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Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-02-22
A POCKET
SPEAk.EASY
Evan Garrison Is Fined
S15O.
MANY WITNESSES
Oarrisnn's Defense Was That He
Simply Secured Liquor for
His Friends.

After hearing considerable testi-
mony given by large number of wit
nesses, Mayor Whitaker last night
convicted Evan Garrison of the viola
tion of ordinance No. Us by selling
liquor without license in the city.
Garrison was defended by Frank S.
Mckee, Jr., and the lawyer did not
agree with the findings of the Mayor.
There vas evidence given direct by
Lewis Mattison, Samuel Blizzard and
Charles Ardis that they had bought
liquor oil Garrison, at least they all
agreed flat they had given Garrison
money aid he had produced whisky
for them. The testimony of Ards
was not entirely clear. He said that
on Sunday he and Dory Sutton got Ii
quor of Garrison, but Ardis was so
drunk that he could not tell whether
he did business with Garrison or
whether it was Sutton. The latter
cleared up that point, when he was
on the witness stand, by saying that
Ardis made the purchase.
The transactions which resulted in
Garrison furnishing liquor to these
fellows was largely done about the
intersection of South Pearl and JEFF
ferson streets, one of the witnesses
declaring that this was "The Hard
Corner.''
In his own defense Garrison said
that he Ibid secure liquor for his
friends IS an accommodation, but he
made ftasa~sli. getting tae liquor from
a drug store upon old prescriptions
which he carried with him.
Upon cross s-examination Garrison
admitted that he had been convicted
OF selling liquor in Millville.
Adjudging Garrison guilty, despite
the protest of Mr. Mckee, Mayor
Whitaker imposed a fine of $3.50, with
the alternative of spending 80 days in
Jail.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-02-22
LEASING
CITY FARM

Henry Geisinger yesterday after
noon disposed all of his personal
property on the City Park farm and
will retire from farming as a busi-
ness. Mr.. Geisinser has been in
charge of the City Park farm for
about 10 years and he leaves the
pleasant surroundings with a good
deal of regret.
The big park farm will now be oc-
cupied by Lorin w. Elwell, who
comes to the place with a splendid
reputation as farmer, and he will
engage in farming there upon a large
scale.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-02-22
AMENDMENT
TO CORPORATION

Recently the Steelman Realty Gas
& OH Company was incorporated and
the articles of incorporation were filed
In the office of theh County Clerk. The
Company was incorporated with a
capital stock of 100000 with 5000
shares at 500 par value.
Now the corporation has filed with
The County Clerk an amended certi-
ficate of incorporation for the pur-
pose of altering the denomination of
each share of stock from $1OO to 81
par value, and change the number of
sbares from 5000 to 800, 1000.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-02-22
may NOT
CALL SENATE

Washington, Feb. 21.-President
Wilson is considering breaking an
other precedent of more than a hun
dred years standing by not calling
the customary special session of the
Senate Immediately at the beginning
of his new term. Inauguration ar
rangements, already much upset by
the fact that March 4 falls on a Sun
day, may be further disarranged by
the abandonment of the special ses-
sion, which in a measure would
change entirely the method and cere-
monies Of inaugurating the Vice Pres
ident.
The Presidents purpose, as under
stood at the Capital, is to avoid a spe-
cial session of the Senate unless an
extraordinary session of the whole
Congress is necessary at the same
time. The Senate called in special
session, as is the custom, to confirm
appointments Of Cabinet members and
others, would be powerless to legislate
to any purpose alone, but there would
be nothing to prevent the body from
remaining in session as long as it
pleased and discussing any subject it
chose. The understand at the Capitol
today was that such a situation was
to be avoided if possible.
Abandonment of the special session
would do away with the usual cere-
mony of inaugurating the Vice Presi-
dent in the Senate Chamber in the
presence of members of both Houses
of Congress, the Diplomatic Corps, the
Supreme Court, and other dignitaries.
1t would eliminate half of the official
ceremony of Inauguration Day. Vice
President Marshall pointed out today
that under the Constitution he could
take the oath of Office and file notice
with the Secretary of the Senate any
time before March 4, and then, if he
chose, take another oath at the for
NAL ceremonies March S.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-02-22
WASHINGTON NOVlLTY

Another delightful dance was given
at the B. A. A. rooms last night, the
affair being a Washington's Birthday
celebration. The rooms were very
artiStically decorated in keeping with
the holiday. In a corner stood the
fateful cherry tree presented by Mr..
VIM. Miller. An oil painting of the
Father of his Country was prominent
ly displayed with electric lights
around the frame, and a spot light
showing on it from the gallery. An
American flag waved neroically in
another corner by means of an cleo
trio fan American flags draped the
walls
AT the entrance hatchets with little
fans inside of them were presented to
each person.
Twice during the evening the Vine
land Social Orchestra struck up the
chord for Star Spangled Banner,
and Immediately the dancers came to
a stand still.
The orchestra played number of
patriotic songs and some new music
was furnished by them.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-02-22
new CITY
TAX MAPS

City Engineer William S. Bacon is
quite proud of the new city maps
which have been completed for the
use of the City Board OF Assessors.
The new maps are made UP in large
sheets, and are bound in loose leaf
shape, portfolio fashion. The maps
are all blocked off in plots, and the
outline is shown on every lot owned
in the city of Bridgeton and its di-
mensions are given. The portfolio
OF lots is completely indexed and
there appears in the book the name
One portfolio is provided for the City
Board of Assessors, and there is an
other to be kept in the Office of the
County Tax Board There is also a
negative for the printing of every
sheet of the entire system, together
with the original maps. The latter is
to be placed in some safe, fire-proof
place by the engineer.
1t is proposed to arrange a corner
in the engineers office for the use of
/ the City Board of Assessors, and the
Assessors will always have the maps
accessible.
AS property changes are made from
time to time, the atlas will be amend
ed showing the ownership of each
piece of property to the very minute.
The maps represent = vast amount
of skilled work and very consider
able outlay of money.
Engineer Bacon mas maze a fine Job
OF the entire system, and hereafter
the Assessors will be able to work in
telligently in assessing every piece Of
real estate in the city.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-02-22
PRICES

Potatoes are leaping up in price and
practically prohibitive to the ordinary
consumer. Eggs are up again near the
30 cent mark and butter has jumped a
couple of cents during the week.
Sugar is scarce and selling for more
than it is worth. You can get little
bit OF cabbage for II or IA cents a pound
and onions cost more than oranges.
And yet people are compelled to eat to
live;
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-02-22
GREAT CROP

Farmers in the Mauricetown section
did well with redskin potatoes last
year. Walter Bateman, of near Mau-
ricetown, recently sold 1000 bushels
which he stored last fall, at $1.65 per
bushel. The reds yield much better in
the Maurice River section than cob
blers or other white skins, but usually
do not sell at so high q price.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-02-22
ALL BIDS
ARE REJECTED
Upon Basis of Bids Received Last
Night New High School Fur.
nished Would Cost
$500, 900.


last night by the Board of Education,
the new High School building pro-
posed to be erected upon the West
Jersey Academy site, would cost ap-
proximately 100000.
The Board Of Education met last
night for the purpose of receiving bids
for the erection OF the building. the
plumbing and draining and the heat
ing and ventilating. There were no
specifications provided Or bids re-
ceived for the electrical equipment or
for the excavations and grading.
All of the members of the Board
were present, President McGalliard,
Dr.. John H. Moore, John S. Ware, Ar
thur H. Sooy and Harry H. Hankins.
The auditorium space in the Council
Chamber was filled vita representa-
tives of contractors and all of them
| were much interested in the opening
OF the sealed proposals.
Walter H. Bacon, counsel for the
Board of Education, was present and
directed the legal proceedings
Secretary George W. MCGOWAN op-
ened the bids, each of the proposals
being accompanied with a certified
check aggregating anywhere from
$4,000 to $4,000.
The general building bids were
based upon a structure of all rock
facing, being built with light gray
Vermont rock face marble, cut stone
trim in base of building, being in an
Indiana lime stone, all trim work ma
terial above water table course at
first story window sills being terra
Gotta, all windows being a double
hung sash type on weights, roofing
materials being Barretts ply speci-
fication material.
In compliance with these specifica-
tions the bids were as follows:
McClosky & Bahls, Philadelphia,
s1SS,733.
Melzer & Fisher, Philadelphia, $751;
500.
George W. Shauer, Palmyra, N. j.,
$153,OOO.
Beard Construction Company, $780,
500.
Cramp Co., Philadelphia, $1S0,066.
There were 13 alternate bids ac-
companying the basis bids, which re-
suited in deductions and additions,
according to change in building ma
terials, trim, etc. The principal de-
ductions were made in alternate bids
for specifications No. 2, which pro-
vides for buff rough face brick in
place of the Vermont marble facing
throughout.
These bids made the following de-
ductions: -
McCloskey & Bahls, $3.50.
Melzer & Fisher, $4,000.
George W. Shauer, $7195.
Beard Construction Company, $64O0
Cramp & Company, $4,000.
Two bids were received for the
plumbing and drainage as follows:
E. R. Shellenberger. Harrisburg, Pa.
$4,000.
Harry L. Adams, Bridgeton, $12,-
SSs.s4.
Three bids were received for heat
ing and ventilating as follows:
E. R. Shellenberger & Co., Harris-
burg, Pa, $26,S0O.
Another bid by the same concern.
$4,000.
Thompson Bros, Philadelphia, $685.
7s5.
Following conference with the ar
chitect, Edward 2. Scholl, of Reading.
Pa, and Mr.. Bacon, the members of
the Board reconvened the session.
Mr.. Hankins said that he was sur
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-02-22

prised that the bids had so far eX-
ceeded the amount of the appropria-
ton. 1t was apparent that it was i'm
possible to erect the building upon
the basis of these bids, and there was
but one thing to do at this time, and
that was to reject all of the bids and
return the checks enclosed to the bid
ders. Later the Board would read
vertise for bids upon amended plans
and specifications, and after larger
appropriation is secured. Mr.. Han
kins thereupon moved that all of the
bids received be rejected and that the
certified checks be returned by the
Secretary. This motion was carried
unanimously.
Upon motion of Mr.. Ware the Sec
retary was directed to notify City
Council that all bids had been reject
ed, and this will not make it neces-
sary at this time to sell the bonds.
A resolution was referred to the f.
nance committee which has for it's
object supplemental appropriation
by the legislature for manual train
ing, it being explained that unless
this appropriation is provided the city
will lose about one-third of the
amount apportioned for manual train
ing
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-02-22
COUPLE WE'D

Miss Mary Kaufman and Harry
Gappi were married at the Church of
the Immaculate Conception by Rev.
Father Hassett. on Tuesday evening,
February Goth.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-02-22
RETURNED HOME

Mrs. William H. Viole, who has
been spending some time with Mr..
viole, sno is employed in Cars May
Court House. has returned to her
home on Walnut street.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-02-22
ANKLE SPRAINED

Mrs. Loren Sharp, West Commerce
street, is suffering with sprained
ankle, as the result OF a fall.
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
SPLENDID NEW SETTING
 FOR CONFEDERATE MONUMENT

The hundreds of people who daily pass through Marianna's beautiful city park have observed that the imposing statue of Gen. Robt. E. Lee, adorning the center of the park, is now surrounded by luxuriant fringe of natures best product of weeds. The base was originally filled with rich soil in which flowers of all knds once grew, but during recent weeks, due to neglect, the flowers have with cred and passed to the happy hunting ground, while the more stalwart pro ducts of nature have taken posses sion of the premises and are reveling in the glory of the city's beauty spot. Of course, the weeds help some. They at least show nature is not loaf ing on the job, even if somebody else is. However, dog fennel, Cana dian thistles and rag weeds some how don't comport very well with the sentiment that surrounds the inspiring life and the glorious deeds of the southern soldier in commemo- ration of whose valor the monument was erected.
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
CONTRACTOR BEGIN WORK
 ON THE NEW WATER SUPPLY

Layne & Bowler of Memphis, who were awarded contract for the sinking of a 6OO-foot well, to be ten inches in diameter, have begun work on the project The well is being sunk on the city property near the present deep wells at the water works plant.
 The installation of this new we'll was made imperative by the failure of the two old wells to furnish an adequate water supply. It is not thought the flow in the old wells is short, but the corrosion in the pipes has so choked them that it is diff cult to pump the water out of the wells. When the new we'll is finish ed and put in commission the old wells will be thoroughly cleaned. The work is being done by the city authorities, who agreed to advance the funds to the waterworks improve ment district. The latter will reim- purse the city out of the proceeds of bond issue that will be floated when the water district is reorgan- ized and enlarged.
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
FINED FOR REFUSING
 TO DIP HIS CATTLE
TIM DINNY, NEGRO FARMER, EN- TIERS PLEA OF GUILTY AND
 IS FINED IN SUM OF $31

A negro farmer named Tim Dinny entered a plea of guilty in the court of Esq. Blount Wednesday on a charge of failing to comply with the cattle dipping law. Dinny was ar rested on a warrant sworn out by w. H. James, inspector. The fine and costs amounted to $31.
 According to a statement made by MT. James, Dinny resisted the orders of the inspector to have his cattle dipped. Finally he brought four or five head to the vat and claimed this was all he had. The inspector found ten or twelve more head in Dinny's pasture. He denied they belonged to him, but the inspector notified him the law required him to dip all cattle in his care and keeping. Subsequent ly a relative of Dinny brought the other cattle in and had them dipped In the meantime, however, warrant had been issued for his arrest, the officers claiming the action of the relative in bringing the other cattle to the vat being subterfuge to clear Dinny of the charge. R. D. Smith, representing Dinny, made 8 statement to the court contending his client was ignorant of the law. A compromise was finally agreed to by the terms of which the negro enter ed plea of guilty and paid small fine and costs.
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
NEW MANAGER FOR THE
 LIGHT AND POWER co.

c. M. Harris, for three and a half years manager of the electric light and power plant at Piggott. has been made manager of the plant here. MT. Harris arrived in the city on Friday of last week and immediately as- sumed charge of the company's busi- ness here. He succeeded J. F. Null lins of Morrilton. who came here two months ago to temporarily take the management, following the resig- nation of s. S. McGill.
 MT. Harris expects to bring his wife and son to Marianna in the near future. Tn a talk with the edi- tor of the Courier-Index Tuesday Mir. Harris said it was his purpose to eliminate any cause for complaint by building the service up to high state of efficiency. He has not yet had time to familiarize himself with the physical condition of the plant, but naturally expects in the near future to find some defects that have proved the basis for complaints in the past. He is practical man, thoroughly understands the plant end of the service and gives the positive assurance he will do all within his power to give the patrons of the company the best service. MT. Harris is a public spirited man and expects to identify himself with the forces that are working for the upbuilding of the community and to contribute his bit towards making Marianna the best city in the state.
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE MARIANA BAND
MUSICIANS WHO WILL PLAY AT ( MERCHANTS ASSN. TO STOP
 AT MEMPHIS Y. M. C. A.

c. c. Mitchener one of the leading spirits of the Marianna Commercial Club band, has received letter from D. C.. Harmon, vice president of the o. K. Houck Piano Company, to the effect that the members of the band who will go to Memphis next Mon day to furnish music for the Cotton Statts Merchants Association will be given quarters at the Memphis Y M C.. A., and will take their meals at Floyd's restaurant The letter fol- lows:
 We have made arrangemtnts for lodging for your men at the Y. M C.. A. You will take your meals at Floyd's restaurant. Arrangements have been completed at each of these places for you.
 Herein we hand you an order which will be honored by the Y. M. c. A., also one on Floyd's restaurant which will likewise entitle your men to their meals as already explained. At the Y. M. C.. A. you will have the privilege of the pool, baths, etc, with out charge.
 I have carefully noted your pro- gram and it is a good one Trust that your men will be in good prac- tice and that you will make a good showing here. This because we have very extensively advertised your band and we are naturally very de- sirous that you make a splendid showing"
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
BANK INSTALLS MODERN
 LEDGER POSTING MACHINE

Due to the enormous increase in the business of the institution, the Bank of Marianna has just installed a machine that is the last word in efficiency and accuracy. It is new design Burroughs ledger posting ma- chine, electrically operated. By it's use the cumbersome and necessarily expensive method of posting ledgers in long hand is reduced to a scien- tifically and mathematically correct result. The only part the human plays in the operation of the machine is the working of the keyboard. The machine adds, multiplies, subtracts, lists checks and deposits, and carries forward the balance in every trans action.
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
MARIANA BOYS TO BE IN
 OFFlCERS' TRAINING CAMP

