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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
BRIDGEPORT.

Watermelons are being shipped by
several of the farmers. The vines generally
are in good condition for a crop.
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Croft who
was fatally burned by gasoline last week,
at Pennsgrove, was held Thursday, July
81, at the M. E. Cemetery, Bridgeport.
Mr.. Arthur McIlvaine, an old and re-
spected citizen, died on Thursday, July 81,
at the residence of his son, John McIlvaine,
of this place. Mr.. McIlvaine was aged 81
years.
Mrs, Mamie Hannah, reported serious
sick last week, still continues in very
serious condition.
The greatest storm of the season passed
over this place on Sunday night last. Rain
and hail fell in torrents, and heavy thunder
and lightning combined to make scene of
terror A barn on the Dubrink farm was
struck and destroyed. A Mr.. Hill is now
owner of the property and his loss is about
$500 on the buildings and $500 on one
horse, chickens in house, hay, harness,
implements and wagon. There was no in
surance on personal property. Chimneys
and windows were also damaged to some
extent.
Quite a large number of our citizens
went to Atlantic City on the combination
excursion on the Delaware River Road on
Monday, Aug. 6.
Our vacant houses are being slowly filled
up, two families from Pennsgroye recently
moved in the place.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
BLACKWOOD.

Rev. f. 4. Brace will occupy the pulpit
of the Presbyterian church next Sunday
morning and evening In the evening
there will be special song service lnclud-
ing solo and duet.
A fair and festival will be given on the
lawn of DIR. f. K. Brace on the afternoon
and evening Of August 18th, by the chill
dren of the Presbyterian Sunday-school.
Proceeds for benefit Of Grenloch Sunday
school. In case of rain the fair will be
postponed to the first clear day.
On Monday evening the hospitable home
of C. G. Hagerman cleaned with grace
and beauty Pretty gowns and handsome
faces were the reigning factor of the even
ing, while peals of laughter issued upon
the air, all caused by a large surprise party
rendered to Mr.. Samuel 2. Hagerman and
Mr.. J. M. Gates, visiting friend from
Pittsburg, Pa. The occasion was a great
success, neither party having the least
intimation of the occurrence which was ar
ranged by Misses Florence Kelsey, Viola
Hagerman and Maude MacFee The ex-
citement caused by the surprise being over,
all went with hearty good will and siren
uosity into music-vocal and instrumental,
and new games were introduced, among
which was "a big black pig" suggested by
Mr.. Cornelius G.. Hagerman, which was
thoroughly enjoyed. AS the time for de-
parture drew near an invitation was
launched by those in charge of the refresh
ments to step this way" and the merry
makers beheld bounteous feast arranged
for their participation. Those present were:
Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius G. Hagerman, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert E. Batten, the Misses
Batten, Misses Florence Kelsey, Maude
Mcafee, Iva Murphy, Annetta Branin,
Laura Aspinwall, Viola, Marie Hagerman,
Deborah Brooks, Nellie Prosser, Susan
Booty, Lizzie Nicholson, Anna Neil, and
Messrs. Bryant Kelsey, John Magee, Will
Murphy, Herbert Rudderow and DIR. J. A.
| Smith
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
PEDRICKTOWN.

Mrs Harvey Justice has been recent
guest of the Misses Clara and Josephine
Bowen, of Philadelphia.
VIM. Dean moved his family to Bridge
port during the week.
James Sweeten, ST., and wife, visited
the County Aims House on Monday.
Miss Clara Hartman visited DIR. and Mrs.
James B. Ware, of Bridgeton, last week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Raine and Mrs. Elma
Wood spent Sunday with the formers par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Peterson.
James Sweeten, ir., and wife, are spend
ing some time with Ernest Becker and
family, of Woodstown.
Rev. John Wagg, of Goshen, filled the
NJ E. pulpit on Sunday morning
William, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Krager, died Of cholera infantum on
Saturday and was buried from the home oil
his parents on Tuesday morning.
Samuel Mason and family, of Salem, are
visiting Frank Ferguson and wife.
Our town seemed deserted on Wednes
day, large number OF citizens having
gone on sthe combination excursion to At
lantic City.
James Sweeten, ST., and daughter, Mis-
Lottie, attended the horse show" at Salem
on Wednesday.
Miss Lou Raymer is the possessor OF a
fine new Cunningham Piano.
Mrs. DR.. Miller, Of Woodstown, spen
Tuesday with her father, Mr.. JOSEPH
Cooper.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
CLAYTON.

West Center street is being widened and
repaired
Harry Twins is making extensive improve
ments to his residence on Maple street.
Misses Louisa and Caroline Corson, of
Princeton, are visiting friends in town.
The blocked railway service made the
commuters very late ON Thursday, the 4. Is
train arrived after o'clock and the GIL at
7.40.
A very pretty lawn party was given at
the home OF Mr.. marlborough on Thurs
day evening. The guests were entertained
by the mandolin club, and after very en-
joyable evening, were invited to prettily
decorated tables on the lawn where refresh
ments were served.
Lynton Kier and Miss Blanche Higgins
were united in the holy bonds on Thursday
evening in the presence of large company
of friends and relatives at the home OF the
brides mother on Main street. They left
amid showers of rice on the 10. 33 for their
wedding trip to Washington, d. c. They
returned on Monday evening.
Mrs. Warner is visiting her sister at
Ocean City.
Frank Weiman and family are visiting
Mrs. Weiman's sister, Mrs. Harrison Sparks.
Miss Grace Relyea, daughter of the former
pastor of the Methodist Church OF this
town, is visiting Miss Sydney Silvers.
Master Stanley Smith has returned from
Phila. where he has been in the hospital,
undergoing an operation for appendicitis.
The operation was successful and he return
ed much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs H. d. Beckett spent Sun
day in Ocean City.
Miss Ella Dilkes is visiting Mrs. A. G.
|Silvers.
r. T. Beckett has the prize Caladum of
this section, one leaf measuring AS inches
from tip to tip, and having width Of 80
inches.
Quite a number of straw rides have
passed through town recently.
The tailor who has been occupying the
Costill building has removed to the Henle
building.
Henry Wood and family are spending
some time at Ocean City.
John James has moved into his new resi-
dence on Central and Howard streets.
Miss Ada Crst, who was employed in
the glasswork's office, has gone to Bridge
ton, and Sam'l Williamson has taken the
position.
Rev. Eli Clifford was treated at the hospi-
tai last week.
Miss Elizabeth Madden has been visiting
in Millville.
Bert Farley has been filling Lou Fishers
position in the drug store during LOUIS
vacation.
Archie Harris, of Camden, former
resident of this town, has been visiting
relatives here.
What has become of the automobile line?
AS soon as we begin to think we are going
to have new transportation faculties they
fade away.
Mr.. and Mrs Theo. Warrick are visiting
Mrs. Warrick's parents, Mr.. and Mrs Geo,
Candy.
Mrs. Heritage, former Clayton lady, is
visiting relatives and friends.
Geo. Stephenson and wife have returned
to Streator, Ill.
Miss Mary Moore, daughter of D. Wilson
Moore, is lying very ill in Colorado. She
has been sufferer for long time.
Contractor Ware is pushing the new
house of d. Wilson Moore.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
MANTUA.

