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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12

he asked that favorable action be
taken on the communication received
from the Board of Trade. This let
ter asked that a joint meeting of the
Council and the Board be held to
consider the rapidly growing need
Tor q sewer system. Mr.. SoOy was
OF the opinion that the town IL not
ready for an innovation OF this
magnitude. Mr.. Reed informed him
that 1t is high time consideration IL
given the matter. Therefore, Mon
day night. Jan. q was set upon a.
the date for special meeting OF
Council and the Boa.d.
Captain Bartlett appeared In behalf
Of the improvement OF Railroad
Avenue, and reported that certain
property owners have not compiled
with the recent order of Council re-
iative to curbing and grading side
walks on that street. These own.
ers, it is said, have asserted that
they will fight the Borough's at
tempt to force sidewalk improve.
ment. claiming that it Ii private
property. Council claims it's iuris-
diction from the fact that the street
was accepted when franchise was
given the trolley company to lay
tracks thereon. Accordingly the
street committee was instructed to
do the sidewalk work, the costs to
be assessed against the properties.
Chief Reinar never looked happier
than he did after a resolution was
passed authorizing a transfer OF 800
dog tax money to the Fire Company.
The Chief had gone to Council meet
ing loaded with the spirit of a true
fire fighter. The Company needs
money to repair its apparatus, and
the Chief received In full all he asked
for.
Pleasant Avenue will be improved
when good weather comes again,
from Shore Road to point bey ond
the Baptist Church.
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List Of OUTSTANDING BOROUGH NOTES Is PAID

public business in his hands He
said that the mandamus suits against
the Suburban Traction Co. and the
Pleasantville Water Co. were being
prepared; and that he has an ap-
polntment to meet with Superinten-
dent Lowell Of the w. J. and Ssa
shore Railroad on Jan. IL to confer
regarding the Shore Road and
Franklin Avenue crossings. Mr.
Ashmead has also written that tn,
Suburban Traction Co. has asked
him for postponement of the tax
sale OF the line until after Jan Is
The president Of the Company ha-
promised to pay the Borough's
claims In full on that date.
Road bills amounting to $37 81
were ordered paid. The Seaside I'm
provement Co. purchased sand and
labor from the Borough to the
amount OF $5 so. The Lake & Risley
Co. presented bill for S291, the
items, screens for the Council room.
A resolution was passed assigning
a properly at Third and Adams
Avenue to Builder Charles S. Adams,
which he had purchased at the de-
linquent tax sale.
Mr.. Reed precipitated the only en-
livening topic of the session by enter
ing complaints that have been made
to him by citizens regarding the con-
dition OF the sidewalk opposite the
blacksmith shop at one time occupied
by william Eberle During the dis
cussion that ensued Chief Reinar In
terposed remarks about the need for
surface drainage on Washington
Avenue near New Road. Each rain
fall washes out sand and gravel
placed on the northern sidewalk by
the owner OF the property, said Mr..
Reinar. This statement added to
Mr.. Reeds store Of ammunition in
favor of underground drainage for
the Borough, and he seized the bull
by the -orns. Addressing the May OF
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Joyous news leaped into the Coun-
Gil chamber Monday night 1t came
unguarded. No armed escoct accom-
panied the bearer OF the glad tidings,
Tax Collector w u. Adams, as he
proudly entered the room The mes
sage he bore was announced openly
by Clerk Price, who did not evince
the least evidence Of fear that disas-
trous results might follow his state
ment Nothing did happen and not
q cheer assembled to the brilliantly
Illuminated ceiling; the Councilmen
are not phlegmatic; they were no
doubt mentally preOccupied.
In ~solemn tones Clerk Price an
nounced that the $500 note in the
Pleasantville Bank had been lifted
on Monday. This was considered
fine news. Mr.. Reed began to talk
about the balance OF the Borough's
indebtedness at the financial insti
tuition, when the Clerk made the ad-
ditiOnal solemn announcement that
the Collector was in q position to
pay In full the remaining note in
bank amounting to $360S.05. thus
clearing up all outstanding bugaboos
of this nature. But Clerk Price smil-
ed a chuckle and Mayor North evi
IDENTIFY felt good without saying SO.
1t is therefore q matter for con-
graduation that the town has paid
off Indebtedness to the extent OF
more than $4,000 in a little over one
year.
The Mayor announced his annual
appointments as follows: president
of Council, Wilbur Reed; solicitor, j
Ed. Ashmead; engineer, s. j. Clark;
electrician, Wesley Ford; road super
visor, j. B. Hackney; janitor. Pardon
r Adams; Board Of Health, Messrs
Roland Place, Wilbur Reed and G
W. Braun.
Solicitor j. Ed. Ashmead sent q
communication to Council relative. to
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12
A PROUD RECORD

