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Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14
WHOLE NO. 26l3
HEALTH BOARD,
ofhcers Hand in Their Annual Reports
President Makes Suggestions.

President Makes Suggestions.
The Board of Health met Tbnrsaa-
in the Council Chamber, and held ses.
sion in which the main business was
reading of the monthly and animal re-
ports of the officers
Inc members present at the roll call
were: Sites (prest.), Bellows. Streets.
Davis. Souders came in later.
Physician Inspector, DR.. D. r. Streets
read his report for the time he had been
in office, which was a short time He
holds to the idea established six or eight
months ago, in reference to the we'll busi-
ness. He says, as all saniiarians saw
mat a Well once contaminated, always
contaminated" In consulting the re-
cofds OF the superintendent of the Water
Works, he says he finds sixty-three wells
nave been abandoned and flied M. and
city water introduced; two more were
hlled up by inspector. A great number
were cleaned out.
In MS report, as President of the Board.
Or. Stltes called attention to mapv THINGS
ana made many suggestions.
In speaking OF the sewer question. he
!
called especial attention to the DRAINAGE
OF the Ferracute works, which he saws
mas sewer running across the Citv
Water Works property, past the wells
which are used by the city, and was fear
ful OF its leading, etc. He also called at.
tention OF the Board to several slaughter
houses being operated in this citv. He
referred to the milk supply at this time
OF the year, when serious questions of in
1antlle diseases confront US. The subject
OF vaccination was also brought up. which
ne said was being neglected.
The vital statistics for the month of
June follows: Births, 26; marriages. s.:
deaths, 13.
1t will be noticed that the death rate for
June was very low. We give list of the
death rate from June, 1897 to the present
time; July. 1897, 27; August, 1897, 1e;
September, 1897, 81; October, 1897. IA:
November, 1897, I; December, 1897, 13;
January, 1898, "A; March, 1898, II; April,
1898, Is. May, 1898, 10; June, 1898, 13.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14
A Real Catarrh Cure.

The 10 cent trial size of Ely's Cream
Balm which can be had of the druggist is
sufficient to demonstrate its great merit.
Send 10 cents, we will mail it. Full size
soc.
ELY BROS, 56 Warren St.,N. Y. City.
l suffered from catarrh of the worst
kind ever since boy, and 1 never hoped
tor cure. but Ely's Cream Balm seems to
do even that. Many acquaintances have
used it with excellent results.-Oscar
Ostrum, 45 Warren Ave-, Chicago, Ill.
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Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14
There is one little maxim

There is one little maxim
That now will name,
Which mly bring what is better
Than riches or fame
All those who will heed it
Good appetite find.
Strong nerves, rosy cheeks,
And yigor of mind.
1t will Danish dyspepsia.
Rheumatics and gout,
That Tired Feeling conquer,
Drive scrofula out.
And here is the MAXIM
Its wisdom is sure
Take Hoods Sarsaparilla
And keep your blood pure.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14
Ocean Grove Excursion,

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. c
A. will make their annual and popular
excursion to Ocean Grove and Asbury
Park by the New Jersey Central r. r.,
on August 9Th, 1898. You can return any
day till and including August 18th. The
summer school of theology and the
famous Musical festival are held during
those days, beside other attractions.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14
Before Yon Ride Your Wheel

Be sure to shake into your shoes Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t
keeps your feet cool and comfortable,
prevents sweating feet, and makes your
endurance ten-fold greater. Over 100000
wheel people are using Aliens Foot
Ease. They all praise it. Ladies, insist
on having it. 1t gives rest and comfort
o smartlng, hot, swollen, aching nervous
feet. Alta druggists and shoe stores Csc.
Sample FREE by mail, Adress, S
olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y. "a & W 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14
Lamp Exploded.

Frank Fisher, of Broad street, had his
bicycle standing in front of Rosenthars
store Saturday. The machine had a lamp
in front of it. Suddenly the lamp burst,
the oil blazing brightly and causing a
decided commotion. A large crowd gath
cred. When the lamp exploded it fell to
the sidewalk, and it was hurriedly picked
up and thrown into the river.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14
A WOULD-BE ASSASSIN JAILED
Young Barnett Charged With the Attempt

Young Barnett Charged With the Attempt
to Kill Wilson.
VINELAND, N, j., July 7.-Albert Bar
nett was held in heavy bail for Court by
Justice Bray today, charged with at
tempting to kill Andrew H, Wilson, the
temperance worker, of South Vineland.
It is charged that because his step
father had twice been accused by Will
son of keeping a speak-easy. Barnett
sought revenge by attempting to shoot
the prohibitionist. He pulled revolver
on Wilson, at the latter's home and in
the presence of his wife, On Tuesday
evening. but the weapon missed fire.
Barnett was captured by Detective Nick
arSOn
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14
Bridgeton Defeated.

