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Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16
BRIDGEPORT.

The residence of Mr.. Benjamin Davis,
near Nortonyille, was struck by lightning
on last Saturday afternoon, entering the
end Of the house, tearing off weather boards
and considerable plaster, and breaking oui
windows. One of Mr.. Davis's men was
severely stunned, but not fatally injured
by the shock.
The members elected for the next term
in Enterprise Lodge, No. 139, I. 0. 0. F.,
are N. g., j. w. Hewes; " G. Wilberi
Croft; Secretary, J. F. Truitt.
At the annual meeting of the Bridgeport
Building and Loan Association held at the
Town Hall on Friday evening last, the
Directors whose terms had expired, were
reelected. The following officers were
elected for the next year: President, John
McIllyaine; vice president, William II
Springer; secretary, George III. Platt
treasure, Ellison T. Sweeten; solicitor, S.
II. Richards; auditors, Joseph r. Beckett,
Joseph McKeag. The annual report pre-
sented shows the Association to be in {
very healthy condition. Fifty-nine share:
were issued in the new series.
DID. S. c., John H. French and Staff
of Mullica Hill Lodge, No. 81, K. Of p.
installed the officers of Logan Lodge, No.
IA, K. Of p, on Monday evening last
G. c., Harry Featherer; v. G., Harry Nc
Keag; P, Matthew Baker; M. Of W., VIM
F. johnson; NJ. A., Wallace McKeag; J
S., Henry Hager; o. S., William G. Lin
die. Interesting speeches were made by
D D. G. G. French and his Staff, and aftel
a repast of ice cream, cakes and other re
freshments were rendered, the brother
wives and lady friends taking part in tn
services.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16
WEsTvILLE-NEWBoLD.

The Camden & Atlantic Telephone Co
will extend their lines to Atlantic City ir
the near future.
Samuel Davis and wife, Chas. r. Barker
wife and son Carroll are spending this weel
at Atlantic City.
Kingston & Stiles are paving in front o.
the properties Of C. R. Barker
Mrs. Charles Cohill is daily gaining, ant
her many friends will be more than glad t.
know this.
Miss Edythe Yarrow is spending tht
month Of July at the shore.
The WestyilIe and Newbold A. G. will
play the Newbold I'd on Saturday, July le
Bertram Kelly and wife, Of Reading, Pa
have been the guests of Station Ageni
James.
Miss Mabel Young, of Landisville, ha.
been visiting her cousins at Newbold.
Such delightful weather for July. Surely
this should please the most fastidious.
The Intermediate Society of Juniors will
renew their meetings this week.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16
LINCOLN.

On Saturday evening, the eleventh, this
home Of Mrs. Rachel Peacock was the scene
tof a most enjoyable occasion when a few
friends dropped in to make. merry The
evening was charmingly passed, thanks ia
the hostess and son, Wilbert, whose ability
to entertain is not surpassed At late
hour the guests were invited to the spac-
ious and beautifully decorated dining room
to partake Of the delicaies Of the season, in.
Guiding ice cream, ices, lemonade and
tropical fruits, which were made even mort
appetizing in the artistic manner it was
arranged ! After diminishing the bountiful
supply, the happy guests departed foi
homes declaring a most enjoyable time,
and accepting repeated request to cal
soon again. Those present were: Mr. and
Mrs. Daniel Weatherby, Mr. and Mrs james
Miller, Mrs Rachel Peacock, Mr.. Wiiberi
Peacock, Miss Lillian Douglass Longacre,
Mr. Prince, Of Lincoln; Mrs. Dora Reed,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Sinister, Miss Mary
Weatherby Shuster, Of Paulsboro.
On Saturday and Sunday Mr. and Mrs.
Daniel Weatherby entertained at Their
home, Maple Shade Farm, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Shuster, Mrs. Sarah Reed, Miss
Mary Weatherby Shuster, Of Paulsboro
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

