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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
WENONAH.

Mrs. Chalkley DuelI, whose illness we
mentioned ia our last letter, died on
Saturday. The funeral on Monday was
largely attended, the interment being in
Friends grounds. Mullica Hill. One
daughter, Mrs. lacey Smith. survives her.
The boys who play bottle pool, should be
very careful to use nothing but the leather
bottle, because the other is dangerous in
more ways than one.
The deep and momentous questi in
Wenonah now is who broke jimmie John
sans hat?a Jimmie" says Peddle did it,
Pebble says no, and Jimmie don't know
We want more light on the subject.
Mrs John viereck is very sick with
pneumonia.
Mr.. Ward Wilkins has gone to Counecti.
cut on business trip.
Mr.. vanMeter is moving into his new
house.
DR. Lorenzo, the celebrated dentist, of
PhiIa., has rented Dr. George w Bailey s
house, and will move down on May LIST.
Several citizens are going to Dnt down
new side walks.
DR. Stout is out again attending to his
practice.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
a shlp Builaina industry.

In our last issue we mentioned the fact
that the New York Ship Building Com
pany, C. A. Morse, President, was looking
at the Bramel's Point with a view 10 locat-
ing their plant there Last Monday their
tug was taking soundings eff Red Bank
and on investigation we learn that the
BTamel's Point location is practical ly
abandoned, on account Of its proximity to
the Dupont Powder Works at GibbstOwn,
and that Camden and Gloucester are really
ont of consideration because of insufficient
land, and that the only sites now seriously
considered are near Red Bank and at New
Castle, Delaware The requirements OF
the new Company are 1000 feet of river
front, and at least 200 acres of land, and
this the Eagle Points Meadow Company
have, and offered to sell at a price not con-
sidered exOrbitant.
The Eagle Point Meadow Company
owns 243 acres of meadow, with 5000 feet
of river frontage, and its proximity to
Philadelphia make it highly desirable for
the purposes of tbs Company. We would
like to see this and other great enterprises
locate on this Gloucester County front
This enterprise seems to us most desirable
one, and we hope all those interested in
property likely to be desirable and meet
the needs, to exert themselves to consum-
mate its location within our borders.
The latest information on the subject is
that soundings Of the Eagle Point meadow
are being made to-day and prospects for
the location of the plant on this site are
exceedingly encouraging.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
FeSt Jersey and Sea Shore Railroad.
Or and after OCTOBER 4, 1898, trains viii

On and after OCTOBER 4, 1898, trains will
leave Woodbury. as follows:
For Phila. 554. 6sl, M. 7.45. sc. 3d. sO9,
10 90. II 10 a. M, i.02. liz. 25s. 40l 45U 5.lS,
6-S5. 6.08, $50, ZIG, 1908 and II OF .. m. On
Sundays. SCI. S.45 q. m. s05, s2S 5.46, $40,
Ii.05 p. M
For Glassboro. $780,, S.s4, S47, 10 "a, ii 81
a. m 1894. 26, las ass, 5.04 "a, 544 6Ss, 7-03,
SOC. 10 AZ p. m. H. II night On Sundays, S.35,
8. m, 5.SS p. N.
For Swedesboro, 6 50, 8 49, 1I.35 a. m. EOS, 4. IS
Sill. 7.05 pm. Sundays, SO, a. m, 6.0s m.
For Vineand and Mlliville, $50, 847 q. M, II. "a
S.is. 544 7-0s pm Sundays, S.35 a, M. 5.S3 p m.
For Maurice River and points on Maurice
Branch. SAT a. m u "a Saturdays only .5s4 p m.
sundays, 53S P. m.
For Sea Ise City and Ocean City, ga a.
m 343 On Sundays. 9.25 a. m.
For Cape May. 9.24 g. m, 3-4S p, m. Sun
days e.S5, 9.e5 3. m.
For Atlantic City, s47 a. M. 3 4Sp.m Sundays
6s5 q. M, 5. 3S D. N.
Fer Salem (yia Glassboro and Elmer 5.47 q. No. /;
s.5s p. N, Via Swedesboro, 6.52. S.4s, Ii35 a. m
205, ABS. GIL, p. m. On Sunday, $50 g, M, BOZ,
p. m.
For Bridgeton. 80. sf7 a. M. "a. 35s. 5 q.
6.S2, p. m. Sunday s.s5 q. NJ, 80 p. m.
RETURNING TRAINS.
Leave Phila for Woodbury., $50 500, 800
$50. 11.00. g. m. 1900 noon; 81, So $40
$50. 40. 40, 500, $50 $40, 800 30. $50
$40, 1918. 1l.45 p. m. On Sundays, 500, SIS
a M, $780, 500. $50 1000 D. M.
Leave Swedesboro for Woodbury., 5,2S, 720,
SOS. 93g a. m, 1888, 4 46, q q .. m. Sundays,
$50 a. m, s.5S P. N.
For time tables and further information apply
to ticket agent at the station.
}. B. HUI CRIMSON, }. R, WOOD,
General Manager. General Passenger Ag't.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
BLACK WOOD.

