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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
cLARKsBoRo.

Mr.. Charles Test has been elected super
intendent of the Berkeley Baptist church to
succeed james Gould, resigned.
George Taggart. who has been suffering
with typhoid fever in Washington, D. c.,
IS now visiting his parents.
Miss Alice Brown has been visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Wooten, in Phila.
Mr. VIM. Resting and family now occupy
the Hoffman property, where Mr.. Resting
will shortly open butcher shop
On account of the storm, very few were
present at the Democratic primary election
held in Green's Hall, Mt. Royal, last Fri
day evening.
Mr.. John Keller is having a kitchen
built to his house.
Mr.. James GouI will move his family to
PhiIa. in the near future. For the past
week he has been selling his personal
property at private sale.
Charles Glover, of Camden, is building a
house on the syndicate for his mother, Mrs.
Mary Glover.
Mrs. Joseph s. Stewart and daughter, o.
Jacksonville, are visiting Mrs. Burning.
Mr. Harry O'Brien has entered the
University.
Misses Alice Hazelton and Mabel Brown,
of Mullica Hill, spent Saturday and Sun
day with friends here.
Mr.. Thomas Craven and family have been
at Atlantic City for two weeks.
On Sept. 14th. Miss Lizzie Haines,
daughter of Rachel NJ. Haines, OF Mickle-
ton, was, in the state OF Washington,
welded to Colonel James r. Sweeten, OF
Boston, Mass.
Mrs. Lizzie Shute and Laura Holmes
are attending the W. C. 7. u. state con-
Yention at Atlantic City.
There have been several heavy frosts
during the week, ice making its appear
ance on Monday for the first.
Mr. Wilbur Sloan will engage in bust
ness in Phila. next week. Isaac Jones has
taken his place in w. IL. Bunning's store.
The W. G. T. q. will meet tomorrow
afternoon at $50 o'clock. The meeting
will open with singing While the days
are going by" Lessons from our county
convention will be reheareed by Lidie
Hoffman. A partial report Of the state
convention, which meets in Atlantic City
from the 3rd to the 9th, will be given
An original paper on Anti Narcotics will
be read by the Supt., Mary Owen. Other
readings on this topic, A smokers saw.
ings," and Tickets, an unconscious hero,
are on the program. The temperance
Sunday school lessons" to be read by Han
nah Shute, followed by discussion What
more can we do through our Sabbath.
schools ?" opened by Clara Reeder. Al
closing The Inebriates Lament " will be
aunp
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
TURNERVILLE.

Miss Nellie Prosser and Miss Addie
Hurff, of this place, spent a few days last
week with relatives at Trenton.
Jack Frost was quite an unwelcome
visitor on Sunday night last, especially by
the farmers, who have been waiting very
patiently to see prices advance little, but
Jack has done away with all the ten cent
stuff now. Mr.. William Irwin had about
four loads OF tomatoes that Jack swiped
before he could ship them.
Mr.. Albert Williams had several loads
of peppers and about Eve hundred baskets
of tomatoes yet to market, but Mr. A. ID
too slow this time.
The ladies of the Turnerville NJ. E
church will give chicken supper on Sat
urday evening, October a. at the residence
of Mr. George Burke. The ladies give
long notice this Fall, so every one will
have plenty of time to get their poultry in
good trim hope the cooks will have more
than bones to pick. The price of suppers
will be as follows; Adults, 25c; children
under II years, l5c. Proceeds are to far
nish coal for our church JACK Frost
makes us think of our coal bins at church
as well as at home. We extend an in
yitation to all to come and join IN helping
us keep both soul and body warm.
Our Sunday school will soon be the
owner of new organ. The eight scholars
who were appointed to raise IS 90 apiece
found number Of kind friends and raised
even more than was assigned them. The
collectors are: Dora Sharp, Howard Viii.
liams, Elsie Steward, Sallie Powell, Lizzie
Burke, Sallie Cant, Lson Carter, Nellie
Kinda.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
BARNsBoRo

Mrs. Joseph Gardiner, who lives near
here, picked quart of second crop ripe
Strawberries one day last week.
We hear that our neighboring village of
Mantua has the enviable number of thirty
two widows who live within its precincts
The Democratic deIsgate meeting of last
Friday evening was very SHINY attended
1t would be better if the Democrats were
to sho6 more interest in the primaries as
well as the general election.
The heavy frost of the past few days has
about cleaned up the tomato crop.
The property which Mr.. Joseph Richards
recently sold to Phila. parties, is under
going repairs and we near an addition will
also be built.
Chestnuts are plentiful hereabouts and
so are the trespass notices
The oyster supper of last Saturday even
ing, given by the NJ E. church people, did
not pan out very well financially but
Electrically it was a bowling success, al
least we so understand. At about nine
o'clock a fair t?) fight was in full swing
ten on one side and two on the other Yes
it was free fight too for we hear that the
church people are not going TO do anything
with the parties who made show of them.
selves for the very shame of it,"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
GLAssBORO.
sung.

