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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-06

Portland. Or, Special: During the past six
weeks heavy storms have prevailed through
ont Eastern Oregon and Washington Territory
Tho loss Of live stock is reported very heavy.
Cattle and horses per,shed by Thousands from
exposure and want Of food The loss Of sheep
and hogs, however, il reported much greater
In Crook county, o., the percentage Of loss
Is very large. but in klamath county, Just
south, tho loss is comparatively light fhs
total money value to stock ra;seis ia dlficult
to estimate. The latest reports from set.
tied regions east Of the Cascades arc that
large numbers Of persons froze to death dur.
ing the late cold, protracted snow storm
a, a number nm Of persons during the continuance
OF and perished. Most Of tho bodies Of such
persons have been recovered since the snow %
disappeared Very recent inquiries among
relatives and friends disclose the fact thsf
many persons are stall missed, and their whore.
abouts unknown There can be no douht n n
the fate Of these missing persona Tho pre-
else number Of persons perishing win prob.
ably never be known, butt is large.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Morristown Banner: Some few years
ago we published an item to the effect
that lady in Morristown had received
handsome sum of money from an un-
known party who wrote her he had
owed her late husband a sum of money,
and was doing his best to pay it back
They say Tightening never strikes in
the same place twice, but astonishing
to relate, the same lady has just re-
ceived another installment, sent in the
same manner, and of the same amount,
with the promise of still more at some
future day. The Government is surely
not having a monopoly in the con,
science-money fund.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Mr.. Edmund B. Golf, formerly of
brldgeton, died suddenly in Camden,
on Sunday morning. He had been
sick for some time, but feeling better,
had resumed work recently. His
strength was not sufficient, and he re-
turned home to die. Mr.. Golf was
for number of years an active mem
Der of the M. E. Church, and promi-
nent in the Order of Odd Fellows.
being connected with Bridgeton Lodge.
NO. 129, of this city. He was buried
in the Commerce Street Cemetery,
Wednesday morning.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
Presbyterian Hymnals, Methodist
Hymnals, Baptist Hymn Books, at
Charles F. Dare's.
Two Suspicious Characters.

Robert Dorsey and Isaiah johnson,
OF Jehokaville, Fairfield township, who
were arrested last week for numerous
alleged thefts, are strongly suspicioned
OF having had hand in the burning
OF English Joe's cabin, a few weeks
since, and his sudden death. Dorsey
and johnson have both been before
Squire Chas. g. Meyers, of the Second
ward, but sufficient evidence to convict
them of the murder has not yet been
secured. Enough is known, however,
to warrant the Squire in turning the
two men over to Prosecutor Hoagland
and the next Grand Jury.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
Leather Bags and Pocket Books. at
very low prices. New York Store, 90
Commerce st.
Credit to Whom Credit is Due.

Some time ago the PIONEER took
occasion to criticise the peculiar
methods of worship of the Salvation
Army, believing that their street pa
rades and other excitements were non
beneficial to the members of that Or
ganization, and very Objectionable to
the public. We still think that some
of their methods are peculiar, but are
satisfied upon investigation, that the
Salvation Army has done and is doing
a good work in Bridgeton. 1t deserves
the hearty commentator of every
good citizen for the work it has already
accomplished in the reformation of
quite number of men and women
of this city, who up to within a short
time We're considered incurable and
incorrigible.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
The Saloon Ordinance.

Ordinance No. "a, entitled, ''An Or
dinance concerning Restaurants and
Victualing Houses or Cellars" has
passed City Council, and will become
law of the municipality on the fifteenth
day of January next This act has
some very wholesome provisions bear
ing upon good order and honest con-
duct of some of the cellars and low re-
sorts about town, but it may work
harshly in the cases of Messrs. G. r. Co.
rey, S. NJ. Ogden, Capt. Chas. Woodruff,
r. L. Woodruff, and others who keep
first class restaurants At their places
of business people frequently call at
late hours ON returning from concerts,
exhibitions and other entertainments
held in the city The law is impera-
tive, and hereafter they must close
their places when the hour of eleven
o'clock arrives, and keep them closed
until four o'clock in the morning.
Under the act each saloon keeper and
restaurant proprietor is required to
pay the city a license of one dollar.
There is a proviso in the Ordinance
that on application to the Mayor, or
in his absence to the City Recorder, a
permit may be granted on special oc
casions for an extension of the time for
opening and closing. Had thisp provision
not been inserted the Ordinance would
have been extremely unjust to the
class of dealers to whom allusion has
been made. As the law stands, with
that amendment, it may be productive
of some good in the placing of certain
resorts under police authority, and
thus many young men be saved from
the corruptions growing out of the
sneak thief gambling which too often
occurs in the class of cellars referred
to.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
The New Ward.

