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Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24
A Commendable Enterprise.

Mr. Sheppard Robbins who has long
been engaged in the butchering bust
ness at Port Norris, has made a new
departure by removing his meat shop
to Long Reach, on the Maurice River.
He has secured apartments in Hand
u Townsend's oyster house at the
Reach, and fitted them up in good
style, with all the modern conveniences
for the preservation of meats. The
handsome new Ridgway Refrigerator
which he has placed in his shop at a
large cost, is one of the finest meat pre-
servers manufactured. 1t has ample
capacity for the storing of the meat
from two large bullocks, and in addi-
ton has an apartment for the prepara-
ton and safe keeping of corned beef.
Mr.. Robbins having every facility
for the proper and successful transac-
ton of the meat business, has deter
mined to keep none but the best and
choicest stock. He will secure his
meats direct from the Chicago market.
and will accommodate his customers
at all hours of the day or revening with
beef, veal, mutton, lamb pork, hams,
lard, &C., at the very lowest prices.
The oyster fleet which sails out and
in Maurice River, landing the bivalves
at Long Reach, will find Mr. Robbins
meat establishment great accommo-
dation. Instead of being compelled to
eat salt meat every trip, the oyster
men can now secure fresh beef each
and every day. This is a commenda-
BILE enterprise on the part of Mr.. Rob
bins, and one that the oystermen will
no doubt appreciate.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24
Salvation Army Sensation.


There was a lively time at the meet
ing of the Salvation Army on Friday
evening last. 1t seems that Captain
Fegley had, in the minds of several of
the members, been guilty of conduct
unbecoming Christian gentleman and
a good soldier. When he came down
to the barracks at Grosscup's Hall in
the evening, Major George Moore ac-
cused him of sundry irregularities,
whereupon an episode occurred which
was not down on the bills. Captain
Fegley refused to vacate the chair
amid great excitement. The police
were then called on but they failed to
respond, very wisely deciding that the
Salvationists should quell their own
disturbances. Fegley was finally
driven out of the barracks, but he left
declaring that five days ago he was
saved man, but that five days hence he
would be in h" On Saturday morn
ing, Fegley left Bridgeton on the early
train, bidding the Salvationists a final
farewell. 1t is reported that he took
with him the larger portion of the
funds which the good people of Bridge
ton had raised at the indignation meet
ing few days since for the defence of
the Army, as against Mr.. Jackson
Briant's Chancery Court Injunction.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24
Peculiar Argument.

The DR.. PEBBLES who delivered a lee
ture in this city recently, advanced
some very strange ideas to his audi
ence. He said that 'in the morning
every person should take tepid bath
Immediately after rising. then clean the
teeth, and scrape the tongue. If this
course were pursued men would live
longer" Diogenesliv lived to great age,
and most of the time in a tub He
probably never saw a tooth brush or a
bath-tub in his life. Methuselah lived
nearly thousand years, but no man
believes that he ever scraped his tongue
or took tepid bath every morning.
Michael Potter, of this county, lived to
be 1C1, but we will wager a silver dol
lar that he rarely if ever used a tooth
brush. and as for scraping his tongue,
why the old gentleman would have
gone stark crazy had such thing been
suggested to him. DR.. PEBBLES must
give us something better. His argu-
ment is too thin.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

ward. He had visited the Third ward
school, which he found f1ourishing.
Reports from Bank street, Pearl
street and Second ward schools were
read and filed.
An application for maps was referred
to the Committee on Books and Furni-
ture, with power to act
On motion of Mr. Miner it was Or
dered that 1000 blank reports for pa
rents be printed.
Mr.. Kienzle thought that additional
blackboards should be provided for
the Primary Department of the Third
ward school. Referred to the Com
nittee on Books and Furniture, with
power to act.
The Committee ON Buildings and
Repairs were instructed to procure new
clothes hooks for Giles st. school.
On motion of Mr.. Miner. the Board
proceeded to an election for a new
teacher for the Primary Department
of Pearl street school, which resulted
in the choice of Miss Louie Wick.
On motion of DR.. Peck, it was Or
dered that an additional teacher be
elected for the Primary Department
of Bank street school, which resulted
in the choice of Miss Eva Allen. She
to take her position when directed by
the Visiting Committee.
The matter of relieving the Primary
Departments of the several schools
was referred to the Visiting Committee
with power to act.
Mr.. Miner reported that he had Wis
tied Council as requested, to secure
shade trees for the Pearl street school.
and that body had given the Board
full power to proceed in the matter.
and present the bill to Council for paw
ment. On motion, Mr.. Miner was con-
tinued on this committee, and re-
quested to prosecute the work as in
his judgment was best.
Adjourned.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24
Board of Education.


