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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06
A Little Game of Poker.

A prominent Cumberland county
man, living in near village, and q
prominent Salem county official, Ell.
gagged in friendly game of poker a
few days since. The Salem man con
sidered himself decidedly we'll up in
this little by-play and before they had
shuffied the pack to any extent, the
Judge offered to bet five dollars to TWO
and half on his hand. The Cumber-
land county man was nothing loath,
and accepted the offer, and his hand
proving the strongest, the Salem
county mans money went to the
other man. Again was the bet made
and the Judge lost. Another bet was
made and the Salem law expounder
won, and the Cumberland county man
pushed $3.50 over to him. Bar the
Salem man demanded s.. The Cumber-
land man refused TO pay more than
50 so. The Judge threatened a law
suit. The Cumberland man laughed
at him. \ few warm words, and the
players parted. Since then the matter
has been placed in the hands OF a
Justice of the Peace, and the Cumber-
land man says if there is ever trial.
there will be fun in Court. 1t is quite
likely.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06

There are indications that New Jer-
sey will, after the census of 1890, have
a larger representation in Congress.
The growth of our population has
been remarkable, particularly in the
eastern and southern sections of the
State. The total vote for electors at
the recent election, was 3O3,7 ,741, and
basing the natural increase in popula-
tion at 10 per cent. each year, in 1890
we will have CO. ,74S more voters, or a
grand total of 364,4s In considering
the representation of other States with
a population Intimately less than our
own, it would seem that New Jersey
should have at least two more Con-
gressmen to properly represent the
people.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06

Freeholder Jos. T. White, of Oak
street, has sister in indianapolis, Ind,
who is personally acquainted with
Gen. Harrison, the President-elect.
Her name is Hannah G. Wilson. Re-
Gently she wrote letter to Mr.. White.
and sent him some new varieties of
peach seeds. Mr.. White will plant
them, and has named them General
Harrison" Mrs. Wilson states that
there are few men like the President.
elect, he being not only thorough
gentleman, but a consistent Chris tian.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06
The Wife'S Tale.

Mrs. Walter Hayes, a young woman
of some twenty-five years, and wife
the man in Jail charged with complicity
in the robbery of Harris Ogden, was
seen at Mr.. Ogden's farm on Sunday,
after the hearing given her husband.
She of course feels badly about the ar
rest of the young man and is at loss to
understand the whole matter. In the
examination of Hayes saturday even
ing the prisoner said that Mr.. Ogden
was hard task master, and intimated
that the gentleman had very violent
temper. The wife was questioned and
she said that she never knew that Mr..
Ogden was unfair or cross to his help.
but she did know that Walter had a
very violent temper and at times al
lowed his passion to get the better of
him. The wife also said that she had
been employed at the farm three
months, but as yet did not know how
much her wages were, as Walter had
told Mr. Ogden not to say anything
to her about it, and he always took it.,
she never saw much of it. She de-
clares she knows nothing of the money
alleged to have been stolen and the
authorities do not think she does. 1t
is thought that the money is secreted
about the premises somewhere.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06
oath N. ]. VOLUNTEERS.
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR
THE REUNION.
A Big Time Anticipated at Wood
bury on December 18th.

