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Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
BAD ROAD CAUSES
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT

The dangerous condition Of Shore Road
was responsible for another automobile
accident OH Tuesday evening. Thomas
McDevitt, of Atlantic City, was driving
his own car, which contained his family
and Mrs. Sarah Reed, of Philadelphia
When near Mt. Pleasant church AcDev-
lit tried to avoid one Of the hundreds Of
deep holes in the road, by crossing the
railroad tracks i'll front Of swiftly
moving trolley car. The auto zigzagged
from the center of the road to the side
on several occasions and made the last
attempt too late to avoid being struck
by the trolley car. The tonneau was
torn from the auto and the entire party
was thrown into the street. Mrs. Reed
was extracted from beneath the auto,
unconscious, and was placed in a wait
ing trolley when record was made for
the Atlantic City hospital. At O'Don-
nelrs hotel stop was made for medical
assistance, Doctors North and Sooy be-
ing OH the ground. Mrs. Reed died in
less than an hour after admission to the
hospital.
No inquest was held by the coroner
who SAYS that the accident was one of
those unavoidable affairs that happen
occasionally.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
LONG FAMILY ASSAULT
SCHOOL BUILDING No.

Because his chum, John Long was re-
ceiving discipline at the hands of Miss
Ross. of School No 2, Joseph Conway,
a lad of l3 years proceeded to assault
insult and generally abuse the teacher
and ianitor, Z. p. Wilson, last Wednes-
day evening.
Miss Ross had Long remain III the
school room for one hour after dismiss
ing the other pupils. When the hour had
almost expired Conway appeared IN the
room and told the teacher Long was
wanted by his mother. Miss Ross firm
", but politely replied that Longs SEN
tence lacked ten minutes of its eXplra-
tion. At this Conway became abusive;
Miss Ross told him to leave the build
ing, but the ungallant thug did not has
ten away The teacher turned toward
her desk when she was seized by Con-
way. who elasped. his arms around her
limbs, raising her from the floor and
would have thrown the helpless teacher
down but for the appearance OF Janitor
Wilson. who heard the fracas in the
cellar of the building. Wilson grabbed
the youth and succeeded in placing him
in the office. In the meantime Paul
Revere stunt was going on outside, a
messenger hurried away to the Long
citadel and soon reinforcements came
up-Mrs Conway and pretty near the
entire Conway family, who proceeded to
tongue lash Mr.. Wilson, and one son,
Richard, about II years of age, assault
ed the janitor. Mr.. Wilson being peace.
loving individual. sought only to pour oil
on the troubled waters by taking what
he did not deserve rather than giving
the amount that was really due the
ruffian crowd. But he was advised other
wise. Heeding the advice he caused the
Long boys arrest and they were given
a hearing before Justice Andrews Thurs
day and Friday evenings respectively
Richard Long was fined $50 and JOS
eph the nominal sum of 81, this latter
sum was afterward remitted.
Janitor Wilson all through the dis
turbance acted the part of gentleman;
he is said to have kept level head, and
his course has been warmly commended
by decent people and the Board OF Edu-
cation. This body of men fully realize
the seriousness of the situatlon-thc
probability of future trouble for the
ianitor with the ruffian element that i'll
tests the neighborhood of School No. :,
and they have given Mr.. Wilson the
powers of "a special officer. Now that
he is clothed with the authority he Is
ready to enforce order and obedience
an dhe does not shirk his duty.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
COUNTY SCHOOLS SEND
FORTH So GRADUATES

