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Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
Christmas Entertainment.

ShIAStHldS LuGeTtaIH nents
The pupils of Miss Carrie Iredell's
select school gave very pleasing en-.
tertainment Tuesday afternoon at the
school. The room was filed with
parents of the children. The program
was as follows:
Singing. "Hark. the Christina
Bells" by school
Recitation, Mammals Present, -
Miss Beatrice Hustled.
Singing, "We Come" by class of
girls.
Concert recitation, christmas
Day." by five small girls.
Singing. "Slumber So Gently" by
class of girls with dolls.
Recitation. 1.-THE Auction at Santa
Claus Hail. Miss Marjorie B. Fifth
ian.
Duet. "The Two Bad Boys, " Robert
Orowell, Francis Orowell.
Singing, Farmer JONES'" by class
of boys.
Recitation, "Wynken, Blynken and
zod," Edith j. Lott.
Singing, "The Watermelon, by
class of boys.
A Christmas operetta. "Under the
Greenwood Tree Wizard Killjoy,
Oscar Whipple; Jack Frost. Allen
Weber; Snow fake, Helen Carney /;
Christmas Spirit, Edith Lott; Kitty
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24

Essex. bill clerk D. Hart Cunning
ham, Mercer, sergeant-at-arms; Geo.
W. Mount. Burlington, assistant SER
geant Joshua D. Watson,
Camden, assistant bill clerk. The
Steering Committee was made up of
Bradley, Bachelor and Brown. The
position of clerk to the Committee on
Printed Bills was awarded to Middle
sex. The position of assistant super
visor was allotted to Monmouth
county, but Senator Brown said that
he did not have a man settled upon
for that position. 1t is believed that
Samuel Gillian, who was private secre-
tary to President Hutchinson last
winter, will be offered the llace if ne
will accept it.
The "Steering Committee" appor-
toned the minor officials as follows !:
Atlantic, one clerk to committee
Bergen, secretary to president; Bur-
lington one doorkeeper and one page
Burlington, one doorkeeper and one
page; Camden. one doorkeeper and
one committee clerk Cape May. one
clerk. one doorkeeper; Cumberland,
one doorkeeper. one page; Essex. one
stenographer. one clerk Mercer, one
docrkeeper. one clerk: Middlesex, one
gallery keeper and one page; Mon
mouth. one clerk and two pages
Ocean. two clerks: Passaic, one door
keeper; Union. one clerk; Morris. one
page.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
SENATE OFFICERS
ARE SELECTED,

Trenton, N. j., Dec. 21.-The Re-
publican members of the Senate eau
cused at the Republican Club tonight
and decided upon their organization,
with no sign of friction. The caucus
was called to order by Senator Wake
lee and Senator Mckee acted as secre-
tary. Senator Minch, of Cumberland,
nominated Wakelee for president, and
there was no opposition. Gross, of
Union, county, was chosen leader.
Senator Lee, in neat speech. in
which he praised the efficiency Of Sec-
retary Walter E. Edge, nominated
that gentleman for secretary, and he
was chosen unanimously.
The other officers chosen are as fol-
lows: Howard l.. Tyler, Cumberland.
assistant secretary Of the Senate /;
Isaac r. Pierson, Morris. supervisor
Of bills. Merchant Meeker. Union,
was made journal clerk. j. Horace
Sprague, Ocean. assistant journal
clerk; Robert E. Bustard, Passaic,
calendar clerk; David A. Mcintyre.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
YOUNG MANS
PECULIAR SUICIDE.

The drowned body of Samuel Van
meter was Sunday morning. found
in the shallow water of the retaining
reservoir on East Commerce street.
Vanmeter was an oysterman, thirty
three years old. and lived down about
Port Norris. Last Friday he came to
this city visiting his sister, Mrs.
David Bowen, who resides on Coral
avenue. 1t was noticed by the family
that Vanmeter was acting peculiarly.
They could not induce him to remain
at the Bowen house, and at night he
went to the Dubois House on South
Laurel street.
Saturday evening Vanmeter again
went out to Mrs. Bowens S home and
remained until about nine O'Clock.
Then he announced that he was going
down town. Mrs. Bowen thought she
would accompany him part way.
When Vanmeter reached East Lake
he stopped and refused to go any fur
ther. He declared that he had ar
ranged to meet man there with
whom he was going to fight. Van
meter further declared he knew he
would be beaten, but he had promised
to fight. and he was going to keep his
word No inducement could get him
to 60 on. Mrs. Bowen remained with
him an hour, but he still stubbornly
declined to move Finally he was left
alone.
Sunday morning members of the
Bowen family, somewhat anxious,
began to make inquiries for Vanmeter.
No trace of him could be found down
town. and finally the searchers went
out to look around East Lake.
After some time they went upon the
south side of the street and down OF
the banks of the retaining reservoir
they found Vanmeter's clothing. care
fully arranged. Peerlng down into
the shallow water that remains in the
now unused basin. the body of the de-
mented man WAS found.
Engineer Baker of the Water De-
partment closed down the gates and
men waded in the two feet of water
and secured the body which was clad
only in Undertaking.
Pierce & Carll took charge of the
body, removing it to their establish
men, where it awaits the time of the
interment
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
No Judge ct.

Trenton. Dec. 23. With all the
legislative offices decided by the two
houses and with the session of the
Legislature only about three weeks
off. yesterday was quiet governors 8
day at the state house. Governor
Murphy was there and was inter-
viewed by number of the.politicians.
but little business of Importance was
transacted.
1t was expected that the appoint
ment of. a successor to the late Judge
Nixon would be made yesterday. but
the governor did not make the ap-
pointment.
1t is said that the governor has a
decided leaning toward Judge Endi-
oott for the office, but rumor has it
that the influence that is being
brought to bear in behalf of Judge
Trenohard is too powerful for the
governor to oppose without giving the
matter close attention.
Congressman John J. Gardner, SEN
ator Lee Of Atlantic and Walter E.
Edge, also of Atlantic, were with
Governor Murphy for a time yester-
day. supposedly in the interests of
Judge Endicott.
Later Mr.. Gardner and Clerk in
Chancery E. O. Stokes had long talk
on Che question of the gubernatorial
nomination. Mr.. Gardner has with
drawn as a candidate for the executive
chair and has promised that Atlantic
county shall be solidly for Stokes.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
Relief in Six Hours

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Di-
sease relieved in six hours by NEW
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" IL is great surprise on account
of it's exceeding promptness in relieving g
pain in bladder. kidneys and back in male
most immediately. If you want GU ck
relief and cure this is the remedy
Sold by 81. W Fithian, Druggist.
Bridgeton. ". J. 825 6m
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
Gets $4,000 for a Broken Rib.

Vineland, N. j., Dec. 19 Joseph
N. Tomlinson, who was injured while
alighting from train, by having a
dress case fall from a rack on the car,
breaking oae of his ribs, has settled
with the West Jersey & Seashore Rail
road Company for S. 600. Suit had
been instituted for $4,000.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
Christmas Decoration.

ChrIStmaS O6cOrat1On.
The Pennsylvania Railroad men be-
lieve in decorating with green's when
ever they can. When the five O'Clock
freight went out yesterday afternoon
small Christmas tree was fastened
on either side of the caboose.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
Oath of NJ RS. Dill.

Mrs Mary H. Dill, mother of Mrs.
Charles g. Diament, died ! Sunday
morning at the Sheriff's residence.
Mrs. Dill was 50 years of age, and had
been in failing health for some time.
The funeral services have been ar
ranged for Wednesday, at TO- 80 o'clock
in the morning. The interment will
occur in Camden.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
and

Assortment still good for men,
women and children. Lots of peo-
pie have to fall back to Handker-
chiefs at the last moment. Hand
kerchiefs are always acceptable.
Special values I21a, IS, IS, so up
to SIS. 90 each.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
Outof the Game.

Walter Flavell, who has been play
ing forward for the Philadelphia Busi-
ness College basket ball team, is.com-
PEELED to give up.theIgame on account
of injuring his knee.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24

Arranging Good Time.
The members of the Bridgeton Ath-
letio Association are arranging for a
demonstration when the New Year
comes in.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
just About Complete.

The painters have just about COM
pleted painting the handsome resi-
dence building of Mr. S M. Allen,
and Mrs. VIM. Allen on North Laurel
street.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
New TeleDhOne.

Messenger Cook has had new Della
ware and Atlantic phone placed in his
East Commerce street residence.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24

Gave Collector Hot Reception.
Millville, N. j., Dec. William
Slater was arrested this morning and
sent to Jail charged with assault with
attempt to kill collector for an in
stalment house of Philadelphia The
agent appeared at the home of the
Skaters yesterday and demanded part
payment on a quilt Or the return of
the property. He says he was thrown
out by one of the women of the house.
and that young Slater made lunge at
him with huge knife. In warding
off the thrust the agent was severely
cut in the hand
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
Good, Hard Head Saved Him.

