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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-07
BRIDGEPORT.

The revival services will be continued
this week at the M. E. church. Seyera
have professed conversion
The Township Committee had theil
annual settlement on Wednesday evening
this week. Mr.. Henry B. Shoemaker
represented his brother, Smith Shoemaker
who has not recovered from his recent
sickness sufficiently to attend to business
Tavis & Sons are doing business at the
mill grinding feed, saving lumber and
manufacturing crates for shipping truck.
The ice houses have been filled with ice
from five to nine inches thick.
On account of an attack Of grip, Prof
Fleetwood held the examination of pupils
at his residence-he not being able to go IL
the school house.
Mr.. Louis Folger, ST., has moved il
town, occupying the A. Belle Bright house
on Main street. Mr.. and Mrs. John Folgel
will have charge of the homestead farm
and reside thereon.
Through the efforts of Prof. Theodore
Fleetwood and the scholars of the school
about fifty-fve books have been added tt
the public school library at this place.
Rev. J. " Holdcraft is able to be about
the house, and if the weather is favorable
he will go out for walk.
Mr.. sherwin Casperson, who went t.
Charlotte, North Carolina, for pleasure
trip, has returned after having a pleasan
all around excursion.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-07
Register of sales.

Feb. s-Adiourned sale of Frank L. Care, neal
Mullica Hill.
Feb. Oh. A. DeHart, carriages, etc, Thorofare
Feb. 9-Wm. G. Cattell, Agent, near Westville
Feb. 11-Sheriff's sale, real estate of Hattie
Bailey, at Court House, Woodbury..
Feb. l2-Norton H. Woodruff personal property
near Mullica HILL
Feb. I2-Thos. G. Scott, near Cross Keys.
Feb. 13-John Pimm, near Barnsboro.
Feb. l4-Clayton B. Eastlack, near Redwood.
Feb. 15-Cox Bros, farm wagons. etc, at Coles
hotel, Moorestown.
Feb. &c. w. Hartzell, horses at Pauls Hotel.
Feb. 15-John s. Hampton, near Pedricktown.
Feb. 16-Jos. Carr horses and cattle, at Pitrnan
Grove.
Feb. 16-Thomas Borton, Admir- of Howard l..
Crandol, decd at Mullica Hill.
Feb. ls-G. W. Lancaster Gloucester City.
Feb. ls-Paul Brown, near Cross Keys.
Feb. 1s-Gerrard Wood, near Mantua.
Feb. 19-Wm. NJ. Burk, near Pedricktown.
Feb. 19-Geo. w. f. Gaunt personal property,
near Jefferson.
Feb. 2o-Personal property, at Redwood.
Feb. 23-F. Turk, at EVAN.
Feb. 23-May E. Cook, Administrators, real
estate, between Mantua and Mt. Royal.
Feb. 26-Joseph Mood between Woodbury. and
Almonesson.
Feb. 27-Rudolph Benezet, Mullica Hill
Mar. 2-John Repp & Son, about one mile from
Glassboro.
Mar. 5-Rudolph Benezet. Redwood.
For sales fully described, see advertising
columns.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-07
WEST DEPTFoRD.

Rev. Mr.. Stone, with number of Thoro-
fare friends, has been going to the Red
Bank church for about two weeks. The
church is crowded every evening and great
interest seems to be taken, and converts are
plentiful. Last Saturday evening the
meeting was for men only. Why women
were not allowed we have not been informed.
A ''stag'' religious meeting is something
new to these parts. On Monday evening,
though cold and blowy, the house was full
and several went to the front.
VIM. Bonner is engaged in making red
pepper, which he sells at $3.50 per pound.
Seed 'sweets" at vendues bring double
the price of large ones in market.
Three sales on Tuesday.
Early tomato growers are thinking about
making seed beds on Valentine Day, and
the girls are wondering about receiving a
valentine.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-07
PITMAN GROVE.

Harry Finville is now occupying his new
house.
Winter D. Caulk shows little signs Of
improvement.
Miss Mabel Montgomery has been recent
grip victim
Mrs Steelman, of Williamstown, has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. David
virgins.
John Broadwater, so well known here
about in the summer season, was in town
Tuesday.
The new electric light company has made
a minimum rate of $3.50 per month, with
10 per cent. off for cash.
Tickets are out for the Pitman banquet,
which will be held at the Odd Fellows
Temple, Philadelphia. on March s..
r. M. Shoemaker has rented Miss Rulon's
house and will take possession March 1.
He will continue business at his present
location, however.
The many friends in this locality of Mr.
John Habeker and family greatly sympa-
tllize with them in the death of their young
son Benton, who died after undergoing an
operation on Thursday of last week Mas
tiers Joseph Greenwood and Arthur Lefeyre
were two of the number from here who
attended the funeral on Monday
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-07
WENONAH.