At the close of the recent instalIa-
ton OF officers, Jr. Past Councillor
Levi Hewitt was pleasantly sur
,prised. The Councils members pre-
sented him with a neat Jr. P. C.
jewel, as token OF their apprecia
tion for faithful services rendered
during the past term.
Excelsior Council, Jr. O. U. A. NJ,
closed It's fiscal year with 1OS mem
bers, who are all square upon the
books; q record OF which they feel
proud. They have deposited in the
Atlantic Sale Deposit and Trust
Company $500 02
B. and L. shares, value 6S1 36
Balance In Treasurer's hands 10S q
Lodge property $50 00
nj cs,o Or
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12
IN MEMoRIAM

At a regular meeting OF Union
Lodge No. 2l3, l. 0. o. f., held Jan
I'd, 1907, the following preamble and
resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, Union Lodge No. 23l,
o. o. f. has been called upon to
mourn the loss of one OF it's members;
1t having pleased the Supreme Ruler
Of the Universe to take from our
midst our beloved brother John II.
Lake.
Whereas, by. this act OF the Su-
preme Being we recognize the loss OF
one whom the lessons of Odd Fellow
ship, SO dear to us all were not
wrought In vain; of one whom We
know was to love; of one whose
example was a shining light. There.
fore, be 1t Resolved, that we offer our
sincere and heartfelt sympathy to
the family OF our departed brother
in this sad bereavement and would
earnestly recommend them to Him
Who alone can heal the wounds
caused by the death OF q beloved son
Resolved, That as a mark OF es-
TEEN and respect the charter bt
draped in mourning for tine space ol
thirty days.
Resolved, That a copy OF these
preamble and resolutions be sent to
the family OF our deceased brother
and to the "Pleasantville Press 'fol
publication, and that they BE in
scribed on memorial page OF The
Journal Of this lodge.
FRANK BLACkAIAN
Committee WILLIAM CoNNELLl )
EfIHII REIn II
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12
NOTICE

The annual meeting OF the share
holders Of the Home Building and
Loan Association of PIeasantyille,
N. j., will be held Saturday evening,
January 26th, 1907. at 30 O'Clock, IN
the office over the First National
Bank, for the election OF officers and
directors to serve Tor the ensuing
year, and for the transaction Of such
other business as may properly come
before the meeting. 46
GEO. I'll. ADAMS, Secretary.
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here, providing they comply With
the city's requirements. At the pres
ent time we should by all means
have q sewerage system, as 1t is very
essential for our city's welfare. A
very important feature. upon which
much depends, is the lighting OF our
streets, and would advise you to
continue to keep our city well illum.
mated.
wish to call your special atten-
tion to our streets and sidewalks.
1t has been customary in previous
years to use gravel to repair our
streets, but | would advise you to
investigate the using OF stone, or
some other suitable material, instead
OF gravel, to place on the streets and
cutters. The streets leading from
Main Avenue to the Bay have such
a slope. that with heavy rains, the
gravel washes away, and has to be
replaced each year, and by using
stone or some suitable material,
other than gravel, we would have
better and more durable streets, the
first cost would be more, but IL
would be cheaper for US In the end.
am positive that every property
owner in Somers Point, would be
only too glad to fix their sidewalks,
providing they were given the pro-
per grade. and we should encourage
the planting OF shade trees along the
curb line, In front Of the properties.
would further encourage the keep
ing Of vacant lots free from brush
and rubbish, as nothing contributes
more toward making city beauti.
full, than good streets, sidewalks.
clean lots and plenty of good shade
trees.
The property holders interested
Continued on Fifth Page
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12

