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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-06-27

old fellow has such a peculiar
way of ALWAYS sshaving to be
shown. We descended the re-
naming stairways and yet we
were not through. We were
shown the tool room where
everything is kept in perfect
order every tool polished and
in its place. We shouted
through the megaphone at the
passing vessels. We learned
that to equip the rock as it
stands today, cost the govern
ment about 100000, of which
the stone fence around the
outer edge cost $4,000, the
wharf and boat house $35, 900.
Uncle Sam has certainly pro-
vided a beautiful home on
"East Brother" for his keeper
of the light but when we think
of the hundreds of lives in his
keeping through the darkness
of one single night, the best is
none too good.
Mr.. Stenmark has been in
the employ of the government
as a keeper of lights for more
than 20 years. Mrs. Stenmark
told us she came as a bride to
the lighthouse and she seldom
goes ashore. She is a typical
sailors wife and can manage
the boat quite as we'll as the
keeper himself. Several years
ago when they had to 60 to
San Quentin for their supplies
she often made the trip alone,
a distance of four miles. Her
children have been born in
their home on the sea and they
seem to love the water. For
pets they have aparrot, pigeons,
canaries, andSa cat and dog.
At a late hour, after games
and music, we were shown to
our room. Robins head had
scarcely touched the pillow ere
he fell asleep, but until far, far
into the night | lay awake
listening to the wailing of the
wind and the tapping of the
waves against the rock. And
truly the sea seems to echo our
moods. When we are joyful
its song is a laugh, and when
we are sad it means. We were
up at five o'clock in the morn
ing and after a good breakfast
were out on the water again
for we must reach the land in
time for the z o'clock train.
When we were we'll away from
the lighthouse, Mrs. Stenmark
rang the great bell in a parting
salute. High up ON memory's
wall have placed a bright,
new picture. 'Tis of the light
house off Point San Pablo, it's
keeper and his family. Do you
ever wonder what goes with
the money? Why it takes so.
much money torun this govern
ment? Visit a battleship or
two, navy yard and a light
house, and the tangled threads
of perplexity vii strajghten
themselves forthwith.
Point Richmond, California.
June z, 1907.
Iowa Farmers Opcortunitv
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-06-27


Des Moines has decided to
give the Galveston form of city
government a trial and here
after that city will have a COM
mission of five members to
take charge Of it's affairs in
stead of a mayor. These COM
mlssloners will also act as
heads of various departments
and one OF the number will
have a position tallying with.
that of mayor. Any town Of
70, 900 population may vote to
have this form of city govern
ment, and it is believed that
most of the cities Of that size
and above it, will try it once
anyway.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-06-27

IVcv' II. ~: II1gUee, UI LUgdT,
was a pleasant caller yesterday.
Miss Margaret Butlerleft to-
day for Fort Dodge, where she
will spend the summer with her
grandmother.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-06-27

The railroads running through
Illinois will not attack the new
|2-cent rate until they have
given it a fair trial and ascer-
tained whether or not it is con-
fiscatory and detrimental to
their business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-06-27
Iowa Farmers Opportunity

III
1t is especially desirable that
the matter of the National
Corn Exposition be called to
the attention Of Iowa farmers
This exposition will be held in
Chicago, October Sun to 10th.
1907, and will undoubtedly ! e
the greatest show of its kind
ever held. Over $4,000 will
be given in cash prizes alone,
while a much greater amount
will be offered in the way of
special prizes. Prizes will be
offered for state, interstate
and national competition.
Iowa is the great corn state
Of the union; naturally great
things will be expected of her
in this contest. Anyone desir-
ing special information and
premium list should address
Curt M. Treat, Secretary, Ma
tional Corn Exposition, Great
Northern Building, ~ Jackson
Boulevard, CHICAGO.
Iowa farmers who are espec-
tally interested in this contest
are invited to correspond with
M. L. Bowman, Ames, Iowa,
head of the Farm Crops de-
partment, of the Iowa State
College, and Secretary of the
Iowa Corn Growers Associa-
tion, who will be pleased to
supply information relative to
selecting a sample of corn for
corn contests.
The railroads r,1nninn +hro,,,l,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
LONGVORTH HUPI|ALS
IN MINIATURE

