Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-09-11
CLAYTON.

| Allie Shreves has been a great sufferer
with one Of his feet He narrowly escaped
blood poisoning, being confined to his home
for some time
Miss Mary Crane has been entertaining
her friend. Miss Mae Jeanette, of Phila.
Chester Steelman has accepted position
in the office of Surrogate Dubois in
Woodbury..
Miss Hattie Crane has returned after an
extended visit in Pitman with her grand
mother, Mrs. Simpson.
The lecture given by DIR. Chas. Smalley,
the returned missionary, was quite well at
tended.
Chris C. Beck, of Phila., spent Sunday
with relatives and friends in town.
The public schools started in for the Fall
term OH Wednesday, They deferred start
ing until after the funeral of Prof. Fox
DR.. Porch and daughter Hannah are
visiting relatives in Anderson, Ind.
Mrs. Theodore Warrick has returned to
her home in Indiana after spending part of
the Summer with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Candy.
The large automobile which will, it is
| understood, make regular connections be-
tween this and other towns in the county,
made trial trip over the route on Sunday.
The line will be great convenience if it is
successfully managed. 1t would pay best
if IT would start from here early in the
morning.
One factory was put in blast at Moore
Bros. last Saturday, and one more the first
of the week. The furnace at Pierce's has
also gone to work.
Thomas Campbell has purchased lot on
Pearl street aud will erect house on it in
the near future.
There is some talk of starting foot ball
team soon. The weather is about right for
the sport.
Mrs. Sarah Wallace is entertaining Mrs
Ellen Taylor.
Miss Annetta, of Camden, is visiting Mrs.
John Buzby.
Miss Carrie Beck, who graduated at the
Normal School last Spring, has secured a
school at Hurffville.
Postmaster Edward Walsh, of Janvier,
was visiting in town last week.
Mrs. Walter Keen is able to be about
again after four weeks illness.
The time of closing the evening mail has
changed from 700 to $40 p. m.
Miss Elsie Rouse is visiting in Leighton,
Penna.
baby girl was born to the Rev. and
Mrs Cleeland Monday morning.
Miss Elizabeth Rouse, of Phila, is
spending few days of her vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Rouse on
East street.
The social and business meeting of the
Christian Endeavor was held at the home
of Miss Janvier on Tuesday evening in
stead of last week as reported.
Nicholas Fry chopped off the end of one
of his thumbs one day last week.
Russell Early, small son of John Early,
was badly bitten in the face by dog on
Wednesday. There are altogether too many
worthless dogs running the streets of our
town.
Rae FISHER is in hospital in Phila. and
is reported as doing very we'll.
Miss Mana Hanpt, of Mif1inburg, Pa, has
been secured to take charge of the school
room recently in charge of Miss Janvier.
Prof Filter, of Jersey City, has been
visiting in town.
VIM Smith has gone to Olean to blow
glass.
Hiram Newkirk lost a valuable horse
last week.
VIM. Porch has returned from visit
with relatives in Harrington, Del.
Raymond Crane has begun the year as
principal of Newfeld public schools.
August Ballinger has built for himself
motor cycle and can now be seen spinning
over the road on it.
Rob't Dooling is attending business
college in Phila.
Elliot Clifford is attending school at
Vineland again this year.
Mrs. F. NJ Pierce and son, and Misses
Anna and Ethel Moore have returned from
soiourn at Cape May.
Alex Corson, of Princeton, is visiting his
sister, Mrs. P. K. Dubois.
The Democratic primaries will be held on
Saturday evening in the Council rooms.
Miss Maud Conover is visiting Mr.. Wal
ter Staulcup.
Miss Jennie Silvers is spending some
time in Atlantic City.
The spread of diphtheria in town is be-
coming serious question. 1t has reached
the eastern section of the town and there
are now five cases there and one death.
Measures are being taken to confne it to
its present bounds.