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CORSETS-

that Is. II quantity is any indication.
Abdominal Corsets, White or Drab.
sizes % to SO, for 81.
shook Coutille Corsets, sateen stripped
long waist well-boned. lace and rib
bOn-trimmed for 75c
Best A.25 Corsets, long or medium
waist. for soc.
Bicycle Corsets, French sateen, long
waist. elastic hips, well-boned, silk
Hamburg trimmed, for 81
j lot of Corsets, regular 81 value, choice
6qc
Heavy Jeans Corsets, long waist, full
bust. cross stays in waist, substan-
tally boned, excellent value, for soc.
Zoe. Corsets for 25c.
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TOIIETs
I.arge-siZe cakes Pure Palm Soan n

Large-size cakes Pure Palm Soap for
1c. a cake.
White Hellotrope Bouquet Soap for
l-2c. a cake, worth double
15c. Hair Brushes for &c.
/ lot SolidBack Hair Brushes, CHEAP
at 25c.. for Ice.
The best 20c. Rubber Dressing Combs
are here for 10c.
2-ouart Fountain Syringe, usually 81,
for SOC. each.
Pure Palm Soap, cakes for 1c.
Large Celluloid Soap Boxes, soc. kind,
15c.
Sauguine Fine Perfume, Violet and
Eeliotrope, worth 35c., for 19c. ounce
Rogers & Galletts Irish Blanc and
White Heliotrope Extract for Sc a
bottle.
2-ouart Hot-Water Bags, every bag
guaranteed, for SOC.
Pinaud's Finest Extracts, 2-ounce bot
ties. usually SIPS, for 75c. bottle.
Large 10c. Kid Curriers', sc. dozen.
Large-size bottle Ammonia, &c. q bottle.
l lot Shaving Brushes, worth 10c., for
Sc each.
1 lot Shaving Brushes, with imported
ivory handles, cheap at Soc, for this
sale 2jc. each.
S-inch Rubber Dressing Combs for &c.
/ lot Tooth Brushes, exceedingly cheap
at &c. each, worth more than double
/ lot White and Flesh Face Powder,
worth 10c. box, for &c. a box.
Browns Chocolate Shoe Dressing, &c.
4 box.
BULB SYRINGE, WITH 2 RUBBER
TUBES, USUALLY SOLD FOR 5oc.,
FOR 25c.
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Old papers Tor sale at the Dispatch
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Orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Ccmnanr Will be given proyaps attentLna
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LARGER STOCK OF SILKS THAN
EVER


EVER
before at the end Of the season. Lower
prices than ever reached In their normal
state now the closing prices. High grades
are lower-fancy silks or plain-all mark
ed less than at any time since store
keeping began in Richmond.
go pieces Fancy Taffeta SILK including
Broken Parma Plaids, Graduating
Stripes. and Brocaded effects, the Sl.25
and Sl.l9 qualities. for 50c. yard choice.
Real Hand Wrought Sewing-Silk Grena-
dimes. plain and satin-stripe -enects,
Toe. yard for the Sl.25 qualities.
Summer Silks. "a inches wide, artistic
designs on Black and colored grounds.
6ec. grade, for lSc; yard.
a. Zoe. YARD-Your choice OF ID different
shadings In the Two-Toned Lining Tar
fetas. usual 29c. grade.
Black Armure and Black Peau de Sole,
20 inches wide. cost Sl.2J 10 import,
for G2c. yard.
Handsome All-silk Black Wave Design
Mirror Moire usually $L5O, for SSc.
yard.
Black Double-Twin All Pure Silk Surah
Serge, sold heretofore for SIC. yard,
for 44c. yard.
A Good Wearing Black French Taffeta
for 81 l-2c. yard. instead of 69c. yard.
19c. yard for Genuine White Wash Ha-
butai, usual 45c. quality.
sL2J Black Satin-Stripe MORE Velour,
3 different designs, for zoe. yard,
New colorings I'm Liberty Satins, new,
for shirt-waists, S9c. yard, instead of
81.
20-inch Black Satin Duchess, with a
rich, glossy surface, for 55c yard-the
quality sold heretofore for 81.
Check Silk Madras. your choice Of 6
different colorings, for &c. yard-so!d
usually for GOc yard.
AL OF the newest colorings IN the
Changeable and Plain Rushing Taf-
fetas, the 69c qualities. for 40c. yard.
FROM TO $50 O'CLOCK
Black All Pure SILK Gros-tirain Bro
cades, in the newest satin embroidered |
scroll-work and noral designs, the SSc. |
qualities, for 81 1-2c. yard
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heard Of will what the sale shall
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Daisy Ribbons for &c. a yard.
Black Velvet Ribbon for &c. a piece Of
10 Yards.
3l-2-inch All-Silk Moire Taffeta Rib
bons. &c quality, for &c. a yard.
s-inch All-Silk Single-Face Satin Rib
bons. Black and Colors, for CSC. a
ward.
31-2-inch Fancy Ribbons selling for &c.
yard.
ART GOODS.
Stamped Doylies, in all the newest de-
signs, in sizes 9x9 and 12x12, usually
1Oc.. for to-day 4c.
22x22 Stamped Duck Centrepieces, 15c.
value. for &c.
Stamped Linen Sets. containing one
centrepiece, size 1Sx1S, and four
doylies to match, newest designs, 4Sc.
value. for to-day 19c. a set.
l0c. Stamped Tray Cloths and Splashers,
in all the newest designs, for &C.
stamped Buffet Scarfs, with open
work and fringed ends, 25c. value. for
15c.
19c. japanese Satinette Chair Seats,
with rich decorations, for 10c. each.
Colored Arosene, for embroidering, lc.
skein. instead of &C.
lsc- Stamped Laundry Bags for 10c. i.
Large spools Embroidery Silk Sc. spool.
No department in the house is in greater
need OF this closing sale than
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STUDY THESE PASSPORTS OF ECON
ONLY. MONEY SAVING IS
MONEY GETTING.
Well outstrip all prices ever made be-
fore. Too many on hand:
THE CELEBRATED o. NJ o. DRESS
SHIELDS. No. 2, HERE FOR lie. A
PAIR.
lot Garter Elastic. plain and fancy,
worth 15c. yard, choice any for &c. a
ward
Hump Hooks and Eyes, dozen for lc.
15c. Pin-Cubes selling for &c.
l lot White Beading, new designs, full
6-yard pieces, choice to-day sc. piece
Safety-Pins, lie. dozen.
800 gross Clear Pearl Buttons, worth l0c.,
for Sc dozen.
Spool Cotton, 200-yard spool, for 1c. a
spool.
Csc Ladies' Skirt Jokes for IL 1-2o.
Good Needles, 3 papers for 1c.
English Tape, yards TO a roll, for 1c.
roll.
Boys Sailor Collars. were 2sc.. slightly
sOiled, for &c.
ladies' Al-Linen Collars for &c. Cheap
TO buy and lay aside.
Non-Twisting Tape, for 1c
Black Velvet Binding, always &c., for
&c. piece
THE WILLIAM CLARK'S SPOOL COT
TON FOR 23-4c. SPOOL.
1 400 PAIRS OF KID, SILK, AND
Isle GLOVES TO BE CLOSED OUT.
3l-2 dozen Ladies' Tan Thread Mltts.
must be sold, were 17c., to-day's price
&c. a pair.
1877 pairs OF Misses and Ladies' Isle
and Taffeta Gloves, cost 20 and 29c.,
for lie. a pair, TO clear stock.
Ladies' Elegant Dressed Pique Gloves.
2-clasp, heavy embroidery, White
Black. and colors, it's a SIPS Glove,
for 79c. Il pair.
Black SILK Gloves. double finger-tips,
from 25c. TO 81 pair; worth double the
price.
15c. BUYs THE BEST csc. BLACK
LEATHER BELTS EVER SOLD.
Ladies' Black Leather Belts, canvas |
lined. worth 19c., for l0c.
Ladies' Black Leather Belts, lined and |
stitched. usually 25c., for lie.
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HOW MUCH THE Doll LAR IS TO BUY TODAY.
FIGURES THAT STRIKE A WONDERFUL EVENT,

assembled this sale remarkable
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SHEETS AND PILLOw-CAsEs

to be sold as if their use was to be dis
continued:
Full-Size Bolster Cases, well made, Of
good quality cotton, for 3-4c.
EXtra-SiZe Pillow-Cases best grade Of
beached cotton. for lie
Hemsttched Pillow-Cases, 45x36. best
grade of cotton, the usual II 1-2c ones,
for Z 3-ic.
for zoe.
Extra-large-size Sheets. heavy round
thread cotton. for &c
Full 2l-2-yard-size Hemstitched Sheets.
round-thread cotton, for 39c
FROM l TO 80 O'CLOCK
Extra-large-size Pillow-Cases, the &c.
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BLACK GOODS.

