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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
HOMELESS WANDERERS.
Husband, Wife and Two Little Ones Look
ing for an Abiding Place.

Husband, Wife and Two Little Ones Look
ing for an Abiding Place.
But day or two since an illustration
of how the other half lives, came to the
notice of Justice /. T. Nichols. A sad.
pathetic case, and one that brought SYM
pathy from the heart.
There appeared at Justice Nichols
Office young man and woman, each
carrying a little babe. They represented
an unfortunate family coming from Clay
ton, where the man had been thrown out
of work, and had wandered over the city
unable to find employment. All the goods
of this world they had were wrapped in
two bundles which they were carrying
with their babies. The man appealed to
Justice Nichols for work, not assistance
in any other way. The man said he had
just sufficient to get to Fairton, and as
last resort he was going down there to
endeavor to find employment If he
failed there-then--
Nowhere to lay the heads of the family.
no warm place to gather together the
little brood, nothing to eat and nothing
to buy it with. And yet there is plenty
in the world.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
An Enterprisipg Druggist.

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising than 81. w. Fithian,
who spares no pains to secure the hest of
everything in his line, for his many Gus
toners. He now has the valuable agency
for DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. This is
the wonderful remedy that is producing
such Juror all over the country by it's
many startling cures. Itabsolutely cures
Asthma, Bronchitis. Hoarseness and all
affections of the Throat, Chest and Lungs,
Call at above drng store and get trial
bottle free or a regular size for 50 cents
and Sl.OO. Guaranteed to cure or price re-
funded. 30 mwf
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on healthy
liver is inactive, you have a bilious look;
if your stomach is disordered, you have
dyspeptic look; if your kidneys are
affected, you have pinched look. Sc
cure good health and you will surely have
good looks. 'Electric Bitters" is good
Alternative and tonic. Acts directly on the
stomach. liver and kidneys, purifies the
blood, cures pimples, blotches and boils,
and gives good complexion. Every
bottle guaranteed. Sold at ID. w. Filth
ian's Drug Store. SOC per bottle.
30mwf
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
ANOTHER FIRE.
Grave Man Saves His House, But Burma
Up His wife's Clothing.

There was third fire in this CITY on
Sunday, of which there was no renort
LII happened In this way: A certain busi-
ness man living in the Third ward, was
dressing to attend the morning service at
church. One of the articles of his ar
parei had gone astray; he ransacke ed
bureau drawers and dressing case, and
not hndlng the missing article, he turned
to the clothes press; not being sufficiently
light to see clearly, he struck match
heio IL In the closet, and peered around
Tor the lost garment. Imagine, if Won
can, MS CONSERVATION when he saw a
hash and realized that his better balf,s
new SILK waist was going up in flames.
he dId not become ratified and run out
10 sound the alarm. Oh no, He is not
made of that kind of material. He inst
went to work fighting fire, and finally
succeeded in quenching the flames. and
saved the house and contents from going
up in smoke, but as he took an inventory
OF the damage, suddenly realized that he
mad the worst to face yet, as the silk waist
was in ruins. The gentleman arrayed
himself and quietly slipped off to church.
leaving the wife in blissful ignorance of
the ruin he had wrought. While he was
listening to the Gospel, the owner OF that
waist. while doing her chamber work
discovered what had been done, and hav-
ing ample time. prepared her half of
dialogue to speak with him on his return.
and upon his entering the house she
poured it ont so vigorously that his part
has never been spoken. He declares that
his breath was SO completely taken, he
has not, recovered it,
Moral The gentleman has firmly re-
solved to get his wife to look up the miss
ing articles, rather than risk lighted
match in the clothes press.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
TWO PIKE ALARMS.
Neither Fire Caused Particular Damage to
Property-But Crowds Were Called
Out with the Department


Two fire alarms were turned in Mon
day, the first of the year. Fortunately
neither fire caused serious damage to
property, although in the first instance a
woman was painfully burned.
The first alarm came from box No. 26.
and was turned in at half past four
O'Clock, The fire was in the rear of
little dwelling on Warren street, midway
between Pearl and Orange streets. The
department promptly responded, but
fortunately few buckets of water had
effectualiy extinguished the fire.
reporter learned that the trouble
was caused by gasoline stove. In the
house lives Mrs. Jennie Edwards. with
her daughter. Sunday afternoon she
started to light gasoline stove in the
kitchen. Mrs. Edwards did not know it,
but the gasoline had dripped from the
pipes and fallen in some quantities in an
iron boiler under the stove. When the
stove was lighted, the burning match
dropped into the boiler, and instantly the
gasoline blazed high. Seeking to save
her home, Mrs. Edwards seized the
boiler of burning gasoline, and attempted
to throw it into the yard. 1t dropped
from her hands in the shed, and some
clothing hanging in the apartment were
fired, and the wood work was badly
charred. In tearing down the burning
clothing Mrs. Edwards was quite seri-
burned in the face, and her hair, in
places, was burned off. The neighbors
rushing in, threw water on the flames
extingnishing them.
DR.. j. G. AppeIgate was sent for and at
tended Mrs. Edwards, who was suffering
greatly.
Second Alarm.
Just about the time the church bells
were ringing Sunday night an alarm q
turned IN from the First ward. The de-
p trtment was on hand, but not in oper-
alton. The alarm was caused by the
burning of a barrel in barn. Live ashes
nred the barrel, and had not the trouble
baen quickly discovered, there would
have been quite confiagrstion.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
BRIDGETON, n. J. THURSDAY FEBRUARY >. 1899


