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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10
&c. LEEDS 1 co.
Real Estate, Insurance and Leans.

To such of our readers who may be
interested in investigating the advan-
tages presented by this city AZ d place
Tor investment or residence we may
with confidence commend the above
house as in every way enterprising and
reliable. The origin of the business
dates back TO the year 1878. when il
was founded by Geo. I'll. Barker The
present firm. which has been in existence
a long time. doing business in Camden.
succeeded Mr.. Barker in 80. conducting
this IN conjunction with the Camden
office. A regular real estate business is
conducted. buying, selling and exchang-
ing real estate property Of all kinds,
takes charge of estates and properties
for nonresident owners. collect rentals,
pay taxes. etc The firm also invests
money for clients upon first-class mort
gage security. and have mt All times
money to loan upon good collateral secur-
ity. This representative firm, whose
Camden 0fiice il located az No. 81 Mar
ket street. does as large an insurance
business as any concern in that city. and
are prepared to place insurance in large
or small amounts on houSes. stores
buildings. etc, in reliable companies at
reasonable rates. guaranteeing absolute
indemnity III case Of cDniiagrnti0n and
prompt adjustment of losses. The PhiIa-
delphia Office is located al AL Walnut
street. The Offices here are at No. 15
Cooper street. Mr.. Il. c. Leeds is recog-
nized as one of cur most progressive en-
terITising and reliable business men, and
transactions entered into with him are
bound to result In an agreement mutually
advantageous TO all concerned.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10
JESSE w. ENGLIsH.
Dry Goods, Shoes, Ladies and Gents
FurnishinFs.

Transacting an important and growing
business, the above house il entitled to
be ranked among the leading trade con
Yenlences Of Woodbury.. 1t was founded
by the firm of English Il Davis some
thing over two years ago. One year
later Mr. Davis retired and the present
proprietor assumed complete control.
The stock carried i one Of the largest III
our city and embraces dry goods of every
description, from the cheapest print to
the most expensive fabric. hosiery. no
tlOns, underwear, oil cloth, ladies' and
gents furnishing.
Here also may be seen every descriD-
ton Of hne footwear for men, women
and children, i'll patent leather, black or
tanned goods. "A glance AZ the beautiful
window display will give some idea of
the quality and style Of goods carried
1t IL safe to say that in its entirety the
stock rs not excelIed by any cOntem-
porary in the county. while at the same
time the lowest prices are quoted to
patrons.
Mr. J. W. English il one of our best
known and reliable business men. Being
honorable in all transactions he has
made his house most desirable one with
which to establish pleasant and profit
able relations
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10
J. z. LEPPEE.
Bicycles, Sundries andTohscco.

Wheelmen visiting Woodbury. will find
one of the finest stocks of wheels and
bicycle sundries, cigars, etc, at the es-
tablishment Of Mr.. ]. III. Leppe, 1T4k
South Broad street. Founded in 1891,
it Immediately stepped into front rank
among enterprising dealers in bicycles.
He is agent for the "Spalding." Gre
denda" and a number of other makes.
In the rear Of the store Is welI-equipp-
ed repair shop, where wheelmen will
find everything at hand for doing prompt
repair work. A full line of imported and
domestic cigars, bicycle lamps, tools and
sundries generally is always on hand,
and are offered at very low prices, while
every article is fully warranted to prove
as represented.
Mr.. j. III. Leppe is machinist Of
ability, and guarantees satisfaction in
every instance. Wheels can be left with
him on storage for the winter. and will
be put in AL shape for spring use.
Personally, Mr.. Leppe is a gentleman n
in whom can be placed every confidence,
and il classed among the reliable dealers
of Woodbury.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10
cEAs. 9. ScERENK.
Baker.