Jack frost paid Us three visits during the
week. and had all the business done he had
commanded to be done, and he did it to
The tomatoes suffered badly. d. Chew,
Supt of Chestnut Ridge farm. had between
fifty and one hundred tons frozen.
John G. Strang, on Broad street. is hav-
ing his house given new coat of paint
and is improving the appearance very
much.
Tie M. Z. church will be re-opened next
Sunday, the 9Th inst Rev. DIR. John
Handley, of the First M. E. church, of
Camden, will preach in the morning. and
Rev. 7. S. Hammond, of North Long
Branch M. E. church, will preach in the
evening.
Only few ofour people have attended the
Exposition yet, waiting for it TO get in
first-class condition -fiuished up according
to contract, and when all the things are in
position. Dewey day may take great
many from here.
Hon. Thomas NJ. Ferreil's nomination
for Senator meets with much approval here
Will J. Mcconnell, the temperance.
agitator, and who commenced a series of
lectures on Wednesday OF last week in
the rink, left here on Friday with out
much success.
The notification committee appointed by
the Democratic Convention last Saturday
to notify Thomas NJ Terrell Of his nominal
ton IS Senator for Gloucester county,
attended to their duty on Saturday evening
last, and Mr.. Ferrell accepted the nominal
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry P. Ledden, Of Clay
ton. New Jersey, was the guest of b. r.
Sweeten on Thursday Of last week.
James L. Boyles has taken charge OF
Whitney's meat market, and will make
things CO.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
PAULSBORO.

Edmund L. Scott has the finest sweet
potatoes in this section, they are dry and
smooth-he sells his entire crop among our
citizens for Winter use, and gets top prices
for them.
About one hundred members of the
Epworth League and guests met in Daw-
sons Hall Thursday night last to attend a
social arranged by the fourth vice presi-
dent, and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all
present. The League held their business
meeting first. The Paulsboro orchestra
furnished some excellent music for the sing
ing besides rendering several selections A
lunch of cake and coffee was served
The ferry at Lincoln Park is still in
operation, one boat makes trips hourly
most of the day, but the travel is very
light since cool weather came.
Benjamin Lodge has stopped carrying
truck for the season. aud is carrying ma
nure from Philadelphia-he has orders
ahead to keep him busy until the creek
freezes up.
About forty persons lined the choral
union Monday night under the leadership
of Prof. Fithian, of Camden, who will
give thirty lessons in music for the small
sum of 81 so for the term. We think this
rare chance to study music with one of
the best teachers we have ever had and
trust many will avail themselves of the
opportunity.
John Glover and Calvin Cassaday, two
young men of this place, start for Liver
pool, England, this week, on a freight
steamer sailing from Philadelphia. They
may learn something by the time they
return.
The primary departments of our public
school has been closed this week for re-
pairs to the heating apparatus which gave
out the first time FIRE was put in this Fall
They hope to have it repaired soon.
The annual stockholders meeting of
Paulsboro Loan and Building Association
was held Tuesday night last, when W
Scott Thomson was appointed president of
the meeting, and W. j. Adamson, secre-
tary. After the minutes were read and
adopted. the following officers was elected
President, r. A. Jester secretary, W. j.
Adamson treasurer, E. g. Miller; solicit
tor, W. J. Adamson auditors. W. S.
Thompson, Jacob Ballinger, Charles E.
Paul !; directors, Gill NJ. Hannold, George
G. Laws. II. S. Adamson, T. w. Wright,
c. NJ. Titus, W. S. Thomson, Stark Cald-
we'll.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
BRIDGEPORT.

Mr. ElwOOd Usinger has been bridge
building near Evansville
Mr.. F. Fleetwood has returned home and
is attending his school duties again. Mr.
FIeetwood's father died while be was home
the funeral taking place on Friday last.
The parsonage will be repainted in the
near future.
About two weeks ago the hanging shell
10 the eeller of your correspondent. con-
tanning the canned fruits and iellies for the
home use, fell with a crash, destroying
nearly all that was on it. about so cans,
and some jellies. We now wish to extend
our thanks to our many friends who haYe
so kindly come to our relief by donations,
making good our loss It was surprise.
and very highly appreciated.
Mine HOste Sharp has his new barn
nearly completed which win be a great
improvement to the property when COM
pleted.
The produce shippers have quit the
shipping business at the station.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
WOoDsTOWN.

