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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
HURFFvILLE.

Decoration Day will be observed here
with parade about 8 o'clock Monday
morning, and exercises in the church after
the graves have been visited.
Mrs Matte Clement has been visiting
friends in Philadelphia,
F. Woodrow, former resident, was IN
town on Wednesday with his florist wagon.
He is in business with his son at Ceilings
wood.
School closes this week after running
nine and half months.
Court called quite number of our PEG
pie to Woodbury. this week.
The services next Sunday in the church
will be appropriate to Memorial Day. The
different orders will attent in body in the
morning. The evening sermon will be on
The Soldier"
William Locke and wife, aud Jos Killey
aid wife, of Clayto spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Hurff.
Elwood Huff will moYe to Pltman Grove
for the Summer.
W. G Kindle will help police Washing
ton Park this season.
Cresson Pearson found an opossum under
the barn the other day. When killed it
was found TO have eight young ones The
opossum had grown fat on chickens.
Gibbie Lloyd has been here on a visit
from Philadelphia.
Prof Horner is looking after the inter
esis of Mrs Swope's place.
DR. and Mrs. Philips took run on their
wheels to Deerfeld street yesterday.
Porch Bros are house cleaning. You
can see Yves. washing dishes there almost
any day now.
of fiue strawberries.
Miss Annie Turner has been detained
home by severe cold.
The social for May was held in the
church Wednesday night There were
about two hundred present. The music
was furnished by the g K. orchestra, and
was highly appreciated and applauded.
Miss Ella Skinner recited "Smiting the
Rock, p and Miss Alice Skinner gave The
Old Parsons Story" Both piects ELECTED
applause. Mrs. Frank Jennings sang with
fine effect. The pastor asked for collec-
ton to get clock for the prayer meeting
room, and $5 So was put into the baskets
The members of the orchestra who had
come SO far, were taken to the parsonage
for refreshments after the social. There
were present: Frank Jennings and wifi, land
John Thornton and wife, Of Sickleryille
Michael Tombleson and wife, Chas. Evans
and wife, William Evans and wife, Joseph
Evans and Thomas Evans, of Cross Keys
Richard Evans and wife, Oscar Thomson,
George Skinner AMI Ella and Alice Skin
ner, of Hurffsille, and Alice Willitts, Of
Blackwood.
Invitations are out for the wedding of
Miss Ada M Turner and Mr.. Joseph T.
Paulin, two of the most prominent young
people of our community. They are to be
married at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Turner,
Salina, on the evening of June
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
ALMONESSON.

The derrick that stood 80 long in its
lonely grandeur in the school house yard
has been taken away and the futile attempt
made to drive well is the record of the
past
Our pastors face was wreathed in smiles
on Sunday last A twelve pound boy ar
rived at the parsonage, the preceding week.
An invitation is extended to the people
of Almonesson to attend the dedication IF
the M. E. church at Hedding, on the 10th
of June. Nothing was said about bringing
q well-filled pOcket-book, but then, of
course, it is understood that that is very
necessary auxiliary on such occasions.
Last Monday George Howarth made a
contract with party to light Almonesson
Park buildings with incandesant lights,
and on Monday evening the whole park
was lighted up.
Last Sunday nine bicycles stopped at the
Barber house, and eleven at The Brick
Our village seems to be quite popular with
young people
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
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Decoration Day at Getty sburs.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOUR VIA PENN
SYLVANIA RAILROAD

PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOUR VIA PENN
sYLvANIA RAILROAD
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
arranged to run ihree-day personally co ;
Quoted tour to Gettysburg, leaving New
York by special train Saturday, May 20, at
500 A. M Newark, s 80; Elizabeth, 80;
Railway, s AZ; New Brunswick, 8 05; Tren-
ton, 938; Philadelphia, 10 80; and Frazer,
IL 10 A. NJ. Round-tfip tick cts. including
transportation, box luncheon at Harrisburg
on going trip, transfer of baggage at Gettys
burg, two carriage drives over the battle
field, hotel accommodations at Gettysburg,
from supper. May 20, to luncheon, incln-
.sive, May 81 two days.. and on return
trip, supper at Philadelphia for holders OF
tickets purchased at Trenton and points
east thereof, will be sold at the following
rates.
New York $l4 so; Newark, $14 80; Eliza
beth, $l4 Is; Railway, $1395; New Bruins
wick, 1880; Trenton. $12 SO; PhiIadel-
phia, $1l.25; Frazer, $40 55; Philipsburg,
N. j $3.50; Pottsville, 1925; Reading,
$1215; Long Branch, $l42 Freehold,
$3.50; Mt. Holly $11.75; Atlantic City,
$3.50; Cape May $l3 90; Bridgeton, $12 Is;
Salem, S12 rs; Wilmington, $11 %; Chester
$ll %, and at propertiopate rates from
other points.
Apply to ticket agent, district passenger
agents, or address Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station, P Philadelphia.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
GLASSBORO.

