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Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-04-18
COMING EVENTS

Thursday. June 1.-Tbe Lewis and
Clark Centennial exposition will open
at Portland and continue until October
18th.
Sunday, June 1.-THE American
Medical association will convene for
four days session at Portland
Thursday, June 29.-The National
Woman Suffrage association win begin
a weeks session at Portland.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06
BRIDGEPORT.

The several orders of this place will at
tend divine services in the M. E. Church
on Sunday morning in body, to hear an
appropriate sermon by the pastor, Rev.
Willis Reeves,
Edward Litzelberg, young man Of this
place, who entered the navy service short
time ago, got tired of his Job and returned
home. He was arrested by a government
official last Saturday and taken back to the
service. 1t would be best to stick to your
contract when dealing with your Uncle
Samuel
bennett, the photographer has left town.
The run Of shad that looked 50 promising
last week, fell off after Monday morning,
and they were very scarce.
DR.. Oliphant has been renovating the in
terror of his home. also giving the outside
a re-painting, adding to its appearance.
Five children were admitted to the pri-
mary room here on Monday morning last.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06
PAuLS BoRo.

treasurer.

James O'Riley and Michael Connolly
started for Wisconsin, Saturday where they
will help start branch of DuPonts powder
works. Connolly will stay short time bu,
o'Riley may stay permanently and take
charge of the plant.
Benjamin Lodge went down to Hope
Creek Friday last and came home Saturday
He reports some shad caught and prospects
good for good seasons fishing. He made
the run home from Hope creek in 81 hours,
nearly 40 miles, pretty good run for a snap
shot.
Mrs VIM. Sullivan, wife OF Prof Sulli-
van, of Gloucester City, spent Saturday and
Sunday in Paulsboro the guest of Miss
Laura Cowgirl.
Fisherman Elwood Hannold was high net
at Billingsport Monday last. He caught 10
fine shad.
The Water Company cleaned out The
stand pipe Tuesday morning shutting the
water off for two or three hours much to the
wonder OF housewives who were using their
ranges and water. We think it would be
we'll to let water users know when the
water will be shut Off
Miss Anna Miller, Freebooter Miller S
daughter, had a bone in her ankle broken
while playing on the campus at the State
Model School, Trenton. Mr.. Miller went
for her Wednesday and brought her home.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06
MuLLIcA HILL.

Pride of Mt. Vernon Council No. lii D.
of L., held Donkey Social in their council
chamber on Monday evening.
MillaId F. Parker is having his residence
beautified with coat of paint.
Mr. Charles Warrington moved on Thurs
day Of last week from the Costello property
on High st. to the late James Chattin pro-
perty.
The Mullica Hill Concert Band is hold
ing their rehearsals for their entertainment
at the home of Mrs. Clarkson Pancoast. Mrs.
Pancoast is a grand pianist being a graduate
of the Conservatory of Music Of Phila. The
programme Of this entertainment will be
distributed next week. The boys are
hustling to make it "a grand success. Their
entertainments always speak for themselves
Remember the date, Saturday evening
April, the 18th. Procure your tickets early
and get choice seats.
Mrs. Hardcastle of Phila. is visiting her
daughter Mrs Jacob Hagey.
Matthew Firman has accepted a position
on the freight.
Mrs. Ida Munyan of Elmer has been
visiting VIM. II. Munyan and wife,
Horatio Heritage, chief clerk in the Uuion
Store, will soon move to the property
vacated by HIRAM ID. Shute.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06
CLAYTON.

Caleb Costill moved from Chestnut street
to North Clayton on Tuesday.
Miss Alice David, of South Orange, is
spending some time here on her parents
farm.
The Clayton Concert Band will give free
concert in the opera house in near future.
Miss Leah Schemel, of Phila., has accept
ed position at Moore Bros. ladies' store.
The ground is broken for the erection OF
Bert Patterson's new house on West High
street.
The Elsie ID. Council, Daughters Of Lib
erty, held district meeting on Thursday
which was attended by nearly every branch
Of that order in the county, and were enter
by some Of the most prominent speakers of
order. A fine repast was served at the
town hall.
Rev. E. j. Eberhart was given grand
reception at the NJ. f. Church on Thursday
evening.
Samuel Keyburtz and Jessie r. Wilson
have accepted positions at Bridgeton.
Robert Downs has resigned his position
at the shirt factory and accepted position
as engineer at the Pitman electric light
plant.
Jonathan Hoffman has resigned his posi-
ton at Pierce's factory and has accepted a
position on the water wagon at Pitman.
Wilson Lloyd returned home Saturday
after spending five years in San Francisco.
Edward Biggs has accepted a position at
Williamstown.
Elsie, six-year-old daughter of John
Farley, fell and broke her collar bone while
playing on Friday.
Joseph Ward, one of our last years base
ball stars, visited Grant Smith and family
here on Monday and Tuesday.
Howard Creamer has moved from the
corner of High and Main streets to the cor
ner of Central ave. ane Clinton street
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06

CLARkSBoRO.

