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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29
MURDER TRIALS
On MAY 24TH
James Moore and George
Hawn Indicted.
COUNSEL CHOSEN
Justice Black Disposed of Indict-
mentS Before He Left
Bridgeton.

Justice Charles C. Black in charg-
ing the Grand Jury yesterday quoted
the statutes on murder and instructed
the lurymen that their findings should
take the form of either first degree
murder or manslaughter.
The call of the list of causes gave
evidence of light term of court.
AT the close of the call of the list
Law Judge Loder announced that the
application for renewal of the Ii
quor license of the Greenwich Piers
Hotel, made by Newkirk Wentz, would
be granted by the Court.
An application for a liquor license
was made by John R. Sickler in Dor
chester Township.
j. Ellsworth Long stated to the
court that a remonstrance would be
tled in this case and Judge Loder al
lowed the remonstrants until Monday.
May Sd, for the filing of such a re-
monstrance. The date for a hearing
was set for Monday, May 10th.
Judge Loder stated that the hearing
|ef civil cases in his court would be
thken up on May 10th.
All matters being disposed of JUS
tice Black declared recess until the
return of the Grand Jury.
1t was about 1890 a. m. when the
Grand Jury went to their room to con-
slider the testimony in the two murder
cases--Athat against George F. Hawn,
charging him with the murder of 6
year old Beatrice Bailey, the other
against James Moore, charging him
with the murder of Florence johnson
on Easter Day.
IRE deliberations of the Grand Jury
were long IN these two cases, it be-
ing about 1923 p. m. when they filed
into the court room where Justice
Black and Judge Loder awaited them.
Immediately following their pre-
sentation to the court they were ad-
journed for luncheon by Justice Black
with the thanks of the Court for their
promptness.
The defendants in the cases were
brought into the court room to be
charged
Prosecutor Miller first addressed
James Moore (colored) stating to him
that an indictment had been found
against him charging him with the
murder of Florence Johnson (colored)
in the City of Bridgeton on Sunday,
April 4th, 1915. In answer to what
his plea was he said mot guilty
Justice Black appointed Francis S.
Mckee as counsel for Moore and set
the trial for Monday, May oath.
George Francis Hawn, charged in
the indictment with the murder of
Beatrice L. Bailey, in Commercial
township on December 2Sth, 1914,
pleaded not guilty.
DeVoe Tomlinson was appointed by
the court as counsel and the trial was
set for Monday, May oath.
There being no other business,
court stood adjourned. .-~...-
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29
NEWLY-WEDS SURPRISED

In the Philadelphia Evening Ledger
yesterday there was printed a large
photograph of gayly decorated home
there being flags, ribbons and many
signs upon the premises, and in a
large box was a life size doll. The
picture in the Ledger is thus depicted
at its base:
what the newly-weds found await
ing them.
Miss Bessie Simpkins, of Bridge
ton, N. J., recently became the bride
of Arthur Trefflinger, of Quakertown,
Pa. When they arrived home they
found friends had been there first with
tin cans, and old shoes as we'll as nu-
merous and appropriate gifts"
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29
VISITING HERE

Mr.. and Mrs. William Dyer, who
were at the Park two years ago with
the Loie Francis Company, are visit
ing friends in Bridgeton. They have
been out all winter with the Loie
Francis players, closing recently in
Pennsylvania. Miss Frances has Sc
vered her connection with Harry Cole
man and each will have their own
company in the future.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29
ALIENS FOOT-EASE for the
TROOPS

Over 100000 packages of Aliens
Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder to
shake into your shoes, are being used
by the Germans and Allied troops at
the Front, because it rests tired feet
and makes walking easy. Sold ev-
erywhere, 25c. For FREE sample,
address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N.
7. Alp 4w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29
GOOD WORK
OF LEGISLATURE
State Chairman Bugbee
Praises Republicans.
GOOD MEASURES
Chairman Tells of Accomplish-
ments of Organizat on in
Recent Session.

N0puDlCdnS OF the State
should be proud of the work of the
representatives of the party in the
Legislature just closed, according TO
State Chairman Newton A. K. Bugbee
Mr.. Bugbee says that the party kent
talth with the people and proved bv
lts acts that platform pledges are sa-
cred obligations. In a statement inst
issues, the Republican State chair
man says:
1T is a source of deep satisfaction
to me that in the 1915 session of the
New Jersey Legislature, Just ad-
Journed, the Republican majority has
the party platform pledges So
convincingly.
In our platform We promised the
people of the State that we would
exercise every possible economy and
would, as far as possible, redeem the
State from the extravaganza of pre-
vious Democratic administrations
That the Appropriations Committee
was able to bring the running ex-
penses of the State we'll within its in
come and avert both the bond issue
and the State tax, and in addition
wipe out one-half of the one-million-
dollar deficit, is a financial accom-
plishment which alone would place
the stamp of unqualified success on
the work of the Republican majority
in the session just ended.
1T has been said that, the institu-
tions of the State have been skimped
in the appropriations. desire to cor
rect that impression There has been
ample provision for all of the neces-
sites of every institution. in fact,
they have been given more than in
former years. This statement will be
fully demonstrated as the year pro-
crosses.
I'm addition to the financial success
achieved, the Republicans have en-
acted into laws the economy and eff
cheney program pledged to the people
In the platform. In view of the fact
that the two previous Democratic ad-
failed to perform this
duty owed to the people, 1 feel that
a most important and extremely graf
flying victory has been won in the
face of many handicaps and stubborn
opposition.
Before the session I criticised, per-
haps, harshly, the matter of unneces-
sary expense, and l urged greater
economy in the running of the ses-
sion.
"The bill providing for the inciden-
tai expenses of the session shows a
decrease of $2,0OO,000 over last year,
and in addition, committee has been
appointed for the purpose of deter
mining whether or not the work can
y
81 desire to commend the Republi-
can members of both House and Sen
ate for these economies, and suggest
that their work will be fully appreci-
ated by the taxpayers of the State,
who must be convinced that the Re
publican party was sincere when it
pledged in it's platform last fall to
put the State on a sound business
basis and to eliminate all unnecessary
expense.
81 feel that all New Jersey Republi-
cans have reason to be proud of the
work of their representatives in the
1915 Legislature. We have kept faith
with the people and have proven by
our acts that platform pledges are
sacred obligations"
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29
WILL BUILD

L. D. Loper has given the contract
for the erection of a new residence
building on Fayette Street, south of
Lincoln. The site for the house was
staked out yesterday and work will
be pushed as rapidly as possible.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29
SCHOOL VICTROlA

The pupils of the Grammar Grades
of the Vine Street School are enjoying
the use of new school victrola, re-
Gently purchased from the higgins
Piano Company. The boys and girls
of these grades have been working hard
to secure the instrument, and are very
proud of it now that they have it.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29
WAGON BROKEN

This morning Joseph Low was driv-
ing along South Laurel street when
his wagon wheel wes ripped off, the
shaft was broken and the harness on
the horse damaged.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29
CONGRESSMAN HERE

Congressman Isaac Bacharach, of
Atlantic City, will spend much of to-
day in Bridgeton. The Congressman
notified some of his friends here that
he would motor to BridgetOn arriving
here this morning.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot-Ease, the Antiseptic powder to
be shaken into the shoes for tired,
swollen, aching, tender feet. 1t
makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
Gives rest and comfort. Sold every
where, 25c. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease. DOu't accept any substitute.
4-12 4W
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29

Bridgeton Lodge, Loyal Order of
Moose, will soon give the town
shaking up There will be week of
carnival here and it promises to be
the biggest and most active carnival
ever introduced to Bridgeton. The
Moose lodge is the largest of the To-
cal fraternal organizations, and it is
a live wire combination, so that this
enterprise can depended upon to be
the real thing.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29
TALKING ABOUT
LOCAL AFFAIRS

Comment and Suggestion from
the Pen of the Editor that MAY
Direct the Public Attention to
Matters of Importance to the
Community.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29

