The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

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James Benezet as been reelected
President of Woodstown Bank.
Norton Woodruff and wife have been
visiting friends III Philadelphia.
Miss Florence Copestick has been
spending couple days at home.
Ira Colts and wife spent Friday and
Saturday with friends III Philadelphia.
Miss Mary isedrow, of Black W. ood,
| spent last week with Edward Burning.
Miss Lille Moore, of Asbury Park, is
| spending some time " ith her mother and
| sister.
Mrs. Fannie Elvin, of Westville, was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Wolf last
Sunday.
| The annual meeting of Pomona Grange
was held here on Tuesday morning and
afternoon.
Walter Avis, of Pomona, CAL, is
visiting relatives and old friends iu this,
his former home.
Misses Mary and Ada McIlvain, OF
Asbury, have been visiting in north
Muliica Hill during the week.
The pupils of Harmony had the
pleasure of visit from their former
teacher, Mrs. Burning, ON Tuesday.
| Thomas and Aaron Borton attended
the annual meeting of the State Board of
Agriculture, at Trenton, last week
Mrs. Rebecca Parker is at home arrape.
ing Tor her sale of household goods.
which takes place on Monday, the 9th
VIM. Evan and wife entertained
number of their friends from Paulsboro
aud this place at an evening party on
Thursday night.
Mrs. Hester Kay, whose illness was
announced last week, died on Thursday
morning. Her funeral was held in
Friends Meeting house on Sunday after.
noon. lnterment in Friends cemetery.
Frank Ridgway and wife attended the
wedding of their nephew, William j.
Chattin, at Baltimore, oa Wednesday
Mr. Chattin is native of this place and
spent his childhood here. He has the con-
gratulations Of many in this vicinity.
The following officers were installed
Jan. 2i, in the Knights of Pythias
Lodge, No. "a: G. Q, Frank Kier; Y. c..
5. j. Armstrong; Prelate, w. X. Parker;
M. of E.. Millard F. Parker; M. of F $,
Elwood Kier; K. of r. aud s., William
Bunning; M. at A Michael Melber.
At the last quarterly conference the
official board OF the NJ. E Church m ade
a unanimous request for the return of
the Rev. f. L. Jewett for another year.
An arrangement earnestly desired, not
only by the members but by the entire
community.
| Adam Martin, of Lincolnia, Fairfax
county, Virginia, has been visiting friends
in this vicinity. Mr.. Martin is a native
of Scotland, and soon after his arrival in
| this country came to our town to reside
He married Miss Ann Burning and in a
few years removed to Virginia and became
thriving farmer.
The "Mother's Meeting" held by
| Stokes Union on Thursday afternoon was
| well attended and the members we're
cheered by the presence of visitors from
her sister Union at Clarksboro. Mrs.
Burley, President of that Union, and
Mrs. Ida Eldridge, County Superin.
tendent of Prison aud AImshouse work.
being present.
At the annual election of the Epworth
League, Rev. f. L. Jewett was elected
| President, First Vice President, ] G.
Hazelton; Second, Mrs. ID. Allen; Third,
Miss May Eeret; Fourth, Mrs. Parker
Hurff; Secretary, Miss Ray ,4Conly;
Treasurer, Theodore Fleetwood; :; Organ
| list, Addie Stratton. The Leagu9 has
raised $160 for the benefit of the church
| the past year.
At the annual meeting of the stock.
holders of the Mullica Hill Building and
Loan Association, the following officers
| were elected for the new year: President,
Amos Gardiner; Vice President Samuel
| Ashcraft; Treasurer, r Banezst: Secre.
| tary and Solicitor, E. L Strattop:
Directors. Samuel Ashcraft. Joseph
Chatham, VIM. Burning, Jos. Gardiner.
JOS P. Stratton, M. F Parker, Albert
Parker; Auditors, q. w. Ekinton, VIM.
Bunuing, Albert Parker A new series.
the 21st, was opened. 1859 II were paid
for Withdrawals. Loans amounting to
$111O were sold and provision made for
$1,000 additional.
The enthusiasm of the skaters reached
| climax on Monday evening, when a
Carnival" was held on the lake. The
scene portrayed all that has been depicted
of fairy land" Numbers Of Japanese
| lanterns were suspended from the trees
along the banks and across the lake.
| lighting up the crystal flooring, with it's
myriad diamonds. and the happy faces of
the graceful, swiftly moving skaters. The
banks and portions of the lake were
thronged with spectators until a late
hour. The presence of the Woodbury.
Independent Band discoursing lively,
inspiring airs was very attractive
accompaniment and added greatly to the
enjoyment of those participating in the
fascinating exercise.
The literary entertainment given by
the Grange on Tuesday evening, the 14th,
was much enjoyed by the large audience.
The varied and we'll arranged program
was a credit to the committee who
arranged it, Musical selections were fne
and we'll rendered. The touching ballad
sung by the Misses Knight was highly
appreciated. A recitation, 1.-The True
Victory" by Miss Martha Borton. and
another by Miss Mabel Brown. "Ticket
o. Leave" were given with much
expression and pathos. A representation
of the thirteen original states, comprising
a march. recisations and patriotic songs,
was undoubtedly the masterpiece on the
program. The costume of each State
represented by young lady was very
attractive, and each performed her part
with admirable skill and grace. The
young people truly merit much com
mendation and encouragement for their
efforts in this important work in their
noble organization. May they continue
the good work.
Quick in effect, heals aud leaves no
scar Burning, scaly skin eruptions
quickly cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel