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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
PROLIFIC CROPS
In SOUTH JERSEY

The vast agricultural districts of
South and West Jersey are just now
the scene of activity, and the thou
sands OF soil tillers, who form great
part of the population of the lower
tier OF counties, are hard at work in
the preparation and harvesting of
crops.
From almost every section reports
come OF large yields of vegetables.
vine and tree fruits, and every indi
cation of a splendid yield of the late
crops.
In the tomato growing districts the
early crop is very heavy, and tens of
thousands of baskets and crates
packed with Jersey tomatoes have
reached tie markets during the last
few days.
The acreage this year in tomatoes
far exceeds that of last year, and for
tunately the early crop escaped the
insect plague, so that the vines were
damaged but little. The enormous
yield would, however, have COM
pletely glutted the makets hut for the
fact that many of the Gamers have
been buying in large quantities, both
in and out of the State, and as a rule
the growers have been receiving a
fair price for most of their shipments.
In some sections it is feared that the
late crop will not compare very favor.
ably with the early yield. This ele-
ment of uncertainty about the late
crop is the reason assigned for the
early start of some of the canning fac.
tories.
| The white potato crop is also pro-
life. Last years fancy prices, owing
to the short crop, induced many of
the truckers to increase the acreage
this spring, and most of the extensive
growers have big crops, and this week
will witness the shipment of many
carloads of potatoes from Gloucester
and Salem counties.
Corn, while its growth has been
somewhat retarded by cool weather,
is showing up fine in most sections,
and more than an average crop is ex-
| pected.
In some localities the sweet potato
plants are suffering much from the
ravages of bugs. Cabbage, as usual,
is suffering from the attacks of worms
in low places, but the crop will not
be seriously damaged.
The melon and citron growers will
have big crop. Some citrons have
been shipped from Salem county this
week, and there is every prospect that
these fruits will make splendid re.
turns to the farmers this year. Or.
chard fruits are showing up well, and
in most sections will prove profitable.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
BORING FOR WATER
AT CAPE MAY

Cape May, July 23. Contractor
Thomas Harper has reached depth
OF 1850 feet in the driving of the ar
tesian wells for the new city water
works, but has not yet found the
water bearing stratum for which he
seeks. Based upon experiences in
sinking wells at Atlantic City, Ocean
City and Wildwood the stream of
water desired was expected to be
reached at depth of between 800 and
900 feet, but at 800 feet stratum of
solid rock was found, and it required
week of time for the heaviest drill
to penetrate through it for depth of
1 foot Rock formations were also
found at $50 and $40 feet, respectively.
Small CLAIMS, intact and closed, were
found at 500 feet, ''and little wrinkles,
conch and scallop shells from 675 to
756 feet
Decayed wood has also been found
at all depths. At 1000 feet water was
found, but it was so charged with
mineral substances that it was pale
green in color. Geologists are COM
pletly at sea, and all their predictions
have been proven wrong. Nobody is
able to say at what depth the required
water will be found, but the contrac-
tor is determined to find it if possible,
no matter how deep it may be neces-
SarY to 90
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
IMPORTANT CHANGE
In BUSINESS PLACE

An important business change was
made Monday, when D. P. Mulford
purchased of E. @. Lambert, his hard
ware store, and to-day took charge of
the establishment. Mr.. Mulford has
for over twenty-five years been engag-
ed in the coal, seed and fertilizer bust
ness on East Commerce street. 1t is
now his intention to dispose of his
fertilizer interests. continue the coal
and seed business, combining his
affairs at the Lambert hardware
stand The .store SO long occupied by
Mr.. Mulford, will be for rent.
Mr.. Mulford is fortunate in having
engaged the services of Mr.. Lambert,
who will continue to look after the
hardware business for Mr.. Mulford.
Mr.. Mulford said this morning that
he intended to conduct a first class,
up-to-date establishment in every
way. Immediately he would practi-
cally place new stock in the store,
and carry a full line Of every sort of
| goods found in such an establishment.
1t is the stock that Mr.. Mulford will
especially rely upon to attract the
public to his place of business. This
store is one of the best appointed in
South Jersey, and with proper stock
will be an enterprise that will prove
! leading institution.
Mr.. Mulford is man of this COM
munity. Everyone knows him. He
IS plain, practical, thoroughly hon
est and reliable merchant, who never
depended upon tricks for the success
OF his business. His proposition to
enter upon more active line of trade
will bring him in close contact with a
greater part OF the community and
more people will learn of the sterling
qualities that has made him so strong
with his many friends.
Very shortly the store will be ',prac.
| tically new one. Goods are to-day
being ordered in great quantities and
with the practical experience of Mr..
Lambe1s to assist, the Mulford Festab-
lishment should be a most successful
one
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
HUNT BROS.
HAVE THESE
TWO ELOPED?

