Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-01
CLAYTON.


VIM. Chew, an old and well known resi-
dent Of this town, and for many years en-
pioyed as a glassblower by Moore Bros,
was found dead in an clubhouse at the Hotel
Clayton on Thursday morning. The cor
oner was notified, and after viewing the
body, gave certificate Of burial. A num-
Der of citizens were not satisfied with this
and on Saturday an inquest was held which
resulted in verdict of heart disease. The
funeral, which was held on Monday, was
largely attended.
/ Iona Lodge l. o. O. r., of this town, at
, tended the Presbyterian Church in body
on Sunday morning. Forty-fve of the lodge
attended. The sermon was much appre-
ciated
Joseph Patterson, for many years resi-
dent of this place, is lying very low from
the effects of paralytic stroke
On Sunday evening the congregation of
the Presbyterian were treated to a most en-
tertaining discourse by the returned mis-
sionary, Mrs. Devore. She spoke from ex-
periences in Alaska and Utah. Her talk
was most entertaining from beginning to
end.
The property Of Geo. Bloodgood, Centre
SolccuJ 10 pclAS ICpdiHuSu
Walter Long and wife, of Phila, have
been visiting A. G.. Silvers.
The shirt factory has been closed temper
arily for repairs.
| Miss Simmerman, of Glassboro, was the
guest OF Miss Linda Jess on Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. DIR. Harker of Port Norris, is visit
ing her father, Capt Jess.
| The Methodist Church will hold jubilee
week in June. Eyangelists Lopez and wife
who were so successful here last winter, will
be present.
| Harry Fennimore and Miss Mary Camp
bell, of Nebraska, who have made long
visit among relatives in town, have returned
to the West.
Mrs. marlborough, wife of Councilman
marlborough, has gone to the Medico-Chi
Hospital, Phila., for treatment.
Painters are giving the Langley property
on Central Ave-, occupied by o. E. White,
complete renovating.
| The new crossing stones, authorized by
Council, have arrived and been distributed
around the town. A number of new cross
ings will be laid and many heretofore single
Will De doubled.
| Although Council has ordered dogs rum
ming without muzzle shot, no one has
been found willing to take the job.
The musical and literary entertainment
held in the Presbyterian Church on We'd
nesday evening, was complete success in
every particular. More than $50 were adj
ded to the carpet fund as result. The
entertainment was of high order and all
who took part deserve much credit. The
Song of Seven, a series of pleasing tabeleaux
was very fine. REGULATIONS by Misses Car
ruthers and Jess, music by the quartette
and instrumental solos by members of the
church were much appreciated. Mr.. Pierce
and Mr.. Williamson and the committee in
charge deserve especially the thanks of the
society.
Firman Crist, of Salem, N. j., spent
Sunday with his parents in town.
Mr.. Brewin, former pastor of the Pres
byterian Church, spent Monday in town
Jos. Kille is quite ill at present.
Mrs. John NJ Moore will address the
fourth annual convention of the Woman
Foreign Missionary Society which meets at
Haddonfield this week.
Chris. Beck, Of Phila., spent Sunday
with his parents in town.
Council will request bids for repairing
| the streets of the town.