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Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Broke Through the Ice.

There were several accidents which
marred the sport on Jeddy's pond Satur-
day. The most serious accident was that
OF Frank Lore, of Washington street, who
was playing with number of other boys
and being so interested did not notice that
he was getting near the thin ice which
covered the Raceway. He skated too far
out and the ice gave way beneath him.
The first knowledge his companions had
of his accident was when they heard him
cry ont "Hurry up boys, l am freezing" !"
The boys Immediately went for the life
saving tackle, but the ice was too thin for
anyone to venture out. They then formed
line on the ice and the foremost one
showed out long pole to him. The
young man grasped this and after much
trouble was pulled out.
A young boy by the name of Cole
Weaver, living on East Commerce street,
also broke through. He disappeared
under the water; when he rose to the sur
face again, his elder brother, who was
with him, held out his arm and rescued
him.
Bennie Richman, of Laurel ST., was
more fortunate than the others, not going
completely under and succeeded in get
ting out himself.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
lterment was private.
High School News.

Some of the scholars in the graduating
class are preparing their essays.
The class of '97 want to fly large flag
from the staff in the school yaad
There are a great many of the scholars
interested in basket ball.
Some of the boys would like to have a
relay race some day in the spring for
prizes, the fastest riders being handi-
capped.
The members of the class of '97 have
elected president and chose as the class
motto, Loyal in all things" Many of
wear a piece of nile green and white rib
bon. these being the class eolors.
There is mot much prospect of q good
base ball team this year.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
SETTLING THE CASES.
The Railroad Companies Disposing OF Many
Important Cases.

The awful accident of last July on the
meadows at Atlantic City has caused the
expenditure of nearly a million of dollars /
by the two railroad companies, and the
vast bulk of this money has gone in the
settlement of claims for those injured or
the executors of those who were killed.
Within a few days the Muta family
cases were settled. This was an import
ant settlement, as it resulted in payment
of claims for two deaths and two very
serious injuries. This is one of the cases
that has been hanging fire for some time.
When the companies began the work OF
settling these damages there were more
than two hundred claims against the
corporations. The companies sent here
their representations and every effor3
was made to satisfactorily settle every
case. Each matter was gone into and
every effectual effort was made to salts
| factorily settle every case. Every detail
was considered and upon the whole the
railroad companies were very liberal and
| little trouble was experienced in reaching
conclusion and prompt payment YVES
made.
| There were some very important cases
that could not at the time be adjusted.
They were put in suit and appeared upon
the Court lists, but as is well known
were not moved at the last term. Since
then the Muta case has been settled md
this has opened the way for the set ae-
ment of several others and they viii
probably be adjusted at a very early day.
So now out of the nearly, or quite two
hundred and fifty claims as first made
there are less than dozen of any conse
quence that are not in prospect ofimmedi
ate settlement. Some of these cases may
: get into Court and final verdict rendered
by the highest Courts some time in th,
future, but everything points to the fac
that the most satisfactory settlements
made are those adjusted ont of Court.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to healthy
vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine
Is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone
to the nerve centers in the stomah, gently
stimulates the Liver and Kidneys, and
AIDS these organs in throwing off impuri-
ties in the blood. Electric Bitters inn
proves the appetite, aids digestion, and is
pronounced by those who have tried it as
the very best blood purifier and nerve
tonic. Try it. Sold for SOC or Sl.OO per
bottle at Reeve & Fithian's Drug store.
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Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
BUILT A DAM.
Charles Moorehead's Latest Improvement
at His Home Along the Cohansey.

