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The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27

On Wednesday last the descendants
of Judge Henry Freas held a reunion III
French's Grove. There w~erefully two
hundred members Of the family present
from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New
jersey. 1t is a remarkably good look
ing and intelligent family. Every one
seemed to be having a good time and
cnjoyin themselves. In the afternoon
q record OF the family VAS read. We
give a short synopsis
The family is of German descent,
the grandfather Of the Judge Jacob
Freas emigrating to this country in
1115. Like the great bulk Of emigrAnts
in those days, possessed Of no money
but Of indemitable courage and energy,
he embarked under the contract Sys-
TEN in 1910. The vessel landed in
Philadelphia, and upon the wharf he
met a farmer named Miller who agreed
to pay his passage money in return for
two years labor.
On the same boat with him was a
Young woman whom ne afterwards
married. She a engaged 10y Farmer
Miller, giving five years labor for her
passage money. When Jacobs time
was up he agreed to serve Ii year
longer if his wife should be at liberty
at the end OF that year. They then
cleared land at the head of Alloways
Greek, at a place called Th0mp5on's
Bridge, now named Freasburg. Jacob
died in 1901, having had ten children.
Frederick, the grandfather, was born
in 174S and lived So years. Success
had now smiled upon the family. Their
go-ahead-itiyeness vas being rewarded.
Frederick married u granddaughter Of
Farmer Miller, with whom his father
lived at service. Frederick died in
1911, having had seven children.
Judge Henry Freas vas born III and
died in 1856, having reached the ripe
age of so years. He married Hannah
Holmes, a daughter of Samuel Kay, by
whom he had eleven children. He was
a man of economical, industrious and
temperate habits, of stern integrity and
of a high sense of honor. He was uni
versally respected by all who knew
him. During the wal of 1872 he mus
tered a company Of volunteer soldiers
himself, of which he was elected cap
tain. The company encamped at Bill
lingsport to help defend the port of
Philadelphia. After the war, while
marching home they were ioyously and
royalty received by the people along
the route Henry held all the county
offices IN the gift of the people. He
was elected Sheriff in 1910: to the AS
sembly in 1913, '26 and ~. Was q
member of the Senate in 1881, when
Gen. Jackson was elected President
the second time. lie was appointed
Judge Of the Common Pleas in 1888,
and agaiu 1889. While in the Leg.a-
lature he was n of The two who yo.v,
against a bin 20 legaIize horse racing
lie was a consistent member Of The
Baptist Church at Freasbyrg, his fa'
tive place, being Chairman Of the Board
Of Trustees, Ills death was uloulac'
by a large circle OF admirlug ,rieuu..
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27

On Saturday afternoon Mr.. William
Justices hay stack alongside Of his
barn was discovered to be on fire; but
fortunately was distinguished without
any serious loss. Suspicion points to a
small colorcd girl in Mr.. Justices en-,
nlnN.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27

Mr.. Joseph Stout caught the thumb
of his right hand in the grinder Of lis
cider mill tearing the flesh away from
the bone, making a very painful
wound.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27

The Democratic CoI.y Convention
VIII by held on Tugstay, October l4th,
in Hunts Hall, Woodstown, to place
in domination i full county ticket.
The basis Of representation will be five
delegates for each township and ward.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27

JOHN Summerill Il Bro. are unload
ing a car load of fine bran and white
mlddlings received from Milwaukee.
This is the first load that this fp a ey-
er received from the west.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27

Three large barges loaded with coal
for the Hon. Henry Barber arrived on
Thursday and are unloading at his
wharf.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27

FiY. .fEis children were present All
the reunion. The number of his grand
children is given at G2, great grand
children 81, and great great grand
children II,
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27

The corner stone of the st. Paul NJ.
r. Church will he laid with the usual
ceremonies on Thursday, Oct. IL, at Z
O'Clock. The services will be under the
direction of Rev. J. B. Graw, d. D.,
assisted by Rev. J. II. Payran and
others.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27

j. Ackley, living noar Elmer, ad
a horse stolen last week from the prem
Uses Of a farmer with whom he is liv-
ing. Sheriff Coles, in behalf of the
ownerof the horse, has offerd reward
Of $40 for the arrest of the thief. The
horse is a dark bay, III hands high,
with a long tail and man.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27

-. The girls of Auburn are progressive,
A few days ago the large scholars
turned out and helped to improve the
school house The walls were papered
the ceiling kalsomined a@d u general
overhauling given the interior.
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Mail from Philadelphia and intermediate
places arrive daily, Except sunday, at 9;5i u.
m, and !.u5 and 1:I7 y. N. Mail closes 10 $50
and Ii 80 a. m. Ndluablrs and letters register
ed on application. Fee. 10 cents.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27

