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Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24
Board of Education.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Education was held on Mon
day evening, Dec. 21st.
Members present :-Messrs. Miner.
Stiles, Applegit, Peck, Kienzle, Whita-
ker and Supt. Cox.
In the absence of the President, the
meeting was called to order by the
Secretary, when Mr.. Miner was chosen
President pro tenn.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and adopted.
The Secretary reported for Mr.
Bright that he had during the past
month visited the Second ward school,
and found matters running along reg
ularly.
Mr.. Kienzle reported a similar con-
dition of affairs at the Third ward
schools.
Mr.. Miner reported that since the
last meeting of the Board he had Wis
tied the Bank street school,; was in the
room of the Principal at the morning
opening exercises, and in the other
rooms as far as time would permit.
Found the regular teachers actively
engaged with good average atten-
dance of scholars. Good order seemed
to be maintained, and scholars gener-
ally attentive to studies. Some reci-
tation benches are needed, notably in
Miss Elmer's and Miss Laning's rooms,
and the black kboards in the same
rooms need attention. He had had
the pleasure of looking over the first
examination papers of the several
grades of the Secondary department
and also Grade 1 of the Primary De-
partment of the Pearl street school,
and with few exceptions, the record
is good. Alike creditable to teachers
and scholars.
Reports from the several schools
were read and filed. The enrolment
is as follows:-Bank street, $40; Pearl
street, 294; Second ward, 1856; Third
ward, 359; Loder, %.
The following bills were ordered
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24
The Cohansey Glass Co.'S Assessment.

The Cohansey Glass Co.'S Assessment.
AT the late meeting of City Council
a motion was made and carried that
the assessment of the property of the
Cohansey Glass Company be reduced
from $50, 1000 to $4,000. The Assessor
had fixed the figures at what many
people believe to be the true value of
the Company's real estate and other
property located in this city. Because
of this assessment Mr.. J. N. Bodne, who
represents the company, went to the
Board of Commissioners of Appeal and
asked for a reduction. The Commits
sloners refused to make a change, be-
lieving that the assessment was correct
and true. Mr.. Bodine then appealed
to the City Council and that body
granted his request.
Since this action the question has
arisen as to whether Council has a
right to reduce assessments after the
Commissioners of Appeal have passed
upon them. The City Solicitor is of
the opinion that Council has the right
to correct, revise and equalize assess
ments, when the Assessors duplicates
are placed in its hands in August,
but they have no legal right to in
crease or decrease valuations after the
Board of Commissioners of Appeal
has taken action. The Commission
ers have the power, but they are in
law court of last resort so far as the
revision and assessment of taxes is
concerned. Councils action in the
Bodine case was therefore unwise.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24
Silks and Alpaca Umbrellas at low
prices, for Holiday Presents. New York
Store, 90 Commerce st.

Pursuant to the usual custom of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company ex-
cursion tickets for holiday travel will
be sold between all stations on the
main line and branches December 23d,
Gath, 25th, Both, and 31st, and January
1st, 1886, good to return until January
4th, at a considerable reduction from
ordinary rates. This will enable all,
who desire it, to indulge in the pleas
ure of holiday excursions and social
visits, at very small expense.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

A party of three hundred Indians,
who knew nothing of the outside world,
are spoken of in dispatch from Of
tawa as having been discovered on the
Stewart river, tributary of the Yukon,
in Alaska, by number of mining ex-
plorers. The dispatch goes on to say
that the Indians are entire strangers
to every phase of either Christianity
or civilization, and had heretofore only
been visited by some of the Chilcat
tribe, from the head of the Chjlcat in
let, for trading purposes. The latter
tribe would never allow the former,
who are described as an easy good
natured and innocent class of mortals,
to visit the coast.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24
No Such Assertion Was Made.

