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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
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EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY.
Of one of Greemwich's Best
known Citizens.

The sob birthday anniversary of
Erkuries B. Fithian, TIE father of Sur.
rogate Samuel P. Fithian. was cele-
brated at his home in Greenwich. last
Saturday by his sons, his daughters.
his grandchildren, his brothers and
sisters and a few OF bis neighbors. Mr
aud Mrs. Flthian are both hale and
hearty, enjoying life snd its comforts
with all the zest of young people, and
as the Surrogate remarked TO a Pro-
EEER reporter this morning, '.you
must not play violin before them. if
you don't want TO see them dance.n
Mr.. Fithian is bnt a year Younger
than her husband. The gathering last
Satur day was family one and culmin-
ated in family dinner
There were present their three sons,
George B., of Cam en-, John N. OF
Moore's Mill, and Surrogate Samuel P,
aud their sister Mr.. Martha E. Wnea-
ton, of Greenwich; also his brother,
Samuel R. Fithian, his sisters, Mrs.
Sarah E. Shepperd, Mrs. Ch1istiana
Glaspell, Miss Mary G. Fithian and
MrF. Emily s. Lawrence.
The day was spent very happily and
little presents, menentos of the oc-
casion, were made TO the venerable
couple.
Mr.. Fithian has always lived in
Greenwich township, with the except.
ion Of two years when he was in bust
ness in Philadelphia. No person is
better known in Greenwich township
than Mrs Fithian, bis wife, who is
Familiarity known the country round
as Aunt Hannah Fithian.''
They both spent the night last
night in this city with their son the
Surrogate, and Mr.. Flthiau last even.
ing attended Brearley Lodge F. A. M,
he being Mason.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
4 BRIDE BUT A WEEK.
The Sad End of an ElOpement.

Inc SAO EuO OI an ElOpfnent.
The story of the two young lovers,
told in the PIONEER last week, of how
their elopement was frustrated at the
time, a mile from South Vineland, and
of the young lady's determination to
have the man she loved, has ended
sadly. A week ago, in the night,
Laura left hei home and went to Cam
den, where she was married to Strubes,
the discharged farmland, who was re-
jected by Laura's father, Metze.
The young man, who got employ
ment in Philadelphia, worked but a
few days, when he was taken sick
with the typhoid fever, and died. The
new home, which was a ne at one, wss
sadly darkened, and Laura, who but q
week ago was a bride, isnow young
widow, and before her young hus
bands death, sat up night and day
nursing him and giving him every pos
sible care young, loving wife could.
The father, who repented of his rash
act toward the young man and daugh-
ter, was at the house, and will attend
the funeral and bring his daughter
home.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
THE FORGED DEED.
Facts Regarding the Paper In
Question.

An extract from the Philadelphia
Record in Wednesdays PIONEER, does
reae injustice to the memory of the
late ex-Mayor James M. Wells, of Mill.
vile. 1t, in fact. charges him with
having a deed forged We have been
at some pains to obtain correct stare
ment of the facts as developed in the
suit tried before Vice Chancellor Pit.
ney. at Camden, on Monday and Tues
day of this week. The suit was for the
foreclosure of mortgage given in
1879, by James M. Wells and wife, In
the form of an absolute deed of con
veyance, to Reuben w. Meredith, the
son-in-law of Wells, to secure him foI
MONEYS advanced and work done.
In 1886, Meredith, at the request OF
Wsils, ,e.conveyed the property to the
latter for the single purpose of enab
ling him to furnish bail for his son,
Jamea " Wells, Jr., then in Jail under
charge of crime, of which he was
subsequently acquitted. Wells fire
quently promised to re-convey the
propertv to Meredith, but neglected
to do Sc, ard died in 1889, without hav
ing done So A few days before his
death, and when he Was too ill to do
business, Meredith for the first time,
accidentally learned that the deed
which he had made to James NJ. Wells
appeared on record in the Clerks of.
fee, as deed to Rebecca NJ. Wells, the
present widow OF the ex-Mayor. Con.
sulting council, Meredith at once filed
his bill of complaint, making Rebecca
M Wells and Philip K. Wells defend
ants, and charging among other things
that they or one of them had fraudu-
lently altered his deed by erasing the
name of James, to whom it was made,
and inserting the name Rebecca, and
that then they fraudulently caused ii
to be entered of record as a deed from
Meredith to Rebecca NJ. Wells.
The cause came to final hearing ss
above stated, and the proof was SO
conclusive that the Vice-Chancellor
stated as quoted in the Record: II am
satisfied the deed is a forgery, and that
the defendants committed perjury >
1t was not thought nor claimed by
anyone, thai Ex-M ayor Wells had any.
thing to do with the crime, either di
rsctly or Indirectly.
Col. VIM. F. Potter. of this city, con.
Quoted the cause for Meredith, and
John s. Mitchell, ESQ.,, for Mrs. Wells
aud Philip K Wells.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
INSPECTING THE PROPERTY
Getting Ready to Put streets
Through the Pines.