Isaac Saul, the fancy gardner, has the
largest early rose potatoes in town.
John Estelow has secured patent riehi
on new improved rocker which will hold
two persons, aud is great device, and
could only have been made by genius.
| The program rendered at Samuel S. Led,
den's pole and flag raising last Saturday
was a success, the singing was conducted
by E. Stulz Pierce the band music was
under the leadership of L. w. Sickler, and
was more than entertaining the presenta-
tion speeche was by J Ellis Paulin, and T
| S. Hammond was or itor of the day; prayer
and doxology by Rev. j. Ii. Algor. Oyer
300 were present, among them being ex-
Judge Moore, ex-Colector Moffett, Surro-
gate Du Bots, Clerk Ridgway, Drs.. Luff barry
Iszard's, Heritage's, and Dufield, funeral
directors Shreye, Wolf and Warner, beside
many local politicians and neighbors.
The Concordia brass band will hold a
festival on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights of this week in the rink. Proceeds
for the benefit of the band
The K. G. E. are initiating candidates
regularly every month, and the work Of the
degree team is 6ne.
The Stocking Knitting Company have in
creased their machinery and capacity OF
production.
Charles w. Chew, member of the Fifth
Penna. cavalry, will be Chief Marshal on
Decoration Day aud the veterans will have
control of the exercises.
The cause of Davis vs. Steelman which
was tried in Justice Pdulin's court and ap
pealed, has been settled and cancelled
Sammy Springer has lost his wife, or at
least she's left him. and Sammy keeps
house alone.
Glassboro has lost barber, and now
some will have to do their own shaving
AloDzo Beckett is giving the Waverly'
a push, and she's winner in our town.
Jacob Miller. the lightning sweet potato
planter, is dong the act at Chestnut Ridge,
and you ought to see his speed.
-" Wenonah" Baking Powder is the
best.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27

Mr. Andrews stated that the terms OF
VIM. M Carter and Warner Underwood,
as members OF the Board of Health had ex-
pired They were both unanimously re-
elected.
A large number of citizens of Green and
North Broad street, petitioned Council to
appoint an officer to quelI the nightly dis
turbances that occur at or near Green St.
Hall.
The ordinance providing for establishing
a curb and grade line on Hendry's Court
was taken up and amended and then with
drawn.
Mr. Buohl said that property owner on
Delaware street and on Penn street, had
dug up the streets to lay drains and had
not replaced the street as they found it.
On motion the Ordinance Committee was
authorized to draw an ordinance regulating
the digging up of the streets and this
breach of law was referred to the Street
committee.
The janitor was authorized to replace
mating in the floor of the Council chamber
where same is worn out.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27


Agent Wilson has recently made the
following bicycle salts: Harry Kirk bride,
Camden, Hartford; Miss Lizzie Duell,
Mickleton, Hartford Miss Julia Lewis,
Philadelphia, Hartford David McQuillap,
Crescent WILDER Pratt, Rambler Edward
Gibson, Crescent; Mrs. Elvin, Camden,
Hartford Mrs, ], M. Clarity, Crescent
Mrs. B. s Pigott, Phia Hartford Ada
Wilson, Winner; Addie Stratton, Mullica
Hill, Crescent; j. Frank Shull, Wenonah
Hartford; Adjura b. Dey, Gloucester
Rambler; Misc Ella Kirkbride, Salem,
Ohio, Rambler; Charles N Bell, Crescent
Miss Helen B. Carl. Camden, Hartford
Miss Lou Franklin. Hartford James Moore,
Rambler
The sale Of Lincoln Park and steam
boat Consolidated Company was not con-
firmed on Monday. The sale was made at
public auction, on May 6, to Cbas. Heald
and Eugene Walton, of New York, fol-
"a 400 subject to two mortgages amounting
to $4,000 Counsel for the purchasers op.
posed the confirmation on the ground that
there were other liens against the property
than those specified in the conditions ofsale
Vice Chancellor Reed heard testimony and
Mr.. Heald and Captain Stoney testl-
fed that nothing was said at the time of
the sale of other lie g against the property
George MEG ,waa, Norman H. Grey and
others testified that Mr. Lewis A. Starr
representing Greenwich township, an
nounced before the sale that there were
$500 back taxes due, and that E. G. Miller
of Paulsboro, had lien claim against the
property FIR $4,000 The Vice Chancello
reserved his decision.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
BARNSBORO.

