Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-20

Mr.. E A. Wilson is recovering from his
illness, and in a few days expects to be
down stairs. His friends are as yet not
allowed to see him. but in a few days
this will be welcome. His neice, Miss L
Slifer, is helping to make him comfortable.
On Thursday occurred the death of
Miss Blanche Hammell, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Hammell. The young
lady was only IL years old and was
held in high esteem by all who knew
her. She, was buried Saturday from
her parents home The family have the
sympathy Of large circle of friends.
Capt. John Townsend is improving
his home. New walks, fine cedar fence,
added much to this already beautiful
home. What a pity that the owners of
the large property adjoining the Capt's,
also the property opposite could not take
the hint and put little paint and re-
pairs on their places. Such properties
are detriment to community.
1t is sad to report the fact that J.
Leeds Clark, Jessie" as he was better
known by our towns-people, committed
suicide on Friday last by firing the con-
tents of a gun into bis chest. Death re
suiting instantly. The deceased was q
veteran of the late war and served his
country faithfully, coming out of the " al
cripple, one leg having been amputated
which caused him a great deal of pain
and trouble since. The deceased was
about 81 years old and leaves wife and
six children. He was member of several
societies at Absecon and G. A. r. Post
Interment on Tuesday.
Just at what point to stop selling q
man Intoxicating liquors is question
that often confronts hotel-keeper, that
is, conscientious one. The unconscien-
tious hotel-keeper, he that is in the
business for money only, goes on selling
customer liquor as long as he has a
dime to pay for it, or an income from
which he may pay for it in the future,
disregarding all the laws of humanity,
not caring, for the fact that the customer
is paying for the liquors with money
that is needed at home for q thousand
and one necessities. Not caring for the
fact that the liquor he is selling to his
customer to excess is likely to infame
his mind and prompt him to do some
rash act, perhaps commit crime, even
murder or self-destruction. Ifit is true
|. that there are such hotel-keepers. what
is needed and needed badly, is more
wisdom and discretion in selecting the
men for keeping the hotels.
ENGLISH CREEK.
Mr.. Ward Scull OF Newport News, is The
guest of Capt. Hickman.
Rena Smith and Julia Scull of Ocean
City were Sunday visitors.
Harry Ingersoll was the guest of hit
mother, Mrs. John Ingersoll on Sunday
Mr., and Mrs. John Lee were the guests
of Capt. Walter Sooy and wife at Somers
Point on Sunday.
The Epworth League will hold iti
business meeting this "wednesday
evening at Mrs, Joseph Hickman's.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E.
Church will give q Clipping party on th'
parsonage lawn, on Wednesday evening
July 9th. Clipping 10 cents. Refresh
ments in abundance.
Why didn't Freeholder Shinn get th'
Scullvil road through for the benefit o
his father-in-law? He thought it woul(
not be much trouble to do it. Some o
our citizens think he can find enough tt
do in Atlantic City without meddlins
with the affairs Of English Greek.
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