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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
NEW TREASURER APPOINTED. ,
Trouble Over Tax Warrants in an Oconto
County Town.

County Town.
Oconto. Wis, Feb. 23.-Carl Krusch-
ka Las been appointed treasurer of the
town of Howe, pending the outcome of
the refusal of the town clerk to turn
over to the regular towp treasurer the tax
warrant. 1t will be a circuit court case
in April.
Charters of nearly all northern cities,
Oconto excepted, com0el railroad COM
panieS to maintain gates, watchmen and
lights at crossings. The question of
changing the charter to cover that point
IS being agitated
Julius Frank, a recent graduate of she
Oconto high school, stood second in the
contest at Amigo for admission to West
Point military school and became alter,
nate for further examination at Fort
Sheridan IN March
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
FREE FOR A FEW MINUTES.

Edward Pearce Released on Habeas
Corpus Proceedings, but Re-arrested.
Black River Falls, Wis, Feb. ED
ward Pearce, charged with the crime of
manslaughter in the Specht case, and
who was bound over to court to await
trial. was released today on habeas
corpus proceedings on the grounds of
jurisdiction. He was Immediately re-
arrested and waived examination He
was bound over to the circuit court IN.
der 500 bonds
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
E,e.rerses of a WenKnown Banker.

When the rich Effanger syndicate was
operating heavily in New York and build
ing the Cincinnati Southern railroad, one
OF its leading men was Fred Wolfe,
banker, So Williams, street, al short,
thickset man of 49, decidedly German
looking, with strong foreign accent,
big brainy head, full beard, and a hearty
hand-shake. He occupied spacioNs of
fees, lived in Fiftx-seventh street Id fine
style and was, envied- He was NUM-
bered among the nli1lionaires. That was
along in the seventies. A few days ago
I met Mr.. Wolfe II, the office Of a nu-
tuaI friend. He seemed modest, even
shy. / noticed chat he was not the care
fully groomed banker of former days,
and so remarked after his departure, ia
which our friend replied: Wolfe has
had a fearful experience in, the street.
and is now a poor man. Unexpected
turns in the market took everything he
had Everybody would like to see him
up again. New York Press.
-Hanai, i'm Tonkin, is Row connected
by railroad with Langson, 400 miles
away toward the Chinese boundary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
Canadian Girls scheme.

A trick of Canadian girls to keep the
hands warm in severe weather is worth
noting. They heat number of silver dol
lars and slip them into a melted purse,
carrying the latter in their muffs. The
coins treated in this way retain the heat
TO several hours, and can be utilized
thrust inside the dress to protect the
chest or put about the throat or applied
almost anywhere about the body where
the cold is most felt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
IT WILL BENEFIT KENoSHA.
Proposition to Establish a Line Of Freight


PropOsitiOn to Establish a Line OF N'FelS nd
Steamers.
Kenosha, Wis, Feb. 21.-The trans
portation committee of the Menosha
Business Mems association has received
propositions from several transportation
companies and lake captains, Offering to
establish the required line of freight
steamers between Milwaukee and Chi
cago, taking in Racine, Kenosha and
Waukegan The committee Will meet
some day next week and accept one of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
INSANE MANS DARING ECT.
He Escapes from the Third Story of the
Oshkosh Asylum.

OSHKOSH Asylum.
Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. 22.-Con. NgcCool,.
an inmate of the Northern hospital, was
taken into custody by Officer HalY yes
terday McCooI made his escape the pre-
ceding night, and in manner which
shows how cumming some insane parsons
are With the sid of broomsticl he
bent the bars ON the window so he could
squeeze through. He then made a rope
of the bedclothes and slid down from the
third story. He was returned to- the
acyrl1I0n
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
8-sold by Druggists, 75c.
Remedy for Nervousness

has never been surpassed in value by all
the nerve tonics'' which now food the
medical market. That is tea made of
skullcap leaves. Daudelion root answers
the same purpose, as grandmother will
declare, if she was brought up, as all
grandmothers should be- in the country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
STARTED BY TRAMPS..
SWANS, Hotel at Washburn Destroyed by
Fire-Loss $4,000.