1t is not a serious error to state that
there were eight smallpox patients at the
Isolation Hospital, when there were only
seven, nor is our statement that the physi-
clan in charge received fee of S. each
patient per visit, because that was the un-
derstanding when his bill of $500 was paid
by the Board at the June meeting. II the
general understanding was erroneous, an
opportunity to correct the impression
should be welcomed, and we are glad to
add our own correction that the five dollar
fee is for the first patient, all Others So
each. The DEMOCRAT wouldn't have
thought the matter of expense at the Isola-
tion Hospital worthy Of editorial comment
had not the Constitution taken the position
that news correspondents were finding
fault without OCCASION in writing to the
press about it. Our position is that the
people should be encouraged to CORES
pond with the public press on all public
TOPICS rather than be discouraged, because
public servants are more or less dependent
on the public for aid in the right discharge
of their duties
We refer, of course, to those officeholders
who view public office as public trust''
and not those who view it as public snap.
The latter brand would, of course, view the
opinions Of the people on public matters as
"finding fault without occasion"
II the people Of Glassboro were en-
couraged to write in the Constitution
on public matters, perhaps some good
citizen OF that town would have in
formed the County how visitation ol
small pox in that town was handled fol-
something like $50, as compared with the
county's bill Of $500. Such information il
valuable, and Glassboro should not bt
allowed monopoly of it.
We have no idea that the COnsttatiO,
would calmly commend public extrava
gance, but Editor Albright takes long
step in that direction when he character
ICES writing on public questions as fault
finders without OCCASION"
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16
CLAYTON.


Mr.. Chas. Moore and Miss Ethel Moore
have left on a trip to Colorado, where they
will visit their sisters
The new officers Of Iona Lodge were in
stalled last Friday as follows: Noble
grand, Harry Hildebrand; vice grand,
Warren Kandle; chap, Frank Batten; Iec.
sec'y, Chas. Dilks; fin. sec'y, Linwood
Locosum treas, Harry WINS.
Smallpox has broken out in our town.
The family of Mr.. Slagel, on New street,
are all down with the disease. The street
has been quarantined and policed. Or,
Clark, Of Woodbury., is attending the
patients, and every precaution is being
taken to prevent the spread OF the disease.
Our baseball team went down to Mays
Landing on Saturday and played the team
of that place, winning by score of IL to 8
Buzby pitched great game.
Mrs. DR.. johnson has been entertaining
her sisters from PhiIa.
| Mr.. Lewis Batten and Miss Harrison
were united in marriage on Saturday even
ing and were serenaded by the band and
many friends. They left for Boston OF
Tuesday.
The new officers Of the Knights Of Pyth
las are G G. Preston Potter; Vice G, Clar
ence Miskelly; Keeper Of Records and
Seals, John Pheiffer; M Of F, George r
Batten; M of v Linwood Locusum; Chap
lain, Louis Grand; M of A, Howard Carl
son.
Stanley Ashbridge, Of Phila-, spent sew
eral holidays here last week
L. r. Leddon is taking his vacation.
William Emmons and wife, Of Smith
port, Pa, are spending some time here.
Allie Hill and wife have returned from
Olean, N. Y, for the summer.
Miss Ada Crist, of Bridgeton, has beer
visiting her uncle, E. B. Fisler, here.
The Independent Order Mechanics have
chosen these officers for the next six
months: Worthy master. Clement Beck
ett; Jr. M, VIM White, recording secre-
tary, Reese Haines; treasurer, George
Allen; financial secretary, George Batten;
conductor, VIM B. Cliff.
Miss Retta Chew, of Port Allegheny, is
visiting Miss Lizzie Madden.
John Ashbridge is taking his vacation.
He and Mrs. Ashbridge will spend some
time in Baltimore.
Mayor Nichol is entertaining his
brother-in-law. Andrew S. Wolf, of Lecota,
N. D. Mr. Wolf was former Clayton
boy but has been in the West for 36 years
The new officers Of the Juanita Tribe Of
I. o. r NJ are: sachem, Vim. White;
senior sycamore, Walter Robinson; junior
sycamore, Benjamin Lawson; X. OF W.,
John WINS; secretary, Reese Haines;
prophet, Harry Nash.
Sam'i Harding, wife and daughter, of
Newark, OHIO visited relatives here last
week
Thomas Miller is having his barns at the
Palace Stables painted.
Laurence Turner and wife. of Poughs-
keepsie, N. Y, have been visiting his
mother on Main street.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Green will spend
their vacation at Old Forge, Lackawanpa
Co., Pa
Jos. Richman and wife are spending the
heated term in Pitman.
Carl Beckett and wife are spending some
time in Atlantic City.
Mrs. P. f. Dubois has returned from a
visit with her parents in Princeton.
Raymond Crane has secured position
bookkeeping with firm in Phila.
Mr.. Harry WINS, who has been working
in California for several years, is home for
a vacation. He will return to that State
in short time.
The streets Of the whole town are being
scraped up and cleaned.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

