Gloucester County Democrat., 1902-12-25
CLAYTON.

The heavy rain storm on Sunday inter-
fered very much with the Christmas Sun
day services. What would otherwise have
the churches as it was gave very
small congregations indeed.
Our coal famine is over a little while at
least as the local yards have all been
supplied.
Roy Pierce is home from Boston for the
holidays, and Harry Moore Steelman is
spending his vacation at home.
Charles Scott, we'll known veteran of
the Civil War is lying very i'll at his home
on Clayton avenue.
A minstrel troupe held forth at the
Opera House on Thursday evening. Their
street parade was interesting.
VIM. Smallwood has moved into the new
double house of Mrs. Silvers on High street.
David Dooling was injured by fall and
has been laid up for a short time.
Some of the street crossings could we'll
receive attention from the street committee.
Mr. Wallaman who has been living on
North Central avenue, has removed to
Woodbury..
Mrs. Geo. II. Hewitt, of Camden, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jennie
Pierce.
The Epworth League have elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
Pres. w. G. Staulcup; First Vice Pres,
Mrs. Theo. Kier; Second Vice Pres, Mrs.
R. c. Turner; Third Vice Pres, Mrs. G.
B. Costill; Fourth Vice Pres, VIM. Staul-
cup; Sec'y, Henry Dooling; Treas. Sam'l
Lewallen.
Henry Dooling has resumed his studies
at the Temple College.
Chas. Mcneil has moved into the house
vacated by Phil. Wallaman.
Nettie, the little daughter of Chas.
Stephenson has been quite ill.
The Public Schools will close on We'd
nesday. Dec "a and remain closed until
Jan 5th, which gives the children quite a
vacation.
Walter Nelson and wife, of Atlantic City,
have been visiting relatives in town.
The local Building Association will next
Saturday offer for sale the buildings on
North Broad street above Academy street.
In the account of the 24th N. J. re-
union held here last week we neglected to
give uilC ACn OLnCCAo OACOuCO AOA uhC NOhAl
ing year. Pres. Samuel Baird, Bridgeton;
Secretary, Geo. NJ. Chester, Mauricetown;
Treasurer, Edgar Riley, Bridgeton; Vice
Presidents, VIM. Hancock, l. G. Hankins
John G. Garwood, E. c. Cattell, Benz.
Dilkes, Theodore Felmy, Samuel Joslyn,
James Brooks, Harry Grimm and G. D.
Simpkins.
Forest Grove Lodge F. and A. M. elected
the following officers last Wednesday even
ing: w. M, Chas Early; Sr. w, John R.
James; J. W., Chas. H. Stephenson; Sec'y,
E. S. Leigh; Treas, P. K. Dubois; Deacon,
J. Harry Southland; Jr. Deacon, Alfred
Smalley; Jr. NJ. c., Jos. Richman; Jr. M.
c. Jos. Patterson; Chap, E. Klinger; Tyler,
JAS Madden; Steward Martin Madden;
Trustee, 3 years, DR.. A. Porch.
The shirt factory, which was to do SO
much for our town has failed to materialize
in any form.
A little boy has come to gladden. the
home of Lawrence Fisler.
Golden Rule Conclave, No. 43, I. o. H,
have selected the following officers to serve
for the ensuing term: Past Archon, Jas
Crane; Archon, Geo. Fl. Chew; Provost,
James Winner; Prelate, Harry English;
Sec'y, Benz. M. Turner; Financier, John
Ashbridge; Treas, E. A. Sparks; Warden,
Chas. A. Fisler; Sentinel, Hiram Beckett;
Guard, Geo. Fisler; Trustees, J. D. Crane,
Jas. Winner and Harry English.
VIM. Dilks entertained Dr. Stewart, of
Westville, last Sunday.
C. c. Burroughs has won the state
championship $500 silver cup for display
of white Plymouth Rocks, and not being
satisfied with that he also brought home
the second prize, $500 cup.
The electric lights have been shut off
power house.
Mr.. Robt. Harrison, who has for long
time been the choirister at the Methodist
Church, has handed in his resignation.
John Buzby has been great sufferer
from oarbuncle on his neck.
John Madara, who has been working in
Port Allegheny, Pa, is home for short
stay. He expects to take bride back
with him.
Miss Hudson, of Camden, is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. r. McKeigham.
The Baptist Sunday School Christmas
entertainment was held on Monday evening
and was quite a successful affair. The
church was filled.
Quite a number of our people attended
the Christmas exercises in the Franklin
vile Presbyterian Church on Tuesday even
ing.