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Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
WALTER S. CUMMINGS GO.
SHORT LETTERS
BY TELEGRAPH

A new idea about to be adopted by
the Western Union Telegraph Company
will be useful to thousands OF people.
The idea is that. OF fifty-wori
message at night for the price of a
ten-word message in the daytime
This rate would enable people to
telegraph letters at night to be de-
livered in addressed envelopes to the
post office in the town where the
messages were received early enough to
be sent out in the first morning mail
to the persons they we're directed to.
Thus letter Written in Bridgeton in
the evening could be delivered by mail
IN New York or Chicago in the morn.
ing. Nor would it be necessary to
visit the telegraph Office to send the
letter. for it could be dictated over
the phone from the office or home. II
there is an answer it can be received
by telegraph and telephone. This ar
rangement will not take any revenue
from the postal service, since the
kilograms will be mailed, but, rather.
save 1T long hauls for delivery.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
new BASE BALL BAT.

Oscar Vogeding. of Woodbury..
formerly of Quinton, who was mem
ber of the Salem base ball team for
several years, has invented base ball
bat that when properly handled and a
fair swat with pitched ball is
guaranteed to send it half mile. The
bat is an ordinary looking one, about
the same weight as any regular base
ball bat, but contains some mechanism
that the originator says will do the
trick. VogedIng defies any one to
detect any difference from the ordinary
stick, and he will not divulge the
secret He does not exr ect this bat 10
become general utility one, as it is
against the rules and regulations OF the
leagues. but it is a novelty, and if the
owner can work it into game some
time 1t is sure winner.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
NO SAND In SANDPAPER,

There is no sand in sandpaper' said
manufacturer, in reply to a question
propounded by visitor. 1T is
powdered glass that does the business.
That's where the broken bottles go
to. He nodded to mass of broken
bottles IN the yard. ''We powder the
glass into half dozen grades, he said.
I'VE coat our paper with an even layer
OF hot glue. Then without loss of
time we spread on the glass powder.
Finally we run a wooden roller lightly
over the sheets to give them good
surface. When in the past they made
sandpaper of sand, it wouldn't do
quarter Of the wokr that glass paper
does
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
COUNTY BOARD
OF AGRICULTURE

On Friday the Cumberland County
Board of Agriculture will have its
annual session at the Commercial
League rooms on South Laurel street.
The morning session will begin at 10
O'Clock with the election of officers,
reports of delegates, etc. There will
be speaking by George A. Mitchell,
Henry S. Garrison, Winfield S. Bon
ham, William NJ. Brown and others.
In the afternoon there will be ad-
dresses by Prof. E. B. VOORHEES,, of the
State Agricultural College, and DR..
Lipman. All farmers land business
men are urged to be present.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
TWO TRAINS
FOR THE FARMERS

Last year the experiment of an agri-
cultural instruction train proved so
satisfactory and successful that this
year two such trains will be utilized
in two different sections of State. The
first will be provided by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company. and will go
over the route followed last year, with
some new trips added. Four days in
stead of three will be occupied in
these trips, and the stops will not be
less than an hour.
The second train, supplied by the
Central Railroad, will start at Somer-
vile and will stop at number of
stations on the main line and branches.
!. The lectures for both trains will be
supplied by the State Board of Agri-
culture. the topics to be announced in
advance of the dates upon which the
trains will start. and the farmers for
miles around each stopping station
will be invited to attend the lectures
and to ask questions.
New jersey was neither the first nor
the last State to make these expert :.
ments of carrying agricultural knowl
edge to the farmers very doors.
Florida and California started it years
ago by sending out special cars loaded
with samples of their products.
Several Western States invited home
steaders and discouraged farmers of the
East in the same way. A freight
agent on Western railroad worked
train of this kind for the purpose of
increasing farm freights and the bust
ness Of the road.
1t wasn't anybody's sudden thought;
1T grew out OF conditions and enter
prises, until State boards of agriculture
saw the advantages OF adapting the
plan to local agricultural needs, and
now it is in operation in number of
States. The farmers can't all go to
the Agricultural College, so the Agri-
cultural College professors go to them.
In time it is probable that every rail-
road in New Jersey will provide trains
to carry practical agricultural in
struction and knowledge to all the
farmers in the State. Newark News.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
To Mothers In This Town.

