Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-25
CLAYTON.

Mrs. Chas. Beckett is entertaining her
cousin, Mrs. Myers, whom she has not
seen for "a years.
Harvey Bossler, of Salem, is visiting
relatives in town.
Clement Beckett, while at his work in
the factory, was badly burnt about the neck
with piece of hot glass, which fellow
workman accidently brushed against the
back part of his neck.
We are now getting our daily papers de-
livered before breakfast which is an appre-
ciated improvement.
Miss Bertha SteeIman has gone to Chi
cago for an extended visit with relatives in
that place. She will also spend some time
in Pittsburg, Pa.
The Knights of the Golden Eagles at
tended divine services in the Baptist Church
on Sunday morning.
Miss Lizzie Rouse spent Sunday with
relatives in town.
The congregation of the Presbyterian
Church listened to very interesting &C.
count of China and the Chinese people from
the Rev. Mr.. Adams, an advanced student
at the Crozier Seminary, who was born in
China. He will soon return as mission
airy to those people.
The Methodists held jubilee service on
Sunday which was attended by out-of-town
speakers. The Rev. DIR. Marshall, the new
President of Pennington Seminary, was
the speaker Of the day.
The commencement exercises in the M.
E. Church last Wednesday evening were
largely afforded. The graduates Miss
Geniveye Fisher and Miss Mae Dubois read
essays. The main address of the evening
was given by DR.. johnson ON Self Culture,
which was we'll rendered. The diplomas
were presented by Prof. Griffith with words
of ADVICE and counsel to the graduates.
The horse races held here on Friday
evening were won by a horse owned by
Thos. Downs, of this place, and by horse
belonging to Mr.. Abbott, Of Glassboro.
Quite large crowd gathered from neigh
boring towns to witness the events.
Miss Grace Blaylock, of Phila., is visit
ing Miss Mabel Hutchinson
Notices will soon be posted by the Mayor
prohibiting fast driving in the town. This
is step in the right direction, as some
people seem to care more about showing
their speed than for the safety of those who
are compelled to cross the streets.
Thos. WINS has sold out his business and
has accepted a position with DIR. Conover Of
Elmer. We wish Thomas success in his
new line.
Mrs Robt. Warner is visiting relatives
in Pleasantville, NJ.
F. G. Laid has installed an engine at
the Clayton laundry which will increase
the output.
Miss Nan Haupt has returned to her
homo in Penna for the summer.
Oscar Downs and wife, of MiIlyille, have
been visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Benz. Turner, who has been very
i'll, has been removed to the hospital for
treatment. Her many friends hope for her
early recovery.
Word has been received here that Harry
Nelson, who is in California for his health,
is failing and arrangements have been made
to bring him home.
David NJ Tweed, of Woodbury., spent
Sunday with his father in this place.
Albert Early has returned from Normal
School for the summer vacation.
A party will go from here TO Gettysburg,
Pa, next week.
The glassworks will close down next
Tuesday after the most successful season
for years.
This place was without mail service for
some time on Saturday on account Of the
wreck at Woodbury. People were two
hours late to PIila. from here. The freight
which usually gets here at Z a. M. arrived
here at 5 p. m.
Miss Ethel Moore has returned from
school for the vacation season.
Miss Anna Moore, who has been very i'll |
at the home Of her brother, D. Wilson
Moore, is improving