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The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Naming the baby Funston would probably make the youngster Funny" during the nickname period.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
John Anderson, My Jo.

John Anderson, my Jo, John,
 When we were first acquent You wouldn't ride the bike, JohA,- But now your spine is bent. see you riding by, John,
 And goodness how you go- You're the swiftest scorcher in the towI John Anderson, my Jo.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Half the people in the world are un- happy because they have too much ad the other half are unhappy becaus they haven't enough.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
OYstera and Clans.

''I have been Investigating the price of counts" she said.
 "NeW York countsY asked her broth
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
A Lucky Man.
"Yes. He walks in his sleep"

"My husband has a great advantage over most men,
 "Indeed?
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
CIear nn One Pnint.

SprOckett-DO you believe that the bi cycle has seen it's best days?
 Tyre-I know mine has.-Philadel phta North American. -g.t~.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

So far as China is concerned the con- cert of Europe has developed into a duet
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
A Favorable Impression.

Higgle-Which of the actors in the play impressed you most favorably? <.
 Bloozin-Winderly. .r. Higgle-Why?
 Bloozin-He gave me two tickets for the show.-Roxbury Gazette:
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
Reason.

Amateur Scientist-Can you explain to me the reason why so many people become insane?
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Put not trust in riches. Neither put Sour riches in trusts.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

We sold to Africa-Africa, mind you last year goods valued at ST, ,000,0 900.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

uOH see WndI duVdHIdSE IHdI CHI be to person"
 'Why, he can carry the baby all night long and still get his natural rest"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
Conditional Contract.

Weary Walker-Did yer hear about Pete gittin' job playin' de pianner. at de seashOre?
 Dusty Rhodes-WOt! he ain't workin' |,
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Economy may be wealth, but you can't use 1t in politics to much advan, tage.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

"No, French counts" she answered, for she aspired to 8 Chicago Evening Post.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
Pleasing Amusements.

'Have you an agreeable boarding houseW
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

q don't merely think so. I know it. He has been living with his 14-year. old boy at boarding house for the past three weeks and is still lon good terms with everybody from the, land lady down"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
A Man of Great Parts.

''BrumbletOn is man who ought. to be representing this country at some European capital. There is man who has the natural qualifications Of a dip lomat."' .r a.ss. :.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND DO.
 INGS HERE AND THERE.
Jokes and JokeIets that Are Supposed
 to Have Been Recently Born-Sayings and Doings that Are Old, Curious and

"Some of the greatest men in the world have met defeat in their dearest ambitions" remarked the statesman.
 The friend who had been morose look ed up, with a sudden gleam of cheer, and exclaimed:
 of course they have. It's happening all the time. Look at our baseball club. b."-Washington Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
Parental Sorrow.

Farmer Jones-Well, my boy, what profession are you going to take up?
 Jones, Jr.-Pharmacy, I think.
 Farmer Jones-Farmacy! Why, gol dang it, you could have staid at home on the farm fer that, instead of spend in time an money at college.-New York World.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Yep; but he; only plays. pieces wot hev lots ov rests in dem."-Philadel- Dhia Record.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
His MemOrv-

"Why, the first man at the table gets the hot oneS."-Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
Gold Fact.

He-Life will not be all sunshine, dearest. We shall have our share of trouble, but when it comes we'll stand and face it, shoulder to shoulder, will we not?
 She-Why, George, dear, how can we? You're head and shoulders taller than am.-Chicago Tribune.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
John Anderson, my Jo, John.

We clamb the hill thegither-. I'll ne'er forget the day, John,
 Nor, 'aibelins, will you itheri We coasted on your tandem,
 And, jinks,. how We did go, Till we struck that fence-rail at the foot, John Anderson, my Jo. Chicago News.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
He Got His Dinner.

Guyer-The answer ought to suggest itself. They have no reason.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
"Cake walk? What's that ?''

"4es, we have; every morning wa hauo lo II1
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
SAGEL'S HOUSE ROBBED.
Early Sunday Morning Burglars on Walnu,
Street.

