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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
WESTYILLE-NEWBoLD.

Bert Detcher and child, who were badly
burned not long ago, are recovering nicely.
The grandstand on the base ball grounds
was blown down by strong wind.
Mrs Theodore Diezel is spending several
days with her sister, Mrs. Platt.
Mrs. Harry Snyder, Sr., had the mis-
fortune to fall and hurt her side so badly
that the attendance of a physician was
necessary
The Misses Mary and Edith Schrader,
Sophia Schrenger and Mary Dempsey
attended services in the Woodbury. M. E.
Church Sunday evening, where Prof. A. S.
Clark presided at the beautiful new pipe
organ.
The tenth stormy Sunday.
! The funeral Of Mr.. Carney took place
Monday from his late residence on Broad
way. Interment was made at Woodstown.
The relatives and friends leaving on the II
O'Clock train
| D. L. Pine is relaying some of the gut
tiers about town, even though the ground
is frozen.
The iron pipe at the rear of Stanley's
shop has been taken out and an open cobble
gutter put in. The pipe was not success
] Thomas Black arrived here last night
and his carload of horses got as far as West
Philadelphia, where they were unloaded
for the night. They are expected to arrive
here by tonight. They are fine lot.
The annual Martha Washington tea will
be held in the Baptist Church.
Mrs. Mary Ann Gray, of Newbold
passed the ninety year mark yesterday
Pastor William Martin, of the Baptis
Church, held the regular Wednesday even
ing prayer meeting at her honse instead O
the church. She received many congratu
| lations
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
CLARKSBORO.

The W. @. I. U. met last Friday after
noon. Response to roll-call was by senti-
ments on Christian Citizenship. One of
these giving brief account of the late
Bishop OF Canterbury. For years he has
been President of the Church Of England
Temperance Society, and at the Coronation
Of King Edward, conspicuous among repre-
sentative men of all classes was the venera-
BILE Archbishop, who for years, amid great
unpopularity, has championed the cause of
sobriety and righteousness. Among the
items OF business was the information from
the Y Branch that they were arranging for
medal contest. The days program was
on the topic of Immigration, and the duty
of the Christian people to the foreigners
who land on our shores. The w. G. T. u.
has missionary on Ellis Island, Miss Mary
L.. Orr, who is admirably fitted to the task
of looking after the ignorant and helpless.
The State w. G. 7. U. has donated $50 IN
money and SIS in literature. Local Unions
in the State are interested in this branch.
That anarchy is imported no one will deny.
Attempts have been made by foreigners to
have the barmaid system introduced in this
country, and it is necessary to acQuaint
strangers with American standards When
| bAC NOuiQuIOuu VI q uftUiUH OCCOilcS blC
priestesses and votaries of Bacchus the
doom of that nation is sealed. Another
subject claiming attention was the Cum
Der bill to forbid liquor selling in our
government buildings or on the grounds
appertaining to the same. During the
meeting feeling of sadness prevailed, as
| it was the hour when all that was mortal
Of Elizabeth r. Chatham, of Muliica Hill,
was laid to rest in Berkeley cemetery, spot
not far distant. Ever since the Union was
organized she has been the faithful Cores
ponding Secretary and was one of the
most lovely women in the State. Though
the workers die, the work live on"
Mrs. George Sheetz and son started last
Friday for Germany. She will be gone
for several months.
Mrs. John Stratton, of Philadelphia, has
been visiting Mrs. Edward Warner.
Mr.. Joseph Clark is having wood heater
put in his cellar.
| Mr.. and Mrs Charles Crane, of Camden,
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.
Green.
Miss Ethel Eldridge spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mrs. John Daniels in Mantua
Mrs Lidie Hoffman entertained her Sun
day school class of eight young ladies last
Saturday evening, at her home in Mickle-
ton.
! Miss Carrie Osmond, of Bordentown, was
an oyer-Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
| Hoffman.
Several of our young people went to
Paulsboro on Tuesday evening to hear a
sermon by Bishop Foss, of Philadelphia.
Last Saturday II. G. Green received by
boat 100 tons of coal.
Artist Kirkbride has finished papering
the rectory, and it now presents very
attractive appearance.
Bishop Scarborough visited st. Peters
Church on Sunday evening and confirmed
a class of five.
Rev. ard Mrs. Buvk entertained num-
Der of friends on Sunday to meet Bishop
Scarborough.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
CLAYTON.

