Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-20
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William Souder, of Wiiliamstown. visite,
Rev. and Mrs. w. s. Ludlow last week.
Henry S. Talman and wife, .of Woodbury.
spent little time with friends here Oh
Sunday.
| Mrs. William Springer, of Atlantic City
has been the guest Of friends in this neigh
borhood and Bridgeport this week.
Miss Laura A. Weatherby returned OF
Monday from protracted visit with friends
in Norristown, Pa, Philadelphia and Cam
den.
The friends Of Mrs Mary Daley will b,
glad to know that she has resumed her old
position in the Swedesboro postoffce.
Mrs. W. A. Lilly, Mrs. DIR. Oliphant an6
Miss Eva Truitt, of Bridgeport, were calling
on friends here on Monday, making the
trip on their wheels.
VIM H. Hannold and wife visited theil
son 1. Newton Hannold in Philadelphia or
Saturday and Sunday, and witnessed the
unwilling of the Washington monument
Frank Smith, of Bridgeton, spent little
time''with his mother, Mrs. Sarah S. Smith
Oh Saturday.
Rev. John D. Skilton, of Cleveland, O.
who was called to the passionate of the
Trinity Episcopal church, has declined to
accept.
Martin OFT and wife, of Elmer, have been
visiting friends here.
George NJ Ashton, bookkeeper in the
bank, is taking his annual vacation of two
weeks.
Strawberries are ripening, and the crop
promises to be good.
Our,telford road is being repaired with q
dressing of fine stone.
81. G. Garrison, of this place, has been
sworn in chief of police at Washington
Park.
Rev. D. B. Harris, Presiding Elder, spoke
in the M. E. church on Wednesday evening
and held the Quarterly Conference.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Norcross, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Norcross. and Mr..
Elmer Clark johnson, were married at the
home of the brides parents in South
Swedesboro. on Wednesday evening of last
week, Rev. W. S. Ludlow officiating. Miss
Mabel Norcross, sister of the bride, acted as
bridesmaid, and her brother Clinton Nor
cross, as groomsman. The bride wore a
pICtby SOWH VI WuatC 0lAA Will CuluOn anu
pearl trimmings, with bridal veil A
neatly furnished home awaited them, and
a host of friends wish them bon voyage.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church
will give strawberry festival in Meley's
Hall on next Friday and Saturday even
ings
White cat fish have appeared in Raccoon
creek. Some fine ones have been caught.
A public meeting was held in Meley's
Hall on Tuesday evening to make the nee
essary arrangements for the proper obsery-
ance of Memorial Day. VIM. Fl. McCul
Tough was called to the chair, and George
Meley acted as Secretary. A general COM
mittee of arrangements was selected con-
sisting of Messrs W. 81. Brown, L. P.
Mayer, W. W. Souder, A. NJ. Jones, B. R.
Mofett, John F. and George Meley. Com
mittees to procure and arrange flowers were
formed, VIM. c. Hunter was made Marshal
of the day. 1t was moved and carried that
a request be made that all business places
be closed during the exercises, which will
be held at 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon,
29th inst, and that as far as practicable the
citizens decorate their homes with flags
and bunting. John A. Dix Post has secured
the services of Capt. Walter A. Barrows, of
Mt. Holly, as their speaker for the occasion,
and Diamond Council, Jr. o. q. A. M. will
join with the Post and have State Vice
Councillor, Rev. J. Morgan Read, of Cam
den, as speaker B R. Moffett will have
charge of the music, and Rev. w. S. Lud-
low will make the opening prayer. Coun-
ellis from Mullica Hill, Bridgeport, Pauls-
boro, Salem and Penns Grove are expected
to be present.
John A. Dix Post will attend the M E.
church on next Sunday morning, and Dia-
mond Council, Jr. o. U. A. M. in the even
ing. Services appropriate to these occasions
will be preached by the pastor, Rev. WIS
Ludlow.
Rev. W. S. Ludlow will preach in the M.
E. church at Woodstown on Thursday
evening, assisting Rev. G. 6. Sensoe in his
May meeting.
The Epworth League of the NJ E. church
together with the eighth anniversary of the
general League on Sunday evening. The
church was prettily decorated with the
League emblems and colors, potted plants
and cut flowers. George w. Hannold,
President of the Local League, gave short
history of the org nization, spoke of its
wonderful growth and its influence on the
young people of the church, and then
called for reports of work done in the
Swedesboro League. Encouraging reports
were given by the Superintendent of
the several departments. Miss Clara Bat
ten read an appropriate article from the
Epworth Herald, and Rev. W. S. Ludlow
followed with an interesting address.
Special music was furnished by the choir.
A large audience was in attendance, and
the evening an enjoyable one.