The President has appointed Post
master-G General Gresham to lie Secre-
tary of the Treasury. lie enters upon
his duties Immediately.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27

The Committee On the Penn'5 Neck
bridge have signed the contract for
building the new iron brige over salem
Creek. The work will be commenced
as soon as the tomato eason is over,
and will be completed by Jan. 1st.neXt.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27
NOTICEl

This is to inform the public that I
have sold my interest i'll the Penns-
grove RECORD; all persons indebted to
the paper for advertising will please
pay the same to James S. Hannah, III
whose hands l have placed the books
for collection.
Jos. D. Whitaker,
Sept. 20. Late Proprietor.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27

T.. h.kuNkELS
! : ER=O=N
DOES 0 AFFECT yrETIA)
WIN E~Tectually Cure Liver Complaint
Jagpdice, Chronic or Nervous DebI~ :
~, Chronic Diarrhna, Dyspep-
STA, Diseases of the Kidneys,
and all Diseases Arising
from a Disordered
Stomach or InS
testines,
such as Constipation, Fatulence, Inward PlA
Fulness of Blood in the Head, Acidity 0 the
Stomach, Nausea, Heartburn, Disgust for
Food, Fulncss Of weight in the Stomach, Sour
Euctations, Sinking or Fluttering at the Pit OF
the stomach, Swimming Of the Head, Hurried
or Difficult Breathing, Fluttering atthe Heart
Choking OF Sufocating Sensation when in a
lying posture, Dinness Of Vision, Dots or Webs
before the Eyes, Dull Pain in the Head, Def
cheney Of Precipitation, Neliowncsj Of the skin
and Eyes. Pam IN the Side, Back, Chest and
Limbs, Sudden Flushes Of Heat, burning in
the Flesh, Constant Imaginings Of Evil and
Great Depression Of Spirits.
z. F. KunkeTs Bitter Wine ofIron NEVER
FAILS TO CUREI
DERANGEMENTS OF THE LIVER
will produce disease Of the Heart, Skin, Lungs
and Kidneys. II is owing to the same CAUSE
that thousands die Of Cholera, Bilious or YeL
low Fever, and that most bsaeful disease, Com
sumption.
DISPERSAL DYSPEPSIA
DYSPEPSIA Is the most peplexing Of hu-
man ailments. It's symptoms are almost inif-
mite in their variety, and the forIorn and des-
pondcnt victims Of the disease often fancy
themselves the prey, in turn, OF every known
malady. It's symptoms are a Loss OF Appetite,
Wind and Rising Of the Food, DryneSs Of the
Mouth, Heartburn, Distortion Of the stomach
and Bowels, Constipation, Headache, DizA-
ness, Sleeplessnes5 and Low Spirits. KUN
KEL'S BITTER WINE OF IRON is A
SURE CURE.
WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN
| ARE MADE STRONG by using Kunkers
Bitter Wine Of Iron. 1t can be administered
with perfect safety to child three months old
the most delicate female, or the most aged.
Do you want something to strengthen your
Do you want to build up you constitution 2
DO you want a brisk and vigorous feeling
DO you want to get rid of nervousness ,
DO you want a good appeutef r
Do you want to sleep wel9 +
DO you want to feel weuI IS
10 you want energy2
! If YOU do, TRY KUNKEL'a BITTER
WINE OF IRON.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS, AND
DO NOT LET YOUR DEALER PALM
! OFF HIS OWN ARTICLE for the genuine
L. T. KUNKELS BITTER WINE Oh
IRON. We would caution the public to pur-
| chase none but that which contains the name
of the originator, L. L. KUNkEL, on the
neck of every bottle. For sale by Druggists
and Dealers generally. Wholesale Depot and
place of manufacture, go Nogh Thha s'-efs
Philadelphia, Pa
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-09-27
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Six Months-Fifty ots.

DIRECTORH

The steamer MAJOR EENBOLDle leaves Pcnns
grove for Philadelphia every day, Except sun
dtY,D at g O'eIurk, u. III. Returning leave tlnld
dplphia at , o'clock, =. IN.
Tho steamer $. A.. MCCALL. now runs be-
tween TENNSGEONE and WILMINGTON,
every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Satur-
day 4 and lU d. NJ, Iud ! p. IA. NilliraFe
wilmington ON SAINT days 1t 5 Il. M, and :
and 3 D.. IN.
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DELAWARE RIVER Il. II.