Reduced Rates to baltimore, Via Penhsylva.
MIA Railroad. Account Meeting Of the Be
nsvolent and Protective Order Of Elks.
For the benefit Of those desiring to at
tend the meeting Of the Benevolent and
Protective Order Of Eiks, at Baltimore,
Mary July 2l to 23, the Pennsy ylyania
Railroad Company will sell round-trip tick
cts TO Baltimore from all stations on its
lines, except Woodberry, Harrisburg, and
intermediate stations, Columbia, Frederick,
and intermediate stations on the Northern
Central Railway, Lancaster, Harrisburg,
and intermediate stations, and stations on
the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton Railroad exclusive OF stations south Of
Townsend, Delaware, from which tickets
will be Sold on July 10 and 20, good for
return passage until July 81, inclusive, at
rate Of single fare foy the round trip, Plus one
dollar. 7-9-2ts.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16
In Memorianl.

In compliance with the over ruling
providence Of God, our aged and worthy
Brother, James d. Hoffman, has been re-
moved from our midst by death; and il
becomes our duty to offer brief testimony
in regard to his worth.
He possessed those qualities of mind and
heart which made for good citizenship
a devoted husband, loving father, kind
neighbor, and sincere christian; therefore,
be it
Reso1ued, That through his departure
Mickleton Grange has lost highly es-
teemed brother; the church with which be
was connected, and in which he had long
labored for good, has been deprived of q
strong pillar; and this community has
parted with an upright, conscientious
citizen; and be it further
ResofDed, That these resolutions be en-
rolled upon our records, that copy be
sent to the Woodbury. CoastitatioRr and
the GLOUCESTER COUNTY DEMOCRAT, =
for publication, and that copy thereof be
also sent to the bereaved family as token
of the sympathy felt by this Grange.
BENZ. HERITAGE,
MARY Il. HAINEs, Committee.
ELMER BRADSHAW,
The above resolutions were adopted by
Mickleton Grange, No. Ill, P. Of H., 18th
Mo. 9th, 1908.
WALTER HERITAGE, Seo'y.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16
HoM,s This Z

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F. T.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions,
and financially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio, WALDING, KINNAN d MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucus surfaces 81
the system. Price 75e. per bottle Sold by al
druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

The Interstate Trust Company of New
Jersey is the title Of a banking scheme o.
National extent, whose operations have
been stopped by the Attorney General, act
ing for Banking and Insurance Commits
sioner D. o. Watkins. This Company't
scheme was to keep its money active by
making the capital Of the parent do duty
for its various branches. Commissioner
Watkins charges that the Company is pre-
pairing to issue $50, 900, 900 of collateral
trust bonds, and he views the issue as Q
fraud on investors The New jersey bank
has $4,000 and owes $116,nO
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16
PITMAN GROVE.

The trolley company is missing the har-
vest that would have been theirs had they
extended their line.
Two bus loads of Masons were guests Of
the :Mantua lodge on Thursday evening
last.
Rev. Ward Ireland, Of Pieasantville, a
young man Of nineteen, will act as the
pastor of the M. P. congregation until Oct
Rev. Mr. Brown, who is at the head Of
the temperance educational work in New
Jersey, preached in the Methodist Church
on Saturday evening, and in the Tabernacle
on Sunday morning. His sermons were
unusually strong and convincing.
Superintendent Lowell, of the West Jer.
sew and Sea Shore Railroad, was in town
on Sunday and had good opportunity tc
witness the disadvantages under which
those are placed who are compelled to take
the Sunday trains, especially in rainy
weather.
Mrs. Wesley Dare had the misfortune
last week to be quite badly bitten ON the
arm by dog which had gotten under heI
chair rocker. The wound was cauterized,
and she suffered considerably for several
days.
MIR. Clay Marks, chIef operator at the sta
tion, saved the life Of a little boy at the
emminent risk of his En on Wednesday Of
last week The little fellow while crossing
from one platform to the other, fell directly
in front Of an oncoming express train. Mr..
Marks made dash and caught the little
fellow ont Of harms way, just as the train
rushed by. On Tuesday morning the boy IS
father, Mr.. Stratton, Of Camden. present.
ed Mr.. Marks with suitably inscribed
diamond ring.
The wedding of DR.. Myson H. Bigsby,
Of Monmouth, Illinois, and Miss Halle
Wendell Hubbard, Of Pitman Grove, which
occurred in the Tabernacle Church, Phila-
delphia, on Wednesday last, was an excep-
tionally pretty event. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. ]. r Miller, The author,
and was followed by an informal reception
in the church parIOrs. Friends and rela-
tives from Philadelphia, Wayne, Narberth,
Rosemont and Pitman were present. Those
from Pitman were Miss Anna Williams,
Miss Ruth Collins, Misses Stella and Edna
Foss and Miss Alma Steele.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