Heaps of Snowy White Dainty Summer I'm
dergarments made of crepes, nainsooks and mer-
cerized batistes trimmed in the prettest laces and
embroideries.
High and low neck gowns with long or short
sleeves at 5oc 75c, $1.oo, $1.5o up to ST. so gar
ment and extra size for-those who need them
The finest line of Corset Covers ever shown in
this city at 25c, 39c, soc, $75c and ST.. 90.
Beautiful Combinations of Drawer and Corset
Covers at $I.oo, 81. 50 and $500.
Pretty Princess Slips and White Skirts trim
med in laces and embroideres at soc, 75c, s1.oo,
ST. SO and S.. 90.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29

These are the days when the pupils
of the High School are crowding a
great deal in days work. With keep
ing up study, planning for commence
ment, getting out a year book, train
ing for athletic meetings, selecting
teams for the spelling bee, rehearsing
class play and getting up a pro-
gram for class day. the young women
and men are not wasting much of
their time.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29

Memorial Day plans must very
shortly be matured and announced. 1t
is but a month from the date of the
beautiful, impressive ceremonies. A.
l.. Robeson Post No. AZ, G. A. R., a
mere handful of faltering civil war
soldiers, is taking up the task and will
once more strew the flowers over the
ever increasing graves of the soldier
dead. But the 1861 veterans cannot
do the work alone. There are too few
living soldiers and these are too old
and feeble. The younger men of pa
triotic organizations must come to the
front and take the burden of the en-
deavor. Good citizenship demands
that all of the community do a share.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29

Looking at it from any angle you
please, people here who are closely
following the Roosevelt libel case, are
finding lot of interesting bits in the
proceedings.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29

Woodbury. is having much trouble
with it High School enterprise But
a very few years ago splendid high
school building was destroyed by fire.
The new structure that took it's place
was this week damaged by fire to the
extent of $4,000 or $4,000.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29

There does not seem to be any very
great reason why people should send
money to mail order houses and buy
lot of things that could be bought
at home at less cost and without any
of the consequent trouble and annoy
ance of dealing with these foreign
enterprises.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-04-29
VOL. LXVII
BRlDGETON, n. j., THURSDAY APRIL 20 1918
Gu NJ NJ GS CO.
TOMORROW

Begins our Annual Sale of White and COIOred
Dress Fabrics and Muslin Underwear for
Spring and Summer Wear.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-02-27
Romance OF The Susquehanna

A tin canister, Il inches long and
six inches in diameter, shaped exactly
like submarine, was found Friday
of last week by Benjamin Hens!ey, an
aged colored man, along the water
edge south of Port Deposit. Ben was
terrified at his discovery and called to
a white man for aid, Ben declaring
it to be a mine. True, it did resemble
an internal machine, but investigation
proved that, instead of gun cotton
and glycerine, it was the last resting
place of romance.
The can contained wedding ring
r1arked c. E to E. L., 1914; bundle
of affectionate letters, bits of ribbons,
hair and other little trinkets that go
to make up the lovers compact. An
envelope addressed to the finder ask
ed that the contents be destroyed, say
ing that. 81 cannot, for my life's
hopes are all herein contained" The
wish of the girl whose signature was
May, was obeyed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-02-27
Taft Backs Up Wilson

The United States is threatened
with serious invasion of its rights
as a neutral by the warning nations of
Europe, and in preserving its COM
merce with those nations is face to
face with crisis, in the opinion of
former President William H. Taft. In
the solution of that crisis, should it
arise, no jingo spirit must be allowed
to prevail, Mr.. Taft advised; neither
pride nor momentary passion should
influence the public judgment.
"And when the President shall act"
Mr.. Taft declared, 'we must stand by
him to the end. In this determination
We may be sure that all will join, no
matter what their previous views, no
matter what their European origin.
All will forget their differences in self
sacrificing loyalty to our common flag
and our common country.
Mr.. Taft's reference to the situa-
ton confronting the United States was
made at the conclusion of an address
delivered before the Washington AS
sociation of New Jersey.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-02-27
Comptroller Harrington For Governor

The boom of Comptroller Emerson
C. Harrington, for the Democratic
nomination for Governor. was formal
ly and enthusiastically launched Tues
day afternoon in Cambridge, his home
town, at large gathering of repre-
sentative Democrats of the county.
The meeting was presided over by
former Judge Henry Lloyd, himself a
Governor of Maryland many years
ago. A committee, headed by State
Senator James S. Shepherd, was ap-
pointed to bring Mr.. Harrington to
the meeting, where he expressed his
gratitude for such tribute by his
friends and neighbors, declaring that
he had purposed to not be candidate
unless assured that his own county
was behind him in practical unani-
nifty. That unanimity being now evil
denced, he proposed to get into the
fi"ht. Mr.. Harrington indicated that
his campaign would be largely made
on the financial condition of the State
Government. there being a crying
need for development along the most
rigidly economical line.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-02-27
Tri-County Base Ball

Saturday afternoon the managers of
the Tri-County Baseball League met
at Elkton and re-organized for the
coming season by re-electing Thomas
Kay, of Elk Mills, President; Fred H.
Leer, of Elkton, Secretary, and Ar
mold c. Cooke, of Elk Mills, Treas
urer.
The Federal League ball was adopt
ed as the official ball for the coming
season, which will probably open on
May l. President Kay was ordered
to work out a schedule and submit to
the league for its adoption on April 10.
The teams comprising the league
this year are Oxford, Pa, Havre de
Grace, North East, Rising Sun, Elk
Mills and Elkton, and the representa-
tives at Saturdays meeting were as
follows:-J. D. Moore, of Oxford; H.
w. Lawder. of Havre de Grace; Guy
Johnson, of North East; Mark E.
Founders, of Rising Sun; John Kay.
of Elk Mills, and Fred H. Leffler, of
Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-02-27
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Miss Emily Frazer, of Elkton was
at the Tome School for the Washing
toms Birthday dance on Friday, Feb.
10, and for the dramatics on Saturday
evening, Feb. 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Witworth,
of Wilmington, spent Sunday With
her mother, Mrs. A. E. Shockley.
Mrs. Alice Jaquette is the guest of
her brother, George Witworth, Of
Downingtown, Pa.
Misses Eleanora and Emmaleen
Zolpher, of Wilmington, have been
visiting Elkton relatives.
Mrs. Margaret Rambo was the re-
cent guest of her sister, Mrs. R. j..
Rowland, at Liberty Grove.
Mrs. L. Marshall Haines, who has
been i'll for several months at the
home of her son, Mr. Warren j.
Haines, at Laurendale Farm, was re-
moved to Union Hospital, Saturday.
Mrs. Haines is improving, but was
brought to the hospital on account of
the better facilities offered for treat
ment.
Miss Lydia Terrell spent several
days of last week with friends in Will
mington and Philadelphia.
Mrs. A. D. McConachie, of Balti-
more, has been visiting her mother,
Mrs. A. f. Drennen.
Mrs. Maggie Anderson was the re-
cent guest of Miss Bertha Deaver, at
Blake
Mr.. P. E. Corkran, of Easton, was
an Elkton visitor Thursday
Mr.. James T. Foreacre and Miss
Ella Ryan, both of Wilmington, Del,
We're married last Monday by the Rev.
William Schouler.
Mrs. Kate Draper spent Saturday
and Sunday with relatives in Will
mington.
Mrs. NJ. F. Magraw, who recently
underwent serious operation at Un-
ion Hospital, has sufficiently recovered
to return to her home.
Mr. Walter C. Given. of near Elk
ton. has gone to Moorestown, n. j.,
where he has accented a position with
the Stokes Seeds Farm Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Sterling Evans
Snent last Saturday and Sunday in
Philadelphia.
County Sunerintendent of Schools,
Joseph NJ. McVey. is attending the
convention of the National Associa-
tion at Cincinnati, this week
Rev l.. F. Poole. of Newark. greet
ed Elkton friends on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David L. Sloan. of
Narberth. Pa. We're recent guests of
their parents in Elkton.
Mrs. VIRGINIA NJ McCabe is spend
inc some time with relatives in Will
minoton
Miss Helen Woolev. of Philadel-
mia. has heen visiting her aunt, Miss
Florence E. Woollev.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-02-27
DELEGATIONS
AFTER ROADS