WashbUrn, Wis, Feb 2O-Swain's h0r
tel burned here last night. 1t, was built
the first buildings in Washburn. Tt cost
about $4,000 and was insured for $4,000
1t had hot been used as a hotel for two
years but was occupied as a tailor shop
The loss to the tailor is $500; no insur-
ance. The fire is supposed. to. have been
set bV dra INNS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
GRANTED A NEW TRIAL.
SIawano Man Convicted Of Manslaughte1
Still HAS Hopes.

Shawano, Wis, Feb. 23.-John Hahn,
who was recently convicted of man
slaughter here, has been granted a new
trial by Judge GoodIand. The case Will
come up for trial at the next term of the
circuit court in May. Hahn gave bonds
in the sum of 500 for his appearance
in court Under the law he cannot
now lee convicted of greater crime
than manslaughter in the third degree
and he may be acquitted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
1000 Blu. Potatoes Per acre.

Wonderful yields in potatoes, oats,
corn, farm and vegetable seeds. Cut
this out and send sc postage to the
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, for their great seed book ana
sample Of Giant Spurry.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
GRANDPA" FENNELL DEAD.

One of Grant County's Pioneers Expires
at Bloomington.
Bloomington, Wis, Feb % Grand
ma" Fennell died here yesterday at the
age of So years She was pioneer in
this county, and has been actively en-
gagged in work UP to the time of her
death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
ASSAULTED BY A PORTER.

Wife OF an Altoona Hotel Proprietor
Cut About the Face.
Eau Claire, Wis, Feb. 23.-Mrs. Ken
niston, wife Of the proprietor of the Al
toOna hotel at Altoona, was assaulted
by a porter and severely cut about the
neck and face. She had reprimanded
him for not attending to his duties when
he suddenly struck her with his fist and
then attacked her with some sharp in
strument. The sheriff is looking for the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
REV. H. G. M'ARTHUR DEAD.
a Prominent Congregational NGinist

a Prominent Congregational Minister
Expires at Fort Atkinson~
Foat Atkinson, Wis, Feb 21.--H G.
Macarthur, D. d., died at his home here
this morning after a long illness. He
was, a prominent Congregational minis
ter, having had charge of the churches
in Oshkosh, Beloit and many other cities
in Wisconsin. The funeral will take
Place from the home in this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27

"A journal bearing for ear wheels,
which works on the ball-bearing pFinci-
pie, has been patented.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
BILLS IRE SIGNED.
Milwaukee Police Court Measure is AL
most a Law.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 22.-Gov. Upham
has signed the two bills creating a po-
lice court in Milwaukee and modifying
the municipal court law to correspond to
the new law. Both will be published to-
morrow. Today is being observed as
holiday in all the state Departments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
Tired, Weak Nervous
Hoods SarsapariIra Restores
Strength and Bodily Vigor.

The cause of that tired, weak, nervous
condition, in which SO many people find
themselves. is the failure of the blood to
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23

He practiced medicine in PHILADELPHIA,
and built up considerable practice. In
1871 he was taken with severe sickness.
and during his affliction he was seized
with serious religious reflection, which
resulted in his conversion, and he be-
came impressed with a strong desire to
become minister of the gospel.
On July 9th, 1872, his diary contains the
following passage:-"Oh that | could per-
suade one single soul, now wallowing in
sins miry pit, to come and taste of the
unspeakable joys which flow from the
love of God"
Recovering his health and while prac-
ticing his profession, he began the study
of theology, rising as early as four o. clock
i'll the morning to pursue it's study. His
diary is full Of expressions of the desire
OF his heart to become a minister, and on
Oct. Sd, 1892, it records this passage II
find that by rising at 4 o'clock, / am en-
abled not only to attend to the duties of
my medical profession and attendant
duties, but | am also enabled to devote
six or eight hours daily to the prosecution
of my study Of divinity. May that God
who by His Spirit has influenced me to
this conduct, still carry on his divine
work that His unworthy servant may. in
Gods orN time and way be enabled to go
forth as a watchlnan to warn sinners of
their danger, and to encourage saints to
persevere."
April Goth, 1893, his diary records, ex-
animation in 1893, and his final examina-
ton April 10Th, 1874.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23
Book Withdrawal or
Wannammassa in Ashes.