| HC ANSW w dIu.
| The Ordinance for the creation of a
Fourth ward, out of the eastern nor
tion of the First ward, will take effect
the first week in February. This
action of Council, although long de-
layed, gives general satisfaction. In
the new ward a full ticket will be chosen
at the municipal election in March
The ticket will include three members
OF City Council, one for one year, one
for two years, and one for three wears
Mr.. Rogers, who represents the Irving
Avenue section of the city in the pres
ent Council, will hold over another
year as a member from the First ward
The Fourth ward will be composed of
all that portion of Bridgeton lying east
OF the centre of Bank street as far
north as Horton street, thence to the
West Jersey Railroad, and then along
the line of that road to the Deerfield
township line. 1t will also take in all
north of Commerce street from Bank
as far out as the city limits on the Mill
vile Turnpike. It's population will
consist of about $500 people, and the
number OF polls will approximate 900.
Beside the three additional Council
men there will be a Chosen Freeholder.
Assessor and Constable, chosen at the
March election. The ward will also
nave three members of the Board of
Education to be appointed in June
next by the City Council.
Some talk as to who shall represent
the Fourth ward in City Council is
already heard. Messrs. BENJAMIN
Harding, of the City Gas Works; Supt.
Dowdney, of the Cumberland and
Maurice River Railroad; ex-Assemblv-
man Robert More, George Henshall.
Esq, and others have been named.
For Assessor, VIM. B. Trenchard
Is mentioned. As the ward will be
Republican by handsome majority.
nominations on the Republican ticket
will be almost equivalent to an cleo
ton. 1t will be important then that
tirst-class candidates be selected at the
Republican primary meetings.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
Death of Joseph B. EIwell.

Joseph B. Elwell, Collector of Stoe
Creek Township, died very suddenly
at his home in Shiloh about tea-time
Saturday evening. Mr.. Elwell had
been to Bridgeton in the afternoon.
and started home about five o'clock
IN apparently as good health as ever.
Arriving at his residence he found
Chas. Lupton, Jr., waiting for him to
effect settlement concerning some
work which the latter had been doing
on the roads. Mr.. Elwell has been
Collector of taxes in Stoe Creek town
ship for many years, and in that ca
pacity has frequently made such settle
ments as Mr.. Lupton proposed. Ac-
cordingly he told the gentleman that
he would attend to the matter at once.
He did so, and then as Mr.. Lupton was
about to take his departure Mr.. Elwell
opened the door for him. Thinking
perhaps that the visitor might be better
able to see his way down the steps, as
it was quite dark, the Collector stepped
back to secure lamp. While in this
act he staggered, and was about to fall
as hisson caught him. The son then ran
for a physician, while Mr.. Lupton,
Mrs. Elwell and her daughter, laid the
dying man upon the lounge. The
doctor came, but Mr.. Elwell was dead.
he having expired almost instantly.
The fatal stroke was pronounced heart
disease.
The deceased was a very popular
citizen in the township where he re-
sided, so much so that he was repeat
edly called to fill the office of Township
Collector and other local offices by a
unanimous vote. He was an everv-
day man, kind and gentle to all, ALWAYS
ready for joke. No one who ever
had the pleasure of Mr.. Elwelrs ac-
qualntance can say aught but praise
of his character The writer has
known him for years, and never knew
him to be guilty of a mean act. He
was the same whole-souled man al
ways. In his death the county has
lost one of its best citizens, man who
can lily be spared. He will be missed
not only in the home circle, and in
county and township affairs, but in
Bridgeton among friends who almost
every Saturday were sure of meeting
him in pleasant conversation.
Mr.. Elwell was seventy-three years
of age. He had been three times mar
ried, his last wife being sister of
Uriah and Aaron Davis, of this city.
He leaves wife and six children, the
latter all grown to manhood and
womanhood. The funeral took place
from his residence near Shiloh on We'd
nesday morning. Services were held
at the Roadstown Baptist Church, in
the cemetery of which the body was
inferred.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Mr. Benjamin F. Woodruff, who for
several years was the chief clerk in the
office of the Cumberland Mutual Fire
Insurance Company, of this city, is
now connected with the County Clerks
office in Greeley, Colorado. Mr.. Wood
ruff is qualified by long experience and
ability for any position of clerical or
business character. In Bridgeton he
has many friends who are glad to learn
that he is successful in his new home
in the West.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
Silks and Alpaca Umbrellas at low
prices, for Holiday Presents. New York
Store 93 Commerce ST.
Waylaid and Assaulted.

