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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11
Opening a New Land.

On or about August 9th the government
will throw open to settlement vast tract
of 1000, 600 of land in Oklahoma, and at
least II, 900 people will gain magnificent
farms practically free of charge The new
country is to be divided into three counties
and the government is already laying out
the three county-seats. They are to be
known as Anadarka, Kiowa and Lawton.
Streets are being surveyed and lots staked
out. On the day Of the opening these lots
will be sold at public sale to the highest
bidder, and the funds arising from the sale
will be used to provide light, water and
sewerage systems and to build public
buildings.
No towns in all America have ever started
off so completely equipped as will these.
1t is estimated that within day or SO after
the opening the population of each of these
towns will be from 49, 900 to 10000. AL
ready thousands of persons are on the
border land waiting for the signal to rush
in and seize the prizes, but the government
may yet decide to hold drawing instead
of allowing the usual rush.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11
PITMAN GROVE.

Flagmen have been stationed at the two
main railroad crossings for the Summer.
Mrs. Laura Weatherby and son Francis
and Miss Mabel Montgomery, are cottagiog
at National Park.
Rev. w. S. Ogborn and son Harold, end
Arthur Downer and wife, have gone to
Mountain Lake Park, Md, where they will
spend week or more attending the camp
meeting.
Mrs. Westphaul and daughter Harriet,
are spending some time with the formers
sisters, Mrs. Drake and Mrs. Wrigg'n rs.
The Rev. Parker, of Hurffv,lle, will
preach in the Tabernae Gle next Sunday
morning, and SHINING will have charge Of
the evening services after a union song
service by the choirs from Summit and
Epworth Parks.
Presiding Elder Dobbias began preaching
to quite large congregation last Sunday
evening, but before he closed, his hearers
might be easily numbered, as the approach
ing shower scared even the past n home.
Focer & Paulin have had the electric
lights turned on again in their store, as
they found the Welsbash too hot for the
recent spell Of weather. Lawrence
Brown is now clerking for them.
Samuel veale, of Bridgeton, has taken
his old position as clerk in Joseph Lodges
store for the Summer. When he's at home
you'll find him ON Eleventh avenue.
Fourth of July was celebrated in true
patriotic style-from early morning until
evening, fire crackers, great and small,
torpedoes, and lots of other big noises
might be heard on every side, and grandpa
seemed to enjoy the noise quite as well as
the small boys. Flags waved from almost
every dwelling house, and very interest
ing service was held in the Auditorium at
ten a. M, where appropriate reading and
speeches were in order. A double male
quartette sang My country tbs of thee, y
and 'sStar Spangled Banner,o etc. in such
way as was sure to enthuse those who
heard them. to greater love for country
The music furnished by the band added life
and spirit to the occasion, and was enjoyed
by those who stayed at home and sat on
their porches. In the afternoon the play
ground was the seat of action, and the con-
tests were very amusing. For a time it
seemed as if the Lefevers were sure to carry
off every prize, as Arthur won in picking
up number Of potatoes in given time,
Bessie came out ahead in the girls foot
race, and their brother Howard would have
won in the young mems running race, if
Cartwright had not been SO long and run
so fast. The sham battle and fireworks
which were TO have been the climax of
pleasure for the whole day, were postponed
on account of the shower.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11
HEALTH CONDITIONS AT p1TMAN.
DR.. Ballard, President of the Association
Replies to the Charge Of the State
Rnard nf Health