Six young men from Marianna were chosen last week to be mem- bers of the second officers training camp at Leon Springs, Texas They are Ewing McClintock, Bob Foreman, Philip Hassell, Geo. Norris, Harry Houck and Love D. Banks. Will Hughes, son of J. l.. Hughes of Hay nes, was also chosen a member of the camp. The name of R. B. Willis, who was drowned on Tuesday of last week in the St. Francis river at Cody also appeared in the list of those se- lected for training at Leon Springs. The student-officers expect to report at Fort Roots on August 2S, ard later they will be sent to Leon Springs.
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
ANOTHER TANK OF OIL

The city authorities have recelved another tank of oil, consisting Of 5000 gallons, which is being applied to the streets of Marianna where property iwners have made up funds to pay the expense of purchasing and applying the oil, which aggregates five cents per lineal foot. The peo- ple of Marianna have become con- vinced this is the most satisfactory and economical way to eliminate the dust and mud evil. This is the third tank of ill that has been put on the streets this summer.
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
URGENT CALL IS MADE
 FOR WOOLEN ARTICLES
RED CROSS DIRECTOR FOR THIS DIVISION SENDS LOCAL CHAP
 TER LIST GARMENTS NEEDED

w S. McClintock, president of the loci Red Cross chapter, yesterday re- ceived the following telegram from w. J. Leppert if New Orleans, di- rector of the Gulf Division of the Red Cross:
 'The Red Cross has urgent call from General Grayson Murphy for enormous quantity of knitted woolen articles. Here is a cablegram from Major Murphy: Last winter broke records for cold misery among people here. Inexpressibly dread coming winter finding us without supplies to meet situation. Urge you on behalf of our soldiers and those of your allies who will suffer in their fro- zen trenches and also thousands of French and Belgian refugees and re- patriates being returned through Switzerland to France. Everyone here looks to America. Begin ship ping at once one million five hundred thousand each of warm woolen knit ted articles already requested. They must come before cold weather and in view of shortage of fuel and other discomforts they will be of incalcu- lable value in both military and civil ian work' 4s
 "We ask your chapter to furnish a definite number of these require ments. Your allotment is one hundred sweaters, one hundred mufflers, one hundred pairs if wristlets and one hundred pairs of sox. Full instruc- tions will follow within two days. Ask your members to finish all knit ting work now on hand and clear decks for acton. We want every chapter to have a chance to do it's part in making good on this call for help from France. You are urged to place foregoing copy of this message, including cablegram from Major Mur- phy, in the hands of all newspapers with request to give full publicity to this first call. Then get knitting committee together and have them lined up for rush job"
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
COTTON FRUlTINe WELL

John Warr, a substantial citizen residing in Lee county, on route out of Palestine, was business wis., itor in the city Tuesday. He said crop conditions in his section are good, that cotton is fruiting splendid ly the first five or six feet, but that the fruitage is not so heavy on the next eight or ten feet
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
REDEEM YOUR PLEDGES

The ladies of Marianna who pled- ged contributions to the Red Cross fund during the recent campaign and who have not yet redeemed their pledges are notified that the amount of their subscriptions may be paid to Mrs. J. I. Morris, who will receipt them for such payments.
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
NOT SO LOUD

"I couldn't serve as juror, judge; one look at that fellow convinces me he's guilty"
 'sSh-h-that's the attorney for the State. e."-Passing Show.
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
NOTICE TO LOCAL MEMBERS

The ladies will begin the knitting of sox, sweaters, gloves, wristlets and caps next week. Mrs. w. F. Harris is chairman of this department, and on every Wednesday morning from nine-thirty to twelve she will instruct the ladies who wish to take up this work, at the headquarters at the city hall. MRS. J. I. MORRIS.
The courier-index., 1917-08-17
NO MORMON.

She.-"You're a waster! Very few girls would marry you"
 He.-"Well, very few would be enough."-Columbia Jester
The courier-index., 1917-08-17

Coins placed ins3d1 as Nouh QlSappear insida nES2~/Eoy
The courier-index., 1917-08-17

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