The Misses Grahm, of Philadelphia, are
the guests OF Mr. John Grahm and wife
near here.
Miss Elizabeth Smith, of Woodbury.
spent Sunday in Woodstown as the guest
of Mr.. Hill Smith and wife.
Ex-AssembIyman Joseph B. Crispin was
in town Saturday and while here was
visiting his sister, Mrs. S. S. Flitcraft. Of
Bowan Avenue
The First National Bank has declared
an extra dividend of s per cent, payable
on Oct. 2.
Frank Howell, of Camden, spent Sun
day at East Ave. Hotel.
John H. Peterson has improved the
front of his block Of stores by having a
coat of paint put on by Chas. E. Mount.
The farmers Cooperative Canning Co
and Davis & Lippincott have closed their
factories as they have all their cans filed
This has been good year for the can
ners and farmers, too.
The new council of Junior Order OF
American Mechanics is being formed very
rapidly and it will probably be instituted
next week.
Mrs. Sarah Hillman, highly respected
lady OF North Main street, was buried on
Friday afternoon in the Friends ceme-
terry. The funeral was largely attended.
Mrs. Atwood H. Turner, of Richmond,
Va, is spending few days with relatives
here.
While driving across the crossing at
Acton station on Monday morning, the
team of Michael Flynn was struck by the
8 05 express from Salem. The driver,
Mr. Flynn, was killed and the pair of
horses met with with like fate. The
wagon was totally demolished. Coroner
Carpenter was notified and jury was
empanelled which rendered a verdict of
accidental death and exonerated the rail-
road company from all blame.
A public meeting will be held in
Borough Hall on Saturday evening to
voice the sentiments of the people, as to
whether the sufferers from the hail storm
should be helped out of the annual tax
levy.
The county convention of the Republic
can party will be held in the opera house,
Wo0dstown, next Wednesday afternoon.
It is stated that Senator K. c. Miller will
be nnoppossd for denomination. John
Mcdonnell, of Salem, is the county-seats
choice for Coroner, to take the place OF
DR.. w. II. Carpenter. 1t is understood
that Joseph N Gray, who was defeated
by Frank Wright last Fall, would like
to try it over again.
Mayor Gwynne, OF Salem, has been
prominently mentioned for the Senatorial
nomination on the Democratic ticket, but
has not as yet consented to allow his
name to be used.
Contractor Goslin has a house under
wsy f0ryJl Fl. Turner on So. Main st.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
PEDRICKTOWN.

Harry Thurl, an operator of New York,
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John
DouthieEy.
Thomas French, of Camden, receiver for
Alex. L. and Harvey S. Justice, has APP
pointed John P. Turner, of this phase, as
assistant receiver 10 look after the lumber
business of the firm.
William Batten was severely injured
Friday night as he was on the cross bank
leaving the powder works The wheel be
was riding broke, throwing him to the
ground, cutting his face near the temple,
besides numerous bruises. Leslie Wood of
Pennsgrove, brought him home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Batten and child,
see the formers brother who got hurt.
Albert Stetser and son, of Philadelphia,
has been in this place looking after his
interest here.
Clarence Jordan has secured employment
in the screw driver works at Woodbine,
Cape May county, and left for that place
Sunday morning.
Mrs Frank Stetser and daughter Evelyn,
Of Philadelphia, have been the guests oil
Hch Slstcfs NILS. W iliAdM DdItSH.
Mrs Mary Beckett and daughter, Flor
ence, are visiting relatives at Paulsboro
The game of base ball between Pedrick-
towners and Pennsgrovers, at Pensgrove,
Saturday afternoon, is what some termed a
bum game. The score was II to in favor
of Pedricktown.
The snppeE held in Odd Fellows Hall by
the official board and wives, cleared about
S36 90.
The Dewey social postponed from last
Thursday night, was held Saturday night.
Mrs Butler and Miss Ferguson held their
Fall opening OF millinery Friday and Satur-
day evenings.
Chestnuts han begun to fall, and now
boys may be seen going for the woous as
soon as school is out in the afternoon, and
when dusk overtakes them and they
emerge from the woods it is plain to be
seen the squirrels have poor show, unless
they gather theirs during the day. Some
ladies out Friday afternoon came home
about three o'clock with about two quarts
each, said they might have had many
more only they came across black snake
about two yards long, and the reptile
never moved only his fangs. He was so
benumbed with the cold, and yet the
ladies never stopped until they got out of
the woods.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
MULLIcA HILL.

