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Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-03-23
MANTUA.


Mr.. and Mrs Carly, OF Hedding. are
visiting Rev and Mrs. George W. Pine.
Mr.. Alfred Clegg, one Of onr residents,
died at the home or her daughter in Phila-
delphia last week, and was buried at
EgliDgton on Tuesday.
Our citizens are considerably stirred up
over a mad dog scare. A shepherd dog
which appeared to be mad, after wandering
through the village aud biting several dogs
on Monday, was shot by j j. Tluncer.
Why not muzzie all the dogs for awhile ?
Michael Dickhart, who has been on
Thomas G.. Difkes' iarm the past year
moved back {, his own farm at Tnrnervills
on Tuesday.
Owing to the iuclemeHcy Il the weather
on Saturday evening, great many were
disappointed in not being able TO attend
the concert, but those who were nreseDl
were delighted with the soloisi, Miss
1 WindIe. She is truly gifted singer also
With the excellent rendering Of the seIec
tions on mando 10 and guitar BY the Misses
Bagot. Dir Clifford also pleased the audi
ence with bis selections, aud Miss Eggis
acco panied the soiists in pleasing
manner. The humorous readings given BY
! Mr.. Tharp were very much appreciated By
+ the audience. Qniie a neat sun was
added to the League treasury. After shs
concert. the committee eri ,yed q pleasant
social time with their guests, at the home
Of Mics Mary e Long.
/ The Ladies' Aid Society will have pi'
and cake sale on Saturday, April L 1859
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-03-23

Mr.. EDITOR:
In your last issue. setting forth the many
advantages Woodbury. has TO induce people
to make il their homes, such as good
hotels, boarding houses. schools, and many
churches, healtbfulDess and good roads.
Why not call their attention to the cheap
amusement of Washington Park, which
they can reach for FIVE cents, and where
they can send their families unattended to
spend the day and evening, and view the
beautiful Delaware river, and listen to
music that would cost them ten times as
much in the Academy of Music, and have
guarantee that they would be safe from
insult, and their wants woald be looked
after by the officers in attendance. The
records show that it is the best conducted
park in the United States where liquor is
sold. Only six arrests were made last
year for disorderly conduct. showing the
class of people who are its patrons, d
only seven officers to control them, and
besides last season not robbery was re-
ported OBSERVER
3 20 80.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-03-23
EXPLOSION on POWDER
Kills Three Men at the Dupont
Works at Pennsgroye.
SHOCK FELT FOR MILES AROUND

The Cause of the Accident, Which
Originated in One of the Drying
Roo,,s nos Not P.on D.,ts,.n,;,e,,
= :" u 'ne isau '1eaNe : s'niiies.
Pennsgrove. n. j.. March 23.-Over
5000 pounds of smokeless powder ex-
ploded Yesterday at the e. /. Dupont
powder works at Carney's Point, near
here. and opposite wilmington, Del,
instantly killing three workmen and in
juring a number Of others slightly. The
dead are: Isaac Layton, aged 30, mar
ried. William Ford. aged 40, married,
and John MagiIl aged 80, single The
hod;as of ,bo d.,d ,,.o-o blaolxanad and
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-03-23
GLASSBoRo.

