The Monitor-register., 1896-02-07
NEWS AT THE CoUNTY-sEAT.
SALEM. Feb. 6. 1896


This com munity was shocked on Mon
day evening to learn of the death of
Caleb Wheeler. He had been unwell for
some time, suffering from Bright's
disease, though probably his death was
fastened by serious fall he received
some time ago from his wagon. A con-
sultation of physicians was held on
Friday last, as to the wisdom of a
surgical operation, but after a careful
diagnoses of the case, it was decided
against. In the death of Mr.. Wheeler
the community has lost one of its best
citizens, for he was a man of most
exemplary character, and always fore
most in every good work. He was a
leading member of the Presbyterian
Church, and prominently associated with
the Young Mems Christian Association,
being it's treasurer, and one of the men
that canvassed the city to raise the
$5, 900 or $4,000 needed to make the
present hand some new building a possi-
bility. The Association might we'll
honor his memory in some permanent
manner.
Mr.. Wheeler was born near Olney, in
Buckinghamshire, England, in 1924, and
came to this country with his parents
when 20 years of age. The family set
tied in this city, and in 1874 his father,
the late Rev. Geo. r. Wheeler, and him-
self established the matchmaking and
jewelry business under the name OF
Wheeler Sc Son, which has grown to be
the largest and most complete establish
ment of the kind in South Jersey, and
known far and near for their reliability
and excellence of workmanship. The
deceased was man of wide information
and positive convictions, and his death is
public loss. The remains were inferred
in East View cemetery this afternoon.
DR.. James A. Patterson has gone to
Colorado Springs to see his wife, who has
been spending the winter there for the
benefit of her health.
The Rev. A. J. Sullivan, d. D., pastor
of the Trinity Presbyterian Church,
Philadelphia, will preach in the Presby-
terian Church, of this city, next Sabbath
morning and evening.
The Board of Directors of the Salem
National Banking Company have ap-
pointed Walter w. Acton, Assistant
Cashier, to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Captain F. M. Acton. Harry
P. Morrison has been promoted to the
position of Teller. l. Oakford House and
George Miller have been selected as book
keepers.
J. Knight Lippen has sold his drug
store to his brother, Harry Lippen, and
gone to Battle Creek, Michigan, to accept
position in the pharmacy department
of college.
A pretty home wedding took place at
the residence of Benjamin Stratton, on
Seventh street, at eight O'Clock last even
ing. The contracting parties were Miss
Bessie Stratton and William Brown, Jr.,
the ceremony being performed by the
Rev. A. H. Sembower, of the First
Baptist Church.
Salem Council, Jr. o. U. A. M, gave
the first of series of entertainments to
be held in the Finlaw Building last even
ing. The programme consisted of an
address by Councillor Thomas, overtures
by the Junior Mandolin Club, numerous
recitations and readings, selections by
councils Glee Club and other instru-
mental music. On March 20 the first
anniversary of the institution of this
council will be given. with an entertain
ment and banquet, at which the grand
officers of the State are expected to he
present.
The storm caused very high tide to-
day, and the water in the creek was even
with the banks this afternoon, and all the
meadows overAowed.
We understand that the directors of
the Y. NJ. G. A. have secured all but
$400 of the amount needed to clear their
handsome new building of debt, and this
sum will no doubt be forthcoming. A
prosperous and useful career seems to be
opening for the Association.