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Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
MASONIC INSTALLATION,
A Delightful Time by the Members of
Brearly Lodge.

A Delightful Time by the Members of
Brearly Lodge.
The officers of Brearly Lodge, No. 8,
f. q AIM. were Monday night installed in
the handsome rooms of the organization,
by District Deputy Benjamin Roray. A
very large number of the members were
present, and the delightful pleasures of
the evening were enjoyed by everyone
The officers installed were: w. M,
Craig Elmer; s. W., John g. Sheldon; J.
W., James S. Ware; Treas. Frank M.
Riley; Sec. Elbert T. Davis; S. D., David
G. Davis; Jr. D., Howard Ham; Chap
lain, Rev. s. W. Beach; M. of c., John
F. Meyers and Reed Elmer; Stewards,
VIM. E. Service, Samuel M. Allen; Tyler,
Jesse Sheppard.
After the installation there was speech
making. and s. M. Ogden, caterer, pre-
pared and served most elaborate ban
quet. Four great turkeys, with all the
accompanying delicacies, presented a
most tempting appearance, and the ban
quet proved to be one of the most pleas
ing of any in the history of the Lodge.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
The Coming Woman

Who goes to the club while her husband
tends the baby, as we'll as the good old
fashioned woman who looks after her
home, will both at times get run down in
health. They will be troubled with loss
of appetite, headaches, sleeplessness,
fainting or dizzy spells. The most Won
derful remedy for these women is Elec-
tric Bitters. Thousands of sufferers from
Lame Back and Weak Kidneys rise up
and call it blessed. 1t is the medicine for
women. Female complaints and Ner-
vous troubles of all kinds are soon re-
lieved by the use of Electric Bitters.
Delicate women should keep this remedy
on hand to build up the system. Only 80
cents per bottle. For sale by H. w.
Fithian. "a mwf
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
RAIDBD THE HOUSE,
Peter Bloom in the Tolls for Alleged Dis
orderly House.

Peter Bloom in the Tolls for Alleged Dis
orderly House.
Officers made a raid on the home Of
Peter Bloom early Saturday evening, and
arrested Peter Bloom, two girls and three
fellows. They were all taken before the
Mayor
Peter was sent to Jail in default of bail.
for hearing. The others secured hail
and were released until to-day for a hear
ing.
The house that was raided is on South
Laurel street, where the Bloom family
reside. 1t is said to be resort of bad
characters and revelries of loose sort are
frequent.
The Blooms claim they were Just cele-
brating Christmas, and disclaim selling
anything or conducting disorderly
house in any sense Of the word. They
will be given a chance to more fully ex-
plain matters before His Honor, Mayor
Appelgate to-day.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
FIRED ON HIM.
nicnard Robbins While longing Oysters in
Fortescue Cove is Fired on, Four
Shots Penetrate His Boat,

shots Penetrate His Boat.
Oliver s. Candy. an alleged owner of
riparian rights oyster ground in Forte
scue cove IN Delaware Bay, was brought
to Bridgetcn Wednesday night, about ten
O'Clock, and taken before Squire Nichols,
where he was required to enter bail in
the sum of $1,000 for his appearance at
Court, Daniel Bradford, of Newport, be-
coming his bondsman.
The cause of Gandy's arrest is on a
complaint sworn out by Richard L.
/ Robbins, Newport oysterman, who
charges Candy with firing on him and
/ filling his boat with bullet holes,: while
he was on the grounds, and endagering
his life thereby.
The trouble grew out of Robbins going
on the grounds alleged by Candy as his
personal property and longing oysters.
Last Monday Robbins with a scow.
rowed out on the grounds in front of
Fortescue and began longing oysters off
Gandy's beds which the latter claimed by
right of alleged riparian rights and which
have been by decision of the Supreme
Court, knock ed out. Robbins was seen by
Carly who rowed out to him in a small
| boat Robbins had but few oysters in
his scow and Ggudy going alongside of
! him ordered him to throw them overheard
saying they were his oysters and in loud
tones, according to Robbins story said,
You thieving Pll give you
just five minutes to throw them over
board or Pll shoot yeur boat full of
holesr'
| There was we'll in Robbins boat
which of course made use of centre
| board. On this Robbins sat down, and
| folded his arms and said that he be-
if he would throw the oysters overheard,
He had right to them.
| Near Robbins were two other men in
boats, who had been longing. Candy or
dered these men to clear the way, which
they did. He then rowed off little dis
tance and began firing on Robbins boat.
He had sixteen repeater rifle, and fired
four bullets at Robbins boat, going clear
through the craft, and then left.
| He did not modest the other tongers,
but went away and left Robbins boat in
sinking condition. Robbins called for
assistance from the other men, but Candy
told them to let - - sink; that he
ought to be at the bottom of the bay,
Fortunately for Robbins he had lot of
! old rope in his boat, with which he
caulked up the holes with and got ashore
without sinking and without fear from
Candy.
At the hearing last night Candy admit
ted the shooting and said he would do the
same thing again. The oysters were his
and he should protect them. He also
| said he had dynamite on the shore in his
cabin;
This morning Richard Robbins was
arrested on warrant sworn out by
Gandyton charge of longing oysters il
legally. He was not locked up and will
| be given hearing this afternoon.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
TREED BY WILD DOGS.
vineland Hunters Experience in Piec
of Swamp.


