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Middletown transcript., 1903-12-26


de; the table was well set, in
spite Of the absence of meat and
milk; Mr.. Newbury thrived on
his fresh airexercise, while Maud
and Rob did the same on their
exercise indoors.
The second week was likewise
fairly comfortably. To be sure,
Maud allowed the nose of the
coffee pot to melt off, and the
coffee had to be made in a tin pail,
but this didn't matter much, as
! the coffee itself gave out few
DAYS afterward. It was this week
also, that Rob's rubber boots
sprang a leak, and he had to fall
back on a pair of Maud's over
shoes. Then someone asked
Maud to give ten cents toward a
certain charitable object, and
thought very meanly of her for
refusing. And as a climax, the
weeks washing was rained on
soon after being hung out, and
later froze solidly to the line.
But these trials were of compar-
atively little moment, and for
| the most part were easily en-
dured.
The third week began well.
The hens, Of which Mr.. Newbury
kept twenty, responded nobly to
the mild weather, and their eggs
were a welcome addition to a
vegetable diet. But on Wednes-
day their feed gave out, and they
must be supplied from the house.
Other things gave out; apples,
rolled oats, and worst ofall, sugar.
Monday, Mrs. Newbury had
announced that the kerosene bar
rel was empty, and after this the
family made a point of burning
but one lamp at time, and of
going to bed early.
Thursday it was decided that
still further economy of kerosene
would be necessary. So Mrs.
Newbury and Maud prepared
supper while twas day, and then
sat in the dark till Mr.. Newbury
came. The lamp was then lit,
supper was hastily eaten, and
while Maud washed and wiped
the dishes, her mother made
everything ready for getting
breakfast quickly, for Mr. New
bury had to start away before
the sun arose. When Maud had
finished the dishes, the light was
extinguished, and till bed time
the family sat around the sitting
room fire, which shone through
the mica in the stove door and
made the room quite pleasant,
though of course reading, writing
or sewing were entirely out of the
question. But they could talk,
and Maud could play on the piano
for the others to sing, and all de-
clared kerosene was an article
one could exist very comfortably
without, while to grope ones
way to bed in the dark was ex-
cellent exercise for the percep-
tive faculties.
Well, said the father, at the
beginning of the fourth week,
shall we back out?
No! don't! cried Rob. It's going
to be more fun this week than all
the rest put together?
Then we'll grit our teeth and
keep it up to the bitter end,
laughed his father.
This last week opened with a
tremendous snow storm, followed |
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03
GRENLOCH.

The ladies Harmoy Social, an auxiliary
/ OF til Grenloch Field Club, held a box
party on Wednesday evening. Nov. 25th.
at the residence OF Walker Beadle, on the
Terrace.
There will be prize drawing Oh the
evening of Dec. % at the store of E Z
Watson, for the following articles, $5 gold
piece, a turkey, pair rabbits, cigars. Pro-
ceeds for the benefit Of the Grenlocn Field
Club
Mr.. E. r, Watson has added an annex
to his store at Grenlock.
Jacob Williams, father Of Mr.. Thomas
Williams. and well known as a contractor
and builder, died suddenly last Sunday
morning Of paralysis.
Miss Fannie Bradshaw, daughter of Mr..
Clark Bradshaw, vas quietly married on
last Tuesday evening, Dec 1st, to Mr.
Mark Jennings, of Sicklerville.
The Bateman Manufacturing Company
have added to their already large plant
a boiler house, a picking house, and a
pattern ware house The foundry depart
ment are working at night.
Mr. and Mrs George Jordan and family
were the guests Of Mr. Wi lam Ward on
Thanksgiving Day
There i abundance of ice on the pond
here. and The boys and girls are taking
adsaDEsgt 81 it.
Mr. and Mrs George Shinn, Of Camden,
were the guests Of their relatives, Mr.. and
Mrs. = s Bateman, Thanksgiving Day.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03
A Religious Campaign in Woodbury..

