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Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

FARMERS SwINDLED.- Some weeks
ago number of farmers in Hunter
don, Somerset and Warren counties
were visited by a couple of pleasant
faced young men. These young men
said they were circulating petitions to
the coming Legislature against the
heavy taxation that prevails in New
Jersey, and would like to have the
farmers af1iX their signatures. There
is nothing the farmer so much detests
as taxes, and he was more than willing
to put himself on the list. He signed
what appeared to be an innocent-look-
ing petition, and the young men went
away after politely thanking the farm
er. 1t now turns out that the young
men were working a game that was
played some years ago with success,
but has been kept quiet of late. The
last part of the petition was in the
nature of a promissory note, which the
farmer signed in blank. The swindlers
filled up the blank spaces with sums of
$50, $75 and 800. Then the note part
was torn from the petition and dis
counted somewhere where the farmer
was known. Notice of discount has
furnished the farmer with the first in
formation of the manner in which he
has been swindled
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31
AN EVENTFUL YEAR,

With to-day the year eighteen hun
dred and eighty-five passes into history
While not the parent of many great or
startling changes. it has yet been a
most eventful year. There have been
wars and rumors of war EARLY in the
twelfth-month it was thought that
Russia and England would engage in
deadly conflict over the Afghanistan
question, but happily a compromise
was effected and war averted. Since
then England's troubles in the East
have Quilted down, the war in the
Soudan and in King Thebaw's Indian
dominion, having terminated. Servia
and Bulgaria have fought several bat
ties and insurrectionary troubles have
occurred in the 1sthmus of Panama, in
Peru, and other parts ofSouth America,
but at Christmas the telegraph informs
us that there was comparative peace
throughout the world.
During the year a change has taken
place in the Administration of the
Government at Washington, and for
the first time in quarter of century
the Democratic party holds the reins
of power. Because of this there has
been some uncertainty as to the effect
upon the tariff, and consequently
partial paralysis and stagnation of
many of the leading business interests
of the country. Barring this unfortu
nate condition of industrial affairs, the
year has been one of average prosper
ity. The crops have been good and
the harvest plentiful.
Death has been busy in his work of
removing many shining marks, more
so than usual. In Europe the distin-
guished dead of the year number
many important personages, among
them King Alfonso, of Spain; Sir
Moses Montefoire, the philanthropist;
Richard Grant White, T. J. Feargus
Hugh Conway,) the novelist; Franz
Abt the composer: Colonel Burnaby, of
Soudan fame; DR.. Nachtigal, the Afri-
can explorer, and others. In America
the elistis longerandmore distinguished.
The following are ed:-EX-President
Grant, the illustrious soldier; Vice
President Hendricks, ,eX-Senators Grim.
of California, Fenton, of New York,
Sharon, of Nevada, and Toombs, of
Georgia; eX-Secretary of the Interior,
Thompson, of Mississippi; Ex-Governor
B. Gratz Brown, of Missouri; ex-Vice-
President Schuyler ColfaX. of Indiana;
Cardinal John M'Closkey, of New
York; DR.. s. |. Prime, DR.. Benjamin
Teft, and DR.. Stephen H. Tying, also
Generals Geo B. Mcclellan, M'Dowell
and NJ. Duogall; John Mccullough, the
tragedian; Henry w. Shaw, ('Josh
Billings, y Mrs. Helen Hunt jackson,
Hinton Roman Helper, Dr. John C.
Draper, and the millionaire, VIM. H.
Vanderbilt.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

