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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

Vermont voted for Prohibition in 1885,
by majority of about 1860, and OF
Tuesday last the local option high license
law submitted to the people by the recent
Legislature was adopted by about The
same majority. The law will go int
effect on March /, next, and on and
after that date each community will de.
eide for itself whether or not liquor shall be
sold within its limits. This is the outcome
Of the remarkable campaign which ended al
the November election. P. w. Clement
made strong effort to capture the Republi-
can nomination for Governor on the high
license issue and, failing, ran as an in
dependent candidate. He was defeated,
but the large vote cast for him and for
the Democratic candidate sent many
which framed the local option law just
adopted by the people. Prohibition in
Vermont seems to have been a failure.
Under the new law it is expected that the
larger towns and cities which are in favor
Of license viii get licenses, and that the
country districts where the Prohibition
sentiment is strong viii vote for no license.
Thus communities which refuse licenses
will have, in the enforcement of Prohibi-
tion, officers chosen and sustained in the
performance Of their duty by people who
believe in Prohibition. Insthe cities the
liquor sellers win pay for the privilege Of
selling and be subject 70 the discipline Of
the law, which in the past has been evaded
or ignored.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05
The Word of a Gambler.

Pat Sheedy, the gambler, occasional
~ found his reputation Of being a
square man his only available asset. It
is not unusual for gamblers with such
reputation to play faro on credit So
far as is known, however, Sheedy is the
only gambler who ever borrowed
money from bank when he was with
out funds with no other security than
his word and the probability that his
luck would change. The story is
vouched for by Sheedy's friends. A long
run Of ill luck had cleaned him out in a
summer resort, and he went to the
cashier of the leading bank and asked
for loan. The size of the loan asked
varies from $1,000 to $4,000, according
to who tells 1t.
"What security have your asked the
cashier.
Nothing but my word.'
t'But don't know YOU
''Well, you've heard Of me. I'm Pat
Sheedy, the gambler, and my word is
as good as government bond"
The cashier knew all about him then,
and although 1t was an irregular trans
action, Sheedy got the money. His luck
changed, and he paid back the loan
promptly.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05
CLAYTON.


Our citizens were much surprised last
week to learn Of the sale of the Clayton
House by Mr.. Plum to John Kelley, of Mt.
Holly.
The entertainment held in the Presby-
terrain Church on Wednesday evening was a
success in every particular. The audience
room was crowded with an appreciatiye
audience. Over $35 was realized by the
ladies.
The streets of our town are mostly sea
of yellow, sticky mud. How we would
welcome pavements, this kind of weather
especially.
John Plum is vacating the hotel property
and has taken up his residence in the house
of Stokes Chew.
Roy Pierce is home from Boston visiting
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Pierce.
DR.. Frank FISHER will move in the double
house on Maple street recently vacated by
Thos. Campbell, and will enlarge and i'm
prove his drug store.
! VIM. Smith has taken charge of the en-
CINE at the shirt factory Bob Downs has
gone out in Penna. to work.
| M F. Dubois, John Dooling and George
H. Chew were added to the trustees of the
M. E. Church.
O. E. White has returned to this place to
live.
Geo. McKeen has accepted position in
the glassworks here. He has lately been al
Downingtown, Pa.
Mr.. King has moved from Salem into the
English house on Maple street.
An entertainments will be given in the
town hall under the auspices of the Me
chants this evening.
The business meeting and social of the
Young Peoples Society c. f. was held al
the home of Mrs. VIM. Pierce on Wednes-
day evening.
DR.. Black, a homeopathic physician from
Swedesboro, has located in n. Clayton.
Miss Emma Snyder will be succeeded by
Miss Martha Carter as the milliner at Moore
Bros department store.
John Early will soon move into the Bogal
house on Clayton Ave, and his home or
High street will be occupied by Harry
Southland
A fact which might very we'll have the
attention of our town is the case of the
small boys who are firing revolvers on oul
streets in the evening Someone may BIZ
dangerously hurt if a stop is not put to il
Immediately.
Rey. Hercules Atkins, of Phila., was 8
visitor in town last week.
Benjamin Matthews, an aged and wei
known citizen of this town, died very sud
denly on Monday morning at the home O
his son-in-law, Mr.. Front, on Maple street
The deceased was 70 years Of age.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Pierce, of May
Landing, were in town this week.
Mrs. Walter T. Fox and daughter Rebs
are visiting in town.
Mrs. Eliza Iszard, of Woodbury., is visit
ing in town.
The Mayor had couple of prisoners
over Sunday, and Monday he had them be
fore him for drunken and sorderly con
duct. A little more of this would do good
Thomas Stevenson, of Spring City, il
visiting his son, Councilman Stevenson.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05
WENONAH.

