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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
Tie SHORE PAPER or ATLANTIC COUNTY
PLEAsANTVIILE N. j. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 1897.
EsrELLE COLONY.

[Estelle Colony embraces Milmay, Risley (for
merly Estellel and Dorothy railroad stations.]
E. 7. Mulforf, of Cramer Hill, N. j.,
was one of our visitors lately. He is
the owner of 20 acres in Estelle and
proposes locating with his son in the
spring.
F. A. Abbbtt, of Phila delphia, was
here last week and bought 20 acres on
tract II. MI. Abbott was SO well pleas
ed with the PLACE that he Immediately
went home ind induced one df his neigh
bors to buy rs acres.
Messrs. John A. Stauffer of Glen
Moore, Lancaster County, Pa. and A. B.
Stauffer, his brother, of Hinkletown, Pa.
were here last week. One bought 13H
acres and the other bought 10 acres on
tract II. They went over the land alone
and were delighted. Both of them think
they can be instrumental in selling many
farms in their vicinity to neighbors who
would rat her enjoy the mild breeezes of
Southern Jersey Than the fierce winds of
Pennsylvania.
Joseph Wadsworth, of Pittsburg,
came here few days ago to take look
at his place on South Jersey avenue.
He owns farms It's, 176, and 1T on
tract 5. Mr.. Wadsworth was particul-
arly well pleased because he met q
brother veteran, F. M. Fleming, of the
Fourtee4th Pennsylvania cavalry here,
whom he had not seen since the war.
1t would take column to relate the
"reminiscences indulged in by the two in
the CONDENSATION that took place at the
time. rhe result is, however, that Mr..
Fleming asked him to come down as
soon ad possible, and he seemed to think
that if|we could get few more veterans
here VIE could start q Crank Army
post,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
ATLANTIC CITY.

John Harley stricken with paralysis Sat
urday night.
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, is reported
very III at his home in Woodbury.. His mind is
weaketed and he said to be physical wreck.
The}committee in charge of the coming Odd
Fellows fair met Saturday evening and COM
pleted arrangements in regard to the fair, which
will begin February goth and continue one week.
The Rescue Hook and ladder Company las
confirmed by City Council: Eugene Goiletty, Jr.t
Harry A Hart, Harry Baitinger, Franklin H.
Hayes. for two years; Andrew Jacoby, Harry
JOhpsOn, Harry Davis and Walter Minerd for
one year
Ution Defenders Day will be appropriately
celef rated February 5th. with an entertainment
hours from o'clock until $50 in the evening
supper will be seeved in Memorial Hall. The
following committee has been APPOINTED to
arrange for the supper and entert ainment: ::
Chaplain Frank L. McCollum, chairman; Past
Captain Howard B. Nichols, First Sergeant
Campbell
Grand Lodge Ladies I. O. NJ. met in Camden
on Wednesday to install the following officers for
the tae9e afSueRg 9g g. Mrs Fl MT
Gonductoress, Mrs. Malin.. Atlantic City g.
1hry, Mrs. Truble, Camden; G. Chaplain, Mrs.
France J. Atlantic % City Inside ssntinel, % Mrs
Atlantic City.
\ The members of the Camp Sons of Veterans
are looking forword to the G. A. r. Encampment
in June next, with much pleasure and are making
extensive preparations to accommodate and
entertain a large number of Sons of Vetrans who
will accompany the old soldiers. large delega-
/ tion is expected from Camps in Philadelphia and
vicinity. If possible arrangements will be made
to secure large lot in the centre OF the town and
get tents and cots from the State and arrange a
regular camp. The members of the Camp are
requested to meet the Citizens Committe We'd
nesday evening at O'Clock, at Odd Fellows
Hall. to complete arrangements for the encamp-
meQt.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
MCKEE CITY.

