Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-13
MULLICA HILL.

4 The Ladies' Aid Of the Baptist church
met at the home Of Mrs Eskins on Tues
day afternoon. All present enjoyed this
very profitable and pleasant occasion.
Amos Kirby, one of our oldest and most
esteemed citizens, has been confined to bis
bed from illness for more than week pas
Owners of Patrons Hall are repairing
the porch and making other needed i'm
provements in the property.
Mrs R. Ridgway is visiting relatives at
Swedesboro.
Those present at the oyster supper at
Alfred French's on Wednesday evening,
pronounced the occasion one of the most
delightful of the season.
Mrs Margaret Bower,'of Bridesburg, Pa !,
aud Joseph Lauer, and little daughter, of
Pomona, we're guests of Michael Meiber on
Sunday.
The photograph entertainment given the
Changers on Tuesday evening in their hall
was much enjoyed By the large audience.
The rain on Friday disappointed the
party OF young patriots who bad arranged
to ride to Woodbury. on their wheels to
we come our returned soldiers; perhaps
they will participate in the ovation to be
given them at Woodbury. on the 18th.
Assuredly every citizen is glad TO welcome
most cordially and gratefully the loyal
boys, returned in safety to home and
friends.
Miss Lizzie Gaunt has been spending a
week at Woodstown.
The April sunshine has been helpful to
the gardeners, but some of our farmers were
obliged to stop their potato planting on
Friday on account Of the rain and wet
ground.
S. L. Psncoast, Junior, has resigned his
position in the Union Store. William
Copestick, manager, j. Abbott and James
Bill now comprise the corps of workers.
Mrs. Rebecca Cheeseman, of Wing Lane,
is the guest of Mrs. Alfred West.
Miss Emma Heritage, of Redwood, is the
guest OF Miss Mabel Brown
On Tuesday evening, April 4th, the
young people of the Grange entertained the
meeting by giving a musical of home talent
which was very much enjoyed by all.
A most interesting and enthusiastic
Peace" meeting was held in Friends
Meeting House on Sunday afternoon,
which held the undivided attention of the
large audience, and produced q marked
impression. The meeting was opened by
the reading of the 18th Chapter of Romans
by Rachel Lippincott. An address on
Universal Peace was then given by
Alfred III. Love, President of the Peace
Union. All who did not hear this talented
speaker, missed great treat aud inspira-
ton. We quote few of his sentiments
A standing army is inconsistent with
free government. God never did, and
never will create war. Man alone has
created and is responsible for war and its
fearful results. The telegraph should
always be messenger of peace. 1t is our
right and duty to change a system or
condition Of things we feel to be wrong
1t is our duty as citizens of the United
States to remove from our Constitution the
clause Congress shall have power to declare
var Rev. j. j. Davies in supplementiDg
this address by a few timely remarks,
alluded to the Peace Conference to be held |
May 18th, and said, sincerely hope that
at that time, the glorious White Flag of
Peace may be unfurled over the whole
world
Miss Tomson Cole has been spending a
few days in Philadelphia.
franklin Biedert, of Philadelphia, was
the guest of J. j Brown on Sunday.
Roy Sampson, of Woodbury., called on
friends here on Monday.
The Epworth League held business
meeting at the residence of Jacob Mounce
on Tuesday evening.
Clergymen of the town, at the request of
the w. G. T. o., preached on Sabbath
Observance" on Sunday, day appointed
by the National for that topic.