When the base ball aggregation who
represented dBridgetonSaturday walk led on
the diamond at Millville,to cross bats with
the strong team there, they were attacked
by bad case of stage fright and the final
score showed II to 0 in favor of Millville.
Kimble pitched for Millville and he put
up good game. Bridgeton played all
out of form, for they could not hold pop
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Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14
Has an Offer in a Foreign Land.

Henry A. Janvier, who went to China
for the Ferracute Machine Company, to
put up government coin presses, writes
TO friend here that the Chinese govern
ment has offered him $1,000 year to stay
there and work for them. Mr.. Janvier
did not state whether he was going to
Stav
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14
Picked up a Launch.

samuel Gallagher, of this city, while
down the bay in a sturgeon skiff on Fri
oay, picked up steam launch which
had broken down. The launch had a party
on board, aad was bound from Phil
adelphia to Atlantic City. Gallagher took
the launch in tow and brought it in to
Newport.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains
Jorns. and all Skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required,
1T is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale at Fithian's Drug Store.
mwf W ly
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14
Discontinued.

The Department at Washington has
notified Postmaster Pierson that after the
18th of this month. the Post Office at
Gouldtown will be discontinued.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14

George Parnell, colored boy, was ar
rested Saturday by Officer Woodruff. for
stealing handsome pole and fishing line
from the boat house of L. E. Coyle, along
Jeddy's pond. For some time numerous
articles have been disappearing from the
various boat houses.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-07-14

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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
THOMAS II. ROBINSON, Solicitor
ORDER of PUBLICATION.

Rufus Low In the Circuit Court
". fer HarfOrdCCunty.
Edward p Matthews Q: al In Equity.
The object of this suit is tc procure a decree
FOR the sale Of certain real estate situated in
Hartford county. 20 nay mortgage due the
GompiaiHalt The bill states that a certain
Edward T. Matthews and Mary :. Matthew's his
wife, being indebted unto the complainant,
itufus Low, il the sum OF S314.6S, with interest
from tle isJ day of April, 1887, did, by deed
dated the Sth day of june, 1887, convey to the
said Low all that certain lot or parcel OF land,
situated IL hurtOrd county. containing sixteen
acres. more or less, to secure the payment
thereof. Is Will wore fully appear by reference
~ " copy oi said deed Of mortgage, filed as part
Di san bill OF complaint That by the terms of
Saii MORTGAGE the interest is 70 be payable an
Hualiy, AID the Whole Of the principal on the
nrst day Of April. 1891. The bill further alleges
tGat no Pu-G Of rhc principal or interest due on
s#id mort gage mas been paid, although the time
!iiated Tor thc payment thereof has passed.
and payment has been demanded. Said bill
further alleges that q certain Joseph II. White
is ut this tine the owner of the equity of re-
G2nPilpn IN said reu! estate, the said Matthews
ana wife having, on the 3D. day of March, 1896
conveyed to the said White and others all their
interest n the the equity of redemption sub
i"ct 70 The cunp!ainant's mortgage. and that
TIE said " hIe, on the 9TH day of December
1896, acquired by purchase all the interest of
the other grantees in said deed, in the aforesaid
equity Of redemption.
fha by :; petition filed in the above entitled
care il alleged thai all Of said defendants are
non Residents Of the State Of Maryland. residing
IN York county, in the State OF Pennsylvania.
It IS thcr upon, .his 9th day of May. 1898. by
.i.c Circuit Court for Hartford county rs a
tpur. III Equity, ordered that the piau.tiff. by
causing copy OF this order 10 be inserted IN
sUlnc newspaper published n Hartford county
once Il w@t-fl 10 -four successive weeks. fifteen
days before the both day OF June IS!JS rive
notice tn SAID nonresident defendants of the
object ana substance Of this bill, and warn
thein 20 appear in this Court. in person or by
solicitor, on or before the both day of June.
next, to show cause, if any they have, why a
decree ought rot to be passed as prayed.
WIN. s. FORWOOD, JR., Clerk.
True copy, test:
Gay WM. S. FORwOOD, JR., Clerk.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
NO NEWS ECON DEWET.

