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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-10-27
BLAckWoOD.

The opening OF the tenth season OF the
Blackwood Euehre Club was celebrated last
Saturday night, at the home of Mr. ard
Mrs James Lotiand with unusual festiV-
tiles, which were greatly enjoyed by TIE
members A number OF new members
were enrolled including Mr. and Mrs. E.
I. Wilcox and Mr. and Mrs McCarty The
out of town guests were Mrs Donohue, of
Philadelphia, Miss Haah and Mr and Mrs
William Fort, OF Atlantic City. The prizes
were won by Mrs. Donohue, Mrs j. f.
Heating, DIR. LeFeyre, James Lohand and
Ed. Wilcox. The club will meet next at
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Williams.
E. Charles .Jaggard has started to take a
commercial course at the Temple College,
Philadelphia. Theodore Jenning and Miss
Olive Kercher are taking similar course in
Camden College.
The public schools here were closed on
Thursday and Friday so that the teachers
might attend the Atlantic County Insti-
tute
The local Order, Knights of Mystic
Chain, expects to hold an anniversary cele-
bration on the twenty-ninth of this month
Mr.. and Mrs w. P. Wilcox returned
last Saturday from trip to the ST. Louis
Exposition and other western points of
interest, highly delighted and much bene-
fitted by the outing.
The hedge planted on the two streets
side of the Presbyterian cemetery this
Spring, has grown to pretty proportions,
and since it was trimmed this week, is
very ornamental
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-10-27
PAUL sBoRo.

Mrs. Owen, John OWENS widow, died
Saturday morning suddenly The funeral
was Tuesday morning. Interment at
Miekieton.
Mrs. William McIlyane, aged 50 years.
died at her daughters, Mrs. John Munyan,
near here, Saturday last Of old age. The
funeral Tuesday lastSfrom John Munyan's
Mrs. Kate Cook and Frances Cook spent
two days Wednesday and Thursday at
White Haven, visiting Mr. Harry Cook
who is as private sanitarium at that place
Harry is much improved III health.
r. A. Jester, wife and daughters Addil-
nah and Frances, spent Sunday last at G.
n. EastlaclS's, Mrs. TESTERS brother, at
Pitman.
A mover Of buildings is moving the
Kline store aud dwelling down Broad St.
this week
Or. G. G. Laws is having city water put
in bis hall stores on Broad street for the ae-
comnodation OF his tenants.
Frank Thompson has the frame up fol
his new dweIlinu house he is building on
Beacon ST.
Benjamin Lodge had Bell Telephone pat
in his dwelling house this week on Com
merce st.
The Epworth League Of NJ. L. church
here hold social in Laws Hall this Thurs
day evening
The ladies Of the Mite Society Of the n.
E. Church will have a pie and cake sale il
CowgilI's store room at Swedesboro on Sat
urday mig, Of this week All are invited to
come and help good cause.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-10-27
FROM THE ASHES.
Baltimore Family's Experience Points a
Moral to Residents of Woodbury..

Baltimore Family's Experience Points a
Moral to Residents of Woodbury..
The visitor TO Baltimore to-day scarcely
realizes that less than year ago the city
was almost destroyed by memorable fire.
A similar comparison might be made by
G orge W. Nally, one Of the leading citi-
zens Of Baltimore, as to the change in his
own looks.
A short time ago, Mr. Nally, writing
from his home addresses, 2213 Barclay ST.,
says, i have been troubled for years with
cataFrh and had resorted to all remedies
that could be thought Of. My wife was
also afflicted with this terrible disease, hut
all the treatments we used were an absolute
failure unit we tried Hyomei 1t worked
like charm and has made complete cure
in both of our cases.
J. W. Merritt, the local agent for Hyo-
mel, has so much faith in the treatment
that he gives his personal guarantee to re-
fund the money in case it does not benefit.
A complete outfit costs one dollar, the extra
bottles are but fifty cents. Ask to see the
strong guarantee under which Hyomei is
sold.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-10-27
TURNERvILLE.

Miss Nellie Prosser entertained Miss Ada
stretcher of Williamstown Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Carter entertained
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Ingard OF Wood
bury on Sunday.
Mrs. J. K. Prosser has been spending a
few days with her daughters Mrs, A. Bat
ten and Mrs c. G. Hagerman Of Black
wood
Mr.. and Mrs B. F. sickler attended the
funeral Of Mr. VIM. Clark Of Chewlanding
on Friday.
Prayer meeting was held at the home of
Mr.. G. 3. Spain's on Wednesday evening.
Several Of our young folks attended the
parade at Hurifville Friday evening.
Boys and girls remember next Monday is
the 31st.
The men that work for Bateman Mig.
Co., were laid off for a few days while they
fix the dam.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-10-27
HuRFFvILLE.