Councilmen Conner and Duffield,
actipg as IL committee from City Coun-
Gil, visited the ''Pines.n recently pur-
chased by syndicate yesterday, after
noon. The CouaciImen were accom-.
panied by Walter Bacon ESQ, and
VIM. o. Garrison, representing the
syndicate. The property was pretty
thoroughly gone over, and it was
learned that Spruce and Pine streets
had been opened directly to the prop
erty. Three years since, the city &C.
cepted streets through the ''Pines."
which have never been opened Spruce
street will be the biggest b to put in
shape as there is quite hollow to be
filled up. The trees have all been cut
down across the property for the open
ing of the street. The syndicate will
begin immediately to cut off the trees
for Pine street, if the Council intend to
open up the street.
These improvements are most desir-
able for the city, and they will open
splendid building sites. The Council
manic Committee will recommend to
Council that the streets be opened i'm
mediately. One of the committee
thought the work would not cost any
great amount of money. Another i'm
portant matter the committee consid-
cred, was that the crown of the hill on
South avenue in front of Jacob
Shough's property should be cut down
about two feet, which will be great
Improvement to the avenue. The Pines
will soon be in splendid shape, and
building in South Bridgeton will be
lively,
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
DROWNED AT BAYSIDE.
A COlOre d Man Meets Death in
the River.
Special to the PIONEER)

especial TO the P1ONEER)
BAYsIDE, Dec. 20th,-About four
o'clock yesterday afternoon, James
Watson, colored lad about eighteen
years of age, was drowned at Bayside.
Watson was employed by Marshall
Ewing, at the large hay wharves. In
some way the young man must have
slipped from the pile of hay upon
which he was working, into the icy
waters. 1t is not known when the
fatal accident occurred. No one saw
the plunge, aud none heard any out
cry or splash, the machine being in
operation and making considerable
noise. The first intimation any one
had of the drowning. was by noticing
Watson's hat on wisp of hay, floating
in the river.
immediately investigation was made
and Watson was missing. Every
effort was then made to recover the
body, but without success. The water
at the wharves is very deep.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
For DisorderIy Conduct.

Friday afternoon, John Hogan, a
young man less than twenty years of
age. was before Mayor Dubois, to an
swer to charge of disorderly conduct.
The complaint alleged that Hogan was
at the Broad street hall, Wednesday
evening, and being under the influence
of liquor, was disorderly. John DAILY,
engineer at the hall. testified to Ho-
gan's bad conduct. and he finally ac-
knowledged the charge was true. The
Mayor told Hogan he would have to
go to Jail for five days, but John
wilted terribly. and the Mayor told
him he would reconsider the matter,
and would fine him $5 and costs. This
sentence was afterward toned down
to SO fine and rs cents costs. Hogan
promised to pay in the near future.
and was discharged.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
A FRIGHTENED HORSE.
He Causes Considerable Excite
lnenG.

Ineni.
Saturday night, daughter of Will
liam Wright was driving a pony to a
phaton. Turning the corner of Com
merce and Laurel streets, the animal
ran into s. E. McGear, the dry good
merchant, knocking him down and
quite seriously hurting and bruising
him. This collision frightened the an
imal and he became unmanagable,
Dashing down Commerce street, the
horse collided with a wagon belong
ing to Miss Harriet Danzenbaker; the
pony was thrown, and Miss Wright
and young lady who was accom-
panying her in the ph@ton, were
tulnbled out and under the Danzen-
baker wagon, but fortunately they
were not injured in the slightest.
The wagon belonging to Miss Danzen'
baker was sconsiderably damaged. For q
time there was great excitement down
town, and it was thought that more
serious consequences would follow.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
Smith Discharge d.

E. Lummis Smith, of Cedarville, who
has been charged with forgery, was to
have been given a hearing Saturday
afternoon by Squire Riley Smith had
been charged with the crime by Eph
8. Stevens, VINO himself is under bail
for the same offence. Smith with his
counsel was present, but Stevens, nor
any of the witnesses responded. After
waiting for a reasonable time the
Justice decided the bottom had fallen
out of the prosecution and Smith was
discharged promptly. This ends case
which for time promised sensational
developements.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
Building Association.