That much discussed word "Obey"
viii be omitted from the wedding
ceremony that Il to take piece In the
Presbyterian Church on Thursday
Avening, May 16 when Master Lewis
Lake, the oldest son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ezra Lake, Will lead to the altar q
BEAUTIFUL bride who is no other than
the Miss Elsie, the winsome daughter
il Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Ford. The
CEREMONY will be performed by Mas
er Albert Strang, In the presence OF
many relations and friends. pages.
ushers, hower-girls and bridesmaid
and best man The entire town is
interested In the happy event, the
irst of It's kind ever held In this place.
Although novelty here, weddings
Of this kind are OF frequent occurrence
n the south, especially since Presi
lent Roosevelt gave his daughter
Alice Ia marriage to Congressman
Longworth. The idea OF certain
ladies' OF the Church is to reproduce
rhese nuptials as nearly as possible,
md the Noble Mind OF the White
House will be represented by fam
Gus son OF a famous father, Master
iacob Casio After the ceremony
Wedding reception will be held In the
Chapel, to which the entire Churchfull
pf peoble will be required to attend.
The prospects of war with Japan in
1917 will prevent the married ones
from spending their honeymoon In
the fowery empire. But the little
folks OF the town are agog over the
fair just the same.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04

When located here | found about
Tour wagon loads of old cans and
rubbish in the rear OF my lot. The
cans were not worth removal, SO l
got a billygoat to eat them, but be
preferred chewing at the third rail.
| dug a hole, rolled the cans In and
sodded over the place and now, in
stead OF the eye-sores, have nice
lawn-a thing Of beauty. 1t only
took me few hours. 1t is SO easily
done in our soft sand. Remember.
mosquitoes have wings-you must
not only clean your own premises,
but look over the fence into adjoin-
Ing lots: into the alley and beyond,
even to the outlying dumps. II you
cannot cover them have the Council
and the Township do it. Don't per-
NIT foul cans to lie unburied, urge
Council to give strict orders. New
Orleans was compelled to do this
and to great extent succeeded-we
can do it also. II you must haul the
oans to dump, take them over and
dump them on Atlantic Avenue, At
lantic City.
| am an old bachelor, and shall
consider it a great honor to respond
with my shovel and willing hands to
do the bidding OF the ladies' League
BACHELOR.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04

Mr.. Editor:-The contest that is
being waged for a better Atlantic
City is losing none of it's intensity;
the reformers seem to be determined
to fight it out on the "same line IL 1t
takes all summer and the saloon
men appear willing to make conces
sions for a return of the old privi
ieges 1t is clear to the writer that
che reformers are making the great
est mistake In declaring the move
ment has no political significance.
70 what is the disgracefui condition
Atlantic City due, II it is not to
machine politics? If the influence OF
he saloon men and gamblers was
not needed to assist in the entrench-
tnent OF machine methods would such
flagrant violations of the law be
tolerated? Machine methods have
been condemned by law-abiding citi-
zens, hence the machines life is in the
hands of the baser element-they
render service and receive their re-
ward. While we have machine we
must have these conditions.
Ii the Good Citizens League expect
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
FEED Is GROUND HERE

1t Is one thing to desire freshly
ground animal and chicken food an
another thing to get it. But 1t car
be had right at our doors, and th,
prinding is done in the Absecon Feee
Mill. Steam power is used to run th.
machinery, but gasoline engire VII
soon be installed. OF course, bnyer
of feed care little for the motive
power Of the mill. They are inter
ested In the processes and the results
Of the grinding apparatus. These are
interesting features of the mill. The
grain arrives in carloads and is liftef
80 the second story by an elevator
By means OF shutes it falls to ths
grinders, where it takes the usual
course. The different screens sepa
rate the different grades OF feed, and
when additional machinery arrives
and is set up, the feed win be carried
to the upper story for storage and
returned through spouts at the Gus
TONER'S command. That the mill
tills long felt want is evidenced by
the rapidly increased patronage. AT
an early date feed buyers will be fur
nished with samples OF the produce
Of the Absecon Feed Mil, when they
will have an opportunity OF testine
for themselves it's products.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
He KNOWS WHERE 70 DUMP THE RUBBISH

