Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-10-03
CLAYTON.

1t Is common sight this fall to see fruit
trees in full bloom. The caterpillar pest of
this summer destroyed the foliage and fruit
and now the trees are starting over again.
The young friends of Wesley Dilks, of
North Clayton, gave him surprise party
on Saturday evening. An enjoyable time
was experienced by all.
Henry Brown, who has been living on
Main street, moved into one of the War
rick's houses on North street last week
Oscar Downs had the misfortune to badly
cut his hand with window pane which he
was setting.
Old Folks Day was celebrated in the
Methodist Church on Sunday morning.
The church was beautifully decorated and
the old folks were brought to the church in
carriages. Rev. Eli Clifford preached very
appropriate sermon, and the visitors were
made very welcome by the congregation.
DIR. J. A. Lippincott, of the Phila M. E.
Hospital, was present at the M. E. church
and delivered a sermon and appeal in
interest Of the hospital. Quite substan-
tial collection was received.
In response to popular demand the water
company have extended their line of pipe
out Maple street to the railroad. A new
plug has also been put in North Clayton,
giving protection to property which has up
to now had no protection from fire.
Mr.. A. J. Kirby, who has long been a
resident Of this town, moved from his home
on Centre street to Millville.
Miss Clara Miller is visiting at the home
of Surrogate Dubois
William Beck, who is in poor health, has
gone to Los Angles, CAL, to recuperate.
Miss Anna Hanson and Thomas Downs
were united in marriage last Wednesday
evening. They left next day on their
honeymoon, and are now at the Pan-Ameri-
can Exposition.
G. M. Storm will go in business in a
Vineland printing house.
Rev. J. A. Cram and family are visiting
in Scranton, Pa.
Rev. Huntyberger, of Vineland preached
morning and evening in the Presbyterian
church in the absence Of the Rev. F. w.
johnson, D. d.
Next Sunday will be observed as rally
day in the Presbyterian church. Extra
music will be rendered and special sermon
preached.
| John Wallace, who has been at the Medi-
co Chi Hospital undergoing an operation,
returned to his home on Saturday. He has
been at the hospital nine weeks, but is now
on the road to recovery.
Moore Bros store will hold their fall
opening on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Miss Edna Steelman has been entertain
| ing her friend, Miss Kemper, of Westport,
Connecticut.
| c. G. Burroughs shipped some of his finest
poultry this week for exhibition at the
Inter State Fair, at Trenton.
A Chinese laundry will be opened in the
store recently occupied by the bicycle re-
pair shop.
| Isaac Pancoast was chosen delegate to the
State convention at the caucus held on
Saturday evening by the Democrats.
| It is doubtful if ever before has there
been time when so many young people OF
our town attended school in Phila. than at
present.
Roy Pierce has returned to Boston to re-
sumo his studies at the Massachusetts Inst.
of Tech.
| Miss Sara Pancoast is visiting her brother
Isaac Pancoast.
Mrs. cyrus MADDEN Is entertaining hel
friend, Mrs. G. E. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Wilson Moore started
on Tuesday morning for Manitou, Col, to
join their daughters, Mary and Marion,
who are living there for their health. il
was their intention to start once before but
they were delayed on account of Mrs
Moore's health.
The business meeting and social of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presby'
terrain Church was held on Wednesday
evening at the home of the Misses Morton.
Miss Lizzie Hoffman has returned tt
Burlington to her employment as milliner
Harry Evan has gone to Aldine, N. Y.
to blow glass;