In accordance with a call made by
Col. Robertson, President of the Re
union Association of the 24th Regi-
ment, n. j. Volunteers, meeting of
the Executive Committee was held at
the residence of Lieut.. Cattell, on
Tuesday morning, Nov 4th, 1888, to
make arrangements for the second re-
union, Dec. 18th, 1888. There were
present:-Geo. B. Grier, Co. A., Chair
man; Nicholas Griner, Co. B.; Lieut..
Chas. Wilkins, Co. E., representing
L. l.. Cowgirl; Jos. S. Glaspey, Co. F.;
Jacob Elwell, Co. H.; Edward Cattell,
Co. l.; Robert B. Potter, Co. e.. Sec
retary. Clarksop Ogden was present
by invitation, and participated in the
proceedings.
Lieut.. Cattell, who had been ap-
pointed in the place of Sergt. Facklin,
who now resides in Trenton, reported
that Green's Opera House, at Wood
bury, had been generously rendered,
free of all cost. by Mr.. Geo. g. Green,
the proprietor, for the reunion. 1t
was also announced by Mr. Cattell
that the landlords of the hotels had
agreed to furnish dinners on that day
for rs cents each.
The Constitution and By Laws.
framed by special committee, were
read, and received their endorsement.
This document must be adopted or rr.
jected by the members in general
meeting, hence, no further action was
taken. 1t was moved and carried that
dinners for 200 be ordered. 100 at each
hotel. Provisions will be made to
ensure dinners for all members who
may be in attendance at the reunion.
1t was ordered that the Secretary
have $50 postals printed with the an
nouncement of the reunion, on the
18th inst. and forward such number
as in each case may be deemed suffi.
cient, to some active member of the
Association, who will see that they
are properly directed.
Lieut. Cattell was author to hire
the Fife and Drum Corps, at sum
not exceeding $4,000 He was also
authorized to engage carriage for
the use Of the Colonel on the 18th, and
to make such minor preparations az
are necessary to make the reunion a
success.
Sergt. Seagraves exhibited q hand
some metal (silver) badge, which J. H .
Lambert & Son, No. 105 North Fifth
street, Philadelphia, had designed for
the Gath N. J. Volunteers, from whom
it can be obtained at cost of $780,
This is intended for permanent wear,
so that a member of the regiment shall
always be known by his old comrades.
1t is small, convenient, cheap and
durable.
Sergt. Seagrayes was authorized to
procure 250 satin badges for reunion
day, such badges to be similar in de-
sign TO those of last year, except that
the trefoil, or clover leaf, shall be en-
tirely blue, the dates, of course. to be
duly changed.
1t was moved and carried that the
several local papers in South Jersey
be requested to again make announce
ment, as some have already done, of
the coming reunion, which takes
place on Thursday, the 18th instant,
Which will be the twenty sixth ami
versary of the terrible, and very mem.
orable battle of Fredericksburg, Va.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06
Begin Early,

Persons who contemplate building
next season should secure. their loca-
tions and complete their arrangements
to do SO during the Winter, so as to be
ready for an early start when Spring
opens. Locations can be selected,
plans drawn and carpenters engaged
to a better advantage before the time
of commencing actual work, than to
wait till the Spring rush begins Many
people in building for themselves per-
manent homes make the great mistake
OF not knowing what style of house
they wait TIL the contractor is ready
to go to work. That should not be: a
definite plan should be settled upon
before stroke of work is done.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06
ROsenhayn Notes.

Iue Drlck maze at GDlS place are
surely winning their way as superior
building material, and the company
will have to hustle to meet the de-
mand, which is increasing every day.
| Deertield township has now about
600 legal voters, and as Rosenhayn has
a good share of them, our people are
inquirinc why we should not have a
voting precinct if not township. In
| the next five years, this settlement
alone will have 600 voters, if it grows
| as rapidly as it has during the past
| three wears.
E. E. Howard, a physician and sur
geon, from Springfield, Mass, has
secured lots here, and will erect neat
dwelling and drug store. So our town
has reached the dignity of a doctor;
now for a preacher-one who will
preach the Gospel, pure and simple,
and let politics alone.
The brass band has been out sere-
nading the newly married couple.
They make good music, and are a
credit to the place.
One of the Beaver Dam settlers, who
has reached the freedom of a legal
voter, received his first tax notice from
the Collector recently, and sent it
right back to him, with these words
scrawled on the back of it: Il don't
pay no tax; dot is IA free country. l
vote NIT Cleevland."
A barrel of apples sent to man in
this place. from Philadelphia, was two
weeks on the road, and when it came
to hand it had the head out and just a
peck of apples in the bottom The
man is now trying to calculate how
long it would take a man to wheel a
barrel of apples from Philadelphia. on
e wheelbarrow, if he ate one every
time he stopped to spit on his hands.
If he can figure the thing down close
ly, he will go to the city and get az.
other barrel, and have some Cleveland
man wheel it down on his election bet
Then the railroad men will wish they
hadn't eaten so many of bis apples
A little story Of the Revolution comes
down to Us through an old man by the
name of William Jordan, who lives
here, doing what work he can get, and
with the help of a pension of 50 90 per
month, manages to make both ends
meet. He is the grandson of John
Jordan, who fought in the Revolution.
John Jordan told the story of his life
to his grandson fifty years ago. He
| lived in Holland, and wanted to come
to America, SO he sold himself as a
bondsman for life to q man who was
coming over, on the condition that he
would pay his passage and board and
ciothe him. But he found he had a
hard master. and when the war for in
| dependence broke out, his master was
drafted into tile American army. but
instead of going himself, he sent the
! young man. The Captain told Jordan
however, that if America gained the
victory, he would be free man, and
from that hour he took a new interest
in life. He fought in every battle be
could, and when the war was over,
claimed his freedom, and never re-
turned to bondage. He lived 10 be
one hundred years old.
| Mr. Marsh, music teacher, of this
| place, was for twenty years the pro-
prietor of one of the largest music
stores in Philadelphia.
The Spring chicken business seems
to be paying industry, and George
Smith, of this place, does "a rushing
business at making galvanized iron
tanks for incubators.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06
Drawing the Jury.

