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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12

The Board of Chosen Freeholders met in
regular monthly meeting at the Court
House in Salem on Wednesday last. The
principal matter before the Board was the
application of John Holmes, Josiah Hewitt
and Isaac Coles for the award of $500 offer
ed for the arrest and conN iction of the
murderer of Ella Watson. NJ. p. Grey,
Esq. addressed the Board in support of
the claimants of the reward. and was fol-
lowed by ]. Holmes and j. w. Gofortl,
Esqrs., and by Messrs. Hewitt and Coles.
A motion was made to pay the full amount
of the reward to Mcssrs. Coles and Hewitt.
Lost, yeas, 6; nays ); blank, .. Another
motion was made to make the reward $3.50,
bnt was withdrawn on the refusal of the
claimants to accept that sum. Another
motion to pay 800 was lost.
w. Lawrence, fish warden's bill for 1923
for services and expenses on Sundays, was
cut down to $4S. and passed The rcsolu-
ton adopted last Spring relative to author
izing FISH Wardens to act on Sundays,
was. on motion, reScinded
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12

Last week we mentioned the fact that a
cooperative glass company, which had
been organized by Quinton glassblowers,
had Woodstown in contemplation rs a
possible location for their works. At the
meeting of the Salem Board of Trade, held
on Monday evening, communication was
received from this company asking what
inducement, if any, would be offered if
the company should decide to locate its
works i'll Salem. The matter was referred
to a committee, who are to report i'll one
week. A plot of ground sufficient for
their buildings will probably be offered the
company by the Board, and unless Woods
town can hold out more substantial induce
ments than this, the indications are that
she will lose this opportunity. The com
pany will require for its working about
fifty men, who would be taken from the
twenty-five families which would locate
where the factory was built. and the pay
roll would amount to about $50, 900 per
year
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12

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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
Township Committee Meeting.

The Township Committee met in Me
Allisters Hall on Wednesday. to settle M
the business of the past year. Through
the courtesy of Chas. f. Paneoast. Town
ship Clerk. we were permitted to make
some extracts from his report III advance
of its publication.
The money expended on road work in
the township last year was s3453.90. an
excess of s953.90 over the appropriation,
which was 32500.00. This amount includes
the cost of opening new roads, which foots
up to $4,000.
snow this winter was $2S1.97.
The total amount on tax duplicate was
$50, 6347 3G04. - of which remains nm
collected. Cash in Treasurer's hands
about S299000.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
MulIica Hill.

The occasion of the surprise at Mr.
James Gibson's on last Wednesday was not
his SD birthday as reported, but his S0th.
On Saturday evening the Methodist
friends of Jefferson made the home of Rev
Dugan pleasant with their presence The
surprise was enjoyed by ALL
The following programme will be Oh
served in the Baptist Church Sunday even
ings during the Spring months: 1st Sun
day evenings, Lessons from Popular
Events, political and Social); ID Sunday
evenings, Children's Meeting; 81 Sunday
evenings, Praise Meeting; 4th Sunday even
ings, Temperance subjects. All areinvited
to come to these services.
Service in the Baptist Church Sunday
morning and evening. Morning subject
Consider" Evening subject Hand
writing on the Wall" L.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
The small Boy and the snow.

The small boy was in. clover ON Satur-
day. The boys can climb into q passing
sleigh just as dextcrously as they did last
winter, while the delegations which Were
not old enough then to keep pace with a
fast horse. can now leap on the gliding
cutter deity enough. II there is one OBJ
.ject that will inspire the heart of boy,
and make him run, it is when sleigh
passes. He does not care who is in charge
of it, or what kind of a cargo the driver
has. Away he goes, determined to
secure ride, or be dumped into the
snow in the attempt. The people with
the sleighs are usually good-natured and
often allow the boys to get ride, remem-
bering their own Juvenile exploits. For
tunately no accidents have been reported,
although some narrow escapes are observed.
The boys wanted the sleighing to last all
Winter, but the rain has wrecked their
hopes and they will have to set their faces
toward the marble season, which is fast
approaching.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12

Martin Vanmeter, bachelor living be
tween Finley and Hustled stations on the
Bridgeton railroad, was frozen to death on
Wednesday night Of last week. Vanmeter
was Al years of age. He and his brother
returned from Philadelphia on the late
train leaving it at Husted's Station to
walk home, the brother, who turned up all
right, going in the direction of Woodruff 5,
and Martin in the Friendship direction.
When found the body was near fence
about $50 yards from his home, with his
arm extended as though an effort had been
made to reach the fence and an overpower-
ing stnpor had prevailed in the midst of it.
The arm above the snow was noticed by a
man named George Nichols, who happened
to be driving along, and further invcstiga-
ton revealed the body. An examination
was made by the Coroner and the funeral
took place on Monday.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12