No selling in recent years to equal this
no price happening calculated TO arouse
such intense buying interest
FINEST GRADES OF BLACK GOODS
FOR HALF COST of production is what
will take place to-day:
44-inch Double-Twilled Venetian Cloth
all pure wool, soft, smooth finish. can't
be. imported Tor less than S19 ward,
sale price CSC a yard.
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Macrame Cord Hammocks. with pillow
stretcher, and valance, for si.7J, good
$3.50 value.
Macrame Cord Flag Hammocks, with
pillow. stretcher. and valance. Tor
$l60
Heavy Cord Hammocks. with pillow and
stretcher. for s5c.
Mexican Cord Hammocks, In different
colOrs, for gc.
Heavy Cord Hammocks. that were Sc,
now 39c.
Hammock Stretchers and Ropes, loc.
each.
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Heavy Cork Linoleums, sold at so and
6Oc. are here for 25c. yard.
Heavy Cork Linoleums, sold at Toe. and
81, are here for 40c. a yard.
Best Inlaid Linoleums. tile patterns,
sold at S1.45, are here for S112I-2 a
yard
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-03-03
MANTUA.

Don't forget the terrapin supper Satur-
day evening between the hours of five and
ten, in the old hotel Supper, rs cents
VIM Poinsett has moved to Newbold
and Michael Dick hart, of Turnerville, has
moved in the house he just vacated
Mrs. E. Eggie Is improving, being able
to be down stairs, at this writing
A. S Truncer has started an aquarium
Ask him where he got his gold fish
The Jr. Epworlh League held Wash
ington party at the home of Harrison Herr.
tsge, where they had lemonade, ice cream
and candies for sale. They netted $l8 so.
Johnnie has traded his trotter for some.
thing fine.
most delightful and agreeable surprise
party Assem- bled at the home Of Mrs. N
L. Stetser on Saturday night last; to bic
farewell to their Sunday school teacher, az
she is going to move to Turnerville They
met at the house of J. j. Truncer where
there were several teams to convey them
The features of the evening were music
both vocal and instrumental, those moi
unsteady inclined. collected in groups tC
chat At 10 30 the guests were invited t.
the dining room where bounteous table
of refreshments was spread. to which
thirty-three persons did full justice Many
regrets were expressed in losing so goou /
neighbor, and the church will miss theil
earnest work,
A good time was spent at the home o
Miss Adella Ballenger on Tuesday evening
when quite number of her friends called
to spend pleasant evening. Among thos'
present were some from Monreville, Mullics
Hill, Pitman, Jefferson, Barnsboro, Wood
bury and Mantua The most interesting
feature was that there were % to 8
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-03-03
GLASSBORO.

