Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
CLAYTON.


Lewis G. Lupton of Pitman spent few
days in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM Madara spent Christ
mas with Mrs. Madara's mother in town.
The cigar mandatory of Geo. Bloodgood
narrowly escaped destruction from fire last
week. 1t was only saved by quick action.
John Williamson of New York is visiting
his father, VIM. Williamson.
Miss Ethel Moore is home from college
for the holidays
The public schools of Newfield, which are
taught by Mr.. Raymond Crane of the place
have been closed on account of small pox.
John Patterson, who has been lying very
i'll, is improved at this writing.
Alex. Corson, Of Madison, N. J., is spend
ing the holidays with relatives here.
c. c. Beck, one of our we'll know young
men, is spending his vacation with his
parents.
Mrs George Afford, well known lady
of our town, died very suddenly last Friday.
Mrs. Afford has not been in the best Of
health of late but her death was entirely
unexpected The funeral was held on
Monday afternoon at her home on Maple
street. The bereaved family have the SYM
pathy Of the entire community.
An opportunity to test the new fire bell
came on Saturday afternoon. Many that
did hear the bell were undecided at its I'M
familiar sound and others thought it merely
trial. The fire, which was trivial was
caused by gasoline stove at the home OF
Toh,, Choorar Tho oouopanv Woo ctonnad
before it got to the scene of the fire.
The funeral of Mrs. Austin, a we'll known
former resident of this place, was held here
Saturday. Mrs. Austin died suddenly from
a hemorrhage at her home in Bridgeton.
Ada English has been entertaining Miss
Mabel Focer, of Cape May City.
The prizes awarded in the different con-
tests about town on Christmas Eve were
won by the following Mrs Mary Brow,
the large rug at Green's and Miss Vida
Shields, the doll at the Globe Association.
The semi-monthly meeting of the Liter
airy Club was held at the home of Miss
Frances Porch last Friday evening.
Chas Alcorn, former resident of this
town, and Miss Nellie Hunter, former
Clayton girl, were married in Camden, on
Christmas Day by Rev. Eli Clifford.
The Christmas entertainments were very
successful and we'll attended.
The Clayton Shirt Factory will start with
increased facilities on Monday morning
Help is much needed.
Rev. J. S. Cleeland and family are spend
ing the holidays in Williamsport.
The new officers of the Knights of the
Golden Eagles are Noble Chief, George
Dilks; Past Chief, Harry Weber; Vice
Chief, Frank Batten; High Priest, James
K. Potter; Venerable Hermit, Walter
Hughes; Master of Records, Res. /. Haines;
Clerk of Exchequer, John Buzby; Keeper
Of Exchequer, John S. Ashbridge; Sir
Herald, Chas. Tomlin; Representative,
W. Y. Lewallen; Trustees, Jas. K. Potter,
S. G. Roselle, w. Lewallen.
Prof Griffith has been entertaining his
parents, who live in Maryland.
The wedding of John Madara and Miss
Nevada McKeighan, daughter of r. Nc
Keighan, both well known young people,
was solemnized at the home of the bride
on Christmas Eve. The ceremony was per-
formed in the presence of the family and a
lew lmmeulaUe LrlenuS. Inc happy couple
left on the late train for Port Allegheny,
their future home, followed by the best
wishes of many friends.
Walter Neweomby was given freedom
party last week by number of his young
friends.
Charles Scott continues very ILL.,
The new bake oven recently erected by
Mr.. Keniger at his new place of business
suddenly collapsed during the storm.
The young folks who attend the schools
in Philadelphia are enjoying their well
earned vacation.
Miss Carrie Beck, who teaches school at
Hawkinsville, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George G. Beck.
The funeral of Clement Batten, very
well known in this place, was held here on
Tuesday. Mr.. Batten has been employed
at Olean, N. Y, where he died.
All the boys employed by Moore Bros.
Glass Co. were presented with a box of
candy Christmas Eve.
Mat. Usinger is spending the holiday
with his father, Calvin Ufinger.
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