The report of the State Board of Health,
criticising the Camp Meeting Association
for alleged lack of proper sanitation, pub
lished in these columns last week, has
aroused the Association officials, and on
Saturday last DR.. A. E. Ballard, President,
made a statement defending the Associa-
ton. DR.. Ballard said: aPitman Grove
simply insists that it shall not be required
to perform impossibilities, such as water
carriages for excreta where no such water
carriages can exist"
"The sanitary system of Pitman,n he
says, ''was constructed under the approval
of DIR. Ezra Hunt, a former secretary of
the State Board of Health, than whom no
more intelligent sanitarian ever grasped the
situation in New jersey"
DIR. Ballard SAYS the medical we'll. which
was especially attacked in the report has
an apparently inexhaustible flow, and pos
sesses valuable qualities, certified in the
analysis originally made by one of the first
chemists of Philadelphia, and published to
the world.
Continuing, DR.. Ballard says: 'sPhysi-
clans and others capable of judging have
certified to the value of it's formula, and
the beneficial effects upon themselves and
families" 1t is purer than Saratoga or
Clifton Springs, he claims, and argues that
its closing would be esteemed a calamity by
the Summer residents, who for years have
tested its valuable qualities.
THE water of the well,p DR.. Ballard
goes on, 'swas condemned by the State
Secretary upon the report of the chemist of
the Board, who in the article is quoted as
saying that it justified suspicion. This
was followed by publication through long
and continued pumping, and in May of the
present year certified sample of the water
was sent to Joseph F. Geisler, official chem
list of the New York Mercantile Exchange.
and chemist of the New York State De-
partment of Agriculture, who returned an
analysis corresponding with the orig nal,
and with similar approval.
There is no such deficiency of drainage
as the article indicates. The storm and
plain water of the Grove flows through an
underground system of pipes beyond its
borders. The ordinances forbid the throw
ing of slop of any kind upon the ground,
and demand the keeping of garbage in
tight covered vessels. These ordinances are
sometimes evaded, but are enforced as far
as evidence can be produced of their viola
ton -
In conclusion DR.. Ballard says the iniur-
ious statements in the Boards report were
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11
HURFFvILLE.

A number of farmers in this vicinity are
having their grain threshed from the field.
This is done to get rid of the fly that has
been so destructive the past few years.
The weather being so warm on the
Fourth very few of our citizens were out Of
town.
During the severe storm of last Wendes-
day night barn on the Samuel HI. Kirby
farm was blown down. No live stock was
killed. Much damage was done to grain
fields and fruit trees by the wind. A barn
of Benz. Epley was moved about two feet
from its foundation.
At about 1.30 on Tuesday afternoon OF
last week, VIM. Chew and wife started fol
Blackwood. When driving out of the yard
he heard the remaining horse in the barn
making terrible noise, and on turning
around he discovered the barn on fire. He
rushed to the stable door, but the horse
had fallen in the flames. The barn, one
horse, two fine hogs, crib house and con.
tents which consisted of lot of corn,
heavy farm wagon, truck shelving, moving
machine, cart, cultivators, plows and all
such as would be found n such building
were destroyed. The origin of the FIRE is q
mystery, as there had been no fire near the
barn. Mr.. Chew's loss is very heavy, al
there was no insurance on building OF
contents
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11
School Finances.

In another column we publish the annual
statement of the finances of Woodbury.
School District, in accordance with the new
school law. Under the old law the finan-
cial statement was made at the school meet
ing, and printed in circular form.
In this connection it seems to us proper
to refer again to a feature of the new school
law that affects the financial department of
all schools, namely, the change in manner
of distribution of the State School Fund.
Her etofore that fund was distributed on
the basis Of the number of children in the
districts between the ages Of and Is
years as ascertained by census taken each
year, while under the new law the Fund is
distributed on the basis of aggregate num-
Der of days attendance OF all pupils; hence
nOn-attendance and irregular attendance on
the school sessions is financial loss to the
district as well as loss of educational OPP
portunity to the individual pupil.
The objects of the change were many fold.
In some districts it was learned that en-
numerators padded the census to increase
their compensation; again, the census plan
offered premium on attendance, be-
cause the less percentage Of attendance the
smaller the cost of providing educational
facilities; in other woods, district with
1000 children of school age, with 80 per
cent. attending school, received about the
same amount Of State money as the district
with an equal number of children where
only 60 per cent. .tually attended the
schools. The change in method was made
in spirit of equity, and as an incentive to
parents and taxpayers to secure the regular
attendance of pupils at all the sessions.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11
AN ORDINANCE

