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Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
Improvem ements.

There is a promise of much building in
this City this Spring. Ex-Cashier Bradway
will erect handsome dark stone dwelling,
in Colonial Architecture, on Newton
avenue occupying a lot $50 feet. There
is talk of an apartment house being built
on Broad Street. Col. Green will remodel
and enlarge the DR.. Bennett residence
next to the post ofice-one idea in the re-
modelling is to put restaurant in the build
ing, and apartments for families w. III.
Livermore has in contemplation several
new houses. Prosecutor Perry has con-
tracted for three stone houses on Holroyd
place to be finished in handsome style or
large single lots. Let the good work 60 on
The property next to Mr.. Ladd, on the
North, will be changed to store. 1t will
be but a few years before every dwelling
will disappear between Cooper and German
streets.
Let our city fathers observe Arbor Day,
by haYine trees provided for all citizens
who will put them out in front of theil
properties.
Shall another year pass and our Mair
street remain in statu quo-in other words
shall we allow our neighbonng towns
Haddonfeld, Woodstown, Newbold, Mer-
chantville, Clayton, &c, to outstrip us be-
cause of The reputation of our foul street !?
1t is said to be fact that the I" old bank
will remove to quarters, to be built next tt
Persons meat market
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
cLARKsBoRo.

The Republicans will caucus on Satur-
day afternoon next, at 2.30 at Clarks Hall.
The District school meeting for this Dis
trict will be held on the Dist inst, at
7.30 p. m. The election Of one Trustee.
and the question of voting $4,000 District
tax viii be acted upon.
G. G. Hughes has given his barn a
thorough rebuilding, which adds to its ap-
pearance very much.
Mrs. VIM. K. Dufield, of Mt. Royal, is
reported as being in very critical condi-
ton, and her death is looked for at any
time. She has been sick all winter.
Three new names were proposed for mem
bership in the X. G.. E., at their session on
Monday evening last
The board Of Registry at their session on
Tuesday last, added eleven names to the
Registry list, and struck off twenty-six.
Who will be the candidates to be voted
for at the coming election, we hear of none
authoratively mentioned 1t is said that
the present Committee would like to hold
over, it is also said that the present Clerk
will not accept the Office again under any
circumstances. A few years ago this condi-
tion of affairs, would have opened the road
for lively caucus fight, at least, and prob
ably fight at the polls. Next Spring will
be likely to witness warm time in this
Township when we will have the whole
ticket to elect, the terms of the Assessor,
Collector, and Freeholder all expired at
that time.
A sore throat expidemic seems to have
struck us during the past two weeks. You
may meet half dozen daily who are COM
planning of this trouble, some of the pa
tients are SO serious, that the doctors order
them to their beds for a few days.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
WULLlCA HILL