Miss Gertrude Holman, Of Swedesboro
was united in marriage to Mr.. Samuel
Stewart, Jr., Of misplace, on Wednesday
of last week, by Rev. ]. r. Vannatta at
the NJ E. parsonage. Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart
will reside in Swedesboro.
The young people Of the NJ E. Church
organized class meeting on Tuesday even
| ing under the leadership of Geo. vannatta
! The Jr. League held their business meet
ing and social at the home of Ernest Stew
art on last Saturday evening.
Mrs. James McElwee returned last Fri
day from ten days visit among relatives
in Brooklyn. VIM. McElwee, her son, of
Brooklyn, accompanied her home for a short
visit.
DR.. Furman R. Shute and daughter Sarah
Janet, of Phila., were Sunday guests of
Mr., and Mrs. Samuel Shute.
Henry Dorman who has been clerking in
/. T. Haines' store, left last Saturdayto
help his father on the farm.
George Vannatta has been spending few
days with his sister at New Brunswick.
Rev. James Moore, the new presiding
elder of Camden district, will preach in the
M. E. Church next Sunday morning at
10.30a. NJ. The first quarterly conference
of the year will be held Saturday evening.
The rural mail carrier says there has been
an increased OF II, 500 pieces of mail mat
ter carried the third year Of his term which
is just completed, over the first year.
Miss Elsie Hoffman was the guest of
friends in Phila. a few days last week.
Joseph Locke, an aged and respected citi-
zen, departed this life on Monday morning
from the effects OF carbuncle on his neck.
He was ninety-one years old, and leaves
a widow and three children to mourn his
loss. Services were held to-day, Thursday
in the NJ E. Church.
The young ladies' sewing circle of the
NJ. E. Church have for SAFE, aprons sweep
ing caps, sun bonnets, seed pockets and
useful articles not MENTIONED, at the home
of Miss Laura Davidson. II anyone wishes
to buy such articles they can be bought
there at reasonable prices. Come and see.
Mr.. Foster, of Phila., has bought the
Gum property at Mt. Royal and moved his
goods there last Thursday.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06
wILLIAMsTowN.

Christian Sharp, one of our well known
citizens who lived down at Cecil, was
burned out last Saturday, the LIST instant.
Mr.. Sharp was away at the time, and when
he returned the house and all its contents
were consumed. The loss is estimated at
$2500, with $500 insurance. It's reported
that forest fires which have been raging
during the present week. set fire to the
house. but the housekeeper claims it caught
from the chimney. r. G. Chew had one
hundred cords of wood destroyed by forest
fires.
Clinton Trout and James Wise are work
ing at Randall, West Virginia. 1t is new
factory, but they report doing well.
Daniel ireland, one Of our Oldest citi-
zens, is very low at this writing
We regret to::learn of the death Of Frank
7. Hendrickson, OF Wenonah. Mr.. Fl. got
his wife here, Iwho was Miss Mary Nell
vaine. He at one time farmed what is
known as the Egypt farm, now owned by
E. F. Evans
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06
MlckLEToN.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ford visited Friends
at Swedesboro on Sunday.
Prof. J. Wilmer Pancoast and Alice
Brown of George School, Newtown, Pa are
home for Spring vacations
John and Hannah A. Heritage and Ed
win A. Holmes attended Friends Meeting
at Mullica Hill this week.
We are glad to report that Mary Dawson
has left jefferson Hospital and is expected
to return home this week.
Lit Brothers delivery wagon was in the
village ON Friday. We hope other depart
ment stores will soon be as considerate of
our convenience.
Reform work in Japan will be the
topic at the next meeting of the Woman IS
Christian Temperance Union on Wednesday
afternoon, the twelfth at $50 in basement
Of NJ. E. Church Clarkboro. All are cor
daily welcomed.
Anna E. Ogden was elected Ceres at last
Meeting of Grange. Two interesting pap
ers were read one on coins Of Japan, by
Florence Stackhouse the other on Customs
and Manners of the People of Japan by
Mary r. Rulon.
DCSStC ~ OSucu AEru ali III bcl cSeAbS pap
er at Young Friends Association giving the
genealogy of the, Mickle family COM
menclng with John Mickle, born 1878. A
decendent, John Mickle, gave one and a
half acres of land in 1899 for the Friends
Meeting House here in 1908 be gave one
half acre for the school house. William M.
Ogden and wife contributed to the interest
of the meeting by displaying twenty dol
lar gold piece that was oyer one hundred
years old and two silver spoons that had
been in the family one hundred and fifty
years. Also a copy of the Pennsylvania
Journal and Weekly -Adrertiser, date Of
July third, seventeen hundred and ninty
three, price four pence. The leading para
graph Of news was headed Particular In
telligence, " Forwarded by lmerchantile
house of respectability at Hayre de Grace,
by the ship Shanwick, to French gentle
man in this city (Phila. Hayre End April
1898, space of three months having
elapsed before this particular intelligence
reached the people. They evidently did
not have rapid transit for news.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06

