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Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
GLAssBoRo

When we had wet weather the people
said it was too wet. Now it is too dry fol
them. The human family has many wants
and they all get more than they deserve.
A workman on the new bank fell from
the scaffold and broke his thigh on Tues
day of this week. He was from Philadel
phia, and name unknown. He was sent tc
the hospital in Philadelphia
The Whitney glassworks are making
large quantities of fruit jars and the trade
demands are heavy.
Rev Albert F. Pierce, brother Of s. III.
Pierce, Esq, has accepted a call from the
First Congregational Church at Danbury
Connecticut, at an annual salary of 50, 200
John Repp finished picking his Duchess
pears last week and has about 1000 in cold
storage.
The NJ. Z. Sunday school will hold an
Autumnal Service in The church Sunday
the 9th inst, afternoon and evening The
stage will be decorated with all kinds ol
fruit and flowers. There will be speaking
recitations and good singing.
Sol. II. Stanger & Son have added large
stock Of Snellenburg's clothing to theiI
business and haye large trade.
S. Stanger Iszard, candidate for Assem-
bly,. received 107. votes out of 115 polled al
the Republican club room where the cleo
tion was held Saturday afternoon
There will be full delegation from this
place TO the Democratic convention Satur
day.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
PITMAN GROVE.
Mr. Enron

Mr.. EDITOR:
In last week issue of your paper we nc
tice that Joe Bush nee observer, speaks
OF many privileges, etc, being accorded to
myself. am not aware that / have any
more rights or privileges than any one Of
my neighbors, do not ask nor would not
accept any more than that to which all
good citizens are entitled, freedom of speech
and pen, this claim only as my rights
and an equality with all others. and shall
not hesitate TO use either OF both whenever
or wherever occasion may require. have
no desire 10 attempt TO fix the christian
status Of any one, but, as in the case
Joe Bush speaks of, when mans faults
are SO palpable and SO much at variance
with outward appearances, I think that
some times the truth should be known.
l doubt If Joe Bush even, would have
refused the request of his wagon to carry a
lone, sick, unfortunate fellow being to the
hospital, even with valid excuse, which,
at that time, be could have consistently
offered. How then can he condone the act
OF his "estimable christian gentleman
whose only pretext for refusing the use Of
his wagon was that he had little hay in
1t which he could not put elsewhere |
regret to say that one must necessarily be
impressed with the strong conviction that
that manly feeling, that sympathy tor all
human suffering which cbaracterizes the
true spirit Of christianity, was sadly lack
ing IN this case. think / made no mis-
take IN classifying this gentleman with the
Leylte who passed by on the other side,
and needed not the call Of distress from
the wounded sufferer by the wayside.
Our genial station agent, Mr.. Clyde Sick
Ter, has commenced the erection Of fine
new house on his lot adjoining Mr. Joseph
Lodge. Clyde we shall expect an invita-
ton TO the wedding, or piece Of cake al
least.
We are informed that the livery facilities
ol Pitman are to be very much enlarged in
the near future. a good move in the right
direction is this and no doubt can be made
very profitable one il properly managed.
Mrs. Letitia Robinson, of this place, was
buried on Friday last after brief illness.
Mr.. Geo. Allen has had a very trouble
some ielon on his finger, caused hy the
pricking Of hriar He is getting along
very nicely now and soon will be able to
use his hand again.
Quarterly Conference Of the Methodist
Protestant church will be held in their
church at this place on Sunday next.
The Sabbath School convention will be
held at Mantua on this Thursday evening.
Hello, Glassboro! what is the matter
with yong Never knew you to own up to
being slow before very glad, all the same,
that you assure US of the fact that your
worthy people still continue TO live, move
and have being" See you acknowledge
the fact also that the lower end Of the town
Is alDlost "articulos mortis r our prediction
OF few months since seems was not far
away-glad though to see that the marks
Of the "scab" were not so deep and efec-
tual as The it0uble at the other end Of
town. STROLLER.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
Woodbury. Aroused

About 1.3O o'clock last Friday morning
Woodbury. was thoroughly aroused. Citi-
zens, armed to the teeth, rushed into
the street, and as by instinct gathered on
the Court House green. A fighting Quaker
or two were also there. Freeholder Prehl'
who the night before was SO afflicted with
rheumatics that he crawled up stairs on all
fours came up Cooper street like cyclone,
with six shooter in each hand. Gathered
under the electric light, it was indeed, a
fierce company. Nobody knew just what
brought them out, or what they expected
to find. The righteousness Of the situation
dawned on the party when a belated trav-
eler trudged up from the creek and said
"Didn't Col. Green's new yacht make ter
rible noise when she came to her dock X
Pistols and guns were concealed. Gus
Prehl's rheumatism returned, and fgurea-
lively speaking the warriors went home
on all f0urs.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
BRIDGEPORT