Married Jan. 80, 1901, by Rev. NJ. c.
Stokes, Mrs. Susan Ellsworth, of Bayonne
City, to Mr.. Charles Talhurst, of Ruther-
ford, N. j., at the residence OF the brides
brother-in-law, Rev. M. C. Stokes Of this
city.
Miss Abbie Croft, of Mullica Hill, died
on Wednesday morning. She is a sister of
Mrs. G. Buzby.
Mrs. A. Sweeten is quite sick with the
grip.
Mrs. A. A. Reynolds is the latest grip
victim.
Samuel r. Carey started Feb / on a
business trip South.
The dancing class is still held on Thurs
day evenings in Noblit's hall.
Mrs. Elizabeth Leaps sale of farming
implements and household goods on Jan. 81
was a good one.
Mr. and Mrs. H. v. -Tuft entertained a
number of their friends on Friday evening,
the occasion benz A9gZebrate Mrs. Tufts
birthday. $50
ilGsAllss Mae Woodgvft. noading, Pa,
jfsgisiting her sister, sIsse Iisynolds.
E. Ward Wilkins is very i'll.
Rev. Il. IL. cage was summoned to Dover,
where his mother is critically ill.
Louis Buzby was brought home on Mon
day afternoon from the Polytechnic Hospital,
Philadelphia, to which he was taken week
ago for treatment of fractured ankle, re-
ceived from fall on the ice at 31st and
Reed streets, that city.
Miss Hilda Bowler is visiting her sister
in Harrisburg, Pa.
Mrs. Helen Rasmussen is spending few
days in Trenton and Amboy.
On Thursday, Feb. 7, all the missionary
societies of the State will hold meetings
devoted to prayer for the cause Of missions.
Missionary lunch was held on Tuesday
at the home of Mrs. Charles Bilderback.
The topic was on work in Africa, several
ladies responding. One of our own mem
bers contemplates going the first of May.
The meeting was very interesting.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-07
HURFFYILLE.

Robert Sterling, whose leg was broken
early last Fall in fall from load of hay,
died last Wednesday after long, painful
illness, leaving three children. The funeral
was from st, Patrick s church, Woodbury.,
on Sunday last, interment beside his wife
in Gloucester cemetery.
Wilbert Hurf will move to the Sterling
farm soon.
Albert NJ. Hurff will soon move to the
Pickett mill farm, recently purchased by
him.
Collector Brooks Hurf has reason to
be proud Of his first years record in the
Collectors Office, having collected the dupli-
cate of Washington township closer than
any previous year. The amount delin-
quent is only about $780,
Edw. James has entered upon his new
duties in the Camden county asylum.
Cooper Chew viii soon move to Malaga
where he has secured a position with the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Our grip sufferers are all recovering
slowly.
Mr.. Chas. Turner lost valuable horse
last week.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-07

