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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
VINELAND HAS
RACE CLASH,

Vineland, N. j., July 27.-A gem
eral fight between whites and black
which nearly resulted in riot, was
occasioned here last night by the in
reference of John Shockley, colored
officer, and colored man by the
name of Thomas, trying to separate
Abbey Welser and Harry Loper while
wrestling on street corner.
Shcckley was told to let the boys
alone, but he persisted, as he said, in
the discharge of his duties to stop
them in their disturbance of the
peace. A bystander struck Shockley
and knocked him down.
The officer arose and, pulling his
revolver, pointed it at Tony Robinson
and fired. But for his bad aim the
shot would have proven fatal. Robin
son knocked Shockley down and the
other negro started through the crowd
of about 500 and knocked people right
and left.
Harry Loper, picking up a chair,
hit Thomas as he passed and broke
the rounds over his head Thomas,
amid the cries of the mob for his life,
rushed up the street and disappeared
through the yard Of the Unitarian
Church, two blocks away, barely es-
Gaping with his life. Robinson was
placed under arrest for assaulting the
officer. and this morning plead not
guilty to The charge.
Shockley was placed under arrest
last night for shooting at Robinson,
and Thomas was locked up upon his
appearance in this city this morning.
Welser and Loper, over whom the
trouble arose, say they were simply
having little fun and not fighting,
as is claimed by Shockley.
Hundreds who saw the affair are in
sympathy with the boys. Officer
Shochley is under bonds to keep the
peace in two other instances in which
he interfered. At the hearing this
morning several witnesses testified
that he was under the influence OF
liquor when he came to this city last
night.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
Sentences Upheld.

Trenton, July 23.-The Supreme
Court to day, in an opinion filed by
Justice Garrison, upheld the sentences
of sixty days in jail imposed by a
Justice of the Peace on Alfred De
Maio and Michael Magno. two strik-
ers, who had been arrested for inter
fering with men who wanted to 60 to
work at the Minotola Glass Works
during a strike there in 1909.
The prisoners were pickets for the
strikers.
The appeal was taken on the ground
that the committing Magistrate was
prejudioed against the men. The
Court held there was no evidence to
sustain this claim.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
Breach of Promise Case.

1t is not beyond the range of possi-
bilities that a breach of promise case
may be tried in the October term of
Court. The suit, if brought, will be
by a young woman against man
whom she says has been playing ping
pong with her heart. She has an
abundance of letters. she claims, that
Will satisfy everybody that she has his
promise of marriage. Recently the
gentleman turned her down and now
declines to have anything to do with
her. The suit, if brought, will be
along somewhat sensational lines.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
DIED WHILE
DRIVING IN TOWN.

Very sudden was the death of John
Davis. the Carll's Corner blacksmith,
which occurred Sunday afternoon
shortly after five O'Clock.
John Davis was a machinist and
lived on Atlantic street, and some
time since moved to Carll's Corner
where he took possession of the black
smith shop.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Davis
hooked horse to a buggy for drive
in Bridgeton. He was accompanied
by another gentleman and Mrs. Davis.
On the way in Mr.. Davis was taken
i'll and when quite near the Bidgeton
Iron works he was entirely overcome,
He was taken in a nearby house where
his hands were rubbed but it was i'm
possible to return him to conscious
ness.
He was placed again in the buggy,
and while the friend supported Mr..
Davis, Mrs. Davis drove the horse
with all speed to the office of DR.. T.
G. Davis.
Upon the arrival at the physicians
office the stricken man was beyond
the help Of any physician, life having
expired probably when the party was
out at the Bridgeton Iron Works.
County Physician E. L. Diament
viewed the body and determined that
death was due to apoplexy.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
Held For Court.

Monday afternoon Ellis Wood was
held for COURT by Justice Samuel M.
Hall upon charge of the illegal sale
of liquor. Bail was fixed at $500,
which Wood furnished. There were
numerous witnesses presented before
the Justice by the Law and Order
League through Charles E. Sheppard,
counsel. Wood looked after his own
interests. The evidence tended to
show in some instances that the per-
sons had bought beer by the bottle OF
Wood.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
THE 42D ANNUAL
EAIR ARRANGED.

