Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-02
BRIDGEPORT.

The entertainment at the Town Hall was
well attended on Saturday evening last.
The bell has been placed in position in
the cupola of the church, and ready for its
sacred mission.
A heavy wind storm passed over this
place at one o'clock Monday morning, up
setting trees and buildings. The smoke
stack at Longacre's mill was destroyed.
Mr.. James Zanes, resident of this
place, was taken with paraetic stroke on
Friday of last week, from which attack be
died on Monday of this week Mr. ZAnes
was a veteran of the civil war, aud was
much respected in this place. His funeral
will take place on Friday morning. March
Sd.
The reading of Troy, New York news
paper, brings TO our notice the name of Mr..
Harry G. Carey, eldest son of postmaster
B. Carey, of this place. Twelve years ago,
when about seventeen years of age, Harry,
by consent of his parents, conc uded to
make change IN his manner of employ
ment, at which time he accepted position
with Mr.. j. w. Merritt, druggist at Wood
bury, where he spent two years Leaving
Mr.. Merritt, he took position with Blain
Bros, druggists, in Philadelphia, Pa,where
he continued three years, during which
time he graduated with high honors IN
pharmacy After graduating, Harry spent
some time with Mr. George EvaDs,at EIev-
euth and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia
Being offered more lncraiiYe position by
Mr.. J. w. Falling, of Albany, N Y, be
accepted. Then accepting better posi-
ton he passed to West Troy, where he
made another short stay. by accepting
position at c. H. Wihery, at Troy, where
he is at present engaged, and where he has
spent several years. By constant energy
in the work of his choice he has reached
the top round of his profession, and been
installed as head pharmacist for the house
of c. H. WiberIy, Troy, n. Y. Harry is
one of many young en- of this place who,
By determined energy have placed them
selves in honorable positions We copy
from the Troy Daily Press Mr.. aud Mrs
John Hilton Monday evening entertained
friends with card party at their home on
Broadway during the evening the engage
ment of Miss Grace FL. Andrews, daughter
Of Allen S. Andrews, of Broadway, to Mr.
Harry c. Carey, of Troy. was announced.
Miss Andrews is one of the popular young
women of this city, and best wishes will be
| extended to her by her numerous friends
Mr.. Carey is head pharmacist for G. Fl
Wiberly and is popular with all who know
him." Mr. Carey has the best wishes of
this community in his new role.
Caucus Meeting Saturday evening this
week in the Town Hall, at 80 o'clock, p
10.
Grand Master Workman. E Stahl, of
the A. O. Q. W., accompanied By Grand
Foreman VIM. H. Mccullough, visited
Bridgeport Lodge, No. 30, on last Tuesday
evening. After short stay in the lodge
room, proceeded to the Town Hall where
the G. NJ gave one of his characteristic
talks on the doings, work and benefit of
the order. The meeting was called to
order by Bro J. F. Truitt, after which the
choir of the Bridgeport NJ Z. church san &
the opening ode Rev. James Dlverty
offered prayer. Bro. Truitt then intro
duced the Grand Master Workman Grand
Foreman, Mccullough, also gave an inter-
esting address. Professor Edwards, of
Bridgeport, favored the meeting with
appropriate music, being recalled By the
audience. Mics Edith Platt's recitation
was given in an able manner, and well
received by the audience. The choir re-
ceived praise for the able rendition OF select
music.
The dedic itory services of the M E
church are in progress at this writing The
Rev. Bishop Foss. officiating. Several
ministers who have been in charge of this
appointment, are present, and many others