two reasons to continue the fair. First.
to save the fair from the disgrace of utter
collapse. and again, to pay the indebted
ness, and save the committee from the
loss of money, for which they were now
liable.
w. w. Robbins'did not think that the
Salem idea would result benefcial,y to
the society. The death of the Woods
town fair has proved that Salem is not
alive to the situation. He was not en- /.
thusiastic for Nj. Garrison's idea, as he
did not think that there could be 400
shares of stock sold at this time. Still
ne felt that men were ready to pay money
to assist in establishing first class fair.
he was willing to advance Sl00 for one
more fair, and run the risk of getting his
money back. He agreed with what the
PIONEER said a few days since, that the
fair had to be up to date, and not like
those of the past few years.
Mr.. Walter Garrison differed a little
from the views of Mr.. Robbins, concern
ing the Salem county friends. He knew
that many of them were anxious to as
sist the fair.
John Tyler, Jr., OF Salem county, said
that Mr.. Garrison was correct, and he
felt that Salem would be found prom
inently identified with the organiza-
ton, if given an opportunity.
President Elwell made some pertinent
remarks, concerning the society, and the
work of the officers.
The most of these remarks were based
upon motion made by Mr.. William
O. Garrison, which was unanimously
passed. The motion was that com
mittee of five be appointed, for the pur-
pose of suggesting plan Of re .organiza-
ton of the society, which would put it
upon sound financial basis, and report
back to a meeting of the society in two
weeks from yesterday, and further to de-
fer the election of officers, until the COM
mittee had made its report
Those present selected the following
Committee to act: Wm O. Garrison.
VIM. w. Robbins, John Tyler Jr., Isaac
G. Smalley and Walter Garrison.
The meeting then adjourned until
Wednesday, February s.
After the meeting, there was consider
able discussion of the proceedings among
those in the Court House. 1t was gener.
ally agreed that Mr.. Garrison had hit
upon the only scheme that will save the
enterprise to the community. That
future fairs must be up to date there is
nc doubt. There must be attraction for
the people or they will not go. The con-
sensus of opinion was that the rates of ad-
mission could not be over twenty-five
cents, and there must be plenty of ginger
in the show. The effort to boom the fair
is hindered in the beginning with the To-
cation of the grounds, and there must be
sufficient in the fair to overbalance this
obstacle.
The Committee had short meeting
after the adjournment, and will follow
this with several sessions which will
probably develop the plan which will be
presented at the next meeting.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
MYSTERIOUS FIRE.
me firemen Did Good Work and Saved
Much of the Property-Big Crowd
Present.

Present.
A fire considerably damaged the Gen.
tral X. T. Co.'S. freight depot, on Cohan
sey sire t. Monday night. The fire was a
mysterious one,
IL was just before eight o'clock when
the town was startled with the blasts of a
whistle, and before the alarm was
sounded, people we're beginning to re-
psondto the whistle. The alarm turned
infrom box No. So startled everybody,
and bright flames reflected upon the
blackness of the night.
The fire department instantly re-
sponded to the alarm, and was in work.
ing shape before the flames had ACQUIRED
great headway.
me Hames seemed to be on the west
OF the brick building used by the Central
Railroad Company for freight, and were
outside of the structure. The flames fed
upon the platform and the underside of
the frame awning, which runs about the
building. The immediate danger was
soon disposed of by two we'll directed
streams of water, but considerable work
was necessary to keep the flames from
between the wooden sheathing and the
slate roof. The fire had eaten through
the awning and under the slate roof. In
one or two cases the flames had come
through the roof and fired the interior.
Chief Elwell was particularly careful in
the use of water, and much cf the freight
was not damaged at all. A considerable
of it was carried out into the street. Other
freight was moved about inside so tEat it
escaped damage.
Less than All hour of hard work re-
suited in getting rid of all the fire. The
damage is pr bematical. The frame
work outside of the building was badly
charred, and the slate roof damaged con-
siderably. OF course the water made
some trouble, but not great deal.
A freight car standing near the freight
depot was fired, but before it was greatly
damaged, was pushed away.
The origin of the fire is something of a
mystery. That it started outside there
can be no doubt. That there was no fire
thercabouts is not questioned, so that the
flames point strongly to incendarism.
A couple of fellows going across the
iron works bridge say that they seen the
hapyes- hurst forth, and eeern ed to be di-
rectiy upon the platform.
A lot of spikes in kegs on the outside
platform were melted by the flames, in
dicated that the fire seemed to be in that
end. There was no locomotive about the
depot from which spark conld have
come. and there was no fire in the build
ing excepting, in the cellar, in the heater
and that was the farthest end from the
fire.
Station Agent Paul Smith does not un.
derstand how else than incendiary the
fire could have started. The building
was free from all dangers and tightly.
closed. There was nothing about to indi-
cate combustion.
A commendable word is due the police
force, Officers Smith and Betchner were
promptly upon the scene. Officer Betch-
ner assisted in stretching the ropes, and
single handed kept the big crowd back,
giving the firemen plenty of room.
"Chiei" Smith looked after the company's
property and freight and not single
thing is reported lost.
This is the third alarm in two DAYS. and
the firemen are entitled to rest.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
1t Has Been Fullv