'Giimnlers gay the leafless thieket,
Close beside my garden gate.
Where so light. from post to wicket,
Hops the sparrow, hlithe. sedate:
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06
huRFFvILLE.

William Kincade has moved into Angus
tus Truncer's house vacated by A. D, Field
ing.
The Board Of Education of Washington
township have elected William f. Chew,
District Clerk.
Miss Mae Somers, a former teacher in the
public school, has been spending week
visiting friends.
Gibbon Lloyd moved to Pitman Grove
on Monday.
BY the different organizations being form
ed it looks as if the NJ. E. church was TAX
ing on new life.
Miss Flora Hall of Camden spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Walton H. Chew.
Proch Bros. are identifying their property
by erecting substantial fence.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Parks, of Westville,
was visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. McNulty
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron S. Clark of Phila.,
spent Sunday with his parents.
James Boyle, who some time ago pur-
chased William B. James farm, and after
paying $500 backed ont, has reconsidered
and concluded to take the place, but Mr..
James will farm this summer and make a
public sale in the Fall, after which he will
vacate and give Mr.. Boyle possession.
Frank Hendrickson, who's death occurred
on Sunday, near Wenonah, was member
Of the Jr. O. U. A. M. of this place.
Thos. W. Hurff, of Woodbury., visited
his mother on Sunday.
G. w. Nicholson has been reelected Sup
intendent of the NJ. E. Sunday school.
Miss Nina Heritage, of South Manchester
Conn, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Heritage.
While loading machinery at Sewell Sta
tion on Tuesday, Howard Hannold had one
of his horses to fall from the high platform
to the railroad tracks but only received
slight injury.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06
Last Hone Vanished.

When leading physicians said that W.
M. Smithart, Of Pekin, Iowa, had incurabls
consumption, his last hope vanished; but
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, kept him out Of his
grave. He says: This great specific com
pletely cured me, and saved my life. Since
then, have used it for over ten years. and
consider it a marvellous throat and lung
cure Strictly scientific cure for Coughs,
Sore Threats or Colds; SURE preventive Of
Pneumonia Guaranteed, SO cents and
100 bottles at J.. w. Merritt's drug store.
Trial bottle free. 4-6-o5-1m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06
MANTuA.

This community was shocked last Sunday
to hear the sad news OF the death of Frank
T. Hendrickson, who is we'll and favorably
known here, in the home Of his youth.
Mr.. Hendrickson was born and reared on
the farm on Mantua Creek now known as
the John Rose farm, and was brother to
our townsman, Mr.. Carlton Hendrickson.
Deep sympathy is extended to the bereaved
family.
Mrs. Shoemaker was in town Yesterday
with full force Of help preparing her
property for her return IN the near future.
Landlord Hohlweg took possession of Tel
ford Inn on Tuesday.
Job Scott is having his property painted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry PeIouse entertained
st. Barnabas Guild on Tuesday evening.
The committee for the carpet fund had a
successful sale Of ice cream on Sat-
urday evening last and will contine the
sale, while they are solicity for the fund.
Snellbaker Bros. have several large orders
to fill for the Cemetery before Decoration
day.
J. r. Ireland has moved to Gloucester
City.
1t is said Mantua Township tax-rate will
be increased Is cts. the coming year, max
ing our tax $1.65.
Samuel Fitzpatrick, of Woodstown, will
occupy the Knight property on Broad St.
Madame Elliot is having series of car
pet-rag sewing for the benefit of ST. Barn
abas church, which are enjoyed very much.
Miss Helen Newton will join her brother
Isaac in Arizona where he has been located
sometime for the benefit of his health.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06

meeting, and there is no more danger of
the Association Withdrawing its interests,
than there is Of our becoming a suburb Of
Chicago fifty years hence. A citizen has
offered agent ]. M. MCGOWAN commission
of $500 if he can secure the Rev Mr.. Bal
lard's S., 900 worth of stock, SO much belief
has be in the integrity of the camp meet
ing and the grove. We know there is a
movement on foot to place the superintend-
ent and treasurer Of the Association, Rev.
H, G. Williams. on the ticket for Council
man, IT the Governor signs the bill. That
dosen't look like opposition on the part Of
our citizens especially when one considers
the number Of questionable statements
made by Mr. Ballard before the committees
and the Governor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06
CROSS KEYS.