The NJ. E church Melted 30 dollars at
their supper on Saturday night last
There will be an entertainment in the
NJ E parlors on Saturday evening. given
by talent from Camden aud Black wood.
Admission only 10 cents the entertainment
to occupy one and one half hours.
The infant daughter Of Edward ThurIow
died very suddenly on Thursday last.
While Elmer Wilson was burning brush
pile on Saturday afternoon the sparks set
fire to the root of his barn, but was quickly
extinguished with the aid Of ladder and
broom before much damage was done. Mr.
Wilson deserves credit for his quick thought
and action.
Caleb Thurlow, farmer living near
Fairview, had narrow escape from death
under the horns of a vicious bull on Mon
day mo ming As it is, he is severely in
jured The bull had become SO wicked that
Mr.. Thurlow locked him in the barn for
satisfy. That morning Mr.. Thurlow went
out to feed the brute but aH soon as be
opened the door, the beast was at him. Mr..
Tburlow attem pied to scare the brute, but
be was soon thrown and the beast gave him
an ugly cash in his breast. He then at
tempted to roll out of the way, but was
terribly bruised and cnt, but his cries soon
brought help to his aid and the bull was
driven off The wound In his breast re-
qured seven stitches. The butchers knife
will soon put an end to the savage brute
Clifford Williams came very near meet
ing his death on Thursday while at work
in Batemen's Mfg Co.'S. factories at Gren-
lock. His shirt sleeve was unbuttoned to
give him more freedom when it became en-
tangled with the screw Of the drill-cut
press which was making about fifteen hun
dred revolutions minute, aad which soon
tore the outside shert, undershirt and vest
from his body. But for the prompt action
of his fellow workmen who shut off the
lever, he would have undoubtedly been
killed, as it was he was terribly bruised.
This is the second time he has had narrow
escape within one year.
The town was taken with surprise at the
quality of the bread sold by A Koch, the
Mantua baker, some even confess it is better
than they can bake themselves
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
MULLICA HILL.