The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board of Education was held on Mon
day evening, September 21st.
Members present-Messrs. Miner,
Silvers, Applegit, Bright (President),
Peck, Gilman, Kienzle, Whitaker and
Supt. Cox.
Minutes of the last meeting were
read and adopted.
Supt. Cox reported that since the last
meeting $4,000 had been received from
the city. After paying bills passed at
last meeting, and the salary of Mr..
Shaw, janitor of the First and Second
ward schools, he has on hand about
$1,000.
Bills ordered paid:-John P. Shaw &
Son, 1918, for glazing; Andrew r.
Snyder, $6.40, for charcoal; MCGOWAN
u Nichols, $11.70, for publishing annual
statement of the Board; D. B. & w. c..
Whitaker, $90.91, for lumber, &C.;
johnson q Hancock, $63 rs, for repairs;
A. H. Turner, $2445, for furniture for
Pearl street school.
MIR. Whitaker reported that when
the new school opened, it was so
crowded that the Committee on Build
ings and Repairs ordered a sufficient
number of primary seats for another
room. On motion the action of the
! committee was endorsed.
Mr.. Miner, of the Visiting Committee.
reported that he was present at the
opening of Pearl street school. The
teachers were on hand and working
well, and he thought the citizens had
reason to be gratified with the work
of the faithful Principal of the school
and her assistants. The number of
scholars present at the opening was
2S7. All the departments had been ar
ranged and were working we'll, except
in the Primary, which was crowded
beyond its capacity. He suggested
that speedy relief be given. He had
also visited the Bank street school and
believed everything was moving along
satisfactorily.
Mr.. Bright stated that he had visited
all the schools and found everything
working smoothly The Primary De.
partments were very much crowded,
especially in the rooms of Miss Rob-
bins and Miss Loper, in the Second
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24
To Have a Convention.

The Directors of the Cumberland
County Musical Association met on
Saturday evening last, B. T. Bright in
the chair. 1t was resolved after full
discussion, to hold a Musical Conven-
ton in Moore's Opera House, on the
nth, 18th, 10th and Goth of November.
No choice has yet been made of Con-
ductor but DR.. H. R. Palmer, of Bos-
ton, and Prof. A. R. Taylor, of Phila.,
are talked of, with the probability
that the former will be selected.
Every effort is to be made to make the
Convention superior to any that has
been held in recent years.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24
A New Postmaster at the Port.

The Postmaster-General has COM
menced work on those ''odious parti-
sans" the Fourth Glass Republican
Postmasters of Cumberland County.
On Monday he removed the veteran
Postmaster at Port Elizabeth, ex-Judge
Daniel Harris, and appointed J. M.
Fox, Democrat, in his stead. Judge
Harris has long been faithful and
efficient Government officer. and a
favorite with the people He was a
Republican, however, and that was
sufficient, civil service reform to the
contrary.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24
Wedding Bells.

Merrily rang the wedding bells at the
residence of Mr.. ID. w. Henderson. in
Deerfield Township, on Wednesday,
September 10th. The occasion was
the marriage of Mr.. Henderson's
youngest daughter, Callie, to Mr.. E.
F. Kurtz, of Philada. Rev. d. b.
Ackley performed the marriage cere-
mony. The bride was attired in a suit
of white mule, handsomely embroid-
cred and trimmed with white satin and
rose-buds. Mr.. Christian Gross and
Miss Linnie Kurtz, both of Philada..
were groomsman and bridesmaid.
The gifts were numerous and beauti-
full. Some forty guests were present
at the ceremony. Mr.. Kurtz, the
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

The Working Boys Reading Room,
on South Pearl Street, was re-opened
Thursday evening, September 18th.
1t Will continue open every evening
IN the week during the Fall and Win
ter, provided friends of the enterprise
will contribute funds for light and
fuel. This is worthy institution and
should be sustained. Send help to
Mrs. Mary S. Fithian, 139 Commerce
street.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24
Of Interest to Republicans.

