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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17
Business Personals.

House for rent, containing 8 rooms ap-
ply at the PRESS office.
At the five and ten cent store-A lot
of tin pans only 3 cents each.
A lot of cheap scrub buckets at 8 cents
each, at II. G. Thomas and 10 cent
store.
DIR. Samuel Johnson, dentist, Absecon.
Examination free. Prices reasonable,
1857 tt
DR.. M. p. Shoemaker, dentist. Office
1414 Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City,
over post office. If
School bags and skating bags can be
had at the 5 and 10 cent store for Is
cents each.
Lot OF cbildren's wooden mits are now
on sale at Thomas and 10 cent store
at cents pair.
For Sale-Cheap, folding bed. 2 bicy-
cles and etc. at P. W. )ller. Shore and
Reading R. R. Must be sold this week.
While figuring as to your early Truck,
don't forget that !. E. Blake & Co are
agents for John S. Reese 4 Co.'S. Ferti-
l;zers which are supposed to give early
results. 2-17-97-4t.
Thirteen is an unlucky number, 1897
will be an odd year, and it will not be
safe to get married during the cold
weather without first ordering some oi
our new and elegant wedding stationery.
Samples to be seen at the Press Office.
All persons desiring to have their
lawns properly cared for the coming sea-
son, can do SO by giving us a call. All or
ders received now will be attended to be-
fore The busy season. David Myers 4 Co,
lawn decorators and florists, Bakersville.
N. j. 1-27-97
Announcement is made by Mr.. j. G.
Clark, of 813 Atlantic avenue Atlantic
City. that he will Offer to his patrons
great bargains in blankets. A big re.
duction will be made in order to dispose
of the present stock to make room for
more. Prices will range from 65c. to
So 90 per pair.
Our people are growing more and
more in the habit Of looking to G. w.
Leech, Pleasantville, n. j., for the latest
and best of everything in the drug line.
They sell Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
famous for it's cures of bad colds, Group
and whooping cough. When in need ol
such medicine give this remedy trial
and you will be more than pleased with
the result.
We are glad to see the snow dis
abpear. for Spring is coming on a
pace with lots Of work to be done,
Among other things, the lawn must
be put in shape, flower beds neatly
arranged, and that too when you
haven the time to do it. In such
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17
TOWN TOPICS.

Hon. and Mrs. w, l. Newell entertained
guest at dinner on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ryon entertained
friends at dinner on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Collins entertained
relatives at dinner on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Collins gave din
ner on Friday night to a number of
friends.
The Odd Fellows gave an entertain
ment to their members and friends on
Wednesday night last.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Yorke entertained
Rev. Mr.. Luffbarry and family at supper
on Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. l. Newell Jr. gave
s'x clock dinner to twenty guests on
Wednesday night last. The host and
hostess received their guests after which
they were invited into the dining room
which was fragrant with cutflOwers and
potted plants. The table decorations
were of Red carnations and at each
guests plate were appropriate souven-
Sers of fhe occasion. The menu consisted
OF 10 courses and was faultlessly served.
After dinner the guests assembled in the
uarlors were an auction party was
riyen which caused much merriment as
the money was represented by beans and
EACH outdid the other in making the
highest bid. At late bour all returned
to their homes wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
NeWiH many happy returns Of the day.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17
ABSECON.

Mr.. Clinton Bassett of Ellwood is
stopping here for few days.
Miss Carrie Steelman was the guest oil
friends in Hammonton last week.
Mr.. A. H. Loomis the station agent
here is again Ill to the sorrow OF all.
Mr.. Clarence Nicholson has been grant
ed q two months leave of Absecon from
the duties OF Station agent.
Mr.. Clarence Nicholson the telegraph
operator bid Absecon good bye last
week. He is located with Harris &
Moore of Atlantic City.
We are glad to hear of the continued
Improvement in health of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Doughty and Mrs. A. Towel
who have been seriously i'll for several
weeks past.
Late arrivals at Doughty's: F, A.
Pullen, Trenton, N. j.; r. j. Bonham,
W. S. Walther, Bridgeton, N j.; A. Huf-
nal, Pitmans Grove; Mr.. and Mrs. j. B.
Champion, Atlantic City, W. W. Powell,
Jos. Jennings, Camden, N. j.; Fl. Ben
net, Samuel Hoffman, Atlantic City; O.
NJ. Fox. Norristown, Pa; John Whit
taker, WalliDgford, Pa; Edward Fry
and lady, L. D. Vanhorn, John Allen,
Mr.. VIM. Englehart and wife, j. R,
Doughty, R. S. Doughty, c. B. Smvthe,
Clarence W. Moore, DR.. VIM. B. Van
lemep, D. H. Sheppard, Phila-; H. H.
Stafford. N. Y; and S. W, Vannote, Of
Baltimore.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17
Whole Number, 365.
make it its equipment and service

