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

We hear Alfred Woodeth will return K
Philadelphia and leave his farm, 1.-THE Star
farm /, in care of the old reliable, John R
Portal.
Ellis Reed moved from the Lodge farm
to his own farm on Tuesday, at Jobs
town.
Eighteen years ago x-Committeemar
Jos. Low and wife had son born to them
and on New Years day their second child
was born. Congratulations. Joel, like
ourselves, is getting along in years, but
that smile about the new baby makes hin
forget his rheumatism.
Enoch Moore left the Watkins farm and
moved to his own farm near Wenonah, or
Tuesday.
Colby Hanson bought horse at Pauls
boro three weeks ago. After suit before
Esq. Cowgirl, which was in Hanson's favor,
the case was settled. Davis for Hanson.
A farewell party was given at VIM.
Goldy's last Saturday night and Sunday
morning came all too soon. Mr.. Colby
will soon move on the Cooper farm that he
purchased.
At Thos. Cross sale on Monday a team
OF horses brought $375 and team OF young
mules, 1915. They were beauties. A
horse along in years, SIP 20; his cows sold
low because they were not fresh or mixers
Hay 500 per ton; corn, 81 cts per bu., and
buckwheat, so cts.
Mr.. Delvin, who has bought part Of the
Schott farm on Crown Point road, is fenc-
ing it and expects to build in the spring
near West Deptford Hotel.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08
PITMAN GROVE.

Allen S. Clark is erecting pretty cot
tage shaped barn on his place.
E. L. Ostrander and family, Of Ocean
City, spent New Years Day with j. c.
Rulon.
A party of ten ladies from Vineland took
luncheon with Mrs. Harry Rulon Saturday
Rev. D. E. Claire of Mullica Hill, was
in town on Saturday afternoon.
Rev. w. N. Ogborn is still very ill, but
hopes are entertained for his recovery.
Edward Carly shot skunk on Friday.
The animal is rarely seen in this section.
The local lodge of Golden Eagles held q
public installation on New Years night.
Frank Paulin and wife, of Phila., were
looking over their Summer home on New
Years Day.
Rev. David Fisher sold all his household
goods last week and has gone to Rridgeton
to reside.
Miss Lizzie Kier, of Redwood, has
bought building lot on Arbutus Hill and
will build house next Spring.
Miss Eckhardt, teacher in the Riverside
schools, has been spending her holidays
with her friend, Miss Anna Williams.
Aged Mrs. Margaret Drake is very ill
and not likely to live long.
The Association has cleaned the park at
the station and trimmed all the trees
Harry Linyille has sold his property to a
Bridgeton gentleman for $4,000.
Mr.. Murphy, OF Cross Keys, has bought
the Kuisell property on Arbutus Hill for
81, 100.
Presiding Elder Dobbins preached in the
NJ. E. Church on Sunday morning; Rev. w,
L. Peterson in the evening.
The new year was ushered in very quietly.
No watch-night services were held and no
bells rung owing to the serious illness Of
Rev. W. N. Ogborn.
There is great demand for houses here
and owners have but little difficulty in
realizing fair prices. Agent MCGOWAN has
made several sales lately
The funeral services of Samuel Lord
were held in the M. E. Church on Saturday
morning and were largely attended, attest
ing the esteem in which the deceased was
held. Mr.. Lord was man of kindly and
benevolent disposition, and especially help
full to those who are in bereave oent. The
shock of his sudden death has s,een a sad
and prostrating blow to his widow who has
the sympathy of the entire community.
new scheme to extort money from the
public has been resorted to by Conkey's
Home Journal, of Chicago, assisted by the
Newman Collection Agency of the same
place. The Journal secures in some way
the names of individuals they secured
quite number from this place) sends them
the paper for certain time, when notice
comes from the Newman Agency that the
Journal has placed their account against
the individual with them and an immediate
settlement is demanded If the party is
not sufficiently scared to remit, a second
notice, threatening him with a suit at law.
is received. A number of people in this
place hastened to send money orders as soon
as the notice was received, and we presume
the scheme is working equally as well in
other sections of the country.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


