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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
six Persons IDjured In a Col.
lisiOn ON. the I-OngpOrt Trolley
Line.

A bad smash-up occurred on the Long
port trolley line last Thursday morning
about one half mile below the Seaview
Excursion House. A very dense fog pre-
vailed at the time, and the first car up
from Longport was running north on
the south-bound track owing to the ice
on the wires on the proper track. The
collision was caused by the trolley-car
running into gravel train that was
ahead. and which was not discovered in
season to stop on account of the thick
fog. The car was considerably damaged
and all the passengers received bad
shaking up. Those injured the worst
were:
Samuel Steizer-Leg bruised and badly
cut.
Mrs. Samuel Stetzer-Ear lacerated.
Anthony T. Ostrum, a sign artist-legs
bruised.
Joseph Smith, Longport-Leg bruis-
ed.
John R. Minnick, Longport-cut on
the head and il jured internally unable
to walk.
James Riley, motorman, legs bruised,
face and head lacerated.
All were taken to the hospital in At
lantic City where three of them remain
at the present time.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
County Seat Removal.

lFrom the New York Journal. March 8 1885
A number of people in Atlantic
County, New Jersey, are making a
determined effort to have the county
seat removed from Mays Landing.
where it has been ever since the
county was created, away back in
the thirties. The complaint made il
that Mays Landing is practically in
accessible from some parts of the
county.
The idea is to place the county
seat in a more central locality. The
plan is not new one, for it has been
agitated for years, receiving favor
able attention from the greater por-
tion of the county's voters. But
now the friends of the plan declare
that the time is ripe for action and
the county seat must be moved.
Ex-senator William /. Newell. Of
Pleasantville, has announced that he
will petition the present session Of
the Legislature to pass an act order
ing the matter submitted to the
voters of the county for decision.
Last year similar petition was pre-
sented, but failed because it did not
have the proper backing.
The City Council of Atlantic CITY
recently adopted a resolution re-
questing Senator Hoffman and
Assemblyman Ashley to do all they
could to favor the legislation.
When Atlantic became a county.
Mays Landing was chosen as the
county seat because it was near the
geographical center of the county.
and besides there was no other town
of Importance which could be made
to answer the purpose. The uues-
ton OF accessibility, time tables and
rail routes did not enter as a cOnsid-
GRAFTON as such modern contrivances
were not then known. Atlantic CITY
was thing of the future as well as
most of the other thriving towns of
the county at the present day.
Now things are changed and Mays
Landing is one of the most difficult
places of access in the county. Az
least nine -tenths of the business of
the County Court comes from At
lantic City, and it takes an entire
day to transact legal business from
that place. Mays Landing is twenty
two miles from Atlantic CITY. and
there Is only one train each way a
day. When court is in session there
is a special court train.
1t is thought that the County
Board of Freeholders will oppose q
change because Of the expense it
would entail. The county buildings
would all have to be rebuilt at the
new county seat. But as there must
inevitably come a time when these
will have to be rebuilt in any case
the objection is not likely to be a
serious one.
Both Atlantic City and Pleasant
vile consider that they are entitled
to the county seat if it is moved.
Atlantic City being the largest place
in the county seems the more likely
to get 1T, hut Pleasantville will make
q strong effort to land it.
When the question comes to test
it will be found, wetthink, that the
advantages of Rleasantville viii be
recognized as superior to those Of
Atlantic City. and we confidently
expect favorable verdict.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09

A musicale and Art Exh ibition is to be
held in the Presbyterian Church at
Absecon, Saturday evening, March IL
Several soloists from neighboring towns
will assist the local talent in making the
program attractive.
The Art Exhibition will be composed
of fifty pictures, which will be offered for
sale during the evening. These pictures
are exact reproductions of the work OF
prominent artists. Admission, adults
25 cts. Children Is cts.
Preparations are being made for
special services in the Presbyterian
Church during the latter part OF March
and the first of April,
The usual good attendance at the
Christian endeavor prayer meetings con-
tinues.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
Borough Council.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Borough Council was held Monday
evening. Mayor Adams, Councilmen E.
8. Sooy, Michael Lutz and Samuel Price
being present.
A communication from the Carbon
Light 4 Power Co., Of Jersey City, in re-
lation to lighting the Borough was re-
ceived and fled.
The following bills were approved and
ordered paid;
The Pleasantville Press for printing
and advertising $6 rs.
Jerry Hackney for putting on aculvert
50 so.
g. 81. Jenness, Chairman of Legislative
Committee, expenses to Trenton-$6. 90,
Mrs. Fl. L. Warner funeral expenses of
John Bard $500.
\ The Council then adjourned to meet
Monday evening, March IL.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
ne asks for InformatIon.

: PLEAsANTy1LLE, N. j., March Z, 1898.
Mr.. Editor:
The writer looked in vain in your last
issue for a reply to his inquiry from
some of the members of the committee
who so suddenly reversed themselves
upon the question of Incorporating Plea
santville as city, but it would seem
from their silence that they do not think
the people are entitled to any explana-
ton. Or is there no satisfactory reply
to be made?
I want to thank you, Mr.. Editor, for
your information. 1t was very clear
aud to the point, and permit me to COM
pliment you for the stand you have
taken. 1t is, as usual, an honorable one
and on the side of the people. / have
been informed that Rev. James Luff-
barry of the St Johns M. P. church had
the courage to take the matter up last
week and discuss it generally, but realiz-
ing he had no apparent help from the
other ministers it was of little benefit.
In conclusion desire to express my
thanks to the committee for their total
disregard of what was only a fair
question, and also to the church.
desire to say that it is rumored-and
| quote it only as such-that license
viii be granted some one in Pleasant
vile at the coming term of Court That
is the common talk and doubt not the
members OF the committee have heard it,
If SO their action is 10 ,st surprising, for
by direct vote ofthe peop'e, under a
City form of government, Fleasantvilie,
as at esentconstituted, would certainly
defeat license by large maj )rity.
| suppose we shall have the usual
amount of protests, and petitions and
street-corner orators blowing how much
they love the cause OF temperanct-lll
of which will have about as much in
f1ence as the wind, Hereafter | shall
know just how much stock to take in
such talk. Here was a..chance to strike
right at the root of the whole evil, but
there is not voice heard from anybody
save the Rev. Mr.. Luffbarry, who | am
told preached "warm" sermon to bis
people on Sunday. A CITIZEN.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09

We hope in the near future to have
the pleasure of listening to Mr.. and Mrs.
Beverage.
1t is encouraging to see the Increased
interest which is manifested in the work
of our Union.
The regular weekly meeting of the.
Union Friday, p. m. 1t is our desire to
see every member present.
We are wondering what that particu-
lar bit of Temperance talk" means
which appeared in last weeks Press
under tho heading Borough Election.
The "Y'' is rejoicing over its first white
ribbon baby the infant daughter which
came on Monday morning into the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Freeman. Mrs.
Freeman was president of the ~" until
after her marriage.
A stranger would certainly think that
the nominees for the Borough officers
were men with no regard for temperance
and church. The truth is that with the
exception of one man, the nominees are
well known as staunch total abstinence
men and respected members of church.
What-Woulds the church and temper
ance people want of two tickets ?
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
Travelling Facilities to the South.

The eyes of the public are always
turned with interest on the Nations
Capitol, Washington, with it's magnifi-
cent public buildings, it's beautiful streets,
its world-famovs library and the fact
that it is the centre of all this great
country's interests. Baltimore and
Washington are brought into close
touch with us by the two great sys-
tens, the Philadelphia and Reading
Railway and the Baltimore and Ohio.
The Royal Blue Line needs no intro
duction. 1t is famous for it's swift, safe
and superb trains, its comfortable and
commodious cars, and the marvellous
exactitude with which its trains speed to
their destination. There is only one way
to go South; take the Philadelphia and
Reading to Philadelphia where close con-
neetions are made over the Royal Blue
Line.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
will make an address. All cordially in


Daniel Knauer, of Atlantic City, who
has the contract for building the Country
Club house has contracted with Winfield
Adams to oversee the work. Mr.. Adams
and Mr.. Knauer were iourneymen
together and each have the confidence of
the other.
The school entertainment at Red Mems
Hall, Saturday evening, was well attend
ed, nearly every seat being taken. The
program was very lengthy one and
was not finished until after IL O'Clock.
Many of the selections were excellent
and we'll rendered by the pupils. The
entertainment netted thirty dollars for
the Library fund.
Postmaster Bartlett is to be coDgratu-
lated for the improvements he is making
in the office. Another section of boxes
of Sc apartments will be added. The
hall way will be taken out, window
put in on the side and numerous other
improvements made all of which will be
beneficial to the public and deserving of
commendation.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09

