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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-12-28
REPORTS DISTRIBUTED

County Secretary, Rev. Samuel II
Potter, last week sent every pastor
and Sunday school superintendent In
the county, a copy OF the forty-first
annual statistical report OF the sun
day School Association. The report
was printed by The Press. Addition
al copies may be secured by address
ing Rev. Minot S. Morgan, secretary
elect, Elwood, Nj.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-12-28
PULPIT AND PEW
WESLEY NJ. E. CHURCH.

The Wesley Church held their
Chrittmas entertainment on We'd
nesday night. The entertainment
was great success, and consisted
Of special singing by the choir, reci-
tations and singing by the children.
The recitation by Miss Amanda Yates.
Waiting for Santa Claus" was Fpe-
cialiy good. Among others who de-
serve special mention are Chas. Camp
bell and Nellie Collins, who sang a
duet; Miss Helen Neglee, recitation;
Miss Eva Collins, recitation; Marion
Campbell, cradle song and Miss Clara
Miller, recitation.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-12-28
TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

The family OF Robert Bradshaw
wish to express grateful thanks to
the suburban Traction Co.'s employ
ees, Ladies' Aid Society OF Mt Pleas
ant Church and to all others who
have SO kindly assisted during their
unfortunate illnesses. The beautiful
doll, blanche" donated by Mr.. Lore,
may be redeemed by the owner by
presenting correct name at the home
OF Ezra johnson, 531 N. Main ST.,
Pieasantyille.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-12-28
ATLANTIC COUNTY
Bible Society
Depository
Max n. Kirscht Studio
Washington Avenue and Shore Road
Pleasantville, N. j
BOROUGH DIRECTORY

COUNCIL
Council meets first Monday evenings in Jan,
Feb, March, April. May, Oct. Nov, Dec; first
and third Monday evenings i'll June, July, Aug
and Sept Mayor, Dr.J. Ii. North; Clerk. Web-
''e' : BOARD OF EDUCATION
Meetings-First Tuesday evening OF each
month President, Elwood Adams; Clerk, Geo
Meeting place. Red Mems Hall the Cd THURSDAY
evening In each month. President, H. G. ThOm
as; secretary. Wilbur Reed; inspector, Dr.. c. M
BOARD OF TRADE
Board OF Trade meets in Red Mems Hall, firs
and third Thursday evenings eacn month. Presi
dent, Theo. X. lore; secretary. g. william Braun
Treasurer, George W.-Leech Everybody wei
come.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-12-28
B|CGESI..H()GSl !
RAISED M
-s1 nMItfEH HILL
htHEYLEN Hf
MU
HHUNNNVN "U

Hog raising IL not an
there must be something Id
now to train two sucking
in one season 460 and b
respectively. There are few
of this town who follow hf
for amusement or profit, bun
-amecertain managers OF agrl
fairs are turning their faces n
f,r profitable exhibits, and til {
raisers OF the hoggish brutes al
ting stuck up The hog raIsI
iustry Of PleasantviIle is also
Ing marked attention from
bodies Of men besides boards Oh b
one of which is the National Oh
Patrons OF Husbandry. This
farmers organization will insl
the local Grange taking cogn
Of the champion hog raiser OF
antyille, and awarding the 2
man a merit medal. And this
all. The news OF this mans q
has reached Walt. McDougalI
toonist, and he, animaI-loyel
lover Of raisefs OF animals al
will mention with great fery0r
tones at q puDlic meeting 4
Grange to be held soon, the nd
che man who butchered the b
hogs OF this year or any other /
In Pleasantyille-Samuel Ambr
1t was Sam. who accomplish
feat recorded above, and The
challenges readers to eclipse b
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-12-28
OYSTER BOARD SU}


Iu 1905 George JefferiAs, 7
vile, in conjunction VITA
carried up certiorari proce
the Supreme Court ON an o.
the County Oyster C0nrav6S
question involved was why
ers and planters have a rig
natural seed oysters from
beds for planting purposes
points. The Court sust
Oyster Commission and th|
dismissed from the ealendd
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-12-28
THE SENATOR'S TOWN
Is LOOKING UP

