Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-06
MULLICA HILL.

The weather, at least, is monotonous, but
has given US very frequent and extreme
changes during the past week. Rain, snow,
ice, high winds and occasional CLEANS Of
sunshine On Friday our town was alive
and merry with the constant Jingle of
sleigh bells. On Sunday streets were
almost impossible, and on Monday morning
| they were a glib of ice so unsafe that
pedestrians of all ages were glad to walk in
the middle of the street
/ The dance social on Friday evening was
largely attended, Notwithstanding the un-
| favorable weather.
Mrs. Keturah French had a fall on Tues
day evening, but was not seriously injured.
There are several '.shut-ins'' in our town
from serious colds and various other all
ments.
George Duell is more comfortable and
slowly improving.
Electric lights are regularly supplied now,
and are cheer and comfort and con-
venience in the bad, uncertain conditions
of the streets and weather.
Friends Of Mrs. Rachel Beckett regret to
learn that she has had another attack Of
paralysis and is very i'll in Philadelphia.
Miss Elsie Walaman, of Camden, has
been spending few days with friends here.
Mr.. James Dougherty has been confined
to the house for several days with severe
cold.
Mrs. Elizabeth Atkinson has purchased
of Warren Atkinson the building lot adj
joining the property of VIM. Summerill.
Mrs. R. B. Parker and daughter were
among the Philadelphia visitors from this
place on Saturday.
At a recent meeting Of the Grange it was
decided not to purchase the hall in which
their meetings are held.
There are several vacant houses in both
North and South Mullica Hill, but doubt
less the early spring will find them all
occupied again.
Those who have implicit faith in the wis
dom of the ground hog'' are probably
feeling somewhat discouraged in reference
to an early spring.
The attendance at our schools during
the past week has been less than at any
time in the year, owing to severe colds
among the children. The average attend
ance for the year has been excellent.
1t is rumored that Wilbert J. Duell
leading clerk in the store of G. W. Elkinton,
is a candidate for the office of township
clerk
Some of our boys and girls felt a little
disappointed on Tuesday, when it showed
again, to the detriment of their prospects
for skating.
| The annual meeting of the Horse Protec-
tive Association was held on Monday after
noon. The exercises comprised report of
last years work and an election of officers,
resulting as follows: Pres, J. J. Brown;
Vice Pres, J. w. Moore; Treas, DR.. S. F.
Ashcraft; Sec'y, A. Clark Gardiner. The
Association now numbers thirty mine mem
bers, and is credit and a value to the
community. The experience Of the past
year proves the need Of such an organiza-
| ton.
The Building and Loan Association held
the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday
evening
There was very good audience at the
Grange literary on Tuesday evening and a
we'll arranged and highly interesting pro-
pram, which will be included in the next
issue of the DEMOCRAT.
Coasting is the favorite pastime with the
children just now, and the hillsides, coated
with ice and snow, were never in a better
condition for it.
| Next Sunday will be the day for service
in st. Stephens Church, at 2.30 p. m.