Among the most prosperous and relia-
bic enterprises of Woodbury. due re-
cognition must be given the establish
ment of Mr.. Chas. G. Sehrenk. Mr..
Schrenk began the bakery business here
about twelve years ago, and in 1893
built the handsome structure on Broad
street, a part of which he occupies.
In the manufacture Of his superior
products only the best Of materials are
used. and they have long enjoyed u lead
ing position for their uniform excellence
The store is ample in dimensions. and
everything denotes unquestioned clean
illness and good order.
A wagon is run about town and through
the surrounding country, supplying pa
irons with fresh bread, pies, cakes, rolls.
buns, etc, daily. and large and sub
stantial business is transacted
Mr.. Schrenk is an experienced and
practical baker and is thoroughly con
yersant with every branch of the bust
ness.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10
JACOB Z. EIEo.
Iobher, Retailer and Manufacturer Of Cigars

Without doubt the most popnIar astah-
Ilshment in our city is that Of Mr. Jarob
~ Bibo, at 15T Broad street.
MT. Bio came here i'll 1877. ana aftar
working for Gustav Holdstein nina
years started in business for himself I'm
1881 At the death III MI Hnldsfain
short time after Mr.. Bibo purchased
tne property, where he has been ever
Mr.. BibO has a large factory al Ian
caster, Pa, the products Of which en-
brace line Of cigars Of the highest
order or merit. the principle brands be-
ing Jumbo and Special n 5 cents. ana
hey West Extra, 10 cents. besides N
number Of other brands.
1t has always been the aim Of this
house to place before the trade class
OF cigars which shall rank inferior 70
none, and at the same time maintain
the uniformity OF its brands.
MIR. Bibo has built up large and Ill
eratlve business upon sound principles
and with ample capital and adequate
facilities is in a position to deal ad-
Yantageously with merchants and deal
ers within the circuit Of his operations.
Personally Mr. Jacob FL Bibo IL one
Of our most successful business men; is
eminently popular with all classes. and
at the present time l. member Of
City Council.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10
WRITTEN AND COMPLIED BY W. NORRIS ELLIS
SIDEWALKS.

There are miles of good flag and brick
pavement, and broad, well-shaded streets
and avenues spread out over large ex-
tent of territory, while the citizens have
cultivated for many years adornments in
the way of trees, shrubbery and grassy
lawns, which have made the city famous
for its beautiful appearance.
HOMES.
The locality is favorably situated in
the respect of homes. Rents are fair
and building comparatively cheap. With
in 20 minutes of Philadelphia, an hour
or SO to Atlantic City, and but step
to the capital Of the Union, or to the
great metropolis of our cOuntry-New
York. Woodbury. is indeed favored
spot. Twenty trains to and from Phila-
delphia daily.
MANUFACTURERS
Among the institutions Of Woodbury.
that contribute to the prosperity and com
fort of its inhabitants may be mentioned
the Blasius Piano Company, who manu-
facture pianos; Woodbury. Manufacture
ing Company, bevel wheel castors; G. G.
Green's Laboratory, patent medicines; ;
John Wythe 4 Bro, extract of malt;
Woodbury. Glass Works, hollow ware;
Woodbury. Mill and Lumber Company,
sash, blinds, etc, and iron mould works.
BUILDING LOTS.
Lots for dwellings or villa sights may
be had in eligible locations at low prices
Sites for manufactures and business
places will be furnished on very advan-
tageous terms. Any special information
may be obtained by addressing a letter
or postal to Il. 9. Leeds & Co., Wood
bury, n. J.
IN CONCLUSION.
The future of this city is bright, with
the bow of promise. The capitalists and
business men will be found neither stub
bornly conservative nor rashly aggres-
sive, but pursue a policy resulting in the
establishment of solid foundation Able
to Withstand the fiercest financial storms,
and standing unmoved through all the
splendid success that has been achieved,
has nerved those at the helm to renewed
and more determined exertions. We only
desire to add that the business houses
of Woodbury. to-day are fully adequate
to the needs Of the city. DrygoOds, gro
cery, drug, millinery, jewelry, notion,
stationery and other stores are found
and well patronized.
Among the enterprising men and wo-
men who contribute to the welfare and
prosperity of Woodbury., 'sThe Demo-
crat'' calls special attention to those who
are represented in the following brief
sketches.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10
Max r. ENGEL.
Tonsorial FaElors and Cigar Emporium.

