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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-03-28

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IT'S best that my meaning leave you to guess
1t rh ymes with Oh, and go, and know,
And for all humanity means dire woe,
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-03-28

Postmaster Moak is attending the funer-
al obsequies of Postmaster General Howe
at Kenosha today.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15
Woodstown ltcms.

Coles & Bro, moved tSo houses to
the lot nea their steam saw mill lasi
week.
Wilbert Richman has bought OF
Judge Jones the Joseph Jones store
property at Elmer, for 81, 400.
The Yorktown festival recently held
for the benefit of the sunday-school,
netted Sls.
Ephraim 5. Coles and Samuel BortoR
boil of whom have Teen ailirg, are
conyalesceut.
Work has been commenced on r. S.
Fogg's property on Mill street. A can
ming factory will be erected at once.
Isaac Lippineott, of the firm of Lip
p%incott & Hollnshead, has made an as
signment.
In the Massey Watch Club on Nom
day Wilson White, Of AllowAys, drew
the 18th watch.
Lizzie Brunt, teacher of the primary
department in our public school, has re
signed from her position on account Of
health. Lydia Turner viii fill tie va
cancY.
Mr.. David Baker, Steward OF the
/ County 1~lmshouse, met with a painful
but not dangerous accident by cutting
his foot With an AK, some time since.
Anoth r game of ball was played on
wednesday between a nine of this place
and tbs Aubun batters. Score, II to
5 in favor Of the Woodstownites.
Henry Jackson, of Auburn, While
cutting wood last week, met with a
somewhat dangerous and very painful
accident, b nearly cutting his big toe
from his foot. pr, Gilman was called
in and tie unfortunate is fast recover
ing.
At the sale Of PERSONAL property of
Charles Stewart, deed. near Mullica
Hill, on Thursday, G. Selden johnson
purchased for S205 the bay mare COM
ing five yerrs, unbroken, sired by Jes-
sup'5 ''Otbello," he by Ralph's
"Patchen,n dam, a Morgan mare from
the old Lacey, mare SO well known
in Salem coGIity.
On Thursday evening IT last week,
Foster Post, 6. A. L., of this place
welcomed a number of visitors to their
headquarters. P~ennsgrove, Swedesbo-
70 and Salem were represented. Speech
es were made by II. III. DETROIT, Of
Pennssrove, Mccullough, of Swedes
boro. McCurdy, Maus,ead, Vanne-
man and others of thr home post also
| had something to say.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

1t is Saturday night, The workman i,
released from t2i!, the spindle and loom
have paused for the sabbath, the diu and
buzz of the busy world is hushed, the
last day OF TIC week is winding up its
million sorrows and myriad wrongs. A
s~tarless sky seemed 10 have lowered u
the very chimneys of my rustic home and
the outl, ok is wrapped in sable gloom
The rain is tumbting down. The old
stove is struggling vi Il inward commo-
ton to keep upa temperature of SO. Bnt
in my mind TINT mysterious machinery
fies swifter thln a meayers shuttle and
the thought soars away amid the com
motion of elements to Catskill scenes,
where my romano hudded and jealousy
supplanted love and sligated the smilss
OF beauty. Then with awful bounds away
TO the Chesapeake strands, where \ slab
Of marble holds tip the record Of death of
a dear, dear friend who buried his talents
in ioyless prodisality. Then away to q
4th Of July in the long ago. Here I have
lust dipped my pen to spice up my lueu
bratioa with romance, adventure aad
misfortune.
1t was the first excursion on the Bridge
ton railroad, ana free. The engine Was
/ harnessed TO dirt cars. The denizens OF
the pines and their neyer-to-beyforgotten
costumes from limited wardrobes and
their great fiat feet incased IN cowhide
boots-a picture of western hams in
leather-while Ii .oked to the right arm
was a rustic beauty, fam, fat or ireckled.
All aboard cried the trainman. A snort,
a Jerk, and five hundred straw hats, with
tape bands flew in the air like autumn
leaves. such a grabbing for crowns and
rims tumbling 10 and fro was never
seen in old f'uIerville. Every girl had a
hatless beau while the ma | train carried
the laughing party to Forest Grove.
was the guest Of two pretty girls and for
ono. | had my choice ofbeauty and some
attention. We decliued the free ride, aud
I took the girl of hundred curls IN q
buggy and left an uslier man TO manage
her sister among cedar swamps, pine
, forests, mill ponds and old farms, while
We drove for Forest Grove. BUT alas
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15
OLD SINGERS LETTER.
Ny OLD FnIENp POINT

