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Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-03-17
PAST GLORIES
ARE REMEMBERED.

Woodstown, N. j., March 14.-The
recent change in ownership of the
hotel at Pole Tavern, this county.
brings to attention this once famous
old hostelry, one of type that is fast
disappearing.
One of the Oldest taverns in this
end of the State, it stands to-day but
little changed in outward appearance
than when, a century and half ago
1t was the gathering point of the fes.
tive-inclined of three counties, it's
rooms resounding with the laughter of
its guests and it's spacious grounds the
scene OF many matches of skill in
rolling the bullet. pitching quoits.
shooting at birds and other sports in
vogue IN the older days.
Here also were held the large politi-
Cal gatherings of the county, barbecues
to oelebrats some unusual victory, etc.
The exact date of the erection of the
building is unknown. The records at
Salem, the county seat, show that a
License for the inn was granted in
l74O, and it is believed that the build
ing, as shown, is the same, with
few alterations, that provided rest and
refreshment for the traveller over 150
years ago.
An old resident, whose recollection
reaches back 70 years, states that the
building was seemingly as old then as
it now appears, which gives grounds
for the belief.
In the early half of the last century
1T was one of the stations on the stage
route from Bridgeton to Camden, and
was then in the height of it's popular
ity. In winter it was the objective
point for sleighing parties from all
parts of South Jersey. and the country
dances held within it's walls, with
bright-c checked lasses swinging the
figures to the call of the village
fiddler, are past computing.
One veteran, who has passed the
four score mark, states in all serious
ness that he has seen as many as 200
sleighs gathered round the tavern
yards; but his assertion must be ac-
cepted with the perspective that age
sometimes brings.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-03-17
HUNT BROTHERS
It's Flood Tide
in the Grocery Market

The tide of arrival and distribution rises higher
here, week by week bringing satisfaction and economv
to the patrons of the store
There are no false cries in orr advert;s;no ~
tricky trades in our dealing Fithian's stands for
excellence OF quality in offerings and real economy of
prices IN selling And the store is proving and i'm
proving its leadership in every department Test it.
More than $4,000 Oranges have gone into dis
trlbution IN the last few weeks 6ooo more are here
this week, fine. luscious fruit at I5c dozen.
Coffees are cheaper. They are good. better and
best at I2H, Is, zoe, and up to the finest grades
leas are still at lowest prices for fine goods.
EVaporated Fruits choice and cheap Best
Oregon Prunes, lbs 25c. Fine Peaches, !, lbs
25c, Best Apricot Slabs, I2c Best Silver Prunes.
Ioc. Fancy Sliced Apples, &C.
Creole MOlasses is the creamiest product Of the
New Orleans CROP 6oc gallon Excellent OPEN
Kettle Moasses at soc. New Crop Porto Rico is on
its way,
Carolina Head Rice 5 lbs for 25c Best at Sc.
lhe Cheese Counter carries always the finest
grades OF domestic and foreign production American
oweltzer is growing in popularity.
Our Bakery Exhibit is the largest in South er-
sey and The stock is always fresh It's better to buy
than to bake-when you buy here
Russet Cider is here again. as fine as silk
scotch Pop is a new candy special, the dantiest
and best combination of popcorn and sugar ever con-
cocted Everybody will want it, Ioc box.
a box Of 1000 Matches for Sc
You can save trolley or railroad fare IN .
moderate purchase and more in proportion Buy at
headquarters
And we pay the freight
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-03-17
S5 to S15.
New Spring Suits

New Spring Models, the newest
designs in Walking Suits and
Tailor made costumes. Eton styles
with vest effects. Skirts the latest
cut, made in Wolfe, Venetian,
Broadcloth, Cheviot and Mixed
Cloths, SIS to $50.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-03-17
WHOLE NO. 2947
Woman's Spring Jackets

Covert Cloth ackets "a inches long made with new
mann1sh seeveed back strap seams with collar or
coarlessSatn and Taeta lned-New models shown todav
S5 tO S15 ~
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-03-17

SOC For 50 inch Black and Navy you would epe
to pay 75c for. ~ f~
S111c For an all wool A1batross coors and black Son
= stores get soc for same quality -
5SC For IS IN Nub Voe worth 75c Bought spot cas-
and we turn the saving over to YOU. r. -
Read,s Lansdown in colors black S125
New wash Fabrics, SC yd
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-03-17
Dress Innings