Somebody will have to go down and
give Bridgeton's editors a few lessons
in Bible history. We do not care how
much they dispute over questions of
doctrine, but when they get to assert
ing that Pharoah chased the children
of Israel over the River Jordan, we
begin to blush for them.-Salem Snn-
beam.
Bro. Gwynne, you are little off in
this matter. Nobody said that ''Pha-
roah chased the children of Israel over
the River Jordan" The Neacs did say
that the Rev. Mr.. Rubinkams child
was baptized with water brought from
The exact spot where the children of
Israel passed over the River Jordan
The NerS was correct in its Scriptural
statement, as the Israelites were not
only chased through the Red Sea, but
they did also pass over Jordan into the
Promised Land. The PIONEER criti-
cised the Neus for it's nonsense in stat
ing that the baptismal water in the
case referred to came from the eract
spot achere the Israelites passed orer, be-
cause we fail to see why that made the
water any better or worse than water
taken from Salem creek, Cohansey
river, or any other stream. Only this
and nothing more.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24
The Holiday Season.

ne r1OuQay oeaSOn.
This is the period of the year when
gifts go round, and Merry Christ
mas 'and Happy New Year. are heard
on every hand. 1t is a season of great
joy to many, and a season of hardship
and trouble for others. While well-to-
do people are joyous and happy, it will
be we'll for them to remember, that
there are many poor people whose
Christmas will be dark indeed unless
the hand of benevolence and charity is
open to them. Those who are able
then should set apart portion of their
means toward the making glad of some
poverty stricken family. He who ''giv-
eth to the poor lendeth to the Lord"
At this glorious Christmas-tide the
PIONEER extends the compliments of
the season to all its patrons, also to the
people generally.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

The Grant Eulogy Committee, OF
Boston, has presented a gold watch
and chain to Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher. The watch is inscribed:
presented by the city of Boston to
Henry Ward Beecher in recognition of
the eulogy of General Grant, delivered
by him October %, 1885,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

David Claypoole has entered the EN-
ploy of Mr.. P. Cosier, and resumed
Ship Smithing, Dredge Making and
general blacksmithing, at the old stand
on the wharf at Cedarville. Mr.. Clay
poole is splendid workman, and can
achieve success if he will. The PIONEER
wishes him renewed business pros
perity.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Brearley Lodge, No. ?, Ancient Free
and Accepted Masons, had a royal
good time Monday evening, it being
st. Johns night. There was a large
attendance of the brethren present.
Several tirst-class speeches were made.
and fine collation. served up.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Hassocks, Rugs and Mats are very
acceptable as a Christmas present.
You can find a large assortment at
very low figures at the New York
Store, 90 Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

AS an oyster shipper and dealer,
Capt. Chas. McDaniels, of Port Norris,
is success. He is also the champion
blvalve opener, and is said to be the
only man in the neighborhood of
Maurice River Cove who really loves
work of that description. He has the
thanks of the PIONEER for recent fa-
vors in that line.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

The Democratic machine has got to
work again. This time it ground out
a new Postmaster for Heislerville,
Maurice River Township. His name
is Samuel Foster. This is not the
Foster who ran for Assembly on the
Prohibition ticket at the late election,
but a plain, honest store keeper
of Democratic proclivities, we'll and
favorably known in the Maurice River
section of the county.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

On Monday afternoon, three young
ladies from Harmony, went out to OBJ
tain Christmas tree for their Sunday
School entertainment next Saturday
evening, They started in good spirits
in a stalk sled, drawn by two gen
tie (D horses, and had a grand, good
time. We greatly admire the energy
of the young ladies in being willing to
procure the tree by their own efforts,
but deprecate the lack of gallantry on
the part of the young men in the
neighborhood, in permitting it to be
done.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

On Tuesday evening, January 5th,
1886, there will be a public installation
of the officers of Bridgeton Lodge, No.
1879, l. o. 0. F., at the Hall on South
Laurel street, over the Post office.
District Deputy Samuel H. Gaskill will
be the installing officer. Each member
of the Lodge is requested to bring a
gentleman friend with him. After the
ceremonies an address on Odd Fellow
ship will be delivered by member of
the Order
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24
Paid His Way Out.

