Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-06-02
MULLICA HILL.


Il A law has been passed prohibiting th
riding of bicycles on our sidewalks. Cit
zens desire that the law may be enforced
as several persons have narrowly pee
serious accidents while walking on ths
sidewalk.
A weasel killed II of Ms. Alfred Vest
chickens on Friday night. The animal wa
shot in the morning.
Miss Bertha Carlin, Mr.. Joseph Bowden
and Mr.. Percival Cuthbert, of Camden
we're the guests of Miss Anna Parker, or
Monday. Mr.. Cuthbert was the winner o
three prizes at the bicycle contest at AL
cyon that day.
| Farmers who ship milk to Atlantic City
are now compelled TO meet the 45 a m
train from this place in order to accommo-
date the milk dealers at Atlantic City
The arrangement is very unsatisfactory to
farmers and an appeal has been made to
the authorities for change
The house of VIM. Summerill which was
raised few days since, displays the foun-
datiOn of commodious and handsome
structure.
Samuel White, eldest son of James White,
has enlisted in Wanamaker's regiment, the
first and only man in this place to offer his
services to his country. He has the earnest
wishes of all for future prosperity and pre-
seryation.
The funeral of Mr. VIM Briltin, of Phila.,
took place on Tuesday. The deceased was
we'll known to many n-this community as
former resident and property owner here
The grounds surrounding the W. G. T. U.
Hall have been neatly graued by Mr.. Poin-
sett, and portion surrounded by an at
tractive fence.
The Gloucester County Board of Agri-
cultural will meet in Patrons Hall on
Monday afternoon, June 9th, at 2 O'Clock
The arranged program will interest all who
attend.
The carriage of Washington Warner, and
the bicycle of Miss Ida Gooden collided
near Redwood on Monday evening. The
young lady was thrown from her win
which was badly broken, but the riders all
escaped injury.
Mrs. May Coles, of Moorestown, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Hannah Colson.
Next Sunday, June 5th, will be ceIebrat-
ed as Childrens Day in the Baptist church,
and the following Sunday, June IL, will be
devoted to the same purpose in the NJ. E
church. Saturday afternoon, June II. will
also be observed by the children of the
Grange in Patrons Hall.
Miss Emma Pine, of Phila., visited her
mother on Monday.
The w. c. T. U will hold dime social
at the home of Mrs. Margaret Colsop, on
the evening of June 9th, for the benefit of
the National Temperance Temple. A cor
dial invitation is extended TO all interested
in the cause.
Memorial Day was, as usual, observed in
an appropriate manner, with, perhaps an
additional display of the Stars and Stripes,
while human nature wore more subdued
aspect in view of the fact, that we are
again in the midst of war. The Clayton
band discDursed the National airs aud the
graves of heroes were decorated with
wreaths and blossoms. Services in the
Hall were opened with prayer by Rev. ]. J.
Davies. Mr.. Robert S. Clymer was the
speaker of the day and though far from
well, delivered a most appropriate and elo-
quent address. Miss Mabel Brown gave a
recitation. The American Flag" which
was gracefully rendered and we'll received
The selections of vocal music we're much
enjoyed.
The next regular meeting of the Stokes
Uuion will be held June 9th, when the an
nual Flower Mission day will be observed.
The ideal weather of this week has
ripened the strawberries rapidly.
County Superintendent Eldridge visited
the schools of our town on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Silvers, of Clayton, were
guests of relatives here on Monday.
Rev. ]. J. Davies, pastor of the Baptist
church, delivered an inspiring sermon to
the Grand Army men, last Sunday, from
his pulpit.
A meeting of the Board of Education
will be held on Tuesday evening, June Z
The Epworth League Social will be held
on Saturday evening, June 18th.
The death of Mrs. DR.. D. P. Pancoast oc-
Cured on Monday morning, May 80, The
funeral services were held to-day, in the
Episcopal church. Interment in Friends
burying grounds.