Miss Ethel Rtsiey spent MONDAY III
Philadelphia.
Mr.. A. r. Ryon is confined to his
bed with tonsilitis.
Miss Emma flourish has gone to
Philadelphia for the winter.
Mr.. Herbert Voorhees, was the
guest Of Pleasantyille friends Mon
day.
Mr.. Benjamin Collins. of MilIville,
spent two days of this week with
friends.
Mr.. o. J. ,Hammell has returned
home, after spending two weeks In
tue South.
Miss Cora Ashmead, Of Beasley's
Point, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. John
Ashmead.
=Mrs. Snyder is spending few .days
1T Pensanken as the guest OF her
daughter
Miss Mary Collins has returned
home after spending some time al
Westville, N. }.
Miss Ethel Gravelle returned home
Saturday. after spending three weeks
In Delaware.
The ladies of the Current Events
Climb met at the home of Mrs. Place,
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Louisa Lake is spending tn.
winter with her sister, Mrs. Mary
Rinker, OF Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hallan en-
tertained on Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs.
sheppard, Of Chelsea.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hollswortb
are receiving congratulations upon
the arrival of little daughter.
Mrs. Howard Horizons twelve fine
dig chickens were stolen last Wed
lesday night. The thieves are at
large.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Adams and
Mr., and Mrs. w. 1. Garrison lef1
Thursday for two months sojourD
In Florida.
Mrs. j. Il. Smith entertained tht
ladies of the Authors Club at heI
home on South Main Street, Tuesday
afternoon.
A special meeting Of the Board OF
Health will be held Monday, Jan. IA,
s D. m in Red Mems Hall, for the
purpose OF reorganizing.
Mr.. George Smith aud son Everett,
OF Is W. Park Avenue, spent Satur.
day and Sunday with MIR. and Mrs.
Albert Smith Of Chester, Pa.
Mr.. Benjamin Leeds spent Sunday
with his sister, Mrs. Walton Risley;
he left Monday for Bridgeton, wher
be is student at the West Jersey
Academy.
At a meeting OF the Fire Company
on Tuesday evening, it was decided
to hold q reception to members and
friends when the new hose wagoI
arrives, which will be in about four
weeks.
The Pleasantville Electric Co, will
soon be looking for more business
from householders. The all night
house service came as surprise to
many people this week. 1t will be
continued for five years at least.
Lawyer W. l. Garrison, on Tues
day reelected director In the First
National Bank, dined his fellow Off
GERS at p. m. in Chamberlain's res
taurant. Ten covers were laid and
nine men sat at the table.
Mrs. Charles Stebbins gave six
O'Clock dinner on Friday to her Sun
day school class OF young ladies
The hostess proved very entertain
Ing and her guests spent pleasant
evening. Those present were: Tn,
Misses Rebecca Horton, Katherin
Clark, Emma flourish, Florence Zip
pier, Phebe Hilton, Florence Collins
EJIa Pyice and Mamie Wagner
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12
NEW HOME FOR THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Shareholders In the First National
Bank Of Pleasantvllle held an annual
meeting Tuesday afternoon tor the
election OF officers and directors
Those who will conduct the institu-
tion's affairs during 1907 are: Charles
Campbell, president; John F
Ryon, vice president; George H.
Adams, cashier; Osborne Ware, book
keeper. The old directors were al
reelected as follows: Charles A..
Campbell, John f. Ryon, Charles s
Adams, William |. Garrison, George
w Leech, Jr., Albert P. Lake, Hugh
Collins, Alvin Z. Risley and Job G.
Stebbins.
The bank has paid it's fourth divi-
dend and at present has surplus and
,rofits amounting to $4,000.
A most interesting feature OF the
meeting was the discussion relative
to building new home for the bank.
The officers entered into the question
very freely and all the conversation
was favorable to the idea. 1t is
quite likely that before the close Of
1907 fine modern brick or stone
structure will be erected on the site
Of the present antiquated frame
building. The officers are fully alive
to the needs of the bank. and they
are convinced that the rapid growth
OF Pleasantville makes 1t necessary
to provide ample quarters In place
If the present cramped ones.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12
BOARD OF TRADE NOTICE

