The Monitor., 1885-06-26
LOCAL NEWS.
Pleasant days.
Magnolias abundant.
Strawberries played out.

Pleasant days.
Magnolias abundant.
Strawberries played out.
Services at the Catholic church last Sun
day.
Wanted: something to give Woodstown
boom.
Boats on the mill pond are high and dry
on the beach,
Bank will be closed July 4th Get that
note out the day before.
Shoe factory question gone to sleep and
everything quiet in the old town.
The three churches in Pennsgrove now
boast of cornet in their choirs.
The bell of the Elmer Presbyterian
church has been placed in position.
James Strang has sold to Elton j. New
kirk building lot in Elmer, for sl45.
Save up dollar and quarter and go
with Bruna to Atlantic City July 9th.
Last Sunday was the longest day of the
year. the sun rising at 4.31 and setting at
732.
Woodstown Lodge No. 1873, F. & A. NJ,
s'called off last Tuesday night until Sep
tember %.
Elmer Glass Works in successful opera
ton and all the orders they can FILL About
rs hands employed.
The charter of the Woodbury. National
Bank has been extended for period of
20 years, ending May 10th, 1905
The late Samuel r. Brick, of Philadel-
phia, formerly of Salem county, left per-
sonal estate valued at STA, 224.S7.
The new barn of S. Preston Carpenter,
in Warrington, is the second largest in the
county, that of Edwin Colson, of Daretown,
being the largest.
Mrs. Ann Lippincott. Administrative of
Aaron Lippincott, sold on Wednesday, 32
acres of grass in Warrington, which aver
aged s2050 per acre.
George Snellbaker is taking advantage of
low water in the pond to bank up along
the water line of his property and make
nice landing for boats.
During the little shower on Monday af-
ternoon two year old colt belonging to
Jacob Miller, at Richmanyille, was struck
by lightning and killed.
III. S. Vanleer stOrekeeper at Alloway,
has steam force-pump with which, in
dusty times, he keeps the streets around
the main corner of the town we'll sprnkled.
Enoch Garrison and Charles Pierce, of
Elmer. are two of the most sinewy men of
the place. and unitedly lifted dead weight
of over 1880 1t was the new bell of the
Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Ellis wishes to meet the ladies of
the w. G. r. U, and all others interested
in temperance work, on Tuesday afternoon,
June 30th, at the w. c. I. [. Reading
Room. at three o'clock.
ha
coming much frequented by bicyclsts.
Many of the riders are visitors from the
city and elsewhere who find this neighbor-
hood very we'll suited for their enjoyment.
The extensive forest fires in this State
have been productive of some good. They
have added to the young growth OF the
huckleberry, and the bushes of both old and
Young are mass of blossoms. Nothing
now will prevent heavy crop.
The Jersey Editors who are with the
Editorial Excursion to Fortress Monroe
and Richmond are having good time.
"Wednesday night grand ball was given
in their honor at Fortress Monroe and yes
terday was spent in Richmond. Inc
Salem county delegation will probably
reach home on Saturday morning.
A young servant girl in the employ OF
Mrs. Samuel Salisbury near Swedesboro,
tried on Wednesday of last week to fill an
oil stove while it was lighted. The oil in
the can took fire and there was soon big
blaze Fortunately a fire extinguisher
was handy and by the use of that the fire
was soon put out but not until the heat
had pretty well taken the paint OFF the
room.
Prof. Pemberton Pierce, of our musical
academy informs us that the institution
will close for the season on Tuesday, july
7th, and will be re-opened on Tuesday, sep
Sth. for musical instruction in all branches
The commencement exercises will take
place in Hunts Hall, on Wednesday even
ing, July 7th, on which occasion the pupils
will be assisted by the famous West Quar-
tette, of Philadelphia, also Miss Eleanor j.
Crew, of Norristown, Pa, the celebrated
pianist, and Prof Adam Geibel, of Phila-
delphia, our popular composer A choice
programme is being prepared and our peo-
pie may expect a grand musical treat on
this occasion. Prof. Pierce informs MS that
the academy jointly numbered upwards OF
80 instrumental pupils during the past
term and is constantly growing, which
speaks we'll for the efficiency of its prin-
cipal.