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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
DAMAGE in Salem by storm.

The committee appointed at Salem Court
House, August 18th, to investigate and
appraise the heavier losses caused by the
hail storms around Salem on August I'd,
1899, find that the crops on tract about
seven miles long and one and one-half to
two miles wide, extending from the Della
ware river at Pennsyille and Church Land
ing over nearly all Lower PENIS Neck
township and across Salem into Elsinb0ro,
Quinton and Warrington townships, were
damaged from 25 to 100 per cent. Ga
one hundred farms visited over eight hun
bred acres of tomatoes are totally ruined,
as also are melons, beans and pickles, while
corn is damaged from so to rs per cent.
over the entire area.
Eighty Eve 1851 Of these farms are oe-
cupied by tenant farmers, many of whom,
owing to the destruction of their crops by
the floods of recent years, have found it
impossible to make more than modest
living through long term of falling prices
and snarpened competition so that this last
disaster means ruin to many unless aid is
extended them until they can secure
another harvest in 1900, TO which time
many must buy everything for the support
of their families, and even fodder as well
as grain for their stock, and seed for next
seasons planting.
The committee, without prying into
private affairs, are satisfied that little
timely aid, iudiciously extended, will be
productive OF great good by inducing many,
who are tempted to break up their homes,
to remain and retrieve their losses where
they are best known as good and useful
citizens
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
The Rieh Murder case.

There are no new developments in the
Hough-Rich murder case at Paulsboro
The body of Rich was inferred in the NJ
E. cemetery last Saturday. Rev. Gaskill
of the NJ E. church, conducted a short
service at Mr.. Ramm's house, and foul
neighbors bore the body to the grave.
Mrs. Hough, the dead mans sister, was the
only mourner. Fortv-six dollars was
found among Rich's effects, and this sum
covered the expense of burial.
A merchat of Paulsboro describes Hough
as harmless, dreamy sort of an individual
and honorable in his dealings. AS patron
he never asked for credit or favors of any
kind.
The search for the knife with which
Hough either cut himself OF was cut by
Rich has not been successful. The knife
found in the room where Mrs. Hough SLEPT
on theifatefnl night, was an ordinary poke
knife, and two blades were open-one at
each end of the handle. 1t was old and
dull, and Dr. Laws is quoted as saying
that Hough's wounds could not have beer
made with it,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
Base BAN.

Merchantville fell victim TO the Country
Club last Saturday by score OF 4 to 3.
The Woodbury. boys were having their
own way up to the ninth innings. Voge-
ding was moving the visitors down
quite handily, as none of the visitors made
a hit until the last two innings.
MerchaDtville gave the local rooters big
scare in the ninth, when they made three
runs on two hits and three errors.
Woodbury. won out in their half of the
ninth, after two were out. Nichols singled,
Robinson went to first on balk. Berry
was next up and sent a beauty to short
left, scoring Nichols from second.
Merchantville, 0 0 0 3-3 3 /
Woodbury. G. &. 0 / 0 0 / Ia III
Voge had thirteen strikeOuts.
Berry had three hits and Nichols two.
Woodbury. plays at Haddonfield on
Saturday.
The next game with Swedesboro will
probably be here on Sept. 8.
Vogeding generally catch about two
runners mapping bat don't get any credit
for it.
Robinson has resigned as "main guyn OF
the team and Nichols will take his place.
Willismstown defeated Swedesboro fol
the second time last week by a score to 1.
Now we have Williamstown claiming the
championship of South Jersey. Isn't that
getting to be Chestnut Woodbury.
don't claim the championship, but we are
still on the map, and so is Atlantic City, .
fact which our friends seems to have over,
looked. Don't you think our battery i:
about as good as that of any other South
Jersey team.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
Rohhea = Tolf Gatherer.

Samuel CoOmbs, toll gatherer on the Man
tua pike just south of Woodbury. city line,
was robbed of about thirty dollars between
one and two o'clock Wednesday morning,
funds of the Turnpike Company. Mr..
Coombs is very systematic in the perform
ance of his duties, and long service has
accustomed him to a routine of duty until
it has become almost part OF his exist
ence. The rush of travel north ceases
between twelve and two o'clock, during
which MrCoombs expects to get some rest !:
after that hour the tide turns south, from
north, and he then resumes regular attend
ance at the gate. On Wednesday morning
it was one o'clock before travel gave him
chance for rest, and at half past one he was
e-called to duty. At this season when he
retires, he does not shut or bolt the door,
merely hooks the serene door. When he
was awakened at half past one Wednesday
morning he found the screen about the
hook cut, and the door unlocked then he
found that his money box missing. In the
interval Of his rest, some one had cut the
serene, raised the hook, entered noislessly,
taken the box and contents and departed.
Later, : znesday, the box was found near
Griscoms lane, and near it a mask made
of some old trousers material
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
WENONAH.