Are very important factor in
the making of new gown. Our
Innings are selected with much care.
Quality and color must be right
Percaline, Silesia, Neva, Spun
Glass, Sunbeam Moreens, light
weight Mercerized Satteens for in
ings and drop skirts, 1215c to soc
yard.
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the lowest responsible bidder, and for construction of said bridge and abut. mentS.
 Voted: That for the purpose O1 carrying out the foregoing vote the selectmen are hereby authorized tC borrow on the credit of the town a sum not exceeding S20,0O0 at rate of interest not exceeding per cent. OE the notes of the town, signed by the selectmen and treasurer, said notes to be made on time or demand at the dis. cretion of the selectmen.
 BOOTH X BENTLEY MILLINERY OPEN
 The weather conSpired with the firm of Booth & Bentley to make their an- nual spring millinery opening the most successful in the history of the store. Throughout the afternoon and even- ing the store was thrOnged with ladies from the village and nearby towns interested to inspect the fine styles, and enjoy the fine program presented by the Jerome May banjo orchestra of Bridgeport: The styles, this spring, dIc dlI duu plcdSluS. All Uuc CUlOTS are used, the old blue shades being very popular. The large Continental and boat shapes are extremely popular. Laces are used in fetching effect, the molines taking the place of chiffon. On the outing hats the wings are used largely. In the decorations a great many small flowers, like forget-me-nots and tiny blossoms, are used with stun- ming effect, as we'll as the full blown roses. The lace brims are popular, the lace dropping to the shoulders. The entire black hats are still called for, trimmed with rich black velvet rib bons. The Val. lace for entire facing or to edge the straws is used with good effect. Miss D. A. Tantum, a talented designer, is in charge of the depart ment, this season, as last, having as her assistant, Miss Mae Violin. The millinery room upstairs presented a very handsome sight. In the center was beautiful palm, the gift of Mrs J. P. Treadwell of Norwalk. The handsome wax figure with a hat of lovely creation on it's head, and wear ing stunning new coat and the latest goods in dresses, made even the con- tirmed bachelors feel hard tugs at their heart strings. The piano used by the
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GAYLORDSVILLE.

The funeral of Mrs Sherman was held in the Methodist church on Fri day last, Rev MT Byles officiating The burial was in the Lower cemetery. Visitors at Paine farm, the past week, were: Mrs M. D. Jones and daughters, Rev and Mrs Byies and Thompson Barton.
 George Karcher has returned from New York, after an absence of three months.
 Miss Clarice Evans was home from Great Burlington, Mass, over Sunday Joseph Drapeau is about again after a severe struggle with quinsy sore throat. Dr G. B. Staub attended him. Seeley Richmond, Jr., is quite ill with the grip. Dr C. E. Staub is at tending him. MT and Mrs Alfred B. Mason of Mex ico were in town, last week, in attend ance at the funeral of Mrs Mason $ sister, Miss Belle Murdock. | Frank B. Rowe has moved to one of Miss SanfOrd's houses on Railroad street.
 H.. Le Roy Randall and family ar rived in tOwn Saturday, after three months SojOurn at Daytona, Fla. l Perry Green, who was laid up for several weeks by an injured arm, re- sumed his position at w. c. Barton's, Monday.
 with Mrs Frank Soule.
 Morrow Brothers, the maSons, have been relaying the chimneyS on the residence of P. M. Cassedy.
 The directors of the Commercial club met on Thursday night to make arrangements for their annual ban quet, to be held some time in April.
 c. 1. Leach is having his meat cooler built over and enlarged. The vetera n carpenter, Smith Weeks, has been doing the work.
 Grocer c. I. Leach is making special run on oranges. Call and get prices.
 Walter R. Erwin, general utility man at the railroad station, is on the sick list.
 Walter Snedeker of Sherman was in town, Saturday, and was entertained at dinner by $. R. Hill.
 Miss Annie Lane of New York is passing few days with MT and Mrs c. 1. Leach.
 MT and Mrs Hubert Thomas returned on Saturday evening, after a few days stay in New York City.
 Mrs Johnson of WOodmOnt is visiting Mrs George H. Lines. ,| George Hawley will pass the Easter holidays with his parents, MT and Mrs E. F. HawleY. , Mrs BrinSmade of South Main street is visiting in New Haven and Bridge port
 The funeral of Elizabeth Remit, took place on Thursday afternoon, Rev MT Torrey officiating. She is survived by her husband, Luther Bennitt, anC two sons. The burial was in Wes1 Meeting House cemetery in Merryall
 Harry Golden of Great Burlington, Mass, passed Sunday with his brother in town.
 Grocer c. I. Leach is offering tempt ing prices on meats, desirable and tirS class cuts.
 Richard Daley has moved from Hu. mistOn's block into the house vacated by Frank Whitney.
 George Plumb has moved from Ben nitt street to Railroad street, into thu house of Turney SOule.
 Jerome Castle, the popular manage of the Wayside Inn, has been confined to the house with an attack of the grip Dr Staub is attending him.
 Noble Booth is at home from tn Peekskill Military Academy, for tn Easter recess.
 A. P. Smith was the guest on Satur } day of s. R. Hill.
 Mrs Bentley and Miss Bentley o Hartford have been passing a few day
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DOdd house in New Milford, Monday.