A Tennessee Democrat, who is not
altogether in harmony with the Ad-
minstration on the Civil Service ques-
ton, says that it was the intention of
the party to go only little way in
that direction, and Mr.. Cleveland has
gone altogether too far. He says the
situation reminds him of the story of
the monkey the sailor brought home
to his wife. The monkey got to be a
household pet, and was always about
the kitchen when the good woman
was at work. The yard was full of
chickens, and every now and then
they would come into the room to
pick up crumbs. Whenever they be-
came too much of a nuisance the
good woman would throw few grains
of powder in the fire to frighten them
out with the flash. One day the sail
or's wife was away, and the monkey
undertook to run the kitchen. He
watched the chickens very carefully,
and when the kitchen was pretty well
filled with them, he took down the
powder horn and threw it all in the
fire, blowing himself and all the sur
roundings sky high Washington Star.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

State Inspector of Factories and
Workshops Fell, in his annual report,
recommends the appointment of four
deputies to enforce the General Fac
tory act and the Compulsory Educa-
ton law and the amendment of the
Child Labor law, to include all boys
under - years and girls under IA years
employed in stores or as telegraph
messengers; also that it shall be unlaw-
full for any minor or female to clean
machinery while in motion, and that
ten hours shall constitute days work
in the factories.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31
MR.. CHAPMAN'S REPORT.

The annual report of State Superin-
tendent Chapman is nearly finished.
The following interesting statistics are
taken from it:
State school tax appropriated by the
State, 81, ,424, 544; additional State ap-
preparation, 100000; township school
tax, $50, 0,S70,S4; interest of surplus rev.
enue, $32, ,324, 25; district and city tax
for teachers salaries, $293, 1874; dis
trict and city tax for building school
houses, 1868, ,6S; tot Il amount for
maintaining the schools, $3.50, 626, 93;
total amount, including that raised for
buildings So, 449, ,015,61; value of school
property, $685., ,926. With regard to
the cost of education the following
statistics appear: average cost per pu-
pill, calculated on total census, 1926;
average cost per pupil, calculated on
enrolled attendance, IS. So; average cost
per pupil, calculated on average at
tendance, $15.24. There are S37 male
teachers in the State, and 1850 female
teachers.
The average monthly salary of ma .
teachers is $63.56, and an increase of
$1,93 since last year; the average
monthly salary of female teachers is
1856 30. an increase of &C cents over last
year. There are 531 school buildings
in the State, valued at between 81, 900
IA
$4,000 and $4,000; 60 worth between
$4,000 and $4,000; SO worth between
100000 and $40, 900; and Sc are worth
more than $4,000 each. The census
shows that there are 366, 317 children
of School age in the State.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Instead of $50,000,00O, as stated in
the Presidents Message, Hon. Roswell
G. Horr, after close investigation of
the subject, is convinced that there
are over $100,000,O00 of standard silver
dollars in circulation, and the Detroit
Tribune, which publishes the results of
Mr.. Horr's inquiry, concludes: ''If this
be the case, then somebody other than
the Government is making these dol
lars, and the fact that they may be
made by private individuals, and made
of the exact weight of pure silver, and
exactly the same as to size, minting
and milling as those made by the Gov
ernment, at a profit of at least fifteen
cents on each dollar, may reasonably
excite public suspicion that the Gov
ernment is not by any means making
all of the standard silver dollars in use
among its people,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

John Bigelow has declined the APP
pointment of Assistant Treasurer of
the United States at New York. In a
letter to Secretary Manning he states
the reasons of his refusal to accept the
office, but Mr.. Manning having sent
the communication to the President,
declines to make public its contents.
At the White House no information
can be secured, as Mr.. Cleveland has
decided not to say anything about the
matter at.present. He was nominated
on December 10th, Mr.. Acton's term
expired on December 18th, and Mr..
Bigelow was confirmed on December
92d. The reason why the Senate so
promptly confirmed him was that Mr..
Acton's bond had run out, and it was
deemed necessary to have an officer at
the head of the Sub-Treasury in New
York who would have no difficulty in
securing without trouble the heavy
bond required of him. Mr.. Bigelow
declines to give his reasons for refus-
ing to accept the appointment. He
says he considers the risks connected
with the positionl too great, and he
does not care to take the responsibility.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