Porch Bros. haYe the cellar dug for a
double dwelling house.
The Methodist church choir held their
rehearsal as Rev. w. S. Mitchell's on Wed
nesday night, after practice, refreshments
were served and good social evening en-
ioyed.
Our colored population is having consid-
cradle difficulty with the new law-abiding
population of Pitman.
John Franklin has rented the grist mill
and will handle full line Of feed as soon
as the necessary repairs are made.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Allen entertained the
Blackwood Orchestra ON Saturday evening.
It was estimated that five hundred people
we're at the Methodist church on Sunday
evening.
There were hundreds of people witnessed
the Jr. O. U. A. M. parade on Friday
night. Rev T. Mount of Millville delivered
a very interesting address. Every house
in town was illuminated.
There was jolly party went on a straw
ride to William G.. Kindle's at Clayton on
Saturday night. The perfect evening to-
gether with the music of the sleigh bells
made the trip most delightful one.
Those who went were Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
A. Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs c. A. Shaw,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dillxes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Diks. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph d. Hurff
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood b. Hurff, Misses
Nella Dilks, Vera N. Hurff, Messrs Cornell
ius Shaw, Theodore Shaw, Leon Atkinson
and Richard Atkinson.
Rev, w. S. Mitchell will have for his
text on Sunday morning christianity The
Final and Perfect Religion Of Mankind
and in the evening "Watchman What of
the Night.
The grange is contemplating procuring
new quarters for their place Of meeting.
The young people are expecting to have
a grand good time at Dayenport's hall on
Saturday night.
Wm. B. James Jr., with his brother
Samuel B. James Of Glassboro left on Wed
nesday for Niagara Falls and the st. Louis
Fair.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-10-27
Lower Prices for N. Y. Horse Manure
In effect October 11th, 1901.

In effect October Ilth, 1904.
We shall be pleased to receive orders for
New York Horse Manure, for delivery on
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad and the
Pennsgroye Branch at the following prices
New Short Manure, S235 per ton; Old
Manure, 81 20 per tom payable by note in
bank October /, 1905. AT all points south
Of F'ranklinville, Monroeville, Point Airy, 10
cts. per ton additional will be charged. Fiji
teen cents per ton off new short manure and
twenty cents per ton off old manure for
cash. All manure must be paid for within
thirty (30) days after shipment either by
cash or note. Agents have no authority to
sell on any other terms. Orders received
by c. T. Molony, sales-agent, Woodbury.,
N. j.. William G. Brooks, Deerfeld, N. j. !;
B. A. Headley, Swedesboro, n. j., for
Swedesboro and Salem branches; Minch
Brothers, Bridgeton, N. j.; James Clark,
Somers Point n. j.; or Geo. M. Wells,
our general collecting agent, who will be
at the Molony Building, Woodbury., n j.,
every Saturday until 100 p. M
NEW YORK HORSE MANURE
8-4-04 TRANSPORTATION co.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-10-27
DIED.

HICKS-Near Fairview, N. j.. October 16 1904
Mary e. Hicks, aged so years
LAROCHER-In Gloucester City, on October
%, 1904, Clara Iarocher.
WATSON-In Woodbury., October %, 1901, Mary
E. wife of Edward Watson, aged &c years
BATTEN-Near Mantua, on the 23rd instant
Eliza j.. wife of Richard t. Batten, aged a
wears.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-10-27
JEFFERSON.

The Jefferson Ephworth League will
hold a chicken supper in the basement
Of the Church on Saturday Oct. 29th.
Supper, 25cts; also oysters, ice cream, cake
bananas, and peanuts for sale Come and
help us along in good cause.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-10-27

Mr. Knox tells Of ali the brave and great
work done by Mr.. Roosevelt against the
Beef Trust aid other trusts but unfor-
tunately fails TO explain why it is that the
trust magnates are all in favor of Roosevelt
and all opposed to the election Of Judge
Parker. Hartford Times.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-10-27

Taxpayers, pass FIVE dollar bill to your
wife and direct her to pay with it a grocer's
bill Of $16-5o, then await her reply. But
that is just what Hon. John Boyd Avis is
telling the people is now being done under
the present scheme of railroad taxation.
The railroads pay into the State Treasury a
tax Of S. thousand on 81, SIG, Cos worth
of main stem property, in this
county, and Mr.. Avis asserts more
than four times that amounts is
returned TO the county out of this payment.
The Democratic platform pledges the party
to assess this railroad property at the same
rate as local property, the average rate be
ing $3.50. Mr.. Avis says that S. a thousand
will yield more money than SIC. 30 to the
$1,000. We don't propose to waste printers
ink in further explanation OF the foolish
claim.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
1T WAS A FINE CONCERT.
Some Time B. fore an Alma Audience will
Again he Greeted with as Good
Home Talent Musical
Organization.

