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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10

large sum Of money to hire teams and
defray other legitimate campaign ex-
penses. Where would Mr.. Ashley haya
been, would like to know, if he had de-
pended only upon those who succeeded
in defeating Kelley, Smith and Barrett
How long the Republican party of At
lantic County can stand the strain of
such fool politics as has been thrust
upon it, the future alone can determine;
but with the election returns before us
one would say the end was in sight.
Higher taxes every year, and few more
'Terrapin" roads will settle the question
for good and all.
worked like beaver for the ticket all
day-although be was sick and hardly
able to be out. In spite of his hard
work, however, | hear he had consider
able difficulty in getting his old time
friends up to the scratch. As for myself,
| worked for the ticket, voted the ticket,
and contributed something besides, in
the belief that Mr.. Ashley will represent
the people of this county acceptably. I
have been told that | shall fi1d myself
mistaken. Time will tell.
hear that the same men who "turned
DOWN Kelley and Smith, nave also
decreed the defeat of Mayor Stoy for re-
election. Mr.. Stoy, am told, does not
care very much about a denomination,
but the people seem to be demanding
that he shall serve them for another
term. The Dumpmasters have decided
that they cannot control him, SO they
want to defeat his nomination and are
circulating the story that he will not 81
a candidate, They have a very good
layout, and expect to elect Mayor next
spring and Senator next fall without
consulting Mayor Stoy or Senator
Hoffman | have an idea that both
of these gentlemen may be heard from in
due time. The Mayor holds the winning
cards and unless he allows the old ring
managers to play stacked deck ON him
he can beat them hands down.
ARGUS.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
Town Topics

Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin P. Risley gave a
delightful phantom party at the Hotel
Revere on Tuesday night last. The
decorations were beautiful and appro-
pirate. The host and hostess received
their guests in the dimly lighted hall and
then ushered them into the reception
room lighted by Chinese lanterns. The
walls were covered with autumn leaves
and corn stalks which with the dim
lights and other ghostly effects made
one shiver. In the middle of the room
there was placed bowl filled with
water and apples where the guests were
invited to "bob" for them after the
telling of ghost stories by number of
those present and music rendered by q
band OF ghosts whose names could not
be learned. The guests were invited to
unmask and then invited into a dark
room where a number of things were
passed to determine by the sense of
touch what they were, and among them
was snake, a skeleton, kid glove
filed with damp sand, a whales tooth,
ETC., etc. Atthe close of the dark seance all
were invited into the dining room where
refreshments were served. The host and
hostess received quite a nice sum by the
silver offering for the benefit of the
Baptist Church. Among the guests
were: Rev. and Mrs. Douglass. Mrs DR..
Lake, Mrs. Mark Adams, Mrs. Isaac
Andrews. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Collins,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ryon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Race, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Zane, Mr..
and Mrs. Joshua Lake, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Edwards, Mrs. G. Il. Jenness,
Mrs. Isaac Risley, Mrs. Amariah Lake,
Mrs. James Lewis Risley, Ex-Mayor
and Mrs. Farr, Mr.. Reeves, Mrs. John
Ashmead, j. Edward Ashmead, Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel IngersolI, Mrs. Lippincott,
Miss Lake, The Misses Venie and Nellie
Shaner, Myra Lake, Mabelle Lake,
Madge Andrews, Edna Warner, Ethel
Risley, Mrs. VIM. Large. Miss Myers, Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Willis, Miss Lizzie n Ris-
ley, Mrs. William Newell, Jr. and the Mas
ters Victor Lake, Sherwood Risley. ames
Ryon, Earl and Joe Farr and the Misses
Grace Risley. Irene Farr, and Bettina
Edwards.
Mrs. W. l. Newell Jr. entertained the
Authors Club on Monday afternoon.
There were reading from Dickens Christ
mas stories.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
Pushing the work.

Work on the new double-track of the
Camden and Atlantic division of the
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad is
being rapidly pushed by big gangs of
laborers aided by the newest improve
ments in railroad building machinery.
Work was commenced at Absecon last
week and will be continued night and
day by the construction gangs and
gravel trains. The new 100 O-pound rails
indicate that the road expects heavy
-raffic, and it is possible that we may
Of new time record next year.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
NEWS FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Items Of Interest from Hd-
joining Tomns.
HAPPENINGS AI0HG THE SHORE RESIDENTS.
SPICY NEWS GATHERED HERE AND
: THERE BY OUR REGULAR CORREsPON-
DENTS. EvERYBODY's BUSINESS.
ATLANTICCITY.