Mrs Browning has been seriously i'll at
the home of her friend, Mrs. Chas. Cohill,
on Summit avenue.
A man and his family passed through
Westville recently on their way from Vine
land to Delaware County, N. Y, distance
of two hundred and fifty miles. They were
travelling all the way in horse and wagon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Kendick have the
sympathy of large circle of friends in the
death of their bright little daughter Elsie.
What we know not now we shall know
hereafter.
Whooping cough is prevalent here among
the children.
Election of officers for the ensuing year
took place at the M. P. S. S. Sunday after
noon as follows: G. G. Dempsey, Superin-
tendent; Assistant, Henry Stanley; Score
tary, Burrel Patterson; Assistant, P. Ross
Librarian, VIM. Patterson; Assistant, Harry
Stanley; Organist, Miss Mary Dempsey
| Assistant Miss Sophia Schwenger; Treas
urer, Samuel Hewitt.
Mrs. Laura Brown, of Hanover, Pa, il
visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. E. Davis.
| Mrs. Hannah Goeller died on Tuesday
the 9th instant The family have the sym
pathy of the community in the loss Of thi
estimable lady.
An enclosed shelter on the west side 0
the railroad is again being agitated.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08
PAULSBORO.

Mr.. George Franz had finger cut of
while working around machinery at the
|. P. Thomas Phosphate works Wednesday
last.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lock and two chill.
dren, of Camden, spent New Years day al
Mrs. Ada Paul's, where they took part in
the annual Cowgirl family reunion
Mrs. Mary A. Reeves, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Reeves entertained New Years day to
a bountiful dinner and supper Mr.. VIM.
Smallwood, Misses Rebecca and Mary Car
son, Of Woodbury.; Mr. and Mrs. R. A.
Jester.
Special aIl-day services will be held in
Paulsboro M. E. and Baptist Churches
Sunday next, morning at 10 O'Clock, con-
Quoted by the mems meeting of the M. E.
Church, with special speakers. Mems
mass meeting in M. F.. Church at 8. AS D.
m, and mems meeting anniversary in NJ.
E. Church at night, to which ali are in.
vited. A great day IS expected by the en-
tire town.
Miss Anna B. Jester is sick this week
with grip, which keeps her home from
school.
Miss Anna Paul is suffering with quinsy.
Robbers broke window in L. A. Turn
er's store Sunday night and entered the
store, ransacked the notion department,
took away shoes, cottons, silks, pocket
knives, bric-a-brac and other goods to the
amount Of SIS or more.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08
CLARKsBORO.

The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. Church
Tuesday evening.
The following officers were installed al
Mickleton Grange last Thursday evening
Master, Wilbur Hendrickson; overseer
Howard Heritage; steward, August Eichler
assistant steward, Cyres Pancoast; gait
keeper, Clarence Heritage; treasurer; Ben
jamin Heritage; Secretary, Walter Herr
tage; chaplain, William Hoffman; lecturer
Eta Carter; ceres, Martha Allen; pomona
AMgg Marx EaMif arv f aeritaae -~' 'a
On Friday evening, Jan. End, about
| forty of the members and friends Of the M
E. Church called at the parsonage and com
pletely surprised the pastor and his family.
The young people played various games
and the older ones enjoyed the time in 9
social way; after refreshments were served
all left wishing their pastor and family &
happy new year, and leaving behind then
many things, tokens of their love and es
TEEN, which will supply the inner mar
for some time to come.
Mr. Thomas j. Stratton and famil,
spent New Years day with Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Gill in Philadelphia.
Several members of Benjamin Reeds
family are suffering with the grip.
Charles Brooks, painter from Asbury
moved into Mt. Royal last Monday.
The fancy work club held social at the
home Of Rev. J. H. O'Brien's last Friday
evening.
The dancing social of last year held a
dance in Clark's Hall last Saturday even.
ing.
Mr.. Edgar Haines entertained about
sixty Of their friends at New Years
party last Thursday evening.
The regular meeting Of the W. c. T. U.
was held on Friday afternoon. A respon-
sive Scripture reading was given and prayer
offered by Mrs. Lidie Hoffman. After
business was transacted fine program was
presented. Subject, "Peace and Arbitra-
tion." Each member present read a selee-
tion on the topic. A beautiful poem, read
by Rachel Livezey Borden, was much
enjoyed by the members. 1t was decided
to hold medal contest in the near future.
Mrs. Emeline Higgins is quite sick,
suffering with an attack of the grip.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08
BRIDGEPORT.

