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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19
Il QUESTION ABOUT
BN0zvm' S Iron
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ANSWERED..

The crestion has probably been nsked thousands
Of tiIea How can Browns Iron Bitters cure every
thincy- Well II doesn't But it does cure any disease
for which reputable physician would prescribe thos
Physicians recognize Iron the best restorative
agent known to the profession, and inquiry OF any
eading chemical firm will substantate the assertion
that there preparations OF iron than OF any
other substance used in medicine This shows con-
eiusvely that iron Is acknowledged 70 be the most
factor in successful medical practice, II s.
however remarkable fact th1t prior 20 tho discov-
eryofBROWN'sIR IRON BiTIERSn no perfect
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rntn people.
whoopingCough

"WelIs' Health Rencwern restores health and
vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Headache, Nervousness,
Debility. 81
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ssRough en- Patn' POroused PlasIer !;
Strengthening, improved. the best for back
ache, pains in chest or side, rheumatism, neural
gia.
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WORTHY
Of Confidence.

avcDsc Sarsaparilla is q medicine that,
HIEn y during nearly 40 years, in all
parts of the world, has proved its efli-
cacy as the best blood Alternative known
~ ,naiicat Seiepee
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19
Maurice River Notes.

Capt. William Shropshire, of Port
Elizabeth, has lost the use of his ewes,
and the probabilities are that he will
become totally blind, The Captain is
an excellent citizen, in the prime of
life, and his affliction thus becomes the
greater.
Capt. Sawyer, of Bricksboro, has
bought a new oyster boat, and pro-
poses to follow fishing and oystering.
The Committee on the Port Eliza
beth Centennial Celebration, has
finished it's labors and made a report.
The receipts amounted to $5O4.93. Ex-
penditures, $333.O7. Balance on hand,
$171.s6. 1t is proposed to use the bal
ance in placing new roof on the M.
E. Church.
The election in Maurice River Town
ship was the most exciting ever held
here. Mr.. Beebe, the bridge candi-
date" secured his election as Free
holder, by fourteen votes.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

The Board of Directors of the Cum
berland Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany at their late meeting, did an in
justice to Mr.. Benjamin Woodruff,
who has for years done the hard work in
the company's office in this city. Mr..
Woodruff ought to have been Mr..
Lupton's successor as Secretary by a
unanimous vote. 1t is too often the
case in Bridgeton that worthy citizens
are set aside to make room for out
siders. The PIONEER does not ap-
prove of that sort of policy. On the
contrary we believe that faithful and
competent employees should always
have the advantage in the line of pro-
motion. The Directors of the Cum
berland Mutual had grand opportu-
nifty here to carry out the civil service
rules and promote a faithful officer,
but they failed to do it,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19
The Chosen Freeholders.


Asa result Of the Spring election the
following gentlemen will compose the
Cumberland County Board of Chosen
Freeholders for the year beginning
with the second Wednesday in May:
Bridgeton-First ward, Wilson L. Sill
vers, R.; Second ward, Stephen B.
Woodruff, r.; Third ward, William G.
Brooks, r.
Millville-First ward, Lewis Corson,
R.; Second ward, Francis Reeves, r. :;
Third ward, Edward B. Wallace, R.
Hopewell-Joseph S. Glaspey, r.
Stow Creek-Belford B. Elwell, R.
Greenwich-MorrisB Bacon, r.
Fairfield-Smith Dare, d.
Lawrence-Jacob Richmond, ID.
Downe-Luther Bateman, D.
Commercial Thomas Hand, r.
Maurice River-John r. Beebe, D.
Deerfield-William M. OFT, R.
Landis-Albro s. Brown, R.
The Board stands politically twelve
Republicans to four Democrats. On
the Port Norris Bridge question it is
said to stand eight for and eight against.
This being the case the bridge will be
lost by tie vote.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19
The Oyster Association.

