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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
wILLIAMSTOWN.

The grim reaper has been cutting wide
swathe of late in this neighborho0d,
among the victims were VIM. Huntsinger,
aged 10, who was buried last week at
Downer, cause of death, that fatalist OF all
diseases, consumption.
Mrs. Nelson Richie was buried last week
cause of death confinement. She leaves a
babe few days old. This was one of the
saddest funerals that has been held here
for a long time She was very popular
among the young people, especially those
connected with the Presbyterian church
She was an earnest worker in that denom-
nation. Mr.. Richie has the sympathy of
the entire community In this his great
sffiiction. They we're married last May.
Mrs Sarah Heritage was buried last
Saturday, interment at Clayton. Mrs. H.,
was probably the oldest person 10 our town,
being in her 8eth year. During the past
thirteen years she has, to use German
expression, tbeen growing 10 the dark. As
she has been totally blind during this long,
period About three weeks ago she had i
fall, since then her life has been fast ebbing
away. After this fall paralysis set 10
1t was then that ehe, as well as those near
her, realized that the sands of life had
nearly run out. Thus closed long career
At the organization of the Township
Committee last week, j. J. Eldridge was
elected President, and } NJ. Tweed, Treas
The result Of the Borough election held
last Saturday was as follows For the
Borough, 119; against, IS. There did not
seem to be great deal Of interest taken 10
the matter As the legislature has adj
|journed, the whole affair will rest until the
legislature is again convened. One Of or
fellow townsmen may take hand in this
matter, who knows ?
At The organization OF the School Board
last Tuesday, DR.. Halsey was elected Presi-
dent without any opposition. Eli r.
Marsh was elected Clerk, after contest.
As the present clerk bias held that office for
the past five years, 1t was thought and
earnestly hoped By great many that there
would be q change il this Office during the
ensuing year. But the majority OF che
Solon's who compose the School Board
saw things In different light from that
Of the people.
Mrs. A. Davis Is very low at this writ
ling
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
BILLINGsPoRT.

There is considerable activity among
the fishermen here, putting their cabins
and nets and boats in shape fer the season.
There will be forty nets fshed from here
this season. this means eighty men and
forty boats. The first shad taken were
caught by Oliver Sheets and Henry Steven
son last Thursday, who caught three shad
and one rock.
Jesse NJ. Thompson, the new proprietor
of the hotel has been busy since he came
here, renovating the house and painting
inside and out Jesse evidently means to
keep real hotel, and accommodate the
onblic
The Freeman estate has plans ready for
rebuilding the wharf and putting it in as
good condition as when first built. This
will be a grand improvement, and be
appreciated by the people generally.
There is a good deal of talk about the
new ferry across the Delaware here. and
there seems 10 be assurance that it will be
put 10 operation this season. With a
trolley communication up Broad street
which is now about completed, this would
become popular route for our people to
take TO the city.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
PAULSBoRO.

At the FIRE meeting held Friday evening
the following officers was elected for one
year: President, Frank Lock Vice Presi-
dent, w. Scott Thomson Secretary, w. g.
Cowgirl Financial Secretary, ]. Paul
Miller; Treasurer. B. G. Paul Trustees,
VIM. Miller, Gill Hannold, JOS Murry, F.
H. Cammer.
Brooks Henry is home from Atlantic
City for few days.
Mr. Benz. Russell is able to ride out this
week, the first he has been out for three
months.
The Easter services held in the NJ E
church Sunday evening was very pleas
ant affair The music was well rendered,
the children spoke and sang we'll; the
rectations were all to the point and showed
thought on the part of the committee.
A very interesting meeting of the
Business Mems Association was held Mon
day night, when the different interests
of the town were discussed. Remarks were
made by H. G. Loudenslager, ex-Judges
B. s. Cox and Miller. B g. Paul, and
others. The fire question was talked
over, and the question IF water for the
town was discussed. A com ittee was
appointed to arrange for banquet on the
first anniversary Of the associations birth
A number of members of the A O. U. W
paid fraternal visit to Swedesboro Lodge
Tuesday night, when that Lodge gave q
reception to Mr. Mccullough, Who ives
elected Grand Master Workman of the
State, this Spring.
Charles Knake, our genial cobbler, hss in
course of erection at his shop on Swedes.
boro avenue, pair of boots No. 149 for q
former resident Of this place, who comes
here to get them built good aud cheap.
L. A Turner is having his dwelling
house on South Broad street heaulifed By
coat of paint.
DR.. Laws is re-grayeling his walks, and
preparing to enclose his front lawn with q
neat iron fence, this Spring.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
MULLIcA HILL.