AsBURY PARK, May 2l.-At l o'clock
this morning the fire bells rang out ur-
gent calls for help. 1t came from WAN
nammassa, suburb of this city, that
about tour years ago was founded by the
Young Mems Christian Association of
New Jersey as a summer outing place.
-Four or five cottages, big tabernacle
for religious services and tent reposi-
tory constituted the settlement. This is
all in ashes, and not vestige of the pref
ty resort is to be seen save that which is
in smouldering ashes.
The place was 50 far away from the
local fire department that no succor could
be given to the sufferers. No lives We're
lost, but several of the keepers of cot
tages, in their endeavors to save proper
ty, sustained serious burns. The esti-
mate of loss of property is close to $40 900,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23

The next day, April 10th, 1894, he was
duly licensed and in August following,
he received a call from the churches at
Greenwich and Bridgeton. where he was
ordained and installed pastor, Nov. 18th,
1874.
He remained in this charge about
seven years.
He had three children when he en-
tered upon the charge, but fourth child,
Samuel Floyd Clarkson, was born in
Bridgeton, May 10Th, 1897.
His children We're Harriet Ashton,
Hannah Floyd, William Nicoll and
Samuel Floyd Clarkson, and all became
distinguished.
The eldest, Harriet Ashton, became the
wife OF William Bedlow Crosby, and
mother of the great DR.. Howard Crosby.
Mr. Clarkson received call to
Schenectady, N. V, in 1901, where he re-
manned until 1904, when he went south,
first to Savannah, Ga, and afterwards to
James Island, in S. c., where he died
September 9th, 1872
lie was the first pastor of the old
ioSoS eoildii SnuTcll, anu lnlS was also
his first charge.
The foregoing information is obtained
from the memoirs of Matthew and
Gerardus Clarkson"-a valuable work by
DR.. John Hall.
On Sunday, May II, 1875, the new
church in Bridgeton, was solemnly dedi-
Gated to the public worship of Almighty
God by the Rev. John Davenport. Ser
mon from Joel, chap. ill.,, and part of the
2lst verse For l will cleanse their
blood that have not cleansed."
On Sunday, December 3,l795, the sacra-
ment OF the Lords Supper was celebrated
for the first time in the church, by the
Rev. Mr.. Clarkson.
In April, 1916, Nathaniel Harris, Zach
arlah Lawrence and John Lupton were
elected and ordained Ruling Elders of the
BrIdgeton Congregation.
DR.. Clarkson lived for time on the
parsonage farm, near Bowentown, but
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Dy virtue of writ of fer facas to me directed
ID issued out of the Cumberland Circuit Court in
equity, will be exposed to sale at Public Vendue on
Saturday, June 18th, 1906.

between the hours of twelve and five O'Clock to
wit-at two O'Clock in the afternoon of said day at
the Court House. in the City of Brdgeton, County
of Cumberland State of New Jersey, all those GER
tain tracts of land and premises, situate in the
township of Stow Creek, County of Cumberland
and State of New Jersey and bounded and described
as follows:
Beginning at corner in the new straight road
leading to Stow Creek landing; thence north
twenty five degrees west, forty rods to stone for
corner in the old road; thence north sixty seven
degrees east forty seven rods and ten links to
corner; thence bounding on John Probasco's land
south eleven and one quarter degrees east fifty two
rods and two links to corner in the aforesaid road;
thence along said road south seventy six and one
quarter degrees west forty rods and sixteen links
TO the place of beginning, containing thirteen and
twenty one hundredths acres of land more or less
Seized the property of Elizabeth S. Lilly, ct al
defendants; taken in execution at the suit of
Lucinda NJ. Hepner, Administrative, &C., complain
ant and to be sold by
ALLEN r. SHINN, Sheriff.
WIN. A. LoGUE Solicitor.
Dated May 13, 1895.
Prs fee Sc 81
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23

VIM. Clarkson was the grandson of
Matthew Clarkson and Cornelia De Pey-
ster, and the son of DR.. Gerardus Clark
son and Mary Flower.
His grandfather died previous to 174O,
and his grandmother, who then resided
in New York, removed to New Brunswick
N. j., where she married the Rev. Gill
bert Tennent, before noticed, while he
was pastor of the Presbyterian church at
that place.
DR.. Gerardus Clarkson was born in
New York. He became one of the found
ers of the College of Philadelphia, now
the University of Pennsylvania, and was
a skilful physician, practicing in Phila-
delphia.
William Clarkson was born in PhiIa-
delphia, Nov. 7th, 1853. He was educated
for physician, graduating from the
College of Philadelphia in May, 1875, re-
ceiving the degree Of Bachelor of Medi-
cine.
He married Catherine Floyd, daughter
of General William Floyd, in Philadel-
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23