OF the Township of Mantua, in the County OF
Gloucester, granting consent and permission to
Eastern Telephone and Telegraph Company to
erect poles and string wires, lines and cables
and construct underground conduits for the
purpose of operating telephone and telegraph
exchange.
Committee of the Township of Mantua in the
County of Gloucester, that consent and permits
sion of the Township of Mantua, in the County
OF Gloucester, be and the same is hereby given
and granted to Eastern Telephone and Tele
graph Company to erect its poles and string its
wires, lines and cables to connect with its tele
phone and telegraph system, in, through and
along the streets, roads, highways and public
places in the Township OF Mantua, in the Coun
ty of Gloucester, and to lay beneath the surface
of such Streets roads, highways and public
places, conduits to convey such wires, lines and
cables; provided, however, such poles shall be
erected and such wires strung and such conduits
laid, under the direction OF the Township Com
mittee of said Township, such official as they
may designate, SO as not to interfere with the
use of said Streets roads, highways and public
places, said official to be paid by the said East
ern Telephone and Telegraph Company and
also that all other necessary requirements thai
may compel the Township Committee to expend
public funds to protect the interests and rights
of Mantua Township, also the rights and privi
| leges of the said Eastern Telephone ard Tele
| graph Company granted by this ordinance, shall
be paid for by the said Eastern Telephone and
Section q Be It ordained that the poles
erected under this ordinance shall be straight
slightly, OF uniform height and size, placed OIL
the sidewalk inside of the curbing adjoining
the same where streets are laid out, and that &
pay station shall always be maintained within
| the Township.
Section 8. And be it enacted that this ordi
nance shall take effect Immediately and thai
the franchise granted by virtue OF the terms o.
| this ordinance shall not be an exclusive fran
chise and that the cost and expense of prepar
| ing. printing and publication OF this ordinance
| shall be paid for by the said Eastern Telephone
| and Telegraph Company.
| Passed at an adjourned meeting of Mantus
| Township Committee, held at Barnsboro, Satur
| r. G. KINCAID,
Attest: Chairman Township Committee
| WIN. s. HURFF, Clerk.
| July IL, 1901.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11

new bonnet with red trimmings Swedes-
boro horses are wondering when the millin-
ers will have their bonnets ready.
The GLORIOUS Fourth passed off much
like any other day here with the exception
of the powder burned by the small boy,
and the other exception Of the stores being
closed in the afternoon. A gentleman
passing up Main street remarked on the
absence Of flags and wondered if the bust
ness men knew it was the 4th Of July. Is
it possible that we expend all our patriot
ism on Memorial Day and haven't enough
left to cause us to fling "Old Glory to the
breeze on the nations birthday?
Past Templar Ella C. Stone on Monday
evening installed the following officers Of
Occur de Lion Castle, No IS, Ladies Of the
Golden Eagle: N. T., Mrs. Rebecca Du-
Bots; V. T., Mrs. Emma Taylor; NJ of c.,
Miss Lizzie Denny; P, Miss Minnie Soud-
er; Proph., Miss Lizzie Wallace; G. of NJ,
Miss Bessie Shivler; G.. of O. p, Mrs.
Mary Taylor; G. of l. p, Miss Lizzie
Rode.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11
BARNS nastrovad Rv Fire.

During the electrical storm about four
O'Clock Friday afternoon the barn on Benz.
Heritage's farm at Miekleton, occupied by
his son Walter, was struck by lightning
and destroyed. The neighbors flocked to
the assistance of Mr.. Heritage, and by hard
work confined the fire to the building
struck, which was the smallest of the barns.
Animals and implements were removed but
the building was filled with hay and grain
The loss will amount to about 81 900. The
insurance is in the Grange.
During the terrific electrical storm which
swept over our village about five O'Clock,
Tuesday afternoon, John Richards barn
was struck and burned to the ground. The
bolt instantly killed Mr.. Richards two
horses, which about ten minutes previously
the colored help had stabbed. Eleven tons
OF hay were destroyed. Two calves that
were in that barn, were with difficulty
gotten out 1t is said that the loss is fully
covered by insurance TP. Press
The lightning and wind accompanying
the storms of last week were very destruc-
tive in WoodstOwn and surrounding coun-
try Barns were burned, chimneys blown
| off, trees and telephone wires blown down,
| and the people were in constant dread.
Jehu Hewitt's barn, in Pilesgrove town
ship, was struck and burned to the ground.
| This years hay crop went with it. Loss,
about $500; no insurance. A house al
Yorktown, belonging to E. S. Davis, was
burned down. Insurance, $780, Maxwell
Buzby's house, at Eldridge's Hill, was
struck but not seriously damaged. The
telephone at the Almshouse had an encoun-
with the lightning, and Mrs. DR.. McGeorge
and daughter Frances, who were visiting
the formers parents, Steward VIM. Turner
and wife, has narrow escape from serious
injury. Mrs. McGeorge's belt was torn
from her waist and her daughter was thrown
down. They were sitting near the phone
at the time
A thunder gust passed over North Vine
land on Tuesday afternoon of last week
No rain fell, but the lightning played havoc
barn on the Fisher place was struck and
burned, and sparks from it set fire to the
M. E. church and it also was burned to The
| ground. Newfeld Item
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11
ALMoNEssoN.
Several people were at our park Sunday.