Mrs. j. F. Davis has returned to her
lone in Irondale, Pa.
Mr.. VIM. Spackman has made con-
tract to have his entire ten acres cleared.
Horse trading is the most active bust
ness at this thriving settlement at pre-
sent.
Owners of land can get any informa-
ton concerning the same by addressing
A. HI. Baker, Mckee City, N. J..
Mr.. Charles Smith of English Creek
was around looking up the political
complexion on the coming school cleo
ton.
Mr.. Geo. Angel, Of Newburg, N. Y. has
purchased ten-acre farm and will make
immediate preparations for Spring
work.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Edsall have return
ed from their holiday vacation, which
was spent at the home of relatives at
Laurel, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Howell, of Brooklyn,
N. Y. were looking over their ten acre
farm and remained three days. They
will return as soon as Spring opens and
settle here.
Mr.. John 7. Speol, highly respected
citizen died suddenly, from the effects oi
injuries received while hauling logs. He
leaves wife, son and daughter. The
remains were entered at Mays Landing
cemetery,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20

Jan. 70. Sch. David Baird fir Balti
mo re for Savannah.
Sch. Gen. E. s. Greeley fr Norfolk sor
Providence.
Sch. Fannie Arthur fr New London
for Phila,
Sch. P. T. Barnum fr Phila. for Pro-
vidence.
Sch. 81. and j. Blenderman fir Phila.
for Marblehead.
Jan. IA. Sch Ida J. Lewis fr Balti-
more for Charleston.
Sch. Ardella Corson fir Perth Am boy
for POrtamoutl,.
Jan. 15. Sch. R. and 7. Hargraves fr
Norfolk for New Bedford.
Sch. Abel s. Babcock fir New LoEdon
for Phila.
Sch. VIM. NJ. Bird fr New London for
Phila.
Jan. 16. Sch VIM. K. Park fir Bass
River for Portsmouth, N. Fl.
Sch Mary S. Bradshaw fir Jacksonville
for ElUabethport.
Sch Lyman M. Law fir Providence, R.
/. for a coal port.
Jan. 19. Sch VIM. NJ. Bird fir Phila.
for Portland, Maine.
Arrived.
Jan. 12. Sch. Priscilla Scrlbrer fir
Jacnso nville.
Sch. Robert C. McQuillen tr Charles
ton.
pssso1 Jan y: :: ps;1s Sch; Lizzie Babe0ck a New
Sch. Charles S. Davis at Phila. fr
Savannah.
Sch. Horace G. Morse at Perth Am
boy fr Savannah.
Sch. Gen. E. S. Greeley at Providence
fr Norfolk.
Jan. Ia. Sch. Emma C. Knowles at
N. Y. fr Norfolk.
Sch- Three Brothers at PhiIa. fir
James River.
Jan. II. Sch. VIM. j. Lipsett at Phila
fir New Bedford.
Jan. 16. Sch Fannie Arthur at Phila.
fr Charleston.
Sch VIM. M. Bird at Phila. fir Allyn's
Point.
Jan. 1S. Sch Abel E. Babcock at Phil.
fr Allyu's Point.
Sch VIM. K. Park at Ports mouth, N.
III. fir Phila.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
LEEDS POINT.

Mrs. Lewis Scull is slowly convalesc-
ing.
Mrs. Godfrey and daughter was in At
lantic City on Tuesday.
Mr.. Larner Scull, an aged resident Of
this place, is lying very low at this writ
ing.
st. Valentines Day is hearing boys.
Don't forget to send your girl pretty
valentine.
A social was given in "Red Mems
Hail." Saturday evening which proved
to be a success.
Samuel Blackman is not whistling as
merrily as usual. The new conner at his
home is another girl.
The funeral of Mrs. Benjamin Strick-
land took place at the Smithville M. E.
Church on Wednesday, Rev. ]. Warth-
man preached very sympathetic ser
mon.
The Smithville Epworth League at
it's annual election elected the following
officers for the ensuing year. Pres. Mrs.
Sarah Smith, LIST Vice Pres. Larner Hig-
bee, End Vice Pres. Mrs. I. D. Higbee,
Ord v. p. Mrs. T. d. Kane, 4th v. p.
Mrs. Larper L. Higbee, Sec'ty. Jesse
Mathis, Treas. J. C. Bowen. The
League enters on it's second year in 9
prosperous condition.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
A COMMUNICATION.