The Board of Education of Mamma
township will meet next Wednesday eve
ming at the Barnsboro academy when
action on the engagement Of teachers will
he taben.
George e. Tyler, proprietor of Barasboro
mills, is now putting the best -four on the
market, at least that is the opinion of cur
village folks and they are authority ON
bread and cakes, as the numerous church
festivals in the past have demonstrated.
Mine Host George Gantz pow has a con-
tented smile towering around With the
advent of warm weather his patrons can
smile too.
Cherries are getting ripe.
Farmers are hunting money" and grub
worms"
Last Tuesday evening, at o'clock. Mr.
Thomas Paul of williamsburg, and Miss
Hannie Applehee were united in holy we'd
lock at the residence Of the brides patents :
Mr.. Eiwood Applebee, in the presence of a
host of friends and relatives We wish the
happy couple much j'y and prosperous
life
1t has been reported that the Mantna
township ASS ssor has struck the bicycle
owners full 10 the face, and knocking them
off of the saddle by assessing The Wheel"
as personal property Us fellows who are
learning how to dodge a bike are not
kicking one bit.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
CLARKSBORO

One oil Gloucester countys cows broke
leg on Sunday and had to be killed.
jeremiah Haines, of Mickleton, is i'm
proving the appearance Of his property by
laying stone walks aud curbing. Contractor
Pine, OF Woodbury., is doing the work.
DIR. Bnrk and family, and Mrs. Atlee, of
Philadelphia, have been spending few
days at the rectory.
Rev. j. Y. Burk is slowly improving, he
was able to be up and dressed on Sunday.
Edmund Burk occupied the pulpit in st.
Peters church on Sunday, and preached an
excellent sermon appropriate for Rogation
Sunday. Text: Hosea, 10 IL.
The school children thoroughly enjoyed
their picnic last Friday, although the rain
drove them home rather early. Clarence
Zsigler deserves much commendation for
his bravery in rescuing one of the girls who
was standing on the newly made banks
when it cayed in, taking her in into the
lake with it. She probably would have
been drowned but for his timely aid.
A horse belonging to Dr.. Laws. of Pauls-
boro, which was hitched in front of the
Rectory on Thursday, became frightened
and broke away from the post. The
wagon was upset and pretty well torn to
pieces.
The meetings which are held in Clark'-
Hall every Sunday afternoon, under the
charge of the Baptist of this place, are well
attended and enjoyed Rev. Mr. Thomp-
son, of the Central Baptist church. Wood
bury, conducted services last Sunday. Text;
/" What have written, have written"
Last Satu day afternoon the following
Trustees were elected for the Bethlehem
Baptist church George Granfeld, Freder-
lex Kueper. Samuel Hyndman.
Mrs. Lizzie Dole, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with Mrs. Jos. Clark.
AC. Weatherby closed the eighth year of
her private school last Thursday. The
school will be reopened in September.
Eglington Cemetery will present an at
tractive appearance on Memorial Day. For
the past few weeks plumber of men have
been employed clearing the ground which
will be in perfect order by Saturday.
Mr.. Carpenter, proprietor Of the marble
yard, has been unusually busy for few
weeks, getting orders completed before
Decoration Day.
Messrs Clark aud Sickler took a number
| of their friends to Washington park or
Tuesday afternoon to see the large shad mel
drawn in. The party enjoyed visit to the
Fish Hawk the Governments hatchios
boat. The officers in charge kindly gave thu
/ party interesting nf,rmation regarding th,
4 process.
| Mrs. George Gransfeld entertained /
number Of her friends last Saturday evening
/ Have you tried " Wenonahn Bakin,
Powder yet? # not, why not
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
Memorial Day Program.