make it its equipment and service
equal to the best.
The Brighton is another of the
popular houses-and one Of the best
managed on the Coast-that always
does q good business all the year
around, and has been greatly
improved and made ready for guests
while the proprietor, Mr. Hemsley, is
. travelling in Europe for the benefit
of his health The house however, is
in competent hands-for with his
usual foresight Mr.. Hemsley left it in
charge Of Mr.. Gummey who fills the
the bill to dot, and for whom every
one has a good word. Mr.. Gummeyfs Is
genial manners and never-fiailing
courtesy has made him one of the
most successful and popular men in
the hotel profession.
The business outlook is generally
improving. ARGUS.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17
NEWS FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Items Of Interest from Hd-
joining Touns. :
HAPPENINGS lI0HG THE SHORE RESIDENTS
WHAT Is GOING ON ALONG THE SHORE.
SPICY NEWS GATHERED HERE AND
THERE BY OUR REGULAR coRREsPoN-
DENTS. EyERYBoDY's BUSINESS.
ATLANTIC CITY.

| Mrs. Mary Rides of South Atlantic City
was buried Thursday.
Horace Leeds has been in Philadelphia
looking for a''match."
The Republican City Convention will
he held in Morris Guards Hall, Feb
25th.
The New Jersey State Dental society
will hold their annual meeting in this
City, next July.
The Epworth League of the st. Paul
M. L Church are do.Ig good work
among tho poor.
Mr.. Johu COrdery and Miss Lena
Bowen were married last week by Rev
Geo. l.. DJbbins.
The first Presbyterian Church will call
on the Presbytery to settle the difficulty
between the church and Rev. F. J. Mundy
the former pastor.
In the boxing bout, in Philadelphia,
Monday night, our local Champion,
Horace Leeds, says that Jack Bennett.
the Pittsburg boxer, got the best of him,
The Review says he didn't. When doc
tors disagree who shall decide?
Tine shifting engine. of the W. j. & Sea-
shore R. r. met with q slight accident
on Monday. While on it's way to the
excursion house rounding the curve the
rails spread and gave the engine "head-
err in the marsh. Aside from two
mashed toes belonging to the brakeman,
and little rough and tumble bruising to
Engineer Simons and George keates no
serious injury occurred. 1t required the
services OF the wrecking train to pull the
engine out of the mud.
"The Duke Club" is the name of a new
social organization which was formed
at the Garden Hotel few nights ago and
it's membership already includes q num-
ber of gentlemen well known about
town. The Club takes it's name from
the popular full bred English pointer
Duke" belonging to Mr.. w. g. Bullock,
which may be seen every day in the
neighborhood of ex-chief Whippey's. No
dog in Atlantic City has more friends
than Duke" and the new club has
adopted him as it's mascot and present
ed him with handsome collar with
german silver plate upon which is
inscribed his name and that of his own
er and the motto 'Semper Fidelis," sig-
nitying always faithful" Duke wears
his club decorations with becoming dig
nifty.
Alessrs. Young & McShea have given
the contract for the construction of the
electric cars that are to run on the Ocean
Pier to William Wyand, of this city.
The cars will be of open construction,
and arranged to run IN trains of either
two or four cars, according to the re
quirements of the travel. The motor
cars will carry eight people besides the
motorman and the trailers will hold ten
persons. The cars will be 16A feet long
and built entirely of steel. The seats,
holding two people abreast. will be
wrought iron, ornamented with designs
of sea dragons and other strange sea
animals, and will be enameled in colors.
The cars Will run at speed of about
seven miles an hour, and will be pro-
vided against any possible mishap on
the curves by an appliance that reduces
automatically the speed to little over
three miles an hour,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17
Dramatic.

The Acme Dramatic Club. of Ham
monitor, composed of excellent talent
will give VIM. Gillette's famous play.
1.-The Professor" in Red Mems Hall
on a date to be announced hereafter
Let everybody go and hear them and
see how they compare with our home
talent
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17
Los Angeles, Feb. 10th 1897.
Country rress,s AIl-Aroundness.

Country PRESSES All-ArOundness.
The country editor, admits the Bos-
ton Journal, has this advantage over a
city paper, that while his publication
cannot in the nature of the case secure
SO wide circulation, every copy that is
distributed has closer and more atten-
tive reading. 1t stays in the home at
least until the weeks issue dispaces it.
What we may coll the all-nroundnees Of
the country press is one OF the most
striking features. The editor knows his
constituency. The intelligence, fidelity
and capacity of the men who conduct
the country press merit cordial recogni-
tion.-Newspaperdom.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17
Sailed.

