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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
ALMONESSON.

Owing to the storm that prevented the
last meeting, the Ladies' Aid Society will
not meet until the second Tuesday next
month, July IL.
Most welcome to the farmers was the
rain last Sunday.
Mr.. H. F. Torchiana and family, and
mother, and Mr.. William Mcbride and
family, all of Philadelphia, are stopping at
the Barber House for several weeks.
Mr.. Lewis C. Eastlack met with a
serious accident Friday week ago Driving
along the road near Good Intent, bis horse
gave q sudden jump by which it threw Mr.
Eastlack out OF the wagon on to the hard
road, giving him a severe shaking up and
somewhat bruisirg him, SO that he has
been unable to do anything since DR..
Campbell attended him.
The Inn has been treated to a new coat
of paint, aud looks much improved there
by. Mr.. Schneider is sparing no pains,
trouble or expense in putting the Iun and
Park IN frst-class order to please his
patrons. The boat pavilion, the roof of
which was crushed by the blizzard last
Winter, has been repaired, and Mr. Hoff-
man, the electrician, has repaired the
dynamo and lights to such an extent that
they give better satisfaction than ever
before. A large crowd Is expected on the
Fourth, and big time is anticipated
Last Thursday Philadelphia caught a
large bass in our lake, weighing about five
pounds. 1t was the size of large shad.
Some three or four such large ones have
been caught since the season came in.
A large crowd visited cur park last Sun
day.
The Presbyterian choir of Eighteenth
ST., Philadelphia, had their annual private
picnic last Thursday at our lake. Clap
ham, the caterer of Woodbury., provided
the good things for the inner man, while
the carousaIs, swings, boats, and toboggau
afforded a good days enjoyment. The
members of the choir pronounced it one OIL
the most delightful picnies they ever held.
Mr.. Joseph Long lost another horse
That makes three he has lost in a compare
tive short time.
Several trolley parties have visited ouI
park this season.
The choir OF Philadelphia church pic.
Bieked at our park last Saturday.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
PEDRICKT0WN.

Miss Katie CooneY was given handsome
gold watch as birthday present.
Misses Ethel and Edith Snyder have a
new piano.
Mr.. and Mrs John Burk moved to
National Park Friday, for the Summer.
Calvin Jordan and friend came from
West Berlin on a tandem, and was enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs. George Jordan on
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Carriages and son
Frank, returned to Philadelphia Sunday
after pleasant stay with friends here.
The new time table on the d. r. R. E.,
goes in effect next Saturday.
Harry johnson is receiving congratula-
tons from his friends for winning the
$50 90 at the bicycle race at Woodside
Park recently.
Ford Dean had bis watch picked from
his pocket while shopping in Philadelphia
last week.
Miss Han. Titus, of Philadelphia, has
returned here for while.
Mrs. Lizzie Tull has been visiting her
sister at North Cramer Hill.
Willie Geiger, of Philada., was in this
placeSunday and called on John Doutherty
Miss Celia O'Mara, of Phila., has been
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Allen Dugan.
Doughten's laid out the cellar for Mrs.
Layton's new house on Railroad avenue
Tuesday morning.
Squire Hunt had law suit in his Office
last Wednesday morning between Clark
Chew and Mary Ballinger.. Mrs. Baliinger
pleaded to be left off, so after warming
and paying small fine and costs, was dis
charged.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
PAULSBORO.