Salem, N. j.. Dec. 19-That VIM.
Acco, colored. has hard skull
was proven when in collision he was
thrown from the coal wagon to hard
block pavement. One of the wheels
passed over his head and for a time
he was unconscious, but he soon ral-
lied, and his only injury was slight
cut over his eyes.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24

Klover. Marjorie Fithian; Jimmy
Klover, James Bacon; Nellie Bright,
Isabelle Bacon Tommy Tubbs, Robert
Crowell; Anna Bright, Ruth Pine
elves. Mildred Whipple, Ruth Will
liams, Alice Lott.
Singing, Welcome Santa CLAUS
by school.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24

Bronze Figures.
Night Lamps.
Opal Bureau Sets, 6 pieces.
Ready to use Pillows.
Pillow Tops.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24

Will Give Entertainment.
Hope Council will give an enter
tainment at their rooms on East Com
merce street New Years Eve.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
Cannot Dismiss Saloon Men.

Trenton, N. J.. Dec. 19.-Lewis
Parker, for 33 years grand secretary
of the Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows of New Jersey, says that no ac-
ton will be taken by the New Jersey
Grand Lodge to expel saloon keepers
from membership. The law of the
Sovereign Lodge excluding saloon
keepers and bartenders from member
ship was passed about eight years,
and is being complied with in this
State, but Mr.. Parker. who is law
yer, says that the law is not retroao-
tive, and cannot be made to apply to
men who were members of the organi-
zation at the time it went into effect.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24

Victim of Treacherous Gasoline.
Millville, N. j., Dec. 19.-While
Mrs. David Brooks was backing her
stove this morning. some gasoline
which she used to moisten the paste
caught fire and ignited a larger can of
the liquid. Before Mrs. Brooks could
get out of the room she was enveloped
in flames and horribly burned.
Neighbors heard her frantic screams
and rushed to her assistance, subdu-
ing the flames. The physician SAYS
Mrs. Brooks will recover.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
Gloves

Gloves
Try a pair as gift. Kid Gloves
in black and colors 75c, ST, SI.25,
$3.50. All guaranteed.
Golf Gloves and Mittens.
Special values in Ladies Silk
Mitts, 75c, SI.oo, SI.25.
Stock Collars.
Turnover Collars.
Tooth Brushes.
Hair Ornament.
Buckle Sets,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
Say Trolley Bridge is Too Low

Say Trolley Bridge is Too Low.
Atlantic City. N. j.. Dec. 10. In
spection of the new steel trolley bridge
across the Thoroughfare by Captain
Miner, of the United States Engineer
Corps, to-day. is said to have shown
the structure to be fonr inches too
low. The Government may force the
raising of the bridge to the required
height.
Wiles of Bogus Pension Agents.
Salem, N. j.. Dec. 19.-With the
pension checks sent out by the Gov
ernment agency in Philadelphia this
month notice has been sent caution
ing pensioners to be on the alert con.
corning bogus agents who are on the
rounds demanding 81 for exaprning
papers.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-24
HAPPENINGS IN
JERSEY TOWNS.
Boy Prisoner Escaped.

Vineland. N. j., Dec. 10. Harry
Somers, Philadelphia lad, while
visiting friends here. could not resist
the temptation to shoot something. so,
procuring gun, he began to fire at q
neighbor's chickens. He was arrested
and placed in City Hall, but not con
fined to a cell. This morning the
officials were surprised to find that in
some way the boy had procured a kew
to the outer door and escaped. 1t is
supposed that he walked all the way
to Philadelphia in the bitter cold, as
he has not returned to his friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-07
WALSH ON HIS PARTY.
Nationally Prominent Democrat Says
Local Democrats Not Organized.

THE almost entire lack of organi-
cation among the democrats of Wap-
clio county is the principal cause for
the overwhelming defeat which was
visited upon the democrats at Tues
days election. The republicans, on
the other hand, were organized and
from early in the morning until the
minute the polls We're closed they
were constantly working for the sue
cess of their ticket"
Thus Charles A. Walsh, secretary
of the national democratic committee
erstwhile prophesier of election re-
suits, never-daunted democrat and ex-
perienced politician, summed up the
excuse, or the lack of excuse. for the
landslide which placed in office with
overwhelming majorities every can
didate on the republican county ticket.
He was in conversation with friend
when he gave expression to the state
ment. He also mentioned the fact that
in the fourth ward that there was no
poll book and no checker for the dem
ocratS during about two hours of the
day when the election board was very
busy This is not like the work usual
ly done by the democrats in this city
and Mr. Walsh. like many other mem
bers of the partw, who remember the
way in which elections were handled
in former years is rather chagrined.
apparently by the showing made
against the party of his choice.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-07
SERIOUSLY ACCUSED.
DR.. Adam peitz Charged With Assault
On i2.Year-OiG Girl.

Mt. Pleasant, Nov 4--tSpeciaD -
Charged with assault with intent to
commit rape on the person of the ~
year-old daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. NJ.
Rogers, DR.. Adam Deitz, veterinary
surgeon of this city is lodged in jail
awaiting a hearing before the Henry
county grand jury, he having waived
a preliminary examination before Jus
tice Van Beck yesterday. According
to the story told by the mother of the
little girl, she had just returned from
a shopping trip Saturday afternoon,
and opening the door saw her little
daughter and DR.. Deitz in a compro-
missing position. Deitz was driven
from the house and it is said the child
then admitted the truth of the matter
and from what she told it is believed
that the relations between Deitz and
the girl had been maintained for some
time. Deitz Immediately started in
the direction 70 Merrimac. A warrant
was placed In the hands of Deputy
Sheriff Maley, who overlook Deitz
near Merrimac and brought him to Mt.
Pleasant. lodging him in Jail.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-07
PRESIDENT is coNeRATuLATED.
Roosevelt Pleased With Results of the
Elections.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 5.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt is greatly pleased ov-
ed the general result OF Tuesdays cleo
tions. He is of course, disappointed
at the outcome in greater New York
and Maryland. though pleased that in
the latter state the results show an
Improvement over what happened four
years ago, and in New York state over
last year.
The President has sent kilograms Of
congratulation to Senator Hanna aE9
other leaders in the campaign ana
has received congratulatory messages
from Chairman Dick of Ohio, Chair
man Penrose of Pennsylvania and
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, over
the results in those states.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-07
CUMMINS' PLURALITY
WILL Be ALMOST $4,000

the tide which swept the citizens
ticket into Office on the issue of the
charges growing out of the tax ferret
scandal.
Extremely interesting has been the
contest in the Iowa-Johnson district
which the latest returns of last night
indicated had gone for Hughes by ov.
er 300 majority. 1t was close fight
from start to finish. Hughes attained
fame while in the house as the advo.
cate of cent railroad fare and an
anti-pass statesman. He has warm
following of friends among the poll.
ticians throughout the state.
Returns by Counties.
the returns thus far. which are, of
course. unofficial show the vote in
the various counties of Iowa to have
peen as follows with comparisons with
the vote of 1901:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-07
WHOLESALE CONFECTIONERY.
j. F. Bauer G. Company Reports Grow
ing Business in Manufacturing
Fine Candies.

Fine Candies.
Under the management of J, F. Bau-
er, there IS supplied in rhis city very
good assortment of pure candies man
ufactured for the highest class of trade
the market demands.
BY continual effort and close applica-
ton to business and reasonable prices,
there has been established a growing
demand for the Red Hawk" candies.
The factory opened at first on South
Green street in the Ballingall block,
later removed into the room occupied
by Geo. w. Davidson, finding it
necessary to obtain larger quarters.
With the assistance of careful adj
vertising and good representatives as
we'll as good goods, the sales have
steadily increased until this firm is en-
joying remarkably good business.
Mr.. Bauer has been identified in the
manufacture of candies for a number
of years and is man of good expert
ence and Judgment, competent to sup
ply the merchandise tnar is wanted by
his trade. AS up-todate business men
should do, the firm makes all the new
creations in this line of goods
which is necessary as in all other
lines. Qualities must ever be improved
and maintained and to 60 this it is ne
cessary to keep in touch with all pro-
gressive ideas, which surely result not
only in success, but in good profit for
the manufacturer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-07

Treas. @, III. Murrow. $3.50
Sheriff J. c. Loper. 5,7S2
Supt. u. l.. Thornburg. ...... 5,T53
Surveyor Frank McNutt ,... $3.50
Coroner j. w. Beck. ... 5.7Sg
Supervisor l.. II. DeF'ord. ...... 57S
Clarke Is In Line.
Osceola, Nov. So Especial. CLARKE
county is still in line with increased
republican majorities all along the
ticket. Every republican candidate
was elected, Sidney Bates for treasurer
leading the list with a plurality of 1856.
Hon. James III. Jameson was named
senator, having no opposition. Hon.
NJ. Il. Temple was elected to the legis-
lature on the republican ticket with a
plurality OF 565. G. G. Scott was elect
ed sheriff, r. W. Day supervisor. and
w. G. Davis superintendent of schools
Henry County Returns.
Mt. Pleasant, Nov. 5.-(Special.)-
Henry county democrats elected
Campbell sheriff and Packer superin-
tendent with majorities respectively of
100 and It's. Cummins got 705 i'll the
county, Garden for representative got
600 as did Judy for treasurer. Patton
for supervisor had a plurality of $50.
County Surveyor Shriener and .Coro-
her Crone have big republican, ma
jorities.
BlackhaWk Democratic.
Waterloo, Nov. 5.-Blackhawk coun
ty democrats Tuesday elected all Their
candidates for county offices with The
exception of Representative c. A
Wise, the republican candidate for the
latter office, has pulled through bu
it is thought his plurality will be
small. The result is remarkable from,
the fact chat the usual republican ma,
jorities in the county run from 1880 10
$500, and the democrats have never
before held county Office.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-07
S. JOE BROWNS QUERY.
Widely Known Coiored Attorney Asks
Des Moines People a Question.

G JOe RloIvn IF Tlec NToinar y,ho ;-
80 D.o"n " 80 t.iotnee, wy -
Mluely hlioWn tniotsliotl lhe state ailu
especiallyt N TINS CITY ana VINO recently
delivered an address in the African
Baptist church here. has caused
to be issued in Des Moines
paper a question that will be of time
Nv interest to the many Iocai pecple
of his race. The question is Does
the northern white man care 10 hear
the negro in his own defense?8 The
article over MIR. Browns signature is
as follows:
Editors Register and Leader
Please permit me through the col
unlns of your worthy paDer 10 ask q
pointed question of the Caucasian pa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-07
SECOND VICTIM FOR BAD REEF.
Big Steamer |. w. Nicholas Strands at
Foot of Lake Michigan in Gale.

Cheboygan, Mich. Nov Slim
mons reef, the dangerous Lake Michi-
gan shoal upon which the steamer
John Craig was wrecked several
months ago, may get its second victim
this season in the big steamer |. w.
Nicholas. The Nicholas, ore laden,
ran upon the reef yesterday, and with
a thirty-fve mile gale blowing over
the lower end of Lake Michigan is be-
lieved to be in a most dangerous state.
The wrecl.er Favorite is expected to
go to the Nicholas with q force of la
borers to throw the cargo overheard
in an effort to free the ship.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-07
KILLS WITHOUT A Motive.
Stranger Murders Man and Woman At
a Farmhouse in Oklahoma,

Stroud, Okla, Nov. 5.-Nine miles
southwest OF this town an unknown
man yesterday rode, up to.the farm
house of Mrs. lAmes, called her to the
door and killed her. The hired man.
Henry Jackson ran out to, see what
was the trouble and he alsS. was shot
dead. The 19-yearold daughter Of
Mrs. Alnes was shot in to- shoulder
and severely wounded. Tho murderer
then put the whip to his horse and es-
capped, No motive for the shooting is
known.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-07
TRUST COMPANY wiTHDRAws.
Lack of Capita Forces 1t to Enter Vol
untary Liquidation.

st. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 5.-At meet.
ing held by the board of directors Of
the United States Trust Co., it was
decided that as the demands of a
profitable business require q larger
capital than the company now has and
the, times are not propitious for in
creasing the capital the company will
go into voluntary liquidation.
The amounts owing to the deposit
ors aggregate Si00,296 and this
amount in cash has been especially
set apart and appropriated to their
full payment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-07
JOHN TERRY WEEDS.
Well Known Young Man Marries Girl
From ST. Louis.

Fairfield. Nov. -(speciaD John
Terry Of Eldon and Miss Katie Sedla-
eek of ST. Louis. Mo-, We're united in
marriage at Z O'clock this morning at
st. Joseph's Catholic church in this
city, the ceremony being performed by
Rev. Father A. Nodler pastor. The
event was quiet, only a few relatives
and intimate friends OF the bride and
groom being in attendance
Mfr. Terry is Well known here and
also in Ottumwa and Eldon. AT the
latter place he is in business and is
popular among all who know him. He
and his bride left today for Chicago
where they Will visit for short time,
returning to Eldon November 10. They
viii reside on Elm street in Eldon in
q neat homo already prepared by tho
groom.