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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
In Georgia,

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 22.-R. T. Nesbitt,
commissioner of agriculture, reports the
condition of the Georgia cotton crop as
follows:
The early planted cotton (about half
the crop started off we'll and has a good
crop which has matured and is now be-
ing picked. The balance of the crop,
however, came up late on account of the
unusually dry April and May. This late
cotton made rapid growth, and up to
August 1 looked very promising, but
without any matured bolls. The excess
sively hot and dry weather of the past
three weeks has ruined this cotton, caus-
ing the shedding of leaves, forms and
young bolls, and leaving only few half,
grown bolls on the stalks. Rains now
can do this cotton but little good, unless
there should be an unusually late fall,
when possibly little top crop might be
made. On the 1st of August the crop
promised splendidly all over Georgia;
now / shall be agreeably surprised IL the
state makes over 70 per cent of a crop.
In my whole experience do not think I
have ever seen so great falling off in sd
short a period of time.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
In Tennessee.

Nashville, Aug. 22.-The state commits
sioner of agriculture has not heard from
more than one-half Of his agents and
correspondents in the ninety-six coun-
ties with regard to the crop status for the
month of August.
An estimate based upon the returns
from these counties and casual informa-
tion from others places the crops at
about so per cent of the average. The
effect of the protracted heat and drouth
are painfully apparent in the damage to
the corn and cotton crops and 1t is not
unlikely that 80 per cent is too high an
estimate for these staples.
Later returns, however, may materially
alter these figures.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
In South Carolina.

Columbia, S. c., Aug. 22.-The direc-
tor of the state bureau of the United
States weather and crop service said in
his last report: From all portions Of
due to excessive heat and want of rain.
Not single report was received but that
stated that cotton is failing. So general
and extended is the injury done by the
heat and want of rain that only Sea
Island cotton escaped, and that is ripen-
ing prematursly."
A prominent authority has furnished
some figures that may be relied upon.
This years South Carolina cotton acre
age Is placed at 1893. .230, as against l. ,777.-
02S in 1894 and 1.7S5.027 last year The
production In bales in 1S94-95 was 73s,S40,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
In Florida.

Tallahassee, Fla, Aug. 22.-L. b. Wom-
bill, commissioner of agriculture, reports
the condition of the Florida cotton crop
as follows:
The acreage planted In cotton this year
exceeded that osp last year by about 30
per cent. About one-half of the crop was
planted just before and during the first
part of the spring drouth; the remainder
was planted, at the close of the dry
weather, and was late, therefore, in COM
ing up. The first planted made a poor
stand on account of the drouth, and the
last planted, on account of the excessive
rains, followed by an extreme high tenn
perature, rusted and shed both leaves
and fruit badly in many localities. The
combined adverse influences have brought
about a change In conditions that will In
all probability reduce the yield enough to
completely offset the expected gains by
increased acreage. Both varieties of cot
ton have lost considerably during the
past two weeks, and the percentage OF
the condition stands: Upland cotton 81,
Sea island cotton 88; average condition
of the cotton crop of all varieties for the
state, 87R per cent.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
In North Carolina.

Raleigh, N. c., Aug. 22-From informa-
ton received from different portions of
the state of North Carolina, Governor
Carr feels satisfied that the cotton crop
for this year has been injured nearly 40
per cent on account of the excessive dry
ness and intense heat.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
In Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 22.-The South
ern Associated Press representative in
terviewed farmers from nine counties in
central Mississippi today as to crop con-
ditions. Cotton is declared from rs to so
per cent short of the average yield; early
planted corn good, but May corn SONY.
Cane, potatoes and rice promise fafr
yield everywhere. Pastures are dried up.
The Monitor-register., 1896-06-05
Court