The Methodist church is undergoing ex-
tensive repairs painting outside and the
inside decorations of irescoiDg and new
carpet will greatly improve its appearance
The Pastor Wright Eckersley, will preach
next Sunday having returned from his
vacation.
DIR. Worden taught the Sunday school
lesson to large audience in the Pfesby
terrain Annex on Tuesday evening.
The most of the guests will leave We
nonah Inn the last of this week. 1t has
been a successful season under the able
management of Mr. s. Fl Lewis.
The removal of j. D. Ferris and family
this week will be loss to the community.
Mr.. DeSanno, one of our summer visitors
is so much pleased with our town that be
has decided TO stay with us and has rented
one of Stephen Green's houses.
G. J. Yost and family returned home on
Tuesday after protracted stay at Chelsea
Atlantic City.
DR.. Gilmour. wife aud daughter hays
gone to Highland Beach for visit with
their son.
The trimming Of the trees around town
has improved the streets. One can now
walk readily with an umbrella raised and
not be bobbing continually on account Of
the low branches,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
PAULSBoRO.

Mr.. F. j. Roberts preached Sunday in
the NJ. E. church. His discourse was to
the point, practical and truthful, although
it struck hard with some of the people
Rev. S. F. GaskiIl and wife are spending
TIVE weeks in the upper part Of the state at
their former home He will occupy his
pulpit Sunday next and administer sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper in the morning
Michael Bancher has a ripe tomato
smooth and fair, weighing Is ounces.
Baker Charles Bancher's wife presented
him with fine girl baby on Sunday night
last. Charlie would have chosen boy, as
he says, to drive bread wagon, but alas, moi
DR.. G.. G. Laws, l. G. Cox and w. H.
Campbell are spending a week at Town
sends Inlet, fishing. We all expect to hear
OF fine catches, if we do not get taste Of
the same.
The acid house at the powder works was
compelled to shut down three days this
week for the want of oil which they could
not secure anywhere. They start up We'd
nesday.
We notice the Woodbury. Times has an
account of a scrap SO called, at Billings
port club houses, and lntImates that such
things occur frequently there. We were
never down to The club houses Sunday
nights, SO cannot say, positively what hap
pens there, bat We know Armstrong hauls
four-horse load of beer there nearly every
Saturday, and we have been at the railroad
station when two or three coach ioade OF
the club house visitors, many of whom
show the effects of said beer go much that
| it is not &c for decent people, much less
ladies' TO ride on the train, or wait at the
station. We have some relief since the
boats run from Lincoln Park, bui suppose
the same orgies continue at the club houses
The people of this place all cay 1t is toe
bad, but have not pluck enough TO try snd
have ii stopped 1t Ia said Gloucester can
not compare with the shore in our town.
ship. The question is :. shall we keep still
and allow il 20 continue
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
TURNERvILLE.

A mad dog has created quite a commotion
10 this village, On Thursday morning of
last week strange dog came to town,
biting every dog il came in contact with.
At FIRST it was supposed to be STRAY, and
very little attention was paid to it, but
while in front of the post Office it fell in
a fit, biting itself and even laying bold of
the fence and sinking its large tushes into
the wood. John Williams was called to
put it's light out Some have already killed
their dogs. others are muzzled and others
are tied up.
The graphaphonic entertainment held in
the church was quite success, about $500
being added TO the Sunday-school fund.
We al thank Mr.. Albeit for his aid in
making the evening so interesting to all.
All who were absent missed a treat and
we missed their dime. After the enter
tainment several persons were invited TO
Mrs. Albert Williams for refreshments.
Miss Ada Sletser was visiting her friend.
Miss Nellie Pfosser, last Sunday.
Mr.. 81. Cheesman and wife, Of Harrison
vile, Mr.. Fisher and wife. of Frankford,
Mrs Amanda Bakley and daughter, Of
Phila, Joseph Hurff and wife, of Hurif-
vile, were guests Of Albert Williams on
, last Sunday.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
Intamnerate sneenh.

