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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
BRIDGEPORT.

At - o'clock Tuesday night watchers
gave plain notice that 1901 had quit bust
ness and 1902 had landed in good shape
Another boatload Of shells is being un
loaded at the wharf and being put on thu
roads.
S. Lewis Kille has moved into his new
house.
Geo. Fl. Wharton, ST., will give New
Year treat to the children of the public
schools on Friday at his place OF business
The following officers will be installed in
Enterprise Lodge, No. 139, /. O. o. F., fol-
the coming term: N. G., Wilbur Croft
Y. G., Howard Burk; F. S., VIM. Risler:
R. s., John F. Truitt; Treas, Geo. Uron.
The entertainment given at the M. E.
Church on Christmas Eve was well attended
and great success for those having it in
charge.
The heavy rain Saturday night and Sun
day oyer1owed the meadow almost equally
as bad as break in the bank, the water
coming well up on the new road.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
Three Dead In Burning Steamer.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 26.-The stern
wheel steamer Sun, plying between
this port and Fulton, Tenn, burned tc
the waters edge at o'clock yesterday
i--->--s--.--e, - a1Is,1
on the city front. The boat arrived
from Fulton Tuesday night with IL
passengers, all of whom were asleep
on board when the fire broke out. OF
these three are known to be lost. o.
Ranor and wife, of Old River, Tenn,
and Mrs. G. M. Tins, of Richardson
Landing. Ark, were the victims, and
their charred remains have been re-
covered from the wreck. The three
months-old child of Mrs. Tins is miss
ing. It is believed that all the other
persons on board escaped. The fire
originated in a pile of seed cotton on
the boiler deck, and probably was
started by spark from the furnace.
The boat was valued at $4,000, and
was about half insured.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
MANTUA.

Grocer Smith remembered his customer
at Christmas with fine bunch of celer,
and a beautiful calendar for 1902.
The social event of the week was the re
ception given by the ladies of the Saturda,
evening at the residence of Samuel Sooy,
Miss Ray Reeves, of Phila., spent par
of the holiday season with her friend, Mis-:
Estella Heritage.
Freshcoln & Kircher presented their Gus
toners with handsome calendars for 1902
Stille G. Chew is improving the strattor
property which he recently purchased.
A very pretty wedding was solemnized
on Christmas Day at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs Pancoast Roberts, when their Young.
est daughter, Rebecca Bradshaw, was united
in marriage to Mr.. Jesse McAllister, by
Rev. r. M. NAPLES. Mr. and Mrs. Nc
Allister are at home at Swedesboro.
Eugene Shoemaker will occupy the Ell
wood Haines farm near Sewen this year.
Samuel Reeves, Thos. G. Dilkes and
Samuel Newton attended the funeral of
Senator Sewell in Camden on Tuesday.
Carrot Sheets killed his three large hogs
on Tuesday.
Watch night service was held in the M.
E. Church, commencing with the regular
bible study, followed by the sacrament Of
the Lords Supper.
Presiding Elder Dobbins will hold the
Fourth Quarterly Conference on Friday
evening, and will preach on Sunday even
ing.
John Eggie and children, Of New York,
are guests Of his father, Eustace Eggie
James Tharp and family, Of Phila, spent
ne New Years Day with his father, John Fl.
Tharp.
Audley Stewart and wife are visiting
Mrs. Rebecca Leppee.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
Contract Work Expensive.

Woodbury. is in middle over its sewe
system. That place, not nearly so big al
Salem, is having sewer system constructed
by contract at the expense of $50, 900
Salem's sewers have not cost third of thai
sum. There is trouble between the city o.
Woodbury. and the contractor for building
the sewer which is likely to add to the
expense. A simple law that would enable
municipalities to do such work without
having to give it out by contract would be
a great saving to the cities of this State.
Salem's experience has proven that.
[Salem Sunbeam.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
HURFFyILLE.