One Of the recognized leading and popu-
lar establishments IN Woodbury. IL that of
Mr.. Max +. Engle, situated at the corn
eT of Broad and Cooper streets. Mr.. En-
gle hrst began business here as an Al
slstant TO the proprietor, and some six
years ago bought out the place and has
continued to conduct the same success
fully ever since. The tonsOriaI parlors
are nicely furnished with plate glass mir
rors, etc, and three elegantly upholster-
ed chairs help TO make customers com
Portable, while only first-class. exper-
fenced BARRIERS are employed. "A full line
Of foreign and domestic cigars Is car
rled, az well az cigarettes and smokers
articles, and the place IL liberally patron
lzed by the best people in our city. Mr..
Max Engle is himself practical barber.
ana the business has been built up ~
lts present proportions as 4 result III his
genalIty and good humOr. and he Is
without doubt one Of the most poDular
business men in Woodbury.. Personally
Mr. Engle is regarded as a successful
business man and enjoys the confidence
TONER'S
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10
D.F. EENDRIcKSoE.
Coal, Wood, Grain, Paints, Fertilizer, etc.

The enterprise Of Mr.. Hendrickscn n
stands prominent as a representative Of
the coal and wood interests of Wood
bury. 1t was founded i'll 1884 Nv the
present proprietor, and to-day enjoys the
amplest facilities for screening and de-
livering the best varieties of Scranton,
Upper Lehigh and Cumberland coal Mr.
Hendrickson also deals extensively in
-four. feed. grain, seeds, paints. oils,
guano and builders supplies. In the
rear Of the store room, "A South Broad
street, j. a steam power plant for grind
ing feed and saving and chopping
Sindling wood. This establishment is as
well equipped rs any similar one in South
Jersey, and large and fiOurishing bust
ness is transacted. Mr.. d. F. Hendriek-
son is regarded in commercial circles
as being a reliable ana successful bust
ness man, who has built up his business
BY push, energy and honorable dealings,
coupled with good business ability. He
has held a number Of public offices and
was Mayor of our city two terms.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10
NUMBER Is
w. ?. ARMSTRONG.
Meat Market.

At this market can be found ~ Ill
times complete stock of both Western
and home-dressed meats Being prac-
ucal butcher, this gentleman II able To
give you the best meats Of both kinds.
which are carefully selected By him. The
business was founded twelve years W.
It's present proprietor taking possession
Ia lSSS- In connection with killing
much Of his own stock. be also manufac-
lures superior quality Of sausage and
serapple. Of which be sells large quanti-
ues. The market is one of the lest
patronized Of any in our city. customers
beng attracted by the superior qualities
Of meats handled and reasonable prices.
An assistant is employed, and a wagon
kept for delivery purposes
MT. Armstrong has built up d large
trade as result Of square dealing, hon
orable business transactions. and i re-
garded az another Of our successful busi
ness men.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10
HOTEL NEWTON.


It will, no doubt. be interesting I,
the residents of Woodbury. to know that
the city possesses in the Newton Hotel
one of the most luxuriantIy furnished
and handsomely appointed public houses
in the State of New Jersey.
The building itself was erected in 1908.
After several changes of proprietorship
it passed into the hands Of its present
energetic proprietor, who has recently
spent a large amount of money on the
house, having it entirely renovated, re-
fitted and refurnished until 1t now pre-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10

While not aspiring in politics, Mr..
Merritt has held number of public
offices, among them Councilman and
member Of the Board Of Freeholders
He is a director Of the Farmers and
Mechanics National Bank, and one of
Woodbury's most enterprising and pub
lic-spirited citizens, who has at heart
anything that has for its factor the
benefting of the city.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10
MRS. HENRY FRAAs.
Fine Shoes.

This establishment was founded over
twenty years ago by Henry Fraas. de-
ceased, and since his death has been
conducted by his widow. The store is
located at 1T2 South Broad street. where
may be seen a large and varied assort-
ment of fine, stylish and serviceable
footwear, including the production of
the leading manufacturers Of this coun-
try, Mrs. Fraas being the sole agent for
the celebrated w. l.. Douglass Shoes.
The window display is one Of the best
on Broad street, and boots. shoes, slip
pers, rubbers, etc, may be seen IN end
less variety, while the prices are az
low as possibly consistent withfi rst-class
goods. Mrs. Fraas is deserving of a
share Of your patronage. Give her a
call
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10
DUDD's NEW
JOHN Fl. CARPENTER
PLAN AND ARTISTIC PAPER HANGER