The charter of the SrO u AM is heavi
ly draped for the space of three months in
respect to their deceased brother John
WilmOt.
The Republican and Democratic caucuses
will be held for the nomination of Town
ship officers ON Saturday night, March 9Th
Eddie Kelley, aged IL years, a taken boy
of Conrad Shoemaker's of Evan, was COM
mitted to the Jail at Woodbury. on Thurs
day last ny Justice Paulin for attempted
arson aud larceny.
The night school closed on Friday night
last with an average attendance of AZ
scholars for the, sixty nights which it was
in session.
has purchased a new horse from Fox's
stables.
Chas P. Angelo, the victim Of pneumonia,
is some better at this writing.
Alfred Handle is kept busy hauling
boards to the Woodbury. glass works, from
which be received large order
Glassboro farmers have taken advantage
of the stone road leading to Bethel and
more mari has been hauled this winter than
for ten years.
James Boyle is driving big wholesale
trade with the Bridgeton Beef Co. for boz
lognas, etc.
John Yeager was granted a leave of alb
sence from the Whitney glass works, while
he went home and buried beloved son
1t vas sad trial for him.
Il W. Sickler advertises his fourth
annual tale of feed and seeds.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-03-03
TURNERvILLE.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cunard will move
off the farm into Abram Nash house, and
Paul Brown will move on Mr.. Cs. farm.
The school children are being detained
from school on account of the measles.
Abram Carr will move his family to
Philadelphia in the near future.
Miss Amanda Williams returned home
GU Sunday after spending two weeks with
D. P. Cheesman and family, OF Monroe
vile.
Miss Elsie Stewart is an the sick list.
John Firth, of Philadelphia, moved in
Jerry Wheeler, Jr's. house last week.
Conference will soon be here. We trust
our pastor will be returned to us.
The ladies of the M. E church will give
the pastor, C. i. Fitzgeorge, pound party
on Saturday evening, March H. Every
one is invited to attend this party, and
those who cannot attend, please send their
pound.
A Valentine Tea will be given at Mr..
Albert Williams Saturday evening, March
5th. G me all ye big heads and little
bodies, and have them filled with ten
cent lunch.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-03-03
WEsTvILLE NEWBoLD

C c. Dempsey and wits, Mrs Joseph
Greisbury, Mrs Rev R. j Patterson, at
tended the seml-annual meeting of the
Women's Foreign Missionary Society al
Bridgeton on Wednesday.
Bert Tom in and wife have gone to
house keeping on Pine street.
w. Il. Livermore is repairing his prop
erty on the corner of Summit street and
Railroad avenue.
Newbold and Westville Water Company
are going to extend mains to South West
vile, as there is about twenty subscribers
for water there.
Richard L Sparks, of Camden, has
rented Geo. II. Barker's house on Summit
avenue and expects to occupy it soon.
Thomas D. Poinsett, of Mantua, has
moved in S. F. Davis house on Summit
avenue.
A. H. Schultz, OF Phila., has moved in
the old farm house on River Drive.
Howard Blake has the contract to build
Mrs. J.. K. Birdsall a house on Highland
avenue.
Rev. r. ]. Patterson is confined to the
house with very bad cold.
Frank Baxter, Jr., bad a very bad attack
of Group last night, but is improved to-day
The home of Mr.. and Mrs Frank Casa
dy has been frightened by the advent Of Z
son, and The whole community extend;
congratulations
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-03-03
ALMoNEssoN.

masquerade party was given Mr..
Budd and family Tuesday evening, Feb
I'D So surprised were they that not one
OF the masqueraders was recognized. The
participants were masked as follows: Mrs.
Edward Parker as giantess; Mrs. George
Volmer and Mrs. Walter Volmer, as de
servant gals Miss Ada Hannold carried
out well the character of de Miss Primpy
Miss Carrie Hughes. as de bride; Miss
Lizzie Hanuold very consistently assumed
the role of a Qaakeress; Miss Mary Sagers
made lots of fun as old Mrs. Large Nose
Mr.. w. Heldon got off exceedingly we'll the
friyotities of the sporting Summer girl ;
Mr.. George Vulmer seemed right at home
in the part as Child's Nurse Walter Vol
mer appeared as de Miss Butty the sbal
lowness of Dandy Dude was admirably
brought out by Mr. Charlie Redrow Mr..
Charles SageIs was the happy groom; the
role of the savage Indian Chief was well
rendered by Walter Ssgers John Hannold
brought the house down as Irish Paddy
Chalkiey Hannoid was more refined and
diguified as Mis- Washington Andy vas
the Chinese Clown; Masters Asa RedroW
and Lewis Hannoid were very becoming
Pickaninnies while Edward Wbeldon saw
after rags. A bounisous supply of refresh
ments were served at 9u'cloek, when games
were played until . late hour, when al
started home well pleased with the even
ling's enjoyment.
Toe Tree lecture at our church was wei
attended.
| WashiDgton's birthday was enlivened
here BY shooting match by the Wood
bury Gun Club, and one at /" The Brick
! Mrs Hiizslbeger will still run the Brick
boarding house the coming Summer, ant
not make the change as was announced
some time aga
Srpt. Eldridge visited our school las
Wednesday
Mr.. Charles Jones moved on the Philil
Mason lace.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-03-03
Register of Vendues.

