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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1905-04-13
Cannot Agree.

Millviile, N. j., April S.-B. Frank
Sweeten, the Camden contractor, has
refused the terms of settlement offered
by the City Council on his sewer con-
tract, and the Council has extended
his time for acceptance to May s. If
settlement be not reached by that date
suit will be entered for the collection
of the penalty of 500 day for the
delay in the completion OF the work.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1905-04-13
Anxious For Them.

Since the Pioneer" gave the an
nouncement Of Manager Moore re-
garding the fine line of attractions he
has secured for the closing of the sea-
son. the theatre patrons are getting
anxious for the time when they can
enjoy the high-class performances.
Seldom does city like Bridgeton
have an opportunity to enjoy such
splendid entertainments.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1905-04-13
BRIDGEToN N. j., THURSDAY. APRIL 1s 1905.
AS A BACHELOR
STOKES MOURNS.

Trenton, April 11.-Gov. Edward
Y. Stokes is busy man these days.
All of his cares do not come from
the affairs of state either. The blue
eyed Gubernatorial headpiece of New
Jersey is busy denying rumors that he
is going to impose tax on bachelors,
and he is equally busy denying the
recurrent report that he is to be mar
ried.
"Now, why should impose tax
on bachelors?" he said to-day. isn't
it bad enough for these unfortunate
creatures to lead single life without
adding to their misfortune by impos-
ing tax on them?
1T is perfectly ridiculous to say
that | ever contemplated such thing.
That would be rather inconsistent
thing, wouldn't it?'
AS Governor Stokes is bachelor
himself it did seem little bit incon-
sistent.
preposterous Shch subject might
be discussed in an after dinner speech,
or it might make good discourse for
Mark Twain, but for the Governor of
State to talk about such thing ism t
very dignified, to say the least he
continued.
"I'li admit, though, that my SYM
pathies are with the bachelors. Now,
I don't mean voluntary bachelors, if
there are such misguided creatures,
but the poor single men whose lots
are cast in solitude y
Jerseys Governor has hair and mus
tache with a reddish CLINT, and his
face took on a very maidenly blush
also as he discussed the subject of
bachelors, which was, after all, "a
little personal.
81 don't much believe that there
are voluntary bachelors he resumed.
II think most men would get mar
ried if they could. If they are denied
the joys OF married life they deserve
our sympathy.
"The man who does most for society
is the one who builds up home.
Naturally, he is the best citizen, for
he does more for his country than the
man who leads single life and does
nothing toward building up COM
munity. It ISM t always the bachelor s
fault that he isn't founding a home
and performing his duties toward So
ciety, SO I can't see how it could ever
become matter Of State legislation.
II for my part, would never con-
slider it as such.
Every once in a while some one
attributes these wild sentiments to
me, but am kept SO busy denying re-
ports of one kind and another that I
simply have to let them take their
course.
II think few of my friends like
to have little fun with me, and they
allow their Imagination to get ahead
~ ohoAAAs I6NO UCOA QuOuO0 Ill q
newspaper as having remarkable opin-
ions upon the taxation Of bachelors,
but the sentiments we're new to me
when read them "Now, I don't
want to give the impression that up
hold bachelorhood when say don't
think bachelors ought to be taxed. I
firmly believe that every man ought
to marry. and would be glad to see
every man happily settled in a mar.
ried life.
Now, we wouldn't think of taxing
old maids, would we? Why. then,
should we tax bacheIors?''
But women can't propose marriage, y
was suggested timidly.
Yes. but they can refuse, returned
the Governor decidedly.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1905-04-13
Makes a Demand.

The weather of the past few days
has made a demand for light weight
underwear. and the gents furnjsRer
has done very considerable business
along that line.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1905-04-13
SLICK FELLOW
WITH BAD CHECKS.


