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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED.
Thursday. December IS.

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An east-bound express on the B. &
o. Railroad was wrecked yesterday
near Oakland, Md, and six passengers
were injured.
Friday, December 10.
General Wagner Swayne died in
New York yesterday of a complication
of diseases.
President Roosevelt yesterday re-
ceived $50 teachers from Susquehanna
county, Pa, and the students of the
Pennsylvania State Normal School at
Bloomsbury.
The Pennsylvania board of pardons
refused to commute the death SEN
tence of Mrs. Kate Edwards, of Berks
county, to life Imprisonment She was
convicted of killing her husband.
Harry Bryant was arrested in Wash
ington yesterday on charge of lar
thorities. He was given $500 to de-
post in a bank at Railway, N. j., and
says he lost it.
Saturday, December 20.
Three men were killed yesterday by
boiler explosion at the red slate
quarry at East White Hall, N. Y.
The Lincoln Memorial University at
Cumberland Gap, Tenn, has received
an endowment of 100000 and num-
Der of scholarships.
Willis Williams, colored, burglar
and murderer, was hanged at New
Roads, La, yesterday in the presence
of ]. 900 people.
Governor J. G. w. Beckham, of Ken
lucky, in an address to the Democrats
of the state, announces himself as a
candidate for reelection.
General Wagner Swayne, who died
in New York recently, was buried in
the National Cemetery at Arlington,
near Washington, with full military
honors.
Monday, December %.
Both branches of congress adjourned
Saturday until January 5.
Scott Mcfarland, of Mt. Holly, Pa.
was struck by Cumberland Valley
train Saturday and instantly killed.
The fremen and engineers of the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad have
made a demand for an increase in
wages.
The $20,O0O,000 fund being raised
by the Methodist church as its TWEEN
tieth century offering has been COM
pleted.
Fire Chief Croker was officially de.
clared out of the New York Are de.
partment Saturday and c. D. Purroy
installed In the Office.
Charged with embezzling $4,000 as
receiver of the Lion Model Laundry
Company, c. L. Shaw was arrested
Saturday at Cleveland, o.
Tuesday, December %.
Mayor Low, of New York, yesterday
signed the Pennsylvania Railroad tun-
mel franchise.
Burglars early yesterday morning
dynamited the safe in the Pennsylva.
MIA Railroad Office at Smyrna, Del,
but secured no booty.
During a quarrel between Charles
Hogg and Gent Grantham, of Macon,
Ca, both drew pistols and fired. Hogg
is dead and Grantham fatally injured.
Wednesday, December "a.
Paul Deitch was killed and Frank
Yogow fatally injured yesterday by a
fall of coal in the Luke Fidler colliery
at Shamokin, Pa.
Perry Heath, of Utah, secretary of
the Republican national committee, de-
MES that he will be candidate for
United States senator.
The first consignment of the gold
dollars mintsd as souvenirs of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition have
arrived at the st. Louis sub-treasury.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01

The first social under the auspices of the
Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip of the
Presbyterian Church was held in the lecture
room on Monday evening. The attendance
was fair considering the inclement weather
were played after which novelty in the
line of refreshments was introduced con-
sisting Of rolls, coffee, baked beans, etc.
Marshall Williams of Pittsburg and Mr..
and Mrs. Fowler Cline have been spending
a few days with BENZ. Williams.
Miss Anna Chick is spending the holi.
days at her former home at Elkton, Md.
Miss Lou Foster, of Lancaster, Pa, is
visiting F. R. Brace
Miss Maria Burt moved on Tuesday in
the house formerly occupied by Oliver Base
man, who recently moved to Philadelphia.
Mrs. Joseph Baker and two children, Of
Palmyra, N. j., are spending week with
her mother. Mrs. Faulin.
Mrs. Albert Housman gave tea party
on Monday afternoon in honor of her
daughter Henrietta.
Miss Anna Lefevre of Hoboken is spend
ing the holidays at home.
A quiet home wedding was solemnized
at the house David Marshall, near here on
Christmas afternoon, at o'clock, Mr.
Townsend, of Camden, and Nettie, daugh-
ter of the former, were united in the holy
bonds of wedlock by Rev. G. L. Van Allen,
of the Presbyterian Church, in the presence
of only the immediate members of the
family and few friends. Miss Annette
Brannin played the wedding march, The
bride and groom later started for Washing
ton. They will reside in Camden.
In appreciation of the many efforts in
their behalf John Heating, leader of the
Blackwood Orchestra, the latter presented
him with an ebony baton on Christmas.
A social of many interesting feature will
held on New Years night in the lecture
room of tn Presbyterian Church It will
be social of ''Ye Olden Time'' and the
guests are requested to appear in Colonial
costumes. There will be an entertainment.
The Blackwood Orchestra will render some
selections. A silver collection will be taken
for the aid of the Ladies' Auxiliary.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
Leonard-Hainas.

