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Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Saturday last was Memorial Dav.
but it was not as generally observed in
this city as it should have been. The
banks and many of the business places
were closed The members of A. l..
Robson Post, Grand Army of the Re
public, made a street parade in the
afternoon, and then proceeded to the
several cemeteries of the city, where
the graves of the deceased soldiers of
the late war were decorated. In the
evening Rev. W. H. Belden of the
West Presbyterian Church, delivered
an eloquent address to the Grand Army
boys, who had gathered in the Post
Room on Broad street. During the
day delegations from the Post visited
the cemeteries at Shiloh, Greenwich.
Roadstown, Springtown Deerfield and
Woodruff's.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04
Death of James Waters.

MIR. James Waters, a former resident
of Bridgeton, died in Washington on
Friday last. Previous to and during
the war Jimmy Waters as he was ia
miliarly called, kept a barber shop in
the room under Grosscup's Hall, since
occupied by Mr.. Service and others as
photograph gallery. He was prom
inent man among the colored people of
this city, and highly respected by the
people generally. When Hon. George
NJ. Robson become Secretary of the
Navy, he took an interest in Mr.. Waters,
who became his private messenger,
and when Mr.. Robeson left the Cabi-
net, he obtained place for his colored
friend in the Navy Department, and
he held it until his death. Mr.. Waters
was 6S years of age, man of fine per-
sonal appearance, and good address.
He was the father of VIM. Waters,
who assists Mr.. B. F. Lee, in the bar
Der business, at Millville.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

There threatens to be serious clash
between the wholesale milk dealers of
Philadelphia and the producers of the
counties around the city from which
the daily supply of fluid is drawn. The
dealers have served notices that after
the first of June the wholesale price
will be three cents quart. instead of
four cents, as at present. The reason
assigned for this reduction is over-pro-
ductlon, the dealers claiming that they
can get all the milk they want at the
new price. The farmers are, however.
organizing to resist the proposed re-
duction. One hundred and eighty
producers of Chester and Delaware
counties have formed an association.
with George Garnett, a wealthy farmer
of Upper Darby, as president, and fixed
the wholesale price in Philadelphia at
four cents.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

The disease which appeared a few
days ago in Paris, Pa, is reported to
be spreading, and a physician has pro-
nounced it ''black tongue diphtheria
of the most violent form One man.
Kennedy Truax, who has lost five chill
dren by the disease. is himself danger
ously sick, and his wife is a maniac.
Nicholas Truax, who has lost two chill
dren, is not expected to recover, and
his step daughter is also in a critical
condition, on the Pan Handle Road.
and the neigboring towns have adopted
sanitary precautions.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04
Cornerstone Laying.

The cornerstone of the New Metho-
dist Church at Port Norris was laid on
Saturday last, in the presence of a
large assemblage of people. The ccre-
monies were very impressive Revs
Messrs. Miller, of Mauricetown; West
wood, of Millville; Babcock, of Divid-
ing Creek, together with the pastor of
the church, Rev. P. Corson, partici-
pated in the exercises which were of
great interest Several excellent
speeches were made. Miss M. Rob-
bins, of the Port, had charge of the
music, which was finely rendered.
The frame of the church is nearly
ready to raise. When the work is once
begun it will be rapidly pushed to COM
pletion. The plan of the new edifce
is different from that of any other
church building in this section of the
State. The interior will be handsomely
arranged, the floor of the audience
room descending toward the pulpit,
the seats to be in circular form some
what on the style of those seen in
Opera Houses. When finished the
church will be neat, commodious, and
adapted in every respect to the wants
of the people. 1t will be remembered
that it is erected to take the place of
the one burned by an incendiary sew
eral months since.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

According to County School Super
intendent Moore's Apportionment of
School Monies for the year commenc-
ing September 1st, 1885, the total num-
Der of school children in Cumberland
County, is II, ,431. When the apportion-
ment was made last year there were
lilo children, an increase since then
of 252. The total amount of surplus
revenue for the schools of the county.
is S1,766.13. Total amount of State
Appropriation, So, ,210.42. Total amount
of appropriation out of the reserve
fund State Board of Education, S.
SS3.S3. Total amount reserved bv
counties, being ninety per cent. of the
School tax raised, $2S,654.66 Total
amount received from public funds,
$42, 515.07. Decrease from total amount
of last years appropriations, So, 01s. 81.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

