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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-10

would be less than sixty cents on each
one hundred dollars if it was all paid at
one assessment. But it would not be.
If twenty-year six per cent bonds were
issued the interest each year would be
$4,000, or three and one-half cents per
year. upon each one hundred dollars of
taxable property, based upon the pres
ent taxable valuation of Atlantic county
which is $17.158, ,41O, according to the
las6 report of the State Board of Taxa
ton. At the end of twenty years, when
the bonds will become due does any one
doubt that Atlantic county would have
double its present valuation? Further
more, it would not be necessary to pay
six per cent interest on longtime bonds.
There is plenty of money that can be had
for three per cent, at which rate each
one hundred dollars of present valuation
would have to pay annually the terrible
burden of cent and half. Ifpaid off
at the rate of five thousand dollars q
year for twenty years, each one hundred
dollars would pay traction less than
three cents per year.
Further comment is not needed in view
of these undeniable facts that are res
pectfully submitted for the consideration
of those who do not seem to realize the
great resources of Atlantic county.
Very truly,
G. II. JENNESS,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-02-10
NEWS FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Items of Interest from Hd-
joining Touns.
HAPPENINGS AMONG THE SHORE RESIDENTS.
WHAT is GOING ON ALONG THE SHORE.
SPICY NEWS GATHERED HERE AND
THERE BY OUR REGULAR CORREsPoN-
DENTS. EvERYBoDY's BUSINESS.
ES STELLE COLONY.

merly Estellel and Dorothy railroad stations.]
V. See, of Martingburg, W. Va is a
visitor and is looking over the ground.
J. Fl. Horton, of Scranton, was down
a few days ago to look at his farm on
the corner of 18th and Risley aves,
President Packer, OF the Estelle Build
ing Co., has enough work on hand to
employ every mechanic in the colony.
Mr.. Norton, on 18th avenue, has just
hatched brood OF chickens. He was
very successful securing SO chicks from
100 eggs.
Charles Schleising, of Cleveland, is
spending few days here looking over
the colony. Mr.. Schleising bought
farm on track IS.
Gustav Hoffman, of Philadelphia, is
clearing his land on 10th avenue and
also 2 acres tor Fred Guyer. Mr.. Hoff-
man is boarding at Gills.
Charles L. Palmer, of Jeddo, Pa,
bought farm No. 2133 last week. Mr..
Palmer was so well pleased that he also
took up 10 acres for his brother, F. H.
Palmer.
David ]. lFarrow and family of Cam
den, }. j. have moved in, and are stopp-
ing for the present with Mr.. Gill. Mr..
Farrow brought three head of horses
with him.
H. Lampe has broken ground for a
2h story house at the corner of South
Jersey and Cumberland aves. The house
will be 30 feet front by 20 feet deep and
will be built in the most improved man
ner.
J. E. Erhart, of Duo Quesne, Pa, who is
building few houses on Maple ave.
between 18th and 18th, has unexpedly
been offered a very good position which
will prevent his coming here for the pre-
sent. He has, however, made arrange
ments for relatives to come over from
Germany and locate on his farm. They
will arrive March 1; the Estele Building
Co. being under agreement to have his
house finished then.
Contractor Packer, of the Estelle
Building Co., is rapidly pushing the com
pletion of the Estelle Lumber Co.'S build
.ings. Several cars of lumber are strew-
ed along the line of South Jersey and
the company is extremely desirious of
getting them under cover as soon as
possible. The lumber yard will carry a
lot of shingles, Jersey siding and spruce
pine frame which can be bought at low
rates. All the lumber has at least 6
months seasoning. Write for figures.
Low rates and big discounts on large
orders.
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Letter from Atlantic city.