At the latest Council meeting Mon
day night, Jan. 21, s p. m. was se,
apart as a special meeting night, to
receive the Board OF Trade and hear
the members opinions for and
against the question OF building
sewers In this town. All members Of
the Board OF Health, and all citizent
who are interes ted In the welfare ol
their place OF residence are earnestly
requested to be present and give ex-
preston of their views. 45
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1
Mrs. Frank Bingham spent Wed
( nesday In Philadelphia.
Mrs. Mary Steckel, of Philadelphia
Is the guest Of Mrs. William Large.
Mrs Mark Caste had as her guest
Sunday, Mrs Leeds, OF Atlantic City
Mr.. Albert Harris spent Sunday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. K
Harris.
Mr.. Wesley Ford has been elected
senior vice commander OF Janeway
Camp, S. OF V.
Claude w. Myrose Of Atlantic City
has been appointed stenographef
Tor the State Senate.
Mrs. Oliver Hammell and daughter
Olga, were the guests of Pleasant
vile friends Saturday.
Miss May RisIey, of North AhsecoD,
returned home Tuesday. after spend
Ing several days with Miss Clare
Bartlett.
Mrs. J. f. Hall and Mrs. James
North, OF Atlantic City, spent Sunda,
afternoon with DR.. and Mrs. j. II.
North,
The new steam 80 horse power
engine began ru for the first
time at the elee dght plant, Oh
Monday night.
Mrs. NJ. r. Fish and Mr.. and Mrs,
Joseph Ireland attended the meeting
OF the Fortnightly Club in Atlantic
City's Library Building on Monday
night.
A dance will be given In McKe'
City, Saturday evening, Jan. 10th.
The proceeds to be devoted to build
Ing new Catholic Church in that
place.
Attorney j. Norman Shinn is one
OF the organizers OF the Atlantic Cit.
University OF Pennsylvania Alumni
fudge Endicott is the president OF
the Association.
The r. A. G. royalty entertained
the Y. Nj. B. G. on New Years Eve. fl
ADAMS Hall. The party was abb,
chaperoned by Miss Lorene Frambet
Ind Mr.. Wilson OF Atlantic City.
City Treasurer John M. Campbell't
real estate business has grown ex-
tensively within the last year, an6
he has been compelled to resign from
public office In Somers Point.
A new club Of young men has beer
organized In PIeasantville, with th,
following officers: President, Stan.
ley North; vice president. Herman
Risley; secretary, Linwood Mintzer;
reasurer, Emory Helfrich.
Jesse l.. Bowen has promised tt
place an arc light on the bald Rail.
road Avenue pole this week. No
light has been diffused from the pole
since it's erection owing to stress Of
work at the electric light plant.
A reorganization meeting will bs
held at Archie Willis barber shop
on Jan. II, by the young men inter
ested in forming a first-class baseball
team for the coming season. AL
those who have the national game
at heart should be present.
Musician w. F. L. Mollenhauer's
fame as q violinist is far reaching
As a dog fancier be is not SO wei
known, yet he has raised more than
80 animals from puphoOd TO dog
hoods estate. The musician il
proud of one OF his pets, q fine big
rabbit dog. On Sunday the favor
ite went into the thickets, encounter
ed large 'possum that showed
fight, caught the latter and In a
second had shaken 1t to death.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12

Mr.. President and Members Of City
Council, Gentlemen
As we are now beginning a new
year, | have some suggestions | wish
to present to your honorable body
at this time. I believe that the
future progress Of Somers Point
depends largely upon the improve.
ments that we could make In the
near future, without burdening the
taxpayer.
During the past year, our city en-
ioyed prosperity, but this coming
year would like to see a greater
building boom, for with the numer.
GUS facilities which Somers Point Of
fers, there Is no better place along
the coast more fitted for health
and pleasure resort, or for an ideal
summer and all the year round home
than here at Somers Point.
I have noticed that other resort
places along the water front have
started to progress as soon as they
commenced to make improvements
and there are few, II any, resorts
along the coast that can compare
with US as to location and advan-
tages. can not see but II we should
make improvements, suitable for our
resort, why our city shouldn't come
to the front In the future, as these
other resort cities have done In the
past.
At the present time we have 9
Water Company and Gas Company
interested here, and while they are
no doubt benefited financially, we
are equally as well benefited, by the
convenience we derive from them
and It takes all these things to con
stitute q successful and progressive
city. ! am heartily In favor Of en-
couraging corporations to invest
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12
STAMPS VS.. MEATS

A large number Of people have not
secured enough stamps to fill their
books. An opportunity ia afforded
them at Lakes White Front Market
on Friday. and Saturday Of this
week. Mr.. Lakes ad. on the last
page suggests the plan he has In
mind Of aiding those who desire
Red Star Stamps. Read it.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12
PRINCIPAL HoNoRED

Professor HI. T. MarsteIler has sue
cessfully passed the State examina
tion and has received the certificate
for the same, the highest one for 8
teacher to receive and which is SO
recognized throughout the New
England and all other States OF the
Union. Professor Marstellar il to be
congratulated.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12
SOCIETY DIRECTORY
ODD FELLOWS

ODD FELLOWS
Union Lodge No. 213, meets every Wednesda,
night in Red Mems Hall. III. ". Helf ieh, Seere
tary.
Lewis Purker Encampment, /. o. o. +. No. 35
meets second and fourth Mondays in eacil month
in Adams Hall. 5. J. Clark, Scribe.
Absequam PatriaI chs Militant No. ,, 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 Hall. q. NJ. Bates. Record
ing Secretary.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Phil Kearney Lodge No 63, meets every Sat
urday night in Ryons Hall. p. c. Seul, N. of
and >.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12
MAYOR COPE HITS At Matters Of IMPORT