Commander Henderson Of Gen. Howell
Post, has promulgated the following pro-
gram for the observance of Memorial Day,
May 81;
The members of Gen. Howell Post will
leave headquarters at Z As a. m accom-
panied by the bugler OF the National
Guards of New Jersey.
Ceremonies at Paulsboro at SIS a. M.
Ceremonies at Clarksboro from 945 to
1856 a. 10.
Ceremonies at Mantua from 11S0 to
II Is p. m.
Citizens of the respective towns are re-
quested to cooperate with the Post in the
services at the hour named.
Members of The Post taking part in the
ceremonies will take dinner at Rachor's
hotel at o'clock.
AT WOODBURY..
Services in front of the monument at 2
O'Clock
Regular ceremony OF the Post.
Singing by the scholars of North Wood
bury Public School,
Address by Rev 1 NJ B. Thompson, of
the Central Baptist church, Woodbury..
Singing-The Star Spangled Banner
Address by Geo. W. Hughes, of Wood
bury.
Singing
Short addresses by members of the Post
Singing-Red, White and Blue.
Taps by bugler.
The following details will decorate
igraves in the Woodbury. cemeteries on
Saturday, May 30:
Brewer, Pierce and Cattell farms, aud
Strangers yard, by Comrades Adon w. Cat
tell, ST., and J. Wood Hannold.
Green Cemetery, Red Bank Ave. yard
and Presbyterian yard, Comrades James
Davis and VIM. Dopson.
Friends yard, Comrade John Kaylor.
Friends are requested to prepare boquets
at their homes, and hand them to members
of the Post at the monument at 2 o'clock.
A Boy Suicide.
About noon on Sunday last, Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Ross, of Stockton. formerly
of this city, ON their return from church
found Willie, their Is year old son sus-
pended from rafter in the third story of
their home, dead.
The parents arrived home about half
past IL o'clock, and were greeted with the
remark from the eldest daughter that Willie
had been acting very strangely all the
morning and had locked himself in the
front room of the third story of the house.
Mr.. Ross went up stairs and found the
door locked. He knocked at the door
several times and called loudly Willie
There was no response, and thinking that
something was wrong, he broke open the
door, and was Mortified at seeing his son
hanging to rafter from two straps, which
the lad had taken from his ice skates and
fastened around his neck. The boy was
cold in death. The other members OF the
family were notified and DR.. W. H. Ken
singer was sent for, but it was too late.
Coroner Lands gave certificate.
The only explanation Of this strange
deed is that the boy was made insane from
smoking cigoretts, as during the last few
months he had became an inveterate
smoker of them.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
County Board of Agriculture.

The next regular meeting of the Glou-
cester County Board of Agriculture will be
held in Patrons Hall, Mullica Hill, on
Monday. June 7, 1897, at o'clock p. M.
After the regular business of the meeting
the following have been proposed to me to
be discussed What variety of aspa ragus
is the most profitable to grow" "The
best way Of procuring plants, and what
effect did the rust have upon this years
growth ?" Come, Bro. farmers, and help
discuss these questions, and make this
meeting one of interest to ourselves and
those around us. All are cordially invited,
both men and women.
d. w SITHENS Secr;y
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
BRIDGEPORT.

Shad fishing is falling off The catches
not being SO large as formerly.
DIR. Oliphant has his new fence in position.
It is very neat and adds beauty to the
property.
Mr. Luther Corson, principle of the public
school the past year, will move to Collings-
wood to take charge of the public school
there.
Thomas W. Sheets, the barber. has re-
painted the barber pole and lamp aud
placed them In there old position. They
give very neat appearance.
Assessor Samuel B. Platt has finished his
rounds, visiting the many taxraye rs of this
township.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27

The United States War Department has
issued an order relative to the flying Of flags
on Decoration Day which is of considerable
interest. Ia the past there has been a diff
ference OF opinion as to whether flags should
be raised to half mast or to full mast on
Memorial Day. To meet all contingencies
the War Department has ordered that flags
shall be hung at half mast during the fore.
noon and at full mast during the afternoon
at the United States forts
This is the first time orders have been
issued from the War Department with re
gard to Decoration Day.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
MOONS PHASES.
New lime Liable.

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 So, "a, 7 q,
z AS, Z So. 80, 8 90. 10 Oh. l / 10. a. m. / OF,
lis, 800 4O6. so, 51S, &c. 6 OS, $50
716, 10 05, II 05 m. On Sunday, 827,
s 45 a. m, 3.05, %, 5 46, $40. 11O5, p.
m. Leave Philadelphia for Woodbury.,
6 20, 500. 800, 900, 8 80. HOO, 1900 a. m /.
100, 2 so, 800, 3 30, 40. A 30. 500, 5 20,
5 40, 6 90. 80, 80, 90. 10 Is. IL as D. m
Sunday, 8 90, Z Is, a. m. /; ~ 30, 5 90, 5 80,
10 90. D. m
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
Notice to Advertisers.

Out Of total of 277 weekly papers pub
lished in New Jersey, the American News
paper Directory for 1896 aecords 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, 1897-05-27

SYMPTOMS Moisture; intense itching and
stingii g most at night; worse by scratching.
If allowed to continue tumors form, which often
bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore
SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing, heals u Iteration, and in most cases removes
the tumors. At Druggists, or by mail, for so cts
DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
Public School Matters.

