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Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
CHRISTMAS WAS
A QUIET DAY
People Spent Day in Fol-
lowing Inclination.
NO SERIOUS TROUBLE
There Was Little in Entertainment
for the General Public Day
of home Comings.

Christmas celebrations were cele-
brated Sunday and Monday. Yester-
day was a holiday from business
affairs ard there were no industrial
operations throughout the entire city.
Many of the family gatherIngs-home
parties, were enjoyed on Sunday
Christmas day. Other such celeh1a-
tlons were held yesterday and brought
TO Bridgeton many people who live in
other places.
All OF the churches had special
Christmas occasions Sunday aud large
congregations enjoyed the exercises
provided by the programs.
Yesterday people had little to do but
spend qmet Christmas holiday. Late
rising was the order of the day and
noon time dinners brought many
people about the festive hoard.
There was skating and many availed
themselves of the opportunity. There
were nothing in the entertainment line
but moving pictures. roller skating
and basket ball Devotees of each
thoroughly enjoyed both afternoon
and evening entertainments along each
line.
There were some social celebl ations
IN the clubs and in instances there
were some little disorder. but the
police were not required to be active.
The day is spent. The holiday for
every body but the schools, is over
and business is again caught up, and
ordinary affairs are moving along the
same liues.
Christmas in 1911 falls on Monday.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
Frank Tell Murderously As
saults Mrs. Ella Simmons
Last Night.
CUT HER IN
ARM IN FIGHT
Came Back Again and Mrs Sim
mons Drove Tell Off with a
Rev0lver-SOme Ex-
element.

(rrom DAILY Pioneer, Tuesday, Dec. 27)
Wild excitement was caused late
yesterday afternoon on Pine street.
when Frank Tell, a colored man. at
tempted to kill Mrs. Ella Simmons, a
colored widow. The atrocious assault
took place at the home of the woman,
and no one was there but a small son
of the lady.
Tell had been drinking and went to
the house of Mrs. Simmons, where he
soon engaged in a quarrel.
lnfuriated with drink, Tell pitched
into Mrs. Simmons, knocked the wo-
man down, and then in a desperate
effort to kill her, cut her severely ON
the arm.
When Mrs. Simmons fell, she was
between the stove and the wall and
had little opportunity to defend her.
self. Tell drew out an ugly knife and
fought tenaciously to cut the throat of
the woman. She struggled furiously.
and kept the keen edge from her throat
but her arm was severely gashed.
When the blood spurted from the
wound it seemed to have a SOLDERING in
huence upon Tell, and he released the
woman. AS he was leaving the house
he threatened to kill the woman if she
caused his arrest.
DR.. e. S. Corson was called and at
tended the injury of Mrs. Simmons.
Later Tell came back to the house
and demanded an entrance, this was
denied and the house was locked and
bolted. Tell made an effort to break
in, and Mrs. Simmons caught up a
revolver, and fired three times at Tell.
but did not hit him. Crowds of peo-
pie were soon gathered about the
house, and the rumor spread that the
man had been shot through the neck.
There were no arrests last night.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
MARRIED At
TRINITY PARSONAGE

On the afternoon before Christmas.
at the parsonage of Trinity M. E.
Church, Rev. Dewitt G. Cobb per-
formed the marriage ceremony uniting
in marriage Edward G. Vannaman.
Mauricetown. son of Frank L. Wanna
man and Miss Elizabeth Lore, daugh-
ter of Mr., and Mrs. Ichabod Lore, OF
Port Norris. The happy couple left
on the 3. 10 rain for a short wedding
trip. Mr.. Vannaman was admitted to
the bar, and practiced law for several
years. At present he is engaged in
the insurance business with the Pru-
Dental Company They will take up
their residence in this city upon their
return from their wedding trip.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
WERE
MOST PLEASING

The Christmas Sunday School service
at Commerce St. NJ E. Church. Sum
day night was beautiful and most
elaborate affair.
The church was decorated with
Christmas bells and hangings from the
pulpit to the door.
A lengthy program had been pre-
pared and though long as it was, it
was gone through without change
from beginning to end The church
was crowded and all enjoyed the
exercises
Deserving special mention perhaps
was The Song the Angels Sang. ="
by Mr.. William Cummings. 1t was
said Mr.. Cummings never sang better
Beautiful Yule Tide by Laura and
Will Corson and I'm Yuda's Field
Abiding by Julia and Damon Cum
mings and school was delightfully."-
rendered
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
BELLS WILL
RING MERR|LY

Wedding bells will ring merrily with
in few days for number of happy
young couples in this city. This is
evidenced from the fact that within
the past few days City Clerk Jacob B.
Jones has been a genuine Santa Claus,
and his gifts have been real, sure
enough, marriage certificates. Some
sour, old bachelor has designated these
licenses as trouble tickets.
Within the next few weeks, at least
half dozen weddings will be SOL
emnized in Bridgeton.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
DECLARE PULPIT VACANT

The dissolution of the pastoral rela-
tion of Rev. Joseph Lyons Ewing with
the West Presbyterian Church comes
effective after December 3lst. On
Sabbath. Rev. Edward Dillon, of
Woodbury., will preach and officially
declare the pulpit vacant. The Rev.
DR., Collins will act as moderator of
the Session. The Session will see
that the church is regularly supplied
with preaching.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
BIG GAS PLANT
THREATENED
Heroic Measures Save Ex.
plosion.
MUCH GAS WASTED
Some Little Loss in Gas Will Be
Felt by the Consumer by
Reason of Accident,

The Bridgeton Gas Light Company
had very serious accident at their
Water street plant last night, and it
was only by the most beroic measures
that the plant was saved from a ter
rible explosion and consequent loss of
life.
The management of the company and
their employees worked all night to
avoid the possible danger, AMI the
most serious consequences will be the
possible shortage of gas for all con-
sumers tonight
The trouble was caused from leak
ing pipe under the ground, and in the
night, preventive measures were all
that could be accomplished.
Meanwhile thousands and thousands
of feet of gas were being turned out
into the open air to prevent the danger
of explosin. The employees showed
their true worth to the company, by
working in the face of danger, and af-
ter being directed to take no more
risks.
At the plant this morning they were
still working to correct the trouble,
but with little hope that they will have
enough gas to supply their consumers
tonight.
Under the circumstances the man
agement has but one thing left to do,
and that is to advise all consumers who
depend entirely on the use of gas for
illumination or for fuel purposes, to
at once make emergency plans. And
to state that they hope to give the
usual service within the next twenty
four hours.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
MANY GIFTS

On Saturday Superintendent David
Elwe /, Of the County Hospital for
the Insane, had two wagons in Bridge
ton gathering up the gift packages for
the inmates of the institution, there
was a great deal Of Christmas Cheer
out at the institution there being many
packages coming from all about the
County for the people who are under
treatment there.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29

All the good qualities of Elys Cream
Balm, solid, are found in Liquid Cream
Balm, which is intended for use in
atomizers. That it is a wonderful
remedy for Nasal Catarrh is proved
by an ever-increasing mass of testi-
mony. 1t does not dry our nor rasp
the tender air. passages. 1t allays the
Inflammation and goes straight to the
root of the disease. Obstinate old
cases have yielded in a few weeks.
All druggists, 75c., including spraying
tube, or mailed by Ely Bros, Sc War
rem street, New York.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
LODGE OFFICERS
WERE INSTALLED

At the last meeting of Ionic Lodge
No. 4. F. q A. M, the followin
officers were installed:
W. NJ. Herbert Purnell.
Sr. W.-Walter Gould.
Jr. W. Samuel Lively.
Treasurer-Ca Calvin b. Pierce.
Secretary w. K. Pierce
Trustue-A. q. Pierce.
Sr. D.-Walter Hubbard.
Jr. D.-Wm. Goldsborough.
Chaplain-FIank K. Wallace.
Sr. Steward-Harold Pierce.
Jr. Steward-Clinton G. Pierce.
Tyler Anthony Pierce. -
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
Will BE MARRIED

The following vote appeared in the
Bulletin Of the West PRESBYTERIAN
Church. on Sunday.
Miss Mary Edna McGalliard and
the minister are to be united in marri-
age on Wednesday afternoon at three
O'Clock The ceremony will take place
in the church. Members of the church.
Sunday Shcool and congregation are
invited to be present.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
Fine Shows.

There are very few theatrical per-
formances that can be secured for one
night stands. Manager Moore is for
tunate in securing good attractions for
Friday and next Monday nights.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
League Meeting.

No meeting of the Commercial
League was held last night. The reg
ular December session will be held in
the rooms on Thursday night of this
week.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
CHRISTMAS DRUNKS

There were good many christmas
drunks about the streets Sunday. Sat-
urday night the liquor crowd we're
much in evidence ENTIRELY too much
money thar should go into other chan
nels was spent for liquor.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
The Evolution O
Booster Bill
K.-How Many Bill Blues
Have We?

Old Bill Blues knocking was so bad
He knocked out everything he had.
Then he grew wise and mutteret
"Stung!"
So Booster ELL" new song sung.
How many Bill Elues have we here
Who knock and try the town to queer
If you are one, then, like ELL, pray
To see the error of your way
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
Chimney Fire.

A chimney fire at Orange and Lemon
streets, called out the fire department
Saturday night. No damage done and
the services of the department were
not demanded.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
POT PIE DINNER

Over at the Jail on Christmas Sun
day, keeper Frank D Paullin gave to
the prisoners a subs antial chicken
pot pie dinner. The inmates thor
troughly enjoyed It,.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
Christmas Social.

The Christmas social of the First
Presbyterian Church will be held in
the Chapel, Pearl street, on Thursday
evening of this week.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29

For he who runs his own place down
Injuries himself more than the town,
and who to lift up does his best
Lifts up his fortune with the rest.
This is the golden law: WE GET
What we give cut. Time pays the debt
If you shed sunshine it will fill
Your own life se "5coster BILL"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29

Goals from field-Pierson, 6; Han
ners, 5; Mulford, 4; Rosehill, a; Lam
ming, 2; Bell, 2; Johnson, 1. From
fouls-Woodruff out of 4; Bell 3 out
of 8. Referee-Ben Lore. Scorer-W.
Hoffner. Timer-Janvier
The banner contest was Woodside's
clean cut and decisive victory over
their old rivals, Woodbury., Christmas
Monday afternoon, 3S to %. Before an
enthusiastic crowd, Woodside main
tanned their good work of Saturday
night, and once in the lead, played
Woodbury. to a standstill.
At the start, Mcclellan Gagged one
for Woodbury., this was followed by a
timeout When play was resumed
to the cage, and Woodbury. tailed
again on the jump. Woodruff's foul
was Woodsides first point, Mulford
landing field goal shortly after
From this point the advantage was
first with one and then the other team.
Woodside, by quick work, crawling
away to 10 to IA score at the end of
the first period.
With the opening of hostilities again,
Woodside displayed even more class
and clearly outplayed their rivals to
satisfaction of all. Woodruff retired
during this half, an unintentional kick
of the ball striking him while he was
leaving the floor at the end of the first
half, injured him quite severely but he
pluckily resumed at the beginning of
the period, Loveland replaced him and
played we'll. The score follows:
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29

Prosecutor Fithian called attention
of the Court to the notable building
now to be dedicated. He said it was
proper that some ceremonial be taken.
Ceremony has it powers, he said, by
the inspiration given to higher and
loftier conceptions of devotion to the
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29

Goals from field-Mulford, 6; Pier
son, 5; Bacon, a; Mcclellan, 8; John
son, 2; Hammers, 1; Loveland, 1; Will
son, 1; Mennies, 1. From fouls-Wood-
ruff 7 out of 8; McGeehan out of 5.
Bacon out of Z; Pierson 1 out of g.
Referee-Ben Lore. Scorer-W Hoff-
ner. Timer-Janvier.
Woodside Seconds found Vineland
H. S. easy last night at the Hippo
drome, winning 1S to TO- That they
did not win by a larger score was due
to off shooting at times. The game
was interesting and we'll played.
The score follows:
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29

enrich the blood, and
will build up the mus.
cleS and nerves. 1t is
of special value TO suf-
fering women and for
nervous prostration.
When the system is run
down from any cause,
itrespondsmost happi.
ly to every single dose.
Reduced to 80 cts. : In
sist on seeing on the
wrapper both the sig
nature and picture of
r. +. KUNKEL, 400 N
81 c. pbi'ael'~
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
VICTORIES FOR
I. W0ODS|DE TEAMS
Trounced st. Timothy on
Saturday.
SCORE WAS 50 TO 10
Woodbury. Was Given a Decisive
Beating Yesterday Afternoon
by Score of 38 to %.
(From Daily Pioneer, Tuesday, Dec. 27)

(From Daily Pioneer, Tuesday, Dec. 27)
Woodside trounced the strong st.
Timothy five in the Saturday night
game, 80 to 49, The score does not
tell the whole story. The game being
closely played. Woodside's more ac-
curate shooting giving them the ad-
vantage. Their team work also showed
marked improvement and now the
boys have struck a real pace, they
should give a good account of them
selves in the remaining games.
Woodside scored on the jump and by
good passing, were able to keep the
lead throughout the half which ended
20 to II. The floor work of the visit
ors improved with the second half, but
they did not follow it with successful
shooting. Bell, the little forward,
featured st. Timothy's work. The
score follows:
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
AlrenQrO. AleaDtI, and lsiacr

can be preserved by open sir exercise and
impaired by disease, fatigue, mental distress
or excessive labor atablespoonfulorK KunkeNs
Bitter Wine of Iron will quickly res:o ore tone
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-28
Whare Ah,ahnn, EisA.A

Mrs. Victoria de- Bunsen I'm oTbe
Soul OF Turk" relates a legend cou.
corning Abraham which will be new
to many readers She learned OF II
while at Odessa, the traditional Ur Of
the Cbaldees. She WIS shown there
n large oblong tank 81 water so filed
With fishes resting just below the snr.
face Of the water that their fins md
backs seemed almost wcdged together
80 as 10 form "an Amos. solid layer
OF sllvery life"
The guardian OF the mosque throws
some meal into the water. and the fish
jump high to catch II. great llving
pyramid. Of which those which iump
the highest form the pinnacle. The
tradition Is that Abraham ne n child
6sbcd In The tank; hence the fish were
considered sacred No single one has
been caught or Killed 10 this day. IN
deed, death would overtske the man
who transgressed this law"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-28

Kidney trouble is particularly to be
dreaded because it's presence Is not
usually discovered until II has assum.
ed one OF its worst forms--dlabetee,
dropsy, or Bright's disease. II you
suspect that your kidneys are affect.
ed. by all means use HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea-the great systemic
cleanser and regulator. For sale by
The White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-28
ORIGIN OF LLOYD'S.
HumbIs Beginning Of Europe's Great
Maritime AGENCY

Two centuries ago man who had n
cargo 10 send TO the Mediterranean
contrived 10 get rid OF some OF tho
risk by inducing n friend TO take an
interest with him. II was necessary
to write out, n statement OF contract
10 which the Gunrantors subscribed
This was the first underwriting
These two men happened to he IRE
qucnters OF Lloyd's coffee house I'm
London. which was favorlre place
for the merchants OF the town TO
gather to discuss business or to gossip
Others Immediately saw the ndvan.
tnge Of the scheme which their col.
leagues had devised. and on the next
voyage the risk was parceled out
among a larger number OF the patrons
OF the coffee house.
Out OF this small beginning has
grown the great European maritime
agency. still bearing the name NJ the
humble coffee house proprietor, md
which not only writes risks on vessels.
but rates them and publishes their mr.
rivals at every port the world over.
no matter how small or how remote.
~ situated.-"Annals Of the American
Academy"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-28