Atlantic City, N. j., Feb. s, 81.
Mr. Editor: understand through a
very good and reliable source, that
our representative in the presenta-
ton of papers pertaining to the NOV
ing the County buildings, did say
that he by the request OF a constituent,
now presents papers pertaining for
the removal of the county buildings.
Now if you will notice by this
word, request being used. he infers
simply, that he has performed his
function in the case, and when in the
committees hands, the papers would
never be called up. Consequently the
constituents must abide by the views
of our representative. Under such
management we, as taxpayers, really
need no one to represent us, as our
views have no prestige whatever.
Now if a canvass was made you
would see plainly and distinctly that
seven-eighths of the taxpayers, would
vote for the removal of the County
buildings to Atlantic City, where
they would be easy of access to every
inhabitant. The writer thinks a
meeting to be called in Atlantic City,
also one at HammOnton would be
advantageous, as our people could
state their views, and appoint a
committee to wait on representa-
tives; and express the action Of said
assemblage, demanding recognition,
and which we will have, ii not now,
in the near future.
Yours, respectfully,
A TAXPAYER.
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Whole Number, 1854.

all that was truly good. Who will be
his successor? | am unable to say at
this time, but the taxpayers may rest
assured that their interests will not be
neglected. There is plenty of good tim
ber to select from, and | am confident
that some worthy gentlemen can be
found who is willing to serve for moth
ing and board himself.
The railroad men met with q severe
loss in the death of George B. Roberts
their late President. Mr.. Roberts was
beloved by every employe of the Penn
sylvania railroad system. His efforts
to keep all the men at work is known
all over the Country, and the million
of dollars paid to them attest to his
never-failing remembrance of the men
who labor. The thousands of men who
were kept at work-and that, too, at q
time when every other Railroad Com
pany was laying off, hands, speaks.
louder than words in honor of their dead
friend. Mr.. Roberts was well-known
here, and his loss is deeply felt, for he
was a firm and steadfast friend of Atlan-
tic City and often came here for rest and
recuperation. He was always ready to
talk about Atlantic City, and believed
er than it is at present.
You may expect to hear of another
movement, before long, in the direction
of paving Atlantic Avenue. The rail
road can afford to do it and keep it in
repair afterwards. That they have not
done so long before this is strange in
view of the fact that it would settle
forever the valuable franchise they now
enjoy. There are some very interesting
stories told relating to that subject, and
there are men in this town who-if they
would-couId tell why it has been "stood
off, so long.
Your types made me say, last week,
that Ed. Early lived in the Third Ward.
This is "away off" The Bloody
Fourth" is his bailiwick, not the
Third.
ARGTTS
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w. C. II.

Mrs. Anna Webb Superintendent of
Parlor meetings. is arranging for meet
ing in the near future.
Mrs. Nettie Adams, Superintendent
scientific Temperance instruction, will
the school teachers Of the Borough in q
week or two.
The Mothers meeting will be beld on
Thursday, Feb. IS. at the Presbyterian
church subject marriage with Inebra-
tes.' Mrs. G. H. Jenness Superinten-
dent.
DIR. Eva Lake makes a popular presi-
dent and devotes great deal of time to
the workings of the Union.
The Union is in splendid condition
and new members are being constantly
enrolled.
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Rusiuess PersouaIs.

HuSlHe8S k.eISOnAl0s
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.
New stock of toilet soap at Lakes
Pharmacy, 15c box or boxes for 25c.
A lot of cheap scrub buckets at 8 cents
each, at III. C. Thomas 5 and 10 cent
store.
DIR. Samuel Johnson, dentist, Absecon.
Examination free. Prices reasonable,
1857 tf-
:. 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 15
cents each.
For Sale-Cheap, folding bed, 2 bicy-
cles and etc. at p. W. Zoller. Shore and
Reading R. R.
Lot of children's wooden mits are now
on sale at Thomas and 10 cent store
at cents pair.
Wanted-by the first OF April a or
room house at Estelle. Milmay or
or Thelma. Apply to P. 0. Box $50
Wilkesbarre, Pa. 1876 2t.
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.
1926 If
All persons desiring have their
lawns properly cared for lie coming sea-
son, can do SO by giving US q call. All or
ders received now will be attended to be-
fore The busy season. David Myers Co,
lawn decorators and florists, Bakersville.
N J. 1-27-97
Our readers would do well, when in
need of the finest grades of notions and
dry-goods, to call on Mr.. j. C. Clark,
813 Atlantic avenue. Atlantic City oppo-
site the site of the Old United States Ho-
tel, where will also be found full line o1
furnishing goods for gentlemen.
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 oi
such medicine give this remedy-a 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't the time to do it. In such
an emergency David Myers & Co.,
Bakersville, N. j., win attend to it
and make q handsome job OF it at a
reasonable price,
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paper. "The Atlantic Journal" This
bright little paper is now daily.
Mrs. Caroline H. Putnam wife of
Robert Putnam, one of HaDmonton
first settlers; died last week at the age
of 80 years.
Much good has been done by the
Union Meetings of the Baptist and Pres
byterian churches and several persons
have been converted.
A Masquerade Valentine Party will be
given by the Relief Corps and Sons of
Veterans in the RI. A. A. Hall on Feb.
18th. Proceeds for the benefit OF G. A.
r. Relief Fund,
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matte.

