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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
BRIDGEPORT.

While putting in abutments for iron pipe
along the stone road, in front of the Sum.
merrill farm workmen found lot of coin
and Indian relics, in good condition.
Mr.. Ayres Wiltsee's horse ran away last
Saturday, starting from the front of his
house, and going to Bridgeport, taking 8
cart with him, distance of two miles with.
out doing any damage.
On last Sunday morning while MrsJ. v.
Holderaft was preparing breakfast by a
gasoline stove, she went to attend to some
matter, leaving the stove few minutes
While absent fire communicated with the
tank, and on her return she found the stove
on fire. By the timely application Of
water the fire was put out. The burning
of one curtain was all the damage done.
Mr.. John A. Featherer, former resident
Of this vicinity. died at the residence of his
sou-in-law, j. Pedrick Sparks, near Penn;
Grove, ON Monday last. Mr. Featherer
was highly respected citizen of this COM
munity where he has spent the greater part
of his life time. He was an ardent Chris
tan and good friend and neighbor Mr.
Featherer was in the SD year of his age
He leaves family of one son, Benjamin
and two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Han
cock, and Mrs. Keziah Sparks to mourn his
loss One brother, Mr.. Jacob Featherer
and six sisters, Mrs. S. V. Holdcraft, Mrs
Rebecca Shoemaker. Mrs William P. Jus,
tice, Mrs. G. c. Davis, Mrs. Jane Peterson
Mrs. Chas Flanagan, whose ages are from
IS TO so survive him. Interment will be
at Centre Square this Thursday morning.
The County Convention of the W. C. T
U. will be held in the M. E. church on
Thursday, May 10, all day and evening.
The contractors have large force of mer
working, grading for the new road, and arr
making rapid progress.
Mr.. S. S. Maltson met with a loss OF
Monday by the loss of very fine COW.
The county bridge, wings and abutmenti
are receiving the yearly coat of white wash
Mr.. Moose, the bridge tender, attends tt
that duty every Spring.
Mr.. Frank Allen has moved to Gibbs
town. Mr.. Allen is employed at tn,
powder works, and the change makes i
more convenient for him.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
CLAKsBoRo.

Exercises appropriate for Arbor Day
were held in our schools on Friday after.
noon. Rev. Mr.. Shaw made a short ad.
dress.
Mrs. Shaw expects to return home on
| Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Shoemaker. Of
Mantua. were guests of Mr.. John Sicklel
on Monday.
Miss Nellie McCaferty. of Philadelphia
has been the guest of Mrs Walters.
Isaac Jones has been appointed assistant
freight agent at our station.
Miss Halle Taggart left yesterday fol
Washington, D. c., where she expects to
remain for some time.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the M. E.
church, held meeting at the home oil
Mrs. Rebecca Green, Mt. Royal, on Tues
day evening.
Mrs. Sarah Wooten. of Reading, Penn
sylvania, was the guest of her sister, Mrs
Elizabeth Brown, on Wednesday.
The regular meeting of the Ladies' Guild
of st. Peters church, was held at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Scott Green on Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. Rachel Stewart and daughters, Of
Camden, spent Sunday at the residence Of
Mr.. Cyrus Brown.
| Mrs. Sarah Gill, who has been in Con.
necticut for some months, returned to hel
home last week.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph
T. Sickler, was baptised in St. Peters
church on Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shoemaker, Mr..
Matthew Gill, Mrs. Lockw wood and Mrs
Marshall, were over Sunday guests of Mrs
Joseph Sickler.
The regular meeting of the Mite Society
of ST. Peters church, followed by a rag
sewing, was held at the residence of Mr.
Randolph Brown on Thursday evening
Mr.. Scott Green has recently purchased
handsome surrey.
Last Wednesday evening the Odd Eel
lows of the twenty-fith district, under ths
jurisdiction Of District Grand Master w
Fl. Canning, held district meeting in
Clark's Hall. Those present were: P. G
M, Henry ]. Melosh, Jersey City; GRAND
Warden, Henry s. Pine, Camden; G. Rep
Augustus Grassman, Hoboken; G.. Rep.
Frank Tussey, Camden; P. q. M. G., Flem
ing Stranger, Glassboro: nineteen member,
from Greenwich No. 5, Paulsboro; foul
from Osceola, No. Z, Swedesboro; three iron
Three Links, No. los, Mantua; one from
Woodbury., No. 81; one from Mural Lodge
Penn's Grove; four from French, No. 81
| Mullica Hill; thirty We from home Lodge
A banquet followed the business meeting
The W. C. T. U. will meet on Frida,
afternoon at three o'clock. Topic for th,
day, "The Press" apers on 1.-THE In
| auence of the Press" How our Forefath
ers got the News and sketch of the frs
Superintendent of Press Work in tn,
National w. G. 7. U. are assigned. Selec
readings on the subject will be given. AL
are invited.
The public school children are having
examination this week.
Miss Abbie Shoemaker has entered Uniol
College, Philadelphia. We wish her sue
cess.
Mr.. Herman Zeigler, of Philadelphia
spent Monday with his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs, Christian Wolferth, 0
MickletOn, sailed for Germany to-day.
A number of our farmers haye finished
putting ont tomatoes.
The Jr. o. o. A. NJ were entertained b.
Brother j. 2. Moore last Thursday eyenin,
at his home in Wenonah.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
SWEDEsBORO.

