davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
WENoNAH.

On Saturday evening number of our
young people went ON a straw ride to AL
cyon Park. Mrs. Cookson and Mrs. Benson
chaperoned the party, among whom were
the Misses Wilkins, C0okson, Wolf, Robert
son. Eldridge, Messrs. Carey, Cookson,
Wolf, Vogt.
Miss Maude Pearson reached home on
Tuesday for her Summer vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Shull have gone
for months stay at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ogden and family are visit
ing friends at Spring City, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson and family, of
Rosedale, are guests of II. p. Paul over the
Fourth.
DIR. and Mrs. II. L. Gilmour leave for
Mountain Lake Park, Md, this week
Mr.. A. NJ Mccormick was overcome by
the heat and heart prostration on Sunday,
but at this date is recovering.
A special meeting was called on Tuesday
evening by the executive committee Of the
Fourth celebration to increase funds for the
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds are entertaining
Miss Rose Woodward, of Reading, Pa.
JAS A. Nelson has a house full Of guests
over the Fourth.
The prizes for the races are on display in
the post office and are very pretty The
sight ofssthem makes one long to be in a
race.
Willie Wilkinson is helping at the
station.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
GLASSBORO.

Thermometer was 103 degrees Monday
100 degrees at S. III. Stanger's store on
same date.
The heat was so intense on Sunday last
the churches were sparcely attended and the
Sunday-echools fell of 20 per cent.
Quarterly meeting in the NJ. E. church
on Sunday next. DIR. Hewitt, the Presid-
ing Elder, will preach in the evening.
The dry weather is having a telling effect
here. Where fields have been mown re-
Gently the sun has burnt the stubble to a
brown color and the pastures are getting
short. The gardens are all burnt to crisp.
If rain does not come in few DAYS the
potato crop will be short.
There is not much preparation going on
for the Fourth, and if people want to see a
celebration they will have to go abroad.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Sweeten will spend
the Fourth at their cottage in Pitman
Grove. Their daughter, Mrs Geo. D. Lane,
and their immediate family will also be
with them.
Joseph H. Shute is very sick at his home
with appendicitis.
Harry Y. w. Onube Is nome from the Ger
man Hospital, where he had an operation
performed for appendicitis. He is getting
along first-rate and is almost we'll.
The glass factories closed down on Satur-
day night, and the men and boys will take
a two-months' rest
Most Of the men who have been working
away from home arrived on Sunday and
Monday last, having had successful seasons
during the blast.
The Board of Trade is working hard to
get the South Glassboro window glass plant
to go into operation next Fall. If the citi-
zens take hold of it perhaps it will prove a
success.
The Temperance Legion, Jr. Epworth
League and Jr. Christian Endeavorers held
a combined picnic in C3ry's woods last
Thursday. The children and all present
were treated to ice cream and cake. 1t was
well attended and passed off very pleasantly.
The shirt waist people here are very
scarce, all men attending church still cling
ing to their sweltering coats One of the
musicians in the M. E. Sunday school Or
chestra played the violin last Sunday in a
shirt waist. He looked cool and comfort
able.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Londoners Praise PENIS Crew,

London, July S.-The Henley cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph to-
day enters upon very detailed anal
ysis of the style of rowing of the Penn.
sylvanians, recognizing all the good
points of the crew and admitting thai
they are the finest foreign eight evel
seeen on the course. At the same time
the correspondent expresses decided
opinion that the Leanders will outstay
them. The Sportsman also adheres tt
the opinion that the race will fall tc
the Leanders, also 1t thinks highly Of
the Belgians. Generally, however, ths
morning papers refrain from INDUCING
in predictions.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
PAULsBoRo.

We have just had very nice rain, lots OF
wind, and big drop in the thermometer,
surely the change is very agreeable. The
hot, dry weather the past week has injured
some Of the growing crops. A great many
tomatoes are blistered so they will not do
for market. The thermometers around
town registered to-day from 104 to 1899 in
the shade. Last night it was almost inn
possible to sleep.
M. Gill, our postmaster, died last Sat
urday morning, and was buried Tuesday.
Six Of his old clerks acted as pail bearers.
g. p Manlove, George Jorden, Samuel
Wilkins, VIM. Wallace, A. Paul and Harry
Flitcraft He will be greatly missed from
his store, post Office and the town.
Mr.. Dewolf will preach in the Baptist
church next Sunday evening. Come out
and hear a good talk. The Baptist Sun
day-school will picknic on Thursday,
July IL, at Mickleton. Pastor Humphreys
preached at Swedesboro last Sunday after
noon. By the way, pastor Humphrey
has fine garden, if you don't believe ii
just go see his sweet potato and cucumber
patches.
The M. L. church will hold tent meet
ings next week on the lawn adjoining the
church.
Andrew Weldie has learned to ride the
wheel
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
BRIDGEPORT.

