Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-10-03
MULLICA HILL.

| October dawned upon us mild, fair and
hazy, with here and there suggestion O
autumnal tints, which shall paint the face
Of nature a little later on.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kerper, of Harrisburg, are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Horner.
The sale Of household goods of Miss Jane
Wallace took place to-day at one o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Moore were Phila.
visitors on Saturday.
James Dougherty is having steam heater
placed in his residence.
| At the Republican nominating conven-
ton Of Harrison Township, held on Satur-
day, Sept. 21st, the result was as follows:
Number of votes 122. Mr.. Avis received
90 votes Mr.. Buck, 25. DIR. Chas. Herr
tage, unanimous vote for coroner.
We have again the blessing of electric
lights, and timid ones are no longer afraid
of the dark"
Miss Jennie Mood has been visiting Miss
Sallie Lafferty.
The property of Mrs. Samuel Moore pre-
sents very attractive appearance in its
bright new tints Mrs. Rebecca Ridgway
is also having her house newly painted by
the same skillful workmen.
Charles Burtt, Of Wing Lane, called on
friends here on Monday.
Mrs. Bumm, of Phila., is the guest of
Mrs Rachel Bill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Evans are visiting
relatives at Bordentown.
The funeral of Raymond, the six-year-
old son Of VIM. A. Costello took place on
Saturday morning.
A meeting of the Harrison Township
Board Of Education was held on Thursday
evening.
Mr.. Perrine, Of Phila., is visiting friends
here.
Miss Lulu Basset, of Basset, is the guest
OF Miss Anna Parker.
Joseph Chatham, Of Jefferson, has sun
flower plant on his premises that is twelve
#. in height and contains fifty-six blossoms
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. H. Burning, of Mt.
Royal, were visitors here ON Monday.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist
church met at the home of Mrs Lafferty
on Tuesday afternoon.
Huldah and Ella Evans are visiting rela-
tives at Mantua.
The rain on Saturday evening disappoint-
ed many who had anticipated the pleasure
of attending the opening exercises in the
W. C. T. U. Hall, but all privileged to be
present enjoyed the entertaining program
given by some of the pupils of Miss M. L.
Davies, and which we give below for the
benefit of those who were unable to at
tend: Bible reading by the President Of the
Union, singing, America, by the entire
audience; recitation, THE Painter Of Sc
ville,n by Miss Mabel Brown; vocal duet,
Miss Bertha Scott; recitation, Miss Lizzie
Gaunt; singing by all, "Nearer My God
to Thee;" recitation, Miss Edna Duell;
singing Of Miss Wizards favorite hymn,
brief address and greeting by the President
after which refreshments were served and a
pleasant social hour followed. The room
will be opened every Thursday evening at
Z 80 until further notice. The library and
current news will entertain those inclined
to accept the privilege.
Clinton Iredell has rented the vacant
house on the north side.
The consent of property owners has been
secured for laying the water pipes through
the town.
The change in railroad schedule went in
to effect on Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Sarah Tomlin has been quite sick,
but is improving at this writing.
1t is desired that every local Union in
this county shall have good representa-
ton at the convention to be held at West
vile October 10th.
A lady at the northern end of the town
received a pleasant surprise on Saturday,
when her husband brought home hand
some new carriage and invited her to take
a ride in it.