WANTED Woman to do family
washing Address Washer" care
of The Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-28

FOUND:-Elk's watch charm. own
er may have same by paying for
this ad.and giving reward. Inquire
at Western Union Office.
9-2Sy10-tf.' 1'i.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-28

LoST:-On train between Cooper and
Bramwell or in Bramwon, Norfolk
4 Western Mileage Book in my
name. Finder will please return To
Bank OF Bramwcll and receive re
ward.
saS. w. C. YEAToN.
9-22.10-4t ~
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-03-18

day games, the decision of the Mill
tary League TO play on Saturday after
moons gives the Marines a chance to
play on Sunday as well. Having two
good batteries makes it possible for
the Half-Wets to. be seen on both at
teInoons without hurting the game.
It has not been found advisable for
the Oahu League to open up with more
than four teams. Two games Sun
day. and all four teams playing every
sunday is perhaps the best proposition.
provided all four teams are equal in
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-03-18
AN EXCELLENT IMMINENT.

Every family and especially those
who reside in the country should be
provided at all times with a bottle Of
Chamberlain 5 Pain Balm. There is
no telling when it may be wanted in
case of an accident or emergency. 1t
is most excellent in all eases Of rheuma-
tism. sprains and bruises. For sale by
all dealers, Benson, Smith & Co., Agents
for Hawaii
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-03-18
B r L 4 =

! varieties of Fresh Bread and
kai Crackers manufactured
EB at our Bakery, 1884 Nuu-
,.g street.
] 'atons and interested parties
!; cordially invited to call and
sress the process of manufaC-
be from the opening of the
sass Of flour to the packing Of
y manufactured product in
s3lRs, tins and cartons.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-03-18
MARINES PUT IT
OVER SKATERS

Tie marines Of Camp Very put It all
over the Fort Sbafter nine at the league
park, PaWaa yesterday afternoon, score
p to /. This gives the marines three
ont Of four games and it IS likely that
no more viii be played. The marines
used Peyton in the box throughout,
While the Shafterjtes had two men IN
the twirer's station.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-03
NEW YORK RUBS IT IN ON NEW
 HAVEN AUTOIST

New Haven. Sept. s.-The attitude of the New York authorities toward Connecticut autoists touring into New York State has aroused considerable feeling among local machine owners While New York reciprocates with Massachusetts and Connecticut in the matter of allowing autoists 10 days exemption from registering. yet toward those autoists who are desirous of reg istering under the New York law, the officials assume very strict and inn perious attitude. A local machine owner, MT. Todd, the builder, had a rather unpleasant experience lately along this line. MT. Todd's car regis ters 25.6 horsepower. When register ing in Connecticut he is charged for A machine of 25 horsepower When he attenlpted to register his machine in New York at this figure, his money was returned to him and he was in formed that he must register his ma chine as a 35 horsepower machine
 For some time, the New York aa1- thorities held up Connecticut autoists, insisting that they should be registered in New York, and had this course been continued, it is probable the matter would have been taken up at the next session of the Legislature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-03

terways. He considered the terminal as the weakest link in the water transportation system, and added:
 Public control of the water front exists in considerable degree only at New Orleans. San Francisco, BaIti- more and New York, and is greatly modified at New York by exclusive as at Baltimore. Taking fifty of our foremost ports, only two. New Or leans and San Francisco, have prac- tically complete control over their water frontage. Eight have a small degree of control, and forty none at our waterways are public highways, as a matter of fact the terminals on which they depend are mainly under private control.
 You may as wisely construct a railway without yards or stations, as to enter upon the construction of 8 water channel without at the same time providing for those public term inals that are absolutely essential to any use of the channel.
 We do not know that Bridgeport is included in the eight ports which have "a small degree of controP'- about enough in our case to permit the mooring of a rowboat-or in the 4O which have none at all.'' The fact remains that Bridgeport has practically no water front for the es- tabIshment of terminal facilities, up on the possession of which Federal appropriations for harbor improve rnents will probably depend in the future if President Taft's policy be carried into effect