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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01
ROMAN CATHOLIC

Trinity Sunday-Father Petri wat
.elebrant and In his sermon on the
gospel dealt fully and clearly cited
che charter Christ gave to His churc.
through the Apostles and disciples
when he said to them : "All power ie
nine in heaven and on earth; GO
therefore and teach all nations what
/ have taught you. Baptize them ii
the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Ghost. You
cannot err for behold / am with you
The Church) always, even unto the
cOnsummation OF time =
Thursday OF this week is the feast
i Corpus Christi" First Sunday
June is Communion day for tn
members OF the Rosary and League
the Sacred Heart.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01
SHE LAYS BARE
HER HEART 5 TORTURE

The following letter lays bare a
great secret sorrow, OF an estimable
young woman. 1t was written to a
friend OF The Press In the hope that
the latter person may alleviate the
pain that has been tugging at heart
strings. Unable to grant measure
OF respite The Friend has referred the
epistle to Press readers The letter:
"My dear friend:-The time has
come when | must ask you
question-one concerning something
which has cost me many sleepless
nights, also days of anxiety, This Is
a subject upon which have hest
rated to speak to any one, and |
have known whole community to
be upset completely ,and many happy
homes have been broken up by this
same trouble, yet | must know the
worst | dare not communicate my
state OF mind to my father, for as
yOu hAO =" uC 10 oiu lbbuOiHc0 1OOu
many things In my distress | ap
peal to you. 1t may surprise you to
have me turn to you In this trouble
but I know you SO well that / feel
you understand me. Also l am as
sured OF your friendship for me and
therefore l know that my troubles
are yours also.
While you are considering this,
beg OF you to put away all cares and
all social pleasures, and devote your
time and faculties to the proper con
sideration of this question which /
am about to ask you. Now, dear
friend, want you to answer me
truthfully what your thoughts are
on this matter Promise never to
tell any one, as feel that this is COO
serious matter to Jolly about. An
other thing-it is between you and
me and no one else. But / must
come to the point.
When do you think we shall have
warm weather?
Your troubled friend.
Gupae
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01
FUTURE OF SOMERS POINT

Dear Editor:-The ordinance for
street and sidewalk improvements in
the City OF Somers Point will be con-
sidered at the regular meeting of
Council on Monday evening. June 3.
1t may possibly be passed finally at
this meeting. 1t is to be hoped that
a large number of citizens will be on
band to take part in the discussion
of the various points In and out of
the ordinance. Several OF the more
prominent advocates of improve
ments will be there to state their
views on the subject.
"The principal reason for the exis-
tence OF Somers Point as q seashore
resort" which was left out of the
ordinance proposed at the last meet
Ing of Council, seems to be found
worthy oil consideration by many
wideawake citizens. The bay front
is not, strictly speaking, highway
to be considered In the same light as
street but the Improvement of the
bay front by substantial bulk head
crowned with broad footwalk as
far up as Harbor Lane, is surely
closely connected with the present
ordinance for improved sidewalks.
The proposed ordinance calls for
filling in and building a good road
on Harbor Lane. This alone will
make 1t a long street with no con
nectiOn with Bay Avenue at the
wharf, which will certainly be very
inconvenient to reach from the front
of the city proper.
The ground lying between New
Jersey Avenue and Harbor Lane is
now In course of preparation for.
building purposes. This tract is in
extent almost the size of the district
whose streets are already In fair con-
iition, and upon which it is pro-
posed to spend SO. much money. 1t
would certainly be narrow minded
policy not to open up this vast plot
OF ground, thereby enlarging the
civilized" section OF our city. To
attempt to improve. what Is already
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01

society new to Pleasantville and
It's vicinity was instituted In Adams
Hall on Tuesday evening, May 2Stb.
Nineteen persons were present to
iorm the organic alton, and officers
were chosen.
Some time ago the Rev. III. d.
Speakman, Rector of st. Marks Epis
c0pal Church OF this place, became
imbued with the idea that that sub
stantial secret beneficial organiza
;ion for those engaged in the noble
pursuit of agriculture, the Patrons OF
Husbandry, should be represented in
this section of Atlantic County. He
recognized the fact that the farmers
sadly needed the protective cloak OF
the National Grange, and he set to
work with a will. Tuesday nights
successful issue Is the result of his
labors to interest those who should
be interested In their own welfare.
The local body's official name is
Pleasant vile Grange Patrons OF Hus.
bandry. The organization is non
,olitical and non-sectarian, exclu-
sively so according to the laws Of the
order, and dates it's birth to q day
sbout the close OF tn. civil war.
Another meeting of the Grange vii
pe held on Friday evening, June I, In
ADAMS Hall. The officers elected at
tuesday nights meeting are:
Master, Ill. ID. Speakman.
Overseer. William Hauenstein.
Lecturer, Mrs. Charlotte Adams.
Steward, Charles Weiss
Assistant Steward, Frank Martin.
Treasurer, Winfield Adams.
Secretary. W. l.. Turpin.
Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs. Mary
II. Turpin.
1t will be seen by the above list OF
'ames that others beside agricultur
sts are entitled to membership H.
irange the chief reqnisttion being
chat candidates are of desirable char
,cter and reputation.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01

