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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-26

Before us as We are writing is a copy of
Tile Salela Messenger Gatd IttJlic AdUef-
tjser, an esteemed contemporary OF tie
days Of long ago, bearing the date. Sept.
10Th. 1928. published at Salem, by Elijah
Brooks. The paper is II curiosity in its
way. II is almost entirely lacking in local
news. Among the advertisements the
name Of Zacciieus Ray is appended to a
call for meeting Of Republican voters
favorable to the election of Andrew Jack
son and John G. Calhoun for President
and vice President of the United States, 10
elect delegates to the State Convention, to
be held at Trenton. From its market re-
port we quote wheat at 80 and S1.00 per
bushel; corn. 40 n A. cents wheat flour,
$500 q $3.50 per cwt: potatoes, 81 cents
a bushel; butter. u q is cents per pound;
pork, $3.50 q $500 per cwt.
John Riley offers a reward of two Irish
potatoes for a runaway apprentice, James
Wood by name, aged 20 years, and eau
tons all persons against harboring him.
We have also copy Of the National
.Standdrd Of July 18th, 1853. OF the TIRE
local items in this paper VIC copy the fol-
lowing:
''An inquest was held on Monday morn
ing last by Justice Yanmetcr, on the body
of person found dead in the orchard Of
Mr.. Joseph Bassett. in Warrington. 1t
proved to be Thomas Shain, laborer, who
had been i'll the employ Of Mr.. Bassett
during the harvest. He had eaten his
breakfast the day previous, Sunday,
with the family, and had not been seen
until discovered as above 1t is believed
his death resulted from the use OF ardent
spirits, an empty jug being found near the
corpse.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-26

That portion of the Salvation Army &C.
cupying Elmer is engaged at present in a
hand-to-hand conflict with satan's hosts,
with very strong prospects of final victory
DR.. NJ J. Paulding is again the owner
of Jersey bulb of the st. Heller family.
He is one year old, and the exprcssase On
the animal was $500, nearly the value of
a bull of that age of common stock.
Mr. Erastus Fosdick will soon put in
course of erection dwelling for Mr.. Harry
Paulding. that is intended to be, when eom-
pleted, structure of more than ordinary
dimensions. 1t will be built by contract,
we believe.
Mr.. Rollins Foster shipped on Thursday,
80 very fine hogs to Fairton, they having
been purchased 10y Firman Willis, of that
place.
Meetings at the Presbyterian Church
still continue with increased interest.
The Rev Mr.. Mccullough, of Baltimore,
will not accept the call rendered him by
the Baptist Church OF this place.
\ number of young people went to
Bridgeton ON Monday evening of this week,
to hear the lecture Of Col. Potter ON the
battle Of Gettysburg.
1t may be wandering beyond the prov
ince of local correspondent to speak of
what one sees when they 30 from the conn
try ito the city" However, as the sub
ject of Col. Potter's lecture suggests it 10
our mind, we shall venture TO speak of
something we recently saw in Philadelphia.
1t was the cyclorama Of the battle of Get
tysburg Wonderful piece Of art SO
we'll executed is this portraiture by the
brush of the artist Of that great battle of
war. that we could not, as we viewed ii,
Danish the impression that We We're on the
very battle field itself Here Que who has
never witnessed or participated in a real
battle, and who cannot form a correct con-
ception of its horrors and the manner IN
which contending armies are manouvered,
by reading descriptions of battles, can re-
ccive a correct understanding Of both, by
seeing this mastery work Of art
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-26

One day during the recent cold snap, one
of our citizens was telling his friends how
the night before, after he had gone to bed,
he heard some unauthorized person OF
persons who did not have that regard for
property rights which should characterize
the good citizen. abstractng coal from his
bin which was located outside of his house.
He made no effort to drive them away,
feeling that in such bitter weather if any
body needed coal he was glad to share
with them. He was given due credit for
his philanthropy, but later developments
were to the effect that the supposed robbcr
was the gentleman's daughter, who was
entertaining her best young man, and as
the old gentleman had neglected to lay in
a supply of fuel before retiring, she was
compelled to wait on herself. Hence the
disturbance.
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The Harrisouytrie Tenp,ars.

