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The Jersey City news., 1901-11-20
NOTICE.


Notice is hereby given that on the eth day
OF August. 1901. application was made to the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners by
Charles s Hills and others for the
IMPROVEMENT OF HIGHLAND AVENUE
between Hudson Boulevard and West Side ave-
nue..
Said Improvement to be made conforrnably
TO the provisions of Chapter 2i7 Of the Laws
Of 1895, and in the following manner including
To have the carriageway for the full width
of thirty feet thereof graded to the established
grade, by excavsting or filing the same to the
established grade.
To have the present curb reset and new 90
inch curb set where necessary.
To have the earriageway 80 feet in width,
paved with asphalt pavement.
To have the present bridge stone crosswaks
relaid and new bridge stone laid where neces-
And all other work done that may be neces-
sary to provide for the fiow Of the surface
water and to complete the improvement in a
good and substantial manner.
And notice Is also given that on the 18th
day of November, 1901, the Comm issoners
of Assessment filed in the office of the
Clerk of the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners their preliminary map for
said improvement showing the probable
total cost of the contemplated improve
ment and the probable amount to be as
sessed on property specially benefited
thereby, and the same is now open to
public inspection in the office of the Clerk
of said Board.
And notice is also given that the following
streets or avenues or particular sections thereof
are included in said assessment namely
HIGHLAND AVENUE,
from Hudson Boulevard TO West Side avenue
WEST SIDE AVENUE,
the east side from Highland avenue to
points 1904 feet north and "a feet south there
of.
HUDSON BOULEVARD.
on the west side from Highland avenue to a
point GS feet south thereof
And that in accordance with the provisions
of the Act above cited the 28th day Of No
vember. 1901, at 2 o'clock P. NJ. and the AS
senlbly Chamber of the CITY Hall are hereby
fixed as the time and place when and where
the Board of Street and Water Commissioners
will meet to hear all parties interested in said
application and all remonstrances against the
said proposed improvement that may be pre-
sented in writing.
By order Of the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners
Clerk.
The Jersey City news., 1901-11-20

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT NOTICE
Is hereby given Ihat the final account Of
the subscriber administrator of the estate
Of J4eonhard Boch, deceased, Will be
audited and stated by the Surrogate of
the stonnty iof Hudson and reported for
settlement on Friday, the 16th day Of
November next.
Dated October I, A. d. 1901
atIss lis HENRyiRoLLFs.
The Jersey City news., 1901-11-20
CORPORATION NOTICE



j Nsss e hsrss sysn that on ths 1s dsy
the Board Of Street and Water Commission
IMPROVEMENT OF MERCER STREET.
between Mersees street and yiaduct.
Said Improvement to be made conformabiy
to the provisions Of Chapter 2i7 OF the Laws
Of 1885. and in the following manner including
all intersections:--
To have buestone tagging, feet wide,
laid each sidewalk.
And all other work doEe that may be neces-
sary to provide for the flow of the surface
water and TO complete the Improvement In A
good and substantial manner.
And notice is also given that on the 18th day
of November, 1901, the Commissioners of As
sessment filed in the office of the Clerk Of the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners
their preliminary map for said Improvement.
showing the probable total cost OF the con-
templated Improvement ana the probable
amount to be assessed on property specially
benefited thereby and the same Is now open
to public inspection In the office OF the Clerk
of said Board.
And notice is also given that the following
street or avenue or particular section thereof
is included in said assessment, namely
MERCER STREET,
from Merseles street to Factory street. except
ing the lands OF the National Docks and the
New Jersey Junction Railways
And that in accordance with the provisions
Of the Act obove cited, the 26th day OF Ncyeri-
Der, 1901 at o'clock P. NJ. and the Assembly
Chamber of the City Hall are hereby fixed as
the time and place when and where the Board
OF Street and Water Commissioners will meet
10 hear all parties interested in said applica-
tion and all remonstrances against the said
proposed Improvement that may be presented
in writing.
BY order of the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners.
GEORGE t. BoUToN
Clerk.
Dated Jersey City, November Is. 1901
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A SENSIBLE man

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1,unrs It is curing more Coughs, Colds,
fTnr Troubles than any other medicine The
sr6nrIetor has authorized any druggist q give
X the merit Of this great remedy. Price 25e.
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At d ch;ldrenss party recently the ice
cream was served IN small flower pots
the small size used to root cuttings IN
lined with waxed paper and filled with
chocolate cream, which resembled the
earth that usually fills them. In each
the children much enjoying the simula-
tion Of 3 potted plant 4
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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
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BRIDGEPORT.

Mrs Elizabeth Pedrick, widow of the
late Josiah Pedrick, died on Tuesday
morning, Nov. IL, at the residence of hel
son, r. M. Pedrick, at Millville. Mrs.
Pedrick has been sufferer for many years.
and at the loss of her husband and daugh-
ter in close proximity, her health failed
rapidly. She went to Millville to reside
with her son, r. M. Pedrick, where she
remained until death came to her relief.
Mrs Pedrick has been lifelong Christian,
holding membership in the NJ E. Church
for many years, and was highly respected
by the entire neighborhood where she spent
the greater portion of her life. She leaves
four sons, George, Robert NJ, Joseph and
Charles, to mourn her loss, and her brother r,
Rev. J. V. Holdcraft and Charles S. Hold
craft. Mrs Pedrick was in her I'D year.
The funeral took place this morning at 10
O'Clock at Bridgeport. Services in the M.
P. Church. Interment in Bridgeport ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Travis, proprietor Of the mill here, has
kept it in operation during the year. This
is a better showing than made by any OF
his predecessors and plenty of work is
coming right along.
Clark Helms has taken down the board
fence along the road from the residence OF
Edward Sharp to the M. P. cemetery, and
replaced II with wire fence; he has also
cleared away some young walnut trees
pfong thB road.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
REGISTER of Public Sales.

Nov. Geo. Brooks & Son, cattle and pigs, one
mile from Westville.
Nov. l2-John F. Truitt, auditor, personal prop
erty, at Centre Square.
Nov. 14-Personal property of Reimer Helm
richs, decd, near Pedricktovn
Nov. 1s-Asa c. Harker, personal property, near
Gibbstown.
Nov. 19-Western colts, horses wagons, harness
and cows, w. G. Fox, EVAN
Nov. 10 and 20-Robert Smith, one mile from
Westville, road to Mt. Ephraim.
Nov. 19-Property of Ellen Young, decd, near
Thorofare.
Nov. 20-Hance Helms, VIM. Helms, executors,
near Repaupo personal property.
Nov. 26-Personal property, Alfred Miller and
Henry Hagar, near Bridgeport
Dec. 2-Horses, wagons and harness, Jos. Carr
Pitman Grove.
Dec. 12-John Densten, near Paulsboro.
Dec. 12-Geo. O. Allen, Pitman Grove.
Dec. 13-Real estate of VIM. w. Hughes decd,
at Repaupo.
Dec. 17-Allen & Colby, on Ladd farm. near
Westville.
Dec. 1s-Real estate at Pole Tavern, by heirs OF
Eliza Reed decd.
Dec. 31-Personal property, Andes E. Budd,
near Thorofare.
Private sale of farm, near Turnerville, John
Wilkins. Grenloch
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
EVAN.

Harry G. Nonamaker, who conducts the
blacksmith business here, has offered to sell
out and discontinue this business on account
OF his health. Arthur Wescot, of Williams
town, is negotiating with him for the place
Milton Cossaboon, of Wilmington, Del,
is spending the week here as the guest Of
Harry Dilks and family.
New street is to be laid out to-day.
VIM. G. Fox is in Indiana and will shiI
in another drove Of colts in the near future
William Schooner is having a sewer sys
tenn run from the hotel.
Elmer Deyer, Hughey Burton, Thomas
Jack and others were registered at Evan
hotel last week.
Charles Schlump entertained friends from
Philadelphia last week.
It's said that Israel Evan has the finest
bee farm in South Jersey. He has king
bees imported from all parts Of the world.
Mr.. Evan has made thorough study of
the honey bee and he can handle them as
anyone can an ordinary summer fly.
Edward Kraemer. who conducts the
creamery here, is in town daily. John
Bartholomew is in constant attendance.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
Stock, Implements, Hay, Grain, etc.

STOCK-One roam horse years old; black
horse, pair of good mules. Nine cows, some
are new mixers, and others coming into profit
soon. Six choice shoats, Poland China and :
Chester Whites.
WAGONS & HARNESS-One carriage, mar
ket wagon, buggy, cutter, DeHart truck wagon
heavy do. with broad tire set truck shevings
set of hay rigging, side and bottom boards, 2
| carts, family Sleigh two-seat do, carriage ton.
que, set log rigging, set of springs for heavy
wagon A sets half-chain harness, sets cart do
sets single carriage do, set double carriage do
sets double lines, brides, collars and halters
straps of sleigh bells, sets of fiynets, and a
buffalo robe in first-cass condition.
| IMPLEMENTS & MACHINERY-Champio
reaper and binder, moving machines, one a
draw cut; hay tedder, horserake with seed soweI
stalk cart roller, Disc harrow, stump puller,
corn shelter, cider press, bone cracker, fanmill
| Darnell marker Buckeye drill, harpoon hay
| fork lot of blocks and rope for hay fork, ears
for hay fork, Oliver Chill plows, E, one do,
| A. sweet potato digger, 8 Cox cultivators one
horse steel plow lot OF other plows and har-
rows, fallow harrow, hog scalder lot OF forks,
shovels, hoes and vine cutters, iron wise, hog
gambres and scrapers, setting out machines,
ice hook, lot COW chains sets chain traces, lot
| T chains, scythes and sneaths cant hook, crow
bar Paris green busters, track and car for
placing potatoes in cellar, asparagus knives and
| bunchers, cross-cut.saw etc.
| SUNDRIES25 hot-bed sash, used only one
season; $50 truck baskets, SO grain sacks, lot of
| chicken coops, 100 gallons cider vinegar, large
cask, pork barrels ham do, lot of other barrels,
lot of fire wood, lot strawber crates, lot egg
do, lot sweet potato boxes lot old iron, lot
shingles, siding, rails, logs and posts, lot oak
lumber and cedar piling.
$50 CHOICE go WIS
GRAIN, SEEDS, HAY & STALKS-450 bus.
corn 25 bus. rye, 10 bus. onion sets, "a bushel
clover seed, 10 tons island timothy hay, l8 tons
meadow timothy hay, IS tons good COW hay, 10
tons second crop do, Is tons hot bed do. tons
crab grass hay, tons rye straw, 80 heaps corn
stalks, lot chicken manure.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS, ETC.-Goose feather
bed, hen feather beds, bedsteads, bureau, 8
tables, bookcase, chairs, corner cupboard, meal
chest, lard press, lard cans, butter tubs, cook
stove, sheet iron d. 2 cellar do, large iron
boilers stone jars churns, brass kettle, and
other articles not mentioned
CONDITIONS-A credit OF months will be
given on all sums of $40 and upwards by giving
note with approved security, bearing interest
after 30 days, payable at the Farmers and Me-
chanice Bank at Woodbury., N. j.; all sums
under $40 cash.
sale to commence at IL o'clock noon.
E. Usinger, Auct. HANCE HELMS,
John f. Truitt. VIM. J. HELMS,
g. r. Myers. Clerks. Executors of the
estate OF James E. Helms, deceased.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
Killed hy a Bull.

Collin B. Meirs, wealthy farmer of
Cream Ridge, Monmouth county, and one
Of the most prominent in that section, was
killed by bull on his farm last Thursday
about II O'Clock.
Meirs was coaxing the animal out of a
field with some ears of corn and was lean
ing agaist post when the animal ran at
him, striking him in the breast, crushing
him terribly. Physicians were Immediately
summoned, but he died about 3 o'clock
Mr. Meirs was President of the Nights
town First National Bank, and Treasurer
of the Union Transportation Railroad Com
pany. He was an active Republican, and
a number of years ago was elected by that
party as the first Auditor Monmouty county
ever had
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
NOTICE


Is hereby given that the subscriber, who is the
guardian of Edna D. Shoemaker and E. Smith
Shoemaker, minors, who, are each seized as in
fee of the equal undivided one-half part Of GER
tain lands and premises, situate in the township
OF Logan, County of Gloucester and State OF
New Jersey, whereof Smith Shoemaker, their
father, died seized.
That the said lands and premises are held in
common by the said Edna ID. Shoemaker and
E. Smith Shoemaker subject to the dover of
Annie Nj. Shoemaker, widow of said Smith
Shoemaker.
That your subscriber viii make application to
the Orphans Court of the County Of Gloucester
Friday, the twenty-ninth day of November
A. d. 1901, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, or as
soon thereafter as the Court can hear the same,
for the appointment of Commissioners, to divide
the said lands and premises, between the several
owners, in such shares and proportions as they
are by law entitled to, and assign the dover OF
the said Annie M. Shoemaker, in the said lands
and premises, agreeably to the provisions of the
statute in such case made and provided
ANNIE NJ. SHOEMAKER,
Oct 81, l90l-5w Guardian.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
HURFFvILLE.

John Cant has started class in penman-
ship.
There is quite a number of sick people
in this vicinity at present.
The members of the NJ. E. Church, who
gave chicken and oyster supper last Fri
day and Saturday evenings, cleared SIP
by their efforts. Now electric lights Will
shine forth in the church.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

James t. Budd, executor of the estate Of Mary
Budd, deceased, by direction of the Surrogate of
the County of Gloucester, hereby gives notice to
the creditors of the said Mary Budd deceased,
to bring in their debts, claims and demands
against the estate Of the said decedent. under
oath affirmation, within nine months from
this date, or they will be forever barred of any
action therefor against the said Executor.
! Dated Nov. z, 1901 lila JAMES T. BUDD.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
FOR SALE.

What is known as the Newkirk House and
Livery Stables, at Clayton, N. j. Large 2-story
frame house of about Ia rooms with large sta
bles, carriage sheds and about acres OF fine
land, situated on the W J. & s. R. R. one square
used as hotel and livery stables. 1t is suitable
for clearinghouse, poultry farm or truck
garden, can be divided into building lots Ii
is a very desirable property and finely located
Owner being a nonresident desires to sell, and
viii sacrifice for quick buyer. Inquire of
N. d. BROWN, Agent,
Clayton, N. j., or
DR.. H. @. FISH,
5607 Penn Ave. Pittsburg Pa.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

At the stated meeting of Council or
Tuesday evening, President Burkett and
Messrs. Davis, Munyan, Batten, Leeds
Best and Reading were present There
were also quite a number of citizens
interested spectators.
After the minutes of the previous meet
ing were read, Mr.. Best presented state
ment for $3.50, interest due on the Deptfof
Institute bond, which was ordered paid.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
NOTICE!
Owners of Real Estate Or their Agents.

Owners of real estate, or those acting as their
agents, are requested to Indicate the point at
which it is expected to cross the curb line. in
connecting properties with the sewer in the
street or streets on which such properties are
located. For this purpose, substantial wooden
stake marked sewer is to be securely driven.
either against the inner face of the curb at the
| to it, and on the fence line
In case any owner agent shall fail to COM
ply with this notice, the Sewerage Committee
at such points as they may consider best, and
the properties for which these openings are in
tended will be required to use such openings
ana no others, when connection is made with
the sewer.
Tenants are particularly requested to have
this notice promptly delivered to the owner of
the property which they occupy.
JOS. B. BEST
HOWARD s. DAVIS,
i WILLIAM II. SITHENS,
| loa-iSOl. Sewerage Committee.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
DREvAwE SALE
OF A.
Valuable Farm

The subscriber will sell at private sale his
farm, near Turnerville, containing about 1856
acres of land, all in high state of cultivation
II is one OF the best dairy and truck farms in
Gloucester county. Good buildings plenty of
barn room and all other buildings that are
needed ON a farm. 1t is situated one-quarter of
d milo from Grenloch station, Camden County
RR., in thriving neighborhood, near churches
schools mills etc. For full in formation call on
or address JOHN WILKINS
Oct. 11-4w Grenloch, N. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14

The ladies of the First Baptist Church
have prepared one of their famous New Eng
Land suppers for this evening, and will be
pleased to receive their friends between
the hours Of six and eight.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
VENDUE.
VENDUE.
Will be sold at public sale, on
Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 1920
At the residence of the subscriber on the creek
road from Westville to Mt. Ephram
oNE MILE FROM WEsTvILLE