| County Superintendent OF schools, VIM.
Eldridge, visited Harmony Academy on
Wednesday.
| Miss Katie Buff is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. William Fox.
The EpwoIth League will hold lunch,
pie, and ice cream social in the Town Hall
on Saturday, April % All who can make
it convenient should attend, and encourage
the young people,
The April showers on Sunday settled the
dust and refreshed the grass and early
gardens
Our schools will celebrate Arbor Day
with appropriate exercises on the 18th Of
this month.
The new Office Of S L. Pancoast, which
is being erected near bis residence, will be
another convenience and improvement to
the town.
Latest reports of Clinton Iredell, who is
i'll with typhoid fever at his residence in
Camden, are that he is doing as we'll as he
can.
Miss Mason, of Philadelphia, has been
spending fortnight with friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Kaign, Of Cam
den, visited their uncle, Rev. Charles
Kaighn, on Thursday.
Miss Clara Avis entertained several of
Der friends on Wednesday evening. Miss
Mabel Brown, Alice and Sara Hazleton,
Carrie French, Viola Nolte, Lille Colson
Martie, Rena and Idella Avis, Messrs. Will
and Charlie Colson, S. L. Pancoast, Jr,
John Driver, Ward Heritage, Edward
Lewis
Miss Eliza Kirkbride has been giving
her porch and iron fence an attractive coat
of paint.
A sale of household goods will be held
at the late residence of Jonathan Colson on
the third of May.
Amos Kirby has sufficiently recovered
from his recent illness to be able to ride
out on Monday
The next meeting of Stokes Union will
be held Thursday afternoon, April 81, at
q 80 The topic will be Press Work, and
its increasing influence in the work of the
w. c. T. U.
House cleaning, papering and painting
make this q very active and busy little
town.
Wilmer Reed, one of the members Of
Company d, recently returned, has secured
a position on the Reading railroad, aud
entered upon his new duties on Monday
morning
Mrs. Chalkley Dnell, of Wenonah, whose
funeral occurred at Wenonah on Monday,
was inferred in Friends bnryJng ground at
this place.
The entertainment in Town Hall on
Saturday evening, comprising Scenes of
the late war with Spain, was well attended
The many friends of Conductor Lawson,
will be glad to learn that he is gradually
improving, having been quite sick for more
than week past.
A meeting under the auspices of Stokes
Union will be held at the Gloucester Co.
Almshouse next Sunday afternoon, April
%, at $50.
Miss Sadie Kerlin, resident here, for a
year past has retured to her former home
at Heightstown.
Members of the Jr. o. u A. NJ, of
Glassboro visited the lodge here on Friday
evening, driving over from there in wagons.
One Of the young men, son of DR.. Luff
berry, was injured in the face by the ex-
plosion of his gun. A narrow escape, but
he is said to be doing well at this time.
limitations of 6rst and second degrees
were conferred at the Grange on Tuesday
evening.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
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BRIDGEPORT.

Since the organization Of the Improve
meut Company noticeable change has
been made here. Each Of our BARRIERS have
had their barber poles re-painted and
striped, and Thomas w. has gold top put
on his McGlinsey Bros. have also been
re-setting their lamp ost-experimeating
on the force of light from high or low
down pole.
Samuel H. Richard, ESQ, has reset
his front iron fence, and by giving it a
coat of paint has made marked i'm prove
ment at his residence. Clark & Sheets
painters.
At the meadow meeting of the Lower
Meadow Company, Mr.. Joseph s. Featberer
and Lewis Foyer, Jr., were elected as
managers for the coming year
Mr.. George Ufon will finish the steam
launch which was set up by the late G E
Grey, for Mr.. Allen WooleY Mr. W. will
use it as packet in the truck season.
Mrs Anna Belle Bright is having the
house where Mrs. Rebecca Beckett resides
painted by Krause & Co.
The report OF large run of shad in the
bay gives some encouragement to the up
river fishermen, whose catch has been quite
limited up to the present time
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.