Christmas was observed by our citizens
in general. Many home-gatherings were
held
Edward Jaep was given quite surprise
when number of our citizens cut two
wood-lots, hauled same home, and on
Christmas Day, Chas. McNulty with the
same gang, took his engine and wood-saw,
and sawed the entire pile of sixteen large
loads. Quite Christmas present this.
when man is sick and house fast
Revival services are still being held with
intense interest.
Jesse Nicholson has purchased the
Heritage property, and will move there
from his farm. Mr.. Nicholson's son Chas.
will occupy the farm.
The cantata, GAN Hail to Santa Claus. j,
given by the M. E. Sunday school, proved
grand success, being very much enjoyed
by the large audience which filed the
house. Admission was free
Charles McNulty is contemplating put
ting in a new saw mill in the near future.
Wedding bells will soon ring about town
The fife and drum corps want to make
ready.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
Burial of Veterans.

The county of Salem has made claim
against the U. s. Government for expense
incurred in the burial of deceased soldiers
In noting the fact the Sunbeam says:
ssBy the law of 1895 these expenses art
only made good when pension money is due
the deceased, but the Government is liable
for the amount paid for tombstones
County Collector Butcher has made up {
list of such expenses paid by our county
since the law of 1896 went into effect, and
it foots up large sum. This list will be
forwarded to Washington and claim made
for the county's reimbursement.
The amount paid by Salem county fol
burials between May, 1895, and May, 1896,
is s., s45 and $599.s4 for tombstones
Gloucester county must have claim on
this account almost, if not quite, as great
as Salem.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
PITMAN GROVE.


Jos. Lodge entertained several relatives
on Christmas
Mr.. and Mrs Hubbard have moved back
from Camden to their Second avenue cot
tage.
w. A. Rulon took Christmas dinner with
his parents.
Watch night services were held in the
churches.
I. W. Newkirk entertained quite mum
Der Of Camden relatives on Christmas
Several persons went from here on New
Years Eve and New Years Day to SET
the illumination and parades in the city.
Miss Iona Scarborough, of Philadelphia
and cousin from the Southland were over
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. /. D
Haines
Harry Shoemaker, who has been driving
one of G. w. Carr's teams, has gone t.
work in the mill and John Allen has takel
his place with the team.
Both Christmas entertainments had to b
postponed, the M. E. from Thursday t
Saturday, on account of the heavy rain o.
Thursday evening, and the cantata SAINT
Claus Defended, y which was postponed O
account of the sickness of one of the chic
characters, will be given by the NJ P. Sur
day-school in K. G. E. Hall on Saturda
evening.
Mrs. /. W. Newkirk has started anothe
Christmas fund and has already secure
fifty names. She conducted one the pas
year to the entire satisfaction Of her patrons
Mr.. and ~ sus. i. Carr gave their an
Hual dinner to number of relatives an,
friends on Christmas Among those presen
were Dr. and Mrs. III. III. Carr and daugh
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Dilkes and son
| Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Carr, Mr.. and Mrs
JOS. Carr, Jr., and daughter and Mr.. an
Mrs. VIM. Husebeck.
A well-disposed Philadelphia sent te
dollars worth of chickens to be distribute
to the stpoor of Pitman Grove" for thei
| Christmas dinners. But as there are yer
! few people here who are "poor," in tn
general acceptance Of that term, some littl
hesitation was felt in their distributio
through fear of giving offense. As it was
the money that would have gone for th
purchase meats for the Christmas dinner
of number of families was saved to theI
for the purchase of luxuries that are needle
at that gala season.
Mrs. Hannah Butcher, 76 years of age
who has resided here with her son Charles
died very suddenly on the train while re
turning from Atlantic City on Saturday
Luckily she was accompanied by a relative
with whom she had been pleasantly col
versing. Just before Newfield was reache
he noticed that she became deathly pal
and seemed to be in great distress.
number of passengers assisted him in carin
for her and they succeeded in making til
change of cars at that place, but she died
few minutes later. Mrs. Butcher VIZ
greatly respected and will be much MISE
by her children, one of whom is Col
frmed invalid. Services and intermeI
were held at Redwood on Wednesda
morning.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
EVAN.

