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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
JUDGE HENDEE
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.
The Distinguished Father of the
Sheriff is Very Seriously Ill
at Rome, New York.

Word was Friday received in this
city, that former Lay Judge Eli B.
Hendee, of Vineland, was seriously i'll
at Rome, New York The Judge has
been in Rome for some time under
treatment for serious malady, and it
was known here that he was not in
the best of health.
Friday, however, he was stricken
with paralysis, and has not since re-
covered consciousness, and his death
is hourly expected.
Friday afternoon Sheriff Hendee
accompanied by sister, left Bridge
ton and were soon Fastening to the
fathers side.
Judge Hendee is a familiar figure
here He is known throughout the
county. He has many years lived in
Vineland where he has been a fore
most citizen. Always a representa-
tive Democrat, he took the active lead
ership in his party. The late Cover
nor Albeit appointed him as Lay
Judge, position he held for years.
During the recent campaign he was
County Chairman and directed party
affairs. He was very vigorous despite
his illness.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
NEW WAY OF
FINDING A HUSBAND.
Girls Put Their Names in Bot
tie and Set it AfiOat.

Bridgeport, N. j., Nov. 29.-In the
water near where the body of George
B. Eyre was found two years ago
Clifton Allen picked up floating
bottle wrapped in a newspaper. In
side the bottle was slip of paper
containing the names and addresses of
three young women with the request
that Finder please write. -
Allen turned the message over to
bachelor friend, who selected the
name of one of the young women,
who lives at Marcus Hook, and wrote
a nice letter, He received an answer
and letters now pass between the two.
Requests for photos have been made,
and on the receipt OF these the future
of the two may be decided. The
other two names and addresses were
young women in Philadelphia.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05

Woodbury., Dec. 1.-The Young
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
of New Jersey closed it's thirteenth
annual Conference in the First Baptist
Church yesterday. The opening de-
votional exercises were conducted by
Mrs. George May Powell, and Miss
Lucie Henderson gave valuable sug-
gestions on an "Ideal Y"
There was a general discussion on
the subjects of raising money, inter
esting new members and the needs of
the Young Woran's Christian Tenn
perance Union The Conference. after
a thorough discussion of the plan, de-
cided to have a State Y. cook book,
which, one of the delegates said,
WOULD teach how to make mince pies
without rum.
A resolution was adopted urging the
members of Congress to maintain the
Anti Canteen law if any effort be
made to repeal it. An invitation was
received to hold the next Conference
at Tuckerton.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
HON. JESSE
STEELMAN MARRIED.
Former Assemblyman Married to
Miss Grace SOuder, of Mill
vile.

Former Assemblyman Jesse S. Steel
man and Miss Grace Souder, of Mill
vile, were married Tuesday afternoon
in the M. E. Church, the pastor, Rev.
John S. Parker, officiating.
The wedding was to have occurred
on Monday evening, but a railway
wreck caused a postponement of the
event. Mr.. Steelman is now en-
ployed and living at North Alton, Ill.
and was delayed in big railroad
wreck between Chicago and New
York.
The wedding was witnessed by a
very few immediate friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul T. Ludlam, of Millville,
being bridesmaid and groomsman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steelman left Thurs
day afternoon for their Illinois home.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
TONS OF POULTRY SHIPPED
Poultry Dealers Had Demands
for all the Poultry They,
Could Buy.

Turkeys were not a glut upon the
market. Neither were they so scarce
that there was any danger of famine
for the natal holiday.
The demand was strong and the
shippers had orders for about all the
good stock they could purchase. They
had their agents going through the
country purchasing all the marketable
stock.
Tons and tons of turkeys were sent
away to the big markets. Boston,
New York, Philadelphia, Jersey City
and Newark got most of the Cumber-
land county stock that went away
from here.
The local demand was strong and
hundreds and hundreds of turkeys
were sent about among the various
householders.
The average price for good turkeys
was eighteen cents per pound Some
dealers put them out for sixteen and
did rushing business. There was a
big demand for chickens. Rabbits
found big demand and the butchers
were busy.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
Thrown From His Cart.