My OLD FRIEND POINT
There is not much of anything worth
speaking of. The lads have all swore
vengence OH me and will doubtless do
something terrible should they become
acquainted with my individual self.
The prize fight did not take place last
Monday night, owing to the fact that
Subscriber failed to make his appear
anee at the appointed time and place.
He's a coward, amt he? | knew | could
scare him to talk about fight.
Yes stree, Point, its good business.
Why just think, he got a pair Of dude
shoes the first day after lie served the
route.
There is one thing that erery reader
of this journal ought to know. Who
would think that a man would sit in the
house on tae Sabbath and knit sturgeon
net. know i, TO be the truth. Ought
such 4 man prosper in business. lie who
has no respect FOR the Sabbath, his wife,
his child, and the greatest Of all, his Cod,
certainly can never be successful iii bus
mess. See that you do not knit amy more
on Sunday, for if you do, You viii be
doomed to eternal damn nation. Hare
some respect for your relations if nom
for yourself.
A. JOLLY STINGER.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15
BRAZILIAN BALM.

A ten cent bottle will cure the worst
cold. Brazilian Balm is the great
South American remedy for coughs
colds, Group, catarrh, dyspepsia and in-
ilamatory diseases. Try it. Regular
size SO cents. Trial hottie 10 cents.
For sale everywhere. This is what j.
|. O'Byrne says of it:
1913 Washington street,
Wilmington, Del, Dec. 20, 1879. J
DR.. Jackson;
Dear Sir:-A severe, stubborn,
and seemingly future couga, which fol-
six weeks tortured me and could not
be conquered by the most careful attic.
ton and the best prescriptions, was en-
tirely cured by about Il dozen doses o.
your COUGH DROPS. Those with whom
| shared the medicine, were cured as
quickly and as certainly as /. Will
many thanks,..I am gratefully yours,
J.. /. O'Byrne.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

A recent number of the "Liberal
Press contained a notice OF the mar
rage of Miss Amy Wills and Mr. Adon
Cattell, Jr., both of Woodbury.. A re-
markable circumstance of that union
is the number Of men having the name
of Adon who are now comprised in the
young lady's list OF relations. Her
grandfather's name was Adon, her
fathers name was AdoD, one Of her
cousins had the name of Adon, her hus
bands name is Adon, and her father-in
laws name is Adon. Yet Adon is not
a common name, and ortsi lie of the
families connected by the marriage
mentioned, q scarca of the whole coun-
ty probably would not discover an
equal numbeI of that name.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15
SUNDAY TRAINS
Mysrrc ORDERS.

PARADISE ENCAMPMkNT, No. Al, ]. o.
.. f. Meets on the LIST, and SD Friday evenings
Of every Month. IN Odd Fellows Hail.
q. T.. j. d.. Whitaker; S.W" Il. M. fCathcrcr
7. ", j. G. Murphy Scribe, g. O.. Aboin;
Treas, j. Featherer; II. p IL MsFianasin. IL
UNION LODGE, No, SO. X. of r., meets
every Wednesday eve, in Odd Fellows Hal;
Go Il. b. Mayfair; v G., Jas. Denny H.. OF
X. & 5. Geo. W BeSiS; Moi r., vs. AFH'
VIOLA COUNCIL, No, %. Jr.o o. U.A,M.
meets in Odd FELLOWS Hail' every 'lohu"S
evening att O'Clock sharp.
q. charles Kidd: V. c. Simon Cunningham ;
Rec. See, Henry Blohm; L. Sec, G. {. Bloiln.
ENNIS GROVE GnNCI AVE-, No. "a, 10
H.. meets every Monday eYeninginthe RECORD
peTTrhnne T. II. Smith Provost, Ell. Strlmple. $.
y. Arch0n, w + .Yeager; Finaucier, u. D
Ejie Secretary, SIN. Denny.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Farmers and others coming into
town should remember that pedestrians
have the right of way at street cross
ings. Nearly every evening we notice
some n running asross the street to
keep from being run over. Author
ties should see to this and put a stop to
it, also the crossing in front of the har-
ness store is always bloekaded, making
it impossible to cross.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Wednesday morning of last week
the new NJ. f. Church of this place
was dedicated. Bishop Simpson
preached from the text: But will Gud
in every deed dwell with men on The
earth? behold, heaven and the heay-
en- of heavens cannot contain thee;
how much less this house which ! have
built. The balance yet due of the cost
Of the church is something less than
1000. -Swedesboro Times.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Rumor has it that parties were in
own some time since looking for a
piece of ground on which to erect a
glass house. viii the glass house ever
come? No! Why not? Because the
land owners of this place want ninety
nine times mort for their land than ii
is worth.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

The freight train which is due al
Gibbstown at 1850 p. M. left a car
load of saw dust on the siding at that
place on Tuesday. In about IN hour
afterwards the car was discovered to
be on fire and before help could be Sc
cured it was wrapped in flames and
soon burned to the ground. Tie orr
gin of the fire is not knnwn, but is sup
posed to be the work of an inceudiary.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15
SEVERE COLD AND LUNG DISEASE

HE
WOODBURY., n. j., Nov. %, 80.
&. HoLDsTEIS, ESQ,
Dear Sir: | was taken about two
weeks since with q severe cod in my
throat and chest, 50 that at times !
could hardly breathe, and on n oeca-
sion thought | wonld choke to death.
My lungs were sore and irritated and
the effort of breathing cavsed me great
pain. | had two doctors to prescribe
for me, but their remedies afforded me
but partial and temporary relief. L
commenced to use DuLac's Swiss Bal
sam, and Immediately after taking the
first dose | experienced Its great benefit
Ny breathing caroe easier, and the core
ness passed away frcm throat and lung
and | have been growing continually
better since. / know of no remedy
that is its equal in Throat and Lung
Diseases, and cordially recommend il
10 II suffering with either of these
complaints.
d. CITEESEBOROUGH.
For sale ey s. r. Leap It Bro.
pelmsgreye, G. s. PIummer, Pedriek-
town, and dealers generally.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Now that the holidays are fast APP
preaching and nearly everyone will be
at leisure, our devil is worrying be-
cause he will have to work. Ia fact,
we ourselves would like very much to
spend the holidays away from home,
but as the cid saying goes There is no
rest for the wicked it is just so with
the newspaper man, and of course we
shall have TO be c%ontented with our
fate.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15
throughout The State.

Woodbridge tramps are to be set to
work on the roads.
Hudson county paupers complain
that they are led on rank butter.
Dennisville Cape May county, has a
terrapin pond with 1000 d~enizens.
Gloucester County Court was in ses
sion this week.
Wild geese are unusually plentiful
along the Cape May coast this Fall.
Elizabeth Thompson died at Pater-
son last Thursday night, aged ninety
nine years and seven moths.
Building has revived at PItman
Grove, the foundations for two large
cattages being laid lately.
IT is estimated that fifty dear have
been killed in Atlantic county during
the season.
Camden City Council has elected
Frank l.. Vinton, Dem, to the POSI-
ton of Auditor.
j. L. pancoast, the former landlord
at Centreton, Salem county, is to take
charge OF the hotel at Deerfield.
The estate of the late Judge Wales
amounted in the aggregate to 100000
1t being the LARGEST ever settled in
Caps May county.
Twelve years ago Jonathan Hu8man
was murdered at Colp Tpring, Cape
May county, as he was entering his
home. A clue to tie murderer has
Just been found,
james Parkins, aged thirteen, of Io
boken, is suffering from lemorrht &c of
the stomach, brought on by cigarette
smoking.
1t is reported from Morris county
thar Senator Youngblood's mental con-
dition is anything but encouraging
IIackensack Republican.
Lewis errine, Jr., of Trenton, son
of TIE Quartermaster General of New
Jersey. was married at Washington
last Thursday week to Miss Harriet A.
Slack.
Davic Dickerson, of Chatham, Las
produced ''grafted hickory nuts which
are Of superior quality. The idea is a
new one and he believes it will be ex
tensise;y copied.
DR.. Bogardus, a Keyport dentist. has
been attacked and badly beaten by j.
NJ. Snow for alleged insult to the lat
ter's wife. Bogardns denies the charge
and has begun a civil suit for $4,000
damages.
While engaged in drain ing a mine of
the Oxford Iron Company, OF Wednes-
day last. the workme1 struck an old
Dynamite cartridge, which exploded,
killing Christian Sopp and seriously in
juring I'VE others.
The milk dealers of Camden have re
considered their vote to sell miik at
ten cents a quart. as the consent Of all
the dealers could not be obtained. The
price will therefore remain at eight
cents.
Charles Delaney, the negro who rob
bed Joseph Pelren, of Long Branch,
add committed All assault upon Perrins
~five-year-old daughter. has been tired,
con yicted, and sentenced to twelve
years in State Prison.
The license plaza in Plainfi4ld has
been so successful the past year, places
paying from $500 to $500, that is pro-
pesed to raise it to $1,000. Plainield
has nearly 5000 inhabitants and less
than a dozen liquor shops.
Tie family of Theodore Woodward,
residing near Mendlam, has been heav
lily afflicted. Within two weeks two
sons AMI two daughters have died OF
scarlet fever. All were nearing matu-
rity and II Of them, the eldest, was
soon to have been a led.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Some considerable changing among
partners in the sturgeon business have
taken place recently. Ii. j. Blohm and
#. J. Torton have now dissolved part
nesshis by mutual consent. Mr.. III.
Blohm will still continue the business
with his brother Charles, late of The
firm of B. Blohm, Jr., Bro. b. Blohm
,Jr having retired on ace unit ofhealth
Mr.. 7. j. Torton will carry on business
for himself.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Readers do not forget those small
bills. Have your pocket books always
in readiness. We will give you q visit
next week. Do not turn us away with
some unfounded excuse. Our accounts
must be settled up by the first of the
year 1884, and to do this we must have
money.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Our readers will excuse the scarcity
of home news this week, as we have
been so busy that we haze not had
time to look around. We don't know
whether we will have time to look for
the comet that is TO be visable with the
naked eye about Christmas or not.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Lookout for posters announcing the
Grand County Fair to be beid in this
place by the Pennsgrove Cornet Baud
during the holidays. 1t is expected to
surpass anything ever held in Penns
grove. Full particulars ia the future.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