If there is power enough in our City
Council TO make and pass an Ordinance
of sufficient strength to compel build
ers along our principal streets to set
their houses in uniform line, then such
an act should be Immediately passed
and put into effect. If City Council
hasn't the power to do this, then the
Legislature should be appealed to at
its next sitting. Several of our finest
streets are seriously married by the
tendency of property holders to build
here and there without regard to line
symmetry. On East Avenue. one of
the handsomest streets in the city,
number of people have violated all the
rules of order and good Judgment in
setting their houses in and out Just
as their pleasure dictates. How much
better that avenue would appear We're
all the houses on either side on par
allel lines. Such an order of building
would not only vastly improve the
street, but in the end prove a source
of qualification to the owners of the
property. The beauty of city is
more in a well regulated and main
tanned building line, than in almost
any other feature. Give US well
graded streets and paved sidewalks,
but above all let us have uniform build
ing lines on all our thoroughfares.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

The fire in Philada last Thursday at
the southwest corner of Second and
Arch streets did vast amount of dam
age. We regret to learn that the Jew
elry store of Mr.. F. L. Archambault
was seriously damaged by fire and
water. The stock of jewelry was
saved after much exertion Mr.. Harry
Kayser, the halter, near by, also met
with a loss, the back portion of his
business place being burned.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04
A Quick Passage.

Quick Passage.
The barkentine Charles Platt, -
Captain Charles Sharp, of Maurice
town, arrived at the Delaware Break
water, May Goth, with cargo of sugar
from Maccio, South America, awaiting
orders. Captain Sharp left Maccio
April Goth, crossed the Equator MAY
1st, with light southeast winds, and
plenty of rain. Passed under the sun
May 10th, eighteen degrees north Lat
itude, arriving in Breakwater, May
Goth, making the passage in thirty
days. This is quick trip, but Captain
Charlie always goes in good style and
quick time. AS sea Captain he has
few superiors, and even inpolitics when
he is home, he can do more to arouse
enthusiasm in Commercial Township
than any other half dozen citizens.
The Captain has been away from home
ever since election. He left the coun-
try under Republican administration
and returns to find the enemy in pos
session of the White House. In 1883,
however, he expects to see a Republi-
can President again.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

The Twentieth Annual Report of the
Bridgeton Saving Fund and Building
Association has just been printed. 1t
shows the valuation of the several
series of stock in the Association to be
as follows:-SiXth series, per share,
$191.14; seventh series, $152.0O; eighth
series, $11L21; ninth series, $72. 50;
tenth series, $41.76: eleventh series.
$3.50 The sixth series will run out in
the course of few months, only linn
tied number of payments now being
required, The report gives evidence
that the affairs of the Association are
in a very prosperous condition.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Deputy Collector of Internal Reve-
nue. Daniel B. Ginenback, has been
temporarily re-appointed. He went
to Camden on Monday, to renew his
bond. The best thing that Collector
Ferrell can do, is to make that ap-
pointment permanent. Dan. is an old
soldier, and has been faithful officer.
He deserves the place. Outside of the
Democrats who are applicants for the
position, his re-appointment would
please the great mass of the people,
irrespective of party
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04
A Struggle for Life.