Saturday afternoon James Glaspey,
living on Atlantic street, was driving.
He was riding in two wheeled cart,
and had spirited horse. Coming
down Commerce street hill the bit
ring broke, leaving him powerless
with the horse. The frightened ami
NAL dashed down the hill, throwing
Mr.. Glaspey from the cart. The horse
ran over Commerce street bridge when
it fell, and was captured. The horse
was not injured. Mr.. Glaspey was
picked up unconscious and carried to
the Office of DR.. T. J. Smith. There
he was given every attention and was
feeling much better after his wounds
and bruises had been dressed. The
runaway caused some excitement.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
Former Bridgetonian Dead

Word was received here Saturday
of the sudden death of Joseph Hitch
ner, at his home in Pittstown, Pa.
His death was due to acute stomach
trouble.
Joseph Hitchner was a brother of
Supervising Principal of the Schools
E. j. Hitchner, and that gentleman
left for Pittstown on Saturday after
non. The deceased was we'll known
here. Years ago he was in the employ
of the late H. H. Shoemaker in the
grocery store on East Commerce
street.
In Pittstown, Mr.. Hitchner was a
prominent business man, controlling
a large laundry enterprise. For some
years he has been in failing health.
Last summer he visited here and spent
some time with his brother in Cedar
Beach, returning home greatly i'm
proved in health.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
RURAL FREE
DELIVERY HERE.
Department Has Arranged to
Give Part of Cumberland
County Benefit of 1t.

Rural free mail delivery for that
section of the country west of Bridge
ton is an ssured fact.
The Post Office department has been
working at this scheme for months,
Congressman Loudenslager having
been insistent that it should be done,
and personally took a great interest
in the matter.
The scheme as determined upon will
embrace that part of the country in
the vicinity of the road leading from
Bridgeton to Shiloh. From there to
Jericho, on to Marlboro, to Bowen's S
corner, to Harmony, to Dare's corner,
to Minch's corner, to West avenue,
returning to Bridgeton, covering
twenty-s miles of road. The deliv-
cry of course takes in all of the roads
off the main road on either side, and
meets very large number of people.
Two carriers will be established on
the first day of January and the sys-
tenn will begin at that time. Of
course, it is expected that the system
will be gradually very greatly in
creased.
The carriers are at present allowed
salary of $500, but it is thought
probably that at the approaching ses-
sion of Congress the salary will be
raised to 5000. The carriers are ex-
pected to furnish their own rigs and
equipment. These government en-
ployees are permitted to do general
Post Office selling, money orders, etc.
This act of Congressman Louden-
Slayer will be greatly appreciated by
the many people who will be bene-
fitted. 1t brings the mails directly to
the farm house, and the letters and
papers pass directly into the hands of
the family at their own door. No
more hitching up the horse and driv-
ing several miles twice day to the
nearest Post Office, only to be disap-
pointed perhaps. Each day the faith
full carriers will be on the route, and
if there is any mail matter for any
one along that line, it will be deliv-
cred.
The headquarters of the system will
be the Bridgeton Post Office, and this
makes the local Office all the more i'm
portant.
The people will welcome the inno-
walton. Rural free delivery is another
of the great benefits growing out of
Republican administration.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
COUNTY COURTS
IN SESSION MONDAY.
Common Pleas Case Goes Over
and Mary Sigels Pays S75 for
Selling Liquor Illegally.