demonstrated that Ely's Cream Balm is a
specific for Nasal Catarrh and cold in the
head. The distinction has been achieved
only as the result of a continued success
ful use. A morbid condition of the mem
brane in the nasal passages can be cured
by this purifying and healing treatment.
Sold by druggists or it will be mailed for
so cents by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren ST..
New York. 1t spreads over the mem.
brane, is absorbed, and relief is immedi-
ate. 80 Iw
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
Does Coffee Agree with yo,

Ii not, drink Grain O-made from pure
grains. A lady writes: 1.-The first time 1
made Grain-O 1 did not like it but after
using 1t for one week nothing would in
duce me to go back to Coffee" 1t
nourlshes and feeds the system. The
children can drink it freely with great
benefit. 1t is the strengthening substance
OF pure grains. Get package to-day
from your grocer l5c and 25c. 81 4w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
Former Bridgetonian.

Charles s. Wallen, of Camden, W ho has
been appointed custodian OF the grounds
of the Soldiers Home, at Vineland, is a
former Bridgetonian. He is well known
here. During the war he served in the
Third n. j., Cavalry. He was a good
soldier, and has many friends through.
out South JERSEY.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
Committed for staa,,no

Justice Henry Dare, of Rosenhayn,
Monday sent to Jail an Italian, who
gave his name as Dick Richmond. He
Is charged with stealing from the prop
erty OF simon Gerson bag of potatoes, a
pig OF wire and cultivator. OF course
Dick protests his innocence. but be will
have to prove it at court.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach. Taath'
ing Disorders, move and regulate rha
Bowels and destroy worms. Over 10 OO(l
testimonials. They never fail. At ali
druggists, 25c. Sample mailed free. Ad
dress, Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y
16 4w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
BuckIen's Arnica saIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cut
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
sores, letter. Cnapped 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 Is cents
per box. For sale at Fithian's Drug Store.
mWf w lv
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
Drawing Attractions.

1t takes a glassblower to draw his
wages. rich man to draw a check,
pretty girl to draw attention, horse to
draw cart, porous plaster to draw tt 9
skin, topper to draw cork, free lunch
to draw crowd, and an advertisement
IN the PIONEER to draw trade. Don't for
get it.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
John HambIeton Dead.

John Hambleton died at his home, in
Wenonah, yesterday. Mr.. Hambleton
was a son-in.law of Burrows Leeds. of
this CITY, Deceased was seized with
ccngestive chill, and then pneumonia set
n. causing his death.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
1t Keeps the Feet warm ana nrv.

ASK for Aliens Foot Fuse, powder
II cures Corns, Bunions, Chilblains.
Swoolen, Sweating, Damp feet. AT all
druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample
free. Address, Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy
N. Y. ,e
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
SIeep Was Imnossibla

olives broke out on my body to such an extent
that a full nights sleep was impossible deter
mined to try Hoods Sarsaparla, and after taking
two bottles I felt that l was entirely cured. L
heartily recommend this medicine" CHARLES S.
LozIER, 81 Atlantic ST., Hackensack, N. j.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02
Vessel Sold.

me schooner "Charles e. Schmidt,
capt. INLAY Sharp, was sold yesterday
.. noston. 1t was bought in by G. A. J.
Baker for $500. - a. -
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02

Good health is worth more than any
thing else to you, and every bottle of
Hoods Sarsaparilla contains good health.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-02

Hoods Pills are the only pills to take with Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 25c. 767
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-22
An Excellent Move.

