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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19
BANK DEDICATION.
ocean City's new Financial I'm.
stitutiOn Formally Opened.


stitutiOn Formally Opened.
The new banking house of the Ocean
City branch of the Central Trust Com
pany, of Camden, was formally dedicated
on Thursday afternoon with appropri-
ate exercises. The day was about what
everybody didn't want, damp, drizzly,
shOwery and wind of almost hurricane
violence at times. This, however, did
not deter more than one hundred citizens
of Ocean City, Camden, Atlantic City and
many other places from assembling at
the beautiful new bulldog of the COM
pany that has just been finished at the
corner OF Eighth street and Asbury ave-
nue.. The structure is built of buff brick
and the architecture is OF the renaissance
order. The windows are large and
ornamental and admit plenty of light.
The interior is tastefully finished in
oak. and the fixtures all of cherry with
brass finishings. The vault is a massive
burglar-proof structure with all the
modern improvements for the convent
ence and safety of depositors. The
architect was Thomas Stephens, of Cam
den, and the builder Harry Headley, of
Ocean City. The total cost of the struc-
ture was about $1S, 900. the lot 81 900,
and the fixtures about IS 600.
The officers of the Central Trust Com
pany, nearly all of whom attended the
opening of the branch, yesterday, are.
President, A. II. McCracken; Vice Presi-
dent, Charles Watson; Secretary and
Treasurer, T. S. Nekervis. The directors
are: Abraham Anderson, Casper T.
Sharplese, Charles Bosch, T. [. Clifford,
III IN 7 Moh
F. WINS, Charles FL. KuOwltOn, d. q.
Landgenoff, Charles Watson, 7. s.
Nekervis, Richard F. Smith, Col. George
G. FELTON,. Augustus ]. Fullmer, all OF
Camden, and Richard B. Sites, of Ocean
City.
After exchanging greetings and thor
oughly inspecting the bank the visitors
were invited to Sites Hall Immediately
adjoining where bouutiful lunch was
served by the Board of Directors who
also acted as walters for the occasion.
When it was concluded speeches appro-
pirate and complimentary to the occa-
sion were made by Senator Ross, of Cape
May County. Rev. George Reed, Mayor
Wesley Smith, ex-Mayor Moore and
Robert Fisher, of Ocean City; Editor
John F. Hall, of the Atlantic City Daily
Union, and Editor G. II. Jenness, of the
PLEAsANTyILLE PRESS.
The Central Trust Company has al
ready done business for year in Ocean
City, and in it's new and elegant quarters
will undoubtedly do a rapidly-increasing
business. The directors are all promi-
nent business men, well and favorably
known, and evidently have the conf
dence of the business community.
Mr.. L. M. Cresse, formerly of the Union
National Bank, of Atlantic City, will
officiate as cashier.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19
County News continued on Fourth page
THE KOUNTY BUILDINGS.
Interesting Letter from Josiah n.
Wiseacre, ESQ.

Interesting Letter from Josiah n.
Wlseacre, Esq.
c ,mmuncated.
Mr.. EDIToR:-Wile lookin over yure
respected and mutch onered paper
"The PRESS" I seed sevraI itums con-
sarning the kounty Buildings. Sow thinks
i tn miselGJosiar-you mites well rite
an artickle to inliten the publick az
wei as enny-buddy kin, SOW TUX me
pin an sOt down two Civ you som pints
on the squestion.
in the tust place the cityzens an rezy
dents of the small town of Mays Land
ing set up great racket agin the
mooven ov the kounty billdings bekans
it would destroy the town fisickally an
finanshully and they no it. Agin they
say it wud requi CRATE eggspense unnes-
sesarily but thet wud bee bedder than
thet mackaderaized back-woods road
they want, betwean Egg Harbor City
and Mays Landing.
Agin they say it wood be two won
edge of the kounty. if. it wuz moved to
Pleasantuille, witch too my opinion and
idee is all right, longs it wood be in the
center of popperTas6un and raleroad
scentre. I'd liv on gardin sass an taters
fur weak if twoud muv the kapital too
/. the city Pleasantvilles -
Mite swell build-a road on the moon,
las thet road threw the woods, as fur
the good it wud ba. ter. US. l swan to
Gozlum, ef they haint kut boYlevard's
thru the woodz back of Mays Landing.
+ wuz riden on hoss-back threw the
swamp tother day an i KUN tor SOM
wot tux to bee carter wood roads,
.but bime by i KUN to moer, thinks ii
sthets kweer so when got in town l
axed feller what they wuz cutten sich
wide rodes to cart wood out of, he SEE
''them air haint roads, hayseed, theyer
streets" Well by gum, + 'wuz struck
dumbtoundered, butt nuff sed fur this
0ckashun. Mr.. Josiar X. Wiseacre, Esq.
English Creek May Is, 1897.
Post Scrubbed. ~
hope you will derive
mutch infonmashna frum the above, and
exscQae bad epellin.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19
Asylum Expenses.