Quite lively, though apparently in nc
way unpleasant contest was made for three
members of the Board of Education on
Tuesday eseniDg to serve the ersuing thres
years. Benz F. Sweeten, DR. Howard
Iszard and j. P. Stanger, (the three re.
firing members) and George Higgins and
E. T. Abbott, were the FIVE applicants fol-
membership. 320 votes were cast, result
| ing in the election of Bapj F. Sweeten
George Higgins and E T. Abbott.
Rev. T s. Hammond preached bis fare
well sermon Thursday evening, 18th inst,
10 large congregation Much feeling was
manifest throughout the service, partic-
uiarly at the close, as the entire member
ship had expected, and in fact had prepared
to welcome his return for another year At
the close Of the service some well selected
hymns for the occasion were sung, during
which time the entire congregation marched
by the altar and with hand shake babe
him adieu. The Official Board, the same
evening, had prepared set of resolutions
OF respect, which were ordered read before
the congregation, and it was also ordered
that the same be engrosed and signed by
each of the Official Board, and set in a
very fine frame and presented to the
pastor. Rev. T. s. Hammond1s goods were
shipped Tuesday to North Long Branch
where he will be stationed this conference
year.
The tank in glass house No. 2, Whitney
Glass Works, broke Monday afternoon.
The fire department was called out, but as
the break was not very large, little or no
damage was done except suspension of
work for few days, until the tank is re-
paired.
james F. Barton and Henry Champion,
were the representatives of Omega Lodge,
No 81, l. o W, at the State Convention
OF the Grand Lodge in Beverly, on Tues
day.
The Jr. o. U. A. NJ, of this place, held
their anniversary Tuesday evening, and
was very largely attended. After a very
pleasant and enjoyable evenings en'ertain-
ment. all were invited over TO O i'd Fellows
Hall where sumpt0us feast awaited the
pleasure of the inner man.
Omega Lodge, No, 27, /. o. NJ, will cele-
brste their ninth anniversary in the
Association Hail this Friday evening. A
very pleasant and enjoyable time is
anticipated TO the many who are ex pected
to participate. After the entertainment
bountiful feast will await the merry throng
in the lunch room.
The water in the cellarn problem is
becoming one of much apprehension.
We hope the rumors of new Window
Glass Plantn for Glassboro are well founded
little more business on this or any other
line will moi hurt our community.
Rev. DIR. Jesse Thompson occupied the
NJ E. pulpit on Sunday, and was very
heartily received by his new flock. A
grand reception and set out was participated
in by the church membership on Wednes-
day afternoon in Odd Fellows Hall.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-03-23
MULLIcA HILL.

William s. Harker returned on Thursday
night, after several weeks absence in
Florida.
Hannah Griscom. Of Woodstown is
visiting her sister Rachel Lippincott.
Mrs. Rachel Beckett came home on
Wednesday, having spent the greater part
of the winter in Phila.
There are many changes taking place in
our town, new residents coming in and
others moving out.
Elmer Clark of Bichwood, moved into
the south end of the Grange property last
week.
Thos. Brown who has been spending
some time here has gone to his Phila. home
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos Moore and daughter
spent Sunday in Phila.
Samuel Iredell moved his family to the
home farm, near Barnsboro on Wednesday
st. Patrick day was one of the most
beautiful Of the month, but Sunday was
quite contrast.
Il is said that the freight traffic on the
P & z. r. K is so heavy at this period
that the sidings at Mullca Hill and Rich.
wood are filed, and it is found necessary
to use private sidings. AS many as fifteen
car 10 DIS of fertilizer, manure and seed po-
tatoes arrive at the Mullica Hill station
daily. Farmers are very busy.
Walter Burning has been home from the
South Jersey Institute for few day.
Hereditary Influences" formed the prin-
cipal topic at Stokes union on Thursday
afternoon last. The union will hold a
parlor meeting in their hall this Thurs
day evening" when The essays written by
the school pupils on the " Evil of the
use of tobacco" will be read and prize
awarded for the best essay. All interested
are invited to be present If the weather
should prove very stormy the meeting will
be deferred until further notice.
John Pratt moved his family to Mt
Ephraim OD Monday. He has entered the
employ of I. G. Davenport.
Miss Mabel Brown returned on Monday
from visit to Phiia.
Mr. aud VIM Mrs Copestink spent
Sunday in Salem county.
Mr. and Mrs Pointsett spent Sunday at
Cape May City.
At the annual school election of Harrison
township, on Tuesday afternoon, the fol.
lowing persons were elected members OF
the Board - rank Brown. Edward Ridg-
way Israel Evan. Isaac Allen. ApFropria-
tion for school purposes, $500.
AT the meeting Oh Monday evening to
decide the question of making borough
of this town, a large msJ ,ritj were in favor
OF the project.
An occasional correspondent sends the
following The defeat of Miss lizzie R
Chatham for the rejection as members of
the Board of Education, last Tuesday, is a
great Joss to the cause of Education here
Having been teacher for many years and
for the last nine years trnstes, she wss
fully equipped for hes duties of said efiee
Education has been her life wvrk, and |
many regrets have been heard that she has
not been re- elected.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-03-23
BRIDGEPORT.