At number "a Pine street is a wife.
Frustrated and sad, because her hus-
band, Silas Barnes, has left town and
1t is believed, eloped with woman
by the name Of Mrs. Lille Rallenger.
A Pioneer" reporter visited the
house Monday morning and the fol-
lowing sad story was told by Mrs.
Barnes:
Last Thursday Mrs. Barnes took her
little daughter Lizzie and went to
Millville to visit her parents. For
some time Mrs. Barnes has been poor
ly and her husband thought the visit
would do her good. He gave her
enough money and told her to enjoy
the trip He was always good and
kind to her and the family. When
she came home Mr.. Barnes had left.
She knew of his intimacy with
woman in the Second ward named
Mrs. Lille Ballenger and suspected
something wrong. She inquired of
Mr. Ballinger, the woman's husband,
who is employed at the Ferracute,
and he told her his wife also left
home and he had known she thought
a great deal of Mr.. Barnes
Before leaving her husband, Mrs.
Ballinger said she was going to visit
her home in Cape May. A telegram
and an answer told she had not been
there. Then it was concluded the
two had eloped, both having disap-
peared about the same time.
Mrs. Barnes said she had learned
that both had been seen at Glassboro.
Mrs Ballenger, before leaving, it is
said, drew from bank about four hun
dred dollars and took it with her.
On Friday Mrs. Barnes received a
postal card from her husband saying
he was going through Pennsylvania
to look for better place for his bust
ness as a huckster, and would not be
home for some time. She said she
had little faith in the message on the
card and feels sure that he has eloped
with Mrs. Ballenger
Mr.. Ballenger is most estimable
man and feels keenly the action of his
wife.
The family of Mrs Barnes is most
respectable one. The children are
comfort to her in her sadness and
trouble.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
CONTESTING THE WILL
OF CAPTAIN WHEATON

Ocean City, July PA caveat
against the probating of the will of
Philip M. Wheaton, the wealthy sea
captain, has been filed in the county
courts by counsel for the widow. The
estate is valued at nearly 5000, 900.
The bulk of the estate is left to rela-
tives, and the widow is given an al
lowance of 800 a month during her
life time. Counsel asked the Court
for the appointments of an administra.
tor pending the litigation. The ap-
plication was allowed and Julius Way
the county clerk, was made the ad-
Illustrator, and his bond was fixed at
800, 900.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
DRUGGED MEDICINE
FOR A JOKE

"Yes, the medicine which Mrs.
William Loper, Sr., was taking for
rheumatism was drugged," said one
of the defendants, Samuel Rowand,
in the poisoning case of Mrs. William
Loper, Sr., of Fairton, which came
to the attention of Justice of the
Peace Arthur Mulford Saturday for a
hearing.
"Her son, William N. Loper, Jr. !,
put croton oil in the medicine, but it
was just done for JOKE" continued
Mr.. Rowand to Pioneer" reporter,
Saturday. "My son Berttrue, who is
one of the defendants, went to the
store with William when he bought
the stuff
"Why did you play the joke on the
LADY," was asked. 81 didn't do it,
William did it. He had heard his
father tell how they played the same
joke on soldiers in the army and the
soldiers were made sick. Then the
other boys would laugh. So Bill
thought it would be fun to try it on
his step mother Say, reporter, won't
you please mention in your paper that
my wife nor myself are no relation tc
that Loper family" said Mr.. Rowand.
William Loper, Jr., admitted hav-
ing put the oil in the medicine.
Mrs. Rowand was interviewed and
said she was one of the defendants
but knew nothing about the poisoning
and that it was Mrs. Loper's son that
put croton oil in the medicine.
When Justice Mulford called The
court to order at half f-past two for 6
hearing there were number of spec
tators present. There was no case,
however. Lawyer Samuel Iredell
representing the four defendants
Samuel Rowand, his wife and son
and William N. Loper, Jr., appeared
and waived a hearing for court. Jos
eph Powell was present as counse
for the complainant.
The $500 bail bonds were renewed
and the defendants allowed to 60.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
"I am using a box Of Chamberlain