The Gloucester County Board Of Agri-
culture met in Patrons Hall on Monday
afternoon. An interesting report was given
by the delegate in attendance at the annual
meeting of the State Board of Agriculture.
Many interesting questions relative to farm
matters were introduced and discussed.
A very pleasing event of last week, in
South Mullica Hill, was a surprise party
held at the residence of Henry and Rachel
Lippencott, on Tuesday, in commemoration
of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
Over eighty persons were present, notwith-
standing the very inclement state of the
weather; some coming from the Northern
part of the State, others from the Southern
counties.
Miss Bertha Lossing gave party to her
schoolmates, on Tuesday evening, and as
is usually t5scase at children's party, it
was a haTessionssion. All went home say
ing we haN Buck delightful time"
Mrs. Nellie ogardingss the guest OF Mrs.
Hettie Lloyd. apdS yaa.z-
Tho Baptist church was filed on Sunday
morning with the many friends and ac-
quaintances desiring to participate in the
memorial services held for Mrs. Laura
Lloyd. Rev. J. H. Davies, her pastor,
preached the sermon. Rev. DIR. Brown
also took part in the services.
Mrs Myra Evans has been visiting ner
father in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Anna Borton is staying with her son,
Samuel Borton, who is i'll with scarlet fever,
at Pittsgrove.
1t was complete surprise" to Miss Beu-
lah Pancoast, when a number of relatives
entered her dwelling en- masse, on Thurs
day morning to celebrate her birthday A
sumptuous dinner, andEa very social time
were enjoyed by all. Among the guests
present, were William Colson and wife, Ex-
Senator Pancoast and sister, Benjamin PAN
coast wife and daughter, Thomas Borton
and wife, Caroline Gaunt, Jonathan COlson
and wife, Isaac Haines and wife of Mickle-
ton, Ethel Haines, Clarkson Pancoast and
wife, Mrs Rebecca Ridgway, Lowell Ridg-
way.
Miss Seslie Colson is spending week
with friends in Moorestown.
William Copestick, one of the Union
stores obliging clerks, is confined at home
by severe attack of illness.
Mr. Charles Hall, of Philadelphia was in
town on Tuesday looking after his summer
residence here.
We do not deplore the loss of the old hay
scales at the extreme end of North Mullica,
but we do that of the two grand old trees,
that have stood there like sentinels for
scores Of years, yielding their grateful shade
TO many weary traveller.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
PAULSBoRo.

All the workmen at the acid house quit
work yesterday on account of a reduction
of wages from $1.75 to $1.50, and also a re-
duction in the number employed.
Miss Jennie Stiles, of Cooper's Hospital,
spent one day home last week with her
parents.
William Atkinson has moved in j. J.
Atkinson's house on Delaware street, and
will engage in the livery business and also
run coach at the accommodation of his
patrons.
The second pale face was initiated under
the new ritual of the Imp. o, R. M. here
last Monday evening.
The Republican primary election will be
held on Thursday in their rooms in NJ
Gill's store.
The sloop H. Toy was launched on Mon
day from Paul's shipyaid, after having
some repairing done.
The registry board met on last Tuesday
L. B. Mofitt spent Sunday with friends
here
The smallest son of David L. Devault
was buried on Sunday from his late resi-
dence. Interment at Paulsboro Cemetery.
The Board of Directors were down at
the Germania Park, the early part of this
week, getting ready for the erection of their
buildings and steamboat wharfs.
John Duncan has returned home from
the hospital after stay of several weeks,
during which time he had his leg ampu-
tated.
The Stetser Brothers are erecting another
building for the purpose of making baskets
on the ground where the old saw mill stood.
The Democrat caucus will be held in
Dawson's Hall on Delaware street, next
Saturday evening. All the Democrats are
requested to be present.
Miss Fannie Farrell, of Philadelphia, is
visiting Miss Sheafele, on Delaware street.
The orchestra here organized on Tuesday
evening with Prof. VIM. III. Bennett, LIST
violin, as leader, and Rodman Clement
asst leader. The following are the mem
bers: John Lockwood, piano or cello
Frank Thomson, I'd violin Luther Wallace
bass; Joseph Lockwood, violin; Charles
Bates 1st cornet; G. A. Brown, I'd cornet
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
Among the Churches.

The artist, Rev. Chas. B. Ogden will give
chalk talk in the lecture room of the NJ
E. church on Thursday (to-night) evening
There will be readings of a high literary
character and also, special music under the
auspices Of the Epworth League. All are
invited.
Last Sunday morning at Communion
service, Pastor Pierson extended the right
hand of fellowship to fifteen persons and al
the evening service baptised two candi.
dates. Pastor Persons subject for Sunday
morning next, will be: sOur SAVIOR In
the evening there will be temperance
meeting under charge of the Temperance
Committee of the Christian Endeayor
Pastor Pierson will make short address
on the subject sour Legislature(?)"
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
BIake's Big Hog.