Feb. 9. Sch. Richard S. Leaning, fr Phla. for
Bath.
Sch. Samuel W, Tilton fr Pha. for Provi-
dence.
Sch. Lyman NJ Law fir Prov. for Norfolk.
Feb. 10. Sch. Z. Il. Barnum. fr Newport News
for Prov
Sch. Priscilla Scribner fir PhiIa. for Jackson
vile.
Feb. o. Sch. VIM NJ Bird, fir Rockport Me- for
Baltimore.
Sch. H. and J. Blenderman fir Rockport for
Newcastle Del.
Feb. 20. Sch. David Baird. fr Savannah for
Baltimore.
Feb. II. Sch. r. and 7. Hargraves fr Norfolk
for New Haven.
Feb. Is. Sch. James Boyce fir Baltimore for
Boston.
Feb. Is. Sch; Abel E. Babcock fr Philadelphia
for New Bedford:
Sch Elizabeth S. Lee fir Philadelphia for Rich
Sch. Ardella Corson fir Richmond for Elizabeth
Arrived.
Feb. 10. Sch. Vim. j. Lipsett, at New London
fr Baltimore.
Feb. II. Sch. Nettie Champion at Norfolk fr
New York.
Sch Abel E. Babcock at Phila. fir Allyns
Point.
Sch Gen E. s Greeley at Prov. fir Norfolk.
Feb. 13. Sch. Lyman NJ. Law at forfolk fr
Prov.
Sch. H. and J. Blenderman, at Phila fr Rock
port.
Charleston.
Feb. Is Sch wm. X Park at Baltimore fir
Rockport.
Sch VIM NJ Bird at Baltimore fr Roekport.
Sch. Samuel W. Tilton at Providence fr Phil
adclphia.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17

time ago, better train service and ex-
tensive improvements are promised in
the near future.
Spring election is near, and there pro-
mises to be an exciting contest as several
impatient officers are to be filled. The
Democratic Caucus is to be held Satur-
day of this week.
A large number Of friends and men,
bers of the C. E. Society, met at, the
home of Watson Conover last Monday
evening to remind him of his birthday
On behalf of the assemblage Rev. Theo.
Darnelf presented him with beautiful
teachers bible. After spending q plea
SAINT evening the party returned to their
homes wishing him many happy re-
turns.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17
volume seven,

To-day the PRESS enters the seventh
year of its existence, aud will continue
to claim it's share Of the public patron
age for the reason that it is better
equipped and upon soldier foundation
are willing to compare it's size, contents
and typographical appearance with any
weekly newspaper printed in Atlantic
County. OF course we are too modest
to blow our own horn, but we feel justi-
fed in calling attention to the foregoing
Gospel truth. The only promises we
have to make for the future is. that we
shall endeavor to make the Press bet
ter and better year by year and give our
readers the worth of their money in a
truthful, fearless, independent country
newspaper.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17
CURRENT GOSSIP
AND PERSONAL NOTES.
Items that ui1l Interest the
Home Circle.
REVIEW OF THE WEEKS LOCAL 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, 1897-02-17
OCEAN CITY.

horse on Saturday.
1t is said that the Turnpike bridge
will be replaced with an iron one.
Mr.. Mariner Smith and wife are the
guest of relatives at Pleasantville.
Mr.. John F. Price has accepted posi-
ton as salesman for washing machine
Co.
Mrs. Enoch Somers and daughter are
the guests of her sister at Somer's
Point.
Mrs. William Lake spent few days
days last week with her mother who ie
i'll at Scullville.
Daniel s. Sampson, who fell from q
second story window last Thursday was
well bruised about the body, and his col
lar bone was broken.
Capt. David Austin of the schooner
Grease-spOt arrived with a cargo OF
lumber from Mays Landing and reports
the river clear of ice.
A citizens meeting was recently
held here in regard to Incorporating
as a city. A committee was ap-
pointed to see what could be done in
that line.
The Capt. of the sand pump known
as the New York sand pump was in
town Saturday. He called on S. b.
Scull to Pilot her here. This craft en-
ploys 2 men and has contract to fill
from 4th street to Sth street. Banking
will commence Thursday.
The Ocean City and Beasley's Point
Turnpike bridge across the thorough
fare was carried away by the break
ing up of the ice in Great Egg Harbor
Bay The company will replace it
as soon as possible. The loss will
amount to about $1,000.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17