A session of Court was held Monday
before Judge Trenchard. The first
business was the taking of testimony
in the matter of the alleged insanity
of Leonard Loper, of this city. Capt.
Roray and DIR. Teller were called to
testify. The court reserved decision.
An order was granted by the Court
in the matter of the adoption of a
minor child by Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
J. Flowers, of Vineland. From the
testimony taken it appears the child is
16 months old, but of it's parents,
either father or mother, nothing is
known.
Judgment for the defendant in no
cause for action was rendered by the
Court In the case of Demaio against
Vaughn, which case was tried at the
last sitting of the Common Pleas
Court.
The case Of Howard F. Cor ner Co. :,
against John Murray, which was set
down for trial Monday, was reported
settled. The case of Furman Willis,
Azariah More, and Howard f. Con
ner, against Mary J. Craig, was post
poned on account of illness of LAWYER
Ware.
In the case of Alfred Cornwell
against Hannah S. Sugars, the appeal
was dismissed, the appellants failing
to be in Court
Mary Sigels, of Vineland, charged
with illegal sale of liquor, entered a
plea of guilty to the charge. The
Court Immediately imposed sem
tence of $75 fine on the defendant,
which was promptly paid. Some nat
uralization matters closed the bust
ness of the day. Court will be in ses-
sion again next Monday and Tuesday.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
SALEM COUPLE IN
THE DIVORCE COURTS.
Frank Lawson is Granted a Di-
yOrce From His Wife and the
Custody of His Child.

Camden, Dec. 2.-Testimony in the
divorce case of Frank Lawson VS..
Emma Lawson, both residents of
Salem, was resumed before Vice Chan
cellor Grey this morning The defen-
dant produced but one witness, who
testified that she saw Mr.. Lawson
entering house of questionable re-
pute in Philadelphia.
With the close of this evidence. the
Vice Chancellor, in a lengthy oral
opinion, analysed the testimony thor
oughly, and said that the denials of
the defendant he took no stock in and
it made no impression on him. The
mere fact of denying that there were
any improper relations between the
defendant and the correspondent,
Harry Ware, was too weak, and the
denial was not sufficient.
The Vice Chancellor decided that
under the testimony the complainant
was entitled to a divorce, but the
most unpleasant duty he said that he
had to perform was the disposition of
little child, aged eight years.
Vice Chancellor Grey stated that
under the laws and the testimony >ad-
duced, the defendant was untitled to
have charge of the child and the care
and custody of the child must be
given to the complainant, but he or
dered that the mother have access to
the child at certain times as may be
agreed upon by counsel, but if they
cannot agree, the Vice Chancellor said
the court would see that it's order
would be obeyed.
After announcing the decree, Mrs.
Lawson left the court room, and while
in the corridor she called Mrs Drew,
the star witness for the complainant,
all kinds of names, and defied them
to get possession of the child. On the
other hand Mr.. Lawson claimed that
before nightfall he would have posses
sion of the little one Both parties
accompanied by counsel, left the court
room, and went away in different
directions.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
HUNT BROTHERS.
EMPLOYMENT OF
CHILD LABOR.
The MinOtOla Company Hearing
at Atlantic City Yesterday.

Atlantic City, Dec. 3.-For violat-
ing the State law prohibiting the en-
ployment in factories of children un-
der IL years Of age, George Jonas,
proprietor of the Jonas Glass Works,
at Minotola, was fined $55 to-day.
The proceedings for violations of the
law came up in the District Court be-
fore Judge Ingersoll.
In the case of Antonio Divoetto, the
boy and his father both said Aqsonio
was over 12 years of age, and the
charge was dismissed.
The glass works people were brought
up on two charges of employing An
tonic Divoetto and James Musso, both
of whom were alleged to be under II
years of age. The evidence was Sc
cured by VIM. P. Doughty, Vice Pres
ident of the Glassblowers' Union. At
the trial Mr.. Jonas was defended by
Mayor George Hampton and J. Hamp-
ton Fithian, of Bridgeton.
AS to the charge that Divoetto had
been employed under the legal age,
the States own witnesses established
the fact that the lad was born on
June 6, 1889. and was, therefore, some
six months over the age of IL years at
the time suit was instituted.
1t is also came out in the States s
testimony that the lad had been en-
ployed at the Minotola factory for
only three months, all of which time
was after his reaching IL years. This
case was therefore abandoned.
The charge of employing the Musso
lad was then called up, and it devel-
oped that county constable had
made most important mistake by
serving the summons, not upon the
defendant nor any of his agents at the
glass factory, but upon young lady
bookkeeper, who in no respect repre-
sented Jonas in legal capacity.
Consequently the case was aban-
doned. Mr.. Jonas's counsel admitted
that the Musso lad was under the
legal age, and paid the fine notwith-
standing the fact that the parents of
the boy stated to the defendant that
he was over IL years of age when he
was hired
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
The New Trust Company.