The May term of Salem County Courts
came to an end on Friday last, when
Judge Sinnickson imposed sentence on
those who had been convicted. In the
Baker Nickerson- Hofford case, the de-
Tense finally abandoned their contest for
a new trial, the prisoners having deter
mined, as Baker put it, "to take their
medicine straight"
Before sentence was pronounced on
Baker and Nickerson, Lawyer fuller,
one of their counsel, addressed the Court,
calling attention to the previous good
standing of the prisoners, and the
threatened illness of Nickerson, who has
had several hemorrhages.
In passing sentence Judge Sinnickson
said the duty was a very painful one to
pronounce sentence upon two young men
in the prime of life, but the law was
strict and the crime for which they had
been convicted was q very serious one,
and he must do Justice to all parties. he
then sentenced the defendants to be con-
fined in the State Prison for seven years
on the charge of abortion, and on the
conspiracy count one year, their sentences
70 run concurrently.
The prisoners were removed to the
| State Prison on Monday by Sheriff
virgins, and Baker, who maintained a
| brazen front all during the trial, Droke
| down when he came in sight OF the GRIM
walls of the State Prison, prooaoiy real
izing for the first time, that me who
enters there leaves hope behind
The other sentences imposed were as
follows:
Joseph Fry for resisting an officer, was
given 80 days in jail.
Bridget Boyle alias Doyle, grand lar.
ceny, . years in State Prison.
Frederick Phillips, breaking jail, one
year in State Prison; for grand larceny, J
y ears; the sentences to run concurrently
Charles Zanes attempted rape, 5 years
! in State Prison.
The Monitor-register., 1896-06-05

The exercises at the public school last
Friday afternoon, In commemoration OF
Memorial Day, drew a large attendance
The Rotations, dialogues and singing by
the pupils were very interesting, ana sew
eral renditions were loudly ~applauded.
In respons to ar invitation previously
extended to the veterans of Woodstown
and vicinity by Miss Sue H. Coles, one of
the teachers, twenty-four were present.
The men assembled at the East Avenue
Hotel, where they were Joined by their Wis.
it1ng comrades, William p. Haines and
George Meley, OF Gloucester county.
Headed by a fife and drum corps, the vets,
accompanied by Mayor Richman. marched
in military order to the school building,
where each man was presented with a beau
tfful bouquet of fresh and fragrant flowers
by the children as he tool a seat In the
crowded room. at the close of the school
exercises the teachers. scholars. veterans
and a goodly number of citizens gathered
in the school yard to listen 10 an address by
William P. Haines of Mickleton.
Mayor Richman, in q few well-chosen
words. introduced the speaker, VIC enter.
tanned his audience by a speech That pleased
and delighted both old and young. The
"~S W ohOA III. L1dlno6 W give
his "Reminiscences of the War;" SO he only
gave a talk to the children and a few words
to the veterans, interluding his remarks
with a few amusing anecdotes.
To show how he interested the children, q
little boy of nine years was asked how he
liked Mr.. Haines' speech. The chIld replied
"lf he made the same speech a dozen times
we would be glad to listen to him every
time.' Sergeant Meley and Rev. Mr.. Wells
also made some remarks.
The following are the names of the vet
Grams and the regiments to which they
belonged; Wiiliam P. Haines. George Meiey.
Layton. Edward Snelbaker, 18th Regiment
n. J; Volunteers; Edward Siblev, Chlis
Harbison. John Keen, Henry Moncrief
YORK; William Morrison, j. Shull, 9th New
Jersey; Israel Renner, lst Delaware; Jos. s
Bradway. James Summerili. Edward 9
Norvell. 9th Maryland; Jos. s. Coles, Btu
new Jersey; DIR. l.. A. d. Allen, u. s. Navy
JON randolph, 37th New Jersey; Joh
feacock, 10th New jersey. b. b.
Grier & Boone are h~eadnuartara fo1
The Monitor-register., 1896-06-05
Isn't it time for another bicycle relay