Henry and Rachel Lippincott spent Sun
day in Philadelphia with their children.
Joseph Moore and William Summerill
attended the State Fair at Trenton last
week.
Mr.. M. B. Marsh, general manager of
the Philadelphia branch of "Viavip Com
pany, visited this town on Wednesday, and
delivered an addtess at q parIor meeting
held at the residence of Mrs. r. B. Parker
that afternoon.
Stacy L. Pancoast, Jr., spent Sunday at
his home here.
A heavy frost visited this section on
Sunday night, and for several days fires
and heavy clothing have been indispen-
sable. 1t is seldom that heater fires have
been started so early in the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Shute, of Phila.
delphia, visited their father, John Shute,
on Sunday.
Several members of the Christian En-
deavor attended the late Convention held
at Camden. Our county of Gloucester has
the honor of being the banner county in
the State, in reference to increase of mem
bership.
AAAAcs - AhtYCAA W 40 BlCopub az OAO 0CO-
ding OF Miss Jennie Ledden at Gloucester
City on Thursday. Miss Ledden was
native of this place, and married Mr.. j.
Edward Deuel., of Amherst Massachusetts,
where they will make their future home.
The bride has the congratulations and
best wishes of many schoolmates and
friends in this vicinity.
Mrs. Anna B0rton and Miss E. r. Chat
ham are delegates at the w. c. T. q. State
COnyention at Atlantic City this week.
Miss Deborah Stratton has been visiting
friends in Philadelphia.
The community will be sorry to learn of
the continued serious illness of their re-
spected and popular townsman, William
II. Burning.
George Benninger, former well known
resident of this place, has been appointed
to take Mr.. Bunning's place in the bank at
Glassboro.
Mrs. William Fox is quite sick at this
writing.
Thomas Borton is attening the Farmers
National Congress-" held at Boston this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Simmermon, of
Williamson, have been spending few
days with their daughter, Mrs. j. Abbott.
The Epworth League Social was held at
the residence of Benjamin ancoast on
Tuesday evening.
Charles r. Cole, of Moorestown, was the
guest of William Colson On Monday.
Gunners and their bird dogs have been
busy at their favorite occupation during
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
Court Notes.

At a special session Of court Friday
morning beld by Judge Jessup, the case Of
Nora Williams charged with stealing goods
belonging 10 James Paul Avis of Wood
bury Heights, was first heard. Judge Jes-
sup discharged the prisoner with severe
reprimand.
Prosecutor Starr was unable to proceed
with the indictment sgainst Frederick
Wolf for the illegal sale Of liquor aud the
case was adjourned to October 7, at 8. 80
o'clock g. M.
Counsellor Watkins brought up the
transfer OF the license at Glassboro from
Benz. z. Tnft to VIM. F. Davis which was
granted
The license Of Wm. F. Davis to keep an
inn and tavern at FranklinsiIie was trans
feTred to Harry Hartman.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
New Jersey Baptist Association.

The eighty eighth annual session of the
New Jersey Baptist Association began on
Tuesday in the old mother church, Cohan-
sey Baptist church, at Roadstown, the Rev.
y. NJ. T. Childrey, Of this city, being
elected Moderator. Rev George S. Wen
dell, Of AHoway, was reelected Clerk.
The attendance Of clergy and lay delegates
was large and the church was full OF
people.
The address Of welcome was made by
Rev. ]. s. Teasdale, pastor Of Cohanssy
church. Revs. George L. Hart, Frank M.
Farley and E. D. Shull were made Com
mittes on Place and Preacher for next
meeting.
The Rev. Mr.. Douglass. of vineland
Rev. William Paulin. Of CedarviIle, aud
Rev. Enoch Holloway, of Quinton. who
have come into the association since last
meeting. were formally welcomed by the
Moderator.
The introductory sermon was preached
by Moderator Childreys Df. 81 X. Tsask,
the Principal, presented the annual report
OF South Jersey Institute. The new
churches OF Paulsboro and Anglesea we're
received into the association.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
ALMoNEss0N.

