'f lic pioneer. Bridgeton, N. J., September 11,1884.

Advertisements and communications to in- sure insertion,should be handed in by Tuesday evening of each week.

No notice will be taken of anonymous com- munications.

Marriages and deaths inserted gratuitously.

LIST OF SALES.

PRIVATE SALE. Personal Property of W. F. Hasten, Roads-

town, N. J. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE.

Property of Andrew Seeds, deceased. First ward, Bridgeton, September 27th.

COMMISSIONERS’ SALE. Property on Broad street, Oct. 4th. Property of Charles F. Mayerlcn, dec.. Third

ward, Bridgeton, Oet. II. EXECUTORS’ SALE.

Property of George Avis, dec., Salem County, October 16th.

Property ol' R. S. Brooks, dec.. First ward, Bridgeton. Oct. 18th.

It is the privilege of Executors, Administrators, Guardians, &c., having charge of settlement. of Estates before the Surrogate, to have legal notices relating there- to, published in the PIONEER. Our friends acting in any of the above positions should bear this in mind, and request the Surro- gate to send the notices to this office.

BLAINE & LOGAN, The voters of Bridgeton favorable to the

election of Jas. G. Blaine and John A. Logan, as President and Vice President, are requested to meet at the office of I). B. Gincnback, in Mitchell's building, on

Monday Evening, Sep. 15th, At 8 o’clock, for the purpose of making the necessary arrangements for the organization of a Republican Campaign Club.

LOCAL NEWS.

Rev. Thomas Taylor, of the Pearl Street Baptist Church, will preach at the Alms House on Sunday afternoon next, at 3 o'clock.

At the meeting of City Council on Tuesday evening last, the tax rate was fixed at $1.40 on $100: 10 cents addi- tional in light district.

Theodore Baker shipped forty bush els of onion sets to Philadelphia on Monday. It is said that they netted him two hundred dollars.

The Masquerade Ball at Sea Breeze, on Friday evening last, was well at- tended. The steamer “Morris-’ took quite a party of ladies and gentlemen down to see the fun.

Charles Newlin, son of editor Newlin, of the Millville Republican, was in town Tuesday, on a collecting tour. He paid the Pioneer a visit. Always glad to see you, Charlie.

Mr. F. B. Minch and family have the sympathies of the public in the loss of their son. Robert Minch was a model young man, upright in all his dealings, and highly esteemed in the community.

A two hundred pound hog belonging to Charles Boon, who resides on At- lantic street, died a few days since of hog cholera. It is said that the disease is spreading in this section of the State.

Senator George Hires, Republican candidate for Congress visited the County Fair on Thursday last, and was introduced to a large number of people. He made an excellent im- pression.

The Board of Chosen Freeholders will meet at the Alms House Wednes- day, October 8tli. At that time it is expected that the new addition to the house will be completed and ready for occupancy.

Lewis McGfalliard has opened an oyster and eating saloon in the cellar under Geo. H. Whipple's Drug Store, West Bridgeton. Lewis is a worthy- young man, and deserves a liberal share of public patronage.

•Benjamin Rainear, of Stow Creek Township, had the best cow at the Fair. This is the cow to which refer- ence was made in a previous issue of the Pioneer, as giving thirty-two quarts and one pint of milk daily.

Mr. Harry C. Jewitt, of the West Jer- sey Press, Camden, paid the Pioneer office a visit on Saturday last. Mr. Jewitt is the son of Capt. Jewitt, of Winslow Township, Camden County and is a very intelligent young gentle- man.

Mr. C. M. Pierce, of this city, has in- vented a machine for sawing wood at lightning speed. It was on exhibition at the County- Pair, and gave general satisfaction. For prices and particu- lars, address C. M. Pierce, Post Office Box 359.

Robert Dorsey, who committed an assault on a boy in Vineland, a short time since, was captured one day last week, at More, Jonas & More’s Glass Works. Constable Robert Ayars put the nippers on him, and brought him to the city lockup, where he was held until the Vineland authorities came for him.

V. M. Hollingsworth, of Vineland, had on exhibition at the County Fair, his American Fruit Dryer and Evapor- ator, also a lot of samples of apples, corn, &c., which had been dried by this machine. They were in a very perfect condition.

The shells in Maurice River Cove planted by Fairton oystermen are said to have been literally covered with young oysters a short time ago, but for some cause they have recently become inbedded in the sand and mud, and nnd nine tenths of them destroyed.

Robt. Marker has entered into part- nership with Mr. C. C. Loudenslager. Robert is a thorough mechanic, and enterprising young man. The new firm ought to meet with success in the wheelwright, carriage painting, and blacksmith business in which they are engaged.

A public meeting will be held at the office of D. B. Grinenback. on Com- merce street, next Monday evening, September 15th, for the purpose of making J^|»e necessary arrangements for the organization of a Blaine and Logan Club.' All are invited without regard to past political differences.

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A grand combination excursion to West Point, will be run over the Phila- delphia and Reading Railroad, (New Jersey Southern) on Saturday, Septem- ber 13th, leaving Bridgeton at 6.25 a. m. Passengers can take this oppor- tunity, if they wish, of visiting New York, the great metropolis. Fare for xi. ..__ x..j,-» c>o nn

The local horse jockeys are not satis- fied with the result of the racing at the County Fair. As a consequence a quarrel ensued between Messrs. Dailey, Wilson and Patton over the relative merits of “Frank D." and "Leo.-1 The talk became so rabid that complaints were made to the Mayor, and all three placed under bonds for trial.

Win. Jones, a young man who has been living with Charles G. Diament, at Jones’ Island, was brought to this city on Friday last, by Constable Robt. Avars. The complaint was stealing money from Mr. Diament. Jones was taken before Mayor Smalley, and held in $100 bail for his appearance at the October term of Cumberland Courts-

Attention is called to the column ad- vertisement of Messrs. J. M. Moore & Son. These gentlemen have at their place of business on South Laurel St., under the Opera House, one of the largest and handsomest assortments of

| boots and shoes ever offered to the people of South Jersey. They have also a great variety of hats, caps and furnishing goods.

The season at Sea Breeze has been one of the most succescful in the history of the Warner House. Under Mr. Arnold Shader's management it has continued to grow in public favor year by year. There is no better place on the coast for recreation and health than Sea Breeze, and during the coming year it will undoubtedly be more largely patronized than ever.

Rev. A. E. Garrison, pastor of the Gouldtown A. M. E. Church, died a few days since at the residence of his mother, in Long Branch. Monmouth County. Mi-. Garrison had been in the county but a short time, yet he had made many friends. In Gouldtown, he was very popular with all classes, and was looked upon as a Christian gentleman, whose life and character were above reproach.

There was an alarm of fire about half past one o'clock, Monday after- noon. The authorities at the engine house seemed to be in a fog, and did not know which way to go. The en- gine and one hose carriage started for the West Jersey Packing Company’s establishment,on Irving avenue, where it was reported, a fire was in progress. The other hose carriage started for Avars’ canning establishment on Wa- ter street, and there the fire was found. It seems that the whole affair grew out of a man named Paynter catching fire from the bursting of a gasoline pipe, at Mr. Avars’ factory. The man was considerably burned, but not seri- ously. He ran out of the factory and jumped overboard; this most likely saved his life. Jso serious damage was done by the fire.

The Sheriff in the presence of Judges Doughty, Stratton and Hampton has drawn the following jurors to serve during the October term of the Cum- berland Courts:

William Kienzle, Bridgeton. William B. Robinson, Fairfield. Joseph D. Cole, Deerfield. Thomas Champion, Millville. Henry Bomhoof, Millville. Alfred Brandriff, Millville. Isaiah Boody, Landis. John Butler. Greenwich. Theophilus Elmer, Fairfield. Robert Bell, Hopewell. James Cassidy, Bridgeton. Geo. W. Duinmett, Millville. Jehiel Westcott, Fairfield. Samuel Allison, Millville. Robert N. Allen, Hopewell. Isaac DuBois, Bridgeton. Joseph A. Clark, Bridgeton. Samuel Foster, Maurice River. Lewis H. Fox, Bridgeton. J. H. Dowler, Landis.

Clias. P. McGear, Bridgeton. Lemuel D. Blizzard, Millville, Franklin F. Elmer, Fairfield. Horace French, Greenwliich. William Stokes, Millville. Daniel T. Howell, Jr., Commercial. Benj. F. McKeag, Maurice River. Harrison Sheppard, Commercial. Enos Woodruff, Deerfield. Henry Danzenbaker, Millville Holmes Hand, Downe.

Danzenbaker, Bridgeton. J Wilson Madden. Millville Charles Austin, Millville. R. P. Crowell. Landis. Joseph Fos, Stow Creek. Samuel Flanigan, Greenwich. Flieo. Felmy, Bridgeton. Clias. K. Mickle, Bridgeton. Lorenzo D. Peterson, Downe Benjamin Ford, Bridgeton. Frank Lore, Landis. Alfred Gould, Bridgeton. Scattergood Bethel, Millville. Thomas B. Hogan. Millville. Henry V. Camm, Bridgeton Charles S. Husted, Fairfield. Timothy Bateman, Commercial.

The annual meeting of the New Jer- sey Local Preachers will be held in the Vineland Methodist Episcopal Church, on the 13th, and 14th instant. The following essays will be read: “Our Duty and Work in the Sabbath School,” by the Rev. A. Aden Powell, of Gloucester City. “Study,” by the Rev. P. M. Randolph, of Cape May Court House. “The Preparation and Delivery of a Sermon,” by the Rev. G. W. Finlaw, of Camden. “The Duty of Christian Men to the Work of Tem- perance,” by the Rev. F. S. Mills, of Trenton. “What is to be ;the Future Field and AVork of Local Preachers,” by the Rev. C. E. P. Mayhew, of Mays Landing.

COUNTY NEWS.

Newport. Postmaster John D. Westcott, has

placed in the Post Office the new pat- ent wire bottom boxes. So great was the appreciation of the people that every box was rented in a few days. Mr. AVestcott has made other improve- ments in tile office by an extensive en- largement, and the addition of a con- venient salesroom. The office will now compare favorable with many of the city post offices for size and con- venience.

The St. John men are very active here. It is thought that he will re- ceive a majority of the votes in Downe Township.

Howard Stites’ handsome residence is nearly finished.

The oystermen have not yet gone to Maurice River Cove in large numbers, because of the warm weather. Oysters cannot be kept in a fit condition for market while the present heat con- tinues.

Blaine and Logan will poll the full Republican vote in this township.

Fairtpn. Joseph S. Jerrold is having a fine

portico attached to the front of his house. It adds very much to the ap- pearance of the residence.

Wm. P. Allen has made improve- ments to his residence, and recently had it nicely painted.

Our public schools opened on Mon- day under very favorable circumstan- ces. Mr. Ralph Howell, of Maurice- town, is Principal, with Miss Callie AVestcott, of Fairton, as teacher of the Intermediate Department, and Miss Sallie Craig, of Daretown, as teacher of the Primary.

The schooner "Abbie S.,” Captain Henry Facemire, has been overhaled and painted. She is now loading with wood for Phila.

Shiloh. i orty-six cniluren, beneficiaries of the

New York Tribune Fresh Air Fund, have been rusticating in this neighbor- hood, and Greenwich, during the past few weeks. They have returned home much refreshed in health and spirit. The persons who entertained the chil- dren at Shiloh are the Rev. T. L. Gard- ner, Richard J. Bonham, Jonathan Bon- ham, John Bonham, Hiram Davis, Ar- tis Davis, John Hoffman, Amos Thomas, Lawrence Harris, Charles Eldridge, Ed- ward Hummel, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, Hosea West, Edward Minch, Jonathan Welsh, Horace B. Davis, and Ellis A. Davis. At Greenwich the entertainers were the Rev. Henry E. Thomas, Eph- raim Bacon, Thomas G. DuBois, Isaac Reeve, William Glaspy, John Whea- ton, Edwin Carlaw, Mrs. Keziah Du- bois, and Mria Brooks.

The crop of apples in the orchard of Mr. Eli Minch near this place, is one of the finest and heaviest ever grown in the comity. Mr. Mincli is the most successful apple grower in Southern New Jersey.

There are not many Greenbackers in this section this year. There will be, however, a number of votes for St. John. The Republican candidates, Blaine & Logan, will receive a large majority in Hopewell and Stow Creek Townships.

SPICING FRUITS. I ounce Nutmegs, ,{ ounce Ginger, $ ounce Cloves, i ounce Cinnamon, 0 pounds Sugar, 1 quart Vinegar,

are sufficient for 14 pounds of peaches pears, or other fruit.

Spices can be had pure, whole or ground, at C. F. Dare’s Drug Store.

.The hog cholera is prevailing at Phil lipsburg, Warren Co.

STATE NEWS. Patrick Cunningham, the proprietor

of a small grocery at Burlington, re- cently learned that he had fallen heir to $100,000 by the death of a brother in California. He sold out his grocery at once.

Mrs. Hannah Akers, a native of New Jersey, celebrated her one hundred and first birthday at Nottama, Mich., on August 31st. Mrs. Akers was born in Burlington county, September 1st. 1784. Her maiden name was Keeler. The old lady retains her mental facul- ties well f >r one of her age, and dearly loves to talk of Jersey.

A young lady tried to drown herself one day last week, in the North River at the foot of Sixteenth street, New York. Her name is Emma Russel and her home is at Camden, N. J. She is a brunette, twenty-four years old and a dressmaker. She claims to have been betrayed and deserted by a young man named Sherman, clerk in a Cam- den hotel.

James Gr. Blaine won the gold-head- ed cane which was put up at the fair of Enterprise Council, Jr. O. U. A. M., Trenton. The contest was between the Presidential candidates, visitors to the fair voting for their choice. The cane, which is now on exhibition at Cook & Jacque’s, in that city, will be forwarded to the Plumed Knight in a few days.

