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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-03-06
Elmer EfehingS,

The tomato growers in the vicinity of
Elmer held a meeting on the 23d of Feb
ruary to consider propositions regarding the
operating of the Elmer Canning House the
coming season. Three proposals were
made. list: fifteen men to take the works
and run them on the cooperative system.
I'd: thirty men to run them on the same
plan. Sd; the growers to raise tomatoes at
So per ton, and the works to be operated
by a responsible party who would guar
antee payment by approved bonds. The
latter proposition was accepted.
BY the will of the late William Beckett,
Abram Cochran and Isaac Johnson of
Elmer. are appointed executors and have
three years in which to close up the bust
ness of the estate. Mr.. Beckett left to
each of the girls who were brought up in
his family. (among whom was the wife of
Charles Boon, of our Borough a legacy
of 81. 600. The real estate. consisting of
three farms and some outlying parcels of
land, is to be sold.
We were informed on Monday that
orders had been given TO put the Elmer
Glass Works in operation as soon as pos
sible. large orders for glass having been re-
ceived by the company. The first of April
was fixed as the date to opera
ting. We hope the information is correct.
Julius Wilcox, druggist, has sold the
outdoor branch of his business SELLING
medicines and proprietary articles by
wagon) to Mr.. E. b. Harris, OF Fairton.
His son Frank, who has driven the wagon
fo~ the past II years for his father. has
entered the employment of Mr.. G.. b.
Lougby, of Melville.
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NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDAxTs.

SALEM CIRCUIT COURT.
liz EQrITY.)
To William Henry Johnson. Catharine John
son. his Wife; JOhn Basil, Emma Jane Basil,
his Wife George Johnson, Martha johnson,
his wife; Joseph johnson and Amy johnson.
ID salem County Circuit Court, in Equity,
made on the day OF the date hereof, in a GER
tain cause therein depending. wherein Ann
Lewis l. complainant, and Martha Middleton
and Others are defendants, You are reQuired to
appear, plead, answer or demur TO the com
p~luinanftS bin, ON or before the seventh day of
May next. 1885, or in default thereof, such
decree Will be made against You a. the court
shall think equitable and just.
The sid Hill is filed 10 forcloSe two mOrfga-
qeS. one given by Jesse johnson and wife. to
RaSsett & Dunn, and assigned 20 the complain
ant, on lands ia The township OF P~ile>grOve.
Oct0lier. lS7. recorded in salem Co. Clerks
office. IN Book 4. of mortgages page 647 the
other. given by Jesse johnson and wife
10 Anu Lewis. on the same lands, on the
18th day of October 1867, recorded in salem
county clerks Office. in Book { of mort
cages, page 646. And You, the said William
Henry johnson, Emma lame Basil. George
Johnson, Joseph johnson ana Amy John
son. are made defendants. because, as heirs
at law of The said Jesse Johnson, (dec'd}
Vou claim 70 own said lands or some part
thereof; and Won, the said John Bash, are
made defendant, because. as husband OF said
Emma Jane Rash. y0u claim an INTEREST," In said
land as tenant IN The curteSy, and you, the
said Cafharine johnson and Martha Johnson
are made defendants, because, yOU claim a
dover interest In said lands by virtue of your
inteflnarriage with saur respective husbands,
the said Wiiialn Henry Johnson AVID George
johnson
pmca Margh IN lss5.
7. =. FOGG,
S1lTrof Complt,
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w. &. Il. a..

The semi-annual convention of the Wom-
ems Christian Temperance Union. of this
State, will be held at Salem, on Wednes-
day and Thursday, April Sth and 9th.
The daily sessions will be held in the First
Baptist Church. A conference meeting
will be held on Tuesday evening, in the
Broadway NJ. Z. Church, and on Thursday
evening, Mrs. Emily j.. Mclaughlin, of
Boston, a talented aud interesting speaker,
will give an address in the Presbyterian
Church, and will also hold a bible reading
in the afternoon of the same day. On
Wednesday evening it is probable that a
children's meeting will be held. The most
prominent workers in the organization in
this State will be present, and the occasion
is looked forward to as one of great inter
est and profit. The public generally are
cordially invited to all the sessions.
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MuIlica Hill.