of Swamp.
VINELAND, N. j., Dec. 22.-John Kyle,
huntsman of Vineland, had thrilling
escape yesterday from a pack of dogs
which infest the Maurice River swamp,
three miles west of here. That pack of
wild dogs had caused apprehension
among the farmers living along the out
skirts of the swamp has been known for
some time. Kyle was prowling about in
rather aimless way and noticed that his
dog commenced suddenly to run around
strangely, scenting the air as if in the
proximity of big game. Presently the
hound stopped, trembled, and, lowering
its tail, ran to it's master and whined.
Suddenly there burst into view several
large, shaggy dogs of the Newfoundland
species, followed by a pack of the brutes,
all swapping and snarling.
Seized with fear the nimrod dropped
his gun and clamored up tree out of
reach. He was none too soon, for the
dogs circled about the tree trunk, growl-
ing savagely. Kyle, realizing that he
was freed, began to speculate seriously
upon the prospects of spending all night
In his airy loft. He did not have to wait
very long, however, for one particularly
large dog, evidently the leader, started
into the swamp, followed by the rest, and
finally the whole pack disappeared.
Kyle waited little while then cautious
by descended and made "a bee line for
home.
While cunning this morning near the
same swamp Joel Chew and his son
"Ner' were set upon by the same dogs.
A volley of shot staggered them. Chew
and his son continued to fire into the
drove until they turned and made for the
thickest part of the swamp. leaving trails
OF blood in their path. Young Chew
captured little puppy which was left be-
hind and brought it home.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
GREENHALGH GONE AGAIN.

He Leaves His Wife In Philadelphia and
is Supposed to Have Gone West.
John Greenhalgh, the man who created
commotion here sometime ago, when
his wife had him arrested and then got
him released, has left Bridgeton again.
Several days ago. he and his wife went
to Philadelphia, where he left her and
she went to see a relative. Greenhalgh
promised to meet her the next day at the
relatives house, when they were to have
come home again together. The next
day, according to the story, Mrs. Green
halgh received a letter from her husband
saying he could not get up to the house,
but would meet her at the ferry to take
the three O'Clock train home. She was
there, but her husband was not. She
waited until later train, but he appeared
not and she came home. not seeing her
husband since he left her on the streets
of Philadelphia. Mrs. Greenhalgn thinks
her husband has gone west.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
bR1GElON Nd THURSDAY DECEMBER
COURT NEXT WEEK.
The January Term Promises to be an I'm.
portant One For Cumberland.