On Monday afternoon, Geo. d. Wilson,
a carpenter, Of No. 2032 Evergreen street,
Philadelphia, who had been cunning in the
vicinity of Oldman's creek, near Pedrick-
town, while in the act Of lifting his gun
from bench in the Jumbo station, the
hammer struck and the load was dis
charged. lodging in his left arm Dr.. John
son, of Pedricktown. assisted by DR. Still
wagon, of Bridgeport, amputated the arm
below the elbow. Wilson was taken to his
home on Tuesday.
Mr. Marx Horner has added manure to
his other business. Mr.. H. hos about 300
tons already on hand for sale.
Democratic caucus in Logan's hall this
Thursday evening.
AT the opening trials Of the Oak Grove
trotting course Mr.. Restore Gaskill's horse
came in winner.
Mrs. Rosanna L. Dilks, a former resident
Of Paulsboro, died at the residence of her
sou-in-law, Mr.. VIM. Steelman, on Satur-
day last. Her remains were inferred last
Tuesday.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
PAULsRoRo.

This town is getting the festival fever.
The Base Ball Club will have one on the
I'd and Sd Of October, the Golden Eagles on
the 9th and 10th of October and the Ladies
Aid Society will hold fair and festival
the week before Christmas to be run by
about the same parties that run it last year,
which ensures for it grand success.
The NJ. E. Sunday School has choir to
lead them in singing.
Amber Stetser's house is decided i'm
pr0yement TO the place. Mr.. Chattin is
building him good house, but the oyster
season will be well on its way before Am
bier can goin.
Cox Bros have improved their property
by grading the side walks and cutting
down some of their shade trees on the Main
Street which are two close together and
about every other one should be taken out.
The Franklinville Base Ball Club played
its second game here on Saturday last. As
the first game was very closelr contested
one, resulting in score Of 2 to / in favor
of Paulsboro, in ten inning game, there
was considerable interest in the game
The result of the game was tie, runs
each In nine innings and too near train
time to play any more, leaving our club
ahead.
Mr.. Isaac Thompson Of Paulsboro vas
rendered surprise party last Tuesday, the
occasion being the 47th anniversary Of his
birthday. The affair was wholly unexpect-
ed to Mr.. T., as he was found doing his
usual days work. Games, interspersed
with music, and later on refreshments
made the evening one Of enjoyment for all.
About 20 guests participated in the festiyi-
ties of the occasion
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
Nearly Drowned.

Tuesday afternoon Kelsay Morgan and
John, second son of John S. Jessup, Esq,
accompanied by Joseph Morgan, Sr went
down the creek bathing The tide was
high and running in, and the party rowed
to point about a mile below the city.
The boys went in to bath, and Mr.. Morgan
sat in the boat and let it float up with the
tide, the boys swimming behind, when Mr..
Morgan was startled by the cry of his son
that John was drowning. Looking back
he saw John, about eight feet astern, sink
ing Without waiting to doff either hat
or coat, Mr. M. plunged into the stream
and brought John TO tie surface, and plac-
ed him in the boat. John says that all at
once he felt that he could not swim, and
found he was sinking. IT is wise precau-
tion in parents to insist that children, even
those able to swim, be accompanied by
their seniors when they 90 bathing.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
cLaRksRoRo

September 22d thermometer 9O' at two
O'Clock, p. m.
Tons Of grapes and barrels of wine this
season.
Farmers say that the dry weather for the
past two weeks has greatly improved the
sweet potato and corn crops.
T. D. Brown is building cider tank Of
5000 gallons capacity.
Sweet potatoes and watermelons are low
er than they have been for many years.
Miss Hattie L. Brewer, of Clinton, Iowa,
who is visiting friends in the east. is now
with her aunt, Airs. J. II. O'Brien.
win Rille and Conrad Geitz are two
happy fathers and they are both little
boys.
Fifty persons visited Mount Holly fair
from this station last week.
DR.. S. T. Miller, of Paulsboro, says for
the past week he has been digging seven
baskets Of sweet potatoes to the hundred,
and did not use any manure in the hill,
broadcasted the ground and used a moder-
ate quantity of John Green's fertilizer in
the hill
Prices at station: Sweets, 81. 25, seconds,
40c. per Dbl; white potatoes, $l.O0; cab
bage, $i.00pe hundred watermelons from
$500 to $500 per hundred Lehigh coal
$3.50 per ton.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
Communicates.

