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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-10-12

Miss Matte Dilks, of Swedesbero was
an oyer-Sunday visitor with Miss Carrie
Allen.
Mrs. Sarah Cooke has been entertaining
her nephew and wife, Mr.. Harry Bourne,
from New York; also her niece, Miss Dali
lett, from West Chester, for few days.
Miss Annie Siebert was an over-Sunday
visitor at the home Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Siebert.
Mr.. Benjamin McKaeg and wife, of Sho-
mokin, Pa, were over-Sunday visitors at
the home of his brother, Wallace McKaeg.
Chestnuts are getting ripe, and the boys
are gathering them as fast as they can.
Mr. Lewis Siebert has placed new gaso-
line engine in his boat ready for spring
fishing.
Lewis Sharp has purchased a new horse.
Miss Bertha Pedrick is the owner Of a
very pretty horse, and fine rubber tire
buggy.
Mrs. DR. Olighant returned on Monday
evening from a tour that took in Gettys-
burg, Luray, Virginia, Baltimore and
Washington, and reports very pleasant
and enjoyable trip. She was in company
with her sister, Mrs. Gibson, from SWedes-
bors.
Mr.. George Sharp, who for many years
has been successful farmer, will retire
this fall, and intends having public sale
of personal property in few weeks. His
farm is for sale also, and is very desirable
one for live man.
Mr. -Isinger is doing some fine. concrete
sfozE here in town, and has several walks
AID curbs to lay. The curbing in front OF
his residence is a fine piece OF workman
ship.
Mr.. Lewis Sharp will curb in concrete
his hotel property, which will add very
much TO the appearance of the same.
Mr. David Ashton led the Epworth
League last Sunday evening. The League
is being fairly attended The service COM
mences every Sunday evening at Z 80 P. M.
The music next Sunday evening will be
under the direction Of Prof. Sam'I Dunk.
Howard Sharp has been on trip to
Jacksonville, Florida. He enjoyed the
trip all right. But says after all, there is
no place like home.
Our butchers will soon be killing pork
ers, and then comes the buckwheat cakes
and Jersey sausage.
There is talk of the Delaware River Rail
road extending its track to Peansyille,
which surely will be great accommpda-
tion to PennsYille people.
The teachers in the public school are at
tending the teachers institute in Atlantic
City this week.
Saturday evening next the Lodge, Daugh-
tiers Of Liberty, viii hold an oyster supper
in Logan Hall. Everybody is invited.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-10-12

Miss Emma Rudolph has resigned as
teacher at the Redwood school and accepted
position in the Glassboro public school.
The Womans Foreign Missionary Society
Of the Methodist Protestant church held
their regular monthly meeting and supper
at the home of Mrs. Charles Keebler, We'd
nesday afternoon.
Miss Mary Driscoll has resumed her du-
ties at the post Office after an extended va
cation.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Beebe, died at thier home Monday and
was buried at the Methodist Protestant
Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
The public school will be closed We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday when the
teachers will attend Institute at Atlantic
City.
G. Edward Shute will move into his new
home on Broad street in the near future.
Lawrence Haines has rented the house now
occupied by Mr.. Shute.
Dr. Howard Iszard entertained the mem
bers of the Physicians Protective Associa-
ton and wives at his home Friday evening.
Charles Handle of Pitman has accepted a
position at the Blue Front meat market.
Rev. s. NJ Nichols is conducting revival
services at the Methodist Episcopal church.
Old Folks Day was observed at the NJ.
E. Church Sunday. Special music was
rendered by the choir in the morning The
pastor preached an appropriate sermon
which was followed with an experience
meeting by the aged members Of the con-
gregation. The Epworth League presented
the old folks with souvenirs Of books and
flowers.
The Glassboro Amusement Company has
rented Zane's hall and are placing bowling
alleys, pool and billiard tables in it.
MI. and Mrs Wilson celebrated the
twenty-ffth anniversary of their marriage
at their home at South Glassboro Saturday
last. Guests were present from Oak Lane,
Philadelphia, Yardley, Darlington, Wood
vile and Glassboro.
Merrill, son Of Rev. Jesse r. Thompson,
formerly pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church here, died at Denver, Col, hospital
Thursday last, after long illness of con-
sumption. The body was sent to Potts
town, Pa, Tuesday from which place the
funeral will be held Thursday.
Rev. Samuel S. Park was operated upon
at the Methodist Hospital the past week
for a cataract of the eye. and is improving
Christian Hauck, former resident of this
place is at the same hospital suffering with
cataracts on both eyes.
Captain Fred Helberg son-in-law Of Mrs
Woodward Warrick, was one OF the victims
of the recent typoon at the Philippine Is
lands. Captain Helberg, who was we'll
known here was an officer on the punboat
Lighting which went down with all its
crew.
At the annual stewards meeting held at
the Methodist Protestant church Saturday
evening, the following stewards were cleo
ted to serve the coming term: Mrs. Harry
Keller, Mrs. M. Brannin, Chester johnson,
William Fry, John Hunter. Frank Chester,
Benjamin Carter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-10-12
PlTMAN GROVE.