The primarymeetings for the election
of delegates to the First Assembly Dis
trict Republican Convention. will be
held in the several wards and town.
ships of the district, on Thursday, Oct.
Sth. Under the rule of representation
in Republican County and Assembly
Conventions based upon one delegate
for every one hundred voters, and one
delegate for a fraction over fifty votes
polled at the last Presidential election,
each ward and township will be en-
titled as follows:-
Bridgeton- First ward II; Second
ward g. Third ward, 6.
Hopewell Township-4.
Stoe Creek Township-2
Greenwich Townships.
Fairfield Townships.
Lawrence Township-4.
Downe Townships.
Commercial Township-5
1t will be noticed that some of the
wards and townships have increased
their representation with last Falls
vote, while others have decreased.
Stoe Creek, Downe, and Fairfield both
lose one delegate, while Commercial
gains one. Lawrence, Hopewell and
Greenwich hold their own. Bridgeton
gains two delegates, one in the First
and Third wards respectively.
The Assembly Convention will con-
tain Al delegates in all. Necessary to
a choice, "a.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24
New Oyster House.

New Oyster HOUSE.
Capt. Joseph Mulford's new Oyster
House, on South Laurel street, is one
of the neatest buildings in town for
the business for which it was erected.
1t contains a restaurant where oysters
are served up in abundance, and in q
style to suit the taste of the most
fastidious epicure. Capt. Charles F.
Woodruff, than whom there is no more
competent man in the oyster business,
will superintend the House, and give
the public anything they want in his
line at all hours of the day or evening.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

bridegroom, is the Junior partner in
the large Stove Store, No. 43 North
Second Street, Phila., where he is do
ing a prosperous business. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kurtz left for their home in that
city on Saturday morning, followed by
the good wishes of many friends.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

Read Mr.. w. w. Robbins advertise
ment. He has fine line of dry goods,
clothing, boots and shoes. In fact he
has everything that you want where
wlthal to clothe yourself, your wife, or
your child. With new and fresh goods
at greatly reduced prices, he offers the
public unusual bargains.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

We are gratitied to learn that the
differences existing between the Cum
berland Nail and Iron Company and
their employees have been amicablv
adjusted, and that in few days the
busy hum of machinery will be heard
at the works. We trust in the future
everything will move along smoothly
and that prosperity will attend both
employers and employees.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

The Salem newspapers are boiling
over with ire because Martin Ander-
son, of this city, has obtained the CON
tract for placing heater in the Salem
County Aims House. They put the
blame on James Torton, one of the
Aims House Trustees, formerly a resi-
dent of Bridgeton. The best thing our
Salem friends can do is to accept the
situation quietly and with grace. Mr.
Anderson will give them heater that
will be credit to the county, and do
the work in workmanlike manner.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

On September 18th Summer was de-
clared over, and the gun was fired
which called in the straw hats of the
past season. Any man seen upon the
streets since with hat of that descrip-
tion is likely to be taken before the
Mayor, and fined-that is if any one
sees fit to make a complaint. So saws
the wag.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

The Prohibitionists of this city have
elected a set of delegates to represent
them in their County Convention which
meets at Vineland, Friday, September
25th. At that time Ex-Governor st.
John, of Kansas, is to speak, and a full
County ticket is to be nominated for
the support of the Prohibition voters
this Fall.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

Mr.. Jeppe knudson has returned
from Europe, and has resumed the
Dyeing and Securing business, at No.
As Orange street, this city. Mr..
Knudson is an adept at this business.
He will clean and renovate your cloth
ing, and make them as good as new.
Ladies' dresses, coats, shawls, table
and piano covers, laces, feathers,
gloves, &C., cleaned and dyed in the
most fashionable shades. Orders left
at the above No, or at Ware & Trasll' s
grocery store, 101 East Commerce St.,
will receive prompt attention.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

The Overseers of the roads and
streets have been busy at work this
week putting in culverts at the infer
section of Laurel and Washington
streets, and Commerce and Pearl
streets. These We're long and much
needed improvements.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

The window glass factories of
Brldgeton have not yet resumed work.
There is said to be little hitch be-
tween the manufacturers and the
workmen, but it is believed that an
amlcable agreement will be had in
short time, and the fires placed under
the furnaces.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

Ladies, did you notice Halls new ad-
vertisement in this weeks issue? IF
not, don't fail to read it, and see what
they are offering in new Fall goods.
Call in and see their bargains when in
the city; you will find them reliable
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