Children who are delicate, feverish
and cross will get immediate relief
from Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. They cleanse the stomach,
act on the liver, making a sickly child
strong and healthy. A certain cure for
worms. Sold by all druggists, % cents,
Sample free. Address Allen S. Ohm
sted, LeRoy, N Y. 2 Is 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
WASH|NGTON'S
18TH BIRTHDAY
No Celebration of the Event
Here.
SOMETHING OF THE MAN
How Much Does the Average His
tory Teach of the First
President?

Ihe celebration of Washington s
birthday in this city was. s.com memorat-
ed alone by the closing of the public
schools, the banking institutions, the
county offices and the post office. All
business houses were doing business as
usual.
George Washington whose birth was
celebrated yesterday has been the
subject of universal eulogy. Other
nations have their heroes and demi-
gods. He has been the hero of all
nations.
So unqualified was this chorus of
praise that few years ago men began
to examine closely into his life and
habits, not for purposes of detraction
but to combat the idea vaguely held
that he lacked humanity, and to put
him and his great career once more
into touch with mankind.
This necessary work has been well
and tenderly done by various investi-
gators. Washington was altogether
human. He had some of the faults as
we'll as most of the virtues of the race.
In youth he figured in many love
affairs He had a fierce temper,
usually under control. In moments of
great rage his profanity was terrible.
He was exceedingly close, though just,
in business matters. He would 90 to
law for shilling that was his Que,
but he would spare himself no incon-
venience to convey to it's rightful
owner much smaller sum. He liked
to play cards and he took delight in a
horse-race. He was fond of dress and
very particular about it, He was a
good though not a high liver AL
though temperate in the use of wine,
he had red nose.
These appear to be the sum of the
blemishes, however trifiing they NAV
be, that have been revealed in a
character to which all the world does
homage. 1t is character, nevertheless,
which makes the Washington of ever
lasting fame. There may have been
greater generals and greater states
men, but there never was a more
majestic character. In patience, in
wisdom, in caution. in patriotism, in
consideration for others and in abso-
Lutte unselfishness he stands alone
among the men who have conquered
empires
History furnishes no counterpart to
the scene when Washington, Iesigning
his commission to Congress, pre-
sented carefully itemized account of
his personal expenses during eight
years of war and refused to accept
compensation of any kind for services
that freed people and established a
continental republic. In his case, for
the first time in such circumstances.
there were no princely grants of
money, no decorations, no titles, and
no suggestion of diadems and sceptres.
Here rests Washington immortality.
Priceless honor attends priceless labors.
Renouncing all, he gained all.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
VERY SATISFACTORY.

W. G. Hope, general passenger agent
of the Central Railroad Company, in
Trenton this week said to Bridge
tonian that his company was very we'll
satisfied with the condition of the pas
senger traffic to and from Bridgeton
now. The business of the trains is
gaining all the time.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
PUTTING In FRONT.

Metal workers and carpenters are
now putting in the show front of the
Riley Brothers new building on South
laurel street, The big place will soon
tp entirely enclosed and ready for oc-
crpancy The large ware-'ooms have
tten waite-coated, and as scon as the
front is complete the place will be
ready for the continuous automobile
exposition to be made there.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
Increasing Facilities.

The II. r. Fitzhugh Co. has been
considerably extending its manufactur-
ing facilities by the addition of new
machinery in its plant on Broad street.
They are manufacturers of the Fitz-
hugh pie trimmers and the Fitzhugh
ice cream freezers and ice crushers.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24

We'd better tell you something
about these offerings in order to
create a definite impression on
your mind.
HOSIERY SPECIAL NO. 1 is a
Ladies Fine Silk Stocking with
double garter top and linen toes
and heels, reg. 81 kind at soc.
HOSIERY SPECIAL NO. 2 is a
lot of Ladies Fine Imported Lisle
and Fancy Stockings that were
soc and 75c at 25c.
HOSIERY SPECIAL NO 3 Is a
very fine Misses Black Rib Hose
with seamless foot made to sell
at 25c, now I2Hc.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
DODGINC TROUBLE.

The people who went to Philadelphia
yesterday found that there was trouble
everywhere as the result of the big
railway strike. People were afraid to
ride upon the cars, and there were
mobs and riots everywhere. Ladies in
the shopping district were greatly
alarmed
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24

TAX hint, your own mixing.
Roug on Rats being all poison, one
15o. box will spread Or make so to 100
little cakes that will kill 500 or more
rais mice. IS the unbeatable ex-
terminator. Don't die in the house.
Beware of limitations, substitutes and
catch-penny, ready-for- ase devices.
81 Aw
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
Many Children arc Sicklv.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. used by Mother Gray, a
nurse in Ohildren's Home, New York.
Break up Colds in "a hours, cure Few.
erishness, Headache. Stomach Trou.
bles, Teething Disorders, aud Destroy
Worms. At all druggiest, 25c. Sample
mailed. FREE. Address, Allen s. Dim.
sted Leroy, N. Y. 214w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
Many Manuals.

The legislative representatives have
sent to Cumberland County people
about $50 Of the Fitzgerald Legislative
Manuals. 1t is a most complete book
and valued by all who receive them.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
Don't Get All Run Down.

Weak and miserable. If you have kid
ney or bladder trouble, headache, pains
in the back, and feel tired all over and
want pleasant herb cure. try Mother
Gray's AUSTRALIAN-LEAF. AS a
regulator it has no equal. All druggists
6Oc. Ask to-day. Sample FREE. Ad
dress, The Mother--Gray Co., Leroy
n. Y, IeAv
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
Do the right thing if you have

Nasal Catarrh. Get Ely's Cream Balm
at once. Don't touch the catarrh pow
ders and snuffs, for they contain CO.
caine. Ely's Cream Balm releases the
secretions that infiame the nasal pas
sages -and the throat whereas medi-
cines made with mercury merely dry
mp the secretions and leave you no
better than you were In word Ely s
Cream Balm is real remedy, not a
delusion. All druggists, SOC, or mailed
by Ely Bros, Sc Warren Street, New
York.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
Beautiful FIouncings

Made in St. Gall, Switzerland;
elegant designs; IS, 22, II inches
wide, at soc, 75c, Soc; worth $I.oo
to 81 so.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24
Weather Hurts.

Recently the weather has had the
effect of weakening the oysters in the
Maurice River Cove. They are not in
the. condition they were in the fall.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-02-24

CUM innings co,
BOUGHT THE SAMPLES

This February Muslinwear Sale brings dainty, fresh,
crisp underwear TO YOU far below regular prices.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-04
TO REPRESENT
PONCE D'LEON
TO VOTE FOR CANDIDATES AND
COMPETITION is OPEN TO ANY
MALE RESIDENT OF THE STATE

Since the announcement was made
through the state press that the voting
contest for candidates to represent
Ponce de Leon at the anniversary
celebration to be held in st. Augustine,
Fla. March 30th. 31st and April list,
many inquiries have been received
asking for these details by the execu-
tive committee.
For the information of those inter
ested, it can be stated that the cor Pc
tition is open TO any male resident of
the state. The progress of the con
test will be published from day to day
in the St. Augustine Record and from
time &c time in other papers through.
out the state.
All that is required to enter a can
didate in the contest is to furnish the
chairman of the promotion committee
at ST Augustine with the name and
address of the candidate, together with
such votes as may be secured from
time to time. Each vote must be ac-
Companied by 10 cents.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-04
Mems Expenses

Can be cut down by proper
buying of dress accessories.
You can get correct style,
here, and you can get
QUALITY here, and you
can also get reasonable price
here. Such a combination of
good qualities seldom found.
The new Spring Hats for
young men at from So to
$3.50. Shirts in 1910 Spring
patterns at ST and $3.50.
And, we'll make you a
handsome suit, too, and de-
liver it to you promptly, and
perfectly tailored. S17 to $45.
Opposite Postoffice.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-11-02
BREAKS A COLD IN
JUST A FEW 10
Proves ouinine is Never Effective in
the Cure of Severe Cold or
the Grippe.

Nothing else that you can take will
break your cold or end grippe SO
promptly as a dose of Pape's Cold
Compound every two hours until three
consecutive doses are taken.
The most miserable neuralgia pains,
headache, dullness, head and nose
stuffed UP. feverishness, sneezing,
running of the nose sore throat. nue.
Gus catarrhal discharges, soreness,
stiffness. rheumatism pains and other
distress begin TO leave after the very
first dose.
Pape's Cold Compound is the result
of three years research at cost OF
more than fifty thousand dollars, and
contains no quinine. which we have
conclusively demonstrated is not ef.
fective in the treatment of colds or
grippe.
Take this harmless Compound as
directed, with the knowledge that
there Is no other medicine made any
where else in the world, which will
cure your cold or end Grippe misery
as promptly and without any other as
sistance or bad after-effects as a 25
cent package of Pape's Cold Com
pound, which any druggist in the
world can supply.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-11-02
CARTHAGE, ILL.

Circuit court proceedings, Harry NJ.
Waggoner, of Lewistown, H., Judge
Presiding.
John Wellner VS.. Herman Haas, ct
al, appeal by defendant. Defendants
by their attorneys. move the court,
that certain parts of dispositions here
in, be suppressed
Henry Carnes VS.. Horace Levitt,
ejectment. Plaintiff withdraws from
files his amendments to first, second,
third and eighth counts Of declaration.
Jury returns verdict finding defendant
guilty, and that the plaintiff is the
owner in fee of the premises describ-
ed.
Martin E. Kirby VS.. Chicago, Burl-
ington & Quincy railroad company,
Case Defendant by its attorney, files
it pleas
VIM P. Hammond VS., Henry LITER,
appeal by defendant. Cause continued
until the next term Of thic court.
Jennie Roberts VS.. Wicliff Crenshaw.
John Worthen and John Ieisy, case.
Case dismissed. Defendants recover
the costs from the plaintiff.
Ralph Oldham VS.. w. H. Colbert,
case, Demurrer to defendants re-
plication to plea of abatement sustain.
ed by the court.
Plaintiff enters motion for leave to
again reply TO said plea of abatement,
which is allowed.
Pauline Davler VS.. Albert c. Garrett,
ejectment Suit dismissed Each par
to pay one-half costs.
Pbebe J. Nelson VS.. The Keokuk
& Western Illinois Electric CO., a
coronation. Case. Demurrer filed to
declaration, which Is sustained
George Mcclure vs. David H. Sage,
and w. Hannah Beyler, corporation
doing business as Sage & Beyler. Suit
dismissed; each party to pay one
half the costs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-11-02
Capt. sosardu. agar: hlr. the .,u,l'. .y.

Capt. Bosardus agaI'. hIrs the .,uiPs ey.
This world famous rifle snot who
holds the champions hip record OF 100
pigeons in 100 consecutive shots is
living at Lincoln. Ill. Recently inter.
viewed, he says:-"I suffered a long
time with .dney and bladde. trouble
and used several well known kidney
medicines, all OF which gave me no
relief until started taking Foley Kid.
ney Pills. Before used Foley Kidney
Pills had severe backaches and pains
in my kidneys with suppression anu a
cloudy voiding On arising in Lae
morning would get dull headache J..
Now / have taken three bottles Of
Foley Kidney Pills and feel 100 per
cent better. am never bothered
with M kidneys or bladder and again
fee Ike my own self" wilkinson &
Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-11-02
HOME TELEPHONE
COMPANY EXTENDS
100000 Toll Line Company to be In.
corporated at Hannibal, Mo-.
to Join With kinIoch.

Although not paying proposition
in this city, the Home telephone com
pany seems to be meeting with more
success in Hannibal, where 1t is
known as the Bluff phone line. A
dispatch from that city says of new
incorporation there, in connection with
the Kinloch lines Of St Louis The
Bluff City Telephone company has
practically completed arrangements
for the organization of 100000 toll
lire company with the purpose of
building toll line from Hanni-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-11-02

