Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-17
MULLICA HILL.

The moderate rain on Wednesday, and
again on Friday was very refreshing.
Amos Kirby was reported slightly better
on Monday.
Some of the friends and Deighbors of
Mr.. and Mrs ]. Abbott gave them a sur-
prise visit on Thursday evening.
Thomas Borton was representative from
this place to Yearly Meeting in Philadel-
phia on Monday. A number of others
from Friends meeting here are in attend
ance.
Mrs Rachel Beckett is spending week
with her niece at Bridgeton.
Miss Carrie Il. Gaunt is spending few
days with relatives here.
Frank Moore received an unexpected
visit from some Of his friends on Wednes-
day evening.
The ice cream party at the south end of
town on Friday evening" was greatly en-
jOyed by all participating.
One of the most beautiful objects in our
town just now is large Persian lilac bush
on the lawn of DR.. ]. Ashcraft, for SYM
metery of form and perfection, and pre-
fusion of bloom, it could not well be sur
passed.
Miss Vinie Pierce, of Philadelphia, is
the guest of Mrs. Thomas Burning
Miss Alice Moore's school at Clem's Run
closed on Friday last On Saturday Miss
Moore gave the children picnic to which
the pupils of Harmony were invited All
who were privileged to be present had a
delightful time in the open air under the
canopy of the trees
Mr. and Mrs William CoIson and daugh-
ter Lille, William s. Harker and S. L.
Pancoast, ST., enjoyed a trip to Lakewood
on Saturday, returning on Monday.
Miss Lizzie Gannt spent Saturday and
Sunday in Philadelphia.
William Hazelton, Of Salem, visited his
brother. Harker Hazelton, on Sunday.
Mrs. f. levitt and son Milton, of Pleas
antville, N. j., are visiting old acquaint-
ances here
Mrs. Anna Borton and Miss E. r.
Chatham, were delegates to Gloucester
County w. G. T. q. Spring School of
Methods, held at Bridgeport on Thursday.
They report very edifying and delightful
occasion.
Mrs. r. Pine, who has been an invalid
for some time, is in very weak and
suffering condition.
The main street of cur town is being
plowed and graded this week, rendering
the travel somewhat unpleasant, but it is
evident the outcome viii amply repay for
the present condition. The enterprise
affords employment for many of our young
men and boys.
DR.. FL. Ell. Carr was called in to attend
the child of Fred Wintringer, fleetwood, 3
few days ago. The parents had been
puzzled oyer the unusual symptoms of the
child who had not been able to lie npon
her back for two years, always insisting
that it hurt her. Upon examination the
Dr. discovered needle imbedded in the
back, and quite invisible from the surf ace.
When removed 1t was found to be entire,
and was undoubtedly the cause of that
long period Of discomfort.
The reception given at the Folwell home
on Saturday evening proved a very
delightful event. The guests appreciated
and enjoyed the entertainments provided
for their pleasure, especially the magic
cake which revealed to each, the number
OF years that must elapse before his or her
marriage should take place.
At meeting of the Harrison Township
Roard of Education on Monday evening,
the election of teachers for the ensuing
| year resulted as follows Union Academy,
Mr. Oscar Thompson. Principal. Miss
Florence Copestick, assistant; Harmony,
Miss May Moore; Jefferson, Miss Sara
| Hazelton, Principal, Miss Gooden assistant;
Redwood. Mr.. Stratton, Principal, Miss
| Elliot, assistant; Clem's Run, Miss Alice
Moore. The only changes made being at