Mr.. Editor:-YOur suggestion in
last weeks press had the right ring
and agreed with the remarks OF Rev
Mr.. Miller at the late Board Of Trade
dinner, when he said: ''Let civic i'm
prOvement begin right here on West
Jersey Avenue" Hundreds Of thou
sands ride through our city on the
electric trains and must form their
opinions of PleasantviIle, as they can
scarcely see any other part OF our
pretty town. Why does not Council
order the building OF the sidewalk
on this avenue? The present walk
is disgrace to the town. Why does
not Council urge the railroad to give
US respectable surroundings at this
important junction?
/ do hope the "Woman Ci;izan"
will succeed with her Improvement
League'-not that we would ask the
women to perform manual labor
but urge and plan. Should they call
for help | know our gallant men
VIII gladly respond with shovel and
strong arms.
Health, comfort and beauty require
the removal Of tin.can eye-sores and
mosqui to-breeding places. There is
nothing worse than old cans par
TALLY filled with foul water.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
WANT OPEN WATERS

The Oyster Planters Association OF
Atlantic County held their regular
monthly meeting on Saturday night,
April 27, at G. V. O'DonneIl's hotel,
Pleasantville.
Six more planters applied for mem
bership, and were admitted. A reso-
luton was passed that the officers
Of the Association should cooperate
with the mayors of the seaside re-
sorts in obtaining survey for the
deepening OF the waterways along
the coast from Cape May to Raritan
Bay. A committee of three was ap
pointed to send protest to the War
Department at Washington, d. c.,
against the closing OF the draw
bridges across the waterways Of At
.antic County and the beach thor
oughfare. The next regular meeting
will be held on the last Saturday.
night in May.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
A STEP IN THE
RIGHT DIRECTION

The Somers Point Councilmen Oh
Monday evening passed a resolution
70 pave Main Avenue, from New Jer-
sey Avenue to Bay Avenue, Delaware
Avenue, Somers Avenue, Anna Ave
nue. and George Avenue, from Main
Avenue to Bay Avenue, with mac
adam, according to specifications
Notices were also prepared declaring
Councils intention to do the work.
to be advertised for ten days In the
daily press. Those who may have
objections to the plan of paving will
have an opportunity to present then
10 Council in writing. Council il
unanimously In favor Of the improve
ments.
J. Mears Campbell offered his resig-
nation as real estate assessor Oh
account Of pressure OF private busi-
ness, and it was accepted.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
SOULS SANA|LL BURNED

NJ. v. b. Scull's sawmll at Scull-
vile was destroyed by fire last Mon
lay night, during a heavy fog
When the workmen appeared at the
Gene they were greatly surprised as
none had even seen the fire and
Charles Davis, the engineer and boss,
vas unable to summon aid as the
whistle had been removed. The Ori-
rim OF the fire is entirely shrouded in
mystery. Mr.. Sculi. who is son OF
the late Judge Scull, is not known to
have an enemy in the world and is
most kind to his employees These
iacts only serve to deepen the myst-
sry, coupled with the statement OF
certain people about forest fires last
year in the neighborhood of the saw
mill. No sooner would one fire be
gotten under control than flames
would sp ing up close by.
But what became OF the sawmill
whistle?
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
FUTURE OF SOMERS POINT

the bay front. 1t may not be In your
miad's eye that at present the city
has no control over this beautiful
water frontage, that there is no
reason at all why the owners OF the
land outside Of Bay Avenue may not
so appropriate it to their own-use as
to shut out the city entirely from the
I enjoyment Of this necessary natural
blessing. Already several buildings
obstruct the view and puplic use OF
the bay front, and more may follow
quickly. OF whatuse to spend money
and care on the interior Of the resort
If sooner or later it is to be practi-
cally pushed back to the woods?
Let Council and citizens put their
heads together and devise ways and
means of acquiring city ownership OF
the bay front now If not the full
limits OF the city frontage. such por-
tions at least as are not pre-empted
by buildings should be secured al
once. Let US have broad, substan
tial walk placed the full length OF the
outside of Bay Avenue, for the use OF
the public and especially to attract
summer visitors. The writer has
stood many times and Viewed the
beautiful mooniit scenes out over the
bay and wished his city friends could
come down and enjoy it also. This
Il what summer visitors want and
are willing to come down to Somars
Point and spend time and money to
Z Joy.
improvements cost money So
they do. But, like the money spenf
f,r good seed, 1t yields q bount'fuI
Z, turn In time. Let us get busy
CITIZEN.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
ATLANTIC CTYS TROUBLES AND IR|BULAI|ONS