Dodd house in New Milford, Monday. MILLINERY OPENING AT W. G. BAR
 TONS.
 The millinery opening at w. G, Ear tons is always notable event with the ladies of New Milford and vicinity, and the large number present, Thurs day, with the prospect of an increased attendance to-day and to morrow shows that the firm has lost none of it's popularity. The milliners in charge, this season, are Miss Jessie A. Prince of New York, and Miss Maude A. Gil bert, already pleasantly known to the ladies of the village. The blending of the several colorS in one creation is feature of the millinery season, this year, such as the Ophelia shades, the lilac and pansy shades and the capisian shades. It is great flower season, and the flowers and ribbons are blend ed in stunning effect. Laces are popu- lar, this season, like the Bal de Neige or the Boulet. Notwithstanding it is a great color season, the black hats are still in vogue. The baby hats,so called, are popular with the ladies. A pro fusion of lace is used in decorating the hats in the parasol effects. Gilt is used in all combinations. It may be said that millinery, this season, has reached it's height of perfection. Mir Barton has a great line of the Phipps & AtchiSon ready-to-wear hats. It is said that many artistic grass hats will be used. Fruits, nuts, etc., are used as previously in the decorations. The firm has the usual attractive line of children'S an d misses hats.
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STILL RIVER.

!
 The Bridgeport Wood Finishing O.
 made a shipment, last week, of two
 carloads of their products to the St
 Louis fair, which they will exhibit
 there. The cost to the company was several thousand dollars. | Mrs Percy Collins, who has been quite ill, is now slowly improving and able to be about her home. Dr Lynch of Bridgeport is attending her. A. T. Smith, who has been on the | Tappan farm down the rlver, has rent ed the Daniel Warner farm and mOv- l ed there, last week. Henry Walling | will move on to the Tappan farm about April l, and will carry on the farm l the coming year. Morris Clark moved, this week, from | the Henry o. Warner farm on Pump kin Hill to J. Stuart Halpine's farm, which he will run the coming year. John Dixon of Bridgewater has rented the Henry o. Warner farm for the coming year and has moved there. Reginald Dickey and Edgar Cum mings will construct telegraph line l between their homes, as soon as the frost is out of the ground. w. s. Banks is visiting his family in Waterbury.
 The Bridgeport Wood Finishing Co. | of this place will have large exhibit at the St Louis fair. They are load ing two cars with their productions to send this week. The Stack family is recovering from | bad siege of the grip. Dr Staub has been in attendance during the past | week.
 Miss Elizabeth Polaniss is visiting Mrs T. M. Stack. Samuel Walling is preparing for the game season already. Last Saturday | he liberated number of quails in the woods. Thanks to MT Wa]ling fol same.
 How beautiful to have the snow gone and once more be able to see the grass and to hear the robins sing. It is | beautiful after such long hard winter as this has been. | There was a deer seen on Sunday l March 27, crossing the river above the
 mill at Still River. It crossed the rail
 road tracks and fields, going toward.
 the woods over west. l c. L. Stevens is painting his house
 Mrs Will Wanzer is quite sick. ! Arthur Frink'S little baby has beer
 very sick. It is little better at this
 writing.l
 Mrs Julia Walling is somewhat bet
 ter. We sincerely hope she may gair fast.
 Albert Smith has moved into tht
 Dan Warner place.
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soil. Twenty tons per acre are ire Quently Obtalned. but the average yield Tor term of years on fairly good soil is eight tons, for which the farmer may expect contract price of 6 to S7 per ton. The form of contract IS very brief, simply setting forth that the product of u given number of acres of tomatoes has been purchased by a cer- tain cannery at a stated price per ton delivered at the factory. Many fac tories can no other product than toma- toes, and nearly every factory includes this vegetable in its list of packed goods. The tomatoes are put up in two pound and three pound cans at .
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Duncan & Garfield.
Head-tO.FOOt OutfltterS, Bank Street, New Milford.