The newly elected officers for the Epworth
League for the following year were APP
proved BY the official board Of the church
at their official meeting on Tuesday evening
and are as follows: President, Benjamin
English; Vice Presidents-1st, Mrs. Emily
w Helms; I'd, Mrs. Emma Lamb; Sd, w.
J. Helms; 4th, Charles Vickery; 18th, Rev.
1T. Dugan; Secretary, Miss Eva NJ. Truitt;
Treasurer, Mrs S. K. 0liphant; Pianist,
Samuel Dunk; Coenetist, Matt Featherer;
Chorister, Vim. j. Helms; Usher, Bertha
Carney; Jr. League Superintendent, E. w.
Helms. The newly elected Epworth League
officers will be installed next Sabbath even
ing by the Pastor. Special service.
Also, the Junior League Cabinet will be
approved by the Pastor at the same service.
At the Jr. League Measuring Social held
here last Saturday evening, a good time
was had. Games, marches and New Years
festivities were INDUCED in by all. The
measurement was a success, having cashed
$i5.74. After all expenses were met they
cleared $10
The Epworth League will be led next
Sabbath evening by Miss Ella Helms.
Topic, The open channel Of prayer. =
The schools Of Logan township opened
again on Monday last with the usual number
of pupils.
On Monday night last at 2. 80 o'clock Mr..
and Mrs E. r. Sweeten were awakened by
sounds in the house which they supposed
to be one of the family moving around
and paid slight attention to it for some
time, when upon more consideration con-
cluded that all was not right in the store
below, and an investigation was started.
Mr.. Sweeten, taking sight revolver, went
down to the store room where he was soon
convinced that burglars had made a raid
on the building. In his searching he soon
found the thief we'll crouched up under the
store desk. Mr.. S. covered the thief with
this revolver holding him while Mrs.
lSweeten procured help, which was soon at
the place and the burglar was placed under
arrest by Constable Carey, who placed him
| in Woodbury. Jail Tuesday morning. En-
trance was gained by forcing back win
dow, then forcing door leading from the
feed room, where he left his coat and shoes.
He gave the name of Harry Dayis, but
from investigation by articles found in his
coat he proved to be James Stiles, of Cam
den, being noted character in that city
Mr.. Sweeten deserves great credit for the
IcaDture
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08
MANTUA.

Preston Baum moved to Paulsboro on
Wednesday, having accepted position at
the powder mills.
Carrot Sheets disposed Of his household
goods on Tuesday, but will remain here,
boarding with the family who will occupy
his house.
VIM. Paul is painting the residence of
Camille Martel
Job Scott is erecting new sheds in his
lumber yard.
st. Barnabas Guild was entertained at
the home of Jesse Gather on Tuesday
evening
The members of the Bible Study consist
ing of the officers and teachers Of the M. Z.
Sabbath school met at the home of ]. I'll.
Tharp on Tuesday evening for their usual
study Of the lesson. Mr.. Tharp was sur
prised at the close of the lesson when Chas.
Thurlow arose, and in behalf Of those
present, presented him with leather suit
case as token OF their appreciation Of his
kindness and faithfulness in presenting the
lesson to them. Mr.. Tharp responded,
thanking all for their thougetfulness in
remembering him, stating it had been a
pleasure to give instruction in the study of
the lessons during the five and half years
he had been here A social time was en-
joyed by all, and later in the evening all
were invited to the dining room and ladies
served cake, ice cream and coffee.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08
WILLIAMSBURG.

Miss Grace Oliphant, Of Bridgeport,
spent few days last week as the guest of
Miss Allie Simmermnn. Miss O. has host
of friends here who were all pleased to see
her. Miss Simmerman is now returning
the visit.
At the regular meeting of the Board
Of Education held on the Sd inst. Miss Ella
Prickott was elected to fill the vacancy at
Cross Keys. Miss Prickett has just finished
at the State Normal. She is hard work
ing and thoughtful young lady, and pos
sesses the elements of successful teacher.
The Odd Fellows lodge installed the
following officers at the regular meeting
held on the 7th inst:-N. G., John Thorn
ton; v. G., Jonathan Cline; Sec'y, Joseph
Flowers; Treas, VIM H. Bodine. Mr.. Be-
dine has been treasurer for thirty years.
The glassblowers are arranging for a
labor meeting to be held in the town hall
in the near future. D. G. Hayes, the Nat
ional President, and Senator Thomas M.
Ferrell, the ex-president, are to be invited.
The men hope to have an overflow meeting.
Prof. Il. T. Marsteller, our former super
wishing principal, but now OF Pleasantville.
made brief call on some friends one day
last week.
Our town feels honored that one Of its
citizens has become State figure.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08
ALMoNEssoN.