Now that old Mr.. Nineteen hundred and
one has departed, and made room for Mr.
Nineteen hundred and two, we realize and
appreciate that we have secured some
marked Improvements during the departed
year in the way of lodges, building and
loan association, long distance telephones
there being five of the later instruments il
use here, creamery etc. All these enter
prises have been secured during the frs
year of the new century. The question is
What will the second year Of this century
bring forth? The prospects are good how
ever for electric lights. It is said the con
tract has been given out to build this line.
IS. P. Clark will go over the proposed lint
next week with the manager, Mr.. A. Buys
w. c. Fox had another large sale las
Monday
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02

The statistics regarding our forei gn trade
for the eleven months ending with Novem-
Der show that domestic exports have de-
clined from 81, 3O8, 915, 664 in 1900 to
$1,000, $50, 535 in 1901. The exports Of
manufactured articles have fallen from
sos, 500, los to 1862, 1872, 1s1, or from 49, 4
to 1882 per cent. of the whole This
showing causes painful reflections. 1t
indicates in spite of all that the protection
list statisticians can say that our trade is on
the wane. Iron and steel products alone
have declined from $119, 1000, 600 to 1884,
100000, and copper from $4,000, 900 to
$28, 900, 600. There are few gains of i'm
portance in any line, and at best the export
commerce is barely stationary. AS means
of building up large foreign business the
Dingley tariff may some time cease to be a
gIittering success
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
R. R. Bridge Falls.

About one o'clock on Monday morning
last. the bridge that spans the railroad tracks
an the public road from Sewel to Mantua,
fell Of its own weight, the foundations be-
coming undermined by the great rain storm.
The last wagon over was driven by young
man named Powell, who felt his wagon
sink under him as he drove Off John
Stewards son attempted to cross the bridge
Int his horse baked, and turned square
around. At that moment the bridge fell
with a crash. The neighbors notified the
sewen railroad agent, and gangs of men
and wrecking train were soon on the
snot. and the tracks cleared. The bridge
is being rebuilt.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
A Good Recommendation.

Il have noticed that the sale on Chamber
lain's Stomach & Liver Tablets is almost
invariably to those who have once used
them, says Mr.. j. Fl. Weber, prominent
druggist Of Cascade Iowa. What better
recommendation could any medicine have
than for people to call for it when again in
need of such remedy Try them when
you feel dull after eating, when You have a
bad taste in your mouth, feel bilious, have
no appetite or when troubled with constipa-
tion, and You are certain to be delighted
with the prompt relief which they afford.
For sale by A. s. Marshall, Woodbury.; G.
A. Smith, Mantua. 1-2-1902-1m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
SEWELL.

The Sewell Baptist Sunday-school held
their Christmas entertainment in the
church on Monday night before Christmas
and despite the bad weather, the church
was full, which it always is, as they have
good entertainments. The piece was {
cantata, ''Going to Santa Claus home. =
The singing and recitations were very good
There has been suggestion made to have
children's choir, as the children all have
good voices. At the close Of the entertain
ment, the pastor, Mr.. Garrett, was pre-
sented with purse by Mr.. Pope, TIN
superintendent, in behalf of the member
| of the church.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
NEW YORK HORSE MANURE PRICES.

We will receive orders for New York horse
manure for delivary on West Jersey & Seashore
RR, and the Pennsgrove branch at the following
prices: New Short Manure, S2.35 per ton; Old
Manure, 81. IS per ton, payble by note in bank
October l. 1902. At all points South OF Frank
linville, Monroeville and Point Airy (l0) ten
cents per ton additional will be charged. FIT
All manure must be settled for within (30|
thirty days after shipment, either by cash OF
note. Agents have no authority to sell on any
other terms. Orders received by @. T. Molony
sales agent, Woodbury. N. j.; VIM g. Brooks
Deerfield N. J.; B. A. Headley, Swedesboro
N. j., for Swedesboro and Salem branch, OIL
George NJ. Wells, our genial collecting agent
who will be at the Molony Building Woodbury.
N j., every Friday until 100 D. m. 1O-I0-6m
NEW YORK HORSE MANURE TRANS. co
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition Of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets infiamed
you have runbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed deafness is the
result, and unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal condi-
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh which is
nothing but an indamed condition of the mu-
eous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
BLACKwOOD.

Mrs. Bessie Davis, of New York, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Firth.
Jos. Firth has returned from a cunning
trip at Tyron, where his mother lives. He
reports plenty of game there.
The Davistown colored people had :
shooting match, and at night it ended witt
a hurrah.
William Ward is improving his build
ings.
Mr.. Lyttle is remodeling his crib house
Charles Firth is going to farm the Mos
ley farm, near Grenlock, next year.
The schools and churches are closed OF
account of smallpox.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
MULLICA HILL.