March 5-Thomas Black Plum's Hotel. Westville
March 7-Thos. NJ. Tice, Woodbury..
March 9-James Sweeten, Nortonville.
March 9-W. c. Fox. Evan
March 9.-Adam H. Knight, near Wenonah.
March 1O-Wm. Tweed, Fairview. NJ
March 12-L. W. Seeker, Glassboro.
March 15.-Jos Carr Pitman Grove.
REAL ESTATE.
March 9-wm. J. Adamson. Administrator al
Paulsboro.
March Town and E. c. sehoch. near Barns
horo.
March l4-J F. Imhofr, estate of Philip Runge
Glassboro.
March 15-John King, Agent, Tnoroughfars
Mar. l2-Elmer D. Sayer, GIassboro. N. J.
March lS-J. Frank Shull Receiver, Reeves
Mill near Pitman Grove.
March l9-Executors of John Davidson. decd, al
SwedesbOro.
At private sale, sundry properties by Joseph T
Sickler, agent. Clarksboro
S8-For sales fully described see advertising
columns
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-03-03
TERRELL.

Joseph T. Kelley will have a sale mex {
week and break up housekeeping. It is his
intention to make his home with his
nephew.
Mrs. Martha Laferty has rented her
farm to Henry Master and will move into
Mullica Hill this spring
Miss Sallie Steel and her sister Leah
visited friends in Philadelphia this week.
The Democratic voters of Elk Township
held their caucus at Hughes store. Hard
iDgville, last Monday evening. There was
great deal of interest manifested and the
caucus was one of the largest ever held in
the township. An excellent ticket was
nominated and one that ought to win from
Freebooter to Poundkeeper.
Mrs. Kate Wood Abbott, wife of VIM M.
Abbott, died in Camden last week and was
buried at Terrell on Tuesday. While the
d. ceased had been sufferer from consump-
ton for over year she had apparently
improved last Fall so much that the family
moved to Camden, where they have since
resided. The latter part OF her illness was
frightened by experiences of spiritual
nature that were most beautiful and unusual
and her death was a most happy one.
Rev. Mr.. Surtees Of the Kaighn Avenue
~ E church, Camden, preached the fnne-
raj sermon and was followed by Rev. DR..
Ewing, of Daretown Presbyterian church,
and the pastor of the German Lutheran
church in Glassboro Revs. Ackley and
Tomlin also assisted in the services. The
members of Rising Sun Lodge, No. 1872,
90 F., of which the husband of the de-
| ceased is a member, attended in body.
The funeral was one of the largest eyer.
held in Ferrell church, many being unable
to find standing room inside.
The fiagpoIe at the schoolhonse was
raised on Saturday afternoon. There was
large crowd present and everybody seemed
to have pleasant time. Lewis s. VanIeer
snperintended the job and the pole, which
measures IS feet from the ground to the
| top of the ball, was raised without much
| difficulty. After the pole raising the flag
was run up by three little girls and the
crowd assembled inside the schoolhouse
The teacher, Mrs Davis had very inter-
esting programme, consisting of music.
singing and Rotations. Mrs Matte Ches.
! ter played the organ accompaniment to the
school singing and Mr. and Mrs James
Lafferiy gave several fine selections on the
1 organ and violin that were highly appre-
ciated. Miss Nettie Davis. Edward Dixou
and Mr.. Hiliiard, the principal OF Aura
school, sang a number Of pieces that were
heartily applauded. Mr.. billiards song
about the mule that climbed the golden
stairs being especially pleasing to the
audience.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-03-03
CLAYTON.

Elk Postmaster McKeen has been very
sick, but is slowly improving
John Risley will go to the hospital to-
day to 60 under an operation.
Washington Camp, No 20, P. O. S. of A
will hold festival IN the town hall April
Is and Is.
The old band was recognized Tuesday
night with three new players and haye en-
gagged Mr.. VIM. Duffield, of Woodbury., as
teacher.
The political pot is now boiling, MI.
Robt McKeighen will be the opposing
candidate to Mr.. A. g. Silver, for Free.
holder. N. v Getsinger aud Geo. Eisler
will be candidates for reelection fol Coun
Gil, and Mayor Sparks will succeed him
self.
DR.. A. Porch has been very sick with
the grip, but is slowly improving. DIR
Smith, of Milivilie, has been attending him.
The bachelor club have discharged the
old committee, that was to wait on the
bachelor maids of Elmer, and have
appointed new committee in Wilbur
Resell, Jos. Zsnes and spikey McKeen.
They were instructed BY all means Il
bring about meeting of the two clubs
Clayton will turn out some good recruits
in case of war between this country an6
Spain. Mr.. Lewis Ledden will captain
one company and Chas, Lecroy will be hil
lieutenant.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-03-03
HURFFVILLE.