Next Saturday evening February 9th,
is 'tSisters Night" at No. II, when the
time will be taken up by the sisters only.
Last Saturday evening was surely a red
letter" day in the history of Harrisonville
Lodge. Large delegations were present
from Woodstown and Mullica Hi lodges
to meet the Grand Lodge officers, five of
whom were present. After the first recess
Chief Templar Borton vacated his position
for Past G. W. G. T., William p Crooks,
who conducted the meeting the remainder
OF the evening, displaying an executive
ability that did untold credit TO himself
and to the Grand Lodge of New Jersey.
With the consent of the lodge he appointed
the following Grand Lodge officers to as
sist him in initiating the five candidates
who were in waiting to join the order:
Marshall, Past Grand Mar. Rice. Jersey
City; Chap, Grand W. Assistant Secretary
George Behan, Jersey City; Past w. c.
T., Grand W. Treas. II. 5. Harrison, Jer-
sey City; W. V. T., G. W V. T, Emily r.
r. Kirby, Harisonville. After all the
beauties of the initiatory ceremony were
gone through, said beauties lasting from
the first word and action until the close,
Bro Crooks showed his ability as an orator,
and advanced excellent reasons why every
Good Templar should always lac found at
his or her post, and what grand prospects
lie open to this work throughout our field
the world. Bro. George Behan then re-
cited with great effect ''Out of the Depths
showing himself to be an elocutionist of
great ability He was followed by Brothers
Rice and Harrison. Bros. Cake and Oar
lngton, from Mullica Hill. Bro. Reeves
and Sisters Davis and Woolman, from
Woodstown. and Borton, of HarIisonville,
all made pleasing remarks. A vote Of
thanks must be extended the W. G. T.
and his assistants for the toothsome re
freshmcnts that followed.
Friends will please send in their names
for initiation without delay, as We wish to
swell our list of membership greatly dur
ing the quarter.
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salem sfTtinss.

Conductor john p Price is seriously. i'll
with brain fever.
The "Major ReyboId" will probably
commence her trips next week
An old soldier here has received back
pension amounting to nearly $500.
1t is said that temperance will be prom
inent factor in the election next month.
The various manufactures in Salem pay
out $3.50, 900 per year in wages and are
the direct means Of support for more than
1000 people.
At the annual meeting Of the Fen
wick" whcelmen held last week the fol-
lowing officers We're elected: President,
DR.. Jackson; Vice President, c. V. Bitter;
Secretary and Treasurer, Harry i. Dare
Captain, Henry T. Allen; LIST Lieut., Neal
d. Avis; I'd, Robert Wander. This bicycle
club will adopt new syle of uniform at
its next mcctin0
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VENDUE-
WILL be sold At public sale, on
Monday, March LIST, 1886,
0n the farm of the subscriber. in
WOODSTOwN, N. j.,

