Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-03-13

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Between this place and Jefferson, travelling
| is endurable only when necessity compels
it.
Joseph White, who has recently been
employed as clerk in the store of Isaac
Haines, Clarksboro, has returned to his
former position here in G. W. Elkinton's
store. His relatives and friends welcome
his presence among them again.
Mr. and Mrs James Dougherty were
among the Philadelphia visitors from this
place on Saturday.
Mrs. Keithler, of Llanwellyn, Penna.,
\ has been spending few days with her
daughter, Mrs. DR.. S. F. Ashcraft.
Miss Mabel Brown has been entertaining
dr. and Mrs. Oven, of Camden.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Steward, and Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Steward were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Norton Woodruff, on Sunday.
Miss May Ecret is quite sick with an at
tack of the grip, Of which there has been
several cases in this neighborhood.
The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist Church
surprised Mr.. Harry Norman on Friday
evening by calling on him in body, and
spending the evening with him and his
family bringing with them the sunshine of
''good cheer" and good wishes. About
fifty persons participated in this pleasant
social gathering.
Mrs. Anna Gaunt entertained on Friday
afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Lintner, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clinton Iredell, Mr. and Mrs. John
Ballinger and daughter, Verna.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Borton, and Mrs.
Alice Stratton, were Philadelphia visitors
on Friday.
Miss Lizzie Gaunt has been entertaining
Miss Sue Cook, of Wissanoming, Pa.
An ordinance was recently passed by the
Township Committee granting the Weno-
nah, Glassboro and Clayton Electric Com
pany the privilege of erecting poles, con-
nected by wires, on various roads through
out the township. The Company requested
this privilege In order to reach Swedesboro,
where they propose to extend the lights,
having bought out the plant there.
Mrs. DR.. Brown, who had been visiting
| friends here, returned to her home on
Monday.
Mrs. L. E. Bailey, National Lecturer,
will speak at a Union Gospel Temperance
Meeting in the M. E. Church next Sunday
evening. Mrs. Bailey comes under the
auspices of the Unions Christian Temper
ance Union of Gloucester County. She
brings the finest testimonials, and has had
wide experience as speaker.
Mr. E. T. Lummis, an experienced pho
tographer, has opened studio in the old
bank building at the North end of town,
and is prepared to accommodate the public
with photographs of various styles.
Mrs. Hiram D. Shute returned home on
| Thursday after an absence of several weeks
spent with relatives in Massillon Ohio. On
her arrival here she was greeted not only by
her family, but by the Epworth League
and number of neighbors and friends who
had assembled to welcome her, and right
royal and genuine welcome it was Sixty
six persons partt ok of the bountiful supper
that had been prepared by skilful, willing
hands. During the evening the discovery
was made that it was the birthday ami
versary of Mr.. Shute, a celebration for
which the occasion had also served De-
parting guests expressed for Mr.. and Mrs
Shute the wishes that they might see many
occasions as pleasant in future years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Iredell attended a
wedding at Riverton on Wednesday.
The rain on Saturday night interfered
somewhat with the masquerade dance in
the Town Hall.
Rev. II. J. Conover left here on Wednes-
day morning for the Annual Conference at
Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Conover have the
sincere respect and esteem Of this entire
community for the good of which they have
both so untiringly and increasingly labored
during the past three years.
Mr.. Benjamin Pancosst is suffering fro m
the effects of fall received few days
! since.
The Young Friends Association will
hold the next regular meeting on Wednes-
day evening, March 10.
Members Of the Junior Epworth League
surprised their leader, Mrs. Conover, on
Saturday afternoon, by dropping in to take
tea with her 1t was very happy little
company, and the leader was one of the
happiest. The occasion will long be
treasured in the hearts of these young peo-
pie.
Miss Sue Cook has been visiting Mrs.
Priscilla Hazelton.
Conductor Lawson is still an invalid.
The sale of personal property of the late
Rev. Charles Kahn took place on Wednes-
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