The following telegram was received
lasu night from the Baltimore san;
1.-THE United States dispatch boat
Leyden'i;as returned 10 Key West
after having landed !; party Of scouts
in Cubu to communicate with tle in
surgents. Tue scouts, a body OF insur-
gents and the dispatch boat were
fred upon by Spanish Cavalry but
the latter were repulsed by volleys
from the gunboat Wilmington. No
news vet received from Dewey"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
s,,oip into one united aud supreme

Sr.in into one united aud supreme
effort against tha Uoisett6tates.
The Spanish troops at Manzanillo,
Cuba. are said to be dying by the
hundreds, from neglect aud want, and
are only waiting d favorable oppor-
taui.y TO openly revolt.
4 mysterious caunonadins was
hsarJ of Trepassey, Newfoundland,
on Saturday night, and at day break
Sunday morning.
The gunboat Wilmington destroyed
: fort which mad just been finished
about four miles east OF Cojuna, Cuba.
TIE Emperor Of Austria informed
,hc Qaeen Regent that he could not
hope 10 procure intervention until
Spain was prepared to treat on the
i.asts Of an abandonment of Cuba.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4.
4 dispatch boat was sent by Com-
,no5orc Dewey to Hong Kong and an
official report of the battle of Manila
Was hourly expected.
The warships Oregon and Marietta
sailed northward from Rio.
A dispatch from Lisbon stated that
the Spanish Squadron which left Cape
Verde had Joined the Aeet at Cadiz.
The British Consul ct Santiago de
Cuba was attacked in the consulate
and freG on the mob, killing Span
lard. British warships are on their
way to Santiago.
SIMPSONS fleet of ironclads left
Ney West on an important but secret
mission.
y number Of the members of Com
Dany d returned to Bel Air. Lieut..
Rouse opened a recruiting Office in
Bel Air
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
rae Costa Kican CounterGeiters.

For months the Costa Ric,n counterfeiterS
hay5 been issuing bogus notes OF the govern
ment of the island until the amount, it is said,
has reached S1,0o0,0o0. Inspectors of the
secret service bureau were chiefly instrumental
in bringing the ngacfU2tors 20 justice. The
efficiency of the secret service is undoubted,
but it is by no means secret, but patent fact,
that the service that Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers does the weak, nervous and dyspeptic is of
genuine value. There have been from time to
time couuterfeitS OF it, but the miniature note
Of hand on the label, and the yignette of St
George ard the Dragon, are NOT successfully
initab!c. This tonic absolutely prevents and
remedies malaria, rheumatism, liver complaint
ard dyspepsia.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06

The British Ambassador at Wash
ington, Sir Julian Pauncefote, has
been recalled and Sir Thomas Sander
son, X. c. B., X. G. NJ. q. is to succeed
him. Sir Thomas is the permanent
under Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs, of Her Majesty's Service, and
is one of the most brilliant diplomats
of the age. The recalling of Sir Julian
Who was the Dean of the Diplomatic
corps at Washington, caused general
r.. rat
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
40 MEN WANTED.

Under the call of the President of the United
States for Mary land's quota of troops in the
Volunteer Army. Tn" First Regiment has cen
each. Each company is to be formed, if posi-
HE. of men exclusively from one county. and
county THE HARTFORD COUNTY COM
HANY now has forty men in Camp, and needs
forty more to complete the company. Recruits
Will ne enlisted at my Office in Bel Air until
Monday the 9th inst, at noon. No other than
respectable, honest and sober men will be en-
listed.
WILLARD G. ROUSE,
LIST Lieut.. Co. d, LIST Regt.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
TIE WONDERS OF SCIENCE,
Lung Troubles and COnsump-
ton Can be Cured.
II Eminent New York Chemist and Scien-
tisI Makes Free Offer to Our Readers.

The distinguished New York chemist. T. A.
Siocum, demonstrating his discovery of a re
liable and absolute cure for Consumption Pull
mdnary TuoCrculoss) and all bronchial
throat, lung and chest diseases, stubborn
coughs. catarrhal affections, general decline
ana weakness, loss Oi flesh, and all conditions
of wasting away, will send THREE FREE
BOTTLES (all differently of his New DiscoI cries
TO any afflicted reader of The 1EgiS writing for
them.
His New Scientific Treatment" has cured
thousands permanently by its timely use, and
he considers it Il simple professional duty to
suffering humanity TO donate trial of his in
fallible cure.
Science daily develops new wonders and this
great chemist, patiently experimenting for
years, has produced results as beneficial to
humanity as can be claimed by any modern
genius. His assertion that lung troubles and
consumption are durable in any climate is
proven by heartfelt letters of gratitude"
flied IN bis American ana European laboratO-
ries in thousands from those cured in all parts
of the world
Medical experts concede that bronchial
chest and lung troubles lead to Consumption,
which, uninterrupted, means speedy and GER
tain death.
Simply write to T. a. Socum, NJ. c., 90 Pine
street, New York, giving postof1ice and express
address and the free medicine will be prompt
" sent. Sufferers should take instant adyan-
tage Of his generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw his offer
in The EgiS. au6-ly
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06