The orchestra concert given az the
the nature of very agreeable surprise
TO those few who were fortunate enough
to be in attendance. Ii has been some
time since as good an array of musical
talent of local note has appeared in pub
lIc, and 1t Is doubtful If there VIII be u
ike opportunity presented for some time
In the future. Like all places OF this
s'ze, 1t is very difficult TO hold such al
organization together. Musicians come
and musicians go, with the result that
at times 1t Is hard matter TO keep up
the sem blanCe OF an organization, ana
then again there Will be "a period when
there Will be number Of tiIst-class art
lists banded together for their mutual
benefit. Such was the organization
that greeted those present at the cou-
cert Monday night. Almost without
exception the personnel of the orchestra
from a musical standpoint was without
criticism, and under the able direction
OF Mr.. IL. G. Pulfrey, had been brought
up TO point OF perfection that would
be q fficult TO excel.
All OF the numbers were rendered so
well that IL would be hard 70 select the
most pleasing, although perhaps that Of
the Poet and Peasant by Suppe,
The Ierderfoot," by Heartz, ana the
"Llzette" wHltZes, the last IA beautiful
orchestra arrangement OF Mr.. Pulfrey's
own composlton, Appealed the strong
est 10 the mus Cal fancy of the audience.
The reading OF Robert, KING OF
Siclly," by Lillian Mccullough
was heartily appreciated and loudly
encured, TO which the reader responded
In pleasing manner. The trombone
solo, Evening Star" by Wagner,
play ed by Jay Jacobs, was beautiful
selection and perfectly rendered. Mr..
Jacobs was heartily encored and was
also obliged TO respond. DR.. G. ).
Browning was at his best in the baritone
solo. Good Night, Beloved. Good
Night" by Oliver, and he completely
captlvated his hearers. He was
obliged TO answer an encore and sang
The Sweetest Story Ever Told" III an
exceedingly pleasing manner
The small attendance was no doubt
owing TO the extreme zero weather and
a number Of other counter attractions
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
ILL LESS THAN A WEEK.
w. A. Thomas Succumbs to Pneumonia
After short Illness of Six Days and
Passed Away.

After a short illness of six days, w.
10 Thomas died at his home in Alma on
Tuesday morning of this week of pneu-
monia. The deceased had not been in
good health for some time, and in fact
had never fully recovered from an attack
of pneumonia two years ago. However,
he kept at his duties and one week ago
Tuesday was around as usual We'd
nesday he was obliged 10 take to his bed
and the doctor was called for the first
time although he had commenced TO spit
blood before he arrived. He rapidly be-
gan TO get worse and the end came as
stated above. Funeral services we're
held from the NJ. +. church Thursday
afternoon at o'clock, under the aus
pices of the q. A r.. although the mem
bers of the other orders TO which he be-
longed, attended in "a body 20 pay their
last respect 10 their deceased brother.
Interment was made in Riverside ceme-
tery.
MIR. Thomas was born in Fabius, n.
Y, March 81. 1874. He was married TO
Miss Mary butcher November Ia, 1871,
who with two sons, Clark and Lester,
survive him. Twenty-Five years ago he
moved 10 Alma and located on the little
piece of Land south of the river where he
resided at the time of his death. Short
ly after coming 10 Alma he had the mis-
fortune TO get his hand caught in ma
chine at Hamlin q Green's hoop mill,
in operation AT that time, mangling the
member so that IL was found necessary
10 have 1t amputated just above the
wrist. After the accident Mr.. Thomas
turned his attention TO garden farming
on the land owned by him, " hich proved
TO be well adopted for the purpose.
Later he erected a greenhouse and
branched out into that busine ss, but last
fall he disposed of that part OF his prop
erty owing TO the cor Oition of his health
For number of years he had the care
OF the cemetery and the many improve
ments made in this silent city Of the
dead have nearly all been accomplished
under his personal supervision.
Mr. Thomas served through the civil
war and was "A pensioner OF the govern
ment. He was member of six fraternal
societies, the G.. A. r., N. l.. V. s, 1
o. .. F., Encampment, Rebekahs and
the |. 0. + holding 80 900 insurance
policy in the lat named. He was man
who always was ready TO befriend per-
son in need, aud his numerous friends
in Alma can testify TO the many deeds
of kindness that came from him unso-
licited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
WILL SOON LEAVE FOR THE WEST.
Party of Twenty or Thirty from Gratiot
Expects to 20 About the 9TH of March.