Here are some interesting figures; 10
1881 Atlantic County paid the State
Lunatic Asylum. $1,552; in 1891,
81, ,430; in 1896, 81 ,327; in 1896 thecost
for maintenance of the County Asylum
was Sill. Adding interest on the
construction Of same costing $28, 900 at
per cent. is $1,6SO, added to 81, Ill
makes So, 100, as compared to the cost
of maintaining her insane by the State
saving of 1857 to the county. In
other words it cost 81 ,537 less to main
tain our own insane, counting the inter-
est on construction and furnishing. than
when the State did it. The appropria-
ton made for the coming year ID s., 900.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19

Director Borton appointed his stand
ing committees as follows:
Asylum and Almshouse-J. 7. Irving,
M. L. Jackson, William C. COrdery, S. Fl.
Shinn, Lewis 81. Smith.
Finances. H. Shinn, J. T. Irving,
Frederick Schuchardt.
Public Buildings-Frank A. Souder,
Lewis E. J-ffries, Hugo Garnich.
Bridges-M. L. Jackson, George l..
Dukes, F. A. Souder.
Release of Prisoners-Lewis E. Jeffries,
Henry Dinkelspiel, George Hanselman.
Library-William C. Cordery, George
L. Dukes, George Hanselman.
Soldiers Burial-Lewis II. Smith,
George l.. Dukes, Henry Dinkelspiel.
Stationery and Printing-Hugo Gar
mich. Frederick Schuchardt, Frank A.
Souder.
Special Committee on County Road
John T. Irving, NJ. L. Jackson. Lewis d.
Jeffries, William c. Cordery, Joseph H.
BOrtOn.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19
w. c. II. U.

The W. C, T. U. deserve the thanks of
the public of Pleasantville this spring for
providing three excellent speakers at
such low cost. Every one remembers
Mrs. Green's chalk talks with delight,
Mrs Ellis we took right to our hearts,
and Mrs. Boole we yet enjoy in antici-
patton. The "Y's" have special claim
upon Mrs. Boole for she is secretary of
their branch for New York State. All
come and be entertained tonight.
The Spring Convention will be held in
Bakersville tomorrow.
Mrs. Boole will speak in Pleasantville,
this Wednesday evening at the Baptist
Church. A collection will be taken for
County work.
Owing to. the Convention to be
held at Central on Thursday, the
Mothers Meeting will not be held to-
morrow but next Thursday, May 9th.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19
Great triumph.

Instant relief and a permanent cure by the
great remedy, Otto's Cure for Lung and Throat
Diseases Why will you continue to irritateyour
throat and lungs with tnat hacking cough WHEN
Lakes Pharmacy. Pleasantville, =. Frambes
4 Son, bsecon; ]. B. Smith, Smiths Landing,
soc agents, will furnish YOU free sample bottle
Of this guaranteed remedy? Its success is won
derful. as your druggist will tell you. sample
frse. Large bottles boc and 26c.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19
LITERARY NOTES.
Queen VictOria's Diamond Juh
lice.

In its June number The Ladies Home
Journal will celebrate the Diamond
Jubilee in way distinctly its own. In
an article by William George Jordan,
entitled "What Victoria Has Seem" the
reader will be taken ON the British
throne, and the marvellous panorama of
the worlds history for sixty years will
pass before him. He will at a glance see
the progress in art, science, invention,
music, education; the great social re-
forms, the growth of nations and the
advance of civilization. The whole story
of the worlds progress Of the longest
reign in English history will be vividly
presented.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19
ABSECON.