The sermon last Sunday morning at
Bethel will be on Jesus and the Tempted
Ones"; in the evening "The Secret OF
Joseph's Success"
Many of our farmers are already on the
move.
E. D Pearson and son Frank went to
Wilmington, Del on Wednesday.
Mrs. Arnster, of Rorersford. Pa, was
buried at Glassboro last Monday. She was
sister TO Jordan and Joseph Andrews Of
our town.
Mrs Chalkley Heritage made sale OF
her household goods on Tuesday prepare
tory to leaving her present home at Salina.
Mrs Wesley Chew of Cramer Hill and
daughter Jennie are visiting T. c. Bee.
R. G. Clark and w. q. Chew went to
stock fer Geo. Downer, who has bought
out store there.
The Republicans nominated Josiah Eli
bridge Town Committee and the Democrats
nominated John Wilkins Town Committee
man and Richard Evans, ST., for Commits
sioner of Appeals.
George Skinner moved from G Bluffs
farm to his farm lately purchased near
Redwood on Wednesday.
John Lyons draws the lines over fine
horse purchased at Brooks sale.
The Sunday School elected the following
officers for the ensuing year Supt E. K
Gaunt; Asst Supt., Charles Nicholson
Secretaries, Jos. G Pearson and E. F Porch
Treasurer, Jesse Nicholson Chorister
Walter Il. Chew; Ofganist, Mrs Loie Chew;
Librarians, B. F James and VINO Kindle;
Missionary Secretary. Elwood Hurff
Missionary Treasurer, Mrs. Maggie Hurff
Howard E. Wick was surprised On
Wednesday afternoon on arriving home to
find quite gathering of friends, it being the
fifth anniversary of his marriage.
Jos. Andrews, Jr.. moves TO Williams
town.
The new horsesheds improves the church
property very much.
Miss Ella Skinner, teacher of the Primary
Department at the public school is board
ing at c. j. Davenport's.
Israel Davenport moves to Peter Kier's
in the Spring.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-03-03

Water Superintendent Brown reported
collections for February 1888 20; 100000
gallons of water pumped.
A communication was received from
Arthur Starr, Secretary of the Board of
Health, asking that an order in the amount
of 500 be drawn on the Treasurer in favor
of A. L. Terry, Treasurer of the Board of
Health. Carried.
An amount of $50 H. balance in the
Light account, was transferred to Fire &C.
count, this still left a shortage of SIS IL, and
that amount was transferred thereto from
the Board of Health account.
The balance of 1920, in the Board of
Health account was on motion of Mr.. Best,
transferred to Street account
He then further moved that 1928 rs be
transferred from Iucidentals to Streets.
$2l8 08 was then transferred from Incl
dentaIs TO balance the Poor account
Mr.. Hendrickson asked Mr. Glading to
the chair, and said that for the past fifteen
years money had been squandered on our
streets which were now either mud hole
or bed OF dust. He thought some effort
should be made to make systematic, perma-
nent street Improvement.
Mr.. Burkett thought the proposition
should be brought up at the beginning, not
the end of the year.
Lawyer Moore asked privilege of the
floor, and being granted same said he had
prepared bill which was now before the
legislature, introduced by Mr.. Porter, for
the Speaker. This bill provides for laying
sewers in cities of the third class. 1t has
passed first reading, and he is assured that
it will pass without opposition, and be
signed by the Governor. After sewers
are laid he thought we would be in position
to improve our streets, and be was then in
favor of bonding the city for permanent
street improvements.
Mr.. Cloud said he heartily concurred in
what Mr.. Hendrickson said. We had
wasted our appropriations in temporary
repairs. He favored bonding the city, and
letting our children pay the principal when
it was paid.
Adj to 18th day of March, at Z o'clock.