The Penn's Grove record., 1903-01-02
Gloucester County News.

Gloucester County News.
The Woodbury. M. E. Church cost
$lOO, 900, not ten as was printed last week.
They had mortgage burning on Christ
mas and all their property is free from
debt. Mr. Sithens, an Upper Penn's
Neck boy, some Of the leading spirits
there.
Els Richards, an aged man, honored
and respected, was buried from the resi-
dence Of his son, Richard Richards at
Paulsboro, on Tuesday, aged So. He was
cousin to the late Thomas Weatherby.
Two engines Of $50 horse power each
have been put in the tin plant at Pauls-
boro. AS soon as an electrician can be
procured an electric light plant Of 30 arc
lights and 20 incandescent lights will be
put in the tin plant That looks propi-
tious for the New Year.
Press Corson, formerly Of Pedricktown,
has painful hand that has disabled him
for six weeks. He ran splinter between
his fingers and it was there for three
weeks. The doctor says there may be six
weeks more Of suffering.
Joseph Blacks daughter, Of Paulsboro,
formerly Of sharptown, is getting some
local notoriety as debater in literary
society. Perhaps that was her grip. at
Pennington. r.
The machinery for the American Can
Company's plant at Paulsboro, is being
put in, and, notwithstanding that the
force Of men work holidays and Sundays,
the company will not be able to begin op-
erations before March.
George Hubbard has returned e his
home at Mullica Hill after being soldier
for three years in the Philippines. He
will not re-enlist as he has seen enough of
fighting in the East. His wife died sud-
denly ten days before his arrival home.
The Cumberland County Board Of Free
holders has instituted proceedings against
the various bondsmen Of the late County
Collector, William 0. Garrison, who alb
seconded with $27, 900 Of the county's
money.
Silas Jaquette, an old trapper, at Bridge
port, says that the high price Of eggs has
been detriment to his business. He
finds the turtles plentiful, but those who
can afford the luxury Of terrappin, which
must be dressed with eggs, hesitate to
buy.
Commander SamuelP. Comfy, OF Wood
bury, and Of the United States Steamship
Alliance, has received notice from the
President Of his appointment as United
States lighthouse inspector Of the Atlantic
coast. Commander Comfy, with several
other officers, has received handsome
bronze badges for bravery during the bat-
tie at Santiago while on the Indiana.
While nothing definite has been deter
mined upon, as to the cause Of the ex-
plosion in Wilkins Bros. store at Thor
oughfare three weeks ago, it is hoped that
at least some light will be thrown on the
mystery from Charles K. Wilkins, who
was SO badly injured, as he is now on the
road to recovery. The other victims are
also getting along nicely, with the excep-
ton Of Faunce Crowley, who still suffers
agonies and it will be many weeks before
he will be himself again.
Swedesboro Lodge, No. 28, A. o. U. w.
has elected the following officers: Master
Workman, John H. Miller; Overseer An
thony ]. Steelman; Foreman, E. Taylor
Rogers; Recorder, Walter R. Shoemaker;
Financier, Moses Batten; Receiver, VIM.
H. Mccullough; Guide, Carlton E. Rulon;
Inside Watchman, John J. Dupper; Out
side Watchman, VIM. J. Passwater; Trus-
tee, William H. Brown.
Swedesboro Conclaye, No. 455, /. O.
Heptasophe, has elected the following of
ficers: Archon, John G. Heritage; Provost,
Wilbert F. Beckett; Prelate, J. Adam
Frederick; Secretary, Walter R. Shoemak-
er; Financier, William r. Stone; Treasur-
Benjamin P. Lawrence; Inspector, Z. P
Mayor; Warden, John G. Wolferth, Sem
tinel, Edward M. Rulon; Medical Exam
iner, Benjamin T Buzby, Representative,
Henry Long.