The Delaware Bay and Maurice River
Cove Oyster Association met at Port
Norris on Monday. Peter Cambloss
was chosen Chairman and b. +. Ogden
Secretary; Moses Veal, Levi Robbins
and Samuel Dillahay were elected
Judges of Election.
The Collector reported number of
boats licensed, 369; Amount collected
$3,17S.20; paid out during the year.
s., 5,9S9.04; leaving a balance on hand of
$9O4O3.
A unanimous vote of thanks was ten
dered Hon. l. T. Nichols for the inter
est he has manifested in protecting the
oyster interest of Maurice River Cove.
The following persons were chosen
for the ensuing year: Special Officer,
Daniel Loper; Collector, BENZ. Camp
bell; Auditing Committee, w. B. Berry,
E. ID. Fleetwood, B. F. Ogden, L. Don
nelly and f. Cruise.
The tonnage tax was fixed at SO cents
ton.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19
Was he Poisoned?

Was he Poisoned?
Charles Loder, lad of seven years,
son of Mrs Mary Hysely, who resides
on South Pearl street, died under very
peculiar and distressing circumstances
on Saturday evening. 1t tappears that
few days since he was playing with
a number of small boys when one of
them handed him piece of Bologna
sausage. Charley took it and ate Il
portion. When he reached home.
which was about o'clock, he still had
a piece of the bologna in his hand. He
complained to his mother of having
severe pains in the stomach. He Law
on the lounge until his step-father,
Ernest Hysely, came home from work.
He then said that he felt better and he
ate a hearty supper Immediately
afterwards, however, he again COM
planned of severe pains in the stomach,
His parents did not think that his i'll
ness was anything serious, consequent
ly they did not summon any physician.
lie remained in about the same copdi-
ton until Saturday morning when he
seemed to grow worse. Then doctor
was called. He pronounced the boys
ailment as Inflammation of the bowels
at first, but as he grew worse the doc
tor was convinced that the boy showed
symptoms of poisoning. Charley
suffered the most excruciating agony.
Last Thursday he became very violent
and in his delirium it was almost i'm
possible to keep him in bed. He died
in great agony.
On Tuesday afternoon, jury, which
had been summoned by Coroner Bel
lows, returned the following verdict
That they believe that the said Charles
Loder came to his death by poison ad-
ministered to him by some person or
persons unknown, and we recommend
the Prosecuting Attorney and other
proper officials to investigate the mat
ter.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19
New Secretary.


The stockholders of the Cumberland
Mutual Fire Insurance Company met
at the office of the company in this
city on Thursday afternoon. The old
Board of Directors was elected by
unanimous vote. Resolutions to the
memory of the late Secretary, Mr.. H.
B. Lupton, were adopted, after which
the Board proceeded to fill his place.
Ephraim S. Lloyd, of Wenonah; j. Les
lie Lupton, of Railway, and Benjamin
Woodruff, of Bridgeton, were named.
Mr. Lloyd was elected on the second
ballot. The new Secretary is consid-
cred one of the best posted insurance
men in the State. He was born in Salem
County, and raised at Allowaystown,
but in recent years has been a resident
of Wenonah, Gloucester County. Mr..
Lloyd will probably make his residence
in Bridgeton hereafter.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19
Madame Russell.

Madame Russell.
The trial of Dr. Buchanan and Re-
becca Russell came off in Philadelphia
recently. The charge was conspiracy
to issue fraudulent medical diplomas.
Rebecca was acquitted, but the doctor
was convicted. Rebecca, in her testi-
mony, said that she studied medicine
for ten years in Salem. She gave the
following account of herself: Hurff is
the name of the woman who brought
me up; she told me not to use it as she
was not my mother; DIR. Buchanan is
my father; l am 26 or 80 years of age,
| don't know which; am a married
woman was married to Winfield King
some 10 or 12 years since; never went
by that name because we agreed to
separate and not to live together, and
don't know anything about him; am
simply dealer in patent medicines; |
have never graduated as a physician,
and the IN. d." on my sign means
money down. | am not responsible
for what the public understand by
those letters; have known DIR. Bu-
chanan since was six years of age, but
first learned that he was my father
about eight years ago; where got the
money from to put into the partner
ship 1 shall decline to tell unless / am
compelled to.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

Down in Fairfield Township, election
day, an effort was made to defeat Mr..
Whitaker as Inspector of Election.
A carefully laid programme to lay him
out failed to carry, however, and the
parties who engineered it had the
modification of seeing their own man
beaten instead of Mr. Whitaker. Be
fore another effort of this kind is made,
the PIONEER advises the gentlemen
who participated in the spite work
against Inspector Whitaker, to secure
a copy of the Revised Statutes, and
post themselves as to the law concern
ing the election of Inspector.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19
A New Collector.