Under Judge Reeds order the jury
drawing for the January term OF
court will take place on December 18th,
which is just two weeks before the
opening of the term. The first Tues
day in January next will be the first
day of the month, which is legal
holiday, consequently an adjournment
will probably be made for the day.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06
Pretty Trimming

Coates Lore, manager of Robbins
dry goods stores, has arranged one of
the large windows of the store most
artistically. The contents are all
white, and the display is as pretty as
q pictura
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06
Died.

Miss Martie w. Reeve, of Washing
ton street, died Saturday afternoon
about five o'clock, of consumption.
Miss Reeve had many friends in this
city who sincerely mourn her untimely
death. The funeral takes place on
Tuesday afternoon.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06

The brick machine shop at Get
singers glass factory, on South Laurel
street, will soon be thing of the past.
The workmen have nearly finished the
destruction of the structure, and the
bricks are being used in the construc-
ton of the walls of George Selb's stock
;np factory
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06
Cold Winter

A. j. DeVoe, the weather man, in
his predictions says: Your readers
should make every possible preparation
to meet one of the coolest. blustriest,
snowiest winters that has visited the
American continent for the last fifty
Hekr-
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06
New Year Reception.

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. M.
G. A., are arranging for reception to
be held in therooms of the Association
on New Years Day.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-12-06
BRIDGETON, N, ], THURSDAY, DECEMBER g. 1888.
SEASONABLE TALK.
What We Eat These Winter
Months.

We notice that the old question of
selling wheat, potatoes, etc., by the
pound instead OF by the bushel is again
being agitated in Philadelphia. This
matter comes up at regular intervals,
and in the same manner is dropped
without anything definite being done,
and it is likely that it will meet with
the same Indifference this time There
are many dealers in that city who
would like to see this change made,
and there are some who don't care a
cent about it. If it ever does come to
pass eggs should be included, and why
not sausage by the yard and scrapple
by the quart, the same as Indian meal
is sold in the straight way?
Now we have Winter weather, and
butter feels it very sensibly. It has
left it's Indian Summer prices and
stepped up few cents a pound.
True, some at lower prices is to be
had. but it isn't of the kind that furn-
ishes a satisfactory guarantee to its
makeup.
Eggs keep better now, still the stale
fellows can be covered up in the
'scrambling" dish, providing there are
enough ofthe good ones to cover them.
That's art. Prices are getting chilly in
this department.
The meat department. is in its Winter
1 L.
and chops are sliced down like
old cheese. There is a good demand
| for these goods and also for nnultrp
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28
The Lady and Her Weeping
Tailor

Quite recently it happened that a lady
who was disappointed in tho fit of an
expensive tailormade garment took it
back to the little man who made it,
and rather eIoquently berated him for
the errors, which were only too patent,
In the cut. Instead OF attempting to
perusade her to the contrary, the un-
happy tailor burst into tears. and
throwing himself down on a chair ad-
mitted with many sobs that it was all
wrong. Here was comical situation.
The lady knew not what to say, while
the little Frenchman, whose skill has
been acknowledged in many directions
cried like worn out woman. He said
with much truth, and not little pa
thos, that the ladies had become SO very
particular he could no longer please
them; that he had made jackets
and dresses and mistakes for them al
ways, but now he could bear no moro.
A heart of steel would have been melt
cd at this outburst of nerves." and
this lady, who is full Of sympathy. for
got her own grievance in the effort to
comfort and console him. After an
honr's hard work he became somewhat
composed, and, 1t is hoped. encouraged
for the future by her friendly and dis
Interested advice. Boston Herald
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28
Did Not Need a Gun.

