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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
RUSHING THE WORK.
New Theatre Building is Certainly
Busy Place Now.

The Messrs. Moore, proprietors and
managers of the new Criterion Theatre
are confident that the first perform
ance can be given before the middle
of October. The building is proceed
ing most satisfactorily.
The scene presented inside the big
theatre is certainly busy one. Car
penters, plasterers, electric light men,
plumbers, day laborers, all working
there and accomplishing a vast
amount of work
Nearly all of the electric wiring is
in The carpenters are making rapid
progress, and the most of their re-
manning work is mill work, all pre-
pared to be put in place without any
further fitting.
The plasterers are nearly through
with the ceiling, and they will soon
be working upon the side walls The
masons are using a cement plaster
which dries Immediately, and the
second, finishing coat, is put on di-
rectly the first is done. The latter
part of this week the decorators will
be here and put on the rich, artistic
designs.
Then down comes the scaffolding,
and the floors are cleared for the
finishing touches and the arrangement
of the seats.
The stage is practically completed
this minute. All of the scenery is
being painted at the studios of the
artists and can be hung almost over
night.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
HOT FIGHT WITH
VICIOUS BULL.
Farmer TOmlin Was Tossed and
Perhaps Fatally Injured.

Cape May, N. j., Sept. 9.-Enoch
Tomlin, well-to-do farmer of Cold
Spring, was attempting to drive a
vicious bull from the pasture when
it turned upon him. Tomlin picked
up large fence rail, and when the
animal made several furious charges
at him he succeeded in beating it off.
His weapon was broken on the ami
mails head when it made more furi-
GUS charge, and, catching the farmer
in the right position, gave him toss
into the air of several feet, and would
no doubt have killed him had he not
rolled under fence out of harm S
way.
AS result of his terrible experience
Mr.. Tomlin is badly injured, and it
is feared by the attending physicians
that he is hurt internally. The bull
was killed yesterday.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
MAN HATER
WELCOMED FIREMEN.
Woman Who Built Her Own
House Saw it Reduced to
Ashes.

Vineland, N. j., Sept. 9.-Having
built with her own hands cozy home
from foundation to roof, Mrs. James
McMahon was compelled to see it de-
voured by flames yesterday, and her
grief was great.
Mrs. Mcmahon, who lived alone, ris
famed as a man-hater, and would not
allow one of the male sex on her prop
erty, but she welcomed the fire laddies
with open arms when her home was
ablaze. The fire started from an oil
stove. Her house was two-story
frame building of several large rooms,
and located in a fashionable section
of the town.
Mrs. McMahoh's peculiar style of
architecture was not liked by the
residents in her neighborhood, some
of whom called upon her during the
erection of her domicile and suggested
certain alterations, but Mrs. McMahon
treated their advice with contempt
and piled her saw and hammer to her
own taste.
Mrs. Mcmahon, it is said, will be-
gin the erection of a new house on
the site of the ruins.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
A Communication.

Mr.. Editor-Allow me to speak a
few words in favor of Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy. suffered for three
years with the bronchitis and could
not sleep at nights. tried several
doctors and various patent medicines,
but could get nothing to give me any
relief until my. wife got bottle of
this valuable medicine, which has
completely relieved me. w. S. Brock
man, Bagnell, Mo. This remedy is
for sale by all druggists. it's I'm
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
HUNT BROTHERS.
COURT HOUSE STRUCK.
just Before Midnight the Most Seri-
Gus of Electrical Storms Swept
Oyer the Town-Some Damage.

just Before Midnight the Most Seri-
Gus of Electrical Storms Swept
Oyer the Town-Some Damage.
Just before midnight on Tuesday
fierce electrical storm swept over the
city. The thunder was of the crash
ing sort and the lightning was fright
full.
Not in a long while has there been
such storm and it brought people
from their beds.
One bolt struck the tower of the
Court House. The shaft entered the
steeple on the Broad street side just
over the clock dial. The wood work
was considerably splintered, and the
lightning fired the interior.
An alarm of fire was turned in from
box No. 81 and the Department re-
sponded and for some time they
worked, and it was thought that the
flames were entirely extinguished,
and the firemen returned to head
quarters.
Afterward the flames burst forth
again, and another alarm was turned
in. This time the fremen were
obliged to work for hours before they
could get clear of the trouble. The
interior of the belfry was consider
ably charred, but there was no serious
damage.
The firemen found great difficulty
in getting at the fire, because it was
in the extreme top of the belfry, and
it was possible to reach it only by the
climbing of ladders through narrow,
dark passageway.
In the tower is the town clock and
below the clock, under the bell, is the
fire alarm striker for the Third ward.
1t is not thought that either the
clock or the striker is injured.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
CRIMINAL MATTERS
BEFORE THE COURT.
A Couple of Light Sentences Were
Imposed by Judge Trenchard
Friday Morning.

