Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-03-10
BRIDGEPORT.


The Ladies' Bazaar held in Logan Hall,
Feb 26 and % was a grand success result
ing from the united efforts OF the commit
tee in charge and the people in general. Ia
addition TO what the people OF Bridgeport
and vicinity donated, many valuable con-
tributions were received through the efforts
Of the following named merchants Of
Bridgeport:
John Magin- From Dreamer 4 Son,
Chester, Pa, cash; Sitley & Son, Camden,
fruit; H. J. Hines, Phila, pickles, etc
Halpen & Green, Phila., grocerits
r. I. Sweeten-Fr0m Thos. Wood x
Co., Boston. choice coffee; Keibler, Phila.,
fine cakes
C. r Barker-From Cranes Ice Cream
CO., Phila Steelman & Archer, druggist,
PhiIa.; Lowney's Confectionery Co. Bos-
ton
Geo. H. Platt = From Vance & Co,
Phila, hardware; Butterworth & Co.,
druggist. Phila :Strawbridge and Clothier
Capt. J. F. 7ruitt- From Weinert & Co,
PhiIa, choice fruit; Geo. B. Evans, drug
gist, toilet goods. Special donations from
w. H. Hannold & Sons, Swedesboro; Wan
amaker & Brown, 9th & Market, Phila
Peter Carey, Chester, Pa; Mrs. Jennie
Phillips, N. Y; Mrs. VI. V. Fuller, Mass !;
Miss Marion Brice, Nassau; Charles Carey,
Phila., and Smith & Bro, florists, of
Pennsgrove.
The dorchester Co., OF Mass, presented
Dbl. Of their fine table salt, which met
with ready sale. There were also special
contributions from the following business
men: John Magin, a. Dunk, Fl. NJ Nc
Glincy & Bro, Chas. R. Barker, E. T.
Sweeten, Frederick Folker, w. L. Wealth
erer; Myers Bakery and Swedesboro and
Pennsgrove Bakeries.
The entire community tender their
thanks to all who so kindly assisted, their
help and donations.
A profit of $500 was realized, which sum
was kindly presented to the Board Of Stew
ards by the committee of the Ladies' Aid,
which was thankfully received and greatly
appreciated by the Official Board, who
commend the ladies upon their successful
and noble work.
AS was announced the Rev. Dr. Bolton
preached both Sunday morning and even
ing, and was highly appreciated. He is an
able preacher with wonderful Evolutionary
powers. The day closed affording great
Joy for the Official Board, as every debt
was cancelled, and at the beginning of a
new conference year the bell of st. Pauls'
M E. Church will ring longer and clearer,
upon the return of our beloved pastor, Rev
Willis Reeves.
Rev. Willis Reeves is attending the NJ. E.
conference at Trenton this week.
Freebooter Usinger will commence W rlx
at the bridge at an early date The ice
having left the creek, work can be done
without hindrance.
The first tug this season went up the
creek on Saturday last, March 5.
Harry Sharp has moved off the Lawrence
farm and gone on the Spellicie farm at
Prospect.
Bridgeport Grange will have meeting
in Blacks Hall on Wednesday evening
March %. A lecture on Asparagus will be
given by Henry Ridgway, an extensive
grower. His knowledge will be appreciated
An invitation is given to the public in
general to be present.
some Of tue farmers mel have taken adyan-
tage of the thaw and started their plows.
Frank Holdcraft is doing very we'll at
Cooper Hospital.
There being no opposition. the election
passed off very quietly yesterday, scarce a
ripple on the surface.
FAsHIoNABLE DREssMAKER After four
years. experience in Phila., Miss Lydeme
c. Hires will open dressmaking parlor at
her home, and is prepared to serve all per-
ons who will give her CALL Terms
seasonable Satisfaction guaranteed.