Mr.. Somers G. Weeks, who keeps a
grocery and provision store at the cor
ner of Bank and Commerce streets, in
the First ward, left his store at about
quarter past nine on Thursday even
ing last, and started for home He
passed rapidly out Bank street, and
then through Cedar street to Walnut.
He noticed two men following at a
short distance but did not pay much
attention to them. While crossing
Cedar street the strangers came nearly
abreast of him, and as he neared the
small lane running North from Cedar
street, the two men hurriedly crossed
over. Mr. Weeks carries a revolver at
night, and he thrust his hand into his
overcoat pocket to secure it. They
evidently noticed his action, and hest
tated for a moment, finally going with
a rush mp Walnut street Mr. Weeks
then thought that he was done with
them, but when he had arrived within
two doors of his home on Elmer street,
the strangers again appeared, and be-
fore he was aware of their presence,
seized him. One man clutched him
around the throat, while the other pre-
vented him from using the revolver
which he had taken from his pocket.
The villains drew Mr.. Weeks hat over
his face, and struck him several times
on the head and face. He screamed
for help, when the ruffians believing
that they were likely to be discovered,
fled. The injured man jumped to his
feet, and fired two shots after them,
but did not succeed in hitting them.
The neighbors gathered in numbers,
and search was made for the high
waymen, but their whereabouts could
not be discovered. Mr.. Weeks gener-
ally carries some money with him when
he leaves she store at night for home.
He hadn't much on with him Thurs
day night, but the rascals thought he
had, and they waylaid him for the pur-
pose Of robbery.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
Certificates of Merit to Bridgeton Schools.

Certificates of Meritto Bridgeton Schools.
At the late New Orleans Exposition
New Jersey public schools took high
rank, and the only States that were in
the same class as to proficiency, were
Wisconsin and Ohio. State Superin-
tendent Chapman has just received
the awards made to New Jersey, and
commenced sending them to the vari-
Gus schools entitled to them, which
are as follows:
Diplomas of Honor-Jersey City
public schools, Paterson public schools,
New Jersey State Normal School.
Diplomas-Camden public schools;
District No. 36, Essex county; Eliza
beth public schools; District No. So,
Monmouth county; G. A. Grass, Ian
disville; Hasbrouck Institute, Jersey
City; S. r. Morse, Atlantic City;
Orange public schools, Trenton public
schools, Hoboken public schools, and
School for Deaf Mutes.
Certificates of Merit-Bridgeton pub
lie schools, Millville public schools
Newark City Home Verona
Honorable Mention-St. Mary's
school, Jersey City; st. Michael's,
West Hoboken; St. Patrick's, Newark,
and Mt. Vernon colored school, Cam
den.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
Burned to Ashes.