"A struggle tor Lie.
For several days past number of
martins have made business of flying
around the globe which covers the
electric light at Silvers' corner, at the
junction of Commerce and Pearl SITS.
They finally concluded to sit upon the
globe as roosting place, and this they
did while the light was burning at it's
full power. No damage coming to
them from this aggressive movement.
one of the martins decided he would
go little farther down Commerce
street, and try his hand at investigat-
ing the electric light opposite Wood
ruff's dry goods store. Accordingly on
Friday evening he sailed away and
circled around the globe several times.
examining it, touching it with the
edges of his wings, and finally peering
into it at the top. While in this dar-
ing act, portion of the martins BODY
struck the electric wire. In a second
almost, the bird received shock that
sent it whizzing through the open
space at the top of the globe. Lodg-
ing at the bottom of the globe, the
bird began vigorous effort to escape.
1t flew toward the light only to receive
a severe scorching, and then fell back
again. This it continued for some ten
minutes, in a vain struggle for life and
liberty. By this time large crowd of
people had gathered upon the street,
watching the efforts of the bird to ex-
tricate itself, all its movements being
plainly visible. Finally it was sug-
gested that the light be lowered, and
the electric fluid stopped, so that the
martin might be saved. All this time
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Messrs. John E. Getsinger s. Son
have purchased the two acres of land
bordering on the Cohansey river near
the Grove street bridge, late the prop
erty of Constant Albertson. This is a
valuable piece of real estate, and would
make good site for manufacturing
establishment. Getsinger & Son will
probably improve it by the erection of
one or more factories there.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

The attention of fruit shippers is
called to the advertisement of the West
Jersey Railroad Company which ap-
pears in to-days' PIONEER. The COM
pany will place a special fruit train on
the road, Monday. June sth, to con-
tinue during the berry season. This
will give farmers and shippers the best
possible opportunity for getting their
small fruits to the New York markets
in very few hours from the time of
shipment.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

the imprisoned bird was growing weak
er and weaker, and its efforts more
feeble At last the light was let down
and extinguished. On taking off the
globe, the little martin was found alive
and in good shape, barring the loss of
a few feathers which had been badly
scorched. On coming forth to the air
again, the bird spread its wings and
flew away, amid the plaudits of the
crowd, which had witnessed its gallant
struggle with the powerful light.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

The towns and villages of the county
are making preparations for a proper
celebration of the Fourth of July as
usual, but Bridgetonians will make no
attempt to celebrate. There was a
time in years by-gone when Bridgeton
had rousing celebrations of Independ-
ence Day, but those times have gone
never to return.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

A horse ran away on Pearl street
Monday evening, and threw a Mr..
Weaver, out upon the ground near the
corner of Commerce and Pearl Mr..
Weaver was not seriously injured, es-
Gaping with few bruises The horse
was caught in front of Mr. John E.
Getsinger's residence before any dam
age had been done.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Superintendent Woodruff, of the
Water Works, was busily engaged on
Monday, putting in another flushing
pipe at the southwest corner of Com
merce and Laurel streets. This pipe is
similar to the one placed near the
Post Office corner, and is put in for the
purpose of throwing water into the
cutters and thus thoroughly cleansing
them of the dirt and filth which accu-
mulates
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

A. B. Bateman Post, No. 60, Grand
Army of the Republic, of Cedarville,
will go to Newport next Saturday,
June 9th, for the purpose of decorating
the graves of soldiers inferred in the
cemeteries at that place. John w.
Newlin, Esq, of Millville, and others
will deliver addresses All old soldiers
are invited to participate in the exer-
cises.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Mr.. John Terrell, of Fairfield Town
ship, was the first Cumberland County
farmer to bring Strawberries to market
this year. He picked a crate of fine
berries on Friday, and brought them to
Bridgeton, disposing of them to Barnes,
the South Laurel street fruit dealer,
for twenty cents per box.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Robert NJ. Recap, is one of the best
carriage builders in the State. He has
recently finished for Messrs. Pancoast
u Dubois, of the Millville stage line
the finest and best stage ever seen in
theseparts, ltisamodel of good work
manship.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

There was grand pow-wow at Sal
walton Army Headquarters in Gross
cups Hall, Monday evening. A num-
Der OF prominent soldiers were present
from distance. While the singing
and shouting was at the highest the
City Cornet Band went by the hall,
and with vigorous footing they sue,
ceeded in putting the Army under a.
musical cloud.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

AT Sea Breeze, Manager Smaller is
making anumber of fine improvements
The house has recently received a coat
of paint, and a new board walk has
been laid to the beach. The War
ner House" is now open for the
season, with every convenience for the
comfort and pleasure of guests.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