On the 18th inst, the Merchants and
Mechanics Saving Fund and Building
Association, held its regular monthly
meeting at the usual place. No money
was sold, as the Association must pay
its taxes this month, and next month
the tenth series will probably expire,
and the stockholders viii be paid off.
The following shows the valuation of
the series:
10th series, $l9S Al; 11th series, $l76.-
10; 18th series, $157.76; 18th series,
$1S7.Ol; 14th series, $l17.56; 10Th Sc.
ries, $99.79; 10th series, $s3 70; 18th &C.
ries, $66 SO; 18th series, $5l.3s; 10th Sc
ries, $36 80; Goth series. $23. 2lst Sc.
ries, 80 25.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25

Mable Cambron, aged years, daugh-
ter of w. v. Cambron, of Millville, had
. narrow escape from drowning on Sat
urday afternoon. She fell into a bar
rel OF rain.water, head first, and no
one noticed her until a little girl named
Bartlett came along and saw the little
girls feet sticking out of the barrel and
ran to her assistance, and succeeded
inpulling Eer out. She coon recovered
fut yes'ar!'v wre i" from neryous-
ness.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
Manager Moore & Son have secured

Manager Moore & Son have secured
an unusually strong attraction for
their holiday bill. This play abounds
in humor and pathos. 1t had run of
over $40 nights at the Madison Square
Theatre in New York, when it scored
a greater success than THE Private
Secretary" Mr.. Raymond, the Mana
ger of the company was here with
Nellie Gilmour several years ago, and
left quite an agreeable impression.
The company is headed by Milton
Rainford, who appears as the old law
yer, Benton Scott, kind hearted old
bachelor, through whose fatherly in
terest, the young and erring couples
are reunited. The story is clean. neat
and refreshing, and is we'll worth the
time spent in seeing it.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
Marrow Escape.

Last Thursday night, a Belgian, who
is employed at the tank furnace at the
Cohansey Glass Works, had a very
narrow escape from a horrible death.
The position he occupies when at work
is directly uuder Il suspended weight,
of nearly 1900 pounds. Thursday
night the weight became detached,
and fell % the floor. The Belgian was
standing so that the immense weight
just grszed his shoulder, injuring him
quite seriously. Had he been standing
six inches pearer he would have been
horribly crushed to death.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
VOL. XLIII.
LOCKED UP.
But was Allowed to Depart Soon.

buU WAS Allowed 10 Depart soon.
Saturday night, Andrew K Wells, a
young colored man, was locked up by
Officer Garrison, upon order of Con-
stable Ayres, who is ia attendance at
the Cumberland Pavilion. While GO
ing to the lookup, Wells asked Garri-
son what he was arrested for, and the
officer said he did not know, but that
Mr.. Ayars had ordered it. A little
while after Wells was in the lookup,
Officer Garrison came aud told him he
would let him out, if lie would promise
to be at the Mayors office in the MORN
ing. Wells said he had no hesitation
in meeting the Mayor, and Wells was
allowed to go home.
Yesterday morning Wells was
promptly on deck. Constable Ayars
was also on hand. He told the Mayor
that he did not want Wells arrested if
he would promise to stay away from
the Cumberland Pavilion. Mr.. Ayars
charged that Saturday night he thinks
Wells had been drinking, and he really
was melting to riot. A number of other
colored fellows were present, said the
Constable, and made threats against
the officer. Mr.. Ayars further charged
that Wells was very profane in his lam
guage
Wells told different tale, which he
declared he could corroborate by many
witnesses. He said that since the Cum
berland pavilion was erected and ad-
mission has been charged men, while
white women are allowed to go In free,
a colored woman must pay five
cents This had angerei Wells, and
Saturday night he was standing by the
door when some lady friends of his
came there. He said to one of them
IF they charge you an admission, you
come out" This Wells said was over
heard by A.yars, and the Constable i'm
mediately ordered him off. Wells pro-
tested, and it was then that Officer
Garrison, upon orders of the Constable
Locked him up.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
BOTTLE BLOWaNG MACHINE.
An Invention Of the CrIckler
Brothers,.

The Crickler Brothers, machiniste,
have oeen engaged for some time in
the construction of a machine, which,
II it proves successful, will revolution
ize the glass manufacturing world.
The invention is machine which
the projectors hope will blow bottles,
and replace the glassblower. There
have been several of these machines
invented in the past, but none of them
have proved really successful. The
Crickler Brothers think they have
caught on the right idea, and expect
their machine to do effectual work.
A practical test is to be given the ma
chine at an early date at one of the
glass factories. The inventors have
applied for patent upon tie machine.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
Received High Honors.