Charles Moorehead's Latest Improvement
at His Home Along the Cohansey.
Chas. Moorehead is all the time making
Improvements at his palatial home along
the Cohansey. Anything and everything
that will add to the comforts of his sur
roundings the Colonel is sure to have.
His latest move now is to have lake
on his property near his residence. He
has had a dam built on the causewag
leading to his house. By doing this he
will have nice little lake.
This is done so the Colonel can gather
his own ice in the winter and store it for
summer use. This will be quite saving
to Mr.. Moorehead as he uses considerable
ice during the summer.
There is at present about three feet of
water in the lake. 1t is his intention next
season to stock the lake with fish and
then there will be good sport. When the
fish fail to bite in the river Col Moore
head can find plenty of good fishing il
his lake.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
PREsBYTERIANs IN SESSION,
Business Transacted at Quarterly Meet
ing in Camden.

ing in Camden.
The quarterly session of the West Jel-
sey Presbytery was held Tuesday in
the First Presbyterian Church, Camden.
Rev. Il. 81. Beadle was elected modera-
tor.
Rev. James Patton. who has accented a
call from church at Langhorne. Pa.
was given letter of dismissal to the
presbytery of Philadelphia. Edward
Rand, alicentiate, was granted request
to be dismissed to the presbytery of New
Brunswick. Rev. Raymond Fl. GAGE
presented a letter of dismissal from the
presbytery of Morris aud Orange.
A committee was appointed to arrange
for his installation on February l as pas
tor of the Wenonah Presbyterian Church.
B. 81 Titus ,ae-s eiee.ed a trustee of the
presbgtery to- succeed Z, F. Bancroft,
deceased.
The April meeting of presbytery will
be held in the First Church, Bridgeton.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Salem County Court Sentences.

SALEM, Jan. 81 The following SEN
tences We're imposed by Judge Slnnick-
son to day: Joseph Mitchell, larceny of
chickens, three years in the State Prison;
Alfred Beckett, stealing chickens, one
year in State Prison; Eva Beckett, re-
ceiving and attempting TO dispose of
stolen chickens, six months in the State
Prison; Charles Seals, misdemeanor, six
months in the county Jail; James E.
Greer, bigamy. $50 fine and costs; Mary
kearney, larcney, six months in the
State prison; George w, Simpking for
giving liquor to Mable Jaquett, six
months in the State Prison.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
"Potash in Agriculture.n

Is the title of pamphlet published by
the German Kali Works, No. SO Nassau
street, New York, N. Y. This book is
known to many of our readers from it's
first edition, published few years ago.
The second edition contains many va!u-
able Improvements.
The contents embody collection of re-
suits obtained with fertilizers at our Ex-
pertinent Stations. Itwould appear from
these conclusions that many brands of
fertilizers now on the market do not con-
tain as much potash as they should for
the production of the best results. 1t
would certainly pay every farmer to
write for copy of this book, which we
understand is sent free Il
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28

The International News and Book Co
Baltimore, Nd, makes most liberal offer
of $4,000 to anyone selling 200 copies of
their books. "Child's Story of Jesus" or
Religious Jewels" by Spurgeon. The
greatest selling book out. A gold watch
is given In addition to the commission
for selling so copies in 80 days. One
agent sold rs copies in two weeks, another
40 copies in 5 days. Complete Sl.00 COM
bination outfit for both books for so cents
Freight paid, credit given; other books
nd Bibles also. Best books and Bib les
or fall and Xmas holidays. Write them
Immediately. S27
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Try Grain-oi Try Grain-o!

Ask your Grocer day to show you
package of GRAIN-O. the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee. The
children may drink it without injury as
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure
grains, anu the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. the price OF
coffee, l5c and 25c per package. Sold by
all grocers. l 5 DIV 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
BRIDGETON, N. j., THURSDAY. JANUARY 2o 1897
BIG PURCHASE.
Two of the Ice Dealers Have Sold Out
Their Business.

Two of the Ice Dealers Have Sold Out
Their Business.
Quite a business deal has been made
recently, which people will appreciate
fully in the glad summer time that will
follow the winter season and spring.
The East Lake Ice Company and the
Bridgeton Ice Company have about con-
ciudee negotiations for the sale of their
ice delivery plants.
The purchasers are S. Albert L2ning,
Joseph A. Woodruff and Richard G.
Laning.
These three gentlemen purchased the
plants as individuals and not for tie
Crystal Ice Company. 1t is we'll known
that these three gentlemen control the
majority of the stock of the Crystal Com
pany, but other stockholders of the
| organization say that these gentlemen
nave no connection with the plant in this
purchase of the delivery business of the
two companies mentioned.
| II is said that the same three men will
/ endeavor to purchase the business ot
4 Terrell & son and this will give them, a
| present, monopoly of the business
Papers have not finally passed in tht
transaction, but they are likely to b.
given without any trouble.
1t may be that there will be another ic
company established before the comm,
summer. One Second ward capitals
says he is ready to enter into the busines
as any other man in the establishing G
| the plant
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Appointed Doorkeeper.

