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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13
He had been informed those furnished

He had been informed those furnished by
the Government were very inferior After
some discussion committee consisting of
Messrs. Miller, knight and Ledden was ap-
pointed to investigate the Government
stones, and report as to their suitability.
Mr.. Usinger moved that committee of
three be appointed to meet the Prosecutor
and harmonic the bills from Justices with
the criminal dockets. Miller, Usinger and
Wilson were appointed.
Messrs. Knight, Miller and Usinger were
appointed committee on the wings of
Crown Point bridge.
Mr.. Jones presented a petition for new
county gravel road from the Clayton
borough line to the Cumberland county
line, distance of five miles. After being
rad, Mr.. Jones explained that the legal
number of signatures were appended; that
the road ran through the villages of Frank
linville, Iona and Malaga, and as there was
an abundance Of good gravel along the
same it was estimated that it could be
built for $500 per mile-or total of 81, 500.
On motion the petition was received and
filed.
Mr.. Miller remarked that it would take
two years to execute the petitions already
fled.
On motion of Mr.. Pierson the matter of
placing new curtains in the Sheriffs house
was referred to the committee on Public
Property.
The condition of Fries Mill causeway was
explained by Mr.. Tombleson, and Mr..
Silvers was instructed to repair the ap-
proaches to the bridge
The matter of replacing the monuments
between Gloucester and Cumberland
counties was left with Freebooter Jones.
Mr.. Burkett, of Street Committee of
Woodbury. Council, addressed the Board on
the matter of placing lamps on Woodbury.
bridge. His request was that the county
place two posts. at an expense of $50, and
pay the annual cost of one gas lamp, SIG,
and the city would pay like sum for the
other lamp.
The matter was referred to the three
Woodbury. Freeholders.
Solicitor Jessup gave his opinion on the
bills referred to him. That the Jas. L. Leon
ard bill being expenses incurred in re-
covering his own property from thieves, and
not for the suppression of crime at the re-
quest of the Prosecutor, the county was not
liable for the cost
The bill amounted to $33,58, and was in
Cured in recovering his team from the
Maryland horse and store thieves
AS to Constable Romans bills. he said
the one for services at the request of ex-
Prosecutor Perry should have that officers
endorsement, and as to duty performed
under the disordeIly act, the legal fee was
25 cents for the Justice, and 90 cents for
the Constable in case of conviction and
commitment to Jail.
On motion of Mr.. Pierson temporary
loan of SIS 900 was authorized.
The Committee on Appropriations re-
ported that after careful consideration of
the probable needs of the county, and a
due regard for the taxpayers, they recon-
mended that the sum of $4,000 be raised
by taxation for the county, and devoted in
or ms mn d IN tho objects aneoifiad
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13
The creat Northwest.

We haye been favored by Mr.. Charles s.
Fee, General Passenger and Ticket Agent
of the Northern Pacific railroad, with a
copy of Wonderland '97' a beautifully
printed and illustrated pamphlet, descrip-
tive Of the Great North West-a portion of
our country least known to us, and prob
obly to large majority of our readers
The book, we are informed, is issued each
year, and "'97'' is simply another edition
of what must prove most valuable work,
as the descriptions are the result of per-
sonal observation of skilled writers of
high character, and the illustrations the
reproduction of his camera. The booklet
is divided into four chapters or parts, en-
titled "The yeat Northwest" "The
Yellowstone Park y "Go Make Money
and The Heart of the Olympics.u Three
two cent stamps, sent to Charles S. Fee, st.
Paul, Mimi, with your address will bring
a copy to any reader of this paper.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13
THE NEW BOARD.

