Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-05-02
CLAYTON.

The regular monthly business meeting of
the Presbyterian Christian Endeayor society
was held at the parsonage. After the cleo
ton of officers very pleasant social was
held.
Rev. Eli Clifford preached sermon to
young men on Sunday evening. His sub
iect was "The Young Man of America, His
Prospects and His Perils"
The w. J. & S. r. R. Co. is making i'm
provements around the station; the drive
way to the siding has been elevated.
Joseph Richman is having his home on
High street painted by Mr.. Iredell, of
Malaga.
Miss Ada Crist has resumed her duties
after her recent illness. and Miss Carrie
Beck has so far recovered as to go back to
her studies at the State Normal School,
Trenton.
Mrs. George Crane has returned from an
extended visit to her former home in Mass
achusetts.
The building of Andrew Pierce was
moved to the lot opposite Jos. Kille's in
stead of side of John Ashbridge's, as stated
last week. 1t will be used as wall paper
store by Walt. staulcup.
todu1uCl 1(ONlio lQS SNGulCi dll uilC SlOuud
between his mill and the Methodist church
property.
A reception. to their leader, DIR. johnson,
was given by his large Bible class on Friday
evening The church was tastefully ar
ranged, and filled by the members and
friends Of the class. After very enjoyable
musical program, directed by Prof. William
Pierce, in which the choir and V. M. G.
furnished some very nice music, refresh
ments were served by the members of the
class. The DIR. was then called ON and after
a talk, Albert Early, in the name Of the
class, presented him with a fine Hartford
bicycle. In few earnest words, DIR. John
ton thanked the class for its kindness.
Elijah Hoffman has purchased the house
occupied by John Farley, on High street.
Mr.. Farley will build a new house on the
adjoining lot.
Clarence Smallwood, who has been work
ing in Woodbury., will take a position in
Moore Bros. new meat market.
The social department of the Epworth
ing at the home of Mr. P. Harrison. A
pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
Albert Kirby, recently manager of Cen
trail Meat Market, has accepted position
at Glassboro.
The children stricken with diphtheria are
getting better 1t is hoped that the danger
Of an epidemic is past.
Miss Hattie Justice, of Philadelphia, Wis
tied friends in town on Sunday.
Contractor Ware has Howard Moore's new
house raised.
There have been number of forest fires
close to this town the last few days. One
started below the Little mill and burned q
large tract of woodland before it was
brought under control.
The /. O. o. F., of this place, marched
forty-fve strong to the M. E. church Oh
Sunday morning and listened to an excel
lent discourse by Rev. Eli'Gifford.
Miss Flora Campbell will build double
dwelling opposite the Davis property, OF
Central avenue.
visiting Miss Hannah Porch last SUNDAY
and Monday.
Young David Oliver fell from the roof o
the 1st house at Moore Bros factories anC
was quite much shaken up, but not serious
| ly injured.
A number Of local Junior Mechanics at
tended the organization of new lodge a
Evan on Monday evening.
George Essler is having his home OF
Main street painted. Getsinger & Lovejo,
have the contract.
4 Friday morning, while the freight trail
was drilling on the switch near the station
a car toppled from the trucks and fell acros
the main line, blocking travel. The wrecke
came down and after a time the track wa