4 Miss Bertha Maxwell, of Phila., il
spending the Easter holidays at Mrs Pines
i VIM. Copestick has purchased hand.
some new horse.
Misses May and Alice Moore spent Easter
at Cape May City with relatives.
Geo Tnrley, formerly of Woodstown, oc.
cupies part of the Grange property
/ Nine new pupils were enrolled at Har.
mony school on Monday morning
Harry Norman now occupies ire Knight
property at the South side.
Mr.. ]. Abbott, formerly clerk in Whit.
ney's store at GlassboTo, has moved bis
fam lily here and now occupies position in
the Union store
The ground is drying up and the farm
ers are busy with their spring work A
number of persons have their gardens
ploughed and the seed planted
John Burning, eldest son Of Thomas
Burning, died in PhiIa. on March 18th, OF
typhoid fever. Funeral services were held
in the Baptist Church last Thursday morn
ing. Interment in the Baptist Cemetery.
Miss Alice Hazleton, Principal of the
Evan school has been taking the trip on
her wheel from her home here.
A letter received last week from Frank
Sherwin, Pomona, California, from one of
his friends here, tells of scarcity Of rain
there, and states that his occupation at that
was cutting asparagus
Miss Lille Moore left home last week
for Pomona, Cal, where she expects to re-
main some time with her relatives there.
Viola Lodge, No 40, K. Of P, OF Swedes1
boro, visited MuIlica Hill lodge, No 81.
one evening last week, to participate in he
comforting of degrees. The visit was much
enjoyed by both lodges
Alfred II Love, President Of Universal
Peace Union" will speak in Friends Meet
ing House on the subject Of Peace next
Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Everyone should
make an effort to hear this gifted speaker
on that important theme.
Several Easter parties were given here
on Saturday evening. One at the resi-
dence Of Nathan s. Lloyd, and another az
that of Joseph Brown were especially en-
joyed.
Miss Martha Headley, of Clayton, visited
friends here on Thursday
At the regular meeting of Stokes Union
on Thursday the topic considered was the
department of work among The soldiers and
sailors. The responsive reading for which
had been prepared by the State Superin-
tendent OF that department Many per-
sons are ignorant of the good work that is
being done for the soldier and sailor boys
by the numerous superintendent.
Mrs. Alice Stratton has been visiting her
daughter Mrs. Acton at Salem.
Mrs. Mary A. Kirby, of Woodstown, is
visiting relatives here.
Harmony Club Of this place entertained
the Social League Club of Swedesboro, on
Thursday evening
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Baptist church celebrated its seventh ami
versary on Thursday A very interesting
and delightful occasion.
E. L Lacy, agent for the Edison Pbono-
graph will give an entertainment in Grange
Hall on Tuesday evening April II, the oc-
casion having been deferred.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
BARNsBORo.

The farmers have been talking about
planting their potatoes in the moon, but
see they are planting in the ground. Iguess
that is the best place they will be in reach
of the bugs.
The NJ E church and Sunday school
held Easter services. The new Sunday
school officers are as follows: SnperinteDd
emit, Frank p Chew; Assistant Snperin-
tendent, E. G. Landell; Secretary, Ola
Tallman Assistant Secretary, Ella Etchen;
0rganist, Mary s. Chew Assistant, Organ
ist Irene Duffield Treasurer, Mary Miller.
A lot of wild geese became separated last
Thursday night. on the nntskirts of the
village, and the next morning our Dimrods
were out chasing them down, but without
success.
Mr.. Theodore F. Tomlin is on the sick
list. Pneumonia has hold on him. His
many friends would be glad to see him
well again.
Appropriate Easter services were held at
the NJ. E. church last Sunday At the
evening service quite large audience was
present.
A large Easter party was the event at
the hotel on Monday evening, at which the
guests enjoyed themselves until the wee
small hours of the morning. Everybody
was delighted with the entertainment
Spotting tomatoes is now on the topic.
Coupons for $50 worth of clothing"
by Philadelphia firm seems to be an
epidemic here-who is going to get left
We still have a mad dog scare here.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
ALMoNEssON.