The forty second annual fair of the
Cumberland County Agricultural
Society will be held at Tumbling Dam
Park on Wednesday and Thursday,
the 19th and Goth of August. This
matter was determined upon yesterday
afternoon by the members of the old
Society at a meeting held in the upper
pavilion of the Park.
The fair will be benefit for the
members of the Executive Committee,
ten in number, who are personally re-
sponsible for certain liabilities of the
organization.
When the Society discontinued its
fairs there were notes in bank against
the organization for $2700, and the
ten members of the Executive Com
mittee were Individually upon these
notes. Since that time these gentle
men have gone into their pockets for
$780, and there are still liabilities of
$1,000 which must be paid.
Members of the Society have de-
cided that an effort should be put
forth to relieve the Committee of this
personal loss, and at the meeting yes
terday fair was decided upon An
arrangement was made with the Park
management Of the Traction Company
by which the effort will be greatly
helped along.
At the meeting yesterday which
was largely attended, Hon. John Tyler
was elected President; Alfred Stath-
ems and Joshua Seagraves, Vice Pres
idents; Frank Tiee, Secretary and
Charles Riohman, Treasurer.
The meeting proved to be very
enthusiastic one and everyone present
resolved that all efforts should be put
forth to make the fair complete sue
cess so that the Executive Committee
should not personally lose any more
money.
It was decided that the fair this
year should embrace all of the fea-
lures of the old exhibitions excepting
horse racing and live stock. Should
the fair prove success this year, a
horse show and live stock exhibit will
come along another year.
Committees were appointed and the
members have already started on the
work. The committees are as follows
Ladies' work-Frank Ware, Daniel
R. Moore.
Fruit and Vegetables-Josh Sea-
graves, Alfred Stathems.
Exhibits of Agricultural Machinery,
&C., James r. Rainear.
Poultry-Georg Ayars, Ed. H.
Sheppard.
Field Sports and Entertainment
Frank Tioe, Charles D. Moore,
Charles Richman, Walter Garrison.
There will be plenty of sports, prob
ably one game of base ball and vaude-
vile entertainment in connection with
the sports in the athletic field
A committee was appointed who
will wait upon the business men and
others and solicit special premiums
for the exhibit. There will be a
premium list published and all con-
tributors will have advertising, and a
special feature will be the exhibit of
the special premiums together with
advertising cards of the contributors.
Everybody will be glad to take an
interest in the affair and make the
society success
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
Millinery at Half Price.

All our summer Millinery going
at hall price. New hats going on
sale every day, made fresh from
our millinery stock. Hats $1.25,
Sl.5O. So, $3.50, worth $3.50 to S..
Children's fine tuscan straw trim
med with ribbon and flowers $50,
value up to $3.50.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
FOUND DEAD
in HIS BUGGY,

The following is taken from re-
cent issue of the Minneapolis Tri-
bune, telling the story of the death
of Somers 8. Robinson
"Somers O. Robinson. one of the
Oldest and best known business men
in Minneapolis. suddenly died shortly
after noon yesterday while riding in
his buggy on Tenth street south, near
Fifth avenue, presumably from apo
plexy.
The discovery was made by A. W.
Warnock, who was riding down Tenth
street on bicycle. At Fifth avenue
Mr.. Robinson was seen to make
spasmodic movement and fall over on
his side. AS the horse started up at
good rate Mr.. Warnock decided that
the oliver must be ILL., At Park ave-
nue. the horse was stopped and Mr..
Warnock made hurried examination.
He sought the help of physicians, but
before they arrived Mr. Robinson was
dead. The attending physician gave
the cause as apoplexy and said that
undoubtedly Mr.. Robinson had passed
away when Mr.. Warnock saw him
make the convulsive movement.
Mr.. Robinson was the senior
member of the firm of Bardwell, Rob-
inson & Co., sash and door manufac-
turers, and was 72 years of age.
He had been a resident of Mime
apolis since 1853 and has been con-
nected with the lumber business prac-
tically all the time since then. AL
though not identified with politics nor
prominent in business life generally,
still Mr.. Robinson was one of the best
known business men in Minneapolis.
Mr.. Robinson was born in Cum
berland county, New Jersey, March 1.
1881. At the age of Is he went from
home to work on farm and two years
later apprenticed as carpenter and
served till 81 years of age. He then
moved to Millville, N. j., and engaged
in his trade. In 1858 he removed to
Minneapolis. For six years he was
foreman for Eastman, Gibson & Co.,
in the coopering department, then en-
gagged in contracting and building
'In 1876 he entered the firm of
Bardwell Robinson & Co. He was
married in 1852 to Miss Mary Dare,
who survives him.
There are two children. Charles
N. Robinson and Mrs. w. L. Wool
ford.
"Mr. Robinson resided at 1912 Park
avenue.
For forty-fve years he had been
prominently identified with the Meth
odist Episcopal churches of the city.
He was a member of the committee
having in charge the construction of
the new Asbury hospital at Ninth
avenue south and Fourteenth street.
Mr.. Robinson was also chairman of
the board of trustees of the Hennepin
Avenue M. E. church for twenty five
years.
Mr.. Robinson's s wife is well known
here She is a sister of Mrs. Louis
Beckhardt, Mrs. James E. Hicks and
Mr.. Henry O. Dare. the Fourth ward
road overseer.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
Liveryman Drank Acid.