One hundred years! All, the changes,
the never ceasing onward march of pro-
gress, the putting behind of things that
were, and striving after that which is
not. One hundred years, so long time,
and yet so crowded with important,
never forgotten events. One hundred
years, and that brings this bright May
day to the century anniversary of the
first service ever held in any church ded-
icated for worship in this entire city.
What wonderful day for Bridgeton,
when DR.. William Clarkson, of Philadel-
phia, accepted the call, and becoming
Castor here, preached the first sermon
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23
BRIDGETON, N. j., THURSDAY. MAY 23. 1895.

ever heard in the building. The
church in its interior was still un-
furnished, the plastering not having been
put on until some time atterward.
For seven years this faithful man con-
tinued here, preaching, and practicing
medicine,
All! how many able, godly, glorious
men of divinity have come and gone since
then. How many sermons have been
offered and prayers have been lifted up,
How many religious services conducted,
all OF which have appealed to men and
women, and led them into Il higher, hap
pier, more elevated sphere and created
here Il healthy, Christian, chnrch-loving
people.
The Centennial services began Friday
afternoon at three o'clock, and were
varied and interesting from the first to
the close. The addresses will be of a his
torical nature and particularly pleasing
to the student.
In July, 1892, three years ago, the Pro
NEER published the greatest special num-
! Der of newspaper ever offered in this city.
1t was upon the occasion ofthe celebration
of the Tooth anniversary of the laying of
the corner stone. y more complete and
searching history of local Presbyterian
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23

Tuesday night there was district Grand
Castle meeting in Bridgeton Castle room.
There was a large attendance of the MEM
bers of the Knights of the Golden Eagle,
and the occasion was enjoyed by all in
terested in the work. The Grand
Officers were present, and there were
several given the Past iefdegree. The
members Of the Castle gave the degree in
fine shape. There We're many out of
town members of the organization pre-
sent
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23

ism has never before or since been given,
and the light illustrated pages have been
carefully kept by all those who at that
time secured them. 1t makes the public
familiar with the details of the history of
the church, and it would not be fitting to
reproduce it to-day, to the exclusion of
other matter.
AS this occasion is the anniversary of
the first service in the church, it so close
ly connects with the first pastor, that it
seems necessary to reproduce a sketch
of Rev. VIM. Clarkson.
In 1894 a call was unanimously agreed
upon, in conjunction with the Greenwich
Congregation, for the Rev. Mr.. William
Clarkscn, Of Philadelphia, which was ac-
cepted, and he was ordained and installed
as pastor of the two congregations in the
church, at Greenwich, on Nov. 14th, 1874
A short biographical sketch of the first
pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
in Bridge Town may not be uninterest-
ing in this place, for Mr.. Clarkson was a
man whose immediate ancestors, as well
as some of his descendants were noted
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23
A HUNDRED YEARS OLD
A Century Since the First Church
Service.
WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION.
The Mother of Local Presbyterianism the
Recipient of Vast Attention Upon
the Part of Il Great Body
of That Denomi-
nation.
WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION

1t was July 26, 1892, when the corner
stone of the old Broad Street Presby-
terrain Church was laid. And how
much the work meant for the then
primitive village Of Bridgetown. How
the few people here, many of whom
had never beheld ''real meeting house"
watched the artisans as they skilfully
followed the laying of the first stone,
with brick after brick, with timber after
timber, until the present building loomed
up, finished and complete, model struc-
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23
ture of its day, and a building pointed at
with pride by those about here.