The Acme Dramatic Club. of Harmon
ton, will produce William Gillette's
famous Comedy "The Professor in Red
Mems Hall, on Saturday evening Feb.
27. The cast calls for seventeen per-
8 Dns and the club will bring their own
scenery.
We hope Pleasantville will extend a
hearty welcome to the HammontOn
Club, and give them a good house. We
can then compare their performance
with those of our own home talent and
decides which we like the hest.
The Acme Club has been in existence
for sixteen years, and it is said to con-
tam some excellent dramatic talent.
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SHAMROCK and ROSE.
A Fine Performance Hut the
Weather Hooded the Play.

Pleasantville, on Saturday and
Monday evenings, had additional
reasons for being proud of its home
dramatic talent. The famous play
of shamrock and Rose" was given
with a dramatic force and a care, as
to details. that would have done
no discredit to professionals. All
the parts were exceedingly well
and stage settings made
the whole performance very attrac-
tive The weather seems to have
''hoodoed' the play from the start.
The big snow storm stopped it on
the night originally set for it, and
last Saturday a tremendous rain
storm lasted up to almost the hour
for commencing. Monday was a
combination of snow, rain, fog and
mud, and travelling was very bad.
Under such circumstances it was
fortunate to have had sufficient
patronage to pay expenses; but we
learn that several dollars will be
placed to the credit of the Library
fund after all the bills are paid.
NOTES.
Alfred Ang, as Thornton" had an
easy part.
Great Caesar. "Reedy" in ruffles
and orange-colored garters!
That was a sweet little duet sang
by Miss Esther Reeves and George
Halsey.
George Biggs has fine voice and
has greatly improved in his stage
presence.
Scott Longs voice, legs and uni
form were all right, and he made
dandy little English officer.
Roger Collins was funny enough
to draw a smile from a woman who
had never had an offer of marriage.
Ambrose Hammell, as Capt.
Beck" played his part superbly, and
died tin the play) in the latest and
most approved style.
The ''Supes' came in on time when
somebody else was whistled for, and
looked like lot of South Sea
Islanders with painted faces carrying
war climbs.
The old-time misunderstanding
knee-breeches-offe the ladies an
opportunity to get even" by criti-
cising the shanks of several OF the
gentlemen who took part.
Miss Minta Andrews, Miss Ella
Halsey and Miss Esther Reeves were
each SO good in their respective parts
that neither can be specially
mentioned without doing injustice
to the Others.
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OCEAN CITY.
OCEAN CITY.
Lewis Jeffries of Mays L lnding was il
town last week.