Few lodges or beneficial societies in
this vicinity can boast of such record as
is possessed by Harmony Council, No. sc,
Order United American Mechanics, OF
Woodstown. This organization, which is
composed of the best and most prosperous
of Woodstowns artisans, has been in eX-
istence about thirteen years and during
that time has been called upon to bury but
one of its members. At the last annual
meeting the treasurer's report showed
$16999 S in the treasury and the member
ship numbered 81. 1t is the usual
custom of the lodge to celebrate the 22d of
February. the anniversary Of the birth of
George Washington. i'll some manner, and
it has been decided this year that supper
will be given in their rooms. in Riley S
building. to the wives, children and sweet
hearts OF the members OF the order An
enjoyable occasion it will be, no donbt,
and one that will do credit to Harmony
Council.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
Tine Salvation Army.

Captain Garrison, with her noble band
of workers, are about finishing up their
second weeks campaign at their barracks
in this place. and as the result of their
tircless and earnest labor, can report the
conversion of four souls The meetings
during the past week have been well at
tended and are perceptibly increasing in in
terest. On Tuesday night, especially, the
exercises and testimonies were of the most
interesting character and from the atten-
ton and concern manifested by the large
audience. it is safe to assert that a work
has been commenced by the Army which
cannot fail to be productive of good, and
that soon. 1t is singular that those who
nveigh most earnestly and bitterly against
the presence of the Army here are the
saloon and restaurant Keepers together
with some of the ministers and leading
members of the churches. 1t is not often
that these two classes unite in such fellow
feeling and with such unanimity as they
seem to have done in this instance. We
are pleased to be able to say, however that
the least conservative of the church men,
bers arc beginning to view the advent of
the Army in Woodstown with less suspi-
cion and are, with their presence, prayers
and influence, helping along with the COM
mon cause of humanity for which this
noble band is striving. The saloon keep
ers are very decided and unanimous in
their opinion of the Army, for the reason
that it has caused a very perceptible di-
intuition in the amount of their receipts.
On Wednesday evening the Army was
re-enforced and strengthened by a visit
from Capt. Creech, of Vineland, otherwise
know as Circus Sam, Edward Facey, late
of the Elmer Gazette, and another member
from Elmer. The Hall was crowded to
its fullest capacity and the meeting was
highly interesting, especially the expert
enec given by Capt. Creech, who is a
native of Canada. In the prayer meeting
four persons awaited themselves of the in
vitation to come forward and seek forgive
ness OF their sins.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
\ VENDUE-
WILL. be sold at public sale, on
Monday, March LIST, 1886,
u the farm of The subscriber, in
wOoDSTowN. N. J.,

