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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
LOWER PHONE RATES

1t is no longer cheaper to ride
on trolley cars than to transact
business over the telephone lines.
Ever since Sept. | patrons Of the
Delaware and Atlantic have been
benefited to the extent of five cents
for each call between the points Of
Atlantic City, Somers Point, Lin
wood, Absecon and Pleasantville.
The reduction comes as a surprise
to subscribers and is all the more
agreeable that is, to those who
have what is known as standard
residence service, which costs $1s
and $24 annually.
1t would appear that this entire
section ought to be in telephone
communication-that is, every
body ought to be able to call up
everybody else at the new rate,
which is tantamount to 5 cents per
day.
In order to better compare the
new with the old residence rates
these figures are given: Two-party
wire, was $50, now $24 annually
four-party wire, was $24, now $1S.
Increased service is result of
the reduction and greatly increases
are confidently looked for.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
BRIEF NOTES

Capt. and Mrs. Mark w. Blake are
visiting relatives in Port Republic.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark A. Fritsch and
daughters spent several days of last
week with Capt. and Mrs. Clayton Berry.
at Brigantine Beach.
One of the last springs public school
graduates, Miss Florence zippler, will
leave on next Sunday afternoon for Tren-
ton, n. j., where she will continue her
studies in the State Normal School.
During the past week Mr.. and Mrs.
Ezra A. Lake have been entertaining
Miss Sara Thomas, of West Phila.
The season Of church suppers was open
ed on Thursday evening, Sept. 8. when
the Christ NJ 2. church gave delight
full harvest home supper.
Mrs. Charles Bowen and children spent
last week with friends in Phila. They
were Joined for the weekend by Mr..
Bowen. who enjoyed the Labor Day cele-
bratioH in that city.
Rev. Robt. Wallis, Of New York, spent
last Sunday with PleasantviIle friends.
Capt. and Mrs. Charles Wesley Blake
and Miss Mida Blake, of Delaware City.
Del, who have been spending their vaca-
tion at Port Republic, were entertained
on Tuesday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ezra A. Lake.
Among the announcements of the
teachers of the Atlantic City schools are
the following. which are of interest to
Pleasantville friends: Miss Nellie Shaner
Miss Rosina Bruker. Miss Reba Shaurds
Miss Marjorie North and Miss Medora
Risley.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
DAYTIME CURRENT
is ON THE WAY

Superintendent Jesse Bowen i
at last in position to announce an
item of importance to all customers
Of the Pleasantville Heat, Light
and Power Co., that on or about
September 20 they may expect 70
be served with Juice at any hour
day or night.
This long looked and wished-for
Improvements, by the business men
and private consumers of electric
current, is the realization of Mr..
Bowen's dreaming and prodding.
He has persistently advocated It's
adoption on the theory that Gus
toners would eventually increase 70
meet the supply. He is not alone
in this belief; in fact, Judging by
indications, very little growing
may be necessary, for each week
as new houses are begun applica-
tlons are received for inside wiz
ing, 50 that the company should
have a substantial nucleus at the
start.
While the company is anxious
to increase the number of gas CON
sumers, the members realize the in
calcullable superiority Of electric
lighting, especially when the Tung-
stem lamp is used, which is said to
save at least one-third in current
consumed.
On another page the company
announces that all house wiring
viii be done at actual cost here
after. This should also prove an
incentive to contractors and build
ers and one that will in the end re
pay the company.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
DEADLY GRADE
CROSSING AGAIN

Seven-year old Lewis Glenn was
cut, crushed and finally succulnbed
to his injuries that were received at
the Shore Road crossing over the
Readings tracks last Saturday eve
ming. He was on his way home
from the post-office, carrying soul
venir post card to his sister. At the
time he reached the railroad tracks
freight train was drilling cars.
He was lost in the admiration Of
his card and husky baseball play
er in uniform. The latter shot
around the end car of the train and
the lad followed unseen by the
watchful fagman, who had signal
led the engineer to ''back" the cars.
The train moved and Lewis was
struck. Express agent S. Clayberg-
er witnessed the accident from his
wagon, powerless to help the boy,
and he saw him knocked down and
the wheels Of the first truck run
over the tender young bones. The
expressman, as well as other wit
nesses autoists and pedestrians,
were sickened and moved to tears,
but they were paralyzed. Harry
Gensheimer recovered himself, seiz-
ed the lads body, threw his coat
about it and dashed down Shore
Road in search of doctor. Think
ing better, however, he hailed a
passing auto and the little fellow
was placed therein, and a mad dash
was made for the Atlantic City hos
pital, where the boy died Sunday
morning.
Lewis was son of Thomas Glen,
of First street and Adams avenue.
His body was laid at rest in the
local cemetery on Tuesday after
noon.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
NEW RATE FIXED;
RAISED IA CENTS