Another New Road Project.
The new road project from Mays
Landing to Egg Harbor estimated to
cost $4,000, has caused quite stir
among the taxpayers. 1t is claimed the
Freeholders are creating a dangerous
precedent in pursuing such a course.
Good roads are of course desired every
where, but why the County should
voluntarily entertain the idea of an ex-
penditure OF SO large q sum for the
benefit Of SO small percentage of the
population is query. 1t is whispered
that as soOn as this road is completed it
it will be extended to twelve miles
farther on to Tuckahoe at another
probable cost OF $4,000. 1t is rumored
also an effort is to be made to unload
the Turnpike across the Meadows to
Atlantic City ON the County. This is in
the direction of progress, providing the
price is all right. If the County can OBJ
tain the pike at the rate that Atlantic
City's holdings of the Turnpike stock
was disposed of it will be good invest
ment. There seems to be no lack of en-
couragement for any improvements on
roads though they are in q sparsely set
tied country and beneficial to a few; and
yet on the question of the removal of the
County Seat, question that everybody
is interested in, the Board of Freeholders
are as silent as the dead. It has been
asserted and not vet proven to the con-
trary that it Is saving to the county Of
ten to fifteen thousand dollars annually
to have new modern buildings located at
q convenient place. This is estimated on
the business Of the County to-day.
Should the business Increase in the fut-
urs as the county taxes have in the last
five years from $4,000 to $4,000, or
thereabouts, the money saved to thepeo-
pie of the county will be about $25, 600,
annually, in time to come in addition to
having all the convenienees wished for.
No wiser course could be pursued by the
Board than to consider the queetions at
Issue as set forth herein. The people are
becoming aroused and interested in these
matters. Their wishes onght to be
needed.
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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
NEWS FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Items Of Interest from Hd-
joining Touns.
HAPPENINGS lIoAG The SHORE RESIDENTS.
WHAT is GOING ON ALONG THE SHORE.
SPICY NEWS GATHERED HERE AND
THERE BY OUR REGULAR CORREsPON-
DENTS. EvERYBoDY's BUSINESS.
SOMERS POINT.


Aydolet and Doughty have opened q
meat market on Delaware avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ryon spent a few
days in town with Mrs. Treen last week
The K. G. E. had good time and en-.
joyed a fine treat after lodge last Tues
day.
Capt. Harry Van Zant is slowly conva-
lescing from a severe attack of rheuma.
tism.
Some Of our youngsters were little
unruly at the church sociable. Don't do
it again, boys.
Capt. John Townsend, Mr.. A. B. Bar
Der, Mr.. Holmes and others will in few
days commence the filing in and i'm
provement of their properties on the Bay
front. The improvement will be quite
an, attraction.
The Baptist Literary Society was Or
ganize here this week with % members.
The officers elected were: W. E. Keates,
President; VIM. Bunting, Vice President;
Miss Lorine Connolly, Secretary; VIM. E.
Brown, Treasurer and Miss Josie Collins
Organist.
Mr.. George Hayday and others, own
ers of the bluff property here, fronting on
the Bay. have decided to open this prop
erty and lay it out in lots for sale. This
property has never been on the market
and the residents are pleased over the
decision of the owners, and trust the
project will be at once pushed.
The largest man in Somers Point is
VIM. II. Keates for his wife presented
him last Monday about noon with a
bouncing big boy and to say that he is
pleased about it does not halt fill the bill,
for when the little fellow was about two
hours old Pop" was heard to say: ".Just
think of it, he is two hours old and has
not cried once. 1t is just what we
vented at our house," and then he
walked away smiling with his head in
the clouds and feeling as if he owned the
whole universe.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Upham, entertain
ed number of friends at their residence
1410 Atlantic avenue last Thursday
evening. with a progressive whist party
followed by handsome lunch Those
present were: l.. H. Bewley and wife,
John B. Champion and wife, Senator
Hoffman, Mrs. Annie B. Slspe, &. HaDley
Grove and wife, Dir. Kaith and wife, DR..
N. Ingram and wife, J. F. Hall and wife,
II. r. Cloud and wife, DR.. James
North and wife, II. Grove and wife, j.
b. Wescott and wife, H. L. Sculi and
wife, w. Stone and wife. Prizes were
awarded as follows: First Ladies, Mrs.
Cloud; second, Mrs. Westcott; third,
Mrs. Hall; fourth, Mrs. Shape. First
Gentlemens, Mr.. Champion; second, Mr.,
H. Grove; third, Mr.. Westcott; fourth,
Mr.. Hoffman.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20

Mr.. John B. Frambes Of Absecon is
our authorized agent in that vicinity.
Any orders given to him will receive
prompt attention.
Mr.. Clinton Bassett, Of Elwood, is ou
duly authorised agent at Ellwood and
Hammonton. Any orders given him for
subscriptions. advertisements or job
work will receive prompt attention.
Copies of this paper can be had Of
Harry A. Jacobs. Of of-Hammouton, N. J.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
Cauitaljziux.