The Cumberland Courts convene
Tuesday, October 9th, at 10 a. IN.
Judge Alfred Reed will preside as
usual.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

Captain Ramsden, late of the steamer
"Juniata,' has placed the propeller
John S. Ide'' on the route between
this city and Philadelphia He does
not meet with much encouragement,
however, the farmers preferring to
send their produce by the "Champion, y
Henry S. Ogden, manager.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

The East Lake Woollen Mill, of this
city, has passed under new control,
and will resume operations in about
four weeks. The new officers are:-
Jas. G Shaw, of Philadelphia, Presi-
dent; Jonathan Elmer, of this city,
VicePresident; George w. Patton, of
Philadelphia. Treasurer, and Edward
A. Green, Secretary.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

Quite number of Bridgetonians in
tend visiting the Mt. Holly Fair this
year. The Fair begins October 18th,
and will continue until the 10th.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

Mr. st. John. the champion political
dog-ln-the-manger, of Kansas, will not
visit Brldgeton this year. He goes to
Vneland. This is fortunate. Had he
appeared here the cause of Temper
ance would have been still further
damaged.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

Leonard Conover is building a hand
some brick edifice on his property on
Pearl street, near Washington.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

Judging from the signs on the build
ing lately occupied by the Chronicle,
Mr. A. M. Heston has resumed bust
ness at the old stand.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24
LOCAL NEWS,

The pedagogic days have come
When every school-boy creature
Is wond'ring if it's safe or not
To sass the new school-teacher.
-Rdhlrdy A drocdte.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

Martin & Smith, the Laurel street
butchers, have dissolved partnership.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24
SHERIFF"S SALES

SHERIFFS SALES
Property of the Millvie Mutual Marine and
Fire Insurance Co.. Mllville, Oct 3d.
Property of Sarah NJ. Strickland. Township of
Lands, October 18th.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Property of Uriah Loper, decd. township of
Lawrence, October Sd.
Property of Wilson L. Ackley, decd, Com
mercial Township, September Goth.
EXECUTORS SALE.
Property of Rachel s. Croft, deceased, First
ward, Bridgeton, October 3d.
PRIVATE SALE
Property of Benjamin Ackley, Commercial
township.
Property of John p. Waithman, Buckshutem
Road, near Bridgeton.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-09-24

Advertisements and communications to in
sure assertion, should be handed in by Tuesday
evening lf each week.
No notice will be taken of anonymous COM
mulications.
Marriages and deaths inserted gratuitously.
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POULTRY AND FIRM.
A RECIPE FOR COOKING
HUSBANDS,

A Baltimore lady has written a
,.cspe for cooking husbands so as to
make them good and tender" 1t Is
: f6Gows:-A good may husbands
re Utterly spoiled by management
S me women go abou, il as # their
! islands we're bladders, and blow
tnem up. Others keep them constantly
il hot wafer; Others let them freeze
by their carelessness and indifference
Some keep them in stew by irrita-
ting ways and words. Others roast
,aem. Some keep them in pickle all
their lives. Ii cannot be supposed
that any husband viii be tender and
goo managed in this way, but they
are really del .ious when properly
,celled. Ia selecting your husband
you should not be guided by their
s,lsery appearance, as in buying
m ,ckerel, nor by the golden tint, as
il you wanted salmon. Be- sure to
select him yourself, as tastes differ
Dc not go to market for him, as the
hest are always brought TO your door.
Ii is far better 10 have none, unless
you will patiently learn how to cook
him.
A preserving kettle of the finest
porcelain is best, but if you have MOTH
ing but an earthenware pipkin, it will
do, with care. See that the linen in
which you wrap him Is nicely washed
and mended, with the required num-
Der of buttons and strings sewed on.
Tie him in the kettle by a strong silk
cord called comfort, as the one called
duty is apt to be weak. They are apt
to fly out OF the kettle and be burned
and crusty on the edges, since like
crabs and Holsters you have to cook
them while alive. Make clear,
steady FIRE out of love, cheerfulness,
and neatness. Set him as neal this
as seems to agree wits him If he
sputters and fizzes, do not be anxious;
some husbands do this till they are
quite done. Add little sugar in the
form of what confectioners call kisses,
but no vinegar or pepper, Cd any
account. A little spice improves them,
but It must be used with judgement.
Do not stick any sharp instrument in
to him to see if ne is becoming tender.
Stir him gently, watch the while, les,
he be too fla and close to the kettle,
and so become useless. You cannot
fail to know when he is done If thus
treated you will find rim very digesti-
bic, agreeing nicely with you and the
children. and he will keep as long as
YOU want. unles you become careless
aud set him in too cold place. tia
Bits.
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EGG EATING.