Mr. Carpenter -
After reading the news" in Your paper
last week, | turned to the Editorial De
partment" and saw I had received some
attention at the point of your editorial
pen. read the text, then the sermon II
occurred to me that there was SO little of
the text in the sermon that you might be-
come popular preacher if you saw fit TO
leave your "sanctumn You misinterpreted
me, and knowing you had no such inten-
ti0n, write to explain-not to excuse. l
King Thompson toys with our votes.
We citizens are tin vassals King Thomp-
son has more influence than the churches
Of this State. King Thompson is enIarg-
ing his domain. King Yes, the Governor
is his prime minister to do his bidding He
is reported to have said the Camden County
Prosecutor dare not interfere with him or
he would lose his official headn etc |
meant King Thompson was a ebigger man.
than the Governor, churches and citizens of
ihis State. | know and appreciate the facts
you mentioned in your editorial. On one
or two occasions recently had reason to
commend them in public
Governor Albeit was not my candidate,
but when elected he was my Governor, and
] appreciate every effort he has made for
the purity and prosperity OF our common
wealth.
There was nothing partisan in mind or
sermon.
As ever, yours for right,
J. JUDsoN PIERsoN.
Woodbury., Sept. %, 1891.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
Amona The churches.

Rev. DIR. Lippincott will preach in the
NJ. i. church next Sabbath morning. Sub
ject, "The Good Mans Portion and Hope. y
In the evening the Sabbath School will
have review of the lessons for the quarter
Special singing. Recitations by the schol-
ars etc. Our seats are free. Come.
Pastor Persons subject for next Sunday
morning will be ''The Lying Faith" 10
the evening it will be "will it Pay En-
deavor meeting at p. m. Subject Sow
ing the Seed" Eccl. IL, g.; lisa. SO, 20
John 4, &c. Leader, VIM. G.. Preston.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
Star Course" Lectures.

The lecturers for the "Star Course" (pro-
vided the necessary nu mber Of tickets are
guaranteed this week will be U. S. Sen
ator Breckenridge, of Kentucky, Hon Geo.
r. Vending, Of Missouri, and Ex-Governor
Cumback, of Indiana These lectures, in
connection with the three concert compa-
MES already announced, is said to complete
one Of the strongest courses of entertain
ments offered in any city Of the U. S., and
we hope the people of Woodbury. and sur
rounding country will be sufficiently APP
preciative to subscribe to the list and make
up the necessary 400 tickets. About 27O
have been subscribed for, and as the cost is
only about AZ cents an entertainment it is
within the reach of all. These course tick
cts will have the preference of seats, and
as the lists close Sept 26th, the subscrip-
tons will have to come in rapidly.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
THE CHOSEN FREEHoLDERs.


Agreeable to the resolution adopted at
the adjournment Of the July meeting, the
September meeting of the Board of Chosen
Freeholders 0as held at Bridgeport on
Thursday last in the spacious parlor Of Dl-
rector Usinger's hotel, all the members Of
the Board being present
Clerk Reed had placed the name of d. B,
Brown, of Elk, at the bottom Of the list
and on the call of his name, Mr.. Cattell, of
Woodbury., inquired whether the Board had
proof of his election by the Township Com
mittee, some certificate of his right to sit
as a member being necessary since Judge
Garrison had decided no Freeholder had
been elected from that township.
Mr.. Carpenter said that the contest of the
election OF Freeholder from the township
OF Elk was as yet undetermined, and until
such final determination Mr. Brown was
the regularly accredited representative of
that township in the Board The mere fact
that the defeated candidate at the election
had inaugurated contest in no way af-
fected Mr.. Browns title to the seat until
the incumbent's certificate of election had
been annulled. He referred to the fact that
members of Congress and representatives in
State legislatures held title to seats in their
respective bodies. until final decision was
rendered.
Mr.. Cattell continued his contention that
under the decision of Judge Garrison, the
Township Committee must elect, and if
certificate of such an election was presented
he would not object to Mr.. Browns occu-
pying the seat. Clerk Reed read the origi-
nal certificate Of election awarded Mr..
Brown, by the Election Board.
Mr.. Carpenter stated that the fact that
further argument in this case was to be had
before Judge Garrison on the Goth instant,
was all the proof necessary that the case
was as yet undetermined, and declared that
Mr. Cattell's motion to strike Mr.. Browns
name from the roll was ausurpation of the
rights OF the people OF the township Of Elk,
and should not be entertained
Mr. Pierson and Mr.. Hannold repeated
the arguments already quoted. MI. .Cattell
wanted the decision, and the opinion Of
Editor Barber, as published in the COnSti-
tuition read, but the Director thought that
was carrying the partisan war against the
township of Elk step toe far and ruled
them out The vote was then taken on
Mr.. Cattell's motion TO drop the name of
Mr.. Brown from the roll, and lost by the
following vote
Yeas-Messrs. Cattell, Hannold, Wynne,
Miller, Eldridge, Pierson, French, Stanger
$.
Nays-Messrs. Prehl, Carpenter, Henry,
Hulings, Theis, Usinger, Fisler, Jones-9.
The Board then proceeded to the general
routine business.
The Committee Oh Public Property re-
ported that the property was in frst-class
condition. except the new steam heating
apparatus was 10 an unfinished condition.
The County Collectors statement was as
follouo.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24