Al the following stock, farming implements,
srocx.-dne excellent black marc. good for
farm or ROAD large bay mare, very strong and
gentle, goodkfor farm or road; 3year-old hay
colt, very promising for speed: bay mare, good
for farm or Ali work ii head of cattle, mostly
yonng and eAeellcnt mixers, coming info
profit early in March and April very fine fall
bred Alderney COW, fonr years old, due 10 ssslf
March i2th; thtpthers are mixed With sJtief-
ney. Ayrshire, NoStein and Durham;sk onie
well-bred Young heiters, one ball, 3 haifisomc
FARNrSe urENsHs Se-one good isAn-axle
wagon, nearly news iow-wlieeied stats wagon,
not long in use %ridins carliage$ express
wagon, sets of chain harness, sef OF single
harness, collars, bridies, lines, fiyEets, horse
pio@s. small pillow. rolier, cnt hSfrow, faliow
harrow. new smoothing harrow saoe harrows
2g,ing plows, latest style, Willy pulling, rods
moving machine as good 9ew, only used
one season; hayrake Of t.ip patern hay sheiy-
@gs may tes dG a 40 Sn nsr T s
ON the farm; lawn moweIx, fan mill, nearly
new, with an Implements Telegraph fodder
stone, , ladders one 30 Sd long; ? Watering
troughs, hog house. Lingo Body, bottom aud
Sitiehoar,ls; stalk sleds drag chain. hedge
wheelba.row, hoes, rl Kes, shdkeis, grain bsigs,
with many other artia es usefM on the tslstn:
work bench, vice ana tools, al in excellent
order, having been ia use but short time
HOUSEHOLD tsoops ND DAIRY IxTCgKs.--tbne
good goose featheF bed; other iAds aud bed.
4 ding: bedstead< 80 yards OF rag carpet. y
/ yards OF ingrslin carpet; parlor stage laange;
! tables: ioi Of chAirs, sstfee desks wardrobe:
4 eight day clock hHb for cooling milk, lot Of
milk cans, SiFsliHer, milk pans. ehfirn. Fefrig-
ef1stor. kettles, pans aud tubs
Fifteen tonsFof coed hay. clover ;thd limo
1 thy and tnnqfhy; 10 aeres of growing wheat
/ on the farm. ;aSo II acres OF growing Cheat ~
\ the junctnreAf the YORKTOWN and PIt&rgrose
roads; corn by the bushe: lot of gpW seed
J corn.
sale 10 commence az 1889 o'elonk, Il. NJ
/ Conditions All sums under $40. cash, saa MI
/ sums ah0sts $40 a credit at . months viii he
| given wits approveti security.
n. :. REEVE.
NM. A. fAsfER, AHctioneer.
NJ d. DICKINSON. Clerk.
N0TE.-As all must he sold. the sale will
commence precisely at the fiine named s,i,nse
| The properly viii ali he positively soid. re-
gafdiess 81 price, Ms have no place ~ keep II
Febi249t.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
Who Is Responsible?


1t Is wen worth WINE 10 ask Jhst at inns
ti'he VINO Is responsive thal tiie SAFE o. ~
toAie''in9 li'luo,S mas peef ilc i i"f
aiiotlier year III the village oil Elmer. An
examination s,2 OF the applieatioh OF Joseph
ialiha't 70 Seci' an mn anu tavern as pre-
seii'ee 10 the court, feveaiS tlle laet lhat
tne l9lIoWlhg list Oh li'eeh names was
SiSneH 1he H 5'o VIZ; coo,,.o ,ua
da ,..i Pfe Ell so''o''i James enrrongbs
l. ;. johnson, BENZ. Timbernian.
David Miller, , Nm: T. Ware.
VIII Wri' p Bell oliver DIVERS r Ifitebner.
Adam IIitchner, samuel Henry,
Albert Nichols
0llly tnree OF t.'ese s'Siiers are residents
OF Elmer, most OF the otherS ilvih@ quite
remote from .he towh- IL Is put iaiT 10
Goiiciuue 'ilat tiils Si,e 0, illtoNlcaiits mas
peel ,ofced upon tle ehurch-Solhs ana
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
Temperance Prayer Meeting.

At the recent county convention of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Miss Amanda Abbott and Mrs. p G. Sou
der were appointed superintendents of the
department of eyangelistic work. The
first Of a series of prayer meetings conduct
ed by this department, was held in the
hall of the Union last Monday, and was
well attended. Subsequent meetings of the
present.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12

Thos Green killed on Tuesday fol
James Fitzpatrick, a hog that tipped the
beam at 460 pounds.
All Of Woodstown's 'tguessers" turned
out on Tuesday and made their way to
Sharptown, where the large hog belonging
to William b. Turner was lazily awaiting
slaughter The ceremonies were under
the direction of Thomas Green and his
force of butchers, and on being dressed,
the animal was found to weigh 8454
pounds. The hog was two and a hall
years old and was raised by Charles Gaunt.
The ''gucss-box," containing over eight
dollars, and representing over eighty
guesscs, was taken by John Moore, living
near Sharptown, whose lucky slip of paper
announced that the hcg would weigh $50
pounds.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
-sAiI On Account of Eliza. -

Woodstown's postmaster denies that his
Office is boycottcd. On the contrary, his
receipts show ilattering increase. -San-
beam.
Wonderful 1t is strange what revo-
luton change of administration will
make i'll the literary qualities of a town.
People who have never written letter in
their life are now ijostling and pushing one
another TIC get chance to use our post
office, and our storckeepers can hardly
supply the increased demand for pens,
paper and ink.
Those write now who never wrote before,
And those who always wrote now write The
more
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
Our Letter Box.
Temperance Thirfy-Fiye Years Ago.