An extraordinary feat in telephon-
ing was recently accomplished between
st. Petersburg and Boulogne, a dis
tance of 2465 miles. Conversation was
kept up, Notwithstanding a rather
high induction. The experiments
were made during the night, when the
telegraph wires were not at work. The
Russian engineers hope to succeed in
conversing by telephone over a dis
tance of 1865 miles.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Mr.. Cleveland is receiving the cen
sure of the press for his failure to al
lude to the death of General Grant in
his recent Message to Congress, and
deservedly so. He could make refer
ence to the virtues of the late Mr..
Hendricks who was asympathizer with
rebellion, but he had nothing but 81
lence for the great soldier who quelled
that rebellion and saved the nation.
Such shabby treatment of the illus
trious dead is an insult to the loyal
people of the country
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

President Cleveland's first Christmas
fell on a Friday, the day on which
he was nominated for Governor and as
President. A Connecticut man shares
the notion that Mr.. Cleveland is a
lucky man, for he has written to the
White House that he had 'been strug-
Cling along in the poultry business for
some time, and matters grew worse
and worse till he had changed the
name of his establishment to the
Cleveland Hennery. From that mo-
ment there had been a marked improve
ment among the hens, and he now felt
himself on the highroad to prosperity" /"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

The contest growing out of the recent
Prohibition victoryin Atlanta has been
decided in the I. S. Conrt by Judge
Mccoy, who refused to continue the
injunction against a declaration of the
results of the election His decision
was against the liquor men on every
point. In the bill adopted there is a
provision that Georgia wines may be
sold, but no wines from other States.
This clause the Judge decided uncon-
stitutional, and he held that no wines
whatever could be sold.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

On Monday the National Assembly
of France met in the Chamber of
Deputies at Versailles, and reelected
NJ. Francois Jules p. Grevy, President
of the French Republic for another
seven year term. President. .Grevy's
majority in the joint ballot of the SEN
ate and Deputies was 1876, in total of
S84votes. NJ, Grevy has made an excel
lent Executive during the term just ex
pired, and his reelection was an act of
wisdom on the part of the representa-
tives of the people of France.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31
DIED

SCOTT.-At Chicago, December ed. inst, of
scarlet fever Lizzie, only daughter of
James and Clara II. Scott, aged 8 years
and 3 months; granddaughter of Il. w.
and E. NJ. Jordan, formerly of Bridgeton.
PARRIS.-In Philadelphia Dec 24th, Hannah
S. reject of the late Peter Paris, aged GO
years.
PAULDING'-In this city, Dee. 2ith, 1885. Isaac
NJ Paulding, in the S2d year OF his age
WEBER.-In this city Dee q, 1885. C. Oscar.
son of Charles and Julia Weber aged
months and week.
LANlNG.-In this city Dec 26th. Maggie X,
daughter of the late Benjamin and
Amanda Laning.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Friends of the Administration are
uneasy over Senator Beck's remarka-
BILE speech on his resolution calling for
an investigation as to whether or not
the law has been observed which re-
quires per cent. of the debt to be
paid in each fiscal year. The speech
was a severe arraignment of the fnan-
cial policy Of the Administration. 1t
was closely listened to by all the Dem
ocratic Senators, who congratulated
the speaker when he finished, but
hardly Republican Senator re-
manned in the room during its deliv-
cry. Mr.. Beck denounced the Admin
istration for boarding gold and implied
that Secretary Manning was trying to
prevent silver from going into circula-
ton. He said that thief who would
break into the Treasury and steal
$1,000,0 900 would be a greater public
benefactor than the officer who would
hoard the money, as the thief would
put it into circulation, while the hoard
ing policy deprived the public of any
benefit from the money. This remark
was taken as implying that Secretary
Manning was worse than a thief and
it created sensation. Mr. Beck con
trasted the financial policy of this Ad-
ministration with that of its Republi-
can predecessors, to the discredit of
the present one, and asserted that the
law had been disregarded.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

