The Penn's Grove record., 1888-04-21
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The semi-annual convention OF the
Salem County W. G. i Unions was
held in the NJ +. Church, cktown,
on Thursday, the 10th. was a
good representation of Union in the
county and citizens in the vicinity pre-
sent. l25 enjoyed the beautiful dinner
Of the citizens. The church was nice
ly DECORATED with pot flowers and bali
ners. N1A II
Mrs. Behi. Patterson, the President
presided. After the morning devotion
al services conducted by Mrs. Matte
Robbins, Of Pennsgrove, favorable ie-
ports FROM the county Unions and Off
GERS and superintendent were heard.
The afternoon session was opened
with Il most excellent Bible reading by
Mrs. Sembower. of Salem, Mrs. Downs
was present and gave much entertain
ing information in answering the ques-
tons given her. The resident pastor
Rev. E. X. Brunyate, and Revs. T. Cor
son, VIM. Mitchell, add l.. NJ. Atkin-
sou were present and made apprOpri-
ate and encouraging addresses. II
Was decided best to not hold u County
4th of July celebration. Woedstown
will hold a local celebration. $26.1 70
were reported as having been collected
by envelopes in the County Unions for
the county fund which greatly re-
plenished the Treasury.
Although officers are usually elected
at the annual meeting 1t the fall there
were some chosen to fill vacancies.
Miss Aida Turner, of WoodstOwn, was
chosen Recording Secretary rs Mrs.
o. J. Croft resigned. Mrs. Hannah
T0rton was chosen superintendent OF
Literature and Periodicals and Mrs.
Sallie M. Price, of E~vangelistic and
Bible Reading. Superintendent were
chosen for three new branches of work;
Sabbath Observance, Mrs. J. Garrison,
OF Quinton; Suppression of Impure Lit
I lure, Miss A. V. Cooper; Franchise,
Mrs. Laura Pancoast, of WoOdstown.
A vote of thanks was rendered the
Pedricktown W. c. Il. U. for their
hospitality and other friends who meet
with them.
BOARD OF CHOSEN FRFEHOLDERS.
The April meeting was held at the
Court house OH Wednesday 18th.
The old bill $500 for the new patent
ballot-boXes which has been held for
indemnifying bond for sonqs time, was
finally paid and a receipt therefore CIV
ell. In connection willis the ballot
box matter. Clerk Flynn presented II
bill for expenses and services, amount
ing to $50, which was ordered paid.
On motion, Freebooter S~trobridge
was authorized to use his own judg.
ment about removing posts standing
on the outside of the wingOf t he draw
bridge at New bridge, Salem county
side, (known as Standbank) If deemed
obstructive to navigation.
On motion, Haynes, Baker and AL
len we're appointed a committee oI,
Oak street bridge, Salem.
Committee on bridges at Rogers dis,
tillery, Warrington. reported that one
bridge would be sufficient and would
be so built and the trench Of the other
filled up. Reported received and CON-
mitt ee discharged.
Mr.. Allen reported that a safe for
the Sheriff's office had been purchased
for S65, and placed in the office.
Adjourned until the first "Wednesday
in May.
PETIT JURORS.
The following persons were drawn
on Tuesday morning to serve as petit
jurors during the May term of Salem
County Courts:
/ Aaron W. Haines, Pilesgrove.
2 Richard Hustled, Upper PitisgrOve.
3 Albert Davis, Jr.. L. A. Greek.
4 Stewart Broadway, Quinton.
3 Lambert Newkirk, ST., l.. A. Creek.
8 George Z. Sparks, Oldmans.
Z John Hogan. Salem.
| 8 John S. Dilks, Salem.
o William Costing. Salem.