Mrs. Olive Campbell, Miss Fay and
Master Mead Lorenzo visited their grand
father, Samuel Mead at Aura over Sunday.
Mead will remain until the epidemic Of
fever is over.
Mr. Philip Paul moved to his new resi-
dence in Camden on Friday last.
The epidemic Of scarlet fever which was
thought to have been overcome in this
borough has broken out anew and is claim
ing more victims than on its former visit.
So many new cases have developed that the
Board of Health have deemed it advisable
to close the public schools and all churches
until the disease is gotten under control.
The festival given under the auspices Of
the ladies Of the Presbyterian Church, il
Noblitt's Hall last Thursday evening was
a success socially and financially, the
ladies realizing about twenty-five dollars
clear as the result Of their labors
Master Charles Bilderback is among the
unfortunates suffering with scarlet fever
He has been moved next door to sympa
thize with Martha Stewart, and is being
efficiently cared for there by his grand
mother, Mrs Samuel Packer.
The employees of the West Jersey and
Seashore r. R. in this town are wearing
contented look, brought about by the arr
val last Friday of car of company's Goa
for their use from which they each obtained
about five tons.
Eleanor, daughter OF DR.. H. A. Stout
who has been quite indisposed with rheu
matism for several days, has so far recover
ed as to be out again.
Mrs. Fl. V. Tuft spent Tuesday with he
mother. Mrs. Jenkins, at Redwood
A congregational meeting was hsld il
the Presbyterian Church on Wednesda,
evening of last week to approve the action
OF the board of trustees in accepting Mr. T
| w. Synnott's offer to build them church
and to examine the plans for the same
There was a large attendance and man,
and varied were the expressions Of appre
citation Of the gift. The plans were exam
ined and unanimously approved and tn
name of the church voted to be changes
from the First Presbyterian Church of We
nonah to the Wenonah Memorial Presby
terrain Church.
Master Willie Grenig and a little son
Mr.. Krayer are suffering with an attack 0
scarlet fever.
A small fire, which started in the gras
on some vacant lots on Willow street, for
short time threatened the residence Of S
Irwin Middleton but was extinguishe,
without doing any damage. The fire wa
supposed to have been started by some boy
playing with matches in the grass.
At the regular meeting of the Fire Com
pany on Saturday evening the subject 0
better equipment was again taken up
Committees appointed on different detail
Of the matter reported favorably and al
conditions point very favorably to thi
company soon becoming one of the bes
equipped volunteer companies in the state
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05
WEsTVILLE-NEWBoLD.

The sad death of our townsman, George
W. Gardiner, is deeply regretted by {
hoste of friends.
Mr. VIM Schrader has secured a posi-
ton with the Reading Railroad.
Mrs. Maud Plum and daughter are visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Croft
The Misses Morton will shortly move t.
the Goeller residence.
Mr. Vanhorn, of Newbold, is suffering
from an affection of his eyes.
Mr.. Samuel Kendig is at work AGAR
after long and tedious illness.
The funeral of the late George w. Gardi
ner took place from his residence on Tues
day, Sd instant. Services were conducted
by Revs. Patton, Martin, and Wendell, AND
was attended by large coneourse of sympa
thizing friends.
Bert Detcher, who resides at Brownings
and is employed by G. c. Dempsey, wa
startled last night when retiring about ter
O'Clock, to discover the bed room filled will
smoke, and the bed upon which his chill
dren were asleep, enveloped in flames. On
was quite badly burned before he could
get it out His hands were also badl,
burned in the work of rescue Just how
the fire started is still mystery.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05
PAULSBORo.