The Malaga camp meeting which closed
yesterday, was marred by the Incorporate
speech of Rev. ]. r. Greer, of Millville.
In the midst of revival service last Fri
day, he halted. and pointing his finger at a
Young lady in the rear of the auditorium,
demanded that she bow her head con-
tinuing he said. pointing his finger, you
with black ribbon about your neck, white
hat and dress your skin is white too, but
your soul is black as perdition." The
audience was stunned, and for a moment
paralyzed the lady swOoned. Then the
audience arose and went out. The Young
lady was taken to her fathers cottage The
minister secretly left the camp that night.
The cottagers demand a public apology
The young lady is Miss Bertha Crane, of
Iona, aud is an active member of the
FIankIinvilIe M. E church The insult
was unmerited, and the cottagers deem it
the duty Of the Malaga Camp Meeting
Association to require Rev. Greer to make
a public apology. Miss Crane is yet pros
trated from the shock
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
cLARKsBoRo.

Mr.. Fodell, of Philadelphia, wss the
guess Of Rev and Mrs Bark last Sunday,
and assisted in the service in the Episcopal
church in the morning
Mr. Jesse Lawrence, of Railway, visited
his aunt, Mrs. Rebecca Green last week
Mrs Emma Gill and children, of Bridge
port, has been visiting relatives here.
The infant twins of MI and Mrs Stet-
ser were baptised in st. Peters church on
Sunday morning.
Miss Mand Eldridge spent Saturday and
Sunday with relative in Bridgeton
DR.. Owen and family, of Philadelphia.
has been the guests of Mrs Thomas Craven
On Wednesday of last week Alexander
A young son of Mr.. William Can
ming, fell from tricycle. and broke an arm.
On Thursday Ella fell at Lincoln Park and
injured her head. Both are now doing vel
Laura Ridgway, Anna Haines, Job S.
Haines and wife, Walter Tomlin and wife.
Edwin a Holmes and wife, and daughter
attended the wedding of Eliza GilIingham
Holmes, and Reuben Grant Bennett, at
Moorestown, Burlington county, on Satur
day at noon.
An instrumental and vocal concert with
photographic interIudes, will be given il
the school house this evening at eight
O'Clock. Proceeds for the benefit of the
Lad es' Guild, of St. Petei's church
Several talented performers have been
secured, and the photographic selections
are new and brilliant Admission, adults
% cents children, Is cents Early in the
Summer similar concert was given, and
all privlledged to hear it, were so well
pleased that the same performers nave been
asked TO return. We are sure all who al
tend will enjoy it, as the coming c0ncer,
will fully equal the first, the only com
plants heard of that one was the program
ended too soon.
Rev. John Davis, of PedriektowD, spent
a few days of last week in this neighbor
hood.
Mrs Lydia Grandfield has returned from
a very pleasant visit with relatives in
Brooklyn. While there she visited many
places of interest in this and New York
City, Coney Island, Brighton Beach, and
Manhattan Beach were also visited. trip
taken up the Hudson river and another on
the sound to Glen Island wes thoroughly
enjoyed.
HS annual mtcllEE Vi tHe W. ". l. u
will be held ON Friday afternoon, Septem
meT 1, at 3 o'clock. This will be purely al
business meeting devoted to reports of
Superintendent of departments Of work
and electing officers for the coming year
John Caldwell has moved to the toll gate
house on Jefferson pike.
Martha Borden, Of Philadelphia, is visit
ing relatives in Mlckleton
The Sunday-school picnic, of st. Peters
church held at Lincoln Park last Thursday
was largely attended, and both parents and
children enjoyed the days outing in this
beautiful place.
Miss Frances Ford has been spending a
week with Bridgeton friends.
Rev. Mr.. Fowler, OF Thorofare, preached
in the M. E. church last Sunday morning
Mr.. Mayhem occupied the pulpit in the
evening
Mrs. Jane Wallace, son and daughter, Of
Glassboro, we're guests of Mrs. Matilda
Dufield, last Sunday.
Frank Durham and family spent Thurs
day at Atlantic City.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
GLAssBoRo.

Diphtheria is in six families here. The
cases are all located in the Western part OF
the town and the authorities have them
quarantined. 1t is hoped that it will not
spread further. The inmates are not allow
ed to leave the premises. One death took
place on Monday and burial took place the
same night. 1t was the daughter of Bel
ford Russell, formerly of Fairton, N. J
Mr.. Russell drove the Chestnut Ridge farm
milk wagon.
About twenty blowers here have engaged
to go to Newark, Ohio, to blow the next
blast. A number are going to Bridgeton
and other places.
The flint house went into blast last
Saturday with full house and are making
good glass. The wild cat commonly
called will go ia the 1st of September. and
the others will follow soon.
We are still looking for the trolley to
come here and also to extend to CLAYTON,
giving us close communication with adj
jacent towns. We are little behind the
Western towns We are told by men who
work out there, they say there is trolley
in every t0nn.
Robert II. Luiz buried his only child on
Tuesday Of this week with cholera infan-
tnm. All sympathise with Mr.. and Mrs
Lutz. This is the second child they have
lost
The corn crop promises to be heavy here
the recent rains and weather has enhanced
its growth very much.
We would like very much to see the
glass plant in South Glassboro importation.
1t would make the town lively and give q
great many employment Perhaps it will
before Spring, we hope SO.
The truck wagons are so thick in town
that they can hardly dispose of their load,
and truck is very low too. Everyone car
have it if they have the needful
The property of Richard Parker, decd
was sold last week. The farm land, located
on High street, ID acres, was sold to Loui,
Dyer, for $3.50 per acre. 1t is a mil,
away from the town. The house and lo
on Broad street was sold to Harry, th,
youngest son, for 1880
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
West IerSaE and Sea Shore Railroad.

