Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-05-02
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The Spring Conference Of the Gloucester
County Sunday school Association, held
here on Thursday of last week, was well
attended despite the heavy storm which
prevailed, and proved an interesting and
profitable day to all present. The opening
service consisted of musical selections by
the choir, under the direction Of Biddle r..
Moffett, and prayer by Rev. j. III. O'Brien,
pastor Of the Presbyterian church. Rev.
i Dewitt G. Cobb of Wenonah, made fine
address on Sunday school work, and Miss
Josephine L. Baldwin, of Newark, Secre-
tary Of the State Primary Mission, followed
with an address on primary and junior
work, which was particularly helpful to
those engaged in these departments. An
interesting feature of the afternoon session
was the address of Frederick w. johnson,
ID. D., of Clayton, on the "Adult Bible
Class" The speaker gave his experience
in organizing and conducting his large
Bible class of young men in the Presby-
terrain church at Clayton, and threw out
most helpful suggestions TO those engaged
in the senior work Of the Sunday-school
The Home Department was represented by
Geo. w. Hughes, of Woodbury., in a help
full way, and Rev. r. Hilliard Gage, of
Wenonah, President of the County Associa-
ton, made an address ON the work of the
Association. The excellent singing by a
mixed choir from the several churches was
an enjoyable feature Of the occasion. The
ladies of Swedesboro served luncheon to all
who attended.
The Board of Education will meet on
| Wednesday to elect the teachers of our
public schools for the coming year.
Fruit trees are in full bloom and are
| beautiful sight.
William Rieger, whom we have from
time to time mentioned as very sick, died
on Sunday evening after painful illness of
five months duration The funeral took
place ON Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's
church, where solemn requiem mass was
celebrated, and interment was made in st.
Joseph's cemetery Mr.. Rieger was born
| in Wurtemburg, Germany, in 1881, and
came to America in 1854, and in the follow
ing year was married to Miss Emerenzia
! Spezger, also of Germany. He was not
long in finding friends in the land Of his
adoption and has spent most of his time in
this immediate vicinity, where he has been
honored and respected by all for his many
excellent qualities. He was of a genial
and kindly disposition, and counted among
his friends all who enjoyed his acquaint-
ance. He was faithful member of st.
Joseph's church and exemplifed his relig-
ion in his daily life. His aged wife and
five children, Joseph J. Rieger, Charles A.
Rieger, William H. Rieger, Mrs. Mary F.
Burkel and Miss Martha P. Rieger, survive
him.
The birthday social given by Viola Lodge,
K. of p, on Saturday evening, was enjoy
able in every respect, and put into the
treasury the neat sum of 1874 for the benefit
Of the Third Degree staff.
Loring W. Fawcett, of Camden, was in
town last Saturday.
Charles G. Reynolds, of Camden, spent
last week with his mother, Mrs. Rebecca
Reynolds.
Mrs. Fannie Holdcraft of Camden, is
spending few days. with her sister, Mrs.
B. R. Moffett.
Misses Clara Draper and Jennie johnson,
of Westville, were guests of Mrs. J. II.
Zippler last Thursday.
Miss Florence G.. Pither entertained on
Sunday Miss Irene M. Sharp, Miss Louie
Matlack and Messrs. S. L. P. Kenneman
and Walter Campbell, all of Camden.
Samuel E. Wright, chief musician of the
26th U. S. Infantry Band, now at Atlanta,
Ca, made flying visit to his sister, Mrs.
Jacob Norton, recently.
Mrs. William Richardson and children.
of New Bridge, spent Tuesday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. III. McCul-
Tough.
Miss Mabel Simmons is visiting her sister
at Asbury Park.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred C. Young, Misses
Frances and Cherry Young and Masters
Walter and Alfred Young, Of Philadelphia,
were the guests of I. II. Weatherby and
daughters on Sunday.
]. Clifford Dubois has been elected presi-
dent of the Epworth League, in place of
VIM. l.. Moore, resigned.
Miss Howe, of Philadelphia, has been
spending few days with her friend, Mrs
Jacob Norton.
Frank P. Reynolds, Of Camden, visited
his mother, Mrs. Rebecca Reynolds, on
Wednesday of last week.
Miss Lizzie Sharp is spending week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel A. Croft Miss
Sharp is an evangelist of considerable note
in the Methodist church.
Mrs. Sarah J. Haines, of Camden, was in
town on Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Tuohy, of Woodstown, spent
Tuesday here.
Aaron Hurff, one of our old and highly
respected citizens, is very ill, with no hope
of improvement. His death may be looked
for at almost any time.
The friends of William Cozens are glad
to see him able to be out on the street again
after his long and painful illness.
"Uncle John" Pierson is steadily i'm
proving, with every prospect of recovery.
Edgar Dilks is able to be out again, after
being confined to his house for several
weeks with rheumatism
Eli Cheesman is out after severe illness
of several weeks
The farmers are busy putting out sweet
potato and tomato plants.
The dog poisoner has been about and
several dogs, as we'll as a few cats, have
fallen victims, and yet there are plenty of
both left.
John Toole has his new house well under
way. Jacob Norton is the builder.
The Wrens will give an entertainment in
Meley's hall on Thursday evening for the
benefit of the fire company.
Sweet potatoes, which few weeks ago
were drug ON the market, are just now
very valuable property. Some farmers,
who were unwilling to sell at dollar
barrel and were willing to run the risk of
their going even below that price, are now
selling at one dollar per crate, or three dol
lars per barrel. One lucky farmer has just
put eight hundred crates ON the market at
one dollar, and few other have nearly
their whole crop to dispose of at the adj
vanced price.
The special school meeting, to vote on
appropriations, according to law,u was
held on Monday evening. Very little in
terest was shown, and most of the voters
we're conspicuous by their absence.
The heavy frost of last Sunday morning
found several Of our farmers with their
tomato beds uncovered, and thousands of
plants were ruined. One trucker lost 125
sash, or over 1880 plants, and others lost
as heavily.
William Costing and son Linwood have
chartered Edward Andorfer's boat, the
Lizzie A., and will carry truck to Chester
this summer.
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