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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1906-03-01
The New Road Booms Business

Westville, Feb. 24.-The immense
power house of the West Jersey and
Seashore Railroad is gradually as
suming shape. Hundreds of men are
working night and day, and the con-
tractors are under heavy bonds to
have the road completed by 12 o'clock
midnight Of June 30th next, and to
this end every energy is bent
This work is of material benefit to
this and surrounding towns. Much
of the money paid out for help is
spent here and business men say
they are realizing good share of this
prosperity.
Even real estate men are in the
midst of harvest. 1t was materially
expected that there would be a boom
in this line later on, but it has already
come. Many lots in Newbold and
this place have been sold to parties
who intend to build, many of them
coming from Camden and Philadel-
phia. AS far as Woodbury. the
"boom" ID felt, where houses have
been in demand by the foreman and
other workmen employed here.
The contractors say that they have
no fear but that they will finish up all
the work ahead OF time.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1906-03-01
Farmers May Contract or Not

Farmers May Contract or Not.
The Cumberland County Board OF
Agriculture designated February 23d
as day to hold special convention
and discuss certain subjects which
they are interested in.
According to the arrangements Presi.
dent E. s. Bolles, of Vineland, called
the first session to order in the Court
House Friday morning. The sub
lect for their attention then was
Spraying. This has more than
ordinary meaning to the farmers at
present because of the San Jose scale
and other insects which kill the plants
and spoil the crops. 1t is therefore
wise for them to jointly consider it
and place all ideas together and thus
produce the best one and overcome
what is giving them great trouble.
The afternoon session was the most
spirited one. The subject for the
tillers was Tomatoes, and last sea-
sons experiences brought comments
of all kinds and descriptions. They
desired to take some action regarding
the price and whether or not to con-
tract with Gamers and agents. Motion
after motion was made and lost, until
many had fallen and one reached their
liking. They can sell their tomatoes
by contract or not, but if contracted
for the price must be $40 per ten or
more, according to it. Another motion
was passed which provided that all
farmers must be paid for their produce
within one week after delivered.
Mr.. Burge, of Vineland, made some
most instructive remarks concerning
the growth of tomatoes. They are
planted along the tenth or twelfth of
April and set out about the first of
June. To prevent blight they should
be sprayed until blossoms appear, with
a solution made by mixing two pounds
of bluestone and three pounds of lime
in fifty gallons of water. The average
production in Cumberland county is
three tons to an acre, but spraying
will double it when praetioed by all
farmers. The gentlemen assembled
took considerable interest in Mr..
Burgess words.
One hundred, or nearly so, were
present at each session. All seemed
to be there for purpose, and the
profitable discussions will we'll repay
all who met with his fellowmen.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1906-03-01
DEATH OF HON.
JOHN w. NEWLIN.

Hon. John w. NewIin died at his
home in MillviIIe Sunday morning
at O'Clock
John W. Newlin was one of the best
known men of Cumberland county.
and for many years was one of the
most distinguished citizens. He was
Fennsylvanian by birth, practical
printer. He came to MillviIle from
west Chester, Pa, and in 1864 estab.
llshed the Millville Republican. He
made strong Republican paper and
welded great influence in politics. In
ADDITION to being a most forceful
orator, Mr. Newlin was a popular
speaker, having unusual oratoricaI
ability. On the stump he was especi.
ally Impressive, and was much in de.
mand during many important cam.
paigns. He was in every county Re-
publican Convention and made MANY
nominating speeches. He named Sen.
ator Minch for his first nomination in
Grosscup's Hall.
Mr.. Newlin held many political
ofhces. In 1866 he was Assistant In.
ternal Revenue Collector. For long
time he was Superintendent of tie
Schools of MiIlville, andIfor many years
he was Postmaster of Millville. At
one time he was Assistant Secretary
of the Senate.
He was one of the lay stewards of
the New Jersey M. E.. Conference for
lengthy time.
For several years he has been writ
ing the "Cyrus" letters for the .'Pio.
neer," and they have been one of the
interesting features of the paper.
The deceased leaves a widow, a son
and several daughters.
The funeral services will occur on
Wednesday morning at 10 80 O'Clock
at the First M. E. Church. The SER
vices will be conducted by Rev.
Henry r. Robinson. The knights
Templar will participate in the church
exercise and will have entire charge
of the interment.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1906-03-01
ANNIVERSARY OF
18th WEDDING.