The special term of Court opened
Friday morning before Judge Tren-
chard.
The first case on was a petition to
secure the release from custody of
Henry Pierce, who was placed in Jail
last June on very serious charge.
Pierce's release was asked in order for
him to work and help support child
as his effort to be released on bail has
proved unsuccessful as yet. The de-
fendant tried to secure bonds but hav-
ing failed Prosecutor Fithian asked
the court to release the prisoner.
The court considered the petition
and ordered it filed but reserved his
final determination. until a future
date.
Prosecutor Fithian moved the case
of Cora Halsey for larceny. The de-
fendant retracted her plea of not
guilty and plead guilty as the trial
was called.
Eliza Stevenson, charged with adul-
terry, was to have been tried this
morning but the case did not come
off. Eliza retracted her plea of not
guilty and offered one of guilty. She
has been confined in the county Jail
for eight months.
The following sentences were i'm
posed:
Eliza Stevenson, adultery, five days
in county jail
Cora Halsey, larceny, 2 months
county Jail.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
ANNUAL MEETING
OF DIRECTORS.
Annual Elections of the Bridge
ton & Millville Traction Com
pany and the BridgetOn Elec-
tric Company.

OlAC OOH pdhJs
The annual meeting of the Bridge
ton and Millville Traction Company
and the Bridgeton Electric Company S
stockholders, was held Thursday at
the offices of the plant on Cohansey
street.
Many of the stockholders were pres
ent, those from out of the city coming
here by way of Millville, giving the
gentlemen an opportunity to look over
the pike road. Arriving in this city
the meetings were Immediately called.
The Directors of the Bridgeton and
Millville Traction Company were
elected as follows: Samuel G. De-
Coursey, J. J. Sullivan, H. J. Crow
ley, 9. L. F. Tingley, William H.
Shelmerdine, Silas W. Petit, Phila-
delphia; VIM. A. Logue, Frank M.
Riley, Bridgeton. The Directors or
ganized by the election of S. G. De-
Coursey, President; H. j. Crowley,
Vice President; G. L. F. Tingley,
secretary ana treasurer.
The Bridgeton Electric Company IS
Directors were chosen as follows: A.
G. DeCoursey, J. J. Sullivan, VIM.
H. Shelmerdine, Silas W. Petit,
Philadelphia VIM. A. Logue, Bridge
ton. The same officers were elected
for the Electric Company, as were
chosen for the Traction Company.
The stock holders were gratified
with the reports of the business OF
the companies
A dinner was served at the Hotel
Cumberland at one O'Clock, and at
two the visitors, in special car,
went over the road and visited the
Tumbling Dam Park.
While up there William F. Harrity,
the great Democratic leader, Chair
man of the National Democratic
Committee when Grover Cleveland
was elected President, and j. J. Sulli.
van, one of Philadelphia leading
merchants, engaged in game OF
bowling. 1t was sharp contest, and
strikes and spares followed in rapid
success. The prominent Democratic
leader finally succeeded in showing
the greatest score, the figures being,
Harrity, 100: Sullivan, 148.
The visitors went back to Philadel.
phia by way of the West Jersey road.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
FIFTY YEARS THEY
HAVE BEEN MARRIED.
Golden Wedding Celebrated Fri
day at the Home of Mr.. and
James w. Murphy.