Several people were at our park Sunday.
If abundance of flies is sign of healthy
Summer, there ought not to be an ache Oh
pain this one.
The sum of $3.50 was cleared Saturday
night by the social held by the Social Com
mittee Of the Christian Endeavor.
Miss Ida Lawrence, of Philadelphia
spent Sunday with her friend, Eta Kan
die.
Harry Runner and nine champion wheel
men were at the Warwick House Sunday
Twenty-Five visitors were entertained al
the Hitzelberger House Saturday.
Miss Louella Handle had relapse les
week owing to the intense beat. Since thu
showers have lowered the temperature, she
has improved somewhat.
Mr.. McElroy, one Of our Oldest citizens
was buried last Saturday in Philadelphia.
Last Saturday Mrs Alfred Cunard suf
fered bad case Of heat prostration. DR.
Brewer was called in.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11

Lightning played some queer pranks last
week, Tuesday and among them all none
are more strange than that at the home of
VIM. P Zane, in Woolwich township,
where the bolt in its passage from chimney
to cellar took one shoe off Mrs. Zane's foot
Mrs Zane and her daughter were N the
sitting room, and the daughter says the
room seemed to be full of fire 1t left a
burning sensation on Mrs. Zanes limb and
foot, but no other injury. The wood work
was not burned, but wall paper in one
room had the appearance of having been
smoked. Insurance Agent Henderson has
adjusted the Loss.
Joseph Hann's house at Evan was also
struck the same day. The chimney de-
molished, weatherboards and plaster scat
tered about, and the house set ON fire.
Prompt application of water saved the
house. The loss has been adjusted by
Agent ]. M. Henderson.
The big chimney on the residence of
Mrs Caleb G. Pancoast, at Woodbury.
Heights was blown down during the storm
of July 3. The loss, which has been al
justed, was covered by a cyclone policy
with Agent Henderson.
On Thursday evening the barn of Clark
Helms, at Repaupo, was struck and the
bolt passed directly down through the bay
in the NOW without setting it on fire.
When Mr.. Helms went into the barn he
found it filled with smoke and expecting to
see flames break out at any moment, began
getting out his horses, none of which had
been hurt, although the lightning had
passed along in the stable behind them.
George C. Leonard, of Thorofare, had an
experience last Friday afternoon that he
will remember for some time. He was out
in the sweet potato field and states there
were apparently two flashes of lightning
about eighty feet on either side of him. He
was knocked down, and was stunned for an
instant but did not seem to be injured in
the least. A hole about two feet deep was
made in the ground near him, and the
potato vines all around him were burned,
while some of the hills were entirely torn
out
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11
Personal.


Fl. F. Salkeld and family are at the Isle
of Pines, York State, for a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. D. Geiger are al
Asbury Park for two weeks sojourn.
Postmaster Jessup, who has been quite
i'll for several weeks, is improving eacf
day.
Gideon Peaslee will take his annual
vacation from bank duties, beginning next
week.
J. D. Carpenter, Jr., is assisting in the
First National Bank during the vacation
period.
Mrs. H. V. Rogers and daughter are al
Asbury Park attending the Summer School
of Methods.
Mrs. J. M. Holston and daughter, Daisy
M. of Massillon, Ohio, are visiting friends
in Woodbury.
Capt. JAS McElwee left for New York
this morning to take charge of his vessel
Mrs, McElwell will accompany him on this
cruise.
Col. Green and family left for their
Summer home at Lake Hopat Bong yester-
day afternoon, their private car drawn by
special engine.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11