Among the occurrences of in
terest during the past week to the
farmers others than the Farmers
Institute, was the Inauguration of
a movement to raise a fund for
cash premiums to be distributed
on crops and liveA stock in the
year 1900. Messfs. Thos. H.
Lewis and James1O. Chaehere
partially canvassed4he town for
sad purpose and 4 most liberal
response was giveEeby the citizens
of Opeleusas. The following
was the document with the sub
scription thereto:
We the undersigned subscribed
the amounts opposite our names
for a fund to be distributed in
premiums on crops and live stock
IN the year 1900, the distribution
to take place under the direction
of the Police Jury.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-22
Farmers Institute Notes.

Wednesday was Farmers Da,
emphatically. The Courthouse
was crowded with our sub
stantlal farmers. Dr.. Stubb.
says it was the very best Institute
that has ever been held in any
parish in the State.
. Among the, e,pleasantsst features
OF the day wa the delicious and
bountlful repast provided and dis
pensed under tine beautiful oaks of
the Courtyard. The cooked meats
were furnished by the farmers
themselves, and over 300 people
were bountifully fed. The la
dies are entitled to the thanks of
all present for the beautiful dec
orations of the Courtroom, the
music and for valuable service in
superlntending the lunch table.
There was quite a display of
corn, cotton and melons. The
melons, by their size, attracted
universal attention; the seeds of
which were distributed to the per
sons present. They were raised
by DR.. Richardson on Judge Es-
tilette's plantation near town.
Busy Nezat, an enterprizing
young farmer residing near Ri
der's Bridge, exhibited Il stalk of
cotton having 256 bolls and forms.
Mr.. McGse of Camp Hamilton al
so sent in several stalks Of a re-
markable variety of cotton which
attracted much attention.
Mr.. A. B. Anderson Of Wash
ington exhibited mammoth egg
plant grown by Capt. Peter Oil
yer OF our sister town, which
weighed 4 lbs and 1917 ounces,
and measured 1914 inches in cir
cumstance.
The next annual Farmers In
stitute will have to be held out of
doors under the oaks-as it is
evident from the increased inter-
est now taken, no building in town
will be large enough to accomme-
date the crowd.
The program as published in
the COURIER during the last three
weeks, was admirably carried out,
and proved both instructive and
entertaining. Several subjects
were fully discussed. We regret
that lack of time and space pre-
cludes our giving a more extend
ed report of the proceedings, but |
hope to do so later.
A large and representative COM
mittee was appointed to gather
the facts and Statistics on cotton
factories and embody them in an
address to be reported at a meet
ing to be held at the Courthouse
on the 18th Of August, 1899, at
10 o'clock a. m, for the purpose
IF organizing a cooperative cot
ton factory in the town of Ope-
[ousas on the lines of Homestead
and Loan Associations.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-22
Euchre Club.

The lovely home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Remi Mornhinveg was the
scene of a joyous gathering on
Saturday, the 18th inst.
The occasion was in honor of
the Fuchre Club, and the host
and hostess, always most royalty
hospitable, excelled themselves.
The tout ensemble was perfect
wealth, beauty and culture vie
ing with one another in making
this event a feature in Opelou-
sas' social circles.
The prizes, rich and lovely,
were most enthusiastically played
for.
The lady's prize, an exquisite
silver rose jar, was won by Mrs.
dolstein, Of New Orleans, nee
Rosa Roos, of this place.
The gentleman's prize, silver
handle whist brush, was awarded
to that clever and urbane gentle
man, Mr.. }. r. Norman.
The "boobies were captured
BY Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Roos.
Sparkling wine, delicious ices
and cakes, and something more
substantial, were served by
Misses Camille Mornhinyeg, Amy
Martin, of Lafayette, and Flossle
Anderson.
The guests we're: Mrs. Gold
stein, Of New Orleans. Mrs. Louis
Andrus; Misses Lei Dupre, Edith
Dupre, Olympic Laas, Lou Dejean,
George Anderson, May Martin,
G. Dejean; Messrs. G. Anderson,
L. Anderson, j. j. Perrodin, j..
B. Meginley, Bouten Dejean,
Leroy Harris, Jno. Harmanson,
L. Mornhinveg.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-22

The Rev. Dr.. Robert Collyer of
New York City, said the other
day. in an address to the Horace
Mann graduating class: "When
You rise from your seats you will
have your whole lives before you
whether blacksmithing for many
years as I did, or something finer,
give your whole selves to it. Nov,
you young men and women have a
lot of work to do, just let me tell
you one thing; be sure of the
rivets. Keep right down to your
work, and see that your days
work is we'll done by sun-down
and don't try to get rich at a
stroke"