The January Term Promises to be an I'm
portant One For Cumberland.
The January term of Court will be
commenced on Tuesday morning of next
week, when Judge Ludlow will appear
upon the bench.
The term promises TO be an important
one, especially in the civil line, and the
criminal end may come up surprisingly
interesting.
According to the advance sheets of
County Clerk Trenchard's list of causes
furnished the printer, there are few new
cases added to those that appeared during
the October term. Of course there are
quite bunch of appeal cases to come up
from tho Justices Court, but the Com-
mon Pleas list never attracts much atten.
ton from anybody not interested.
Most of the Supreme Court list is made
up OF the cases brought against the rail-
road companies. The Cassedy case
against the old West Jersey road for tres
pass, has been on the list long time, but
1t has never been moved, going over from
term to term for years, in fact the issue
was Joined directly after the railroad
company ran spur into the Getsinger
Glass Company's works, This will be
one OF the most complex and interesting
suits ever brought in the Cumberland
| Courts. 1t brings up the finest law points
and brings in dispute many technical
questlons that have never been passed
upon by the Courts. 1t is said this case
will be brought to trial on the first day of
the term, and may continue one day or it
may take the better part of the week.
Judge Gaskill and Walter FL. Bacon will
look after the railroad interests. while
Judge G. D. V. Joline will have the Cas-
sedy end of it.
1t Is morally certain, too, that the list
OF cases against the West Jersey and Sea-
shore and the Atlantic City Railroad
Companies, growing out of the horrible
accident of 1896, will be cleaned up. The
companies are extremely anxious to try
the cases this term, both Judge Thomp-
son and Judge Gaskill being ready. Ex-
Judge Westcott, who has charge of nearly
al the cases on the plaintiffs side, has
served notice on the companies that he
intends to move the cases.
Should all these damage suits be
brought before juries, Justice Ludlow
will have his time pretty we'll taken up.
Then there is every probability that the
Bartlett case against the old Traction
Company will be tried. That will con-
sumo more time.
In the criminal business, the Grand
Jury will have several days of work.
The various oyster cases growing out of
the controversy between the tongers and
the Oronoken Greek Oyster Company
will be pushed. If indictments are
handed down in every case where arrests
have been made, there will be big batch
of bills.
There are several other important cases
, to be presented, and Prosecutor Logue
may keep the jurors couple of weeks
after the civil business is over.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
WANTED TO DIE.
Feeble Minded Fellow at the Aims
House Wants to End His Lite.

Feeble Minded Fellow at the Aims
House Wants to End His Lite.
There is young fellow from Millville,
who couple of months ago was COM
mitted to the Aims House. His mind is
considerably affected, and the manage
ment of the institution placed him in the
asylum building.
Since his incarceration the young fell
low has been very despondent, and has
several times expressed himself as being
tired of life.
Monday morning as one of the attend
ants was going through the asylum
she discovered the patient endeavoring to
cut his throat with a dull table knife
She was greatly frightened, and rushed
screaming to the main house. Nelson
Roray, son of the steward, fastened out
to the asylum and found the Millville
man attempting to saw his way through
his wrist with the knife. The instrument
was so dull that he had not made much
progress toward self destruction. The
knife was taken away from him by Mr..
Roray and he was secured against repe-
tition of the effort. He boldly declared if
he could get hold of gun he would soon
be sleeping in the cemetery.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
Pretty Service.

The Sunday School of Christ's English
Lutheran Church, held its Christmas en-
tertainment last evening. 1t proved to
be thorough success. There were reci-
tations by Edith Taylor, Lizzie Loveland,
Leona Taylor, Ruth Geisinger, Mary
Taylor, Joseph Miller, Marie Bauer,
Mary Anna Ward. Several took part in
dialogues, which were splendid. A song,
"Snow flakes" was especially pleasing,
the motions of the characters being pretty.
After the entertainment refreshments
were served, much to the enjoyment OF
the little ones. Two of the brightest fea-
lures of the evening were duets by Miss
Sadie Nickel and Mrs. VIM. Bauer,
and Mrs. VIM. Bauer and Mrs. Henry
Bauer.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30

Personal Mention of Good Many People
l.. j. Loper spent yesterday in Woods
town.
John Marts goes to Cicero, Ind, to
work.
Fish Wardens Pierson and Dare are on
an official trip to New York.
William Dearmott, of Cicero, Ind, is
home spending the holidays.
Mrs. George Kinkle, Sr., and daughter,
Bertha, are on visit to Phila.
q. Q. Anderson, of Bayford, Va, is in
Bridgeton among old friends.
Mrs. Wesley Flavelle, of Fayette St.,
who has been i'll, is much better.
Miss Sidney Crane is visiting her
friend, Miss Lizzie Lippincott, of Phila.
Mr.. Ryan, the late manager of the
Bridgeton Woolen Company, has left
town.
Miss Lulu Hunt, of Brooklyn, is
spending the holidays with Miss Emma
Smith.
Charles Hetzell, the cider manufac-
turer, is quite ill at his home on North
Laurel street. 3
Jackson Harbert and daughter, Miss
Lulu, of Troy, N. Y, are guests of rela-
tives in this city.
Eph. Richman and wife, of North
Laurel street, have been spending few
days out of town.
Misses Kate and Carrie Dare, of st.
Christopher's Hospital, Philadelphia, are
home on vacation.
Ed. Matlack, of Garrison & Minch's
establishment, went down to Port Eliza
beth this morning. Cold driving.
Miss Rena MCGOWAN, who is attending
the Peirce College, Philadelphia, is
spending the holidays in this city.
Joseph 0. Blew, who has been Spend
ing few days here, has returned to his
studies in the Philadelphia College of
Pharmacy.
Jos. H. Arnold, of Philadelphia, is in
Bridgeton canvassing for K G. E. chart.
1t is his intention to call on every Sir
knight and explain it, also to sell him
one if possible
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
GEO. w. MCGOWAN, Editor and Publisher
FOUND DEAD.
John Pierce Wanders Of Saturday and
is Found Dead Monday.