Gill NJ Hannold, ice and coal dealer, is
sick abed this week with malarial fever.
Leapold Eager is digging his crop of
white potatoes. They are fine, as large as
any one could wish, and fine crop.
The annex to our public school is nearing
completion, and looks we'll from the ont
side. We did not venture inside, noticing
q formidable sign at the entrance Of no
admittance, positively The coloring of
the brick and trimming is something new
10 this section, but it has substantial and
neat appearance. and will be credit to the
Board. the contractor and the town, when
completed.
At the adjourned meeting Of the Business
Mems Association held Monday night, the
matters of ferry to PHILADELPHIA aud the
creek were discussed at length Both
committees made reports and were con-
tinued. The ferry is not far enough ad
vanced for the committee to report fully as
to the adVisibility of our people taking the
ten rer cent. of capital stock asked by
the concern. The creek committee report
all property owners along the proposed
improvement in favor and ready to sign
the agreement, but one, who positively
refuses to recognize the committee, saying
be will take his chances with commission
ers appointed by the government. But we,
the people. feel sure the creek will be
Strengthened the coming Winter, thus
bringing us two miles nearer the river by
water.
The Sunday school picnic to National
Park Thursday last, was grand success
The day was fine, there was fall school
out and all enjoyed themselves, but it is
said two or three of the officers got to try
ing the speed of their respective horses
driving homes but guess no one saw them
and no harm was done.
Mr.. Henry Hartman. an old resident OF
this place. died al his home here Thursday
last. His funeral took place Sunday
morning, from his residence, and was
largely attended by his many relatives and
friends Mr.. Hartman has been sufferer
the past two years with inward cancer, but
did not know the trouble until lately. He
leaves wife and one adult son.
Rev. s. +. Gaskill and MIR Ashton, bis
son law, of SwedesborO, with Their wives
started Monday on ten days trip 70
Canada. They will visit Niagara Falls and
other places Of interest on the line of their
trip Rev Isaac Fowler, Of ThOrolare, will
preach in Mr.. GaskilIa place next Sunday
10 the III f. church.
Mr.. J. R. Fell and wife spent two days
In PaulBboro this week the guests OF 4. G.
Miller and Mis-. Abbie Hall.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29

The wheat crop is being harvested this
week. The yield is not up to the average,
we are Informed as the dry weather has
hindered full maturing of the grain.
In our last issue We quoted an item from
the Salem Standard under the caption A
True PhiIanthropIst," asking information
as to the whereabouts of Mrs. Geo. Blake,
an aged lady VINO formerly resided near
Franklinville. Through that publication
Mrs. Blake has been located in the Glouces-
ter County Aims House.
Application will be made to the Board of
Freeholders at Its session on July 20, for a
county gravel road from Glassboro to Clay
ton. connecting the stone road ending at
Glassboro, with the gravel road now build
ing from the Clayton township line to
Cum berland county line-thus making a
continuous county road the entire length
OF Gloucester county.
A correspondent in the Swedesboro Nesos
says farm labOrers are frequently cheated
out of their wages through chattel mort
cages being prior claim to wages, and
suggests as remedy that the cash bill of
last winter be extended to embrace the
difficulty they meet in the collection of
their earnings.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
MULLICA HILL.

The moderate beautiful rain which fell
here on Sunday afternoon, an incalcu-
liable amount of good.
Miss Carrie H. Gaunt, of Philadelphia,
ia spending some time with friends and
relatives here.
Miss Alice Hszelton has been visiting
friends at Plalnfeld, N. J.
Councilman Dixon, of philadelphia, was
the guest OF Rev. J. ]. Davies on Sunday.
Doctor Samuel Ashcraft and wife. and
sister, Miss Rhoda Ashcraft, are enjoying
the ATTRACTIONS OF Deal Beach, n. J., for
few days.
Miss Lizzie Gaunt is spending the week
with friends at Wlssinoming, Pa.
Miss Margaret Bill spent Tuesday in
Philadelphia.
Mrs Sarah Benezet and daughter Linda,
are visiting relatives at Cape May.
Hay will be very scarce in this locality,
some of our farmers have been hauling it
from adjoining counties
The Junior League enjoyed their picnic
held on Wednesday.
Miss Sarah Hazleton spent few DAYS in
Bridgeton last week
The trotting match at the North end Of
town on Wednesday evening, drew out
number of spectators. large number of
wbeelmep, vehicles of every description,
and many pedestrians who seemed to enjoy
the novel entertainment
Rev. DR. Sutton, of Swedesboro, conduct
ed the services at st. Stephens church on
Sunday afternoon. and will continue to do
so twice each mouth.
Temperance Day was observed at Friends
First Day School on Sunday morning, when
appropriate sentiments and quotations were
given by all pupils and teachers. An
exercise entitled, "Ihe Busy BIS, in which
large number of the pupils took part was
very beautifully given, and greatly enjoyed
by all present. The school decided TO take
vacation until the first of September.
Asparagus growers are still carting crates
of lit to the station
The New jersey Building Loan and In
yestment Company held a special meeting
at the home of Oscar Thomson on Satur-
day evening.
The Health Department proved a very
interesting and helpful topic at the regular
meeting Of Stokes Union on Thursday
afternoon. A number of very suggestive
and instructive articles were read. The
next topic on the annual program being
Christian Citizenship it was decided to
bold a public meeting devoted to that
theme early in July.
Joseph Evans, mail carrier, has resigned
his position, to take effect the first Of July.
Roger Costello will succeed him Mr..
Evans has given entire satisfaction in that
responsible position, and has the apprecia-
ton of the community, as we'll as best
wishes for future success, whatever may be
his pursuit.
The Misses Wallace, of Mantua, former
residents Of this place, purpose returning
here at az early date.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
BRIDGEPORT.