Early Sunday Morning Burglars on Walnut
Street.
Louis Sagel, the candy manufacturer,
lives Oh Walnut street, No. las, and early
Sunday morning burglars entered the
house and carried off some of Mr.. Sagers
property.
1t was about twelve O'Clock when Mr..
Sagel returned Saturday night, and he
was careful to see that the house was
properly fastened up. About $50 O'Clock
Sunday morning, one of the back doors
was found opened, but it was supposed
that it had been overlooked the night
before.
Later in the day, tin savings box
which Mrs. Sagel had kept, was found
torn open out in the lane, and this led to
an investigation. 1t was found that the
tin box had been stolen and same 90 or So
taken from it, A cupboard, which Sat-
urday had been arranged with neat clean
paper, was found to have been dis.
arranged, the paper burned and the
shelves blackened and smoked. Several
other articles were missing.
Mr.. Sagel Monday is preparing for the
second visit of burglars. He is having
his house wired for electric bells, and his
trusty revolver has been cleaned and
loaded with new cartridges, and the next
burglar that comes along that way will
have heaps of trouble to get away.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
THIEVES AT WORK.
A Yorke Street Residence Entered and
Money Stolen.

A Yorke Street Residence Entered and
Money Stolen.
Thieves have struck Yorke street, in
the northeastern part of the city, and
early Sunday morning entered the resi-
'dence of Robert M. Seeley, by prying
open sitting room window.
Mr.. Seeley heard noise, but thought
1t was in the other side of the house, and
paid no more attention to it. Yesterday
morning on going down stairs he dis
covered what the noise meant. He soon
saw chat the house had been entered
The window was up where entrance ha 1
been made. and the back door was open.
where exit had been made.
An investigation of the room soon re-
vealed the fact that purse belonging to
Mrs. Seeley, which was on the side.
board, had been opened, and So so alb
stracted. Nothing else was missed, and
it is supposed the robber was frightened
OF after securing this money. Later in
the day twenty-five cent silver piece
was picked up in the yard.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
MUCH WORK TO DO.
1t Will be Some Time Before the Fire
Department Moves.

1t Will be Some Time Before the Fire
Department Moves.
The city has accepted the new Fire De-
partment building, and as far as the in
terror is concerned, it is all ready for use.
The Department will not move for some
time however, as there is much work to
do before the building can be used for the
purposes for which it is built.
The street upon which the building is
located, is in bad shape. but contractor
William 0. Garrison began to-day to dig
out for the stone foundation for the
macadam road. Then the walk and the
approach to the building will be tagged
with the heaviest blue stone that can be
secured, and the electrical apparatus,
striker, etc., will be added. 1t is pre-
sumed that this work will take two or
three weeks.
Why wouldn't it be good scheme for
the Fire Department to make all prepara-
tion to move into the building and get
everything in readiness for big Fourth
of July celebration? That would be a
holiday, there would be more people who
could enjoy the demonstration, and more
people would come here to enjoy the
occasion. 1t would be a most fitting
demonstration, and the visiting firemen
could be shown most delightful time.
Looks as if the Fourth would be about
the proper time for this turnout.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18

THE IDEA A GOOD ONE.
The Community Say Make the Ffreman's
Demonstration on the Fourth,

The Community Say Make the Ffreman's
Demonstration on the Fourth.
The suggestion made in the PIONEER,
Saturday, to have the fremen's demon
stration on.the Fourth of July, seems to
strike the popular chord
1t seems to be difficult matter to get
up proper celebration of the natal holi-
day this city, and this year the firemen
can solve the perplexing question. The
new fire department building will
scarcely be ready for proper and fitting
dedication before that date, and much of
the demonstration depends upon the peo-
pies generosity. 1t would seem as if
there would be greater response to the
appeals of the fremen's Finance Conn
mittee if the demonstration was upon
this greatest of all holidays. There
would be no business to interfere with
the arrangements and everybody would
ENJOY 1t. The parade could be much
more imposing from the fact that other
organizations could take part. The fire.
men from all over South Jersey could
send delegations here to take part in the
jubilee. Every member of the Bridgeton
Department, together with the old vet
erans long since retired, could be repre-
sented in person. Wouldn't the G. A. r
Post show its patriotism? Couldn't both
Councils of Jr. 0. Q. A. M. be brought
into the line, and possibly the handsomely
uniformed Cyrene Commandery. There
would be plenty of other entertainment.
The big bicvcle meet could ba startod q
little later, so that the races would not
start until after the parade, and in the
evening there could be royal entertain
ment at the Park, and wind up with
big display of fireworks.
1t looks all around as if the Department
could make big hit by having this dem
cnstration on the Fourth, and Cumber-
land county would pretty nearly tum BILE
over itselfto get to Bridgeton on that date.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
Millions Given AWAY.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the
needy and suffering. The proprietors of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds, have given away
over ten million trial bottles of this great
medicine; and have the satisfaction OF
knowing it has absolutely cured thous-
ands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bron-
chitis, Hoarseness and all diseases of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely cured
by it. Call on II. w. Fithian Druggist,
and get free trial bottle Regular size
SOC. and 81. Every bottle guaranteed, or
price refunded. Is mwf.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
THOMAS KINCAID'S FALL.
He Dreamed He Was Walking Out Door
and Fell From His Bedroom Window.