A tramp, upon being arraigned in a
Long Island City court a few days ago,
pleaded in a penitent manner for his
discharge, saying that he would leave
the city at once. The Judge is kind
hearted and discharged him. The
tramp, thanking the Judge, hastily left
the court room, taking with him the
Judges new silk hat
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

When the BRIDGEToN PIONEER says
that the election of Republican
United States Senator from New Jersey
in 1887 is not yet settled, it hits the
nail squarely on the head; for although
the Senate gives good promise of then
being Republican, it must not be for
gotten that an entire Assembly will be
elected next Fall. 1t is a good plan not
to enumerate progeny of the fowl spe-
cies until the period of incubation has
passed.-lM. Holly Mirror.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

The article on THE Senate Presi-
dency,' from last Saturdays Camden
Courier, is greatly appreciated, coming
as it does from the pen of gentleman
with whom we have not always been
in political accord. 1t is an honest
view of the situation, barring any per-
sonal interest which we may have in
the matter.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31
MCGOWAN & NICHOLS, Editors.
Bridgeton, N. j., December 81, 1885.

The sad death of thirty coal miners
in the mine at Nanticoke, Pa, brings
great anguish to many hearts at Christ
mas time. A cave in of dirt, coal and
rubbish. made it impossible to reach
them, and human effort was unable
the extrcate them. They died terri
BILE death in the dark cavern under the
earth
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Worms are the scourge of childhood
Thousands of children die or grow up
weak and sickly, with disordered nerves
and stunted minds, the food necessary
totheirg growth having been eaten up by
these disgusting parasites. DIR. WALK
ER'S CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTERs
not only eXpels worms, but frees the
stomach from the unhealthy secretions
in which they breed.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

The body of man known as William
Briggs, a tramp, was found in a Brook
lyn On. W stable on Christmas Eve
The man had died from hemorrhage.
1t is supposed that Briggs was a ficti-
tious name, and that the man was q
member of a wealthy Philadelphia
family.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

The New Jersey Legislature will
meet at three O'Clock, Tuesday, JAN
18th. 1t is probable that the wire
pullers have already fixed the offices,
and as usual the men who have done
the most work will get few of them.-
Malrille Bulletin.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

A colored couple, married at Hop
kinsville, Ind, the other day, start
housekeeping with 80 children, the
groom having % and the bride TO-
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

For Colds, Group, Asthma, Bron-
chitis and Sore Throat, use Dr. Thomas
Electric Oil, and get the genuine.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-09-02
First publication August II, 1885.
MOrtuaCe Sale.

WHEREAS, default has been made in the pay
ment OF the interest secured by Il certain mott
gage. bearing date the 18Th day Of August. 1881.
made and executed BY Arthur II. Ec,cham. OF
Union county and territory of Dakota, as mort
gageor. to John IL. NanDyke. OF the state Of
Wisconsin,. which said mortgage WAS duly filed
for record In the ehicc of the Register Of deeds
of Union county. on the 2Sth day OF November.
1884, az 30'clock. !. II, on that day, and record
ed m Book 10 OF mortgages on pages I', 55s
and $50: and
WHEREAS. 1t is provided in said Mortgage,
that in case OF the breach of any agreement
therein contained, the wlole principal and in
terest thereby secured shall immedi; tely become
due and payable. and no action or proceeding at
law having been instituted to recover Tie debt
secured by said mortgage. or any part thereof;
Now. therefor. notice is hereby given accord
ing to the statute IN such case made AMI pfoyid-
ed. that by virtue Of the option hereinbefore
mentioned, and the power of sale contained in
said mortgage, and duly recorded herewith as
aforesaid. the subscriber. John II. NanDyke.
and holder of the mortgage aforesaid. and
fault i'm the payment Of interest as aforesaid.
elected to declare tlic whole principal and in
terest secured by said mortgage due and payable.
which said principal and interest at the date of
this notice, amounts 10 the sam OF Five Hun
bred Thirty-i,ine dollars and ~siXty-siX cents;
and that the said mortgage will be foreelosed to
satisfy the amount due OH said mortgage at the
date OF this notice OF sale. with costs and expen-
SEES OF sale, and accrued interest and Fifty dol
lars Attorneys fee as stipulated in said mort
g grs,nls IN ease ner 81 i' aessrIScd by by the + sale ss,, OF the
at public auction on the cath day of September.
a. y. 1856, at 10 o'clock, a. M. of that day. at the
front door of the court house in the city OF Elk
Point, in said county OF Union. The following is
u description of the mOrtgaged premises so as
aforesaid to be sold, substantially as they are
contained In the said mortgage:
The northwest quarter Of the northeast
quarter and the north half of the north
west quarter. and the southeast quar-
ter of the northwest quarter of Section
eighteen Qs) in Township Ninety-ive 1857
of Range Forty-nine. 49j and containing
$50 and D. 100 acres, more or less, ac-
cording to the government survey there
of.
Dated this 18th day of August, 1885.
JOHN III. VANDyKE,
Mortgage.
NJ. GRIGSBY,
Attorney for Mortgage.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-09-02
First Publication Aug. 8, 1885.
SHERlPF'S SALE.