The Steamer Florence will commence
running on Monday, July s.
DIR. Stillwagon has purchased an auto
mobile and now glides over the roads in
good style and at great speed. The doctor
is well pleased with the vehicle.
The entertainment in the Town Hall on
Saturday evening was well patronized. Mr..
John Gross, of Gibbstown, received the
prize clock.
On account of the hot weather, the work
of curbipg and grading the sidewalks has
been suspended.
Mrs. Mary Fowler was admitted to the
St. Joseph's Hospital on Wednesday for the
removal of a tumor which was successfully
done. Mrs. Fowler is making a nice re-
covery.
q. S. marine, Winslow S. Madison, who
has been doing service in the Philippines
and China for some time past, is expected
home in few days. The u. S. Ship New
ark, on which Mr. Mattson has served is
making her way toward New York at
record breaking speed, and is expected to
arrive there BY July z.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
REDWOOD.

Mrs. Frank Orens visited her mother at
Harrisonyille on Monday.
Pastor johnson preached two very inter-
estlng sermons on Sunday, and although
the day was so very warm, fairly good
sized congregation was out both afternoon
and evening. Epworth League was lead by
James Williamson.
Mrs. Reed L. Strang entertained her
brother Henry Van Leer ON Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth Stetser, of Camden. is
spending some time with her sisters in this
place.
Farmers report at extra good crop Of grass
this year.
Mrs. A. T. Munyan and Mrs. j. S. Shoe
maker and son Hayden, spent Thursday
last in Philadelphia.
About twenty-five little folks enjoyed the
lawn social given by Mrs. j. S. Clendeming
ia homer of the Junior League on Saturday
afternoon. A bountiful repast was spread
at about five O'Clock, and was one of the
most pleasing features Of the occasion.
Farmers are very busy at present getting
off onions
The vacancy caused by the resignation
OF Professor G. II. Stratton, former princi-
pal, will be filled by Mr.. Cralner, of
Vineland
The Sunday-school is about to purchase
new singing books. 1t was also decided to
take the annual picnic to Alcyon Park in
company with all the schools in the town
ship who have not joined the excursion to
Atlantic City.
Charles North was in Philadelphia one
day last week.
w. II. Stratton took up his duties as
postmaster on Monday morning, and we
shall now enjoy the full benefits of the free
delivery.
Nathan Skinner and family spent Sunday
as the guests Of r. B. Souder.
John Geottlemann, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with his parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Clark, of Turner
vile, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
John Bill.
DR.. G. F. Souder, of Philadelphia, was
the guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
G. Souder on Tuesday night last.
Mrs. Ida Skinner spent Friday last in
Philadelphia.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Travel or Stay at Home

Whichever is done, four things are necessary;
First, you may sprain an ankle, your feet may
Sweaty or offensive, Bunions may develop. For
these troubles you will need 'sRough on Bun
ions" which is the only real cHre for bunions,
and for a sprain, bruse or mash it is incompar-
ably, surprisingly effective, and for aching,
sore, tender, tired feet it beats the world. Sec
ond, you may be bitten by a dog or other ami
nal or Stung by an insect or poisoned by Ivy,
may be cut or lacerated by an injury, sores or
eruptions may develop, a cleansing, antiseptic,
healing injection may be needed, for all of which
you will need Wells 6 Miracle of Healing "
Powder, which is convenient and a marvel OF
healing. Third, painful, distressing stomach,
bowel or uterine conditions may arise, for
which Wells Stomach Elixir will be indispen-
sable. Fourth, it would be we'll. if you read
carefully of the merits of Rough on Corns;
Rough on Toothache; Rough on Headache;
on Bronchitis Tablets; and note what is claim
ed for Laurelle Oil Balm, as an elegant quick
acting cure for chaps, abrasions, chafes, rough
skin. etc.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
CLAYTON.