The regular meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the M. E. Church was held in
the church on Monday night and the new
Board organized with the following officers:
Pres, j. Cooper Dilkes; Sec'y, Thomas G.
Dilkes; Treas, Harrison S. Heritage.
VIM. P. Care and wife entertained the
members of st. Barnabas Guild at Flora
croft on Wednesday.
Mrs. Garrett Sheets has been very ill for
the past week, and is under the care of Dr.
Parker and DR.. Campbell, of Woodbury..
Miss Edith Reeves, of Phila., is spend
ing some time with Miss Heritage.
Samuel Coombs and wife, Of Camden, are
spending some time with their son, John
Coombs
Mrs Charles M. Cooper and daughter, of
Holmesburg, Pa, are visiting her father,
Capt. A. J. Craig.
Miss Emelie Care, of Phila., was visit
ing her uncle, w. P. Care, last week.
Miss Sarah C. Long is on trip to
Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands and other
points of interest.
Mrs. Jane Park has been the guest of
Mrs. Bates at Pitman for a few days.
Job Scott was an over-Sunday guest at
Wildwood
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
PAULSBORo.

A colored workman at the phosphate
works fell twenty five feet from upper
| floor to the cement floor, fractured his
| skull and bruised himself all over. lie
was unconscious when taken to the Cooper
hospital.
There was mass meeting in Laws hall
Friday night, reception to Congressman
| FL. G. Loudenslager. The hall was well
filled and the band was present and played
some very fine music. Speeches were made
by E. L. Leonard, H. c. Loudenslager, G..
| G. Laws, W. J. Adamson, James Lawrence
and others. There was a fine representa-
ton of the business people of the town, and
they appreciated the good things said about
the town and its future prospects.
A very severe thunder storm with rain
and some hail passed over this town Sun
day night about $50 o'clock. The town
seemed flooded for time. The lightning
struck tree in Mr.. Edward Bates back
yard and splintered it from top to bottom.
Sixteen members of Gloucester Lodge, l.
o. o. F., visited Paulsboro Lodge Saturday
night They had lunch of ice cream and
cake in w. A. Stetser's restaurant after
lodge closed.
Mrs. Kizzie Wallace is having her side
walk and curb set to the proper grade in
front Of her store and dwelling house on
East Broad street. She is using cement
and will have it done the full width of the
walk
Rev. J. L. Sawn, of the M. L. Church
here, preached the evening sermon at Pit
man Grove, Monday night.
Glen. Turner, wife and boy, are tenting
at National Park for two weeks.
Mr.. r. AL ester and wife, and Mr.. Harry
Cook and wife, spent Sunday last at Pit
man. They spent the day with Mrs. Apple
gate, Mr.. j. IS sister.
large number Of our people went on
the Knights excursion to Atlantic City
Wednesday.
Harry Derrickson fell from an engine he
was firing on the Pennsylvania Railroad,
and broke his arm. He is home here now.
VIM. Titus delivers the w. J. expressage
now, Benjamin johnson having resigned
the position
Two games Of base ball were played
here SATURDAY afternoon last. The regular
team here played the Swedesboro team
score, u to in favor home team. The
Juniors played team..from Phila., to A
in favor of the Juniors
James Lawrence, Superintendent of the
Powder Works, spends Saturdays and Sun
days at Atlantic City. During the hot
weather he is compelled to attend to the
business during the week as they are very
busy, but has his Sunday by the sea.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
Mantua M. E. Church Troubles.