branch road connecting Somer's Point
line. The building of u chemical factory,
the building Of q metal foundry and
brass work, the opening and grading OF
two streets, making contour of our
bay edge, the opening OF Charlotte
street and bridging over Absecon Creek,
erection Of water and lighting plants,
and q new City Charter is part of the
scheme which will give US all the advan-
tsges of q city, and which will regulate
our local governne ent. That a City
Charter is the correct thing for a grow
ing municipality is beyond doubt. Our
citizens are referred to the last issue of
the Press for data relating to the advan-
tages of City Charter.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
NEWS FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Items Of Interest from Hd-
joining Towns.
HAppEAIHGs lIOHG THE Shore RESIDENTS.
WHAT rs GOING ON ALONG THE SHORE.
SPICY NEWS GATHERED HERE AND
THERE BY OUR REGULAR coRREsPoN-
DENTS. EvERYBoDY's BUSINESS.
ATLANTICCITY.

Election day was warm and pleasant
and the patriots were out in full force.
The cornerstone of st. Paul's M. E.
Church was laid, with appropriate cere-
monies on Monday at 10 80 a. m.
The big revolving steel tower, at the
corner of New York avenue and the
Boardwalk is to be taken down and
moved at Woodside Park, Philadelphia.
1t was not a paying Investment in it's
present location.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
sTEELMANvILLE.

Mr.. Evan Jeffries is slowly improving.
Mrs. Mary Couch who has been sick
for the last few weeks is now improv-
ing.
Mrs. Geo. Smith and friend, Mrs. Fox,
were Atlantic City visitors last week.
Mrs. Fox is The guest of Mrs. Smith.
Capt Geo. Smith and family having
spent the winter months in New York
have now returned to their home at this
place.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
THE LOCAL ELECTIONS
IN ATLANTIC COUNTY.
Atlantic City elects Joseph
Thompson for Mayor by
800 Majaroity.
4 LIGHT VOTE CAST IN pLElaHTVILLE.
THE VOTE ALSO VERY LIGHT IN LIN
WOOD AND EGG HARBoR TOWNSHIP
BUT LITTLE INTEREST EXCEPT IN
ATLANTIC CITY.

The election in Pleasantyille was
an unusually quiet one yesterday,
and there was apparently but little
interest taken. Less than 40 ballots
had been cast when the election
board adjourned at noon and the
total when the polls closed at Z d.
m. was 101.
The following is the official vote:
For Councilman, lower district
Elphra s. Sooy 97.-Ezra Mathis /.
For Councilmen, upper district, Mar
tin s. Lear 100.-P. b. Adams. /.
For Overseer of the Poor ID. s.
Edwards 96.-Peter Adams. l.
For Pound Keeper David d. Martz
102.
For Judicious FreehoIder John R.
Price 101.
$1,000 each was voted for Borough
and Road Purposes.
ATLANTIC CITY.
In Atlantic City there was one of
the most exciting contests ever
known and the heaviest vote ever
polled-a total of 4035. A dispatch
to The Pleasantville Press from
Editor Dill, of the Atlantic City
Review, dated at O'Clock this WED
nesday) morning says:
The heaviest vote cast in the his
tory of Atlantic City, 4035. On the
first 200 votes counted in each prec-
met Thompson leads by 200, indicat-
ing his election by from $50 to 500.
He is now leading Stoy in thestrong-
est Republican precincts in the Re
LATER O'Clock A. M. Thompson
viii reach 500. Rest of the Repub-
lican ticket elected except in the
Third Ward where Somers Doughty,
Democrat has 6S majority. In the
Fourth Ward Hugo Garnich, Repub-
lican has 81 majority.
Judge Thompson carries every
Ward in the city and has won great
victory of the ring that has carried
things with high hand in Atlantic
City. Next week we shall be able to
give the inside history of the whole
matter, as has been fOrecasted in the
Press.
LNwOOD
The election at LinwOod was p
very quiet one. There being but one
ticket voted for "Citizen's Ticket"
At p. M. but twenty-four votes had
been pOlled. William Scull and VIII
liam Lear were the candidates for
Council and only offices Of Importance
voted for.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP.
In Egg Harbor Township very
little interest was manifested. At
$50 z. M. but thirteen votes had
been cast. Walter Fifield candidate
for his present Office of COMMITTEES
man the most important of all the
offices voted for. There being no
contest the whole ticket is elected.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
BAKERSVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. T. Steelman rendered
to q few of their friends a dinner on
Saturday evening last. They were: Mr..
and Mrs. l. G. Adams, Misses Florence
and Minnie Adams, Professor Marstella,
Mr.. Houck, Misses Arfe and Laura
Edmunds, and Miss Carrie Risley, of
Lino ood, Mr.. and Mrs. Scott johnson
and Doctor Corson Of Atlantic City, and
Mr.. and Mrs. III. Collins of PleasantviIle.
Expressions of regret are heard from
all quarters over the loss Of so many
thousand dollars of taxable property
by the separation of Longport from the
township. Messrs Smith, Barrett,
and Fifield were at Trenton to prevent
the passage of the act incorporating it
but were defeated. 1t will he very hard
on the taxpayers OF the Township and
everybody is asking what caused the.
sepa ration. We shall know in time pro-
badly, but it is a heavy loss.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
A building Boonl .