NOrthw'd. leave AN. An. 7. n Pm.
Penn'S Grove, { = 70 i 20 D -
sundays, 10 4IO
Eouthw'd leave An An, ?. NJ. pm.
Philadelphia, 20 II 10 5 10 40
Sundays, 500 o,po
Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-27
The Woodbridge Scandal Case.

In our issue of yesterday morning in the item concerning the Woodbridge scandal we unconseiously did MT. Merwin an injustice
 though inadvertence and misapprehensi0n of
 the facts. In the proceedings in the Probate court the question whether he had told Jen- nie Downs to charge the fatherhood of the child upon some one else did not come before the court at all It also appears in the find ing of the Court of Probate that Jennie L. Downs voluntarily left MT. Merwin's house in August, 1883, and has since resided else where and he has not since exercised any oi the rights of guardian over her and that the
 truth of the charges made by Jennie against
 MT. Merwin is wholly denied by him. The
 court also further finds that the court does
 net in any way pass upon the truth of the charges or by it's act in any way prejudice the innoeence of MT. Merwin. His counsel also stated before the coprt that he cared nothing
 about being guardian over her and Would be glad to be rid of the guardianship.
 The document referred to is not an agree ment on the part of Mir. Merwin to support the child of Jennie from it's birth. but is simply an agreement on the part of Mir. Merwin under certain contingencies to indeua- nify the town of Hamden against any loss, noE does 1t appear what the legal proceedings which the town of Handen and the parents of Jennie would refrain from bringing were. It should also be said in fairness to MT. Merwin that 1t has not yet appeared what was said and done between him and the selectman of Hamden who procured the
 above to induce him to sign it. We are also
 informed that he had not employed any
 counsel at the time and did not fully under
 Stand what the paper WAS when he signed it,
 nor did we intend by anything coptained in
 tl,e item to in any way reflect upon NE.
 Merwin or judge before his story has been
 fold whether he Is inpocept or guilty. It
 will also be borne in mind thas until day
 nr t1vo ago Mr. Merwin has been Jenpieis
 guardian and for years past has paid all her
 bills of every kind.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-27
The Bazaar Closes.

Pronounced the Greatest Affair Of the
 Kind Ever Given in the State-Who Were the Lucky Prize Recipients.
 The bazaar which has been running for ten nights at the new armory closed last evening It was an unequivocal success and is pro. nouaced the greatest affair of the kind ever given in the State. The success of the bazaar has been chiefly due to the board of manag. Carthy, president; Frank Hermance, floor manager; Fred L. Converse, secretary; M. H. Andrews, treasurer. These gentlemen were ably assisted by many ladies and gentlemen of the Church of the Messiah who worked un- tiringly for the success of the festival.
 large crowd was present last evening. The contest for most honest tea man or grocer resulted in victory for MT. l.. D. Ohidsey, 1.492; Moses Thomas. $50; D. M. Welch, 8s5; N A. Fullerton, 167; Johnson by Lieutenant W. M. WelIman. he receiving 872 votes. The rest of the vote was as fol- lows: Hon. H. G Lewis, 363; F. S. An drew, 79; G. E Gay, 19; F. M. Tyler, IL; John G. North, 5; Benjamin E. Brown, 2;
 4. G. Sherlock, 2; John Bartley. l; Miss Sarah Payne, I; Miss Mamie Fayne, !; rs1ains, PaGass i; Is%is Is3as'n' 0. oovles, r r The committee in charge of the season ticket presents were Colonel Charles R. Graham, Captain H. R. Loemis, Major H. H. Strong, Captain J. Fl. Keefe, Captain William Kaehrle. They made the following awards: Mathushek piano, Nc. s69; railroad watch, No. 1,516; chamber suit, No. 3.O96; dinner set. No. 3.257; Collins encyclopedia, No. 163; China tea set, No. AZ, ,618; opera glass, No. 228; triumph oil stove, No. GAP; Yale cathedral clock, No. 2.65o; parlor lamp, No. 2,973.
 The season tickets were all numbered. and numbers corresponding to each ticket sold were placed in the box and were drawn by John c. North. Henry Talmsdge drew the opera glasses, and Richard Waite the tea set and the clock. The other ticket holders could not be ascertained last night.
 The vote for the military company resulted as follows: Go. A, Ohatheld Guard, 50; Go. B, City Guard, ,O99; Go. c, Sarsield Guard, 442; Go. D, National Blues, 64; Go. E. Light Guard, 100; O. F, New Haven Grays, 109; Go. G, Sedgwick Guard, 50 Go. H, Mans field Guard, 50; Go. I, Eaton Guard, 50; Go. K, Wallingford Light Guard, 30; Second Company Governors Foot Guard ,1O3; Second Company Governor'S Horse Guard, 92;Go A, WilkinsG Guard, Fifth battalion, ?. 598. The Wilkins Guard chose Governor Walters pictpre, they having the largest number of votes. The City Guard took Colonel ara- hams picture and the Horse Guard ex-Gov- ernor BiRelow's The articles at Miss Kunz's booth were drawn as follows: Table spread, w. A. Wilkinson; sofa pillow, Julia Hickman; chair, Miss Fl. Machol; mirror, George A. Dickerman
Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-27