An the ALLOWING stock, farming implements,
srock-ene excellent black mare. good for
farm road: large bay mare. very strong ana
gentle, goo& for farm or road: 3year-0id bay
colt very pRoInising for speed: bay flssIsa. good
for farm or Right work; Ii head 81 cattle mostly
Young and fNccllcnt mixers, coming into
profit early iit March and April; very fne fun,
bred AlderneN COW, four years old, due 10 calf
March i2lh: The others are mixed With Adder
ney, AyrshireA Ilolstein and Daaham: some
wcll-bred younA heifels, one bnll9 handsome
FAEMlSo urEsAns Ne.-one good iron-axle
wagon, nearly ne&; low-wheeled stalk wagon,
not long in use4 riding carriage, express
wagon, sets of dllain harness. set Of single
harness. collars, biadles, limos fiynefs. horst
S Io~s Small Il e eow er a hro swonn os
harrow, new smoothing llsxrrow. hoe haTrows
, gang plows, latest styie. with pulling rods
attached; com marktr. Form eoserer Wood
moving machine, a. gepd new, only used
one season; hayrake OF Hip pattern hay Shelly
ings, hay fork, doubiesharponn, nearly new;
on the farm; lawn ntowtrs, fan mill, nearly
new, with all nipple uaent& Telegraph fodder
cutter, with two cislnks; dpfn shelter. grind
stone. ladders. onf 30 feSg tong: , watering
troushs, hog honse lime Apay, bottom and
sidehoatts: stalk Rsled, dr4 chain. hedge
wheeibarrow. hogs. islkeS, shoxeis, grain bags,
with many oiher articles u-efsA on the farms
S m9k g syne We ea ana eq Ia, n ,ns
HousEHoip tss,oIss AND DAIRY iATt KEs.--tine
good goose test1er bed; other beds and bed
Aif-. . tturdtHNtS- tHtt4~ VI LIZ ttAifts -
yards OF ingrain carpet; parior stoSf; lounge;
tables. lotahf chairs, sef1ee, desk. wardrobe
eight day clock, Tub for cooling mhk, lot Of
milk cams, ssfssliner, milk pans shssrA refsis
orator, kettles, pains and tabs.
tifieela tons III good hay, clover ana timo-
thy, and Timothy: 10 acres of growing xw heat
on the arm. also ii acres of growing wfHsaf ~
/ the iunftnre OF the Aorketown and PittSxrnye
roads; scorn by the busbel; lot af good Deed
corn.
sale 10 commence al ilsgg nScissek, A. m.
Condft ions. Nj suiuS under $40, cash. ga @lli
suilsE above sic, credit OF months viii "
given With approved security
Wx A. GAsPgE, Anetiuneer.
NJ u. DICKINSON. Clerk.
NDIE.--AS all must be sold, The sale Will
commence precisely AT the fiiae named aisost.
The property wifi AL he positively Said. r..
| safdle~s af price, ~ have M place 70 keep II
tebtsAst.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-26

A friend from Elmer tells us the follow
ing: On one of the roads leading through
Franklinvillc is a bad washout at a bridge,
caused by the recent heavy rains. and short
distance further ON another wash across the
road. making the road impossible for teams.
The highway had been fenced off by .
temporary barricadc as is usual in such
cases until repairs could be made. On
Sunday night eX-Sheriif Jones was sitting
in his residence when he heard a horse and
carriage going by rapid gait, and shortly
heard Il noise as of a team running into
and breaking down the harrieade, which
was near his house. Hearing nothing fur
ther and surprising the parties had repaired
damages without assistance he remained
in the house, but presently neighbor
came to the door and said that team was
fast between the two breaks in the high
way. Lighting lantern they proceeded
to the spot, and found that the horse,
which was . fine animal and haneSsed to
buggy. had passed the first break in the
road and had been left carefully hitehed
and blanketed. They ungeared the animal,
which was in reeking sweat. showing
signs OF hard driving, and took him to a
stable, careful search failing to disclose
any one in the neighborhood to claim it,
and at last accounts no owner had rut in
an appearance. 1t was supposed the horse
was stolen, and the thief finding himself
in difficulty and fearing detection if he
looked for help, had absconded.
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County BEARD of Agriculture.