On and after JULY 1, 1899, trains viii
leave Woodbury. as follows:
For Phfla, 554, esl. FPS 745. ST. $40. $50,
10 co. Il "a am. l0i los, 400 3.00, 4O4, AT Al,
SOC. 5 is ,6O5 G. So 755, l0ls and Il0s p m. week
days Sundays 6.47. z.40 S.45 a. m, 3.05, sos,
49, 7.SS, 7.59, and $50 p. m
For Glassboro. 645,. SEQ, s.s4. 847. 1905, il. 30
q. m. 1884. (u2 Saturdays only POS 1923. 1858.
5o4. 5-2S, ga, 6.se, 7os, S.0s, sss, 1917 P. m;
a. M, $50, 6.l2, 10 30 P. m
For Swedesboro, 6.47, sss. 1i.s5 a. m. 2.05, 4s5
gil, 7.0o pm week days. Sundays, 85S. a. m,
6.5s p m.
For vineland and Miliville, s.s4a. M. 1884
5s. 5 A, 70s pm week days. Sundays 5.3i, Las
a. m. u p. M.
For Maurice River and points on Maurice
River Branch. 8,34 m, S.5s p. m. week days
Sundays 6l2 p m.
For Sea Isle City and Ocean City, ~, s.s4 a
m, 52l p m week days. On Sundays, 7,4S a. m
For Cape May, IN, s.34 q. M, 1858, 5.2l p. m
week days Sundays. 73i 74S a. m
For Atlantic City s.O0a.m. 3 So p. M week days.
Sundays As q. m, h.l2 p. n.
For Salem via Glassboro and Elmer 6.47 a. 10. ;
1858 p. m. Via Swedesboro, CAT. S.46, l1.35 a. m .
s-05, IS. Gil, p. "a. week days. On Sunday, SOB
a. M, 652. p. m.
For Bridgeton. Gas. S.47 q. M, 1874. 3 %. 2S
7,OS, p week days. Sunday 4S a. m, 6. u p. M
RETURNING TRAINS.
Leave Phila.. for Woodbury., els, s0,soa, $40
DAYS oily 30, a5o $50 40, 4.so 500, 5 20,
week days On Sundays, 700, 40 $50 a. M,
1890, 500, $40, $50. 6. 80 1000 D. m.
Leave SwedesboIo for Woodbury., 5,2s, 7.20
sos. 93s a. m, 1888 446, 6 q p. m. week days.
Sundays, 100 a M, p, p. m.
For time tables and further information apply
10 ticket agent at the station.
J. HUT CRIMSON, J. 4. WOOD,
General Mana ger. General Passenger Ag't.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
Personal.

Henry Mossbrooks has moved to Will
Jamestown and Joseph Allen 10 Glassboro.
Both are glassblowers
Glasshlowers Geo. Madden and Samuel
Carey are going 10 Massalin, Ohio, to blow
glass the coming fire, and David Pancoast
and VIM. VanHook are going to olean.
Mrs Arthur Starr and the party of
Woodburians who have been in Ocean
City since August first, returned home to-
day.
Miss Katie Weidemyer is spending two
weeks with friends in Woodbury., Penn.
Miss Hannah Mitchell returned TO Wood
bury yesterday after spending the school
vacation at New Jersey and Pennsylvania
resorts.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
a stroke Of Enterprise.

Bishop Wigger, OF the Catholic diocese
of Newark, has confirmed the report that
he proposes to borrow 81 100000 from an
English syndicate to be used in taking mp
mortgages on the churches in his diocese,
upon which five per cent. interest is ex-
acted. Under the new arrangement only
three and half per cent. interest will be
charged by the foreign Syndicate.
1t is estimated that Catholic church
property in that diocese. which is worth
about $40 600 900, is mortgaged for nearly
81 100000. The syndicate considers the
property gilt edge security and is willing
TO advance another million if the loan oil
81 500, 600 does not prove sufficient
The priests of the Newark diocese con.
slider the Bishops work ia getting this
loan to be great stroke of enterprise
They figure that the parishes will save
$50 900 if not more.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
RissmiIler-Paeker.

