Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-07-06
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Mr.. and Mrs A. j. WestW0od and son,
Robert Lockard, George Keubel, Miss n
Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Dick,
composed jolly house rarty entertained
for several days by Mr.. and Mrs. Ehren-
z-ller.
Harry Schoal and Miss vanBlunk, of
Philadelphia, visited town on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Flagg are spending a
few days at Lancaster, Pa
The annual excursion of the G. E.
society of the NJ. p church, will go this
year, on July 26, to Atlantic City.
John Wilkins, former driver of Capt.
Blake's ice wagon. started in the same
business for himself this week. With three
ice men and two ice cream dealers to serve
them, the town manages to survive these
hot days.
J. Il. Collins, of Camden, was in town
on Saturday.
Postmaster Joseph F. James was pre-
sented with handsome gold medal on
Friday evening by Prosperity Lodge, No. 35,
l. o. NJ, for having brought in the largest
number of new mem bers within six
months
Mrs. G. Baltz, of Philadelphia, is stop.
ping at Falls Hotel.
Miss Jean Trimmer, of Wilkesbarre,
who was recently graduated from the West
Chester Normal School, paid short visit
to her aunt, Mrs. G. W. Strate, last week.
Abijah Fox has accepted fine position
as draughtsman to large Pittsburg firm,
and left on Thursday for the West, where
Mrs. Fox will shortly join him.
Mrs. Mary Dobel, of Holmesburg, is the
guest of her grandson, VIM. D. Hanle, of
Falls Hotel.
Edward Kingston and wife are spending
a month With George Kingston, of Wood
bine avenue.
J. w. Brooks, who has been indisposed
for some time, was able to enjoy a ride to
National Park on Monday.
George w. HiIIyard and Miss Fannie
West, of Philadelphia, and Harvey Daw-
son, aud Win Beckett, of Bridgeport, spent
the Fourth with Charles Hillard.
Arthur. youngest child of Frank Harper,
got hold of and ate quantity of strych-
nine and belladOna pills on Sunday, and
for while his condition was very serious
Dr. Hunter promptly administered emetics
and worked over him some time. The
next day the child seemed none the worse
for his unusual and deadly meal.
The members of Union Fire Company
were agreeably surprised by the gift to the
Company of handsome flag 10xl6 feet
which was secured through the efforts Of
Mrs. Harry Souder, who gave a euchre in
Philadelphia, and secured various subscrip-
tions from out of town, we'll wishes of the
new Company. The presentation services
were held in the morning of the morning
Of the Fourth, and were attended by a
number of residents. Mr.. Souder in a
graceful speech presented the glorious flag
which was accepted on behalf of the Com
pany by j. Boyd Avis, Esq. Mrs Sonders
expects to secure fine flag pole in short
time, completing most acceptable gift
The Fourth was fttingly celebrated in
both towns, and large number of strang-
ers joined in the various festivities Many
residences were deliberately decorated with
bunting, and in the evening illuminated
with gay Chinese lanterns. The trains and
trOlleys brought number OF visitors to
the boat houses. Only one serious accident
has so far been reported. Charles Purton.
of River Drive avenue, while standing near
cannon which a number of boys had
been firing since daybreak, was hit in the
eye by paper wad which was inadvertely
| discharged from the cannon. It is reported
that the sight is threatened.
| The family of Mrs. John Davis have all
been i'll, Miss Minnie Davis who has been
missed by many friends, being the last Ia
recover.
A lady's gold open faced watch was LOST
on Tuesday evening between the Woodbury.
pike and the Highland avenue river front
A reward Of five dollars 10 offered for ili
return 20 d. NJ. Fox, of WestyiIIe
William S. Carpenter and Miss Berths
Locke, of Woodbury., were married at ths
NJ ?. parsonage on Monday night By th,
Rev. Robert ]. Patterson.
Quarterly meeting services will be held
at the NJ. P. church on Sunday.
Harry Souders entertained q large mum
Der Of Philadelphia friends on the Fourth.
Rey. r. j. Patterson spent Wednesday
Mt Leesburg
i The West Jersey and S. s. Railroad
officials have pnt night nagman Of oul
crossing
A regular meeting Of the Union Fir
Company will be held at Charles r. Bark
el's Office Thursday evening, July 8.