To-day this quiet old town was stirred
such as it has not been for many day
it being the time set for the killing of
John Blake's big hog as announced through
the public press. Long before the hour of
killing, about IL a. m, a large number of
the citizens of this and adjoining counties
had gathered to witness the notable event
The immensity of the porker would haye
deferred many ordinarily skilled in the
business from undertaking such job, but
John" had most excellent helpers-who
soon dispatched his porkship, and had him
on the platform and undergoing the scald-
ing process. And right here was seen the
skill and Judgment of the men in the use
ofone of the justly celebrated James A.
GARDENERS scalders. Considerable advice
was given, unasked, by many by-standers
and Notwithstanding this and the greater
length of the hog over that of the scalder,
the feat was soon pronounced by good
judges-well done.
With the aid of tripod and block and
fall, pork was soon on the rise.
The services of Isaac B. Coles was then
called for, who performed very difficult
task in very satisfactory manner
Long before three o'clock, wagons lined
either side of the six roads leading out of
town for quite distance, and it is esti-
mated that over 1000 persons had come to
see the weighing.
Judge Woods son was weigher and an
nounced to the astonishment of nearly
everybody the weight as 1871 lbs.
It had generally been conceded that 1O75
would-be high and many were below, while
Woodstown man.guessed 1859 lbs. Mr..
Shannon Of Salem being Sd nearest. In let
ting the hog down, SO as to remove the pat
ent balance, the large hook in the balance
Strengthened out under the immense weight,
but fortunately no damage was done as
immediate help was secured. Photos were
taken of the hog hanging on the gambrel by
gentlemen from Elmer
This hog was years old last May, and
measured alive, 65 inches girth and 80 in.
length, and is sold to Charles vanlier of
New York g. SOL per 100 total Sl16.64.
Pole TAVERN, Salem Co., Mar. 8 '93
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09

Judges Clymer. Stratton and Beckett hell
court yesterday to be present while Sherit
Packer drew the panel Of Petit Jurors fo
the April term of our courts. The following
names we're drawn from that little ok
wheel-box:
1. Harry 7. Fisler, Elk
2. Joseph Richards, South Harrison.
8. William Duffield, East Greenwich.
4. Charles Sampson, Woodbury..
5. Charles CohiIl, West Deptford.
6. ]. Charles Dischert, GIassboro.
a Isaac M. Haines, Mantua
s. Samuel W. Thomas, Elk.
8. Joseph L. Dsvault, Greenwich.
10. Paul G. Bland, Woolwich.
II. John Marshall, Monroe.
12 George Wright, Woodbury..
49, Samuel Hudson, South Harrison.
A. Samuel H. Craig, Mantua.
Is. Charles W. wilkins, West Deptford.
Is. Harry Greenwood, Greenwich.
II. Presmul Newcomb, Franklin.
18. Elmer Sanders, Harrison.
10. David Davis, Washington.
20. William T. Haines, Deptford.
81. D. Wilmer Brown, Greenwich.
%. James Tomlin, Mantua.
%. Charles P. Turner, Clayton.
"a. Thomas W. Chew, Monroe.
25. Joshua Cunard, Dsptford.
26. William B. Shoemaker Greenwich.
81. Joel Davis, Logan.
%. Nathan P. Hoffman, E. Greenwich.
90. Albert Hilliard, Monroe.
80. Richard Taylor, Harrison.
81. Jeffrey c. Batten, Woodbury..
80. Frank Hewes, Logan.
33. Charles FL. Gibson, Woodbury..
81. Ira G.. Carter, Glassboro
35. George B. Fox, South Harrison.
36. Benjamin Fisler, Clayton.
81. William Kindle, Washington.
38. Frank Atkinson, franklin.
80. John W. Saul, Elk.
40. Robert B. Shoemaker, East Greenwich
Al. Elmer E. Locke, Logan.
AZ. David Moore, Franklin.
43. William F. Crane, Franklin.
"A. William Norcross, Woolwich.
As. Joseph Horner, South Harrison.
46. Ezekiel L. Cloud, Woodbury..
Az. Daniel F. Hendrickson, Woodbury..
AS. Jacob Davis, Monroe.
49. George L. Dilks, Deptford.
80. Jacob L. Casrerson, Greenwich.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
aLMONESSON.

Thieves entered the cornc1ib of one o.
our farmers, and carried off about 25 bush.
els Of corn on Monday night last.
There was large shooting match al
Adon Muller's last Saturday, at crows
pigeons and targets. but the shooters had :
stormy day Of it.
Some of our neighbors have moved away
and new ones moved in.
There will be a shooting match held al
Almonesson on Saturday at targets. The
best shot in twenty gets box of segars
Altar invited
Joshua Cunard was nominated commit
tee in First District, and Joseph Noblit il
Third District.
Thirty six pairs Of Misses and ChildrenA
Oil Grain Butta shoes, they go at cost, COM
and see Robinson.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
Woodbury. Charter Election.

History repeated itself in Woodbury. on
Tuesday, and the Republican City Ticket
was elected by usual msjorities in every
Ward. Indeed, even the Third Ward, in
which Democrats have considered they had
a fighting chance, gave positive majorities
for all the Republican city officers, and
Chas. w. Starr, for Chosen Freeholder, was
elected over James D. Carpenter by II
majority, and Jos. W. Merritt, whose
election was confidently expected by
big majority, only escaped defeat by a
margin of 2 votes. The full vote for each
candidate follows:
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09

other one, it is that the people themselves
were always consulted in any action
which our legislator proposed to take. They
were appealed to before the charter was
presented for enactment by our Legislature,
and they were appealed to again when of
ficers were to be elected under it, With
the direct support of the people thus Sc
cured, there could be no reson why the
new experiment should not prove the en-
tire success which has resulted from its en-
actment. While our present Council and
their successors rely upon the endorsement
of the people, as the fountain head of
their power, they cannot 20 far astray, and
will continue to give us as good govern
ment as their long line of faithful predeces-
sors. It is refreshing in these latter day
dogmas of centraliziDg power at Trenton,
to know that no attempt has yet been
made to interfere with the right to home
rule BY our people. While other local
Communities have Lad their rights ruth
lessly trampled upon, by a tyranny as
Calling as that against which our Revolu-
tionary forefathers took arms in their hands
to resist, do not believe that any neces-
sity yet exists for them to initiate such an
example, to secure rights which have thus
been wrongfully taken away from them.
They know that they have the remedy in
their own good right hands, by the use Of
the ballot upon proper occasions, and
sooner or later they.will rise in their might
and reclaim their own by thrusting from
power those who have used it only to abuse
it, by inficting these wrongs upon them.
My direct connection with our city gov
ernment commenced as City Clerk with
its organization in 1871, and continued nm
til 1879, and was resumed again by one
term in Council from 1888 to 1891. / now
recall that service and the experiences con
nected with it with the keenest sense of
pleasure and interest, and if have sue
ceeded in saying anything here tonight to
crafty and interest you. shall feel amply
repaid for the time I have given to tie
hasty preparation of the remarks 1 have Of
fered l thank you for the patient hearing
you have given me, and wish our host
many happy returns of his quadrennial
birthday periods, as he only has an actual
birthday date but once in four years, and
trust that his future years may be as active
and as full Of good deeds for the comfort
and happiness of his fellow men as have
been the SO years which he completes to-
night
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
TN RE-DIssOLUTION OF THE
LINCOLN STEAMBOAT COMPANY

