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Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21

BOARD OF EDUCATION.


Schools Running Smoothly, the Lower
Grades Being Crowded.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Education was held Monday
evening, Dec. Is.
Members present: Messrs Lambert,
Silvers, Watson, Erickson. Hankins,
Johnson, Hancock PRESIDENT Service,
Jonas, Reeves. and Supt. Cox.
Miss Rebecca T. Davidson, and N. G.
BarbeheIn made application for positions
as teachers.
The report of the Supt. was as follows:
Balance at last report, SO. .0O595 Receipts,
sale of old books, $3.50; from City Treas
urer, $500; from sale of old iron, so cts.
Total. $5,5l2 IS. Paid out: Bills ordered,
Sl11.03; Salaries of teachers, 81, ,096.5O; sal
aries of janitors. 1854; Brearley Lodge,
$35. Total. $2,37797. Balance, So, 1874. .5s.
The report of the Supervising Principal
was received and filed.
The following bills were ordered paid:
J. L. Hammett q Co., $40, for maps: Rand
& McNally, $22. for maps; Harry Han
kins, IS 66, for repairs; J.. a.. Elmer,
$31.60, for sundries; D. G. Davis, 40 cts,
for carting; Backus Water Moter Co.,
$11 90, repairs; T. III. Bowen & Co, 1915,
for repairs; Thos. II. Robinson, $l.eO
repairs; Jos. Steelman, Sl3 9s, repairs; E.
J. Hitchner. 81 SO. sundries; w. r. Shaw,
S9 70, repairs; Mizeal Muta, $7.66, extra
labor; G. H. Platts, $3.50, repairs of air
pump; Geo. w. MCGOWAN, $12, service as
Secretary; JOS. Grim, $3.15, repairs; e
P. Seeley, $6.44, sundries; Geo. w. Nc
Cowan, $4.00, printing.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
MRS. CASEY DEAD.
The Unfortunate Woman Lived But Twenty
four Hours After Going to the State
Institution.

Joanna Casey, the unfortunate woman
who was taken to the State Asylum on
Thursday, died Friday at that institu-
ton.
Mrs. Casey has been mentally troubled
for long time, and she has been more
or less in the public gaze. 1t will be
remembered that Mrs. Casey at one time
conducted laundry at the corner of
Laurel and Washington streets, ana
while there was in more or less trouble
because Of the poultry, which she kept.
Recently she has been living on New
street, and her mental troubles have
increased. During the past few days she
had been mnch depressed and great care
was necessarily exercised to prevent her
from ending her unhappy life.
Wednesday night she was particularly
violent, and it was deemed necessary to
take her to the asylum. Constable Harry
Dare and William S. Bacon took the un-
happy creature to Trenton Thursday
morning. She was apparently in fair
physical health, and behaved very
quietly.
when suo roaiizoO LHd6 sue was IN tn6
State institution for the insane she COL
lapsed, and became very seriously i'll,
and died broken hearted Friday after
noon.
The asylum authorities Immediately
notified Walter S. Cummings by wire, OF
her death, and arrangements we're made
for the funeral.
Mr.. Cummings was the guardian of the
woman.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
ENGINEERS ORGANIZE.
Another Meeting of the Engineers VIII Be
Held Saturday Evening of This

Week.
The stationary engineers of Bridge.on
held very successful meeting at the
Hotel umberland Saturday evening, and
decided to organize a local council of the
American Order of Steam Engineers
The reading room of the hotel, where the
meeting was held, was comfortably filled
and all displayed keen interest in the
movement. L. l.. Rice, of Philadelphia,
addressed the meeting, explaining in
detail the principles and objects of the
order. He dwelt upon the educational
and social advantages of the society, and
laid special stress upon the fact that tht
organization does not participate il
strikes, nor interfere between employer
and employee. He also reviewed al
length, the great benefit that would be
derived by both the engineers and the
owners of the steam plants through the
passage of a State law which wS.scss re-
quire all engineers to be licensed, and
stated that the passage ofsuch law could
only be accomplished by the perfect
organization of the engineers under one
head.
At the conclusion of his address. Mr..
Rice asked all present to express their
views by rising vote, and Immediately
every man in the room arose, thereby
declaring his desire to become mem ber.
After considerable discussion as to ways
and means to develop the movement, an
informal election was held, and the fol
lowing officers were elected to preside
temporarily until the council is perman-
emily instituted:
f. w. c. Meyers, chief engineer for the
Electric Light Co., was unanimously
elected chairman; II. H. Hummell, Sec
retary, and Mr.. Wilson, Treasurer.
The meeting was then given over to
Mr.. Meyers, who appointed committee
to look up hall in which TO hold the
next meeting. This committee is COM
posed of Frank R. Ayars. Frank E.
Clark, and Chas. c. Stremmie. They
were instructed to procure hall for a
meeting next Saturday evening, Dec. 23
and to publish an announcement in Fri
days papers.
All engineers who were unable to at
tend the first meeting are invited to be
present at the next.
A movement is also on foot to form q
similar organization in Millville.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
TROLLEY CRASHES INTO WAGON
Tuesday Morning Joseph Burgers Horse
Got Mixed up With Trolley Car
and the Baker 10 Thrown Out
Va