AS the year draws to close, 1t is
advisable to take retrospective
view. Absecon has only begun to
awaken, nevertheless great pride is
taken In the progress SO far made
Trolley service, electric lights, water
and gas, a goodly number of new
homes and other improvements have
been added during the past few
years.
The most important factor In the
life OF the town is the Loan and
Building Association, started two
years ago; it is In prosperous and
excellent condition. The money Is
often engaged four or five months In
advance, because investors appreciate
the liberal and cautious management
by most respected Board OF Direc
tors, The first Monday in January
Il new and thir series Will be opened
All who have a, saving inclination
cannot select any better method for
independence than to take as many
shares as possible. The benefit is
double-to the individual and to the
cfty
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-12-28
SALEM NJ. L. CHURCH

held their Christmas entertainment
on Wednesday evening. The chief
feature was eantata called, await
ing up for Santa" The part OF Santa
was taken by Mr.. Geo. Zippler. Much
fun was caused when Santa present
ed Mr.. Byron Martin with a huge
pumpkin. The characters In the
cantata were"The Northern Lights. ;
Cooks" "Dolls.' Toys "Indians"
and the Esquimau,"
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-12-28
SOCIETY DIRECTORY

u,,,, I. .adre No 21y, meets every "Wednesday
nj iybt in Red Mems Hall. Ill. W. HelisicD, Seere
tary. / a n f No 35
ssr,nd and fourth Mondays in eaeit month
in 4 4dains Hall $. J. CLARK. Scribe
Absequam Patraicils Militant no; HAL Iiait
Clarence A. Paul, Clerk
J1NIoR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN
MECHANICS
rxcelsior Council, No. 231, meets every Friday
evening in Red Mems Hail. u. NJ. Bates Record, r
ing Secretary.
KNIGHTS OF PYTH1AS
Phil kearney Lodge No. G3, meets every Sa.iij
ur,lay night in lyun's Hail. r. I. :, nli, n OF n
aud 4. N ilIiam 1urpin Master of FINANCE
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-12-28
ROMAN CATHOLIC
Mass at 8. 20

On Christmas Day the Church was
beautifully decorated with greens
appropriate to the season. Rev
Father Petri celebrated mass and
preached an excellent sermon on the
real meaning OF Christmas Day. He
said in the exchange of gifts and
greetings to one another we are apt
to forget the real greeting and the
real meaning OF Christmas,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-12-28
HOW The CHRISTMAS
EDITION NAS RECEIVED

The Press has set an example. The
paper has shown what can be done
In spite Of adverse mechanical condi
tions and handicaps. The task OF
producing an edition Of the, paper
commensurate with the develoy ment
OF this town was a heavy one. How
ever heavy the load the work demon
strated a new light, the rays OF which
point to an example and this must
be followed.
The Christmas edition was finan-
cial and artistic success. Minus the
former requisite a repetition OF the
venture would be impossible, and IL
is OF this we wish to speak. The
Press protited by the handsome edi-
tion and it is confidently believed
that those who made the experiment
possible-t advertisers-reaped re-
turns quite in proportion to tn il
cash outlay. The paper is grateful
to these business men, for their ala
in making known to nearby and far
away places the Importance of this
town. The columns of the paper al
forded interesting reading and the
management is grateful to the con
tributors: Walt. McDodga1I, Miss
Elizabeth Willis and artist Adolf
Wischan. The latter gentleman Is
responsible for the excellent cartoon
OF Santa Claus The appreciation OF
Press readers is shown In these fol-
lowing lines:
Mr.. james Ryon-' What did thib k
OF the Christmas edition? 1t was
fine and L saved my paper to show
friends Just what can be done In Il
country town. Nothing better could
be done anywhere"
Mrs, Eunice Hickman, OF Engli-h b
Creek-"The people up our way were
surprised to see The Press wonder
ful edition. Last years was fire,
but the latest one was grander 1t
showed our people that they need
not go further than Pleasantville to
buy their needs.'
Mrs. Roland Place. guess you
don't want to get such paper ou,
every week. But 1T was tine.'
The first person to congratulate
the editor was Mrs. Mrs. Nj. K. Fish.
She called her appreciation over tn.
phone, adding, "the paper is magni
fieent.'
Rev. III. d Speakman-' It's credit
to the town and Office"
=.
From Philadelphia-Mark A. Lekt
OF 1907 N. 18th street, says: sReceiv
ed Christmas number and think. il
very pretty"
Commodore" l.. Ii. Barrett-"It
was fine paper, and you deserv
credit, as it was creditable to q
larger place than The Press Office,
Miss Willis article was clever and !,
dandy"
President Roosevelt-"The nature
faklrs should profit by looking at TIT
Teddy Bear cover OF your greal
Christmas edition.
TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-12-28
/ CENT A WORD

