West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-04-01
LOCAL GOSSIP.

Sunday morning, at the usual hour.
If you want Spring clothing Of the
latest cut go to VIM. B. Beebe, in Albert
sons new building, near the bridge.
Mrs. Peck has the largest stock of
millinery goods and is making greater ef-
orts than eoer to please the ladies.
We are indebted to Prof. George H.
Cook, for copy of his Annual Report as
State Geologist, for the year 1874.
Parties wishing to renal copies of
the PIONEER will remember that the new
postal law requires the pre- payment of two
cents on each periodical mailed.
The finest grocery wagon in this
city, is the new one now in possession of
Mr.. B. F. Ware, dealer in groceries and
provisions, Fayette street, West Bridgeton.
MIR. J. Cheesman, Jr., editor of the
Patriot, has been suffering from pneumonia
for several days past. We are pleased to
know that his illness, though serious, is not
dangerous.
Who will participate in the Spelling
Bee as contestants for the prizes The
easiest words in the language will be given
out to spell of course, and most anybody
can spell them in some shape.
Politicians are already pluming their
wings for the fall campaign in this county.
The only county officer Of Importance to
elect will be the sheriff, for which position
large number of gentlemen are aspirants.
Some time last week, Mr.. David
Cook, one of the oldest citizens of this place,
met with a painful accident. He was as
sisting at a moving, when he fell from a
wagon, fracturing his hip and otherwise
bruising himself.
VIM. E. Riley, a young man of push
and energy has started segar and tobacco
store in the new building recently erected
by Mr.. M. B. Rynick on South Laurel st.
We trust that Mr.. Riley may build up a
profitable business.
tits reported that the n J. Southern
r. R. Co. has contracted for the finishing of
the pier at Bayside, and also contracted
with Capt. Taggart to run boat to Phila-
delphia in connection with the Bombay
Hook end of this line.
Easter was celebrated by appropriate
services in the several churches of our city
on Sunday morning last. Rev. Chas. E.
Hill, of the Commerce street M. E. church,
delivered excellent discourses ON the "Res-
urrection," both morning and evening.
J. S. McGear & Bro, Furniture
Dealers, have lately been re- stocking their
rooms for the Spring trade. This firm is
one of the oldest in South Jersey, and well
known for it's reliable dealings. All in
want of furniture will do well to give them
call.
The several Township clerks in this
county will keep in mind the law requiring
the receipts and expenditures to be pub.
lished under penalty of fifty dollars. In
no other way can the public be as well in
formed as to how the money goes as through
the newspaper.
The Committee on Commerce Street
bridge, appointed at the last meeting of the
Board of Freeholders, met at the Board of
Trade Room on Friday last. Plans and
specifications for the new bridge were ex-
amined, but the contract has not as yet
been given out.
We are glad to learn that Captain
Charles Elkinton, of the City Hotel, is
slowly recovering his health. His nume-
rous friends will rejoice at this welcome in
telligence, and none more so than the mem
bers of Company B., S. N. G., whose genial
commander he is.
Owing to press of other matters,
the Report of the Officers of the Young
Mems Christian Association, has been
omitted. 1t is quite lengthy one, and an
exhaustive statement of the affairs of the
Association. The past year is reported as
one of great prosperity.
In another column we give the views
of correspondent in regard to the Cash
Bill. We propose in our next issue to notice
che action Of the Legislature in this matter
editorially. We favor the passage of Cash
Bill, and shall SO express ourselves, and in
way that all may understand.
Mr.. John CARL, the accommodating
Conductor of the Bridgeton & Port Norris
Railroad, during the absence of Mr.. Dowd-
ney, has been quite i'll during the past week
Mr.. James T. Riley, Messenger, is now act
ing as Conductor, which position he is fill
ing with a great degree of efficiency.
If you want the right kind of news
paper, subscribe for one which gives you a
little of everything: Political, Religious,
Local and General News. Beware of peri
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'rai In nothing
Louis Beckhardt & Go. have moved
ihCo their new store on CONNER ce street
formerly occupied by 7. G. Compton as
shoe store. 1t has been handsomely htJeu
up, and is now one OIL the nnest business
places in this city. If you want good
suit of clothes and at reasonable price call
on Messrs Beckhardt at their new store.
Our friend, Thomas H. Bowen. who
has been there himself and knows how it
is done, has manufactured ''sparkine
chair" and has it on exhibition in front OF
his jewelry store. 1t is so arranged that
lovers can sit side by side, look each other
in the face, and observe each expression as
matters proceed. We suppose that is the
way it is done from what we hear others say.
We are under obligations to Hon.
John w. Hazelton, for valuable public doc
uments. Mr.. Hazelton's exit from public