permanent results they must get into
politics and get 81 good and hard;
they must obIiterale the boss and
h1eler. This idea is growing rapidly,
not only In Atlantic City but through
out the county, Many OF our best
citizens believe the time lis ripe for
giving the overworked bosses a good
rest, and why not? Have not few
men dictated everything that has
transpired In the county for years,
preferred whom they would and de-
stroyed whom they would, until ali
over the county there are hundreds
of men ready to welcome q bettering
of the conditions which they know
cannot be expected under the present
regime. II conditions are to be bet
tered there will have to be a change
in men, if not in politics. 1t will he
come more evident every day that
the refOrmeFs must find their most
effective weapon in the ballot. Mat
ters are so bad though not generally
known, that call to-arms through
out the county would meet with
surprising response. l.. L. S.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04

4 Dear Editor:-lt is evident that the
citizens OF Somers Point have about
reached that point In the career OF
municipal life when it seems neces-
sary to grow more rapidly and more
artistically than by the old process
of waiting for new neighbors to
bring prosperity. New neighbors
have come, and will come, because
they recognize the natural beauty OF
the town site and its lovely outlook
across the peaceful Great Egg Har-
Dor Bay.
1t is indeed a wise move for Council
to take the initiative in municipal
improvements. The streets and side
walks are generally the first propo-
sition to be thought necessary In any
town, and our drives and footpaths,
owing to the steep grades, are espe-
cially in need OF permanent improve
ment.
1t must be clear to all it's citizens
that Somers Point is by nature des
tined to be seaside resort only. Its
isolated situation, it's beautiful out
look over the surrounding waters,
whose natural growth OF sea-food
adds so much to the enjoyment of
the palate, it's height and gradual
slope down to the gentle waves, its
sandy beach, it's pine woods flooding
the city with clarified air-all these
compel the visitor to tarry and enjoy.
Therefore, the civic lie OF Somers
Point is dependent upon the natural
blessings 1t possesses.
Fellow citizens. let US, then, in our
movement for municipal improve
ments, take first care of the principal
reason for the existence OF our city
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
v. c. |. j. JUBILEE

The members of the W. G. I. u. are
rejoicing over their financial condi-
ion at the present time. Not only
ire the hall and lot entirely free from
iebt, but their building and loan
shares having recently matured places
10 their credit $3.50. Because Of the
above fact, a Jubilee Celebration will
De held in the w. G. L U. Hall on
Thursday evening, May 9th. A very
interesting program has been ar
anged by Mrs. John Ryon, and 1T is
hoped that each member viii en-
leavor to make 1t social success.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
II MADE THE CAT SMILE

"Have a smile?" said President
Lore of the Board of Trade, as he
deposited q check for $40 on the Sec
Ketary's desk the other afternoon, the
gift Of a friend of the Board to the
Board. The Presidents smile was
contagious, and the Secretary has
been feeling good enough ever since
to be on friendly terms. The donors
name is dead secret and even the
cat is muzzled with a east off Penn
sylvania D ess- -muzzle. The check is
appreciated, and the Secretary enter
tains the hope that the smile may
never nave chance to wear off.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
MONDAY WEDDING

Monday at high noon Mr.. Harry
f. Lush, OF West Pleasantyille, and
Mrs. Joanna Clark, of West Philadel-
phia, were united In marriage by the
Rev. r. J. Patterson. The happy
event took place at the groom's resi-
dence, witnessed by a large number
Of friends. Mrs. Lush received a
number OF handsome gifts. A dinner
followed the ceremony. Mr.. Lush is
a well known farmer.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
Symposium of Letters from the People Upon Topical Affairs
AGAINST ONt .S|DEDNESS