An adjourned meeting of Council was
held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday
evening, with President Cloud and Coun-
cilmen Clymer ,Sithens Best Leeds, Batten,
Barkett, Glading and Davis, present.
The ordinance committee presented an
ordinance providing for the paving OF the
side walks and cutters on Broad street
from Salem to Red Bank avenues Ga
motion of Mr.. Burkett the title was taken
for the first reading, and under suspension
of the rules on second reading, and after
much consideration, passed by unanimous
vote.
On motion of Mr.. Best the contract for
Resting cuIbs, laying vitr fed brick gut
tiers and for cement cnrbing was awarded
to J. r Stanley at 81 IS per yard for
Clearfield brick IS cents per yard for
cement curb, and cents per yard for
resettink curb Mr.. Best estimates that
the cost of the work authorized under the
above resolution, will be about $9600l
On motion of Mr.. Clymer The formal
execution of the contract was deferred
until after the formal acceptance OF the
contractors bond, by Council.
Mr. Davis submitted estimate of the cost
of raising the grads of the walk and road
way, between the bridge and Red Bank
avenue, up to the grade of the bridge For
raising the Sinister building, the cement
walk between The bridge and Livermore's
north line, putting in sewer pipe etc he
had estimates aggregating $3.50. He made
an earnest plea for the change of grade,
which he said was petitioned for by the
tax payers of the First Ward, at the time
the grade was fixed at its present height
Mr.. Clymer and several members expressed
themselves that the change was desirable
but not feasible, and the motion was lost
by vote of to /.
Mr. Best brought up the matter of fire
service in the West End District. He said
the lack of pressure found at the last fire
was due to the four-inch main laid on
Glover, Penn, Lincoln and Morris streets
He said the trouble could be remedied by
laying a six-inch main on West street
from Broad to Glover, and connecting it
with the four-iDch on those streets. The
carving out of his idea was referred to
the Water committee with power 10 act.
Mr.. Cloud said that for some reason, not
fully explained, the pressure was much
less now than when the works were first
built, and cited test made when be was
superintendent, and repeated a few days
ago. Then two Ii inch streams were
thrown over Blasius piano work now, from
the same plug, a single stream could not be
raised to the third story windows.
On motion of Mr.. Batten it was voted to
join with Mr. Matlack in laying a tile
drain down Packers hill.
At II o'clock adjourned.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
PAULSBORO.

Olive Branch Council, Jr o. u. a. M,
celebrated its anniversary Thursday night,
when there was about fifty visitors from
Swedesboro, Bridgeport and other lodges.
After the session Of lodge the members'
wives. sisters, mothers and best girls were
invited to the lodge room where very in
teresting program was given, consisting of
graphophone selections by Edward Clifford,
music By the Paulsboro Orchestra, reci-
tations by Mr.. Moreland, and Miss Anna
Jester; reading, Rob. Stetser; singing by
r. Stetser, Milford Titus and Mr.. VIM.
Demaris also duet by Miss Elsie LeCioy
and Lena Dubois. After the entertain
ment the visitors we're invited to Laws Hall
where refreshments were served, consisting
of sandwiches, coffee, fruits and cakes
Fifty ladies were seated at the first table
and served By the Juniors, and they did it
nicely.
The Epworth League of the III. E.
church have increased their membership
lately by taking in number OF young
people, recent converts to the church. The
Sunday evening meeting last Sunday night
was well attended, there being an increase
of one hundred per cent-the result of
each member inviting friend to attend
The wheelmen and girls will take q BIZ
cycle run to Swedesboro. Friday night
and return 10 the early moonlight.
Work was begun Monday on tho new
ferry at Lincoln Park. They are driving
piling for the slip.
John w. Norton, captain of the powder
works tug. is very low with pneumonia
aud this Tuesday is hardly expected to re-
cover.
W. Amber Stetser sold thirty bicycles
Saturday last at auction. They were
mostly second handed and sold from one
fiftr to thirty dollars. The sale amounted
to near five hundred dollars.
Mr., S. f. GaskiIl will preach SUNDAY
night in the NJ. e church on swearing. All
are invited to come.
The Gloucester Co. Sunday School Asso.
citation have their spring conference this
Thursday. The ladies have been prepar.
ing to entertain the visitors to dinner.
Thomas Hartman has resumed his teach.
ing at Thorofare school after sickness o.
three weeks.
Gill HannoId started his ice wagon iii,
week and will make bis regular trip from
Dow on.
HannoId & Johnson arc catching SONS
fne shad ut Miiler's fishery in the creek
here. They have been more successful
this week than some Of the river fishermen
bir. Clarence cunard spent Sunday al
bis uneles, Mr. Charles LeCfoix, here.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
wILLIAMsTOwN.