Those desiring fine and valuable horses
will profit by visiting Fillmore Gaunt 5
stables in North Mullica Hill.
The ladies of the W. c. II. [. have re-
Gently made the Reading Room much
more attractive by placing a new organ
therein.
Rev. Mr.. Hamilton's sixth subject on the
development of the Church for next
Sunday morning will be '.The unfolding
from the bosom of the church of new
officers, completing its organization
A farmer was driving in town last Tues
day evening with a market wagon, when
one of the breast straps broke, and let the
tongue fall to the ground. The horses be-
came frightened at once and run the vehi-
Gle upon a bank. thus turning it complete
ly over. and then dashed through the
town at full speed. The occupants after
their unexpected shake up, crawled out
uninjured and started in search of their
team. which had been caught by by-stand-
ers before doing any damage to themselves
So much for using good-for-nothing har-
ness.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Sheriff Kelly has issued his proclama-
ton against bribery, as required by law.
Any quantity of tickets for the coming
election printed at short notice at this office.
The price Of milk has been reduced by
Dairyman Flitcraft to summer rates, six
cents a quart.
A. B. Flitcraft has had a good winter
school at Richman's Mills. Mr.. Flitcraft
could have had more pupils. but a larger
room could not be obtained.
Slough 6 Bro. formerly OF Alloway,
nave located in Woodstown. and are pre-
pared to do all kinds of mason work and
plastering at reasonable rates.
The amount of freight received and sent
from our station is very large at this sea-
son of the year. On Monday 34,6 $40 lbs. of
live stock were shipped and II, 740 lbs. of
merchandise were sent away on the same
day.
The forebay and gate Of Richman's
saw-mill got full of ice and as the gate
could not be raised, consequently no saw
ing could be lone for a few days. There
is quite a large stock of logs on hand and
SAWYER Mills is now kept busy.
When You enclose a postage stamp TO a
business house. or a friend, don't lick a cor
ner of it and stick it fast to your letter.
That is vulgar. Take a ~penknife and cut
two Sits in your paper, a quarter inch apart
and an inch long and that will hold the
stamp.
Those truckers who stored sweet potatoes
last fall will be glad to hearthey are worth
the magnificent sum of So per barrel now
Mr.. Ebenezer Sparks, Of near Pedricktown,
who is one of the most thrifty, wide-awake
farmers in Salem county, and who most
probably has made more money at truck
ing than any other, has, at the present
crisis, over 200 barrels. Record.
List of letters remaining uncalled for in
Woodstown post office, month ending
Feb'y. 2Sth, 1885: Michael Bridgman, Mrs.
Clemencea Cassett, Mrs. Ellen Carrels. Mr..
Joseph Giles, Charley Grant, Miss Lettie
Moore, Matte Mills. Mr.. \. b. Major, Mrs.
A. T. Rowand, Mrs. Laura virgins.
Persons calling for any of the above list,
will please say they were advertised.
]. VI. G. RICHMAN, p. VI.
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knights of the Golden Eagle.

The annual session of the Grand Castle
X. G. +. of the State was held on Tuesday,
in Salem. The Grand Chief reported that
there were seven castles in the State with a
membership of s03 and a total wealth of
1000. The following officers We're elected
to serve for the ensuing year: G. G., W.
A. Garrison, Millville: G. v. c., w, F..
Petit, Camden; G. 5. H., James Madara,
den; G. X. E., p. p. Achenbach, Camden;
G. II. r., j. w. Kelly, Trenton; G. Rep,
C. O. Pedrick, Camden; G. G., j. l.. G.
hester, Melville; G. G.. John Madara,
Camden.
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Quarterly Meeting.

Fair skies and a mild spring day greeted
the assemblage of Friends in quarterly
meeting assembled. yesterday in Woods
town. The attendance was quite large
and the meeting was of very interesting
nature, many present expressing them
selves as greatly profted and edited.
Allen Flitcraft, of Chester, Pa, was the
first speaker, his remarks being based on
the saying of Christ, ''Whosoever heareth
these sayings of mine and doeth them
shall be likened unto a wise man who
buildeth his house upon a rock" He was
followed by Edwin Holmes. of Mickletou,
Watson Tomlinson. of Byberry, Pa,
Mary Broadway. of Greenwich and Isaac c.
Martindaie, Of Camden, the latter speaking
of his personal experience in seeking after
the light and showing that an intellectual
religion without spirituality was unsnifici-
ent for the wants of man. Joseph Liyesly,
of Clarksboro, and Priscilla Lippincott. OF
Auburn. We're the next speakers, after
which Mrs. Postrema Coles was moved to
offer a fervent and impressive prayer. The
meeting was then closed and the usual
business meeting was held.
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DaretOwn Dots.