The Hotel Warwick was damaged by
fire to the amount of - 500 early Mon.
day morning.
The Teachers Institute was well at
tended, there being from $50 to SOC
teachers present from Atlantic and
Gloucester Counties.
Forty rooms and fourteen baths are
being added to the ocean wing of the
Hotel Brighton. "The BRIG has
a first-class patronage all the year
round and neglects nothing that con.
duces to the comfort and convenience of
its guest.
Mrs. Catharine Schwinghammer, aged
y, respected resident of many years,
died Saturday, after a short illness,
Deceased was widow of the late
early residents of the stown. Interment
will be made at Egg Harbor on Wednes-
day.
At the meeting of the Common Council.
Monday evening, Mayor Stoy vetoed the
agreement to pay Mr.. Robert Henri
SO. 500 tor the old buildings at Texas
avenue, and the Council, after sharp
debate, promptly passed it over his veto
by a vote of IL to 4.
A New York steamer tOwed a large
fat boat up the coast off this city
Sunday. 1t was met by tine little
steamer F. z. Stoy which tOwed the
fl 1T into Gardner's Canal. 1t is said it
will be converted into a mud digger to
fill in low lands owned by Messrs.
Mcclellan and Scull.
Plans have been drawn for the erection
of q new amusement palace at Ocean
avenue and the Boardwalk. The build
ing is to have a frontage of 60 feet on
the Boardwalk, extending back 13O feet
on Ocean avenue. The principal at
fractions include novel merry-go-
round, an elaborately furnished drawing
room, bathing apartment and bath
houses,
Among the Atlantic City cases which
came before the Supreme Court at Tren-
ton, Thursday, was the certlorari of the
Georgia avenue railroad ordinance. The
case was the outcome of the passage by
City Council of an ordinance granting
the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad
Company the privilege Of laying double
tracks on Georgia avenue on condition
that the company should pave the
avenue from Atlantic avenue to the
beach. Mrs. Amanda Robinson was one
of the property owners who opposed
the railroad company, and through her
attorneys, A. Stephany 4 Son, GER
tioraried the ordinance. After hearing
the argument the Court held that under
the charter City Council had no author
ity to pass the ordinance or to grant
railroad privileges on any street, and
that as Mrs. Robinson had not executed a
consent to the company it must be set
aside as to her, This is decision far
reaching in it's effects, and will doubtless
result in more litigation hereafter.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
Let's Try 1t.

A local doctor of Seaford, Delaware,
has prescribed kissing as sure cure
for indigestion, and some chronic
dyspeptics there will form society to
advance the idea. One man who has
suffered with the trouble for 30 years,
and tried hot water, pills of all sorts
and massage, claims to have been
cured by regularly kissing a pretty girl.
He says it excites the nerves of the mouth
and thus aids digestion.
Let us form a club at once, in Plea
santville, "to advance the idea." A
''sure cure" 80 simple as kissing ought
not to be neglected. There is plenty o1
good medicine in that line, and we must
not endanger our lives any longer by re-
fusing to take it.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
ESTELLE COLONY.


