Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05
MULLICA HILL.

Mrs Emma Acton and sons, Edward and
OAkford, rode from Salem on their wheels,
to visit friends here on Saturday, return
ing the next day.
May succeeded April in her usual smil
ing serene manner, and has verified her
reputation to the letter, ever since her
advent on Sunday, warm and balmy enough
for May party, or picnic.
The Baptist Sunday school began its
exercises at 8 Is last Sunday morning, and
will continue to hold them at that hour
during the Summer months. Preaching at
10. 80 in the morning, and Z Is in the even
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel SiIvers and chill
dren, of Clayton, visited relatives here on
Sunday.
for the pupils and teachers of our public
schools. May success crown he labors Of
the year.
Richard C. Springer, of Timnath, Col, is
spending short time in our town, after
an absence of fourteen years.
About fifty of the young friends and
schoo' mates Of Leon Atkinson made him a
surprise visit on Friday evening All had
a pleasant, merry time.
Stokes Union was blessed with calm
beautiful night for the Social on Saturday
evening, kind and hearty response from
the public, and very pleasant time
socially. The plum pudding" under the
direction of Mrs. Margaret Colson afforded
much amusement to the little folks. Pro
ceeds, clear of all expenses, amounted to
seventeen dollars.
Arbor Day was fittiDgly o. served in
both of our schools. The younger pupils
merit especial praise, not only for theil
Willingness to recite, but for the efforts
made to perform well the parts assigned
them.
A meeting under the direction of Stokes
Union, was held at the gloucester County
Aims House on Sunday afternoon Rev
J. j. Dawes and Mr.. Charles White, o.
Camden, addressed the meeting. Thomas
Bort0n and wife. Lucius G. Atkinson anG
wife, Mrs. K Ridgway, William Fox. Miss
Mary Armstrong, and others were present
at the meeting which was a great inspira
tion to all.
Mrs. Anna Gaunt, who has been very
ill, is slowly improving
| Mrs. Debbie Moore has so much improved
as to be able to walk out.
Mr.. John Atkinson, of Philadelphia
visited relatives here on Sunday.
Mrs. j. G. Kulp is. now improving, anC
| it is expected Mr.. Kulp will fill his pulpit
on Sunday next.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett and little daugh
ter Barbara, of Spokane, are guests of Capt
and Mrs Stratton.
| Stacy L. Pancoast, Jr., returned hom,
Saturday from Deland, florida.
| The marriage of Mr.. Howard Thomas
of Philadelphia, and Miss Anna Allen
took plsce on Saturday afternoon at tn,
residence of the bride. Rev. William Tom
lin, of Auburn, performed the ceremony
The following guests were in attendance a
the wedding: Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Allen
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas, of Philadel
phia, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pidgeon. Mr.
and Mrs. Barzilla Vanderslice, Mr.. anC
Mrs Job s. Haines, of Mickleton Mr.
and Mrs. John e. Scott. Samuel A. Allen
Katie johnson, Annie E Haines Toward
Allen, Reba Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. VIM
Evans, Lawrence Bond. Mr.. Oscar Th0ma
acted IS best man, and Miss Ella Allel
bridesmaid. The bride was the recipien
of number f useful and handsome gifts
A handsome cake was presented by Job
Haines, and bequet OF magnificent brlda
roses by another guest. The youthful
pair haYe the best wishes Of all, for
prosperous, happy future.
The few bright days brought the aspara
gus up nicely. and many crates of tina
earliest, and very popular vegetable, hav
been shipped from here, and can be pur
chased from some of our stores.
The regular monthly meeting of tn
Building and Loan Association was held OF
| Tuesday evening