An illustrated lecture on s'Ten Nights in
Barroom" will be given in our church
tonight.
Our public school is not in session this
week owing to case of measles in the
principals family.
Mr.. Frank Jaggard has rented the Geo.
Wood farm near Mt. Pleasant school house
for the coming season, on which he will
move in the near future
Miss Eta Handle, who came home from
Millville to spend Christmas was taken
down with measles, but is now pretty near
well. She will be able to resume work
next Monday.
Frank Davis had barn raising last
Monday
I. D. Bozarth is doing rushing business
in cutting, saving, selling, and hauling
wood
Mrs. Mary Hitzelberger, proprietress Of
the sHitzelberger House, Is laid up with
rheumatism.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08

Hon. D. 0. Watkins is slated to succeed
VIM. BEETLE as State Commissioner of
Banking and Insurance. 1t is case of che
position and the State Republican leaders
seeking the man, as Mr.. Watkins has not
been candidate for the office
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08
HURFFvILLE.

Jacob and Walter are pretty good wood
choppers and hard to beat If you don't
think SO just try them.
Howard Hannold was the successful
guesser for the lamp at r. G. Clark's store,
coming within two Of the number Of beans
in the jar. There being 4428, his guess
4430. Mr.. Allen was next, 4431, Mr..
Hurff, ABA. There were about 500 guesses
in all.
Our boys will have a coon hunt in the
near future as one has been seen in this
vicinity.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08

President Roosevelt is taking the strange
course of appointing Federal officials in
Southern cities who are obnoxious to the
,r.rgla He don't do it North Why does
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08
BLACKWooD.

The Misses Margaretta and Beatrice Firth
spent the holidays in Philadelphia and
Camden.
Miss Mabel Fox spent the holidays in
Camden.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08

Clark Pierson, for many years editor and
proprietor of the Lambertville Record, is
dead,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08

HsAW NWkAAN WFH UHkB OUKUs
Laxative om0-Quinine Tablets cure cold In
one day. No Cure. No Pay. Price rs cents.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-08

H. C. Chatham and sister spent the holt
days with friends in West Philadelphia.
School reopened on Monday with good
attendance, both pupils and teachers glad
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.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-24
CLEVER
Took the Teachers Food

~ .48Ia
Careful observation on the art or
parents and school authorities as to
proper food to use to bring up children
will lead to a healthy generation.
A pupil in O Philadelphia, Pa, school
SAYS. II had a severe attack of typhoid
fever, after which I was SO very weak
and delivate that I could not attend
school regularly.
One day, our teacher, who is a great
student and able teacher, gave a lesson
in physiology, in which proper food was
discussed. She recommended Grape
to the class, as she had used
the food a long while and watched re-
suits.
L thought that If Grape-Nuts had en-
abled her to teach a class of boys as
she taught us, the food would do me
good in my weak state and ! COM
menced eating 1t.
1 have used Grape-Nuts eadily for
over a year, am a little past 10 years
old, and now measure 5 feet 8 inches
weigh 1877 pounds and am strong and
we'll, having entirely from
my weak and delicate condition. l am
very fond OF athletics and join actlvely
in all the sports in u vicinity.
lean truthfully say that Grape-Nuts
is Just the food for me and has QUILT
me up into a strong active boy" Name
given by Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd. Bat
tie Greek, Mich
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-24
OBITUARY
Horn.

Samuel Horn, aged So years. a menu
her of the Soldiers Home, died in the
hospital Friday night at 1850 o'clock
of lobar pneumonia. Mr.. Horn was
a member of Company c, Thirty-sixth
Iowa infantry, having enlisted at Cen
teryille on Aug. Ii. 1852 and been dis
charged at Davenport Aug. "a. 1865.
He entered the Home from North LII
berty, johnson county. He was born
In washington county, Pennsylvania.
In 1918. He leaves one daughter living
in Ell Reno, o. T. The daughter has
been notified but, having not peen
heard from, funeral arrangements have
not yet been made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-24
AT THE CHURCHES.
Services for Sunday in the Various
Houses Of Worship.