Last week there appeared in town
young fellow wearing the uniform of
United States cavalry soldier, and
the chevrons upon his arm Indicated
that he was sergeant.
He claimed that he was from Fort
Hamilton, New York state, and was
here on furlough.
He entered South Laurel street
business house, and making some
trivial purchases rendered check
from Fort Hamilton for $25. The firm
could not cash the paper and directed
him across the street to another bust
ness house where it was thought he
might be accommodated.
One OF the members of the second
firm at first declined to cash the check,
saying he did not know the soldier.
When told who had sent him to the
store, the check was cashed and later
was put to the credit of the business
house in one OF the banks here.
A few days after the check was re-
turned from the Fort Hamilton insti-
tuition with the information that the
check was irregular and could not be
honored.
Meanwhile another check had been
worked off on one of the bank institu-
tions for $18. and this paper was also
said to be bad by the financial author.
tiles at Fort Hamilton.
The South Laurel street firm which
had been mulcted out of the $25, Sc
cured warrant from Rex A. Dom
nelly, Justice of the Peace, but when
constable attempted to serve it he
could not find his man.
Prosecutor Fithian was then ap-
pealed to and he is now corresponding
with the military authorities at Fort
Hamilton trying to get some trace of
the fellow.
Preparing for State Encampment
Trenton. April 5. - The Citizens
Committee to aid in the entertainment
here of the State encampment of the
G. A. R. met last evening in the Of
flee of Quartermaster General q. Ed
ward Murray. The general committee
was increased by Chairman Yelling
G. Sickel by the addition of these
men County Engineer Frank j. Ep-
pele, Sheriff Thomas H. Thropp, John
H. Brcughton, Police Commissioner
George LaBarre, Councilman Huston
Dixon, DR.. Frank Scrammell and DR..
Walter Madden.
General Murray was made chairman
of the subscription committee and E.
Furman Hooper, secretary of the fin
ance committee. These sub-commit-
tees were named:
Hotels and restaurants-Charles H.
Gallagher and George Page.
Lawyers George LaBarre and Hus-
ton Dixon.
Physicians DR.. Frank Scrammell
and DR.. Walter Madden.
Potteries and rubber mills-R. P.
Wilson, Adam Exton and John H.
Broughton.
Merchants and banks-S. e. Kauf.
man, Henry U. Coleman and E. F.
Hooper.
Sundry manufacturers-C. Edward
Murray. Charles H. Baker and Thomas
Thropp.
Coal lumber and ice-B. 9. Kuser
and Frank Eppele.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16
~oSkALooSA o
High School Team Shows PelIa How
to Play Basket ball.

Wrestling honors from Pella Satur.
day evening, the basket ball team OF
the Oskaloosa high school won the
first battle of the sort ever won by
ar Oskaloosa team.
The local boys played a fast game
and won from their opponents by SUI
perior speed and team work, greatly
excelling that Of the visitors from
Pella. This was shown by the score
of % to 81.
To the several foul goals White
added four, Targgart four and Pugh
and Swingle each one, carrying the
result up to that OF the final score.
Fhe locals lined up with Pugh and
Targgart, forwards; Swingle, Abrams
and Perry, guards, and Guy White.
center. The Pella contingent was as
follows: Van der Linden and Bous-
quet, forwards; Van Vliet and Todd.
guards; Krindnier, center; klien as
substitute, and w. C. Farmer. who
acted as referee. Carl Swingle was
umpire.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16
IoWAN Is
n. w. Hughes Of West Liberty is
Hurt in Wreck in Illinois.

Grinnell, Feb. 11.-Dispatches state
that H. W. Hughes, of West Liberty,
was injured in a wreck on the Rock
Island at Geneseo, H., when an east
bound passenger train collided with
a freight train, completely demolish.
ing the freight engine and wrecking
the express, mail and smoking cars
OF, the passenger. Seven wer In
jured and one may die.
Mr.. Hughes, who was injured about
the head and arms, was a graduate of
Iowa college in the class of 1892. He
Is a son Of Rev. Hughes OF Oskaloosa,
who has been prominent in the Els.
teddfod gatherings of this state. Mr..
Hughes has been employed as mail
agent on the Rock Island for. some
time and in addition to this work was
carrying studies in the University of
Chicago. He has gained considerable
reputation over this state as an orator
of ability.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16
AN IMPORTANT CASE
Wooster Loses in His Contention
Against J.. w. Bateman.

Des Moines, Feb. 1.-THE supreme
court this morning affirmed the decis,
ion Of the district court of Mahaska
county in the case of Alfred Wooster
VS.. j. W. Bateman and others. The
case vas a test Of the constitutional
ity Of the law passed by the Goth Gen.
eral Assembly changing the statute OF
limitations. A law passed at the Gen.
eral Assembly the year previous had
been declared unconstitutional. . This
was amended and passed, giving a pro.
vision Of one year, in which to bring
action on old judgments, and this law
as amended was today held constitu,
tional.
The case of Wooster VS.. Bateman
was one of several where Wooster
had brought up old judgments and
commenced suit upon the same. The
amount of suit was about $250.00, and
the action was brought to subject
Bateman's home to sale for satisfac-
ton of the judgment. Several SINH
lar cases are penang In Mahaska
county.
Wooster purchased the judgment OF
A. w. Naylor, who had secured it
against Bateman in rs. The judg-
ment originally was for $500.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16
ALLISON'S WARNINC
If Revenues Are Cut Down Improve
ments Must Stop.