Fifty years ago Friday, James
w. Murphy, of Bridgeton, was mar
ried at Winslow, N. j., to Miss Char
ity Surran, of that place, by Rev.
James White.
The event was Friday and Friday
night, happily, pleasantly and elabor-
ately celebrated. No more enjoyable
golden wedding anniversary has oc-
Cured in this city. From various
parts of the country came the chill
dren to enjoy the reunion, to spend
day with beloved father and mother,
who enjoy the distinction of these
many, many years of married life.
Nearly all of this half century have
been spent by Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy
in Bridgeton.
During the troublous times of Civil
War only, were they separated. Then
Mr.. Murphy volunteered for his coun-
try's defense, and went to the battle
front with Company f, Third Regi-
ment New Jersey Volunteers. Spared
to return from war, he came home
again, and unbroken domestic life,
was taken up.
Mr.. Murphy is a cooper by trade
and for years was employed by the
Cumberland Nail and Iron Company.
Later he lived at the Tumbling Dam
Park, having charge of the great
water power there.
During the past eight years Mr..
Murphy has been sexton of the Com
merce Street M E. Church.
In these years of welded happiness
have come into the home, children,
four of them, all living, and yester-
day all about the happy home table,
enjoying with their parents, the pleas
ures of the occasion. The children
are John M. Murphy, Connecticut
James W. Murphy, Jr., Fredericks,
Md. Mrs. Mary Curliss, Millville
Mrs. Sarah J. Parks, this city.
There was an elaborate dinner
served, and in the evening another
bountiful collation.. From the many
relatives and friends came remem-
brances of the occasion, three tables
being filled with handsome and useful
presents, among them being counter
panes, blankets, money in gold, and a
host of other things. Mr. Murphy
being an ipveterate smoker, appreci-
ated greatly a magnificent Meer-
schaum pipe.
Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvanus Murphy,
Ocean City; David Murphy, Rosedale,
Pa, Mr.. and Mrs. James Curliss,
Mrs. David Hudson, Mrs. Lydia Sur.
ran, Mrs. Ida Hendrickson, Mrs.
Mary Rick, Mrs. Phebe Moore, Mr..
and Mrs. John Heintz, Mr.. and Mrs.
Josiah Murphy, Miss Ella Murphy,
Mrs. Abbie Hinson, Mrs. Ellen Beach,
Westville; Mrs. Jane Wilsey, Mrs.
Jennie Parks, Alma and Louella
Parks, Mary and Mabel G. Murphy.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
A QUIET AND PRETTY
WEDDING SOLEMNIZED.
At the First NJ. P. Church Par.
sOnage Mr.. Woodruff Joslin
and Miss Reba III. Humphries
are Married.


a pretty wedding was solemnized
Saturday night at the First M. P.
parsonage when Woodruff Joslin was
married to Miss Reba H. Humphries
by Rev. Mr.. Pettitt, of the Second
Church, this city; Rev. L. D. Stultz
being out of town. The ceremony
took place at eight O'Clock with only
the bridesmaid, Miss Flora Peterson,
and the best man, Joseph Humphries,
brother of the bride, present. The
bride was dressed in white organdie.
The married couple proceeded TO
the home of the BRIDES mother, Mrs.
Mary Humphries, on North Laurel
and Laning streets, and reception
was given them.
The newly married couple were ex-
tended hearty congratulations with
wishes for long and happy lives
About ten O'Clock most delicious
repast was served to the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joslin were the re-
cipients of beautiful presents, silver
ware, cut glass, handsome parlor
lamp and articles of linen, being
given.
Mr.. Joslin resides in this city and
is an employee at the Ferracute.
They will live in Bridgeton.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
FINGER MASHED.
George Terry an Employee of tn e
Ferracute Meets With an
Accident

George Terry, employed at the Fer
racute, as machinist, met with a
painful accident Tuesday morning
shortly before ten O'Clock.
He was handling heavy piece of
iron and it fell on his little finger
mashing it.
A hackman was called and Terry
was driven to the Office of DR.. Davis
on Pearl street, where the injured
finger was dressed. Ernest Glaspey
accompanied Mr.. Terry and after the
physician had cared for the finger he
was taken to his home on Yorke
street
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
For a New Library.

The Central Church Sunday School
are to have fine library. The young
people of the church are to give a
connundrum tea in the basement, on
the Goth of this month for the pur-
chasing fund of such library. The
tea will be an elaborate affair.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12

POST OFFICE is
ROBBED MONDAY NIGHT.
Shiloh Post Office Cleared Out by
Professional Robbers.