Monday night, P. High Priest Daniel
Loder, of Good Intent Encampment
No. 10, l. o. o. F., was unanimously
elected District Deputy Grand Pa
triarch of this District. This COM
prises Bridgeton, Millville, vineland
and Cedarville. The high honors fall
gracefully upon Mr.. Loder, and he will
make a splendid officer. Just after
the election the Iolenthe Band came
in front of the Encampment rooms
and played beautifully several se.ec
tions. Members of the Encampment
believe, while they do not know sure.
that the band hearing of the high
honors thrust upon Mr.. Loder had
fastened to celebrate the event.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
Officers Elected.

Crystal Lodge of the Progressive
Order, has elected officers to serve the
ensuing term as follows: Past presi-
dent, William N. Hewitt; president,
William R. Shaw; vice. e-president, Alfred
Sharp; secretary, Samuel P. Fithian;
treasurer, John F. Johnson; marshal,
A. F. Loper; assistant marshal, Samuel
H. Vannaman; chaplain, Charles
Pierce; guard, John Dilks; sentinel, H.
Pierce; trutees, William N. Hewitt,
William B. Trenchard, Louis Beck
hardt; representatives to Grand Lodge,
William q. Trenchard. William N.
Hewitt, and William R. Shaw.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25
MERRY WEDDING BELLS.
THREE WEDDINGS OF MUCH
LOCAL INTEREST.
A Wedding in AllOway, Baltimore
and this City. The Wedding
ReIIS Ring MerriIy

| At eight p. N. on the 17th inst, Miss
Constance Mailly, seated at the piano,
at No. 239 Cohansey avenue, perform
ed brilliant wedding march. Follow
ing two ushers, Frank Hort, and a
former schoolmate OF the groom, came
Howard w. Terrell, the coal and ice
dealer, and Miss Lillian Ware, former
ly OF this city, and more recently of
Camden. Taking their position be-
ween the parlor and drawing room of
the residence, Mr.. Jerrell and Miss
Ware were made man and wife, in the
presence of over one hundred gut SITS.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Benz. O. Parvin, of Railway,
uncle of the groom, assisted by Rev.
g G. Stanger, of Camden, and Rev.
John Handley, of this city. The bride
looked charming, dressed exquisiteIy
in white cashmere, carrying a beauti-
full bunch of roses. The cere
mony was performed with ring
1t was rather late before the large
number of guests had congratulated
the couple, and then a delightful col
lation was served. The presents were
very numerous, and beautiful, many
of them being especially appropriate
for house excepting.
MIR. and Mrs. Terrell will take up
their home in the pretty residence, in
which they were married. The best
wishes of a large circle of friends are
offered.
WEDDING ON THE 10TH INST.
Tuesday in the M. E. Church, at AL .
loway in the presence of very large
number of guests, Mr.. Robt. L. Stone,
of Alloway, and Miss Matte B. Evans,
formerly of Bri1geton, were married,
Rev. P. w. Bilderback performing the
ceremony. Miss Lessie Evans, sister
of the bride, was bridesmaid, and
David Shiveler, was groomsman. Har-
old Ayars and Wilbert Couch acted as
ushers.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Anderson, Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Wal.
Dill, John w. Love, Mt. Holly; Mr..
and Mrs B. W. Ayars and family, Mr..
and Mrs. George Evans, Mrs. George
Franklin and son, Miss Edna Frank
lin, Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Vanleer, Miss
Jennie L. Stewart, H. F, Evan, Bridge
ton; Mrs. VIM. Fox, Miss Lizzie Col
line, Salem; Miss Hannah Myers, Tren-
ton; Daniel Evans and family, Mr. and
Mrs. J. Remster, D. Shiveler, Miss May
Darrell, Shirley Dunham, Miss Elmira
johnson, Miss Sarah Randolph, Allo-
way.
The presents were beautiful, among
them standing lamp, chamber suite,
silver ice pitcher, table linen, table
lamp. pickle castor, silver cake basket
silver castor, lamp, silver butter dish,
silver spoons, pickle jar, silver cracker
jar. soup ladle, napkin rings, sugar
spoons and butter knives, fish spoon,
silver crumb scraper, tray cloths, forks,
silver cream cup and sugar spoon,
standing work basket, mustard j,r,
etc The groom presented the bride
with handsome gold watch.
PRICE CosTIN.
On tn 18th inst, in the NJ. P
Church, Centreville, Md, J. R. l.
Price, was joined in matrimony to Miss
Cornelia R. Costin, formerly of this
city. There were large number OF
quests present, many invitations bave.
ing been sent to this city. Mr.. and
Mrs. Price will live in Maryland in the
future.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25