at George W. Anthony's as the guest of Charles P. Bentley.
 w. k. Hutchinson made a trip to Washington Depot, last Thursday.
 Roy Willard of North Kent Was in town, Friday.
 Myron Whitlock spent Sunday in Pittsheld, Mass.
 There will be interesting Easter ex- erciseS at the Methodist church, Sun day evening.
 James L. McEwan, the expert meat cutter, has taken position with Wal lace Ferris on Railroad street, and will buy country produce, calves, eggs, etc. He asks the farmers to give him a call.
 MT and Mrs E. A. Wildman left on Monday for Pine Bluff. N. C., to see their son, Adelbert Wildman. s. k. Hill has been engaged, this week, in moving the various parts of the new vaults for the Savings and National banks. The doors of the vaults weighed 16,0OO pounds each. Fred HOyt, who for some time has been suffering from head trouble, had quite successful. MT Hoyt is now on a fair way to recovery.
 The new rule adopted in regard to closing by the barbers is for Mondays only, commencing, April 4. The clos ing time will be 6 instead of o'clock. THE NEW CANNING FACTORY. There is so much interest in the new canning factory now approaching con- pletion, that THE BEE gives addition al facts from the same source quoted from last week, Bulletin No. 91, of the Department of Agriculture of Penn sylVania, published in 1902. On the subject of tomatoes, the bulletin says: It is estimated that an area of near | ly 400, ,OOO acres of good land is devoted | to the growing of tomatoes for the canning factory in this country. The large pack of 1899 reported to have ex- ceeded 100000 cases of two dozen tomato in the canning industry. The bulk of the crop is grown in a few states of which Maryland is in the lead. The tomato is adapted to a great extent of territory and new re- gions are rapidly being devoted to the tomato and it's canning. The varieties best suited to the canner'S purposes are such as produce large, smooth, solid fruits. They should be such as ripen to the stem. The ''Jersey Red," so commonly seen upon labels of canned l SOONo, lo HUI d No1lCCy oA ChO oOColoOA . catalogue, but local name in New Jersey, for a tomato that has been grown for the cannery so long that it's true name has been lost. Paragon, Champion, The Stone and Perfection are all very good varieties. The plants are easily grown from the seed by re- membering that they are very tender and should have seed bed sheltered fro cold winds and much we'll decayed manure worked into the soil to make it loose and warm. The plants should be ready for the field not later than the middle of June; therefore, when lever late frOStS would prohibit the de velopment of a strong plant by that time in the open ground, it is neoes- Sary to start the seedlings in hot bed
 No effort is made to have the fruit fol the cannery at an early date. In this
 latitude the fields planted for this pur. pose begin to ripen in August and yield heavily until frost overtakes them. The tomato varies greatly ir
 its yield according to the variety, the
 treatment, and the character of the
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MERRYALL ITEMS. Jay Lane moves to Hawleyville, April l.
 Mir and Mrs George Davis welcomed daughter into their home, March 21. s. 5. Hendrix began work on the
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Watch @ Clock Sale Now On for
 50 Days:

Watch No. 2O3, O size, silver open face; $10, Now $6. Watch No. 207, H case, gold band sil-
 yer, o size; $13, Now S9. Watch No. 266, gold filled open face, O size; Sl0, Now S7. Watch No. 22s, H. 0. Gold filled, O size, SIP; Now $7.5O. Watch No. 239, H. 0. G. F., size, s1O;
 Now $6. Watch No. 78, o. F. Gold filled, Is size,
 S15; Now $9. Watch No. 72, o. F., 16 size, G. F.,
 Sl5; Now $9.. Watch No. 56, H. c. G. F., 16 size, S13;
 Now $7. Watch No. 14s, o. F. Nickle, IS size,
 Q6. NOu @2 SO
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orchestra was kindly loaned by the J w. HOYt Go.