A New Collector.
At recent meeting of the Board of
Chosen Freeholders, Jas. w. Trench
ard, of Bridgeton, was elected County
Collector to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Mr.. H. B. Lupton. The
following resolutions were adopted by
a unanimous vote
Resolued, That in the death of Mr..
Lupton, this county has lost most
efficient officer, one whose purity of
life, gentleness of disposition, and I'M
impeachable integrity, commend him
as a bright and shining example; that
we have lost the valued services of a
gentleman whose place as a citizen and
official, it will be difficult to supply-a
sterling man, who discharged his duty
in such a thoroughly conscientious
manner as to command the highest re-
spect from his fellow citizens, and the
warmest approval of his associates in
this Board;
Resolued, That copy of these reso-
lutions be spread upon the minutes,
and that the Clerk of the Board be re-
quested to convey to the family of Mr..
Lupton the sincere sympathy and con-
dolence of the members of the Board of
Chosen Freeholders of this county.
''Mark the perfect man, and behold
the upright; for the end of that man is
peace"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19
A Successful Pastor.


Rev. e. G.. Hancock, pastor of the
Central M. E. Church, preached his
farewell sermon on Sunday evening to
a large audience. Mr.. Hancock has
served Central Church three years
very acceptably. He leaves Bridgeton
with the good opinion of the people,
all believing him to be an honest, up
right Christian minister. During his
ministry the church has enjoyed pc
riod of nusual spiritual and financial
prosperity. When he became pastor
of the church three years ago the mem
bership numbered 274 with on pro-
baton. To-day there are 366 members
and twelve on probation-an increase
of little more than so per cent. This
year the church raised $32S for Mission
ary alone. The Sunday School has
been doing grand work, the library
has been replenished three times, great
improvements have been made to the
church and, in the three years the
church debt has been reduced from
$1,000 to $5400
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

We all desire to make our homes as
cheerful and pleasant as possible, and
nothing tends to this end more than
tasty decorations. The celebrated
Morris Fabrics of London, England,
are just now becoming quite popular
for this purpose. G. B. Scott & Co.,
the well known furniture and carpet
dealers, 1929 and 1924 Market street, are
the Philadelphia agents for the goods,
and will be pleased to show them to
you.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

There is a class of people in this city
who seem entirely devoid of principle
when it comes to election matters.
They participate in primary meetings,
and then because they do not secure
their candidates Immediately, go out
and make an alliance with men on the
opposite ticket. For two years now
the Republicans of Bridgeton have
lost the Collectorship principally be-
cause few men were determined to
either rule or ruin. Such action on
the part of those who fail to secure
nominations is dishonorable and un-
manly.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

Mr.. G. r. Scull is out in a new ad
vertisement in to-day's PIONEER. He
announces that he has one of the most
extensive and best lines of wall papers
ever offered to the people O. this coun-
ty. There is no doubt that this state
ment is true Mr.. Scull has had long
experience in the paint and paper bus
mess, and what he offers to the public
can always be relied upon.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19
Greenwich Items.

Persons who know much about the
salt marshes along the bay and river
know that hundreds of tons of hay is
made and carted from there annually.
The hay is poor fodder, making better
litter and very good packing material
for glass ware. Tyndall's Island is
piece of high land, much used for stack
ing such haY-once in stack there it is
considered to be safe from damage, and
until lately we do not remember of
ever having heard of any destruction
by fire on the island. On Tuesday of
last week, however, one of our young
farmers, while lying in wait for ducks.
saw couple of boys or men running
toward the mainland, and at the same
moment noticed smoke ascending from
one of the hay-ricks; the result was
that in a comparatively short time
nearly 100 tons of hay were reduced to
ashes, and the owners thereof the losers
to the extent of $400 or $500. 1t has
not been ascertained who the vandals
were, but it is generally felt that a
term of imprisonment at hard labor
would be fair justice for the scamps.
and teach them a useful lesson.
Capt. Candy, with number of men
with shovels, is hard at work ditching
his vessel off the marsh. 1t is thought
the deck-load of lumber must be put
upon the marsh before the vessel will
float off.
A large majority of our citizens are
rejoicing at the temperance victory in
the County seat.
The burning question at the late cleo
ton here was Bridge VS. No Bridge"
The vote stood: For Bridge, 32; against
1876. The idea being to instruct the
Freeholder, he having signified his
desire to be so advised. Evidently the
tax payers of Greenwich are not vet
prepared to willingly bear a share of
the expense of the much debated and
much condemned bridge at Port Nore
ris.
The artesian we'll is down about $50
feet, and the drill is bringing up what
the engineer calls "thunderbolts, be-
ing pieces of petrified bone, about the
size and in many instances looking not
unlike short pieces of hoarhound candy.
These bones belonged to an order of
animals of the fish tribe, long extinct.
and of which we have no knowledge.
except the testimony of the rocks and
marls as revealed to the tutored eve of
the geologist. To the practical we'll
digger after water, they are an encour-
aging sign, and mean water not far
away.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