The Mite Society of the M. E. Church
cleared forty dollars at their birthday
social held at the parsonage Thursday even
ing last.
James L. West had boat load of coal al
Lodges wharf Monday last which he is
selling about the town at So. 90 per ton.
John Chesney and three children are
sick with the grip.
Joseph M. Paul, clerk in the bank, is
sick at his home with symptoms Of typhoid
fever.
Miss Irma Lodge is very sick with ty-
phoid fever.
W. J. Adamson sold the dwelling house,
formerly occupied by James Lawrence, this
week to A. L. Brown, electrician at the
powder works.
At the fourth quarterly conference of the
M. E. Church, Rev. J. E. Sawn was asked
to return for another year by majority
vote Of the conference.
Three small boys were caught in Turn
er's store about 10 O'Clock Tuesday night.
Entrance was gained through cellar win
dow. Some money and goods were found
on them.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05
FLEETWOOD.

Jacob Reuter- purchased a fine new horse
at the sale of w. G. Fox on Tuesday.
There is great deal of sickness about
this vicinity The doctors report they
were never SO busy during their practice as
at this time.
Mrs. Rose Stratton is quite sick at this
writing.
Mrs. Thomas Munyan has been on the
sick list the past week.
Little Jontie Murphy is slowly recover
ing from an attack Of pneumonia.
We are glad to report HersheI Kirkbride
able to be out again.
Mrs. Charles Munyan is suffering with
the grip.
Mrs. Mary Cassidy is no better at this
writing and but little hope is entertained
for her recovery.
William johnson is able to be out again
after being confined to the house several
days with two broken ribs
Jerry Simpkins killed his pen Of hogs on
Tuesday;
Mrs G w. North spent a part Of last
week visiting relatives in Riverton
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05
sWEDEsBORo.

Mrs Owen L. Guest is visiting her sister,
Mrs. John J. Robinson in New York
Miss Martie P. Rieger and Miss Rose
Bachman spent Sunday with friends in
Philadelphia
Mr.. John F. Meley spent Tuesday in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. William Cooper, of Kansas, visited
Swedesboro friends last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Hannold spent
a part Of last week with friends in New
YORK.
Owen L. Guest spent few days in New
York this week.
Miss Lizzie Cozens has been visiting
Miss Mabel Haines at Mickleton
Mrs. Maggie R Smith and daughter,
Miss Sadie, have returned home from a
visit of some length with friends in Phila.
Prof. Josephus Jennings, of Camden,
was in town on Tuesday.
DR.. Emanuel Black, Of this place, re-
cent graduate OF Hahnemannn College, has
settled in Clayton. His friends wish him
success in his new field
Mr.. S. Taylor Rogers and son, lie Roy,
attended the funeral Of his brother-in-aw,
Mr.. Robert Woodside, at Oxford, Pa, on
Wednesday Of last week
Mrs. Moses Batten is at home after a
visit of some length with her father, Mr..
William Adams in Philadelphia.
Abram Fry, removed his family to Glass
boro on Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Cottrell has removed to a
farm near Glassboro, lately purchased by
one of her sons.
John D. Locke will retire from his farm
and has purchased the property on Mill
street, now occupied by Louis p Mayer.
Mr.. William W. Souder has purchased
the property now occupied by Fred Rapp,
on Main street, and Mr.. Rapp will remove
to one side of the double dwelling, next to
Ashcraft's store, and Mrs. Rebecca Rev
nolds will occupy the other side.
| Mr.. Adrain P Locke, who underwent a
serious operation in DIR. Prices Private
Hospital recently, was brought to his home
here on Tuesday. He is still in weak
condition.
There has been very marked improve
ment in the condition of Rev. w. S. Nit
chell in the last few weeks, and if the i'm
provement continues he expects to take an
appointment at the next session of confer
ence.
Diamond Council, No IA, Jr, 0. u. A.
NJ, has elected the following officers:
Councillor, Edward K. Whitaker; vice coun-
cilor, Warren Rulon; recording secretary,
Harry Souder; assistant recording secretary,
Arthur G. Sparks; warden, Herbert Butler
conductor, Collins R. Justice; inside senti-
mel, Newton Myers; outside sentinel, John
Strandes; trustee, Allen G. Headley.
Mr.. |. H. Weatherby, of this place,
wishes to correct the statement made in the
Philadelphia papers to the effect that he
had twenty thousand crates Of sweet pota
toes. Ten thousand would be nearer the
amount. Large stories look well on paper
but truthful statement of facts is better
for all concerned.
Robert Laux' s two children, living on a
farm near Swedesboro, died Of membran-
Gus Group, and the two remaining chill
dren are i'll. The parents have the sympa-
thy of the community IN their sorrow.
The entertainment to be given bv the
Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ F.. Church,
in Meley's Hall on Thursday evening
promises to be highly interesting. The
program is good one and the ladies hope
for the patronage of the community.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