Washington, D. c., Feb. IL The
ed over national finances and as a re-
suit the river and harDor and public
buildings bills will probably fail. Sen,
ator Allison yesterday called the at.
tention Of the appropriations commit.
tee to a statement in the New York
Herald that despite the fact lat con,
gress faces a deficit of $24 ,000, 900
they were going on piling up appro-
priations and that with the %appropria,
tion bills now passed and prepared
congress will spend $40, O00,0 900 more
than last year although the estimated
revenues are much :ess. Despite this
there are contemplated $4,000, 600
in the river and harbor bill; $40, 900,
600 for public buildings, and $3,000,,
900 for the omnibus claim bill. As
lures owe receipts OF $24, 0U0, 900 the
passage of these bills would increase
the years deficit to $40, 900, 900. In
the face of this there is a steadily de-
creasing revenue and no way to in
crease it except to put on such taxes
as the war taxes. It is said Senator
Allison was unusually emphatic in his
urging that something be done and as
a result the senate will refuse to pass
the river and harbcr, public build
ings and claims bilIs and will only
allow one b~attleship instead of two
as allowed by the house.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16
VICTIMS OF THE WRECK
Bodies of Unfortunately Railroad Men
Taken Away for Burial.

The body of Charles Bargdell, who
was killed in the Iowa Central wreck
Thursday morning, vas taken to
Jacksonville, Ill, yesterday, where
the remains will be inferred beside
those of his wife. The body was &C.
companied by the nousekeeper of the
deceased. Mrs. May Perkins.
Relatives have assumed charge OF
the remains of Brakeman I. o. Penn,
the other victim OF the wreck, ano
the body was taken yesterday after
noon to the home OF the young mans
parents at Clifford. Two brothers,
Leonard and w. NJ. Penn, of Clifford,
took charge of the remains. The
father and mother of Mrs. Penn, Mr..
and Mrs. Geiger, of Clifford, also came
to Oskaloosa and assisted their
daughter in the time of sorrow. They
returned to Clifford with Mrs. Penn.
A brief prayer service over the
body of Conductor Bargdell was held
in the Foehlinger undertaking par,
lors and was conducted by Rev. Eng.
strom of the Presbyterin church
Many of the fellow workers of the I'm.
fortunate conductor were present, in
a last tribute of respect to a popular
and excellent railroad man. The
services at Jacksonville have not
been announced but there will be
some service at that place.
Services oVer the pody Of the I'm
fortunate brakeman were held in the
Foehlinger parlors at 1880 o'clock, a
simple prayer service being said.
This was also attended by the rail,
road men. The funeral services will
be held at Sheppard cnurcn two miles
south Of Clifford, Sunday afternoon at
two o'clock The service will be con,
Quoted by Rev. Clifford, of Clifford.
The body was taken to the home OF
the young mans parents, MIR. and
Mrs. q. T.Penn, and will remain there
until burial.
The deceased had been married but
five months and his widow will make
her home in Giforc with both her
parents and those of LIr. Penn. A
sister of the widow, with her husband,
passed through the city yesterday al,
ternoon, joining the funeral party on
No. 4 and proceeding to Clifford.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16
New Coal Mine.

Bussey Press: Bolton & Cricket
have bought the coal right of Hatfield
Bros, Burr Harris, Tom Bolts and
Peter Wiser three and one-half miles
southeast Of Bussey, amounting to
several hundred acres, and have open
ed a new mine. They are adjacent to
the Durfee switch on the Northwest
ern and are Just now finishing their
half mile switch. The shaft is COM
pleted and work will begin at once in
a commercial way. Several houses
win be built in the early spring and
this will be another increase to Bus.
sey's prosperous surrounding.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16
Resolutions of Sympathy.