Fifty eight graduates of the County's
Public schools will receive diplomas at
the annual commencement in Red Mems
Hall, Friday evening, Oct. 30. Their
names and places of residence follow:
Brigantine City - jeanette Bowen,
Reba Holdzkom.
Buena Vista Township, Folsom
Helen Cowden, Edward Egolf, Paul
Schulze, VIII Spoell.
Minotola. Davis, Emma L.
Grace, Agnes B. Hess, Sylvester Cline,
Hosea J. Martin, Joe Marinacci, Mabel
North, Albert Ryker.
Egg Harbor Township.-William Lind,
Raymond Lloyd, Elizabeth Hauenstein,
Jos. Spence.
Galloway Township Edison Bowen,
Sarah Giberson, Amanda l.. Ramsey,
Nina Headley, Daniel Mathews, Clarence
Conover, Milton Parsels, Henrietta Fill
ing, Mae Z. Holzer, Philip Huenke, Anna
Bertl, Emelia Buckow, Louis Nehr, Amel-
ia Schade
Hamilton Township. Anna Bergenlinck,
Louis Daminger, Carrie Doerr
Linwood.-Mary Malsbury, Clinton
Whitesell.
Longport.-Mary A. Steelman.
Mullica Township.-Lillian nj. Ford,
Ethel NJ. Ford, Minnie Lawrence.
Northfeld City.-George Barrett, Jr.,
Emily Barrett, Ethel F. Ware.
Somers Point City.-Marion Aydelotte,
Pearl Aydelotte, Enoch A. Higbee, Sarah
Steelman, Daniel Steelman.
Port Republic City.-Albert Brown,
Clarence Brown, Maggie Loveland, Mabel
d. Smith, Henrietta Smallwood.
Weymouth Township.-Alice Garrett.
Bertha Brown, Anna Mcpherson, Howard
Mcpherson.
Advanced Course
Lizzie Ray Steelman, Egg Harbor Twp.
Roscoe lngersoll, Steelmanville.
Alton c. Higbee, Leeds Point.
Florence Parker, Pomerania.
Martha Sahl. Germania P. s., Egg Har-
Dor City. p. O.
Lulu Doerr, Selma Doerr, Da Costa.
Ada Coleman, Nesco.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
CENT A WORD

Fine Parlor Cabinet Organ for sale: sl5.
Must be sold at once. Also fine Mason
q Hamlin Organ, $25. Phila. Piano
Repair & Exchange Co., Red Mems
Hall. Washington ave. and First ST.,
Pleasantville. DC
Absecon- Rent. Groom Cottage and
barn: five acres of land; good dry cell
ar. Apply VIM. Bowler, 22lO Allan
tie avenue, Atlantic City.
Reliable white woman wants washing at
at home, or days work. Mrs. d. Pow
ell, Pleasantville.
For Rent-East Park ave-; rooms; pure
spring water. Apply A. P. Ryon, Park
avenue and Shore Road. 1t
No rs Estey Piano for 5000 cash, in
fine condition, can be examined at No.
400 \. Main St., Pleasantville. 5e
Small House for rent, 9 Pleasant ave-;
GOOD neighJcrhood good repair; rea-
sonable rent. apply 500 S. Main ST. DC
Good Horse, Carriage and set harness for
sale. Orr. 24O7 Atfsntic ave-. Atlantic
City, NJ.
Houses for Sale-two. Apply Lake q
Risley Co.'s office, Shore Road and Kali
road.
Bicycle Wanted Second hand; man ;.
Address Braun, Weekly Press Office.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
SCHOOL MEDICAL INSPECTION

TRENTON.-Undera an act passed by
the last Legislature, which makes COM
pulsory the appointment of medical in
spectors of school children. the State
Board Of Education has adopted rules
for such inspection, and these will he
submitted to the local school boards
throughout the State for adoption. These
rules are for the purpose OF bringing
about uniformity of methods.
The new statute provides that local
school boards shall adopt rules and sub
NIT them to the State Board for ap-
proval. and that every Board of Edu-
cation in the State shall appoint ply
siciau as a medical inspector for the
term of one year.
Bv the new rules every school child
IN the State will be examined. and those
found suffering from any form OF con-
tagious or infectious diseases will be eX-
c{ttied until they are cured.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
Schoolhouse Ruffianism Must Stop
JUSTICE ANDREWS IN AN
EXTENUATING MOOD