Henry Brown, of Vineland, was SEN
fenced by Judge Reed, at the October
term of the Cumberland Courts, to pay
fine and costs, amounting to 1855, and
serve term in Jail, for keeping a dis
orderly house. His term of imprison-
ment expired month ago, but Brown
refused to pay the fine, hoping that it
would be remitted by the State Board
of Pardons. On Friday he got tired of
waiting, paid the amount and left, thus
buying his way out. Brown was once
leading and respected citizen of Vine
land, but of late years he has obtained
an unenviable reputation as an illicit
dealer in liquors.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

The number of sudden deaths ap-
pears to be on the increase not only
throughout the country, but in Cum
berland County as we'll. Recently
Robert Diament, of Cedarville, fell
dead while walking with friend near
the Garrison SandWash, in Lawrence
TOWNSHIPS. Mr. Diament had been in
the best of health up to the very min
ute of his death.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

What is prettier than a black silk
dress made from our fresh Cachmere
Silk? AT present the prices are extra
low, and besides our Silks wear so well.
New York Store, 90 Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

The Trinity Church choir, this city,
is one of the very best choirs to be
found anywhere. Under the leader
ship of Miss Anna Harker it has i'm
proved wonderfully.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Mr.. Geo. s. Pierson, who resides on
Bank street, had stroke of paralysis
on Monday afternoon. This is the
second stroke Mr. Pierson has had
since he retired from the blacksmith
ing business some two years since.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

One-siXteenth of the schooner Henry
A. Jordan was sold at public sale in
front of the Davis House, on Saturday
afternoon. David p Milford, Jr., be-
came the purchaser. Price, $195.00
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

The patrons of the PIONEER are not
expected to present the carrier with
a fee or reward of any kind hereafter
as a New Years offering. That old
time custom is out of date and discon-
timed
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Towels, Tides, Table Covers, and
Napkins, make a desirable present.
Splendid values in all these lines, at
the New York Store, 90 Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

There is announced at Moore's Opera
House for Christmas Night, produc-
tion of an Old English Comedy which
deserves more than a passing notice.
Of the many eminent dramatic authors
who graced the golden era of British
literature, Richard Brinsley Sheridan
unquestionably occupies the first rank
The approaching performance of his
brilliant comedy 1.-The Rivals is
therefore an event in the history of
the stage of Bridgeton. Secure seats
early of Moore & Son, under the Opera
House.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

On Saturday morning William Shep-
pard of Cedarville was taken suddenly
ill while travelling on the train of the
Cumberland and Maurice River Rail
road. He was removed to his home in
Cedarvilie.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Presbyterian Hymnals, Methodist
Hymnals, Baptist Hymn Books, at
Charles F. Dare's.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Christmas present. New York Store,
90 Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

EX-Sheriff James Stiles has sold his
farm in Dutch Neck, Hopewell Town
ship, to John Uhling, for 800 per acre.
The farm contains ninety acres of good
land
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

A general line of Toilet and Fancy
Articles for the Holiday trade, at
Chas. f. Dare's
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Silk Handkerchiefs and Linen Hand
kerchiefs in great variety, for Christ
mas trade. Prices lower down than
ever before. New York Store, 90 Com
merce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Mr.. Constant Albrtson has purchased
the Window Glass Works on East
avenue, Second ward, and is making
preparations for the resumption of
work. Mr.. Albertson is a practical
man, and understands the glass bus
mess thoroughly. When the fires
in his factory are started, which will
be in the course of few days, large
number of men will be furnished with
employment. Bridgeton has no more
energetic citizen than Constant Albert
son, and he will have the best wishes of
all for success in his latest business un-
dertaking
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Extra fine Gingham Umbrellas for
children, at unusually low prices. One
of them will make your child a sensible
present. New York Store, 90 Com
merce St.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

PRIVATE SALE.
Property of Benjamin Ackley, Commercial
township.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Property of John Fox, dec, Deerfield town.
ship, December 26th
SHERIFFS SALE.
Property of West Side Glass Co., Dec. Goth.
Property of Martin Loder, First ward Bridge
ton, January I'd. 1886.
EXECUTORS SALE.
Property of Albert S. Howell, Lawrence
township, January 7th 1886.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24
LOCAL NEWS.