SToCK-One brown mare, 8 years old, good
worker or family horse fearless of steam or
trolley, gentle in all harness and safe for women
to drive; bay mare, years old good team
horse, gentle in all harness; gray horse, gentle
and good worker. Two good cows, will be fresh
about the first of March; Guernsey heifer
coming years old in June, will come in about
April.
WAGONS-One heavy wagon nearly new, "a
inch axle, inch tread, made by DeHart, good
farm wagon, set truck shelving with platform
springs, nearly new, will carry 40 baskets; l
buggy, in good order; cart, set hay shelvings,
sleigh and bells, shelving cover.
HARVESTING and one half sets double
harness, l set with heavy breeching sets
carriage harness, set cart harness. robe, blankets
whip, collars, brides, lines, halters, nets, etc.
FARMING UTENSILS-Wood moving ma
chine in good order, Tiger horse rake nearly
new, with seed sowing attachment; gang pillow,
two-horse pillow, one-horse do, fallow harrow 5
cultivators, one with sweet potato attachment;
Decker sweet potato digger, Hoffman mar or,
Darnell marker, corn coyerer grindstone, cider
mill corn shelter, 30 hot-bed sash and frames,
cross-cut saw, wagon-jack, sixteen foot ladder,
steE-ladder, hoes, Shoyels, forks, axes, drags,
stalk cutters, parbuckle chains, drag chain,
trace and chains, barrels cider and vinegar,
200 truck baskets, bushel basket, half bushel
and half peck measures, lot bags, large iron
boiler, hot water sectional brooder, chicken
coops, fattening COOP poultry wire, portable
hog house, saw, augurs, brace and bits, lot boxes
snd barrels, lot old iron, etc.
3 cords dry pine wood, lot lumber.
HAY, SEEDS-Six tons good mixed hay, s
stacks hot bed hay containing about tons each
about 20 heaps corn stalks, North Point ctron
seed, Rocky Ford citron seed, lot sweet pepper
seed.
HOUSEHOLD GoODs-one good Gibbs new
baker range, nearly new; good cylinder Goa
stove, No. IA; eight foot walnut extension table
drop leaf table, new wardrobe, 2 couches,
nearly new; bedroom suit, bureau, washstand
goose feather bed, 40 yds ingram carpet, 50 yds
seat dining-room chairs, 3 rockers, IL Windsor
chairs, looking glasses, screen doors, window
screens, window curtains, clothes horse, eigh
day clock, alarm clock, lot Dishes lamps, lo
cooking utensils, OF. ice cream freezer, new
Globe washer, wash tubs, wringer, churn anc
horse, many other articles too tedious to men
ton
Sale to begin at II o'clock sharp and will be
positive.
CONDITIONS-A credit of months will b,
given on sums of $40 and upward, payable ii
Glassboro National Bank.
Jos. Kirkbride, Auct. JOHN PISIA.
Charles s. Dilkes, Clerk.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-07
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

The stated meeting of City Council was
held on Tuesday evening last, all the
numbers being present.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
The special committees on Sewers and
Light reported progress.
Mr. Best, of the Finance committee,
reported that the Finance committee had
instructed the Solicitor to forclose a mort
gage of 81 900 held as security for loan
| from the Ogden Fund.
Mr. Batten reported that John Umbrine
had resigned as driver of the fire team and
the committee had appointed John Ham,
nell to succeed him.
Mr.. Clymer read communication from
the Borough Clerk, Of Elmer, asking il
Woodbury. had an extension ladder for sale,
if so, its length, and the price.
An motion, the same was received and
filed, and the Fire committee given power
to sell same The Chief of the Fire depart
ment said the ladder was Bangor extern
sion ladder, in two lengths, 60 feet long
cost $3.50, originally.
The Water Superintendent Wilmer
reported collections for January 81, 668.30
In communication Senator Stranger
acknowledge receipt of the resolution by
Council as suggested by the South Plain
field Council, relative to repeal Of the Tax
exemption for bank Loans, and expressed
his willingness to aid the passage Of the
repeater.
Mr.. Best reported the construction Of a
vault 10 it. 6 in, by 10 #. 6 in, in the
cellar Of the Court House for keeping city
papers.
f,I,o Co,,,,,;+too =, Aooo,,,,+e raror+od
the Poor account exhaused, and Poor bills
were laid over.
Mr.. Best, of the Water committee,
presented specification for installing new
pump at the fire house. Same were read.
They provide for compound duplex direct
acting triple expanding pump with
capacity of $500, 600 gallons. The speci-
fication was adopted, and form of advertise
ment presented and ordered advertised in
such papers as the committee deemed best
The Sewer Ordinance was then taken up
and after amendments, adding several
streets, the ordinance was passed by a
unanimous vote.
Mr.. Best brought up the matter of the
dumping of ashes on the streets in violation
of city ordinance, and suggested that the
city horses could be utilized to remove
them if the people would place them out on
certain days. On motion the subject was
referred to the Street committe to formu-
late rules for the removal of ashes and have
same made public.
Mr.. Sithens moved that snow pillow be
made and same used by city team when
snow fell to depth three inches. Carried.
Mr.. Sithens moved that the Ordinance
committee prepare an ordinance providing
for the cleaning of snow from the sidewalks.
Adopted
Mr.. Best said the expense of keeping the
fire alarm in order was due to changes of
wire by linemen who came to town, and
cutting down trees, etc. He moved the
Fire committee prosecute persons tamper-
ing with lines in any way, under the ordin-
ance Carried
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-07
SWEDESBORO.