Mr.. Bolton Avis has moved in town, aud
is ready to repair watches and clocks.
Sheriff Collins gave us an official visit on
Monday last.
Mr.. S. Lewis KilIe has been elected
Superintendent of the M. E. Sabbath
school.
Wedding cards are out for the marriage
of Susie, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Philip
Schlag. of this place, and DIR Charles Rus
sell Jakes, of Wilmington, Delaware, on
Wednesday, April Z
The annual meeting of Logan school
district, was held on Tuesday of this week
with Mr.. r.William H Moore, chairman, and
Mr.. Isaac Derrickson, secretary. The report
of last meeting was adopted. .Oa motion
of Mr.. Elwood UsiDger, 81 450 was appro-
priated for current expenses for the coming
year. Mr.. Usinger moved for $3.50 to pay
bond and interest on bond No 2, adopted
Mr.. Henry B Shoemaker, Jacob Shiveler
aud Hugh MeGlinsey, Sr. whose terms
expired, were reelected for three years,
receiving the unanimous vote
County Superintendent Eldridge visited
Bridgeport on Tuesday last.
The Madison school house will not be
opened for school purposes next year.
Mr.. Smith Shoemaker has placed another
lot of fue horses in his stables for sale.
The fishermen are ready for their spring
work. The season has been very back ward
but seems more encouraging at present
Pursuant to call of Many Citizens, a
meeting vas held in the Town Hall on
Saturday last for the purpose of encourag
ing manufacturing at this place Ia the
audience were large number of ladies'
DIR. E. 7 Oiiphant was elected chairman
and Mrs Emma F Gill; secretary After
taking the chair, the doctor gave an ad
dress in which lie showed the advantages
and resources of the place and the RESPONSE
bility of its citizsns looking to the further
benefit of the town. After returning thanks
for the honor conferred, he announced the
meeting ready for business Oa the sug
eestion of Rev. S C. Chatten, it was voted
that an Association or Board of Trade be
organized. The matter of selecting a name
was discussed. Several names were off red
among them, The Business Mem Assacis-
tion, by Rev. Chattep, but that did not meet
with the approval of the ladies' Mrs.
May Sparks suggested The Citizens In
proVement Company of Bridgeport which
was adopted DR.. E. T. Oiiphant was
elected President OF the Association. Mr.
6. H. Platt, Vice Precedent; J F. Trnitt,
Sec; Mrs. Martha Cooper, Treas. The
officers elect and Mr.. S H, Richards, Esq
were made committee on constitution and
bylaws Speeches were made by the
President, E T. Oliphant, and Secretary,
j F. Truitt Editor Leonard, of the Pauls-
boro Press, gave talk in which be gave
his opinion that about three lines in a
Philadelphia daily paper was a better
method Of advertising than in Trade Jour
nals and less expensive. The meeting ad-
l)urned to meet again on Saturday, April
l, 1899. when constitution and bylaws
will be submitted.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-03-23
CLARKsBoRo.

