Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-02-22
MULLrCA HILL.

Mrs. David Borton is visiting her chill
dren in Camden.
} The basket social on Friday evening, hell
by the pupils of Harmony school, was
pleasant occasion, but the nnfavorabl
weather disappointed many who hat
anticipated being there; and another socia
will be held in the near future.
4 DR.. f. Carr paid visit to his recently
purchased farm at Marlton, on Saturday
He has rented the farm to Harry Walker
who now occupies the James Jessup prop
erty.
Several of our citizens were away from
home and snow-bound during the storm or
Saturday.
Several of the men and boys of the town
are deserving of especial thanks for then
services in clearing the side walks and
making paths on Sunday morning after the
snow storm. They will certainly be held
in greatful remembrance for this kindness
by those who had not the health and
strength to do it for themselves.
John Shute received the following guests
on Thursday; Mr.and Mrs. Elmer Madara,
Mrs. Pimm and grand son, Mrs. Horner and
son, Miss May Cassaday, Mrs Ballinger,
Mrs. Swigert, all of Jacksonville. On
Sunday Mr. and Mrs Eugene Shute and
son, of Philadelphia, and Mr.. and Mrs
| Thompson Shute and two daughters, OF
Wing Lane. Mr.. Shute has the sincere
sympathy of many friends in his severe
affl Iction and suffering.
| Stokes Union celebrated the Heavenly
birthday of Frances Willard on Thursday
afternoon. Program consisted of the read
ing of selections from Miss Wizards
writings by the various members, with
comments upon the same, and musical
selection from White Ribbon Hymnal. A
recitation by Alice Evans, Which Loved
Best" and February" by Carrie C. Bor-
ton, were well appreciated.
The attendance at our schools on Mon
day was very small on account of the in
tense cold, and depth of snow.
Walter Jones, of Philadelphia,ha rented
the Batten farm on the Glassboro road, and
will remove there in the early Spring
The board walk leading to the railroad
depot has been repaired.
Last Sunday was "Peace Day" and next
Sunday will be Temperance Day. in
Friends First Day School.
The music of merry sleigh bells has
been almost continuous since Sunday
morning.
Mrs. Walter Jones and little daughter, OF
Philadelphia, have been visiting relatives
here.
On account of the tracks being blocked
with snow, trains were greatly delayed on
Monday.
Our people grow more and more in earn
est about the railroad extension from VOL
freths station. Directors of the West Jersey
and Sea Shore Company have heen inter-
viewed in regards to the matter by leading
and influential men here, and have received
much encouragement from the directors.
Principal Thomson has been entertain
ing his father, Mr.. George Thomson, of
Vineland
Some of our farmers were unable to get
to the depot with their milk cans on Mon
day morning and during that day the snow
drifted, filling again roads that had been
cleared.
The new horse of William Summerill
slipped on the snow on Monday, land injured
its ankle. 1t is improving under the care
of DR.. Dilks.
Joseph Chatham has purchased the
Armstrong property near Jefferson station.
Miss Lille Il. Colson is spending few
days with relatives at Moorestown.
s. II. Mounce has received an order
from France for one of his Seem Wheat
Steamers" an invention which is increas-
inglY proving its value The name of the
firm ordering the machine is, II. & G.
Rose, Frens A. POissy Sein-et-Oise.