good enough" and neglect to pro
vide for the natural growth, is not
wise administration. 1t is not show
ing fair treatment to those property
owners whose interests are In the
sparsely settled districts. Our city
limit is Ocean Heights, yet how little
has been done to claim. and improve
this high sectionl Even the old and
only thoroughfare out of the city In
It's direction, has no sidewalks at all.
Along this Shore Road the visitor
gets his first impression OF Somers
Point, or rather fails to realize that
he is within our city limits until New
Jersey Avenue Is reached. Here is
where sidewalks are badly needed
for our own citizens use. Here IL
where improved sidewalks will at
tract newcomers" This entrance
to the city is as uninviting as the
Bay Front entrance is from the
water,
New streets, new sidewalks, new
homes, mean more citizens, more
money from taxes, more improve
ments, more life, more to live for.
Suppose the streets from New Jer-
sey Avenue down to George Avenue
are macadamized, what is to become
OF the rain water that will flow down
to the bay? Gutter pipes viii need
to be passed under Ray Avenue to
the water front. The force OF these
streams of rain water will tend to
spoil the beach. While this much
must be done on Bay Avenue, why
not complete the Improvements az
advocated in this series OF articles?
Let US not build for to-day, let US
look to the future.
Again fellow citizens, come out
to the Council meeting on Monday
evening. CITIZEN.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01
SIX FOR A QUARTER

Long drawn out-by the yard
coupon tickets have been abolished
on the Shore Fast Line Two tickets
only are required between Atlantic
City. Somers Point and return. In-
stead Of twelve tickets for fifty cents
between the Boardwalk and Pleas
antville. six tickets are sold, good in
either direction.
Tickets are already printed for the
Ocean City trip via the bridge across
Great Egg Harbor Bay. The fare
from Atlantic City to Ocean City and
return will be As cents, and from
Pleasantville 35 cents. When the
bridge Is open for business tickets
Will be sold by agents at the Board
walk, Pleasantville, ,Linwood, Somers
Point and Ocean City.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01
AMATEUR SHOW, FINANCIAL AND !,

It has been said, "He that can't
live upon love deserves to live In q
ditch" Morton Carlton, who In real
life is Archie Risley, gave an interest
ing Interpretation OF Richard Hard
Ing Davis Princess Aline' before
one OF the largest audiencps that has
ever graced Red Mems Hall, at the
entertainment Monday night for the
benefit OF the plano fund OF Salem
Methodist Episcopal church. Space
does not permit q lengthy discourse
on Mr. Risley's work, for fear that in
commenting thereon full measure
OF praise may be DETECTED from the
other members of the cast. They one
and all acquitted themselves, and
particular mention must be made of
the acting of Miss Esther Risley, rs
Simpson, maid to the Princess A Inc.
Oscar Horton, as Nolan, a servant,
only lacked the brogue OF the Celtic
tongue to make more Of his part.
Miss Edith Parker looked a charm
Ing Edith Morris, an American girl,
who finally won Morton Cartons
love without half trying. or course
she was Irresistible to the impetuous
arltOn. The other members OF the
cast were: Britton Adams, Leon Col
Inns, Elizabeth Risley and Debbie
Adams.
The show opened with a tableau.
America, chorus singing the
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01

familiar national hymn. Mrs. and
Mr.. r L. Race represented the God
dess OF Liberty and Uncle Sam re-
respectively. Uncle Samuel feeling
the inspiration OF the moment called
upon the audience to join In the sing
ing. but patriotic ardor never mani
tests itself In Pleasantville audiences
and the singing was confined almost
exclusively to the prrcints OF the
stage.
Messrs. Ireland, Miller, Race and
Brinkman interspersed the waits and
acts with singing, and an Atlantic
City ladies' quartette brought the
audience to their sides with some Of
the sweetest singing of the evening
The members OF this quartette were
the Misses Carter, BoIte, Rotholz and
Mrs. Bolte.
Pretty cover and from 'ispiece pages
OF the May magazines were most
truthfully portrayed by mem bers Of
the aggregration and their portrayal
OF familiar advertisements OF shoes
handled by the local merchants
Hosbach and Lore, opened the eyes
Of the audience to the wide awake
methods employed by these men to
bring their goods before the people.
The tableaux were followed by Miss
Nettie Collins recital of a poem.
Miss Collins does not depend alone
upon her rapidly improving ability
to recite to win plaudits from audi
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01