The Philadelphia Telegraph on Sat-
urday printed the following:
"Oharles H. Elwell, of No. 1907
Brown street. proprietor Of the Mount
Vernon Stables, No. 1916 Mount Ver-
non street, drank carbolic acid while
IN his Office late last night, where he
was found unconscious by stableman
who heard him fall to the floor. The
man ran in to the office, found his
employer in an apparently dying state,
but hastily summoned DR.. Macracken,
OF Thirteenth street, below Mount
Vernon. who worked with the unoon-
scious man for several hours.
eat the end of that time the physi-
clan had succeeded in restoring Elwell
to consciousness, and he was removed
to the German Hospital, where he
now is in a serious, but not necessar-
lily fatal. condition.
''Elwell made the supposed attempt
on his life about 10. 30 last night.
Yesterday he went to Salem, N. j.,
on business, returning to his office
about 7.30. He sat outside his place
OF business until 9.15, when he went
into his Office.
Members of Elwell's family say
that they know of no reason for his
alleged attempt on his life. =
Mr.. Elwell did not regain conscious
ness, but died late Saturday night.
The suicide is brother of Freeholder
Jacob R. Elwell and W. H. H. Ell
well, of this city.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
States Ripped From Steeple.

Bordentown, N. j., July ga
heavy rain and lightning storm accom-
panied by hail took place here this
afternoon, blowing down several large
trees. A barn of Jones Davis, of
Bordentown. was also blown down.
Some fifteen feet of stating on the
Presbyterian church steeple were
stripped off.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
Cattle are Guaranteed.

The marshes along Mad Horse
Greek, Salem County, are popular
grazing grounds for cattle. Some
thing like three hundred head are
now there. Anthrax has broken out
and in consequence the cattle have
been quarantined. There are said to
be twenty dead on one island.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
Accused of Stealing Wine.

Vineland. N. j.. July 27.-At the
instance of Alfred DeMaio, official in
terpreter of the Minotola glass blow
ers, L. F. Babcook, a prominent leader
of the Prohibition party, was arrested
on Saturday, charged with the theft
of two gallons of wine from DeMaio' IS
cellar.
Babcock claims he had purchased
some carboys, and they were in De-
Maio's cellar. He took his property,
and replaced the lock. Mr. Babcock
is indignant over the fact that he is
accused of such an awful crime after
his strenuous fights on the liquor
question.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
Lightning Reports Work Here,

Mount Holly, N. j., July ga
bolt of lightning this afternoon set
fire to the barn on the farm of Steven
son Brothers, between this city and
Jacksonville, causing a heavy loss.
All the outbuildingss and crops were
reduced to ashes. Fortunately the
live stock was all in the fields. Eight
COWS were killed by lightning on this
farm some time ago and this is the
third time the proprietors have been
burned out by the same.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
MANY Plums.