Family Bibles, Teachers Bibles, Sc,
&c, at Chas. F. Dare's.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Leather Bags and Pocket Books, at
very low prices. New York Store, 93
Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Advertisements and communications to in
sure insertion, should be handed in by Tuesday
evening of each week.
No notice will be taken of anonymous COM
muncations.
Marriages and deaths inserted gratutously.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Photograph Albums, cheaper than
ever, at Chas. T. Dare's.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Beautiful Paisley Shawls, Blanket
and Shoulder Shawls, for Holiday
Presents. New York Store, 90 Com
merce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Pocket Books, Purses, &C., fine as
sortment, at Chas. F. Dare's, "a East
Commerce street.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

Captain Samuel Dillehey, Of the
schooner "Eleanora,' of Port Norris,
came into Long Reach the latter part
of last week, with load of the finest
prime oysters recently gathered in
Maurice River Cove. The Captain has
gained celebrity as one of the most
successful oystermen in the business
He is also a leading man in the NJ. E.
Church at Port Norris, and is one of
the building committee of the hand
some church edifice now nearly finished.
Captain Dillehey was Bridgeton boy
years ago, and his friends here naturally
rejoice over his success.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24
Cumberland & n aAy7Ce RlyeyR p

Trains leave Port Norris at g. 40 a. m. and 40
p. m,, arriving at West Jersey Depot. Bridgeton
in time to take the a. IN. and 3,15 D. m. trains
for Philadelphia. " '''-'
Returning on arrival of PHILADELPHIA trains
at 10 a: m. and SIS p. m., stopping at stations
on the line.
Freight on 10 a. m. south and l 40 D. m. north
dec 10 L. H. DOWDNEY Snnt
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24

How suitable for a Christmas gift is
pair of Blankets, and the place to
buy them is the New York Store, 90
Commerce St., where all persons get
the lowest price, and always find goods
as represented.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-24
The Fretful One

Cross with headache, nervous" with ir
regular appetite; nauseated with constant
unpleasant taste in mouth; habtually spit
ting or clearing the throat; spirits depressed.
tongue coated; occasional palpitaton of the
ieart; s; frequent diarrhHa; belching of gas
Why, it means indigestion. And it means
that you must at once begin to right the
wrongs OF your system by the use Of HER
RICK LIVER PILLS. These pills are sugar
coated. and are as pleasant as they are safe
anu eiicleht. dec 10 At
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-08

Mrs. W. II. Vanderbilt is said to be
an excellent cook, and to pride herself
on certain kind Of sponge cake which
she invented.
Lesnder Richardson, of the Boston
Herald, is to translate into English for
the Countess Janisch the new play
which Victorien Ssrdou has just finish
ed writing for her.
Madame Minnie Hsuk has been
granted by Emperor William the
honorary title of " Imperial Chamber
Singer "a distinction shared by only
three other foreign prima donnas, Ade-
lima Patti, Madame Jenny Lind Gold
schmidt, and Artot Padilla.
Queen Margaret, of Italy, spends
much Of her time writing musical and
dramatic criticism. For many years
she has amused herself in putting on
paper her views Of the theatrical per-
formances she has witnessed. These
criticisms are not designed for publ
cation, and have only limited circle
of readers.
Cornelius Vanderbilt is preparing a
costly book of views in the interior of
his handsome New York house. 1t will
be portfolio Of photographs, accom-
panied by descriptive text and by srna-
mental drawings, and will be issued in
an edition de luxe to his personal
friends. 1t will contain also picture
Of the exterior Of the building, which
is one Of the most notable private resi-.
dences in America.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-08
The Cause of LOW Prices.