The appointment, or rather the
recommenda ton, which practically
amounts to the same thing-of our
fellow townsman, Mr. John b. Hanna.
to the important office of Surveyor of
the Port of Baltimore, is very graft
flying to his many friends, regardless
Of party. Mr.. Hanna is ii young man
OF sterling integrity and excellent
business habits which combined with
a genial manner has won him signal
recognition which rarely comes to any
one 50 early in life. We are satisfied
that he will fill the office with credit
to himself aud the county which
reared him.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
PUBLIC LOCAL LAW.
CHAPTER l54.

AN ACT to add a new section to Article Is OF
the Code OF Public Local Laws, title, "Har-
ford County" under the new sub title
'Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes. -
TO be designated as sections ~ A, and to
follow section 81.
SECTIoN /. Be ii enacted By the General As
Seni6ty Of Maryland. That Il new section be.
aud the same is hereby added TO Article 10 of
the Code of Public Local Laws, title, "Har-
ford County, under the new subtitle BILLS
of Exchange and Promissory Notes." to fot-
low section ~, and be designated as section
81 A, and 10 read as follows:
~ A. II shall be lawful for banks aud
bankers in Hartford County TO close their
doors for business at twelve o'clock nool on
each and every Saturday in the year, and
every Saturday in the year after ~ o'clock
noon, snail be legal half holiday, SO far
as regards the presenting for payment or ac-
ceptance. and the protesting and giving no.
tice OF the dishonor of Bills of Exchange,
bank checks, drafts, promissory notes and
other negotiable paper, and for these pur-
poses shall be treated and considered as the
first day Of the week commonly called sun
day, and all such bills. checks, drafts and
notQs prGsentable for payment or acce ptan ce
on saturdays, shall be deemed to be pre-
sent able for payment or acceptance on the
secular or business day next succeeding, pro.
Yided, however, that all bills OF exchange,
drafts ana prOmissOry notes made after the
pas age of this Act, except those payable at
slight, or on demand which shall be other
wise payable on any half holiday Saturday,
shall be deemed 10 be, and shall be payable
vlded, further, that for the purpose of pro-
testing or otherwise holding liable any party
to any bill of exchange, bank cheek, draft or
promlssory hote, and which shall not have
been paid before twelve O'Clock at noon on
any half holiday Saturday, demand of ac-
ceptance or payment thereof may be made,
and notice OF protest or dishonor thereof
may be given on the next succeeding secular
or business day, and provided, further, that
when any person shall receive for collection
In said county, any bills OF exchange, bank
check, draft or promissory note due and pre-
Sc ntable for acceptance or payment on any
half holiday Saturday, such person shall not
be ueemed guilty of any neglect or omission
of duty, nor incur any liability In not pre-
sentlng for payment or acceptance, or COL
lecting such bill OF exchange, bank check,
draft or promissory note on that day; and
provided, further, that in constituting this
section every half holiday Saturday sh all,
until twelve O'Clock noon, be deemed a sec
ular business day. Nothing in this section
shall affect the provisions OF sections and ~
OF Article Is OF the Code OF Public General
Laws, applicable to any Saturday, whenever
the same under the provisions OF said Sec
lions. shall be legal holiday.
SEC. 2. Ind be IL enacted That this Act
shall take effect from the date of Its passage
Approved, April 2, 1898.
LLOYD LOWNDES,
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THoS. II. ROBINSON, Solicitor.
ORDER NISf.