Justice Isaac Andrews court heard the
evidence Thursday afternoon and Friday
evening against Conway and Long. He
has received criticism from Board of Edu-
cation members and others, because of
the leniency shown the boys. In de-
Tense of his action the Justice states
that in the case of the younger of the
two boys, it was his first offence of the
kind besides the boys mother happens
to be poor woman and can ill afford
to pay a fine of one dollar therefore
he remitted this sum and only exacted
that Mrs. Conway should pay the CON
stables fee. Conway's youth also ap-
pcaled to the Justices sense of duty.
After the hearing Justice Andrews
readthe State law, bearing on the case
to Mrs. Conway and the boys, and told
them that in the future, no mercy shall
be shown them by his court. He point
ed out that the law permits imprison-
ment for three months and fine of $50
for crimes of which they were guilty.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
The Old-Time "Cent School"

A cent school, is not 50 common now
as it was. 1t was SO called, says writ
er in The Atlantic Monthly, because the
children who came to it brought a cent
each, tightly cutched in the hand or
knotted in handkerchief corner. This
cent paid the tuition for the day. If it
was forgotten the child was sent home
for it. The school was kept by an old
lady.
The smallest children used to go to it.
The cent school might be described as a
great aunt of the present kindergarten.
although Eunice Swain. who kept this
particular one, would have thought a
kindergarten foolishness. Her children
did not come to be amused, but to work.
They were put ON benches in the kitchen
because it was warm there, and she her
self sat in the dining room door, and
taught them, or punished them, as the
spirit bade her.
She taught the three RS, and manners,
and truth telling, and above all, humility.
impressing on these infants daily that
they belonged to a generation, not OF
vipers exactly, but of weaklings.
'Thee will never be what thy grand
father was, Zenas Macy!" cried Miss
Swain to freckied lad with Sea-Dlue
eyes. He .owned his ship, and made
seven VOYAGES round the world. And
what is theef~
The boy wriggled uneasily ON his
bench.
Mary Liza Hussey say nine times.
Thee can'ti Say seven times. Thee can't
Thy great aunt, Liza Mary, was at the
head of the arithmetic class when | went
to school,"
The children of the cent school out
grew it in year or two and went some
where else. and other little children took
their places. They were always young
children there, but Eunice Swain grew
older and smaller and more bent than
ever.
She sat in the doorway with hand
kerchief tied round her head because Of
drafts. On the table were her pennies
and stinging switch. 1t is not on
record that any of her children loved her.
but some of them, let us hope all, looked
back on her kindly when they were
grown up.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
TRAGEDY AT BAKERY

A shot rang out clear and loud in the
neighborhood of Danielson's bakery on
Thursday morning, which startled every
body within hearing distance. Even un-
dertaker Parsells ran in the direction of
the sound, probably in anticipation of a
need for morgue services. When he
with others arrived they found baker
Chris. Doebling standing over dead
body with smoking gun in hand. He
was quite calm in spite of the prevail
ing excitement. and pointed at the vic
shot had done the work, but not
the killing, for the varmint had been
killed by boy and placed between
sticks Of wood that some one could be
fooled. Chris. did not kill the rat, but
he did shoot its tail off.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
There's No Excuse, the Justice Saws
LIST OF GRAND JURYMEN

John L. Young, Atlantic City.
" illiam Riddle, Atlantic City.
Samuel Moore, Atlantic City. )
Estel ID. Rightmire, Ventnor City.
Henry J. Dynes, Atlantic City.
Charles Morgenweek, Egg Harbor City.
oomers L. Doughty, Atlantic City.
Edward w. Bachelor, Hammonton.
v arren Somers, Atlantic City.
Tobias l.. Mcconnell, Northteld City.
Harry Z. Mulock, Atlantic City,
Theodore B. Dare, Atlantic City.
Robert NJ. Willis, Pleasantville.
James Parker, Atlantic City
Thomas Ii. hultz, Buena Vista Twp.
Joseph Mendel, Atlantic City.
William Hauenstein, Egg Harbor Twp.
William II. Page, Atlantic City.
Hugh 2. Genoe, Atlantic City.
Dominick Corsiglia, Buena Vista Twp.
Walter Crutchley, Atlantic City.
Christopher J. Hare, Absecon City.
Frank Westphal, Somers Point City.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
I1eigR6orRooa 4oreS and QerAonoPA