A pretty wedding took place at IL m.
last Thursday, at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Leonard, Thorofare, when
their son, Mr.. Harvey Leonard, was united
in marriage to Miss Clara G. Haines, Of
Westville. Rev. r. J. Patterson, Of
Pleasantville, performed the ceremony in
the presence Of number of guests. The
parlor was beautifully decorated, and The
scene was enhancing, as the contracting
parties entered the room. The ceremony
having been performed the most hearty
congratulations were showered upon Mr..
and Mrs. Leonard, after which the guests
repaired to the dining room where dinner
was served and where the beautiful brides
cake was distributed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
NEW YORK HORSE MANURE PRIZES.

We will receive orders Cor New York horse
manure for delivery on West Jersey & Seashore
r. r. and on the Pennsgrove branch at the fol-
lowing prices;-New Short Manure, So So per
ton, Old Manure, 500 per ton payable by note
in bank October LIST, 1903 At all points south
of Franklinville, Monroeville and Point Airy
(10) 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.
All manure must be settled for within 1907
thirty days after shipment either by cash or note
Agents have authority to sell on any other
terms. Orders received by g. T. Molony, sales
agent, Woodbury., N. j.; VIM. G. Brooks, Deer
field, N. j.; B. A. Headley, Swedesboro, N. j.
for Swedesboro and Salem branches or Geo. M.
Wells, our general collecting agent, who will be
at the Molony building, Woodbury., NJ j.. every
Friday until 1.30 p. m. NEW YORK HORSE
MANURE TRANSPORTATION co.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01

Christmas morning, Squire Henry Smith,
Of Clarksboro, was very much surprised
when all of his children, grandchildren,
and great great grandchildren, walked in on
them and presented them with gifts. All
enjoyed themselves playing games until
they were invited into the dining room to
partake Of bountiful dinner. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Smith, Mrs. Sans, Miss Ada Dun
ham, Missis Title, Laura and Kenia Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Ragner, Master Chris
Regner, Miss Ethel Regner, Missis LoueiIa
and Bella Smith, Master Thomas G. Smith
Miss Ruth Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield
Watson, Master Nathan Stetser, Mr. and
Mrs. Matthew F. Sayer, Miss Alicia and
Martha Vanname, and Master Elmer Van
name.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
BRIDGEPORT.