Gustave Law was arrested in New York yesterday on charge that he had stolen about 5000 worth of goods from the Seam. less Rubber company on Daggett street. Hf was arrested by New York officers and waiv. ing eztEsdition papers was brought to this city by Detective Reilly. The fugitive was about to ship for Germany. The proof against the arrested man is conclusive.
 Arthur York, who was recently released from jail, was arrested again last evening on charge of theft. When arrested he was trying te sell diagonal dress and overcoat satin lined. The coats were made by Krafl Brothers on Center street. On both coats was the name of H. w. Prouty, who is SUD- posed to be student at Yale
 John Harris was arrested last evening for breach of the peace, in that he assaulted his wife in a cruel manner The wife showed numberless bruises on her person which she claimed to have received from her husband.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-27
Committee on Ordinances,

The Committee on Ordinances met in rooms 10 and II City Hall last evening and first considered the amendment regulating the display of signs. The ordinance as drafted gave the Mayor power to grant per- mission to erect signs and banners across the public streets of the city. The ordinance was indefinitely postponed by vote of the committee.
 A postponed ordinance for the construc- tion of vaults and cesspools on several streets, and which compelled property owners to connect with sewers in such cases, it was voted to recommit
 The proposed ordinance for the suppress sion of policy shops was further considered and it was voted to table the same until the full text of Judge Grangers recent decision at Bridgeport was received. The opinion of the committee was that Judge Granger in his individual capacity as judge would not de- eide constitutional question, but that he would reserve such an opinion for the Su- preme Court of ErTors, which is the rroper tribunal to decide such question.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-27
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.


 Capt. Joseph H. Keefe is erecting resi- dence on Prince street.
 The Board of Relief have nearly concluded their work for the term; a few days more will finish their labor.
 Mr. Frank Waddock is erecting 8 brick block, corner of Bridge and East streets. It is for tenements and stores.
 Warden Peck, of Bridgeport, passed through here yesterday with twenty one prisoners for the State prison.
 The well known homeopathic physician of Hartford, Dr. James D. Johnson, died at his residence Monday evening.
 Lucius P. Deming and Edwin c. Dow have been appointed commissioners on the insolvent estate of the Baum Brothers.
 The employees at the Winchester armory have subscribed $337 35 for the western flood sufferers. This in addition to the $2OO subscribed by the company.
 The Memorial day committees of the G. A. R. held a meeting last evening at Major Peck's office at the Grand Opera House, and made further arrangements.
 The county commissioners yesterday issued licenses to M J. Welch. 125 Grand street, and J. H. Klock, the druggist; Mary F. Brady, 19S Ferry street; w. H. Dennis, 520 Congress avenue.
 That was a very sly joke that one of the military companies played on the bazaar managers by letting men in through their company room windows, the room being located on the ground floor.
 The large stove in the room of St. Patrick's Y. M. L. association was found yesterday morning to have been broken into number less pieces by some miscreants during the previous night. The room had been broken into.
 The Harden Hand Fire Grenade test exhi- bitien postponed yesterday on account of the unpleasant weather will take place to day at 2 o'clock p. m. at Wooster square. Should the weather prevent, it will occur on Satur- dsy at the same time and place.
 Charles H. Weed, employ ed at GrannisG < Hurds steam saw mill, Bridgeport, wal killed yesterday morning. His clothing caught in the shafting, which whirled hil body around many times, mangling 1t in the most shapeIess mass. He was about fifty years of age and belonged in New Canaan, Conn.
 Additional subscriptions for the flood sufferers received in this city are: At Sec ond National bank, A. F. Wood, $5; R. E.. Wright, $5; Grand street Baptist church, $50. At First National bank, St. Mary's T. A. and B. society, $11; J. c. McManus, $2. At Mechanics bank, Willis Smith, $5; Tere- sina and Tracy Peck, ir., $2.
 Mrs. Elizabeth c. Gould, formerly of this city, died in Buffalo, N. Y., Sunday, aged seventy-three. Her husband was years ago in the furniture business on Church street, and she was long an active member of the First M. E. church here, and leaves many friends among it's older membership. The interment will be from the chapel at the Grove street cemetery tomorrow at 11:30 g. m. Deceased was a sister of Mir. John D. Candee, editor of the Bridgeport Standard.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-27
Vale News,