General Spencer at the close of the
rifle practice season at Sea Girt, made the
semi-otlicial announcement that Company
E, Sixth Regiment, N. G. N. J. .of this CITY
again held first place among the State mil
itary organizations in Workmanship. This
company has membership of So, and ey-
cry member appeared on the range Their
record stands 81 marksmen, 3 first class and
second class shot. Their figure of merit
is 96.36 the highest ever made in the State
Capt. f. Dubois, Sergeant w. F. Hensman
and Corporal /. Lewis Davis win gold
crosses of honor for ten years qualification
and First Sergeant j. Maurice wilkins q
silver cross for five years qualification
Seven gold and 10 silver crosses have been
won BY members Of this command.
"A number Of bicycle races will be held
at Green's track on Saturday next at !
o'clock. Admission free. Come over and
enjoy good time.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
cRoss KEYS.

Rev. w. L. Peterson will preach next
Sunday morning on the subject of Heaven,
and How TO get There.
DR.. A. Writtenhouse and wife, and Mr..
Horace Henry and wife, of Philada, spent
Sunday, 18th INST, with Richard Evans,J ,Jr.
Miss Jennie Keen, of Atco, spent last Sat
urday and Sunday with us
Miss Lizzie Steelman now presides over
our public school.
Rev. L. Waters and wife, of Clarksboro,
spent one day and evening of last week in
town.
Mr.. Oscar Thompson is teaching the
Washington school,
A certain young man Of this place makes
daily trips to Philadelphia by rail- His
lady had better keep her Il" on him close
ly or she may lose sight Of him sooner or
later.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
John j. Sturmer Dead.

On Monday night last, John J. Sturmer,
formerly engaged in the mercantile bust
ness at Newfeld and Williamstown, this
county, died at his late residence at Ang-
lesea. from the result OF runaway acci-
dent several weeks ago. Mr.. Sturmer was
the pioneer settler of Anglesea and his hos
tlery was headquarters for fishing parties
at that great fishermen's resort. His fun
eral on Monday last in the Mantua NJ. T..
Church, was largely attended
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24

Mr.. Hulings asked that instructions be
given as TO the county supplying planks
for culyerts on roadways to private prop
erty, in cases when the front to such pri-
vate property has been cut away. The
Board resolved that it would not furnish
plank for any bat the bridges or culverts
that cross the public highway
Aims House bills amounting TO 81 ,174.42
were ordered paid, as well as the usual
promiscious bills that came before the
Board. and adjournment followed.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
The AnneaI Cases.

Judges Jones, Stratton and Beckett held
court last Friday to dispose of the appeal
cases. The following on the list went off
for the term: Myers VS.. Beckett, Ogden
VS.. Sithens, Cox VS. Clayton, and Wolferth
VS.. Davis & Son. The cases of Howey VS..
Brown and Beckett VS.. Norcoss were not
moved. In the case OF Iredell vs. Capio,
judgement was given in favor of Iredell for
costs. The cases of Carr vs. Hewitt, Davis
VS.. Anderson, and Davis and Allen VS..
Anderson were settled.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
Total Majority,

The Republican nominee, Solomon S.
Iszard, is recent graduate at the Bar he
is son Of DR.. Jacob Iszard, Of Glassboro,
and grandson of the late Josie Iszard,
one of the largest land owners in Glouces-
ter county. He has as yet to make record
at the Bar,and we prophesy tllat.the farmers
and toilers of this county will place no OBJ
stacle,in the form Of certificate of election
to the legislature, in his path to thorough
preparation for the arduous exactions OF
his pr )fession.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
Surrogate's Court.