Reports of the condition of the two
National Banks of Bridgeton are in
print again. The statement of the
Cumberland Bank shows loans and
discounts amounting to 5000, 742. .45,
with undivided profits of $5s, 469.O7.
That of the Bridgeton National Bank
shows loans and discounts $1S7, 151. ga; ];
undivided profits 3,197.5O The Cum
berland Bank is some seventy years
old; the Bridgeton Bank not yet two
years of age. This comparison tells
we'll for the new Bank.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

Mr.. II. B. Woodruff has opened a
paint and paper store in Ogden's new
brick building on Commerce street,
near the bridge. 1t is one of the hand
soonest stores in town. Mr.. Woodruff
has now on exhibition one of the finest
assortments of wall paper ever seen in
Bridgeton. Go see him.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

Mr.. James w. Trenchard, recently
elected County Collector, will prove a
worthy successor to the late Henry B.
Lupton. AS Cashier of the Bridgeton
National Bank Mr.. Trenchard has won
an enviable reputation. He has many
friends who rejoice over his election to
this honorable and responsible posi-
ton.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

VIM. S. Dixon, tinsmith, in the EN-
ploy of Martin Anderson while at work
putting a tin roof ON the hotel at For
tescue Thursday, slipped and fell to the
ground below, distance of several
feet. He was badly bruised, and had
an ankle severely sprained.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

In purchasing carpets you naturally
want to select from the newest styles
and designs. 1t will therefore be to
your advantage to call on Thos. Depuy,
35N. Second ST., Philada., the old stand
of Allen Scott & Co., where he has
opened up a full line of new carpetings,
of all styles and grades.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

At the late election in Bridgeton, the
aggregate vote for the Temperance
candidates for City Council in the sew
eral wards was 1163 The License
candidates received 921 votes The
majority in the city for the Temper
ance candidates was 242.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

The new city officers were sworn in
before City Council Tuesday evening
in the presence of large assemblage
of citizens.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

Coroner Charles E. Bellows, late in
the employ of H. V. Camm, druggist,
will open drug store in Mr.. Dailey's
new block of buildings on South Laurel
street, as soon as they are finished
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

"Old Sol" was in partial eclipse on
Monday. Quite a number of people
were upon the streets looking through
smoked glass for view of the phenom
ena.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

The Bell Telephone Company will
soon be in full possession of the wires
in this city. On Monday business was
resumed with the Baxter instruments
until other arrangements can be made.
Communication is now established be-
tween Philada., Vineland, Millville,
and other important points.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

Mayor Smalley retires from office
with an excellent record. As an execu-
tive officer the city has never had his
superior.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19
SHERIFF'S SALE.
LOCAL NEWS.

Mr. R. w. Hunt is now with w. H.
Woodruff, the dry goods merchant,
where he will be pleased to see his
friends.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

Mr.. Percival Nichols, the florist,
West Bridgeton, sent six thousand vio-
lets to the Philadelphia market one
day last week.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

We tender our congratulations to
Mr.. Eli f. Rogers, the newly elected
President of City Council. We know
he will fill the position with credit and
ability.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19
A Move in the Right Direction.