and the Baker is Thrown Out
and Very Seriously Hurt.
distressing accident occurred early
Tuesday at the corner of Washington
and Laurel streets. The result of a
collision between trolley car and a
wagon was quite serious injury.
1t was just before eight O'Clock when
trolley car No. 8 was coming down
Laurel street slowly. At the controller
was Joo English, one of the most careful
and painstaking men of the line. The
car was doing little more than creep
down the grade, North of Washington.
having connection to make down by
McGear Bros corner, and the other cars
were nowhere in sight. The car was
moving along so deliberately that John
Baumgarten, who was walking along on
the pavement, was talking to the conduc-
tor, aud jokingly remarked, that if the
car did not hustle he would beat it down
town on foot.
As the car reached the intersection of
Washington street, it was approached by
Joseph Burger, the baker, going north,
OfsSo
car was almost to the horse of Burger,
the animal suddenly sheered across the
tracks, directly in front of the car, and
before Motorman English could reverse
the car, it bore down upon the wagon,
crushing the wheels, and throwing Mr..
Burger out, west OF the rails.
The horse tore loose from the wagon
and dashed away.
Mr.. Burger was tenderly picked up,
and it was found that he was suffering
quite severe injuries. He had an ugly
cut in the side of his head, and seemed to
be hurt somewhat internally.
DR.. John Moore was hurriedly sum-
moned to care for Mr.. Burger, and later
the injured man was taken to his home
on South Laurel street, where he was
given every attention.
Those who viewed the accident are
agreed unanimously that the accident
was unavoidable, so far as the motorman
was concerned. 1t is quite likely that
the horse, becoming a bit frightened at
the approach of the car, attempted to- es-
cape by going down Washington street,
and before he could be checked by Mr..
Burger, was across the tracks and the
collision occurred.
Superintendent Hires was soon upon
the spot, and he ordered everything pos
sit lie to be done for Mr.. Burger.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
BRlDGETON is PLEASED.
Many People Here VIII Attend the Ma
tiOnal Convention.

H tiOnal Convention.
Bridgeton people are greatly pleased
with the fact that the next Republican
National Convention will be held in Phil
adelphia. When the news was read on
Saturday, there were general expressions
of satisfaction.
The big convention that will re-nomi-
nate William Mckinley as President,
will be held in June. Upon that occasion
there will be present for week in Phil
adelphia, all the great Republican leaders
OF this vast nation. In all of the big
Philadelphia hotels will be quartered
various state delegations. Bridgeton
people will take advantage of the Con
vention to go to Philadelphia. They
will visit all these big hotels and see for
themselves the national celebrities of
whom they have read so much. They
will see Chairman Mark Hanna, his right
hand man. Mayor Dick, the leading Re-
publican United States Senator's, the var
ious Republican Governors, who always
attend these conventions, together with
hosts of Congressman and others promi-
nent in Republican councils.
Many Bridgetonian will have the op-
portunity of attending the great conven-
ton. The first National Convention
they ever had the opportunity of witness
ing. 1t is quite probable that railroad
fares will be reduced, so that good part
of this community will be enabled to
have jolly excursion season to the city
of Brotherly Love.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
The Mystic Midgets.


About one hundred children are now
rehearsing for the delightful cantata of
the Mystic Midgets in Fairyland which
will be given in the Opera House January
l7th and 10Th, under the direction of Fred
81. Decker & Co, owners Of the copy
right, tor the benefit of the hospital.
Never before has an entertainment ben
offered to the public, possessing such a
peculiar fascination for the young and the
old. 1t is a Juvenile fairy spectacle, COM
prising cantata in two acts, magnifi-
Gently staged, with new and original
costumes. The pretty fairy story told in
verse through the Introduction oftwenty-
four pretty catchy music numbers, every
one being melodious and up-to-date, and
the effect of the songs and choruses rem
dered by hundred children's voices is
beautiful beyond description. Thesentire
entertainment is given under the calcium
light.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
rhere is > class Of People

who are injured by the use of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores a new preparation called
Grain-O, made of pure grains, that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate
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. Is cts and
25 cts. per package. Try it. Ask for
Gaain-O. 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
Glorious News.