Skillful, professional burglars did a
clean job of Post Office robbing Mon
night, the victim being Joseph Tom
linson, Postmaster of Shiloh.
The burglars completed their work
without raising the slightest suspi-
cion and have apparently made good
their escape with their booty.
Absolutely no suspicion rests upon
anyone, and there is not the slightest
clue to trace down the culprits.
When the job was done is as much
a mystery as is the identity of the
thieves.
Postmaster Tomlinson runs one of
the principal stores in Shiloh. 1t is
located on the main pike road, and is
surrounded by residences all occupied.
Monday night the Postmaster closed
the store as usual, first making every
thing secure, as the Post Office is
located in the place.
Tuesday it was discovered that
the front store doors had been forced
open. The outside lock had been
broken, and the inside lock forced.
Back in the office the big safe was
a practical wreck, telling mutely the
entire story.
The office had been robbed.
After the burglars had affected an
entrance into the store, they must
have gone Immediately to work.
They were after money and stamps.
Little in the store was disturbed. The
money drawers had been opened and
all the small change taken from the
receptacles. But few things in the
store of value were taken, excepting
perhaps some cutlery.
The burglars, undoubtedly profes-
sionals must have worked boldly and
deliberately. They had visited the
tobacco cases, helped themselves tc
cigars, and smoked one or two while
they were doing the job, the burned
stumps lying upon the floor.
With excellent tools, a hole was
drilled in the safe door just over the
combination, and the hole filled with
powder, and touched off from Ions
fuse.
The explosion resulted in tearing of
the whole door, which was greatly
damaged.
This left the interior of the safe
open to the burglars. They soon OBJ
tanned an entrance into the money
vaults and from them obtained over
5000 worth of postage stamps an6
nearly $500 in cash.
No one heard the explosion. Post
master Tomlinson lives near by anC
he heard nothing. No one about the
village, Monday night saw anybody
of suspicious character.
A Post Office Inspector happened tt
be in Bridgeton He was just leaving
on a morning train, when he was tolt
OF the burglary. He Immediately lef
the train and went direct to Shiloh
He made careful investigation of the
whole matter, but refused to make
any statement.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
MRS. JOHN HOOD DEAD.
Well Known Lady Here Dies in At
lantic City.

Mrs. Cornelia Knerr Hood, wife OF
Hon. John Hood, of No. 315 Stevens
street, and sister of J.. Harry Kerr,
the well known jeweler of Camden,
and sister of Mrs. John M. Laning, OF
this city, died suddenly Sunday at
Atlantic City.
Mrs. Hood was most estimable
woman, well known here where she
formerly lived, and was an earnest
church worker in the Trinity Baptist
church, of Camden.
The funeral will occurred on We'd
nesday morning at II O'Clock in this
city, the body being brought here for
interment.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
Later.
Salem, ~.

Salem, IL. 30 p, m.
This morning as stage driver Roork
was on his way to Salem, some dis
tance from Shiloh, he found bag
along the road containing about $25
in small coin. The bag had tag
bearing the name of Joseph Tomlin-
son. Mr.. Roork had not heard of the
Post Office robbery.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
Talk of Chansine onarters.

There is talk of changing the quar-
ters for the Bridgeton Athletic Asso-
ciatson. The present hall is not
sufficiently large enough and satisfac-
toy. The third floor of Moore's
Opera House block is being considered
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12

Josh Westhafer, of Loogootee, Ind. !,
is poor man, but he says he would
not be without Chamberlain's' Pain
Balm if it cost five dollars a bottle
for it saved him from being cripple.
No external application is equal to
this liniment for stiff and swollen
joints, contracted muscles, stiff neck,
sprains and rheumatic and muscular
pains. 1t has also cured numerous
cases of partial paralysis. 1t is for
sale by all druggists. it's I'm
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
Former PASTOR Preaohes

Rev. Mr. Reed preached at the Irv-
ng Avenue Presbyterian church,
Sunday morning and evening. Both
services were attended by large con-
gregations and his words were receiv-
ed with benefit. Mr. Reed was for
mer pastor and is now stationed at
Northern New Jersey.
This is the leading job printing es-
tablishment in this end of Jersey.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12

Not many prisoners in the county
Jail.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
1000 Sheets and Pillow
Cases.

Special values in Sheets and
Pillow Cases all this week. Hem.
med Pillow Cases 10, 121, 15c.
Hemstitched Pillow Cases 10,
l21, Is, 18c.
Fine Sheets 91x90, with 2 inch
hem, SOC, worth go.
Bolster Cases, %, 25, 35c.
Turkish Towels, &c, value 10c.
School bags 25 and SOC.
Fancy Pillow with rufle Csc,
worth 35c.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
WHOLE NO. 2S2l
What Leaders of
Fashion Say.

Red trimmed with black will be
popular for this fall and winter.
Walking Skirts will be worn
more than ever.
Wide belts giving the effect of
.Prlncess waist will be much worn.
Winter Coats with yoke effect is
one of the new styles for winter.
Valutina Cord in all colors will
have big run for waists.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-12
Walking Skirts.