Rate | cent per word under this heading.
Cash must accompany order for insertion.
PANsY POULTRY PLANT
Thoroughbred Wyandottes, Barred Plymouth
Rocks and Eggs Tor hatchng- Str1c.ly iTesn
yrain fed eggs iOr domestic use. J. A. McAnney.
544 Main St. Pleasantyille. Phone 23A-
MODERN HOUSE FOR SALE
Has all conyenences; in frst-class condition; 8
rooms lot 5Ox245; Adams Avenue, third house
from Shore Road. AddressN., Press Oince.
lwo imp owed lots on Verona avenue near
E,,iseopal church. Desirable location Dr. A.
g. Morgan, 2l14 n. 81st ST., Phia. 2Ve.
OFFICE for RentOver Post-OHce
Hot water heat. II. w Heirich loc
Mason Hnmlin. good condition, go Inas.
W. ingersoll, $50 \. Main ioe
arORE AND ID " ELL1NG
Eor Rent; separate il desired q rooms and
ha+h N Daley lO1 Chestnut ST., Pleasant-
vile.
pApER BAGS FOR SALE
rhousan.ls OF y pound paper bags inre for sale
q. The press offler, at reduced prices VI
HAY FOR SALE
Chas II. sooy. Absecon 22c
RUBBER STAMPS
orders taken at Press Office. Prompt service
s-uOOM HOUSE FOX RENT
south Park ave. Inquire A. P. Ryon's store. IL
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Praise from Camden
THE .4RLINGTON DEVELOPMENT co.
Camden NJ IT, Dec. 49, 1907

L1JJLOT' I7JE 4 7BSS
PJeasnntUille, ~. J.
Dear Sir. Z am In receipt Of your Xmas number,
and hare read 1t Nth much pleasure and profit
lam amazed at the ability Of your office to pro
duce such issue, W7aich is Uort1ay of a large
city
Pzeasazatz'ille should be proud of such an up
to-date and eate1prisiu9 industry. With heortiest
congratulations and the compliments of the sea-
son, lam,
Yours sincerely
IS.4.4C K'ER,SHs4 W.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-12-28
SCHEDULE OF MAILS
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting Of the
stockholders Of the First Ma
tional Bank Of Pleasantvllle
will be held at its banking
house on Washington Ave-
Pleasantville, Atlantic Co.,
NJ, on the l4th of January,
1908, at a pm, for the cleo
ton of directors for the ensu-
ing year, and for the transac-
ton Of such other business
as may properly come before
the meeting.
GEO. II. ADAMS,
Is Cashier.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-04-23
Mayor BoIIschweiIer Is Prepar-
ing Recommendations For Ex-
tension Of School System.
"A NEW SCHOOL NEEDED Soon.
The Mayor Will Confer With Super
intendent Shull and the Principals
of the Schools, Probably, Before
Convening the Board of Estimate,
Composed of the Mayor, Two Al
dermen and Two Commissioners.

Mayor Bollschweiler expects to
call a meeting of the Board of Esti-
mate this week at which. time the
question of erecting new school
building will be discussed.
President Crowell, of the school
board, has commended the mayors
recent tour Of the schools, in which
Mr.. Bolschweiler paid special atten-
tion to the scarcity of room in each
building, and he will state the facts
before the Board of Estimate on the
night of the meeting. The mayor is
prePAring summary of recommen-
dations and also intends to hold a
meeting with Superintendent Shull
and the principals of the different
schools shortly.
The mayor says that new school
building is certainly needed and will
be even more SO next September and,
in view of this fact, he is anxious to
take steps now so that the building
will be ready when needed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-04-23
PLAN ATTRACTIONS FOR
FORESTERS' BIG FAIR

The fair committee of Court AM
boy No. 58, Foresters of America,
met at J. ]. Flynn's, in New Bruns-
wick avenue, last night, and organ
lied. j. ]. Deveny was elected chair
man, Thomas Lucas secretary, and
p r. Manton, treasurer. Several
plans for the coming affair were dis
icussed 1t was decided to award a
gold watch to the most popular past
chief ranger. The one receiving the
most number of votes will be given
the watch. The contest will close
the last night of the fair. No past
chief ranger of Court Amboy will be
allowed to enter the contest. 1t is
expected to have number of other
attractions. The fair will be held
during the week beginning Septem-
ber 16 and continue until September
l21, in Washington hall. The pro-
ceeds will be for the complete furn-
ishing of their rooms. j. ]. Deveny
and Bernard Mullen, two of the COM
mittee on furniture, are in New York
today looking at samples and secur-
ing prices for the furnishing of the
lodge room.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-04-23
A BLAZE IN RAILROAD
YARD CAUSES BIG LOSS