Calls attention of all who need work In his line
that he will promptly attend to all orders by
mail or otherwise. and guarantee satisfaction.
| WINDOW SHADES OF all kinds on hand and
hall decoration neatly executed trial respect
| fully solicited Popular prices. Estimates rem
Residence, 2s Cak street, North woodbury..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10

Woman twho has been turning over
shawls for half an hour p Well. I don &
care 10 buy today. Inn just looking fur
friend
Clerk (politelyl-Don't think you'll
find your friend among the shawlE.
We've looked them all through New
York Tribune =
Spoons are Of nearly the same size all
over the civilized world. and four table
spoonfula make what In medical par
lance IL denominated q wineglassfnl
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10

Edgaa the Saxon king Of England,
was tho Peaceable. from his dialike uf
"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-10
WOODBURY. UP TO DATE
History, Growth and Development
of the City,.
LEADING FIRMS AND BUSINESS MEN
SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES POSSESSED BY
THE CITY AS A BUSINESS CENTRE.

With Fine welkept Streets the of Plants and
the Purest of Water, Superior Walks and Crossings,
Abundance of Shade and a Low Tax
Rate, Woodbury. u.s. indeed, "a Good
City to Live in"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1896-07-10
MILITARY ITEMS.

Every British soldier costs his coun-
try $500 every year.
The height of the rock of Gibraltar is
estimated to be 1,437 English feet.
Nearly ten per cent. of the recipients
of the Victoria cross are military doc
tors.
The French have done thing tb e like
of which has not been done since 1870.
They have allowed the German naval
attache in Paris, Capt. Siegel, to inspect
the dockyard at Brest.
An idea of the possibilities of the
latest guns may be had from the fact
that six-ineh booped gun made at
Newcastle, England, has been fred with
a charge of cordite with a muzzle veloc-
ity of 4,92s feet per second.
High explosive shells have proved 50
successful with quick-firing breech
leaders in the French experiments that
the British admiralty has already sup
piled the Channel feet with them and
will soon provide shells for the whole
navy.
a woman signing herself "A Colonel's
Wife" recently wrote a letter to one Of
the large London dailies in which she
seriously proposes that. should the
prophecies of war against England be
realized. the duties of the army in the
rear might be successfully performed
by women orderlies. She declares that
she sis ready to assist in the organiza-
ton of woman's cycling corps to help
resist her country's enemies"
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BITS OF WISDOM.