The Mayors office has been cleansed.
papered and painted. 1t is now one
OF the coziest and most pleasant offices
to be found anywhere. The Mayor is
ready to entertain his friends. as
we'll as to dispense justice to all who
may need it.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Captain James M'Intyre, of this CITY.
will pilot the steamer Thomas CLYDE"
during the Summer The "Clyde'' will
run excursions between PHILADELPHIA
and points on the lower Delaware.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

The City Cornet Band made a street
parade Monday evening, and rendered
some very fine music for the benefit of
the public. This Band is rapidly tax
ing the lead as the Band of South jersey
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Rev. J. G. Crate. former pastor of
the Trinity NJ. E. Church, Bridgeton,
now at the Methodist Church May's
Landing, was stricken down with par
alysis on Friday last, and is very low,
with but little hope of recovery.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

The late strawberry festival at Roads
town, netted $65. 93 above all expenses.
The proceeds are to be donated to the
purchase of a bell for the public school
building.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

The Assessors are taking the census
carefully, but so far as they have gone
it does not appear that the population
of Bridgeton will exceed ten thousand.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Brldgeton has a very fine Bicycle
Cluo. During the Summer the Club
Will make tours through the streets.
and entertain citizens with expert
manlpulations of their bicycles. With
a little more practice the Club will
equal the best in the country.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Past Grand Master Samuel B. Reed.
of the Order of Odd Fellows. is the
guest of Past Grand Master Benjamin
L. Bright, at his elegant home near
East Lake.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Every one wants Cabinets and every
one wants Parlor Size Photographs.
You can get eight Cabinets and one
Parlor picture for $175, over Camm's
drug store, for few days.
may 21-1m E. F. ITN,11s
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

A little more ''civil service REFORM,
Will break the camel's back, so our
Democratic friends think. This was
the situation Saturday afternoon when
the report came that Deputy Collector
Glnenback had been re-appointed.
I'm with the dance, let joy be uncon-
fnedm
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

The interior OF the Cumberland Ma
tional Bank has been handsomely re-
painted and decorated by C. R. Scull,
the painter and paper hanger.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Sunday week Children's Day will be
celebrated in the Methodist Churches.
The exercises are expected to be unus-
ually interesting.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

The season has opened at Sea Breeze.
The steamer "JohnA. Warner arrived
there on Sunday, with load of excur-
sionists from Philadelphia.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Summer is here, and this is the month
of roses and strawberries June is one
of the happiest and sunniest months
of the year.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Esquire A. E. Hughes has had fine
pavement laid in front of the business
place of I. U. Harris & Co., on Com
merce street, which property he owns.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Policeman Campbell arrested two
boys Saturday evening, for creating a
disturbance at the door of Grosscup's
Hall. They were released after receiv
ing reprimand.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04
LOCAL NEWS.

The fires in the glass houses will all
go out during the present month, and
the blowers Summer vacation will
begin.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04
SHERIEES SALES.

Property of Benjamin L. Tyler, Greenwich
township June Goth.
Property of Ellen P. Moore and Others Lands
townthip, June 17th.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

Advertisements and communications to in
sure insertion, should he handedin by Tuesday
evening If each week.
No notice will be taken of anonymous com
mu licatiOnS.
Marriages and deaths inserted gratuitously.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

VINELAND AND BRIDGEroN, Cumb. Co., N. j.
For sale by Joseph A. Conwell. at the Elton
Pioneer Drug Store, Vineland, Cumberand
Co, n. j.; III. A. Jorden, Apothecary, No. so D.
commerce street, Bridgeton, Cumberland Co.
the country.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-04

100000 !; ::: i$;; ::s2
mat will start you in work that will at once
bring you in money faster than anythno eiSe
with each box. Agents wanted evervwhero ns
either sex, of all ages, for all the time or snora m
ume only, to work for us at their own ii bompa bopaae
Don't delay. II. HALLETT & Co., PortlandI l9Irga' Wa
dec IL VI 'iahu' NE.
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prisoner" said Prosecutor Buxton,
'tyou are charged with gambling"
Gambling! What is gambling p
playing cards for money" But did
not play cards for money; l played for
chips" "Well, you got money for the
chips at the end of the game, didn't
you ?" mo; I didn't have any chips at
the end of the game" The testimony
being all in, Buxton moved, and Judge
Hutchins agreed, that the case be nolled.
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AFFAIRS AT FRISCO.