Miss Emma Chamberlain, Of Atlantic
City, has been visiting Miss Alice Hazelton.
A dance social was held In the town hall
on Saturday evening, but the very incle-
ment weather disappointed several.
Mrs. Martha Lafferty is spending the
holidays with her son, Lawyer Lafferty, at
Atlantic City.
Mrs. Sarah Roberts is visiting friends in
Philadelphia.
Albert Hendrickson is suffering with q
severe attack Of infammatory rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Haines and children,
Of CIarksboro, spent Christmas Day with
relatives here.
Mrs. Annie Clifford has been quite sick
with the grip, but is now improving.
Christmas Day in this town was day of
quiet, peaceful enjoyment. There were
many family reunions and glad greetings.
George and Isaac Ecret, of Camden, took
| Christmas dinner with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Ecret.
Rae and Marie Higgins, of Mantua, are
spending a few days with their cousins,
Alice and Hulda Evans.
The stockholders Of the Mullica Hill
Building and Loan Association will hold
their annual meeting in the town hall or
January .77tt,hv.
Mrs Hannah (,olson enioyed fine Christ
mas entertainment and presence of her
nearest relatives, given at the home of heI
daughter, Mrs. Mary B. Coles, at Moores-
town. The many friends of Mrs. Colson
| in this community will be pleased to know
bnab though III ner eighty-louIon year, sns
taxes hVeiy interest," N passing events
anu ls especialiy ineelesteu III hTalins .me
news from her oio nome, Muiilca Hiil'
those VINO attended TINS pleasant re-unlo ,,
H. NJ and Ms Tonathan Iredell and
S ~, ~ ID Ms Ms Pahoooa p;da,rav of Hi.
nIaoo. Mr. and Mrs Harry Colas and chill.
5 f and M VIM Coles If Woodstovn
The ratnrn Of br;obt Sunshine on Mon.
day afternoon was most welcome after til,
days of gloom which preceded it.
Services of an interesting and inspiring
character were held in the Roman Catholi1
! Church on Christmas Day.
Miss Carrie Fl Gannt. of Phila was th,
ouest Of relatives here on Christmas.
-,
"a S4n We a11aost fI desartcd as
lG JIa st p 80 a, ;ntsnsa dsrtne e
pp ro,y 49, 'N''''S $50 '-''>''
-,
MRS. hacnei bll' VINO mas peen qult
soooxaU;, ,r0i0 'n''l :" won f''''' - ~
~ =. en:t
A Onrisbmas diuner ana family le-uhiol
was helu ao tne nome Oh os'nluel Dor'on,
1t is rumored that there IS project o.
foot to have public automobile running
from woodbury. 70 pnls place. we u .s
Illa1 ~ may Io0 NC as visionary as VI
0lo,ioy " " ~ NC n"so nea''' ~ AAioo
81 ~ c. - - Gu.
o. oespnen oluion was sn 1911. aeolpi9ns
;n9 the off If e. Aanas Child of Chris
Church gH, Woodbury
tbe;r HOLIDAYS " ~ 49, ~ 'S' :
I'M ~, ~ D, . ;,
hold the next meeting on the evening {
January 18TH
Those from this place who attended tn
medal contest at Woodstown, on Frida
evening, report most delightful entertain
ment- The contestants, seven IN numbel
were 'lalneu Wy MISS hia, saie0 u DasiS'
OF our own town, u WHOSE taiehes al,
skill III ueseiopihg 1a,eh1 we are lussi
PROUD. Inc VOCAL soios gwen Wy MIR
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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02

On the anniversary of the battle of
Trenton, DeWet, the Boer commander,
performed the great feat Of capturing a
considerable English force upon hill top,
and the effect of the victory Of the uncon-
querable South Africans is already noted
in tie changed British policy.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
Pennsylvania Singer Secures Prize

Pennsylvania Singer Secures Prize.
Cleveland. O., Dec. 26.-Welsh sing.
ing societies from dozen states gath
cred in this city yesterday to partici
pate in song contest under the au.
spices of the local Welsh singing SO
ciety. There were 40 numbers on the
days programme. David Lloyd, OF
New Castle, Pa, received first prize
for the best rendition of THE
Rritons -
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
Obituary.