Delaware and New Jersey Fishermen Clash
A renewal of bitter feelings between the
fishermen of Delaware and New Jersey
appears imminent as result OF the arrest
of four Delaware fishermen. Attorney
General Herbert H. Ward wrote to Attor-
ney General Samuel H. Grey, of New
Jersey, asking that Robert Durham and
Thomas Dublin be released at once These
men, accompanied by John Bowen and
John Roberts, were fishing in two boats
operated by Joseph Anderson, of Delaware
City. They had caught one sturgeon each
when launch put out from the New Jersey
shore and they were arrested at the point
of a revolver on the charge of fishing for
sturgeon after the New Jersey season had
closed They were taken to Salem. Bowen
and Roberts were released, as the others
were in charge Of the boats Durham was
released on bail for further hearing and
Dublin was sentenced to ninety days in
jail. The boats and tackle, belonging to
Anderson, were confscated.
Anderson complained to Attorney Gen.
Ward, and he took immediate steps, call
ing Attorney General Grey's attention to
the fact that the dispute concerning the
ownership of the waters where the arrests
were made is now pending in the United
States Supreme Court, and there is an order
that no one be arrested by either State for
fishing there during the tendency of the
case 1t is thought the New Jersey officials
who acted in the case are liable for con-
tempt of court. If the men are not released
by the Attorney General, Delaware may
take further steps to secure their release.
Since the above was put i'll type, the men
have been released
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11

/
On motion of Mr. Batten, the Ordinance
Committee was instructed to draw an ordi-
nance establishing the lines and grade o.
Cedar street.
Mr. Davis reported that Good VIII Fire
Company was without means of getting
its apparatus to a fire, and moved that the
Fire Committee provide necessary means.
Carried.
Mr. Sithens brought up the matter of
curbing and guttering the John latham lot,
adjoining James Warren, on High street,
and it was left without special order.
Mr. Best moved that the proper city Off
GERS be instructed to borrow 81, 500 from
the Water Department N anticipation of
taxes Carried.
| Mr. Best said tonight was the night for
opening bids for the construction of sewers,
and he handed up two bids received by
himself, and extended an invitation to any
of the gentlemen having bids to hand them
up. Two other bids were then produced,
and the Clerk proceeded to open the big
envelopes.
The first bid opened was that of the
American Artificial Stone Pavement and
Construction Co., of Philadelphia, whose
bid was S4S. 825 IS, excepting extra excava-
tions and underdrains, which are not
specified.
A. Costa, Orange, N. j., about $780,
734.34
The Harrison Construction Co, Newark,
N. j., $53, 1872. 60-100 working days to
complete the job.
Geo. W. Ledlie, Philadelphia, $53, $50,
with so days to complete the job.
Mr.. Best moved that the bids be referred
to the Sewer committee for tabulation, and
to report back to a special meeting of
Council on Friday evening, July II, at s
o'clock.
The police officers requested vacation
during August, and same was granted
]. ]. Foster petitioned for license for
pool tables, and same was granted.
Mr.. Best reported that the Stephen Allen
property was rented.
Liability in matter of -relaying stone
paving, the property of the Trolley Com
pany, was referred to the Solicitor for an
opinion.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11
MIX shippers Nav Strike.

]. W. Pancoast, presidents Of the Phia-
delphia Milk Shippers Union, has issued
the following notice to milk shippers:
The question whether the Philadelphia
Milk Shippers Union declares a strike to
secure increased prices for July milk trem-
bles in the balance. Let every milk ship
per who believes that the work and atten-
tion involved in dairying justify remun-
erative profit prepare to hold home his
milk till the dealers concede our demands,
which may be larger than 81 cent rate we
offered to &C sept when notice to that effect
is given.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-11
Resolutions.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Great Spirit in his
allwise providence to call from our hunting
grounds to the happy Hunting Grounds above,
where the Council Fire burneth in brightness
forever, our brother, John Meister.
ResoIUed, That in his death Huron Tribe, No
50, Imp 0. R. NJ, has lost worthy member
whose memory we will ever cherish.
Resotped, That our heartfelt sympathy be ex-
tended to the family in this their hour of be
reavement
Resotped, That our charter be draped in mourn
ing for period Of thirty suns; that resolutions
be spread on our tribal records, copy sent te
the family OF our deceased brother, and pub
lished in the GLoUcEsrEE Co. DEMOCRAT and
Glassboro Enterprise.
W .. DuELL,
WARREN K. PARKER,
GEO. A. SHEA,
July 0, 1901 Committee.