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile, of
Washits, I. T, He writes: .Four bottles
of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer
of scrotula, which had caused her great
suffering for years. Terrible sores would
break out on her head and face, and the
best doctors could give no help; but her
cure is complete and her bealth is excel
lent" This shows what thousands have
proved that Electric Bitters is the best
blood purifier known. It's the supreme
remedy for eczema, letter, salt rheum,
ulcers, boils and running sores. Itstimu-
lates liver, kidneys and bowels, expels
poisons. helps digestion builds up the
strength. Only SO cents. Sold by n. w.
Fithian druggist. Guaranteed. IS mwf
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21


Not in years have there been so many
snoods and traps spread around the
woods as now. Hunters say go where
you will you find these Internal schemes
for the illegal killing of game. 1t used to
be, when the State employed game
wardens that knew trap from bee
hive, that these instruments were torn up
and destroyed, and efforts made to ARE It
the people guilty of setting them. Now
no attention is given them, no more than
is paid to Sunday cunning. and fishing
out of season. One Bridgeton dealer has
bought more than fifty rabbits from one
party with their heads entirely shos off
That is best eviden ce in the world that
this game had been trapped. Another
dealer has received many in the same
way.
Hunters, that is real sportsmen all over
the county are complaining and general
complaint of many persons will be filed
with the State Game Commission.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
The Appetite OF = Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
Stomach and Liver are out of order. All
such should know that DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach and
Liver Remedy, gives splendid appetite,
sound digestion and regular bodily
habit that insures perfect health and
great energy. Only'25c. at h. w. Fifth
ian's drug store. Is mwf
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21

AGENTS WANTED-For .the Life and Ac hieve
ments of Admiral Dewey,n the worlds rreafest
naval hero. By Murat Hastead the lifelong friend
ana admlrer Of the nations idol Biggest and best
half-tone Illustrations. Only $780, Enormouss7ie-
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Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21

GREENWICH, Dec. 20.-Harry Ander
son, the young man who was injured here
a week or more ago, died last night as q
result of his injuries. He was playing
upon the sheds of the oyster wharyes at
causing concussion. The funeral occurs
this week.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
Is slightly Improved.

Joseph Burger, the South Laurel street
baker, who was Tuesday injured by the
trolley collision, is slightly improved
this morning. The prospects of rapid
improvement now are very bright.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
A Life ane Death Fight.

Mr.. w. A. Hines, of Manchester, Ia,
writing of his almost miraculous escape
from death, says: Exposure after meas
ended. in Consumption. I had frequent
hemorrhages and coughed night and day.
All my doctors said must soon die.
Then began to use DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, which COM
pletely cured me. would not be with
out it even if it cost $500 bottle. Hun
dreds have used it on my recommendation
and all say it never fails to cure Throat.
Chest and Lung troubles" Regular size
SOC and 81 90. Trial bottles free at H. w.
Fithian's Drug Store. Smwf
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
GALLANT OATH.
Next Year the Re-unton Asso citation Will
Meet In Millviile-Pleased With
Bridgeton.