The Rev. Mr. Braisfield, former pastor of
the Presbyterian church of this town, but
now OF Chicago, was in town on Wednesday
evening.
The season of '005O1 is over for the
glassblowers and the men are enjoying
their vacations. A large number of the
people of this town have been away this
blast and are now returning home, among
them being Howard Crane and family, who
have been in Olean, N. Y, James Ramsey,
Clark Henry, Lewis Scott and VIM. Scott
and wife.
Miss Lillian Stanger, who for some years
was teacher in the schools of this town,
is visiting her friend, Miss Eta Campbell,
on Centre street.
The Rev. Mr.. Francis, former pastor Of
the Baptist church, was in town this week.
Mrs. Hammond, who was killed by an
express train at Franklinville, was brought
here and buried ON Monday.
The new house of John Ashbridge on
Academy street is enclosed.
Capt. jess, who has been running an
oyster saloon in the basement Of the Silver
Building, has rented the stores of r. G.
Warner and will open cafe and fruit store
therein.
The Methodist Sunday-sehool will run
an excursion to Atlantic City on July 18th.
Mr. R. Harrison is entertaining Mrs,
Thomas Harrison, of Tocoma Wash, dur
ing the Summer.
d. W. Moore, Jr., is improving his
property by curbing it with stone curbing.
Much complaint has been caused by the
actions of the boys and young men at
Moore Lake and notices have been posted
declaring that the law will be enforced if
the nuisance is not abated.
Harry Nelson was taken sick on account
Of the extreme heat on Monday afternoon.
Geo. w. McKeen, who has been working
at Doylestown, Pa, has returned to his
home.
The Y. M. c. A. rooms will be open to
the public in the mornings during the
months of July and August.
The monthly business meeting Of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presby-
terrain church was held at the home of Mrs.
VIM. Pierce on Tuesday evening.
The Violet Club held a lawn party at
the home of Mr.. Walter Dubois on last
Friday evening. A pleasant literary and
musical program was much appreciated by
those present.
Eugene Dooling, who has been working
at his trade of mould making in Olean, n
Y, is home for the Summer months.
The Epworth League is arranging for a
picnic at Alcyon Park on July 10TH
John F. Hewitt Of Camden, visited his
cousin, Norman Pierce, on Sunday.
The social department of the Epworth
League held lawn social at the home OF
Mr.. Elmer Handle on Friday evening.
A coaching party from Pitman was in
town on Saturday evening.
The following gentlemen have been APP
pointed as the Board of Health for the en-
suing year DIR. G. Frank Fisher, VIM. M
Pierce, Anthony G. Silvers, David w.
Moore, Jr., and N. w. Brown.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
THE STEEL STRIKE.
Advisory Board of An1aIgamated Al
ISOLATION NAV Meet Shortly.

advisory Board of AnaIgamated As
ISOLATION May Meet Shortly.
Pittsburg. Pa, July g. Regarding
the cut in price by the sheet combina.
ton President Shaffer said yesterday:
1T has been done merely for the pur-
pose of having an effect on the indep-
endent sheet manufacturers who have
signed our scale
The advisory board of the Amalga
mated Association has not yet beer
called to meet to consider the situation
but meeting will be held soon if this
American Sheet Steel company shows
no disposition to reopen negotiations
President Shaffer says the call fol
another conference will not come from
the Amalgamated Association. as thu
altimatum of that organization waf
given at the last conference
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Students Riot In Mexico.

Mexico City. July S.-The public
mind is much excited over the stud.
ents anti-clerical demonstration Mon.
day. The students met to the number
of 800 and held public meeting neal
the statue of Columbus on Ell Paseo
and Shive Driveway Speeches, show.
ing the feeling of the young men, were
made, denouncing recent alleged i'm.
moralities of a few priests, who it was
claimed by the students, had beer
shielded and not punished Labastds
was traitor to his country while the
present archbishop Alarion showed nc
disposition to punish recreant priests
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Chicago Has a Strike On.