At the second Quarterly Conference
Of the Central Methodist Episcopal
church of Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa dis
trict, Iowa Conference, the following
preamble and resolutions were pre-
scented by the properly appointed COM
mittee and were unanimously adopt
ed by a standing ote
Whereas, Death has once again in
vaded our church circle and removed
from us our friend and sister, Mrs.
Zerilda A. Coke, the wife of our be-
loved brother, DR.. J.. c. w. Coke, and
Whereas, During the short time
she was affiliated with us, we had
found her to be a devoted and faithful
Christian, possessed of those sterling
qualities Of mind and heart that rec
commended her at ono to the conf
dence and esteem of all with whom
she was associated, and pre-eminently
fitted her for her place in the church
and in social life,
Therefore resolved, By the Quar-
terly Conference of the Central Meth
cdist Episcopal .churcn In the city or
Oskaloosa, Iowa,
list, That we bow submlssively to
the behest of Him who doeth all
things WE'LL and whose acts in all the
dispensations of His providence,
though sometimes we may be scarce
ly able to discern it clearly, are gov
erned by His infinite wisdom and
grace.
"2d, That we hereby tender to our
brother, in this unexpected and sad
bereavement, u earnest sympathy,
and pray that the same consolation
and support which ne has often min
istered to others, may come to him in
this his time of need.
"3d, That, a copy of these resolu>
lions be placed in the hands of Broth
er Coke, and that the same be spread
upon the Quarterly Conference rec
ord, and published in the papers Of
the city.
(Signed)
E. H. Waring,
Pierce Ratliff, .
Eph. Smith, r
Committee.
John c. Willis, P. E.
]. B. McCurdy, Sec'y.
O%skaloosa, Feb. 9, 1905.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16
ACCIDENT.
Round House Foreman Gets Acid in
His Eyes.

Charles F. Johnson, Iowa Central
foreman, met with a painful accident
at the round house Friday afternoon.
The foreman was showing the method
of cleaning a part of the machinery
to a mechanic. A vessel containing
acid used in the work slipped and
fell to the ground and the contents
spattered in all directions. Some of
the fiery liquid struck Johnson in the
eye. Neutralizing agents were ap-
piled immeditely and no serious re-
suits will result from the accident.
Johnson is at his work today In
spite OF the fact that he suffers con-
siderable pain.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16
K. of p, Event.

Fremont Gazette: A class of over
thirty neophytes are now waiting to
learn the mysteries of the X. Of p.
order and Tuesday night, Feb. 81, is
the time set to teach the lessons of
Knighthood. The Oskaloosa boys are
coming down to do the work. They
will come on a specil train over the
Central seventy-five strong andAi if the
weather permits delegations win be
present from Ottumwa, Eddyviile,
What Cheer and otner places. The
boys here r looking forward to
making this one of the biggest lodge
times ever seen in Fremont.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16
Rural Route for RiohIand.

Richland, Ia, Feb. 1.-THE rural
free delivery inspector has been in
the city several days. Saturday Post
master Fred FEARS accompanied him
cut over ths routes. Four routes are
to be established here which win be
. good thing in many respects.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16
ON BOND.
The Bad Man From Dakota ArraIgnec
For Disturbing Peace.

H. c. Hull, whose sensational by
play with a six-shooter at the Arnold
hotel Thursday evening landed him
behind the Jail bars, was arraigned
this morning before Justice Prichett.
The man pleaded not guilty and was
held for trial on February %. He
gave bond for 100000, and expects to
make a trip to his home in Dakota
and return to this CITY before time OF
trial.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16

The Tama county teachers normal
institute will be held at Toledo, open
ing March 81 and continuing for two
weeks.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16
BIRTHS MARRIAGES
N DEATHS

MARRIAGE

MARRlAGE LlCENohS.
Following is the list of marriage IL
censes issued by the clerk since our
last report:
NO. NAME. RESIDENCE. AGE
1894 John Vos
0o0 Bertha PoGhoven..-
ozos + Roy E. Dilley, Madison Tp. "a
0o9o Ollie Tuning, Mt. Pleasant 70
COLEMAN.-Born,t to Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard e. Coleman, of this city Sun
day evening, Feb. II, 1905, a seven
pound baby boy.
FALLIS.-Died, of kidney trouble,
at the county farm, Saturday, Feb. IL,
1905, at 10 a. M, John w. Falls, aged
Is years.
Mr.. Falls was formerly a resident
of Oskaloosa and New Sharon, and
prior to it's destruction was in charge
of the big mill at Beacon. He was
an expert miller in his day, but i'll
health of late years has rendered him
unfit for work.
COFFIN-FORSYTHE. - Married,
at the home of the bride east Of Os-
kaloosa, at seven o'clock p. m Thurs
day, February 8, 1905, Miss Eva
M. Forsythe to Mr.. A. w. Coffin, for
merly Of Garner, Montana, Rev. j. z.
Engstrom, pastor of the First Presby-
I.nr;or oh1rroh pfiniatinO
The wedding was quite a pleasant
social affair and was celebrated IN
the presence of a pleasant company
of relatives and near friends. The
regular Presbyterian wedding cere-
mony was used by the minister and
was interesting and impressive. A
wedding feast claimed the attention
Of the guests following the season
given for the expression of congratu-
lation of the company. The bride is
the daughter of Mrs. Sarah Forsythe
and is a most estimable lady. Mr..
Coffin comes from Montana, but will
become a local resident, taking up his
abode upon the Forsythe place to as
sist in the work of the place. Many
friends extend congratulations and
best wishes.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16