The Citizens Mutual Life Insurance
Company, an Atlantic County Institu1
ton, the main office of which is located
in Atlantic City has heard from about
all their policy holders with reference to
the matter Of increasing their Capital
stock. The amount settled upon is five
hundred thousand dollars. 1t is the in
tention of the company to not permit
any Of the stock to 60 to parties outside
of Atlantic County. Very large amounts
have been subscribed already by Atlantic
City business men. Some has been taken
by business men in other parts Of the
County. Mr.. John p. Giberson, the
general manager will, on application,
dispose of limited amount of the
remaining shares for one hundred dollars
per share, which is the per value.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
ENGLISH CREEK.

Capt. John B. Scull, son Of the
Enoch SculI, died at his home iii C6md
after short illness. Capt. Scull ent
the services of the Camden & Perth Am
boy r. r. about forty years ago, being
employed on the company's steamboats,
ON the Delaware, and later by the Penn
sylvania Railroad, He was in charge of
one OF their boats for many years. He
was OF very genial nature and will be
greatly missed by all who knew him.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
BAKERSvILLE.

Mr.. James Turner has been quite ser
iously i'll for week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abel S. Risley are receiv-
ing congratulations on the birth of a
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Ryon were the
guest of relatives in Pleasantville on
Sunday.
Mrs. Flora Ryon is meeting with much
success by the addition of new members
to the w.. C. 7 Z. She has lately been
appointed Superintendent of the Liter
ary department. Four new members
were added last week through her efforts.
The society now numbers twenty -one
with the prospect being bright for many
more.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20

I Instant relief and a permanent cure by the
great remedy. Ottos Cure for Lung and Throat
throat and lungs with tnat hacking cough when
Lakes Pharmacy, PIeasantville. A. 8, Franz
4 Son. Absecon; J. b. Smith. Smiths Lam
Of this guaranteed remedy? Its success
derfnl. a. your druggist will tell you.
frees LaxgD bottleS tOc and 96c,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
LONGPORT.

The "Aberdreen" is having 80 sleeping
rooms added.
Hon. W. /. Newells cottage has been
nicely painted.
Several cottages are being erected by
private parties.
Capt. Samuel Stetzer was Pleasant
vile visitor on Thursday.
Mr.. A. H. Philips of Atlantic City is
building $4,000 cottage on the sea
front.
The steamer that runs between here
aud Ocean City has been unable to make
her usual trips owing to break down
in the machinery.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
Business Personals.

| House for rent, containing 8 roome ap-
ply at the PRESS Office.
New stock of toilet soap at Eake's
Pharmacy, 15c a box or boxes for Csc.
A lot of cheap scrub buckets at Scents
each, at ii. C. Thomas and 10 cent
| store.
DR.. Samuel johnson, dentist, Abseeon.
EXAMINATION free. Prices reasonable,
1857 tt
DR.. Burchell, the dentist. viii be at
Scull's Cottage, Pleasantviile, every We'd
nesday.
DR.. M. P. Shoemaker, dentist. Office
1414 Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City,
over post Office. If
At the five and ten cent store-A lot
of tin pans only 8 cents each.
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 of
our new and elegant wedding stationery
Samples to be seen at the PRESS Office.
You can get the latest styles at Mrs.
Schwinghammer's 1914 and 2423 Allan
tic avenue, Atlantic City. New capes
| and coats. New styles in Birds, wings
and feathers, millinery supplies, flowers,
trimmings, dry goods and notions.
1876 If
For pain in the the chest q piece of
flannel dampened with Chamberlain's
P ain Balm and bound over the seat of
the pain, and another on the back be-
tween the shoulders, will afford prompt
relief. This is especially valuablein cases
where the pain is caused by a cold and
there is tendency toward pneumonia.
For sale by G. W. Leech, Pleasantville,
N. j.
Every person who hes an eye for the
beautiful should not fail to see our
magnificent samples of wedding stat
merry, fancy programmes, etc. They
are the latest styles out in that T.
and received directly from the me-
turers. Nothing like ther-Y
seen before in an Atlantic G
siDg Office, and we can SCI ~
/ THAT will please the -
J Many merche6f
'custUmvrs are theif
pleasure in supplyin
goods obtainable
mention Perry N7la
druggists of Flushing,
say: 1--WE have no heeitA
mending Chamberlain's
to our customers, as it is
medicine we have ever sold
gives satisfaction" For 81
SO cents per bottle by g. v
santville, Nj.
Not few who read wi
Rowls, of Holland, Va,
1nyu will ~
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20