81 am using box of Chamberlain S
Stomach & Liver Tablets and find
them the best thing for my stomach
1 ever used," says T. W. Robinson,
Justice of the Peace, Loomis Mich.
These Tablets not only correct dis
orders of the stomach but regulate the
liver and bowels. They are easy to
take and pleasant in effects. Price 25
cents per box. For sale by all drug
gists.
Gut this out and take it to any Drug
Store and get a box of Chamberlain IS
Stomach & Liver Tablets. The best
physic. They also correct disorders
of the stomach. Price 25 cents.
tits I'm
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
THIEF BROUGHT TO
CUMBERLAND COUNTY JAIL.

Constable Frank Lore went to Cape
May Court House Friday to get
lot of plunder which had been
stolen by a fellow named William
Matthews from Bridgeton people.
Yesterday Sheriff Hendee went to
Cape May Court House and brought
the prisoner to this Jail. Matthews
stole gold watch and chain from
Miss Helen Pierce of this city and a
bicycle from Joseph Elwell. He also
committed several robberies in other
parts of the county and is wanted in
several cities. Constable Lore worked
the case and captured the guilty
person
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
Poisoning the system.

1t Is through tne owels that the body
is cleansed of impurities. Constipation
keeps these poisons in the system, caus-
ing headache. dullness and melancholia
at first. then unsightly eruptions and
finally serious illness unless remedy is
applied, DeWitt's Little Early Risers
prevent this trouble by stimulating
the liver and promote easy, healthy
action of the bowels. These little pills do
not act violently but by strengthening
own work. Never grippe or distress. I'm
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
Horse Ran AWAY,

A horse of Thomas Tice Monday
afternoon dashed away on a run up
Commerce street, causing no little ex-
citement. The animal just missed
colliding with DR.. Applegate's rig,
and narrowly escaped running over a
small boy on Orange street. Finally
there was collision with Elias
Bright's truck wagon, aud both
vehicles were somewhat damaged.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
MANY APPLES
SHIPPED AWAY,

If you should call around at the
shipping shed in the W. j. & s. s.
r. r. yard, or the Central Railroad
freight station in the morning you
would probably see number OF far
mers and wagons lined up awaiting
their turn to dispose of number of
baskets Of apples they have brought in
from the country.
There is vast amount of money
changing hands here and great
amount Of. business transacted. Of
course every farmers produce cannot
be disposed of at once and he must
wait his turn. 1t reminds one of
tomato canning season. But there are
lots of help and the men hustle ell
the while.
These Shipping stations are most
appreciated accommodation to the
farmer. He can bring his apples,
pears, lima beans, etc., and later his
canteloupes, peaches, peppers and
watermelons direct from the farm,
and by means of these stations reach
the big cities quickly and without
any risk on his part. He can sell for
cash or ship upon commission. On
the other hand the shipping agents
know the markets in big cities and
where prices are good.
The farmer drives up to the sta
tion. The apples are taken from his
baskets and put in barrels and ham
pers. The hamper is basket, two of
which are equal to a barrel. Other
men take account of the apples re-
ceived, and give checks for the same.
Then along comes another man and
puts tops on the baskets and barrels.
Then after being labelled the apples
are put in the freight cars and started
on their journey.
On the West Jersey Railroad cars
are loaded for Buffalo, New York and
Philadelphia, and the big cities.
Those sent to Buffalo reach their
destination two days after leaving the
local station. At the West Jersey
sheds, there are two firms represented,
W. L. Minch and L. Willard Minch,
brothers, and G.. T. McGalliard.
Minoh Brothers shipped last week
about five Thousand barrels. They do
not ship on commission but buy
straight from the grower.
Mr.. McGalliard is a shipper on
commission and buyer for cash also.
He ships about hundred and fifty
barrels day. Then at the Central
Railroad station there are two sep
arate business firms. Dawson and
Harker, and John M. Tice. From
this house about five hundred baskets
of apples day leave and one thou
sand sacks of lima beans. All the
produce is sent to Jersey City and
then changed in cars for their desti-
nation.
The apples shipped all over the
city at this time are mostly ''cook-
ing' apples and find a ready sale.
Next week the pears will come along
in abundance.
The stations are mutual benefit to
the city and farmers.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
HUNT BROS.
REMNANTS