Chicago, July 3.-Representatives o.
the Iron Moulders' Union and the Ma
tional Founders Association, after ar
all day conference, have failed to reach
an agreement and a strike involving
1000 men is imminent. A mass meet
ing of moulders was held last night al
Bricklayer's Hail. which lasted unit
2 o'clock this morning. After lengthy
discussion of the situation in which
several ballots were taken the de
mands of the men were modified to 9
minimum wage Of $2.S5 a day instead
of SO and the National officers were re
quested to convey that ultimatum te
the employers. Unless the latter agref
to it strike will be ordered tonight
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Lucky Edna Hopper.

Oakland. Cal, July S.-The will Of
Mrs. Josephine Dunsmuir, mother Of
Edna Wallace Hopper, makes Mrs. Hop
per residuary legatee after the provis.
ions of trust clause shall have been
carried out. establishing fund of $780,
600 for the benefit of Mrs, Dunsmuir's
son and only other child, William Wal.
lace of Chicago. The value of the estate
Is not given, but it is supposed to be
over $250,0o0
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Trouble IL Jamaica.

Kingston, Jamaica, July 3.-Reports
received here from Ecuador say the
constant friction between tneAmerican
superintendent and the West Indian
laborers employed in railroad con
struetion eliminated, a fortnight ago,
in an attack made by party of jana.
clans. Barbadians and Porto Ricans on
the Americans. A serious fight follow.
ed. The Americans were forced to
use their revolyers and several labor
ers were killed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Officers XIII Four NEGROES.

Friars Point, Miss. July S.-On Sat
urday morning last 8 deputy sheriffs
went to a plant -tion district in the
southern part Of Coahoma county to
investigate complaint from several
citizens that blind tigers" were run
ming. A report received from there
tonight, states that the officers upon
entering one the places, were fired up
on by negroes. The fire was returned
and fusilade of shots was exchanged.
1t is stated that four negroes We're kill.
ed outright and a fifth has since died
The white men are reported to have es.
caped uniniured.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
"scoT's" SAD DEATH.
Policeman Shot the Collie Because the
Boy Told a Lie.


Chicago, July 3.-"Scott" the collie
dog, that in the past five years has saw
ed a dozen lives along the Lake shore.
by his daring dives and splendid SWIM
ming, suffered the death penalty yes
terday for a fib told by boy whom the
intelligent animal had rescued. Tommy
Peterson, a 10 year old boy, while
swimming in the Lake, got beyond his
depth and cried for help. The dog hear
ing the call, jumped into the water
and dragged the youngster to safety
In pulling the boy to shore, Scot hap
pened to bite Peterson on the leg an6
the boy fearing he would be chastisec
by his mother for disobeying her and
bathing in the lake, told her he hac
been attacked by the dog in the park
and bitten. Mrs. Peterson complained
to the authorities and a policeman was
sent to kill the dog. In the meantime
friends of the animal hurried to this
police station, and made known the
facts, but before the order could be res.
cinded, the policeman had killed the
doc
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Closed for -Four DAYS.

Philadelphia, July g. The Philadel.
phia Stock Exchange decided yesterday
to close this afternoon at 8 O'Clock un-
till 10 o'clock on Monday morning
July 8. This makes practically -four
days recess.
For the first time in twenty-fyt
years the rule compelling Philadelphia
brokers to wear their coats while OF
the floor of the exchange was re
scinded yesterday.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
No citizenshjn for cuamite.

Honolulu, June 26., Via San Fran.
cisco, July 8. u S. Judge Estee has in.
timated that he would not admit tt
citizenship in the United States native
of the Island of Guam
The applicant has been resident
of Hawaii for many years. Judge Estee
intimated that it was his opinion that
the only Polynesians entitled to citizen.
ship are Hawaiions who were admitted
by act of Congress The House of Rep,
resentatives has adopted and sent te
the Senate concurrent resolution op.
posing the annexation of Hawaii tc
California. The home rulers all voted
in favor of the resolution.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Music Lovers In concIave.

Put it Bay. Ohio, July S-The music
teachers national association began
its 2Sd annual convention at the Hotel
Victory yesterday and will continue
until Friday. The meeting began with
a business session. A large number oil
music teachers have arrived and the
largest and most interesting meeting in
the history of the association is Gntici-
nated
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04

A method of improving the potato is
credited to NJ. Michalet as a result of ex
periments made in the Department Vau-
cluse, France. He advises that the potato
plant be stripped of its blossom, and the
crop of tubers will be increased in quantity
all necessary to the well-being of the plant,
which, in the process of poisoning, con
sumes starch and other vegetable substances.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Drowned in the susquehanna.