Miss Iva Martin is able to be out o
doors after long Illness.
Mrs. E. A. Miller is entertaining hei
mother, OF Ocean Grove.
Mr.. Eston Roland left town Thurs
day for Washington. ID. G.
Mr.. Elisha Smith has been confined
to his home all week on account ol
Illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rinear OF Bridgeton,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Edwards.
DR.. Bolton, former pastor OF the
Absecon M. E. Church, was in town
last Friday.
The o. j. Hammell Co. have com
pleted and erected a monument In
the Absecon cemetery for William E.
Lee In memory of Mrs. Lee.
Maurice Snyder and Curtis Risley
are the two proud young local stud
ents OF the Atlantic City High School
to graduate. Congratulations.
Former chief engineer for the Sub
urban Traction Co.. Smith. who has
recently been employed at the West
: willie power house, died early Monday
morning in Philadelphia hospital
following an operation last Thurs
day for appendicitis.
A team Of horses belonging to the
Lake and Risley Co. trOtted away
from their driver early Monday
morning; they knocked down a troll
ley pole on Madison avenue, turned
up Washington auenue, ran on to
the sidewalk, and driver could not
have steered them straighter, as not
q pole or tree was struck until they
reached Dan Edwards alleyway.
which they turned into.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01
ne ST0OPS TO KICK,
BUT NOT 70 CONQUER

Mr.. EDIToR:-Because you and l
may be working for the same end
under different plans does not justify
you In stating that | oppose i'm
prOvements. While you may favor q
bond issue to improve. the sidewalks,
consider the action unwise and un
called for. Whenever the people de-
sire, have the ability and the good OF
the town demands improvements |
am there, and the sooner Council
orders sidewalks built on West Jer-
sey Avenue, where they are more
necessary tnan anywhere else In our
town. the better. l have copy Of
the Pitman Grove plan for improving
sidewalks. No bond issue was neces-
sary there. and no time was wasted
and the payments were easily made
by the property owners.
Yours respectfully, though not per-
fect, d. w. G.
The correspondent refers to Pit
man Groves plan of forcing property
owners to improve sidewalks, but he
ails to make clear the difference be-
tween Issuing bonds, as has been
proposed in this Borough, and the
system of issuing Certificates" We
have in hand the letter referred to,
written by the Clerk OF Pitman
Grove, which refers to these certifi-
Gates, but that is all. NoexpIanation
accompanies the letter, hence we fail
to see wherein d. w. g. separates the
plan OF Pitman Grove and that OF
pieasantville.
1t is also further believed by the
writer OF this paragraph that had
the joint Councilmanic Board OF
Trade committee embraced West Jer
sey Avenue in it's plan of sidewalk
Improvement, ID. w. G.. would forever
remain silent and his voice would not
be raised In dissension. 1t is natural
for many people to view public i'm
provements selfishly; but, thank for
time, there are many exceptions, and
TO these exceptions Pleasantyille will
owe her redemption from has
been" on the sidewalk question,
D. VIC. also introduces the name
west Jersey Avenue" to the alley
way parallelling the w. & s. s.
railroad and running from Shore
K ad to the Shore Fast Lines sta
don. Would it be sane policy fl
his Borough to pave an alleyway
or to order it to be paved ? An un.
Diassed reader says mo, let abutting
property owners improve their own
alleys. ED.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01
In the Churches

ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Tomorrow will be first Sunday af
GER Trinity; morning prayer and ser
at 1915. Rev. III. ID. SpeakmaD
will have for his text. "The love OF
iOd and the love OF man.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01
Special Notice

Madame Lambert has fitted up her
new music studio, and will teach dur
lug the summer mon this, piano, organ
aud stringed instruments. Single
lessons for each soc. Thorough voice
training $1.O0 per lesson. Other
special branches on application. Cor.
Shore Road and Washington avenue.
entrance on Washington, 2 ID floor.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01
SOCIETY DIRECTORY
ODD FELLOWS