1t is quite plain from the testimony that
the Holland submarine boat people at
tempted by means of bribery of the Naval
Committee to load ten of their boats on the
Government at fancy prices, and the fact
that they failed is not due to any lack Of
support of that scheme by some members
of the Naval Committee. By the
report of the committee the whole
responsibility of the attempt to bride a
member of the Committee is made to rest
on miserably weak tool of big interests,
while the principals are given certificates
of character. Happily the people are not so
easily deceived as not to know that if
Dolbin was guilty he was not guilty on his
own account, but that of some interest
that would profit by the triumph of his
methods. In spite of the developments,
Mr.. Loudenslager was one Of four mem
bers of the Committee who voted to award
the contracts. 'Nough sed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

TOUR TO CALIFORNIA.
Under the Personally Conducted System Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad

the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The second PennsylvaniaRai Person.
ally conducted tour to California for the
present season will leave New York and
Philadelphia on the Golden Gate Special,
February 10, going via Cincinnati, New Or
leans, San Antonio and Ell Paso to Los
Angeles and San Diego. Three days will
be spent in New Orleans, during the Mardi
Gras festivities. Should sufficient mum
Der of passengers desire to travel under a
Tourist and Chaperon, delightful month s
itinerary in California has been outlined
and returning itinerary to leave San
Francisco March %, visiting Salt Lake City,
Glenwood and Colorado Springs and Den
yer. Rate, $275 from all points on the
Pennsylvania Railroad east of Pittsburg,
covering all expense of railroad trans
portation, side trips in California, and berth
and meals going on the special train.
No hotel expenses in California are includ-
ed. Tickets are good for return within
nine months, but returning cover transpor-
tation only.
For detailed itinerary apply to Ticket
Agents, or address George w. Boyd, Assist
ant General Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia Pa. 2-5-2ts.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

The protest of the New York Ship Build
ing Company against the award of two
cruisers to Cramps on bids altered after the
formal opening, has borne fruit to the ex-
tent that this company has secured one Of
the ships. Sharp practice is hence robbed
Of half its gains, but we submit that an in
justice has yet been done the Camden Com
pany, because on the figures submitted
they were entitled to both ships. Spanish
methods shouldn't be allowed in our gov
ernmental system for minute, and we
trust the New York Ship Building Com
pany will insist on receiving full, not half,
iustice.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

If there is such joy in the hearts Of
people of Camden and Gloucester county
that the New York Ship Building Com
pany has forced the Navy department ta
give them one cruiser to build at Cramps
"revised" figures, how much joy would
there have been if this firm had received
fair treatment and got both cruisers at
the honest lowest price which they bid,
and who is responsible that the cup o!
Joy of the people is not full
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

The crime for which Nathan Humphries
will serve quarter of a century in the
State prison at hard labor is directly at
tributable to carrying deadly weapons for
use on any or no provocation, and the
public generally will commend an admins
tration of the law that imposes its heaviest
penalties on such. Humphries has paid
the penalty of carrying deadly weapon on
his person when its legitimate use was not
conceivable, and if Others of his class learn
lesson from his fate, the public will re-
joice, because it is generally understood
that citizens Of Humphries' class go about
thus armed, and inclined to strike at the
least proyocation.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05
BRIDGEPORT.

The extra services are being continued
in the M. E. Church.
Mr.. Thomas W. Sheets has installed a
new barber in his place Of business.
Freebooter Usinger has received a car
load of iron pipes Of different Sizes to be
used in the township in place Of worn out
bridges
There will be about fifteen new boats
built in this place this spring for fishing
purposes. About one-half will be snaI
shots.
There has been very large quantity o.
manure landed at this place for the farm
ers, coming by boat and cars.
The carpenters are making much pro
gress in Mr.. w. j. Helms house, it beint
enclosed and windows in place.
The signs of spring-farmers are starting
their plows and the fishermen are prepar
ing their nets.
Fl. McGlincy and brother have yer.
fine lot of horses on hand for sale, som
excellent young drivers and workers.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