The Mayor and Colineilmen, on
Wednesday evening, made the ord
nance requiring curbs on both
sides Of Shore Road from end to
end of the Borough into a law.
Each and every property owner Of
the streets entire length will in a
short time receive a notice along
with a section of the ordinance.
In another column notice is served
contractors that plans and speeifiea-
tions may be secured at the Office
of Clark and Thompson.
The Tax Equalization Board
sent letter asking the Council TO
pare down the Borough's budget or
increase the taxing rate BY petition
ing the Board. Mr.. Ryon offered
motion which was adopted that,
the rate be increased from 1922 to
$2.36 per $100 valuation.
The budget as it now stands calls
for S2S, S,467 and the couneilmen
failed to see any portion that may
be reduced or erased, although it
appears that the new rate will not
satisfy the County Board.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
IT MAY BE TURNER

Hue and color are being assum-
ed in local political circles and a
slate is prepared as follows: Dough
ty G. Turner may receive the nom
ination to succeed DIR. Sooy; and
Thomas E. Crawford and Harry
Conover are set down to succeed
themselves as councilmen. Senti-
ment in many quarters favors DIR.
North as the present mayors sue
cessor. He is willing to again take
up the duties of the Office, provided
he is made feel that the people want
him there.
One or two pairs of anxious eyes
are turned towards the assessor
ship, but as yet the incumbent has
not declared his intention of relin-
gushing the office. William Chan
nells is most prominently connected
with the craft that is floating
alongside the coveted position, yet
there are those who deny that he is
even making eyes at Japhet Price :
lob.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
IT'S WRITTEN UP

A few excellent historical novels
have been written in which the plot
has been laid in this part of New
Jersey. One Of these was "Kate
Aylesford," which was published
by the Peterson Company and has
been out Of print many years.
Another has been written by Miss
Grace r. Osgood, daughter of Free
holder Cyrus Osgood, Of Hammon-
ton. Miss Osgood's novel is pub
lished by the G. M. Clark Publish
ing Company, Of Boston. The plot
opens in London and closes after
exciting scenes and adventures
around Batsto, on the Mullica Riv-
er, i'll the northern part Of Atlantic
county. The time in which the
story is placed is ten years before
the Revolutionary War.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
CLEAN BUILDINGS
FOR NEW SESSION

Pleasantyille High School open
ed last Monday with nearly fifty
more increase over last years en-
rollment. So far, with several pu-
pills still away 765 pupils have al
ready enrolled.
Miss Carrie Ewart, the princi-
pal of the High School, was seen
and she said, "The outlook for the
coming year is very bright. Our
work the first week is necessarily
preparatory, making assignments
and getting into running order
Miss Ewart has held her present
position for the past seven years.
Her capabilities are such that there
is no desire to change. She reports
larger proportion in the Latin
department than last year and not
as large a proportion in the com
mercial department in comparison
to the increase of attendance. How
ever, the three departments, Latin,
Commercial and general show an
attendance phenomenal to the size
fthe town. Pleasantville may
never be a erudite as "Bostong"
but it is rapidly passing the fish
stage. On entering the school build
ing one is Immediately struck with
the extreme clean and sanitary con
dition; as deodorized and as hygi-
enic as hospital. The entire ar
rangement of the building impress
es one as being very safe and sani-
tary. All doors swing out in order
to preclude any danger from excite
ment IN case of fire. A more strict
observance Of compulsory attend
ance will be a special feature this
year than in past periods.
Not until Tuesday night was the
teacher for the commercial depart
ment engaged. Miss Hartman,
who has been instructor for the
past FIVE years in this division in
Hamlnonton, took charge last
Thursday.
Each department shows flat
tering increase over last year.
There, is perhaps, no safer or more
accurate proof of the annual
growth Of the town than the school
enrolment.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11