1000 yds. fine
pretty Flannelette
for night robes, un-
derskirts, children's
dresses at Sc, worth
10 and 123.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-04-18
The ThurmOnt National Bank.

Application has been granted by the Comp
troller of the Currency at Washington fol
the organization Of Il national bank here, to
be known as The Thurmont National Bank.
The following are named in the application
as directors, 10 serve until the first regular
annual elect on in January 1909: Samuel NJ
Brely, Harry c. Gorsuch, John Root, Geo.
w. S,ocksdale, Morris A. Birely, John X.
Stoner and Vincent Sebold.
A proposition to merge the banking house
of Birely Il Osler into the new bank will he
made by this firm to the officers of the new
hank. As few will question the ACCESSIBILITY
of such step, it is reasonable to assume that
such will be the final outcome of the matter
Such action taken, 1t will be accomplished
without any break in The banking operations
so far as the patrons are concerned. In the
meantime the business of the firm of Blrely
s Oser will continue uninterruptedly, as In
the past
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-04-18
Small National Banks.

Under the recent act of Congress reducing
the limit of capitalization to $25, 900 in towns
of 5000 inhabitants or less heretofore $780,
0O0) great numbers ofthe smaller banks have
been established, During recent visit of
the writer to the Organization Division of
the department of the Comptroller of the
Currency (haying charge Of the organization
of National Banks) the chief OF the depart
ment produced list which shows that ofthe
$26,000,0O0 capital of recently organized
National Banks, more than 80 100000 Is rep.
resented by banks capitalized at $4,000;
more than one third of the total sum. which
probably means that considerably more than
one. half the number of new banks are of
the smaller class During the year that end.
ed March IA, 1901, there we've organized in
Texas alone, 65 national banks, large mum
Der of them with $4,000 capital, the total
capital being slightly above 100000.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-04-18

December End lS95-Bomb thrown at the
Gar in St. Petersburg,
September 23rd, 1896 Nihllists planned a
cordite explosion as the Car drove through
a London street.
October 9Th, 1896 Bomb exploded behind
the Cars carriage IN the Place de la Con-
corde, Paris
May Goth, 1s97-Young artisan attempted
Tsarskoe Selo Park, st. Petersburg.
May Sd, 1905 Discovery of Nlhillsts pie p,
to blow up the Tsarskoe-Selo Cathedral dur
ing the conservation services.
June 25lh, 1SJ9--Attempt to poison the
Gar and Czarina during visit to Vienna.
September 7th, 1898 -Nihilists attempted
to kill Gar in Moscow.
September 2Sth. 1s9S-Nihllsts under
mined street in Warsaw over which tht
Car was to pass.
November 23rd, Anarchists built 9
barrlcads across a deep railway cnt in from
of the Gar 8 train.
November LIST, 1900-Conspiracy discov-
cred in Poland to assassinatc Nicolas II.
December 1st, 1900-Plot discovered tc
mine two mile tunnel between Losova anC
Sebastopol, through which the Gar was &c
pass
March gath, 1sOl-Plot to blow up thu
great Tsarskoe Selo Palace.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-04-18
New Baseball Rules.

The new rules provide that each fou! ba
shall be called strike until the batsman has
two strikes, when the rules for strike will be
the same as before, that the catcher shall re-
main under the bat during the entire game;
that when batsman is hit by a pitched ball,
instead of securing his base 1t shall be called
ball; that the pitcher must not delay the
game by throwing the ball around after the
batsman has taken his place, and that the
pitcher cannot nold the ball longer than 20
seconds before delivering it to the batsman.
These changes were made largely for the
purpose of shortening the time of playing
the game, which they undoubtedly do. The
one most objected to is that regarding the
calling Of u foul strike and predictions are
made that this rule will be wiped out in q
short time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-04-18
A Gentle Hint.

In our style of climate, with It's sudden
change of temperature,-rain wind and sun
shine often ntermngled in a single day,-it
is no wonder that our children. friends and
relatives are so frequently taken from US by
neglected colds, half the deaths resulting
directly from, this cause. A bottle of Bos-
chee's German Syrup kept about your home
for immediate use will prevent serious sick,
ness, a large doctors bill, and perhaps death,
by the use of three or four doses. For curing
Consumption, Hemorrhages, Pneumon a
Severe Coughs, Group, or any disease of the
Throat or Lungs, Its success is simply won
derful, as your druggist will tell you. Get a
samplt bottle free from Waters Pharmacy.
Regular size, rs cts. Get Green's Prize Al
manac. mch73m