Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-12-01
SWEDEsBORO.

Swedesboro, like all New Jersey felt the
grip of the storm king on Saturday and
Sunday, and our train service was pretty
generally lemoralizsd. The south bound
train due here at S.22 o'clock on Sunday
morning, after beating its way through
drifts, and being delayed at Clarksboro by
other trains stalled in the snow, finally
reached point just above the railroad
bridge at o'clock p. m. and there the en-
CINE left the track and plunged into the
corner of a field Fortunately the cars did
not follow and no one was hurt. The
wrecking train was sent for, and after
working all night and until 2 o'clock on
Monday afternoon the derailed engine was
on the track and the train brought to the
station Meanwhile the north and south
bound trains met ut the scene of the wreck
and passengers and mails were transferred.
There is fair prospect that an electric
light plant will be established here.
Mr.. Henry ShiYler was completely sur
prised on Thanksgiving afternoon BY the
sudden appearance of about thirty-five of
his friends who suddenly appeared 10 his
store. not to buy his holiday goods but to
make him friendly visit and take supper
with him. The afternoon was greatly en-
|joyed and the excellent supper provided by
the callers received proper attention.
Seldom has the heart of our community
been more deeply stirred than when the
news reached here by telegram Monday
afternoon of the death Of Miss Helen Wal
ton, the youngest daughter of the late VIM.
Walton, whose death from diphtheria oc-
CURED on Monday Morning. after anillness
of only four days. She died at the home
of her sister Mrs. J. j. Hood, Oak Lane,
Phila, and was buried on Tuesday at
Clarksboro. She had q large circle of
friends here by whom she was greatly be-
loved, and her sudden death has cast a
gloom over many homes. The family has
been singularlv afflicted within the last
year and half First in the death of
Rev. VIM. Walton who died suddenly dur
ing his passionate at Clarksbor0. The only
son Willis D., died on Nov. 18th, suddenly
at Camden, and two weeks later theinvalid
mother and only remaining sister are
thrown into the deepest grief by the death
of their most affectionate daughter and
sister. We know that their friends in
Swedesboro will Join with friends in the
various places where the family have made
their home in the prayer that the God
of all consolation will vouch safe TO them
in their affection that comfort that no
earthly friend can bestow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Sparks and little
daughter of Camden and Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Moffett and daughter Miss May,
of Woodbury. spent Thanksgiving day with
NJ. E. Sparks and family.
Mr.. Harry w. Souder was the guest of
Paulsboro friends on Thanksgiving day
Miss Anna Weatherby has been visiting
friends at Woodbury. and Clarksboro.
Hugh Mccullough returned on Monday
evening from weeks visit with friends at
Cedarville.
Mr. Benjamin G. Clark has been seriously
i'll for several days, but we understand that
he is slightly improved at this writing.
The Sunday Schools are rehearsing for
Christmas.
Mr.. Joseph Heritage lost a valuable
farm horse recently.
Wm Fl. Hannold has removed the row
of poplar trees from in front of his hand
some residence and replaced them with
sugar naples.
Mr. Samuel Parker has been painting his
residence on Railroad ave.
Miss Laura Ludlow of Haddonfeld and
Miss Nellie Woodruff of WiIliamstown
visited Rev. W. S. Ludlow and family at
the M. E. Parsonage last week. Mrs Lud-
low is also entertaining her mother.
The thirteenth annual convention of the
Woolwich Township Sunday School Asso-
citation, will be held in the Presbyterian
church on Thursday evening, Dec. 1, COM
menciDg at 80 o'clock. Rev. l. M. B.
Thompson, of Woodbury., will make an
address. Subject: "Silent influence"
Mr.. Thompson is an interesting speaker
and it is hoped he will be greeted by a
large audience