Mr.. and Mrs Vincent Sharp of Camden,
speht sunday WIN Edltor Geo. w. Rlther
ana family.
Mrs. Lizzie r. Smith, of Philadelphia,
! me weli-known evangelist mas been visit
ing MI. ana MIS- samuel a. 0ron.
Miss Hannah Sharp and Master Norman
sharp spent sunday With Woodstown
lrienas.
Mrs. L. NJ. Halsey, of Williamstown,
mas oeen wishing her husbands mother,
Mrs. nate fiaisey.
John Sharp and family and Charles May
hew Sharp, all Of Salem, have been visiting
ohelr palents, MI. anu piis. ruayhe" onalp.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Hendrlckson have
been entertaining Mrs. Ann Hendrickson
and Mrs. Taylor Locke, OF Woodbury..
We are glad to note that Henry Shivler,
who sustained very painful injuries a few
days ago by falling on an icy step at his
back door, is so far recovered as to be able
to attend to his business His head was
badly cut and one or two ribs broken.
The funeral of John Haughey son of
Barney and Mary Haughey, Of near Jeffer-
son, took place at st. Joseph's church here
on Monday morning, with interment in St
Joseph's cemetery
William Rieger, who has been seriously
i'll over two months, is still in a critical
condition.
Miss Edith Walcott has been confined 70
her room for the last two weeks with a
severe attack of la grippe.
Mrs Charles n Rayno1ds and danobtar
Emma. Of Camden. have been recent guests
of Mrs. Rebecca REYNOLDS.
Mrs VIM n McCulloroh ;s slowlv re-
covar;no from, savora otfso,, - 10 o,r;,,,,e
which confined her to her room for some
time.
f.oo,oo r,o,- a., ao,od o;4;zo,, &c rTo,.,;so
Vile father ~ Mrs VIM = Hnnta .. i' and
ME- pat+o n IT, 90 ~, s1.a 60. as
dead in his chair bW na;d p 1v w1, called
ON him on Friday of last week. Mr. Fox
lived alone. and heart failure is supposed to
have been the cause of his death His
remains were brouobt To the home of his
DAUGHTER Mr.. Hunter and tbe funeral took
Mace on Tuesday
1rao..t,,a 4,,a4 49, r.oa.,.5
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Ian r1n. n%ao m,uu, llo,n o,,e
omruespoio ols'' Company anu nave III
WIZ eiso"ne,e'
tne SgipeyniIa VI ene ooill1 NM i -
ouG ~ =, ',si no a VII IN 10" :; 49, -,
belnless with rheumatism and suffering
intensely.
p;shon coarhoro,,oh raoan+l,, r;s;tod
nShoP 5oor oTi I'LL, and f,ad 49, .
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ce aS " The aonle ev;de dent desire Other i3t
tbinos more Than tbe tome tbin~ needfnl !,
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me i, h any new MOUSE, nov peins
n ~ ~ tne hi an no, i'lmu Uoa h ~
John Zinnler Of Camden, who. together
with his son-in-law, Frank BLACK. Of this
place. will occupy it in the Spring.
Engineer Frank Parker has purchased Of
Thomas Mccullough the large lot, corner
Of Second and Broad streets, and will erect
for himself home in the near future. An
old bouse which stood on one corner of the
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-07
PROPOSALS FOR PUMP.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Water Committee of the City OF Woodbury.,
New Jersey, at o'clock p. M, Monday,
March 4th, 1901, at the Council Chamber, in said
City, for furnishing complete and installing a
horizontal, compound duplex condensing, di-
rect acting pumping engine, to be erected upon
foundation furnished by the City OF Woodbury.,
from plans made by the contractor.
Also at the same time and place sealed propc-
sails will be received for horizontal triple ex-
pansion condensing direct acting pumping
engine erected as above.
Specifications can be obtained at the office of
s. +. Wilmer, Superintendent of Water Depart
ment. All bids to be placed in sealed envelope,
endorsed Proposals for pumping engine. .
These envelopes must be placed in another,
addressed to Joseph b. Best, Chairman of
Water Committee Woodbury., N. j., and must
delivered to him at the above mentioned time.
Ali proposals must be accompanied by certi-
fed check in the sum of $4,000, payable to the
order of the City Treasurer, to be held as a
guarantee that the bidder will enter into the
contract with the City at the price named within
five days from the date of the award.
JOSEPH B. BEST,
EDWARD G. LEEDS,
HOWARD S. DAVIS,
2-70l2w. Water Committee
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-07
XENDUE.
Will be sold at public sale, on
Monday, February IS, 1901
On the farm of the subscriber,
Near Mantua, N. J.