Mr.. aud Mrs. Harry Mayhem spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Powell al
Salem.
Miss Lizzie Sharp, of Philadelphia, il
spending week with Samuel A. Croft
and wife.
Joseph cantwell spent Sunday with
friends in Philadelphia.
William Longacre and wife visited Mrs.
Longacre's parents at Vineland last week.
Thomas B. Smith, of Philadelphia. has
been visiting his mother here, Mrs. Maggie
Smith.
Mrs. Lewis TrimnelI and children, Of
Malaga, are visiting her mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Black.
Mrs. Harry Sparks has been entertaining
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Merviue
of Philadelphia.
Thomas Mccullough, who has been
travelling and visiting in the West, is ex.
pected home this week.
! Mrs. Geo. w. Hannold and Mrs. Louiss
Emory attended the Spring Conference q
the Gloucester County Sunday School
Association at Wenonah on THURSDAY d
last week, and report an enjoyable and
profitable day.
Mrs. Sarah S. Smith has returned from
a visit Of some length with relatives Al
Bridgeton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Batten and Mr.. anc
Mrs. Joseph A. RulOn and sons William
and Warren, spent Sunday with William
Adams and family in Philadelphia.
Miss Lizzie Weldy and her mother. Mrs
Jacobs, of Camden, have been the guests o
Mrs. Sarah Ackley and family.
Mrs. Harry Sparks has been entertain
ing Miss Lottie Mervine and Miss Amanda
Osske, of Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John LEROY, Of Camden
have been visiting relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. G. Titus spent Sun
day with their son Freeland Titus anG
family at Pennsgrove
The Methodist church has elected th,
following Board of Trustees: Geo. Meley
John Moore, Joseph t. Kirby, Benz. A
Headley, Geo. NJ. Ashton, Joseph r
Moore, Isaac Wallace, DIR. w. G. Simmons
Jerome Young.
The earthquake shock on SATURDAY.
evening was distinctly felt here
Mr.. and Mrs Mayhem Sharp entertained
on Sunday their sons Charles and Mayhem
their granddaughter, Miss Emma Sharp
and Mr. Charles Mullica, all of Salem.
The Mizpah Circle of Kings Daughters
ard Sons, of Trinity church, will hold .
strawberry festival on Saturday evening
5th inst.
John Dubois has accepted the position
OF mail carrier here in the place Of
Clarence Norton, resigned. During his
six years and half of service for Uncle
Sam, young Norton made record for
faithf1lness which is deserving of honor
able mention. In all of that time there
has not been a mail missed or one late in
delivery, and ten mails per day have
passed between the railroad station and
the post Office. He has grown from boy
to man in the service. and the habit Of
prOmptness and attention to business
gained can but be of benefit to him in all
the years to come.
Mrs. Hattie Croft has been elected
teacher in the public school, in the room
now occupied by Miss Coombs.
Mr.. ]. Rushing James, of Paulsboro.
formerly of Swedesboro, was married to
Miss Mabel E. Cooney, of York, Neb., on
Wednesday of last week, in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. james have been visiting
his brother, ], A. James and family here.
Congratulations.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