Next Year the Reunion Ass0 citation Will
Meet In MillvH1e-Pleased With
Bridgeton.
1t has been many years since the old
veterans of the Oath Regiment, New Jer-
sey Volunteers, have enjoyed reunion
like that of Wednesday.
The business session continued all the
morning, while in the afternoon there
was entertainment of most pleasing
nature. f
There was no contest in the election of
officers. Lieutenant James ] Reeves, of
this city. was unanimously elected Presi-
dent. George M. Chester, of Maurice
town. and Edgar F. Riley, this city, were
unanimously re elected Secretary and
Treasurer,
Each of the companies furnished Vice
President as follows:
Co. A, Fenwick Merton, Salem; Co. B,
Francis G. Hankins. Dorchester; Co. G,
David Walker, Mullica Hill; Co. D,
Hiram D. Beckett, Clayton; Go. E. Joseph
Brady, Paulsboro; Co. F,.J. b. Appel
gate, Bridgeton; Co. g, Israel Fish Cam
den; Co. II, Henry Neff, Bridgeton; Co;
I, G. L. Sharp, Cecil; Co. x, Jas. T. Torr-
ton, Pennsgrove.
The Executive Committee was elected
as follows:
Sam. Mills, Co. A; Chas P. Cole, Co. G.
Christoph Latch, Co. H; George J.
Stewart, Co. I; Jas. Hutchinson, Co. K;
s. F. Bard, Co. B; Theo. Felmy, Co. F;
Sam'l s. Ledden, Co. D; Chas. K. Dare,
Co. G; I. J. Cojiel,. Co. E.
The Resolution Committee appointed
consists of DIR. William Newell, JOS. T.
Torton and ]. HI G. Appelgate.
The Memorial Committee reported the
death of the following comrades during
the past year:
Joseph Shimp, of Co. F.; John Murphy,
of Co. F.; Samuel Humphreys, of Co.
Isaiah Buddy, of Co. F.; John M. Davis,
of Co. g.; VIM. Miller. of Co. G.; Andrew
Names; Samuel H. Deal, of Co. E Rich
ard CARL, of Co. A.; John H. Buddy, of
Co. E; Jesse Holton, of Co. K; Clark r.
Tomlin.
During the session telegram was re-
ceived announcing the death of Clark R.
Tomlin. of Woodbury., which occurred
: Greetings were also read from G. A. R
Posts.
The dues received by the Treasurer
during the day. ammounted to $52.25.
There was some little discussion as to
the place of meeting next year, and Mill
Vile and Pennsgrove were nominated, ).
and Millville was unanimously selected.
The dinner was served in B. A. A. Hall,
and it was magnificent feast. Great
tables were run the entire length of the
hall, and veterans and their wives were
greatly delighted with the feast.
The afternoon program was a rarely
entertaining one. The various elocution.
ary and musical numbers were rendered
as published in the PIONEER the other
day.
A patriotic address by Rev. Charles III.
Elder was greatly appreciated He spoke
with much feeling of the brave soldiers
who had given up life for country and
flag, and his patriotic flights of eloquence
aroused greatest enthusiasm.
DIR. Bailey also made an address, in
which he described recent tour to Cuba
and Porto Rica, on the steamer "Paris,"
which was highly interesting.
James j. Reeves gave "reminiscences of
, the late war, and compared the MEM
orable battle of friedrich sburg with some
of the recent Spanish-American battles.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
HUNT BROTHERS
BANK STOCK HIGH.
Important Sales Made Saturday Afternoon
In Front of the Hotel Cumberland
Real Estate Sold

Important Sales Made Saturday Afternoon
In Front of the Hotel Cumberland
Real Estate Sold.
The big crowd at the Hotel Cumber.
land Saturday afternoon, was attracted by
the sale OF Bridgeton National Bank and
the Cumberland Trust Company stock,
put upon the market by the estate of
the late Joel Garrison.
Sheriff Cheesman had a sale to make,
but at the last moment it was adjourned.
Then Walter 81. Bacon. as Special Master
in Chancery, sold several properties being
principally in Cedarville and Downe
township.
The Committee of City Council then
offered for sale the two building lots
adjoining the Pearl street school. which
were purchased, but not used. There
was no demand for these lots Saturday
afternoon, and Pancoast Lewis and Wal
ter II. Bacon, made up a get-rich quick
syndicate and bid in the two lots for $3.50.
1t was mere speculation with them.
The sale of the estate of Joel Garrison
concluded Auctioneer III. L. Tyler's af-
terDoon's work. Samuel Iredell. the
prominent lawyer had this sale 10 charge.
He first offered ten shares of the Cum
berland Trust Company for sale, and the
bidding was lively. This stock has sold
as high as Sl19 but Saturday was record
break er. The first two shares ere sold
at Sl3050 and each succeeding two shares
brought more, until the last two went to
$3.50. Coombs Ackley bought the en-
tire block as follows:
Two shares at $l30.50 each; two shares
at $l31. so each. two shares at $lS2.5O each;
two shares at S135.oo each; two shares at
$137.50 each.
The Bridgeton Bank stock was all sold
to Capt Lehman Garrison. This stock
has been sold at $259.5O but Saturday it
went up to 1886. The entire ten shares
being sold as follows:
Two shares at $266.O0 each; two shares
at $265.50 each; two shares at $264.50 each
four shares at 1886. so each.
A double house on Hampton street sold
at $751; and 1854 each side. and house
on New street brought $500.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21