SALEM Feb. 9TH, 1856.
DEAR MISUNDERSTANDING an extract
from the lSalen iSaHbeaDa in your last paper
headed Temperance Thirty Five Years
Ago, | recalled the good meals had
eaten at that same Temperance house
when child. and the home feeling there
was about the place. So sought one who
had charge there at the time of my visits,
and asked lift wassnch astaving business !?
The reply was decided NO and that
they made comfortable living. never lived
better nor happier, always had house full
the five years they had the house, and that
the hotels did not interfere with their sue
cess.
1t does not follow because one man fails
to make 4 livelihood, that the business is
at fault. 1t may be he las no fitness for
that vocation.
If Salem, with her licensed hotels. could
support a Temperance house, Bridgeton
without one licensed hotel to compete with.
need have no fear of want of entertainment
either for man or beast p.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
some Temperance "Reminiscences.


DEAR MoNIToR:-Do you not think
Woodstown is the better to-day for the
Temperance wave of thirty-five years ago
| lived in a temperance home, myself, but
saw much OF misery from the black jugs
carried into the homes around me- Do
YOU remember the old log house standing
in small lot, just above the oak tree on the
Eldridge's Hill road-the yard tangle Of
briars and weeds, with open well at the
side of the house. At the time of the
Miiieritc excitement. one woman with
babe in her arms jumped into that well.
1t did indeed, prove to be her last
last day, but the babe WAS saved. And
when | was a child she was a woman
grown, and had earned her woman's right
of suffering (not Suflrage). | well remem-
Der when her husband, kind when himself
came i'm maddened by drink. picked up his
own little child and put her upon the hot
stove and burned her sadly. But to re-
turn to the old log cabin; there lived and
died Young man with delirimm tremens,
thinking balls of fire were coming down
upon his head. At one time remember
an old soldier W it'll wooden leg. whom we
children ran from when lie was drunk,
being told he could kill us with that
wooden leg Now from that place could
have stood, b or 40 years ago, and counted
'the homes Of at least six confirmed drunk
ards, not young men either Could yon
do that today Did not the temperance
wave produce some good Thank God,
the children of those same men to-day are
better than their fathers We're. Some |
know had good temperance christian
mothers OF those boys who came to
Woodstown with banners flying in the
temperance cause. thirty-tive years ago,
none that know drink to-day. 1t saved
many through dangerous period. So
each wave that comes, tho it may seem TO
reecde a little, yet each time it comes
higher and higher, until we will have the
full Hood tide when all intemperance shall
be swept clean from the land. VI.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12

This edition of the MONITOR was mailed
to subscribers outside the town on Friday
at 500 A. M. Should any OF our readers
fail to receive their p aper promptly we
will esteem it favor il they notify us
at once and the matter will receive im-
mediate and thorough investigation.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
T He M ON IT @ r
Directnru.


Trains going north.--72t ana SIS A. H., 1874
and 4.04 p. NJ. sundays, 7i2 A. NJ. and Los p M.
Trains going south.-9.29 a. NJ, IA, i5l and
G.55 p. NJ. sundays, SIS A. NJ and $40 p. NJ.
Trains leave Philadelpha-s.l0A A. NJ, l30, $40
and 40 2. NJ. Sundays, 800 a. NJ. and 5l5 z.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12

At the regular meeting of the Bridgeton
city council on Tuesday evening, liquor
licenses were refused all applicants by
vote of to 2. The present licenses of the
hotels expire next Thursday.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
LODGES AND SOCIETIES.

WooDsrowN LODGE, No. los, l. o. q. T.
Meets every Tuesday evening in odd Eel
lows Hall, Turner's Building.
WooDSTowN LODGE, No. ISS, +. & A. NJ
Meets Tuesday evening, on or before full
moon and two weeks thereafter, i'll Borton :
Hall.
WooDBINE LODGE No. 13S |. o. o. F.
Meets in j. ii. Turner's building every FRI
day evening.
MosAcsA TRIBE, No. ~. IMP o. H. NJ.
Meets in J. H. Turner'S building every Mon
day evening
Meets every Wednesday evening in Turn
er's building.
JoHN G FOSTER Posr No. 81, q. a. r.
Meets on the first and third Thursdays in The
month in Riley's building.
HARMONY COUNCIL, No. 5i O. U. A. NJ
Meets every Tuesday evening i'll Riley s
building
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12

ONCE hours, 100 n. NJ. to $50 2. NJ
Office hours for money order business H. IN.
to y. m.
MAILS--Close ut 7.0J and 500 A. NJ. IL 20 and
345P. Arrive ut 937 A. NJ, 500 and 10 Z. NJ
SALEM MAILs-Close at 9I5 a. NJ. and ii0 p. NJ.
Arrive ut l2.l5 and 4l5 p. NJ.
SHARProwY MAILS-Close at $50 a. NJ. Arrive
at 500 A. NJ.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12