The entertainment in the M. E. Church
on Christmas evening was well attended
and the program well performed.
The following officers will serve during
the ensuing term of Bridgeport Lodge, No.
30, A. 0. U. w: P. M. W., John Shold-
ers; M. W., Frank Holdcraft Foreman.
M. B. Robinson; Overseer, Pesmul w. Gil l;
Guide, John Kirby; Inner w, VIM. H.
Springer; Outer W., John F. Truitt; Fin,
Geo. W. Hires Receiver, E. T. Oliphant;
Recorder, Hance Helms; Med. Ex., E. T.
Oliphant; Rep. Gand Lodge, ]. F.
Truitt and M. B. Robinson.
Woodbury. won the championship pool
game from Bridgeport amateurs on Christ
mas day.
The commissioners appointed to view the
proposed new road from the stone road to
the river bank did not grant the road
Hence the ferry that might be thought of
in the misty next century met with a
slight set back.
Mr.. George H. Wharton, ST., has been
on the sick list for some weeks and still
continues under the DOCTORS care. Mr..
Wharton thinks that his case is improving
slowly.
Logan Lodge, No. IA, K. of p, will in
stall the following officers for the ensuing
term: G. c., William F. johnson; v. c.,
Harry Featherer; P, Wallace McKeag; M.
of W., John Kirby; c. of r. and S., Chas.
r. Barker; M. of F., George Steelnan; M.
of E., Elwood Usinger; M. of A., Harry
McKeag; ]. S., Matthew Baker; o. S..
Henry Hager.
New Years. admonitions, followed by
Sacrament of the Lords Supper at Bridge
port and Repaupo churches on Sunday
next.
All are invited to be present at prayer
and testimony meeting at Gas on New
Years. Sunday.
The Christmas exercises of both Sunday
Schools were very fine. The pastor, wife
and family were kindly remembered by
their people.
The Junior League and Primary Glass
had very pleasing service on Christmas
Day. After short march through the
town led by Mrs. E. L. Helms, treat was
given them. Miss Eva -Truitt assembled
her Primary Glass in their room, and had
"Old Kris" to give fine book and card to
all the little ones.
Mr.. Lewis Kille, who had severe
attack OF neuralgia, is about again.
Mr.. Charles Dugan spent Christmas with
his parents.
The Junior Leaguers are planning for 8
social in the Town Hall.
Miss Edna Shoemaker is Intending &c
enter West Chester Normal School next
year.
DIR. Lowe and wife, of Germantown,
Phila., spent Sunday at DR.. ELEPHANTS.
Several Of Bridgeports representative
citizens attended the Masonic Banquet al
swedesboro on Friday evening last.
The annual meeting for the election Of
trustees for Bridgeport and Repaupc
churches will be held on Monday, Jan. 9Th.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01

1t costs no more to mine and haul soft
coal now than it did before the anthracite
strike, but the price in New York has
jumped to $3.50 ton, while anthracite is
quoted at anything from 81. 60 to $12. The
only explanation is that the railroads,
operators and dealers are taking advantage
of the necessities of the people to squeeze
them to the limit of endurance. All the
promises of fair dealing were blown away
by the first blast of wintery wind.
North American.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01

Former Governor of New Jersey and U.
5. Attorney General, John W. Griggs, is
likely to be named as a member of the
International Court of Arbitration to settle
the Venezuelan dispute. The four repre-
sentatives of this country from whom a
selection may be made by the nations in
the controversy are Chief Justice Fuller,
Mr.. Griggs, Justice Gray and Oscar Straus.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
Francis ]. Meeker Of Newark treasnre

Francis J. Meeker, of Newark, treasurer
of the Newark Firemen's Relief Associa-
ton, is alleged to be short from $4,000 to
to $4,000 in his accounts with that asso-
citation. He failed to secure $40, 900 bail,
and was on Tuesday last committed to
prison. Mr.. Meeker stood high in social
and financial circles.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
BARNSBORO.

Mr.. John Morgan, of sewell, has the
position of tOll-gate keeper at this place
for the G. and c. L. Turnpike Co. when
the toll gets on.
The Christmas affair of the NJ. E.
Church Sunday School was decided sue
cess. The programme was arranged by
Misses Annie E. Lippincott and Rena
Dufield.
The annual treat of the Christmas enter
tainment Of Mt. Zion Sunday School was
as usual glorious affair Of merriment
and seemed to be enjoyed by all.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
s1Oo Reward. sl0o.

The reader of this paper will be pleased 60
learn that there is at least one hundred diseases
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being G constitH-
tional disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease, and giving the patient
assisting nature in doing its work. The proprie-
tors have much faith in its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure Send for list Of testi-
monals. Address,
E.. j. CHENEY & co,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, rs cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
Culinary.

CAPT. JOHN L. W. VENT, died at his
home near Elmer last Sunday, aged 20
years. Mr.. Wentz was Civil War veteran
being member Of Company A, Third New
Jersey Regiment, ending his service at the
close of the war as Captain He married
Annie, eldest daughter Of the late A. S.
Barber, who survives him.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
A Family Reunion.

A happy family reunion took place at
the home of Mrs. Matte j. Tomlin, near
on Christmas Day, the occasion
being the 60th anniversary OF the birth of
her mother, Mrs. Lydia H. Madara A
very enjoyable time was spent by the
numerous guests.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
For SALE.
NOTICE no cREDETORs.