The young people of the NJ. E church
gave concert in the hall last Saturday
evening which was largely attended. The
seats we're sold at good price and fair
sum was realized.
The band will give concert the coming
Saturday evening. They bought new in
stIuments about q year ago, which they
have been making strenuous efforts to pay
for. The entire band deserves great credit
for the task they have about accomplished.
Miss Marguerite Sickler has, after d short
vacation, returned to the Normal School at
Trenton, where she expects to graduate
soon. She has also made application for a
position as teacher in our schools, as there
will in all probability be vacancy at the
close of the present term.
The men at the factories are pleased to
learn that the large plants of Whitney's at
Glassboro, also Moore Bros. at Clayton.
have been unionized and all hope that the
great struggle now on at Bridgeton will
soon come to successful termination.
The firm has been handicapped very
much of late owing TO the scarcity of boys,
but since the strike at Bridgeton, things
have taken another turn, as several of the
boys from that place have started working
here, which has enabled the firm TO start
a few additional shops There are now
over 100 blowers employed here.
Professor MarstelIar. principal OF our
school, has been reelected for another
season at an advanced salary. Mr. M.
should, and no doubt. does feel very much
complinented. AS this is his fist year with
as, he has brought order ont of chaos, so
let the good work 60 on, and let us hope
that another year will bring forth even
better results.
Miss Jennie Eouder, who for the past
five or six years has had charge of the
primary school, has decided not to follow
her vocation another year. 1t is rumored
that cupid's dart has pearced her heart
Thus can he seen the sequel as to why she
and the shool must part. She leaves a
position that will be difficult to fill, and
she is, in the estimation of great many,
an ideal teacher, possessing tact. accom-
panied by gentle and winning disposition,
May her future career be as successful as
her past
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
WooDsToWN.

Thomas B. While. we'll known painter
of this borough, took II OF of laudaum on
Tuesday morning with suicidal intent. The
services of four Wo0dsiown physicians
were secured aud after nine hours hard
work, he was out of danger. Mr. While
has been respondent for some time. Ii is
thought he will recover
Ex-Sheriff O. H. Virgins, of Salem as
stricken with paralysis in his Broadway
store Tuesday evening. He was rem wed
to bis home and at this writing is little
better. The stroke affected the left side q
the head and the right side of the body
He remained unconscious for Is hours.
Charles Starn, formerly Freebooter from
South Harrison township, but who recently
has had milk route in Melville. was
visiting Woodstown friends Wednesday.
Mrs o. II. Virgins of Salem, who has
been visiting her sister in MillVille. re-
turned home Wednesday.
Frank Davis and vile spent Wednesday
in Salem.
Richard Fiitcraft has been waring q
broad smile since Saturday Its boy.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
Social

A delightful surprise party was rendered
to Mr. Thos Parsons at his handsome resi-
dence near Mantua Grove on Saturday
evening, April 9Th Those present indulge d
in dancing, singing and various games
until the wee small hours Of the morning
At twelve o'clock the grand march was
formed under the leadership oil Mr. Frank
Cook, who led the way 10 the handsomely
decorated supper room where the tables
were laden with all the deiieacies of the
season to which those present did ample
justice After the repast Mr.. Milford Titus
favored the gathering with some delightful
solos on the piano be is also very foe
singer Mr. John Smith kept the assem-
blage trimming over with good humor bg
his quick wit Mtss Z Ina Csemeat who
was one Of the honored guests kept the
games going at merry clip. The merry
makers when leaving all declared that they
bad one of the most delightful evenings OF
their lives, and hoped to be to such another
party again Among those present were =
Joe Owen, Thos. Parsons, Frank Richard
Ed Lewis. Q. Weatherby, Joyce Clement,
Mr. Jackson, Joe. Williams, Jno. Smith,
Thos Dubois, j. Jones. Mulford Titus. Jos.
Carer, Frank Cook, Frank Wagner, CLARK
Shusler. John Allen, " LsDent, Nathan
Batisn. Lewis Redrow, BENZ Goldy, Chas.
d field, Misses Bertha Moore, Qanie
Hogan, Anna Blake, Tressie Blake. Eaama
Carter. =. Default, Lon Owen, Reba
Roberts, Bell Poinsett, Nellie D0bhs, Edna
Clements, Minnie B0bbs. Bessie Roberts.
Halle Poinsett Emma Armbnster, Alice
Parker, Hannah Allies, Sarah Parsons, Rode
Clement, Mary Parsons, Bertha Parker.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
ALMONESsON.