Last Sunday week. Rev. Mr.. Taylor, of
Westfield. Pa, preached morning and even
ing to the Presbyterian congregation. The
steam pipes in the heating apparatus be-
ing filled with ice, it was impossible to
heat the church building, and services were
held in the old brick edifice.
Rev. Mr.. Upham, of Philadelphia, will
administer the Sacrament of the Lords
Supper at the Presbyterian Church next
Sunday, and also hold the preparatory SER
vices on Saturday afternoon. Rev. Geo.
Smith, of York, Pa, filled the pulpit on
Sunday last.
David Dare, of Watson's Corner, on
Monday week, killed twelve pigs II months
old, the weight of which averaged 1856
pounds; the heaviest was 456 pounds.
Judson Sheppard, son of Ebenezer Shep-
pard, of Upper Pittsgrove, who has been
teaching in Oregon and California for a
year and a halt, has returned home.
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Renuilfcan Eaucus.

McAllister's Hall was crowded on We'd
nes3ay afternoon by the largest caucus
meeting held there in many years. Tie -four
candidates for the Office of township Col
lector had made a thorough canvass, and
the voters were on hand.
The meeting was organized by calling
Riclman Coles to the chair, and Charles
F. Paneoast was elected Secretary.
Nominations were called for for the vari-
Gus offices, completing the ticket as the
work proceeded.
c. f. Pancoast was nominated for Town
ship Clerk without opposition, as also was
lIews Crispin, for Assessor.
For Collector. VIM. B. Kirby, Joseph E.
Ballinger and William S. Goforth were
placed in nomination. The vote was taken
by ballot, with the following result Bal
linger, 1873 Kirby. 1872; Goforth 81 :;
the nominee.
For Freebooter, Charles B. Humphreys
was nominated.
The rest Of the ticket made out is as
follows
Surveyors of Highways, ]. II. virgins,
IIews Crispin.
Overseer of the Poor, Isaac B. Coles.
Overseers of Roads, LIST District. John G.
Borton ; I'd, Christopher HARRISON; Sd,
Jos. s. Coles 4th, Eli Kirby 9th, Maur-
ice B. Elton 9th, Gideon S. Layton It'll,
Josiah NJ. Humphreys; Sth, William
Cooper.
Township Committee, J. NJ. c. Richman.
Justice of the Peace, George B. Grier.
Pound Keepers-the present incumbents
Were re-nominated, and tax on dogs re-
mains the same as at present.
Appropriation for roads, $4,000; Incl
dentals, 81, 500.
Judge of Election, North Ward, Barclay
Edwards Inspectors, VIM. NJ. Coles,
John w. Dickinson Judge of Election,
South Ward, Mahlon d. Dickinson Clerk,
r.. s. Pedrick Inspectors, VIM. II. Reed,
Elan Iiitchner.
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Florida Fruits.

Miss Nellie Meade, formerly of Woods
town, and at present a resident Of Bakers
burg. Florida, has forwarded a friend in
this city a number of interesting speci-
mems of the native fruits of that far-off
sunny cline. The assortment comprises
several large, rich and delicious oranges,
seldom seen in Northern markets. bitter
sweet oranges, o II oranges, lime fruit,
grape fruit and native Florida lemons OF
immense size. 1t is one of the largest and
finest collection of Southern fruits it has
ever been our privilege to examine
Brtdqat0n News.
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In conversation with Freebooter Joseph
Miller, of Salem, yesterday, he corrected
our statement of last week, that Salem
city paid II cts. a day for board to tramps.
He informed US that 40 cents was the sum
paid for board, and the turkeys fees Were
81 cents each per day, which made the ex-
pense to the county - cents in the aggre-
gate. These rates for board were fixed
during Sheriff Barton's term, and have not
since been changed. The tramp question
is one of the most vexatious ones with
which the Freeholders have to do.
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West Jersey Rapfisfs.

