Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-04-24

Jonas Livermore, one of the most promi-
nent of Camden county's citizens, reached
his Tooth birthday April 21st, and the oc-
casion was one long to be remembered by
his relatives friends and acquaintance.
The approach of his centennial anniver-
sary has been looked forward to by Mr..
Livermore with much anticipation, and for
every one who called to extend congratu-
lations he had a hearty hand shake and a
merry smile.
Mr.. Livermore was up at O'Clock that
morning, and, after partaking of breakfast,
went out for a morning stroll, and was
warmly greeted by his townsmen. He
visited the postoffice, and then went to the
barber shop and for the first time in his life
sat in the barber's chair to be shaved
Regularly twice week during his long life
Mr.. Livermore has shaved himself, but this
morning some of the younger members of
the family persuaded him to let the barber
shave him. Upon his return home he spent
some time looking over his garden, in which
he has always taken a great pride.
During the afternoon four generations of
Livermore family gathered in the mansion,
where Mr. Livermore gave a reception to
his relatives and business associates, includ-
ing the Directors of the First National
Bank Of Camden. and leading professional
and business men from Camden and Glou-
cester counties. A great cluster of roses,
the gift of the Directors of the First Nat
ional Bank, filled one corner of the recep-
tion room. A supper was served to the
visitors at five o'clock in the afternoon, and
in the evening the townspeople by the hun
dreds called to shake the hand of their dis
cd 0ffiza11 nd x1rich him ,o1
long life.
Mr.. Livermore entered into the spirit of
the celebration with as much enthusiasm
as the children who surrounded him,
and never seemed to tire of answering
questions and narrating "reminiscences of
his boyhood days. He still retains vigor-
Gus physical appearance, and said his
health was good, and added: "This is fine
| day for man to be 100 years olds For
the past ten months Mr. Liyermore's eve
sight has been failing, and he is now I'M
able to read his Bible, which has always
| been great source of comfort to him. He
spoke entertainingly to company of friends
in the afternoon, concerning the early his
| tory of the town, long before advent of the
railroad, and pointed out the contrast in
the methods and customs of half century
dSO elLi ULC PACSClU Lie lOltutO
several anecdotes of his life as boy, dis
playing remarkably clear mind and re-
tentive memory. A special train took the
guests back to Camden, with the well
wishes of their host.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Mr.. Livermore was born at Leicester,
Mass, on April p, 1902 and removed to
this place in 1880. Together with Garrett
Newkirk he established the Good Intent
Wooden Mills, which he managed success
fully for more than thirty years. In 1853
he was elected Director of the Farmers
and Mechanics Bank, Of Camden, which
institution, few years later, became the
| First National Bank of Camden, and for
many years Mr.. Livermore was the Presi-
dent Of that well known banking house.
During his long and active business care er
he has displayed remarkable executiv e
ability, and amassed fortune in real es-
| tate, stocks and bonds. It has ALWAYS been
| his policy to personally direct his business
| affairs. For more than sixty years he has
been an elder in the Presbyterian Church,
always eyincing keen interest in the
welfare of the church and the community.
The Presbytery of West Jersey, in recog-
milton of his long and faithful service to
| the church, and on the occasion of the his
approaching centennial anniversary adopt
ed congratulatory resolutions at its meet
| ing in Salem last week.