ABSECON.
Mrs. Spiekerman is convalescing after
short illness,
Mrs. Townsend was a Philadelphia
visitor last week.
Mrs. Richard Doughty has greatly i'm
proved in health.
Mrs. Anna Towel has gotten well
enough to drive out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lutz were Philadelphia
visitors on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Carton were Phila-
delphia visitors on Friday.
Captain Enoch Blackman has his lot
neatly enclosed by new fence.
Daniel Mickle and family are now
transient residents of Atlantic City.
The M. E. choir gave choral service
at the asylum on Friday evening of last
week.
School closed on Friday which means
recreation for the girls and boys until
Nov. 3.
Mr.. J. D. JosIin's new fence presents
quite q nobby appearance in it's new
coat of paint.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Doughty had as
their guests on Friday, Mrs. John
Champion and Mrs. Slape, of Atlantic
City.
the many friends of Mr.. Richard
Doughty were greatly pleased to see him
out driving on Saturday after four
months confinement to the house.
At N. E. Church, on Sunday, congrega-
tions were good and in the evening the
Epworth League celebrated the eighth
anniversary Of its organization in the
NJ. E. Church.
Mrs. Ella Boole will deliver one of her
noted lectures in the M. E. Church on
Friday evening, May 21st. She is tenn
perance lecturer of high repute. The
public are cordially invited to be present
to hear this treat. No charge for admis-
sion, seats free.
Mrs. M. B. Ellis, National Superintend-
ent of Temperance Legislation, gave a
stirring address in the NJ. E. Church on
April 9th. At the close five new men,
bers gave their names to the union. The
church was tastefully decorated with
potted plants and white ribbon, the en-
blem of the W. C. T. U.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19
Looked wen.

New Jersey has reason to be proud Of
her troops. In the great parade in
Philadelphia, last Saturday.. at the
dedication OF the Washington 5Monui
ment, her military companies, as a
whole, marched better-then those of tho
Pennsylvania National Guard. Company
F. of Atlantic City, had the right Of the
line in the New Jersey Divisions and
they marched with almost the precision
Of tbs companies Of the regular army.
They were generously applauded all
along the line of march. The Press was
thsre and saw them and islt proud Of
them.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19
Atlantic City-lts Pleasures and
Hotels.

!. We have received from the General
Passenger Department of the Philadel-
phia and Reading Railway a neatly
arranged Booklet descriptive of Atlantic
City, containing complete list of the
Hotels, their location, rates, ETC., and
showing several illustrations Of seaside
scenes, and also telling some of the
manifold advantages which make "The
Royal Reading route" the iiavor1te line
Of travel to the sea.
{ .Copies can be obtained by sending a
two-cent stamp to Mr., Edison j. Weeks,
General Passenger Agent, Reading Ter
ninal, Philadelphia.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19

E1tGfta1umeMt Ht tne MY
On Friday evening the patients at the
Insane Asylum were given q musical
treat BY the choir of the NJ. E. Church, OF
Absecon, who kindly volunteered their
services for the occasion. The program
embraced many fine selections all OF
which were well rendered by the talented
vocalists. Superintendent Mcconnell
says that all the musical entertainments
that have been given have had q bene-
hcial effect upon the patients, and all
who have contributed to their pleasure
1re deserving Of credit Is
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19
CIad Tidinxs.

The grand speclfic for the prevailing malady Of
the age, Dyspepsia Liver Complaint, Rheuma-
tism Costiveness. General Debility. ETC.. is
Bacon's Celery King for the nerves. This great
herbal tonic restores sthe: system to Vigorous
health eud energies. Samples free. Large
PackaGsa E0c and 3sc. Sold only By LAKES
pharmaey. PleAAautStlle: A. 8. FFanbeB 4 0on,
Aheesoa; J. ,. enith. snitb1 LAa1fng.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19

quite plentiful and in good condition. A
large lot of king and founders have been
caught with hook aud line and crabs
promise to be plentiful this summer, as
large numbers are caught at present in
shoal spots.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19
Correct.

Ifit is true that the Board of Free
holders at their meeting last week held
secret caucus for the purpose of agreeing
not to print their finance report in the
Pleasantville PRESS, that fact is interest
ing and there is fun in the future. Who
ever heard of representative body
caucusing on such an issue? Half q
dozen or more county papers are paid
$25 each for advertising report which
yields very little profit. To be cut off
from this patronage is not heavy loss
and the indications are that the Press
will get the most fun out of the fight,
The editor of the Press has been investi-
eating some of the proceedings of the
Board of Freeholders and promises soon
to go deeper into certain expenditures.
The PRESS will naturally consider that
caucus and the secret ballot of 8 to 4,
as a challenge to 60 ahead.-Atlantic
City Daily Union May Is.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19
TWO GIRLS ASPHYXIATED
At Atlantic City by Escaping Ga
Both Dead when Discovered.