He Dreamed He Was Walking Out a Door
and Fell From His Bedroom Window.
Thomas Kincaid, residing on South
avenue. fell from his bedroom window
early yesterday morning to the ground
below, sustaining severe injuries. Mr.,
Kincaid, who is partially blind, has for
sometime past, been spending vacation
with Richard Glaspey, at Fortescue, re-
turning home few days ago.
Saturday night he had been up town
apo on returning TO his home on South
avenue he retired for the night. About
one O'Clock yesterday morning he was
dreaming that he was at Fortescue and
was in the act of going out the kitchen
door. His dream was cut suddenly short
by striking the ground thirty feet from
his garret window. He had gotten out of
bed and deliberately crawled out the
third story window and fell headlong to
the ground before he was awakened.
That he was not instantly killed is only
short of miracle. In his descent he
cleared brick pavement only about
foot and fell on the soft grass plot.
His cries brought the family to where
he lay on the ground and he was taken
in the house and physician summoned.
An examination was made and strange
to say there were no bone broken, but
he was injured internally and is by no
means yet out ofdanger. 1t is impossible
to conceive how it was that he was not
Eillad
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
LEEsBURG ROBBERY.
How the Robbers Probably Got Away
After The Job.

How the Robbers Probably Got Ava
After The Job.
The Cape May County Gazette says las
week:
1t is believed that the blowing-up of
the safe and robbery of the post office
at Leesburg was accomplished by two
men from Philadelphia, as it was sub
sequently learned that the next morn
ing two strange men were seen at
Belleplain station on the West Jersey
Railroad, one of whom had received
injuries of some kind to his face, with
appearances of powder marks. while
each of the supposed crooks had their
pockets bulging with papers of some
kind. doubtless, the plunder gathered
at the office, as they carried away
registered letters, postal cards, stamps
ETC., besides the $500 in cash. The men
tramped on down toWoodbine station
q miles further. where they boarded
north bound train. 1t does seem
that if an early effort had been made to
apprehend the thieves by telegraphing
along the stations to look out for sus-
picious strangers, explaining that the
office had been robbed, they might
have been captured. Neighbors heard
the mysterious noises and poundings,
but no one took the trouble to learn
the source from whence the noise
came. Most of the money stolen is
said to have belonged to the lodge OF
Mechanics.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
Mrs. Janet Thompson Dead.

Mrs. Janet Thompson, mother of Mrs,
+. NJ. Lewis, died at the residence of F.
M. Lewis. on South Laurel street, about
two O'Clock Sunday morning. Deceased
was ninety-four years old, and up to
within about month ago she was quite
spry. About four years ago Mrs. Thomp-
son came here. from Texas, making the
entire trip alone. She was born in Glas-
gov, Scotland, and came to this country
seventy-three years ago. She leaves two
sons and one daughter. One son, Will
liam Thompson, is a jeweler on Eighth
street, Philadelphia, the other one is in
the jewelry business in the west.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
Social Free.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the First Methodist Protestant
Church, will hold social in the Sunday
School room on Thursday evening of this
week MAY 1s). The entertainment will
be an Old Folks Concert. Miss Meta
Simpkins and Miss Ethel Seeley will
sing. Miss Ruth Bowly will be present
with her tambourine. An Old Folks
Tea will be given for 15 cents. Beside
there will be ice cream, cake, pie &C., for
sale. Proceeds for church debt. Old and
young invited. Admission free.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
NO. 2649
CROP CONDITIONS,
The Weather Bureau Makes Reports Upon
Conditions.