A movement is on foot to begin a series
Of Union Evangelistic Meetings in our city
1t the beginning Of the New Year. A
prominent evangelist, Rev. D. S. Toy, will
be engaged for probable period of three
weeks. He will he accompanied by Mr..
Fisher, singer of fine reputation. Both
these gentlemen will come with the high
est recommendation from many places.
where they have labored with great sue
cess. A. general committee, composed Of
representatives from each Of the churches
has been formed, and is now formulating
plans for the work, which will probably
begin with the week of prayer In order
to make the series entirely undenomina-
tional in every feature, they will probably
be held in the Opera House. as doubtless
onr distinguished citizen, Col G. G Green,
can be depended on to put the rental
within reach.' for purpose so vitally con-
nected with the welfare Of our city. The
committed Il entering upon the matter
with great enthusiasm and unanimity, and
if all the members of our churches will
give the movement their enthusiastic sup
port, a greas work Of grace may be looked
for. Mr.. Toy is now engaged in similar
services in town in Ohio from which the
report comes that profound religious in
terest has been awakened, and the Christ
ian people Of Woodbury. may look forward
with great hopefulness to the ming
among us Of this man. whom God has sig
nalIy blessed in other places.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03
GL ASSRnRn.

F. W. Bowen, of Camden, attended
the meeting Of the Board of Educa-
ton, on Saturday evening.
Blande r. Shreeve and Miss Flor.
ence Long were married on Thanks
giving.
The H. T. G. met at the club room,
on Monday evening. The girls had
quite a jolly time initiating the new
member, Miss Alma Simmerman. Fin
al arrangements were made for the
social to be held next Monday even
ing.
pr. Carlton D. Shute and Miss An.
ME w. YOuker, of Salem, were mar
ried at the home of the brides pa
rents, on Wednesday Of last. week.
j. Hartley Bowen, of Camden, en-
tertained number of his Glassboro
friends on Saturday evening.
Harry c. G. Shute and wife spent
Sunday with relatives in Camden.
There has been some very good
skating around Glassboro the past
week.
Miss Bertha Paulin spent Sunday
with Miss Ethel Simmerman, of Cam
den.
Messrs. Raymond Shute and Oscar
Casperson spent Sunday with j. Hart
ley Bowen, of Camden
Quite a number of our young peo-
pie we're out serenading the newly
married couples, on Monday evening
They called on Mr.. and Mrs Blande
r. Shreeve, Mr.. and Mrs. John Cake
and DR.. and Mrs. Carlton D. Shute
Miss Lizzie McCaughan resumed her
t~@5z
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03
BLACK WOOD.

Mr.. John 3. KeatiDg, of Blackwo0d, is
the representative Of this paper in that
town, and shall be pleased to receive any
notices of social or other character to be
published in the columns Of this paper, fol
Backwood and immediate vicinity, and
receive subscriptions
Mrs. Josiah Wood, Of Blenheim, has
been confined to her house for two weeks,
with a severe attack of the shingles.
Ed Wilcox and VIM. Williams returned
from their cunning trip last Thursday.
down the bay near Salem, where they sue
ceeded in bagging twelve black Mallard
ducks.
Winter is now in evidence in this local.
ity and the Iaill dam is frozen over to the
thickness of several inches, much to the de-
light Of the boys and girls.
Thanksgiving Day was very generally
observed here, and several large family
gatherings took place Notably being
those of Richard Stevenson, Sr Rev Geo
Pine at Squirrel Hill; Thos j. Wentz The
day was fine and mauy took advantage Of
it to attend the theatre mafinees IN the
IciEy IN the afternoon.
Mrs Brapin entertained at dinner on
Thanksgiving Day, her brother, Jos Dot
terer, and his daughter, Mrs. Measey, also
Or johnson Smith and wife and Miss
Annie Smith.
grand service was held in the Presby
byte.ian Church on Thanksgiving night.
The sermon preached by the Rev B G
Lippincott was misterIy discourse on tht
subject Of Thanksgiving and gratitude TO
Almighty God for his benefits both as a
nation and Individuals. The church WAS
we'll filed and the singing heartily ren-
dered by all.
Rev Geo 4 VanAllen was 1bout the
busiest man in Biackwood Thanksgiving
Day. He oficiated at a dual baptism.
united two couples in matrimony, and EN-
gagged in the services in the evening at bis
own church.
The marriage Of Miss Fannie Chase to
Mr.. Howard Watson at the brides resi-
dence near Grenloch took place on the
afternoon Of Thanksgiving Day. After the
ceremony the couple left fur short bridal
tour TO the brides parents in Massachu-
setts.
Mr. John Vanneman. Of B Benheim, and
Miss Mary Bradshaw, daughter Of Clark
Bradshaw, Of Grenloch, were married By
| the Rev. Geo. L. VanAllen st the bride',
residence on the afternoon Of Thanksgiving
! Day.
! In the last issue Of the DEMOCRAT tht
note Of the concert Of the Country Club on
/ Saturday evening. December 21st, was ar
error. The concert was gwen by tht
Black wood Orchestra and for it's own bene-
fit
Mr.. Marshall Williams, Of Allegheny
Pa. also Mr. aid Mfs Glue. Of penonat1,
spent Thanksgiving Day with tl par
cuts, Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ WilIiama.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03
JOHN CIVILIAN.