Isn't it time for another bicycle relay
race?
There are two bicycle trick riders In
town.
The electric light project is not dead,
but only biding it's time.
Annie FL. Peterson will have a grass
sale on Tuesday, June 10th.
More rain is the great need OF farmers,
and everybody wants more money.
The potato bugs are putting in their
best work on the potatoes, but Paris
green is too much for them.
The Pilesgrove Township Committee
will meet on Wednesday afternoon next at
the P~ilesgrove Dairy Association build
ing.
Congressman Loudenslager has sent a
quantity of seeds to this Office for dis
Irritation. Call and get a package while
they last.
The Compromise Sunday school cleared
about $25 by their strawberry festival
this week. The money will be used to
erect horse sheds.
In the bicycles races on Saturday the
one. mile race was vol by George Baynes,
WIN clarence 0auub StCOuu ouu ivy
Woolman third. The two-mile race was
won by George Baynes with Roy Wool
man second.
One of our citizens who has travelled
over the country and observed the grow
ing crops says that the yield of hay will
not exceed three. fourths of a ton per
acre. In Gloucester county there will be
very little hay gathered.
Our citizens should be careful not to
throw any refuse in the streets, such as
oyster shells or any article that will be
likely to injure a bicycle tire. If they do
they make themselves liable for damage
resulting, under a State law.
One of our young farmers says that
when his crops are gathered is the time
he begins to save, and he is never in want
He has yet a large quantity of last years
crop of hay and his cribs filled with corn
which he has saved by saving when his
barns were full. Here is a practical
lesson for the wasteful man who does not
enjoy economical wealth in the products
of his farm.
The Monitor-register., 1896-06-05
N

The Quinton Cornet Band looked fine
in their new suits on Saturday.
VIM. Patrick and wife, of Woodstown,
have been visiting their daughters here
this week.
Rev. w. B. Crowell is attending the
commencement exercises at Crozier Theo-
logical Seminary.
Jacob Adams and wife, of Wilmington,
Del, spent Saturday and Sunday here
with their parents.
Presiding Elder Wight will preach in
the M. E. Church next Sunday morning
at 10 O'Clock. Lovefeast at 8 O'Clock.
A committee consisting of A. M.
Wright, Harry Robinson. Joseph Plum
mer, John Lambert and Josiah F. Harris
has been appointed to make arrangements
for the coming picnic of the Baptist Sun
day-school.
The M. E. Church was. filled on Sunday
evening to listen to the. pastor give the
first of a series of two object sermons.
The second of the series will be delivered
next Sunday evening, juno 7. A welcome
is extended to all.
The Epworth League will give their
monthly social at the home of Mrs An
drew Weatherby, on Saturday evening,
June 6. They will hold q "Lawn Flower
Social" Refreshments will be on sale.
Everybody welcome.
Next Sunday evening the scholars of
the Baptist Sunday-school will fttingly
observe Children's Day. Thepreparstions
both in floral display and in the program
give promise of an occasion more inter-
estiDgly than that of previous years.
A parlor and lawn social will be given
Tuesday evening, June Q. at the residence
OF Mrs. John Lambert, for the benefit OF
the Baptist Church. The Quinton Band
will furnish the music and . grand time
is anticipated. Everybody is cordially
J invited,
The Monitor-register., 1896-06-05