TAKE NOTICE-That at meeting OF the Lin
coin Steamboat Company held on February 24th,
1898, the following resolution was adopted.
iResolUed That in the judgm ment of the Board
of Directors Of the Lincoln Steamboat Company
it is advisable and most for the benefit Of said
the Lincoln Steamboat Company that the same
should be forthwith dissolved, and to that end il
is ordered that q meeting OF the Stockholders Of
said Company be held on
Monday, the Tenth Day Of April, 1898,
at twelve o'clock noon, at the office Of the Com
panyiin Greenwich Township, Gloucester County,
New Jersey, to take action upon this resolution;
and further that the Secretary forthwith give
notice OF said meeting, and of the adoption Of
this resolution, within ten days from tbis date, by
publishing the said resolution with a notice OF
its adoption in the Gloucester County DEMOCRAT,
q newspaper published in Woodbury., Gloucester
County, New Jersey, and circulating in said
County, for at least four weeks, once week. sue
cessiyely, and by mailing a written or printed
copy OF the adoption Of said resolution W each
and every Stakeholder Of this Company II the
United States"
And this notice Of said resolution and meeting
Of the Stockholders is published according to
law.
JOHN w. SMITH.
Feby "a, 1885, 2-6W. Secretary.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON.
Below are the Democratic candidates in
Washington township:
Town Clerk-C. J. Davenport.
Freeholder-Evan D. Pearson.
Township Committee "A. R. Handle.
Surveyor of Highways-Brooks Hurff,
Samuel G. Locke.
Commissioners of Appeal-Hiram Hurff,
B. Frank Sickler, Henry J.. Hurff.
Observation-Disclosures French.
OYerseer of Poor-Mathias French.
Pound Keepers-A. Trouncer, Albert
Williams, Jos Gardiner.
Road appropriation, $1,000; new roads,
$3.50; individuals, $3.50. Next town meet
ing at Hurffville.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09

Why pay high prices for pictures and
frames? Go to Sheibars. No. Is North
9th stroes, Philadelphia.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
Smoke Bibo's aJumbos.n

Trusts and combinations are unpopular But
there is one form Of trust against which no one
has anything to say. That is the trust the public
reposes in Hoods Sarsaparilla they
know HOODS CURES.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09

FIRST WARD.
Council
Joel A Sagirs, D., 81
Geo. K. Carroll, r., 12S.
Harry Gladings R., 123.
Justice of the Peace.
Jas. H. Pierson, D., Al.
Theo. F. Borton, R., 1913.
SECOND WARD.
Council
B. w. Andrews, R., 1a1 no opposition.
THIRD WARD.
Council.
Jos. w. Merritt, D., IA
Edmund Dubois, R, 142.
Freebooter.
James D. Carpenter, D.. 1877.
Charles W. Starr, R., 14S.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09

Smoke Seligaman's PaneteIas and
After Dinner sc cigars, for sale by A. Lay
and NJ. F. EngIe. NoY. "a, 3m
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
LOGAN TOWNSHIP.

The Democrats have made the following
nominations:
Town Clerk-William Risler.
Township Committee-Hugh McGlincy.
Surveyors of Highways Benjamin Nor.
ton, Ira Madara.
Commissioners of fAppeal-Henry R.Shoe-
maker, Charles Sharp, William D. Kille.
Overseer of Poor-John F. Truitt.
Constables John Risler, Charles H.
Featherer
Pound Keepers-Alyah Locke.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09

Don't forget you'll receive chance on a
gold watch for every package of shoe dress
ing you buy at Robinsons.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09

Bicycle instructions. A. 5. Wilson, Wood
bury. N. J. FEB. Is. '93-tf.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
Democratic Nominations,

HARRISON.
The Democrats of Harrison township, OIL
Saturday evening last, named the following
township candidates:
Town Clerk-Millard F. Parker.
Township Committeeman C. Allen.
Surveyors of Highways-Allen Gooden
Robert McKeighan.
Constable-Christian Morgan.
Overseer of Poor-Christian Morgan.
Commissioners of Appeal-Rudolph Ben
ezet, Franklin Turk, Thos L. Munyan.
neutrality-suspicious. Moncrief, Henry
G. Chew, Jerry Ryan.
For Township Purposes S1,S00:
Poor, 5000; Incidentals, $500.
The Elk township Democratic nominees
are as follows:
Town Clerk-Wm. Fl. Hughes.
Township Committee-A. J Proud, 3 yrs
Surveyors of Highways-Jon. Garrison,
Jas. Fl. Butler.
Commissioners of Appeal-Wm. B. Alb
bett, Robert Crawford, VIM. NJ. Abbott.
Overseer of Poor Patrick Mitchell.
foundkeepers : Augustus Kellenring,
Lewis Wilson.
Appropriations-For Roads, 5000; Town
ship Purposes, $500.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
JEFFERSON.