Clerk Bell called the Board to order at 10
a. M, yesterday morning, and after calling
the roll and finding a quorum present-all
responded except Mr.. Stranger, of Glassboro-
C. W. Starr was reelected Director by a
unanimous vote. On taking the chair Mr..
Starr simply returned thanks for the honor
of presiding over the body for an other
year.
On account of his promotion to the Judg-
ship, Mr.. Jessup was not a candidate for
Solicitor. and Hon. D. o. Watkins was
nominated by Mr.. Pierson and received a
unanimous vote.
DR.. II. Fl. Clark was elected Prison
Physician, and A. S. Chew, Clock Winder,
at same salary, $25 and $50, respectively.
County Collector BARRIERS report was
received and read and ordered published in
tabulated form, Messrs. Pierson, Iredell and
Tombleson being appointed to tabulate
for the printers.
Messrs. Pierson. Synnott, Clark, Tonkin
and Bender were appointed committee
to recommend appropriations for the ensu-
ing year.
The following resolution was then pre-
sented by Mr.. Cooper, of East Greenwich
who said it was unanimously adopted at
the last Town Meeting in his township -
" RESOLVED, That we disapprove the alarm.
ling, continued, extravagant increase OF
county expenditures, believing them out
of proportion above the improvements
made, and the ability OF the Taxpayers to
pay, and we demand that the Board Of
Chosen FreehOlders, the custOdians of the
affairs of the county, make immediate
necessary retrenchment in all matters over
which they have Jurisdiction"
Mr.. Miller asked in what particular re.
trenchment was asked. Mr.. Cooper answered
that he thought it was in the matter Of
stone roads, and bonding for same. Mr.
Miller remarked that he thought the county
was very economically managed. Mr.. Pier
Eson said the resolution was unsigned b.
anybody, and asked, who assumed respon
sibility for it ? Mr.. Cooper said his town
ship; that the Clerk probably neglected
the formality of signing il. On motion
the resolution was laid on the table.
Mr.. Miller asked for an expression as t,
the matter Of furnishing soldiers head stones
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13
PAULsBORO.

Mr. David Jester, of Camden, and wife,
spent Sunday with his brother, R. A Jester,
of this place.
Rev. James E. Lake, former pastor in
M. E. church here, spent Sunday with his
daughter, Mrs. Sours, here, and preached
in M. E. church in the evening. Mr.. Lake
lives in Camden now and is editor of the
Epauorth AdUocate
The Powder works started up in full
Monday morning, with most of the old
hands, several of whom have been out of
employment since the explosion in March.
The township committee has put another
barge load of shells on Swedesboro ave.
There will be more to follow
Eight hundred dollars was paid in the
Building Loan Association Tuesday night,
when money bought z per. cent per. share.
w. Amber Stetser is having a bicycle
store and repair shop built at his residence
on Main street.
Try TESTERS 16c coffee and Soc. tea, coffee
cakes, snaps, and oyster crackers SC.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13
MULLIcA HILL.

Albert Owen and family were guests OF
BENJAMIN Pancoast on Sunday.
Thomas and Anna Borton and Others, are
attending Friends yearly meeting in Phil
adelphia
A family reunion was recently held al
the residence Of Jonathan Colson, at. whi3b
four generations were present; Jonathan
and Hannah Colson, Charles and Mary B.
Coles, of Moorestown, and their son, Harry
Coles, wife, and little daughter, Marguerite
Mr.. William Coles, of Mooreslown, was
also present.
The Board of Education, of Harrison
township, will meet in town hall, on Mon.
day evening, May 18th.
DR.. and Mrs. Pancoast returned from
Florida, to their residence here, on Satur-
day evening. Friends and neighbors gave
the genial pair, hearty welcome home.
Corn planting is the farmers occupa tion
just now, and fields present busy scene
Miss Ella Riley and Miss Mabel Gem o.
Wilmington, Del, and Miss Ida Bodine, Of
Williamstown, were guests of Miss Alinds
Benezet, on Friday.
Miss Lizzie Gaunt, of Woodstown, is now
resident of this town.
Mr.. Phineas Ledden, ansold resident Of
this place, now of Gloucester City, visited
his daughters here, on Sunday.
Bicycle clubs from Philadelphia and
Camden passed through this town on San.
day, almost constantly passing and repass-
ing throughout he day.
Brother Kulp, pastor of the NJ. E. church
preached an eloquent sermon on Sunday
morning, to the Order Knights of Pythias,
taking for his text, John the fifteenth chap.
ter, and thirteenth verse. Members of the
Order came out in full force, and appeared
much impressed by the forceful discourse.
Mrs. Pine is said to have the most ad.
vanced and finest garden in this neighbor.
hood.
The funeral of William Aggings, life
long resident of this place, took place on
Tuesday afternoon from the residence Of
his scn-in-law, Thomas Williams
Miss Alice .Ecret, of Philadelphia, has
been visiting relatives here.
William Harker and mother, Mrs. Alice
Stratton, spent Thursday in Salem.
John Murphy moved his family to River
ton, on Monday. They will be missed By
relatives and friends here.
Miss Mabel Brown has Merton bicycle
which she very quickly learned to ride
with ease, rapidity and grace.
Examination for both pupils and teachers
is over, and minds and hearts are at rest
at least, for time.
Mrs. Margaret Colson is visiting relative
in Philadelphia.
The regular monthly social of the Ep
worth League was held at the residence 0
Mrs. George Smith, on Monday evening I
good attendance, and pleasant and profit
able time The next meeting will be bel.
June 14th, at the residence Of John Hazel
/ ton.
Miss May Ecret is visiting friends a
Hurffgille.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13

