Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-06-26
LOCAL BRIEFS.

the side, is a local attraction.
Postmaster Jessup expects that the free
delivery service will be inaugurated July L.
The celebrated shirt-waist case will be
reargued before Judge Jessup next Mon
day
The crowds that go to Almonesson
every pleasant day, indicate that is a popu
lar resort.
John R. Wick has big stock of mems
and boys clothing. See adver. for par
ticulars.
The trolleymen's excursion to Almo-
nesson Tuesday night, was big event at
that resort.
q Anthrax has broken out in large herds
of cattle at Fort Mott, and vicinity in
Salem county.
The ordinance of Baptism was adj
ministered in the Central Baptist Church
last Sunday evening.
The Sewer Committee has appointed
David Thomas an inspector to succeed Ed
mund Dubois, resigned.
The trolley employees trolley party
on Tuesday night Melted 5000 for the
treasury of the relief fund. Good.
The Central Baptist Sunday-school will
hold their picnic at National Park on the
9th instant, instead of the 26th, as pre-
viously announced.
Mrs. A. H. Locke, who was so seriously
burned last week, while burning cater
pillars, is now out of danger, but still
suffering from burns and the shock.
The rally of the Bethlehem Baptist
congregation in Green street hall last Sun
day was a success. The contributions
toward new church for this congregation
~ aggregated $75
On Saturday afternoon next, at seven
o'clock, Mr. ]. j. Costello will give trial
of speed with his famous stallion, Sid
Foster, on the turnpike between Jefferson
and Mullica Hill.
Capt. John S. Truitt, with the steamer
stFlorence, - will begin the farmers steam
boat line between Bridgeport and Philadel-
phia on July 1 making daily trips to
market.
Warren Atkinson, of Mullica Hill, so
widely known as successful farmer, took
two hundred baskets of potatoes to Phila-
delphia markets last Saturday, the 21st, on
which date the price was so cents per
basket.
Our statement last week that Mr..
Leonard's loss by the burning of his farm
buildings was covered by insurance was
not accurate, as Mr.. Leonard informs us
that the insurance was only about two
thirds the value of the buildings.
-Dan'I Sweeten has some fine horse
flesh at Green's Stock Farm, among them
five owned by David Thomas The matinee
race, announced for last Saturday, post
poned on account of the rain, will take
place next Saturday.
Officer Dopson, with the assistance of
citizens, arrested six men at the corner OF
the turnpike and Park avenue last Sunday
night, for alleged disorderly conduct They
were taken before Justice Mankin who
imposed fine of 81 on each.
There will be a musical soiree at
Evergreen Hall next Saturday evening,
beginning at g. Is, by Prof. Albert Wolffun-
gen, dramatic singer, assisted by Mr.. G. K.
Bawden, pianist. The program of best
selections insures a rare treat for our music
loving citizens.
F D. Henry started his produce COM
y mission business at pier 16, South wharves,
on the 24th Instant ten days earlier than
last year, and with one exception, the
earliest date in twelve years; and he says,
truck is more plentiful, and of finer
quality, than ever before.
The glassworks in New Jersey will all
90 out of blast next Monday night, June 30.
The blast just ending has been profitable
one for all except the non-union factories.
Those works at Bridgeton and Minotola
have been giving all their time to fighting
strikes and none to making glass for profit.
"A Loudensager club of eighty-five
members was organized at Paulsboro last
Saturday night. The club is going to
secure piano, meet regularly on Saturday
nights and sing We suggest a new song
Al T boomers tn learn
to-wit ''Where are the Remaining Two
Hundred ?'
List of advertised letters for the week
ending June %, 1902: John Cowbel Mrs.
Andrew Grey, Nehimiah Greennagh, Mrs.
Julia Hopson, Charles IL. Hall, Elivia
Jannas. Miss f. Knisell, Bonnie Latney,
Mrs. Rachel Owens, 2; r. Reynolds, Mrs.
J., H. Shacklett, Mrs. Robert Thomas.
Persons calling for the above letters will
please say advertised.
Settling of the earth in the sewer
trench on Delaware street parted the gas
and water mains where they cross the
trench near Wood street at an early hour
Tuesday morning, and until the flow of
gas and water was stopped, Delaware street
was not in pleasant state. The trouble
was not ended even then, because its dull
living in Woodbury. without water or gas.
A remedy was promptly applied, however,
and life flows ON as before.
The plague of caterpillars is here again,
and advice as to means of their destruction,
born Of experience, is gladly received.
REV. Daniel Thackara gives his plan OF
burning the pests as follows: Take long
pole, saw off the end and bore hole about
TWO inches deep with a gimlet. Insert
strong wire, leaving about four inches OF
the end sticking out. Take corn cob and
break off the small end, leaving it about
six inches long, and fasten it on the wire.
Saturate it well with kerosene and light it,
and it will burn long time without drop
ping
White India linen, 7, 10, III, Is, 20
and 25c. per yard--Val. laces to trim with.
1t will pay you to examine it if you are
wanting a white dress. Grass linen, 129c.,
and lace to match-leading stores in Phila-
delphia are selling the same quality at 15c.;
we know what we are talking about-have
compared samples. We give checks, which
is equal to per cent. of, and will redeem
ST orS1O worth When goods are returned
the checks must be returned with them.
No goods exchanged or sold on Sunday
the store is positively closed. The Misses
Cozens, 172 South Broad street, Woodbury.