Game Warden Muller captured about
i've hundred yellow perch last Monday
that came up the stream and put them in
to the lake.
Orr Easter entertainment last Sunday
was the best ever given on an Easter coca.
sion.
Our Christian Endeayor Society is going
to give Clipping Socialp 10 the hall Oh
Saturday evening, April 18th. Refresh
ments, literary exercises. and humorous
tableanx will be features Of the occasion.
Eugene Cunard has removed bis pi geonrJ
to where be now lives.
Qaite number Of strangers we're her.
on sunday 10 spend Easter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06

The Washington dispatches last Tuesday
reported the appointment of L. W. Sickler
postmaster at Glassboro, vice Benz. F.
Sweetep, removed.
This news prodoced a sensation at Glass
boro, for the reason that Mr. Sweeten .
administration of the Office has given
universal satisfaction and the term for
which be was commissioned does no expire
until December 10Th, next. Nobody
doubted tbs finding effect of the post
masters commission, aod the other can
didates for the cffice we're reservipg their
applications and credentials to a time near
The expiration Of the encumbeuts term.
Under what pretext, or BY what representa-
tions the department was brought 10 this
sction. is jet matter Of conjecture, bat
Mr. Sweeten feels that it is a reflection
which be should not be required to rest
under, and his friends, Democrats and
Republicans alike. will seek to secure the
facts On which the post Office department
took this unusal and summary action.
Porpoisiue Black Velvet Harness Oil
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
The Value of Unremitfing Adver.
&iGfnn

well-known member of a New York
publishing house, in an interesting talk on
advertising matters recently told the fol.
lowing incd ant, which shows how familiar
the general reading public may become
with az advertising ade-mark, when it is
used with unremittiDg vigor -
I went to the Riviera last Winter, and
on the homeward passage, coming out Of
the Mediterranean. suddenly thought Of
passing the Rock of Gibraltar. 1t was q
beautiful moonlight night, and quite a
party OF Americans gathered on the deck
to see if the fortress really did look like
The Prudential advertisement. We got q
splendid view, and the illustration il the
advertisement is very like the real thing
We were all a little disappointed however
that we didn't see The Prudential has the
Strength of Gibraltar on the eide of the
rock, bat presume Her Msjesty's Govern
ment objected
Doubtless The Prudential Insurance.
Company has never requested such per-
mission but it is evident that the rock and
its world-famed fortress has been of vast
benefit to that Company in its extensiv
advertising operations.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
Literary Mote.

Book News for April presents as it
opening feature an up-t0-daie symposium
on Kipling, half critical, half biographical
"a valuable contemporary judgement on
the most famous author of his generation,
the interest of which is heightened by a
well executed portrait 10 addition there
are estimates OF the most striking books
which the month has brought fourth in
American and foreign felds-among the
rest Prof. Patterns Development of EDglish
Thought y best specimens of illustrative
art from current works list of the books
in which the reading world is most
interested at this time. etc. John Wana-
maker, Philadelphia and New York
Monthly, SC. copy; soc year.
/ The golfng dresses for 1899, says Harper
Bazaar, are nothing if not sensible, aud will
be free from all supeIfiuous trimmings
The BaSaT contains cut Of most artistic
golfDg dress. Another article that should
be of interest to every woman at present
tells how to procure and keep a we'll
appointed summer wardrobe at moderate
price The Bazaar for the last few weeks
and in the current issue has shown what
Well-conducted fashion journal should be-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
\ ORDINANCE
PRS fee ST. sol.
A n ORDINANCE