All residents of Clarksbor0 should avail
| themselves Of the opportunity to hear Mrs
Ella M. Thacher in the NJ. e church or
Friday evening, the 3lst Mrs. Thachel
is cultivated, magnetic speaker and as
National Superintendent of Work among
soldiers and sailor for W. c. T. u hal
visited many camps during the recent war
Because of her wide experience and
abundant material her address will be
unusu ally entertaining.
| Harry King started on Tuesday for
Denver, Colorado
Mr.. William Dufield has accepted a
position as clerk in the store of Nickel
Ogden, at Mickleton.
Rev II G. Williams has moved to Pit
man Grove
Mr.. William Ford has besn quite sick,
but is now improving.
The Baptists will give an entertainment
in their church on Saturday evening.
The Junior Order of American Mechanics
attended the German Evangelical church
in body last Sunday morning.
Mrs. Charles Green mas been on the sick
list.
The lectures on Zoology, given every
week by DR.. Emily Hunt in the Friends
school, at Mickleton, a, we'll attended and
enjoyed.
Mrs. Job s. Haines has been visiting
relatives at Moorestown.
Mrs Oimstead, of Cortland. N. j., has
been the guest of her sister, Mrs William
0dgen.
Mr.. Joseph Sickler has rented the War
ner property and expects to move on
Saturdaj.
Mr.. James Nelson moved to Camden
last Saturday.
The dancing school will close on March 80
Rev. C. E. Mayhem is the new minister
of the NJ. f. church.
Charles Reeves moved to Sewell on
Monday.
Last Wednesday night Robert Shoemaker
was awakened by the barking of his dog.
He went down stairs but noticed nothing
wrong, retired again. The next morning
when further searched was made it was
found that burglars had been in the house
and bundle containing clothing and silver
ware was tied up. 1t is supposed the
wouldbe thieves were frightened away by
Mr. Shoemaker coming down stairs
Mrs. Mary Pidgeon is visiting her
daughter, Mrs Porch, in Camden.
The annual school meeting was held on
Tuesday evening. The following were
elected John Roberts, Albert Dobbs,
Robert Eldridge. It was voted to raise
81 100 for school purposes for the coming
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-03-23
West Jersey and Sea Shore Railroad.
On and after OcTGRER 4. Isss, trains win

On and after OGTOhER A. 1885, trans VII
leave Woodbury. as follows:
For Phila, 5.54, e.st. 7.27. As. &C. 8 30, 900
10 co. II 10 a. m. l02. liz ass. 4.0i. 45u, 5.ls
b35. 60s, $50, 7l6, 1908 and ll0S .. m. Or
Sundays, SGT. s.45 a. M. 3.05, Is, 546, $40
ll.O5 p. m.
For Glasshoro. $50. s.s4, SAT. 10o4, II 8;
a m 1854 26 3.4S. 3.53, 5.04, %, 5.44, a. 03
500. 10 a. D. m. 1917 night. On Sundays, S.S5
a. m, s. 3s p m.
For Swedesboro, So, s4S 1i.35 a. NJ. 2.05, 4.3s
GIL, 7.H5 pm. sundays, 8 so, a. N. 6.02p M.
For yineIlnd and Milyille, SO s.4s a m, 12.Si
3 ~. 5.44, 703 pm Sundays, S-35 a. m. 8 3S p m
For Maurice River and points on Maurice
Branch S.47 a H., ~ "a saturdays only s. a p M
Sundays, 5.3o p. IN.
For Sea Is'e CRY and Ocean City, ga a,
N S.45. On Snncays, s.25 q. m.
For Cape My, 9.24 a. M, s43 p. m. Sun
days. S35, 925 a. m
For Atlantic City, sara. M, 5 tsp.m Sundays
IS a. m, 5.53 .. m
For Salem (via Classboro and Elmer 5.47 a N.
35s p. m. Via Swedesboro 6-52, S4S, lI35 a. M
205, 435. GIL, p. m. On sunday, $50 a. m, BOZ.
p. m.
For Bridgeton. $50. s.47 a. M. 1874. 35s, 27.
6.a2, p. m. Sunday ss5 a. m, 5 ss p m.
RETURNING TRAINS.
Leave Phila.. for Woodbury., SEQ, 500, $40
9a0. 1l.e0, a. m. 1900 noon; 81, 90, $50
$50. 40, 4.30, 800, 20, 5.40, .6.00, 30. 7.30
co, 10.l5. 1i.95 p. m. On Sundays, SEQ, Sis
m., 1890, 500, $50. 1000 D. m.
Leave Swedesboro for Woodbury., 5.2S, 7.20,
SOS 80 a.. M, 1878, 49, 6 Y p. m. Sundays,
$50 a. m. 5S p. m.
For time tables and further information apply
to ticket agent at the station.
J B. HU CRIMSON, }. R. WOOD,
General Manager. General Passenger Ag't.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-03-23