Misses Lena Meade and Florence Jenk-
ins, Of Aura, Miss Olive Dilkes, of Weno-
nah, and Mr.. John Henderson, Of Lees
burg, spent last Saturday evening at the
Barber House, as the guests Of the Misses
Handle.
The profits of the late oyster supper
now amount to S33.40 instead of $27 as
was first reported. If the proceeds swell
to a mnch higher figure, you'll not hear
any more about certain party being at
the head Of the heap,p but every one
who had anything to do at all with the
supper, will be coming in for an equal
share Of the honor and glory.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
DUBLIC SALE OF
Real Estate!
viii be sold at public sale, on
Monday. October l6. 1899


on the premises in Washington Township. Glou-
eester County, on the public road from Black
wood to Or. So Keys, about miles from the Ist-
ter place, the following described farm and
timber land.
Tract No. l, is farm of ninety seven acres an
OF which is under cultivation, divided into i've
nelds, four OF which are on the west side Of the
turnpike, and one. with he buildings on the east
side, al in view Of the house. The sod is natur-
ally rich and is in good state Of cultivation
and IS adapted to the growth of grain, grass and
trueU, the crops always being above the average
The improvements consist Of good roorned
house, good barn and crib house. There Is also
thrifty apple orchard OF well assorted fruit
Tract No. 2, Is 1917 acresnf thrifty Chestnut and
oak timber large enough for trolley poles, rails
posts and frame stuff, located on the aforesaid
turnpike near No. 1.
Tract No. J, is II acres OF Chestnut and Oak of
thrifty growth. and considerably larger thar
that on tract No 2. adjoining lands of Grover
Rowand, and late Shone
Sale TO begin at one O'Clock, D. m
Title perfect, terms liberal and made known
at sale. Persons desiring TO see the property
before day OF sale, or for further particulars
VIII be shown same by calling on
K. G.. STEVENSON,
B. y seeker, Auet. Blackwood, N. ].
1859 PTS.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
Farmer KIlleo al : CROSSING.

near Salem, was struck and killed by the
early morning northbound accommodation
train on the Salem and Swedesboro road
on Monday Finn was driving team
and was crossing the tracks when he was
killed,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05

Instead Of seeking a reason for Mr.
Christs nomination for Assembly by the
Democratic County Convention last satur-
day, Editor Barber should give some
reason for Solomon II Strangers purchased
nomination for a second Senatorial term.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05

The Filipons released lot of prisoners
last week That they all came back with
their scalps on, is proof that expansion in
the Philippines cannot be compared TO ex-
pansion in America.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05

Ia his anxiety to hold his three Offices
another term, Editor Barber this week
forgot TO say word about the late primary
election Of his party Or any Of the Louden-
slayer MofIstt nominees.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05

noodbury Democratic AssoclatIon
Regular meeting nights first and third
Thursdays in each month. Prehi Building
on Coeper street
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
A UDITOR's SALE OF
Personal Property

~>$A
The subscriber. Charles w Elkfnton Anditor
IN attachment, By virtue of an order Of me
Gloucester County County Circnit made on the
ninth day Of Semptember, eigheeen hundred
and ninety nine, in a suit wherin Frank +
Carrie y plaintiff and Frank Stratton il degend-
ant VIII offer for sale at public vendue. on
Wednesday, October Il, 1899,
at one O'Clock in the afternoon. of said day ON
the premises recently occupied by the said Frank
Straton belonging to John Rose. on the road
Leading from Woodbury. to Mantua in the town
snip OF Mantua, In the County OF Gloucester all
the following personal property, viz:
morse, COW, mules, 3 hogs heavy wagon
and truck shelVings, hack wagon buggy
heaYy wagon and body. cart, BateEnan gang
piow, scraseh harrow cora marker cult
yator hitler. fallow harrow, l moving ma
chime, one horse plow, cultivator and attach
ments- guano drill sets heavy harness get
cart harness, / set hy-nets hay shelyfngs. 3
manure forks. pitch FORK; swingletrees,
hoes chains and traces.
Ten acres of Very Nice Corn.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS = One Niagara eook
stove, No and fixtures; lounge, i couch, 20
yards ingram carpet ! coal stoves 6 cane-aaas
chairs, henfeather bed walnut bedstead. /
air-tlght wood stove. l ten-f0ot extension table
COEDITfONS.--A cres IL of three months win
be giyea on all sums over ten dollars $50 by
giving note in bank with approved Security.
interest after 30 days.
Q. ". ELKINTON. Auditor.
a. d. Swackhamer, Attorney
David Borton, Auct.
Dated Sept. q. 1869. 10-599-lt.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-05
TiIMBER SALE.
WIN be sold at public sale. en-

VIII be sold at public sale. en-
Wednesday, October Is, 1899,
at 80 p. M, on the premises, on the road lead
ing from the Turnerville and Sicklerville road 10
in Gloucester Township Camden County know,
as the Toms Dam Tract
10 ACRES
Of standing timber. consisting Of white az
black oak and chestnut, suitable for frame stuff
telephone poles posts rails and cord wood. viii
be sold in half acre lots.
Conditions liberal.
M ct at Wiltsee's House.
FRANK BREWER,
Trustee.