At the meeting of the Board of Educa-
ton Tuesday evening, Prof Fl. c. Krebs
of Hammonton, who was last week elected
principal of our public schools, informed
the Board that he had accepted call to
Somerville, N. J., at salary of $500 for
the first year and $500 thereafter. No
action was taken as to selecting successor
1t was determined to hold Commencement
exercises in the Opera House ON Thursday
evening, June 10. Following are the
graduates: Caroline Smith. Andrew Mar
Gus, Louisa Livermore. John Barber, Belle
Curry, Mabel Babcock, Hannah Heaton.
Blanche Girard, Lorin Key.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
JOHN H. LuProN,
requests your presence at
a reception
in honor Of
Col. G. q. GREEN


in honor Of
Col. G, u. GREEN
upon his return home,
Wednesday evening, May twenty sixth,
eighteen hundfed and ninety-seven
PA broad St., Woodbury., N. j.
from until 80 o'clock.
In response to the above quoted invita-
ton, from one to two hundred representa-
tive citizens of Woodbury. assembled at the
palatial Lupton residence last evening to
greet their townsman after his six months
absence in California. Mr.. Lupt0n re-
ceived the guests In the parlor and pre-
sented them to Mr.. Green Assemblyman
D. o. Watkins assisted in this pleasant
ceremony, and then the guests spent the
hour and hall in social greetings. It
was a popular assemb,age, among the
guests being the pastors of ali the churches;
the Judge OF the county Court, and all the
members of the Bar: all the physicians; the
heads and employees of the local financial
institutions; the publishers of the local
papers; the local merchants and those of
Philadelphia who reside here; mechanics
and artisans lin fue, the invitation was so
generous that the event was a unifying of
all the elements that go to make mp the
life and business of our city to do honor to
one whose energy and public spirit have
been so literally expended in the mp build
ing of Woodbury.. A string band
dscoursed deligh full music. CLAP
ban served sumptous refreshments in a
faultless manner. and the time sped only
too rapidly. The city is indebted to Mr..
Lupton for the pleasant auspices under
which Mr.. Green was welcomed home.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

All the members vera present at the
stated meeting of Council on Tuesday
evening except President Watkins, and
Mr.. Glading was chosen President pro tenn.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and
approved.
City Treasurer Redfeld reported $6O24
collected on delinquent tax lists.
Mr.. Best read list of delinquent taxes
ON real estate for the year 1895, amounting
to $84O 25, and sale of same was partially
arranged for.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-27
Mr. EDITOR

Mr. EDITOR:
Will You kindly give me spa to in
qnire by what right or authority our
Board OF Freeholders give away the chairs
belonging TO the county Do they expect
the new Freebooter from Woolwich to
stand up, or do they want an appropriation
for new furniture, and are taking this
means to get I'd of the old ? 1 have the
greatest possible respect for Uacle" John
Pierson and appreciate his great service as
citizen and Freebooter, but if his friends in
the Board feel like making him some
deserved testimonial, let them go down in
their own pockets for the cash Tor borrow
it as they seem strong on the borrow and
not give away our county furniture at
least not till we get it paid for Though
it is all right to do so, let me suggest that
they give Cooper the table on which he
permitted without protest. those East
Greenwich resolutions to be laid. Give
Hannold the stone roads, for / think we
would be glad to get them off our hands as
see the Board accepted the Paulsboro
and Westvile road as completed, then ap-
propriate $1,000 TO put it condition for
travel. Give Weatherby the County
House he seems to own it, and don't forget
Miller, give him the Jail, where he can
study up some more plans for the livery
economical management OF our county
affairs" | see in the "appro riaiionsn one
for Court House loan $4,000, and then an
item of temporary loan $4,000; is the
rate Of discount less than interest or is
this one of the " economical ways to pay
debts? Another item of $3.50 for discount
and interest, then economically" borrows
money to pay it. Are times improving so
that we can pay all these debts and bonds
after awhile? OF don't they ever haye to
be paid or maybe BY more economy we
can borrow money TO pay them-and the
interest ed inyfaitu'n Why not put on the tax
now, and pay all bills as fast as due ? Then
we would soon know whether or not we
want all these costly (but economical) i'm
provements, aud thus keep our county out
of debt. The expenses OF year are fully
sufficient for that time Cd debts are
hard to pay. VIM. P. HAINEs.
Micklelon, N. J S "a t97