COLEMAN.-Born,t to MI. and Mrs.
Howard e. Coleman, of this y,Sun-
day evening, Feb. 12, 1905, a seven
pound baby boy.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16

oro. John Vos.....-.........-.--
oooi Bertha PoGhoven.--- -
ozoz + Roy E. Dilley, Madison Up. "A
oo9o Ollie Tuning, Mt. Pleasant 20
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16

Following is the list of marriage IL
censes issued by the clerk since our
last report:
NO. NAME. RESIDENCE. AGE.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-16
Pierce Ratlifl
Eph. Smith,

John c. Willis, P. E.
]. B. McCurdy, Sec'y.
Oskaloosa, Feb. 8, 1905.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14

Handsome stone dwell
ling, owned by an out-of-
town. party, who wishes to
convert his property into
ready cash. Lot 26X100.
- rooms; 2 baths; 4
rooms deep; . stairways:
hot water heat: delightful
location. Northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14
SUIT FOR INSURANCE.
National Union Policy Subject of
Litigation,

BY proceedings in equity instituted by
Mary ]. Leesnitzer, Isabel B. Leesnitzer,
Minnie E Leesnitzer. Josephine Lee
snitzer and George Leesnitzer against
the National Union, Edith Anderson and
James A. Kemp the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia is asked to decree
that the compliments are entitled to
benefit certificate for 81 600 upon the life O..
George w. Leesnitzer, who died September
10, 1893. Further Ii is sought to have the
court rule that Edith Anderson has no right
or title TO the certificate, and to direct that
the sum mentioned be paid by the National
Union to the compliments, in equal shares
II is explained that Mary j LeesnitZer is
the widow, and the other complainant the
children of the deceased Mrs LeesnifzAv
says that under an agreement with her
huS band for several years she paid the pre-
NUNS on a policy for $4,000 he held in the
National Union Later the couple sepa-
lated, and. after certain proceedings IN
court. it was the understanding that the de-
ceased should pay $40 a month for the sup
port of his family and continue the pay
ment OF the premiums on the policy, the
complalnants to remain beneficiaries there
under.
The court is informed that the deceased,
In alleged violation of the agreement. sur
rendered the policy to the National Union
and obtained in lieu of ii policy for 81 tttj
payable TO the defendant Anderson The
compiainants contend that by reason of the
agreements and understandings a trust was
created for their benefit as to the certin-
cate and reissues of the same and that the
deceased was estopped in equity from de.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14

40 -nn For an elegant Balti-
hS SGN \ more street home, not
been built long; lot 19x
40; 10 rooms; first floor kitchen; hot
water heat; would rent for $50 a month;
similar houses have loans of $500 at 5T
d. Enn SPLENDID WASHING
d. oVVb TON HEIGHTS HOMES
ONLY $3.50 CASH and
20 MONTH at so. FIRST TRUST AT
81. RENTS FOR $50.
Three stories, 10 rooms and tiled bath:
not water heat; p fit. wide; well con-
structed. Would cost more to build
$1,000 e. e as,s y s1 'assss
Conn. ave. and the
beauties of Rock Creek Park: new
houses, % feet front, IL large rooms 2
oaths, tiled; steam heat; beautifpI
fronts; back porches: can be sold ON
cash payment and balance monthly: on
the widest street on Washington Heights.
~D CHVVB rooms: lot IS feet
front, 112 feet deep.
Alley, side yard front yard and a back
yafo. baths; steam heat It's a bean
titui home and a bargain at the price.
Sd 500 sn1sne exclusive bargain;
of Bloomingdale," northwest, near lst
street; stories. Only $500 cash and s25
a month. Parlor, reception hall. dining
room and kitchen on first floor; cham
pefs and tiled bath on second; laundry;
guaranteed furnace. Lot 100 feet deep
Toom for a stable), south front Built
by builder who has made a speciality
of Bloomingdale houses
G. Ann Beautiful new house.
sDO>VVVD stories, half square from
10th street, just south of
Park street. Near two car lines 4
rooms to a floor; 0 rooms and storage
room; tiled bath, laundry. Can be sold
on easy terms. 5000 loaned on it at
so.
$4,000 3 & a,5 Fs:s se :,+::5: .o Ss:
square from 10th St; lot
2axl3o; alley. A comfortable home
ana can be had on small cash payment.
GO -EA Cheap for a corner west
DO FCVE of 18th street in a choice
select northwest section,
surrounded by mansions. 10 rooms; hot
water heat; 25x110. It's a new house,
finished a few months ago