Christian Kurtz met with a painful
accident last Thursday. He was mixing a
spraying emulsion over stove. Some of
the liquid splashed on the stove and the
whole took fire. In carrying it out doors
his hands and arms were badly burned
Frank Snyder and Mrs. Kate Wren are
each building two nice boat houses along
Timber creek.
1t is rumored that the Newbold I'm
proyement Company will make public
sale of lots June LIST. 1t is ten years since
the last sale of lots, and there are now
sixty handsome houses on the tract, which
has wide, well-shaded streets, side walks,
lights, splendid artesian water and fire
protection.
The Falls Hotel is accommodating more
planked shad parties than ever before
They come from near and fai. One from
jersey City last Saturday, numbering 100,
came in a special train.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
500 Reward 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all it's stages
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the
only positive cure known to the medical fratern,
ity- catarrh being constitutional disease. re-
qnires constitutional treatment Halls Catarrb
Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation Of the disease
and giving the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in doing It's
work, The propTietoTs have 10 much faith in iii
curative powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that Il fails to cure Send
for list Of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY co., Toledo, 9
Sold BY Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family pills ars the best,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
Obituary.

PATRICK KAHN died at his residence on
Penn street, this city, last Saturday after
noon, after an illness of three weeks with
pneumonia, aged 60 years. Mr.. Kain was
an upright, good citizen, and an honest
man, devoted to his large family, and faith
full to the interests of his employer A
family of wife and seven children survive
him. The funeral was from st. Patrick's
church on May I'd. Interment at GIouces-
ter City.
AARON 81, WILKINS, an old and
respected citizen of Woodbury., died at
his home on Maple street, on the Both ult.,
after long illness, aged II years. For
many years he was in the furniture bust
ness in Philadelphia. His wife, who was
daughter of the late A. s. Barber, two sons
and daughter survive him. The funeral
services will be from his late residence this
afternoon at two O'Clock.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
MARRIED.

I'm Woodbury., April is. 1900
BY Rev. J. A. Dilkes Winfield Scott Kier t.
Jennie T, French. both Of HurfviIle
BATEMAN- At the M. e. Parsop
age Clarksboro, April 25 1900, by Rev. jane
u. shaw: John Penn Batten, OF Swedesboro
and Merida Wolf Hartman, of Paulsboro
JAMES COONEY.- 50 Wharton Street. Phila
deiphia. April 26. 1900, by the Rev. Groves w
Drew JOS. b. James, of Psulsboro, ana Mis-,
Mabel E. Cooney, of York, Neb
NICHOLS-JOk DAN.-At st. PauPs Parsonage
Pennsgroye, April 30 1900, by Rev. Sanford N
and Miss Matte Jordan of Pedricktown
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
w. c. T. U. Notice.

The public is again inv tied to hear Hon.
VoIney b. Cushing. of Maine, on @The
Dissertation Of the Temple" In touring
the county for the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, Mr. Cushing will
reach Woodbury. on May 3rd, and will
speak in the Central Baptist church at
eight p. M His calm and reasonable
presentation Of his subject, together with
his logical, polished speech, always appeal
to thoughtful people. The choir will
render specially attractive music, and Mrs
DR.. Gilmour will take part 10 the program.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03

For meeting of German Baptist Breth.
rem, at North Manchester, Ind, May 20. to
June 8, 1900, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will place special excursion
tickets on sale May 30 to June 3, 1900
from stations west of Baltimore (not in
clusive), and Lancaster and Reading lin.
clusive) and south of and including Sun.
bury, at rate of one first-class limited fars
for the round trip. Tickets will be good
returning until July /, inclusive.
h-3-1AN0. 5ts
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03

WOLLQH0N.- Glassboro, n. j., April q, 1900
Mrs. Rachel NJ, widow Of the late JOSEPH
Wollohon, in her 10th year.
DOBSON.--In Camden. April %. 1900, Mary
widow OF Thomas B. Dobson, in her 62d year.
KAIN.-In: Woodbury., on April g. 1900, Patriel
Kahn.
WILKINS.-In Woodbury., April 3d. 1900. Aaro,
M. wilkins, in his I'D year
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
REDUCED RATES TO TRENTON VIA PENN.
sYLVANIA RAILROAD.

For the New Jersey State Prohibition
Convention at Trenton on May 5, the
Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion
tickets from all stations in New Jersey al
rate of single fare for the round trip mini.
mum rate fifty cents. Tickets to be sold
and good going May and s, returning to
May inclusive
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
A Token Of Remembrance.

/ Charles w Starr, late Chief of the Wood
bury Fire Department, died suddenly at
his residence No. 95 South Broad Street.
this City, on Tuesday night, April 25th,
| 1900, in the sixty-frst year of his age, com
pleting service of thirty years in this
Department.
During all that term of service, he was
alert to every call of duty, daring and
courageous in action, wise and prudent in
counsel, faithful to his comrades, rigid
though extremely modest ia all his de-
cisions.
Res0lued, that while we are shocked at
this sudden dispensation, and feel panied
at the loss we have suffered, we boW with
humble submission to the Chief Ruler of
the universe, who doeth all things we'll.
and has now called our Comrade hence to
higher scenes and brighter fields. and to
the enjoyment of his eternal reward in
life he has earned for himself this highest
encomium.
He was Man, Faithful, Just and True. y
ResolUed, that our house be draped in
mourning for period of thirty days as an
outward testimonial of our respect and
sorrow, and that this minute be recorded
by our Secretary, published in the City
Press, and copy eDgrossed and forwarded
to his sorrowiDg wife and family.
II. G. WARREN, Good Will
W. ", HA 4 nsosd LlvEnnoRr' Fire Go.
Woodbury., N. j., April 20, 1900
WAIVED.
Man to care for horses. Apply to
5000 228 SOUTH BROAD STREET,
o-S-iSOo-2ts. Woodbury., N. j.
| WASrED.
Middle aged woman for general housework.
Apply 81 High St., Woodbury., n. J.
FoH sAnr.
Pumpkin seed; hay of good quality; horses
20 up ANDES E. BUDD,
go Gibbs Farm, out Delaware ST.,
55-'t Woodbury., n ].
WANTED.
Young man to work in general store and to
drive P. o. Box p, Mt Royal, N ].
FoR SALE
i've thousand leading varities free from rot.
ISAAC @. DILKES,
o-3-l9OO-2ts- Barnsboro, N j.
MONEY TO LOAN.
In sums of $500 up.
4-ls-1sOO = : WOODBURY., N. j.
NOTICE.
The Thirteenth ANNUAL MEETING of the
Stockholders of the woodbury. Real Estate Mu-
tual Loan Association win be held in the rooms
Or the Association, No 10 CooperiSt., Woodbury.,
n. j., on Wednesday. the 9th of Mdy, next for
the election Of officers for the ensuing year The
polls will be open from to o clock in the af-
Lern0on, and from TO O'Clock in the evening.
new series viii be issued and All other neces-
sary business transacted.
GEORGE E. PERSON.
Woodbury., April 30 1900. Secrefsry.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
West Jersey and Sea Shore Railroad.