The report was accepted, ordered filed
and adopted without discussion.
Mr.. Jones asked for committee on the
Malaga road bridge, and Silyers, Jones and
Ledden were appointed.
The Director announced the following
Standing Committees =
Aims House-M Miller, Knight. Cooper,
Hendrickson, (Howard) and Jones.
Public Property-Pierson H. ]. Hen
erickson, c. w. Knight.
Lunacy-Iredell, Wilson, Tombleson.
Surplus Revenue Stranger, Clark, Bend
Ter.
Financial Condition of County -Ledden,
Tonkin, Usinger.
Auditors -Pierson and Silyers.
Howard G. Hendrickson was appointed
to J. Wood Hannold's place on the Stone
Road committee.
Mr.. Pierson offered resolution author
izing the Woodbury. Freeholders to get the
opinion of the Solicitor as to the county's
liability in the matter of abutments and
wing walls OF the Woodbury. bridge, and
present same to the next meeting. Adopted.
A bill by Philadelphia detective agency
covering expenses of three detectives in the
matter of the detection of the Maryland
horse and store thieves who operated so
successfully and extensively in the
counties of Cumberland, Salem and Glou-
cester, last year, amounting to $435 70,
which was approved by the Prosecutors
and Judges of each county-payment of
third of which was asked by this
county, was read at the request of the
County Collector. The cigar and wine
items. though small, elected smiles, but
the Board decided that the bill was outside
its jurisdiction, as the law provides for pay
ment of such expense on approval of Prose-
cutor and Judge. The bill will hence be
paid.
Mr.. Jones said that if that bill was paid,
Mr.. Leonard's bill should be paid, because
it was through him the thieves were
caught. He traced his team which they
had stolen to Gloucester and thence to
Maryland, and it was through his pluck in
pursuing them that the men were caught,
and in finding his property, the gang was
brought to justice.
A partition, dividing the Prosecutors
Office into two rooms, was authorized.
Mr.. Cooper moved that in the purchase
of lumber the Freeholders pay not over $35
per M for white oak and $27 so for pine.
Mr.. Knight said that in quotations fur
nished him, dealers placed the price at $40
per NJ for oak.
Mr.. Usinger and Mr.. Ledden both said
that small sizes could be bought for $35,
but large lumber could not be bought for
less than $40.
Mr.. Cooper thought the large sizes not
required.
Mr.. Miller thought it could be bought
for $35.
The roll call resulted in the loss of the
motion by the following vote
Aye.-Cooper, Starr, Miller, Clark.
Mcknight. Ledden, Iredell, Pier
son, Tonkin, Jones, Usinger, Hendrickson,
Fl. J., Wilson, Hendrickson, Howard c.
10.
After paying bills amounting to over
$4,000 the board adjourned until the third
Thursday in July.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13
A Question.

The publisher of newspaper has one
thing to sell and enc thing to rent He
has the newspaper to sell and the space in
his columns to rent. Can anyone inform
us why he should be expected to give away
either the one or the other? de can if he
so chooses, and he does, as matter of fact
furnish great deal of space rent free. But
it does not follow that he ought to be ex-
pected to do so. 1t ought to be recognized
as contribution, exactly as would be the
giving away Of sugar or coffee by grocer.
But, strange to say, it is not looked upon
in that light at all, yet every body knows
that the ex'stance of newspaper depends
upon the rent of its space and the sale Of
the paper, as merchants success depends
on selling his goods instead of giving them
away. LCopy Hook.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13
HURFFYILLE.