Pursuant to call n number of farmers
and others interested met in McAllister' $
Hall on Monday afternoon to form a
County Board OF Agriculture. Joseph w.
Cooper was called to the chair, and NJ. ID.
Dickinson was chosen Secretary. BY re-
ferring to the law of the State it was
found that County Board of Agriculture
could only be formed by the members of
the agricultural societies or organizations
of the county, and on a call of the roll it
was found that six societies of the county
were represented in the meeting, namely:
Salem County Pomona Grange, Woods
town Grange, Courses Landing Grange,
Pedricktown Grange, Friesburg Grange
and the West Jersey Agricultural and
Horticultural Association. a motion to
organize County Board, as per the call of
the meeting, was carried, and committee
of six, comprising one member of each OF
the societies represented, was appointed to
nominate officers for the organization.
They reported the following names, which
were adopted by the meeting: President
Joseph w Cooper; Vice Pres, Richman
Coles; Secretary, III. G. Perry; Treasurer,
]. Walter Pancoast; Directors, John w.
Dickinson VIM. 4. Miller, d. +. Strengthen,
Empson Atkinson, Z. l.. Borton and NJ.
d. Dickinson.
Allen Moore j. Walter Pancoast and
NJ. ID. Dickinson were appointed COM
mittee to draft constitution and bylaws
for the governing of the organization.
John W. Dickinson and J. Walter Pan
coast were appointed to represent the
Board at the meeting Of the State Board to
be held in Trenton, next January.
At an invitation for those who desired to
join the organization to give in their
names, about twenty five responded.
After short and interesting speeches
from several of the members present, the
meeting adjourned to meet in the same
place on Monday, March sth, 1886, at ?
o'clock, sharp, when a constitution and
bylaws will be adopted, and other bust
ness transacted.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-26

Jacob Edwards, of Deerfield, is black
smithing at Cobb's old shop, for Mr.. Van
lear, the new proprietor.
farmer near Perkntown advertised in
his notice of vendue that the sale would
close by selling young and attractive
housekeeper.
S. S. Mitchell, who now occupies the
Folwell farm.near Woodstown, will remove
this spring to farm near Salem, much to
the regret of the many friends Of himself
and family in his vicinity.
Notwithstanding Rev. j. L. Wilson has
resigned his pastoral charge to take effect
this spring, he will remain resident of
Woodstown for another year. at which his
many friends greatly rejoice.
Alfred Biderback, of Warrington, has
sold six-months' Lancewood colt to a
gentleman living in Charleston, South Car
DINA, for $3.50. This is one of the highest
priced colts, for its age, that ever left
Salem county.
The lectures of Major and Mrs. e. T.
Scott, at Mullica Hill and Jefferson, during
the past week, have been well attended,
and much interest created Mrs. Scott
closed the series on Wednesday evening
with ''Woman's place in the Temperance
Reform Tonight the Major lectures in
Cosmopolitan Hall, Nineland.
Joseph Mayhem, living between Pole
Tavern and Elmer, has a herd of cattle
which is afflicted with pleuro- pneumonia.
The first knowledge Mr.. Mayhem had of
the plague was the sudden death of one
of the cows, and he sent for the State Vet
Urinary Surgeon, who ordered tive of the
herd killed and inoeulatcd the remainder.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-26

Mrs. Z. T. Scott spoke very aeceptably
to good audience III the Friends meeting
house last Monday evening on temperance.
Mrs. Emily l.. McLaughlin's lecture in
the Opera House tonight will be treat
that none of the friends Of temperance can
afford to miss. The speaker is a promi-
nent official of the National w. c. T. L.,
and one of the finest platform orators of
that organization. Her theme, Barriers
TO Success" is a suggestive one, and we
promise ourselves the pleasure Of hearing
what they are and how to overcome them.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-26
Weather NOics.

We don't need probabilities or DeNoe,
of ITacl1ensack, to tell lis that spring
draws nigh. The small boy with his
marbles occupying the sidewalks is the
surest precursor of the ethereal mildness"
that we know of and he is out in full force.
The pleasant spring-lilse days that have
been allotted to us the past week, have
been a most agreeable relief from the win
try and tempestuous weather preceding
All the same, we advise our readers not to
let the mild temperature fool them into
shedding their winter llannels or going out
minus their ovcrcoats, or tarrying too long
on the pleasant sunshiny street corners.
There is still an inSiduous chilliness in the
air that has way of searching out the
marrow OF ones bones, and the first init
nation the victim has is a ''cold," which
may wind up in pneumonia or rheumatism.
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A Good Thing They Marched.

AT Cedarville recently, where a detach-
ment of the Bridgeton Salvation Army
have been holding services with marked
success. drunken man was in the bar
room of the hotel in the act of taking 4
glass of liquor. Hearing sound of music
on the street he set down his glass. went
outside and found the Army parading the
town. He had never attended any of their
meetings, and his curiosity being excited
he followed the soldiers to their barracks,
staid for their meeting, his heart was
touched. he went to the '.penitent form for
prayer and was soundly and happily con-
verted and reformed.
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loCAL NEWS.

The signs are favorable for a big build
ing boom this season in our borough.
Sheriff Kelly has posted the usual
notices concerning bribery at the coming
election.
Richard +. $. Gilman moved into the
Presbyterian parsonage property recently
purchased by him, on Tuesday.
Mrs. Frances J. Barnes, National Super
intenGlent of the Young Woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union, will deliver an adj
dress in Woodstown on March 10th, 1886.
Attention is directed to the advertise
ment of Preston Wriggins in another col
umn. Mr. W. is a reliable business man,
and the people can rely on the truth of
his announcements.
Rev. Mr. Mccullough, of Baltimore. has
declined instead Of accepted the call cx-
tended to him by the Pittsgrovc Baptist
church Rev. G. Brdgman, Of our town,
supplied the pulpit last Sunday.
Since it has been announced that Rev.
n. j. Wright will not be returned to
SYoudstown charge by the Conference, the
query neyerybodys tongue just now, is
who will the new preacher be ~
n w. b. Ilitehner, being compelled by bus
fncSS engagements 10 resign ms ohicc VI
w. G. Il. in Woodstown Lodge, |. @. u. T.,
.'oSei'ii . nricM"y wa W, "r r, ;bo nm
sns eic1tcu " M '''o ''''
expire" TERM
Hires & Co, of Quinton, have received
thc contract to supply all the glass needed
in the construction OF the new building
now being erected at lth and Market
streets, Philadelphia, by HOOD, bohpriSnt
AT ,rln ~
~ 70 9'''oo0 WIN
"se'''
The Republican township caucus mas
been called to meet at McAllister han
on Friday of next week. 1t is ilkely that
project for electing road "vefscefS by
districts will be presented to the town
meeting at this spring election.
49, mod Resale 1ivinc at Elmer.
woc ;p;,roa IN Tuesday ui,rht on the rail
road. He jumped on the train at the sta
ton at Elmer intending to take shor
ride and jump of at the Broad street cross
ing, but in jumping struck his head sIis-
tanning severe bruises.
m, ,4,,, ooti,a of tho
n., no ~, De- .,,;i'is;a,, Sn.iotv viii he held
io.'I.':,' Won MI LEI ot Inc
heNl hion""S G'0is un;,ri,+ p,.iness of
.cs,oo '. y; ,,,oot;on ,yitb tbc comipo
election viii be acted upon, ana II Is "e-
sired that all the members DC preSoh''
w c. Garrison. commission merchant,
3o7 South Front street. Philadelphia, writes
ms that potatoes are in demand in that
market and are commanding - and so
cents pcr bushel Mr. Garrison is thor
onahIy reliable and makes prompt returns,
ana those who have potatoes to sell should
cnmmunicafe with him.
r ,
~ what DO you llll naso o! o4ns ". 'n
who VIII eXpehu 9'9''i' " V,o IL ~ =,
money TO open up Strees e','' no ~ %" ~
pubiic use iof over % yo1.s % ~ .s.t'ta
PLANTATION OF tils' pieasc to'n ~. 'du or
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-26

horse and buggy were stolen from W.
Warrick, AT Glassboro, on sunday.
II is said That Bridgeton'S population viii he
swelled by over so visitors aud prSachers dur
ing Conference.
The Republicans OF MillSiIie have noininai-
cd Gearse +. Dunlap ior Mayor, Il. H. stokes,
City Treasurer, and H. Newcoaih- city s.aliei-
tor.
\ new Democratic afternoon paper, called
the Ercni5tS Telegram, was started in Camden
on Wednesday Fitzgerald a smith are m"
puhlishers.
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The Adjourned Court.