Eugene Bogart expects to leave about
the 9th of March with n party of Ora.
tiot people, numbering twenty or thirty,
on prospecting trip to the west. Some
will go TO Washington, others Oregon
and possibly a few TO California with
the intention OF locating there If salts
factory location can be found.
The party will leave Alma in a special
dining and sleeping car over the Ann
Arbor and then over the Wabash 10 ST.
Louis, Mo, from there west over the
Missouri Pacific. After laviDg St
Louis the car Will be at the disposal of
tn party and sropover privileges will
be accorded them at any point 1t will
be made leasure trip as well as pros
pecfing one. From alma the car will
be in charge of r. s. Greenwood, that
prince Of good fellows known as the
genial Michigan passenger agent OF the
Wabash, who will see to the comfort
and welfare OF the tourists a. far as st.
ouis, and from there he will be ably
succeeded by ii ID. Armstrong, the trav-
cling passenger agent OF the Missouri
Pacific. who will see that nothing Is left
undone 10 make the journey as pleasant
as possible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
KERNEN SOLD DRAY LINE.
Two Gentlemen from near Ashley As
sumed Possession Monday Morning
of this Week,
DR.. A. r. INGRAM,
Fenton, Michigan. j

On Monday morning of this week,
two gentlemen from near Ashley, John
Tobey and Geo. Duncan by name, took
possession of the +. g. Kernen dray line
and the business connected herewith,
they having bargained for it some few
weeks previous. They expect 10 put on
another draw as soon as spring COM
mences and business opens mp, and will
make hustle for the greater portion
of the draying in Alma. The mail and
express contracts were also transferred
TO the new firm as well as the oil de-
livery for Dean * Co. of Ann Arbor.
This is the oldest dray liue in Alma
and vas established by +. n. Chadwick
several years ago. Mr. Keruen re-
liDquishes a good business, but feels
that a change Will work for the better,
although he is at present undecided as
20 what be will engage in.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19

the lumber woods March IA, 1878. in the
33rd year Of his life, while Charles the
third and last son. died March 26, 1885,
at the age Of 30. Garret Weaver, the
husband, suffered stroke Of paralysis
and was made an invalid for ii years
wheu he died August l2. 1884, at The
age of ~. After the death of her hus-
band and last son, Mrs. Weaver lived
alone and was in poor health for num-
ber Of years. February 8. 1898, she was
married 10 Miles A. Ransom who sur
wives her.
Mrs. Ransom moved TO Arcadia town
ship with her first husband in 1886 and
settled near Alma W hen there we're only
four or five honses in existence here, and
the surrounding country was nothing
but forest She saw all the haruships
OF a pioneers life and lived 10 see the
forests disappear, beautiful farms and
villages growing up in their places She
lived life that was full of good deeds
and kind thoughts and now that she
has gone TO her final reward, her pres
ence Will be missed by those who loved
and respected her.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
WILL GO TO DETROIT.
Former Manager of the Central Michigan
Produce Co. Will Engage In Business
There.

+. w. Brown, of Ithaca, formerly
manager Of the Central Michigan Pro-
duce Co has purchased the well equipped
commission house at 80 Cad lac square,
Detroit. which will hereafter be known
as the K. w. Brown Produce Co II. l..
Nelson, son-in-law OF Mr.. Brown. who
is wtll and favorably know n throughout
centra al Michigan, will be associated with
him IN the business. Toe firm will be
ready for business March 1. Mr.. Brown
il one of the best known produce men
in Michigan, having conducted pro-
duce house in Ithaca fer many years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19

al was held at the residence on Sunday,
the w. II. O. of which she was charter
member and an enthusiastic worker, at
tending in body. The remains were
inferred in the Riverside cemetery.
Mary A Fuller was born in Con neaut,
Ohio. July ~, 1923 Wnen quite young
she moved with her parents - Geneva,
o., and resided there until sh, married
Gsrret Weaver, December %, lS42.
Four children were born to them, three
sons and one daughter, ell OF whom pre-
ceded their mother TO the grave. The
daughter, Ella, died January 3. 1868,
when II years old Of dphtheria ;the eld-
est sou, Henry, was killed at the battle
OF the Wilderness May 6, 1864. at the
age of 81; the second son was killed by
q tree falling on hi while working In
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
AN OLD SETTLER
CALLED TO REST.
Mrs. Mary A. Ransom Died in
Alma Thursday Morning of
Last Week.
DECEASED WAS IN
HER 81sT YEAR.
Members Of the W. r. c. Attended the
Funeral at the Late Residence on
Sunday.