Mayor Frank Cope of Somes Point progressive
message
the advancement
situated than other the Atlantic Coast.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12
Neighborhood Notes Personals

NOTICES for entertainments OF any description.
promoted to secure pecuniary gain for church
or organization, may be inserted under this
heading at the rate Of cents per word. The
same will be placed in any other column on
this page at the rate OF Y cent per word, the
regular ra tee
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1907-01-12

PRESS OFFICE,
PLEASANTVILLE, N, j. tt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-30
PREMIUM LIST OUT
Rock Island County Aeric ultura
Society Holds Joslin Fair
Sept. 1912.
SOME GOOD PRIZES OFFERED
Two Days of Racing Promise Good
Sport-Usual Rules Governing
the Grounds Will Prevail.

The premium lists for the Joslin
fair held by the Rock Island County
Agricultural society Sept. 10, II and
u have just been issued and from the
speed program and the list of prizes
that will be given for the best eX-
hibits OF agricultural products, nipple
ments, and domestic articles there
should be plenty for the spectator TO
see
Entries for the track close today,
and those in the other departments
will close the first day of the fair at
p. m. The races are to be governed
by the rules of the American Trotting
association. No pool selling or gam
bling devices will be permitted and &c
Intoxicating beverages will be sold or
allowed on the grounds. Following
is the racing program for the three
days:
Tuesday, sept. 10.
The day will be devoted to the max.
ing Of entries and the arrangements
of exhibits. No regular program. Ad-
mission free.
Wednesday, Sept. II.
2:4O trot Purse s150-First money,
SIS; second money, $3.50; third
money, S22.50; fourth money, SIS.
One-half mile running race, best two
in three.-Purse $50.-First money
$25; second money, $15 third money
SO.
2:2O pace Purse 20O-First money
500; second money. $50; third money
$50; fourth money, $50.
Thursday, sept. IL.
2:35 pace Purse $150.-First money
SIS; second money, $3.50; third
money, $22.50; fourth money, SIS.
One-half mile running race. Best
two in three. Purse S5O.-First money
s25; second money, SIS; third money
SO.
222 trot. Purse S2OO-First money
500; second money, $50; third money
$50; fourth money, $50.
Thursday the Moline merchants will
run a special train to the fair, leaving
at 10:45 for the grounds and departing
for home at 5:45.
Officers of the Society.
The officers of the Rock Island Coun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-30
1.-THE Aristocratic Tramp."-Kilroy

Tie NrIStoCrdtIc ramp"
and BrittOn surrounded by carefully
selected company of both dramatic
and vaudeville talent, will make the!:
appearance at the Illinois theater
heading their own company Oh Sept
. in the new sensational comedy
drama success IAN Aristocratlc
Tramp"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
Needs Few Mechanical Effects

Needs Few Mechanical Effects
The play bearing the odd and strill-
ing title, why Girls Leave Home, -
will be the attraction at the Illinois
on Sunday, Sept. l. 1t is a much bet
ter written play than the majority OF
its class and does not depend upon
mechanical contrivances for its sue
cess. There is an intensely interest
ing story of the frailty of the weaker
sex and mans perfidy, told accord
ing to the adage that truth is stranger
than fiction
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-30
STOLE RAILWAY JOURNALS
c. A. Wilcox Held to Grand Jury for
Theft of Pieces of Brass,

Clause Arson Wilcox was arrested
yesterday afternoon by Detective T.
G. Peterson of the Rock Islands pri-
vate police service, now charged with
the theft of the brass parts of journal
boxes belonging to the company He
was arraigned before Magistrate ELI.
oft and held to the grand jury under
$500 bond for larceny. The company
had been much troubled by thieves
who steal Theses brass pieces and sell
! them to junk dealers. The brass.
which can be easily carried in a coat
pocket, usually nets the thief $175 fO!'
! each piece. The railway and city pO-
! lice are determined to break up the
gang which has been preying on the
| railway equipment.
A room occupied by w W. Clark in
| the apartments of H. f. WOrthington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-30

ty Agricultural society are:s
President-William Hilbert, Joslin.
Vice President-George Wainwright,
Port Byron.
Secretary-F. ]. Whiteside, Joslin.
Treasurer-John Shafer Port Byron.
Board of Directors-CharlesF ilbert,
Charles Wake, Tom Mccall, Ambrose
Scarf, H. Weideman, ]. c. Wake, j. E
Wainwright.
Superintendent of Speed Ring-Tom
Mccall
Marshall. Saddoris.
General SUPPLEMENTARY H. White
side.
superintendent of Floral Hall-Mrs
C. Walther.
Superintendent of 'Barns-W. Filbert