Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-03-11
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Rev. Theodore Weber has been quite
sick for few weeks past, but is now able
to he around.
Thomas Lowden's farm was sold last
week to Mr.. Busby, of Philadelphia, for
81 900.
John Kellar sold his farm last Monday
to gentleman in Philadelphia. We un-
der tand that good price was received
for it, and that Mr.. Keller expects to re-
side in Philadelphia when he leaves the
farm.
The funeral OF Waran A., infant son of
Albert Heritage, of Mickleton, took place
at the Friends Meeting House, last Satur-
day afternoon.
Mickleton has an epidemic of French
measles, which largely interferes with the
attendance Of pupils at the schools
Five-year-old Russell Hendricks, Of
Berkeley, had three fingers mashed while
playing with corn-sheller, last week.
Miss Maggie Orr, of Mickleton. attended
the Inauguration at Washington last week.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Mite Society of St. Peters church, was held
on Tuesday evening at the residence of
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown.
An interesting meeting was held by the
w. c. 7. o. last Friday afternoon, Presi-
dent Ida Eldridge in the chair. The COM
mittee on public well reported haying in
terviewed those informed on such subjects
and that it was their opinion, considering
all circumstances. a dug well would be
most satisfactory. The suggestion was
approved and committee appoinde to SOL
icit funds for the work. The Committee
on Christian Citizenship Meeting had an
excellent report. The committee in charge
of the Petition to the United States Senate
asking the removal of the sale of intoxicat-
ing beverages from the Capitol buildings
and grounds at Washington reported that
the paper had been signed by officers of
the Union and of two Sunday Schools, by
several ministers and prominent citizens and
had been forwarded Superintendent OF
Parlor Meetings stated that an Invitation
had been extended to hold meeting at the
home of Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.
Nathan Hoffman, in honor of Neal Dows'
ninety third birthday. Motion was made
and carried that the invitation be accepted.
Arrar gements were made to hold the meet
ing on the evening OF March 10th, at 80
o'clock, to which the public is cordially
invited. An interesting program will be
prepared by the Committee. A magnif-
cent picture of Frances E. Willard was
presented to the Union By one of the
members. Some helpful extracts from the
State Presidents annual address were read
by Ida Eldridge. Superintendent of Par
lor Meetings read from the National min
utes the reports from New JERSEY and
Nebraska on this line of work. Superin-
tendent of Almshouse Work reported that
the services at the Almshouse this month
will be conducted by the Swedesboro
Union. Meeting adjourned by singing the
Temperance Doxology.
Mrs. William Taggart returned last Sat-
urday from a pleasant visit with her sons
in Washington.
About forty Of the friends of Edmund
Weatherby gave him o pleasant surprise
last Friday evening. The time was de-
Iightfully passed in games, music, etc.
On Wednesday, March Sd, Mr.. George
Bundens and Miss Henrietta Wiliig were
married at the residence of Mr.. George
WiIIig. Rev. J. Fl. O'Brien performed the
ceremony. Mr.. Bundens has taken Mrs.
Hannah A. Haines' farm. We wish them
prosperous and happy future.
The following pupils are on the roll Of
honor for the month ending February 49,