Bridgeton pioneer., 1914-09-10

The old fashioned hose cart with it's
long ropes and cross bars took many
back to the days gone by when horse
drawn equipment was unknown.
The Merchants division was we'll
filled, George H. Ogden and Ed. M.
Flthian contributed many teams,
While Ed. A. Loper, with his auto
truck gayly trimmed, advertised his
Peerless Ice Cream. The American
Coffee Co., with their auto delivery
wagon and a horse team, held UP
their end, as did the Mcpherson Fur
nlture and Carpet Co., not to forget A.
S. LAWN and Max Goldberg who add
ed displays to this division. Geo. w.
cake & Co., wholesale grocers, at
tracted much attention as they dis
tributed samples from their wagons.
The Hahn Automobile Company had
most beautiful float, displaying an
Overland Touring Car. Joe Elwell
presented his Hudson car most beau
tifully decorated with purple and
white asters.
The Fraternal and Beneficial Ord
ers turned out strong, Welcome and
Hope Councils of the Jr. o. U. A. M.
were out strong as usual. The
Knights of the Golden Eagle repre-
sented by the Cyrene Commandery
made a good showing. Tewah and
Awahneeta Tribes l. o. R. M. in their
Indian regalia, made a most brilliant
picture as they marched through the
streets. The Calanthe Lodge of the
Knights of Pythias also were seen
with a pleasing line up. Woodside A.
A. and the Bridgeton A. A. both we're
represented by charmingly executed
floats, their displays eliciting hand
as they came in view.
The c. w. Richards and H. l.. Ad-
ans displays were interesting and
caused much comment. Two boys in
bath tub on Adams float were laugh
producers.
The Bridgeton Gas Light Company's
lineup was all that could be asked
for. Every phase of their business
was brought into play and depicted.
The Crystal Ice Co. and VIM. Terrell
& Sons exhibitions were the cause of
gasps of surprise as the people saw
American flags, Holsters, fruit and
what not frozen in great solid cakes
of ice The many delivery wagons of
these firms presented a most striking
appearance as they came along.
The Bridgeton Condensed Milk Com
panys teams also displayed the wide
scope and size of that business.
The Bridgeton Brick Works had a
most interesting demonstration on
their float. The method of moulding
bricks was shown as the float passed
through the streets.
The Crescent Art Metal Company
was in line with a float displaying
many of the products of their craft,
as well as some raw material.
The Grange turned out in full force
and added much to the demonstraN IN
displaying as the farmers Best Crop
a big wagon load of strong, sturdy
farm lads and lassies
The w. G. T. U. with many wagons,
presented their appeal to the gathered
throngs. Truck loads of children way
ing flags sang for prohibition.
The s. P. C. A. with large delega-
tlon, presented an idea of their work
along humane lines, and making an
appeal for kind treatment to all dumb
animals.
e. Pritchard's float was great dis
play of Pride of The Farm Ketchup''
and was large pyramid of boxes all
labelled with the above name, while
on the sides of the float were gigantic
ketchup bottles displaying the label
of "Pritchard's Pride"
The Agricultural Division was to
some the most interesting of all the
lineup. Farming methods from the
time Of the fail and like primeval
methods of agriculture up to the pres
ent efficient means of farming were
displayed Minch Brothers had many
displays of their products as well as
a beautiful lineup of teams of well
kept horses. Their famous Cobbler
potatoes were featured.
The Seabrook Farms Co., Intensive
Farmers" had a wonderful display OF
growing plants On two of their floats.
On one were strawberry plants ir-
rigated by the Hoover irrigation sys-