OCEAN CITY.
Lewis Jeffries of Mays L anding was in
town last week.
Eva Champion is the. guests of relati-
yes at Pleasantville.
Since the breaking up of the ice the
geese are very plentiful.
Charles Stetzer and Abel D. ScuIl have
contract to pump sand at Somer's
Point,
Joseph Sutton who has been spending
few days in Mays Landing has return
ed home
The City Council and the Ocean City
Seminal are in hot water over Borough
affairs.
The West Jersey and Seashore r. R.
are improving their road-bed by raising
the tracks.
Capt. James Budd and Smith Cham
pion formally of TuckabOe are erecting
very fine cottages here in town.
The turnpike bridge that connects
Besleys Point with this City was car
ried away in the storm of last week.
Mark Lake has bought the Thistle
cottage of Abel D. Sculi. Mr.. Scull will
move into his new house in a few days.
Everything is said to be satisfactory
arranged regarding the South Jersey
Railroad and work will commence
soon.
Yacht Villa which belongs to the U. Y.
Yacht Club dragged her anchor and
went ashore in the gale OF Tuesday
night. 1t will take very hign tide to
get her Off
Capt. Wesley C. Smith and R. H.
Thorn, were before he Grand Lodge of
Free Masons at Trenton with a peti.
ton praying for chapter TO be insti-
tuted here. The prayer was granted;
and we expect to have the grand officers
here soon to institute the lodge and
install the following officers. w. C.
Smith, W. M VIM. Lake, S. w.; R. 81.
Thorne, j. w.; A. Campbell, T., l.. R.
Thomas, S; 81. N. Stonton, S. D.; Maris
Moore, J. D.; J. M. Chester, S. M. of c.;
Samuel Scull ]. NJ. ofC.; W. N. Cramer,
T.; E. B. Lake, C. They have fifteen
charter members.
Mrs. Mary DeRoche. wife Of Harry De
Roche, of Sea Isle City, in conjunction
with others, through her attorney, Al
bert Howell, Of this city, has filed cav
eat at Cape May Court House, against
the probating will of her father, the late
Charles Myers, of Ocean City.
Mr.. Myers, who for many years, held
the office OF Alderman in Philadelphia,
was one of this city's pioneer residents.
He amassed quite fortune, an inven-
tory of his estate bringing it's worth up
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ATLANTIC CITY.

The yachtsmens wharf at the Inlet
was badly damaged during the recent
storm.
Editor Carl Voelker is taking an ex-
tended trip through New York State and
Canada.
Hugo Garnich will be a candidate for
the republican nomination TO the COun-
Gil from the Fourth Ward.
Mr.. Joseph Barstow aud family started
for California on Monday, leaving on the
Reading 9 O'Clock express.
President C. J. Adams, of the School
Board, slipped on the ice on Tennes-
see avenue, Friday, and broke his
wrist.
A County examination for teachers of
Third and Fourth grades, was held Fri
day and Saturday of last week, at the
Pennsylvania avenue Public School, of
this city.
John TAYLOR, one of the best-known
residents of this City died Friday morn
ing at the age of 55 years. He was a
Virginian by birth, but came here 18
years ago, and has been engaged in the
baking and restaurant bushes ever
since.
Mrs. Mary Parke, who died in this city
Monday, was the mother of the young
man who distinguished himself, several
years ago, by riding down the Johns
town Valley and warning the people of
the danger that faced them. The body
was taken to Coatesville, Pa, for inter-
ment.
Forty apple ants, for first and second
l. Gar Too s,ff Acd he,
examination at the Pennsylvania avenue
school on Saturday. Of this number
majority where from the county, while
the rest were from this city, several of
them graduates of the Atlantic City
High School.
Mrs. A. Freeman. who was SO badly
injured in a runaway accident several
weeks ago, and who has been lying at
the SanitOrium in q precariouS cOndl-
ton, last night gave birth to female
child. The physicians now have great
hope Of her ultimate recovery. The
mother and daughter both are reported
doing well.
The entertainment given by the friends
and members of the Baptist Mission on
Tuesday night proved grand sue
cess in every way. The trio rendered by
the Messrs F. H. Champion, IL. R. Cloud
and P. N. Bessor was exceptionally fine
as was also the baritone Solo given by
Mr.. P. n Bessor. These gentlemen are
all connected with the Penn. X. R. here
and the question Of forming full chorus
by the attaches of the company is being
seriously considered.
Lawyer Fl. La Barre Jayne, represent
ing stockholders and creditors of the
Brigantine Transit Company, at Re
ceiver C. V.D. Joline's sale at the Inlet
Thursday afternoon, purchased the
property of the company located in this
city and at Brigantine for $4,000, sub
ject to mortage of $4,000 held by
local parties. The company's three
handsome steamers, used to ferry plea
sure-seekers from the Inlet to Brir., Deal
Beach during the sumw.a'EAsE. 1t il
brought SIS, 900, and the'-day which vii
ty, rolling-stock and powert you to be
trolley line, pavilion, tNrugs over whic
wharf and Office in this ng humanity
S31. 900. to these rem
r-hich are not
HAMMoNToNesaySs Sass the ak ak
DR.. Theodore Beiling of A on cot Il 20
il attending Postmaster j. T.lruru;sts
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A New Daily.