The Ministerial Conference Of the West
Jersey Baptist Association which com
menced in Moorestown, on Monday, On
tinued on Tuesday when papers Were read
and addresses made by Rev. J. c. Bucha-
nan, of Pemberton, on ~blasphemy against
the Holy Ghost; by Rev. d. Smith, Of
Mount Holly, OF the licensing and ordina-
ton of ministers; by Rev. Burns, of Cam
den, on faith cures; by Rev. DR.. Trask, of
Bridgeton, on education; by Rev. Messer,
of Grocer Theological Seminary, and by
Rev. McMinn, the pastor. At night Rev.
Dir. Palmer spoke on missions, and Rev.
Sembower, of Salem, preached the sermon.
Twenty-Five clergymen We're in attend
anee.
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In the Justice Court.

Lewis Purneil, OF busntown, on Satur-
day swore out a warrant before Esquire
Holmes against Isaac and Stephen john
son and Elisha Mitchell, for assault upon
him, the affair growing out of disorderly
conduct of the defendants at an exhibition
given by the complainant at Cedar Grove
church. A large crowd OF the colored citi-
zens of Bushtown were present at the hear
ing, which resulted in the holding of Isaac
Johnson in 5000 bail for his appearance at
court and the commitment of Elisha
Mitchell to prison in default of bail,
Stephen johnson was discharged.
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a sIight Ripple.

As the flag was being lowered in front of
the hotel on Wednesday night, one end of
the rope lay for a moment on the ground,
the other end reaching to the third story
window Of the hotel. A horse and car
riage attempted to pass underneath, but
the o p caught on the front posts of the
carriage top, and was drawn across them
with a rafting sound, that caused the
horse to take fright and run away. He
made the "best on record up the street
for a short distance, but the driver regained
control of him and checked his speed with
ont any damage being done.
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y little girl about 10 years of age, came
up the rail road track from Salem on
Wednesday afternoon just before night
fall and stopped at the house of Mrs.
Frederick Boyer in Baileytown. She gave
the name of Maria Bardsley and said that
she had lived with her father and mother
near Salem, but that her parents had died
and her sister in Philadelphia had sent her
money in a letter to come to her in the city.
She came into Salem, but lost both money
and letter and not being allowed to board
the train she walked up the track as far as
Noodstown. Mrs. Boyer kindly gave the
child 4 supper and cared for her for the
night and yesterday morning brought her
into Woodstown, Mr., Dan Ware taking
her to his house until this morning, when
she was forwarded to Philadelphia.
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Mabee and English.

Mabee and English. the noted temper
ance speakers and workers, are holding a
series of meetings at Bridgeton. The large
hall in which the meetings are held, is
crowded nightly to its utmost capacity.
and many are turned away for want of
room. A reform club was organized on
Tuesday night with Ill members. To
night the final meeting of the series will be
held in Moore's Opera House. Lasting
good is expected as the result of their
labors in this city.
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Elected.

The annual meetings of the West Jersey
Railroad Company and its branches were
held at the office in Camden on Tuesday,
and the following officers were elected:
West Jersey Railroad Company, Direc-
tors: George B. Roberts, Lewis milford,
Coleman F. Leaning, Charles f. Elmer,
John NJ. Moore. Thomas II. Dudley,
George Wood, J. N. DuBarry, n. Parker
Shortridge, Edmund Smith, Henry d..
Welsh, William j. Sewell, B. F. Lee.
President George B. Roberts; Vice Presi-
dent, William ]. Sewell; Secretary and
Treasurer, VIM. Taylor.
Woodstown and Swedesboro Railroad
Company, Directors: l. V. Craven, Charles
+. Elmer, William j. Sewell, John M.
Moore, Samuel II. Weatherby, George
Wood, B. f. Lee, William F.. Lippincott,
Joseph X. Riley. President, William J.
Sewell; Secretary and Treasurer, William
Taylor.
Directors were also elected for the West
Jersey and Atlantic and the Ocean City
Railroad Companies.
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To lie Argued.

The chancery suits pending in which the
right of the assignee against Judgment
creditors of Issac II. Lippincott is involved
will be argued at Trenton to-day before
Vice Chancellor Bird. There are four
suits, one by John Holmes, the assignee,
against Charlotte P~ancoast, who obtained
Judgment and execution after the assign
ment had been made, the other three are
brought by different creditors, who obtain
ed Judgment under like circumstances, but
seek to have the assignment set aside as
against their claims.
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xendues.

