Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-15
BRIDGETONIANS
GETTING BUSY.

It was representative body OF men
that gathered in the City Hall Tuesday
night to formulate plans for the develop
ment and expansion of Bridgeton.
Edward P. Bacon was made temporary
chairman. and Frank McGalliard,
temporary secretary. Mr.. Bacon stated
for the benefit of those present, who
were not at the last meeting, the OBJ
ject of the call, and as Mr.. Matthews
was again present, asked him to go
over his proposition again
Mr.. Matthews stated that, first he
desired to made clear that he repres-
ented The Philadelphia Press, that
through the columns of their paper he
wanted to let other people know OF the
o advantages of Bridgeton, and to attract
people to locate here. He has had ex-
perience in this line, he was connected
with the advertising campaign made by
Los Angeles, CAL. also later with
Oklahoma City. Mr.. Matthews in
d, five minutes told the Bridgeton men, a
number of reasons and advantages why
Bridgeton should attract people here,
that they had never realized them
selves. He is an enthusiast, he be-
lieyes in Printers Ink, and claims The
Philadelphia Press is the best medium.
He suggests full page in Sunday
edition of their paper, illustrated with
pictures of active progressive business
men, and manufacturers, pictures of the
city itself, and an article telling of the
city. This he would consider but an
entering wedge, but before long, peo-
pie would be talking about Bridgeton,
they would come here not all Of them
would locate, but some would. Fol-
lowing Mr.. Matthews, several others
spoke and gave their opinions.
Harry H. Hankins, who has been
identified with every movement to help
boost Bridgeton, and who was particu-
larly active with the Sanitary Can Go.
and with the Martin Dyeing and
Finishing Co., said he believed in
Bridgeton. He believedIin advertising
and agreed with Mr.. McAllister that
organization should come first. He
was an optimist, and so much SO that
he was willing to work for a bigger
city, and he was willing to contribute
money for letting the outside world
know about Bridgeton.
Corporation Counsel for the city,
Albert r. McAllister, spoke as follows
: In my opinion, the proper way to
land" factory for our City would
be by effecting a permanent organiza-
tion, having complete list of officers,
including Board of Directors, these
to be chosen from the representative
raerchants, manufacturers and proper.
ty owners. The Secretary should be a
salaried officer and person who has
sufficient time to devote to the needs
Y of the position.
The Board of Directors should
secure centrally located room, which
should be equipped with office facili.
ties and furnished in a modern man
ner.
H. Subscriptions should be entered fo1
the better class of business papers and
trade journals. In the office there
should be a file of such data as could
f be readily secured concerning the City,
h by which | mean railroad and express
rates on various kinds of merchandise
II from Bridgeton to various important
business centers. There should also be
maps of lots. including prices and
other data of the sort that would in
terest and be valuable to a person
seeking information regarding Bridge
ton, including cost of gas, and elec-
tricity for large consumers and gener-
ally the secretary should have COM
plete knowledge of the city's people.
There should also be prepared book
let comprising the best views of the
City OF Brldgeton that can be obtained