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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18
BklDGEToN, N. j. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 49, 1902

are found the reception room and the
teachers room. At each side of the
broad hall are placed the well-lighted
class rooms, five on each floor. The
light IN all cases comes from tie rear
and left OF the children, the lighting
area being far above that required bv
law will give to the rooms bright
and cheerful aspect. For each room
is provided hat and coat closet with
outside light and ventilation and so
arranged that pupils passing in or out
are entirely under the supervision of
the teachers. The discipline in a
building of this proportion is quite an
important factor. All the details
have been laid out with this end in
view.
AT each end of the main hall are
the two side entrances, with broad
stairs leading to the second floor. Civ
ing ample and easy exits in case of
panic.
The second floor is so arranged that
the two class rooms in theFcentre of
building and halls can be thrown into
one large assembly room. This is
done by means of rolling shutters.
Parts of the interior finish will be
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18

flames the pump in the La France en-
glne was disabled, throwing the ma
chine out of commission. The SiIsby
engine was already at the machine
shops, and the firemen could do moth
ing but use the plug streams. Fortu-
nately the pressure was strong, and
these streams were quite effective.
The blaze within the building con-
tlnued until floor after floor and the
roof crashed in, carrying everything
down IN the basement below, where
ther;. Is now great mass of twisted
warped, ruined machinery.
The office building which is but a
few feet from the main entrance of
the mill, was saved, and nothing was
disturbed in the two big safes where
are kept the insurance policies, which
Will very considerably reduce the
loss.
Ihere were many pathetic scenes
about the fire. In the great crowds
about the place while the fire was
burning were many of the employees,
and the women and girls who were
dependent upon the enterprise sobbed
in their grief as they witnessed the
spread OF the devouring flames.
Early in the:morning. after the fire
had been put under control, there was
nothing left of the great brick build
ing but the shaking, leaning four
walls, towering menacingly in the
air, and the great stack over the
ruined furnace near the placid East
Lake.
superintendent Maurice Gledhill at
once took precautions for the safety
of the public, establishing danger
lines, cutting off the supply of gas,
pulling down here and there a dan
gerous part of the structure.
James G.. Shaw, who with his sons
are sole owners of the concern, was at
his home in Newcastle, Delaware.
Friday morning, and was reached over
the long distance telephone, by Mr..
George B. Barnard, the bookkeeper,
and informed of the disaster. Mr..
Shaw said he would start at once for
Bridgeton.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18

The fire is perhaps the most serious
in all respects that has occurred in
this city for many years, and at this
time it is impossible to say whether
or not the establishment will be re-
placed.
1t was just half past three O'Clock
in the morning when fire alarm was
turned III from box No. 46 and but a
few moments later when the sky was
lighted up with great, red glare.
With unabated fury the fire continued
to spread all through the vast estab-
lishment. and when daybreak came
there were but empty walls towering
in the air.
George Collins, the night watch.
man, while on duty, was making his
usual round this morning and as is
his custom had sounded three O'Clock
upon the bell in the tower Leaving
that he noticed small blaze in the
card room on the first floor. He hur-
ried to the blaze and found a fire in
about 100 pounds of spinning waste
Seizing a fire bucket Collins dashed
water upon the blaze. Suddenly the
fire seemed to spread all over the
room completely engulfing the watch
man and it was with difficulty that
he escaped. He Immediately turned
in the alarm.
With fearful rapidity, the fire sped
from place to place, leaping across
Railways, darting from one room to
another, seizing upon the light spin
ming materials, catching upon the
floors and woodwork soaked with oil
and in an almost incredible time, the
entire four story building was seeth-
ing mass of devouriug flames.
A. J. Connolly was the first one to
arrive at the mills, but he could not
enter the structure, the entire build
ing by that time being burning.
The spectacle was marvellous one.
Flames were darting, leaping from
the hundreds of windows, and there
was an awful roar within the brick
walls
The Fire Department was soon
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18

The fire comes just at time when
it is more than ever disastrous. Dur
ing the past two or three years thou
sands and thousands of dollars have
been expended in putting in and es-
tabllsh1ng new machinery. During
the past few weeks the entire manage
ment OF the mill has been directed
toward getting the establishment
started upon finer line of goods than
has been made there. Great quanti-
ties of fine yarn have been purchased
and stored in the stock room, and the
weavers were about to begin upon the
splendid cloth. Bigger orders for the
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18

material have been received than the
company has had for long time, and
the mill would have been in operation
for many months, at it's fullest oapac-
ity, upon orders already in hand.
Just as to the origin of the fire it is
difficult to arrive at conclusion.
The company had every facility to
fight fire, but there was no oppor-
tunity to get in the building. New
hose had been purchased but recently
and many fire buckets rlaced about
the plant all filed, but they were of
no avail because they could not be
reached.
sMr. Barnard on Friday could not
say what the loss would be. Prob
ably one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars worth of property has been
destroyed. There is considerable in
surance, but just how much cannot be
determined until the arrival of Mr..
Shaw.
There is absolutely no information,
pending Mr.. Shaw's arrival, as to
whether or not the place will be re-
built. There are grave fears that
Bridgeton may lose the plant. Mr..
Shaw is interested in two cotton
mills, both of which are located in
Delaware.
The fire has destroyed one of the
oldest established industries in this
locality. jeremiah Buck started the
enterprise away back in 1911. In 1922
the breaking of the mill dam swept
the property away. and DR.. William
Elmer erected new and larger mill
William S. Dubois & Son kept the
business going on until 1850 and the
firm became William S. & R. Dubois
and in 1852 the business was con-
Quoted by R. & J. Dubois. The
East Lake Woolen Manufacturing
Company was established in 1866 and
later the concern passed into the
hands of the East Lake Woolen Com
pany. After being sold out by re-
ceiver, the plant was purchased by
William G.. Shaw, who has since con-
Quoted it and made it a great success.
At one time there was invested in the
plant something over 100000
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18
Callingham For Congress.

Democratic leaders in Camden yes
terday expressed the opinion that
William M. Callingham would be
nominated for Congress by the Demo-
Gratis of the First district, in conven-
tion at Woodbury.. to-day. 1t was
said that Callingham's boom had
taken amazingly among workingmen,
especially among the glass blowers in
Gloucester county, and Chairman
Carpenter said that majority of the
delegates from that section would
heartily support Camden county 8
choice.
Their support from Gloucester
county, together with the solid vote
of Camden county and a large number
of Salem oounty's delegates, will
probably give Callingham majority
on the first ballot.
Ex-Judge Richard T. Miller, of
Camden, was spoken of yesterday as
a candidate for the nomination. 1t is
considered that the situation in the
district demands a representative
man like Judge Miller.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18
FIRE SWEEPS AWAY
THE WOOLEN MILL,

Fierce flames quickly consumed one
OF Bridgeton's important manufactur
ing establishments Friday morninggthe
great brick building Of the Bridgeton
Woolen Company being entirely de-
stroyed together with all of the costly
machinery, engines, boilers, stock and
raw materials. One hundred and fifty
persons are thrown out of work, and
a wage earnings Of more than thou
sand dollars per week are suddenly
stopped.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18

upon the scene but there was little to
be accomplished so far as. saving the
brick building. Across Commerce
street were many thousands of dollars
OF valuable property in frame build
ings, and by good work Chief Kinkle
and his men were able to save the
spread of the flames to them.
The fire made an awful heat. The
fremen standing in the middle of the
street directing plug streams upon the
fire, found their positions so tremen-
dously hot that it was necessary to
throw buckets of water over them.
Early in the campaign against the
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS
AT HIS HOME,

Smith Davis, the we'll known huok-
ster, living on Bank street, was found
unconscious at his home yesterday
morning; he had fallen down stairs.
Mr. Davis attempted to come down
stairs about six O'Clock and as he
reached the end of the hallway was
seized with dizziness. He fell to the
first floor. When the members of the
family found him he was unconscious.
DIR. Alfred Cornwell was called.
There were no broken bones, but
many bruises. Mr.. Davis is some
what improved to-day.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

A special meeting of the Board OF
Education was held Wednesday even.
ing, to consider the report of the
Special Committee on the new Second
wardssohool building.
The following members responded
to roll call: Messrs. Watson, Errick-
son, Hamlyn, Johnson, Coyle, Ser
vice, Hort, Reeves, (President) Gus
ter and Parker.
Mr.. Coyle gave detailed report of
the transactions Of the Building Com
mittee and recommended that the con-
tracts be given to Joseph Steelman
for the building, and to Custer &
Richards for heating and ventilating.
Mr.. Steelman's bid was $19,977. Gus
ter & Richards bid for installing the
Sturtevant system of heating and ven-
atilating was So, 1876.
Il On motion the report of the COM
mlttee was adopted.
Bill OF the Electric Co., 50, for cur
rent was ordered paid.
The Finance Committee was in
structed to rent safety box in one Of
the banks in which the papers and
other documents of the Board are to
be kept.
The Book and Stationery Committee
was authorized to purchase a supply
of Prang's drawing books, etc., for
the use of the schools.
The Secretary reported $50 received
from Hopewell township for non resi-
dent pupils, which was ordered placed
to the incidental account.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18

The women of a little town out in
Indiana recently INDUCED in an "a
parade" the line of march leading
directly in front of the doors of some
saloons that had recently been opened
there. This seems to show that if
Carrie Nation is dead, her hatchet is
marching on, and if the saloonists
affected are wise they will govern
themselves accordingly.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18
A Sad Disappointment.

Ineffective liver medicines is a dis
appointment. but you don't want to
purge, strain and break the glands of the
stomach and bowels. DeWitt,s Little
Larry Risers never dissappoint. Thev
cleanse the system of all poison and M
trid matter and do it so gently that one
enjoys the pleasant effects. They are
tonic to the liver. Cure biliousness. tor
pid liver and prevent fever. Slim
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18

A Brooklyn clergyman has aban-
doned the ministry on the grounds
that it pays him better to teach type
writing. 1t will be noted by the
careful observer, however, that he
does not explicitly affirm that he can
not teach typewriting better than he
can preach, or that he has not been
receiving all that he was worth in
the pulpit.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18
Excellent Photographs.

William Ware, of the,Ferracute, has
taken some very excellent photographs
of the ruins of the Bridgeton Woolen
Mills. One of the pictures was taken
at night while the fire was at its
height 1t is remarkable achieve
ment of Photographic art:
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18
Will Pay a Visit.

Welcome Council, Jr. o. U. A. M. ,
will pay a fraternal visit to Port
Norris Council in the near future,
after the trolley cars get to running
over the bridge at Dividing Greek.
The visit will be in return to one
paid by Port Norris about two years
ago, which owing to poor transporta-
tion has never been repaid.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18
The Structure Will Add to the
Beauty of the CITY Property.
A FINE ILLUSTRATION.
Description of the School Which
Will be Built at Once by
Joseph Steelman, the Well
known Bridgeton Contractor
Work to Begin at Once.

Work will begin at once uponI the
new structure in the Second ward
which will add much to the wealth of
Bridgeton's school facilities. The
people of Bridgeton will be glad to
have this school erected and the
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18

The "close the door, sign will soon
be in a prominent place.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-09-18

GA - O. 1T a.
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always BougM
signature q &HAzzZx
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20
FIRST UNIVERSALIST.

Rev. Edward G. Mason, pastor. Sum
day school, at 9:15; morning service at
1890; sermon, The Curse Of CAIN" an.
them, The Day of Freedom" by Allen.
Jr. Y. =. c. L. meeting at 3 p. M. Sub,
iect, christmas" Gladys Arbogast,
leader. Young Peoples meeting at
.6;l5 sharp. Evening service at I. Ser
mon theme, Dreams" Solo, The
Star of Bethlehem" sung by Mr.. VIM.
Leigh. All services will begin promptly
On time. The steam heating system,
which game some trouble last Sunday,
IS now completely overhauled, and In
running order. The usual Christmas
tree and entertainment by the Sunday
school will be given Wednesday
evening, Dickens christmas Carol
will he illustrated with beautiful ster-
coptlcon slides The distribution of
gifts will follow.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20

With His New
Charge.
People of Akron Kind
and Companionable.
he Opinion of Rev.
Clark Crawford.
Announcements For Church
Services Sunday.

After little more than two months
OF successful service as pastor of the
First NJ. e. church, Rev. Clark Craw-
ford says that Akron people are kind
nnd earnest intelligent and companion.
able.
N Rev, Afr. Crawford came TO Akron
from the First NJ Il. church at East
liverpool, o., where he had just fin
tshed our years of successful and pro.
gressive service. He Is a West Virgin
ian by birth, and obtained his educa-
tion at Marshall college, Marietta, Ohio
Wesleyan and the Theological Semi,
Eary at Madison, y. ]. His service as
pastor has taken him across the con
tinent and back, and everywhere he
has left record of able, earnest work.
His first charge was at Morgantown,
w. Va, where he was also chaplain of
the state Senate. He was next at Van
Vert, o., where he helped to get a fine
new church out of debt and increased
the membership materially. From Van
Vert, Rev. Mr.. Crawford was trans.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20

vice to celebrate the landing of the Pill
grims at Plymouth Rock This Is the
exact date of the landing, Dec. u,
and also the 2S2nd anniversary of the
same. All the music of the eveuing
will be appropriate, even the hymns be-
ing the product of the Pilgrim age or
the descendants Of the Pilgrims. The
pastor will speak on The Lessons the
Pilgrim Fathers Teach the Present
Generation" Music for the evening:
Organ prelude, Rinck; anthem, "Co.
lumbia," 7. s. Gilmore; offertory, "The
Pilgrim Fathers" Mendelssohn; an.
them, God of Our Fethers," Huss;
organ postludc, W. f. Howard Please
look over the advertisement in this is.
sue of the paper.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20
TRINITY LUTHERAN.

Rev. G, f. Keller, pastor, At . n.
NJ, Sunday school; 1890 Il. m. and p.
n, worship with sermon. Subject in
morning, AN Imperial Summons" and
in evening, "A Natural Sequence" At
5;i5 p. NJ, Luther League, subject
"Theodor Hiedner." Acts, @: 5-s.
Leader Miss Irene slrdcfcld; p. m.,
Christmas day, special service with
music by choir, assisted by Mesdames
+, a. Seiberling and II, +. Otis, and
Mr. Earl Weary.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20

Junior society at the Grace Reformed
church and Sunday at p. m. the first
meeting will be held.
Also at the Grace Reformed church
on Sunday evening the Endeavorers
will bring an offering OF papers and
books TO be taken to the infrmary
Christmas day.
The new officers of the Banner so.
ciety are as follow: President, Bessie
Tedrick; vice president, Claude Sarber;
secretary, May Singer; organist, Lucy
Jones; assistant organlst, Minnie Lohr;
junior superintendent, Charlotte An
derson; assistant superintendent Lucy
Jones.
Christmas topic, Dec, 81: "Christ-
mas; Its Message and Motive" Luke,
>; 1-2O John, 3: 14-17. Leaders: First
Disciple, prayer meeting committee;
Central Presbyterian, Bessie Tedrick;
Grace Reformed, ]. C. Frank; First
Baptist, Inez Miller; First United
Brethren, Mrs r. +. Ebert.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20
FIRST NJ. Il.

Rev. Clark Crawford, pastor. Sun.
day school, . a. m, w. a. Upham, su.
perintendent; preaching services, 1890
m. and 7 p M, conducted by the pas.
ter. In addition to the special music by
the large chorus choir, Mrs f. A. Sci.
berling will sing Adore and BE Still"
at the morning service, and a double
quartettc will render special selections
at the evening service; revival services
will begin Dec. 2s. Epworth League
service at p. m. in church parlors.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20

W o m n n. am
truly thankful for what Peruns has
done for me."-Barbsra Alberty.
Mrs. D. w. Mason, 5O2 Dsuphine street,
New Orleans, La, writes:
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IT 10 all those suffering with the same
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above all dreadful cough with smother.
ing spells. l was completely run down.
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runa and few doses Of your Manalin, I
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ing the second bottle. 1t is without
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Language fails to express my gratitude
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Mrs. D. w. Mason.
II you do not derive prompt ana salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once TO DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio, -.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20

Mrs. VIM. Hetrick, Kennard, Wash
ington county, Nob., writesi
81 am flfty-siK years old and have not
felt well since the Change Of Life began
ten years ago. ] was in misery some
where most Of the time. My back was
very weak, and my flesh 20 tender it
hurt me to lean against the back Of q
chair. / had pain under my shoulder
blades, in the small Of my back and
hips. I sometimes wished myself out OF
this world. Had hot and cold spells,
dizziness, and trembling Of the limbs,
and was losing flesh all the time.
"After following your directions and
taking Peruna now feel like different
person. Mrs. Vim. Hetrick.
Barbara Alberty, corner Seventh and
Walnut streets, Appleton, Wis, writes
a. follows in regard 10 Peruna;
"For years have suffered with back
ache and severe pains in the side.
doctored so much that became dis
couraged.
"a school friend told me how very
much Peruna had benefited hsr and
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20

symptoms at once. Tho backache
ceases, the trembling knees are strength
ened, the appetite restored, the digestion
made perfect, the dull headache is
stopped and the weakening drains are
gradually cured. These results certainly
follow a course of treatment with Pc
runa.
Jos. B. Crowley, Congressman from
Illinois, writes from Robinson, H.;
"MrS. Crowley has taken number
of bottles of Peruna on account of
nervous troubles. II has proven a
strong tonic and lasting cure. I can
cheerfuLLy recommend h"..-Jos. B.
Crowley.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20
ST. rAUL,s EVAN. LUTHERAN

ST. PAUL'S EVAN. LUTHERAN.
Rev. John II. Zinp, pastor. At a..
m, Sunday school. After the Sunday
school exercises the Christmas candies
will be distributed to the scholars. At
lO:3O A. M, sermon; 2 p. M, Junior Y.
I. meeting; g p, M, Senior Y. T. meet
ing, led by Miss Josie McElfresh. Sub,
ject, christmas; Its Message and Mo
tives;" I p. m, sermon, subject, From
the Prison to the Throne" Prelude TO
the evening sermon, "Distinctive Char
acterlstics Of the Different Bodies Of
Luthefans."
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20
WEST CONGREGATIONAL

Rev. j. J.. Davies, pastor. Preach.
ing tomorrow at 1890 a. m. The even.
ing services will be Withdrawn to give
an opportunity to the church and con-
gr, CATION to attend the dedicatory ser.
vices of the new house of worship of
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20
NORTH HILL NJ. u.

Rev. Edwin Il, Wilson, pastor; Sun
day school, 0 a. M. preaching 1890
Il. m. and 7 p, M, The Sunday school
scholars, their parents and teachers are
invited to the morning service. The
sermon will be illustrated with watch.
es. Evening subject THE World and
the Home" Epworth League, p, IN.
Subject, christmas: Its Message and
Motive" leader, the pastor.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.

A number Of AkrOn's EndeavOrers
attended the grand rally at Cleveland
I#st Saturday and Sunday. The meet
IIgs were fneand little could have been
added to them. The secretaries con-
ference Tuesday evening was very in
tcresting and only one thing was lack
ing in the meeting and that was the
presence of secretaries. Ask your re.
cording and corresponding secretaries
why they were not present. Remember
to fill those baskets for the needy, on
Christmas morning; they will be re-
ccived and distributed at the Grace Re
formed church.
seps IRE being taken to organize a
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20
FIST cONGREGATIoNAL.

Rev, Howard MacAyeal pastor.
Sunday morning there willhc n special
Christmas service at the usual hour,
1n:3O, with preaching by the pastor
Music: Organ prelude, Guilmant; an
them, FESTIVAL Te Deum," Dudley
Buck; offertory, 20 Zion That Bring
est Good Tidlngs," Staincr; organ post
lude, Hayden. Theme of sermon, "A
Virgin Shall Conceive and Bear Son"
AT D. m. there will be a special ser
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-20

the Woodland NJ. e. church. Sunday
school at 0:15 a. m; Y. p. S. G. t.,
oil Tuesday evening. The church
player meeting Is withdrawn on Thurs
day night and church requested to
uGise in prayer service on Tuesday
evening with the c. T.. society.