|
Allen Carson, of Princeton, is visiting
friends in town.
The severe storm on Wednesday even
ing shook things up considerably here,
luckily there was no serious damage.
The electric light service continues to be
a source of complaint. On Friday evening
no lights, and Monday evening they were
out very early in the evening.
Alice Hillebrand is very ill at this writ
ing.
VIM. Willis, of Burlington, is calling
among his many friends in town.
Another stormy Sunday. We seem to
have our share.
AIonzo Jenkins is the new proprietor of
the Clayton Reporter.
The shirt factory ran on short time last
week.
Captain Jess is again very ill at his home
here.
| The Daughters of Liberty are making
extensive preparations for the production
of Noble Outcast on Wednesday evening,
Feb. %. The parts are all taken by home
talent.
Local politics are rather quiet for this
time of the year, so near to the Spring
elections, when Mayor and other borough
offices will be elected.
| VIM. Buchanan, of Swedesboro, is the
new manager at Moore Bros. meat market.
John Patterson discovered fire just in
time early one morning last week. 1t is
supposed that it was started by mice.
Mrs. John James and George Beebe are
on the sick list.
Mrs. Frank Sharp, of Bridgeton, has
been visiting Mrs. Jane Hoffman
The Alonzo Hatch MusicaI Photo Com
pany gave an entertainment to good
audience in the Town Hall on Wednesday
evening
Samuel Downs and wife have been enter
tanning Miss Pauline Langley, of Willow
| Grove.
J. S. Fisher will complete the county
road from Williamstown to this place for
the heirs of the late Smith Tomlin who
died recently, leaving the contract I'M
finished.
Isaac Evans, of Richmond, Virginia,
spent last Sunday with his family in town
The Baptist congregation have decided to
raise money for parsonage to be erected
in the rear of the church on Linden street.
Miss Minnie Harrison has returned from
an extended visit in Boston.
Walter Nelson and WIFE, of Atlantic City,
spent last Sunday in town.
Charles Barnes, who has occupied farm
near here for number of years. will move
to his new farm near Elmer in the near
future.
Steward Dare was robbed by his hired
man, leaving in the night, and taking a
number of articles belonging to Mr.. Dare.
Mary Barnes is lying very ill at her home
near here.
VIM. Farley, of Camden, spent Sunday
in town.
Mr.. VIM. Smith has moved into the
house recently occupied by Mrs. Wallace
on High street. Mrs. Wallace takes the
house vacated by Mr.. Smith.
Firman Crist, of Salem, is spending some
time with his parents In town.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
PAULSBORO.

The town seems to be pretty well sup
piled with coal this week. E. G.. Miller
has large boat load at the wharf and Gill
Hannold has car loads coming nearly every
day. The price has not fallen very low
yet, but we are expeo ting to buy it az
cheaply as last year soon.
John Chesney is quite sick with bad
cold; symptoms of the grip.
Miss Anna B Jester is home from the
Normal school sick, and will be at home
some time. She is suffering with malaria.
Mr.. William A. Cook, aged about fifty
years, died Saturday evening at his home
at Gibbstown, after few days sickness,
with pneumonia.
John Cartwright, boarder in the same
house with Mr.. Cook, died Sunday, after
few days sickness. Both were buried
from the same house Tuesday.
The question of incorporating the town
is agitating the public mind of this place,
and many are the spirited debates heard on
both sides these times.
Among other parts of the Paulsborc
Literary Society's program on Monday
night was the improvement of Paulsboro,
at which meeting the public was invited
and two-minute talks allowed to all who
wished to speak on the subject. Several
took advantage of the privilege, and water
works, trolley, gas works, factories, and
incorporation were thoroughly discussed.
Most all spoke strongly in favor of hayine
the town Incorporated, so that we can dc
something at once toward Improvements.
Bishop Foss preached in the NJ E.
Church Tuesday night to fairly well
filed house.
Mr.. Charles Thomson moved to the
Sam'l -Hurff house on West Broad street,
Monday last
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
BARNsBoRo.

Telephone connections have been made
with other towns, and we now have phones
at the post office and hotel, with Glassboro
as our central.
Hundreds Of telephone poles have been
cut in this vicinity the past year, varying
from sixty-fiye to twenty-five feet long, and
they are still being cut.
The expression as crooked as rams
hornn don't begin to carry the force Of as
crooked as a rural free mail delivery route. I"
We hear that Walter Haines will occupy
the John w. Joseph farm the coming year.
Tom Sharp's wood saving outfit was in
town last week, and now our villagers can
loaf little more and talk spring politics
instead Of saving wood.
Abe James lost a valuable horse last
week with an unknown complaint It
was sick for two weeks before it died.
All roads in these parts seem to be in
bad shape, and why not, with only $3.50
raised last Town Meeting for the purpose of
keeping the township roads in repair, and
the township out of law suits for having
bad roads, and turnpike that has not
been tollable d never viii be. Why, we
say, wouldn't they be bad.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
BRIDGEPORT.