GEstelle Colony embraces Mmay, Risley for
merly Estellel and Dorothy railroad stations.]
E. A. Barley, of Pittsburg, owner OF
lot No. J., tract 35, came here recently to
see his place and expects to build in a
short time.
James Robinson, of Philadelphia,
owner of lot 521, tract 35, was here
lately and intends moving down in q
short time.
Mrs. Z. A. Barley has returned to her
home in McKeesport after pleasant
visit here. While in town she selected
an additional acre plot. Mrs. Barley
was highly pleased with her visit and
SAYS that in short time Estelle Colony
will be one of the most important fruit
and truck puf chasing centres in South
Jersey.
Jacob Silverman, proprietor of the
popular cafe in Wilkesbarre, Pa, paid
his second visit here last week. Mr.. Sill.
verman was more than surprised and
pleased with the progress the colony has
made during year. He was emphatic
in saying there is no question about the
goodness of the land. He took advan.
tage of some good selections in the new
tract as further investment.
j. j. Snyder, Tioga County. N. Y, was
here few days since looking over his
lot, No. 35, the tract just opened at
Estelle Colony. Mr.. Snyder was delight.
ed with the climate, water, soil and fully
| satisfied with his purchase, which he
will make his future home. He has nc
doubt but that he can grow any variety
of garden produce in the soil, though he
has only been farming in small way
has q garden at Newark Valley anC
keeps some poultry, but has little practi
cal experience in the business.
Isaac E. Bordman, Newark, N j..
who owns Nos. 524 and COS, tract Z
spent few days recently with his ole
| friend and neighbor, Robert BariDger
At the time of Mr.. Boardman's visit the
| vegetation all over the colony was look
ing remarkably well and there was
! plenty of watermelons and potatoes
| He was especially delighted with thu
| appearance of Mr.. Baringer's farm. Mr.
BOardman is going to build on his plac'
early in the fall and will engage in farm
ing and poultry raising. He has owned
the property for about three months.
Charles Benin, Of Buffalo, N. Y.
bought his property last summer, but
owing to business engagements wal
unable to accompany his family upon
their removal to the colony. Mrs. Benin
however, had the place cleared of, bull
a house, and after getting everything il
good order, her husband came down tx
remain permanently. Mr.. Benin is per
fectly delighted with the climate ant
| prospects, Mrs. Benin states that whil
living in Buffalo it required a great dea
of money to pay the doctors bills. A
Estelle she does not have any, as tn
children are never i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McKenna, of Car
negie, Pa, who has lots on tract 35
near Richland, q couple Of weeks since
spent several days in looking over th
colony. Mr.. McKenna is connected
with the Western division of the Pa
Handle Railroad Pennsylvania system,
Mr.. McKenna bought the property for
! speculation and talks of erecting sma
house here for the use of bis family dul
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
SCULLVILLE,

Captain and Mrs. Charles J. Lake en-.
tertained as guests at their home in
Scullville, two rising junior members of
the Phi adelphia Bar last week. The
gentlemen in question were Mr.. George
S. Russell and Mr.. P. C. B. O'Donovan,
who arrived on Saturday evening at
their hosts quarters and remained until
Tuesday. They are old acquaintance
of the Lake households; and in coming to
Scullville fulfilled a promise of long
standing. They spent q delightful time
the jovial captain, whose name is
sS nonymous with magnanimity and
geniality, left no stone unturned in max
ing their stay a pleasant "reminiscences,
while Mrs. Lake looked after the "menu"
during their visit in a manner that called
forth their warmest thanks and appre-
citation. They returned to Philadelphia
on Tuesday loud in their praises of
the hospitality shown them, and Of the
kindness Of the residents Of Scullville in
general.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10

The regular meeting of the W. c. I. U.
was held on Thursday afternoon at the
residence of DR.. Eva Lake.
The place of holding the fair was
changed from the Social Room OF Red
Mems Hall to Risley's laundry building.
There was no change in the date.
There will be no meeting this week on
account of the fair.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
County commencement.

The annual commencement of the
schools of Atlantic County will be held in
Red Mems Hall on Friday evening, Nov
10, and the exercises will commence at
O'Clock. The graduating class will be
the largest in the history of the county
schools the entire number being 50, Of
which 43 are graduates and Is post
graduates. At the class exercises Miss
Nina johnson, OF Smithville, will be
Salutatorian. Miss Bessie Donohue, Of
Linwood. Prophecies and Miss Mabelle
Lake, of PIeasantville, Valedictorian.
Rev. William M. White, pastor of the
Central M. E. Church, will deliver the
annual address,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
A NEW COON SONG.
The Latest Production of q
Famous writer which Every
body Can Have Free.

sDo Your Honey Do'' is the title of the
latest musical composition of Theodore
A. Metz, the famous author of "a Hot
Time in the Old Town." The Philadel-
phia Sunday Press has secured the
first two hundred thousand copies OF
Metz's new song and every reader of
next Sundays Press (November 14l
will receive copy free. 1t will be well
to make no mistake about getting next
Sundays "Press" with this piece of
music. After the issue which has been
secured by The Sunday "Press" is ex-
hausted, it will not be possible to secure
"Do your Honey Do" for less than 40
cents, which will be its regular price at
the music stores.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
The Local Papers Gift to Its
Town.