FRIENDs-Services on First and Fifth days ut
1890 A. NJ Monthly meeting first Tuesday
after last Monday in the month. Society meet
ing, Thursday before last Monday sunday
School meets ut o'clock every sunday morn
ing
METHODIST ErIsCorAL--Rev. n. j. Wright.
Services mt 1000 A. NJ. and 200 i. NJ. Prayer
meeting Wednesday at $50 L. NJ.
sunday school ut 200 p. NJ, {. IL. Richman,
superintendent.
BAPTIsT-Rcv. j. +. Wilson.
meeting Thursday ut $50 Z. NJ.
Sunday School ut 200 =. NJ, Joseph Bradway,
superintendent.
PREsByTERIA N-Rcv. o. i. McCurdy.
Services ut 1890 \. NJ. and 40 L. Nj. Prayer
meeting Wednesday at 7.3D J.. NJ.
Sunday School nj 100 T.. NJ, J. h. Jaquette,
superintendent.
CATHOLIC
services third sunday in the month nj II 90
a. NJ.
WoMAN's CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION
Meets every Thursday afternoon III 3
o'clock President, Mrs. u. Ware; Correspond
ing Secretary, Miss Annie Macaltioncr
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
License Signers.

The following are the signers of Jos. c.
French's application for license for his
hotel AT Pcnnsgrove, granted at the Janu-
airy term of eourt. The signers TO the
Elmer application will be found in another
column:
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
BoNHAM.
Married ana Happy---A arand Baii 20 he
1iven--Tax Levy.
Special To tho Gazette

Married and Happy-A 1rand Hall 60 Be
1iven-.Tax Levy.
Special To tho Gazette.
BoNnAM, TEX, Feb. li.--At II ,a0
O'Clock this morning, at the residence OF
MIR w N, Wilson, were married Mr..
VIII MCGOWAN OF Ladonia and Miss Alice
Wortham Of our city. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. X, w. Benge In a
most imposing style. Only few friends
Of the contracting parties were present,
and Immediately after the ceremony the
happy couple, with their attendants, Mr..
w Num- and Miss Eagleton, all Of Lado-
MIA, took carriages aud left for their home
In that plnce. Misa WORKMAN was one Of
our most attractive young ladies', and MIR,
MCGOWAN Is a very prosperous merchant
OF Ladonla.
The Perkins house II now nearly fin
ished and tomorrow night grand ball
will be given there, which promises TO be
the prandest one OF the season Couples
are expected from oil North Texas. The
music will be good.
Mrs. Goodale of Louisiana IL expected
here and will lecture In the Russell opera
house Sunday evening aud probably on
Monday, on the temperance subject, and
will organize lodge.
DR. Kendrlck OF Terrell will commence
a protracted meeting In the Cumberland
Presbyterian church Sunday.
Yesterday the commissioners court
levied county tax of "a cents on each
hundred dollar valuation Of property.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

% the reporter. Everything In the shane
81 an animal WAS fne-haircd and showed
blue blood Col. Maddox trotted out
colt which will be two years old this
spring, and said, there was coming
horse. lie is called Germania, and IA a
bright chestnut, showing In every moves
ment that he possesses speed and endut-
ance. Gcrmania was sired by
Germantown, he by Planet, he
by the famous Lexington. Mr.
Maddox has begun TO work the horse and
V delighted with his performance so far.
blackiellow was inquired after, when n
was learned that the promising little
oiack, which was so enthuslasticaliv
backed by his admirers, had been dead
several months, some kidney trouple
taxing MIN on. II Is now believed that
the reason he failed to make better
record m November last was due TO the
trouble that killed him. First and last
Blackfellow cost his owner several thou.
sand dollars. Miss Highly, the handsome
fliiy, sister of Racst9llov. sired nv
Longfellow out OF Belle Boston, is m nne
order,and win doubtless lower her record
In coming spring meetings. Luke Short
VINO won number OF purses last season.
II IN tlptop shape and will be heard from
Luxe snort was sired by Hyder All, out
Of Leona.
Il Is not known yet whether the Jockey
cluD OF this city will have a spring meet
ing on the track here or not, but the gem
tlemen composing the club win likely
make up their minds by the lst Of March.