Pleasantville is having genuine build
ing "boom," and new houses are going
up in all directions. Many people are
moving in, and more are coming. Plea
santville is a splendid locality with
abundant natural advantages, but our
citizens are not fully alive to the situa-
ton and their opportunities. Every new
conner means more cellars to dig and
houses to build, and more mouths to
feed. Somebody is bound to profit by
it. 1t is only the shortest kind of short
sighted policy that would hamper the
growth OF the Borough at this time
when the tide is running in our favor.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
Accident.

Capt. Samuel Stetzer and wife of Long
port were quite seriously injured on
Thursday in the accident on the trolley
road between Atlantic City and Long.
port. In the smash-up that occurred
Mr.. .Stetzer received q severe shaking up
and bad cut on his leg. His wife " as
bruised about the head and had por-
ton Of her ear cut off both were taken
to the Sanatorium in Atlantic City
where their wounds were dressed.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09

Mr. and Mrs.. Pardon Ryon gave a
charming dinner at their home on Thurs
day. Among the guests were Mr..
and Mrs.. Peter B. Risley, Mr.. and Mrs.
May Humphreys, Capt. and Mrs. R. |.
Risley, Hon. and Mrs. W. /. Newell, Mr..
aud Mrs. Isaac Collins, and Rev. and
Mrs, +. L, Jewett.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
SEAYIEW.

OEAvlEWs
Capt d. B. English is spending short
visit wit b his family,
Ezra Smith, of Atlantic City, spent
Sunday with VIM. English.
Mrs. Rebecca Robinson has gone to
Atlantic City for few days.
Henry Albertson, of Atlantic City,
spent Sunday with his parents.
Capt. d. B. English is home for a few
days after successful trip South.
Ezra Smith, of Atlantic City, was the
guest of Will English on Sunday last.
Mrs. Lewis E. Somers and son, Eddie,
are spending few days at Longport.
Edgar Houck took tea with Mr.. and
Mrs. John c. Steelman on Sunday last.
Mr.. Thomas is building handsome
barn under the supervision of ofContractor
VIM. Lear.
Councilman John C. Steelman was
granted letters pa tent on very useful
invention March 1st.
Mrs. Amelia Smith has gone to spend
few days with her husband Capt.
Henry Smith who has arrived in Phil
adelphia.
Friday evening next there will be q
lecture and music given at Bethel M. E.
Church in connection with opening a
birthday box. Admission 10 cts.
The young people of Bethel M. E.
Sunday School are arranging a drama
under the supervision of Geo. W. Hager-
they, superintendent of the school.
Wednesday of last week the lady friends
of Mrs. VIM. Force gave her a surprise
party. A large number participated in
the festivities and returned home delight
ed with the days pleasure.
Mrs. Oma Somers entertained Rev. F.
Atkinson, Rev. Mr.. Hare and Rev. Mr..
Thurston last week. Mr.. Thurston is
very able lecturer having Travelled with
Stanley in Darkest Africa"
On Friday evening, March 18th 1898,
Mr.. Joseph Garrison, of Cranmer Hill, N.
j. will give q lecture in the Bethel M, E.
Church, entitled "The dark side of Libby
Prison.. Mr.. Garrison is a most distin-
guished speaker and all should not fail
to hear him. Admission 10 cts. Doors
open at I o'clock. Ice cream. confec-
tionary &c. will be served after the
lecture,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
THE FLORIDA LIMITED.
The southern Railways New
Train to Florida.