The following described personal property:
HORSES-Brown horse, Ii years old, kind in
all harness; bay horse years old gentle iii all
harness.
CATTLE-Seyen COWS, some with calves by
their side, and the others will be in profit soon;
Holstein bull Ii months old.
HOGS-Four sows, will farrow about April ID
6 Poland China shoats Is pigs, about 10 weeks
old.
?oULTRY-Lot of live poultry.
HARNESS-Two sets heavy harness, set mar
ket wagon harness, all made by Egge; set cart
harness. collars, brides lines trace and 7 chains
IMPLEMENTS, ETc.-Two heavy wagons
one-horse market wagon, with pole and shafts
cart Buckeye moving machine, nearly new
horse rake, 2 two-horse Syracuse plows, two
horse Kaighn pillow, two-horse Golfer pillow, one
horse Kaighn plow, heavy failow harrow, seee
/ harrow. gang plow, lot single and double swim
gletrees, corn shelter grindstones, ono nearl.
new; portable boiler, 30 gals. legal. boiler. Ia,
4 fork rope and blocks, lot old iron, shovcs
/ hoes, drags. sleigh and shafts, straps larg,
1 bells, newly strapped, patent balances, one 30
and the other 800 lbs
HOUSEHOLD GOODS = Large Centennia
! cook stove, cross-legged table, upright Goa
stoves, lot of chairs, lounge, iron pots, kettle
| and pans, Reid 4-can creamery, in good order
| crib bedstead large bcdstead, 2 hen feather beds
1 81 yds ingram carpet, Western washing ma
1 chine, and many other articles not mentioned.
sale to commence at o'clock. p m.
ConditionsA credit OF eight months on sum
i above $40 by giving approved note payable q
the First National Bank Of Woodbury., interes
after two months; less sums, cash ,,1,
Jos. Kirkbride, Auct.
Thomas Borton. Clerk. "a
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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-07
VENDUE.
Personal Property

STOCK-Onc bay horse, II years old ligh
bay mare, years old; roam mare, years old
all sound, kind and gentle, will work i'll all har
ness good mule. Four good cows with cave.
by their sides; heifers, bull.
WAGONS, FARM IMPLEMENTS-Onc two
horse heavy wagon low-down do, inch tread
both in good condition; buggy in good order
spindle wagon, good carts low-down ha,
shelving with standards, good bench sled, stalE
sled, Mccormick mower, used but little; Tiger
shelter, two-horse Syracuse plows, Soutl
sweet potato harrows, fallow harrow, clover
seed harrow, sweet potato hitler, hoe harrows
hay fork, extra long hay rope, blocks, Paris
green gun, half bushel, vine cutters, grndstone
hoes, forks, shoves, drags, Is foot ladder, :
water barrels lot other articles too tedious to
mention.
HAY AND CORN-150 bushels corn, 40 lbs. tc
the bushel; tons good clover and timothy hay
tons hot-bcd hay
HOUSEHOLD GOODS-Walnut book case
and desk combined, bureau settee, chairs
tables, good coal stove nearly new, wood heater
nearly new, good potato house stove, 30 yards
Brussels carpet, 81 yds. rag do, 26 yds. other do
Sale to begin at ! O'Clock p. m, and will be
positive as have rented my farm
CONDITIONS-A credit of months will BIZ
given all sums over $40 by giving note witt
approved security, payable in the First Nationa
Bank of Glassboro, interest after 2 months; al
sums of $40 and under, cash at close of sale.
JOS. Kirkbride, CLAYTON n. EASTLACK
Auctioneer.
Allen s. Clark, Clerk.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-07

Uncle Sam VS., Edw, S, Sharpe,

Edw. S. Sharpe, of Salem, is the owner o.
tract of about so acres of land at Fort
Mott, in Salem county, that Uncle Sam
needs for his military purposes. Messrs.
Benz. B. Wescott, VIM. A. Casper and
Benz. F. Wood were appointed commits
sioners to fix the amount of compensation
Mr.. Sharpe valued the land at 100000
but the commissioners, ON July 16, last,
awarded him S34, 900. District Attorney
Watkins deemed the award exhorbitani
and so reported to the Attorney General,
and an appeal was taken. The case, Oh
appeal was submitted to a stuck jury in
.. S. Court at Trenton last week. Q. S.
District Attorney D. o. Watkins conducted
Uncle Sans end and ex-Judge David ].
Pancoast, John w. Acton and l. 0. Acton,
of Salem, for Mr.. Sharpe. The case was
concluded ON Friday, when the jury cut
the award to $4,000. The next step is not
yet indicated.