Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-10-09
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town on Tuesday.
Miss Beulah Locke, of Bethlehem, Pa,
and Miss Belle Weatherby, Of Woodstown,
have been guests of Miss Emma Batten.
Mrs. Lydia Rhodes, of Dawson City,
North Dakota, has been visiting Mrs. Adam
Burkel and Mrs. Samuel Hartman, and
other old friends here.
Miss Carrie Thompson, of Phila. has
been spending little time here.
The Misses Butler, of West Chester, Pa,
have been visiting friends here.
Mrs. Harrison Livermore of Woodbury.,
spent Tuesday here.
Mrs. W. S. Mitchell and her daughter,
Miss Edith Walcott returned last week
from Saranac Lake, n Y, where they have
been spending the summer. They report
Rev. Mr. Mitchell improving. He will
spend the winter at Saranac Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Moffett are spend
ing ten days in Washington as the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Arson S. Taylor.
Leroy Rogers has been spending several
days in Wilmington, Delaware.
Mrs. Fannie Starr, Of Woodbury., has
been visiting here.
Mrs. B. Y Buzby has been entertaining
her father, Mr. B. F. Holbrook, of Phiia.
Capt and Mrs. James Somers, of Sea-
view, Atlantic county, have been visiting
relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. George Meley, of Phila.,
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
Hurff.
M II r.moron of AEapoa Ohio
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peen caring ior ms oloelei, neroe[S Iuole,
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CELEBRATION OF TRINITY CHURCH.
The celebration of the two hundredth
anniversary of the establishment of Trinity
Protestant Eniscopal Church held on Sun
day. Monday and Tuesday, was an event of
great interest. not only to the Trinity
Parish bnt to ali the town and country
ronnd about. The services throughout
were hiohlv interesting and we'll attended
The onenino sermon On Sunday morning
was preached nv Rev. Jesse Y. Burk.
old Swede Church in the
American Colonies, Rev. George C. SUIT
ton. the Rector of the church, was the
preacher of the evening. and took for his
subject. nThe history Of the Church in
Swedesboro.
On Monday evening HOLY Communion
was celebrated, and in the evening the
Rev. s. F. Hotchkins took for his theme,
ssThe Old Swedes as Missionaries.
The Convocation of Burlington met in
old Trinity on Tuesday. The convocation
sermon preached by Rev. James F. Ohm
sted, Rector of st. Mary's Church, Burling-
ton.
The afternoon session was devoted to
business, and reports from the various
parishes.
At the closing service on Tuesday even
ing, addresses were made by Bishop John
Scarborough, of Trenton; Rev. c. M. Per-
kins, of Salem, Dean Of the Diocese; Rev.
Chas. w. Duane, Rector of Christ Church,
Boston, Mass, and who had served two
different terms as Rector here. The clos
ing address was made by Rev. George G.
Sutton, in which he thanked all who had
contributed to the success of the celebra-
tion.
The ladies of the Parish served an ele-
CANT luncheon on Tuesday, which was
highly enjoyed by large number.
The history Of Trinity Church is ar
interesting one. AS far back as 1912, 8
station or settlement is noted as being il
existence on Raccoon creek. The ancient
Swedish Church at Raccoon, as Swedesbor(
was formerly called, was constructed o.
cedar logs, and stood near the site of thu
present Episcopal Church. 1t was built in
the year 1904. About the year 1854 sec
ond edifce was built, larger and bette
suited to the wants of the growing congre.
CATION. In 1874 the present edifce wa
erected.
The churches of Swedesboro and Penn's
Neck were of the Lutheran order. and wer
first served by Jonas Auren. who was ap
pointed in 1887. and died in 1913. He wa
succeeded by Abraham Lidenins in 1714
who remained until 1924. when he re
turned to Sweden. Other Swedish pastor
were: Petrus Tranberg, Andrews Windru
fwa, John Sandin. Erick Unander, Johl
Lidenius, John Wicksell and Nichola
Collin.
DIR. Collin was sent from Upsal Sweden il
ITS. and was the last SWEDISH ministe
who officiated at Swedesboro.
Later pastors who otficiated in this oil
parisb were: Rev. John Croes. who after
ward became Bishop of New jersey. DIR
George Freeman also made Bishop. but O
another State: Rev. John Wort. Rev. VIM
TranneIl. Rev VIM. Brown. Rev. Edwar,
Bopps. Rev. VIM. thinner. Rev. Charlie
w Dnane who served two terms as nasto
Of the church Rev q N Chevrier. Rev
Hoslxins. DR. George Watson and Rev. DIR
GEORGE g. Sutton the present Rector
Others have served as supplies for longer O
shorter terms.
In 1865, the charter for the Swedish
Evangelical Lutheran Church" was grant
ed, george III peing hlng, ana WIN
FRANKLIN governor Oh 1ne coiony u NeV
Jersey. ApouO olie year 100, VcsSly ""
p rpt En;sconal Church
4 nleasant inc;dant connected with FIJI
celebration was the visit on Tuesday o
Hon. J. Nordahl Wallem, Vice Consul o
Sweden and Norway, at the Port of Phila
The distinguished gentleman, who was &C
companied by his wife, was met at tn,
station by Mayor w. HI. Mccullough and
committee from Trinity Church, and mad
welcome in some neat speeches. He wa
driven to the church and was received in
very gracious manner, was entertained a
lunch, and afterward received a greetin,
from the pupils of the public school, ant
later took drive through the town, an(
ON leaving for home expressed himself a