n ORDINANCE
To regulate and provide for the registration Of
dogs and the enforcement thereof. IN the CITY
sec i. Be Il enacted sy the Mayor and Council
Of the city Of Woodbury., that every person who
or bitches in the city OF Woodbury.. shall have
the same registered and numbered with the CITY
Clerk of said city. and shall pl &c upon the neck
Of each dog or bitch kept or harbored, collar,
having engraved or stamped thereon upcn q
metal surface the name Of the owner OF said
dog or bitch. and the registered nnmber thereof
Sec. The City Clerk SD 4 provide book for
the purpose of registering the owner name and
the number numbering them 10 the order Of the
owners applying for said registration. and giving
70 sach person information OF the registered
number thereof also furnish metal tag con-
tanning said registered number which tag must
be attached 70 the collar OF the dog 50 registered.
The person applying Tor registration shah pay
the sum Of one dollar for each dog or Bit b thus
registered, Of which the clerk shall receive
twelve cents for each registration, the balance 70
be applied according to and under the provisions
Of the law of tire State OF New jersey
Sec That the Council of the said City Of
Woodbury., shall 81 its 6gss regular meeting in
April, 1889. and ct the annual meetiag II the
mouth OF Marcia in each and every there after.
appoint suitable person. bS majority vote of
such council, who shall have fun authority and
power, and whose duty it shall BE-. 20 catch vi a
nets or otherwise, 8ny dog, male or female,
lound straying on the owners premises. without
such collar aud tag as above provided for. np0n
It's neck and co0fne the SAID dog or dogs 10 some
secure place for AZ least three days daring which
period the owner Of any such Dig so co1Hned,
may claim aud have delivered TO him his dog or
dogs. on payment 10 the person Ia change there
Of III sum Of One Dollar for each dog 20
claimed ana delive I'd All dogs remaining
unclaimed and uure6eened during The eaiu
period OF three days shall be killed By combining
glass. and hy taFnne Ess therein until ne d ex
liBct The fsrsoa 50 appointed as Aforesaid shall
receive as bis COMPENSATION tor the sid services
toe SUM OF tifty ceais for each aDd every dog
that be shall put to death As aforesaid g ne paid
OFT Of any moneys in the treasury Of said eit1s
and shall also retain All mones paid n him -
Aforesaid for redeemed and claimed dogs cy the
owner thereof.
See 4 All ordinances and parts af efdinaneez
iaeonsistent with The pfoTislonz Ct fhiz pFd5n-
ance, be and the sama are hereby repealed.
Sec. 5. This ordinance shall taks erect i'm
meaiatsiy
Passed a regular meeting OF cosaesI hela
$500 rs Bw. c10uD
Attest President q e'euneih
DIT. MATHERs
t3f5 Clerk
.4znl14 4.rf1
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
Driven Wells.

Joseph w. Pratt, the Westyille con-
tractor, has completed the artesian well at
the site of the new county insane hospital
building, and the work was accepted by
the building committee. The well is one
OF the best ever driven in this section. and
hardest sort of pumping does not reduce
the water materially, and there will be an
almost inexhaustible supply. The build
ing committee is highly pleased with the
work. and the supply or water is as pure as
il is large. All of the water used in the
mason work of the building is now being
supplied from the we'll Bridgeton Daily
Pioneer Mr.. Pratt is now putting up q
ga oline engine to do the pumping
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
DLANTs EoR SALE.

About 10000 Strawberry plants Of choice yari-
ties, viz. Brandywine, Candy Prize, Michel's
Early Tennessee Prolific, and Sharpiess. Price
$l.00 aud $3.50 per Thousand.
JAMES r. LEDDEN
46-ss4t Aura, u
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06

Six-room house with u acree ground at Aura
Unionville). Good condition. Several apple
pear and cherry trees in full bearing, good quail
ity. VIII make price low. one-fhird cash, bal
ance Sc monthly, same rent. address Of
apply
46-993t THIS OFFICE
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06

Clerk OF the city Of wooden >, N. s.. for Two
separate contracts. viz: One for the resisting Of
about $3.50 ineai feea of stone curb and the con
stFuction Of 1876 lineal feet OF cement euThing
The other for the laying OF about SFn0 square
yards of vtffied brick gutter in accordance With
specifications GA fle at the Office Of William II.
Carter, City Engineer.
Bids for the former must be accompanied
with certified check In the sum Of Sfo0, and for
the latter In the sum Of $5Qa, which are to be
the property Of the City. II the bidder 10 whom
proposal
Said proposals will be received ~ said City
Cierk on or before p m OF Tuesday, April IL
1889 and win Re opened At meeting or City
Council OF said date Il 8 o'cloek p. N
The right Is reserved to reject any or al bids
D e. MATHERS.
DARED March 20 ~. 5 39qe City Clerk
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
Belmont

Is the name Of beautiful suburban
town site on the Delaware river, adjoining
National Park. It has been laid on into
lots of desirable size, and these are to be
offered at public sale at an early date. Its
proximity TO National Park, and it's many
natural advantages, insure for il quick
favor with those In search of suburban
home sites and the ready favor Of investors
There will be ample notice of date of sale,
and maps will be widely distributed
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06

MI s. Al Faekief EdEbor os ne Azfeaa8py lFiai.
Hustler, with his Mifs and chilafens suffered
terribly from Ia grippe One Minute Cough
fsure was lbs only remedy thai helsed tDei1 Il
acted quickly. Thousands II others zee this
remedy ss specit1 tor "A Grippe and ia *.
haustlnx ailef eAsete Alfred 3 &AxshaA
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06

stock Of general store; oldest and best loca-
ton in the Borough OF Clayton. Stock small
fresh and saleable. Doing good business Call
on or address, ROBERT McKEIGHAN,
39-i99 At. Clayton, N. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06

HOOPS PILLS cure Liver MS, Bill
iousuess. indignation. Headache Easy 70
take. easy 70 operata. 21es
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
XTENDUE
Personal Property /!