Almost every body was at the social last
Saturday evening given by the Ladies' Aid
Society of the M E church. About 10 30
o'clock they auctioned the cakes off, and
they were bought up quick at thirty and
fifty cents each. Their was play of the
Old Fashion Kitchen, and Mr.. Handle
ground the coffee and rocked the baby
both at once wonder if it is the first time
he rocked the cradle?
F. g, W. Mr.. A. w. NJ. took his first
sail down the Delaware river last Saturday
evening, April Is, in his sail boat. He has
had it newly painted, and it looks as if il
would stand pretty good gale of wind
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
DIED

HUFF,-Near Paulsboro. on Monday. 10th inst.
Joseph L. HUFF in his 18TH year.
PIERCE.-Near Paulsboro, on Monday. 10th ist.
Mary A. Pierce, aged So years.
WATSoN.--In Woodbury., on the 18th instant
George Watson. aged 81 years.
Funeral from his iats residence on Jackson
street, on Saturday, the I'D inst, at O'Clock
P. m. Relatives and friends are invited
FIELD.-Near Woodbury.. on the 14.h instant
William II Field, aged y yeary.
MEGARY in Woodbury., on the 18th instant,
James Megary, aged II years.
WILKINS In Westville, on the 10th instant
George " wilkins
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20

MANTUA.

Mrs. DR.. George Reese, of Silver Brook,
Pa, is visiting her brother. DR. Sparks.
Miss Hattie SteYenson, of Ocean City, is
the guest of Mrs. Milton L Chew.
Mrs NJ. L. Gardiner, of Tioga, is visiting
her friend, Mrs Hattie Packer.
A Literary Social for the benefit Of the
Epworth League, will be given at the home
of Mr. J. Truncer on Saturday evening.
There will be a varied program, consisting
of music, Teadingsse eetions on photograph,
closing with a spelling bee. Refreshmen s
will be served, and all are invited to spend
pleasant social evening. Admission 10
and Is cents.
A party in honor of Albert E Myers, .
member Of Company n, was giveo at the
home of Mr.. Samuel Crawford 90 Tuesday
evening. Friends were present from
Woodbury., Camden and Mt. Royal, who
spent most delightful evening.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-20
Last Tour to Old Point Comforts, Richmond
and Washington Under Personal Escort.

Last Tour to Old Point Comfortt, Richmond
and Washington Under Personal Escort.
The last six day personally -conducted
tour to Old Point Comfort, Richmond and
Washington via the Pennsy lYania Railroad
will leave New York and Philadelphia on
Saturday. April 49,
Tickets including transportation, meals
en- route in both directions, transfers OF
passengers and baggage, hotel acconmoda-
lions at Old Point Comfort, Richmond and
Washington, and carriage ride about Rich
mOnd will be sold at rate of S34 90 from
New York, Brooklyn and Newark S32 so
from Trenton; SSl 90 from PHILADELPHIA,
and proportionate rates from other stations
OLD POINT COMFORT ONLY.
Tickets to Old Point Comfort only, in
Guiding luncheon on going trip, one and
three-fourths days board at that place, and
good to return direct by regular trains
within six days, will be sold in connection
with this tour at rate of SIS 90 from New
York; $l3 80 from Trenton; $12 so from
philadelphia, and proportionate rates from
other points.
For itineraries and fnll information apply
TO ticket agents; Tourist Agent, II 96
Broadway. New York 789 Broad Street
Newark, n J. !; or Geo W. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia. 420-a9 2ts.