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The Pleasantville Pres ?
Volume 20. PLEASANTVILLE, NEW JERSEY—BEST TOWN ON THE MAP—WEDNESDAY", APRIL 3, 1912. Number 30.
The Place Where You Get
The Value Of Your Money
Hecker’s Oats.
Lipton’s Jelly Tablets....,. 9c pkg.
Pull qt. jar Cocoa. 25c
Pure Baking Powder, 1 lb. can. 12c
Good crushed Corn, 3 can3. 25c
Good Prunes . 10c lb.
Large Prunes . 13c lb.
' Nat. Bis. Co.’s flg bars. 10c lb.
.3 Pkgs. 25c
1 Large can Peaches .. 15c
Seeded or Seedless Raisins.... 10c pkg.
Large can Kippered Herring,. 15c
Hotel Aster Coffee.. 35e lb.
Large Grain Rice.8c for 1 lb. sk.
Borden’s or Sharp’s Milk, tall, 3 for 25c
Shredded Wheat ..-.l'2e pkg.
Good Print Butter.35c lb.
LUTZ’S QUALITY STORE
Main St. and Pleasant Ave.
C. S. LUTZ, Prop. Bell Phone 203
Bell Phone 2205-Y
We Buy Contents of Houses
Call or Send Postal
George F. Mathews
New and Second-Hand Furniture
Bought and Sold
1109 Arctic Ave. Atlantic City,N.J.
Just one square from Shore
Fast Line
We conduct Auction Sales at your
home at reasonable terms.
DR. I. SHARPE
PLEAS ANT VILLE
MacMillan Studio
26 South Main St.
Has the latest and best books
published in Its Circulating Lib
rary.
The MacMillan Studio Circula
> ting Library has added 150 New
Books This Week.
Terms: 50c per year Member
ship and 2c per day fees.
THE
MacMillan Studio
is keeping up its reputation for
High Grade Photographic Work
of every description at moderate
prices.
J. NORMAN SHINN
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Real Estate Insurance
Notary Public
5 Burkard Building
Pleasantville, N. J.
Phones: Office, 30-X
Home, 18-Y
FOR
Stationery & Candies
Cigars & Tobaccos
And Novelties of All Kinds
Visit
Lear's Novelty Shop
35 S. Main St.
Pleasantville.
Wood, Iron, Paper
Muslin and Electric
Gold Work on Glass
A SnpriD fv
M. A. FRITSCH, Hampden Ave
Phone 216-x^
I DO YOUR EYES PAIN YOU? I
Have Headaches? Perhaps You
Heed Glasses. Consult an Experi
enced Optician.
U •« | 13 South Main Street
£>61161 Pleasantville, N. J.
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I Nobby Spring Styles in Men’s Derby Hats |
All the Popular Shades and Shapes in
MEN’S SOFT HATS §
, $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 |
Newest Shapes and Patterns in Caps o
50c and $1.00
Complete Assortment of $
Men's Neckwear, Shirts, Hosiery, Gloves
to be had at
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COUNCIL’S BUSY MEETING.
Will Request Trolley Company to Sell
ioo Tickets for $5.50, Good
Until Used.
Borough Council met on Monday eve
ning, present Mayor Adams, Councilman
Conover, Ryan, MoAnney, Zentmayer,
Leeds and Willis and Clerk Andrews.
A petition was presented with thirty
five signatures requesting additional
lights on Brighton avenue, between First
j street and New Road. Referred to light
i ing committee.
A communication was received from
the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. asking
; that curlb belonging to the borough be
j removed from their right of way. Same
had been attended to.
A communication from the Board of
| Trade concerning the water situation
: was read. The President of the Board
■ of Trade, R. P. Thompson, told of the
j recent meeting of the President, of the
i Water Company with the Board, and
what he promised to do.
A communiearion was received from
the Board of Trade requesting Council
| to-bake aet'ron requiring cement side
| walks to he laid on Shore Road, both
; sides, t leserii gh the entire length of the
; borough. Referred to street committee.
A petition was presented ^asking for
: electric lights in certain places, hut not
1 being in proper form no action was tak
1 en.
Another complaint against the Foster
! family was received.
The lighting committee recommended
: that 2 arc lights and 1 32-candle power
lamp he placed at Oakhurst. 1 arc light
: and 2 32-candle power lamps on Wood
land avenue west of New Road, 1 arc
"light on Marion avenue and Main street,
a"nd 1 32-caudle power lamp on Adams
! avenue and First street, and that Clerk
| Andrews communicate with Absecon
City Council in regard to a iight on Cali
fornia avenue, each minucipality to bear
one-half the cost. They also made a
report of the cost of all-night lights and
the condition of the appropriation for
light*, but the matter was referred back
to the lighting committee and finance
committee for their joint action. The
entire matter was laid over.