1t is at least plausible theory which
says that as gold is becoming scarce
commodities decline in prices. The
measure Of values shrinks every year,
and the prices Of commodities must
shrink with it. We say il is a
plausible theory. II has attracted at
tention in England. We quote from a
Pennsylvania paper the following in
teresting article on the subject;
Mr.. Giffin, distinguished English
writer on economical subjects, has con-
tributed an article to one Of the popu-
lar periodicals Of the day, in which he
discusses in an Intelligent and perspica-
.sious manner the decline in prices for a
great number Of staple commodities.
lie shows that the depression every
where existing is not caused by de-
crease in the volume Of business. As
great . quantity Of commodities is
bought and sold IS ever. This fact is
proved by the bulk Of freight trans
ported over the railroads Of different
countries and by sea. The depression
in business Is caused by shrinkage in
prices asd profits, not by shrinksge
in the amount Of business that Is trans
acted.
The production, sale, and purchase
Of the accessories Of life, which con-
stitute the great volume Of the business
Of the world, must naturally increase
year by year, except - II is varied by
slight fluctuations arising from ordinary
causes. There arc more people every
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-08

pie must drink either from the moauy
Mississippi or from tanks Of warn a lsln
water. The Picayune sensinly aav,ses
the househoIders to form assoc'suo"s ~
bore wells. one for every score OF TWO
Of families. II similar counsel were e,
given and followed at the Nortn sns
death-rate OF thousands OF towns womb
diminish perceptibly, for an old wen
the water Of which Is not polluted py
neighboring sinks, drains, and cess ss
pools is hard to find.-Ner York he'-
aid.
We are glad TO find 50 many papers
advocating the sinking OF Artesian
wells as the best means OF procuring
pure drinking water. The supply
needed for this purpose is very small
anywhere. River water can be used
for cooking, bathing, manufacturing
purposes, steam-pipes, &C., &C., &C.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-08
Logan's Undertaking

There can hardly be doubt that
LOGAN and his friends expected that
his effort in his Boston speech to revive
sectional feeling would call forth in
temperate utteranceS from the South.
But they reckoned without their host.
The southern papers that treat the
speech seriously discuss it very philo-
sopbically. Here is specimen COM
ment from the Florida Times Union ::
1.-THE task is hopeless one, and the
people will repudiate it more decisively
in 1883 than they did in 1884. For
many reasons-reasons of self-interest
as well as Of patriotism-the South
must deplore any and all attempts to
revive the sectional issue and kindle
anew the flames Of sectional hate.
The capital and the immigration
that are needed to develop our
industries and build up our waste
places are deferred in a measure from
seeking out the avenues Of profitable
employment we offer them. But from
the political point Of view the South
has nothing to fear from it. As long as
the Republican party ranges itself under
the sham banner of the bloody Shirt
just so long will the Democratic party
maintain its supremacy in the nation
and in every State which it now con-
trolls. The stars in their courses fight
against party that faces backward
and not forward"
Yet, hopeless as is the task that Lo-
GAN has undertaken, his utterances,
and the utterances Of such men as Hall
STEAD and REID, should at this juno
ture be kept in mind by the people of
Virginia especially. The party that
LOGAN represents is the ally of the
Republican party in Virginia thatin the
fall will make a desperate effort to face
Virginia backwards. We have no fear
that it will accomplish its object, but
Just in proportion as the Repub-
licsns approximate victory will
the bloody-shirt shriekers be made
hopeful Of success in future con-
tests, and the capital and immigration
that are needed to develop our indus
tries be disposed to give the State the
go-by. All other questions aside, We
consider that immense material inter
ests hinge upon the fall elections il
Virginia. Let it be demonstrated by
the result of these elections that thu
Republican party here has been crippled
beyond recovery and we shall sool
see q new era Of industrial develop
ment. The country has about reached
the turning point in the matter of bust
ness and industrial depression. In tn
nature of things the tide must soon Sc
the other way. Money that has s
long been locked up must be invested
Just in so far as Virginia can guarantee
good government will she be benefite
by the turn in the tide.