Miss Nettie B. Collins spent the week
end with relatives i'll New York City.
Miss Alice Smallwood. of Port Rcpub
lie, was Pleasantville visitor Friday
afternoon.
Columbus Day was observed with
suitable exercises i'll the public schools
on Tuesday.
Mrs. Lashley, of South Main street,
is in Dr. Marvers sanatarium in Allan
tic City.
Mr.. j. B. Shourds, of Phla.. was the
guest of Miss Lavinia Risley, during
the past week.
Mrs. John B. Smith, who has been in
st. Josephs hospital. Phila., for some
time. has returned to her home much
improved in health.
A large number of friends gave JOS
eph b. Thomas merry surprise party
on the occasion of his thirtieth birthday
on Monday evening.
Miss McClintock. who is stopping at
the Pleasant Villa for several months.
has quite large number of pupils III
her select dancing class.
Mrs. Robert Race. social superinten-
dent of the Salem Epworth League, is
arranging an elaborate masquerade soc
ial to be held in Ryon's Hall on Hallow
Zen. Mrs. Races success i'll this line
is well known.
The Philathea and Baraca classes of
the First Baptist Sunday school were en-
tertained OH last Thursday evening at the
home of Mrs. G. Elwell, at the Oasis. ;"
Games and dainty refreshments assisted
in making the evening enjoyable.
The 10th anniversary of the old Head
of-the- River NJ. f. church on the Atlan
tic County side of the Tuckahoe river.
was observed OH Sunday. Many of the
residents of Pleasantville have ancestors
and relatives buried in the cemetery adj
joining the church. The anniversary
sermon was preached by Rev. DR.. George
Shock, of Newark.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
pLEASANTvILLE TRANSFERS


Charles S. Adams ct lix to Mary En-
ma Cooke Cons. $2l00. S. w. Ii. Leeds
ave. 403 it, NV. Of Shore Rd.; 30x26S
it.
Frank Reinar. admr. to Charles T..
Collins Cons. $500. Lot 80 and 81 on
map of lots for Charles Stebbins.
P'viIle Land Co. to William H. Chinn.
Cons. $50. Lots p and 2S, sec. %, on
map No of P'ville Land Co.
August +. Seiz ct ux to Jesse L. Ris-
ley. Cons. $l25. Lot 5, sec. 5, ON map
Of d. L. Risley's tract 5.
Paul A. Vanneman ct ux to John s.
Weaver Cons $4,000. NV. Ii. Shore
Rd where Robt NJ Willis S. w. Ii. in
tersects same; irreg
David R. Adams ct ux to Albert Davis.
Cons. $500. Lot on plan of lots Of
John Brown.
Alvin p. Risley to Amariah Lake.
Cons. $24OO. S.W. H. Beaumont ave.
$50 it. Sc. of Chestnut ST.; 50xl40 #.
Brazier s. SteelmaH ct ux fa William
~ Reed, Cons. f22oO. n, w, ". AsmP.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
PROHIBITIONISTS
NAME CANDIDATES

Nominations for all city and county
offices have been made by the Prohibi-
tion party.
w. Reed Winter, who has been active
in reform movements. was nominated
for assembly. while Garner I. Goff was
named for coroner.
Magistrate John W. Hughes heads the
Atlantic CITY ticket as the candidate for
recorder.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
IDLEWoOD FARMER DEAD