J.Gwilliam, aged so years, died on Sunday
al his home, IN Billingsport. He was born
in Wa es, in 1913, and in his eatly years
came to this country and settled ia Phila-
delphia- He was one of the pioneers in the
building and loan associations of that city,
having been secretary Of the Moyamensing,
Prosperous, Weccaoe, Central and the Led
ger. He was one Of the fir-t carriers of the
Public edger, and retained his route until
1878, vi IN he retired from active business
with a Competency. He was interested in
the manufacture of silk in the early days,
and also raised silk worms. He was
member Of keystone Lodge, No. 272, a. F.
NJ. the Masonic Veterans Of Pennsylvania,
Excelsior Lodge, No. ~, /. o. o. F.. and
Palestine Encampment, No. 21, I. o Q. f..
His funeral took place on Monday morn
ing,interment being in Eglington Cemetery
Clarksboro.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03


The Rev. DR.. +. r. Brace and family are
about to remove to Philadelphia, No. 1895
South 31st street, for the Winter months.
They will return to Blackwood in the
Spring
The Blackwood Euchre Club will begin
its season next Saturday evening. Dec 5th,
at the residence Of Mr.. aud Mrs John r.
Keating.
Miss Alma Mathis. of Asbury Park. is
visiting her relatives, the Mathis family,
of Blackwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Allen, of Huiffyille,
entertained the Blackwood Orchestra In d
sumptuous manner at their handsome resi-
dence on last Saturday evening. Many oi
her friends were also present and quite q
social time was enjoyed
Mrs. Sam'l Jaggaid is confined to her
house with severe attack of illness.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03
MANTuA.

Sarah G. Long and Rebecca Clement
were over-Sunday guests of friends in
Philadelphia
r. w Kean was kicked by horse
on Friday and considerably bruised
but is able to be out again
Willard T. Crandol and wife, Of
Camden, have been visiting her father
John Morgan
The Epworth Sewing Circle will
hold fair on Saturday. in the Brad.
shaw Block
The DEMOCRAT wants a person to
furnish a weekly news letter from
Mantua.
Mrs. Harry House has been visiting
relations ait AlloWay
J. H. Sharp entertained number
Of friends and relations Thanksgiving
day.
Benjamin Kircher has purchased the
Isaac Haines farm between here and
Sewell, and will now turn his atten.
tion to filling the soil.
Miss Elsie Crawford entertained
friends from Pittsburg and Philadel
phia, on Sunday
Mrs. Rebeeca ]. Leppel, widow 81
Henry Leppei, died at her home early
Saturday morning, after long illness
Many friends attended the services on
/ Tuesday, which were conducted b
Ret F. b Purcell, pastor. and sermon
| by Rev G. g. Ogden, of Pemberton
"A fair will be held on SATURDAY.
afternoon and evening, Dec. 9Th, il
| Bradshaw's Block Many fancy ant
ureffif arffrlau inrIudinp 4 very fy,s
writing desk, suitable for Christina.
gifts; also cake and ice cream on sale
! For benefit Of Epworth League
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03
Peoples Rural Telephone Company.

The words which form the caption to
this article will be the title of the proposed
rural telephone company abous to be or
ganized in this county. That much was
determined at meeting Of the incorpora-
tors at Muliiea Hill last Saturday night
Geo. W. F. Gaunt was chairman Of the
meeting and VIM. G. Cattell, Of Wenonah,
was secretary. Besides these Theo.
Brown, Elmer E Bradshaw, Warren At
Il son, Wm. Rainey and 7. b Pancoast, Of
the incorporators, were present. 1t is pro-
posed to capitalize the company at $50, 900,
and issue 2 600 shares at a par value Of $25
each. The central station wi be at We
nonah. Articles Of incorporation are being
prepared and progress will be made as
rapidly as possible It is the intention Of
the company 70 have the system in opera
tion BY June 1ss, next. Applications for;
stock may be made to any Of the above
named gentlemen.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03
Genther-Drager.

On Nov. Is, 1908, Miss Amelia Al. Dragar,
youngest daughs Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Drager, Of Swedesboro, and Mr. Jacob G.
Genther, Of Westville, were united in holy
matrimony by the Rev G. w. Humason,
Of the Camden NJ. E Church. The bride
was attired il pretty gown Of lavender.
lansdown, with hat The bridesmaid was
Miss Emma Drager, Of Phila., sister Of the
bride. Mr.. Harry Genther, brother ii The
groom, acted as best man. The happy
young couple left for their ready furnished
home ID South Weatgille.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03

DR.. Flagg will be remembered BY our
old residents as an active citizen Of Wood
bury during the '70s and sos. DR.. Flagg
was New Englander by birth, coming to
Woodbury. about 1866, He built and re-
sided for a time in what is now the old
position Of Evergreen Hail. Later he built
the stone mansion now the home Of Harry
B. Green, and opened HoIroyd Place.
erecting some Of the combination stone and
shingled houses thereon. He removed to
Swathmore in the '90s, and has since re-
sided there. He married Mary B dangh-
tsr of the late Geo. Craft. of this county,
and sister to Hon. Geo. Craft, Of this city.
She, with two married daughters, still sur
vive him. The interment was in Wood
land on Saturday last.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03
OBITUARY.


DR.. J. FOSTER FLAGG, D. D. s.
former prominent citizen Of this city, died
IT his residence at swathmore, Pa, on
Wednesday, the 25th Of November, in the
10Th year Of his age.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03
MRS. ALBERTUs S. PIERCE.

Mrs Albertus s. Pierce, a well-known
resident Of the northern section Of this
city, died suddenly on Monday morning.
She had not been we'll for some time past,
but was about the house when stricken.
Death resulted in a few minutes.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03
IuLEs Levy.

Jules Levy, the famous cornetist. who
last Summer flIed a short engagement IS
Washington Park, died in Chicago on the
28th ult He had world wide reputation
as musical expert.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

/ At the stated meetlng of Council on
Tuesday evening last, all the members were
present except Mr.. Henderson: Who IS con-
| fined to his home with grip.
| After the MINUTES OF The last meeting
were read and approved, Mr.. Kugler moved
that the resolution providing for the cleo
tion of a Supervisor oE s,tieass, introduced
at a previous meeting, be taken from the
| table, which prevailed. The resolution
| provides for the election OF a person to have
| supervision of work done on the streets
nnder the direction Of the Street Con
mittee, at q salary Of $50 per month. Mr..
1 Kugler moved that the solution be adopt
led. Mr.. Davis moved to amend by making
the date Of the election on January Ist.
| Mr. Burkett thought it unwise to increase
the city expense 5000 d year at this time
| He would be satisfied to vote for this officer
| if the water department was reduced to the
point it was before, and the Street Super
visor's duties include the supervision Of
sewers Mr.. Kugler then moved that the
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-03

Water receipts for November, 1920 90.
In a communication Engineer Easily re-
ported that he made final inspection Of
sewers last Saturday, and reported them
ready for use.
On motion Of Mr. Davis the sewers were
declared open.
Mrs E. r. johnson was reelected IL
brarian Of the Deptfold free reading room
at the same salary.
Mr.. Davis moved that wagon be fur
nished by the water department to the
Superintendent, and that one Of the
fire horses be at the service Of the water
department..
Sam'l E. Wilmer was reelected Water
Superintendent BY unanimous vote.
The Clerk then read communication
from Clerk Bell, Of the Board OF Chosen
Freeholders, informing Council Of the resig-
nation Of Chas. Walton as Chosen Free
holder from the Third Ward Mr.. Glover
nominated John Rachor, Jr., to e the
vacancy and be was elected by a unanimous
vote.
Contractor Sweeten made complaint Of
the difficulty he had in locating the Us on
Cooper street. They should be fifty feet
apart, but the distance varied. He was
put to extra expense following along the
main to find the Us He has thus far
found only one where it ought to be His
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
FAMILY TORTURED
 BY BANDITS BAND
In Search of Supposed Treasure of
 $2O,G00.

