Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-20
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4 Mr.. F. T. Brant, we'll known produce
dealer Of Philadelphia visited several Of
the farmers Of this vicinity few days
since.
Charles Hall and wife. Mrs Britten, and
Miss Farren, of Philadelphia, spent the
day with friends here on Thursday.
Mrs Dawson has been visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Doctor Carr.
The Associated Health Authorities will
hold meeting here on Monday afternoon,
October oath. The subject is one of vital
Importance, and should awaken the inter-
est of the entire community.
Miss Tomsou, Cole, of Philadelr hia, is
the guest OF her uncle, Joseph Cole
Howard Allen, youngest son of William
Allen, is confined to his bed with hip
disease. DR.. S. F. Ashcraft has charge of
the case.
Ira Fox returned home from his Western
| trip on Thursday, and is now IN Bridgeton.
Miss Ida Thomason is visiting her sister
in Vineland.
The new iron fence in front of the
residence of the Misses Adcock, on High
street, is substantial improvement.
Ward Davies has left the employ of G.
| w. Elkinton, and has accepted a position
at st. Louis Ward is an enterprising,
reliable and estimable young man, and
while we regret to lose the presence and
example of such from our town, we wish
him abundant success in his new field of
labor.
An interesting meeting was held by
Stokes Union at the regular period on
Thursday afternoon. Purity in Literature
being the topic. Responsive reading on
the subject was followed by number Of
instructive readings by the various mem
bers present. At the next meeting, October
9th, the Union Signal will be the founda-
ton subject. The public are cordially
invited to attend all meetings.
Roland and Stanley milford, and Earl
Taylor, of Philadelphia, were guests Of
Leslie Armstrong on Saturday and Sunday.
The pupils of Jefferson school have
raised ten dollars toward the purchase of
an Encyclopedia. Mr.. Reeve Batten,
principal of the school, was one of the
successful first grade teachers at the recent
examination.
Rev. H. G.. Vincent, of Paulsboro, will
preach in st. Stephens church next Sun
day morning at TO- 80
very pleasant and complete surprise
was given Thomas Borton and wife on
Saturday afternoon, the following named
participating Harry Ridgwsy, wife and
children, Mary, Lydia and Harvey E. L
Engle, Elizabeth and James Eogle, David
Borton and wife, George Fl. Dneli and
wife, Asa Moore, wife aDd daughter Sarah,
Charles Tonkin and wife, Elizabeth Duell.
Aaron Borton wife and daughter Elizabeth
and Willard. Florence Peterson, George
Vennel, of Camden; Anna Gaunt, DR..
KIlle and wife, of Woodstown Lizzie and
Dillwyu Gaunt, Howard Rulon wife and
daughter Mary. Keturah French, Carrie H.
Gaunt and Virginia Hayden, OF Philada. !;
Laura Balderson, of Mick Teton.
The high wind on Tuesday blew down
part of fine shade tree in front of the
residence .of Beulah Pancoast. Sidewalks
throughout the town were strewn with
fragraments of tree branches and leaves.
The semi-monthly conference of the
Township Teachers Association WAS held
on Tuesday evening. Weekly examipa
tions are found to be very beneficial in the
schools.
Mr.. and Mrs Allen entertained a few
friends on Sunday. Among them were -
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Thomas. of Camden;
George Beckett, wife and child, of Pedrick
town Samuel Allen and Fred Brant, Of
Philadelphia; Oscar Thomas, of Whining
ton, Delaware; Miss Kate johnson, Of
Pennsgrove rand Mrs. Howard Pidgeon,
Miss Retta Murray, of Paulsboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger E. Costello cele-
brated the fifth birthday anniversary of
their little daughter Ethel by giving tea
party in her honor on Monday afternoon.
The table was hountifully supplied with
good things; one of the beautiful features
being an iced cake in the centre, having
five lighted wax candles of different colors
which lent a charming effect as the little
ones surrounded the table. Refreshments
consisted of cake, ice cream, grapes, bananas
and apples The children forming the
group were Helen Costello, Ethel Costello,
Mabel Ashton, Mabel Benezet, Verna
Ballenger, Alma Hurff, and Rhoda A.
Moore. Mrs Costello was assisted by Miss
Carrie Wescott in entertaining. The little
guests took their departure at Z p. m.