Wirti. Z. Adams. Collector, asked to be
relieved of $114.06 uncollectable taxes on
his duplicate, and it was so ordered.
-—A large number nrf hills were approved
and ordered paid.
Mr. Gale, superintendent of the Atlan
tic & Suburban Ry. Co, was present and
stated, the company’s position in regard
to diminishing the headlights on their
cars, saying that he thought it necessa
ry to have them very strong, but would
regulate them in any manner Council
might direct. • Left over until next
meeting.
The Borough Engineer was authorized
to give the curb grade to Obediah Risley
on New Road.
Council ordered the Clerk to give
property owners on Georgia avenue, be
tween Washington avenue and the West
Jersey R. R, thirty days notice to put
in pavements and curbs.
Air. AfoAnney called attention to the
bad condition of Alarion avenue and sta
ted that there is not a cross-street be
tween Washington and Reading avenues
which is properly graded and built. Road
committee to report at next meeting.
A resolution was passed requesting the
Atlantic City and Shore Railroad Com
pany to issue trip tickets for use be
tween Heasantvitle and Atlantic City at
the rate of $5.50 i|>er 100, good until
used, and a committee consisting of j
Jehu F. Ryon, J. Al. AfoAnney and El
worsd C. Weeks was appointed to take1
up the matter with the officials of the:
company.
Complaint was lodged against Officer
AIciDermott of conduct unbecoming an
officer, and upon motion he was ordered
summoned before the Mayor and Police
Committee for a hearing next Monday
night.
Several members of the Board of
Trade were present and urged Council
to take action in regard to setting apart
a “Clean-up Day.” Upon motion of Mr.
Ryon, the Mayor and Council agreed to
Co-operate in the matter, and the Mayor
was instructed to issue a proclamation.
JINE THE GANG AND BE A BOOSTER
Say, you olid disgruntled knocker,
Finding fault with Pleasantville,
Can’t ye close yer infernal locker,
And git.some sand inside yer bill?
Don't set back forever growlin’,
’Cause we don't do like we used ter,
Quit yer evenlastiin’ howlin’,
Jine the gang and be a booster.
It’s light ye need, yer in the shade, |
Durn ye, can’t ye take a hint?
Just like as not, the Board of Trade
Wants ye for its President.
Don’t ye hear the band a play in’ ?
Come on, let's crow just like a .rooster.
It’s better'll goi.n’ around a brayin’,
So ji'ne*the gang, and be a booster.
Don’t ye know the town’s a movin’?
Take off the brakes—yer standin’ still,:
Did you know a man named Hubin
Built a theatre in Pleasantville?
Bead The Pleasantville Press to-day,
You’ll say it don’t look like it used
ter,
The editors have come to stay,
Their paper’s jibed, and is a booster.
The town's a grow.in’ fast of late.
Didn’t ye know.it? Where ye bnen? i
We’re hwildia’ a e’ty hall so great,
ess in.
I
We’ve got two banks with money in, ;
Ain’t that a sign we’re goin’ some,
The Board oTTrade's the bind of men I
To keep things gbia’ and make ’em!
hum.
So, quit ver everlastin’ ravin’,
You can do it iif you choose ter.
Come down Shore Road and, see the |
pavin’,
Fall in line and be a booster.
Prosperity is at our door.
Don’t ye know it? Where’s yer eyes?
She’s knockin’ now as ne’er before,
Shake off yer grouch and show yer
wise.
I tell ye friend we’re movin’ fast,
A good bit faster than we used ter,
We’ve got the other towns outclassed,
So, jine the gang, and be a booster.
E. J. HAZELTON.
A resolution was passed permitting
John W. Riisley to dispose of the waste
water from his laundry by connecting j
with the storm drain emptying into I
Cake’s Bay, subject, however, to the
rules of the Board of Health.
A reeess was taken to Monday, April
Id. v
“CLEAN-UP DAY” PLANNED.
Acting in conjunction with the Board
of Trade amd the Board of Health, and
uprfn authority of Borough Council,
Mayor Adams has issued a proclamation
setting apart Saturday, April 13th, as
“Clean-up Day” in Pleasanfoville,’when it
is hoped the civic pride otf our eitizens
wiB foe so generally aroused as will make
the town present an appearance of neat
ness newer before equaled. Everybody
should foe interested in having a clean
looking and inviting PSeasantville, and
each one ought to vie with the other in
accomplishing this object. Therefore,
The Pleasantville Press urges the people
en masse to observe “Clean-up Day”, in
order that our fair city may not fall
short of her adopted slogan—“Best Town
on the Map.”
PUTS END TO BAD HABIT.
Things never look bright to one with
“the blues.” Ten to one the trouble is •
a sluggish liver, Ailing the system with
bilious poison, that Dr. King's New Life j
Pills would expel. Try them. Let the
joy of better feeling end “the blues.”
Best for stomach, liver and kidneys'.
25c. All Druggists.
The Atlantic Coast Building and Loan j
Association commences its eighteenth |
year with a hew series. Last year was j
the greatest in its history. Join the
prosperous throng by taking stock to
day. Shares Afty ' cents each, payable
monthly. Every share will bring One
Hundred Dollars. Marine Trust Compa
ny, Atlantic City.
EASTER GREETINGS
! %Mm 1912
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> Our Third Anniversary Easter Opening displays a
Larger, Finer and Handsomer Stock Than Ever Shown |
' Before. '
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Silverware and Imported China Ware
For Easter and Bridal Gifts
! DIAMONDS, WATCHES AND FINE JEWELRY
A cordial invitation to all to view our stock. No
trouble.to show goods.
CLARENCE A. BEITEL
Jeweler and Optician
11 S. Main Street Pleasantville, N. J.
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| THE WEAVER STORE | THE WEAVER STORE |
I New Things For Spring j
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SHOES I
WALK-OVERS FOR MEN |
$3.50 to $5.00 Per Pair |
The new shapes in Patent Colt, Russet,
Gun Metal and Vici. Have quite a line ❖
f of the new shape DOPE LAST, in the *
[ three colors—Patent, Platinum Calf and *:*
V Russet, both in the Oxford and Regular *
■ Shoe. %
f TUXEDOS FOR MEN, the strong $3 %
line. In Button and Lace, fair stitch and %
regular. %
t BACHELORS FOR MEN. This is our $2.00 to $2.50 line %
I LaFRANCE
| SHOES
! FOR
! WOMEN
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£
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LaFrance is a household word in £
many homes all over this land. It ^
means for women that which is both *;*
good and beautifvA* Just in, a new line
of the Oxfords for this season. A beau- *
tiful new Oxford made flexible, of the 4*
finest kid, and the very acme of com- *:♦
fort. A very stylish Russet Oxford with . &
all the latest frills on it. £
Prices $3.50 and $4.00 |
New Elmira and Portia Oxfords, in all leathers, Patent, %
% Gun Metal, Russet, Kid and Black Satin, especially nice for *
* dress. %
•:* $1.75 Line. We have an especially large and desirable *
* line of Oxfords in this price. All the latest shapes, and in *
% the different colors of leather. *
* $2.50. Better made Shoes, all leather counters and in- %
£ soles, made to meet the wants of the average buyer who de- *
lights in style and comfort. £
I Extra Line of Muslin Garments %
| GOWNS.—Splendid values at 50, 59, 89c, $1.00 and $1.50 |
* Low and high neck, in Empire effect, some trimmed .j.
£ with the new linen laces that are so popular now, others %
ft made in cotton crepe. Some trimmed with Embroid- '£
I ery, others with Lace. *
X PETTICOATS—89c, $1.00 and $1.50. Some fitted at the *
X waist, trimmed with Lace and Embroidery, others reg- £
£ ular skirts with wide flounces. *
| COMBINATION SUITS—89c, $1.00 and $1.25. Lace & ❖
% Embroidery trimmed. %
t PRINCESS SLIPS—$1.00 and $1.50. Beautiful garments £
and very handsomely trimmed. 4*
| DRAWERS—Regular Shapes and Circular and Outsize. 25 *
* and 50c.
|* CORSET COVERS—25, 39 and 50c. Tastily trimmed with *
£ Lace and Embroidery.
| WAISTS—Large line of $1.00 Waists. In high and low *J*
|| necks. Some tailored with attached collars and cuffs, ❖
in the latest designs of Lace and Embroidery trim- $
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> Easter Plants For Sale Beginning Friday, the 29th. ❖
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“A Thing of Beauty
Is a Joy Forever”
OUR
“MATCHLESS
HYACINTH”
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For a full line of Easter Plants
at reasonable prices, go to
T. H. OBERT
Florist 46 Woodland Ave.
or Weaver’s Department Store.
Prompt attention, courteous treat
ment. No order too small to be appre
ciated.
Specials for Thursday,
Friday and Saturday:
Legs of Lamb . 16c
Boneless Rump
Corn Beef . 14c
Fresh Eggs . . 25c
Salt Pork . 2 lbs. 25c
Fresh Creamery
Butter . . 34c
We can fill your orders
with the Choicest Meats
promptly. Call us up for
prices. Phone No. 156.
Phone orders (liven
prompt attention.
COFFEY’S MARKET,
57 N. Main St.