth st., Philadelphia.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
New Railroad to NIillville.

The South Jersey railroad, which has
been in receivers hands for year, is
to be reorganized by it's owners, who are
large property-holders at Cape May.
The line was opened two years ago.
A branch is to be built from Richland to
Millville, a distance of nine miles.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
ES7ELLE,

ESgEIEEs
We will have a good many acres under
cultivation by spring.
Chas. II. Zoller will start in soon to
clear his land and build.
George Reichart's farm, on First ave
nue., is one of the best cultivated on this
tract.
Mr.. Michael's farm on Seventh avenue,
looks well. His fruit trees and flower
gardens are growing nicely.
Mr.. 1vens is pushing his three farms on
Ivens avenue. He has recently bought a
new horse and wagon.
The railroad crossing at fremont ave.
is great convenience to the farmers on
the north side.
Nathan r. Piper is an active and push
ing man. He will make his Sixth ave.
farm model.
Mr.. Blundell, on Fourth avenue, is a
wide awake farmer. He will make q
good report by fall
The farmers are taking advantage OF
the good weather and are getting their
land cleared for early spring planting.
Peter Roux, on Fifth avenue, is improv-
ing his place right along. His poultry
stock will be big source of income to
him.
A conductor on the South Jersey R.
R. reports business at Estelle good. He
says many strangers are buying tickets
for that point.
There will be meeting of the citizens
of Estelle on Saturday afternoon at $50
at the station to take up the school and
other important questions. Every citi-
zen should turn out and take part in the
meeting.
On Saturday evening last number of
our citizens attended q meeting OF the
board of education held at Tuckahoe.
A petition was presented asking for an
appropriation for school purposes. The
board ordered a special election for the
purpose OF authorizing the raising OF
funds to establish a school and provide
for the alary of teacher. The election
will be held at the Hawkinsville school
house Saturday, January IL, at 2 p. m.
Every Estellean should be on hand at
this the first election.
The first Christmas tree was enjoyed
by the Sunday school scholars of Estelle
and it will be an annual feature of this
thriving place. The school has been well
attended since last May and will be kept
open during the winter. On Sunday, the
10Th, the school was closed, and a new
organization for the coming year will
the following sfEesrs was Effected: Sup
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
MAYS LANDING.

The other day Lucien B. Corson, of this
place, sold 5000 bushels of cranberries
which comprised his entire crop, to par
ties in Chicago. Abbott Bros. have also
sold their crop.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
x.,... Cit7;. HaIf Million Club,

A 500, 900 club has been organized In |
Kansas City. It il composed Of the best |
citizens, and its main object is to bring |
the population of the city Sp to 100000
hv 1900.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01

The three great movements for Omaha
and Nebraska: Irrigation, immigration
and colonization. Omaha World Her
aid.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01
ENGLISH GREEK.

Mrs. Sarah Smith is still quite ill.
Charles Harvey is visiting friends in
North River.
Somers English presented his son War
ren with a very nice wheel Christmas.
Milton Wickward and Miss Rena Smith
were the guests of Matte Scull on Satur-
day.
Abel Lee died at his residence in Scull-
vile on Sunday the 18th. The deceased
was SO years of age. Mr.. Lee was well
known and respected citizen of this
place. Funeral took place on Thursday
at the M. E. church. Services were con-
Quoted by Revs. Mcdowell and Wick
ward. He leaves wife and eleven child
rem to whom we extend our sympathy.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-01-01

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