@The Weaver's Shuttle" Does
not that suggest the hum Of indus
try!
The. "Shuttle" helps to weave the
wants of the people with the sup
plies of s'Weaver's Store" and
thus useful commercial fabric is
created within our little circle.
The store built and formerly
owned by our highly respected
Theodore Lore, is now occupied
by another merchant who gives
every indication Of being strictly
on the square" and becoming one
of our substantial citizens.
John S. Weaver has grow up in
the Williamstown Glass Factory,
of Williamstown, N. ]. He is no
novice in catering to the varied
peculiarities Of the public. For
twenty-five years he has gone from
one step to another in this institu-
ton. Twenty-Five years ago he en-
tered the employ of the firm as a
stenographer, then bookkeeping fell
to his lot. He was found so reli-
able and proficient that he was
given the position of secretary. For
twelve years he was manager OF the
entire office and now for several
years he has been at the head of the
firms business. In the manage
ment of a department store Mr..
Weaver has become a past master.
His knowledge of business detail,
acquaintance with human nature,
its needs and fancied necessities, is
well grounded. He comes to the
town in good faith, invests his mon
ey and pools his future success with
Pleasantville. 1t is mp to the town
to give this merchant an opportuni-
tv to prove himself. If home pro
duets are equal to those purchased
elsewhere preference should al
ways be given the home merchant.
Mr.. Weaver displays much origin
ality in issuing the little household
caller, "The Weaver's Shuttle
Each week this reminder will make
it rounds and keep in view the de-
velopment of the Weaver Store.
This sheet cannot be classed with
the ordinary circular and ''gutte.'
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
Poor Base Running Marks Holiday Games

for never before has anybody hit
him SO freely. Your team made a
better showing against him than
any team that has played here this
Summer. / hope to have you on
my schedule for more games next
year."
The boys have found out that
they need a new and faster grounds
to play on. Now if any Of the town
people think the same way let them
step forward. The boys want a
good team and if nobody helps
they will do their best to-. get it
without help. They have the spirit
and the team and why not have
nice ball grounds Scores.
MORNING GAME
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
FRAPPE FOR BOARD

Word has been received frora
Williamstown that, not until last
Saturday evening, Sept. 4, were
the members Of the board Of edu-
cation there definitely apprised Of
II. I. Marsteller's intention to hold
on to his Pleasantville Job. As the
glass towns schools opened on Mon
day the board was placed in most
unsavory predicament, for there
was no one else engaged to fill the
position, and no one to formally
open the school session. There Is
a considerable amount of indigna-
ton rampant in the vicinity Of
Williamstown, as may be expected,
not only among the members Of the
school board, but with the several
aspirants to the position OF supef-
vising principal, who were known
to be; r. S. Price and w. B. Riley.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
PUBLIC NOTICE

Sealed bids or proposals endorsed spro-
posals for eurbing the Shore Road from
the Absecon line to the Northfield line
of the Borough Of Pleasantville with the
name of the person or corporation max
ing bid, will be received by the Clerk of
the Borough of Pleasantville on or before
September 90, 1909, at pm, during a
meeting of the Borough Council.
Bids will be received according to the
plans and specifications ON file in the
office of the Borough Engineer, Burkard
Building, Pleasantville, NJ.
The Borough Council reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
By order of the Mayor and Council of
the Borough Of Pleasantyille, NJ.
r. NJ. S0OY,
Mayor
Attest:
NEHEMIAH ANDREWS,
Borough Clerk. !
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
SHORE ROAD CONTRACT

At Wednesdays meeting of the Board
of Chosen Freeholders held at the Asyl-
un, the contract for paving Shore Road
was awarded Bryant Reilly, of Atlantic
City, for $l96,602.s9.
Robert !. ,.etherill, of the Suburban
Railway, protested against awarding q
contract at greater cost than $4,000
mile.
Benjamin r. Sweeten, head OF the firm
of B. II. Sweeten and Sons, Camden con
tractors, whose bid was $l95, 5,224.25, was
turned down ON the ground that it was
informal, entered storm of protest
following the adjournment Of the meet
ing, and Indignantly declared that be
would hold up the construction of the
road, resorting, if necessary to certiorari
proceedings.
Amisite is the material selected for
the work.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
A SEPTEMBER WEDDING