NEW YORK, Apr. 23:-Two loco
motives and a large number Of Pull
man and passenger coaches were de-
stroyed with the repair shops of the
New York Central railroad at the
Melrose yards at 156th street, and
the entire yards and hundreds of
thousands of dollars worth of prop
erty were threatened by fire which
broke cut shortly after o'clock this
morning.
Flames swept almost unchecked
over the hundreds of cars stored in
the yards, as the supply of water was
inadequate. Gangs of trainmen tried
to save 500 cars loaded with hum
dreds of thousands worth of freight,
but the streams of water which they
sought to throw upon the FIRE gave
out through lack of pressure.
Firemen arrived at the scene in re-
sponse to two alarms turned in from
165th street and Morris avenue. They
experienced the greatest difficulty in
getting at the flames for the yards are
enclosed by a high retaining wall,
which enclosed the cut through which
they passed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-04-23
STATE BOARD
AT SEWER SITE

The State Sewer Commission will
arrive here at noon on Thursday to
make an inspection of the course for
the new Sheridan street trunk sewer,
the contract for which was awarded
to Martin Hansen at the last meeting
of the Board of Aldermen.
The State Commissioners will ar
rive on the 1922 train on the Central
railroad and will be met by City Sur
veyor Forrest l.. Smith and City At
torney G. G. Hommann. They Will
visit the county bridge and examine
the part of the sewer that empties in
to the Raritan river, near the Cheese
brough works. 1t is customary for
the commissioners to inspect all
large sewers, the Sheridan street sew
er being the largest that has ever
been planned in this city.
The plans for the sewer were pre-
pared by City Surveyor Forrest l.
Smith and will be carefully exam
ined by the commission. They ma.
decide on some changes should thu
sewer in their opinion not be deel
enough at its outlet or not run fai
enough into the water.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-04-23
-FOUR men DEAD;
$50 HORSES KILLED

NEW YORK. Apr. 2S:-Four men
twelve firemen injured, two of whom
were sent to hospitals; two engines
overturned and wrecked by collisions
with street cars; monetary loss of
couple of hundred thousand dol
lars, and various thrilling rescues-
that was the history of the fire de-
partment for five hours this morning.
Six different fires on the upper
east side in Broadway, on the middle
east side, and big stable at Christie
pher and Barrow streets kept the fire
men on the jump.
For one of the fires, in order to
get sufficient apparatus, owing to the
overturning of one of the enginesn
the upper east side, from seth to
104th street had to be stripped of en-
gines and some had ito be drafted
from the district west of Central
Park.
The dead are four Italians whose
were found when the firemen were
washing down in the big stable fire
None of the firemen are SO sri
ously injurd that they will die. Six
of them were caught in a back
draft in fire in Wooster street and
three of them blown down flight OF
stairs. The others, including two
captains, were injured by the over
turning of the engines.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-04-23
BOYS BRIGADE TO
HAVE PARENTS NIGHT

Parents night will be observed by
the Boys Brigade of the Baptist
church in the chapel tonight. An
elaborate program has been arrang-
ed and a pleasant evening is antici-
pated The program will be started
at 7:45 o'clock. Owing to the limit
ed room only adults will be admit
ted. The object of the evening is to
show the parents of the boys what
they have been doing
The program opens with a march,
"The Washington Post March," by
Charles Hinkle. The remainder will
be carried out as follows:
Invocation.
Hymn-"America."
Responsive reading by Brigade.
Solo, when the Bells in the Light
house Ring"--Fred BRIGGS.
standardization Skeen.
Recitation-Frank Marsh.
Piano solo-John Lloyd.
Solo-Charles Trout.
Address, What the Brigade
Stands For"-Rev. w P. Hill.
Vocal solo, Kept In" Fred
| BRIGGS.
Piano solo, "Dance of the Hay
makers, Captain Hinkle.
Hymn-"Onwai'd Christian Sold
iers."
Exhibition drill--Fred BRIGGS.
w. w. Davis will preside during
the entertainment.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-04-23

DecidedUponAfter
Conference With
Brotherhood.
BEGINS MAY Is

On May / 5 the yard brakemen,
yard conductors. passenger crews and
freight crews of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company will have the size
of their pay checks increased,
The employees have been anticipat-
ing a raise for some time and word
was received in this city this morn
ing that General Manager Cutter of
the Lehigh company, after a confer
ence with the Brotherhood of Rail
road Trainmen, decided to increase
the wages of the foregoing named
employees. A short time ago the COM
pahy raised the wages of the Office
employees which came as surprise
and it was rumored at the time that
the trainmen would also receive a
raise shortly. The Brotherhood OF
Railroad Trainmen took up the mat
ter and as a result General Manager
Cutter announced yesterday that the
following increase would go into eff
feet on May Is: Yard brakemen
from $3.50 to $3.50; yard conduct
ors, from $2.75 to So; passenger
crews, 10 per cent. and freight crews
12 IL per cent. for a twelve-houl
day, and local freight crews from 81.
30 to $3.50 per day for a twelve-houl
day.
Yardmaster Blocker said this
morning that he had received no of
fetal notification in regard to thu
matter as yet, but said he had heart
of the increase and thinks that th'
new schedule will start on May l
which, il that is the case, will give
the men their raise on the next pa,
day, May IL. The increase will at
feet the entire division.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-04-23
DENMARK AND GERMANY
FORMING AN ALLIANCE