The night line from Bridgeport to Phila
has commenced running regular trips
from Lawrence1s wharf A larger boat will
be placed on the route in few days. Capt.
J. F. Truitt has charge of the line.
The farmers are sending large quantities
of various truck to market, tomatoes, cab
bage, squashes, white potatoes and Gu
cumbers.
Capt. Allen Wooley took pleasure party
down the bay few days ago, when Alien
w. Jr. met with mishap by being burned
slightly by the gasoline engine. He is
conyaleseent at this writing.
Miss Ida Mattson attended Mr.. Alvin
Clark's musical commencement at Penns-
grove on Wednesday evening, when she
took part by singing several select pieces
Our bicycle boys are training for the
races on the Fourth of July. We Judge
they will give good account of them
selves by the speed they show.
Barber. Thomas Sheets has placed a
Welshback lamp in his barber shop and
everything has bright appearance at
night.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
HURFFVILLE.

few evenings ago as John Pease who
lives on the Pricket mill property was
walking from the mill 10 the house, he
heard splash in the pond, and on inYesti-
eating the cause saw two little hands rise
from the water. He Immediately took in
the situation and plunged in, grasping his
drowning boy just as he was going down
the third time. Mr.. Pease managed to get
to shore with his almost lifeless child in
his arms, and by hard work and good
judgment succeeded in restoring the child
to consciousness.
Farmers are harvesting their grain which
crop is very large in this section.
The NJ. E. Sunday -schooI and secret
societies of the town will Join on their
annual excursion this Summer to Ocean
City.
Mr.. Manderback, the new principal of
the public school, moved his family here
from Swedesboro on Friday last.
A genuine surprise was given Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles McNulty last Monday night,
at which place everybody present had a
good time, it being the birthday anniver.
sary of Mrs McNulty. After sumptuous
feast the company departed for their homes
wishing their hostess many more such oc-
casions.
Charles McNulty is running his basket
factory to its fullest capacity, turning out
thousands of baskets.
The rain was joyously welcomed by
everyone on Sunday last. Quite a number of
wheels were seen passing through town
when the storm was at its heighth.
Cyclers passing through town can get a
quick lunch at Andrews restaurant.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
Jones.

One of the prettiest weddings ever
witnessed in Barnegat, n. j., was that OF
Miss Grace Benehardt Reeves, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Reeves, formerly OF
Glassboro, to Eugene II. Jones, of Ware
town, n. j., at halt after two o'clock on
Wednesday afternoon, June the twenty
first, at the Presbyterian church. The
officiating clergy man was Rev. 0. W.
Wright of that church. The brides gown
was of white silk null over white taffeta,
and trimmed with Valenncienes lace and
insertion she carried bride roses. The
bridesmaids were Miss Lizzie Clayton, of
Barnegat cousin of the bride, and Miss
Mamie JONES' of Waretown, sister of the
groom. Their gowns were of white Mon
sseline-de-soie oyer white India silk they
carried white carnations. Each was pre-
scented by the bride with a lace pin in the
design of a wreath of pearls.
The groom was attired in the usual suit
appropriate for the occasion.
The best man was Mr.. Henschel Bird
sail, of Waretown. The ushers were
Andrew Jones, brother of the groom, and
Edward Reeves, of Newark, NJ.
The church was darkened and decorated
beautifully with maiden hair fern and
palmes, while the soft mellow light of
banquet lamps and candles shed their
cheerful rays over the audience when the
sweet strains Of Lohengein's wedding march
played by Miss Katherine III. B. S. Storms
announced the. arrival of the bridal party,
the bride leaning on the arm of her father
who gave her away. After the ceremony,
Mr. and Mrs Jones left on the 3 40 train to
make an extended tout. to Niagara Falls
and other points of interest in the North.
On their return they will reside in Ware
town where Mr.. Jones is engaged in
business. They will be at home TO their
friends after September first. H B.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
Personal.