John Moore and wife, of Philadelphia,
have been visiting T. G. Bee.
Mrs. Amanda Williams. of Turnerville,
spend Sunday with friends here.
Jacob DeHart and family, of Camden.
have been spending a few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Brooks Hurff
The top dressing has been put on the
new stone road as far as the bridge near
Bethel church. G. J. Davenport is build
ing an elevated tank at this bridge to be
used for sprinkling the road.
The peace and quiet of our village were
disturbed last Sunday by parties from
other places.
Representatives of different societies met
on Tuesday night at the Leon House, and
decided to observe Decoration Day. W.
G. Kindle was made chairman, C. j.
Davenport, Secretary, and S. j. Evans,
Treasurer. Another meeting will be held
on Friday night.
Our people will be pleased to learn that
Evangelist DeMaris has been married to
Miss Ella Mcclure, of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Bennett and Miss Rainier have been
visiting Mrs. Richard Evans, Jr
The fence in front Of the parsonage is
being repaired.
Remember the convention of the Wash
ington and Monroe townships S. 5. Asso.
citation to be held in Bethel church on
Tuesday afternoon and evening, May IS.
Mr.. Smith of Bridgborough, N. j., as
sisted Josiah Eldridge in the class meet
ing on Tuesday night.
Mrs. James McKeighan has been to Mill
VILE to see her brother who is very sick
John Lyons drives splendid span of
blacks, a new team.
Two persons were received into the
church by certificate, and one from proba-
ton last Sunday.
Col. ). M. Scovel is to fill his appoint
ment at the M. E. church next Sunday.
Preaching in the morning at 10, and giving
temperance talk in the evening at 30.
The choir will render some special pieces.
Don't miss hearing the Col on these Oc-
casions as he will speak from long life
full of intensely interesting experiences
The broken church organ has been put
in repair by Thomas W. Jones.
There is to be another social at the
church on Wednesday night week, May
rs, if it does not storm. The G. K orches-
ira will furnish the music, and Miss Ella
and Alice Skinner will give Rotations.
Bicycle supplies can be found at E. D.
Pearson's shop. The enterprsing young
blacksmith, Harry Bradagan, is a good
hand, understands brazing and can make
most repairs. Our Wheelmen are finding
this out, and appreciate the convenience.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13

Have you tried Wenonah" Baking
Powder yet? If not, why not
AT the annual meeting of the Directors
of the Delaware River Railroad Company
on Wednesday, D. o. Watkins was elected
Solicitor.
Our Board of Education expects to
elect 8 principal for the public schools at
their meeting in the Academy at o'clock
tonight.
William Stratton. son of Prof Bartine
Stratton, successfully completed the junior
course at the Medico- Chiruorgical College,
Phila., last week and in October will begin
the last term of study 10 his chosen profess
sion. The DEMOCRAT extends congratula-
lions on his bright prospects.
The ceremonies attending the unveil-
ing of the Washington Monument in Phila-
delphia on Saturday next should be parti-
cipated in by all the people who can afford
the sacrifice of time and the expense, and
they will be slight. The great men of our
own and other countries will be there. 1t
will be an event of lifetime Take the
boys and girls, and give them the benefit
of the grand event.
Council took wise step Tuesday
night in directing the Finance committee
to employ the best legal talent in enforcing
the City's legal rights in the matter of the
investigation of the city accounts. Ex-
Treasurer Reading should haye the benefit
of all laws for his protection. without neces-
sity Of expense to himself, but no interest
of the people should be jeopardized by in
competent or unfriendly advisors. All
honor SO the true representatives OF the
city who insist that such course shall be
pursued.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13
STOCK VALUES.
THE ANNUAL MEETING.

The election of officers for the coming
year was attended with no rivalry, hence
few shares were voted. The officers of the
previous year were all rejected AS follows
For President-John M. Henderson.
For Vice President Charles w. Starr.
For Secretary George E. Pierson.
For Treasurer-W. Harrison Livermore.
For Solicitor-Robert S Clymer.
For Directors-George W. Cattell. Henry
s. Talman, Christian A. Madden, Lewis
Starr, George w. Curtis.
For Auditors-Robert s. Clymer, d.
Thackara .Mathers Joseph w. Merritt.
Four hundred and eighty three shares
were subscribed and paid for in the 9th
series, being fully up to the number usually
taken at the annual meeting.
The annual report of the officers, setting
forth the business of the Association from
its organization, was presented to the stock
holders in printed form. At this time we are
unable to quote from the interesting paper,
but the officers will gladly furnish copies
to inquirers on application in person or by
mail.
The success which has marked the life of
this association, is not cause for local con-
graduation only, because it has grown to
be more than local institution, and its
steady growth in public confidence has ex-
tended its usefulness over our own and
into adjoining counties. We congratulate
the management and the stock holders on
its continued prosperity.
The Woodbury. M. E. Church Gem
tenniaI.
While centennial celebrations haye been
in order during the past twenty years, es-
pecially in the territory embraced in the
thirteen original colonies, the honor of
holding the first centennial celebration in
Woodbury. has fallen to the happy lot of
the M. E. church congregation.
In our last weeks issue the program,
which includes nightly meetings through
out the week, excepting Saturday evening,
was outlined, and no change has been an
nounced.
The opening service on Monday evening
was in charge of the Sabbath-school, and
the address was made by Rev. VIM. M.
White, former pastor, now of Atlantic
City, who was greatly loved by the con-
gregation and citizens of Woodbury. gen.
orally. Pastor Provost. ReY. Bottsford and
Pastor Childrey of the First Baptist church
were present. An augmented choir and
string music made that portion of the pro-
gram very enjoyable. The audience, which
filled the edifice in every part, was aug
mented by about one hundred of the West
End public school children.
The address was peculiarly appropriate
to the opening service of the great event,
and though general in its character and
application, dwelt with especial emphasis
and paid especial tribute to the strong
character and firm conviction, and fidelity
to principle of those who had wrought and
great results for mankind,
under adverse circumstances and while
subject 10 persecution of such were the
pioneers of Methodism of Woodbury..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13

