The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-01-30

My, but that was a schadey wedding in
Daretown, now wasn't it. The North Amer
lean man would say: II was, just.
Several more cases of the grippe are re-
ported. ItnlY opinion is worth anything I
give it TO the effect that the grippe is nothing
more nor less than a severe cold and sore
throat, to which we fall victims during this
unsettled weather.
Benjamin Robinson had a lamp chimney 10
break last week that had been in constant
use for 3 years. It's Z fact.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fogg gave one of their
social teas last Thursday evening.
The yard in front of the Baptist chapel has
been filled mp and graded evenly, thus pre-
senting a much better appearance.
A father reproved his child as be was rising
from the dinnertable here recently by saying;
lyon gourmand; when l am fill l leave the
table" AYES whimpered the child. "and
that's about ali you do leave, too
William shrimp had his forehnger cut of
from the first joint while engaged in showing
glass at Hires & Cos glass house.
MI. aud Mrs. James Bberhardt contemplate
celebrating their golden wedding this coming
summer.
The members OF The brass band have rur-
| chased a lot of new music. including some
very good selections of w~alizes, marches and
medleys.
Last Sunday morning being pleas
ant, Rev. Mr.. MacNeil did not come as was
expected and an interesting song and Bible
service was held in the Baptist chapel. Rev.
Paul Weithaase viii I'LL the pulpit next sun
day.
TIE quarterly meeting of the talent fund OF
| the Baptist church will meet next Tuesday
evening and report. All members are de-
sired to be present, rs at the conclusion of the
financial business a social time Is apt TO follow.
Our athletic sports have sent an order TO
Philadelphia for a set Of boxing gloves with
which they viii engage in the regular pugulis-
tic style.
It is reported by good authority that Jesse
| Crane lifted with one hand the weight of S75
pounds, and N. :. Hires 4o1 pounds with two
hands.
Miss Mary Richmond, of Elmer, isthe guest
| of Mrs. VIM. Davies.
The colored people helda gala time in the
town hall last Friday evening. a most enjoy
able feature being i "cake sit" Many of our
own color honored the occasion by their
presence.
Mrs. Charles Pennington, who has been Ill
fer the past I've weeks, is rapidly GONZALES
cling ri this writing.
Revival services in the NJ. L. church are
very interesting. there being a crowded house
last sunday evening. Rev. G.. II. Elder
preached one OF his thrilling sermons thai
was felt throughout the audience.
Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Powell, of Elmer, sptni
last Saturday here with relatives,
Miss Ella Dixon, who has had a long and
tedious Illness, has just been permitted te
catch a little outdoor exercise, which sht
keenly appreciates after her close eonfine
meut.
An accident from escaped gas, which termi
mated in the sickness of the entire family o
VIM. Berry, occurred last week by the laitoi
! leaving the damper in their kitchen range
shut OF on retiring. The gas had aceumu
lated TO the thickness of one-Quarter OF al
inch on the windows. ard when the family
arose in the morning and inhaled the obnox
ious odor they were prOstTated at once witt
dizziness in The head and nausea. Mr. Berry
by going out in the fresh air was not handled
so severely as the others. All, however, have
| fully recovered by this time.
Aauiet wedding of which the contracting
parties were " iliam Radle and Miss Fannie
Meounkin, took place last Tuesday nieft
The Goth. / am moi duly informed as to the
sa,.,,s New York WAS included in theiI
wedding tour. EVE.