Many of the residents Of Pleasantville
even some of our near neighbors, do not
realize the complete equipment Of the
Pres Office for turning out job work.
We carry the largest stock of any print
ing Office in Atlantic County, and our
presses are never idle during working
hours. Among the other jobs turned
out within the last month was one
for hundred thousand printed envel-
opes for single firm, thirty thousand
for another, and fifty thousand tour
page circulars. These are only
some Of the big jobs in addiction to
local orders for bill heads, Letter heads,
envelopes, flyers. programmes and etc.
The Press has the latest designs in
type, the best of stationery, excellent
presses, and competent workmsn. 1t
guarantees first-class work at
reasonable prices. Come and see
samples of our stock and work, and
then leave your order for such job print
ing as you may happen to need.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20

TOWN TOPICS.
Mr.. and Mrs, Isaac Collins entertained
friends at dinner on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. May Humphreys en-
tertained friends at dinner on Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Ryon entertained
a large circle of relatives at dinner on
Sunday,
Miss Alice Horton gave an evening
party to number of young friends on
Wednesday night.
Capt. and Mrs. William Willis enter
tained number of relatives and friends
at dinner on Sunday.
Miss Ella Risley and Mrs. Laura
Adams entertained party Of friends on
Wednesday night last.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Fish gave q
dlnner on Sunday to large party OF
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tobias Mcconnell enter
tained large party of friends at an
evening company on Friday night.
Capt. and Mrs. r. 1. Risley gave six
O'Clock dinner on Thursday night to the
following guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Pardon
Ryon. Mr.. and Mrs. James Ryop, Mr..
and Mrs. May Humphreys, Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Risley and Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Collins.
Mr.. Charles Stebbins and wife entertained his
sabbath school class, and others, at their pleas
ant home, Thursday evening last After Mr.. and
Mrs. Stebbins received their guests they were
ushered into the dining room. Its tables were
beautifully decorated with growing plants and
invited into the parlOrs, where games and music
were enjoyed until late hour. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stebbns make delightful host and hostess
The guests returned to their homes well pleased
with the evenings pleasure. Among those
present were Rev Mr. Luffbarry and wife,
Henry Ang and wife, K. Risey and wife, ChBEy
HOwenstne and wife, Chas. Collins and wife, J.. c..
Stebbins and wife, Japhet Price and wife, Capt.
Charles York and lady, Chas. W. Ireland and
lady, Mrs Ernwood, Mrs. Connolly, Mrs. Smith,
Mrs. Il. Risley, Mrs. Krugar and Others.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20

The aga. Dyepepsia. Liver Complaint, iRhsuzne-
dsm. Costfveness. General Debiiity, ETC.. y
nacon's Celery King for the nerves. II IL great
herbal tonic restores the system to viEcrous
ada!th and energies. Samples free. Large
9AckaGes Sc and -. Sold only by Lakese
4Eleaxnay. PleasnntvllIs: =. g: KrambS y eoes
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
SCULLvILLE.

Mrs. Japhet Champion who has been
quite i'll is now convalescant.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20

ment- Capable Of ooking after the sick. Call
Thursday and Friday morning. Jan 2lst and
22d, F. jones' InwOOd Hotel, LtnWOod, n. J.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
CURRENT GOSSIP
AND Personal NOTES.
Items that ui11 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, 1897-01-20

1Ct8l. BlJ4UA OO
The total amount of taxes remaining
uncollpcted for the entire 4 years il only
$128. 81 or less than sixty-six cents on
q hundred dollars condition that
probably exists in no other place in the
County, and it speaks well for the credit
of the citizens of Pleasantville during
the prevailing hard tines of the past
two or three years.
Among the aseets of the Borough are
the following properties all OF which
have been purchased during the last fonr
years.
Land purchased for graveI..... $237 GO
Properties purchased at delinquent tax
Amount paid on account OF Fire engine
4.n!uU
Amount paid tor fool house ...... 1000
Amount paid for Engine house,. 274l00
Cash on hand. 1926
Total available Assets. $1701I84
The only debt the Borough owes is
1892, balance on the Fire Engine.
This Is q good showing for the Borough
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-01-20
|FOR THE COUNTY
SEAT REMOVAL.
Full Text Of the Bill TO be
Introduced.
THE PROVISIONS OF The GREAT MEASURE.

ULLY DRAWN BILL THAT THE
AZURE WILL BE ASKED TO con-
THIS WEEK. IT PROVIDES FOR
kOvAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION.