West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-08-08
COUNTY ITEMS.
SHILOH.

SHILOH.
Tub races, swimming matches, duck
| catching, and similar amusements are be-
ing brought to perfection in Mr.. Zenos Da-
Wis mill pond. At the tub race there were
five competitors for the grand prize (75 cts.)
which was won by Mr.. Daniel Birch.
Shiloh has been noted for the number of
its teachers, and it can still claim its full
share. They are employed in several coun-
ties of this State and in some other States
besides our own. For the next school year
Mr.. w. G. Bonham remains in Wis; Mr.
A. J. Thomas remains at Dodge Centre,
Mimi; Miss Olive Ewing goes to Walworth,
Wis; Mr.. Frank Bowen returns to Bowen
town; Mr.. Daniel W. Davis goes to Cohan-
sey, this county; Mr.. Henry Davis returns
to Quinton, Salem Co.; Miss Jennie Ell
bridge returns to Roadstown; Miss Judith
Eldridge returns to Town Hall, this county,
and Miss Anna Nicholson will go to Elmer,
| Salem Co.
| 1t would be impossible to estimate the
number of Greenbackers in Hopewell town.
ship and Shiloh especially, who would like
to have the opportunity of accepting almost
any office from that of Congressman down
to pound keeper. 1t may be useless to in
form them that they cannot all succeed, but
they should have something to quiet them.
Those who are not successful will continue
waiting and reading a twenty-five cent week
ly, and denouncing the old parties until
the next election.
MAURICETOwN.
! Capt. Jonathan Shropshire is said to own
the finest arbor vita hedge in this township.
Mr.. Charles Baily, the accomplished gar
dener has it in charge, having planted and
trimmed it.. -.-'- .
A party. consisting of about ten couple
of our young folks started on pleasure
trip TO the "Warner House." on Tuesday of
last week, in the yacht "R. L. Ward"
Capt. Levick, returning on Thursday even
ening. The weather was extremely disa-
greeable but otherwise they enjoyed them
| selves quite much.
Mr.. o. G. Gilbert, colored orator lee
tured here on Thursday evening last, on the
subject of ''Freed Slaves.' His remarks
and singing was excellent, in every respect.
He is highly educated, of considerable in
tellectual ability and very eloquent speak
er. The address on Thursday evening was
free, and on Friday evening another enter
tainment was given for a small admission
fee, which was largely attended; the M. E.
ity, with an appreciative audience, who
were very much gratifed by the perform
ance
| Capt. Charles Buckaloo is making consid-
erable improvement to his residence on the
Main street, by enlargement, verandah, &c.
| Magistrate Allison of Philada., brother to
Judge Allison, was among the arrivals at
Mrs Wills popular boarding house on Sat-
urday.
Mr.. Edward Vannaman, of Vannaman
Bros. has began to remodel and enlarge his
property on Second street, lately purchased
of Captain John Veane.
Scarlet Fever has made it's appearance
here, by attacking son of Mr.. Seth Bowen.
Constable Lonzo Loudenslager would not
refuse;the Greenback Assembly. nomination,
if it was rendered him, as his aspirations
seem progressive.
GREENWICH.
Rev. Mr.. Dare preached very good SER
mons on Sunday last on the subject "Faith, F"
both morning and evening.
In consequence of the storm on last Tues
day the Baptist picnic was postponed to
August 18th.
VIM. Harris colored was tracked home
from the farm of Asa Horner on Sunday
morning. He had entered Mr.. Horner's
coops and stolen lot of chickens. Seven
teen of the fowls were recovered from Har-
ris by Constable Matlack and Mr.. Horner.
Owing to the fact that they had no warrant
with them Harris escaped arrest, and he soon
after left for parts unknown. Harris has a
coop which he takes around in wagon,
and after securing chickens he place them
therein, and drives off with his booty.
Another boat race will take place on
Friday.
David Harris, the great "water melon
Democrat" intends furnishing those who
relish water melons with five choice varie.
ties this week.