Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-12-22
WHOLE NO. 2636
NEARBY PLACES.
Newport News.

Liveryman Reeves, of Port Norris los
a horse suffering with the collie here the
other day.
The ladies of the Baptist Church are
arranging to give chicken supper at the
Town Hall here, on New Years eve.
The recent funeral of the late Valentine
Cosier was one of the largest ever held
here, Mr.. Cosier being one of our most
respected citizens.
The riparian owners here are all infer
ested in the sessions of the Claim Com
missioners in Bridgeton. It is doubtful
IL these men Will ever be buncoed again
by riparian grant. In Delaware, Mary
land and Virginia the State protects its
oyster growers. Why not New Jersey?
Cedarville.
Mrs. Clarence Eldridge and Mrs. Lewis
Hogbin spent Wednesday in Bridgeton.
We notice that few windows are dis
playing their Xmas goods. The windows
OF Stevens and Danzenbaker look fine. as
we'll as Adams & Garrison, and the drug
store windows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Waddington are
spending some time with their mother.
Mrs. Chas johnson.
A. J. den is carting ice that measures
four aud half inches.
Henry Duffield has been treating his
dining room to some new paper and
paint.
Richard French is making large ship
ments of evergreen. holly and mistletoe
to Philadelphia.
The X. of P. will attend divine services
in body at the Methodist Church Sum
day evening, Dec. 18th. Rev. Mr.. Car
man will address them.
Mrs. ii. S. Garrison and daughter, Miss
Lizzie, are la grippe victims.
Mrs. Haney Bunnell is confined to her
home by sickness.
Mrs. John Candy is somewhat indis-
posed.
George Blizzard broke through the ice
Saturday, and after some trouble they
succeeded in getting him out.
Miss Jennie Sheppard, of Bridgeton, is
spending sometime with her mother,
Mrs. Chas Mounts.
Mrs. Abbie Stewart is gradually falling
Rev. Mr.. Hertzog spent Sunday out of
town.
thursday evening, Dec. 22nd, the Bap-
lists will hold their annual Christmas
entertainment and treat for the members
OF the Sunday School, and on Sunday
evening. Dec. 25th, they will hold a
public entertainment in the church.
On Friday evening. Dec. 23rd, the
members of the Osborne Memorial
Church will give an entertainment in
Bateman's Hall.
The brass band played few fine selec-
tions on the Hall corner. Saturday night.
which did the boys much credit
The rain Saturday has entirely broken
up the skating.
MIS- conner has returned to her home,
after spending some time with her sister.
Mrs Ann West, in Bridgeton.
Some time since we read where there
was so pound watermelon, being kept
to be eaten on Christmas day. We can
not state the exact number of pounds.
but Mrs. Rebecca Wheaton had one eaten
at her house on the 9th of this month,
1t was delicious of flavor. If you don't
believe it, ask Mr.. Paullin,
Mr.. l.. d. Paynter spends TODAY in
Philadelphia.
The best citizens of this place highly
lndorse the Mayors action in closing the
sunday public resorts of Bridgeton.
Miss Rhoda Milford spent yesterday
in Bridgeton.
Mrs. Lucy Powell has been somewhat
indisposed
Mrs Lewis Newcomb spent yesterday
in Bridgeton.
Mr.. L. D. Paynter's window is worthy
OF notice. doc" is quite window
draper.
Mrs. Harris Bunell spent the day in
Bridgeton.
Lewis Newcomb has succeeded in reach-
ing the wharf with his boat,
The M. E. Sunday School, 1st Presby-
terian and Baptist, obtained their candies
at SagePs.