One by one the old pioneers of Gratiot
are passing away and in few years only
their memory will be left to the younger
generation which has taken their place.
The last cf those earlier settlers to
answer the call of the Master was Mrs
Mary a. Ransom, who passed peacefully
away at her late home on Safest. Thurs
dav morning of last week. The deceased
was in her Slst year and had lived here
the greater part Of her life. The funer-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
ALMA D0GS 1T" AGAIN.
All Were Awarded First Prize i'm Every
Class Entered at the Bench show
i'm Detroit this Week.

At the bench show in Detroit this
week, dogs that Alma parties are in
terested in again captured ali the prizes
worth mentioning in their respective
classes. Opdyke 81 Thomps, MS dogs,
Blll Brady and Highland Don. walked
away with frsts, while Ina b., p. L.
Banghsrt's setter, got couple of firsts,
IN two entries, and Montague 81
Sprague'S female Gordon setter. Belle
vue, walked away with IA first. The dog
fanciers about the srate viii NJ doubtedly
form an opinion that Alma is place
where fine sporting dogs are owned il
many more bench shows are held this
year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
You Cannot Change.

the course of storm by tearing down
the signals that give warming OF its
approach Neither can you cure cold
by temporarily stopping a cough with
opium. laden medicines" Aliens
Lung Balsam, in which there is no
opium, cures sore throats and sore lungs
because il allays the inflammation and
rids you OF the mucus that stops up the
air passages.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
IS 81 YEARS OF AGE.
Widow Of the Founder of Alma Celebrates
the Event in "a Quiet way at Home
of her Daughter.

Mrs. Ralph Ely, widow of Gen Ralph
Ely. the four der of Alma, celebrated
her Slst birthday on Wednesday CT this
week in a quiet manner st the home of
her laughter. Mrs. George II. Royce, on
Stafe-st. Thus has another milestC ne
been passed in the life of the pioneer
resident OF our village. She who braved
the hardships OF the first white woman
10 call this piece her home, is now Low.
ingly cared for by her children who
have grown up around her.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
To Cure a CoId in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money " u fails 20 cure
T. W. Groves signature 10 on each box. 25c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
First State Bank
ALMA. MICHIGAN.

Capital $3O.OOO.OO
Surplus $IO,OOO.OO
A. W. Wright Pres w s. Turck, V-Pres
Ely Brewbaker, Q. o. Ward,
Cashier. Asst Cashier
We offer the public every reasonable banking
facility and respectfully solicit your patronage
Money loaned on approved notes and real
estate
We sell Foreign Drafts payable IN all parts OF
the world
We sell Money Orders payable in all parts of
the United states Canada and Mexico, alss the
regular Bank Draft.
Pay three per cent. interest on time certificates
of deposit.
Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
"A WISE TRAMP"
Weary Willie and Strong Cast in Com
edy.

"A Wise Tramp" noteworthy sue
cess and real novelty, supported by the
Clement Vaudeville Co , Will b. seen at
the opera house Saturday night, #, b.
20. and we are assured that ~ has all
the elements of melody, comic situa.
tions and character that are necessary 10
:, mmand popular favor. The sale Of
seats are now on at Sharrsr * Mulhol-
lands. Among the leaders ere Chas.
II. France, James y. Beard, Will Wal
bourn, Harry Clement. Lue Whitney,
Margaret Compan aud the petite Atams
Sisters, who are players OF original
mt thods and unmistaksble taleut, a
sort of May Irwin, more or less ethereal-
ized and fined and with sltogether
charming personality. Prices are 10, 25
and 30.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
1.-THE SLEEPING CITY"

The Tuxedo stock Company Will Present
this Beautiful aud Emotional Piece.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19

1.-The Sleeping City" is an emotional
play written expressly for Miss Anna
Lowering, leading woman of the Tuxedo
Stock Company. 1t is story of New
York and the life of dashing society
woman in that "city OF sighs aud tears. q"
The story is told simply and beautiful.
1t will be well staged and beautifully
cosfumed. The company will present it
on the second night Of their engagement
in Alma, the last three nights of next
week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-19
Cheap Lanus IN the South.

Low rates on first and third Tuesdays
of each month to May lst for home
seekers and settlers. Write Jno. M.
Zeal. NJ & %. X. r., st. Louis. Mo.
stating to what point you want rates.