George W. Fisher, of Fairton,
brought to this office branch of re-
markable plum tree. A very small
branch had upon it twenty mine large
plums upon it and there was not bit
of space for any more of the luscious
fruit. The entire tree is loaded the
same way, and it is but two years old.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
Child Lost for Hours in Woods

Child Lost for Hours in Woods.
Clayton, July %. Grace, the young
daughter of Rev. s. J. Cleeland, was
losf in the woods, near Franklinville,
yesterday. Her parents were huckle-
berrying, when she wandered away,
and was not missed for several hours.
She was found several miles away in
the deepest part of the woods.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
HU Mt BROS.
Remnants

Remnants
About 200 remnants from 2 yds
to 10 yds of gingham, lawn, white
goods, etc., all on one table in
centre of store. Prices average
little over half price.
Summer Lawns SC
Another 1000 yds of fine dimity
lawn, Sc I'd, value s, 10 and l21.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-07-30
More Pay for Workers

Glassboro, N. j.. July 24.-The
independent Window Glass Manufao-
turers of the United States and the
Wage Committee of the Window Glass
Blowers Union have agreedsupon the
wage scale for the coming year. The
workmen get material advance.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-10

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITEDSTATES
for the Eastern district of Wisconsin-In the
matter OF Bernard Hermann and Margaret
Vollmer, bankrupts,
The above, named bankruptS having filed
their petition to be discharged, the court made
the following order thereon to-wit.
On this Both day of November, a.. D. 1903, on
reading the foregoing petition, it is ordered by
the court that hearing be had upon the same
on the 21st day OF December, A. D. 1903, before
said court, at the city of Milwaukee in said dis
trict, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that
notice thereof be published in the TELEGRAPH
COURIER newspaper printed in said district
and that all known creditors and other persons
In interest may appear at the said time and
place and show cause. ii any they have. why
the prayer of the said petition should not be
granted.
And it Is further ordered by the court that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors, copies of said petition and this order ad-
dressed to them, at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Hon. William Fl. Seaman, Judge
OF said court, and the seal thereof at Milwau-
kee, in said district, on the Both day of Novem-
Der, A. D. 1903. w31
e. 81 EDWARD KURTZ, Clerk.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-10
First publication Nov. u. 1909.

FlfSb puDI1cat1On NOV. IL, 1903.
OTATE OF WISCONSIN,-C County Court for
y Kenosha County-ln Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at special term
OF the CountyCOurt to be held in and for said
County at the County Court Room, in the city
of Kenosha in said county on the second Tues
day being the eighth day of December A. D,
1903, at 10 O'Clock a. M, the following matters
will be heard and considered:
In the matter of the estate of William Rad
1nZ, deceased.
The application of Charles Gitka for the ex-
animation and allowance Of his final account
as administrator of the estate of William Rad
inz, late OF the town of Wheatland, in said
county deceased, and for the assignment and
distribution of the residue of the estate OF
said deceased.
In the matter Of the estate of Katharine Jen-
sen, deceased.
The application of Benjamin Jensen, for the
examination and allowance of his fnaI &C.
count as administrator OF the estate of Kath-
ar1ne Jensen, late OF the town of Pleasant
Prairie in said county, deceased, and for the
assignment and distribution of the residue of
the estate of said deceased.
In the matter OF the estate OF William c. Vim
cent, deceased
The application Of William w. Vincent for
the examination and allowance of his final ac-
count as administrator of the estate OF Will
lam @, Vincent, late of the City of Kenosha in
said county. deceased, and for the assignment
and distribution of the residue of the estate OF
said deceased.
! In the matter of the last will and testament of
Lewis Williams, deceased
The application OF Sarah M. Roberts ct al
to admit to probate the last will and testa-
ment OF Lewis Williams, late of the town OF
Paris, in said county, deceased.
By the Court,
RUSSELL II. SLOSSON,
W5O County Judge.
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Albert H. Brown, Who Cleaned Out a
Notorious Resort, Married to Mrs.
Lizzie Wood in KenOsha.
WAITED TWENTY YEARS TO WE'D
Brown and Mrs. Wood Tell the Court that
They Were to Have Been Married
Twenty Years Ago This Morning.
(From Saturdays Daily.)