At the adjourned session of Salem
County Courts, held last Friday, the APP
plieation for the appointment of Chosen
Freeholders to review the proceedings of
the surveyors who vacated the Upper
Canal Bridge and laid ont new roads, was
heard. NJ. p. Grey, for the citizens of
Upper Neck, wanted the Freeholders Sc
lected after the coming election, while
Messrs G. II. and J. +. Sinnickson wanted
the Freeholders selected from among the
present members. The Court Withheld its
decision.
Messrs. c. II. Sinnickson and NJ. P.
Grey moved for q rule to show cause why
the verdict in the Lippincott-Reybold
case of $500 damage for the plaintiff
should not be set aside and a new trial
ordered w. T. IIilliard, Esq, for the de-
Tense, opposed the motion. The Judge re-
fused the motion.
After transacting some unimPortant
business the Court adjourned until Fri
day. March 10Th.
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Personal.

Lawyer Cochran, of Elmer was in town
on Wednesday Oh legal business.
d. w. G. White is making an extended
visit to his parents in Cape May county.
Major f. T. Scott is Deputy of the
Grand Lodge of Good Templars in this
state.
Barclay Moore, one of the most popular
Of the officials of the West Jersey Railroad,
was in town ON Friday last. Mr.. Moore's
native place is in the vicinity of Woods
town. and he frequently finds time from
his duties 10 pay his old home and friends
visit
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-26

March LIST, 1sS6-E. S. Reeve, Woods
town, personal property.
March 3D., 1886 William w. Banks,
near Jacksonville, personal property.
March 9Th. 1SS6-Wm. Grice, Sr. near
Daretown, personal property.
March 18th, 1SS6-C. NJ. Miller, Fen
wick Station, personal property.
March 18th, 18SG-.Jamcs NJ. Cook, near
Pennsgrove, personal property.
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Library Meeiin.

The Trustees of the Plesgrove Library
held a business meeting ON Wednesday
evening last, at which it was resolved to
renew the lease for the present quarters
occupied by the Library for another term
of five years, and the Book Committee
was instructed to submit a list of books
for consideration with view to pnrehas-
mo
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-26

A disorder strongly resembling, if it is
not really, scarlet rash, has broken out
among the pupils of the public school and
caused some alarm at first among the
parents. Quite number of the scholars
have been afflicted and obliged to remain
at home for a few days, but ne serious re-
suits have followed in any case.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-26

The Woodstown Base Ball Club has re-
organized for the coming season, with the
following players: Crowley and Barber,
Stepler and Potts, batteries; Cobb, 1st
base; CahilI, ID base; Shivers, Sd base,
Crspin, s. S; Darlington, j. f; Grier,
G. f; Bachman, r. f. They would like
to hear from all amateur clubs in South
Jersey. Address w. A. Cobb, Secretary,
Woodstown. N. J.
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HODGES AND SOCIETIES.

WooDsrowN LODGE, No. los, |. o. G. t..
Meets every Tuesday evening in Odd Eel
lows Hall, Turner'S Building.
WooDsTowN LoDGE, No l3s, II. Il \. NJ
Meets Tuesday evening, on or before full
moon and two weeks thereafter, IN horton $
Hall.
WooDBiNE I.opGE, No. l5S, |. o. o. F.
Meets in j. H. Turner's building every Fri
day evening.
MosAcsA 'FRIBE, No. ~, IMP. o. Il. NJ
Meets in j. II. Turner's building every Mon
day evening.
WoopsrowN GRANGE, No. s, p. of H.
Meets every Wednesday evening in Turn
ers building
JOHN q: FOSTER Posi-. No. 81, G.. A. r.
Meets on the first and third Thursdays in the
month in Riley's building.
HARMONY CouNctL No. 90, O. u \. M
Meets every Tuesday evening in Riley's
building