The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-11-13

and Lewis higgins, Jr., all of whom have
worked unfinehingly for the past two years
for the wipfng out of the debt. Lewis
Washington and John b.. higgins were the
eynosure Of all eyes as they put the lighted
match to what has lain a burden for years on
the shoulders of the board Of trustees. Ajub-
liant song Joined in by all present swelled
through the spacious rooms,a and after a clos
ing ad dress by Rev. G. L. Dobbins the bene-
diction was pronounced and all Was over.
trio offne and highly reputed brass bands,
Quinton, Salem and Aldine, will hold a festival
in the town hall next Saturday and Monday
evenings, Nov. l4th and 10th. y musical con
cert will be given at 7.3J.
A memorial service has been arranged for
next sunday evening in the memory of Miss
Lois Baner, Lizzie Birchmire and Joseph
Bell. deceased. in the NJ. L. church. The X. Of
G. E. Of which Mr.. Bell was a member, will
be in attendance.
The Italians are making things look shapeIy
now. The meadow that lies in the heart of
the town is beng banked for the railroad.
The observance of Bible Day was made in
the Baptist church last Sunday evening.
where d large congregation had gathered to
enjoy the occasion. The pulpit was taste
fully festooned with autumn LEAVES and plants
while a Large cross stood in the midst. A bank
Of ehrysanthemums of various eolors was
placed at the foot. An Appropriate program,
consisting ofmusic and reeitations, was given.
Morris G. Fowser, superintendent of the sun
day-school, led the responsive service, in
which all participated.
Joseph Curcie, an Italian employed on the
Quinton and Alloway railroad, was found
dead by his companions in a house tenanted
by them last Thursday evening. Deceased
complained of feeling lady in the morning
and remained at home. DR.. Good, on being
sent for, pronounced death caused by paraly-
sis. The body was inferred in the Baptist
cemetery in Salem.
Charles Hires, Dr., witnessed the much
talked of football match between the "Yar.
sity'' and Princeton teams in Philadelphia
on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Patrick. OF Elmer.
spent Sunday in town.
Captain Lewis Fox still lies very i'll.
Nj. and Mrs. Edward Brown are enjoying
a visit at Mrs. Browns former home in
Crumpton, Md.
Miss Grace sharer, of Connecticut, neice of
Rev. Mrs. H. ;. Kidd. is visiting at the Bap-
list parsonage.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Davis are spending a
week among friends in Spring City, Pa.
1AAANH g IT, Idh6 I'll tA4lDltIoD III l4tlE stOit
a pumpkin weighing 9T& pounds. grown by
r. schrier.
William whitelock, of " Wilmington, is a re-
cent arrival, the guest Of Moses Myers.
several of our glass workers are victims Of
sore hands, among whom are Messrs. Lemuel
Howell, William vogedipg, Lewis Myers, Jr.,
Moses Myers, Jr.
Misses Luella ana Iva Thompson are EN-
joying city lite at Philadelphia.
\ horse belonging to Benz 1. Harris, being
left in front OF Hires & Co.'S store with Miss
Harris, ran away last Tuesday afternoon
throwing the girl out, but IN no way %injuring
her, and breaking loose made its way home
before any one could capture it.
John Dixon, of Bridgeton. glass blower, is
visiting in this place, being unable to work
on account OF a sore hand.
+. q. Higgins singing school is very largely
attended.
Mark Miller's new house on High street is
nearing completion, and is said to be the most
eommodious as well as elegant structure in
this vicinity.
Miss Lily Powell is visiting friends at Port
Norris.
The chandelier that was found TO have been
SO unsatisfactory in the NJ. E. church was not
| returned, but by a different arrangement of
the lamps gave the desired light and safety.
EVE.