Malvern Reeve and wife have gone to
Ocean City for the hummer.
Miss Lizzie Kendle has accepted a posi-
ton IN the Atlantic City public school.
Mr.. s. M. Bassett was in attendance at
the National Prohibition Convention at
Pittsburg last week.
Miss Bessie MoQuilton, after a two
weeks visit among Elmer friends, has
returned to her home at Vineland.
The gospel meetings continue to be
held at the railroad station, on Sunday
afternoons at 4 O'Clock, with a good at
tendance. These meetings are held in the
open air and conducted by Mr.. E. P.
Delahay, who commands the attention of
his audience.
Mr.. Amos Harris has resigned his posi-.
tion as assistant telegraph operator at
Elmer, at the close of last month, and
will return to his home in Hapcock's
Bridge. Mr.. Thorn Hitchner, of near
Elmer, has been appointed to the position
made vacant by Mr.. Harris resignation.
Decoration Day was observed here by
the Elmer G.. A. r. Post, as usual, by
visiting the cemeteries and decorating the
graves of the fallen heroes. Lunch was
served to the comrades in Campbell's
Hall. At 2 80 p. m. an address was given
in the M. E. Church by the Rev. Geo. W.
Thompson. of the Clayton Presbyterian
Church. The Elmer choir furnished ap-
propriate music for the occasion.
Special all day services will be held
next Sunday, June 9Th, in the Elmer M.
E. Church. DR.. Hanlon, of Pennington
Seminary, will preach in the morning and
also address the Sunday-school mass
meeting at 8 O'Clock in the afternoon, as
sisted by the Rev. Pennington Corson,
who will preach in the evening at 1880.
These services are held in the interests of
the new church improvement decided
upon by this society.
The Monitor-register., 1896-06-05

Rev. John T. Craig, of Philadelphia,
will preach in the Baptist Church on
Sunday.
The M. E. Sunday-School is preparing
an excellent program for Children's Day,
with music as a special feature.
The regular Monthly Gospel Temper
ance Meeting will be held in the Baptist
Church on Sunday evening, from 6 to 7
o'clock.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered at the Presbyterian
Church on next Sabbath NOR ming, the
services beginning at 10 O'Clock, half an
hour earlier than the usual time of wor-
ship.
Rev. A. X. Street, of Camden, who is
the Oldest member of the New Jersey
Conference, has just completed his S95h
year. He began to preach in 1929, and
in 1894 was stationed On the Sharptown
and Woodstown charge.
The Children's Day exercises of the
Presbyterian Sabbath-school will take
place on Sabbath morning, June 18th, at
10 80 O'Clock. Joseph H.. Reading has
been reelected Superintendent of the
Sabbath school for another year.
The Broadway M. E. Church, Camden,
Rev. DR.. Mace, pastor, raised a debt of
$1,000 on Sunday, to make the way clear
for the erectionof a handsome new church
edifice. This debt was incurred 10 the
erection of a chapel, and one of the finest
in the State.
A vote on the call of q pastor was taken
by the Baptist Church on Sunday morn.
ing, but as there was a lack of unanimity,
no call will be made, and another lot of
candidates will now be heard. Those
being voted for were Rev. L.. Myers,
Daretown; Rev. M. M. Finch. Camden;
Rev. G. P. Fox, Port Norris; Rev. J. H.
Bourne, Crozier Seminary, and Rev. A.
s. Flock, Windsor. The vote was a tie on
two. they receiving eighteen and the next
highest was fourteen.
One of the largest, if not the largest,
congregations, that was eever present at
the M. E. Church, ass mbled there on
Sunday evening to listen to a sermon by
| the pastor, Rev. G.. G.. Senser, on a
patriotic theme. He took for his text a
passage in the Book of Joshua, "What
| meaneth these stones" having reference
to the entrance of the Israelites into the
land of Canaan, and the setting up of a
monument on the banks of Jordan in
token of their wonderful deliverance. A
suggestive analogy was instituted between
| the Jewish nation at that time and our
own land. The Woodstown Cornet
Band was present and rendered several
sacred airs, to the delight of all, and >our
citizens have every reason to be proud of
| this organization.
The Monitor-register., 1896-06-05
~8harptOwn News.