Samuel Crist, of Williamstown. spent
Sunday with his Uncle Mr. and Mrs. VIM.
Johnson,
Miss Alice Gardiner Of Grenloch spent a
few days this week with her sister, Mrs.
Geo. Klett
Elyin Tombleson, Of Camden, was home
on Sunday.
Misses Lizzie Rowand, Elsie Duncan,
Viola and Florence Rown. attended church
at Downer, last Sunday morning.
Some of the farmers have got potatoes
and peas planted.
Don't forget the Easter supper on Satur-
day evening April %. in the store property
formely occupied by Hurff Bros.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06
Cheated Death.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally, but
by choosing the right medicine, E. III. Wolfe,
Of Bear Grove, Iowa, cheated death. He
says: Two years ago ! had Kidney Trou-
Bile, which caused me great pain, suffering
and anxiety, but / took Electric Bitters,
which effected complete cure. | have
also found them of great benefit in general
debility and nerve trouble, and keep them
constantly on hand, since, as find they
have no equal Y j. W. Merritt, the drug
gist, guarantees them at so cents. 4-6-1m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-04-06
TURNFRyILLE.

The laiies Of the Turnerville NJ E.
church will hold an Easter supper on Sat
urday, April 10th, at the residence Of Mr..
John Warrens. Proceeds for Church funds
Supper Is and 25cts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-10
SPOTSYLVANIA
Mr.. Henry Lane to Succeed Rev. J. F. Coleman
Personal and Other Notes.

Spotsylyauia e. H., Va, Aug >. 1908.
Miss May Rowe, Of fredericksburg,
and Miss Helen Sampson. of Texas, her
guest, spent Thursday and Friday with
Miss Mary Byrd Gayle at her home.
Rose Mount
Miss Alice Graves. who has been visit
!ng friends and relatives in Orange, has
returned home
Many OF our village people have been
attending the all-day meetings at Beth
any and Mine Road this week
The work ON the Confederate Cemetery
here has begun in earnest. and the ina
prOycmcnt is very noticeable.
Rry. j. T. Coleman preached to large
and attentive audience at Christ church
ON sunday night Mr. Henry X Lane
of Mathews county. now at the IheO-
logical Seminary, will takrcharge Oi this
work in September
Mr~. Mattingly and little son lrit ior
their home in Washington this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. " r. Beverley. OF Rich
mond. ARE guests oi Mrs. j. +. Gaylc.
Mis-, Fannie Gayle i- visiting her par
cnt- in the county this week
Miss Annie Boyd Chandler. who has
been visiting Mr.. f. \. Frazer for several
months is visiting friends and relatives
in Orange.
Miss Italia Tosy returned 10 her home
in Baltimore this week.
Miss Mary Byrd Gayle lrit today. To
visit friends aud relatives in Norfolk and
Newport News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-10
PrOlractsd Meeting Experience With BaIky
HOrse-PSrSOnas.

no. Va. August I. l9OJ.
4 protracted meeting OF much interest
was held at Liberty church, Caroline
county. last week by the pastor. R'y.
Mr.. Long. assisted by Rev. J. Hart. An
immense crowd was present every day
and great int rest was manifested 10y the
members for the unbelievers. The writer
left FRIDAY and We trust that the pastor
and bis helper was rewarded IN seeing
the fruits of their labor.
While Mr.. Walker Sale and Miss Nellie
GatewoOd were returning from Freder-
icksburg on "A shopping expedition last
week the horse became stubborn and re-
fused 10 pull after getting in the swamp
known AZ Skinkers mil swamp Final
". after calling for some time. Mr.Ernest
Skinker and colored man went 20 their
rescue. but not until both had had Il
good wetting. for the swamp was high
and the water running through the foot
OF the buggy The hOrse had to be- taken
out aud another attached To bring the
buggy out.
Mrs. NJ. j. Skinker who has been in
disposed, is much improved in health.
and we wish her many more years OF
health and happiness.
Mrs. Thos. Merryman. OF Washington.
and Mrs Montague Merryman. of King
George, who have been visiting friends
and relatives at Moss Neck, have return
ed home.
Life hath its many farewell>.
A. it has sunny hours;
Over some are scattered thorns;
Over Others flowers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-10
MANY FARMS SOLD
Commissioner KOiner'S Immi9Ta.
ton Work.
Estimated That 1880 Persons Located in Yir.
einia During Past Year.

