Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-11
MULL1cA HILL

William s. Harker, a well-known resi-
dent of this town, started on Thursday for
an extended tour through Mexico on one
of Raymond and Whitcock's popular ex-
cursions
Jonathan Colson, one of our oldest and
best known citizens, fell on the ice on
Thursday, ipjuring his hip in such man
ner as to render him bedfast. At the lat
est accounts he is thought to be improving
slightly.
The c. e. held social at the home of
Mrs. Isaac S. White last Friday evening.
All present reported delightful time.
District Deputy English, of Wenonah,
installed the newly elected officers of
Hanson ConclaVe, No. 213, Order of Hep
tasophs, on Monday evening, Jan. 26th
After the ceremony refreshments were
served at Parker's restaurant.
The ladies of the Baptist church will
hold Social and Fair" in the Lecture
room of the church, Thursday evening,
February 18th. Admission free, cake and
coffee 10 cts.
Joseph Poole moved into the house be-
longing to Harmony Club, on Friday.
The funeral of Jennie Spiers, formerly of
Jefferson, took place on Saturday. Inter
ment in Baptist cemetery.
A benefit will be given James S. STRAIT
ton Post, 81, G. A. R., Saturday evening,
Feb. 18th, in Town Hall, by the home tai
emit of Mullica Hill Grange, P. of H., con-
sisting of recitations, tableaux, music and
drills. Admission 10 cents. Reserved
seats Is cts.
The regular monthly social of the Ep-
worth League was held on Monday evening
at the home of the Pastor, Rev. J. L jew
EFT. About seventy-five persons were in
attendance. After the Introductory devo-
tional exercises. and business meeting, a
highly interesting program was given,
composed of music, Rotations and readings.
The social hour was especially enjoyed and
will long be held in pleasant remember
ance by all who were priviledaed to be
present.
Rev. J. j. Davis preached an excellent
sermon on Sunday evening from Hebrews
IL: IL. "For they found no place of re-
pentance, though they sought it carefully
with tears"
A very successful sMother's" meeting
was held by Stokes Union last Thursday
afternoon. A Plea for Justice was read
by Mrs. Margaret Colson. "Susan B. An
thony" by Miss Laura Mullica. "The
Best Inheritance by Hannah Chatham.
An animated and interesting discussion
was called forth by the following questions:
At what age should children be sent to
school, and "How may the Sabbath be
made an attractive day to children. y
A meeting in the interest of Christian
Citizenship" will be held on Thursday
afternoon, Feb. 18th, at 2. 80, in W. c. T
u. Hall. The public is cordially invited
to attend.
The death of Veteran Franklin II. Cole 8,
which occurred on Saturday night was 3
shock to his friends in this community
where he had resided for fifteen years. He
was a veteran of two wars, the Mexican
and the Civil, in both of which he was
wounded. In the war of the rebellion he
was thrice distinguished by honorable pro-
motion in Office. Mr.. Cole was the friend
of the widows and orphans of his fallen
comrades. and the memory of his kindness
to such will long be cherished. His funeral
took place from the Baptist church on
Tuesday afternoon, a number OF his sur
viying comrades being present and by
whom be was born to his last resting place,
in the beautiful Baptist cemetery Mr..
Cole leaves wife and four sons and three
daughters.
Mrs. Charlotte Shute, one of our oldest
citizens died suddenly on Monday evening
Mrs. Shute had been ailing for several
days, but was thought to be improving up
to the hour of her death. The funeral will
take place from her late residence on
Friday morning.
Miss Margaret Davies is visiting her
sister at Haddon heights.