1t is reported that Secretary Hay fatty
declared that if petition should be pre-
sented to him by foreign ambassador
having reference to negro Iynchings or any
other matter of purely domestic concern he
would refuse to receive the same. If the
report be true the breach between the
President and his chief Cabinet officer
would be too wide for repair. Mr.. Roose-
velt's insistence upon the transmission
through official channels of the petition to
the Gar relating to the outrage at Kishe-
nef seems likely to bring about what would
be called Ministerial crises in Europe.
TRec0rd.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

The aged pontiff of the Catholic
Church, Leo XIII, who has been lingering
between life and death the past three
weeks, seems from reports to be near his
end. Kind words have gone to his sick
chamber from all quarters of the earth and
all religious denominations have offered
PRAYERS in his behalf.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

Judge George Gray, of Delaware, is be
ing quietly doomed for the Democratic
Presidential nomination. Judge Gray il
good Presidential timber, man of wide
public experience, high character and ster'
ling qualities.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

Editor Lewis Albright, of the COnstita-
hon, was SO unfortunate as to get his left
hand between two dogs up in Camden last
Friday, and received a painful bite. We
rejoice with all his friends that the wounds
are healing nicely.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

The Trenton True american has given
much space the past week to showing up
the proposed Constitutional Amendments
and the unfair manner in which they are to
be submitted to the people.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

The news reports yesterday bring intelli-
gence Of three Of those unspeakable cases
in which negroes are the assailants-one in
York State, one in Monmouth county, and
one in Mercer, this State. What will the
harvest be?
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

The stock market is in a turmoil, and
spectators are being squeezed unmerci-
fully.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

A dispute between a grosbeak and
an English sparrow which was with
out doubt provoked by the sparrow be
came so fierce. and intense that an in
terested spectator was able to go up to
thea as they were scrapping on the
lawn and put his hat over them, cap
turing both birds. Our friend adj
Judged the sparrow guilty and killed
it, letting the grosbeak go.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

sHUTE TEsEMPLER-At Thorofare, on July s,
1903, by Rev. Isaac L. Fowler William r.
Shute. of Thorofarc, and Blanche Sempier, OF
Hightstown, N. j.
YAN-CHERRY-2At Thorofare, june II,
1903. by Rev. Isaac L. Fowler, Joseph Cooper
Munyan, OF Paulsboro. N. j., and Lillian
Cherry, Of Clarksboro, N. ].
DUBOIS -SMITH--In Philadelphia Pa. june
8, 1903 by Rev. s. NJ Hudson, at the residence
of his son, Samuel E. Hudson, 200 South
Twelfth street. Philadelphia, B. Frank Du-
Bois and Miss Mary Smith, both of Phila
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16
sI.00 TO CAPE NAY, AMGLEsEA
WILDWOOD OR HOLLY REACH.
Via Penanx lvania Railroad.

Train leaves woodbury. at 7.26 a. M. July is
and August 20 Returning leaves Cape May
s As p. M, Anglesea 5.43 p. M, Wildwood, 5.36
p M, Holly Beach, 5-sop. M 7:9-4t.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

It is a blessed thing that good ex-
ample is often just as catching as a
bad one. Whenever one man does all
he can to make his home surroundings
pleasant and attractive just SO soon all
his neighbors begin to talk about it
and from talking are led to follow his
example, for a poorly and shiftlessly
kept home always looks more dilapi-
dated when a well kept one is placed
in contrast with it.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

An old friend of ours, hale and hearty
at seventy, attributes much of his good
health and ability to enjoy life to the
fact that he does as much physical
work each day as he feels able to do.
While in a financial way entirely inde-
pendent of work. he does it for the
good it does him. Thus we find work
good hard work-t the salvation of the
boy and the ministering angel of the
cid man.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

Former County Clerk Robert L. Barber
has been appointed postmaster of Camden.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

There are scores of communities
whole towns as well as country homes
where Of late every cellar has had
more or less water in it. Water in the
cellar of the home should mean busi-
ness on hand for the man who lives
in the house, as it is not only nui-
sance, but serious menace to the
health of all who live there. Pump,
siphon and drain should be used to get
rid of it.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16
DIED
MARR.I.jFn.

