Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-10-26
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Mr.. James Camp, aged IA years, died at
his home near here last Friday after an ILL
ness of several Faonths. He has been 3
most faithful am consistant member of the
M. E. church f0r many years and was re-
spected by all Although he lived quite 8
distance from his church, he mostly walked
and was always ID his place. in the absence
of the minister he was always ready and
willing to conduct the meetings. The
funeral, which was largely attended. took
place on Sunday afternoon.
The ]. o A. NJ attended st. Peters
church last Sunday morning Rev. j. Y.
Burk preached very impressive sermon
from III Cor. 6.1, " We then as workers to-
gether with him, beseech you also that you
receive not the grace of God in vain"
Miss Mabel Ireland, of Paulsboro, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs Lizzie Daw-
SOD.
Hon. Frank Springer, of Bridgeport, was
in town on Mondsy.
Mrs. Robert Eljridge and two children
returned hons on Monday from a two
weeks visit vsa relatives in Bridgeton.
Last Friday hay rick on the farm Of
Thomas Stratt0n was found to be on FIRE
and but for the timely discovery all the
barns would have been destroyed. 1t took
very lively work on the part of the few
who were around to prevent serious affair
The cause is unknown but it is supposed
that tramp had been sleeping there.
The dancing school opened last Thurs
day evening with twenty eight members
present.
A -l..1
Glou. Co. Pomona Grange held at Hurff-
vile last Saturday.
A family gathering was held at the home
of Ann Borden on Wednesday of last
week. Guests were present from Hatboro,
Pa, Asbury Park, Woodbury., Mullica
Hill, Swedesboro and Harrisonville
Waller Haines' horse ran away one even
ing last week and badly damaged the
buggy and harness
The funeral of George, ,..son of William
Taggart. took place in St. Peters church
last Monday morning at 10 80 o'clock. The
deceased had an attack of typhoid fever IN
Washington where he has been living for
several years past, bntrecovered sufficiently
to come to his home here for rest and q
visit. Shortly after his arrival he was
taken much worse and physician was
called who advised his parents to have him
removed to Cooper Hospital for treatment,
there he died on Friday. The decease was
but % years old, a bright, loving son and
brother. The family have the sincere
sympathy of the community.
Rev. Mr. Mayhem will give course Of
lectures on the Prodigal Son at the
Wednesday services.
Next Sunday Pentecostal services will Be
held in the M. Z. church, class meeting a.
a. M. preaching by Rev. Charles Tnsh-
iDgham at 11.30, love feast and Sunday
school in the afternoon, EDworth League
and sermon by Rev. George Powell in the
evening. All are cordially invited
Miss Anna Geitz was given surprise
party by number of her friends last
Thursday evening. Those present were
Misses Mary Ledent, Alice Parker, Bertha
Parker, Lizzie Test, Emma Carter, Hannah
Warrington, Anna Geitz, Hannah Allen
Messrs. Glen. Bruner, John Smith, Issac
Jones. Calvin Weatherby, Robert East
lack. Nathan Batten, Charles Dufield,
BENZ. Gouldy, Albert Hill. John Hill
Frank Hildebrand, Edward Canning. Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Ceitz. Mr.. and Mrs. Christ
Phiffer
The fiftieth anniversary of the marriage
of Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Kelly was cele-
brated yesterday. All present Joined in
wishing that this aged and respected
couple may be spared to spend many more
years together here.