On and after Get. ;, 1899, trains viii
leave Woodbury. as follows:
For Phila, 554, es4. s.25, 745. : Sc. $50, s.oe
Is 5.s5. SOS 6 so 7l5 iooS and II .0s .. m. week
days. Sundays s Il. Ss5 u. M, S04, 5.2S 5.45
6 40, and Hip. m.
For Glassboro $50, ss4. s45. 1904. lib.
q. m, 1884. S24, 3.4S. 1858 500, SIS, 5.44, 632
T.03, S.02 10 AZ p. m. ~ " night week days
On Sundays, s.35 a. m, 5ss 1852, p. m.
For Swedesboro, 6.52, 8.46, l1.S5 a. M. 205 4.3s
Gil, 7.05 pm. week days. Sundays $50, a. m.
COZ p m.
For vineland and Millville. s.50,ss4a. M, p. "a
sa3, 5s4 7.0s pm week days. Sundays, S35
q. m. 1888 p. m.
For Maurice River and points on Maurice
River Branch. SS4 a. m, (l2.34 aturdays only.
5.44 p. m.week days. Sundays 5.SS p. m.
For Sea Isle City and Ocean City. 9.24 q
M, 3.z3 p. N. week days. On Sundays, s35 a. N
week days. Sundays, SIS, 925 a. m.
For Atlantic City, s.s4 am, 3 4s p M week days.
Sundays 835 a m, 5.33 p. m.
For Salem (via Glassboro and Elmer) 5.45 am.
3.b3 p. m. Via SwedesboTo 6.52, $40. Il 35 a. m.
205, 4 IS. ell p. m. week days. On Sunday, 500
q. M, 6lO2. p. m.
For Bridgeton, $50, s45 a. m, 1894. 3.5s. s. 2S
6.32, r. m. week days. Sunday S.55 a. m, 5.5S p m
RETURNING TRAINS.
Leave Phila.. for woodbury., $50, son, SO
$50, ll.00 q. m. Zoe noon; 80, $50, 3.2
$50 4.i0, $50, 500, 5 20, $40, 500. $50, 7.3o
800, 1918. 11.45 p. m. week days. On Sun
days, 500 sl5 a. M, 1880, 800, $50, 1000 .. m
Leave swedesboro for Woodbury., 5.2s 720
Sos 936 q. m., 1925, 446, 6 q D. m. week days.
Sundays, TBS a. m, A, p. N.
For time tables ana further information apply
70 ticket agent at the station.
J. B. HUTCHINSON, J. R. WOOD,
General Manager. General Passenger Ag't.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
II or'oE-

N or'ch
Notice is hereby given that there viii be a
meeting OF the County Board Of Examiners Of
Gloucester County for the examination of candi-
dates Tor Teachers Certificates in the Academy
at Woodbury.. on Friday and Saturday, May
present as early as $50 O'Clock a. N
The questions will be given IN the following
order. Friday ~ PeninRnship. CD Orthograph
60 Arithmetic, % Geography, % Grammar. 90
Reading. Saturday Third Gfade-{1l Theory
Jersey, 81 Temperance Physiology, "a United
States History, Cd Elementary Ciyies, f5l Eie-
naentaKy Composition. second Grade ID Theory
and Practice Of Teaching. "a School Law Of New
Jersey Cd History Ct Education. 10 Physiology,
Nl Composition. 90 Bookkeeping, q Elementary
Algebra. First Grade Theory and Practices Of
Tsschine, ca school Law 81 NeN Jersey 81
History 81 Education, a Algebra CO Cfyics 81
Physics "a General History 10 = lane Gso1astfY
NJ. Il. ELDRfnGE,
County superintendent
WiiiiAnls1owns y" J. April Ies 1919 z-l24sa-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03

Take LAXATIVE BRoM0 QurNIKE TABIKTs. Al
druggists refund the money Il it fails 10 cure
E, W Groves signature is on each box. 25e.
1898. -6laos.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03

wood, all convenienees. in good order: good
sized lot, on HOlroyd place, Woodbury. Bargain
as investment or home. Apply to
F. L. WILKINS,
4-ls.4t Estate Agency, Woodbury.. N. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03

Sharp, IN BRIDGEPORT, on
Saturday, June 9, 1900,
Between the hours Of twelve and five in the
afternoon to-wit: sat two O'Clock all the follow
ing described real estate, situate in the township
OF Logan. County of Gloucester, the property
formerly owned by John B. Gray late deceased
viz:
TRACT NO. being the Homestead, situate
In South Bridgeport. along Raccoon Greek, ad-
Joining lands of Merrick Stanton, Erato Plato
and others. containing three acres and 721o0 OF
an acre of land more or less. The improvements
consist OF a frame dwelling, barn and other
outbuildings This properly is beautifully loca,
ted along the creek, cool and shady, elegant
fishing and within short distance Of railroad
depot. Trains leave Bridgeport for Phiia at 5. 20
ia, o. 10 AZ a. m. 1921 8 "a and 5.29 p. M
Leave Phila, 5 20 II 90. 100. 4 10 and 6 90.
TRACT NO. e-Being parcel Of meadow land
in the lower meadow company adjoining meadow
OF Anna Belle Bright and others, containing two
acres This tract of meadow is convenient fol
those 10 need Of good pasture lot.
TRACT NO. 3-Being piece OF Cedar swamT
containing i've and three quarters acres, begin
ming in the line of meadow land formerly owned
by Middleton, now the American Dredging co
and a6joins the cedar swamp Of Jacob Tomb
late deceased, Charles s. Stratt0n, deceased
Joshua Matloek, deceased and others.
Conditions made known at sale by
JOHN F. TRUITT.
BARTTNE W. FLANAGAN,
WILLIAM II. SPRINGER
Elwood Usinger, Auct Commissioners
Dated May 3. 1890.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
MON. EY
EOR SALE.