Edward Logan died at his home in
lakewood Sunday morning at ii O'Clock
He was about 4S years old and native
of Newark, this State. Mr.. Logan has
been i'll bad health for nearly a year. He
was an active member of st. Peters
Roman Catholic church, and a prominent
figure in Egg Harbor Township affairs;
through his instrumentality a post
office was located at Mckee City. In
terment was made in Newark on We'd
nesday morning. Mrs. Logan and one
daughter survive.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
BASKET BALL

The Crcscents of Atlantic City high
school were defeated Saturday evening
by the Lyall team in Mt. Pleasant Hall
by the score of 56-3. The Lyall team
sprung surprise by their fine team
work Helfrich at center in first half
played fine game, this being his first
game. Larned replaced him in the second
half and played up to his old-time form.
The shooting of Stephenson and L. Ad-
ans and the defence work of Ware were
the features of the game. Stephenson
was told that the one making the most
goals was to get new derby. This ac-
counted for his rapid playing as he
made number of goals from the end
of the cage. l.. Adams also made a
number of difficult goals. Moore play
ed good game as standing forward.
Wares exceptionally good playing at
standing guard kept the score down to
but one goal being made against him.
The goals were made by Stephenson, II;
Moore, Z; Adams, 4; Helfrich, /; Ware,
l. Magee, l.
The Crescents were very weak at
passing. They did not have much
chance to shoot, as the Lyall guards
kept them well covered.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
FROM OKLAHOMA

The Press is in receipt of letter from
Mrs. Emma NJ Fisher, who is located
in the Mistletoe State. where this ever
green grows in abundance. MARROW. her
nearest town, is an up-to-date place
the Fisher family are in love with the
place and their farm of loQ hcres.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
CLERKS MUST DELIVER BOXES

According to an opinion rendered by
Assistant AttorneyGeneral Gaskill, clerks
i'll each municipality must deliver the
ballot boxes at the polling places within
their jurisdiction, and that it is not the
duty Of the election officers to 60 and
get them.
The decision is the outcome of dis
pute between the officials of Elizabeth,
it being claimed in Union county that it
would not be necessary for them to act
in the capacity of delivery men. To settle
the controversy the matter was referred
to the Attorney General.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16

There is black cat on Railroad street,
Thomaston, Conn.,, that makes point of
escorting women and children home.
When the party reach their destination
the cat returns to its place and escorts
other persons in the same way, keeping
up this strange action until about 10
o'clock at night.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
First Presbyterian Church

VHfufOH
III. X. McClelland. Phi. D., Pastor
Public Worship with sermon at 1880
am. and 7.30 pm.
Morning subject, Every One Shows
What He Is; evening, What 1t Is To
Be Christian
Sunday school, 2.30.
Prayer sevice, Wednesday, 7.30.
Gods Personal Provision for Man"
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
st. Marks Church

Rev. II. d. Speakman, Rector
The services tomorrow, Nineteenth
Sunday after Trinity, will be the Vigil
of st. Lukes, and Morning Prayer and
Sermon at 1890. Sunday school at $50
am. The Rector will take as his sub
ject, st. Luke.
On Friday evening next fancy dress
party will be given in the Sunday school
room Of st. Marks church, for the bene-
fit of the church. Refreshments and
fancy articles will be for sale.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
COUNCIL VISITATION

Excelsior Council, 23l, Jr Order Uni
ted American Mechanics, will be hosts
this Friday evening to a big delegation
from the Ocean City Council. The eve
ming will be occupied with degree WORK,
an entertainment and something for the
inner man. stimulating but not at all
tangle- footing.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16

The Duchess of Bedford is great bird
fancier and in recent article in an
English publication gave some interest
ing figures on the longevity of birds in
her own collection A Barbary dove,
which she has had for fifteen years, was
given her by woman who owned it
fifteen years and said it was old when
she got it. The duchess has Chinese
gooke that has been in the family fifty
seytn years. and 4 pintaiI drake which
sAe bss owned Tor ferty.eight ysaTs
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16