Miss Mary Comfy is visiting friends in
Woodstown.
Mr.. and Mrs George W. Reed, are on a
ten days trip TO Canada.
Jacob c. Heaton is recovering from the
surgical operation for appendicitis of a
week ago.
Miss Bessie Harvey, of Brigautine Beach,
is visiting Miss Clara Marcus on South
Broad Street.
Mrs George w. Roland, OF Bethlehem,
Pa is visiting her mother, Mrs A. Merritt
Pierce, in West Deptford.
Miss Bessie Emmel, a recent graduate of
the philadelphia Art School, will open
studio at Eagles Mere during the season.
Prof Z. J. Frye has leased the John T.
Kirkbride residence on high street, and
will take up his residence here on August
first.
w. x. Garrison, of the West jersey
and Seashore Railroad, and who formerly
resided IN this city, has been promoted to
assistant trainmaster.
Mr. Charles W Hustled has returned TO
her home in Williamstown. entirely re-
covered from a serious surgical operation,
which has restored her health.
Mrs Isaac H. Vanneman, Mrs. S B.
GaskiII, Miss Emma B. Hughes and Mrs
George G. Sutton, of Swedesboro, are
enjoying few weeks outing at the sea
shore, stopping at the Cape House, Cape
May Point.
Congressman Loudenslager and Samuel
H. Kirkpatrick. a newspaper writer, Of
Philadelphia, rescued Willis L. Moore and
Philander johnson, of Washington, d. c.. !,
from watery grave at Cape May Point
last Sunday.
In publishing the names of graduates Of
the State Normal School last week. we
omitted the name of Miss Gertrude Maria
Clement, daughter of Mr.. Abel Clement,
of Deptford township, near Chews Landing.
Next Fall Miss Clement will teach at
Passaie. n. ].
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
MANTUA.

Chas Dilkes and family will move to
Pitman Grove for the summer on Friday.
Presiding Elder, Rev. Geo. L. Dobblns,
will preach in the NJ. f. church on Wed
nesday evening, July 8 and Immediately
after will hold the second quarterly con-
ference for the year.
Miss Florence Sooy has returned from
Coldwell for the summer vacation.
Mr.. Tharp opened his summer school on
Monday with quite fine class.
The Misses Wallace are about to return
to Mullica Hill where they will board dur
ing the summer.
Mrs. A. j. Craig has returned from a
pleasant visit at Atlantic City.
Miss Trayilla Truncer is spending some
time with her uncle in Blackwood.
Some of our residents have rented their
houses ready furnished, to families from
Phila., for two or three months during the
summer.
Mr.. Robert Porch and wife spent Sunday
with Mr.. Sooy and family.
J. ] Truncer has sold his store business
to w. N. Thomas & Son, of Media, Pa.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
The Glorious Fourth.


The Fourth of July will be celebrated in
the following places IN our county =
At Alcyon Park there will be special at
fractions all day. The morning program
will include tub, boat and hurdle races
hucklebeFry pie, hot lunch and bologna
eating contests for prizes. There will be
a base ball game at 80 between Crescent
A. A., of Phila., and Elmer teams aud
bicycle races aud minstrel performance
at D. M There will be concert at SIS,
to be followed by fire works. A 2O-piece
band will be present all day.
At GrenIoch Park the Williamstown
band will be present all day and evening
There will be bicycle races for prizes and
other games, and FIRE works IN the evening
The people are invited to come and en-
10y the National holiday in a rational way"
At Wenonah, in the morning there will
be flag raising in the park at 10 80 and
concert by the Germantown baud In the
afternoon commencing at 2 O'Clock, sports
at the base ball ground. 10 the evening,
fireworks at the base ball ground and
concert by the band.
Washington Park s many attractions will
be at their best, and special music will be
furnished.
No doubt Lincoln and National Parks
will have special and interesting programs
Clarksboro and Mt Royal will have cele-
brations at the former place under the aas-
pieces of the Glee Club aud the latter the
Alya Club
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
WooDsfoWN.