1t Is a magnificent solid vestibuled
train, carrying club car, sleeper.
dining and observation cars. Its
schedule is the most convenient ever
in effect between Philadelphia and
the resorts of Florida. Communicate
with John M. RealI; District Passen-
ger Agent, 82S. Chestnut Street, Phila-
delphia, for further information.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
business Personals.

Insure with A. H. Phillip & Co., 1916
Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City, N. j.
berry Plants for Sale. Cheap,
VIM. Howenstine, Pennington. N. j..
DR.. Samuel johnson, dentist, Absecon.
Examination free. Prices reasonable,
1857 tt
DR.. J. F. Crandall, Dentist, Union Bank
Building, Atlantic City, assisted by W.
F. Seeds,
DIR. M. P. Shoemaker, dentist. Office
1414 Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City,
over post office. tt
Miss Emma C. Collins, Mrs. Anna c.
Fleming, fashionable dress makers.
Absecon, satisfaction guaranteed.
If
W. T. Chase, Baggage, freight, express,
piano, etc., removed. Stand at West
Jersey Railroad Station, P. 0. Box. 136,
PIeasantville, N. ]. 1l-17-97 tt
RI. Boyle practical matchmaker and
Jeweler, East Washington avenue,
Pleasantville. N. j. All work guarante-
ed. Old gold and silver bought. 80 1t.
For Sale-7 room house, y acre OF
land fru1ted, 6plendlu wafer, posses
sion at once. Price $500. j. F.
Abbott, Pleasantyille, N. ].
Will sell lots 30&I40 4 mile from
depot in buid up portion OF the
town, one square from Shore Road.
Price $50 cash. j. F. Abbott,
Pleasantville, N. j.
Mrs. Richard /. Risley will be pleased
to accommodate applicants for board,
either by meal, day or week. 25c per
meal or 81. so per week. fremont ave.
and Shore Road. If
A. L. Hammell, graduate Optician.
Office at the residence of Geo. Frambes.
Consultation and examination free.
All glasses guaranteed satisfactory.
9-1-97.
For Sale-Lowest prices-All kinds of
Fertilizers, Crude Acid and Dry Ground
Fish Guanos a speciality. Apply to A.
Connolly, Farmers Union, Pennington,
N. j. 2-23-9S 3 mos.
Mr.. ] C. Clark of S13 Atlantic avenue,
Atlantic City, is the general agent for
the renowned 'Clarks' O. N. J. spool
cotton, and will be pleased to sell stores
at wholesale prices. 22-9S tt.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
rown ropics

Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin P. Risley have
issued invitations for a dinner Thursday
evening.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09

The Southern Railway is now oper-
ating three trains on week days and two
on Sundays on the fastest and most
convenient schedules ever in effect be-
tween Philadelphia and the resorts OF
Florida. Call on or address John M.
Beall, District Passenger Agent, S2S
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, for illus
trated matter and all information.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic:S 10 or 2Gc.-
Il c. G. G. fail 70 cure, druggists refund money.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09
LIN WOOD.

Mr.. and Mrs. johnson, of Chelsea, were
the guests of Captain John Townsend,
Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Smith attended the laying of
the corner stone of st. Pauls Church, At
lantic City, Monday.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-09

The Authors Club was entertained by
Mrs. W. l. Newell Jr' on Monday. There
were readings from ''Lucille."
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-23
etNonforfahlY.n

One Thomas Cor Tam) Young long
hold the office of headsman. He was
to be seen every day taking his soli-
tary walk in the public green, esoort-
ed by ono Or two ugly bulldogs. The
gallows tree ut the cross was q
strange erection, fixed with many
ropes upright to the stecplc. After
ward, when death was inflicted in
front Of tho jnil at tho foot of the
green, a large box or chest was
formed as the gallows. It was erect
ed in wright's yard then in Buoh-
anan street. 1t was frequently visit
ed during its erection by morbidly
curious people. It could be separated,
and each board was numbered, and
30 could be easily put together. There
were four Or fve who were at the
time of its construction under SEN
tence Of death. Tamas. having beon
taken to sec the machine and to give
his opinion as to its accommodation,
naivoly replied that four could be
comfortably banged on tho beam,
but not moro That number did in
1919 axpiate their crimes on this i'll
fated machine.-Old Glasgow.