A large number of friends gathered
at the home of Mr.. and mrs. J.
Thompson Mcpherson, in Dutch Neck,
on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the
anniversary of their marriage, which
occurred twenty-five years ago. Mr.,
and Mrs. Mcpherson were absent from
home when their guests arrived, and
were completely surprised upon their
return to find the house in possession
OF their friends and a most bountiful
supper, which had been brought along.
already served.
Ihe evening was spent in social
manner, with music, games, and other
pleasures and the hour flew quickly.
Some handome gifts were received bv
the host and hostess.
Those enjoying the occasion were:
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Mcpherson, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Shalick, Mr.. and Mrs,
Carl Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Powell. Mr., and Mrs. Isaac Moore,
Mrs. Richman Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Cobb, Mrs. Jos. Opdyke. Mr.. and
Mrs David Mcpherson, Mrs. salIie
Carlisle, Mr.. and Mr.. Nathan ShuItz.
Mrs. Anna Moore, Mr.. Chas. Gilman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Robbins, Mr.. Robt.
Bell, Misses Mary Opdyke, Sarah
Powell, Nellie Matthews. Viola Hop
kins, Jennie Lloyd, Fannie Riebman,
Tlilie Hustled. Maize Bell, Anna Bell,
Ethel Bell, Clara Mcpherson, Ruth
Moore, Helen Davis, Hazel Slalick,
Messsr. Arthur Shultz. Harry McPher-
son. George Opdyke, Herbert Shultz,
Norman Opdyke.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1906-03-01
Were Sure Enough Brothers,

Clayton, N, Feb. 27.-John Phifer,
a member of the Junior Mechanics,
has been sick most of the winter, and
Mrs. Phifer was seen yesterday after
noon using the saw and ak at the
wood pile. Members of the order
heard of it and last night some 25 Of
them, armed with saws and axes,
marched to the Phifer home and
sawed, split and piled up about three
cords Of wood. Willing hands made
the work light and there were no
happier people in town than the
workers themselves.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1906-03-01
Plan Big Day for Red Bank.

Woodbury., N. j., Feb. 81. Plans
are rapidly maturing for the dedica-
tion of the handsome monument at the
old Red Bank battlefield. and William
II. Albright. president of the State
Commission, is working hard to make
it an occasion long to be remembered
in Gloucester county. The day fixed
is Thursday, June 81, and the con-
tractors say they will have the shaft
ready by that time.
Governor Stokes will make the
speech presenting the shaft to Glonces.
ter county; D. o. Watkins, State
Banking Commissioner, will accept it
in behalf of the Board of Freeholders.
Governor Utter, of Rhode Island. and
Governor Pennypacker, of Pennsyl-
vania, will make addresses.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1906-03-01
New Jersey Red Men Multiply.

New Jersey Red Men Multiply.
Trenton, Feb. 22.- At the opening
session of the Great Council of the
Improved Order of Red Men of New
Jersey to day in Association Hall de-
grees were conferred upon rs junior
past sachems. Great Sachem Herbert
F Ste tser, of Gloucester City. pre-
sented his "long talk" reviewing the
work in the order for the year.
The report of Great Chief of Records
Daniel M Stevens, of Camden, showed
that the growth of the order during
the past year has been remarkable
There are now 1873 tribes in the State
with a membership of 25, 209, and
$3.50, $50 IN the treasury.
The board of chiefs presiding at the
session is composed of Great Prophet
Fred P Rees, Trenton great sachem,
Herbert F Stetser. Gloucester City
great senior sycamore. Charles D.
Thompson, Atlantic City; great jun.
ior sycamore. Frank P Jac kson. Gam.
den; great chief of records, Daniel M. I.
Stevens, Camden; great keeper OF
wampum, William Smyth. Long
Branch; great sanuap, SW Scla lion
Hackensack, and great Minchinewa,
Harry j Ratnbone, Trenton
All these officers were nominated
for advancement except Fred P Rees,
of this city, who will become a past
officer A contest is expected in the
election of the delegates to the Great
Council of the United States
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1906-03-01
They show the styles.