Mr.. Editor:-Last week mention
was made OF the dumping lots" 1
am waiting to hear If any OF our
earnest hOusekeepers are entering the
scheme for town improvements"
This week the subject In general talk
abort town and out OF town is the
condition OF the streets and side
walks. Perhaps, Mr.. Editor. you can
answer the often-put question, why
Jhe property owners on one side OF
the street are insisted upon to I'm
prove their sidewalks while property
owners on the other side are let go
Scott free? The complaint is that 1t
is unjust and unfair and looks like
q one-sided affair. All should be
treated alike II we expect to have
general harmony and cooperation.
If some persons are allowed to OBJ
struct the sidewalks with their effects
and SO compel persons to walk In
the street or cross to the other side,
when their business is on this side,
then the rule esta blfshed In Atlantic
City and elsewhere should be enforced
here. II some persons can claim GER
tain everyday privileges, there will
always be lump sticking In the
throats of those who desire flair
play"
BY all means let us have good side
walks, or we will for long have to
bear the attachment Of "being old
fogies' and far behind the progress
i've age for order and cleanliness.
WOMAN CITIZEN.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
NEN PQSI.0EEIgE 4 FACT

Mr.. III. W. 'Helfrich has at last
come to terms with the Post Office
Department regarding the new local
postoffice, and work on the building
will begin almost Immediately after
the removal Of the antiquated struct-
nre to the Burkhard lot opposite The
Press Office, on Warrington avenue.
The size OF the building will be %
As feet. The second story OF the
brick building will be fitted up with
Office suites, and fine basement will
contain ample storage facilities. The
Government requires that the build
Ing be completed on July l, 1907.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
DISCOUNT YOUR BILLS

The Pieasantville Water Company
has rendered semi-annual rental bills
to subscribers, and at the same time
announces that discount OF 2H per
cent. will be allowed If the bin is paid
before June l. After July water
rents will be payable quarterly; bills
win be rendered in September, Decem-
Der. March and June of each year."
The Company also serves notice
that lawn sprinkling will not be per-
mitted except between the hours OF
) and S p. N.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
THE GLENDALE OPENS

The Hotel Glendale, on St James
Place. near the Beach. Atlantic City
ls being thoroughly cleaned and made
ready for guests. s. E. Paul, well
ind favorably known for manager
al ability in Cape May and Wood
bury, will be hostess at the commo-
dious place during 1907. For briei
rest The Glendale is just the pace.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
COUNTY c. I. CONVENTION

The executive committee of the
County Christian Endeavor met on
Monday and decided to hold the an
nual Convention at Hammonton on
June 4th. An interesting program
is being prepared and each society
should arrange to send large dele
cation.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
SMITHS LANDING BEATEN

Crist's Cadets-or the 2. S. G. base
ball team-defeated the above aggre-
cation last Saturday, the 27tb, on
the down-towners' grounds. The
score was Is to 2.
The victors would like to arrange
for games with any team I'm South
Jersey averaging in age about IA
years. Address Albert Strang, Pleas
antville, n. j..
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
GROUND IS WANTED

Persons having suitable ground
for factory sites should address the
Secretary OF the Board Of Trade, p.
@. Box :, Pleasantville. stating the
very lowest price and terms OF sale.
The same address will receive prop
ositions Of ground to be used for d
base ball park.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
MAPS I'm DEMAND

The following letter has been re-
.eived at The Press office, which
shows how badly q map Of the Bor-
)ugh was needed:
Editor PreSs.
Dear siy:-Can you secure or have
,ent to me copy-or better, several
,opies-uf the new map OF Peasant
villeo Respectfully,
Pittsburgh, Pa. w. ID. MACE.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
SOCIETY DIRECTORY

ODO i2l1i-oNc
Union Lodge No. 213, meets every Wednesday
night in Red-Men's Hall. II. W. Helf,ich. secre-
tary-
Lewis Parker Encampmeut, /. o. O. F. No. 30,
meets second and fourth Mondays in each month
ia Adams Hall. S. j. Clark. Scribe.
Absequam Patriafchs Militant No. ,, meets
sc .ond Monday in each month in Admins Hall
Clarence A. Paul, Clerk.
JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN
MECHANICS
Excelsior Council. No. 231, meets every Friday
ey aning in Red Mems Hall. &. NJ. Bates. Record
ing Secretary. 1-l2-OS
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS
Phil kearney Lodge No. SO, meets every sat
urday night in Ryons Hall. r {. Seul. X. of Il.
aud s. William Turpin, Master OF Finance.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-05-04
SPECIAL B. OF |. NOTICE

A special meeting OF the Board Of
Trade will be held In Red Mems Hall,
Thursday night, May 3, at O'Clock.
Each and every member is requested
to be present and to accompany his
person with friend.