Ayres y Milford have been exhibit.
ing q great spider web made from cot.
ton In their window, while busilv an
gagged Is an ugly Old spider. The ex-
hloit proved very attractive and was
people. VI
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25

On the 4th Of February next, A.
Bevis, the farmer will sell at public
sale, all his personal property. Mr..
Bev's hes vast amount of most desir-
ahle far'uirg properly. "nd 'he sa'a
viii rr' r4rr u lara Lnnher .d hitdrrs
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25

Bicycles are not yet laid away for
r. - W'ri.,r
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-12-25

On tn l75h Inst, IN che NJ. P
Church, Centreville, Md, J. R. L.
Price, was joined in matrimony to Miss
Cornelia R. Costin, formerly of this
city. There were large number OF
quests present, many Invitations bave.
ing been sent to this city. Mr.. and
Mrs. Price will live in Maryland in the
future.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-06-04
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of an
" order and license of sale duly made and
entered Of record by the county court Of Ma
rion county, state Of Oregon, ON the 18th day
nf April 1890. authorizing and empowering me
as administrator of the partnership consisting
of T. +. Mckinney, W. T. Rigdon and tE. II,
Bellinger deceased j TO sell the interest and
estate Of said partnership in the real property
hereinafter described. l will on Saturday the
oath day of May, 1890, at the hour of one o'clock
IN the afternoon of said day on the premises
hereinafter described, sell at public auction TO
the highest bidder for cash In hand on the day
of sale:
/. All the right, title, interest and estate
owned by said partnership at the death OF
said Z. II, Bellinger in and to, lots one aud
two in block one. lots nine aud ten in block
two, all of block three and four, the east half
Of block Ave, and lots one, nine and ten in
block six, all in Frickty's addition to the city
Of Salem in Marion county Oregon.
. All the right. title, interest and estate
owned by said partnership at the death Of said
e. II. Bellinger in and to, lots three, four, hvei
six and the north halt of lot seven, all in blcB
one of Frickey's addition to the city Of Salem
In Marion county Oregon. under CT by virtue OF
a contract between II. A Crussan and Z. II. Bel
lenger, deceased whereby said Crosssn agrees
TO convey said last named real property to said
Bellinger who was trustee for said partner
ship, on or before June 20, 1890, upon payment
by that date of the sum of FIVE hundred dollars
with interest thereon at eight per cent pc
VT. RIGDoN,
Administrator OF said partnership
4.24-w.5t
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-06-04
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to
n the order of the Hon. County Court
Uf the state of oregon, for the county OF
day of May, 1890, empowering and directing
he undersigned administrator of the eS-
tate of Peter Scharbach, deceased, TO sell
the lands hereinafter ,dehcri,5sodd' u
| o'clck y. m. of said day, at the door oi
the court house IT, the city OF Salem, in said
county, sell at public auction To the nigh
est bidder for cash in hand, the following
described lands and premises belonging To
said estate of Peter Schurbach, deceased,
10 wit:
A certain tract of land situated in the County
of Marion, aud State of Oregon, and known and
designated on the surveys and plats OF the
United States, as the north half OF the land
claim No. 43, in township fve, south OF range
one west of the. Willamette meridian! said
claim containing 5O627 acres more or less,
being notification No. S75 and entered under
the donation act by John Mckay save and eN-
cept however, thirty seven acres more or less
which is in the west end of said half part OF
said claim No. 40, and decided to Frederic
LeHthermRn, in May, 1870, and described as
follows 10 wit: Beginning At tho north west
corner Of said claim No. ~, and running thence
south on said west line thereof 2O.b chains tt
the said south line Of said north half part
thence ehRt ON said south line II b8 chains
thence north 20.54 chains to the north line o
said claim No 43, thence west lT.bS chains q
the place Of beginning. Also save and eNcep
that tract bounded by beginning on the norti
line Of said claim No. 43, 1888 chains east O
the north west corner, running thence souti
/ 20. "a chains to the south line OF said nortl
half part thence east on said south line i
chains; thence north 2O.5i chains to the nortl
| line OF said claim 43. thence west II chains Il
| the place Of beginning containing 80 acre
| more or less, which said last mentioned trac
was conveyed by the said deceased and hi
wife, Ann Mary SchArbach, to Wenzel kahut
| by deed bearing date the 9th day OF Februar.
| 1884 and recorded March 4th 1884, on page Z
! In Vol 80 In the records Of deeds Of hario
/ county, State Of Oregon.
Witness my hand, this 90 h day Of May
1880. JOHN CALVERT,
Administrator Of the estate of Peter SchaT
bach, deceased. b;22-1W