The Monitor-register., 1897-06-25

Aaron Borton lost a valuable SOW on
Thursday.
John Bill has been enjoying a two
weeks vacation.
Frank Brown marketed 225 baskets of
early potatoes last week.
Samuel West, of Camden, has been
visiting his brother, Alfred West.
DR.. Harry Brown, of Nicholson, Pa,
spent last week with friends here.
John Driver, of Edge Hill, Pa, was
the guest of Joseph Brown over Sunday.
Miss Annie Colson, of Woodstown, is
spending the week with her relatives
here.
The asparagus season is over, having
been one of the most successful, fnan.
oially, for years.
Rev. H. G. Vincent, of Paulsboro, will
preach at St. Stephens Church next
Sunday morning.
Veterinary Surgeon DIR. Dilks is now a
resident of this town, having moved
here on Monday.
Leon Coles and wife and little 500
spent Tuesday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Coles.
Edward Owen and wife, of Philadel,
phia, were guests of Edward Ridgeway
on Saturday and Sunday.
George Borton aud wife, of Philadel
phia, have been visiting their parents,
David and Lydia A. Borton.
A class of eight persons was initiated
as members OF the Grange, at the regu-
lar meeting Tuesday evening.
Mrs. M. ]. Thompson, of Salem, and
Miss Ethel Haines, of Clarksboro, are
guests of the Misses Panooast.
Misses Alice Hazietop, Florence Cope
stick and Clara Avis are the fortunate
possessors of handsome new wheels.
The popular strawberry, which this
year has excelled itself in quantity and
quality, is about to take its departure,
universally regretted.
William Summerill lost a horse last
week which had been very mysteriously
injured. Another horse was injured in
the same manner, but is recovering.
Joseph Poole moved into the Chattin
property, last week there are two vacant
houses at the north end of town, one on
East avenue, and one on Main street.
Friends Westinghouse has been
greatly improved by a removal of parti-
tions and the painting Of wood work.
The Episcopal Church was also
thoroughly cleaned and renovated during
the past week.
Rev. J. G. Kulp, pastor of the M. E
Church, was united in marriage on
Thursday last to Miss Addie B. Garri-
son, Oldest daughter of Rev. Joseph
Garrison, of Stockton, N. J. The cere.
mony was performed by Mr.. Garrison,
assisted by Rev. George Kulp, father of
the groom. When the newly welded
pair arrived here on that evening they
found the parsonage filled with members
of the congregation, who gave them a
most kindly greeting and the reception
which followed, and bountiful repast was
much enjoyed by all present.
The annual terrapin supper held at
the residence of Joseph Garter on Satur-
day morning, was one of the largest and
most delightful occasions of the kind
ever held, one hundred and eighty-six
persons being present. One hundred and
twenty five pounds being prepared in
various ways, which, with a great
variety of other edibles, provided an
abundant and sumptuous feast. Tables
were spread on the beautiful lawn,
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table. Sixty-seven teams were provided
for. After the repsst the younger PEG
pie and children engaged in amuse-
ments on the lawn, and in the house,
while their elders enjoyed the hour
socially.
Children's Day in the M. E. Church
last Sunday evening brought out a
crowded audience, as is invariably the
case when the little ones are to do The
entertaining, which they did we'll upon
this occasion, in recitation and in song of
praise. The platform was handsomely
decorated with floral offerings, conspicn-
Gus among them was the queenly white
lily, in its first appearance this year.
The music was much enjoyed, especially
the solos by Mrs. Huff and Katie
Streeper, the title of the latter, Sweetest
Story Ever Told" A recitation oblig-
ingiy given by Mrs. ]. G. Kulp was
finely rendered, and highly appreciated
by the audience, also the address of the
pastor in his presentation of a handsome
bouquet to Rev. J. ]. Davies. whose
beautiful opening prayer had been a
J benediction to the young people.