Senator Ed. G. Stokes Monday ap-
pointed ex-Coroner Isaiah F. Barnes a
doorkeeper for the Senate. Barnes went
up yesterday afternoon to begin his du-
ties. The politicians say that it is the
first time during the present generation
that an appointment from the Senate has
come to this county. The position pays
$780, with an opportunity for little extra
for faithful service.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Miss Rebecca Fithian Dead.

Miss Rebecca Fithian died Thursday lat
the home of her brother, Chas. J. Fithian
on the Bowentown road. She suffered
from typhoid malaria. Miss Fithian was
the eldest daughter of the late ex-Sheriff
iona. Fithian. She was graduate of the
South Jersey Institute, and was lady of
fine culture and rich literary attainments.
She was member of the First Baptist
Church, of this city. Her acquaintance
was wide, and her many friends are very,
sorry to learn of her death.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Officers Installed.

At the regular meeting of the Hobart
club Monday evening, ii number of new
members were elected, and the following
officers were installed for the coming
year:
President, Allen r. Shinn.
Vice Presidents, John c. Pierce, John
r. C. Thompson, NJ. D., Bloomfield H..
Minch, Thomas S, Hotf.
Financial Secretary, Joseph Fl. Simp-
son.
Recording Secretary, Bert Bivins.
Treasurer, Frank Il. Miller.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
There is a Class of paan1s

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that
cate stomach receives it without distress,
and but few can tell it from coffee. 1t
does not cost over as much. Children
may drink it with great benefit. 15c and
25c per package Try it. Ask for
GRAIN %. 15dw 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Sad Bereavement.

On Saturday morning last when the
wired message arrived in this city, of the
death of Mrs. Robert Holbrook, nee Miss
Ruth Harbert, at Ocean Grove, it brought
sorrow not only to her family, but to
many of her friends, of whom she had a
host in this city. She was tssen ser;o1s-
ly III on Christmas Eve, with pleurisv.
and eventually that dread disease pneu-
monia fastened itself upon the weakened
body, and for days her life was despaired
OF, but about week ago the physician
expressed himself as feeling assured that
she had slightly improved, and with the
most excellent care she was receiving at
the hands of the nurse and her mother.
with the best of medical attention, that
her recovery would undoubtedly event.
ually occur, but, unfortunately, a fire
happened on Tuesday last, from defect
i've chimney or fiue, and the cold and ex-
element proved too much, and Saturday
morning the sweet spirit fled, leaving the
husband and beautiful little son, as well
as parents, sisters and brothers. hearts
in the deepest sorrow.
Several years of friendship with Mrs,
Holbrook only proved, as they passed by,
that she was friend indeed, and her
lovely, kind, thoughtful ways brought
her many friends Always bright and
cheerful, always the one to lean on in the
time of trouble and sorrow, was Ruth.
Until her marriage she sang in the
choir of the Wesley Memorial M. E.
Church, being one of the original mem
bers of the choir. She was always earn
est in her work, and ever ready to do
anything for her dear Master. To-day
we cannot help but ''weep with those
who Weep" for our hearts too are heavy
with this sorrow that has come to as. B.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Value of stock reported as follows.
Death OF a well-known Man.

Theophilus Tomlinson, we'll known
Fairtonian, died suddenly at his home
Saturday night about twelve O'Clock.
Mr.. Tomlinson was Postmaster for
several years at the village under the
former Republican administration.
During Saturday he was about the
village store feeling as well as he had
been for sometime, although he had been
in failing health for many years. He
was aged so years.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
STATED TO HIS DEATH.
A Venturesome Lad Skates on Thin Ice and
browns Before the Gaze of Com

panions.
Carl Bowen, a bright and attractive lad
of thirteen years, met his death on East
Lake Tuesday afternoon.
He went out from school, where he had
spent the day at his studies, to East Lake
to have little sport on the icy surface
Being joined by several other boys
about his age, companions as they were.
the merry party were soon gliding over
the glossy surface.
There was portion of the lake up
toward the head that had just frozen over
the night before and the ice was very thin
Young Bowen thought he would go
across this newly maae ice. He started,
but had scarcely got on it before down he
went, screaming for help.
His companions seemed Mortified and
did not know what to do. They could
not venture out on the thin ice, and be-
sides the drowning boy went down not
to rise again.
1t was about half an hour before the
body was recovered by some men and
taken to the home of the boys father,
ON Elm street. David Bowen, a glass.
worker, is the boys father.
This is the first drowning accident that
has occurred on the lakes here this sea-
son.
Young Bowen was favorite among
his associates, being an exceptionally
fine lad.
The Ferracute employees assisted in
the search for the body, and last night a
representative of the company made an
important statement. He said that the
company would provide and have handy
the latest life saving appliances, for the
rescue OF those who meet with accidents
upon the pond. This will be great
help, and when one breaks through the
ice it should be remembered that as
sistance can be procured at the nearby
machine shops.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Want Pierson Confirmed.

The Democrats of this city are very
anxious to continue in possession of the
BridgHton Post Ofilce. Some of the lead
ers of the city have written letters to Sem
ator Smith, urging him to bring his power
upon the Senate for Pierson's contirm-
alton. Just what effect this will have is
not known, but the Democrats seem to
be very hopeful.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Setting up the skeleton.

Vertinary Surgeon r. w. Hewitt is
engaged in setting up the skeleton of the
saddle horse formerly owned by John
Mcpherson. The horse ''Duke' should
make one of the finest models ever put
together.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28

Eczema of the scalp, or Scald Head,
even in its most severe from is never-fail-
lngly cured by Doan's Ointment tho
surest sbecific for all itchiness of the skin.
rs 1w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Furnace Running.

The continuous hollow ware tank fur
mace of the Cohansey Glass Company has
been put in blast, and a large quantity of
hne ware is being turned out.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28

There was session of Orphans Court
tuesday, which took considerable time.
Little business was done of any public
Importance.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
S. E. u'GeaT ( Bro.
LOSSES BY FIRE.

Very Slight in This City During the Past
Six Years.
Chief w. HI. II. Elwell, of the Fire
Department, has furnished the PIONEER
with table taken from the records show
ing the losses by fire in this city during
the past six years.
The record shows that during the past
year there were twenty alarms turned in,
but the loss was trifiing.
The following table shows the actual loss
from fire, beginning with January 1891 !:
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Building Association.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Merchants and Mechanics Saving Fund
and Building Association was held We'd.
nesday night, Jan. Goth, at their rooms in
Mitchell's building.
Valua of StOol- roportod oe fo1Io,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Sure Cure for Fits.

New remedy by practicing physician
positively cures fits, Epilepsy, etc.
Treatise and sample bottle free. DR.. II.
Herr, 33l East S3rd ST., New York.
| 10 DIV 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
56 Warren st. New York {

56 Warren ST., New York City.
1t is the medicine above all others for
catarrh, and is worth it's weight in gold.
I can use Ely's Cream Balm with safety
and it does all that is claimed for it.-B.
w. Sperry, Hartford, Conn. 25lw
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Blankets

That will keep you warm.
$2.75 kind for 1920.
$50 400.
And an extra good Blanket, full
size, for Sl.25.
Do not forget that the great sale
will continue all this week with it's
great values and wonderful bar
gains in every department.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Fur Capes at
About Half Price.

New Saturday, all kinds of furs,
and all good sweep, stylish, warm
and durable.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28

Even catarrh, that dread breeder of
consumption, succumbs to the healing
influences of Thomas Eclectric Oil:
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Making Preparations.

