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Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
Wished MfllvilIe.

A number of the members of. Olivet
Commandery No. 10 and their ladies
left on special car at o'clock Tues.
night to attend the entertainment given
by the Millville cemmandery. Mr.. s.
NJ. Sheldon, of New York City, a carl
cature entertainer furnished delight
full program, after (which a banquet
was enjoyed. Those that enjoyed the
affair were: Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Barth, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. 7. Barker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Craig Elmer, Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Stremme. Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
Rice, Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ. O'Donnell,
Chester Anderson, B. F. Roray, David
Holcombe, J. Ellsworth Long, Jacob
Mengel, Miss Katherine Hewitt, Miss
Garland Richmond, Miss Laura Hol-
combe and Miss Anna Campbell
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
CORNER STONE
AT COURT HOUSE.

Work will now proceed regularly and
expeditiously upon the handsome new
County buildings. Contractor Harry
H. Hankins has everything ready. All
| Of his sub-contracts are made and one
will follow promptly after the other
| until the entire structure is completed
| and ready for the uses for which it is
being built.
Very simple ceremonies marked the
| building of the old Court House now
displaced and entirely removed. There
was no corner stone. Some time during
| the erection of the structure the old
| earthen jar was placed in the north
east corner of the brick walls, and in
it the papers that were found the other
day and which were fully described in
the Pioneer.
The corner stone of the new struc
ture will be in keeping with the i'm
portance of the handsome new building.
1t will be an elaborate affair. and the
hermetically sealed box will be of the
latest approved type, insuring absolute
protection to the papers and documents
that will be placed within it.
It is quite probable that the corner
stone laying will be in May. 1t has
been suggested that it be on the after
noon of the second Wednesday in May.
This is the regular meeting day of the
Board of Chosen Freeholders. It is
urged that the Board could finish up its
work in the morning and the corner
stone laying ceremonies could be in the
afternoon
1t is certain that the stone will be
laid with Masonic ceremonies. This
will bring from all over the county the
Masonic fraternity, and the Knights
Iemplar will be in full uniform. Many
| OF the higher officials of the organiza-
tion will be invited and will undoubt-
edly be present.
Company K, National Guard, will
be asked to be in uniform and take part
in the ceremonies, and there will prob
ably be some high State officials invited
to be present
There will, of course, be band music
and some important addresses.
1t is also urged that the occasion will
be one of sufficient importance that the
day will be a semi-holiday. There is
little doubt but that the schools will be
closed for half holiday, and business
will be generally suspended during the
hours that the corner stone is being
laid and the ceremonies are taking
place.
The committee has not as yet taken
up the matter only in most formal
manner, but very shortly there will be
much attention given to the highly i'm
portant matter, and all of the many
details can be worked out.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
Best Printing at This Office
A storyin Mud.

A stroll over town with casual OBJ
servation of our streets and roadways
Just at this time shows deplorable
condition of the roads. Mud is every
where; soft. sloppy mud, wet and
dirty mud deep and soluble mud.
In wet weather such as has been
prevalent of late, there seems to be no
way out of the mud.
The teams and carriages. the carriers
aid drivers have the same difficulty
muddy roads meet them as soon as
they leave the paved portions.
The worst of the situation is there is
no help for this condition. Patience
and courage is the only practical
virtue.
East Commerce street from Bank
St. to East Avenue is a slough; North
Laurel St. is worse and North Pearl
street is still worse. where.ther is the
most travel there is the most mud.
The paved streets are boon to the
horses in such prevailing condition
which nothing but dry weather can
better.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25

Is DONEGAN
PLAYING INSANE?

Is Richard Donegan insane? Was he
mentally unbalanced at the time he
shot and killed George Somerfeld in
the little shack at Bivalve where lived
Mrs Madge Kinkle and her children?
Physicians have been carefully watch
ing Donegan since his incarceration.
At the present time there is absolutely
nothing to indicate that he is insane.
His skin is clear, his complexion good
and his blue eyes bright. He talks
intelligently and apparently with great
freedom. When he is visited by the
physicians he is inclined to ''play the
game" somewhat, but he makes little
impression.
In all his conversations with County
Physician Charlesworth he is quite
clear. He can remember and tell all
that happened to him up until 8 clock
of the night of the tragedy. Then his
mind, he declares. is blank until
about o'clock the next morning when
he found himself staring in the barrels
OF the gun pointed at him down on
South avenue by Constable Edward E.
| Reeves. All questioning of the steal
ing OF revolvers and of going to the
| Kinkle shack bring from Donegan no
intelligent response. He declares with
emphasis that about these things he
knows absolutely nothing.
1t is perfectly apparent that Donegan
is very guarded in the presence of the
County Physician and the moment be
catches sight of that official he begins
to rave little and appeal for "dope "
Donegan has been a morphine fend
and declares that he has taken as much
as five grains at one time of the stuff
He is constantly smoking cigarettes.
| Probably Donegan talks more to Jail
Warden Reed than anyone else. He
seems to have perfect confidence in
Reed and has gone over much of his
life to the jailor He tells some pretty
rough stories about life in Bivalve and
he has declared that Somer6eld, the
man he killed. was very much in his
way in his attentions to Mrs Kinlle.
Thas he hated Somerfeld there is nc
doubt, although at times he declares
that his victim was his best friend
1t was not until few days ago thai
he discovered that the two Kinkle girls
were detained in Jail. When he learned
this he began to quarrel with them and
he applied a pretty hard name tt
Bertha. This young woman is zap
parently well able to care for herself
and she gave back to Donegan al
argument fully as lively as he sent.
Donegan says that he is 2S years ole
and an Irishman. He claims to be al
oysterman.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
Opening of the B. A. A. Fair.

The weather Tues. night was hardly
propitious for the opening of the
B.A. A. Fair, but there were many
visitors who braved the storm and
visited the building which was most
attractive. The various committees
have done their work we'll and every
thing ran along smoothly. There
were many fancy articles on sale that
had been donated by the ladies.
The restaurant was one of the busy
places last night all the tempting
dishes being prepared by Chef Wentz-
ell Knauf and his assistants.
In the main section the flower stand
attracts attention and beautiful
flowers and potted plants are for
sale. The cigar stand, the package
booth, all were well patronized
At the fancy goods booth last night
they had as a novelty an old
fashioned cradle, it was awarded to
W. L. Evans.
Dame Plunketts singing school on
the third floor furnished lots of fun.
When attending the fair, don't miss
this performance it is fine.
There will be added attractions every
night and as the cause is a worthy one
the attendance should be large. Doors
open at O'Clock so be on hand to-
night.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25

Bridgeton Circle Brotherhood of the
Union had a visitation Tuesday from
Grand Chief Washington, Albert
Wrenscb, of Montclaire.
Considering the inclemepcy of the
weather there was very good turnout
their hall in the G. A. R. Hall, being
pretty we'll filed.
There were visitors from Cumber-
laad Circle and also from Deerfield
circle.
Gcand Chief Wrensch addressed the
brothers in a speech of some length
after the routine work had been gone
through giving them words of en-
couragement and good cheer.
After this an entertainment and
banquet was had, which was enjoyed
by all, the banquet lasting until the
small hours began to grow longer.
The committee of arrangements was
John Horner. W. j. Venable and J. R.
Garter.
The officers Of the Circle are;
@. W.. Clayton Ryan.
O. j., Saml. L. Brown.
O. f. Vernon Mathews.
H. S. K, W. f. Bennett.
H. R., Geo. H. Dare.
H. T., j. R. Garter
". D.. Thomas Downie.
W. N, Arthur Tatem.
Dist. Dep. John B. Harris.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
Pleasant Party.

Monday evening at the home of
Mrs. Mtzeal English at the corner OF
Giles and Vine sts., her Sunday
School class surprised her by coming
to spend the evening with her.
Those present were; Lillian Loper,
BeatriceHines, Charlotte Laning. CLARA
Campbell. Elizabeth Gilman, Pearl
Stafford, Mrs. Ed. Campbell and Mrs.
Herbert Hines. After spendingthe eve.
ming by playing games and having a
good time they were served with re-
freshments.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
Broken Wire

The South Avenue car was held yes
terday morning at the turn near Gas.
sedv's lime off1ce by broken trolley
wine. The trolley pole came off, caught
in the guide wire and mapped it off at
the same time breaking the trolley
wire.
The guide wires at the corner of
South Laurel and Jefferson streets
were broken in the same manner
about the same time. The damage was
soon repaired.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
BASE BALL
FOR THIS SEASON,

Ihat Br1dgetOn Will have base ball
during the season of 1909 is assured.
There has been the usual amount of
winter 'hot air. gossip and some long
range predictions that were very wide
of the mark The foundationless story
recently printed in the News has proven
itself pure fiction, and the fans are
now anxious to hear something that
may be of real interest.
One thing is certain: Bridgeton and
Millville will each be under entirely
different management than heretofore
George Adams, who has SO successfully
managed the Millville team, will not
enter into base ball this year; that is
he will not be manager. 1t is pretty
generally understood that the Millville
team for the summer of 1909 will be
piloted by Harry Geig. Mr.. Geig is
an old base ball man. Years ago he
was the clever catcher of the Millville
team and has been in many hard fought
battles. He is the father of young
Geig, the classy first base man who de-
veloped SO strongly with the Millville
team year ago. 1t is said that the
Millville Athletic and Social Associa-
tion will have an interest in the club.
At present negotiations are in pro-
gress to make Jerry Nops the manager
of the Bridgeton team. Mr.. Nops has
been in Bridgeton since the close of last
season. He would very much like to
remain here. He has nice position
and if he could arrange to play ball here
he could retain his place. There is nc
man who could be secured who has a
more extensive or varied experience in
the national game. He has played
under the best managers in the big
leagues, and knows the game from
start to finish. He is thorough gentle.
man, has good business head, and
is probably better fixed to develop
young players than any man it would
be possible to secure. If deal is
closed with Nops the local fans would
be sure of the best possible sport.
There will be no attempt to scoul
the country for so-called stars. Bridge
ton and Millville has had enough o1
that kind of base ball. What is de
manded here is ambitious youngster'
who are anxious to make a reputation
and play to win games and not shan
for salary. Nops knows many prom
ising young players and he can bring
them here at terms that would make i
possible for the club to be maintained
during all the season, and not fly tht
flag of distress before the season is hal
gone.
Within the next two weeks there il
no doubt but that some real live bast
ball news will be ready for the anxious
fans, and the indications now are tina
there will be mighty good news gener
ally for the patrons to talk over.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
Improving

Mrs. Mary E. Bowman was taken to
the Jefferson Hospital on the 9th inst.
tor treatment On the 18th she under
went severe and critical operation
Her husband telephoned to the hospital
yesterday concerning her condition and
received the information that Mrs.
bowman was getting along very we'll,
her condition being very favorable.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
This Is An Easy Ts st.

Sprinkle Aliens Foot-Ease in one
hoe and not in the other, and notice
the difference. Just the thing to use
when rubbers or overshoes become
necessary, and your shoes seem to
pinch. Sold Everywhere, 25c. Don't
accept any substitute. . 4wks
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
The wentz Case Again Held Up.

AAAo w oAaA S0SS "A IaAAA AASAA ~ ~
The Wentz case is again off, this time
being postponed until Tuesday March
9th. Judge Tuller held court Wednesday
morning to complete trying the case,
and after the Jurors were in the box
Counsel Roscoe G. Ward made a motion
for an adjournment The reason given
was the illness of Eckard P. Budd,a of
Mt. Holly, counsel tor Wentz. Aft
davits were presented from which it
was shown that Mr.. Budd's condition
was such as to make it impossible for
him to be here. Prosecutor J. .Hamp-
ton Fithian did not oppose the motion,
as he said he desired to be fair with
the defendant.
Judge Tuller then set March 9th, as
the day of trial, cautioning the Jurors
not to discuss the case during the
time. Court adjourned
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
STORE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL O'CLOCK
NARROWLY
ESCAPED DEATH.

Last Tuesday night man and wo'
man went to spend the night on boat
that was supposed to be near the wharf
of Frazeur's Lime Works. For some
reason they did not get on the boat but
walked up the incline to top OF the big
lime kilns, which is very dangerous
place. The couple evidently thinking
they were on the road leading out OF
the lime sheds, kept on going until the
top of the big open kiln was reached,
when the woman fell headlong down
the kiln, dragging the man after her.
Both were rendered unconscious and
the wonder is that they were not killed,
The man first regained his senses and
struck a match, locating the small
furnace door, where he told the woman
they could crawl out. She refused to
go and the man left her; getting out
through the small door and going
home His clothing was torn, covered
with lime and his hands and face badly
bruised and cut.
The woman lay there in the kiln
until 8 o'clock in the morning, when
she managed to get through the open
ing and went to house on South
Laurel street and woke the people up.
They took her home and physician
was summoned who found she had
broken three ribs and badly bruised
herself.
The employees about the kiln found
a pocket book, woman's hat hair
pins and other small articles.
The parties are well known, but at
this time, names will not be mentioned.
On last Saturday night fellow came
up the creek with two barrels of beer,
landed at the same wharf, and started
mp the incline doing practically the
same thing as the man and woman, fall
ing into the kiln but he was unable to,
get out and he called for help for sew
eral hours before he could be located.
Finally those hearing the cries found
him and by throwing a rope down
hauled him out of the pit
1t is very fortunate for both parties
that they were injured no worse, for it
is almost miraculous that they
escaped with their lives.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
Tobacco Shower.

The birthday of John Miller was
celebrated last night at his home 5S
Washington street, and he received a
shower of 30 packages of Sensation
tobacco. 1t was a new sensation to the
old veteran.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
Offered Position,

Ayoung man well known in this
city has had position offered him
with one of the largest circus attrac-
tions on the road as an assistant in
their press department.. hx.s
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
WORKING Overtime.

The employees of the Henry A. Dix
and Sons Go. wrapper factory are now
working until seven o'clock in the
evening on account of having half
holiday on Washington's Birthday. .-.. s..
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
WHOLE NO. 1880
HUNT BROS.
You will be interested in the new Spring
goods that are coming in dailv.
India Linon at t0c vd,

New sheer smooth cloth, in reg
ular width at 1oc, that you would
think splendid value at I2Hc to
15c. You can buy I to IL yards
in piece.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
Entertained Friends.

Miss Areta Matlack entertained a
company of her young friends at her
Hampton street home Monday evening.
Miss Matlack was a charming hostess
and all the guests thoroughly enjoyed
their visit.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-25
SPRING IS ALREADY PEEPING
IN THIS BIG BRIGHT STORE
q New Spring Dress Goods

Lovelier colorings, finer fabrics it seems than
in past seasons Whether You wish to pay SOC or
$3.50, our showing is supreme
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-03
NOTICE OF INTENTION.

Notice Is hereby given by the City
council OF Ogden City, Utah. OF the
intention OF such council to make the
following Improvements, to-wit:
To create all of Gath Street from
Grant Avenue 10 Wall Avenue; all OF
wall Avenue from 23rd to 24th Streets
and all OF Lincoln Avenue from 24th
TO 18th Streets, as a paving district
and to grade, pave and curb and gut.
ter therein In the manner following.
to-wit:
On 24th Street from Grant Ave. TO
wall Avenue and on Lincoln Avenue
from 2lth Street to 18th Street, pave
with 1-2 inches OF asphaltum on a b.
inch concrete base, and on Wall Ave
nue. from 23rd TO oath Streets build
a concrete curb and gutter with curb
3 inches thick and fifteen inches deep
and gutter 6 inches thick and Is
inches wide.and pave with 1-2 inches
OF asphaltum on a 6-lnch concrete
base, and to defray the costs and ex-
penses of the same, estimated at
Fcrty-Two Thousand (S42, 2,OOO.OO) Dol
lars, by local assessment for a
depth of so feet upon the lots, blocks,
parts OF lots and blocks, land and real
estate within said district abutting
and bounding upon the outer boundary
lines Of said streets.
The boundaries Of the district to be
benefited OF affected are lines drawn
so feet outward from and parallel to
the outer boundary lines OF said
streets for the whole length thereof
from Grant to Wall Avenues on oath
Street and oath to 25th Streets on
Lincoln Avenue and from 23rd to 24th
Streets on Wall Avenue.
For the payment OF the costs and
expenses of making said improve
ments the City Council intends to
levy special and local taxes upon the
lots, blocks. parts of lots and blocks,
lands and real estate lying and being
within the boundaries of said district
TO the extent of the benefits to said
property by reason OF said improve
ments.
The City Council will. on Monday.
the 26th day OF April, 1907, at 8 o.
clock p. m. in the City Council Cham
Der. City Hall. Ogden. Utah. hear OBJ
jections In writing from any and all
persons interested in said local and
special assessment.
Ordered by the City Council, March
90, 1909. Z. P. BROWN,
City Recorder
BY Tillie Hancock, Deputy
First publication April 2. 1903.
Last publication April "a, 1909.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-03
SIGNALS OF DISTRESS.
Read and Heed Them.