HOUSES OF WOToNIps
Soldiers Home-Services at 8 p. m,
| conducted by the chaplain. Rev. Jesse
Cole.
Southwest Mission, south end OF
Fifth street-Sunday school at 3 O'CLOCK
every Sunday afternoon.
First Church of Christ (Scientist,
rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4, Kirby block-Regu-
lar services at 10:45 a. m. Sunday and
at 1880 Wednesday evening.
German Evangelical Congregation
Morning services at 1890 o'clock. Sun
day school at $3.50 p. m. Evening serv-
ices at 1880. Rev. X. M,chels. pastor.
The First spiritua,ist Society of
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Sunday even
Ing at 1880 o'clock; lecture and tests:
corner OF Church street and Second
avenue.
United Evangelical church, corner of
Arson and Mitchell streets-Preaching
at II a. m. and 1880 p. m, conducted by
the pastor. Sunday school at 10 a. m,
Il. L. C. e. at $50 p. IN. S. Skogsberg,
pastor.
Salvation Army-Services in hall
over No. 16 South First venue
Holiness meeting at II a. m.
Praise service at 8 p. M; free and easy
meeting at 8 p. m. Services every
weekday evening except Monday.
ST. Mary's, corner First and Linn
streets-First mass, 8 a. m; high mass,
10:3 80 a. M; Sunday school, 8 p. M; yes
pers and benediction of the blessed sac
rament 4 p. m. All are welcome. NJ. C..
Lehman, rector.
Norweg1an-Danish Lutheran church.
West Church street, between Third and
|Fourth-No services. Sunday school
at II. NJ. Londahl, pastor; residence
3OS North Fifth street.
Congregational church. corner First
and Church stree.-Services in the
morning at 1890 n evening at 1880.
Sunday school at noon; Y. p. s. c. e.
at 5 p. M; midweek meeting Thursdays
at 1880 p. m. Rev. A. w. Sinden. pastor
Christian church. corner of Third and
Church street. Rev. w. H. Scott pastor
Services at 1890 a. m. and in the ev-
ening at s7:30. Sunday school at 10 M,
and Y. p. S. c. 2. at $3.50 p. m.
Friends church, corner OF Main and
Third streets-Services Sunday at 1880
a. m, conducted by Rev. I. p. Wooten.
No evening service. Sunday school at
~ M, midweek prayer meeting Thurs
day evening at 1880. Christian Endeavor
prayer meeting at $3.50. Ellison r.
Purdy, pastor.
First Baptist Church, Church street
between First emu and Center
Services morning at 1890 and evening
at $780,. Morning subject, Does God
Love U.s." evening, "Tents Toward
Sodom." b. Y. p. u. at $50; Junior
|B. Y. =. U. at 3 .. M.
midweek meeting Thursdays at 1880.
Strangers made welcome. Elijah
Brown Jones. d. d. Pastor.
First Colored Baptist church-East
bromley street, between Sixth and Sew
enth misunderstanding at II o'clock
a.. m. and 1880 p. M; Sunday school at
1890; preaching and tribes meeting at
1880 p. m. Friday. Rev. w. T. Nicker-
son. pastor.
Railroad y. NJ. G. Afternoon
injecting at 3 o'clock, addressed by Miss
Anna M. Gleason. Special music by
Miss Merritt. All mer invited. Ladies'
Auxiliary meets with Mrs. Fenner, 800
South Second street.
Observation-Disclosures Sunday at
usual hours. Morning, preaching by
the pastor. Theme: "The Successful
Church: evening, "An Alternating Adj
vertisement." Francis w. Russell,
pastor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-24
Nothina from Andrews.

The sheriff's office or the police de-
partment has not heard anything as yet
from other towns concerning the prob
able whereabouts of Billy Andrews,
the man who committed the terrible as
sault upon little Free Buchanan. The
officers are quite confident that An
drews Will be appreh-ndsd.
Master Buchanan. Who was quite Sc
verely injured by the assault. is tm-
proving nicely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-24
Accents Delivery Bond

Sheriff Shoemaker. who was in Luray
Friday to serve a wit of attachment
upon P. f. and s. M. Howell, farmers
at that place, in favor of I. S. Cart
wright, of Hampton. accepted from
the Messrs. Howell a delivery bond in
the sum of $500. This gives the How
ellis an opportunity to dispose of the
cattle If they so desire, providing they
can make satisfactory arrangements
with their bond y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-24
ATTACHMENTS.
The Original Kate cIaxton Shows 1.-THE
Two OrnhansU Ia Poor House.

The Original Kate claxton Shows "The
Two Orphans" to Poor House.
"The Two Orphans" one of the oldes;
melo-dramas before the American pub
lie. failed to draw anything like a good
house at the Odeon Friday evening. The
play has not changed, altho the COM
pany headed by the original Kate Clax-
ton is fair. Kate Claxton is the actress
whose company YVES playing in the
Brooklyn theater /. 1875 when the
building was destroyed by fire and
many lives were lost. She is. now well
along in years and claims to be on her
last seasons engagements before re-
t.rins from public view.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-24
A Liberal Offer.

The undersigned will give a free
sample of C~hamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets to anyone wanting a re-
liable remedy for disorders of the stom-
ach. biliousness or constipation. This
is a new remedy and a good n For
sale by all druggists.