The Philadelphia newspapers and her
good citizens are at last fully awakened te
the danger AID disaster which threatens
that city by reason of its filthy water sup
ply, but it must be long time before the
remedy can be applied, and the disease
stayed. In the mean time what are heI
people going to do ? Are they going to stay
and await the fate that has overtaken their
neighhors? i? Some will be obliged to
others. free to follow the first law OF
nature. will seek preservation for their
families and them selves in the suburbs.
Others will move their factories and
their employees.
While the corrupt bosses in Philadel-
phia have been sowing The seeds OF the
awful calamity which has at last overtaken
the city with its record of thousands kille0;
tens of thousands incapacitated for months,
with attendant expense, including interrup-
tion to business, the suburbs have re-
manned untainted by foulness.
Our guardians have been watehful the
source OF our water supply is secure from
pollotion our Health Board is efficient
and alert.
Very lew of PhiIadelphia's suburbs offer
among its attractions to new residents an
unlimited supply of pure and wholesome
water at lower rates than are charged by
any city in the country hSalthful sur
roundiDgs; good schools and churches ;
evenly paved walks; good, well lighted
streets; moderate rents; firstclass hotels
and boarding houses. and moderate taxes.
There are acres Of virgin soil right in
the heart of the city, awaiting the reward
of enterprise which present conditions seem
to encourage, and there are hundreds Of
eligible building lots on streets now laid
out and partially built up.
An extension of German and West Cen
tire streets to Jackson and Glover and
Morris streets to Delaware, would open up
some beautiful building sites, right in the
heart of the city. Manufacturing sites
abound in every direction.
How are these facts to be presented to
Pbiladelphians Is City Council the proper
channel, or is it a matter for private effort
Such a movement under authority of
Council would attract attention, and lead
to investigation, where individual effort
might fail
Who will lead 10 a movement looking to
a Greater Woodbury.. There is fame in it
for individuals, and benefit to every inter-
est. Who will lead ?
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-03-23
SWEDESBORO.

Miss H. V. Locke, of Pennsylvania, il
spending some time with Lawrence Locke
and family.
Mrs. B. B. Weatherby, of MillyiI Ie, has
been visiting her sisters here.
Rev John z Lloyd has been attending
the Central Pennsylvania Conference ol
which he is member. His wife accom-
panied him.
Mrs. George Elkinton and her mother
Mrs. Huber, of Pennsgrove, were in town
on Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Woodruff. of Bridgetou, is
spending some time with her daughter,
Mrs. w. S. Ludlow at the NJ. Z parsonage
Mrs. VIM. A. Miller aud children, Of
Philadelphia, have been the guests of Mrs
VIM. G. Hunter and family.
Miss Matte Batten, OF Woodbury., has
been calling on SwedesborO friends.
Mrs Elizabeth Hawthorne, of Paulsboro
has been visiting her nephew William
Mccullough
The annual meeting for the election ol
three members of the Board of Education
was held on Tuesday evening. The follow.
ing members were elected Benjamin p
Lawrence, Nathan w Lippincott and DR.
Oliver Grimshaw. Appropriations were
voted as follows: For teachers. 500; fuel
$500; books, $500; janitor, $l75 supplies
$3.50; repairs. 5000; interest. rents insur-
auce, $3.50 night school, SIPS. Total
81 000 It was voted to discontinue the
school at Oak Grove.
The monthly meeting of the Epworth
League was held on Tuesday evening. Pas
tor Ludlow gave a talk on the Methodist
HymDai with the history of some Of the
hymns.
On Friday evening last 6ne surprise
was given Mr.. Walter HOman and his
sister, Miss Laura Homan. spirit of fun
ruled the hour, aud elegant refreshments
were served. A large circle of relatives
and friends from Swedesboro and Rspaupo
were present.
Couer de Lion Castle K G E celebrated
its eIeveth anniversary on Monday evening
by giving a reception TO Supreme Chiei
| VIM c. Hunter. We understand that a
number of Grand officers were to he present
and that good time was enjoyed. We
are unable to give particulars.
| Mrs. Rebecca Hewes, who suffered 8
stroke of paralysis four weeks ago, died or
Saturday evening, aged "a years. Hel
funeral took place on Tuesday at tn,
| Episcopal church. She eleayes four children,
Mrs Isaac Vanneman, Thomas B. Hewes
Alexander Hewes and Miss Emma Hewes.
who had been her mothers faithful compan
ion and caFe-taler in her declining years
She was christian woman in the highest
sense of the term, faithful member Of
Trinity church, and her kindness of hear
and many virtues will long be remembered
by her large circle Of friends.
Mrs Mary S. James, widow of Israe
James, died at the home of her daughter
Mrs Harry Wilkison, at Panlshoro, o,
Monday afternoon. Her remains wer,
brought to the home of her son J. A
James, here, and her funeral will taxi
place on Thursday at Methodist church
She survived her husband only fonr months
Her son Russell arrived home from Nebraski
only few hours before the death of hi
mother who seemed only to live so see hin
once more. Her large family have tn
Isympathy of all in this hereaye ment com
ling so soon after the death of their father
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-03-23
PAULsBORO.