A gentleman was conversing with an
Ihaho minister whom he happened to
meet on railroad train.
''You have been preaching in the
West for several years. 1 understood
you to say, did I notP" he inquired
"Yes. for the last twenty years." re-
piled the minister.
You know" continued the Eastern
man. show we sometimes read of min
listers in your country frequently hav-
ing to go into the pulpit with a revol-
yer to use in maintaining order in a
turbulent congregation. Is there any
thing in itp"
"Oh, yes, I have known ministers to
do it, but consider it entirely unnec-
essary."
That was always my idea, too"
"Oh. yes; yes, altogether unneces-
sary." returned the preacher. BE
sides, 1t always seemed to me in very
poor taste for a minister of the gospel.
preaching peace on earth and good
Will towards men. to 60 around tied to
p hip cannon. Yes a gun is wholly
uncalled for" continued the good
man. as he took the roll of sermons in
his left hand and reached down with
his right hand and extracted four
teen-inch knife from his boot-ley; "yes,
wholly uncalled for; give me this bowie
in my bootleg and good pair of brass
knuckles and hymn-book in my coat
tail pocket and will agree to carry
the gospel to any man that ever looked
through collar! The shooting-iron
has had its day as method of evange-
lization. "-Chicago Tribune.
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28
Talk Good Language to Your
Baby,

Call tho little ones precious pets"
and "rosy posies' and pretty pearls"
By no means abolish the one beauty of
baby talk, its lovingness. Administer
every sweet and endearing epithet you
can lay your tongue to. but don't let
the good old English words degenerate
into gibberish and jargon. Put your
caresses into your voice. and put not
your trust in dropped or transmogrified
consonants- 1t isn't SO much what
you say as the way you say it that mat
ters. Some of Millions stately but melo-
dious lines would fall upon bsby's tym-
panum with far sweeter and more
soothing sound than the senseless slop
that is usually ladled out to him. You
might call him paralellopipedon. and,
provided you pronounced the polysylla-
BILE torture of O'ConnelPs fish fag with
caressing softness, I'll be bound baby
would like it better than your "pitti
itty SINGS" electra and nauseam.
Baby talk is all we'll enough. Its
true inwardness appeals to everybody.
I animadvert only upon its abuse and
perversion by the thoughtless. The
truth is that baby talk "as it is spoke"
is luxury indulged in only as dissi-
patton by the adult without regard to
the demoralizing effect it may have
upon the infant ear and tongue.
Most of you who are addicted to the
practice probably think baby likes it
But does he? Bless that little apostle
Of sweetness and light. and abate no jot
or title of his joy. Give him pleasure
in full measure. pressed down and run
ming over. but why take it for granted
that this display of idiocy delights
himi
Oh. ye of little faith! Why insult
baby by presuming him as big fool as
you arep-Mary Norton. in Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28

Hoods sarsaparilla is prepared from sarsapasiila,
pandelion, Mandrake, Dock. Juniper berries anu
other well known vegetable remedies, In such
,ocr,,.r manner as to derive the full medicinal
value of each 1t will cure. when In the power OF
medicine, scrofula. salt rheum, sores' boiis'
pimples, all humors. dyspepsia Dnlousness, -I.
headache, indigestion. general debility catarrn'
rheumatism, malaria, kidney and liver complaints
:. overoomes that extreme tired feeling caused by
change Of climate. season, or life
scrofula Humors
.we have used Hoods Sarsaparilla Tor several
ve.r, and feel proud to recommend 1t as an ea.
eeleus spring medicine or to be used at oil times
a. = hIood purtfer For children as well as grown
peopls we consider 1t the best We set aside one
tott,s for our boy to take in the spring. He nine
.s.-. o,d and has enjoyed good health ever since
We berau Giving 1t to him. We are seldom with
outit" If. GRovER, Rochester. N. H
"t have been using Hoods sarsaparina ahd hhd
4. an excellent blood purifier. 1t also relieved me
~ burning sensation in the stomach" hRa C. I.
TAT, Waco, Texa-
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28

Those who are trying to break up the
fence great benefit from the use OF Prickly
Ash B!tters. Liquor derange the system.
Prickly Ash Bitters, will remedy the evil
results and restore the brain, stomach and
liver in healthy action, thereby strengthen.
ng tngg, Ine VIII power thoroagiy cleansing 1S an1
taint OF disease. 1t Is purely a medicine
and while pleasant to the taste, 1t cannot be
used as beverage by reason Of Its cathar.
tic prODprtias
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28
bis soldiers tramp down tobacco crops. !

his soldiers tramp down tobacco crops
In 1880 the Sultan forbade the use OF
tobacco in Turkey. and those who
broke the law had their pipes thrust
through their noses and, seated on
asses with their faces toward the tails,
they were thus driven through the
streets. Still now the Turks are the
most inveterate users of tobacco and
every Pasha has his hookah. One Of
the Popes communicated all those
who took tobacco in church. and one Of
the Czars of the past prohibited its use
In Russia
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28
Blood VIII Tell.