A pleasing and enjoyable wedding was
celebrated Wednesday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Campbell,
Washington avenue, when their beautiful
daughter, Miss Alice, was married to
Mr.. Elwood c. Weeks, of Atlantic City.
A reception followed the ceremony, after
which the bride and groom left for Wash
ington and the South. Upon their re-
turn they will reside in their pretty new
bungalow on Adams avenue.
Mrs. Weeks is considered to be one of
the most beautiful Of Pleasantyille's wo-
men.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11

a surprise is waiting for the
Pleasantyille people who did not
see the two games at Hammonton
Labor Day. The very few support
crs who went on the trip soon found
out what good team of youngsters
Pleasantville really has. The good
news has Travelled and people are
beginning to take notice. In spite
of all knocks just see what can be
accomplished without a manager,
without a coach, and without the
80 helpful hand that makes any IN
dertaking disheartening
1t is true that both games were
lost, and it is doubly true that the
boys played like big-leaguers. Ham
lnonton almost had paroxysms of
laughter when the kids went on the
field, but as soon as the ball was
sent to them calmness visited the
crowd. They saw that the kids
had something on their own fast
team.
The first game was started at
1880, with Pleasantville at the
bat. The initial INNING should
have produced one run for us, but
stupid base running prevented IT.
In the I'd inning a run was squeez-
ed in, and in Harmonious half
they over-balanced that lead bv
scoring four runs as a result of fine
straight hits due to battery errors.
The Sd passed, but the 4th gave
Pleasantville one, and the 5th gave
Hammonton still another. This
ended the mornings run getting.
One thing that looked bad, and
that was the grand exhibition Of
stupid base running displayed by,
the Pleasantville team Their at
tention has been called time and
time again to that fact, but little
heed has been taken. Twice in the
morning game runs would have
been scored but for such unmind-
fulness. Out of seven hits, and
numerous bases on balls, and stolen
bases only two runs were reaped.
Now we come to the final game.
The much-feared Piez was on the
slab while back of the bat was
Long, hired catcher from Wood
bury. In all it looked as if Pleas
antville would never reach second.
The game was called. Wilson, the
first one up, got a hit and was sac
rifced to second by Smith. A time
ly hit by Sooy then brought him in.
Weren't things dark? Well, I
guess, yes; Helfrich popped one
into the atmosphere and was an
easy out. The score was ended
when Sooy got out trying to steal
third. One run. -
For the first two innings Dump
Adams, who also pitched the morn
ing game, caused Hammonton to
handle two big eggs.
The I'd inning was Pleasant
ville's big inning. Out Of two hits,
two bases on balls, and two stolen
bases four runs resulted. This made
it so in our favor.
In the Sd came Harmonious
big inning. They scored four runs,
and in the 9th, 7th and Sth three
more were chalked up to their cred
it. Pleasantville managed to get
one in the 7th but with that they
were still one behind when the
game ended.
The lads were not strengthened
as former years. A pitcher was
lacking for the extra game 50
Dump Adams tried his luck again
and made good. Manager Jones
was very much pleased with our
bunch of kids and said, "This il
the best game | have seen this sea-
son when | have had Piez in the
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
FAREWELL RECEPTION

Mrs. Florence Mckinley has been enter
tanning her daughter, Miss Florence
Reeves, of Camden. Before the young
lady's departure for home farewell
reception was accorded her. On the eve
ming of Sept. 2 large party of young
folks gathered at Mrs. McKinley's home,
where games, music aHd=4efreshments
'wefe servsS.np IN frss class style
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
Reliability the Keynote Of Merchants Rise


snipe,' as it is a dignifed call on
home buyers, setting forth in .
straightforward manner the week
ly condition and attractions of this
business enterprise.
In Williamstown Mr.. Weaver is
sued a weekly sheet on a larger
plan, giving items Of the town news
and data proving Of interest to the
public.
Another up-to-date and attrac-
tive feature Mr.. Weaver has intro
duced is the reading table.
This store extends helfeeling Of
good fellowship Immediately when
it offers resting place to chance
visitors, a place to look over ths'
daily news, the fashions and rest.
Every town with its outlying
farming districts, has large
number of people who come to
town for various errands, some
with the father or husband, just for
drive, with 80 special mission.
These people have no place to 60
while waiting for the "men folks
to return home. If they have no
money to buy, they do not go into
the stores, 50 they feel very much
inconvenienced. Mr.. Weaver has
struck the popular need-som
pleasant, welcome place to rest in.
These are little courtesies which
will ultimately win permanent
trade and friendship for the Weav-
er Store.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11