Charles d. Coles will sell on Tuesday.
March 18th, at Richman's Mills. the horses,
mill-wagons and other stock belonging to
him, with a lot of milling fixtures and a
variety of household goods.
A. Shute and others, at the same time aad
place, will sell horses, COWS, swine, &c.
John Riddle, living on Mrs. Hires farm,
near Fenwick. will make a yendue on
March 18th and offer the usual variety of
stock and farming implements.
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The Big HOG.

Our guess on the weight of Constable
Coles big porker, came within % pounds,
which we claim is pretty good for first
attempt. We are better accustomed to
dealings with facts than guess work. The
hog was killed on Monday, and weighed
70S pounds. \ ten cent pool was started
for guesses at the weight, and the box was
taken by Owen NJ. Wentzell. who guessed
10 pounds.
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STORE TO LET.
Assignee's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given TO the creditors OF
~ Charles II. Cuff, OF Upper Pittsgrove, in
the county, of Salem, that all claims against his
estate musthe exhibited 10 the subscriber, his
assignee, under oath or affiIsaation, before the
the date of the ~assfgDInent, or be forever barr
ed from coming in fofa dividend of the estate;
and said creditors arefuther notified that u
list of the claims against the said Charles H.
Cuff Will be filed with thesSurrogate of the
county of Salem: before the ensuing May term
of the~0rphans' Court, of said county, when
exceptions thereto may be filed by any person
Interested. GEORGE w. CROTBERs,
? Dated Jan. 10, 1ss5. Assignee.
Jan. loft.
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Prohibition Club

A call has been issued for the Prohibi-
ton voters Of the township to assemble at
the W. c. T. [. reading room this after
moor at $50 o'clock, to organize a Prohibi-
ton club for Pilesgroye township. At the
same time the adrisability of nominating a
Temperance ticket for some Of the Town
ship and Borough offices will be considered.
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William Abbott, the son Of wealthy
parents prominent in the Society ofFriends
in the neighborhood OF Salem, suddenly
disappeared from his fathers house, in
Salem, on Monday week, much to the
alarm of his relatives and friends. On
Thursday he was found on board an
American Line steamship that was on the
eve of sailing for Europe. When found he
had $40 in his possession.
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Sale of Horses.

Crothers & Allen will sell at public sale
tomorrow Saturday at 10o'clock, A. NJ,
at the Woodstown House, % head of fine
Western horses, selected by them expressly
Tor this market. Among the lot are a pair
of bay horses, matched, and a pair OF black
mares. The ~well-known reputation of
these parties as judges Of horse flesh,
ought to be sufficient to bring a throng of
purchasers.
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Tnesaav. asarch 81. Iss.


At R%ichnnans AtiNs, al The following Personal
Property
FIVE n0itSES.I black mare, Nellie, nine
years old ana gray mare, Vance, ten Years old,
an excellent double team. may be sold togcth-
e: j brown horse. Frank; brown horse, Major,
seven wears. Wn extra rrHiI hcfSc. S0rgel colt,
Colonel, touF wears old, bred from a thorough
bred mare nEgUeht fgsm the south ny A. NJ r.
v. ". Dickson. sired by i, Reeves horse.
excellent COW, , iran-uNte wagons, very lit
tie used; mill body, line body, 4 ~0ne-hnfSe
mill wagon. Seltare-DouN carriage, | buggy, :
sets double mill harness, heavy single harness,
. sets light single harness, blankets, brides,
collars. lines. etc, feed cuttrr, good as new,
sh0Veis, forks, boNes. etc,
MIL iINTI EES. Fairbanks scales,
nearly new: bag trucks, % mil picks, meas
ureS, 800 bsgs, proof sfstf and many other ar
ttcieS 10, tedious to mention.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS III t1le MSpai variety.
sale wii commence att O'clock =. NJ Con
ditions at s.tie hN CHARLES y. COLES
Also at fhe s.iIae time and place, 2gooa work
or driving hafses. 7 brow n mare. l5 hands high.
/ bay horse. light Years Old, 10 hands high,
sound and an light pair Of mules, iye and
seven years old this spring, well broke, kind
and genIle. and we'll mated. good COWS, due
taealye ia March ana April lfwo-horse open
wagon. n handsome Jersey red Shofes.
A. sHITE and others.
Isaac CoNovEn. Ancfioneer.
VI. y. DicElNseA. Clerk. March :, l-sa.