Charles e. Elliott and William E. Elliott, ex.
ecutors of William Elliott. deceased, by di-
reetion OF the Surrogate of the County of Gloti-
cester, hereby gives notice to the creditors Of
the said William Elliott, deceased, to bring in
their debts, claims and demands against the
estate Of the said decedent, under oath OF
affirmation, within nine months from this date,
or they will be forever barred Of any action
therefor against the said executors.
CHARLES e. ELLIOTT,
WILLIAM e. ELLIOTT.
Dated December "a. 1902. LOS
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
his Store

is headquarters for those lasting, sensible
Christmas gifts now so popular among sem
sible people.
Come wander round the store as if you
owned it. Every article is plainly marked.
There are so many suitable articles here
that we can't begin to enumerate them.
Settle that troublesome question now
while the selection is unbroken. Come
today. You cannot get better goods any
where, and you'll admit the money savings
when you read the price tags.
THE MISSES cozENs,
i72 South Broad Street.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
stops the Cough

HWW NWLAH WH ETG NWIU.
Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure cold in
one day. No Cure No Pay. Price % cent?.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
BLACKwooD.

Mat. Usinger is spending the holiday
With his father, Calvin Ufinger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-11
MAI. LUsK WILL HAVE MARY
NC FOR CANAL INSPECTION

Commodore Charles McHugh last
evening received letter from the
war department at Washington ac-
cepting his offer for the sale of the
gasoline launch, Mary Me-, to be used
by Maj. j. l.. Lusk, of the engineering
department at this point. for canal
inspection. The boat will be turned
over to the local representatives of
the department tomorrow. The Mary
Nc. is one of the best equipped
launches on the upper river and will
make an ideal craft for the use to
which it is to be put. 1t was bought by
Mr.. McHugh for pleasure craft, but
when he secured the houseboat Ram
bier, it was found too small to tow it
with the speed that was desired. and
accordingly a steamboat was bought
to take its place and it was offered
for sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-11
SUES TO RECOVER FOR LOSS
OF TRUNK IN FLOOD TIME

The case of Mrs Eva BRAZIL VS.. the
c., b. & Q. railway was called by JUS
tice d. Il. McFarlane this morning and
was taken under advisement until to-
morrow. The plaintiff is suing for
5000. her valuation of trunk which
was lost during the time of the flood
at st. Louis. She had bought a ticket
on the Burlington, but because of the
flood that road was unable to get out
of St Louis. so the plaintiff was put
on boat and check gwen her for
the trunk When she reached her
Standardization, IIl.-the trunk
could not be found and has not since
been recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-11
REGULAR WORK FOR BOYS
OF THE 9Th REGIMENT

Camp Lincoln, Aug. 11.-Company
A is today getting down to real, hard
work. We were up at u. M; break
tasted, and then proceeded to drill
from a. IN. until 10: 30. The weather
has been quite warm, but the even
ings are quite cool. For the first
time the privates as well as the Off
GERS are enjoying their sleep ON cots,
furnished by some company from
this city at the rate of % cents for
the entire stay.
Yesterday Company A had quite a
few visitors from the twin-cities, and
all left with regret, as they enjoyed
the sights immensely. Company y
had a very appetizing dinner yester-
day, which was partaken of by most
of the Rock Island visitors.
Lieut.. Cook has a crack team of
ball players, which will attempt to
take the laurels from Geneseo, which
claims to have the best team in the
regiment
Band concerts are enjoyed by the
soldiers and the public in general ev-
cry evening from 1880 until Q.
Company f has the reputation of
having the best singer in camp, and
he sings solo every evening, after
which, of course, he is encored.
Private Daily received an ugly cash
in his thumb yesterday, and is there
fore on the sick list.
Walter Rahm is orderly for the
colonel.
Marshall Lucas always remembers
to have good supply of ice tea on
hand when the boys come in from
drill.
Harry Smythe. of Company \, is
acting as sergeant-major of the first
battalion.
Lieut.. Dunavin is acting as adiu-
tant during the absence of Adjt. Gay
lord, who is expected to arrive at
camp today.
Full dress parade was witnessed by
Il very large crowd last evening and
the boys did remarkably well and
looked very neat with their new uni
forms and white gloves.
The quarters were inspected by
Maj. ChannOn yesterday and found to
be i'll fine shape. Ii. b. j.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-11
TRl-CITY CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY GETS CONTRACT