ARTHUR PANcoAsT, we'll known glass
blower Of the Woodbury. works, man yet
In the prime Of life, died very suddenly
last Friday at his residence in Salem He
was taken slightly i'll on Thursday, and
not improving, concluded to go home on
Friday, going down from Woodbury. on the
4 SO train. A few minutes after reaching
his home he expired. Justice of the Peace,
]. N. Pancoast, Of this city, is his youngest
son
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02

One needs no more striking evidence of
the degeneracy of New JERSEYS politics
than the seriousness with which the candi-
dacy of 'Davy" Baird for the United
States Senate is being mentioned 'tDavy''
was looked upon, or looked upon himself,
as Senator sewell's right hand man, and
while the Senator did not always let his
right hand know what his left hand did,
still Baird thinks he is but in succession by
this political laying on of hands
True American.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02

IT'S said that U. S. Senator Kean i,
solicitous as to General Sewell's successor,
because he does not relish the idea of being
the senior Senator as TO period of service
and the junior as to influence. If the
Republican legislature undertakes to humor
Mr.. Kean in this regard, they will have
difficulty in filling the place.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
True American

There is much speculation as to who will
succeed General Sewell in the Senate, and
names have been suggested that will in no
probability be even thought of that
connection in the caucus of either House Of
the Legislators. To our mind Ex-Governor
Griggs is the logical successor to General
Sewell because he comes nearer filling the
ideal one naturally casts around the office.
The mere mention of Baird or Louden-
Slayer in connection with the office is an
offense which even Republican legislative
caucus will spare the State, and newspapers
that write of them with any degree of
seriousness in connection Herewith are
open to the suspicion of immortality.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02

By the collapse of the Asphalt Trust
Philadelphians are said to be losers to the
tune of SIS, 900, and yet Republican
papers encourage inexperienced people to
invest in Trust stocks on the plea that
Trusts are good thing.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
A Cure for Lumbago.

W. c. Williamson, Of Amherst, Virginia,
says: "For more than year suffered
from lumbago. I finally tried Chamber.
lain's Pain Balm and it gave me entire
relief, which all other remidies had failed
to do. Sold by A. S. Marshall, Wood
bury; G. A. Smith, Mantna. 1-2-19O2-1 I'm.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02

All that was mortal of Senator VIM. j.
Sewell was laid to rest in Harleigh Gene
terry, Camden, on Tuesday, with all the
honors the State and country could confer
on anillustr Gus citizen. Since 1862, Gen'l
Sewell may be said to have been in the
public eye as soldier, politician, statesman,
and the head of great railroad interests, and
to each and all he gave an attention and
service that strengthened his position in
public and private regard. No ordinary
character conld withstand this test, and
have gathered around his bier the best in
State and Nation, men of all parties and Of
every station. Hence in his death the
a strong leads S,e of its great men, his party
with which he wand the private interests
full director. I'd wise ana ial'n
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02
REMARKABLE CURE FOR GROUP
a Little Bows Life Saved.

have few words to say regarding
rsbamberlain's Cough Remedy. It saved
, ,,,s se II enough. I bought bottle of it
i k,,,, q Steer, Of Goodwin, S. D., and
:, ,g he, I cot home with it the poor baby
could hardly breathe. | gave the medicine
e. ese,re,y m ), and then l thought sure he
..,as ooing to choke to death. We had to
nj, mi fhe nblegm out Of his mouth in great
i Rs.,a strinos. I am positive that if had
no, ,S.is cot the bottle Of cough medicine, my
~, 40 7Torld not be on earth to-day. JOEL
NJ n2a,oNT. Inwood, Iowa. For sale by A.
8 Marshall, Woodbury.; G. A, Smith,
1xa,st-,s 1-2-1902-1m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02

Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure a cold i
one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price Is cents.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02

Swedesboro Lodge, F. and A. NJ: w
M, G. A. Drummond; S. W., w. S. Bas-
sett; J. W., r. H. Rainey; Treasurer
Joseph R. Black; Secretary, J. G. Rulon
Chaplain, J. F. Fauce t; S. D., H. E.
Long; J. d., J. G. Nelmo; s. M. e, Harry
Mayhem; J. M. c., D. A. Frederick; s. S.,
George c. Jones; J. S., George A. Rode
Tyler, H. M. Rainey; Marshall, H. v
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02

The DEMOCRAT extends the compliments
of the season to its readers, and wishes
them Happy and Prosperous year.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-01-02

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