The gentlemen who are backing the
proposed new Trust Company are each
week holding meeting, and working
out the details preceding the institu-
tion of the new company. 1t is quite
likely that the new concern will be
known as The Bridgeton Trust Com
pany. At present nothing especially
is being pushed forward, those inter-
ested awaiting the decision of repre-
sentative gentleman who has been sug-
gested as the head of the organization.
The company has splendid location
for the banking house, and many
other arrangements have already been
completed.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05

.ESSEX GOT INFORMATION.
Members Elect Who Thought Bach
eilor Was Sure TO be Chosen
Speaker Had Hard Set Back.

Trenton, N. j., Dec. 3. = Major
Lentz and all the Essex county Assem-
blymen-elect came down for the Tues
day seance under the Capitol dome
this morning, and when they left they
knew something more than when they
came. At the start the Major was
cocksure that he had Assemblyman
Bacheller landed for Speaker of the
House. When he got through he had
other things to think about, and all
his rosy views of victory were dissi-
pated. The friends of Speaker Brad
ley had rallied to him with renewed
strength when they learned that the
Major was attributing the apparent
success of the Camden man to false
report that General Sewell had re-
quested his selection, Nor did it help
the Bacheller boom bit to say that
the Third House" was back of Brad
ley, in the interests of the corpora
tions.
Soon after his arrival the mighty
Major sought an interview with
Speaker Bradley, and they had nice,
confidential talk. It was noticed
however, that at it's conclusion Mr..
Bradley made no announcement of his
withdrawal. He told the Major that
he had entered the contest simply be-
oouSa his f7.iopdC in all ,,ortc 80 IL
State had requested him to, and he
did not propose to be driven out BY
any mlsstatements of his position.
Moreover, he had the support of mem
bers-elect in sufficient numbers to as
sure him of success, and he was in to
the finish.
There was also heart to-heart talk
between Bacheller and Bradley, and
they good-naturedly discussed the sit
uat ION; but the nature of their con-
ference is secret of their own. It
was one Of the noticeable things of
the day, however, that Bacheller was
not so confident of success at it's con-
clusion. Indeed, the impression Gre
ated by the actions of the Major and
his Essex followers was that they
were doing some noisy bluffing.
There was an active canvass on the
question of leadership of the House,
and the general impression seemed to
be that Assemblman John G. Horner,
of Burlington, had the inside track
for the position. The Bacheller con-
tingent was ready to make deal with
him, but Horner stuck loyalty to
Bradley. The only other candidate
for leader is Dawson, of Passaic, but
he is said to have opposition in his
own county, and can scarcely hope for
support from the other counties.
There was an unusually large gath
ering of Assemblymen-e elect, but the
Senate was represented by only one or
two of its members. The Assembly
caucus was fixed for noon of Tuesday,
December II, in the Assembly cham
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
Announcement

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use of atomizers in applying
liquids into the nasal passages for catar-
rhal troubles, the proprietors prepare
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Price in
Guiding the spraying tube is rs cts
Druggists or by mail. The liquid
embodies the medicinal properties of
the solid preparation. Cream Balm is
quickly absorbed by the membrane and
does not dry up the secretions but changes
them to natural and healthy character
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St., N. Y.
21w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
DULL SEASON 1T
HAS BEEN so FAR.
Hunters Have Not Had a Very
Prosperous Season for Sew
eral Reasons.


