Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-08-21
MuLLICA HILL.

Mr.. j. Wesley Ridgway, Of Colorado
Springs, and his sister, Miss Mary E. Ridg-
way, Of Camden, have been visiting rela-
tives here.
Miss L. Fehrs, Of Brooklyn, and Mr.. Al.
Schmid, of Phila., have been guests of Mr..
land Mrs. John Ernst, for few days.
Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Jewett and son
Milton, OF Hammonton, have been visiting
old friends and Pensioners at this place
Mr. and Mrs. Jewett greatly endeared
themselves to this community during his
pastorate here, and always receives warm
welcome during their annual visit.
Mrs. Maria Picken, an old citizen of the
town, was stricken with apoplexy at her
home on Wednesday, and passed away on
Saturday without having regained con-
seriousness. The funeral took place on
Tuesday, interment in the NJ E. Gene
| terry.
Mrs. Win. Borton and little daughter
Thelma, of Philadelphia, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Borton.
Three hundred persons went from this
station on the Post excursion last Thurs
day. Eighty of our citizens dined at La
Fontaine, the hostess of which Mrs r. B.
Parker is an accomplished caterer, and our
people greatly enjoyed their repast and
their hospitable entertainment.
Mr.. Oscar Thomson, of Williamstown,
was visitor here on Friday, kindly greet
ed by his many friends and farmer pupils.
No service was held in the M. E. Church
on Sunday, which was closed on account of
painting and other repairs The Pastor,
Rev. D. E. Clair and family are enjoying a
brief vacation among friends.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Elkinton spent
last Sunday at Malaga.
| Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Copestick, and little
son Robert are recreating for a few days at
Anglesea
Mrs. Walter Harley, and infant daughter
Ruth, OF Brooklyn, are guests of Mrs. Har-
ley's parents, Captain and VIM. Stratton.
The stand pipe at the south end of town,
is almost finished, aud will stand 80 feet
when done.
The laying of the water mains has been
completed on the south, but not on the
north side of town. Arrangements have
been made to attach the fire plugs, when
ever the town shall decide to have fire pro-
lection. An interest has been aroused in
the matter, and number of new members
have joined the fire company.
Mrs. David Colson and son David, OF
Woodstown, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Colson on Sunday.
Charles Firman, who has been quite sick
for some time, still continues very ILL.,
Mrs. Thomas Burning was so unfortun.
ate few days ago as to swallow a peach
stone which lodged in her throat, causing
much discomfort. The stone was removed
by Dr. John Ashcraft
Our Sunday are well represented
at the Union County picnic at Alcyon Park
to-day.
Mrs. Minnie Sharp and children, of Cam
den, are guests Of Mrs. Frank Moore.
Mrs. Mary Nolan and daughter Katie, O
New York City, are guests of Mrs. Jonathan
Iredell.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Richie and sol
Layton, of Phila., are guests of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Clinton Iredell.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hutchinson ant
family, of Camden, are guests of the Misse
Lippincott.
Very few potatoes are now brought t.
our station, prices ranging from 80 cents t.
$1.00. Apples cantaloupes, peppers ant
egg plants, are the articles most Target.
marketed just now.
Rev. F. L. Jewett spoke in Friends
meeting on Sunday morning very accept
ably; all present were glad of the privilege
of listening again to his familiar voice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moore spent Sunda,
in Camden.
The fine team of Jonathan Iredell pre-
sented very attractive appearance OF
Thursday last, as it passed through til
town on its way to the Pitman Temperate
) Rally, bearing load of White Ribboners
The wagon was decorated with festoons G
the Stars and Stripes, and the brides {
the horses with bows OF white ribbon