Ihe weather Bureau Makes Reports Upon
Conditions.
The New Jersey section of the climate
anu crop service Weather Bureau. sends
out the following:
NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., May g. 1899.
Inc observers and crop correspondents
report for the week, ending May stb. that
lne temperature and sunshine in all Sec
llohs, except along the sea coast. has been
ABOVE the average, while the rainfall has
been very deficient, especially in All the
southern counties, where total absence
was reported.
In the Northern and Middle Sections.
all farming operations have progressed
rapidly; the sowing of oats is comnletad
and the planting of corn well under wav
winter grain continues in fairly GOOD
condition, but the growth of grass has
been very slow. Orchard frnit ~ III
KINDS is most promising, the trees being
1uil OF bloom, and the weather conditions
favorable for the distribution of POLLEN.
1n somerset county, the prospects for
gooo crop OF peaches is most encourao.
ing. A good shower visited thesa seo.
tions on Tuesday evening, and was most
beneficial.
In the Southern Section. the lono oh
sence OF rain, (since April 16th). has
greatly retarded blowing and planting.
and also the growth of early truck and
grass. Strawberries are in full bloom.
but unless rain comes soon the cron will
be very short; grain is doing well. but
meadows and pastures are suffering from,
drought.
Newspapers publishing all or any part
OF this publication will please use the
omclal heading given to this bulletin.
E. w. McGANN, Director.
Reports to the Bureau from this section
have been as follows:
brldgeton-Week very dry; all crops at
standstill for want of rain.
HENRY A. JoRDEN.
Deerfield Township-Ground is yerv
dry; plowing in some sections at stand
still: grass and grain making slow
growth; corn not coming up.
ARTHUR SEABRooK.
Salem-Grass very short; wheat doing
well; oats growing nicely; early corn and
melons about all planted; the dry weather
is retarding all vegetation; early tomatoes
set out in the fields. BARCLAY SMITH.
F'riesburg-No rain has fallen since
April 7th; all crops needing it very much;
too dry for seed to germinste: corn nearly
| all in. n n prppv
Woodstown-PlOwing retarded. owing
10 very dry weather: grass suffering;
unless rain comes soon the hay crop will
be short. I'D. DIcKrNsoN
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as we'll as women, and all feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisons in
the blood. backache. nervousness, head
ache and tired, listless, run-dow FEELING
But there's no need to feel like that.
Listen to j. w. Gardner, Idaville, Ind
He says: Electric Bitters are just the
thing for man when he is all run down
and don't care whether he lives or dies
1t did more to give me new strength and
good appetite than anything could take
can now eat anything and have new
lease on life.' Only so cents, at II. w
Fithian's Drug Store. Every bottle guar
anteed. Is mwf
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
ANNUAL MEETING.
Bills Paid and Routine Business Trans
acted. The Board Adjourns Early
in the Afternoon,

The greatest interest centering in the
meeting of the Board of Freeholders
wednesday was the organization, most of
which occurred in the morning.
The afternoon session was taken up
with the routine business, paying bills
and the announcement of the standing
committees for the year.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Hires, was
passed, which gives the Board power to
say whether or not the building and re-
pairing of bridges, under certain con-
ditions, should not be done by contract.
The resolution provided for the Board to
direct whether work costing 5000 or more
should be done by the day or under con-
tract.
The county statement was ordered
printed in pamphlet form, 1000 copies
being ordered for the 10000 people of
Cumberland county. Collector Garrison
said that 1000 copies were printed last
year, and 1000 were not delivered. This
indicates that the masses have little op-
portunity to learn how their money is
spent.
The matter of connecting the Aims
House and new Insane Hospital with
telephone came up, and there was quite
discussion. The committee appointed to
look after the matter reported that the
Delaware & Atlantic Telephone Company
would place one complete long distance
'phone in the Aims House for one year at
S66. and would furnish an additional
'phone free for the hospital. The Bridge
ton Telephone Company offered to place
two complete 'phones for $50 a year for
five years, or one 'phone for 1856 year.
Supt Samuel Meyers, of the Deleware
& Atlantic Company, explained that his
company was connected with all of the
towns East of the Mississippi and had
fourteen exchanges in Cumberland
county. An improved system was ex-
pected to be placed here, and all night
service given.
Elwood Potter spoke for the other
company, and he spoke enthusiastically
Of the home company. He offered free
service to every 'phone in the county.
There were no tolls charged on any of the
home lines, and never would be. He
said that the company would soon be
generally connected all over the county.
When the matter was finally settled,
the contract was ordered for the yesr
with the Bell phone, the vote being
IL TO Z.
Director Reeves announced the stand
ing committees for the year as follows:
Public Building-Ireland,H Hires, Rogers
auditing Collecto1's s accouats-G Garrison,
Lore. McMahon, Souders, Cozier.
Lumocy-Reeves, Dunham, Leach.
Discharge Of Prisoners -Souders, Dare,
Rogers.
Loao LibrUry-Lore, Ireland, Dare.
Prantimg-Leacb, Richman, Fithian.
Finance-Downs, Henderson, Reeves.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
THE Anniversary.
Ihe Program Arranged for a Pleasing
Festival to Mark the Fiftieth Ami
versary of Trinity NJ. f.