The "Tinles," speaking Of affairs at
Frisco, says: The discharge Of over 100
men from the Horn Silver mine, is having
a most depressing effect upon the bust
ness men of the camp. In fact the mer-
chants feel as though it were the straw
that will everlastingly break the business
back of Frisco. In our opinion, the break
is a serious one-that is, it will be many
months before the present Horn Silver
management will have on its pay roll as
many names as incumbered it on the 10th
of this MONTH Those who have held on
80 long hoping against hope, are justified
in feeling that though unsatisfactory as
has been the past, it was as sunlight COM
pared to the darkness with which the
immediate future is enveloped. The
mine is in such condition since the re
cent cave, that not to exceed score of
men can be employed to advantage for
some time to come. AS man of large
mining experience said the other day,
work on the Horn Silver mine, in the
near future, will amount to no more than
the opening up of prospect. This is
the situation that presents itself to the
inhabitants of Frisco, in this, the second
month of the year 1885. The present
unfavorable state of affairs is, as we have
indicated, largely attributable to the con.
dition of this mine. 1t is possible that
the Horn Silver will eventually bear an
output of ore commensurate with the
past, both in quantity and quality, for
an indefinite period. The trouble is, that
the recent caves and continued settling
and working of the ground have rendered
the taking out of the ore impracticable,
if not impossible, for long time. But
time works changes for veal or woe.
Let us hope, at least, that ere many
months, the Horn Silver will again be in
full blast and working a full complement
of men.
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NOTICE.
Land ONCE at Eureka, Nevada,

December %, 1884.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
following named settler has nled notice
Of his intention to make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the District Judge Of Lincoln county, at
Phoebe. Nevada, on Monday. February 9th,
1885, viz: Homestead application No. 1888,
Eb IN. Chatfee, for the N II of NE 4 and Sc Of
Mex and NE \ of Sc \ section l. Town.
ship Q, South Range, 60 East, NJ. D. M. He names
the following witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon, and cultivation of, said land
viz: j. v. Keeley, of Phoebe, Nevada; j. O.
Henderson, of Phoebe, Nevada; John Shier. Of
Phoebe. Nevada; W. Culverwell. OF Phoebe
Nevada.
de27.5t E.H. H1SCKLEY, Register.
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SCHOOL REPORT.

The following is the report of the
Phoebe Primary School for the month
ending February %. 1885;
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The forged deed of 500 acres OF land
was the present which an East Saginaw,
Michigan, man made to his intended
bride few days before marriage, and
transferred to her credit.
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A New Haven gentleman claims to
have one of the old 1852 three pence
pieces coined in Boston, and as to which
it was recently said that none were
known to be in existence. The first
American coinage was Of this year.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1885-03-07

According to Prof. Attfield, +. r. s.,
some tobacco leaves contain naturally ten
per cent or more Of sugar.
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Roll of Honor: Nellie Ewing. Jenny Jacobs
Centennis Roeder, alton Carman, Spiro Dockle
stitch, John Lynch, Thomas Lynch.
ISABEL OSBORNE, Teacher.
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A coyote that had been plaguing the
ranchers in the vicinity Of Red Bluff met
with its death in singular manner few
nights ago. Being pursued by dogs it
dashed through barbed-wire fence and
was so lacerated by the barbs that it bled
to death before morning, the dogs having
given up the chase at the fence.
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A man from the mountains north of
Chico, CAL, has received from the Au-
ditor's office of that place over $3.50 for
l9 scalps of coyotes and wildcats. On
and after March LIST the bounty on the
scalps of wild animals in Butte will be
reduced, as it is suspected that the high
premium has induced the bringing OF
them into that county from others.
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The faith cures said to be performed at
a church in Jersey City, by Mrs. Jack.
son, have created much excitement.
Miss Hotaling told reporter that she
had been helpless invalid since child
hood, and was for many months confined
to her bed, but she was raised up through
the power Of prayer.