The tremendous sales last
week, during our Reduction
Sale, has left us about 25o
Remnants of Lawns, Cling
hams, Muslins, Percales, White
Goods, Swiss, Towelings, etc.
These have all been placed on
tables down centre of store
and marked at prices to clean
them up quick. They run
from ~ yds. to 10 yds. and
are very cheap.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
Self Protection.

summer and is due to miasmatic poisons
and begins abruptly with inflammation of
the mucous lining of the large bowel. In
America the diease is common, but prop
erly treated does not result as seriously
as in some tropics. Perry Davis Pain
killer is the best known remedy and the
most efficacious In the treatment OF dys.
entery. 1t
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
Mother Always Keeps 1t Handy.

Mother Always Keeps 1t Handy.
"My mother suffered long time from
distressing pains and general i'll health
due primarily to Indigestion" says L
w. Spalding, Verona, Mo. 1.-Two years
ago got her to try Kodol. She grew bet
ter at once and now at the age of seventy
six. eats anything she wants, remarking
that she fears no bad effects as she has
cause. If your stomach is sound your
health will be good. Kodcl rests the
stomach and strengthens the body by
digesting your food. 1t Is natures own
tonic. In
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
Big Shipments of Tomatoes

Dig shipments OF Tomatoes.
Milville, N. j., July 2s. The ship
ment OF tomatoes during the past
week has been the heaviest in the his
tory OF Cumberland and Gloucester
counties. Over 41,Oo0 crates were
shipped from Swedesboro the first
three days OF this week, the largest
shipment for any one day being IA, 75o
crates. The total shipment Of toma-
toes from Swedesboro so fer this year
na mas sdn numbered 103, 900 crates, against
SS,Voo up to this time last year. The
Me.on crop promises to- be big one.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31

j. A. Kelly relates au experiance
similar to that which has happened
in almost every neighborhood in the
United States and has been told and
re-told by thousands of others. He
says: "Last summer I had an attack
of dysentery and purchased a bottle
of Chamberlain Colo, Cholera and
Diarrhoeo Remedy, which I used &C
cording to directions and with entirely
satisfactory results. The trouble was
controlled much quicker than former
attacks when used other remedies -
Mr.. Kelly is we'll known citizen OF
Henderson, N. 9. For sale by all
druggist.
Summer complaint is unusually
prevalent among children this season.
A we'll developed case in the writer s
family was cured last week by the
timely use Of Chamberlain Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy-one
of the best patent medicines manu-
factured and which is always kept on
hand at the home of ye scribe. This
is not intended as a free puff for the
company, who do not advertise with us,
but to benefit little sufferers who may
not be within easy access of ply
sician. No family should be without
bottle OF this medicine in the house,
especially in summertime. Lansing,
Iowa, Journal. For sale by all drug.
gists. tits I'm
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-07-31
Acts Immdeilatey.

Colds are sometimes more troublesome
in summer than in winter, its so hard to
keep from adding to them while cooling
off after exercise. One Minute Cough
Cure cures at once. Absolutely safe
Acts Immediately. Sure Cure for cough
cold Group. throat and lung troubles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-25
= Musical ned.

a bombay man has constructed a
belstead priced at 10000 rupees. nc is
thus described. "It has NJ its four cor
uers four tuu sized eaulily dressed
GreclIn damSels-thosc at the head
holding uauioS while those ON the richt
and left bold fans Beneath tie cot is
musical Dox which extends tie whole
length of ,Ae COT and is capable OF
playing twelve charming airs. The
music begins the moment the least pres
sure has becl brought TO bear from the
top, W Which is created by one sleeping
or sitting. ana ceases the moment the
Individual rises While the music is ia
progress the lady hanjOisls az the head
manipulate tie strings with their fla
gers and move their heads. while tie
two Grecian damsels AT the bottom Tan
the sleeper to sleep.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-25

= young man from Bannshire was
spending his holidays in Aberdeen
While walking on "the green IN COM
pany With bis uncle he was surprised
TO see SO many kites flying Observing
one Jar higher than the rest be called
his uncie's attention and asked if ever
he had seen Kite flying as high be
fore. Did ever see ane us high
afore? Man. Jammle. that's naething.
for hae seen some O them clean DOT
q siCht Scottish American.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-25

Mamma--iou must be awfully care
ful. darling. The doctor says your sys-
TEN is upset.
Little Dot--Ycs. / guess it IS. nam
ma. cause my foors asleep. and PEG
pie must be terribly upset when they
so to sleep ut the wrong end. -Phiia-
delphia Inquirer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-25

noston Public Library ADVANTAGE.
Barnes suspect that Pingrey IS
quite literary man. know he spends
the greater part OF his time in the
public library.
Howcs-Yps. He tells me u is so
quiet there lie can get nap almost
any time without being awakened
Boston Transcript
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-11
A Word for the Chioftain.

We hsyo made nm improvement
on tho quality Of rending matter
on tho inside pages OF the Chief
tain in this issue, which, we be-
levc our readers will at once re-
cognizs md appreciate. The col
umn on farming matters, contain
ing the latest and most important
ncws concerning the agricultural
industry OF our state, the up.to-
date ncws OF tho sugar trust, the
general Atntc news, and the latest
doingH OF congress, will all prove
interesting reading and will bring
tho readers up 70 datc. Without
any desire TO bonst, wo cannot
help asserting that tho Chieftain is
the best paper in Prowcrs county,
taken up ono side and down the
other 1t hns always been our aim
TO havc tho best paper and now
that the patronage justifies it and
wc have the best. We intend to
kccp II in tho lead.
l,s value ~ M advertising mo-
dium for tho business men OF Hol-
ly in universally recognized, and is
duo to its large and constantly in
creaning number OF bonnfide
subscribers among the people who
spend their money in Holly, The
Chieftnin is going TO retain n re-
served seat right up next to the
footligh,s in tho newspaper
drama Of Prowcrs county.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-11
SOMETHING FOR YOU.

Within tho next few days fvc
men, all expert cnnvassers,
will take the field to make a
thorough canvass Of the Holly
country" in the interest Of 8. +.
Whites Department store,
These gcntlcmanly agents will
demonstrate the fact to the people
that they can no, only buy goods
cheaper there than any where else
but can share in the profits OF the
business III we'll
We advise you to wnit and hear
what these mon have to say.
Economy is wealth.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-11

"A neishher ran in with a bot,
tie Of Chsmlsrlains Cohc. Chole-
rs and Diarrhoes remedy when
my son Was suffering with severe
cramds aud VAS given up as tN,
yond hope by my regular phyaciau
who s,ands high in his profession
After administering three doses of
it, my s,n rcgained consciousness
and recovered en,ircly within TWEEN
" four hours" says Mrs, Mary
Haller, I MI Crawford. Va Thia
rsasdy for sale BY Iksanaa Brus,
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-11
Dissolution Of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that on
February 3, 1902, the partnership
heretofore existing between w.
+, Tarl1x and W, w, Gill, wns
dissolved by mutual consent. VIM,
Gill having purchased the interest
Of W. r, Tarbox. the business
will be- continued under the Arm
name ot Gill i Gill. who will a.
sumo all indebtedness and collect
all out standing acccounta
W. Il. TARRcx.
W. ". GIlL,
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-11

---..-...y., .".s VI the BnD-
stsntial farmers Of tho Amityyills
country, whs trsnsacting business
in Holly "wednesday. He reports
ming in his section 10 be pro.
Rre"sing nicely.
The board of directors of tho
Proxcrs County Fair association
met Tuesday and agreed on Wed.
nesdny, Thursday and Friday, Au-
gust 27, % and 20, NJ the dates for
the second annual fair at Lamar.
John Duncan got hungry tor
Wild duck this week and not being
much OF n punnist himself he Of
fcrsd TO give chicken for every
duck brought TO him. But whom
on, OF our expert hunters present
sd to him eleven ducks in one
bunch no came very near fninting,
aud withdrew his offer at once.