There is no greater nuisance than
to have one fowl in a flock get the
trick of egg eating. Appetites of this
sort spread rapidly, and if the offender
is not at once removed a large num-
Der of fowls will soon be ruined. The
most efficaclous way to get rid of the
offender is to take her head off. As a
rule this is the safest plan, for even If
a cure seems to have been effected
the sight Of the white oozing from a
broken or frozen egg may bring back
the dormant desire for egg eating,
Still, If the fowl is very valuable one
the breeder may desire 20 try every
plan before killing her, and we will
give few of the methods that have
been tried with greater or less success
Of course the fowl treated is placed II
a separate coop. Here may be placed
hopper like nest with a hole in the
bottom, through which the newly lalc
egg drops to an inclined plane covered
with hay, and rolls to a box outsid,
the nest. The hen will be considerable,
aston,sed to find that the egg Just laic
has disappeared, and, if an egg -shel
blown and tllled with plaster Paris o
something of the sort is feld in tn
mes; by white wire, will often pick a
it TIL satisfied that eggs are not a
good as she thought them 1t ha
often been recommended TO use 4
egg ai'lficially filed with pepper, an
some pouluymen claim that If tn
pepper is used carefully the hen WI
be So disguised with her dose as neve
to try the trick agan. The troubl
with this plan is that it is troublesom
in execution and uncertain in result!
Give your fowls plenty of scratch
ing to do to take up their time an
attention. and fix nests for them to la
in, in darkned or ,emi-darkene
apartments, and they will not learn Ii
vice OF egg-eating III the first place.
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NUGGETS.

We shall always be happy TO hear
of the success of lady poultry cultiva.
tors, of whom We have the names oil
many upon our subscription books,
and from whom we hope to hear in
the future.
Fowls should always have some
hard coal screenings placed within
their reach. Feed occasionally few
oats. Always keep some old iron in
the drinking water. Place plenty OF
straw for them to scratch among fol
for exercise,
Fowls that are killed directly from a
tree range. where they have been
bountifully fed for some time previous
ly, but having taken plenty of exercise
are in perfect health are to be prefer
red for the table to those that havs
been kept in close coop
Tie careless breeder will soon have
his hands full of fowls that have The
roup or canker, dur ne the coming raw
December weather, if he has not now
Fowls that have nice warm houses and
proper care will not trouble with this.
1t is brought on by exposure to the
cold and wet and lack of proper
food.
Look to your cocps now, and see
that the hen houses are being made
comfortable for the poultry, in these
chilly December nights. If you have
not already whitewashed the interiors
of these buildings this fall, lose nc
time In doing this thoroughly, to XII
off the summer parasites that may
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SHERIFF's SALEM PARTITION
Sarah Dodson,
James N. Dodson, Petition in
Ell. Plfs. ex part, Partition

Whereas, at the October term 1885, of the
Circuit Court of Adair Coun ty, Mo-, an orde
of record was made in the above entitled
cause, ordering the Sheriff of Adair
county to sell at public sale the following
described real estate. situate in Adair county
Mo-, to wit:
South east south west, Section twenty two
%, township sixty two, 62, range fifteen, Is
and the northwest southeast and southeast
northwest dissection twenty six, 26, and the
west hall, southeast, northwest. section thir-
ty six. SO, township sixty two. IT, range six
teen, IL and lot two. 2, block five in town Of
Willard in Adair county. Mo-,
Terms of sale. cash in hand, deed to be
made upon final pay ment of purchase money
Now therefore. ny virtue and authority of
the order Aforesaid, l will on Thursday the
18th day of December 1885, before the court
house door. IN the town of Kirksvillc, in
Adair county aforesaid between the hours
of o'clobk n. m. and o. clock p. IN
of that day. while the,
Circuit Court for said county is in session
expose said property to public sale to the
highest and best bidder in compliance with
the requirements of said order of sale
Witness my hand this 10th day of Nnvem-
Der 1885. j. Ii. KINNEAR. Sheriff Adair
county,