In the past year there have probably
been more farms sold in Virginia than
during any Other year in the history of
the STATE. This was due in large meas
ure to the immigration work Ol COmmis-
~ionrr koinrr and the States exhibit at
ST. Louis The commissioner has gath
erred approximate statistics from the
counties ol the STATE. and the reports
show that about , 300 farms have been
sold in the past year with Il total
ncn-agp oi about 1JOOOO. Industrial
experts claim that each new settler in "a
STATE is worth To- tlnt Commonwealth
: 600 during his lifetime Estimating
upon the usual basis oi five PERSONS to
each household. this would show that
Virginia has given homes to l2.jOO
PERSONS during the past year. II this be-
80. then according to the claim oi the in-
du~trial experts. Virginia will receive in
increased wealth during thr lifetime of
thrS, immigrants. 81. 800 600.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-10
FREDERICKSBURG, "A, THURSDAY AUGUST TO- 1905
CAROLINE
ImprOy,msns-Oth,r Notes and Personals.

Croxton. Va, August :. 1903.
Miss Ella Smith spent hast week with
relatives in Richmond. and is now visit
ing friends AT Bermuda Hundred.
Rev. e. e. Davis returned Wednesday
to his pastorate IN Louisa after spending
several days with his parents.
Miss lncz Allen vino has been visiting
relatives in Richmond and attending the
Dover Association. returned home sat
urday.
Rev. lee Cmtchhcld, Randolph
Macon student. delivered lecture at
Rehobeth Thursday evening on The
American Citilrn The subject WAS i'm
diligently handled AMI the lcctun' we'll
delivered
Mr. and Mrs. Sellic Smith and little
daughter. oi Richmond. arr guestsoi Mr..
Ned Smith.
judge T.. e. Moncurc and Mr.. l. g.
Moncurc. of Bowling Gnrn. wer' guests
of Capt. e. T. Smith Monday
Mr. and Mrs j. e. Chewing spent soy
eral days oi last week AT theirncw home
in Spotsylyania.
Miss Ida Smith has returned from "a
visit uf several days to her sister. Mrs.
f. T.. Campbell. oi Milford.
Capt. e. r. Smith ~prnt Friday in
Bowling Green.
Mrs. Connolly and three daughters. OF
Richmond. arrived at the home of Mrs.
4. ". Davis ON Wednesday, whrre they
will remain through this month. Miss
Flossie Connolly has visited the neigh
borhoOd before and won many friends
and hearts.
Little Ryland Allen. who has been sui
frring from hrokcn arm. IL rapidly inn
proving
Rev. K. d. Garland delivered fine dis
course ON state Missions az County
Line last evening Mr. Garland j. field
SECRETARY of the State Mission Board.
Miss GWendoliur Rrdd, daughter OF
Mr.. Edmond Rrld died last Tuesday of
consumption. The remains Were Inferred
in the family burying ground at her
home
W. note that Mr- f. l.. Parker. of Cy-
press Chal.l. has lA.en hostess ofa charm
ing house party. at which wcnr pres
about fifteen young ladies and gentlemen.
Many improvements arr being made
here. Mr. 4. &. Smith has just had q
fine barn built. Capt e. T. Smith l.
having his hou~e nepalntcd and some
carpenters work done. and Mr-srs.
Chewing aud billiard ar having their
stone rrmodeled and enlarged.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-10
COL. LAUCHLIR'S TROTTERS

Col. W. l. Laughin. Of the Exchange
Hotel. Fr.drrickShurg. Va. has "a couple
of promising trotter~ in EnNionecr. bay
stallion. 10y Supremacy. 2.29i,. and Mill
tant Maid by Parolc.~onol Patron,2.l ~.
ElrNionrrr has worked "a quarter this
season in thirty siN seconds aud it is the
intention to prepan' him for record
this iall Militant Maid il "a grand look
ing brown iillV. now Two years old. hut
being large aud growthy little has been
done with the daughter of Parole except
to break her 10 harness. which she takes
to oclc,rry and shows "A way Oi going
that bctokenS speed with age and iurther
deyelopmcnt.-" Broad Rock in Times
Di~patch