Especial preparation is being made for
the celebration of the golden anniversary
o. Trinity M. E. Church, which will
occur on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and
the following Sunday. 1t will be great
event.
The program has been arranged with
great care, and while it has not vet been
completed in smallest detail, it can be
readily ascertained that there will be a
very pleasant time.
The program is subjoined:
May 18th.
W.SO-sermon, Rev. S. NJ Hudson
2.3o-Platform Meeting.
7.45-sermon, Rev. W, W. Moffea, D. D.
May 10Th.
lo.3O-Sermon, Rev. Geo. L. Dobbins
2.S0-Platform Meeting.
7.45-Historical. JL Rice
Eye shall hallow the fftieth year."-Lev. 25:l0
May Goth.
7.45-Re-union of Glass Leaders.
May 2Ist.
s.O0-Love Feast.
lo.3o-sermon. Rev. j. B. Graw, D. D.
2S0-Sabbath.S School Reunion:
6.3o-Chrstian Endeavor
7.45-Sermon.
Every effort is being made to have as
many OF the former pastors present as is
possible. s. M. Hudson who was here
in 1852 will be present. the three proceed
ing him being dead. The church has had
twenty-seven pastors in this fifty years of
church life, and of this number, eleven
have Joined the vast silent msiorietv
The church has recently been repainted,
and it is now being carpeted and re-
seated. These improvements will make
the church all the more pleasant for it's
future work of usefulness. There will be
several pleasing features during the
anniversary that will delight the people
who will be in attendance.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
HAD NO USE FOR DOCTORS.
Died After Years Illness, Refusing All
Medicine.


Medicine.
ELMER, N. j., May 12.-David Sithens,
Hardingville man, 81 years old, died at
his home this week of rheumatism and
consumption, after being sick year.
during which time he refused to have
anything to do with the doctors or to re-
ceive medical attendance of any kind.
The undertaken found it necessary to call
on Coroner Carpenter, of Salem, to obtain
the necessary death certificate and permit
for burial. Dave lived with a bachelor
brother and widowed mother for MANY
years in very primitive style, and it is
said to have been fully ten years since
the brothers have spoken to each other.
although they ate at the same table dav
after day. He was noted through two
counties as an expert checker player and
QUOT pitcher,
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
NINETY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY.

Interesting Services Yesterday in Friendship
nj. e. Church Near vineIand,
VINEIAND. NJ, May 1.-THE ninety
first anniversary of the Friendship
Methodist Episcopal Church several miles
northeast of Vineland, was celebrated to-
day by continuous service. Rev. Albert
Matthews, of Vineland, pastor of the
church in 1867, preached in the after
noon, and Rev. G. w. Heisley, who
occupied the pulpit in 1s54-5, officisted at
night.
The present pastor, Rev. Charles ii.
Barnes. had charge of the morning SER
vice. During the day the quaint little
sanctuary was visited by many old
settlers who had attended services there
in their youth.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-05-18
Does Coffee Agree with Yous >

IF not drink Grain-O-made from nure
grains. A lady writes: "The first time 1
made Grain.O I did not like it but after
using it for one week, nothing would in
duce me to go back to coffee" 1t nour-
ishes and feeds the system. The child
rem can drink it freely with great benefit
Ii is the strengthening substance of pure
grains. Get package to-day from your
grocer. loc. and25e. 16 4w