ie COUNTRY Of q u paKS.a' IS Fourth q" nls Jnaic GGp Dist.
Union County vs. Dakota rlh'
George Stickney, Peter Peterson An
drew Omdahl, LenOra LaIelle, Simon
McInerney, j. s. Teller, Patrick Don
nelly and THOMAS pennisOn, Def is.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of an ex-
ecution to me directed and delivered and now in
district court in and for Union county. In the
fourth judicial district of Dakota, upon a judg-
ment rendered in said court OH the oath day Of
june, 1895. in favor Of Union county, Dakota,
and against George Stickneys Peter Peterson,
Andrew Omdahi. Lenora Larfselle, Simon Me
Inerney, j. :. Teller and Pasvjck Donnelly, l
levied on July 10th, 1885. upon the following real
tO-wit;
The northeast quarter of the south east quar-
ter of section ten. and the northeast quarter of
section ten. all in township eiglty-nine of range
forty-eight, and that I shall on Wednesday. the
18th day of September. 1885. at ! p. M. Of said
day, at the front door Of the court hous , in the
city OF Elk Point, Nak. proceed to sell all the
right. title aud interest Of the above named de-
PENDANT. J. s. Teller. at and since the date Of
said judgment In and to the above described
property. tn satisfy said Judgment and costs,
amounting to thirteen thousand and txentyone
and ld~i00 tSt3.02i 10, dollars, together with all
accrning costs OF sale and interest on said judg-
ment from June 1885,. at the rate Of seven per
cent. per annlin, at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash. WALTER !. HINES,
Sheriff Of Union county. OAK.
ALEX. HUGHES,
J.. l.. NICHof.S and
+. {. Ericsson,
Plaintiff Attorneys.
Dated ut Eik Point, Oak. August lst, 1855.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-09-02
FIRST publication Ang. 5. 1888.
SHERIYF'S SALE.