james Sweeten has bought n quar-
ter acre of land of Silas Pedrick, in
~Pedriektown. and moved his barn
thereon. He will soon his store
house, bnild and improve and take Tos-
session of the store now under the man
agement of Gottlieb Splitter, on Janua-
~ 1st.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15
s1.oO RrmAnn.

A ltdies gold ring, with Ametilys,
set, was lost on Sunday afternoon, be-
tween the resid nee Of Mr.. Joseph
Forbs, on Harmony street and tho rail-
road station. The above reward &ili
be paid to the person finding tie same
and returning it to this office.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Christmas is fast approaching and
we are wondering if we have n friend
who will make us a present. We will
just say here hat we will, for manners
sake, receive snythinggarying in price
fi0m athousand dollars down. Don't
forget us.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Anew school-house, to cost $500, is
to be built inFin's Point District, Low
or PENIS Neck, the necessary amount
having been voted at a special meeting
lately held. This is IL of the bes. dis
tricts, financially, in the county.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

A new timetable on the Delaware
River Railroad went into effect on
Wednesday. Trains for Philadelphia
now leave at 7:10 and s:l5 4. m, and
1880 and $3.50 p. m. For Iennsgrove,
500 and li;40a a. M, and $40 and $40
p. m. The Sunday trains for philadel-
,phia are 725 a. nj. and 4:40 +. IN. For
2epnsgroye, 500 a. II. ana 500 pm.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

The Record of both the Times and
Press are again carried around town,
but this time by Link. Persons who
will stop atfhe news stand in w. T..
Walkes's segar store, will perhaps Ie-
ceive a Call from him.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

The wife of John HOWE, Of Homer.
vile, York county, n. B., gave birth
to four boys, on Thursday morning
last. One died two hours after birth,
but the others are dong well. Next
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15
POST OFFICE.

Office hours Open Sundays except
cot from 6 90 A. NJ. to 900 p. NJ. Time
of arriving and closing of Mails-Maii
grom Philad'a and intermediate places
arrive daily at 8 81 A. n. q 4 5S III W
pM Closes. 5 45A NJ. and II NJ.
Letters containing money and yalua-
{ Z registered on application--fee loc.
S. R.~I.EAP. T. M.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Tie M. p. Sunday-sehool will hol1
their annual Christmas entertainment
on Saturday evening, 23rd. Doors open
Mt 6 O'Clock; services begin At Z. Adj
mission 10 cents.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15
low many ail': 10 y:g 9HV''
TIE
m
WILL TELL.

IT@TEIgs
This Instrument is no larger than a watch 1t
tells the exact number Of miles driven TO the /
l0c0th part Of a mile counts up to 1000 miles;
water ana dust tight; always in order; saves
horses from being over driven is easily attached
TO the wheel OF a buggy, carriage, snlky, wagon,
road cart, sulky ploe, reaper, mower, or other
vehicle. Invaluable to Liyerymen, pleasure driv
ers, physicians, farmers, surveyors, draymen,
exrressmen. stage owners, Sc. Price only S 90
each. onethird the price Of any other Odometer.
When ordering give diameter Of lhe wheel. Sent
by mail on receipt Of price, post paid. address
MCDONNELL ODOMETER co,
2North Ia sane St, Chicago.
Ha- Send for Circular. Noy-l0
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Now or neyer is your time to buy
your Christmas Goods and toys, at DIR.
Jollnson's Drug store. Look at hisad-
yertisement in another column and
give him a call.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