The G. A r. Encampment, New Jer-
sey,.will be held this year in Atlantic City,
The date is fixed for June. 1t is expected
that there will be fully five thousand G "A.
r. men present, and Atlantic City is pre-
pairing for the event. The citizens have
already named COMMITTEE of Arrange
ments, with Mayor Stoy as chairman.
The committee is already planning to
make the encampment big success.
The Impurities in the blood which
cause scrofulous eruptions are thorough
ly eradicated by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Try it 49
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
Thousands are Trying 1t.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
a generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever
Cure Ely's Cream Balln) sufficient to
demonstrate its great merit. Full size,
5oc ETY RROTHERS.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
NJ l'GcaIbIoS.
Greut Mid
Winter Sale!
COLD WAVE u!

Now is the time to think of
good warm Coat or Cape.
We can sell you an elegant gar
ment, warm and thick, for 50 that
have been IS and $40.
For SIS.
You can have your choice of q
number Of garments, rough or
plain cloth, fur trimmed or braided,
that have sold for IS, $40 and $12.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-01-28
WHOLE NO. 1925
@ ESPECIAL NOTICE!-@

beg nm their
ing Caps and Gloves
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12
MAY NOT REVOKE CERTIFICATES.
Judicial 6uIing on the Power of
Boards of Education Over
TeUchnrs
eGcherS.

CRESCENT CITY, CAL, Sept. IA
decision has Just been rendered by Judge
James Z. Murphy of the Superior Court
of Del Norte County which seems to de-
termine that proceedings to revoke school
teachers licenses on the ground of i'm
moral conduct are useless. A. c. Roussin
a teacher in the public schools OF Del
Norte, was found guilty recently by the
Board of Education of utter n, obscene
remarks about his pupils and OF putting g
into circulation Tumors accusing lie pupils
of immoral habit. The evidence again It
him seemed incontroveru bic. At the
same time the board suspended his
teachers certificate.
Roussln brought suit in the Superior
Court to annul the action OF the Board OF
Education. The case was tried vi orously,
political influence being said TO have
figured in it TO a certain extent. Roussln' 5
attorneys contended that the Board of
Education had no power 10 revoke his
certificate.
In a decision just published Judge Muir
ply sustains the position of Rodssin's 5 at
torneys. He is OF the opinion in his de-
cision that the board had power TO dismiss
Roussin, but had not power 10 reyoEe his
certificate. The latter, the Judge held, IS
ROussin' means OF livelihood, and as such,
cannot be taken away from him without
violating the Isonal rights provided for
Uy the constitution. Saws the opinion:
when charges involving moral turpi-
tude or gross immortality are made asains st
any citiz II whereby his institutional
rights of life. liberty or he pursuit of hap
piness are put n jeopardy, the laws of
our country and common JusIlce demand
that he be tried by tribunal constituted
for that purpose. In the present case
while it may be true that the plaintiff $
life and liberty were not at stake, his
right TO m aking 9 living and maintenance
for himself most certainly was"
Section of Article TX of the State con-
stitution is quoted by Judge Murphy 10
show that the local boards OF ed ucation
have control of the examination OF teach
ers and the granting of certificates, but
are not given power OF revocation.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12
PROBABLY AM NG THE DEAD.
Duuqhter of q Pomona Bank Cashier
in the Colorado RaiIway
Wreck.

POMONA, CAL, Sept. IL - T. W.
Johnston, cashier of the Pomona National
Bank. has every reason to believe his
eldest daughter, Mary, is among :De dead
of the wreck on the Denver and Rio
Grande railroad near Newcastle, Colorado.
He had letters from his daughter in
Denver, saying she would leave there on
the Denver and Rio Grande for Salt Lake
on Thurs day and would come home from
there.
This morning he read in the press dis
patches from Newcastle that among the
remains were the bodies of TWO women
clasped In each others EN- brace, the
heads and legs burned away. On the body
OF one woman was a watch bearing the
engraved insert ption From Mother to
Mamie" This was the inscription on a
watch his daughter wore. kilograms
have come and gone .hck and fast
between Pomona and POINTS in Colorado
to-day. 1t is known that Miss Mary was
on the ill-fated train and that she has not
yet been found alive.
MISS Johns on was a teacher in the
Pomona public schools. She was % years
old, and was leader in young people )
societies in the loca Methodist church.