Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-09-01
GLAssBoRo.

We will soon hear the school bell and
factory whistle again.
The cellar is dug for BENJAMIN Carter's
new residence, corner Wilmer and Poplar
streets.
There were no meetings in our churches
Wednesday evening owing to the Sunday
school picnic at the Park.
Several Glassborians were compelled to
walk long distance at Downer Thursday
morning. A wreck was the cause.
Samuel Lutz has returned home from
Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, where he
passed a successful operation.
f. r. Stangers new house is now en-
closed, and it is going to be one of the
prettiest in our midst. Ii is located corner
of State and New.
A number Of the young folks Of the town
enjoyed straw ride in honor of Horace
Walton's tenth birthday anniversary Sat
urday evening.
Liverman E. S. Adams was thrown from
wagon Wednesday evening, and painfully
injured. The horse belonging to DIR. G. S.
Heritage was taken with fit and ran
away.
The Democratic voters of the first and
second precincts were called together in
Fingers Hall, Saturday evening, for the
purpose of electing delegates to attend the
State Convention.
Mrs. Thomas Fry, formerly Of Glassboro,
died at her home at Clayton last week.
Mrs Fry was we'll known here and several
persons from this place attended the funeral
Friday afternoon.
Walter E. Chew and Joseph M. Camp
bell enjoyed trip awheel to Atlantic City
last Sunday The young men left Glass
boro at LAO Saturday night, and arrived
in time to spend a quiet day beside the
restless waves.
DR.. T. Franklin Clifford and wife were
serenaded at the home of his parents on
Broad street. Tuesday evening. Many
young men and the Citizens Military Band
made things lively, and before returning
home were given set-out.
John Knox was committed to Woodbury.
jail by Magistrate Paulin Tuesday morning
charged with robbing David Dufield Long,
of Clayton He was caught in the act at
the hotel, and arrested by Wm. Davis,
proprietor.
The Italians homestead WAS again rsh-
bed Last Friday morning Michael aisl
James Bowe saw three boys enter, anu
started over to investigate. The would-be
thieves saw them coming and ran. Nothing
was taken but a pipe and some tobacco.
Rey. Charles DuBell, who has accepted
the call to become Rector of st. Thomas
Protestant Episcopal Church of this place,
will take charge about October /. Watch
this column for an account Of Rev. DuBelI's
life, it may be beneficial to you.
The members of the Citizens Military
Band enjoyed feast of watermelons at the
residence of their leader, DR. E. NJ. Duff
field, last evening Twenty young men
and twenty-six watermelons. Where did
they all 60 to?
J. Edgar Stranger has accepted a position
with the I. Whilden Moore Supply Com
pany at Bridgeton Several of the young
men of our town have accepted positions
away from home which makes it appear
that we need some more enterprises here
What shall they be, and where shall we get
them
The following Glassboro glass workers
will be employed out of town this blast
Michael Curley, John Wood, Frank Wood,
Joseph Wood, Patrick Looney, and John
Siebert, Milwaukee; Benjamin Lawson and
Calvin Cramer. Richmond, Virginia; Sam'l
Warren, Howard Warren, Conner johnson,
and John Thorn, Litchfeld, Illinois; VIM.
Dill, Joseph McCarron and George Wick
ward, Columbia, S. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. N. Shreve entertained a
number of friends from Pitman at their
Main street home Monday evening. The
Citizens Military Band furnished music
while the happy throng enjoyed them
selves. As host and hostess, Mr.. and
Mrs Shreve are all O. K, which can be
proven by asking of any present. Late
in the evening watermelons and other fruit
were served on the lawn.
We are beginning to hear some quiet
talks among the ssgangH about politics
and the impression made upon US is that
our next Governor will be Hon. Thomas
M. Ferrell. Mr.. Ferrell is not like one
who is being taken up for the first time; he
is old and tried. The citizens have had
chances of seeing him in political life,
and it can be said of him as it can't OF
many others: AS politician he is a gentle
man. The glassworkers will support him,
as well as all the other working classes. He
has been their friend in times gone by, and
they know he is eyer ready when needed
now. When asked Of the situation OF the
state politics, son of one Of Cumberland
County's prominent Republicans remarked
that father says they are little worried.
Things are not as bright now as they were
some time ago" said he. Hurrah! foI
Governor, Hon. Thomas NJ. Ferrell
number of Miss Laura Porch's Young
friends called at her home in South Glass
boro, Monday evening, and enjoyed many
games and treat before going home. All
reported very good time.
Engineer Doughty is constantly improv-
ing at the Cooper Hospital and may be
brought home Saturday if all things work
together WE'LL Many friends here are
awaiting Mr.. Doughty's return and we viii
all be glad to clasp his hand.
The Firemen rang the bell and held i
practice drill Monday evening Although
they need practice occasionally, yet we de
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