Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-12-12
CLAYTON.

Mrs. Edwin Leigh has been spending
some time with relatives in Millville
Warren Potter fell and very unfortunately
| fractured one of his arms.
DR.. johnson preached at the extra
services in the M. E. Church on Wednesday
evening.
Miss Alice Pancoast has been entertain
ing her friend, Miss Carrie Headley.
Miss Bertha Kille has gone to Royersford
for months stay with her sister, Mrs
Charles Rouse.
The December business meeting and
social of the Presbyterian c. E., was held
at the home Of Miss Abbie Candy on We'd
desday evening.
The early freight while making flying
drill on Thursday morning in some way
twisted one of the trucks on box car and
caused some little delay, few feet further
would have blocked the main line.
Mr. c. G. Beck, of Philadelphia, and
Miss Carrie Beck, of Trenton, have been
visiting their parents at the homestead.
The great amount Of rumor and talk on
the subject of Mayor Nichols connections
with the Gloucester Goa light Co.,
terminated in meeting of Council on
| Friday evening. Councilman Pierce, who
| has made thorough investigation of the
subject, read number Of letters, one from
C. P. Doyle, contractor, alleging certain
things against Mr.. Nichols. One from
President Blair Smith, of the Electric
Company, denying everything that was
unlawful and sustaining Mr.. Nichols
Also letters of opinion from Prosecutor
Starr and Solicitor Jessup, sustaining Mr..
Nichols actions. Members and ex-mem-
bers of Council also gave testimony COM
pletely upsetting all charges that have been
made. No one appeared at the meeting to
sustain any charges, significant fact.
George G. Van Holsen again led special
sermons in the Y. M. c. A. rooms on Sun
day afternoon. Those who attended were
favored with special music. An effort will
be made to make next Sunday great day.
A number of local sportsmen made
another trip to the deer woods, and Jacob
Keir succeeded in downing fawn.
A large new barn is being built by Con-
tractor Downs to replace the one burned
on the farm of J. G. Beck last summer.
The shirt factory is shut down for a
season.
A number of our old resident glass
blowers are leaving the town.
Mr.. Wilson Lloyd sent word from Cali
| fornia that he has taken wife.
Mrs. Dr. Heisled has been entertaining
her father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Cal
vim, of Cedarville.
Mr.. Henry Jess has been entertaining
DR.. and Mrs. Harker, of Port Norris the
past week.
Mrs. Phoebe Miller, the oldest teacher in
point of service in our public schools, has
been attending the funeral of her sister in
Cape May county.
The Presbyterian Sunday -school is prac-
ticing cantata, "a visit to Santa Claus, "
which will be repeated from last year.
Great interest is being manifested in the
revival services in the M. E. Church, and
many conversions have taken place. The
singing evangelists, Mr.. and Mrs. Lopez,
are much appreciated.
Mrs. marlborough, wife Of our florist,
was stricken with paralysis on last Sunday
evening. At this writing she is improving.
Her many friends hope for speedy re-
covery.
Joseph Kille is improving his property at
the corner of Pearl and Maple streets by
laying brick walk.
The water company are again extending
their line between High and Maple streets,
also by putting in new fire-plug.
The Jr. o. U. A. M. attended service in
the M. E. Church Sunday morning. Rev.
Eli Clifford preached a special sermon.
The Red Men will give an entertainment
in the near future.
The Board of Trade meeting was I'M
avoidably postponed, but will be held
shortly.
Miss Mae StiIson has taken the position
recently vacated by Miss Hattie Morton in
Pierce's store.
Wilson Turner, long resident of this
town, has moved to Salem.
Louis Kirby, of Millville, spent Sunday
with friends in town.