ODD FELLOWS
Union Lodge No. 2I3. meets every Wednesday
night III Red Mems Hall. Ii. W. Helfrich, Secre-
tary.
Lewis Parker Encampment, /. 0. 0. +. No. 35,
meets second and fourth Mondays iu each month
in Adams Hall. 5. j. Clark Scribe.
Absequam PatriaIchs Militant No. 2 meets
second Monday in each month in Adams Hall.
Clarence A. Paul, Clerk.
JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN
MECHANICS
Excelsior Council. No. 231 meets every Friday
evening in Red Mems Hail. d. NJ. Bates. Record
ing Secretary. 1-12-US
KNIGHTS OF PITHIAS
Phil Kearney Lodge No. 6t, meets every Sat
urday night in Ryons Hall. p. {. Scull, X. Of RI
and 5. William 1urpin. Master Of Finance
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01

LOTS OF BARGAINS |!

LOTS OF BARGAINS!
STOCKINGS Sc and 10c
BUTTONS. on card, 2 doz. SC
UNDERVEST for Children &c
PERCALE Remnants, 36 In. 1Oc yd.
GINGHAMS for Boys BIouses Sc yd.
HENLEY SERGE good patterns 12he
DRESSING-SACQUE SUITS $1.0O
SHIRTWAIST SUITS $1.25
We have few Shirtwaists-two OF
three of q kind-selliBg at cost Also
some New Patterns-just arrived
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01

Workmanship counts In building
a home, and SO does the finished ap-
pearance. We are careful of these
points; our patrons know 1t.
Lafferty & Turpin, Builders
Phone J03d Pleasantville, NJ. 20
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01
PITY THEY LEFT THE station

The antiqnated structure known ae
the station of the great Atlantic City
railroad was entered by sneak thieves
during Saturday night, May 25. A
pane Of glass was broken, the win
dow catch unfastened and bold, bad
burglar had things his very own
way. His efforts and risks were
amply rewarded. as Agent Bates had
thoughtfully left the approximate
sum OF 81 so in one cent pieces in q
drawer. Mr.. Bates occasionally does
this same tempting trick and the
desperate, hungry burglars must be
aware OF 1t, or they would not have
incurred the dangers OF q night
attack.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-06-01

NOTICES for entertainments of any description,
pronuted to secure pecuniary gain for a church
or organization. may be inserted under this
heading at the rate ot cents per word The
same will be placed In any other column on
this page at the rate OF " cent per word. the
regular rates.
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wish to
her acting
A patriotic
ings enjoyme
pants we're Oh
,rm and the
sweet In red skir,
white waists. TIL
could have been ma
the addition OF proper
ities and strong cale
The drilling showed carel
and the flaws were indet
number. Those who drilled
NJ bel Harding. Lavinia Risles
Gravelle, Debbie Adams, Laura
ries, Bertha Risiey. Elizabeth Ris.
Lille Martin. Esther Risley, Edh
Parker, Leon Collins, Clinton RisIey,
John SOmers, BrittOn Adams, Archie
Kisley, Edward Willis, Con Steelman,
Fred Fenton, Harry Collins. Oscar
Horton; Uncle Sam, r. l.. Race; God
dess of Liberty. Mrs. r. L Race.
Mr.. Race did not overlook the Inn
portance OF securing a plano, and he
should receive the thanks of the aud
fence. The stock affair In Red Mems
hall is without doubt impossible.
More praise could be added. but 1t
is sufficient to say that the singing
and performances will like salt-fish
be long a soaking
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-01-10
ART EXHIBIT.

There will be an Art exhibit
which will be held in the room
used by John Anderson for toys
during the holidays. There will
be about one hundred pictures
ON exhibition and it will be
worthy of your patronage. Ev-
cry child who will sell one sea-
son ticket at Is cents, or three
single tickets at 10 cents each,
will be entitled to one season
ticket. The exhibit will be open
Monday afternoon, January 9TH
and continue all week. The
following clubs will have charge
Monday, Travel Club.
Tuesday, Semper Fidelis.
Wednesday, Art Club.
Thursday, Students Club.
Friday, Treble Clef.
Saturday, Improvement
League.
Season ticket Csc, single
ticket 10c, children, Sc. j12
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-01-10
James Cullen, the man who

James Cullen, the man who
killed his wife and son the
other day at Charles City, Ia,
was lynched last night by a
mob. The man made fight
and protested loudly, but his
words had no effect on the
mob. 1t is said that Ike CON-
mutation of the sentence of
wife murderer Busse was the
real fact of Cullen being
Ilynched, as the residents OF
Charles City were afraid JUS
Itice would not be melted out to
him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-01-10
Royal Neighbors Install Of
ficers