"a big navy means peace small navy
means war;" shouts New York paper.
During nearly of its history this country
has had small navy, and its commerce
has grown, its honor has not been impaired
and the Monroe doctrine has been grow
ing bigger. The same people who are
shouting for big navy are predicting,
and trying to precipitate, war with Ger
many. Record.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

Senator Hanna has introduced bill to
pension ex-slaves. gives cash bounty
of 500 and pension of s. month to all
ex-slaves between so and so years Of age;
$500 cash and $12 month to those be-
tween so and 20, and $500 cash and SIS a
month to all over 20. 1t also provides
that relatives who are charged with the
support of aged and infrm ex-slayes may
receive the pension. The Ohio Senator is
evidently preparing to. launch his Presi-
dental boom, and this is his bid for the
southern delegates.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05
NEW YORK HORSE MANURE PRIZES

We will receive orders for New York horse
r. r. and on the Pennsgroye branch at the fol.
lowing prices:-New Short Manure, So IS pei
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 go,
thirty days after shipment either by cash or note
Agents have authority to sell on any other
terms. Orders received by c. 7. Molony, sales
field, N J.; B. 4. Headey, swedesboro, n. j
| for Swedesboro and Salem branches, or Geo. M
Wells our general collecting agent, who will be
at the Molony building, Woodbury., N. j., every
Friday until 100 p. m. NEW YORK HORSE
MANURE TRANSPORTATION co.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

Thirty friends of Robert Gwynne, Mayor
of Salem and editor of the brilliant San
beam, rendered him banquet last Friday
evening on the eve Of his departure on a
pleasure trip to the West Indies, not, the
Standard says, 'because he is Mayor of
Salem, not because he is Democrat, but
because he is a staunch friend and the
prince of good fellowsn
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

Governor Murphy recommends many
things, some cheap, some costly. He wants
Governors mansion at Trenton and Sea
Grit, voting machines at $500 each, $4,000
Banking commissioner when candidates at
$4,000 were legion, but he wants cheap
Surrogates, County Clerks and Sheriffs
We fear Governor Murphy is selfish.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

The followers of Congressman Louden-
slayer are endeavoripg to prevent the
appointment of Ex-Governor David O.
Watkins as Commissioner of Banking and
Insurance. And if they succeed they will
have uncovered the man who will whip
Mr.. Loudenslager out of his boots when the
time comes again to nominate Congress
man in this district [Sunbeam.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05
rHREE-DAY TOUR TO WASHINGTON.
Under Three-day Personally Conducted Toul
via Pennsylvania Railroad.

via Pennsylvania Railroad.
The next Pennsylvania Railroad Per-
sonally conducted tour to Washington
leaves Thursday, Feb. II. Rate, covering
railroad transportation for the round trip,
hotel accommodations, and transfer Of
passengers and baggage, station TO hotel in
Washington, SD. 50from New York, $13 00
from Trenton, and $l1.50 from Philadel-
phia. These rates cover accommodations
for two days at the Arlington, Normandie,
Riggs, Ebbitt, shoreham, Cochran, Gordon,
Barton, or Hamilton Hotels. For accom-,
modations at Regent, Metropolitan, Ma.
tional, or Colonial Hotels, So SO less. Spe-
cial side trip to Mt. Vernon
All tickets good for ten days, with spe.
cial hotel rates after expiration Of hotel
coupons
For itineraries and full information apply
to Ticket Agents; Tourist Agent, 26s
Fifth Ave, New York; Court Street
Brooklyn; 789 Broad Street, Newark, n
j., or address George W. Boyd, Assist
ant General Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station, Phila 2-5-1ts.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

A bill before the legislature makes it
illegal, punishable by heavy fine, for
fishermen to catch shad in the Delaware be-
tween sunrise Saturday morning and mid
night Sunday night. What do the fisher
men think of this measure?
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

When Capt. Hobson rendered his resig-
nation to the Secretary of the Navy some
months ago, it was ioyfulIy acclaimed by
Administration pets as happy radiance
Yesterday the Administration scoffers
appear in the light of beggars to Capt. Hob
son to remain, as his services cannot well
be dispensed with.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

The election Of a Democratic Senator and
Sheriff has evidently had wholesome
effect on the county, because the usual
crowd about the Court House corridors,
when the Grand Jury was I'M session, was
conspicuous by its absence last Tuesday.