South Jersey huntsmen have walk ed
miles, burned much powder, urged on
their dogs, and are yet short on game.
The season has been far from pro-
life. In the early part of the season
it was very dry and dogs could not
begin to follow the trail. Many rab-
bits and birds were started but the
dogs could not run down the game,
there being no trail left back.
Since the storms first came there
has not been much sport owing to the
fact that the winds have been blowing
hard, and there can be no cunning
while the snow is sufficient to track
game.
There is now less than a month of
the season left. The last day of De-
cember pnts the hunters out of bust
ness, and the probabilities are that
the game will be far behind other
seasons
The huntsmen are not worrying
much-that is the true sportsmen.
There has been an abundance of game
but there has been many small rabbits
and birds and if conditions had been
favorable there would have been little
fellows killed
A good many sportsmen think that
the season comes in too early. There
would be general satisfaction if the
law was changed and there was not
shooting permitted before the middle
of November
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
FATHER OF REV.
G. III. ELDER DEAD.
Died Suddenly Monday Night at
the Home of the Son in
Trenton.

Trenton, Dec. 3.-Henry E. Elder,
father of Rev. Charles II. Elder, with
whom he made his home, died sud
denly last evening about 6 O'Clock,
while he was in the parlor of the
parsonage. He was 76 years of age.
He has been complaining of slight
illness for several days, but appeared
yesterday to be in the best of health.
He ate hearty supper and went into
the parlor, where he was reading a
paper while the rest of the family
were in the kitchen.
There was one person in the parlor
with him. He was reading about the
murder of Kraus, and made the COM
ment that the paper stated that Will
liams said that he would get even
with Kraus when his head suddenly
fell back and struck the mantel and
he fell upon the floor. Mr.. Elder, his
son, was called and was at the side of
his father in moment, but life had
passed away. Death was from heart
disease.
Henry e. Elder was born in Phila-
delphia and lived in Camden nearly
all his life. He got his education in
the public schools of that city.
He was converted at Trinity church,
under the pastorate of his son, about
a year go. and was admitted to full
membership in the church about six
months ago.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
The Homeliest Man in Bridpeton

AS we'll as the handsomest. and others
are invited to call on any druggist and
get free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam
tor the Throat and Lungs, a remedy that
Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma,
Bronchitis and Consumption. Price 25c.
and &c., 194w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
SMALLPOX
IN DIVIDING CREEK.
Edison Turner, Young Student
Has the LOathsOme Disease.

Dividing Greek is greatly exercised
over smallpox. A case has developed
there.
Edison Turner, son of Lehman
Turner. who has been away attending
school, returned just before Thanks
giving. to enjoy the holidays. Dur
ing the past week he has been driving
Fleetwood's mill wagon.
On Friday he was feeling quite
badly and Friday night he broke out
with smallpox and has the disease in
the most typical form.
Young Turner is popular fellow
and has many friends in this city as
we'll as about his home.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
Should be Painted.

The exterior of the Bridgeton Lii
brary building should be nicely
painted in the spring. 1t would
greatly improve the appearance of the
place.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
just Three Weeks on.

In just three weeks from to-day,
the glorious holiday, the glad Christ
mas, will be happily spent. Getting
here fast.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05
AGAIN ARRESTED.

Joel F. Pierce Again Charged With
Keeping Disorderly House.
Joel F. Pierce was arrested We'd
nesday charged with keeping disor-
derly house and the illegal sale of
liquor.
Pierce, for nearly year has been
having place on South Laurel street
below Jefferson. In the complaint
made before Mayor Hampton, it is
alleged that he has been for long
time selling liquor illegally. Pierce
gave bail, Charles K. Dare becoming
bondsman, and the hearing will be on
Monday.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05

President Roosevelt's message was
commended very generally by the
thinking men of this city, this morn
ing.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05

The poultry dealers are looking for
il good trade during the Christmas
holidays.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-12-05

Croker, it is said, aspires to be the
Democratic National party. And why
not?