Early in the evening of December
9th, the residence of Mr. A. C. Cotton.
situated on Pear street, between Eighth
street and East avenue. Vineland. was
discovered to be on fire. The fire de-
partment was promptly on the scene.
put the flames spread so rapidly that
IN spite OF the efforts of the firemen
the building was soon reduced to ashes.
The loss is said to amount to about
three thousand dollars. There was no
insurance on the property. Mr.. Cot
ton is one of the leading citizens of
Vineland.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

The best place to buy your Christ
mas candy is at the manufactory.
You can buy much cheaper at Sharp
less' because he makes the candy him
self, and does not have two or three
profits; is satisfied with one, and re-
tail customers get the benefit of it.
Mixtures, 10, 10, 20. 25 cts and up.
Toys, 18 cts. Broken Sticks, ID cts,
or 2pounds for 25 cts. Fine Broken
Candy. zoe.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Tax Collector Nickel will not charge
more than seven per cent. interest on
your unpaid taxes, but in many of the
townships twelve per cent. interest is
required. The best way to escape the
interest is to pay promptly previous to
the Goth of December.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Mr.. Newlin, of the Millville Repubk-
can, has been suffering from sickness
in his family for several weeks past.
A daughter has been seriously ill, while
he has also been indisposed. The best
wishes of many friends are that they
will be speedily restored to health.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

On Thursday, January 7th, DR.. Eph-
RAIN Bateman, of Cedarville, will offer
at public sale the personal property of
Albert S. Howell, deceased, at Mr..
Howel's late residence in Sayre's Neck,
Lawrence township. Sale commences
at 12 o'clock.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Mr. Abbott Sayre Still retains di-
rect stage line from Greenwich to
Bridgeton, although he has disposed
of the route by way of Roadstown and
Shiloh, to the Bonham Bros.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

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., 1885-12-17
December Meeting of Freeholders.

The Board of Freeholders met at the
Court House, Tuesday morning, at 10
o'clock, Director Morris Bacon, of
Greenwich, presiding. The principal
business of the session was the discus
sion of the question whether the bridge
at Mauricetown, Commercial Town
ship, should be rebuilt or removed to
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
Photograph Albums, cheaper than
ever at Chas. f. Dares.
A Christmas Fair.

A Christmas Fair.
The ladies connected with the Maui
ricetown M. E. Church, will hold a
Fair in the Town Hall of that place, on
December Gath. They will prepare
supper for all who wish it. Proceeds
to go toward the liquidation of the
debt on the parsonage. The public
are invited to attend, and thus aid a
worthy cause.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Extra fine Gingham Umbrellas for
children, at unusually low prices. One
of them will make your child sensible
present. New York Store, 90 Com
merce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Over hundred persons partook of
the Sacrament of the Lords Supper
at the Salvation Army Meeting. in
Grosscup's Hall, Sunday morning.
General Moore, of Brooklyn, Was in
command Sunday evening, and
large audience was present to hear
him.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Messrs Getsinger & Son, of the Get
singer Works, recently put out the
This was done because of dullness in
the glass business
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

How suitable for 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., 1885-12-17

Ben Elfreth, of the Millville Tram
script, is getting out another edition of
the "Millville City Directory" 1t is
said to be the best and most accurate
Directory our sister city has ever had.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
Died of Group.

Died of Group.
Miss Mamie Rockwell, daughter of
James Q. Rockwell, the we'll known
Roadstown tree agent, died very sud
denly on Sunday last. She attended
school until Thursday, but having
sore throat that day she remained at
nome. A doctor was called and he
pronounced the case membranous
Group She grew worse until death
came Sunday. Miss Rockwell was a
young lady of lovely disposition, much
esteemed by all who knew her. She
was an only child. Her fathers grief
is great
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
The Fretful One.

Cross with headache, nervous" with fr-
regular appetite; nauseated with constant
unpleasant taste in mouth; habitually spit
ting or clearing the throat; spirits depressed;
tongue coated; occasional palpitation of the
heart; frequent diarrh9a; belching of gas
from the stomach What does it ali mean?
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
coated, and are as pleasant as they are safe
and efficient dec 10 At
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
}6e Pioneer.
Bridgeton, N, j., December II, 1885.

Advertisements and communications to in
sure insertion, should be handedin by Tuesday
evening of each week.
No notice will be taken of anonymous COM
munications.
Marriages and deaths inserted gratuitously.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
PRIVATE SALE.

