Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-03-16


at the polls and it resulted in a complete
victory for Mr.. Repetto. The vote was
Repetto, 1855; Dinkelspeil, s; ]. W. Jones,
Dem., 112. Repetto's majority, As.
At Elwood, or Mullica Township, a
combination of treachery Dutchmen and
deceit was sprung against Mr.. John T.
Irving who was nominated by acclama-
ton at the caucus for Chosen Freeholder.
1t seems q job was set up by some foreign
influences that had its headquarters at
Egg Harbor. A ticket was made up and
quiet canvas throughout the township
and with a rush it was attempted to
overwhelm the regular ticket. Forum
ateIy the friends Of Mr.. Irving dropped
to the situation and routed the enemy
completely. The respected citizens and
business men appreciating the valuable
services he had rendered the county sent
him back with flying colors.
At Hammonton the most bitter con-
test was waged in the history of the
town. The question was license or no
license the former winning by go ma
jorIty. Mr.. M. L. Jackson was returned
as Chosen Freeholder without oppo-
sition. This action by the people of
Hammonton is high honor for Mr..
jackson. His services has met with
the unanimous approval of the town.
The mo license have quite
good deal to be thankful for. They
made a good fight under the circum-
stances when it is considered they had to
face the combined forces of both the
Democratic and Republican organ
izations. Even against these odds PA
noble men stood up openly and above
board without fear or favor deposited
their ballots against license and the evils
resulting therefrom.
In Somers Point there was no excite
ment and the following Citizens ticket
was elected:
Council, William F. Brown, Henry Fl
Vansant, Alvin Garrison Commissioner
of Appeals, Wilfried Bunting Justice of
Peace, Matthew Fife Surveyor of High
ways, William B. Steelman, M. G. Fife
Constable, A. l.. Atkinson Overseer of
Poor. Alfred Atkinson.
In Galloway Township only ~ votes
were cast and the democrats elected the
entire ticket as follows:
Township Committee, c. Bodine Som
mers Constable, Louis Nehr; Commits
sioner of Appeals, Absalom I'll. Higbee
Surveyors Of Highways. Frank Thirion,
Townsend R. Leeds Pound Keepers,
John Shinn, Jas. D. Adams, Herman
Kaelble Harbor Masters, Enoch Som
ers, John Thomas, Charles G. Steelman.
In Absecon the day was quiet one so
far as election was concerned. There
being no contest for offices as was re-
ported. The withdrawal of trade from
Daniel Waters, Jr., by Contractor Wells
for having dared to exercise his right OF
suffrage at the caucus in voting as his
conscience dictated. did not materialize
very satisfactorily in votes. From all
that can be gathered Captain Cordery
who had and has the admiration of the
community was made the victim of just
such conditions as existed. Mr.. Wells is
no donbt good railroad contractor
but when it comes to interfering in the
local politics and telling people how to
run their own business it was soon
learned that they were capable of look
ing after that matter without any
advice from him. 1t is limited that Cap
tain Cordery would have been returned
to the County Board of Freeholders
without opposition. if it had not been
for this interference, as it is wel[knOwn
Mr.. Wilson and most of the Republicans
wanted him. As it was no trace can be
found of his taking any part. So it was
a mere matter OF resenting Mr.. Wells
interference. Mr.. Robinson was elected
without opposition, receiving 95 votes
ont of LOG. Captain Cordery one and
the balance scattering. Samuel Smith
was also elected without opposition for
road supervisor,