-nOkn DeA0 w neu OISGOvCIGus
Miss Gussie Staiger, daughter of VIM
Staiger, sixteen years old, and Miss Ray
Latferty, her cousin from Camden, were
found dead in their bed at Mr.. Staiger's
residence in Atlantic City. Friday moru-
ing, from the effects of inhaling illumin-
ating gas. 1t is thought that death
took place several hours before the
tragedy was discoverd, and probably
not long after the girls had retired for
the night. Both were pretty little girls,
greatly beloved by wide circle of &C
quaintances and almost idolized by their
respective families. The suddenness of
the deaths added greatly to the parents
sorrow and they were nearly overcome
with grief when the terrible news was
announced 1t is believed that the acci-
dent was due to a detective gas jet,
although it is possible the light might
have been blown out by one of the girls.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-05-19
SEAVIEW.

Currie Leeds has purchased a new
bicycle.
Lewis Steelman has recovered from the
measles.
John c. Ingersoll left on Monday for
Ocean City.
Alonzo Van SAINT left on Monday for
Maurice River.
]. Broadhead was visitor to Atlantic
City on Monday.
Somers Booye, of Atlantic City, spent
Sunday here with his parents.
Miss Ada Ingersoll left on Saturday to
60 to Ocean City for the summer.
Benjamin Broadhead is out again
after being sick with the measles.
Harry Clayton and Fred. Smith were
visitors to Atlantic City on Saturday.
Jerry Robinson and Enoch Clayton
gage in the fishing industry.
Lilburn Hand, who has been visiting
his sister Mrs. Lewis s. Smith, has re-
turned to his home in Cape May.
ELWOOD.
Miss Alberta Jarvis has new bicycle.
Mr. A. J. Bozarth was in Philadelphia
Saturday and Sunday.
Evan CANT of Atlantic City visited
friends here over Sunday.
Mr. J. B. KERN went to Pleasantville
last week to work at the carpenter
trade.
Miss Laura Boar and Miss Bertha
Barron were HammOnton visitors on
Saturday.
Mr.. James Hand our experienced poul-
try dealer is to move to Atlantic City
this week.
Our new Postmaster Miss E.. Laycock
is expected to take charge of the Post
Office soon.
A large number of our townsmen
witnessed the firemans parade at Egg
Harbor City Monday last.
There will probably be planning mill
put up at Pitneyville sometime this sum-
mer by gentleman from COalport Pa.
Mrs. M. S. Bassett returned Sunday
morning after a three weeks stay in
Philadelphia with his son J. Henry
Bassett.
Mr.. j. c. Harmon is expected to move
to Absecon about the first of June on
account of his poultry and egg business
in Atlantic City.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-06-18

New suitings and pants patterns
are arriving by every mail steam
er for l.. b. Kerr. He sells a single
yard at wholesale prices. =
Sharkey will defeat Maher if
he drinks the new o. p. S. Whis.
key that is just put on the market
at the Anchor Saloon. Also,
Half-and-Half and Seattle Beer.s
If you are interested in the sub.
ject of enlarged portraits, it would
be worth your while to see the
samples at King Bros. at prices
ranging from $500 to $1,000
frames and all. They can't be beat
Don't be persuaded to accept
what is not really good in en-
larged portraits, just because you
have given an order for one.
King Bros. will give you some
thing infinitely better and cheap
er than you can get anywhere else
in town. f."
It's one thing to take an order
for portrait and quite another
to fill it satisfactorily. King Bros
portraits have always been known
to give satisfaction and now that
they have reduced their prices so
low, an extra inducement is offer
ed. See what they have before
you invest.
We don't expect you to give us
the preference if what we have to
sell is inferior or our prices high
er than our rivals, but when we
offer a superior article for less
money, you do yourself wrong
by not looking into the matter.
Call and see our samples of
portrait work. King Bros, 110
Hotel street
Singers lead the world. Over
100000 made and sold. High
est awards at the Worlds Colum-
bian Exposition for excellence OF
construction, regularity of motion
ease of motion, great speed, ad.
Instability, durability, ease OF
learning and convenience of ar.
rangement. b. Bergersen, agent
ll6s Bethel streets.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-06-18
J. 7. WATERHOUSE