Another chapter in the troubles of the
M. E. Church of Mantua was enacted Mon
day, when the meeting of the Board Of
Trustees was held for the purpose OF or
ganlzatlon. 1t was expected that clash
would occur between the opposing factions
ii the two newly elected members-Eustace
Eggie and Thomas G. Dilkes-attempte to
have voice in the proceedings. After the
meeting had been called to order and J.
Cooper Diikes elected President, protest
against Messrs. T. G. Dilkes and Mr.. Eggie
being recognized as members of the Board
was entered by John T. Truncer, member
of the old Board, who is supported by
Pastor NAPLES in the fight, which has been
going on for months. The President of the
Board inquired on what ground the protest
was entered, and Mr.. Truncer replied that
they were not legally elected, and that the
meeting, which was called and held on the
church steps a month ago, was illegal.
President Dilkes, after expressing regret
that the church had been closed against
them when congregational meeting had
been called, said that according to a letter
he had received from Pastor NAPLES, the
new Trustees were regularly and legally
elected
Hcii, plotcSV dSuIilSo oiIcl IOcOSHl-
ton, ~ added Mr.. Truncer, land want to
know whether you recognize them as Trus-
tees"
81 certainly do" replied President
Dilkes land we shall proceed with the
organization
Thomas C. Dilkes was then elected Sec
rotary, and Harrison Heritage, Treasurer.
The Trustees who are opposed to Messrs.
Dilkes and Eggie did not participate in the
organization of the Board, aside from enter
ing protest Pastor NAPLES was present
and carefully noted the proceedings, and
the entire matter will now go before the
courts. The faction opposed to the new
Board will institute quo warranto proceed
ings for the purpose of testing the election
of Messrs. Dilkes and Eggie, and it is likely
that protracted litigation will follow, as the
supporters of the newly elected Trustees
declare that they will fight to the bitter
end any attempt to GUST Messrs. Dilkes and
Eggie. Pastor NAPLES stated after the
meeting that definite plan of action had
been decided upon, and the matter would
be adiudicated in the courts.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
D. Wilson Moore Joins the Dowieites,

d. Wilson Moore, until recently mem
Der of the glass manufacturing firm of
Moore Bros, of Clayton, who was one of
the founders and largest contributors to the
support of the Clayton Presbyterian Church,
at the close of the service last Sunday re-
quested the privilege of making a state
ment to the congregation, which was
granted. Mr.. Moore then drew from his
pocket volumnious manuscript which he
read. To the CONSERVATION of the con-
gregation and his friends the paper was
official notice of the severence of his con-
nection with the Presbyterian Church, and
his connection with the sect known as
''The Christian Catholic Church in Zion, !"
Of which J. Alexander Dowie. of Chicago,
is the head.
Mr.. Moore, in his communication, said
he had made this step the subject of prayer
and profound consideration, and the de-
cision was final and irrevocable.
1t has long been known to Mr. Moore's
most intimate friends that he was being
drawn to the strange teachings of the
Chicago prophet of the strange faith, but
nobody believed that one possessed of so
strong an attachment for the church in
which he had been reared and to which he
had contributed so literally, could be led
to fully embrace such strange belief. Mr..
Moore, though 81 years of age, is in vigor-
GUS health and man of strong intellect
With his brother, the late John NJ Moore,
Mr.. Moore was a successful manufacturer,
and retired from the firm last month with
fortune of several hundred thousand
dollars. The fear is expressed that Mr.
Moore may establish a colony Of the new
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
WENONAH.
Wildwood.

Quite connection has been caused by
the ordinance which compels all owners of
dogs to keep their pets tied or muzzled.
The "bear" has again been in evidence,
this time seen by Mr.. Price back of his
house between one and two in the morning.
Parties moved in the Schultz house on
Willow street, on Tuesday.
The house owned by Mrs. Turner on
Mantua Ave. is being fitted up for bridal
couple we'll known in these parts.
Rev. Wilson, of Camden, is at his daugh-
ter's, Mrs. Stout, recovering from quite a
severe illness
The residents are still leaving ON vaca-
items, going to mountains, lakes and sea-
shore. Among those leaving this week we
note DIR. Stout's family, Rev. H. Gage and
family, Edward Ball and family, H. Tur-
ner and family
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
In Mamoriam.


WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God,
our Divine Councillor to again remind us
Of his omnipotence, by calling from our
beloved brotherhood, our esteemed
Brother, Harry G. Hughes, one whom we
all loved, respected and honored, and
WHEREAS, We feel keenly the loss we have
sustained by having taken from us one
who at all times did all he was able to
do that the Council might be benefited
and
WHEREAS, God in his Providence doeth
all things well, and these Affections work
out for us far more exceeding and ex-
ternal weight Of glory; therefore be it
Res0lged, That we humbly bow before
our Master in this our second affection of
this kind and be led to so live, that we
may finally meet our Brothers who have
but gone before us; and be it further
Resoiged, That we drape our Charter for
the space of thirty days, as a token of re-
membranes, that we spread these resolu-
lions upon the journal of our Council, that
we send copy thereof to the family of our
departed brother, and that we have them
published in at least two of our weekly
newspapers.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES S. SHUTE
ISAAC H. DAVIDSON,
CHARLES H. TEST,
Committee.
Passed at regular meeting Of Mt. Olive
Council, No. 260 Jr. O.. U. A. M. held on
July %, 1902.
CLIFFORD D. STRING,
Councillor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSIONS.
Low-Rate Vacation Trips via Pennsylvania
Railroad


Railroad.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has selected
the following dates for its popular ten-day
excursions to Niagara Falls from Philadel-
phia, Baltimore, and Washington: July "A,
August and 81, September and 18, and
October 2 and Is.
The excursions from Philadelphia will be
run by two routes. Those on July "a,
August and 81, September and Is, and
October IS, going via Harrisburg and the
picturesque valley Of the Susquehanna
special train leaving Philadelphia at $40
A. NJ. excursion Of October 2 running via
Trenton, Manunka Chunk, and the Della
ware Valley, leaving Philadelphia on spec
ial train at 500 A. M.
Excursion tickets, good for return passage
on any regular train, exclusive of limited
express trains, within ten days, will be sold
ats 100 from Philadelphia and all points
on the Delaware Division; SLIPS from At
lantic City; SO so from Lancaster; and at
proportionate rates from other points, in
Guiding Trenton, Bordentown, Mt. Holly,
Cape May, Salem, Wilmington, West
Chester, Reading, and principal interme-
diate stations A stop-over will be allowed
at Buffalo within the limit of limit Of ticket
returning.
The special trains of Pullman parlor cars
and day coaches will be run with each ex-
cursion running through to Niagara Falls
An extra charge will be made for parlor-
car seats.
An experienced tourist agent and chaper-
on will accompany each excursion.
For descriptive pamphlet, time of con-
Meeting trains, and further information
apply to nearest ticket agent, or address
George w. Boyd, Assistant General Pas
senger Agent, Broad Street Station, Phila-
delphia. 7-17-4ts.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
CLARKSBORO.
Mrs. Edmund ]. Burk was an over Sun

Mrs. Edmund j. Burk was an over Sun
day guest at the rectory.
Thomas Matlack has improved the APP
pearance of his summer house at Mount
Royal by the addition of veranda.
During the month of August evening
services will be omitted at ST. Peters
Church.
Word has been received that Edward
Hollis, of Mount Royal had his foot badly
crushed recently, and it is feared it will
have to be amputated. Mr.. Hollis is one
Of the crew ON p A. B. Widener's yacht,
now cruising in European waters. AS the
yacht is about ready to start for home it is
feared he will not be able to come so soon,
but will have to remain in the hospital
where he now is.
In the absence of the rector next Sunday
morning, services at st. Peters will be con-
Quoted by Rev. E. S. Burk, OF Zion P. E.
Church, Phila.
Sedgwick Hartman moved to Malaga on
Monday.
Expressman Warrington will discontinue
the business this week. We greatly re-
greet losing the convenience of an express
through our town, and hope it may soon be
started again.
Mrs. Emeline Higgins is at Pitman Grove
where she win remain during the camp
season.
Mr. and Mrs. William Underwood, of
Frankfort, are visiting their parents, Mr..
and Mrs Joseph Livezey.
Mrs. Robert Kincade and daughter, of
Phila., spent Tuesday with relatives at Mt.
Royal.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. Church
met ON Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. John Wilson.
Mrs. Sarah Livezey and daughter, of
Phila., are visiting relatives at Mr.. Royal.
Mrs. John Brown, of Camden, spent a
few days last week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Samuel Stewart.
Miss Lille Shute has been spending
some time with relatives in Salem.
DIR. and Mrs. Firman Shute, of Phila-
delphia, were over Sunday guests of Their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Shute.
The meeting of the W. C. T. U. was
held on Friday afternoon with quite q
large attendance. The meeting opened
with singing. The three chapters of 2nd
Cor. were then read by III. A. Heritage,
and prayer offered by the president. At
roll call the members responded with a
sentiment relating to the topic of anti mar
cotics. One very startling fact was that
cigarette smoking is held responsible by
the medical examiners for large increase
of heart disease and other ailments among
the students in the high school. Several
ticles were read relating to cigar smoking,
showing its harmful effects on the mind
and body of those using them. Attention
was called to the State Convention which
will meet at Cape May in Oct. The Nat
ional President, Mr.. L. M. Stevens, will
be present.
Elsie and Alice White are visiting their
aunt Martha White.
Milton Heritage was given surprise
party last Saturday afternoon.
Misses Lora and Lille Dole are visiting
their aunt, Mrs. Joseph Clark.
A large number from this neighborhood
attended the Grange picnic at Alcyon Park.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
TROLLEY TIME TABLE.

500, 900, $50. 1000, 1920, Ills a. M u 90 M
- 40, l3o 200 $50, 800, 3.i5, AIS 500, $50 500
63c us, S.l5, 9l5, 1870 p. m; l305 a. NJ, Cam
den car.
Leave Mantua for Woodbury., 600 $50, 7.45
ol5, eI5, 945 Us, 100, 1I45 a. M. $780, LIS,
l42, 2.l3. 2.45, $50, 400 AS, 515 5.45 els 700
7.30, $50, $50, 1915 p. m; 1920 a. IN.
Leave Woodbury. for Almonesson, 6.55, S.30*,
$50, TO- l5 HOO, las a. m. y 30 LIS, ZOO 2.3o,
BIS, $40, 430*, SIS, 500 G. Is 745, $40, 945 D. IN.
City line. HOO p. m. Mail
Leave Almonesson for Woodbury., 7l5*, s.45,
e.45, 1870, Ills a. M; l2OO M; 100, l30 2I5,
2.45*, 800 400, 500, 545 go us, 500, 9oO 1000
p m. City line, II.07 p m. Mail
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
A Morning Wedding.

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Whitall E.
Mingin, 240 South Broad street, was the
scene of a quiet home wedding last Mon
day, when at II a. m. their eldest daughter,
Miss Bertha, and Mr. Frank ]. Maier, were
united in the holy bonds Of wedlock, two
souls with but single thought, two hearts
that beat as one. Rev. Geo. w. Tomson,
of the Presbyterian church, officiated. After
partaking Of the wedding breakfast Mr..
and Mrs Maier started on wedding tour,
after which they will reside in this city.
Mr.. Maier has for years been the efficient
and courteous chief clerk in A. S. Mar
shall's pharmacy. The DEMOCRAT ex-
tends congratulations,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
To Snhscrihers.

During the week beginning Monday,
August II, our collector, Martin B. Robin
son, will call on subscribers at Bridgeport,
Swedesboro, Repaupo, Gibbstown, Pauls-
boro, Mickleton, Clarksboro and Mt.
Royal, for the purpose Of receiving amounts
due the GLOUCESTER COUNTY DEMOCRAT
on subscription account. This opportunity
of paying subscription bills at your home is
offered at considerable expense to us, and
we trust it will be generally improved.
j. D. CARPENTER.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-07
Struck by Lightning.

The storm that visited this section last
week seems to have been less severe here
than in the central and lower portions Of
the county. At Sewe1l JOS Hurff's barn
was struck, strip of shingles foot wide
being plowed off the roof across the gable.
An apple tree in Mr.. Anspack's orchard
was struck and ruined.