Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08
MULLICA HILL.

Since our last letter to the DEMOCRAT,
the old year with its wonderful freight of
events has vanished forever and the new
year of uncertainties has dawned upon us.
To our little town the year 1902 brought
much prosperity and witnessed many inn
pr0vements and unmistakeable marks Of
progress. Our people have been prosperous;
indications Of poverty and suffering have
been very few indeed and when discovered
have met with immediate relief. A few
homes have been darkened by sorrow and
affection, and in such instances the commu-
nifty as one individual endeavored to act in
accordance with the Divine injunction,
Bear We one another's burdens.n During
the month of December there was not a
single death recorded. If any should have
doubts and fears as the realities of the new
year, they may be dispelled by glance at
the Pilot whose unerring hand guides with
safety to the distant shore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Heritage Of Weno-
nah were New Years guests of relatives
here.
Mrs. Florence Yennel and children of
Camden have been spending week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Gardiner
Mr.. and Mrs James Dougherty enjoyed
the New Year festivities in Philadelphia.
Mrs B. R. Black has been very i'll but is
slightly better
Mr.. and Mrs Winfield Sithens and Mrs.
H. H. Carr attended the wedding of Miss
Bessie Shoemaker and Charles Carr at
Paulsboro on Wednesday.
George Hazleton was entertained by
friends on New Years Day.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Mounce, of Cam
den, spent part of the holidays with rela-
tives here.
The second water wheel has been placed
in the mill, which will render it possible to
dispense with the gasoline engine when the
water supply is sufficient.
The farm OF Isaac Croft is advertised for
sale on the 4th of next mouth.
S. L. Pancoast has returned from ten
days trip to Old Point Comfort.
The automobile passed through town on
New Years Day filled with passengers who
enjoyed a short ride.
Dr. Irby, the druggist, has sold out his
business here, with the purpose OF taking
up the medical course at Jefferson College.
The new druggist took charge Of the estab-
lishment on Monday morning and will soon
move his family here, into the property be-
longing to Captain Edward Stratton.
Joseph D. Evans has rented the farm of
Jonathan Iredell, now occupied by Bort0n
Somers.
Miss Margaret Bill has been spending
several days with friends in Philadelphia.
The marriage Of Miss Lucy Bartholomew
and Howard Pidgeon took place on Christ
mas Eve at the M. E. parsonage. They
have the best wishes of their numerous
friends in this community for happy and
prosperous future.
An installation Of the following officers
took place at the Grange on Tuesday even
ing: Master, William H. Colson; Overseer,
Charles Tonkin; Lecturer, Martha Tonkin;
Steward, George Wurst Assistant Steward,
Thomas Neal; Chaplain, P. Howard Avis;
Treasurer, D. W. Sithens; Secretary, Anna
Tonkin; Gate Keeper, Ebert Kirby; Ceres,
Beulah Gardiner; Pomona, Jessie /. Wood
ruff; Flora, Emma Tonkin; Lady Assistant,
Mollie Horner.
Pomona meeting of the Grange will be
held in Parker's hall next Tuesday, Janu-
airy 18th, morning and afternoon.
The regular monthly meeting of Saint
Stephens Guild was held at the residence
of DIR. John Ashcraft on Wednesday even
ing. Several new names were received foI
membership and the occasion was very
enjoyable one.
Mrs. Isaac Ballenger has purchased the
Knight property at the southwest side Of
the railroad.
The fourth quarterly conference was held
in the M. E. Church on Monday and extra
services have commenced.
County Clerk F. B. Ridgway has filled
his ice house with A inch ice.
The Board of Freeholders will lay Is
inch pipe on the north side of the towr
from East avenue to the bottom Of the hill
to carry off the large flow of water and
prevent its washing away the county road.
Next Saturday evening meeting will be
held in Friends House, at 7.30, addressed
by Mary Travilla, of West Chester, Pa
Subject, "Purity." A cordial invS 49,
H. c. Chatham and sister spent the holi
days with friends in West Philadelphia.
School reopened on Monday with gooG
attendance, both pupils and teachers glat
to be at work again, though having appre
ciated the generous vacation given them.
An addition is being built to the Chatham
property on Main street, north.