Williamsport, Pa, July 8. Howard
and Thomas Shaffer. brothers. aged IL
and IA, respectively, were drowned IL
the Susquehanna river here yesterda,
evening while bathing. The younger
brother got in over his depth and thu
other went down with him while at.
tempting his rescue.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
sEWELL.

Robert / Bishop while unloading hay on
Saturday last, was Frustrated by the heat
CONSPICUOUS among the new letter boxes
on the route OF the new free mail delivery
was one on the farm of w. II. Bishop on
the pike near Barnsboro being decorated
with small silk flag and red roses.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury

as mecury will surely destroy the sense of smell
and completely derange the whole system
when entering itthrough the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio, contains no mercury and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally, and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. J. Cheney 4 Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price, 75c. per bottle.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
To the Deaf.

A rich lady cured Of her Deafness and
Noises in the Head by DIR. Nicholson's
Artificial Ear Drums, gave $40, 900 to his
Institute, SO that deaf people unable to
procure the Ear Drums may have them free.
Address No. 8476c. The Nicholson Insti-
tute, 780 Eighth avenue, New York, o.
S. A. 8-19-19OO-1y.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Ants, Coekroachcs, Bed Bags.

Mix, say q &c. box Of trough on Rats" care
fully with pound or so of mashed boiled pota-
toes, or with a loaf of finely crum bled dampened
bread, or two tin cups of fine powdered sugar,
children or pet animals. Even the harder Black
Cockroaches, Beetles, Wood or Water Bugs, in
one or two applications viii be completely an
that will effectually and permanently annihil-
ate Bed Bugs, audit stands unrivalled the world
over for the prompt and effective extermina-
ton of Rats AM Nice. 15c. and Csc. boxes at
druggists.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04

National Leaut,e

At Boston Cincinnati. 10; Boston
l. At Brooklyn-(7 innings, rainl-
st. Louis. 4; Brooklyn, 2. At Philadel
phia-Pittsburg. 5: Philadelphia, 3. A,
New York-New York. 6: Chicago, 8
American League.
At Baltimore Boston, 10: Balti
more. S. At Chicago-6 innings. rain)
Chicago, 8; Detroit, O. At Washing
ton Washington. 10; Philadelphia, 6
At Milwaukee, Cleveland, s; NIL
waukee, 4.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Knox as a Washinotonlan.

Washington. July 3.-Attorney Gen.
eral Philander c. Knox. has bought a
house in this city. The house is locat-
ed in a fashionable section on K. street.
northwest. between 18th and 10th SITS
The consideration is $11S,0O0.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
ROUGH on Rats POiufe RS.

Tor destruction and complete radiance of
Bed Bugs, Ants, Rats, Mice, etc., Rough on
Rats" though poisonous, il used with care is
most effective. In fact it is the only thing that
will permanently annihi1ate Bed Bugs and
Cockroaches. AS an exterminator of Rats and
Mice, Rough on Rats" is the old reliable that
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
DON'T Die in fhe Horse

1t is sold all around the world. Is used by all
civilized nations of the earth. Is the most ex-
tensively advertised, the best known and has
the largest sale of any article of it's kind on the
face of the globe. 1t gives satisfaction every
time. Beware of limitations. i employ no ped
dlers. Have a suspicion of any dealer offering
substitutes said to be as good. 15c. and 25c.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04

Ex-senator VIM skirm, of Mercer Co.,
Republican leader and prominent in bust
ness and church circles, has failed, his
liabilities being in the neighborhood of
$500 600.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04
Will Sail Aoain TODAY.

Newport. r l.. July 8. The Consti.
tuition and the Columbia will sail again
today, the course being a triangulaz
one of thirty miles.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04

A Philadelphia substitute school teacher
made public school director present. "
with the result that she lost her position.
1t is difficult for that substitute teacher to
understand why her ''present" should have
had contrary action.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-07-04

A Leipsic, Germany, bank failed last
week and the States attorney Immediately
seized the private fortunes of all the direc-
tors. If like methods were pursued in
America there would be fewer bank failures.