Fine mahogany parlor suite, covered with silk
brocatel, with carve back, consisting of pieces
large size. in perfect order It is seldom that so
fine parlor suite is offered for sale at auction.
One walnut centre table, cherry do oak
table, feet walnut extension table, high back
oak dining room chairs. 3 rattan rockers, round
oak table. oak Office desk and revolving chair,
couch, cane chairs. mirrors. pictures, one 8
piece oak bed room SUITE cottage bed room
suite, mahogany bureau toilets sets, wire bed
springs, mattresses, good crib and bed hair cloth
sofa good gas stoves in perfect order, Japanese
rug 9xl2, 30 yards Brussels carpet. IS yards rag
carpet. lot nice vaces. brc-a brac, two day
clocks, extra good lot lamps. curtain poles oil
cloth, kitchen table, ice box, in gooi order
silver cake dish, dishes and glassware of ali
kinds. fruit jars, meat chopper, qt ice cream
freezer, lot fruit in glass jars. bird cage. window
screens, wash tubs, wash bench. kitchen and
cooking unsensiis, lot crockery ware, and many
articles net mentioned.
This furniture is all in first class condition
having had excellent care. and is worthy the at
tention of any one needing anything in this line
Will 6e sold without reserve.
Sale at one o'clock p. m. Conditions-CA !
John RedGeld, clerk. JOHN SHAW.
T. P. KniselI Auctioneer.
Woodbury., N. j., March 29th. 1899. asst.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
3-Story Brick Residence

Twelve rooms, situate 81 South Broad Street
facing Hunter street, Woodbury.. n. j.. Plats
out the house, has every modern convenience
hot and cold water, bath rooms, gas. perfec
drainage, conservatory, good stoYe In kitchen
with connections ready for gas stove, good, drS
cellars, bath and plastered overhead with gooc
heater; lane entrance at side.
Size or lot AIS f. K POS it.. with fruit English
walnut, pears and grapes, chicken house. Woo
shed. small yard 10 rear of lot.
splendid opportunity for any person desir
ing good home pleasantly located, on line o
trolley and within six minutes walk OF Yves
Jersey depot
5000 can remain on property If desired.
anyone desiring to look over the property o.
for further information. call at Drug Store, opp
Court House, Woodbury., N. J.
4-6 2t J. W. MERRITT.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
Ion SALE.

A tip-top delivery wagon, been used by the
South Jersey Grocery Company, at ClarksbOro.
Apply 10 NATHAN NJ LIPPINCOTT,
4699-it Mullica Hill, N j.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
NorIcE.

Proposals VIII be received for building an
addition to the ulshoro Public School. bids to
be a not later than Apri 9Th. s9s. at one O'Clock
D. m. For any information apply to the Board
OF Education. We reserve the right 10 reject
any and all bids.
B. G.. PAUL President.
W. D. TURNER, District Clerk.
3.30s92ts.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
TNo. URBAN

Teacher Of singing and voice culture. Drilling
of church choirs, choruses and quaTtetts z
speciality Address, BOX S43.
3-3i-993mos Woodbury., n }.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
Especial Msstlns Of City Council.

dSpeciaI Meetins of City Council.
A special meeting of City Council was
held last Tuesday evening, to consider
specifications for the yitrified brick cutters,
and talk about the Improvement of Broad
street
Surveyor Carter submitted the specifca-
lions, which were considered and approved
by paragrsphes, then the matter of vitri-
fed brick roadway was discussed. Messrs.
Cloud, Leeds aud Sthens, the special com
mittee to secure information as to this
improvement, reported that, accompanied
by Speaker Watkins, they visited Road
Commissioner Budd, at Trenton, and
learned tn It there was no law under which
the city, county and State could unite in
the construction of such q road. Under
the law OF 1898 the city could Issue bouds
for the entire amount of the cost of such
Improvement 1t was determined to invite
citizens 10 meet Council next Tuesday
evening, so Council could obtain an idea OF
the sentiment of taxpayers toward the
improvement The formal call follows :
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-06
DIGS FOE SALE.
EOR SALE.

le fine Poland China Pigs for sale.
JACOB WAGNER.
4-6-s92t Clsrksboro, N. J.