Wednesday. The couple are making
their home with the brides brother
in-law, Clarence Busby, m the soutD'
ern part of town.
Rev. FREEZER spoke the words at
O'Clock Wednesday even'1g that mace
Fred Stienicke and Miss Elizape'n
Wilhelm husband and wife. The youag
and happy couple at once departed loi
their newly furnished home, noFln
side of park, where they are comfort
ably situated. and ready to receive
their friends.
The Ladies' Aid society is again
making preparations for grand VA
zaar to be given at the city hali On
Thanksgiving day and evening wy
are informed that the proceeds are Y
be used to buy new pipe organ 10,
the church So everybody should pu'
his shoulder to the wheel and heip
push the good cause.
Mrs John Blacksmith is very SIGN
with pneumonia.
Godfrey Getz OF Keokuk spent sur
day in town visiting friends. lie ie.
ports that the young son of Hehs!
Brandt of near Mt. Hanill, who wa.
badly kicked by horse Thursday anu
taken to the st. Joseph hospital !"
Keokuk is doing as well as can De ~
/ pected under the circumstances.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-11-02
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SALEM.
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Harry Leonori, an ared and esteem
cd citizen, departed Ills life at his
home, south of town, Thursday night.
Funeral was held from the Friends
church at 2:30 O'Clock Saturday after
! noon. Services were conducted by
Rev. B. G. Hankins, pastor of the M.
E. church, at Agency. Interment was
made in the South cemetery at Salem.
A goodly number was present at the
Halloween social given in the base
ment of the NJ. E. church Saturday
evening. The program was bubbling
over with laughable and tasteful num-
bers fitting the occasion. A lunch,
pleasing to the taste, was served.
A number of the friends of Rex
Doan, living north of town. rendered
him a surprise party on his birthday
anniversary, Saturday evening. 1t was
jolly crowd of young people and
merry time was enjoyed. Delicious
refreshments were served.
The missionary society of the Con-
gregational church met with Mrs.
Frank Becker Thursday afternoon.
Following the business session de.
llghtful social time was enjoyed.
Charles Friend has Just completed
painting Mrs. Keiler's residence, also
her business building. which adds
greatly to the Improvement Of her
property.
Isaac Cook, who lives with his son,
Frank, In the southeast part Of town,
celebrated his ninety-ninth birthday
anniversary on Saturday, October %.
Mrs. C. Scott and granddaughter,
Louise Becker, went to New London
Friday to spend few days with rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Smith of Sibley are
visiting Mrs. Smiths relatives, John
Woolman, Mrs. Maria knight and Mrs
Leah Widdifeld.
Principal Z. K. HAYES came from
Birmingham and spent Saturday with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. John Hayes.
An interesting football game be-
tween Ft. Madison and Whittier Acad-
envy teams was played at this place
Saturday afternoon. Result, in favor
OF whittier
Following several weeks spent at
their farm at Lowell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyle have returned to their town
home.
w. e. simkin Of this place. was
grand Juror at federal court held at
Ottumwa, last week.
Mrs. Clara Rye came from Mt
Pleasant Saturday to atterd the funer-
al of Harry Leonori.
Mrs. Sinclair and daughter, Lydia
Of Mt. Pleasant, were Thursday guests
at the s. c. Merrill home.
Miss Margaret Hoggatt came from
Mt. Pleasant and spent Thursday
shopping at Salem.
Mrs. John Eighme and children are
guests OF Mrs Eighme's parents, Mr..
and Mrs j. C. Stocks, at Grinneu
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-11-02
Marmaduke's Good Management.

The business of the company has In
creased TO such an extent since E. B.
Marmaduke took hold of the manage
ment that his latest move was deemed
expedfent. He has been in this city a
little over two years and in that time
has added almost five hundred sub
scribers. There are now / GOO city
users of the Blur City telephone COM
pany and 400 rural subscribers. Tn
der his expert management the COM
pany has prospered and additional i'm
provements are contemplated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-11-02
Low WATER
rs THE CAUSE
The Low Condition of the Big Stream
Has Played Havoc With All
Boats.-Lowest in Ye>rs.

The st. Louis Globe Democrat says:
Conditions on the river front in the st
Louis harbor have led many old river
men into the belief that the Missis
sippi has not been at a lower stage
than it now is since 1864. The
stage on the government gauge
has several times registered below
zero in the past thirty years, but this
does not alter the claim OF rivermen' S
that never before have hey seen the
water leave br Nad border of mud
between the paving on the Levee slope
and the wharfboats. Some of them
are suspicious that changes in the riv.
er bed have made the gauge go astra,
With every boat which leaves st.
Louis afraid of going aground, the
rivermen yesterday learned something
new about low-water drawbacks when
they had TO deal with
strike OF negro roustabouts. II
steamer Bald Eagle. scheduled
to leave for Peoria Saturday
afternoon, was delayed until yesterday
morning by striking roustabouts whose
demands for an increase from SIS to
$50 month We're finally granted.
The men say during low water their
work is much harder, and at many of
the landings freight must be carried
twice as far as when the river is
normal