It has been discovered that Hon. A. A. Hardenbergh, who was chosen to fill the vacancy on the Democratic elec- toral [ticket, is President of the Hud- son County National Bank, and it is probable that a new elector will have to be chosen. The New York Evening Post calls Mr. Hardenbergli's selection “the latest act of stupidity on the part

S. W. Carey, a lawyer of Hoboken, has held positions as City Clerk and Corporation Attorney under Demo- cratic rule, and has regularly cast open Democratic tickets at the polls. But he has now decided to cast his vote for Blaine & Logan, and use his influ- ence and means in favor of the Repub- lican party. Mr. Carey owns the building known as Pratt’s Hall, in Palisade ave., Jersey City Heights, and has given.its use to the Republi- cans for their headquarters, during the Presidential campaign.

About eight months ago a six-year- okl daughter of Theodore Young, of Phillipsburg, Warren Co., began com- plaining of a painful sensation in her nose. Several doctors were called in to see her, and all gave it as their opinion that the child was suffering from either catarrh or cancer. One day last week Mr. Young took the girl to St. Luke’s hospital, Bethlehem, Pa., where Dr. Estes examined the nose and removed from it a shoe button that had worked its way under the eye. The little girl is now doing well. Had the button remained in the nose a short while longer it would have worked its way to the brain and death would have ensued.

PAINT MEDICINE, A complete line.

ZDZRTTQ-S, Quality first importance.

STATIONERY, Crane’s Fine Writing Papers, &c.

Blank Books, All styles.

PRICES, That will induce you to como again.

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C. F. Dare’s, DRUG

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Stationery Store, !)1 East Commerce Street.

AP R I 7 F Send hIx cents for postage and rnltC, receive free, a costly Imx of Roods which will help you to more money right away, than any!Inna- cIho In thin world. All, of either hex, succeed from first hour. Thu broad road to fortune opens before the workers, abHo- lutoly sure. At once address Tuun ,V Co., Au- I tfiiKta, Maine. dec 87-ts

To Keep Pace with Times IS THE MOTTO.

We now give our unrivalled efforts to place before the pub lie, the Best Goods and the Lowest Prices.

Our stock is growing larger in anticipation of stirring times this Fall, and you will discover that to make a more thorough **

clearing out of old goods in order to make room for our GEN- ERAL PURCHASE, we offer NEW, desirable goods at prices made specially low. It is needless to add that it would be diffi- cult to enumerate the many choice things under the caption of bargains.

THE TRICORA CORSET.

The Queen of Corsets, now displayed on our counters at only $1.00, is worth fully $1.25, and sold very cheap. The advan-

tages are very plainly given, having the elastic under the arms and over the hips, allowing freedom of movement, while direct- ly at the waist it is firm and unyielding; you cannot fail to ap- preciate the comfort and fit of this new, most desirable Corset,

SATIN MARVEILLEUX.

In Navy, Garnet, Marine, Pale Blue, Pink and Cardinal. These goods were bought so much below the regular value, that it enables us to offer to the public here at prices only 59 cents. For Waists, Sashes, and even Suits, they would be stylish and

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serviceable, and well adapted for Fancy Work also.

A full line of COLORED SILKS just opened, for 75 cents, rich in texture, and will give the highest satisfaction.

A full line of COLORED SILKS just opened, for 75 cents, M rich in texture, and will give entire satisfaction.

A fine assortment of BLACK AND COLORED DRESS

GOODS, already in.

CLOTHS of all colors for mountain dresses and traveling-. o Lighter weight WOOL SATTEENS, FOULES and CACH- MERES, offe 'd at very low rates.

PARASOLS LOWER THAN EVER.

Very many of them we are selling at half price, simply to clear up the stock. As they will keep for you as well as for us why not purchase at reduced rates. One lot just reduced to io cts.

12 1-2 cent GINGHAMS reduced to 7 cents, still a large and varied assortment. 1

TABLE LINEN at a great bargain. One lot at only 20 cents, worth 28 cents. One lot at 31 cents, real value 40 cts.

One lot at 50 cents, beautiful pattern of Loom Damask, worth

fully 65 cents.

One lot COTTON NAPP CHEVIOTS, at 10 cents. These , goods always sell at 12 1-2 and 15 cents.

Only a few left of BOYS’ WAISTS; having reduced them so low they have proved rapid sellers.

Just opened-one case of those fine BLEACHED MUSLINS, for which OUR HOUSE is noted, at 8 cents per yard. This consists of all the best brands of Wamsutta, Williamsville, Darol, New York Mills and others.

Cheapest lot of UNBLEACHED MUSLINS in the market, only call and see these low prices.

We have many decidedly CHEAP GOODS, and our long experience and practical knowledge has taught us how to place them before the public.

We arc grateful for the generous patronage and shall bend every energy to merit a continuance.

W. H. Woodruff. %