Mr.. Richard Burk and sister sold on last
Saturday the homestead property of Rich
ard Burk, ST., at Nortonville. S. M. D.
Petty, M. D., Of Philadelphia, being the
purchaser. Price $780, Mr.. Petty will
take possession on Feb. %.
Mr.. Bowman Cox, Esq, has had 400 tons
of manure landed at Bridgeport to be used
on the late Richard Springer farm.
Extra meetings are being continued with
some success.
Freebooter Usinger has placed the pipes
where they will be used and is now at
work putting them in place. This is a
great improvement over the old wooden
bridges.
Mr.. George H. Wharton, ST., reported
sick some time back, is showing some inn
provement in his health, and some hopes Of
his recovery are entertained.
Mr.. Charles S. Holdcraft, who visited
Florida short time ago, has returned
home.
Mr.. George I'll. Platt has received more
coal, which he has been delivering to many
of his customers. The coal business does
not seem to attract as much attention at
this time as it did month ago.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
BLACKwooD.

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Gnews Lanoihg lase SATURDAY evening" ior
'ne oeheiiS Vi Ine Episcopal Cnurcn.
The wife OF Mr.. Edward Scott was buried
from the residence of her husband near this
place on Monday.
Mrs. Nellie Bateman and children have
been spending a week with her parents.
DR.. F. r. Brace.
A lincoln Rirtbdav Social will bo o;ven
by the Epworth League of M. 3. Church
in their lecture room on Thursday evening.
Many improvements are being made in
order to beautify the enyirons of the Read
ing railway statlon OF TINS place The
ground is Delng prepared tor lawn, and
walks Ks, ana drlSeways nave peen made winch
are niieo III WIN cihaers-
E. Carlow, infant son of Harry Firth,
was cnristened by Rev. ). n. Lee, on last
thursday evening.
Miss Ella Chew has been visiting Miss
Rillie Hagerman.
Miss Matte Mathis of Ashurv PARK is
visiting relatives IN BLACK wood
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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
REDWOOD.

James Eastlack is on the sick list.
Clayton N. Eastlack has sold his farm to
Harry Miller.
George Hubbard, of Mullica Hill, will
truck for Edward Lacy the coming season
Albert Murphy and w. N. Justice are
candidates for Township committeeman al
the spring election.
Mount Zion Mite Society will hold
their social at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
James p Kincaid on Saturday evening
Feb. 18th.
Charles Munyan is quite sick at this
writing with grip, bordering on pneumonia
Little Jointly Murphy is so much i'm
proved as to be able to be around the house
Mrs. Mary Cassidy, who has been sick
for number of weeks, died last Thursday
afternoon. Funeral services were held in
our church on Monday morning. Inter
ment was made in Baptist Cemetery, Null
lica Hill
William Reichardt has gone to Angle
sea to work at carpentering.
Thomas L. Munyan is improving the
appearance of his property by building a
new wagon shed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
wENoNAH.

Mrs. James Nelson, formerly resident
of this town, now living in Johnstown,
Pa, was in town renewing old acquaint-
anees last Friday.
Master Harold Buzby is the latest victim
to succumb to the scarlet fever epidemic.
The regular monthly, meeting of the
Woman's Missionary Lunch, was held at
the residence of Mrs. VIM. VanMeter on
Willow street last Thursday afternoon,
those present report very pleasant and
profitable time
We are glad to note that Mrs. MaGill,
who has been quite seriously indisposed
with an attack of grip, is slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Genther spent Mon
day evening with relatives in Phila.
Mrs George Dilkes has been confined to
the house for several days with a severe
cold.
An embroidery class has been formed by
some of the ladies of the town, with an in
structor from Strawbridge & Clothiers
They are progressing very nicely with the
art.
Mr.. W. J. Dawson is this week making
an extended business trip to New York and
Boston.
The sorosis Society was entertained at
the residence of DR.. H. Lake Gilmour last
Thursday evening.
Mrs. R. H. Gage is this week entertain
ing her cousin, Miss VanCleve, of New
York, at the Presbyterian Manse.
The Male Quartette at the Methodist
Church under the efficient leadership of
DR.. Gilmoure, render some very pretty
Selections at the Sunday-school services,
which are much appreciated by the congre-
cation.
Mr.. and Mrs Edgar Smith were visiting
friends in New York on Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs A. P. DeSano, who has been quite
sick, is much improved at the present.
Dr. H. A. Stout is getting the lumber on
his lot on Clinton avenue, preparatory to
erecting cottage of very pretty design.
All regular church services were allowed
in both churches last Sunday, except the
Sunday which the Board of Health
thought advisable to keep closed owing to
the prevalence OF scarlet fever
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
WEST DEPTFoRD.

Paint is a beautifer-iust look at some
of our houses in Thorofare, and look at the
old Mickle farm house since Theodore P.
Green has become its owner, new doors,
windows, and paint make the old place
look like new.
john R. Postal has at last got suited and
bought a farm between Jefferson and
Mullica Hill
Mud on the roads, not stone, is the
fashion. A team stuck is common. On
Monday afternoon Sitley & Son, of Camden,
got fast on Red Bank avenue taking a load
of bailed hay to the stock farm.
There are several car loads of stone loaded
at North Woodbury. station.
National Park is booming.
Milkman c. R. Budd has rented the old
Stevens house, and eleven acres of meadow
adjoining his home, the old Spring Lane
Farm.
George Hanson, of North Woodbury.
bought horse some time ago, got it slick
and fat, then last Saturday Gus Prehl took
him a new carriage.
Sam'l Waram lost fine gray horse las
week. Andes E. Budd also lost fine horst
Wednesday; both had paralysis of the hin(
parts, got down and could not get up.
Farmers seem to be in hurry sowin.
their tomato seed Samuel Sweeten ha
them up, James T. Locks are sprouted, ant
most beds are sowed at least week aheat
of any other year.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
PITMAN GROVE.

Mrs. Margaret Drake is still living, al
though gradually sinking.
Charles Carly has broken ground for I
new house on Woodlynne avenue
w. D. Carter has bought the HooG
property adjoining his residence, and will
remodel it.
Rev. Mr.. Ogborn was able to get out or
the street for the first time on Friday last.
Miss Alice Bidwell, of Riegelsville, N.
j., has been spending several days with hel
sister, Miss Elma
Mrs. Viola Downer, of Downer was 6
guest Of Rev. A. Downer and wife, on Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mr. E. M. Gardiner has had severe
attack Of heart trouble, but is somewhat
better at this writing.
Jonathan Kindle has sold his carload Of
horses, and he and VIM. Collins are now in
Chicago purchasing another carload.
Every nice day brings down several
summer residents, and prospective prop
erty buyers are numerous; in fact, about
the only way to secure property here is to
buy it.
It is now practically admitted that the
South Jersey Gas, Electric and Traction
Company has purchased the electric light
plant here, and that they took possession
on the first instant Herbert Mounce, OF
Mulliea Hill, is manager.
Rev. Mr.. Hazlet, of Iowa, has been
spending few days with his wife's parents
here, Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard. He preached
in the NJ. E. Church on Sunday morning
and evening, and the discourses were I'M
commonly fine.
Joseph Carr held his horse sale on Tues
day, and realized the highest prices re-
ceived here for years. The first pair sold,
brought $3.50. John Allen, of this place,
paid the highest price received for one
animal, $2O8. Revs. Arthur Downer and
w. L. Peterson each purchased horse
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
HURFFvILLE.

Reviyals are in process with large attend
ance.
c. P. Watson has purchased new horse
for his fish route.
VIM. B. Jones purchased a new horse of
Isaac Andrews
r. c. Clark seems to have big demand
for washing machines and wash tubs.
VIM. Richards has accepted position at
Bateman Manufacturing Company.
Herbert Hurff is able to return to his
work again..
Ellsworth Weatherby and Herbert Hurff
are reported to be the quickest boys in the
town to gear horse up after the bell rings
at Bateman Manufacturing Company. 1t
Just takes them two minutes to gear up and
leave the rest way behind.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
NEW Yoag HORSE MANURE PRIZES.

We viii receive orders for New York horse
manure for delivery on West Jersey a Seashore
X H. and on the Pennsgroye branch at the fol-
lowing prces-New Short Manure, 235 per
ton, Old Manure, 81. 20 per ton, payable by note
IN bank October LIST, 1903. At all points south
ll0) ten cents per ton additional will be charged
Fifteen cents per ton off new short manure and
twenty cents per ton off old manure for cash
thirty days after shipment either by cash or note
Agents have no authority to sell on any other
terms. Orders received by @. T. Molony, sales
agent, Woodbury., n. j.; VIM. g. Brooks, Deer
field, N. r.; b. A. Headiey.' Swedesboro N. j,
for Swedesboro and Salem branches or Geo NJ.
Wells, our general collecting agent who will be
at the Molony building, Woodbury., N. j., every
Friday until 1.30 p M NEW YORK HORSE
MANURE TRANSPORTATION co.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
MULLICA HILL.

Mr.. Jacob Miller will move into the
house now occupied by Jacob Brochard
The fife and drum corp will give home
talent entertainment in the Town Hall on
Thursday evening, Feb. H.
Joseph Evans purchased fine pair of
horses at w. c. Fox's last sale. He will
move on iona. Iredell's farm.
Mr. Jacob Brochard will move to Frank
linville on Monday, Feb. Is. We wish
him success there.
The members of the M. E. Church gave
their pastor and wife a surprise last satur-
day evening.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
PEDRICKToWN.

Samuel Pedrick, who was buried from
his home here on Thursday, aged ~ years,
had small store opposite the railroad
station, where he had gone every day but
one since 1867 The distance from his
home to the store is one mile. He
usually walked the distance, until the last
few months he being in poor health, took
the stage.
Mrs Harvey Hortman entertained James
Hortman and wife of near Swedesboro, also
Miss Lizzie Hunt, of Aul urn, at dinaer on
Tuesday.
Rev. G. F. Downs attended the funeral
of nephew at Tuckahoe on Wednesday.
A new house is being erected for Eugene
Sparks on Main street.
Mrs. Jacob Titus and Mrs Gideon Stan
ton are lying very i'll at this writing.
The missionary collection in the NJ. E.
Sunday school on Sunday, Feb. l, amount
ed to $12 so, quite an increase to the pre-
vious collections
Many Of our pedestrians have been com
PEELED to use the stone road this last week,
the sidewalks being veritable mortar bed
| Our towns people are very sorry to part
with the street lamps, they have given
satisfaction as to lighting the streets, bi
are found too expensive. Rumor says
our town will be lighted by electricity il
the near future. We hope it may be very
soon.
Mrs. Edward Justice spent part Of las
week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. VIM
Somers, of Pennsville.
Mrs. James Sweeten, ST., spent Saturday
and Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Robt
Diver, of Pennsgrove.
Master Carrel Sparks, son of F. G
Sparks, also Raymond, the young son o
Frank Titus, are numbered among our sick
The Cemetery Company are removing
the stone wall, and taking in the GROUND
recently purchased from Lee Sailor, which
will make the cemetery much larger. 4
new fence will be placed around the ground
in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Faucett gave al
evening company to number of friends
on Saturday last.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12

John D. BOOKSELLERS son, reported to be
the richest young man in the United States,
reported his property to the New York tax
board to be $4,000 in personal property,
and $500, 900 in debts.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-12
Woodbury. Real Estate
For Sale.

| ~u ~
Parties who are now looking about for a
change of residence will find Woodbury. a very
pleasant place to live We will sell the
Property No. rs, Glasshoro Avenue.
| Being well built brick house with four
| rooms first floor, four rooms and bath second
| floor three rooms third floor, large porch with
about six acres of land which will make Won a
you supplied with all the truck you would need
in q season. Then again, should you be look
ing for place for Investment this property will
make you pretty nice business to open streets
and sell lots when you choose to. This prop
erty is of the principal streets OF the
city, convenient to all places of business, which
makes it always valuable. We will sell this
property at very low figure il purchased at
this time, within ten days. Any of these prop
critics can be sold at a price to suit by seeing
me personally. Also,
A Corner Property,
| Broad and German streets, No 2I2 3-story
| frame building, well-establshed shoe business
on first floor, one-story frame building on
same lot, recently used as butcher shop a
| first-class business stand; a good investments a
| big reduction will be made to close out tie
property
Also A Good Frame Residence.
| No 81 Centre street, four rooms and hall first
| floor, five rooms and bath second floor, three
rooms third floor, fiue closets, large porches,
nicely heated with steam. lot 75x125 it,, location
central convenient to everywhere you want to
go. This property we will sell at right figure
| to the right party who wants a comfortable
| home.
Also Properties No. 32l, 1913 and 33l
In North Woodbury., corner Broad and
Dickerson streets, lot 175x20O #. deep, giving
you three lots on DiclSerson street, which will
also make you good investment at the right
| figure.
Also No. 317 Lippincott ST., North Woodbury.
Also No. 44-46 Dickerson ST.,
Apply to
MRS. ]. Il. LUPToN.
OFFICE: Il Cooper ST., Woodbury., N. j.
| Its.