ENGINEER ROLLIN FINKLE KILLED.
 The body of Rollin Lyman Finkle, the engineer killed at Hawleyville, to the undertaking rooms of Funeral Director Thomas and prepared for bu- rial. He is brother of Engineer Marcus Finkle, who runs the early train out of New Milford. He is also a nephew of Engineer Lyman Finkle, who runs the TAO a. m., train out of New Milford. The body was shipped to Pittsfeld, Mass, Sunday morning. The funeral following on Tuesday He was favorite among the railroad men and his sudden taking off is great ly regretted.
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The funeral of Miss Isabella G. Mur- dock was attended in the chapel on Thursday, the 24th. Miss Murdock was the youngest daughter of the late Rev David Murdock, D. D., pastor of to 1869, and was 43 years of age.
 The last church supper of the season will be served by the ladies, Wednes- day, April 6, at o'clock D. m.
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WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.
 Moses Devaux will take possession of the farm of Abner Lewis, April l. horse of Pliny Squires.
 Riley Pond will move to Warren, soon.
 Lewis Payne and Will Platt spent a portion of last week seeing the sights of New York. MT Payne will find en- ployment in Southampton for the com ing summer.
 Harry Buckingham, Jr., has been quite ill, the past week.
 Mrs Gershom Hill of Georgetown visited at the parsonage, recently.
 Mrs Leonard of Bridgeport spent Sunday at Dewitt FOrd'S.
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If you try Round Oak, you will save money, be comfortable and happy.
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The above Clocks and Watches are all first class goods; all are in the window. M. w. HILL, New Milford, Conn.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1904-10-13
Democratic Club Organized

AT a meeting of Democrats
Tuesday evening Oct. 18th, a
Democratic Club was organized,
with the following officers: u. v.
Walker, Chairman; I'D. Fultz,
Vice Chairman; j. r. Bynum,
Secretary and Treasurer; Q. Fl.
Garner, Corresponding Secreta-
ry. Thirty one members were
enrolled. Everyone present was
reqested to bring in more mem
bers. Friday evening at seven
o'clock was the date Fixed for
regular meeting. L. y. Bobo,
s. A. Henley, j. N. Shook and
@. FL. Garner were appointed to
solicit funds for the organization
and to arrange for special meet.
ings.
@. ii. Garner will speak al
next meeting and ]. KIP. Pear
son will furnish the music.
Collections, $1.00.
j. R. BYNUM, Sec.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1904-10-13

badly and bringing on liver and
kidney ailments, with the atten-
dant evils Of constipation, loss of
appetite, sleeplessness, low vital
ity and dependency. They can
not, as rule, get rid of this
continual strain,o but they can
remedy its misunderstanding
effects by taking frequent doses
of Green's August Flower. 1t
tones up the liver, stimulates
the kidneys, insures healthy
bodily functions, gives vim and
spirit to ones whole being, and
eventually dispels the physical
or mental distress caused by that
continual strain. !" Trial size
25c; regular bottles, T5c. City
Drug Store.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1904-10-13

Advertisements must have merit or they
will not be accepted. Mrs. Grundy hasa large
and increasing circulation. Artistic designs in
typography special feature In our ads With
the latest improved machinery also turn
ing out superior grade of job work
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1904-10-13
West TrNcy.

Let Mrs. Gttmdy say: -
A series of meeting is being
held at Union Chapel conducted
by Rev. N. b. Brown.
Mrs. L. Z. Parson is on the
sick list.
Mrs. Hatton Sanders and chill.
dren are visiting friends and
relatives at this place.
Brad Sweeton returned from
Red Boiling Springs Saturday,
his health much improved.
Oh how these good rains will
make the turnips grow.
Mr. and Mrs. Nose Morgan
visited friends in Landlord town
Saturday night.
Little Hester Gibbs, the two
year old child of Mr.. and Mrs
r. L. Gibbs was badly burned
with fire falling from the CRATE
Saturday. PARDNER.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1904-10-13

Mr.. Lewis since June l, 1908 the
sum of $6S6.71 which is just sew
enty cents less than Mr.. Lewis
books show he paid over TO him.
This discrepancy in Mr.. Lewis
books is perhaps explained by
the supposition that he has failed
to show some few collections on
his books, that he has evidently
made.
An examination of the books
of Mr.. Jacob Fehr, Treasurer
shows that he has received from
Mr.. Lewis, Collector since June
l, 1908, $6S6.71. Received from
T. G. /. & r. r. Co. since /, 1908
$801.15. Received from former
Treasurer Mr.. Reed $2C9.S0. Re-
ceived from County Trustee $75.
Received from other sources 500.
SO. Total amount received from
all sources since June l, 1908,
$1795. 40. The amounts paid out
by Mr.. Fehr, for all of which he
produces vouchers, is a follows !:
$1964.75. This shows that Mr..
Fehr has paid over and above
what he has received, the sum of
$169.26, and we find that the
School fund is indebted to Mr..
Fehr, in said sum of $169.26. We
find Mr.. Fehr's books we'll kept,
showing each item, it's amount
and date, received by him and
from whom received, and proper
vouchers for all moneys paid out
by him, showing amount, date
and for what paid.
All of which is respectfully
submitted, this Oct. s, 1904.
f. M. G. WHITE.
@. I'll. GARNER.
Auditing Com.