Women can learn what are the pre-
vailing seasonable styles for ladies'
boots and low ties by looking at the
beautiful display of ladies footwear
so magnifoently displayed in the
show windows of Souder & Walton.
They show the styles.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1906-03-01

No false pretense has mai ked the career
of Ely's Cream Balm No idle prom
ises of rewards for cases it will not cure.
Being entirely harmless, it is not respon-
sible like the catarrh snuffs and powders.
for minds shattered by cocaine. The
great po tive virtu of Ely's Cream
Balm is that 1t speedily and completely
cures nasal catarrh and hay fever. Back
of this statement is the testimony of
thousands and a reputation of many
years. success. All druggists, 5Oc., or
mailed by Ely Bros, Sc Warren Street.
New York. IL 1w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1906-03-01

Many Bridgeton skaters envy Mill.
vile it's fine and commodious skating
rink. The enterprise there is also run
fine. The management is good.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
VERY PRETTY
is THE SOUVENIR CALENDAR IS
SUED BY THE vlGILANT CIR
GLE OF KINGS oAuGH:
TIERS.

The West virginian Office is very
grateful to the vigilant Circle Kings
Daughters Of the NJ. P. Church for a
v,ry handsome souvenir calendar THIS
is the third year their calendar has
been published and it becomes more
attractive each year, being revised no
tn date, showing many Of Fat'mont's
public buildings and Improvements nnt
heretofore shown.
A few Of The new features shown
are the Masonic Temple, new High
school building Hoult bridge, public
T. chools on parade. the two State instt-
tutions, Normal and new dorn:intory.
and Miners Hospital First ward
SCHOOL building, Fifth ward school
building, and Fairmont by night, to-
Lether with views Of residence sec
lions and other points Of interest. 1t
is very meritorious production and
sreais proudly for the noble cause in
tie interest of which It is gotten out.
Mrs. John Gordon smyth is the artist,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
LADY COOKS
new CRUSADE
FOR HAPPIER MARRIAGES AND
CHEAP BREAD AND BEER
THIS TIME.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2O,-Lady Cook,
who before her marriage to Sir Fran
els Cook, was Miss Tennessee Claflin,
of New York. is again in town renew
ing her struggle of the early seventies
for woman suffrage and larger oppor'
tunities for the poor, She told with
pride yesterday how in 1871 she ran
for congress, while her sister, Vic
toria woodruff, was making cam
paign for the Presidenc., and showed
a book Of cartoons Illustrating her
first invasion OF Wall street, when she
had demanded clerical employment for
women, suggesting at the same time
that male clerks be put to shoveltng
coal. In one cartoon, favorite with
Lady Cook in the days, she and her
sister are represented as driving
down Boardway coach in which the
horses have been replaced by men oust'
ed from their jobs by the frou-frou OF
efficient skirts.
Since then issues have changed,
Lady Cook says. She is now particu-
larly interested In bringing about
easier relations between the sexes
with a view to happy marriages. For
this purpose she would have churches
give lectures and informal entertain
ments on week days In the church
buildings, where wholesome inter
course could be encouraged, Another
of her plans is to divert money from
libraries and from library glvers to es'
tablish "emporiums" where every
thing from a sack Of coal 10 glass of
beer can be bought at wholesale
prices. With each glass OF beer she
would give a slice of bread with a
compulsory eating clause, so that
drunkenness would be physically i'm.
possible.
In January Lady Cook will engage
Carnegie Hall for a night, and at her
own expense will bring together speak
ers on social questions from America
and England to address mass.meet'
ing. After that she will take the whole
party in a private car for a tour
through this country for more meet
ings. Later she will visit Paris and
Berlin. She will preside at the meet
ings here, but will not be able to talk
much.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
MASS MEETING
REVEREND GEORGE H. vlssERT
AT OPERA HOUSE SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.

Reverend George II. vibbert, the
celebrated Massachusetts Temperance
lecturer will address a mass meeting
of the people of Falrmont and vicinity
in the Opera House Sunday afternoon
December 2Sd, at three O'Clock. Mr..
Vibbert's lectures are stirring the peo.
Pile Of this community and his knowl'
edge of the temperance question Is
such as to furnish a rare treat for
those who attend his meetings. The
subject of his lecture for Sunday aft
ernoon is "The Surplus Dollar, or Bar
barlsm versus Christian civilization
No doubt large audience will attend
this meeting.
Tonight, Mr.. vlbbert will speak in
the NJ. E. church, South, and Friday
night, December 21st, he will favor the
people of Minersville with an address
in the NJ. P. church.
All are cordially invited to attend
these meetings.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
COLD Mine
LOAN OFFICE
aEw CONCERN is DOING FINE
BUSINESS AND GAINING CON.
IS FlpENcE OF PEOPLE.

The Gold Mine loan Office conducted
iy Messrs. Leon and Nathan Ruben,
on Madison street, is fast becoming a
substantial business place and espe-
eia1ly at this season their trade is at
5tts best, as they handle large line
Of jewelry, musical instruments, etc..
that are much sought after at Christ
Tias time In addition to their jewel
.fy business they are the only licensed
lawn brokers in Fairmont, and conso-
squently do very handsome business
in this line. Their phrase, Money for
your goods, or goods for your money!
makes trade good in dull times as well
as good times. These gentlemen have
the reputation of treating their crsto-
1ners fairly and very often after the
time limit has expired at which pawn
d goods may be redeemed a few days
s.sf grace are extended. They have
branch houses at Wheeling ". Va,
ReIalire, o., and Charleston, s. c., and
report business good all along the line.
Afr. j. s. Lomask is the chief clerk
1T the Falrmont branch and has made
a good many friends since coming to
Tairmont.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
.SUGCUMBED
ODIPHTHERIA.
LITTLE DAUGHTER OF PROF. AND
MRS A. c. SINE DIED YES
DAY IN PARKERs.
BURG.

PARKERsBURG. Dec. 90 Edith.
the ten year old daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Sine. died yesterday after,
noon soon after one o'clock at the fam.
lily home on Seventeenth street after
a two weeks illness with dIphtheria,
The child had been in critical condi'
ton for week, but Tuesday she be.
gan to improve and yesterday morning
there was apparently a decided change
for the better. However. shortly after
noon she failed suddenly and the end
came UNEXPECTEDLY.
From the time it was known that
the little girl had diphtheria DR.. Dab
ney, of Marietta, was in attendance
with the local physician aud never
left the house for several days. Her
case was an unusually serious one ana
her recovery was despaired of until
within the last day or two. Some con-
ception of the strenuous attempt made
to save her life may be obtained from
the fact that until last evening more
than one hundred thousand units oil
anti.toxine had been administered to
the little sufferer. She was a bright,
interesting and loavble child and many
devoted friends will mourn her death
besides the bereaved parents and 9th.
or relatives Besides her father and
mother she is survived by two sisters,
Julia and Vera Sine.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
TRAVELLING man
CARRIES AWAY HOTEL SILVER
WARE FOR SOUVENIRS AND
WAS ARRESTED

CHARLESTON, Dec 20. - A well
Known travelling man, the representa-
tive of an eastern house, was arrested
at Thurmoud and brought to this city
fol picking Up souvenirs at different
hotels in the shape Of sIlverware and
carrying It away with him. He be
came too friendly with hello" girl
and thus ended his career as a souven'
1. hunter. She peached on him.
The man in question came to the
Rutfner in this city several days ago
and when he departed it was with a
silver molasses can. When he arriv'
ed at Huntington he took the can
with him to the new hotel Frederic
and there gave it to the telephone girl
employed in the hotel Office. After
his departure it was learned that 1t
came from the hotel Ruffner and In
formation to that effect was forward
ed to the Thurmond hotel, where he
was arersted on search warrant and
his property searched There was also
found upon him about a half dozen
silver spoons from Huntington, the
property of the Frederic tavern. When
returned here he was required to sign
a statement, acknowledging the THEFT
and making an apology and was then
dismissed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
PRIESTS AND N0VITIATES
EXPELLED BY The POLICE
Driven From
The Saint Sulpice
Seminary To-day

PARIS, Dec. 2O.-The Noyitiates for
the priesthood at the famous seminary
of Saint sulpice together with the
directing priests were expelled by the
police today. Fifty of the students,
all foreigners at the seminary, when
the police visited the place, had no
place to 60 and declined TO leave ex-
cept under physical compulslon. The
commlssary of police called his men,
who seized the students, A protest
against expulsion was read by the di-
rector Of the seminary and two stu
dents. These papers were seized by
the police and the students then left
peaceabIy.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
0BEYED ORDERS
MAN TOLD TO HELP HIMSELF TO
CHRISTMAS TREE SEEMS TO
HAVE DONE so.