The social event of the Summer at Man
tua occurred on Friday, August rs, when
Miss Anna E., daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel T.. Packer, was united in marriage
u Mr. Isaac Rissmiller, formerly principal
Of the public school of this place, but now
holding a like position in Leesburg, N j.,
where they will begin housekeeping. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. g. w.
Pine, and took place upon the beautiful
lawn of the Packer home A floral arch
had been erected, and promptly at two
O'Clock the first notes OF the wedding
march sounded from the organ in response
to the skiilful touch of Miss Elizabeth
Eggie, and the attendants Miss Isabel
Owen, of Clarksboro, and Mr.. Edward
Joseph, of Mantua, were seen leading the
way to the arch, and followed by the bride
and groom.
Both bride and brides maid were arrayed
in handsome white gowns the bride carry
ing boquet OF white astors, while the
brides maid carried pink. At the conclusion
OF the ceremony, the bridal party paused
while several snapshots were taken.
Next followed congratulations and
visit TO the reception room where the gifts
were displayed. These embraced fine
collection of silver, china. cut-glass, brick
a-braek, blankets, table linen, bed linen
clock, lamp. chair, rug and checks, two OF
which called tor fifty dollars each. A
luncheon of fine fruits, cake and coffee was
then served to the guests numbering about
fifty, and included baby of three months,
and lady OF eighty-six years. also uncle OF
the bride, eighiy-seven years of age, repre-
sentiDg the dawn aud the twilight Of life.
The newly welded couple were given
shower of rice, and a merry ride to the
station in a carriage festO0ned with white
ribbon and old shoes and bearing placard
'iust married
About twenty of the guests accompanied
them to Wenonah and showeTed rice until
the train moved out carryI & them on their
wedding journey, for which the bride was
in handsome gown of steel color
ed whip-cord Their many friends wish
for them long happy and prosperous life
Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. DAM
L. Packer, Daniel Packer Sr., Edison Packer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Batten, Miss Anna Batteu,
of Masonville; Mrs. Rachel Rissmlller, Mr.. and
Mrs. Franc Rissmiller and daughter, OF kutz-
town, Pa Mr.. Sutherland Packer, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Eastlsck, of Philada.; Mr.. and Mrs. Jos,
Owen, Isabella, Christiana, Louella and Joseph
Owen, of Clarksboro; Mr.. aud Mrs. Merideth
Owen and Walter Owen of Mickleton: Mr. and
Mrs Charles Carter of AImOnesSon; Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Davidson, Gloucester; Mr.. and
Mrs Cook and daughter, and Mr.. and Mrs. Plat,
Paul, Claude and Mary of Mt Royal; Mr.. and
Mrs. George S. Truncer laughter, OF Black
wood: Rev. and Mrs. George W. Pine; Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Shoemaker Mr. and Mrs. H. A.
Long, Mr. and Mrs A. J. Craig, Mrs. Isabella
Long, Mary Z. Long. Margaret Eggie, Elizabeth
Eggie Edward Joseph and Anna Moore, Mr.
and Mrs. Milton L. Chew. Mrs. Eastlack and
Sarah Kille, of Mantua.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
To suhserIb ers.

During the week beginning Monday,
August Ia. our collector. Martin B. Robin
son, will call on subscribers at Bridgeport,
Swedesboro, Repaupo, Gibbstown, Pauls-
bOFo. Mickleton, Clarksboro and ut. Royal,
Harrisonville, Mullica Hill, Jefferson,
Mantua, Barnsboro, Pitman, Glassbor0,
Redwood. Aura, Terrell, Evan,
tor the purpose of receiving amounts due
the GLOUCESTER COUNTY DEMOCRAT on
subscription account. This opportunity of
paving subscription bills at your home is
offered at considerable expense to as, and
we trust it will be generally improved.
]. d. CARPENTER.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-08-31
MANTUA.

Howard Prickett and wife went TO their
new home in MillsilIe on Tuesday.
This is Mr. Truncer's last week n The
store. there are few more bargains jet to
dispose Of.
Mrs. Yanneman met with quite serious
accident last week, ehe fell down cellar and
badly wrenched her right arm but is doing
as well as can BE- expected.
Mrs. Sarah johnson, Of LeR0y, Florida,
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Rachel
Evans.
The public school will open on Monday
next with the same corps Of teachers.