Brofher.E S, Ham, of the Harmon
ton Journal, is to change his semi:weekIy
paper to q daily and wake snakes"
with it in that thriving and progressive
town. We wish Bro. Ham abundant
success in his extended field, and we will
guarantee that he will find work enough
to keep himself out OF mischief if he runs
q daily newspaper.
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DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting incl
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases ofthe skin is instantly allaved hv
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured BY it. It is equally
efficient for itching piles ard favorite rem
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
6iains, frost bites, and chronic sore ewes.
For sale BY druggists at Is cents per box.
Try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders tb.
are just what horse needs when in bad cor -
hon Tonic, blood purifier and vermifut
For sale BY G. ". eech, Pleasantyill
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Current GOSSIP
AND PERSONAL NOTES.
Z Item ms that Uui11 Interest the
Home Circle.


BRIEF NOTES CT GENERAL INTEREST TO
PLEASANTvILLE PEOPLE, WITH ODDS
AND ENDS TO ENTERTAIN OUR FRIENDS
AND VISITORS.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Martin A. Hilton enter
tanned friends at dinner on Sunday.
The Odd Fellows will give a turkey
dinner to their members and friends to-
night.
The Home Communion Lodge will be
sat home" to their members and friends
on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
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wANTED,-A woman OF culture and refine
ment. Capable OIL ooking after the sick. Call
Thursday and Friday morning. jan 21st and
92d. +. Jones, LinWood Hotel. Linwood, N. J.
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taken up and passed final reading.
On motion Council ordered 3 signs
painted stating penalty for striking
false alarms of fire, and have them
placed on the poles holding fire
alarm. On motion, chief OF Fire
Department may procure the same,
cost not to exceed $1.50.
On motion the Road Committee
instructed the Supervisor of Roads to
have trees in the sidewalk of Mrs.
Sarah A. Weaver properly removed.
On motion the Mayor and Council
extend to A. 0. Dayton. Supt. of the
w. j. & S. r. r. vote Of thanks for
the donation of locomotive tires for
fire alarm purposes in the Borough.
On motion the Clerk was ordered
to have the Fire Alarm ordinance
printed in the Pleasantville Press one
week.
On motion Council adjourned to
Feb. IL.
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County News continued on Fourth p age
Borough Council.

At an adjourned meeting of Mayor
and Council held Monday evening
the members present at roll call We're:
NJ. Lutz, President of Council F. E.
Adams, E. S. Sooy, Samuel Price, G.
X. Leeds. Mayor Farr came in
during the evening. Minutes of last
meeting were read an approved.
The following bills were received
approved, and ordered paid:
r. M. Sooy, Assessors bill. l.........$25O. 2S
r. M. Sooy, Inspector Board
of Health. ..................,...... 5000
Japhet Price, Colleetor............ 25S.92
Services as Clerk part of year 5000
For Services licenses, fees,
postage, etc, 2.3333
W. Price, services as Clerk
part of year.. $500
For license fees, & incidentals $500
Henry Reinar, Marshal........... $500
J. F. Abbott, for Surveying. 100
l.. HI. Barrett, for paint and
painting tool house.......... 800
Recording Tax Sale................. 1.25
Tho Eiro Alarm, nr6inancn WAS