The Monitor-register., 1897-06-04
IN uIlica Hill.

Mrs. r. Ridgway is visiting relatives
in Camden.
Miss Clara Peterson, of Woodstown, is
visiting relatives here.
Mrs. John Scott, who has been quite ill,
is now convalescing.
Mss Mary Atkinson, of Clayton, was
at home on Memorial Day.
The Tennis Club played the first game
of the season on Saturday afternoon.
Several of our citizens have abundant
crops of strawberries of fine varieties.
Mrs. Rebecca Parker, of Philadelphia,
spent few days at her home here last
week.
Thirty eight dollars was the amount
cleared at the Baptist festival held last
week.
Miss Laura Mullica, of Woodstown,
has been visiting friends here during the
past week.
Miss Blanche Somers, of Jefferson,
passed first grade at the recent school
examination.
John Smell, of Philadelphia, formerly
of this place, was the guest of John
Ernst on Thursday.
The High School commencement exer-
cises will be held on the evening of June
10th, in the Town Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fayette Richman, of
Philadelphia, have been the guests of
Joseph Brown during the past week.
James s. Stratton Post, G. A. R., at,
tended divine service at the M. E.
Church at Evan last Sunday morning.
Saturday, June Ssh, will be Children's 8
Day at the Grange, a day which the
little ones anticipate with keen pleasure.
Miss Emma Pine and Mrs. Hannah
Maxwell, of Philadelphia, have been
visiting their mother, Mrs. Rosanna
Pine.
Mrs. Hannah Colson has slightly i'm.
proved since our last writing, though
paralysis.
Members of the Junior League were
given pleasant outing at Pitman on
Saturday. Messrs. Mounce and Hazleton
providing the conveyances.
There will be special meeting of the
Board of Education on Monday evening,
June 7th, in Town Hall. A full atten-
dance of members is desired.
Misses Linda and Repa Cole, Mr..
Charles Cole and little daughter Ethel, of
Philadelphia, have been guests of their
uncle, Captain Stratton, for several
days.
Available carriage blanket was found
lying on the road at the north end OF
town early on Tuesday morning. The
owner can obtain it by calling at the
of ToSaub Euopa oud v,rouinO
property.
A very interesting and profitable
meeting was held by Stokes Union on
Thursday afternoon, the topic considered
boing the "White Shield" organ ization,
in the interests of girlhood aud youth.
'Flower Mission Day." June 9th. will be
observed by the union with appropriate
exercises.
Flag poles erected at the residences of
Jacob Mounce and Wilmer Duell dis
played the 'Stars and Stripes" on Mon
day, each from favorable site, and each
a commendable expression of the indi-
vidual patriotism, which will no doubt
awaken spirit of emulation in many
another patriots heart.
1t has been announced that the prinoi-
pal of our high school, Theodore Fleet
wood, has resigned his position to take a
similar one at Bridgeport, where he will
receive higher salary than here. Mr..
Fleetwood has occupied his recent posi-
tion five years, and the sincere wishes of
his pupils and friends for prosperous
future will follow him into his new field
of labor.
Monday was observed as Memorial
Day and in manner befitting the sacred
ness of the occasion. 10 the early morn
ing flags and bunting were seen floating
from public building and private resi-
dences, many of the porches were more
profusely and elaborately decorated than
ever before. Groups of children were
seen gathering foH ers and taking them
to the High School building where under
the supervision of their teachers, they
were arranged in garlands and bouquets.
At l. 80 the Post and number of the
citizens assembled at the Post room, and
| accompanied by the Glassboro Band,
marched to the several cemeteries, decor
atng the graves of departed heroes. 1t
was pathetic and sorrowful sight to
many spectators, as they gazed upon the
small procession of veterans Growing
smaller each Year, as they marched tc
| the strains of impressive music, bearing
the flag for which they had fought, and
with it the fragrant blossoms for fallen
comrades. In the hall full audience
awaited them. The Baptist choir rem.
dered choice and beautiful selections, and
Pastors Davies and Kulp made appro
pirate and stirring addresses. William
! P. Haiues, of Mickleton, also addressed
the audience, awakening much Interest
and sympathy by humorous land pathetic
personal "reminiscences of the war. Rev.
William TomliD, of Evan, made few
appreciative and earnest remarks. Th'
day was universally observed and GENE
teries were never more numerousl!
visited, nor graves more profasely GOV.
cred with floral tributes than upon thi
occasion, proof that tie gratitude of |
nations posterity toward those VIII,
saved the country does not abate as th
years go by and veterans are summoned
higher.
Qu1nGOn.
Next Sunday will be quarterly meetinI
occasion in the M. E. Church. Presidint