Some of our citizens took an unwilling
trip to Salem on Thursday.
Mrs. John W. Dubois, of Woodstown.
spent THURSDAY with relatives here.
Mrs. Lippincott, Of Pitman Grove, has
returned to her home, after q visit with
Jos. &. Black and wife.
Some Of the quill drivers or editors OF
the county papers seem to have been q
little too previous In their announcement
of the removal Of Rev. J. B. Turpin.
William Rain, who farms Joseph s.
Blacks place, while taking his horses
out to pasture on Friday last. was kicked
in the face by one of them, injuring him
quite badly. He was taken to Cooper
Hospital, Camden, where Mr.. BLACK
visited him on Tuesday and found thu
injured man improving; but before he il
made whole, will require the services OF
q dentist.
The commencement exercises of oul
public school will be held in the M, e
Church Cd Friday evening, June 18th
The graduating class numbers four
Misses Edna B. Sparks, Katie E. Stoltz
Emma II. Titus and VIM. 81, Moore
Miss Aldona Lippincott closes her con.
nection with the school this term, sni
she will be succeeded by Miss Paul
Miss L%ippincOtt has proven an excellent
teacher, and both the school and thu
patrons part with her with regret. The
following ia the commencement program
Chorus, "Welcome Here. .Schoo
J.. b. Turpir
Salutatory. e. Stolt2
instrumental D~uet-ViOlin and organ
Miss Sharp. Frank G. Sparks.
Essay ."SOme of the Evils Of the Ballot,
William II. Moore.
Chorus, "The Old School House,. 80. .School
Giass ffOpnecy Emma II. THU.
instrumental Duet-Violin and organ
Miss Sharp, Frank G. Sparks.
Valedictory. ."The End Not Yet
dina b. Sparks.
Chorus Our Happy SCHOOL,. ...,.,.. Schoo
Address to Graduating Glass,
DR.. r. j. Collier.
Presentation of Diplomas,
Supt. RObt. Gwynne, Jr.
Cnorus, ......."Song for the Close of School,
school,.
bened1ct1on. j. b TurpiI
The Monitor-register., 1896-06-05
THE NEWS FROM Two COUNTIES.
AIlOway News.

AIlOWay news.
Arthur Clark moved from Gloucester
to this place on Wednesday.
Miss Anna Fox, of Philadelphia, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Sallie Dorrell.
The Epworth League Melted about 81
by their stereopticon entertainment last
week.
Miss Marie Hornblower is spending two
or three weeks with relatives in Philadel.
phia.
Charles Tarpine has secured a situation
in Atlantic City, where be has gone for
the season.
Arrangements are being made by both
of our churches for the observance of
Children's Day.
Walter Kidd had the misfortune to cut
the end of his finger off on Saturday while
cutting hay in a cutting box.
Captain James Oshborn, who was
stricken with paralysis last week, has
been confined to his bed ever since.
The Township Committee is having the
road leading from this place to Quinton
repaired by the use of oyster shells.
DR.. James Miller, of Philadelphia, and
Sinnickson Chew and wife, of Camden,
were the guests of r. G. Miller over Sun
day.
Lilly Freas, daughter of John Freas,
while stan ding OIL a picket fence on Satur.
day, had the misfortune to fall astride
the fence lDjuring herself badly.
The Monitor-register., 1896-06-05
Personal.

