Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-11-12
BLACK WOOD.

The Rev. George Z. VanAIlen preached
sermon before the members Of Minerva
Lodge, No. IS, Knights Of PYthias on last
Sunday evening, 9Th instant. The sermon
abounded with truths concerning the princi-
pies Of the order which he showed were
akin to Christianity He also related the
beautiful story Of Damon and Pythias.
About twenty-five members were present
marshalled BY Bro. John Magee. Mr..
Whitehead sang Sullivans Last Chord, and
Mr.. Thomas Simpkins rendered Haudels
Largo very arsistically on the cornet.
Mr.. Samuel p Hagerman was the oFganist.
We are glad TO relate that MFR. Martin
Williams has been discharged from the
Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia, as cured
Of the operation he underwent for fistula,
and is now at his home with Mr.. Melton
Rudderow.
The concert of the Country Club last
Saturday evening, was both social aud
musical success. After the close Of the
concert DR.. LeFeyre entertained those who
took part, at her residence with splendid
collation..
Mr.. and Mrs. James Loaand are home
from their trip to Greenwich N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Callahan are now at
home to their friends in their coy resi-
dence on Main street.
Another Of the renowned suppers given
under the auspices of the Presbyterian
Church, was held in the lecture room on
last Thursday evening Mr.. VanA len,
Mrs. Hagerman, Mrs. Ida Wood were in
charge of same.
Mr.. Jas. p Mathis was presented by his
wife with daughter on last Monday morn
ing. All doing we'll.
Everyone is looking forward to fine
musical treat at the 0rchestras Concert on
the 21st, in keeping with THEN usual prepa-
ration.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Shuster, Jr., and family
occupied their residence here last Sa urday
and Sunday.
Mrs Samuel Jaggard returned last Tues
day from visit to Lowell, Mass, where
she went in company with her sister, Miss
Annie Clark and her brother Lewis Clark,
to attend the funeral Of their eldest brother
Samuel. Sunday 8th instant His death
occurred Tuesday, November 8.
+ A Gloucester County Sunday School AS
ISOLATION is to be formed on Tuesday even
ing, December %, at the Presbyterian
Church. It is to be composed of all the
Sunday schools of said township.
Last Tuesday was the annual celebration
OF the scotton-tailn and many bunny
was laid low by the crack rifemen in this
vicinity. They reported the game fair, bnt
predicted better results when the weather
is colder. The following records were made:
Mr.. Geo. Wood, Frank Batten and Samuel
Jaggard. II rabbits; Albert Batten, Sam'l
Batten, Joe Erect, Tom Stiles, %; Frank
Pine, Walker Ward, William Williams,
Arthur Williams and Josh Cloud, 20; Geo.
Morgan, Joe Firth, John Cox, John King,
80, and five quails.
John Dreamer, of Grenloch, was the
lucky drawer of the SIS gold piece at the
drawing Of the BIackwood A. Al. on last
Saturday evening, 9TH instant.
The foundation stone Of the new school
house here has arrived.
Mrs. Peters, Of Chews Landing, was the
victim of pedler last Monday to the ex-
tent of $24. The man was selling Bibles, and
when Mrs. Peters skipped into an adjoining
room he took the amount which was lying
on the dresser, and escaped to Magnolia
where he was last seen boarding train for
Philadelphia.
Master Earl Wood, son of Harry Wood,
near BIackwood, was relieved Of his bicy-
Gle some time during last Monday night.
While hunting rabbits in the parsonage
last Tuesday. Thomas Betz, Of Camden, was
accidently shot by his companion in the left
side. It is feared that he may lose the
sight Of his left eye in consequence If it.
Robert Rudderow viii sever his connec-
tion with the Bateman Manufacturing Co.,
on Saturday. November IA. He expects to
enter the employ of his brother, Melton
Rudderow, butcher at BlackWood, on Mon
day November 10th.
AS straws generally indicate the
direction of the wind, so rumors from the
vicinity of Grenloch indicate another mat
alliance on Thanksgiving Day
next No further particulars at present.
Next Sunday afternoon the Epworth
League IN company with their pastor, Mr.
B. G. Lippincott, will visit the Camden
County Hospital for revival service and the
distribution Of flowers to the patients.
Miss Kate Wood is convalescing from her
attack of typhoid fever. She is still at the
hospital.