A meeting of citizens of Bridgeton,
Shiloh and Roadstown, was recently
held in the Chronicle office, to take into
consideration the dangerous condition
of the Shiloh and Roadstown crossings
on the Shiloh and Roadstown roads, in
order that further casualties might be
prevented. Mr.. William V. Clark, en-
gineer of the New Jersey Southern Di-
vision of the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad, was present, and concurred
in the views of those present. After
considerable discussion as to what was
the best method of providing against
the great danger which menaces the
public at those points, it was suggested,
and seemed to be the sense of the meet
ing, that bridges should be erected over
the crossings. Finally a resolution was
adopted that 1.-The meeting request the
Railroad Company to take immediate
action in the matter of the crossings,
and that committee be appointed to
confer with the railroad officials in re-
gard to the matter" Rev. r. L. Gard
ner, John Bonham and DR.. VIM Elmer
were named as the committee
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

Miss Laura Frambus, daughter of
Josiah Frambus, of Bridgeton, died
very suddenly in the railroad depot at
Haddontield, Camden county, a few
days since. She was buried from her
fathers residence on Saturday morn
ing.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

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
munications.
Marriages and deaths inserted gratuitousy.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

The Methodist ministers of this city,
are absent this week, attending the
sessions of the New Jersey Conference
at New Brunswick.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

The reelection of Albro S. Brown,
ESQ.,, to the Mayoralty of the borough
of Vineland, is gratifying to his many
friends throughout the county.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

1t is stated that an effort will be
made soon to have the Third Ward
divided into two election precincts.
The vote in the ward has become too
large for one set of election officers.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

Mayor Dubois has taken the reins
with firm hand His administration
will prove very successful, Judging
from the auspicious manner in which
it has begun.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

Rev. T. L. Gardner will preach in
Central M. E. Church on Sunday morn
ing next.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19
PURTIC SALE

PUBLIC SALE.
Property in First ward, Bridgeton. Reeve &
Bacon, Agents, March 14th.
Property of John C. Garrison, Haleyville,
March 2lst.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Property of Benjamin Ballinger, Second ward
Bridgeton, March 21 1885.
Property of George S. Hunt. I'd ward City of
Bridgeton, March 2Sth.
Property of Holmes Hand, Downe and Fair
field townships, April 11th.
Property of George T. Wood, Stow Creek
Township, April 18th.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1885-07-11

Upon Ex -c0ngressmsn Cassidy ar
rival home frUm Washington last
week he vas met ~ the depot By =
host OF friends, who extended TO him
. mot cnrdial welcome. For several
hours be held what might be termed
= levee ~ the Jackson House, 80
numerous we're the callers and 50
large the continuous gathering about
him. When il became dark, huge
pile OF wood was placed on Main
street, aud in = few moments it Was =
blazing mas. Skyrockets we're sent
up from several privats residences on
Mob Hill, and The Centennial Guard
Band discoursed In front of the hotel
some beautiful music. Mr. Cassidy
was called for By the large crowd that
collected IN the tboroughfare, aud
making his appearance on the porch
bis friends, and thanked them kindly
for the serenade and demonstration
and for the good will they had shown
him. He apologized for introducing
politics, and then spoke in the high
est terms Of President Cleveland and
the consecutive course be i pursuing
in the administering OF Government
TAI matters. Mr.. Cassidy spoke for
probably i've minutes in all, and his
remarks were followed by thres rous-
ing cheers FROM the crowd for him.
The welcome was most hearty and
generous, and was entirely unexpest-
cd by the ex Congressman.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1885-07-11


A bill has been introduced into the
New Hampshire Legislature proyid-
Ing that whenever any person, who
has served In the army or navy Of
the United States. and has received
an honorable discharge from the
same. shall from any cause become
poor and unable to provide for him.
self and family. such person, bis wife,
widow or minor children, shall be
taken care Of At their place Of abode,
or al such other place as the town or
city where such persons may reside
as the selectmen or overseers OF the
poor may think right and proper.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1885-07-11

The town OF Neosho Falls, Kansas,
was flooded last week, and all the
eastern pau Of the city was under wa
ter. In tire bottom the crops are all
gone and most OF the stock drowned.
So far as known no lives have b-en
Lost, although many families have
been driven TO second stories of their
dwellings, and the floors OF business
houses are covered from one 10 ii. .
inches. The water Is about twenty
inches deep in Main street in front OF
the postoffiee. All the jewellers in
the n. beast part Of the city moved
out Dung the night. The firing Of
the gnns aud ringing OF bells has
been heard up the river, and fears
entertained for the safety of some
families. All The boats are out rescu-
ing them, bat the river rose so sud
denly that nearly all the boats escaped
yesterday morning.