Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-03-28
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Joseph Merriel flowed to d FARM near
Sewell on Saturday.
Mrs. Annie Stratton, Of Phila., has beer.
the guest of Mrs. Rebecca Parker for some
days past.
Miss Lucy Bartholomew has been away
for q week past, in attendance upon her
father who is reported dangerously i'll.
John Pancoast moved on Thursday into
the Joseph Stratton property ON the South
side of the town.
S. L. Pancoast, Jr., returned from his
Mexican trip on Saturday.
The recent mild weather has been most
favorable for out doors work, farmers have
been planting potatoes and numbers have
their gardens planted which have been nour-
ished by frequent gentle rains. Lilac buds
are swelling and the robin has returned
with his bright presence and cheering notes
Numbers here have been vaccinated and
some are suffering with very sore arms and
the consequent inconvenience.
Necessary repairs are being made in the
blacksmith establishment of William Evan.
A valuable dog, rat terrier, came to the
home of Joseph Evans couple of weeks
ago. 1t is altogether probable the owner
deplores its loss and will be glad to know
| its whereabouts The animal is receiving
kindly treatment but it is not desired as a
permanent ledger.
The Grange entertainment in the town
hall on Tuesday evening was well appre-
ciated by the large audience and the organ;-
zation receives hearty approval and COM
mendation for its generous effort in behalf
of the unfortunate.
The last Euchre social Of the season was
entertained by Miss Elma Heritage at her
home on Saturday evening.
Misses Anna Parker and Alice Hazleton
enjoyed trip to Phila. on Saturday.
The album quilt Of which we wrote in
our last weeks itemt, was afterWard pre-
scented to the pastor of the church, Rev. j.
j. Davies and Mrs. Davies, in neat, elo-
quent speech by VIM. NJ. Carter, Esq, of
Woodbury., who, with Mrs. Carter, was
present at the quilting bee that afternoon.
| Miss Sadie H. Lewis, Of Wenonah, spent
the day with friends here Saturday.
Our town seems to be infested with burg
lars OF late. On Monday evening Of last
week they entered the cellar Of P. Howard
Avis and disposed Of all the eatables after
which they made an attempt to enter the
house Of Rudolph Benezet but the burglar
alarm betrayed them. On Thursday night
they visited the North end Of town and
entering the home of Frank Ballinger rob-
bed the cellar, then entered Hiram Shute's
residence, stealing the glasses Of Mrs.
Shute, to WHICH was attached valuable
gold chain; they Rlso to9k revolver be-
longing to the son, VIM. shute, and a
quantity OF eggs, some of which they Left
next door, at the residence Of Joseph
Brown. On East Ave, they entered the
residence of Mrs. Martha Lafferty by OPEN
ing window shutter. They ransacked a
desk and took some small change. If this
nuisance continues we shall need night
watohmep for the protection of our little
town and the relief of the timid ones.
Harry Carney moved on Monday into the
house Of Mrs. Denelsbeok.
Lee Morrow, Of Maryland, will speak in
the M. E. church this Thursday evening at
100. A cordial invitation is extended to
all to hear this gifted speaker.
| Mrs. Sarah Gaunt and Mrs. Lydia Duell
are both quite sick with pneumonia.
William Pitman, an experienced painter
and paper hanger, has moved from Woods
town to So. Mullica Hill.
The many young friends Of Sam1 White
will be very glad to learn that he is con=
yalescing after tedious illness OF six
| weeks.
A number from this place attended
Friends monthly meeting at Woodstown
on Tuesday.
Painters and paper hangers are in great
demand.