The surveyors of highways selected
from the country, and appointed by
Judge Gaskill on the application of
Messrs. I. G. Adams and Others for the
purpose of vacating certain roads, streets
etc. in Egg Harb0r township, located at
Ventor, met on Saturday, at Atlantic
City, aud proceeded to yentor for that
purpose. The following officers consti-
tuted the party: Frank r. Barrett,
Mays Landing C. p. Scull and Elisha
Ingersoll of Egg Harbor Township;
DAVID S. Smith, Estellville, Weymouth
Township; Chas. II. Vanderslip and Chas.
r. Weeks of Mullica Township.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17

A book containing valuable informa-
ton for the benefit of truckers and
gardeners has been prepared with much
care and expense by Mr.. Henry A. Dreer
scotsman and florist of ia Chestnut
street Phila. The very best of ability
obtained was secured in making up the
book at about the cost Of the price for
which it is offered at 25c. each.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17
COLOGNE.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hanselman
son, on Thursday Feb IL. 1897.
The amount of money raised at the
recent school entertainment was $26.4O.
Our new grocery store is proving a
success and convenience to the far
mers,
The excitement caused by the discov-
cry of silver mine at Brigantine juno
ton seems to have taken more of a hold
on those from distance than on those
living near at hand and thoroughly ac-
quainted with the soil of this section of
New Jersey.
The contagious disease which has
been spreading among the dogs Of this
locality since New Years has caused the
death of many valuable hunting dogs.
DR.. Fink has treated many of with
great skill, but when the disease once
becomes thorougly rooted. the cases
seems hopeless.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17


Capt. Euoch Townsend was in towu
this week.
Mr.. William Scull was in Atlantic City
on Sunday.
Mr.. Enoch Doughty was an up shore
visitor on Sunday.
Mrs. |. G. Adams was an Atlantic City
visitor the past week.
The old maid says st. Valentines day
has passed-and Oh my.
Miss BERTHE Adams of Atlantic City,
was visitor in our town Sunday.
Capt. aud Mrs. James Ireland enter
tanned friends at dinner on Sunday.
Miss Minnie and Florence Adams have
returned home from their two weeks
uisit in Camden.
We are sorry to learn Of the death of
Mrs. Mary J. Rose, widow of the late
Capt. James Rose, formerly of this place,
but recently Of Cemden. She passed away
very quietly on Sunday The funeral will
take place in the M. E. Church, Port
Republic on Thursday of this week.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17
County News continued on Fourth page
Borough Council.

An adjourned meeting Of Mayor and
Council, was held Thursday evening,
Mayor Joseph C. Farr, Councilmen G. X,
Leeds, Samnel Price, E. S. Sooy, Michael
Lutz, F. E. Adams being present. Min
utes of last meeting read and approved.
The clerk reported $8 Sc from redeem
ed properties,-report received and
filed.
The finance committee reported that
they they had examined the books of
Collector and Borough Clerk and found
them correct and the report was adopt
ed.
On motion, the Clerk was instructed to
have the Borough Clerk g and Collectors
reports printed in Pleasant vile Press one
week.
On motion adjourned to meet at the
next regular meeting which is March. 2.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-17
OCEANVILLE.

Mrs. A. E. Smith is visiting friends in
Atlantic City.
J.C. Conover caught an oppossom,
which has been stealing chickens last
week.
The work on the parsonage has been
stopped on account of the severe wealth
er. It is to be finished as soon as the
weather will permit.
The owners and manager OF the Brig
antine R. B. passed over the road ashort
Evening journal., 1897-01-30
CRUSADE AGAINST MAD DOGS.
KIRKWOOD CITIZENS FORM A
VIGILANCE COMMITTEE TC
GUARD AGAINST DANGER.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal
KIRKWOOD Jan. 30.-For the last
two weeks this village has been con-
siderably excited over the numerous
appearances of mad dogs Several have
been killed and those that have been
bitten have also been exterminated.
Several of the citizens have resolved
themselves into a vigilance committee,
and are always on the alert Tor any
canine that comes into the village.
Captain Charles West, Lieutenant Will
liam e. Smith and Corporal Mccoy
have been Frightening up their old
fowling pieces and swear vengeance
against dogs of any kind that cannot
behave as a decent dog should.
Miss Blanche Cosden is now confined
in a hospital at Washington, where she
has successfully passed through a very
dangerous and difficult surgical opera
tion. Dr. Cobb, of Clayton, her physi-
clan, accompanied her to the hospital,
and was in attendance when the opera
ton was performed. She will be detain-
ed there for about six weeks.
Ephraim Sterling, Jr., a young far
mer of this neighborhoOd, has been suf-
fering for the last two months with in
fammation of the knee joint, and is in
critical condition. DR.. Black, his
physician, thinks it will be necessary
for him to go to a hospital and be
operated on before he can be relieved.
On account of the snow storm, Track
Foreman j. II. Hastings has taken on
ten or fifteen additional men to assist
in clearing snow off the track and open
ing the water ways of the Delaware
railroad.
Those farmers about here who were
unfortunate in not getting ice during
the Christmas freeze, now have six
by eight smile on their faces on ac-
count of being able to harvest fine
eight. inch ice.
r. T. Cam has purchased from vii
liam Taylor, of Middlotown. the tracf
Of land in Pencader hundred known as
the Dixey Chambers tract
]. d Mahoney, OF this place. has pur.
chased the three hundred acre farm
near here, known as the Sapp farm
from ex-sheriff James Newell, Of Salem
/ county, N. J.
Evening journal., 1897-01-30
SPORTING NEWS NOTES.