List of advertised letters for the week
ending May 10. 1897. MIS-. Emma Walker
Clifton, w. D. Craig, A. s. Densten, c. W.
Harrett, Robert Harris, Mrs. Emmett Hardy,
Clinton Lee, Miss Sadie E. [2) Moore, Mrs
James Parson. Penna Office Supply Co.,
Maggie Smith, Garfield Watson, Mrs. Sarah
E. Williams. Persons calling for the above
letters will please say advertised.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.


Council held its regular meeting last Tues
day evening with President Watkins in the
chair, and Councilmen Glading, Burkett,
Andrews, Best, Riehl, Cloud and Batten
present.
A bill of Consumers Gas Company, of
1914 for City Hall was ordered paid.
The Finance Committee reported that
Mr.. Dell, the accountant employed to ex-
anime the books of the ex-Collector, had
complained to them of not having sufficient
data upon which to work. Mr. Best said
he had called upon the ex-Treasurer for
more of his books and all he received was
about dozen cancelled checks and his
bank book. Mr.. Dell had also asked for
the delinquent tax duplicates which Mr..
johnson held. Mr. johnson said he did
not want the books taken away from his
Office, but they were at liberty to come and
examine them.
President Watkins thought the ex-
Treasurer should show more of his accounts
and if he did not do so, Council should
take some steps to compel him, and not
leave him entirely to his option in the
matter.
The Finance Committee thought they
had done all in their power to procure
more of the accounts of ex-Treasurer Read
ing. Mr. Andrews moved that the Finance
Committee be empowered to employ any
legal talent they saw fit to take some steps
in the matter.
Mr.. Glading moved to amend the motion
that they employ the City Solicitor. During
the debate which followed, Mr.. Andrews
said that he understood that the City
Solicitor was acting for Mr.. Reading as
he knew person in Woodbury. who had
seen correspondence between them on the
City Solicitors desk.
President Watkins rut the motion as
amended, and it was lost by the following
Yote:-
Ayes lading, Riehl.
Noes-Andrews, Batten, Best, Burkett,
Cloud, Watkins.
Mr.. Andrews original motion of in
the Finance Committee to en-
ploy whoever they see fit, was carried.
The Committee on Accounts presented
the following bills which were ordered
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13
Notice to Advertisers.

Out Of total Of 277 weekly papers pub
lished in New Jersey, the American News
paper Directory for 1896 aceords circulation
in actual figures to but 81. The GLoUcES-
TER COUNTY DEMOCRAT is one Of the 81,
and the circulation is guaranteed by a
reward Of 500. It's circulation is the larg-
est Of any paper in Woodbury. or Gloucester
county.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13
MOONS PHASES.
New Time Table.

Under the new schedule which went into
effect on Sept 18th, over the West Jersey
and Seashore Railroad. trains leave Wood
bury for Philadelphia at IS, 6.34, z. 81,
745. SO, s 30. 900, 1901, 1119. a. M. l. 03,
LIS. 3 90, 4O6, 450, SIS, 535, 6 OS, $50,
TIC, 1905, 1105 p NJ. On Sunday, 8.27,
8 45 a. m, sos, %, SAG, $40. 11.05, p
m. Leave Philadelphia for Woodbury.,
6 20, $780, $40, 900, $50, HOO, 1900 a. M
1.3O, 2 so, 800, 3 80, 40. 430, 90, s. 20,
5 40, 6 90, 80, 80, 9 90, 1O.15. 11.45 p. M
Sunday, 8 90, Is, a. m. /; IL 30. 5 90, 80,
10 90, p. m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-13
THE WOODBURY. LOAN ASso-
CATION.
THE 9th ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Woodbury.
Real Estate Mutual Loan Association was
held last evening The routine business of
the Association consisted of the sale of over
$4,000, at premiums ranging from to
81 per cent, properties at Gibbstown.
Bunker Hill, Woodbury., Deptford town
ship, Westville, Newfield and Gloucester
City being offered as surety.
The repaid loans amounted to $6.10O
Withdrawals, etc, So ,55426.