There is more Catarrh III this section of the
coun ry than all other diseases put together. an
until the last few years was supposed to be in
durable. For great many years doctors pro
nounced it a local disease, and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly falling to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science
has proven catarrh to be constitutional disease,
and therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by r. .. Cheney
q Co., Toledo, Ohio is the only constitutional cure
lgdrops to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails <,
cure. Send for circulars and teatimonials
Address, F. y. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold bv Druggists, 75c ~ -
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
He Fooled The surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of
West Jefferson, o., after suffering IS
months from Rectal Fistula, he would die
but he cured himself with five boxes of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. the surest Pile
cure on Earth, and the best Salve in the
World. 25 cents box. Sold by 81. w.
Fithian Druggist. Is mwf
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-21
Has Left the Company.

Charles Etter. who for five years has
been in the employ of the Cohansey Glass
Company, has severed his connection
with that corporation. and has left
Bridgeton permanently. He was some
years in the Philadelphia office of the
company, as bookkeeper. and then
came here and has since managed
the store of the company. He was
good fellow and had many friends here.
Mr.. Etter was formerly Millville Coun-
Gilman, being for years in the employ of
Whital. Tatum Il Company.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-05
THE REMAINS LAID TO REST.
Funeral of Miss Leo b. mer From
Fifth Street NJ. E. Church.

The funeral of Miss Leo B. Cameron,
of the Union public school faculty,
whose sudden and especially sad death
was announced in yesterdays Messen-
ger, was conducted from Fifth Street
Methodist Episcopal church at $3.50
o'clock yesterday afternoon. There was
a very large attendance and the floral
teributes were unusually numerous and
beautiful. The service was conducted
by Rev. John H. Hall, pastor of the
church. From the church the remain
were borne to Bellevue cemetery for
interment, followed by a long cortege
OF grief-strickeR relatives and friends.
The pail bearers were Colonel Walk
er Taylor, Mr.. John j. Blair, Mr.. B. A.
McClammy, MI. j. H. Burriss. Mr..
Robert Northrop and Mr.. F. A. Mont
gomery.
Notable attendants upon the funeral
were h faculties of the various city
public schools in a body, and Messrs.
James H. Chadbourn, ST., James F.
Post and Samuel Northrop, of the
school committee, and Miss Amy M.
Bradley.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-05
MARRIED IN FAYETTEVILLE.
Miss Francis Graham Ledbetter to Mr..
Landen Jones, of Wilmington.

At 1890 o'clock i'll It. Johns church.,
Fayetteville, yesterday evening Miss
Francis Grisham Ledbetter was unit
ed in marriage to Mr.. Landen c. Jones,
Of this city. The ceremony was one
of the most beautiful hat has occur
red in Fayetteville this season. There
was a very large attendance of rela-
tives and admiring friends of the fami-
lies and the special decorations were
very beautiful. Chrysanthemums were
the prevailing flower in the decorations
and the chancel and altar were deco
rated with especial taste. The ushers
were Mr.. w. S. MacRae and Mr.. Hec-
tor McGeachey, both of Fayetteville.
Members of the bridal party were:
Miss Best Watson, maid of honor.
Miss Marion Mallett, Miss Lizzie
Brady, Miss Florence Jones and Miss
Bessie Mcneil, bridesmaids.
Mr.. Seldom Jones, brother of the
groom, best man.
Mr.. c.. E. Cohen, NIT. c. Daniel, New
Bern), Mr.. c. P. Wells and Mr.. Lacy
Hunt, grOomSmen.
The bride was attired in a brown
travelling dress with hat to match, and
the bridesmaids wore exquisite toilets
of white and carried appropriate bO-
quets.
After the marriage ceremony an ele-
CANT wedding breakfast was rendered
the bridal party by Mrs. J.. j. Croswell.
There was also a delightful reception
at the home of the brides parents, on
Tuesday night. Mrs. Jones, of Jones'
borO, mother Of the groom, was in at
tendance.
There were many very handsome bril-
dial presents.
The bride is quite an accomplished
young lady, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. H. Ledbetter, and the grom
is a popular and highly esteemed con-
ductor on the Atlantic Coast Line.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones left Fayetteville
on the noon train yesterday for Jones'
boro, where they will spend a few days,
the guests Of relatives Of the groom.
Mr.. Lacy Hunt, of the bridal party,
returned to Wilmington last night.