Toledo. Ohio, February 26.-Ten masked robbers went to the home of Christian Joehlin, two miles from the city limits, late last night and battered down the doors. Eight men entered, leaving two on guard outside. In tho house were MT. and Mrs. Christian Joehlin. John Anderson, Joseph Joeh- lin, also a three-y -year-old boy and an eighteen-months-o girl. All, includ- ing the baby boy and girl, were clubbed into insensibility, bound and gagged. When the Joehlins recovered conscious ness the robbers demanded S20000. which they said was locked in the house. When told that no such amount was there the bandits applied burning torches to the faces and feet of the victims. blistering even the infant s feet Christian Joehlin, an aged par alytic, was burned so frequently that there is not a spot on his head that i5 net bruised.
 The marauders before leaving secure ly tied the victims and searched every corner of the house, securing $500 cash and several articles of jewelry. They drank considerable wine which they found in the cellar, prepared a hearty meal and coolly devoured it. They were in the house four hours, leaving at I o'clock this morning after notify ing the family that they would return for that O,G00. Every policeman and detective in the city is working on the case, but not even a clue to the in truders' whereabouts has been discov- cred.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
ELIGIBILITY OF MEMBERS.

N NaShtnStu-I, February -G.-rhc ad- visibility and the legality of the ap- pointment by the president of senators and representatives on commissions formed the subject of considera hI. dis cussion in the senate today The sun dry civil bill was under consideration. and Hale, having in mind the amend ment which was adopted yesterday authorizing the appointment of an in ternational monetary commission. started the debate by calling attention to the fact that the senate had repro bated the policy of the appointment of senators on commissions and on one occasion had refused to confirm two senators nominated by the president for such service
 During the discussion it was ma,,a clear that no reflection was intended on MT Lodge and MT. Turner, who had been selected as members of the Alas Kan boundary commission. The bill passed after number of amendments lad been added to it.
 The senate went into executive ses- slon at 1:z0 D. III. and devoted the re- fhalnder of the day to the Panafn:3 cam al treaty.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
PREACHER LE!LICH
 UNEARTR'S WIFE
Says She Belongs to Sen-
 atOr Elect Reed Sm0Ot
He Declines to Enter Into Particulars. Friend of Mr. Shoot, Mormons and Gentle Alike Heard of the StoryWilh Surprise.

Washington. February 26.-Senator Burrows. chairman of the senate com rnittee on privileges and elections, to- day presented to the senate a. protest signed by. Rev. J. L. Leilich in the case of Senator-elect Reed Shoot of Utan. urging that Shoot shall not be permit ted to take his seat in the senate! Leilich is in charge of the Methodist missions il Utah and resides at Salt Lake City. He is in Washington as T representative of the ministers asso- citation of Salt Lake. His statement is sworn to.
 Leilich declares that Shoot is a po- lygamist and now las a plural wife although he deems it inexpedient to give the maiden name of the lady at this time. His charge on this point is as follows:
 That said Reed Shoot is 9 polygam- ist, and that since the admission of Utah into the union of states he. al though then and there having a legal wife, married plural wife in the state of Utah, in violation of the laws and compacts herein before desc bed, and since such plural CT rolygamous mar riage the said Reed SmOot has lived and cohab bited with both his legal wife and his plural wife in the state of Utah and elsewhere, as occasion offered: and that the only record of such plural marriage is the secret record made and kept by the authorities Of the Church Cf Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, which secret record is in exclusive GUS tody and control Of the first presidency and the quorum of twelve apostles or said church, of which said Reed Shoot is one and is beyond the control or power of your protestants.
 Your protestant respectfully asks ! the senate of the United States, or it's committee, to compel the first presi- dency and quorum of twelve apostles and said Reed Shoot to produce such secret record for the consideration Of tha senate. Your protestant says tha he is advised hv cou- s:s that If is in- expedient at this time to give further particulars concerning such plural marriage and it's results, CT the place in which it was soIemnized or the maiden name of the plural wife,
 Leilich also asserts that President Joseph F. Smith. president Of the Mor- mon church, is living in open polygany and had child born to him by his plural wife as late as 1S9S.''
 And also that President Lorenzo Snow lived and died in the practice of polygamy and polygamous cohabita- ton, and that his plural wife. Minnie Jensen Snow, bore him 2 child as lats as the winter of 1S96-97."I