Professor Northrop will not accept the call to the presidency of Minnesota university
 The ball nine have arranged their first
 game of the season to be played with the
 Bostons in New Haven on Wednesday, March
 18th
 The date for giving the benefit to the boat
 club has been changed from May to March
 Pest and 22d. The farce called the Baker s
 Daughter" is being rehearsed daily and will prove very amusing. The following gentle
 men will take part in it: 0. Walker, Merritt,
 s. Hopkins, N Williams, Jenks, Copeland, Judson and Botsford, 's4, and Chase. 1855. Dawson and Taylor, 's4, and Matthews, '85, will act the female parts. In the minstrel show there will probably be six end men as fol lows: Botsford. Walker and Williams '84, Richards and SchuItze '85 and Hinckle '87. Botsford and Holmes '94 will dance the clog and the Banjo club will take part in the entertainment.
 The Dartmouth faculty have voted not to adopt the anti-pFofessionRl resolutions Their ball nine will be allowed seven days absence during the spring in which to play with other colleges.
 Last evening Prof. Ladd gave an address before those seniors intending to enter the ministry in one Of the rooms m Durtee. Prof. Johnson, of the Scientific school, will leave Saturday for 8 trip through Cali fornia Prof. Mixter and Prof. Ohittanden
 will divide his duties between them during his ab7enoe.
 This afternoon President Porter will preach
 the dedication sermon of the Kensington church in Meriden-
 This evening at o'clock in the presidents old lecture room there will be meeting of the boat club to vote on the recently pro- posed amendments to the constitution.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-27
Lieutenant Rhodes.

The gallant sailor Lieutenant Rhodes,
 whose heroic deeds in saving the lives of the unfortunate persons on the wrecked steamer Columbus have been sounded throughout the
 land, was in the city yesterday. He was warmly greeted by his many friends.
 Last evening in company with Chief Hen
 drick, Chief Webster, Commissioner Hart and Sidewalk Inspector Mattoeu hs visited
 No. 2's engine house in Artizau street, where he witnessed an exhibition of the way the horses and men respond when an alarm of
 fire is given. He expressed himself as very
 much pleased with what he saw. The lieu
 tenant left the city last evening on the mid
 night train for Newport, where he will again
 report fOT duty on the revenue cutter Dexter.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-27
Social Events.

The first soiree of the Excelsior Social club takes place at Loomis' Temple of Music on Thursday evening next. A grand march at o'clock. large attendance is expected
 The Quinnipiac Glee club entertainment and sociable takes place this evening at the Atheneum. The membership are George K Jewell, Philip Silverthau, W. P. Blackwell, F. W. Canada, Earl Hungerford. E. L. Hayes, Henri E. Jones, Edward Parry, J. W. Kessel, R. T. Felds, 0. H. Wells, A. s. Schonberger, w, F. PeckhRm.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-27
c,o.eofst marv,s Fair.

CAose o1 SC. mary H 0AE'
 St. Mary's fair. which has been running for the last ten nights at the Atheneum, closed last evening in presence of large and in- terested audience. The struggle among the different candidates for the articles put up for votes was exciting and not until the lids were closed on the ballot boxes did the sus- pense end. The cradle was won by Ella Burnham, she having 2,130 votes, Allie Brothers 990. Lulu Burnes TOY, Katie Ashdown 462, Josephine Murphy 321. Edward Keaveney won the pipe with l, TAG votes, Peter McKeon having 415, Robert J. Tracy 25O. The gold watch was won by Andrew J. Callahan. The fair was one of the most successful fairs ever held by St. Mary's church, and will net large amount to be applied to the extinction of the nh dahk
Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-27
A Perfect Medicine Chest.
SING SNa. N. Y., PosToFFIoE.
 March 19. 1883.


 One week ago, while engaged in my duties as assistant postmaster, I was taken with a violent pain or kink in my back; it was so painful could hardly breathe, and ached all over my body. immediately sent for an ALLoooK's POROUS PLASTER and applied 1t over the seat of pain; in twenty minutes was entirely relieved and cured. l have used Alcook's Plasters in my family for over twenty years, and have found them wonder fully effective in curing coughs, colds and pulmonary difficulties. They gre perfect medicine chest; they cure without the slight- est pain or inconvenience, never leaving a mark on the skin.