The County Commissioners and Au-
Hillary Board, to whom is committed
the handling of the 100000 special
road fund for this county, were in ses-
sion at the Court House on Monday,
to hear large delegations from the
Seventh ana Eighth districts. This
road fund was created by Act of 1908,
authorizing the county to bond for
100000 for permanent improved
roads to be "apportioned to the sew
eral election districts in proportion to
the sums heretofore spent in the care
and repair of the roads of the said
respective districts. This fund has
now all been apportioned. $4,000 of
the bonds being sold in each of the
years 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912,
1913, 1914. At a meeting of the Com
missioners and Auxiliary Board held
some months ago, it was decided to
sell the final $4,000 worth of bonds,
authorized by the Act, this year and
to use $4,000 of the fund for road
in the Eighth district and $4,000 for
the completion of the stone road from
Cecilton to Warwick in the First dis
trict.
The citizens of the Eighth district
were not agreed on the road to be
improved therein and at Mondays
meeting J. Wilson Squier, Esq, DR..
Gillespie and Lewis 7. Logan argued
for adopting the road from Five Points
to Rowlandville, while Messrs, Whal-
en-, Moore, ct al argued for the road
from Oakwood to Pen,.a. State Line
The Board decided to adopt the road
from Five Points to Rowlandvile.
The Seventh district had a very
large delegation present, representing
parties senlci.ig two different road i'm
provements, but not raising that ques-
ton until they could be heard on the
question of the Seventh districts fail
ure to receive its share of the 100000
bond issue. They put their case in the
hands of Messrs. R. c. Thackery,
Joshua Clayton and William Pepper
Constable. Messrs. Constable and
Clayton argued the matter before the
Board, claiming that the Act creating
the Board and the fund was manda-
tory as to how said fund should be ap-
portioned. They contended that only
about $500 had been spent in the
Seventh district, whereas on the basis
of "amounts heretofore expended" it
was entitled to $4,000 They pro-
tested against the Board making an
other large expenditure in the First
district, after what had already been
spent there, as being unjust and in
equitable to the people of the Seventh
district"
At the close of their speeches Mr.
McVey, of the Auxiliary Board, arose
and made statement of the princi-
Piles which had guided the Board in
their decisions as to roads to be i'm
proved, after which the public meeting
adjourned and the Commissioners and
Board went into session. adopting the
road in the Eighth district as stated
above, but taking no further action.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-02-27
WOOllens-Ke eilhOltz.
Court May Be Interesting

The March term of Court will open
in Elkton on Monday next While the
criminal docket shows only a number
of minor cases, there are rumors of
something doing" when the Grand
Jury gets under way. No little ex-
citement has been caused in Elkton
this week by summons as witness be-
ing served on about half a hundred
men, who will be called on to tell what
they know about gambling and booze
joints in the county seat.
The jury list, drawn for this term
is as follows:
First District-Elwood F. Padley
John A. Craig, Harry R. Mccoy, Rob
ert Ferguson, Roy C. Carpenter, Nor
man L. Riggin.
Second District-Robert B. Foard
Frank S. Clayton, Uric Conner, Au-
gustus J. Bouchelle, Reuben Lake,
Curtis NJ litter.
Third District Matthias Pierson,
Robert H. Baker, Reuben Ward. AL
fred Davis, Samuel J. Arbuckle. L.
T. R. Ward. Fred H. LETTER.
Fourth District-Harry A. Lungren,
James Jamison, James A. Holland,
Harry L. Bunting, Charles M. Hit
chens.
Fifth District-Bavard Black, JOS
eph T. Mckenney, John Cooper. John
Potts, Samuel McKown, Harry L.
Wilson.
Sixth District-Stanton Tyson, Nor
val c. Brown, A. NJ McNamee, Will
liam A, Reeder, w. Irwin Hill.
Seventh District George F. Oliver,
Oliver P. Hagerty, John A. Harten-
slime, Roy H. SNYDER. William C. Ba-
ker, Robert c. Hopkins, Chester T.
Trimble.
EIGHTH District-Ulysses G. Giles
pie, John F. Garvine, James Maxwell.
Ninth District-W Mearns Moore,
Joseph T. Grove, John C. Stewart.