Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-11
cLARKsBoRo.

Samuel Holmes and daughter, of Phila.
have been visiting George Heritage and
wife.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church
met at the parsonage on Tuesday evening
with the usual good attendance.
The serving of ice by Mr.. Henderson is a
convenience to the community, as ice has
become necessity as well as luxury.
The ice cream saloon also recently open
ed by Mr.. GOslin will probably receive its
due share of appreciation and patronage
during the heated term so rapidly approach
ing.
The final arrangements in reference to
peace between this country and Spain
having been ratified, this community, i'm
PEELED by sincere gratitude, held a service
of thanksgiving in St. Peters church on
Sunday, April 23rd. Rev. J. Y. Burk, Pas
tor of the church, addressed the audience
from the text, Not unto us, o Lord, but
unto Thy name give glory, for Thy mercy
and for Thy truths sakep All present
were greatly edited.
John Weppler, for many years gate-keep-
er on the Jefferson turnpike, was found
dead in his bed at Rosemont, Pa, on Wed
nesday morning. The funeral was held at
the Episcopal church here on Saturday.
The deceased was seventy three years Of
age. 1t is remarkable fact that his wife
was also found dead at their home at the
toll gate few months ago.
Miss Hannah Haines attended wedding
reception at Bridesburg, Pa, on Thursday
evening.
Jacob A. CLARK and Lydia Smith, colored
were united in marriage by Rev. J. Y.
Burk on Thursday evening. A dinner was
afterward served at the home of the bride
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Deem attended
the funeral Of Mrs. Deems mother on
Wednesday
Rebeeca w. Borden and son Edward, oil
Salem, were guests of Thomas Borden early
last week.
At a recent meeting of the Mickleton
First Day school, letter was read and dis.
cussed, which the Yearly Meetings. Phil
anthropic Committee had been directed to
send to President Mckinley, expressing
surprise and regret that the Attorney Gen.
eral should have so misinterpreted the
meaning of the army reorganization bill,
prohibiting the sale of liquor in the can
teens and asking that the President recall
this decision and prohibit all sales accord.
ing to the letter and spirit of the law.
The best wishes of the patrons Of ouI
school attend the retiring teachers, Misses
Wilson and White, as they go into other
fields of labor. They will be remembered
as faithful, efficient instructors. A kindly
welcome is extended also to Miss OWen and
her assistant, feeling that the responsible
ties and duties of this new field will be as.
sumed by them in the spirit and the
equipment of experienced, conscientious
teachers.
Delegates from Clarksboro Union to
Newfeld Convention. were Mrs. Ida Eldri-
dge, Mrs. Lidie Hoffman, Mrs Shute and
Miss Laura Holmes.
The light rain on Monday evening great
~ refreshed vegetation, but was insufficient
for the needs after Sd long drought.
There was good attendance at the
Women's Christian Temperance Union on
Friday afternoon. In response to an offer
OF book for the best essay on, why
total abstinence prolongs life and promotes
usefulness" two excellent articles were
read. One written by a pupil of the
Mickleton school, the other by one at Mt.
Royal. As but two essays were prepared,
IL was decided not to appoint Judges bat
to give both children books. Obedience to
the Heavenly Vision was participated in
by all present and proved exceedingly
helpful. A fine account of the County
Convention held at Newfield, was given by
Lidie Hoffman.