To loan on first mortgage.
DAVID o. WATKINS,
136 South Broad street
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03


The statement of the First National
Bank is advertised.
Mrs. A. L. Terry and son Arthur are
on pleasure trip TO Boston.
-Thos. M. Tice sold car load of cows
at Mt Ephraim Tuesday at an average
price of $50.
The local gas company is considering a
proposition to extend the gas mains to
Newbold and Westville.
The City sprinkler is the subject of a
good deal of ridicule these early spring
days, yet it is doing all it was built to do.
Mrs. Eva O. Hanth0rn adYertises her
household goods at public sale on the 9th
inst. preparatory to removal to California.
The Young Peoples Union of the Cen
trail Baptist church will hold an entertain
ment in the church on Thursday evening
next, May 10.
Plumber Rice has big job of plumb
ing at Atlantic City for M. W. Newton.
Mr.. Newton never forgets Woodbury. work.
men when he has work to do.
Warren Redield, for seven years in
the employ of Stokes grocery, has accepted
position with the Metropolitan Insurance
Co, and will be located at Atlantic City.
-Pentecostal Conventions and Rallies,
under the auspices Of the Camden District
Epworth Leagues, directed by Charles A.
Tushingham, will be held in this county, s
follows Wenonah NJ. E. church Friday,
May Is, and Bridgeport NJ. E. church,
Monday, May 81
The Jefferson church was saved from
destruction by fire last Tuesday morning
by Mr.. Gooden who lives opposite. He was
up at very early hour and saw the build
ing was on fire in front and rear. Hasten
ing oyer be soon put both fires out They
were undoubtedly the work of an incendi-
airy.
List of advertised letters for the week
ending April 80, 1900: c. w. Ballenstedt,
Herman Carly. r Dougherty, Geo. w.
Gamble, W. II. Giles, 2; Eugene Hughes,
2; Perry M. Jackson, E. st. John, Laura
Wilkins. Persons calling for the aboye
letters will please say advertised.
The following Justices of the Peace re-
ceived their commissions Tuesday w. II.
Barnaby, A. w Cattell, Woodbury. O. B
Hagenbuch, Deptford Isaac S. Stratton,
Woolwich Henry Smith, East Greenwich;
B. W. Flauigen, Logan Samuel McCurdy.
Franklin Joseph T. Wood, Monroe James
w. Hera, Elk B. M. Turner, Clayton.
The Woodbury. public which gave
"The Smith Family" and "The Bicycler, p
such a hearty welcome last year will no
doubt be pleased to know that there is
another entertainment in store for them.
which it is hoped will prove as entertain
ing and satisfactory as the previous one.
The farce in preparation is entitled
Barbara" which is q highly pleasing
comedy in one act by the well known
the program will consist of music and
other attractive features, May II, at Green's
Opera House. Tickets, %, IS and so cents,
on sale May 9TH at Redtield's lee Cream
Parlor, Cooper street.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-05-03
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

At the stated meeting of City Council
Tuesday evening, all the members were
present except Messrst Reading, Clymer
and Leeds.
BILLS PAID.
Holster, April salary $s5 90
f. B. Ridgway. sundry fees......-..-.-....-.. 20 90
An order was made that warrant be
prepared for the advertisement and sale Of
properties delinquent in tax payment for
the year 1898, amounting to 1882 SO.
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