Sick Kidneys give many signals of
distress.
The secretions are dark, contain a
sediment
Passages are frequent, scanty. pain
full.
Backache is constant day and night
Headaches and dizzy spells arc fire.
quent
The weakened kidneys need quick
help,
Don't delay! Use a special kidney
remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid.
neys. backache and urinary disorders
Ogden evidence proves this state
ment.
Mrs. A. NJ. Hotoling. Of 25S1 Grant
Ave. Ogden, Utah. says; For nearly
three years have known of the merits
of Doan's Kidney Pills and have used
them whenever / have felt that my
kidneys needed toning up Nv grand.
son suffered from kidney trouble, and
In spite OF the many remedies he
used. failed to find relief. AT last
Doan's Kidney Pills were procured at
Badcon's Pharmacy. They helped him
from the first, and soon completely
cured him.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-03
SEIZURE OF WRGINIUS
FORCIBCY RECALLED

Washington, April 3-An offer to
sell forty thousand acres of land on
the ocean and near Guantanamo bay
for use In connection with the naval
station. has been made by Nine. Xavier
Rozicr of Bordeaux, France. This of
fer has recalled the stirring incidents
attending the seizure Of the Virginlus
Nine. Rozier is the daughter of Robert
Mason, British vice consul at Santiago
de Cuba, at the time OF the seizure of
the Virginius. and 1t was he who inter
ceded in behalf OF both British and
American citizens. saving the lives OF
many of them during the exciting
times In 1873. The land now offered
was the property Of Vice Consul Ma
son, who died several years ago and
left it to his daughter.
AS the government owns between
10000 and $4,000 acres Of land at the
Guantanamo naval station, II is doubt
full whether any negotiations to ac-
quire more acreage will be undertaken.
During the last session of congress.
great hostility was shown toward the
development OF the naval station at
Guantanamo. 1t being claimed by
southern senators that such develop
ment would divert work from the
Charleston. s. c., and the New Orleans
navy wards,
The proffer Of this property to the
government was made personally by
Nine. Rozier today when she called to
see the secretary OF the navy. AL,
though the daughter of British con-
sular officer. Nine. Rozier speaks but
little English, her mother being Gu.
ban. No price was put upon the prop
erty.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-03
LARGE CONTRACTOR
is AMONG MISSING
Harry p. Wonder Horst of Wonder
Horst Bros. Said to Have
Left City.

Salt Lake. April 3.-The present
whereabouts OF Harry p Wonder Horst.
president of the Wonder Horst Bros,
contractors, with Offices In the Judge
building, is completely shrouded in
mystery, Mr. Wonder Horst has been
missing from the city for upwards of
SIX weeks, and it Is said that there
are number of people who would be
glad to locate him. Claims are made
that when he suddenly and myster-
iously disappeared he left behind him
a rather long string of creditors, and
many laborers who had been employ.
ed by him, to the most Of whom. at
least, he owed money.
Among the contracts which the
Wonder Horst Bros. had was one to
build the new ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
building on upper Main street The
contract amounted to 100000 and
the work was progressing rapidly and
well. and indications pointed TO the
completion OF the structure easily
within the time limit called for in the
contract. The first floor had been
laid when w. H. Mcintyre was served
with garnishment proceedings brought
by the California Glass & Paint COM
pany OF San Francisco. ordering the
holding up Of the first payment of So
COO on the contract The company
claimed that the contractors owed
them a bill for S2.5OO worth of ma
terial on a contract In San Francisco
Before service could be secured on
President Wonder Horst he had drop.
ped from sight, and since that time
has neither been seen nor heard from.
The foremen in charge of the work
on the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS building
being unable to get any roders from
the firm, discharged the men work
ing under them and all operations up
on the building wore Immediately sus.
pended. Machinery which had been
used in the construction of the build
Ing suddenly disappeared and has not
since been found.