The board of local improvements
has let the contract for the paving
of Seventeenth street from Ninth to
Eighteenth avenues to the Tri-CitY
Construction company, on the bid OF
that concern amounting TO S21.033.
The matter will he advertised for "A
period of 10 days in accordance with
the law, and at the end of that time
the company will probably be through
with the work on Fifteenth street
and ready to proceed at once to work
so that the new job may be finished
before cold weather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-11
STORE NEWS
Specials for Wednesday at Young 8
McCombs'


A Special Bargain-Another lot of
fancy white waists, lace inserted, our
$3.50 waists. sale price, 9Sc.
Mason's pint fruit jars, each, Sc.
Mason's quart fruit jars, each, 4c.
Mason's Navigation fruit jars, each,
sc.
Jelly glasses, each, 1Rc.
Special Jewelry-3OO brooches, val
ued up to soc, Wednesdays special
price. 17c
Child's doll carts, % only; our regu-
lar 25c doll cart, while they last, 13c.
ammocks-Special discount of 20
per cent will be made on our fun line
of hammocks for this "Wednesday.
10 a. m.-One lot of embroideries.
worth up to 121ac yard, for sc yard.
All day-Turkish towels, 20X3S, full
bleached and hemmed, special, each,
Toe.
Bleached hem-stitched luck towels,
ues. for 15c each.
Children's 15c parasols for 10c.
Children's soc parasols for 25c.
, p. m.-5Oc embroideries for 21c
3 p. m.-Children's baby bonnets,
slightly soiled, worth up to 81, for Zoe.
Children's muslin drawers. Zoe.
Children's cambria skirts, 45c val
ues, for 25c.
10 IA. m.-Ladies' corset covers. sc.
II n. m.-LadieS' black mercerized
understands, wide flounce, with small
ruffie and tucks, regular Csc, special
zoe.
CSC white enamel wash pans. 15c.
15c blue enamel pudding pans. 10c
Japanned iron L. s. mail boxes. 49c:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-11

as nothing has been found missing.
the reason for breaking into the place
is not quite clear.
The library board held a special
meeting last evening. Bids for the
construction of the sidewalk and for
filing the lot of the new library site
were opened, but no action will be
taken until the next meeting, which
will occur next Saturday, evening.
The Tri-City Railway company has
a force of men at work setting poles
along Twenty-first street south of
Sixth avenue to Ninth and east to the
terminus of the stub line, for which
the ordinance recently passed by the
council was accepted last night.
W. j. Hess today vacated the old
Winter homestead adjoining the
Woodmen building on Third avenue,
the step being preliminary to the re-
moval of the building to make room
for the addition to the head office.
Mr.. Hess takes possession at 627 Sew
enteenth street.
Local officials have received word
of an accident at the plant of the
Black Hawk Oil company at Beau
mont, Texas. The boiler of the en-
CINE used at the pumping establish
ment exploded ard killed man, in
iuring IL number of others. No details
have been received.
The Rock Island County Medical
society will hold a meeting at s
o'clock this evening at Manufacture
ers' hotel in Moline. Papers will be
read by Drs. Ferdinand IIenrotin, of
Chicago, and \. Il. Beal, of Moline.
DR.. j. NJ. RidloH, of Chicago, will also
be a guest of the society.
William G. Anderson, colored, living
at 1927 Eighth avenue, last evening re-
ported to the police that his 11-year-
old daughter had gone riding with
colored woman and had not returned.
He stated that he feared something
was wrong, and wanted her looked
up and sent home. The officers were
sent to watch for the pair, and at IL
o'clock restored the daughter to her
anxious parents.
Aug. Alexander c. Bailey, of Rural
township. was married at Monmouth
to Miss Fannie H. Weed, of that place.
The groom is Il son of John {. Bailey
and is one of the well-known and
highly respected young men of the
southeastern part of the county. His
bride is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
II. s. Weed, of Monmouth, and was
educated in this county, later teach
ing three years at the Garfield school
in Moline.