There will be at least two homes
frightened by Christmas trees furnish
ed by H. Glenn Fleming that he knows
nothing about other than that the
trees we're of his stock,
Mr.. Fleming blocked several trees
ready for placing in the home last
night and two of these trees we're TAX
en-. About two o'clock on Tuesday
morning a man was seen examining
the stock; he was told to help himself
He then walked hurriedly away.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
7ARDNEN STRIKE may tie UP CHRISTMAS traffic.
Curt lett Made Confession On
The Witness Stand To-day Of
Assassinating Jim Cockrell

cYNTHTANA. KY Dec 20 Curt
Jett, on trial for the assassination OF
Jim cockrelI, at Jackson, after being
on the stand fifteen minutes to-day,
made confession. Jet said he had
fred six shots at Cockrell from the
Courthouse window; that he was the
only man in the building at the time
OF the killing Jett is serving a life
sentence for the murder of k. S. Mac
Rum, and at a former trial was SEN
tenced to death for the cockrell assas-
sinatlon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
TWO PERSONS
Will LLBiE..g..HIARGED
WITH FORGERY
Bank Examiner
Has the r roots

wAYNEsBURe. Dec 20. Bank Es
aminer Cunningham began work lcs
day systematizlng Tie proofs he haa
of iorgeries in connection with the
failure of the Farmers and Dfoyet
National Bank, with the sIew q pre-
sentlng evidence to U. S, District A.
torney Dunkle to.mouoF evening IN:
formation It is said VIII Be made
against two persons on cliarge of for
gerry. Persons whose names appear
on the notes held by the bank posI.
lively repudiate the signatures and
sensation is promised.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
Various Churches
Will Give Treats
To S. S. Children

Christmas will be celebrated in a
more or less ostentatious manner In
all Of the churches of the city. The
majority of the Christmas services
will be held on Christmas eve, but the
more general entertainments have
been scattered out so as to avoid con.
aIcts.
Methodist Protestant Church.
On Christmas night, the NJ. P. Sun
day school will present cantata, "a
Good Time With Santa Claus" Elab-
crate arrangement are being made to
make the cantata successful enter
taInment and a number of Fairmont's
most talented young people will take
part on the programme.
M. e. Church.
There will be no formal entertain
ment at the NJ. E. church this year,
though an old fashioned Christmas
treat will be held on Christmas Eve.
First Baptist Church.
On Sunday morning at the Baptist
church a Christmas service will be
held, when the pastor will preach a
sermon to the children. Several spe-
cIal features have been arranged, In
Guiding music by the school and a
march song viii also be a feature, At
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
ALARMING
Is THE QUESTION OF INSANITY
AS SHOWN BY RECORDS IN
THIS COUNTY.

The question of insanity is becoming
alarming in this county. Since the
FIRST Of January. 1906, sixteen crazy
persons haev been sent to the Hospital
for the Insane at Weston by Justice
Amos. Sixteen insane people sent ous
of the county by one justice is great
thing. We do not know how many
have been sent away by other JUS
rices, yet several have sent persons to
Weston.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
lAP EARSAIPS
soon VISIT
san FRANCISCO
viii Come On
riendly Mission

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2o,-Jspan-
st Warshlps will visit San francisco
within the next few months in spite
III reports to the contrary. This state.
gfsentAls made by Consul Kuyono, who
says ne expects the squadron will come
IS originally planned for the purpose
81 paying friendly visit to the Unit
ed states. He declares that the rumor
tslat Japan feared the magazines is too
absurd to discuss.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
EuRs EoR SANTA CLAUS.

Nothing SO delightful for Xmas gifts
as a soft beautiful fur-nothins so
r1uch appreciated-nOthIng so stylish
: nothing SO notwithstanding so
sensibIe-nothine SC eeonOmieaI-sood
for years. The low cost Of our Fur
Fashions will surprise you. Come in
iook-seleet-we'lI help you.
x e. c. sTEMeLE & co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
STYLISH FuRs.

There is Just as mueh-prObably
r,ore-style In furs than In any 9TH
er garment. Our Fur Fashions are
patterened after the style in European
capitals and are correct. They are
made by expert furriers. We buy d.
rect from the manufacturers, The
prices are lower than most people i'm
aaine. We have furs at all prices
all kinds-all styles. Step In to our
fur departmeEt-we're glad to have
you look. You will surprise Yourself
at the low prices here for good depend
able furs.
E. C. sTEMPLE& q CO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-20
Traction Company Pay Day.

To-day is pay day for the employees
Of the Falrmont Traction Company.
Superintendent Hood and General
Manager Purinton and several proWi'
nont townsmen went to Clarksburg to
pay of the men there.