ooHh rIerce WanderS On Saturday and
is Found Dead Monday.
John Pierce, well-known and re-
spected colored man, of this city, was
found dead Monday morning in small
building in Harris grove.
Mr.. Pierce left his home corner Spruce
and Henry streets, Saturday afternoon to
take some chickens, which his wife had
prepared, to his sons, Warren and Cal
vim, who live in the Third ward. On his
return he was last seen passing Persons
fish market. This was about seven
O'Clock in the evening.
He did not visit the club rooms of
which he has for years been janitor, and
it is supposed that he must have started
home and wandered off into Harris
grove, which he entered an old building.
where he was found Monday morning
dead
1t may be that Mr.. Pierce was seized
with apoplexy and managed to crawl
into the building. About two years ago
ne had stroke of paralysis and since
that time he has had spells which af-
fected his mind for time and he would
not be accountable for his actions
His son, Calvin, said this morning
that his father has been rather melan-
choly for several days past and he had
feared he would do himself injury. They
were afraid he had drowned himself.
Mr.. Pierce was man who was never
away from home over night, and his
wife and family were very much worried
over his disappearance. A searching
party was formed Sunday, which was
again kept up Monday morning.
Constable Harry, Dare found the man
lin the building as above stated. He
notified County Physician Thompson,
who viewed the remains, and afterwards
he was taken to his late home by Pierce
| d CARL, undertakers.
1t was learned later that Mr.. Pierce has
been in the habit of going to the house
where he was found, having key to the
same. He had gone there, built fire,
and had undressed and gone to bed. His
| clothing was hung on the bed post. His
| watch and money were all intact. Dir.
Thompson pronou iced it case of apo
plexy. There will be no inquest.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
Fell From His Engine,

Engineer James Bowers, of the freight
line on the w. ]. & s. R. r.. which is
due here at $40 a. M, fell from his engine
Friday shortly after the train left
Palatine. He was reaching for something
when the engine gave lurch, throwing
him off. He was not missed by the fire.
man for sometime. When the train was
run back, Bowers was found lying in a
semi conscious condition. He was
picked up and placed on the train and
brought to this city and taken to his
home on North Pearl street. There were
no bones broken, but he sustained in.
ternai injuries.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
WINDOW GLASS AMALGAMATION,
The -Four Trades Making Arrangements
Looking to That End,

The -Four Trades Making Arrangements
Looking to That End.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec 22.-The four
trades of window glass workers are again
arranging to amalagamate under a new
national association. The people identi-
fed with the new movement wish to or
ganize society that will operate on prac-
tical business lines and obtain for it's
members, undee entirely new articles of
amalgamation, wage settlement that
will satisfy all four trades. The new as
sociation will be organized within the
next three weeks, but no attempt will be
made to disturb the present wage scales.
By the time the new wage scales are ar
ranged next July the new amalgamated
asse seciation of window glass workers will
contain all trades prepared to demand
their wages of manufacturers.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
Park Sisters.

Autographs are posted announcing the
coming of the Park Sisters on January
10th next. The entertainment will be
under the auspicies of the Young Mems
League. of Commerce st. M E. Church.
1t was impossible to secure Miss Weber
to assist the quartette, but the entertain
ment will not lose any of its charm, Miss
Ella Westcott having been engaged to
appear in conn ection with the program
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
Some Foolish People

Allow cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say
"oh, it will wear away" but in most
cases it will wear them away. Could
they be induced to try the successful
medicine called Kemp's Balsam, which
is sold on a positive guarantee to cure
they would Immediately see the excellent
effect after taking the first dose. Price
zoe. and SOC. Trial size free. At all
druggists. IL DIV 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
COMMENCED OPERATIONS,

Shirt Operators at Carmel Again at Work
After the Fire.
Work has been resumed at Carmel after
the fire which destroyed the big factory
there little while ago. Eighty machines
have been put in building, and eighty
operators given work.
They have enough orders on hand at
the present, time to run them good long
while. Everything is booming at the
factory and more machines will soon be
put in operation. This is good news to
the operators who were thrown out of
work by the big Ere there. The works
commenced operations on Monday of
this week.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Soress letter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains
Corns. and all Skin eruptions, and posis
lively cures Piles. or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
tion or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale at Fithian's Drug Store.
mwf W 1y
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
Elected Officers.