Q A good laugh is sunshine in a house.
-Thackeray.
In law nothing is certain but the ex.
pense.-S. Butler.
The envious man grows lean at the
excess of his observation-disclosures.
Angling is somewhat like poetry;
men are to be born so.-1zaak Walton.
Sow good services; sweet remem-
brances will grow from them.-Mme.
de Stael. 90
Who plays for more than he can lose
with pleasure stakes his heart--Her-
bert.
Some who affect to dislike flattery
may yet be fattered indirectly by 4
well-seasoned abuse and ridicule Of
their rivals.-Colton. d
These who make us happy are al
ways thankful to us for being so: their
gratitude is the reward of their benefits.
Mime. Swetchine.
The spirit of persons life is ever
shedding some power. just as a flower
is steadily bestowing fragrance upon
the ART. Starr King.
Times gradual touch has moldered
into beauty many tower, which, when
it frowned with all its battlements, was
only terrible.-MaSon. GO
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inexcasaoly wrong for him to win her
love under false pretenses; she had told
him only last night what she would eX-
pect in the man of her choice. He pushed
the tormenting thoughts aside. and
brought himself down with jerk to
the present and it's demands. I'm not
going to dispute with the Weakened
devil any more he muttered; 1.-The first
thing to do is to get out of here, and
then I'll leave it with her; if she honors
me enough to make me her defender,
I'll make shift to fight her battles if
1 have to hire some one to hold me
while do it,"
Under the inspiration of this conclu-
sion he went to work patiently and res
olutely, trying the first plan that sug
gested itself. Using his knife for a
ehisel, he attempted to cut inches for
hand and foot holds in the wall, perse-
vering until both blades of the small
tool were worn down to useless
stumps. When the failure of the knife
put an end to the expedient, he exam
ined che narrower part of the creyice to
see if he could not climb to the roof by
bracing himself from wall to wall. AS
it was reasonably evident that the cav
ern had originally been nothing more
than an irregular crack in the sand
stone, open at the top through its en-
tire length, and afterward gradually
covered in by slow accumulations of
earth and debris interviewer with twigs
and grass roots, he argued that it would
be comparatively easy to dig through
this thin covering if he could obtain a
foothold near enough to the roof to en-
able him to attack it. To make the
most of his strength, he dragged the log
to the place selected for the expert
ment, with the intention of using it for
a ladder from which to begin the as
cent; and, having braced it against one
of the walls, he took off his coat and
shoes and made an attempt to work his
way up the desired vantage
The first trial was failure. He lost
his hold before he had assembled to
twice his ,height,and slid back to the
sandy floor of the crevice; but there
was enough of promise of success in
the undertaking to make him wear
away the remainder of the day in re-
lCdtSd duu " Hlill
to try again and again, even after the
long abstinence from food had begun
to have its effect on his tired muscles
and overstrained nerves. The final at
tempt, made just at dusk, carried him
to within few feet of the roof; but the
darkness baff1ed him; he again lost his
hold, and it was only by the utmost ex-
crtion of his failing strength that he
saved himself from falling heavily to
the bottom of the cavern. AS it was, he
knocked the log down in his descent,
and, realizing that nothing could be
done without the help OF daylight, he
lay down in the sand and tried to go to
sleep. %
Lying there in the darkness and lis
tcning to the microscopic noises sift-
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ing through the entrance to the cave,
he fancicd he heard a sound as of some
light object falling upon the sand. He
first thought of wild beasts, but, re-
hecting that no animal large enough to
attack him would be likely to enter the
trap-like crevice, the incident was soon
forgotten in a train of suggestions hav
ing the indistinct noises of the day for
a starting-poiat. Now that he recalled
them, he remembered hearing sounds
like the echoes of dull blows at irregu-
lar intervals all through the day, and
he specialized over their probable origin
until WEAKNESS overcame him and he
fell into doze from which the growl-
ing of the rising storm awakened him.
Since there seemed to be sort of COM
partnership in the roll of the thunder
and the sweep of the wind, he sat up to.
listen, and in one of the lulls he thought
he heard a voice at the mouth of the cav
ern- Wondering if his captors were
coming to iberate him, he got upon
his feet and felt his way to the farther
end of the cell, standing under the aper-
ture and staring up. into the gloom.
While he stood there listening and
looking, small star of yellow light
made its appearance at the extreme end
of the rocky corridor, and he saw the
shadows of two faces framed between
the walls of the narrow slit in which the
chamber terminated. His first impulse
was to make his presence known;5 but
before he had taken a step he recoiled
in horror at the sight of gun barrel
thrust through the crevice above the
wavering star of light. =
Under some conditions mental proc
csses are instantaneous. Ringbrand
saw and understood the purpose of his
enemies as clearly as if his sentence had
been pronounced with formal verbiage.
With the understanding came fren-
zied fit of terror. and he shrunk with
chattering teeth and trembling limbs
into the deepest recesses of the cave;
the wavering light danced in fantastic
gyrations before his fascinated gaze;
a noise like the beating of hundred
drums filled his ears; and he could feel
the cold perspiration pricking from
every pore. The suspense was horri-
bic, and for few moments he thought
he should die from the very abjectness
of his fear; then suddenly he felt a
sharp pang as If something had given
way in his brain. and the overpowering
nausea of terror vanished as if by magic.
In its place came strange feeling ct
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MUSIC AND LETTERS.

English popular songs are at present
beard great deal in Paris cafes.
N. Sardou is writing play for Henry
Irving upon subject chosen by the
actor.
Coppee and Widor's ballet. La Kor-
rigane," has reached its Tooth perform
ance at the Paris grand opera.
An expurgated edition of tom
Jones" is in course OF preparation by
Mrs ]. N. Fielding. the wife Of the
novelist's great-grandson.
Prof. Huxley's Life and Letters"
which his son. Leonard Huxley, is now
arranging, will appear about two years
from the present time.
3. Loretto iitanies cannot be traced be-
yond the 18th century and did not
originate at the shrine, but were carried
there by pilgrims. Such is the conclu-
sion. after careful examination, OF
Father Sauren, Of Cologne.