The Monitor-register., 1896-10-09

Warren Shinn has entered Cornell Uni
versity for a course of study.
Mrs. M. J. Pancoast. of Salem, has
been the guest of Chas. F. Pancoast thif
week.
Ex Judge Maskell Ware, of Salem, was
in town yesterday visiting his brother,
Dan Ware.
Mrs. Harry Hewitt and children, Of
Swedesboro, were visiting j. M. Hewitt
and wife On Tuesday.
DR.. John Ewing. of Daretown, attended
the State Christian Endeavor Convention
at Plainfield this week.
Mrs. Ellen P. Roberts, of Newtown,
Pa, was visiting Samuel Van Pelt and
daughters over Sunday.
Chalkley Taylor, of Philadelphia, is a
frequent visitor, stopping with his par
ents, Joseph Taylor and wife.
Misses Margaret Fl. and Mary Taylor
of Woodstown, are attending the West
Chester State Normal School.
Miss Helen Borton. who is teacher of a
school at Horsham, Pa, spent Sunday at
home with her parents, Joel Borton and
wife.
Rev. Jesse Stiles, Of Bordentown, while
visiting his daughter, Mrs. A. J. Lippin-
| colt, Jr., called on his Woodstown friends
Tuesday morning.
Nathan Thorne, of Washington, D. c.,
who is attending the University of Penn
sylvania, was the guest Of Joshua Moore
and family on Sunday.
NJ. F. Riley, of Shirley, Democratic
candidate for State Senator. was in at
| totdanoo or tho Norntu Sunda " aahno
Convention here on Wednesday,.
Mrs. John Nensteal and daughters will
shortly take up their residence among us
again. They will occupy the Stacy Pet
erson house, on Marlton street.
Major E. S. Norvell has rented Mrs
Kate Cooper's house on Grant street, and
has taken possession thereof. Mrs. Cooper
will make her home with Howard Wool
man and wife.
Benz. B. Westoott, of Salem, Republi-
can candidate for Sheriff, was in town
yesterday calling upon the voters. H.
says he con fidently expects a majority OF
200 in Salem.
L. W. Albright, the New Jersey Editor
| Wednesday to report the doings of the
| ooiO" SoOhOy Runuoy' oChOOl vOhViOb3
an excellent account of which appeared
in that paper yesterday.
E. s. Reeve, of Philadelphia, was in
town on Tuesday. He was a former resi-.
dent OF Woodstown, and forty-eight years
ago, while living with the late Judge
Risley, planted the trees now standing in
front of the Riley property.
Hartman Baker, Eaq,, cashier of the
Merchants National Bank, Philadelphia,
who spoke at the County Sunday school
| Convention in the M. E. Church on
| Wednesday evening, was the guest of VIM.
q. Flitcraft during his stay here.
Church Notes.
Members of Friesburg Church are
working to secure Funds to place a bell
on that ediioe.
The Rev. John T. Craig will preach on
next Lords day in the Baptist Church at
10. 80 on prayer its Nature and Neces-
sity," and at 7 80 p. M, 1.-THE Grace that
Humbles." Bible school and PASTORS
Bible class at 2 p. m. Prayer meetings on
Saturday evening at 7.30 and Sunday
evening at 6 30. A cordial invitation to
all these services.
Autumnal Day will be observed in the
Methodist Episcopal Church, on Sabbath,
Oct. 18th. The pastor will preach an
appropriate sermon to the aged of the
congregation at 10 80 a. m, after which
the League will tender them a reception
The old songs of Zion will be sung
throughout the service. In the evening
the Sunday school will have charge of the
service. A full programme is in prepara-
ton with plenty of inspiring music. The
| church will be nicely decorated. An effort
will be made to bring all the aged to the
morning services in c~onveyanoes. Every
body invited.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church held a missionary
social at the residence of Wm. P. Clayton
last Friday evening, which was largely
attended and very enjoyable. AS Japan
was the country under consideration,
some of the members appeared in Japan
ese costumes, much to the qualification
of the company. The exercises were of
a new, interesting and Instructive charac-
ter. Refreshments were served by the
representatives of the Empire of Japan
to their American friends. Vocal and
Instrumental music added to the pleasure
of the evening. A missionary story was
read by Miss Sallie Buzby.
ManningrOn's oyster she'll Road.
Persuant to notice. the Committee OF
the Board Of Chosen Freeholders met at
the Court House, Salem, on Wednesday
afternoon at 8 O'Clock. to receive bids for
the construction of the proposed oyster
she'll road in Warrington, and to furnish
the material for the same. The follow
ing bids we're received:
Henry B. Richman-construction-21
cents per square yard for all work OF
handling shells and material.
Richard Thompson-construction-19
| cents per square yard.
B. Frank Powell construction %
ceats per square yard. payable in gold.
Mr.. Seelig-furnishing 100, GOO bushels
of shells at 81 cents per bushel.
Benz. Stratton-furnishing shells at %
cts. per bushel.
II. Notwithstanding shells at q
cts. per bushel,
Each of the bids was accompanied by
the required bond or certified check.
The Committee, after considering the
several bids agreed to recommend to the
Board the acceptance of the bid of Rich
ard Thompson, for constructing the road
at 1890. per square yard. The bids of G.
Seelig and ID. milford, respectively, being
$50. per bushel for 100, 900 bushels of
shells, no recommendation was made, but
the hope was expressed that these bid.
ders would join and divide the award.
Prohibition Convention.
The Prohibitionists of Salem county
met in convention in W. G. T. U. Hall,
Salem, yesterday.
Robert L. Seagrave was called to tn
chair. E. B. Fogg was elected Secretary,
and the meeting was opened with prayer
by Rev. s.. j. Mcdowell, of Friesburg.
On motion, all Prohibitionists present
were seated as delegates.
Revs. j. G. Stump, =. J. Mcdowell and
DR.. Henry Chavanne were appointed q
Committee on Resolutions.
Robert T. Seagrave, Joseph B. Youker