There was quiet little wedding in
Kenosha this morning, the contracting
parties being Albert S. Brown, of
Bassett's Station, and Mrs. Lizzie
Wood of the same place. There is ar
interesting story connected with the
groom and the wedding was the result
of a long and arduous courtship lasting
over period Of twenty years.
Brown, the groom, recently gained
nctoriety and the good will Of the PEG.
pie of Kenosha by cleaning out the
notorious resort known as the sFour
Corners. His escapade at the ''Cor-
ners" was the sensation of Kenosha
during the month of April last. Two
men fell before his revolver and since
that time the place has remained clos
ed. Brown was duly arrested and
spent quite little time in jail. He
was to have been tried at the last term
of the court but none of the prosecut-
ing witnesses appeared against him
and he was released with small fine
and vote of thanks.
When he appeared for the license
to wed this morning, Brown informed
the county officials that both he and
his bride had decided to let bygones be
bygones and that they were closing up
a courtship Of twenty years with the
wedding today. Twenty years ago on
this very day, according to the state
ment of both Brown and Mrs. Wood,
the two plighted their troth to marry,
but the wedding never came off.
while not forgetting him, was married
to her late husband. Brown also mar
ried during his absence. Recently the
two drifted together again and all was
forgiven and forgotten, and after talk
ing over the old times the two decided
that the only way for them to spend
the later years of their life was to-
gether. Following out this plan,
Brown opened blacksmith shop at
Bassett's Corners and showed Mrs
Wood that he had reformed and she
rewarded him by giving him her heart
and hand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown after the cere-
mony went to the home of sister of
the groom where wedding dinner
was served at noon. They will make
their home at Bassett's Station and
will be at home to their friends after
the first Of the year. Brown is well
liked among the county officials
and they showered him and his bride
with congratulations.
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First publication November 5, 1908.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

HENOSHA COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
n In the matter Of the last will and Gesta-
ment Of Mary Eliza Gibbs, deceased
Notice is hereby given that the claims and
demands OF all persons against Mary Eliza
Gibbs, deceased, late of the town of Bristol, in
said county OF KenOsha, will be examined and
adjusted by the County Court of Kenosha
county at the regular terms OF said court to be
holden at the County court room, in the City
of Kenosha, in and for said county, on the first
Tuesday of February. A. D. 1904 and on the
first Tuesday OF June, A. d. 1904. at ten o'clock
A. M. OF those days: also that the time until
and including the first Tuesday OF May, A. d.
ors OF said Mary Eliza Gibbs, deceased to pre-
sent their claims for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Kenosha the S0th day of October,
A. D. 1903. By the Court,
RUSSELL II. SLOSSON,
WSO County, Judge.
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Chief of Police Reino1d Friday night
recovered the watch which had been
stolen from Albert Slater in Racine.
1t had been sold to North side saloon
keeper for three dollars. The man
who bought the watch was not aware
that it had been stolen. He turned it
over to the police, and an efforc will be
made to force Slater to REIN burse
him.
Half of the $500 pledged by the State
Federation of Woman's clubs at the
Appleton convention, to the endow-
ment fund for the chair of domestic
science at Milwaukee-Downer college
will be paid to the college treasurer at
once, the treasurer of the federation
having been authorized to make the
remittance of $50 by the executive
board of the state federation.
The second annual report of the city
water commission of Portage, Wis,
shows that municipal ownership has
been a decided success. The water
commission during the year has made
extensions amounting to So, ooO.O2 and
there remains in the treasury $566.78.
In addition to this the city has saved
a tydrant rental of $3, 600. This shows
a profit for the year of So, LAG. 80.
Miss Evelyn Allen Cooper of Bur-
Iington, sister of Congressman Hen
ry Allen Cooper of the first district,
has achieved worldwide reputation
for her beauty, and her portrait, by
Ernest Nelson, is now exhibited in
Berlin. 1t is called tAn American
Grip, and is one of his labeled ssNot
for SALE" Miss Cooper is now in .Ber-
lin and student of Joachim, the VIC
linist. She is an accomplished mu-
stefan.
The E. c. Tecktoaius Manufacture
ing company, of Racine, has filed ar
ticles of incorporation with the secre
tary Of state. Capital stock $40, 900
Incorporators-E. G. Tecktonius, f.
II. Tecktonius and.SPeter J. Meyers.
While living in Kenosha ..some twenty
years ago Mr.. E. c. Tecktonius pat
ented wagon spring, but, having no
capital, he could snot push the sale.
He went to Racine where one of the
wagon companies took it up and paid
him royalty on every spring used on
their wagons and the royalty yielded
him quite an income. He has since
made money on several patents.
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