SHIPLEY-In Woodbury., N j., July -, 1903
Celia shipley, aged 80 years.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16
$1.0O EXCURSIONS TO ATLANTIC
CITY.

Via pennsylvania Railroad.
Train leaves Woodbury. July II, %, So Aug. G,
l3 and ", at Z % a. m. Returning leaves Allan
tic City Georgia Avenue) 6o5 p. m. A long
lay at the shore 79-4t.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

This paper Is entered in the Post Office at Wood
bury, N. j., as second-cIass matter.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16

ions. The first part was ordered laid
November IL, 1903, 3 rods wide, and open.
ed March 1, 1909. Il is described as be-
ginning at a stake near Isaac Stephens
orchard, thence III chains in a north.
easterly direction to a stake in the Wood
bury Dam road at Treadway's Grave Yard
The Surveyors were as follows -
Gloucester Township-John Bait, jacob
Sickler.
Deptford -Biddle Reeves, James Davis.
Greenwich = James Jessup, Nathaniel
Chew.
The second section was ordered laid
April 90, 1909, and TO be opened December
| 1, 1909, and to be four rods wide. Il is
described as beginning at a stump standing
| in the line between Peter Grim and John
Vests barn, and to run thence as direct a
route as the ground and other circumstances
will admit through lands of Peter Grim,
Joseph Whitall, John Stephens, John Ia
tum and Isaac Stephens to stake standing
at the end Of the public road leading tc
| Woodbury., near the easterly corner Of
Isaac Stephens orchard. 1t was ordered
opened four rods wide, running in north
easterly direction, distance Of 81 chains
and IS links. The Surveyors Of Highways
met a6 Tue HOuSe 0L EebeE OFiul, ana con-
sisted of Aaron Lippincott, Jr., George
Horner, Jr., Woolwich Township; Isaac
Glover, Isaac Kay, Gloucester Town; John
Mapes, John Bait, Gloucester Township.
The next portion Of the road was ordered
laid August /, 1909, and to be opened May
l, 1910 Il is described as beginning at a
white oak stump in the line of Peter Grim
and John West, and to run a direct course i.
a south-westerly direction through lands Of
John West, Joshua Lord and others to a
stone at the end of the causeway near John
Vests house, and thence in southwest
erly direction TO stake standing At low
water mark on the easterly side Of Mantua
Creek, and opposite TO Crown Point, ia the
Township Of Greenwich. The length Of
this road is given as A chains and IS links
The Surveyors were Aaron Lippincott,
George Horner. WooIwich; James Jessup,
Greenwich, and John Mapes. John Bait,
Gloucester Township The fourth section
was ordered laid February 4, 1912, four
Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-07-16


thousand dollars, if necessary and to report
to Board at next meeting.
On September /, 1910, Amos Cooper, one
Of the Commissioners, reported that the
materials were nearly all delivered, but as
it was not likely that the bridge would be
built before next season, the committee
were continued.
On January /, 1911. Amos Cooper, for
the committee, reported that the materials
were nearly all delivered. but not paid for,
and requested authority to draw on the
County Collector for $500, which was
granted.
At the annual meeting held May 8, 1911,
Amos Cooper reported that the carpenter
was now at work and again requested an
order for $500, which was granted.
On August 81, 1911, Matthew Gill, Jr.
reported that the bridge was not yet COM
pleted, and requested an order for $500.
which was granted.
On December 81, I5ih Matthew Gill.
Jr., on behalf Of the commissioners ap-
pointed to build bridge over Great Mantua
Creek, at Crown Point reported that the
bridge was completed, except coveringHthe
wing walls; also, requests that they may
draw on the County Collector for $500 to
WIN ttSeC uuO o<asuCy oAAd lJtaJ Ot4 big Utf1S,
which was allowed; also, that committee
be appointed to settle the accounts Of said
commissioners. William Mulford, John
Gill and Edward Carpenter were appointed
accordingly, and to report at next meeting.
/ At the annual meeting held May 13, 1912,
Edward Carpenter, on behalf Of the COM
nlittee appointed to settle with the Mana
gers appointed to build a bridge over Great
Mantua Greek, at Crown Point, reported
that on examining said accounts they found
a balance due said Managers Of $51.44, for
which the Director was requested to give
an order on the Couty Collector, ID favor Of
said Managers.
Il would seem from these records that
the bridge over Great Mantua Creek, at
Crown Point, was completed in the latter
part of 1911 or the early part of the year
1872, and that the total COST Of its erection
was $2551 A, which sum does not include
the amount Of $1,000 which the committee