The goods promised by the
Australia and "Aorangi
have arrived, more than enough
separate articles to fill four
columns or more of any news
paper. Some of the goods are
staple, others are luxuries such
as one needs for day or night
luncheon; these are Epicurean
Brands.
Lunch goods, comprising
P ate de Fois Gras, Bon Accord
Sausages, Oxford and Cam
bridge Sausages, Preserved
Bloater, Albert Sardines,
Truffied Pates of p artridges,
Plover, Woodcock, Snipe and
Quail.
Such a varied assortment
has never been offered by any
dealers in Honolulu. But we
have others.
Curried Brawns, Fried Pill
chard and the Genuine Epicu-
rean Oysters, Shrimps in To-
matoes, Beans, Lobster and
other delicacies.
Boston Baked Beans, Roast
Mutton, Kits Of Tongues and
Sounds, Sardines in Mustard,
Boneless Sardines, German
Lentils, Picked Eels in Jelly.
Anchovy Essence, Brown
Bread, Huckins' Soups, Pep
per and Tabasco Sauce.
These goods are the best
quality ever imported to Homo
lulu. Our prices have never
been met in goods Of the same
class.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-06-18
Administrators Sale of
Real Estate.

BY order OF the Hon. A. Perry, Sc
cond Judge Of the Circuit Court OF the
First Circuit, the undersigned is au-
thorized to sell at Pubic Auction all
of the right, title and interest of the
late Arthur p. Peterson, deceased, in
and to Four Shares in the Hui Land
of Waikane, Oahu, to the highest bid
der, at IL o'clock noon, on the 22nd
day OF June, A, ID 1897, at the Court
House [Aliiolani Halel in Honolulu.
Terms: Cash. Deeds at purchasers 3
expense.
A. V. GEAR,
Administrator OF the Estate OF A. p.
Peterson, deceased. 62S.td.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-06-18

tice Marshall. He was holding a
term of the United States Court in
Richmond about that time and 1
was going to school near the court.
1 was playing marbles with two of
his nephews after school one day
and he came along and stopped
aud played with us. He was the
greatest juriet this country has
ever produced.
"In 1882 l went to New York to
study law, and for a while was a
reporter for the Star, a newspaper
owned by Mordecai Noah, who
was horsewhipped in public by
the elder Bennett. 1 used to re-
port the weekly meetings of the
Board of Aldermen, and all the
pay l got was an oyster supper.
That was all the pay the Alder
men received in those days. They
were the best men of the city. 1
have gone in swimming many a
time where the Tombs prison
stands now, and shot robins where
the New York Hotel is on Broad
way.
"In 1886 l went to New Or
leans and opened law office.
Later l went to San Antonio, and
there l fought duel. Itcame about
in this way: A man of some conse-
quence in the town assaulted He
brew peddler on the public plaza,
and was abusing him. shamefully
when l interfered. You know, 1
am a jew. Of course he resented
the interference, we exchanged
cards and the next morning met
behind the Alamo. 1 wounded
him in the left shoulder, and he
could never use that arm again,
but he deserved it.
II knew James Bowie, the in
ventor of the Bowie knife. Do
you know how he was killedp He
was in room in the Alamo, sick,
and was being pursed by his
wife's sister. The Mexicans
burst in to kill him, and he sat up
in bed with revolver in each
hand, and fired both as rapidly as
he could, but they cut him to
pieces.
II knew Deaf Smith, the great
est bee hunter and Indian fighter
that ever lived. He would go out
forty miles and lie behind a tree
all day to get a chance to kill an
Indian.
"Sam Houston, Governor of
Texas, was one of the most in
teresting men l ever met. No one
knew how many wives he had.
He was dreadfully immoral, but
one of the finest specimens of
physical manhood I ever met.
One fact in his career is not
spoken of in history. He was
retreating before Santa Ana,
afraid to fight him, and one night
his officers held a council and said
to him: General Houston, you
have got to fight right here or re-
sign He said he would fight.
The next day he fought the battle
of San Jacinto, gained great
victory and took Santa Ana
prisoner"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-06-18

F.. O. HALL & SON, Ltd.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-06-18

In connection with the sailin
are prepared to issue, to inter
tickets by any railroad from s
United States, and from New
European ports.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-06-18

~ Office and Shop: No. 6l9 Fort street,
w. W. Wright's Carriage shop.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-27
silver VS.. MIX.

Up in Iowa they have given up silver
and have a softer snap. They make
S41, 900 in Iowa from their COWS
alone. That beats free silver, doesn't
it-beats it all hollow? They make
S41,5oO0OO selling milk, butter, cheese
and calves, and at the end of the year
they have the same old Bossy and Specl1
and Spot and Brindle and Bess that
they had the year before. The Kansas
COW is sticking her head over the pas
ture fence, lowing and mooing, with her
bag swelling with 81 100000 worth of
milk, while the old man is downtown
tearing his shirt because the plutocrats
won't coin $36,OoOOOo worth of silver
-Emporia (Kan.) Gazette.