Another addition in a business
house proclaims the continuous de-
velopment of the town. Now Pleas
antville boasts of genuine fish
market. In cosmopolitan fashion
you may phone your orders to the
fish market and the goods will be
delivered fresh from the Lake.
Morris Lake, who has made the
friendly acquaintance Of every resi-
dent up and down the Shore Road
with his fish market on wheels for
some years, is the proprietor Of this
latest enterprise. He needs no in
PRODUCTION, only to know where h
is. The same high-class of sea
commodity and the same courteous
attention will ensure Mr.. Lake the
generous patronage OF Pleasant
vile.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
CENT A WORD.

For Rent-East Park ave.; rooms; pure
spring water. Apply A. P. Ryon, Park
avenue and Shore Road. If
Houses for Sale-two. Apply Lake &
Risley Co.'s office, Shore Road and Rail
road. tt
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11
CITY MAY BUILD
LIGHTING PLANT

In spite Of Labor Day festivities,
Solners Point City Council gather
ed together its courage and con-
vened on Monday evening. Mayor
Campbell introduced resolution
calling on Superintendent Lowell,
Of the West Jersey and Seashora
railroad and Superintendent Acker-
man, of the Shore Fast Line, to
place full width plank crossings at
streets intersecting their lines. This
is to take effect thirty days from
notice. The resolution was unani-
mously adopted.
It is recognized as deplorable
fact that the street crossings Of tha
city are in need of repair. A step
toward improvement in this line
will be shortly in order.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-09-11

At the suggestion of Councilman
Roberts, a committee Of three have
been appointed to investigate the
intricacies of electric street light
ing in various nearby towns and
cities. To ascertain the cost and
running expenses of home owned,
town ruled and citizen enjoyment
of electric plants.
The committee appointed are
Councilmen Roberts, Hill and
Sooy. After these dignitaries get
tired out with their iaunt and have
all the essence of electrical
things in various points they will
return full of sparks, sufficient, it
is hoped to ignite the town with
some zeal in the direction Of a mum
icipal plant. Then. no more by the
light O the moon for us.
The Coconino sun., 1909-10-22

That young man Breen of the Co., conino Sun is a very bright and in- teresting writer; but, like Presi- dent Taft and Governor Sloan. he is crazy about politics. Phoenix Democrat.
 Much obliged Bro. Bell for this lest handed compliment, but we wouldn't trade political bugs" with you. We will admit, how ever. that during our dark and hazy past there were times when we gazed with horror upon our demo- cratic brethren and wondered how they could do it, but in later years we have been known to fall upon the bosom of a democrat and weep with a wholesome freedom. fact time has so mellowed our feelings until in many instances we have failed entirely to inquire as to a person s political belief before sticking out both hands.
The Coconino sun., 1909-10-22
Makes Debut on Stage.

Miss Elizabeth Riordan's friends will be pleased to know that she will make her debut on the stage of the Belasco Theatre Monday evening. Miss Riordan is the daughter of Mrs, D. M. Riordan of No. 942 South Burlington avenue. los Angeles Times.
 Miss Riordan spent her earlier years in Flagstaff where she has many warm friends to wish her a most successful career.
The Coconino sun., 1909-10-22
Notice to Taxpayers.

l hereby give notice that the Duplicate Assessment Roll of Coconino County, Arizona, is now in my possession for the collection of taxes levied for the year Iooo; that said taxes will become delin- quent on Monday, December 2oth, 1909, being the third Monday in December, and, unless the said taxes are paid on that date or prior thereto, interest at the rate of one per cent per month, to- gether with the other statutory penalties, will be added thereto, and after sixty days from said de- linquency suit will be filed to re- cover the taxes, interest, fees and costs upon all delinquent prop erty,
 Payment of taxes may be made at the office of the County Treas urer in the Court House in Flag staff, Arizona, at any time, except Sundays and legal holidays, be- tween the hours of o'clock a. m. and 5. o'clock p. m.
 ]. R. TREAT,
 Treasurer and Ex-officio
 Tax Collector, Conco- oct I-22 nino County, Arizona.