Bridgeton Castle, No. 13, X. G. E.,
elected the following officers last night:
N. C.-Wm. B. Croft.
v. C.-Benjamin Claypoole.
S. HI. G. McKim.
III. P.-F. M. Lewis.
V. H.-Wm. Fl. Jacobs.
X. of E.-Wm. B. Kirby.
G. of E.-Wm. B. Stiles.
M. of R.-Wm. A. Robinson.
Trustee-F. E. Robinson.
Rep.-H. L. Tyler.
Alternate-Wm. A. Robinson.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
Maltreatine a Child.

Samuel P. Bard and Evangelina, his
wife, have notliyed happily together, and
some time since, they parted. Mr.. Bard
alleges that the conduct of his wife is far
from being satisfactory, and on Saturday
she was arrested on complaint of the
husband. The charge was maltreating
their child. Mrs. Bard was unable to
furnish bail, and is now in Jail awaiting
GOurt .4g -4
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
Married at Medford.

Miss Margerita H. Morgan, formerly of
Bridgeton, sister of DIR. VIM. w. Morgan
and Calvin X. Stratton, of Bridgeton,
were quietly married at the homo of the
BRIDES parents, at Medford, Thursday
evening, Dec. 23rd. After short time
they will take up their residence in this
city.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
SPEEDY TRIAL.
Shaw Will Go Before a Jury on Monday
Next.

Next.
Eli Shaw will be put on trial for his life
on Monday next, to answer the awful
charge of numbering his mother and
grandmother. The defense wanted a
speedy trial, while Prosecutor Jenkins
desired the case to go off for the term.
Judge Garrison peremptorily ordered the
trial to begin on Monday. The impress
sion in Camden is beginning to prevail,
that perhaps after all, Shaw is guilty, but
there are few who think he will be con-
victed of the crime.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30

Nervous people find relief by enrich
ing their blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
which is the only true blood purifier and
nerve tonic. 95
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
VOL. l..
NJ GEAR BROS.
SPECIAL SALE
uuSliD Underwear.

Over $500 garments made to our
special order in the last six weeks
by one of the best makers in the
and, consisting of Corset Covers,
Skirts, Drawers and Gowns.
Not an old garment among them,
all made OF best muslin and cam
brio. handsomely trimmed, with
exquisite embroideries and dainty
edges.
Corset Covers at Z, 121, Is, II,
19, Is etc.
Drawers at rs, 90, 80 and SOC
on up.
Skirts, 38, 45, 50, rs and on up.
Gowns, As, so, 60, rs, $l.OO and
on up.
We desire to call your attent;o
to these few special numbers.
Corset Covers, extra muslin at 7c.
Corset Covers with trimmed
armholes at 25c.
Empire Gowns with deep ruf1es
at 60c.
Drawers, umbrella shape,
trimmed with lace at 25c.
Skirts, with extra deep rufles at
SOC worth 75c. We want to make
your acquaintance in this line, and
as an extra inducement, we will give
10 per cent. off these already ex-
tremely low prices.
Come and see them. It's treat.
& + M'GFAR r RR0
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
S. E. M'GEAR & BRO.
RoCap's
West Side Wagon, Car
riage and Repair
Shops.

where we will save gold for our custom
ers by giving them honest work at lowest
prices. Bring US your old dilapidated
wagons, carriages and buggies, and have
them transformed into things of beauty.
a joy forever. MIR. STACY s. LEWIS
is again with us in the Horseshoeing and
Blacksmithing department, and will pay
special attention to horses that interfere
and other difficult shoeing. We are keep
line of
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-12-30
y Enterprise"
Shoe and Clothing Co.,
advertisers of the Truth
3l-33-35 S. Laurel st.
eve have no branch stores.
TALKED ABOUT PEOPLE.

Personal Mention of Good Many People
We Know.