ture of its day, and a building pointed at
with pride by those about here.
Was there one instrumental in the
building of that old church, who even
dreamed Of the future of Presbyterianism
in this city? Was there one in the less
than four hundred persons of that day,
who could conceive that in one hundred
years that same sacred editice would be
the recipient of homage from no less than
five other larger, handsomer, greater
and more powerful Presbyterian
churches, and in addition awakening the
interest OF at least dozen other churches
of different denominations.
Little did that faithful, denying, sacri-
ticing band of Christian men and women
know how well they were building. They
had faith in their undertaking, but had
it been necessary in those early days to
have laid the plan as foundation for all
that has followed, the enterprise would
have appeared far too gigantic for them to
have considered
Sleeping the last long sleep is every
soul who was interested i'll the building
ofthe church. In the silent, solemn tomb
rest even the babies in arms OF that May
day one hundred years ago. Not one soul
remaining to give bit of experience, to
bring reminiscence, to enlighten from
personal knowledge. All is history. all
is as dead past, there is nothing but the
priceless, aged, stained records of the days
when single church was all that this
wonderful town aspired to.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23
WHOLE NO. 1866
COFFIN FOR A LIVE CHILD.
ohdeftaker Started His Errand But
Found the Little One Alive


ELMER, n. j., May 21.-There is iov in
the home of Louis Erdner, of Pittsprove
IL IS because his child, which it was
thought had died, is alive again. The
chlll was taken seriously ill, and physi-
clan was summoned. He ministered TO
the little one until he pronounced it dead.
OF so near SO that it would be proper to
convey the sad intelligence to the father
VINO was at work two miles away. The
messenger was sent and broke the news
10 Erdner, who ut once left his work and
started for home. AS he passed the
undertaking establishment of Frank
Evans, he stopped and made arrange
mentS for the burial, and the undertaken
at once put a mechanic at work to make
the coffin. After several hours Evans
started for the home of bereavement with
an Ice box, but when he reached the
mousse he was amazed to find a scene of
JOY instead of sorrow. The little one had
revived and was quite lively. The
undertaken drove back to his place of
business. The child is slowly recover
ing
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23
Salem County Courts.

SALEM, May 2l.-The May term of the
Salem County Courts convened this
morning, Judge Reed presiding. The
term promises to be short one, as there
is but very little business, either civil or
criminal.
The following were granted tavern
licenses: Joseph G. French, Peunsgrove;;
Arthur Chandler, Pennsgrove; Thaddeus
and Margaret Acton, Pennsville; Charles
Brown, Pennsville; S. l.. G. Murphy,
Elmer; Benjamin Ferguson, Alloway;
c. French ,Woodstown; John w. Blake.
Pole Tavern.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23
The NAV Festival.

will indeed be an important musical
event, and will occur on Wednesday
evening, May 10Th, at the Opera House.
The business announcement appears else
where. The chorus this year will be
particularly strong embracing not less
than eighty voices. The work to be pre-
sented will be delightfully."- entertaining,
and large audience will enjoy the treat.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23
Will Race at Gloucester.

There will be races at Gloucester to-
morrow, and the Riverview Associa-
ton will make big success of this first
meeting. Very fair purses will be put
up and there will be interesting scrap
ping. Mac Farland will start his fast mare
Jennie and thinks he should be well
up i'll his class when the first horse
reaches the wire.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23

phia, August 2nd, the same year-17S5.
lie was a friend Of Thomas Jefferson and
James Madison, and Madison was-Fa
sultor Tor the hand Of Miss Floyd, but
was beaten in the race by the young ply
sician, as letter from Jefferson to Madi-
son consollng him on the miscarriage of
his hopes, shows.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23

A photographic attachment to the front
door bell that will sing out mop in a
prompt, determined tone of voice, when
the fish peddler gives it hearty pull and
asks if you want auy fish, would be hailed
with unbounded delight by the busy
women folks i'll the back part of the
house, aud would command a ready sale.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23
$4,000.
Adjourned Sheriff Sale.

In the matter of the sale of land in which Isaac
W. Elwell ct ux., ct ais, are defendants, and
ant advertised to take place Mt the Court House on
Saturday the llth ds, of May A. d.. 1895, is hereby
adjourned for four weeks, until June Sth 1885, at
the same hour and place.
ALLEN r. SHINN, Sheriff.
VIM. A. LoGUE Attorney
Dated May 11th, 1895.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-05-23
BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
Monthly Meeting of the Merchants and
Mechanics,

Inc regular monthly meeting of this
Association was held last evening MAY
loth) at their room in the Mitchell Build
ing. NO moneys We're sold, the receipts
being used to finish the payments of the
matured stock of the 14th series and for
other Withdrawals. Stock was reported
as follows: