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Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
FIRST CHURCH
CALLS A PASTOR.

zThursday night the congregation OF
the First Presbyterian Church held a
meeting for the purpose of extending
a call for pastor.
Mr.. III. W. Fithian was clerk of the
session, and the attendance was large.
The candidates suggested before the
session were Revs. Austin, Shawl,
Hughes, Hayes, Herald and Oates.
Three ballots were taken and Rev.
Luther A. Oates, of Chambersburg,
Pa, was unanimously selected, and
the call will be Immediately rendered
him. The church has no information
as to whether or not he will accept,
and there cannot, at this time, be
anything said as to when the new
pastor will arrive
Rev. Luther A. Oates is a native of
South Carolina, is about thirty five
years of age and is a graduate of the
Davidson College, of his state. He
took a three years theological course
at Princeton, and followed that with
post graduate course. For ten years
he was pastor of Presbyterian
Church in Delaware City, Del, and
has been pastor of the Falling Spring
Church, at Chambersburg, Pa, since
February, 1900. This is church with
a history of one hundred and seventy
five years and Mr.. Oates has been
highly successful. He has been mar
ried about three months to a very
highly cultured Southern young lady.
Rev. Mr.. Oates preached here re-
Gently, and will be remembered a
tall, fine looking young man, and
preached with remarkable clearness
and originality, impressing his hearers
most impressively
A friend speaks of him as really
fire preacher, certainly talented, for
his intellectual ability is far above
the average. SO that his sermons are
uniformly interesting and instructive,
containing as they do both tho philo-
sophical and evangelical. He is a
gentlemanly man, of genial manners,
and man who will win success. -
The First Church are exceedingly
anxious that Mr.. Oates will accept
the call and he will certainly be
given very warm welcome here.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
Total.
TRIAL BY JURY
IN THE COURTS

Twenty -four men drawn from the
January panel of jurors returned to
the Court House on Monday, twelve
of whom were selected to serve on
case set down for trial Mondays.be e
Judge Trenchard
The case was that in which John
Whalen was plaintiff and Charles B.
Williams was defendant. Lawyers
Powell and Donnelly were counsel for
plaintiff and Samuel Iredell counsel
for defendant
The action is brought to recover the
sum of 1884. 90 which Mr.. Whalen
claims is still due and owing him
from Mr.. Williams on contract for
services rendered in taking care of
farm.
On March Sd, 1900, Mr.. Williams
employed Mr.. Whalen to work his
farm for him for one year for which
he was to receive $3.50 in cash, house
rent free, the use of COW, one pig and
such other articles of truck, ETC..
sufficient for his family's use.
Mr.. Whalen took possession of the
farm and everything went we'll until
September 1st, just six months later,
when Mr.. Williams discharged Mr..
Whalen from his employ, paying him
SIS. Suit was subsequently brought
by Mr.. Williams to have Whalen
elected from the place.
This is the story of the plaintiff in
the case, and this suit is brought to
recover balance due on the remaining
six months of the original contract of
one year.
The defense in the case was that
Mr.. Whalen did not live up to his
contract, which was the cause of his
discharge and that after the discharge
Mr.. Williams liabilities ceased.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
REG ULsR MEETING
Or LITERARY SOCIETY.
Young Mems Literary Society
Enjs Il Delightful Program
at Usual Mepting

The Young Mems Literary Society
held their regular meeting in the Lii
brary yAssociation room Thursday night
with thirty members present and three
new ones taken in. The following
pleasing program was rendered: Es-
say, Horace Mckee; debate, RE
solved, that the United States should
interfere in the Venezuelan situa-
tion. !" George Knott and Charles
Mills took the negative side and David
M9Bride ag9 John elliott the affirna-
tive. Negative side won. Following
this was a most humorous debate on
Resolved that the first chicken was
beforethe first egg. Affirmative, Will
lam Grim andFrank Mulford negative,
Sidney Lambert and Joe Miller. The
affirmative won by one point. After
the debate several short speeches were
made by the members after which a
social time followed.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
DIR. HARRIS
DIES SUDDENLY.

DR.. George A. Harris died suddenly
Monday morning at his home, No. 303
North Laurel street. Mr.. Harris had
not been i'll. Monday morning Mrs.
Harris called him but he did not re-
spond and she went to his room. She
found him apparently unconscious,
and not being able to arouse him, a
physician was hastily summoned
Before the arrival of the doctor sent
for DR.. Harris was dead. Heart trou.
BILE was the cause of death.
DR.. Harris was we'll known in this
locality and had reputation as a
cancer specialist. He was veteran
of the late war and was member of
A. L. Robson Post, No 40, G. A. R.
The funeral services will be held on
Thursday of this week at II O'Clock
in the morning. Interment will be at
Broad street cemetery.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
BASE BALL FOR
NEXT SEASON.
John Kimhall and George Adams
Will Have Charge of the
BridgetOn Team.

Bridgeton is assured of having a
first class base ball team next season
and the popular sport will be made
especially attractive.
The Bridgeton and MilIville Trac-
tion Company has leased it's base ball
plant to Messrs. John Kimball and
George Adams, two well known and
popular South Jersey ball players, and
they will present strong team to
uphold the honor of Bridgeton.
Mr.. Kimball was in Bridgeton yes
terday afternoon and he had quite
pleasant chat with number of those
interested in the game. Mr.. Kimball
said that he recognized that Bridgeton
was good ball town, and he was
anxious to play here this coming sea-
son. He had already arranged to play
a number of the strong local players
and would have man or two from
outside. He wanted a team capable
of playing such clubs as Camden,
Chester, Pa, Roxboro, Pa, the x
Cuban Giants and Cuban Giants and
number of other such teams. Mr.
Kimball thought that Millville would
have a strong team and there would
be series with the club of that city.
The Bridgeton club may open with
couple of games on Memorial Day,
and will play few games in June,
but the representative team would not
get together until after the first of
July. There would be two big games
on the Fourth of July, and about the
second week of July there would be a
strong opening of the regular season
wher the big clubs would be brought
here.
The Park grounds will be put in
first class shape and every convenience
will be made for the patrons of the
game.
Mr.. Kimball is already perfecting
his plans for the team and will begin
early to fill dates so that he will not
have any difficulty in getting good
| teams here
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
SHOE FACTORY "a
FOR BRIDGETON.

1t is possible for Bridgeton to have
shoe manufacturing concern-a con-
Germ that will be of the utmost i'm
portance to the city
The proposal comes from a Camden
man, man of ability and long ex-
perience in the line of manufacturing
shoes. He is in every way response
bic and has made big success of the
business in the past
This manufacturer would like to
locate here providing there should be
interest shown in the project by the
people here. He feels that the CON
Germ would be more assured Of success
If there was local money in the ven
ture. He is not hunting capital, but
it Bridgeton capital wants safe in
vestment with return upon the
money, and bring to Bridgeton an
important industry, he is ready for the
venture
What does Bridgeton say? Will
there be any response to suggestion
of this character? Why not? The
investment would be right here where
it could always be seen and looked
after 1t would help build the town
and develop the labor of the city.
Get at it. Boom the town-don't t
knock
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
SUNDAY In
THE MAYORS COURT.

When the Mayor arrived at his office
Sunday morning, he found four un-
fortunates who had been overcome
with liquor awaiting him. He laid
aside his wet weather clothing and
proceeded to the business of the hour.
Aaron Dillet was the first one he
addressed Aaron acknowledged being
drunk Aaron is the gentleman who
jumped out of a window of an Eagle
street house last week and escaped
bieng locked up, and the Mayor
looked real cross while he was telling
him a few things. Aaron was in
formed that when he ran away from
an officer after being placed under ar
rest he made himself liable for trip
to Trenton, and there had been serious
notions of giving him the dose. But
upon representation of his wife and
friends the Mayor said he had con-
cluded to make charge of drunk and
let it go at that, but there was
warning added for the future.
Dillet had friend present who ad-
vanced the good hard money to the
amount of $4.25 and the fellow de-
parted.
David Osborn was pretty good
natured as he said in answer to q
question that there was no doubt
about his having been boozed. He
pulled out lone five dollar note and
laid it upon the desk, receiving sew
enty five cents in change. Osborne
said he made $6. 25 last week, and
here was $4.25 gone in quick lump.
Then Osborne complained that he
had no breakfast. Mayor Hampton
replied that the city hotel was run on
the European plan, not on the Ameri-
can plan, and guests had to pay for
what they got Osborne reckoned
that $4. 25 for lodging, considering the
rooms furnished, was pretty steep,
but he left without further commend
Big Samuel Ford acknowledged he
had been drinking, and he was per-
fectly willing to spend $4. 25 to get
home to his family. AS he went out
the door he volunteered the promise
that he would not be caught again in
the same way.
Robert Corson, Jr., was arrested
Saturday night by Officer Betohner.
He was drunk Corson was ugly and
in a fighting mood. When he arrived
at the lookup he began to resist and
assaulted the policeman, tearing his
clothing and .injuring Betchner's hand
considerably. The officer finally
landed him in the station house.
Yesterday morning Betohner preferred
charge of assault against Corson and
the fellow was sent to Jail for a
hearing
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
HOME FROM CALIFORNIA,
Mr.. c. w. Shoemaker Arrives
Here Saturday Night.

Here Saturday Night.
Mr.. g. W. Shoemaker, of the Cum
berland Glass Company, arrived here
Saturday afternoon from California.
where with his family he has been
spending a part of the winter Mr..
Shoemaker accompanied the body of
the late Mrs. Joseph A. CLARK, who
died in Texas, and upon the arrival of
the train the body was removed to the
Broad street cemetery where inter
ment followed, there being brief SER
vices at the grave.
. Mr.. Joseph A. Clark and Miss jose
phine, his daughter. Mrs. G. w. Shoe
maker and Mrs. d. s. Blew remain
at Redlands, Cal AS soon as some
business matters are looked after Mr..
Shoemaker will return to California
and remain until June Mr. David S.
Blew will probably accompany Mr.
Shoemaker upon his return trip, if
indeed, he does not start before.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
Set Out the Goods.

The stock of the store recently con-
ducted by Traohtman & Magadenky,
in the News building, was found out
on the South Laurel street sidewalk
Friday morning. Goods, fixtures, show
cases, etc., were piled high upon the
walk, and Constable Cressweil was
guarding them. ]. W. Richardson
had the goods set out, the work being
started in the morning at four O. clock.
Now the lawyers are busy and it is
said that Mr.. Richardson will do
some further moving of the goods.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
DR.. MARSHALL FOR
HEAD OF PENNINGTON.
Selected Yesterday by the Trus-
tees to Succeed DIR. Thomas
OHanlOn.

Trenton, Feb 5.-The trustees of
Pennington Seminary to-day, after ao-
cepting the resignation of Rev. DIR
Thomas O'Hanlon as President,
elected as his successor Rev. DR.. J.
W. Marshall, pastor of Broadway
Methodist Church, Camden. His
election was made unanimous. On
the first ballot Rev. DIR. John Hand
ley, of Long Branch, received two
votes. DR.. Marshall said he would
accept only on an unanimous call, and
on condition that his congregation
would release him of his promise to
return.
A meeting of the official Board of
Broadway Church will be held to-
night to take action on the election of
Rev. DIR. Marshall as President of
Pennington Seminary.
DR.. Marshall is one of the most
prominent members in the New Jer-
sey Conference. He was born in
Yorkshire, England, and is SO years
old. He has been a trustee of Pen
nington Seminary for several years,
and is deeply interested in the insti-
tuition. He served in various charges
in the Newark Conference from 1879
to 1894, when he was transferred to
the New Jersey Conference, and was
assigned to Centenary Methodist Epis-
oopal Church, Camden. After serv
ing there three years he was assigned
to Broadway, where he has labored
during the last six years Since he
has been pastor he has received 967
persons into the church and raised
more than $123, 900 for church work.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
FIGURES ON THE
MAYORS DOCKET.

The Mayors docket is a big book,
and it contains lot of interesting
history of the criminal life of Bridge
ton. The past year has been busy
one, too, one Of the busiest ones that
any Mayor has had in this city.
The big docket has passed through
the hands of several Mayors. The
late Mayor Dubois kept his record in
that book, and Mayor Appelgate fol-
lowed with the criminal business of
his administration. Now Mayor
Hampton is continuing the criminal
record of Bridgeton Take the past
year-the twelve months from Feb. 1,
1902, to Feb. /. 1903 and the big book
shows facts which will prove surpris-
ing. despite the fact that from day to
day the" Pioneer" has been keeping the
people fully informed. But in the
aggregate the figures show pretty
we'll
Take the drunks. While at the first
of February there were a few cases
yet to be added to the docket, the
book shows that there were 273 drunks
who had plead guilty or had been con-
victed. There were in the same
period 81 cases of larceny, and no less
than 90 cases of assault. There were
II people arrested as disorderly per
sons and 6 for malicious mischief.
There were four arrests made for the
keeping of disorderly house, and for
| false pretense.
The recapitulation of the year 5
work as shown by the docket on the
| first day of this month. is as follows :
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
Entertained Her Glass.

Mrs. David Jones, of North Laurel
street most pleasantly entertained her
Sunday School class of the First Bap-
tist church, Wednesday evening. The
fact that she would be the hostess of
an evening party was not known to
Mrs. Jones till the young ladies rang
the door bell. 1t was delightful sur
prise they planned and their teacher
was entirely unaware of their coming,
Jollity was the feature of the occasion
and Mr.. Warren Harris with his
graphaphone gave nice entertain
ment. Refreshments were served late
which event added to the good time.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
Death of Mrs. Cox.

A Philadelphia paper on Saturday
stated:
Mrs. John T. Cox, wife of the vice
president and treasurer of the Ander-
son Food Company, Camden, died at
her home at Moorestown yesterday
from Bright's disease. She was a
daughter of Abraham Anderson,
founder of the Food Company. who
with other members of his family are
in California. Mrs Cox was mem
ber of the First Baptist Church,
Camden. t
Mrs. Cox was the wife of John T.
Cox, formerly of this city, brother
of Q. Frank Cox, of the Cox Sons
Company.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
Cumberland Orphans Court.
SPECIAL MARCH TERM. 1868.

SPECIAL MARCH TERM, I90S
SETTLEMENT OF ESTATES.
Notice is hereby given that the accounts of
Albert Stanford, Executor of Ellen Bartram,
deceased.
:, Edwin W.. Trenchard. Executor of Caroline D.
Trenchard, deceased.
P. Kennedy Reeves, Executor of John F. Tren-
chard, deceased.
Edward G.. Stokes, DeMott Shaw, Executor of
Will m D. Kembe, deceased.
Maria N Sargent. Executrix of Samuel H. Sar-
gent, deceased.
Lorenzo d. Loper, Administra of Jarvis 6
Lopez, deceased.
Avery Messec, Executor of Sarah D. Bethel.
deceased.
John g. MITCHELL Guardian Of George Huff,
lunatlc.
VIII be audited, and stated by the Surrogate
and reported for settlement, at the Orphans Court
OF the County of Cumberland, on Monday, March
2nd 190S
FRANK G. BRAY, Surrogate.
Bridgeton, January 80. 1902. Q 5w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
Many school Uhildren are sickly

Many school CnIIuren are SlCkIy.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, used by Mother Gray. a nurse
in Children's Home, New York. Break
up Colds in "a hours, cure Feverishness
Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teethipg
Disorders, and Destroys Worms. At all
druggists, 25c, Sample mailed FREE.
Address, Allen S, sOlmsted, Leroy, N.
Y. 274w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
NOTICE.
First Civil Court. Mexico.

, In the estate of Mrs. Anna Clifford Harris
Phillips, widow of John L. Phillips, the Judge of
the first Civil Court, attorney Jose H. Serrett has
ordered notice to be published that those persons
VINO may consider themselves to have right TO the
property of the intestate, must present themselves
10 prove within thirty days the last publica-
ton OF this notice, that will be published three
times at intervals of ten days. in the newspapers
Boetin judicial and LA Patria" In compli-
ance with what has been ordered, l send this Tor
its publication.
Mexico, Dec. 22nd, 1902.
MANUEL MANGINO.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
Waived a Hearing.

The hearing of Uriah S. Lee, Frank
Lee and Harry Sutton, the three oys-
termen arrested on charge of illegal
dredging for oysters, was to have
taken place before Justice Hall Tues
day afternoon. All three waived a
hearing and gave bail in sum of $500.
each for appearance at May term of
Court.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
Shows the Fruit.

While in California Mr.. G. w. Shoe
maker plucked some verg fine growing
grape fruit, which he brought home
with him, and the fruit is upon exhi-
bitlon at Bowen & Co.'S. Jewelry store
window.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
Recovered Speech and Hearing,

M essrs. Ely Bros.:-l commenced u.s.
ing your Cream Balm about two years
ago for catarrh, My voice was some
what thick and my hearing was dull
Ny hearing has been fully restored and
my speech has become quite ear. am
teacher in our town.
L. G. Brown, Granger, 0.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggist at so Cts. or
mailed by Ely Brothers Sc Warren st.
New York. 1w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
A Certain Cure for Chilblains.

n ObFtHIn Cur6 TOT CnfI IUIafnS.
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease. powder. 1t cures Chilblains,
Damp, Sweating. Swollen fee
At all Druggists and Shoe Stores. 25t
1o7 4w G
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
Thursday, February 26. 1903

at two O'Clock P. NJ the following roparties stu
ate on Church street, in the Fourth Ward of
fridgeton, New jersey.
No !, is No. ia Church street, and ia the south
half OF double house and lot, having frontage
on the west side of Church street of 80 f. and
riches, and dspth of $50 feet; this property mas
good barn.
No. 2, is No. us Church street, ana is the south
half OF double house and lot, having frontage of
20 IT, 6 in on the west side of Church street.. and
1epth OF l5O feet, with small lot back of No. 90
Church street, szaabout lSx3n feet
No B. is No 120 Church street. and is the north
half of double house and lot, having frontage
OF lsa feet on the west side ef Church street, ane
iuIh on The back of II it. IL iDches and depth
of 1E0 feet.
Sale will take place on the premises.
Conditions made known at sale.
Dated Jan. 2s. 1908.
PRESTON BROOKS.
CHARLES Fl. BROOKS,
Administrators.
J. OGDEN BURT, Proctor.
rs wed st Prs Fees &c os
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12

1t Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group, InflI-
enza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma.
A certain curesfor Consumption in first stages,
You viii see the excellent effect after taking the
first. dose Sold by dealers everywhere. Large
bottles 25 cents and 90 cents
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-02-12
HUNT BROS.
Administrators Sale
REAL ESTATE

pY virtue of order of the Cumberland
- Orphans Conrt, the subscribers administra-
tors OF Mary Brooks deceased, will offer at public
yendue on
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-19
AMERICAN SMELLING co.
BUYS LA HARPE PROPERTY.
Demand for Lead and Zinc Decreased
by ShTinkn=e In the GnIVRn-
iEinE Trade.
REPUELIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Joplin. Mo- oct. Is-Word was received
in Joplin during the week confirming the
rumored purchase Of the smelter OF the
La Harpe Spelter Company by the Ameri-
can Zinc. Lead and Smelling Company OF
Boston. company owning extensive min
Ing interests in the Joplin district. II il
also reported that the company is To-
erect an addition TO the plant during the
winter, on the latest scientific principles
under the direction Of Walter Renton In
gals. the New YORK authority on zinc.
The galvanizinE trade. largely controlled
by the United States Steel Corporation,
which consumes 5lL per cent OF the
metallic zinc produced by the srnelters in
the United States. have recently with
drawn a large portion OF theI- demand
from the metal trade. and as a couse-
guence the sDelter market has declined
several points. This is having its bear
ing on the local ore market. which has
been lowered s. per ton in two weeks.
y general renewal Of activity has begun
~ the new mining district in the Indian
territory. six miles south OF Baxter
springs Two new mining companies were
oTganized. one in Joplin and one in
Carthage. curing the week. New dis
c1EeFie5 OF zinc are reported from Etotts
city, Duenweg, Carterville. Carl Junction
and SpurEeOn.
The highest price reported paid for zinc
orc during the week was IS per ton. and
the assay price Is 81 to S4 per ton OF eO
per cent zinc Lead maintains a firm mar
ket at Sc per ton. Lead is $50 hfvhs-
ana zinc 81 lower than a year ago. The
Shipment OF the week was a decrease OF
I'D tons Of zinc and g tons Of lead, and
IN value N,1s5 from the previous week and
compared with year ago IL was 59I tons
or zinc and - tons OF lead less
ne total value Of the zinc and lead
ores OF this district for this year 70 date
- 81 little over s. l00o.O90. passing that point
Two weeks ahead OF last year
tOilOWluS are the sales OF zinc and lead
IN pounds BY the companies and indl-
yiduals owning land or first leases in the
various camps Of the Joplin district for
the week ending October II. 1870:
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-19
NOT IN TIE TRUSTS,

We viii ADVANCE y1l from SO % so on
lENlIIl: EiANlS, HORSES and VAC
ONS without REMOVAL af a GREATLY RE
bISt-n EAIE p hat gli enable y04 20 PAY OF
aaJ IEtl , .G il4y nave You can RETURN
the mureT a- you can. iu weekly or monthly
Tayu-nts. and laIy PAY tor the TINE you use
o." MONEY. When fT need q money. call az
our IRlN ATE OFFICE and Ert our RATES OF
TELEPHONE -i5l NE'UANICS' TRUST
Co. rGar sixth AMI olive sis second flor.
MIRA E.HH- y sixth -
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-19
INVESTIGATE THIS
WIEN YOU WsET M0EEY

We make loans ru furniture WITHOUT RE
MoNA Al. We EaE- o.. inquiries % your
irlar.s or employee We Give you the full
amount Or CASH. uH- checks. We .arrsrEe nay
-lnltl fu ..lr EHl~ tuNs -.Nf ff.Ntf. and Af{Its-
y y We tH r.r RECORD lHJEE. We RECEIPT
t.- r.srE payment made. We paw au any
eLaAE ltA. Hr "a uElrurH Iu furniture and
GIVE MORE MONEY We EXTEND payments
lE glF. 90 SICKNESS. w sgr.aI AL. PA
Isi'- 'r l9. 80 death rf hyslal.E uE u ne. We
make rs Low rate Us f-r LOWEST. We
E.sut Liberal DISC. 9. MS Tor tUs money
= g.f ss.L |s.s BE- nEr e. ness sn ulsls-.eIL
-t-E = Nr.Hl. EstfI1E n fHIu elsewhere aud
D. g.-r ..U-I rlsr y.H arc TH. PEOPLE.
4HE HHI. -t.ffHf.r LOAN go
lt1hN 81. 20 Lf-EisIUN BUILDING
-f.E .sNIHT AND PINE SIS
Telephone ~ -a On TIs.. EtuI#HH E 1911.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-19
WELOAN MONEY

n East ST. Louis and surrounding towns
on furniture riuEp-. etc. Amounts 20 SUIT
YOUR NEED and terms 90 SUR gaIr ability
tu paw. STRICTLY CDNFIrENTINI. Goods
lHff Iu EuEE p.1saa1s-iru. Liberal discounts
THE HONE TRUST CO. EAST ST. LOUIS
Room - Metropolitan building
hIr.H"H A 4fEHff- Missouri ave