Mrs. Wyman, aged seventy, of Pitts
field, Mass, recently broke all records in
her pie-making career. She made seven
ty-two pies of nine different varieties as
follows: Custard, apple, cocoanut, prune,
raisin, squash, chocolate, blueberry and
lemon. Mrs. Wyman did the work alone
and had it finished by noon.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16

Charles NIcCracken many years ago a
resident of Wooster, an da veteran of
the 10th Regiment 0. v l., now of At
lantic City. n. j., is here calling on old
friends, all of whom are glad to greet
him.-Republican Wooster, 0.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
9uRpif and Qee,2
Wesley M. E. Church

Wesley M. E. Church
Rev. Z. A. Wells, Pastor.
The regular services for Sunday will be
$50 a.m.-Class Meeting.
1870 a.m.-Sermon by the Pastor.
2.30 pm.-Sunday School.
6.45 p.m.-Epworth League devotion
Il meeting.
7.30 p.m.-Song service and sermon.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
YOURS FOR THE ASKING

Mrs. L. Oberholtzer's experience is at
the command of those who buy her Fall
Millinery. 0 East Washington ave. ad
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that taxes for
the year 1909 are now due and payable
at the office of the Collector.
WILLIAM z. ADAMS,
Collector.
Pleasantyille, n j., Oct. l, 1909.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-10-16

den ave- 80 it. NE. of Verona ave. ];
30Xl00 it.
Arizona republican., 1909-07-21
Most Successful Flight Ever
 Made in America AS TO TIME AND DISTANCE
An Hour and Twenty Min utes in the Air, Attaining a Height of 2SO Feet, Travelling 70 Miles and Performing Evolutions.

Washington, July 20.-Establishing new record for aviation in America, Orville Wright, in the Wright aero plane late today at Fort Myer, made a spectacular flight of one hour, twenty minutes and forty-five sec onds duration. The longest previous flight was one hour and fourteen minutes made by Wright at Fort Myer last fall
 Several thousand people saw the most daring feat of aviation yet ac- cOmplished. The machine travelled about seventy miles, it was estimated by Wilbur Wright, and at one time during the flight the height attained was between 260 and 2S0 feet, ex- ceeding the highest point ever reach ed by a heavier than air machine on this continent
 The most wonderful part of the flight was the execution of three complete figure S's" The machine started at 6:20 pm. After travelling several hundred feet only about five feet from the ground, the aeroplane rose gradually to 75 feet before mak- ing the first turn.
 After passing the starting point. the aviator sent the machine up on each turn to about 15O feet, which was maintained until toward the end of the flight. When making the turn on the sixth round of the field the aeroplane began tilting perceptibly, but Wright brought it on an even keel before reaching the third turn.
 After he had been in the air half nr n hnNr Faalr rfVNgr afs q of the field each time, Wright ma neuvered the machine through several short circles, some not more than 800 feet in diameter
 After circling the field fifty-four times. the machine started cutting figure Ss, much to the delight of the crowd. The aviator started to make a showing in regard to height. The aerOplane rose on each lap until it was between 260 and 2S0 feet in the air. At this altitude the ma chine flew half a dozen rounds and then gradually descended. On the last lap before landing. Wright ap- preached within twenty feet of the earth. He made a successful and easy landing after completing eighty three rounds of the field
 Wright met every requirement. set forth by the government except that of carrying one passenger and making a five mile straight away run. Both of these requirements probably could have been met, but it is the brothers intention to get the machine in per feet condition before attempting of ficial flights. The Wrights declare that the machine is working much better, but that they desire several more trials before the official test.
 Wilbur Wright. replying to a com ment that the flight today could have covered the width of the English channel which Herbert Latham un- successfully attempted to cross yes- terday, said it would have been pos- sble for his brother to cross from France to England and return to France again without landing He also remarked that it would have been easy to continue todays flight as far as Baltimore.