Georre e. FarHaadis 10 the Circuit Court
-. 49,, tor Rarford County.
James Earlancis. ctai. In Equity
Ordered, tnis 4:h day Of Nav, lotS, that the
sgias made Hua reported IA 5hc above entitled
cause toy Thomas, II. Ho!inson. trustee. be final
D. Combined, uniu~> cause 50 the contrary
thereof hr ShuEyf prt ."r before tine 2Sta day Of
May, 1865; provided, copy of this order b.
Inserted ia srme .cwspaprr published in Hur-
ford county once in each of three GBIsucCessiye
.-,,.H hgi..rc the 2Sih day ii May, 1897.
"a, report states tae amount Of sales to be
,G5J.bc.
NM. S. FORwOOD, JR., Clerk.
True Copy, Test.
6my WIN. S. FORWOOD, JR., Clerk.
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OTHER LINES OF INTEREST JUST
OPENED.

New Line Lace Curtains, SOC. to 50 per pair
Ladies' Oxfords, Csc. to So.
PERCALES.
Full yard wide, per yard 71sc.
Shifting Prints, per yard 314c.
Ladies Dress Skirts, Ready to Wear, soc. to 81
MARSEILLES BED SPREADS.
Hemmed, ready for use, SOC. to S1.75.
Boys Percale Waists, 25 cents.
Summer Corsets, per pair. 80 cents.
Large Linen Damask Towels, Is cents
New Line Laces, 1 cent to 10 cents per yard.
Mems Madras Shirts, 75 cents.
India Linens. 10 cents to 15 cents.
Long Cloth, I2Ia cents.
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Mr.. Harry s. Carver, who was
elected one of the Town Commission
ers of Bel Air, on Monday, has declined
to qualify, which necessitates the
other four members filling the va
cancy. We regret that Mr.. Carver
will not accept the position as he
would have made an excellent official,
and, yet no one can blame him for 're-
fusiDg such an irfsome duty as the
Office has now become. 1t seems as it
is nearly time for the people to call a
halt in their reckless criticism of those
who undertake this thankless task
and instead Of trying to oStracise the
unfortunates who consent to serve,
try and uphold them in governing the
affairs of the town. Until this is done
Bel Air will have trouble in securing
city fathers.
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1890
John Riley.
The object of this suit is to procure a decree
divOrCing the plaintiff, IL mensa ct thoro, from
the defendant.
The bill states thai the plaintiff and defen-
dant were married at Darlington, Hartford
county, Md, November 1lth, 1897, and resided
at that place until February Goth, 1898, when
defendant took the plaintiff with him on tour
through the State of Virginia, stopping but a
short time in any place; that after reaching
the town of Manassas Va, to wit: on or about
February 23d, 1898, the defendant assumed
the name of j. C. Mitchell, to plaintiff s great
modification and alarm, especially as she had
already discovered that defendant was un-
truthful and dishonest; that the defendant
failed to provide for the plaintiff and treated her
cruelty, curslng and abusing her, and on divers
occasions threatening to take her life; that on
the 18th of April, 1898, at Bridgewater, Va,
the defendant again cursed plaintiff, abused
and ChOked her ana threatened to kill her, and
forced her to flee from him to the home of her
parents. i'll Hartford county, where she now re-
Sides and has always claimed her residence
her trip to virginia being merely tour; that
from knowledge and experience nf the temper,
dishonesty, mendacity and brutal and vicious
conduct of her said husband during the time
she lived with him US his wife, plaintiff is con-
WINGED that it will not be safe or proper for her
to again reside with him; that the conduct of
plaintiff has always been above reproach; that
neither plaintiff nor defendant is possessed of
any property or estate; that since leaving
Bridgewater, Va. as above mentioned, plaintiff
has not seen defendant, and has no present
is not resident of the State of Maryland.
The bill then prays for decree of divorce a
menSa ct thoro and for general relief.
IIis thereupon ordered, this 9th day of April,
1898, by the Circuit Court for Hartford county,
sitting in Equity, that the Plaintiff by causing
!, COPY of this order to be published in some
newspaper printed and published in Hartford
county, or e i'll each of four successive weeks
fifteen days before the 10th day of June, 1898,
give notice to said John Riley, non-I esident de-
PENDANT, To be and appear in this Court, in
person or by solicitor, on or before the said
10Th day Of June, 1898, to show cause, if any
he has, why a decree ought not to pass as
prayed.
VIM. S. FORWOOD, JR., Clerk.
True copy, test:
20ap WIN. S. FORwoOD. JR. Clerk.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06

Senator Arthur p. German on Fri
day resigned the craftsmanship of the
Democratic Senatorial Caucus, which
he had held for many years. Senator
Turpie, of Indiana was chosen as his
successor. \ resolution of thanks was
unanimously rendered Mr.. German
for his faithful, able, impartial and
acceptable discharge Of his duties
of his Office as chairman.