COPENHAGEN, Apr. 2S:-It is
learned on excellent authority that
negotiations are going on between the
Danish and German governments
concerning the arrangements of the
Danish army and navy in case of war.
Germany requests the concentra-
tion of Danish army in Zealand,
new Notifications at Copenhagen, the
establishment of naval base in the
Great Belt, and the expansion of both
the material and personnel of the
navy. The negotiations, which com
menced during King Frederick's visit
to Berlin, are now nearly concluded.
In military circles it is considered
that the fulfillment of Germany's
requests would have the same effect
as the Kaiser's favorite plan of clos
ing the Baltic.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-04-23
Obstacle Placed on High Treslle
of TrentOn-New Brunswick
Fast Line Near Dayton.
UPRIGHT POST BETWEEN TIES.
Officials Made Effort to Keep Matter
Quiet in Hope of Catching the Gull
ty Parties Occurred Sunday
Morning-Motorm Stuck to His
Post and Stopped Car Just as Fen
der Hit Obstruction on the Track.

DAYTON, Apr. 23:-For the sixth
time within a year an almost success
full effort was made Sunday to wreck
a trolley ear on the Trenton-New
Brunswick fast line, although it was
not until yesterday that public re-
port of the affair was made, the au-
thorities maintained secrecy with
the hope that the guilty person would
be caught.
This time the attempt at wrecking
was made on the high trestle across
the Pennsylvania tracks near Day
ton. A piece of telegraph pole was
planted firmly between two ties in
the middle of the trestle and if it had
been struck the car would have been
derailed and thrown to the ground a
distance of about thirty feet. Albert
Voight, motorman, saw the obstruc-
tion just in time to stop as the fender
of the car struck the pole. By stick
ing to his post and applying the
brake Voight saved the lives of him
self, the conductor and six passen-
gers.
Word was sent back to Trenton
and the superintendent, Mr.. .Fravelle,
and a part of officials started to the
scene. When they arrived no trace
of the would-be wreckers could be OBJ
tanned. Search has since been prose.
cuted, but without avail
Superintendent Fravelle is of the
opinion that the attempt to wreck the
car may have been the work of some
one who has a grudge against the
company. Several men have been
dismissed from the employ of the
company from time to time, and it
may be that some of them are seek
ing to be avenged.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-04-23
Funeral of Alvin F. Wentworth
Was Held From His Late
Residence This Afternoon.
EXEMPT FIREMEN BORE BODY.
Rev. William p. Hill, Pastor of First
Baptist Church, Officiated at Ser
vice at 2 O'clock. at which Many
Former Firemen Were Present
Mr.. Wentworth Had Been a Resi-
dent of This City Since Year 1875.

The funeral of Alvin F. Went
worth, seventy-four years old, of ITS
Market street, who died Saturday,
was held from the house at 2 O'Clock
this afternoon.
The house was crowded with Mr.
Wentworth's old friends, members of
Washington Hose Company and the
Exempt Firemen's Association, of
which he had been a member. A
number of floral pieces were received
and the following members of the Ex-
empt Firemen s Association acted as
pall bearers: John Fothergill, w. w.
Sofield, John Meshrow, John Toolin,
Isaac Farroat and Spencer Dayton.
Rev. William Hill, of the First Bap-
tist church, ofliciated. Interment
followed in Alpine cemetery.
Mr.. Wentworth was born in Wake
field, N. H., in 1888. He came to
New Jersey in 1860 and had been a
resident here since 1876. He made
wide circle of acquaintances and
friends and became member of the
Washington Hose Company at the
time it was organized with twenty
charter members. He Joined the Ex-
empts' association IN 1889. Mr..
Wentworth was the engineer on the
Central railroad drawbridge for
twenty-nine years and left the posi-
tion few years ago on account OF
his health.
He had been ailing for the past few
years. and his death was caused by
paralytic stroke. He is survived by
widow and son, Marshall Went
worth, who is in business in Chicago
and who is here with his wife to at
tend the funeral
During the funeral the fire bell in
the tower on State street was tolled.