Chas. L. Vannaman, appointed executor
under the will of Helms Vannaman, on
Tuesday renounced executorship, and Sur
rogate Dubois has appointed Isaac Wanna
man and Job S. Haiues administrators
with the will annexed The estate is ap-
praised at about $4,000
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2e. fes
Mantua township

The Democratic voters Of Mantua Township art
requested to meet in TeMLIN's HALL, in tbs
village of BARNsBoRo. on
FRIDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER a5th 1891
Att O'Clock, for the purpose of electing five dele
gates 10 represent said township in the County
Convention TO be held under the above call
THOMAS c. DILKs,
Chairman of last Cancns
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
VENDuEs
Household Goods /!


the subscriber, 5. W. corner Glover and Logan
streets, (opp. School House) in the city or Wood
bury, Nj, on
Saturday, the 26th Of September, 1891
All the following described Household Goods ana
Kitchen Furniture of all descriptions among
which will be found
Nose q Sons square So octave piano, In first
Glass oTer suit of crimson silk plush parlor furn-
iture, pieces, as good asnew; velvet brussels car
pet, with border; moquette carpet,3 lots of ingram
do walnut bedroom suits complete cottage
Detatead and spring mattress folding bed and
wOyen-wire mattress, marble top stand, walnut
extension table, walnut standing hat rack ana
mirror, " dOz. walnut dining room chairs wal
nut rocking do, kitchen do, book case and Sec
retary combined, lounge, mirrors. large lot Of
paintings, New Home sewing machine centre
table With leaves Hover stand, parlOr cook stove,
Dasc nearing, small cooking do, sitting room
stoves 3-burner gasoline do, with ovcn portable
fire CRATE, brass tenders and and irons,
brass parlOr chandelier with four ! a m D s,
complete; hanging do, lot bracket and other
DO, pair oriental PORTER curtains with fixtures
lace do, other do. gilt window cOrniccs plush
laInbrequins, smyrna and sheepskin rugs, table
cloths, napkins, towels sheets, pillow and bolster
cases, blankets, comf0rtables, etc. good feather
bed, mattresses. full set decorated china decor
ated toilet sets large assortment Of dining room
buckets and other articles necessary for house
keeping, not herein mentioned.
These goods viii Ds sold by catalogue which
viii be ready and distributed on Monday, the 2lst
inst, or can be had at the Office of the clerk Of
sale Goods can be inspected on promises before
day Of sale
CASH.
@H- House for sale or rout.
Daniel ]. Packer, Auctioneer
Y. selden johnson, Clerk,
Sept ~, 'gl-2w,
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
The Republican Nomination.

The opposition party in this county Sc
lected their Assembly candidate last Sat-
urday under the rules and as ordered by
the bosses. The edict went forth on We'd
nesday, and even causual observers Of
political movements saw that Mr.. Clark
was not in it. Below is the vote by town
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
MARRIED

JAMES-HIlRFF-In HurfIville, y. j., Sept. 10Th
lssl, by Rev. Joseph Garrison, Mr.. Samuel d.
James ana Miss Emily NJ Hugis, both Of tic
above named place.
CLARk--BOTSFQRD.-In the Wenonah Presby-
terian church. Thursday evening Sept. II, 1891,
by Rev A. p Botsford, Dr.. Henry Herbert
! Clark, Of Woodbury., and Miss Franceina H.
Botsford. Of Wenonah
Gloucester County Democrat., 1891-09-24
Democratic County Convention

The Democratic voters of the County Of Glou-
cester are requested 10 meet in their respective
Wards. townships and voting Precincts and elect
FIVE delegates to represent them In the County
Convention to be held in the GREEN'S OPERA
HOUSE. WOODBURY., y. J.. on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2e. 1891
At O'Clock, r NJ, for the purpose Of nominating
a candidate for member of the General Assembly
and the transaction of other business.
CHARLES W. ELKINT0N,
Chairman Of last Co. Convention.
T. n. SIcKLER Secretary.