Miss Breezy (of Chicago)-oh. yo,.
young Mr.. Wabash is immensely
wealthy. by inheritance. He was born
with silver spoon in his mouth. you
know.
Mrs. Shawsgarden (of ST. Louis--
Was he. indeedp I should imagine
from the way he eats that he was born
with knife in bis mouth. - The Epoch.
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28
DEAFNESS CAN'T BE CURED

by local applications. as they can not reach the is
eased portion of the There Ia only one way to
cure Deafness and that isby constitutional remedies
Deafness Is caused by an innamed condition of the
mueus lining OF the Eustachsin Tube. when this
ube gets inramed, you have a rumblng sound or
Imperfect hearing. and when Il ia entirely closed
Deafness Is the result. and unless the nnamm alton
can be taken out and this tube restored its normal
condition hearing win be destroyed forever; nine ca
Sc. out % ten are caused by ea,arrh which nothing
but an innamcd condition Of the mucus surfaces
We Will give One Hundred Dollars for nny case of
Deafness Caused by cntArrhl that can not cure
by taking Hslfs Jhiarrh Cure Send for circular
free. " 4 fIENry a a n roi.dr, ~
s5g-sold by Druggists. IS cents
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28

DR.. j. S. Combs, Owensville, Ohio, says: /:
81 have given SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
Liver Oil with Hypophosphites to four pa
tients with better results than seemed pos
sible with any remedy. All Vere heredi-
to that stage When Coughs. pain in the
chest, frequent breathing, frequent pulse,
fever and Emaciation. All these cases
have increased in weight from 16 to % lbs.
and are not now needing any medicine"
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28

Great things have ever hinged on trifies.
The first family difficulty. on record was
of was the negligence OF father to keep
up the supply of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup
when all hands had cold.
Salvation Oil kills pain every time. For
cuts, bruises, sprains, strains, burns, ,scalds
and frostbites 1t is an infallible cure.
Price only 25 cents
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28

A positive cure for Catarrh, Hay Fever
and Cold in the head. Cleanses the nasal
secl etions. Heals the sores and protects
the membranal Innings of the head from
fresh colds. Easy and pleasant to use
Soothing antiseptic, healing. Price 5Oc. at
all drug lists.
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28
Hoods SarsapariIIa

100 Doses ono Dollar" is not a catch line only.
but is absolutely true OF and original with Hoods
sarsaparila: and 1t is absolutely true that 1t can
honestly be applied only to Hoods sarsapartlin,
which is the very best spring medicine and blood
Purifier. Now, -eader, prove 1t. Take botts
home and measure It's contents You VIII hnd IL 70
hold 100 teaspoonfus. Now rcad the directions.
and you will nd that the average dose Is iess than
q teaspoonfuL Thus economy and strength arc
peculiar to Hoods sarsapnrilla
Tagged Out
Last spring was completely tagged out Ny
strength left me and felt sick and miserable ali
the time, so that could hardly attend to my
business. took one bottle of Hoods sarsaparflia.
and It cured me. There Is nothing like IT," Il c.
pEooLx, Editor Enterprise, Belleviile. Mich.
with tho first bottle OF Hoods saisaparilla. my
headache entirely disappeared. and where before
could not muster up an appetite for my meals. l
can not now get enough meals to satisfy my appe.
tite, am at present taking my second bottle and
fee, like n different person." WuLIAA LAsHSa,
Post 20, q. A. r., Neenah, Wis.
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28

Does 1t pay to be goodp' asks an
exchange. All we know is that a
minister only gets % for marrying a
couple. while the lawyer gets 5000 for
unmarrying them. - Yonkers States
ainai -. ~
The Delta independent., 1888-02-28

Symptoms-Moistur intense itching and
stinging; most at night; worse by scratch
ing. If allowed to continue tumors form,
which often bleed and ulcerate, becoming
itching and bleeding, heals liberation, and
in many cases removes the tumors. 1t Is
equally efiiacious In curing allSkin Diseases
DR.. Swayne & Son, Proprietors, Philadel-
phia. SwGyEe's Ointment can be OBJ
tained OF druggists. Sent by mail for 30