Ex-Governor Francis, of Missouri, is
quoted as saying Each year the local
paper gives from $500 to $1,000 in free
lines to the community in which it is
located. No other agency can or will
do this. The editor, in proportion to his
means, does more for his town than any
other ten men. He ought to be support
ed not because you like him personally,
or admire his writing, but because q
local paper is the best investment q
local people can make. 1t may not be
brilliantly edited or overcrowded with
thought, but financially it is Of more
benefit to the community than the
teacher or preacher. Understand me, l
do not mean morally or Intellectually,
but financially"
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
FOUND Dying In a Swamp at Egg
HarbOr City.

Henry Joseph, ST., an aged resident OF
Egg Harbor City, was found in a dying
condition in dense swamp about two
miles from that place on Wednesday
afternoon. Dogs made the discovery,
and barking tiercely about the woods,
soon attracted the attention of pas
ing teamster.
When found he was lying in thorns
and brush. at the point of death, unable
to speak and foam was flowing from
his mouth. His hands, body and head
were severely bruised, and them man could
not recognize his closet friends. He was
removed to his home, but his recovery is
doubted.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
No FootbalI in Georgia.

Atlanta, Nov. o. Representative
Coles football bill prohibiting match or
prize games of football, or games OF
football. where admission fees are
charged. came up in the house yester-
day and was passed without discus
sion by q vote Of 81 to 3.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
Foot Ball,

On Thursday the Pleasantville tigers
defeated the Chelsea Jrs. by a score of
IA to 6.
PleasantviIIe made terrific plunges
through center from one goal to the
other making long gains of five and ten
yards. Challenges will be received from
neighboring towns for players averaging
under 100 pounds. Address, II. North.
PIeasantville, N. ].
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
change ofDate .

The County Board of Freeholders will
meet at Mays Landing Wednesday Nov.
II, instead OF Nov. 10, as previously an
uOunced
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10

Touchdowns, North, Lawson, White
| and Volker. Goals, Chaonels, Sharpe.
Lakes work at end and Blake's at center
were the features OF the game. Next
Saturday the team plays at Chelsea.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10
Serious Accident. /.

Mrs. Henry Lake was dangerously
burned by the explosion of q lamp on
Sunday n'ght.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10

BRIEF NOTES CT GENERAL INTEREST TO
PLEAsANTvILLE PEOPLE, WITH ODDS
AND ENDS TO ENTERTAIN OUR FRIENDS
AND VISITORS.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10

= Senator Dixon Dead.
= Nov. -Ex-United
Fellows Dixon
Nste last night
weeks.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-11-10

County News continued on Fourth page.
The herald., 1897-12-31
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

Los Angeles Company 25, U. r. OF *.
p, Captain G. S. Adolph, had good
street drill Wednesday night with full
complement. The company will go TO
Pasadena tomorrow to take part in the
Tournament of Roses parade, leaving by
special car on the electric road at $3.50
a. m. Santa Monica Company Il is ex-
pected to arrive in the city in time to
join them in the trip to the Grown OF
the Valley"
The officers of Al Borak Temple 30, ID.
d. K. K, will be installed at their temple
in Castle hall next Wednesday evening.
The proposed members of the new
lodge at Long Beach held an enthusiasts
tic meeting Wednesday night. They
have applied for charter, and the new
lodge will be instituted in about two
weeks, with probably forty members. AT
the time of institution a special train VIII
be chartered to carry down the knights
of Pythias of this city who will attend.
Marathon 1S2 had the Page rank Tues
day evening. Next Tuesday evening
they will have the Esquire rank and in
stallation of officers.
Gauntlet 129 worked all the ranks last
Monday evening, and will have instaila-
ton of officers next Monday night.
Purity Temple 2, Rathbone Sisters,
had initiatory work and an interesting
session last Saturday night.
The herald., 1897-12-31
THE DEBEKAHS