FIRST publication .AIg. 8. 1881.
SHERITF'S SALE.
fscT 1nnsy 81 # t Raketa' IS F IN nIsi .in,Iie GSpr Dist.
Union County Dakota, Pm.
George Sickney, Peter Peterson, An
drew Omdahfl, Lenora LaBelle, Simon
Mclnesnes, }. $. Teller. Patrick Don
nelly and Thomas Dennisou, Def It's.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of an ex-
ecntim 70 me directed and delivered and ia
my hands, issued out OF the clerks Office OF the
district court IN and for Union county, in the
mcnt rendered in said court on the 24th day Of
Jras. 1885, in favor Of Union county, baksta,
ana against George Stickney. Peter PssesNsa.
H ins1r,sy. G ;. s. Taile afn smi f fasries t ss:ss.s ri j
levied on July 81, 1885. upon the foltsstag tsaf
estate OF Peter Peterson, one Of the sski defead-
ANTS. tO-wit:
Thc northwest quarter OF section thirteen OF
township ninety-tw0 of range fifty, containing
t60 acres. the southeast quarter Of section TWEEN
CONTAINING sIisso, acres. i ana me ,s.sss ssEs s,,a W..
Of the northeast quarter OF sectvNs twehty-6veiN
township ninety-two Of range afsy. containing
IT - acres ope 81 a the 1ne nostn h an. q ~ Y . :sst,o ma 4, = q
township ninety-one OF range soxty.nine, con
tanning &c 4a-io0 acres, and the east hah Of lot
f RiesIans' 6 81 slssk a tMf' t;s, f I .h sss d ss~ Wssne #
Of said day; at the iront doos of the court house
t r III 1ix Ely t Fl h asd f intess pss Il t1,e { n,eys . nsm 81
defendant, Peter Peterson, at and slnce. the date
Of said Judgment in and To- the above described
a prSRertt|y to ], ss thifsyec sa' ths, !sassSps saa sne sosss:
and is-i0O tsis,oel iel doasrs, together With III
accruiug costs OF sale aMA t1tervst on said tudg-
nlent from June OATH. - a ne sate o. seven
highest bidder for s sssaa !. Az . !; M1Hn e..
ALEX; MuenEs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-09-02
First publication Sept. ?. 1896.
Notice 10 Creditors
Estate Of Noel ~Johndreau, deceased

EfStNSe u sSOCI JUHfftIICdu, UCVtISFN:
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned. the
exccutrix OF the estate Of Noel .Ioh;tdreau' de-.
ceased. to the creditors OF and all persons hay
Ing claims against the said deceased, 10 exhibit
then, with the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the flrst publication Of this notice
to the said executrix. Catherine Johndreau. af
cOunty Of Union, u. Z. ~"
nated 1T ELK Point, Aug. 4. 1895,
CATliEKISE JoHNpREAu.
deceased.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-09-02
First publication Aug. ~, 1885.
United States Land Office, Yankton, Dakota.
August Il, 1885
To Clemens Henke

August Il, 1855.
To Clemens Henke:
Upon the report Of special agent James. the
Hon. Gem. Gen. Land 0flice has directed us to
order a hearing in the matter of the two home
under two different names, viz: HID No SlG6,
fankton series, for nell sell of sec. 4, twp. I2. +.
40. committed to cash No. 3TT0 ON Oct. ID, 1884,
under the name of Clemens Henke; and
HID No. So 50. Sioux City Series, for W. Sell
OF Sec. 9. Twp. %, Range As, final cert. No. 2ll3
issued June II, 1875, under the name of Ktennens
Henke.
In order to give you an opportunit, to explain
your act for so doing you are hereby summoned
to appear at this office on the sth day of October,
1855, at . o'clock a. IN. to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said allegations.
In default VI an appearance at said hearing
your first mentioned entry will be finally cancel
led. Jos. G.. CHANDLER. Recei yer,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-09-02

July 23rd. 1895.
ed settler has filed notice OF his Intention ~
MAKE hnai proof In support of his claim. and
~ 1sa y; SAG proof viii be made before the Judge
absence before the clerk thereof. MI Hi. Poi,,f
i,ako{a; on Tuesday, Sept. q, 1885, at 10 q. m.
t sxi thu so nm Nssy nnler his n,t entry No. 4.oi7.,
= ~ = w INA sec. !. and Ell ntha S-93 40.
~, ns nalnes tue following witnesses To prove his
continuous residence upon, ami cultivation OF.
SAID land VIZ: Albert Kossbarh. Mattfew No.
ranlaf'i Michael kapfer, William lee, all 81
@. A. wErrrR, Register.