Manager George Ellis, of the Newark
Club, has secured James Korwan, of
the Brockton Club, to pitch for the
Newark Club this year. BrOckton got
KOrwan away from Newark last year
because of previous claim
The changes in the National League
playing rules contemplate the modifica-
ton of the coaching rule, permitting
only one COacher except when two men
are on bases, when there may be two
coachers.
The Chester Times prints the follow
ing: Mark Singley, it is reported. de-
feated John Gillespie, of Wilmington,
In a checker contest, winning fifteen
out Of twenty-five games. Chester has
a checker payer who might give the
Wilmington player tips on the game.
Do they want to tackle our MANI"
Three lively boxing matches will be
given by the Delaware Athletic Club, at
Pyles riding academy. tonight.
The goes will be between Pat
Dougherty and Tim" Monaghan
Frank Hofiecker and J. Carey and
Midget" Glynn, of Wilmington, and
"Patsey" Donavan, of Philadelphia
Each bout will be Of six rounds.
The Wilmington Bicycle Club has
prepared an enjoyable program for the
musical which it will give to its mem
bers on Tuesday night. The Chester
Bicycle Club is expected to attend
There is talk of a match being made
between Frank Mccall, of Wilmington
and Casper Leon Of New York, at 105
pounds for a twenty-round contest be-
fore the Broadway Athletic Club in
New York
Evening journal., 1897-01-30
ANOTHER ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.
NEWARK MEN SUCCESSFULLY
BRIGHTEN AWAY ROBBERS
OTHER NEWS OF THE TOWN.


BRIGHTEN AWAY ROBBERS.
OTHER NEWS OF THE TOWN.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEWARK, Jan. 30.-The second at
tempt was made last night, about mid
night. to enter the jewelry store Of j.
W. Parrish. The men tried to pry open
a rear window OF odd Fellows Hall.
Mr. Parrish was awakened by the noise
and fred several shots TO attract as
sistance and TO brighten the men away.
The two men in the bake house OF GOtt-
leib Fader went 20 Parrishs S assistance.
The would-be robbers had departed
when the men arrived, and they were
tracked through the snow for half a
mile. when the drifting snow obliter-
ated an tracks Mrs. Parrish who is
i'm delicate health. is quite ill over the
fright she received.
The lodge Of Heptasophs OF this town
gave an entertainment In Red Men s
Hall last evening. Notwithstanding the
stormy night,the room was comfortably
filled. The following program afforded
much amusement ana pleasure TO the
audiance Orchestra, Mandolin and Gui-
tar Club; solo, Miss Blanch Streets
duet, Professor Gibson and H. Getty.
recitation. Homer Lilly; duet Widdoes
brothers; organ and cOrnet, Colonel
Worrall and Professor Gibson; soprano
solo. Miss Bertha Gubb; organ solo, Ed
ward Lilly; solo, Professor Gibson; or
chestra, Mandolin and Guitar Club;
duet, Misses Louisa and Ada Garlick
address, b. +, Sullivan, supreme archon
of the United States; recitation, Frank
Getty: solo. Professor Gibson: singing,
by several girls. Refreshments were
served to all those present. There was
plenty to eat. and justice was done to
all the good things. The program was
resumed after refreshments. Cornet
solo, W. j. Armstrong; recitation, Pro-
fessor Gibson The program was closed
by the singing Of several girls of the
lodge ode
The high winds of yesterday drifted
the snow badly on some of the roads.
The snow has been cleaned from the
ice, and on White Clay Creek there is
good skating.