The Christmas observance by the Edel-
weiss Rebekahs and members of Hofe1
10 on Sunday evening last was a highly
enjoyable affair. There was large at
tendance, including many little folks
The Christmas tree was finely decorated
and loaded with gifts. After the tree
exercises there was a sumptuous spread
in the banquet hall, which was fully ap-
preciated.
Columbia Rebekahs gave a Christmas
and New Years entertainment Monday
evening, which was largely attended and
appreciated. The recitations, tableaux
and representation of the months Of the
year and their fruits We're very inter-
esting. Refreshments We're served.
Arbor Vitae SO celebrated its last meet
ing in the year Tuesday evening by in
ltiating eleven candidates. The work
was done by the degree team that ex-
empLfed the work before the grand en-
campment, and, of course it was finely
given. Five applications for membership
were also received
Mrs. Dora f. Tuppin, d. D. G. NJ, will
install the officers of the various lodges
IN her district, as follows Columbia 1914
January 3; Una 172, January 5; Silver
wave, Santa Monica, January Z; Arbor
s1s'ss -. !aSuary IL; Eureka, East Los
The herald., 1897-12-31
ODD FELLOWS

Cantons Orion and Los Angeles, Patri.
archs Militant will give one of the most
brilliant balls ever given by the order al
Memorial hall, in the Odd Fellows build
ing tonight. Preceding the ball will be
fine exhibition drill by the union drill
corps of the two cantons, which expects
to enter the prize contest at San Jose
next year. The attendance was large
including many spectators.
Golden Rule 100 will lead with installa-
ton ceremonies next Monday evening
Los Angeles So will install officers mex,
Wednesday. Good Will officers will be
installed next Thursday evening. Amer
lea will also install officers next Thurs
day evening.
Semi-Tropic 81 admitted several men,
bers by card Tuesday evening. Initia-
ton next Tuesday.
Good VIII conferred the Second Cow
enant degree. last evening.
Los Angeles IS had initiatory work
Wedne|oay evening.
There will be more degree work after
installation.
America had initiatory work last week
and conferred the First degree last even
ing.
The herald., 1897-12-31
FoREsTERs OF AMERICA

The various courts Of the city will in
stall officers next week and many of
them will have banQuets at the close OF
the ceremonies.
Considerable initiatory work by the
courts will follow installation week.
Grand Senior Beadle Weldon Of San
Pedro went to San Diego Wednesday
and will visit officially all courts south
of Los Angeles.
Court Sunset continues to forge ahead.
The late contest for membership resulted
in Brothers ]. w. Augustine and Will
liam ]. Jones carrying of the first and
second prizes, which were beautiful For
ester pins. Court Sunset will give So
cial the last meeting night in January.
Brother Jennings of Court San Diego
has been in the city this week on a
business and pleasure trip.
The relief committee will hold its reg
ular monthly meeting next Sunday at
10 q. m.
The herald., 1897-12-31

ficiating. Many members OF the order IN
this city will attend, including the ladies
of Hermosa lodge, who will go over in a
tally-ho coach.
A ladies' lodge is being organized at
Station d, Rosedale.
New members are Joining the order
more rapidly than ever. The record for
December will run over 300.
new lodge is being organized at
Bakersfield.
Deputy Spencer will soon institute a
fine lodge at Sacramento.
East Los Angeles lodge II has the en-
viable record of twenty-nine applications
for membership this month, most of
whom have been Initiated. The lodge
had four limitations and six applications
at the last meeting.
The lodges at Olive are progressing
finely, having secured many new MEM
bers of late.
La Grande 9 initiated four candidates
at the last meeting, and will have good
class for initiation tonight.
Los Angeles initiated four candidates
and received six applications for mem
bership Tuesday evening. Installation
next Tuesday.
Sunset will have public installation
January IA. followed by fine social pro-
cram.
kfipreme President Dandy will install
the officers of Pomona lodge next Thurs
day evening.
Arcade had initiatory work and APP
plications for membership Wednesday
evening. Installation next Wednesday.
The herald., 1897-12-31
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS

Los Angeles council 50, Order of the
United Commercial Travellers of Ameri-
ca, meets on the third Saturday of each
month at Odd Fellows hall. The list of
officers is as follows: A. S. Abbott, 8.
c.; Henry Gerdes, ]. c.; VIM. ]. Barrett.
r. c.; F. w. Boynton, conductor; H. H.
Mayberry, r.; Frank Phillips, s.; E. w.
Price, secretary.
The newly installed officers of Pasa-
dena chapter o. e. S. are as follows: Mrs.
Carrie B. Hoff w. NJ; John r. Slater,
w. P; Mrs. Durant. A. w. NJ. Miss Jen-
ME Anderson, secretary; Miss Jennie
Bristol treasurer; Miss Mamie Plant,
conductress; Miss Letta Hovey, asso-
ciate conductress.