Mr.. William WeIdy and wife, Of Bridge
ton, have been the guests Of Jacob Weldy,
during the past week.
A fire broke out in the NJ E. church, the
heater door haYing been left closed too long,
an oversight on the part of the sexton. 1t
was fortunately discovered and extinguish-
ed. with the loss OF few weatherboards,
only
Mrs. Pancoast Roberts, Of Mantua, is the
guest Of Mrs. Joseph Chatham.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09

Smoke Bibos aJumbos." i7.'s2-1y
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09

Hood's PiiIs are purely vegetable.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09
Gentlemen of tAe On Council:

t7efltlenle1l o. Tie C5ty C0hnc7Es
Without returning an extended expression Of
thanks. feel assured that you will believe that
most sensibly appf alate your compliment, and
sincerely trust that Iiay have the wisdom, as
have the desire, to st. govern and preform my
duty as your President, that YOU viii feel that
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09

FOR RENT.
A grazing and fruit farm to rent, one mile south
west Of Evans Mills.
MARY A. MOORE.
Evans Mills, Gloucester County, N, j.
Mar. ], 's3-maT. 9.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1893-03-09


The time is appro aching for our annual city
election, and the Republican party. have already
taken the preliminary movements for the nomi-
nation OF city ticket TO be supported at that
election. They have resolved to adhere to what
in known as the Crawford County Plan, in max
ing nominations, and of course to make a straight
party ticket. This plan seems to have given
pretty general satisfaction to the party since it
eral Republicans that some notifications might
now be safely made which would make it still
more popular and satisfactory to all the voters of
our town.
new rule might be adopted, giving to the
Democratic party the choice OF one member Of
Council out Of the three to be chosen every year
This could be done by providing that the Repub-
licans should only nominate two members. and
only place that number of names on their ticket
for Council, or they could add the third member
by inserH ig the name of the person presented by
the regH II authority of the Demo cratic party ii
it was thought best to do so. Whatever arrange
ment was adopted, could not, Of course deprive
any voter OF the right to vote for three members
of Council, If he desired to do 50. and it is, o1
course, possible that one party might endeavol
to take advantage of the other by nominating
three members, but we believe that this difficulty
could Do prevented by mutual arrangement and
agreement.
It is a well known fact that one-third of oul
voting and tax-paying population is Democratic
With, probably, q greater proportion Of wealth
and it is equally wel1-known that they are now
without pr0portiOnate ratio of representation
IN IN our City Council. Everybody must concede
4
and prosperity of our town, in a business way. as
the most ardent Republican, and they should be
gwen an opportunity to have voice and vote
In the raising of tax and the appropriation of the
payments therefrom. which they in common will
all other citizens called upon to contribute fol
the general welfare. The principle Of minority
representation is already incorpoi ated in several
laws Of our State, having application to the
courts, councils, public boards township commit
tees, election boards and others, and has beer
fonnd to give good results We believe it can be
made to work for good in cur city, and trust that
efforts viii be made to give it a trial.
Mr.. President and fellow citizens, l fee
strongly that we haYe great cause to con.
gratulate our people upon the good result:
which have been secured under our present
city charter, and that no stain rests upor
the names Of any official eyer elected tc
Office under its provisions. Need l say
for the instruction of those present why
this is so. I think not. If there is ops
idea which stands out conspicucusly in all
have said here tonight, above every