That person who took a basket of
coal from &C. Turner'S scales on Tar
mony street, Sunday night, had better
return it and ave being exposed.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

The Lighthouse Board has ordered
The construction Of u large gas beacon
on a ietiy On ile Delaware river, near
Wilminetln, Del.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

John S. Hampton has bought Lewis
sBassett's farm at praricktown, o oc
cupied b, John Corson, for 5000.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

John Shimphas in conrse of construe
tiononhisf1rm near Hancock's Bridge
a henner9 forty-two feet long and two
stories high,
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Counterfeit S. gold pieces, bearing
The date of 1904 in circulation
Look out for them.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

The s'oan.er sIeCatl IS now laid IN
Scr tile winter in Deep Creek. The
dark shadows have now passed away
and th1ugs have a brighter appearance.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

], I'm MeCassin has bought a house
and lot in Peavicktown Of W. w. Fogg
for $3.50, and a building lot for $500.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

John A. DIX Post, g. a. r.. Of
swed shore visited John &. Foster Post,
of Woodstown, on -hursdar evening Of
last week.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15
SOLDIERS NOW Wounds ;%ai''s or Sli tss@

OF any kind caused by military service are enti-
tedtoPEssoN. Widows, minor children, de-
pendent mothers or fathers OF soldiers who died
from the effects OF their service are also entitled.
Many Invalid pensioners are entitled to IA ~
oRgAss. Csrefgl assistance gisenin Delayedor
Rejected Claims. as many can I've alloHed with
butiittle more evidence. Complete instructions
with referee ces srnt on application. CuAs. x
GEO. KtsG, 'torneys'atlaw ZIG j St,
MashlngtOn, DC
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Quar,elly meeting at the Mariners
Bethel NJ 2. Church, Sunday. Deem
Der 10Th. Rex. ". d. slultz will be in
attendance.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

1t is reported that Summerill y Co,
of South P~ennsgrove, offtr their can
ming factory for sale.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

The ste mer Norwood" Is winter
ing at Edward Green's wharf, in
charge of Capt. Soners.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

The news is again carried around
town. This time by Link.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Extra meetings are o in progress
at the N. E. Church.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

The iron fence Of 5. +. Leap has
been treated to a coat OF paint.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

bitter and sweet are strangely mixed up
in this life and the story viii end in sun
shine and shadow.
sPRY.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15
EclHpARIciTEs
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Sweet potatoes are now werth $3.50
per barrel.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

w.
and all scrofulous diseases, Sores, Erysipe-
las, Eczema, Blotches, Hingworm, iu-
mors, Carbuncles, Boils, anu Ernptions
of the Skin, are the direct result Of an
impure state of the blood.
To cure these diseases the blood must be
purified, and restored to a healthy and ma
tural condition. AYERS S~ARsAPARILLA has
for over forty years been recognized by emf
uent medical authorities as the most pow
erful blood purifier in existence. IL frees
the system from all foul humors, enriches
and strengthens the blood, removes all traces
of mercurial treatment, aud proves itself a
complete master Of all scrofuloGs diseases
A Recent Cure of scrofulous Sores.
Some months ago | was troubled with
serofulous sores ulcers ON my legs Inc
limbs were badly swollen and intained, ana
the sores discharged large quantities OF,
offensive matter. Every remedy ! tried
failed, until | used AYER'a SARsArARlLLA,
Of which 1 have now taken three hotties,
with the result that the sores are healed,
and my general health greatly improved.
feel very grateful for the good your
medicine has done me.
lls Sullivan ST., New York, June "a, lss2.
~ All persons interested are invited
10 cali on Mrs. O'Brian; also upon the
view n. y. WiIds of 1s East saith Street,
New York City, who will take pleasure
ia sestifying to the wonderful efficacy OF
Ayers Sarsaparilla, not only In he cure
OF this lady, but in his own case and
many others within his knowledge.
The well-known priter on The Boston Heralc,
r.. W. BALL, of Rochester, Nh, writes, June
Z, 1852:
Having suffered severely for some years
with FczeIaa, and having failed 10 find relief
from other remedies, l have made use, during
the past three months, of AYERS SARsAPA-
RlLiA, which has effected a complete cure,
/ consider II a magnificent remedy for all
. blood dnseases.o
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

Elwood Usinger, of bridgeport, has
l,onglt the hotel AZ that place FOR ST.
l0e.
The Penn's Grove record., 1883-12-15

The attendance at tie D'A.ye Troup
on Saturday evening was very slight.