Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-07
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Howard Justice, who is in the employ OF
Shield & Co.'S. hardware firm of Phila.,
has been at home this past week suffering
from the effects Of vaccination.
Miss Emma Walker will make her home
in Wilmington, Delaware, this winter
where she anticipates learning the dress
making trade.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Abram
Detweiler will soon make her home in
Phila She will be greatly missed by her
circle Of young friends
Harry Mitchell, of near Swedesboro, hus-
band of Mrs. Mamma Heritage Mitchell,
formerly Of this place, died at his home on
Thursday last.
Misses Edythe Wood and Bertha Nixon,
of Camden, were entertained by Mrs.
Estell Mitchell last week.
A number of friends gave John Justice
what was supposed to be surprise on
Wednesday evening, but John hearing OF it
arrayed himself in a very elaborate costume
aud joined the merry masqueraders before
they reached his home. A pleasant evening
was reported by those present.
Mrs. VIM Holton visited friends at
Woodstown last week.
The ladies Of the Baptist Church realized
about 500 from their recent Harvest Home
Misses Mary Justice and Carrie Hartman
and Mr. Harry Woodwork, of Moores-
town, were entertained at "Carrom's" at
the home of Miss Lottie Sweeten on We'd
nesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Mitchell enter
tanned a merry party of masqueraders on
Thursday evening.
The M. E. Sunday-school held their
Autumnal service Sunday evening. The
program which was very interesting con-
sisted of music, recitations and readings.
Select readings were given by several OF
the elder scholars which were highly APP
preciated. The church was beautifully
decorated with potted plants and autumn
leaves, also great variety of fruit and
vegetables which helped to make the deco
rations quite elaborate.
Rev. J. U. Kimble, of Palmyra, filled
the M. E. pulpit on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs John Bush, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Burk, and Miss Julia Leaning,
attended the wedding Of Miss Mabel Truitt
Hoffman, of Bridgeport, and Mr. Charles
Ross johnson, of Camden, Wednesday
afternoon.
Misses Julia Leaning and Jennie Green
attended an evening company at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Ed. Birch, of Wilmington,
on Thursday evening
Misses Sara and Ada Holeton, of Phila.,
were recently entertained at the house of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Holeton.
Miss Elizabeth Davis, of Auburn, visited
her brother, Rev. John Davis last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Ridgway, of Green
wich were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. P.
P. Sweeten on Wednesday.
/ Warren Risner, farmer living near here
is having his house repaired, and is also
building a new barn which will be quite an
improvement when completed.
Miss Julia Leaning was recently enter
tanned by friends at Dennisyille.
Mrs. G. Pedrick, of National Park, is
visiting relatives of this vicinity.
Miss Mary McCuen is spending some
time with relatives in Germantown.
A new bell has been ordered for the Bap
fist Church.
Our town was aroused by the cry of fire
on Wednesday evening, when it was found
that the large barn belonging to James
OWCcbOH was OH uuC ACiol'
efforts of our townspeople only the barn was
burned, although the store and residence
and many other buildings were near. They
succeeded in getting the horses out, but
there was several tons of feed and cal
load of baskets stored in the barn which
they found impossible to remove. The
cause of fire is unknown.
Mrs. Albert Risner gave a company or
Saturday evening in honor of Miss Emma
Walker. Those who enjoyed the pleasant
event were Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Justice
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Holton, Mr.. and Mrs
Jacob Justice, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Sweeten
ST., Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Justice, Mr.. an(
Mrs. Abram Detwiler, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos
Holton, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. M. Burk, Mr.
and Mrs Freelan Sparks, DR.. and Mrs. Ell
I. johnson, Mrs. Ebenezer Sparks Mrs
Frank Gates, Misses Carrie HOFFMAN, Lottit
,, Sweeten, Mary Justice, Emma Walker
Julia Leaning, Frances Warthman, May
Hurff, Arete Justice, Messrs. Harry John
son, Howard Justice, Ellison Warthman
Richard Mitchell.