All the following described personal property:
STOCK-Five head of good young horses,
"a head of good cows and heifers, bull.
HAY AND GRAIN-Eight hundred bushels
of corn, so tons of hay, consisting of timothy,
mixed and crab grass large stack of straw, lot
corn stalks. lot of seeds.
WAGONS-Two spring shelving wagons, hay
wagon, top wagons, buggy, carts.
HARNESS-Three sets double harness, sets
cart harness. set carriage harness, collars brides
and lines. chains.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and binder, now
ing machines, hay tedder, hay rake, roller, seed
sower, grain drill, grindstones, block and fall,
| fan mill, plows, harrows $50 hotbed sash, feed
bins, ladders, truck baskets, lot of lumber lot
of manure, milk cans and dairy fixtures, forks,
/ shoveis, hoes, wise.
| Lot of household goods, stoves etc.
| &5-The farm implements, harness and house
| hold goods will be sold Tuesday, Nov. 10,
and hay, grain and stock on Wednesday, Nov. %.
| Sale to commence each day at II o'clock and
will be positive and without reserve, as L have
| sold my farm and will give up farming.
Conditions-A credit of nine months will be
| given all sums of $40 and over, with approved
| note, payable in the First National Bank of
| Woodbury. ROBERT SMITH.
| John Redfeld, Clerk.
| /. p. Knsell, Auct III
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
AN ORDINANCE

Designating the Streets and Highways in the
Township OF Washington, in the County of
gloucester, In which the posts, poles, wires,
cables and conduits of the Interstate Tele-
phone Company shall be placed, and % G.
scrlbing the manner of placing the same,
and regulating the of the Streets and
Highways by said company.
The Township Committee OF the Township of
Washington, in the County of Gloucester do
ordain as follows:
Section l. That permission be, and is hereby
granted to the Interstate Telephone Company,
its successors and assigns to place and maintain
| its poles, wires cables eonduits and necessary
| fixtures, in, through, under or upon any and all
OF the streets, alleys and highways in the Town
| ship OF Washington in the County of Gloueee-
ter and any and all Of its said streets alleys and
highways are hereby designated for such pur-
| pose.
Section @ That no poles shall be erected
without first obtaining consent in writing of
| the owner or owners OF the soil to the placing
thereof.
Section g. That all poles erected by said COM
| pany shall be neat and symmetrical, and shall
not be less than thirty (30) feet above the sur
face OF the ground, and shall be located as in
no way to interfere with the safety or conveli-
fence OF persons travelling over the said
streets or highways, and shall be, as far prac-
,cable, located upon the less frequented streets
or highways.
! Section T. That all poles erected under this
ordinance, shall be erected under the supervision
OF the Township Committee, and said company
shall replace and properly relay any sidewalk
placed damaged by it in the location of its
poles, and leave the same in as good condition
| as they were before the location of the poles.
Section 5. That set of instruments shall
be provided and maintained, without expense
to the township, for the use of the Township
Committee and authorities at such places as
may be designated by the committee by resolu-
ton.
Section g. That space on each pole erected
under this ordinance shall be reserved for the
purpose OF attaching wire or wires of any fire
alarm or police telegraph system now in use by
the Township of Washington, in the County of
Gloucester, which may at any time hereafter
be adopted or used by said Township of Wash
ington in the County of Gloucester.
Section Z. Nothing in this ordinance shall be
construed to grant unto the said Interstate
Telephone Company any exclusive right, or 10
prevent grant OF similar privileges to other
companies.
Section s. That all advertising or printing
fees incurred by the Township of Washington,
in the County of Gloucester, in connection with
the passage of this ordinance, shall be paid by
the Inter State Telephone Company.
Date of passage, November q 1901
CHARLES H. DORIAN,
Attest: Chairman
@. j. DAVENPORT, Clerk,
p. o. address, Sewell II. F. D., No. l, n. j.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14

Many Of our football enthusiasts will
be glad to learn that a game has been ar
ranged between the North and South Wood
bury teams at the formers grounds on Sat-
urday, Nov. %.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-11-14
Loan Assnciatinn.

AT November meeting of the Woodbury.
R. E. M. Loan Association held last even
ing, 81, 775 were sold at uniform premium
of 8 per cent.