Mrs. Lydia Bache, of Elmer, has returned
home from very pleasant visit to hei
mothers, Mrs. Jane Hewitt, of East Avenue
Hotel.
While fishing in Woodstown pond on
Monday, Frank Foster caught four pound
eel.
DR.. J. F. Cheeseman, of Elmer, was in
attendance last week on the session of the
American Institute of Homeopathy held in
Atlantic City.
Mrs. Zachariah Jordan, of Elmer, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Scofield of Cam
den this week
Preston virgins, the we'll known grocer
took his family to the seashore Monday for
brief stay. They are stopping at Mrs.
Springer's while in Atlantic City.
Farmers are harvesting their wheat this
week. The hay harvest is almost finished
it being very light crop. One farmer
near here cut 3 loads off Ia acres.
Horace Given, of Auburn, has accepted
position in Harry CHESTS drug store TO
succeed William Cooper.
Woodstown was visited, on Sunday
afternoon, by delightful rain which was
greatly Deeued.
Two l8-inch terra Gotta pipes have been
laid through Dickinson's property to carry
off the surface water.
Joseph N. Reeves is having new cream
cry fitted up in Harris building on Bowen
avenue. II will be ready for business
about August l.
Lynn Bachman and Fred Marader spent
Sunday taking in the sights at Washington
Park.
Rev. w. T. Valiant, pastor of the Woods
town M. E. church, and Rev. w Ludlow,
pastor of the Swedesboro NJ. E. church ex-
changed pulpits on Sunday.
Rev. w. T. Valiant attended the regular
meeting of preachers on Monday.
John Huber, of East avenue, spent Sun
day with Penns Grove friends.
Frank D. Weir's runner, Lucette, was
winner at Washington Park last Friday.
Harry K. Cadences, of Jersey City, was
an over-Sunday guest OF the East Ave.
House.
Mrs. Chas. Dairs, an aged lady of Bowen
avenue, was run over by heavy wagon on
Saturday night After seeing that he had
injured the woman the COW ardly brute
drove off without offering to help the
woman. A search was at once instituted for
the driver but he has not as yet been ap-
pretended.
A scorcber on Main street Saturday night
had his wheel telescoped by running into
buggy. Twas pity he hadn't his brains
knocked out, if he had any. Mayor Allen
has instructed the officers to arrest all
scorchers and if they do they will get
scOrching fine.
Miss Jennie Fnrlong, of Phila., spent
Sunday with Woodstown friends
George B. Macaltioner, of PhiIada., is
spending his vacation with his mother.
Ex-Sheriff, 0. Fl. virgins and wife and
Charles c. Ford, Jr and wife, Of Salem,
were the guests of John virgins and
wife, of South Main street, on Monday.
John D. Leonard, of Pitman Grove is
spending few days here.
Miss Sue Coles has accepted the princi-
palship of Swedesboro public schools and
Miss Vida Lippincott will also teach at
Swedesboro the coming year. Woodstown
High School can i'll afford to lose two such
competent teachers.
Miss Lizzie Nensteal has been elected to
the vacancy in the intermediate department
of Woodstown High School. She is quite
competent.
Preparations are now being made to erect
a bellry on Sharptown NJ. E. church.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
GLASSBORO.

There are very few martins in Glassboro
this spring, for some cause they have all
forsaken their boxes and gone to some other
town or place.
Frank Annadown is shipping on an aver
age 100 crates of cherries day.
H. M. Proud has had hatched over 1905
Pekin ducks this year. They are bringing
good price.
By the looks of things we will have q
tame Fourth Of July this year We are
going to paint the town red July 4, 1900.
The big rain last Sunday made the farm
ers laugh.
The proceeds of the meeting for the
widows OF Bridgeton amounted to $50, after
the expenses were taken out.
After next Sunday the services in the
M. E. church will be held in the basement
for two months while the upper room is
being painted and decorated.
Main street is being graveled from the NJ
?. church to the railroad.
E. B. and C B. Lloyd made Il, 900 bricks
Of hoky -poky in two weeks.
Miss Lizzie McCaughn, one of our school
teachers, is spending her vacation in Phila.
with her folks.