PRIVATE SALE.
Property of Benjamin Ackley, Commercial
township.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Property of Isaac Conner, decd Cedarville,
December 10.
Property of John Fox, dec, Deerfield town.
ship, December Goth.
SHERIFFS SALE.
Property of West Side Glass Co., Dec. 26th.
Property of Martin Loder, First ward Bridge
ton January I'd, 1885,
Property of Joshua Bates, First ward, City of
Bridgeton, January 2d, 1886.
EXECUTORS SALE.
Property of Albert S. Howell, Lawrence
township January 7th, 1886
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

A Novelty Combination Sale takes
place every evening in the store in
Dailey's block, opposite Moore's Opera
House, South Laurel street. A special
sale will also be held on Saturday after
noon at 3 o'clock. Here is a chance
for bargains.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

A general line of Toilet and Fancy
Articles for the Holiday trade, at
Chas F. Dare's.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

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., 1885-12-17

Mr.. Belford b. Elwell, of Stoe Creek
Township, is an enterprising farmer.
He has recently had a large Windmill
put up at his barn. This Will prove a
great accommodation in the way of
pumping water for his stock.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

We have on hand at the PIONEER
office, a large lot of first-class envelopes,
which we will furnish with business
card printed thereon, for a slight adj
vance above cost.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

The Board of Education did not
meet on Monday evening, although
the Nesos announced that it would.
1t will meet, however, next Monday
evening at the usual hour, and always
on the third Monday evening in each
month.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Beautiful Paisley Shawls, Blanket
and Shoulder Shawls, for Holiday
Presents. New York Store, 90 Com
merce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17
LOCAL NEWS.

Family Bibles, Teachers Bibles, SC.
&c, at Chas F. Dare's.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

One of our Gossamers make a usefnI
Christmas present. New York Store.
SO Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Hosiery and Gloves of all kinds for
Ladies, Gents, and Children, at very
low prices New York Store, 90 Com
merce St,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Silk Handkerchiefs and Linen Hand
kerchlefs in great variety, for Christ
mas trade. Prices lower down than
ever before. New York Store, 90 Com
merce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Pocket-Books, Purses, &C., a fine as
sortment, at Chas F. Dare's, "a East
Commerce street.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

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, SO Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

another point on the Maurice river.
Ereeholder Francis Reeves made a re-
port recommending that the bridge at
Mauricetown be abandoned, and a
new substantial structure be erected
across the river opposite Dorchester.
The reported was voted down. A
delegation from Mauricetown, headed
by Capt Chas. Sharp, Daniel II. How
ell, Jos. b. Wilson and VIM. Haley, ap
peared for the retention and repairing
of the bridge at Mauricetown. After
discussion the Board decided to re-
build the bridge at cost not to exceed
$1,000. Freeholders Bateman. Brooks.
Beebe, Hand and Reeves were ap-
pointed a committee to superintend
the rebuilding
The report of the Steward of the
Aims House was read, after which
Capt. Ebenezer Whitaker was unani
mously reelected to the position for
another year. His salary was fixed at
$500, with $100 additional for Mrs.
Whitaker, the Matron of the House.
A number of bills were ordered paid,
and considerable routine business
transacted, after which the Boand ad-
journed
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Rev. F. NJ. Wood, formerly of Fair
ton, now Superintendent of Missions
in North Dakota, sells his property at
Fairton, consisting of houses, lots,
stone quarry, and cedar swamp, next
Saturday morning at half-past ten
o'clock.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-17

Porter Sherman, who was Yale
student twenty odd years ago, has re
entered that institution to finish his
collegiate education. Mr. Sherman was
a member of the senior class at the
time of his withdrawal. The Palla-
d1ana, of New Haven, says that since
then he has had a varied experience,
finally becoming superintendent of
schools at Kansas City. After continu-
ing in this position for some time. he
decided to complete his academic stud
les, and, arranging to have his official
duties performed by a substitute dur
ing the ensuing year, he started for
New Haven. and entered the senior
class at Yale early in the present week.
In looking for a lodging place, he found
his old room on High street was for
rent, and now he occupies it again.
after lapse of twenty years.