Personal.
C. French Moore was in Philadelphia
on Tuesday.
Miss Ada Turner has gone to Wildwood
for the summer.
Miss Helen Borton is visiting friends at
Fishertown, Pa.
D. R. Cruise and Walter Compton are
at Dorchester this week.
DR.. ]. P. C~heesman, of Elmer, was a
visitor to Woodstown yesterday.
Sidney Ogden and George Hampton, of
Bridgeton, we're in town on Saturday.
Roland Springer, of Oregon, is spend.
ing a few days with Joel Borton and
family.
Joseph K. Riley has gone to st. Louis,
Mo-, where he has secured a position
with his uncle.
Frank Swing and wife, of Germantown,
Pa, were the guests of Thomas Parker
and wife on Sunday.
John Powell and Linwood Lounsbury,
of Quinton, were the guests of Frank
Wright over Sunday.
Harry Porch, who travels for a boiler
making concern in Pennsylvania, spent
Sunday with John Boone.
Fred Parish and wife have been visit
ing W. H. Austin and wife, prior to an
extended trip in New England.
Mrs. Thomas Lippincott returned on
Thursday from an extended visit with
her daughter, Mrs. AL. Mounce, of Phila-
delphia.
V. H. Crusselle was in town this week
distributing Coca-cola tickets, which are
redeemable at Guests soda fountain. AS
a thirst shaker, coca-cola is a dandy.
Josiah Hackett, assistant General
Passenger Agent of the West Jersey Rail-
road Company, accompanied by Mrs.
Hackett, were in Woodstown on Wednes-
day.
Rev. DR.. Thomas McCauley and wife,
of Philadelphia, and DR.. John Ewing. of
d aretown, were guests of DR.. and Mrs.
Collier at the Presbyterian parsonage
yesterday.
Joseph B. Wiley and wife, Miss Dallas
and Miss Lillian Acton, of Salem, were
the guests of George M. Andrews and
wife, on Decoration Day, having come
over on their wheels.
Biddle Hiles, cashier of the City Ma.
tional Bank, Salem, and Miss Bessie X.
Hires enjoyed a run to Woodstown on
Wednesday afternoon, remaining to tea
as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ.
Patterson.
Misses Jessie Colson and Cornelia
Woolman. Mrs. Isaac Lippincott. Mrs.
e. B. Humphreys, Mrs. William S. Ola W.
SOD, Mrs. William z. Flitcraft were at
Media on Saturday to attend the annual
meeting of the Field Clubs of Philadel-
phia and vicinity.
The Monitor-register., 1896-06-05

We've got a bully black and
blue 1hibet suit for IS. The
only objection to telling of it
is that nine out Of ten of our
readers that do not know much
about us will say It's a lie.
So here's a description of it.
Atwood serge coat-lining =;
as well cut as a $50 suit as
strongly sewed, but not so fine
stitches fine enough for the
cloth ; and the cloth fine
enough for twice the money,
and yet clothing isn't cheaper
this year than it was last year.
If you are a big fat man we
can fit you with it; tall or short.
lfyou are any sort of a regular
man we can fit you with it.
We ought to say the cloth
has been inspected, just as all
our cloths are and shrunk, as
all our cloths are and the
making inspected, as all our
making is thousands of suits
and selling, as all our stuff is
your money back if you think
it isn't SO good as we say.
Your money back if you'll
take it.
Queer thing to do a IS
suit The queerest part of the
business is I: we make no profit
on it. We think it a bully thing
to do. Have you any objec-
ton?
New store at Chestnut and
Ninth.
WANAMAKER & Brown.
Oak Hall, Market and Sixth.
Chestnut and Ninth,
across from the Postofice.
WILLIAM H. WANAMAKER.
Market and Twelfth.
PHILADELPHIA
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The Monitor-register., 1896-06-05


Miss Bessie Bilderback has been spend.
ing q week with Miss Carrie Adams, of
Wilmington, Del.
Misses Sadie and Matte Mcbride, OF
Washington, D. c., are being entertained
by Mrs. Charles P. Kidd.
Misses Elsie Morris and Frances Kille,
two Of our bright gradutes Of Pennsgrove
school have both secured teachers certifL.
Gates.
AS was its usual custom on Decoration
Day, the Acton Post, G. A. R., decorated
the soldiers graves in the cemeteries at
Pedricktown, Perkintown and Penns-
grove.
The barge Willie was launched on
Thursday. This barge was built by
Enoch Moore and sons, of Wilmington.
for the Wilmington s. New Jersey Trans.
p~ortation Co., and will run from Penns-
grove to Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Oliphant entertain.
ed at their new home on Harmony st. on
Sunday, Messrs. Frank Steward and
Walter Richman, Of Philadelphia: Miss
Bertha Garrison. OF Palatine, and Miss
Rose Kirby, of Woodstown.