Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-12-05
CLAYTON.

The Thanksgiving services were held in
the Presbyterian Church on Thursday
morning. The Rev. Eli Clifford preached
the Thanksgiving sermon. Extra music
was furnished by the church choir.
Two football games were scheduled for
Thanksgiving Day. In the morning the
second team was to play team from
Woodbury., but for some reason they did
not arrive In the afternoon the first team
played close game with team from Mill
vile, the visitors winning by 2.to 0.
Charles White, former resident of this
suddenly of smallpox in Phila. Thursday.
Better train service is being agitated, and
it is likely that we may have one or two
changes, to the betterment of the service
Clayton certainly deserves better accommo-
dations as it is doubtful if any town on the
road gives the company a more proportion
ate business.
The Delaware and Atlantic Telephone
Co. have put in new poles on Central Ave.
to extend their line to the iewelry store,
where pay station will be located The
poles are an improvement over the ones
Council forbid them to raise.
David Tweed, of Woodbury., spent
Thanksgiving with his father here.
Miss Helen Ogden, of Philada., is being
entertained by Miss Frances Porch.
Many of the old residents, who are work
ing out of town, were here Thanksgiving.
The young folks are enjoying skating,
rather rare sport for this time of season.
What might have been disastrous fire
was luckily discovered in time by Benz.
Downs at his sash mill on Centre street.
The fire started in some shavings on the
first floor but help, which was close at
hand, by quick work prevented much
damage.
jersey Blue Council will attend divine
services in the Methodist Church on Sunday
morning, Dec. 8. The Rev. Eli Clifford
will preach sermon to the lodge.
Nelson Stetson has come home from his
work in New York City and is lying very
i'll at his home on Centre street.
Miss Bessie Madden is spending some
time with friends in Bridgeton and Cedar
vile.
Miss Olive S. Page and Mr. Howard R.
Moore, of Glassboro, were united in mar
rage at the home Of the BRIDES parents on
Broad street on Thanksgiving evening
Their many friends wish them all happi-
ness.
Mrs. Carrie Stephenson is on the sick
list.
Next Saturday evening meeting will be
held in the upper town hall for the purpose
of organizing Board of Trade. Speakers
familiar with this kind of an organization
will direct the formation of the Board.
Every citizen should interest themselves in
this forward movement as SO much of the
future prosperity of our community depends
on the outcome of this meeting. The
business men especially should lend their
hearty cooperation.
Mrs. Marvin Davis narrowly escaped
serious injury in a runaway last Thursday,
only her presence of mind in keeping a
tight hold on the reins saving her.
Miss Elva Harrison fell and wrenched
her arm in her fathers store while walking
backwards.
Mrs. Chas. Seeds is entertaining her
friend, Mrs. Jennie Clark
A double wedding in which Clayton was
interested took place in Lancaster, Pa, on
Wednesday, Nov. 9th. Mr.. Walter Small
ley, formerly Of this place, but now of
Wilmington, Del, and Miss Hess, of Ian
caster, were united in marriage Mr..
Smalley has just returned from mission
work in India. At the same place and
time Miss Ellen Smalley, his sister, was
married to Mr.. Noah Hess, of Lancaster.
Prof. Fityer, of Jersey City, is spend
ing some time with Prof W. T. Fox
Frank Bartlett, of Woodbury., is visiting
Samuel Downs on Centre street.
Miss Mary Word has been visiting Mrs.
Geo. White.
Miss Mary Cain and Miss Nellie Pierce
have been visiting at the home of Mrs.
Asbury Campbell.
Geo. G. Vanhossen, one of the State
officers of the Y. NJ G.. A., made an adj
dress at the young mems meeting at the Y
M. c. A. rooms on Sunday.
The Presbyterian Church will hold evan
gelistical services in January
Mr.. and Mrs Topper, the singing eyange-
lists, are at the M. E. Church.
A brick pavement is being laid in front
of the M. E. Church and parsonage