Rev. S F. Gaskili who was returned by
the M E. Conference to serve the church
here another year was welcomed
By the numbers OF the church. The con-
gregations were very small last Sunday on
account OF the rain, but they are glad to
have their pastor back again.
Freeholder E. G. Miller is sick at his
home with sciatica rheumatism, and can
hardly walk
Miss Frances Jester is spending this
week in Woodbury.. the guest of Miss
Catherine Beckett, on Cooper street.
The happiest man in town Tuesday
morning was expressman G. G. Tompson.
1t is fine girl baby, the first.
Thieves broke In j. Vongrensnger's
chicken house Sunday night and took
fifteen Zoe chickens, and the lock, too Mfr.
V0ngreneuger Is on the track of the
thieves aud thinks he may get them
arrested before long.
Mr.. Jacob Jones, of Bridgeton, spent
Sunday in Paulsboro the guest OF the Jes-
tiers. on Broad street.
fire company was organized here last
Thursday evening. when the different
modes of fighting ire in a country town
were discussed and q committee was
appointed u solicit subscriptions to mem
bership A fee of 25 cents was changed
for active members and one dollar to asso-
ciate members The people of the town
| look on the movement with much favor
and seem to take hold of it with will
which insures success.
| Mr. Hancock moved his butchering bust
ness from Ramb0's shop below Delaware
/ Al. oho 7 loc
Monday, where he thinks he will have
more trade and less expense.
Several fishermen of this place have gone
down the Delaware bay fishing Some OF
them have put electric engines in their
| boats as motive power, instead Of having
extra hands to row their boats These
engines are expensive, costing about $40,
| but they think the expense can be paid IL
the additional catch of shad in bad
wheather
i Walter Titus has gone in the bay fishing
This is his isst experience. He goes with
Abram Cowgirl
1 Justice w G. Cowgirl is again confined
to bed with continuation of the grip
He has been sick all the winter with tht
malady.
i Mr.. Lea Wells, of Mount Holly move,
to this place Saturday last. He has posi-
tion at the |. 2. Thomas phosphate works
The annual school meeting was held il
the school house here Tuesday nigh
, when l. G. Cox was re elected trustee 70
, three years. Thirty three hundred dollars
was ordered raised to build an addition Il
the Paulsboro school building. Som
, voters think the new building should b
!, near the river TO accommodate the increas
ing population there, but majority vote'
for the present site.