The Royal Neighbors installed
officers last night. Mrs. Lins-
ley was installing officer, as
sisted by Mrs. Leet. The fol-
lowing were the officers in
stalled: Oracle, Florence Walk
|er; vice oracle, Hattie Shelton;
past oracle, Elizabeth Linsley;
chancellor, Anna Cusack; re-
corder, Juliet Oviatt; receiver,
Thena Langdon; marshal, Ella
Myers; assistant marshal, Mag
gle Leet; inner sentinel, Nancy
Hatcher; managers, Minnie
Metcalf, R. L. Linsley, Emma
line Warner; physicians, S. F.
DeVore, c. w. McGavren;
Faith, Minnie Metcalf; Courage,
Nelia McGrew; Modesty, Thena
Langdon; Unselfishness, Emma
Fountain; custodian, Josephine
Blunt; pianist, Lorena Porter.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-01-10

The Knights of Columbus had
a most enjoyable time at their
lodge rooms Wednesday night,
the occasion being an open ses-
sion to which a number of
friends and members of their
families were invited. During
the evening the following ex-
cellent musical program was
rendered:
Violin Solo Prof. Graf.
Vocal Solo James Moriarlty.
Piano Duet Nellie and Anna
Welch.
Vocal Solo D. J. Kirlin.
Piano Solo Ella Withrow.
Vocal Solo John O'Connor.
Short addresses were made
by Fathers Mullen and Malone,
which were we'll received on
account of the happy manner
in which they were given.
At a late hour refreshments
were served after which all de-
parted for their homes, feeling
that much credit is due the
Knights for their hospitality
and especially to t. M. Gilmore,
who had charge of the even.
ing's entertainment.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-01-10
Missionary Society

The Woman's Missionary So
ciety Of the Presbyterian
church will meet at the home
of Mrs. G. W. Colt Friday, Jan.
II, at 3 o'clock. A cordial in
vitatiou is extended toall. Sub
ject, Immigration.
Paper, Foreigners Mrs.
Bell.
Extracts from con the Trail
of the Immigrant Mrs. Bev-
eridge.
Sketch Of he Life and Death
of DR.. Eddy in Syria Mrs.
Mac Allister.
Paper, "Our Work and Work
ers" Mrs. Amen.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-01-10

A surprise party was given
Leo Hall Tuesday night by the
members Of the Rhinoceros
club. The evening was spent
in games, music and cards. At
IL o'clock a four course supper
was served by Mrs. Hall, as
sisted by her daughter Grace
and Miss Edith Graham. Per-
cy Daniels gave several select
readings. At a late hour the
young people departed for their
homes declaring they had spent
"a very pleasant evening.
Evans, the piano tuner, is in
the Valley on a special trip
Any person wishing his services
will phone him at 1863.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. George A. KEEL
Iogg left this morning for Des
Moines, where Mr.. Kellogg will
attend the coming session of
the state legislature as repre-
sentative from this county.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-01-10
Notice to Yeonen

All Yeomen and families are
cordially invited to attend lodge
installation night, Jan. IL, '07.
Members in town are requested
to bring cake and potato salad,
while members in the country
are to bring apple pie and
cream. Mrs. r. Mace,
j12 Lady RoWena.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-01-10
Obituary

0ClSSAS&l y
Again we are called upon to
chronicle the death of one of
our old and most respected cit
liens, in the person of Mrs. j.
A. Deal, who died last evening,
January 9th, 1907, at $50, aged
70 years.
The deceased was the wife of
J. A. Deal of st. John township,
who came to Harrison county
with his family before the or
ganization of the county and
located on public land, and now
owns 240 acres, 100 under the
pillow. They settled in this
county in 1852, and endured all
the hardships of a new country,
having suffered with the hard
winters of 1855-6-7.
j. A. Deal and Miss Mary
Smith were united in marriage
in 1859. To this union seven
children were born, William
and James of Missouri Valley,
Mrs. w. R. Jones, Mrs. ]. w.
Varnes, Mrs. G. L. Harker, Mrs.
w. Mullnix, Mrs. Ida Farms
worth.
The funeral will be held at
the family home Friday at
11:30 a. M, and burial in St.
John cemetery.
Thus one by one the old citi-
zens of the county pass away,
and soon all those who came to
this county in an early day will
be numbered with the sleeping
dead and the younger people
will be left to cherish the pa
rents whose home is now in the
upper and better world.
The sympathy Of this com
munity is extended to the be-
.. reaved family.
Fine candies at Doty & Peter
lson's.