Miss Dee Justice is attending private
school 10 Philadelphia.
About twenty Sunday School workers
from here attended the convention at Clay
ION on Thursday:
Miss Turner of Wenonah, spent Sunday
with Miss Maude Lupton.
Harry Pancoast will lay part of bis
farm out in building lots.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Strong are enter
tanning their niece, Miss Rosetta Iszard.
The Council will take measures to pre-
vent waste material from being thrown in
the streets.
a coach load of young people spent Sat-
urday evening with Mr.. Bert Mounce of
Swedesboro.
Miss Emma Betting, of Philadelphia, has
been spending few days with Mrs. S. G..
Lefevre.
Miss Ella Hess, is taking a course in the
Spring Garden Institute.
Mrs. Pusey Walton was taken i'll while
recreating al Atlantic City and was confined
to her bed for few days.
Mr. G. ". Williams has been in town for
several days in the interests of the New
Jersey Childrens Home Society.
Elmer Lacy has moved from the toll
gate 60 his pFehbY new HUME Oh soOutH
Broadway. Frank Wright has taken charge
OF the toll gate.
The possibility Of electricity being used
as the motive power on the West Jersey
road ID the not far distant future will be
watched with interest by all who are inter-
ested in the growth of this and other sub
urban town on the line. We will gladly
welcome any forward step.
sTr. Raymond Wood and Miss Nellie
Kindle were married at the home Of the
BRIDES parents on Wednesday evening of
hast week in the presence Of a few relatives
and friends. Rev. MIR. Fisher, of Cross
KEYS. performed the ceremony. The
friends Of the young people wish them bon
voyage on the sea OF life.
We have heard thrilling stories Of how
people have protected themselves from
danger BY wrapping the American flag
about their persons, but ReY. +. =. Jewett
il the first to our knowledge, who has used
the same glorious emblem in defying Jack
Frost. The big flag proved effective and
the handsome bel Of scarlet sage in the
church yard Is ii brilliant 81 ever
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-10-12
BRIDGEPORT.
GLAssRoRo.

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. NEW YORK
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-10-12
sEWELL.

Our letter carriers made oreditable APP
pearance on Tuesday in their new winter
uniforms.
David Locke is having cement steps and
grading done to his property.
Rev. w S. Skinner has engaged in
poultry raising.
Aaron Knisell has been hauling gravel
and grading bis property.
Abrarn James has sold his driving horse
to mail carrier Edward Taylor.
Our pigeon fancier has added another
house and more pigeons to his already large
flock.
One of our prominent citizens who did
not succeed in catching the morning train
remarked he was going to throw his old
watch IN the river, but may reconsider.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-10-12
PEDRlcKToWN.

VIM. DillSes and family expect to moye
to their new home near Swedesboro, this
week, where Mr.. Dilkes has purchased a
grist-mill. Mr.. Body, of Swedesboro, will
take AIr. Dilkes' place in the mill here.
Miss Nettie Piclxen has accepted the
position as teacher Of the primary depart
ment Of the Repaupo school.
Mrs. Harry Cooper is spending sometime
with relatives in Phila.
Interesting services are being held night
" in the Ne E, Church, a former pastor Of
that church preaching each night.
The Baptist Church is being remodelled
aud enlarged. It will be an attractive
building when finished.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-10-12

Miss Rebecca Armbruster has been
elected delegate to the Junior Epworth
League Convention, to be held in Camden
on October 18th.
Mrs. Charles Myers, of Woodbury., visited
her mother, Mrs. Louis Otto last week.
The Rev. Isaac Z. Fowler addressed the
Y. M. C. a. at Paulsboro on Sunday after
noon of last week.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-10-12
or Breakfast
Luncheon
or ca

A few small biscuits easily made with
Royal Baking Powder. Make them
small as small round as napkin ring.
Mix and bake just before the meal.
Serve hot.
Nothing better for Light dessert
than these little hot biscuits with butter
and honey, marmalade or jam.
You must use Royal Baking Powder
to get them right.
covAl BAKING sownea co NEW wong
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-23
IBA||B| |:| FACE
MASS OF SORES
Ears Looked as ! TheyWould Drop
Of Body Entirely Covered with
Humor Three Doctors Gould
Not ure-Child Grew Worse.
CURED BY CUTlCURA
IN TWO WEEKS

: Mrs. George ]. Steese, of 7or coburn
S t.,Akron, Ohio, tcllsi in the following
letter OF, another of those remarkable
cures of torturing, disGguring okin
humors daily, made by Guficura Soap,
essisted by Cuticura Ointment,
after physicians, and all else had
failed: 81 feeDit my,duty to parents
of other poor suffering babies TO tell
you what Cuticura has done. for my
little daughter. She broke out all
over her body with a humor, and we
nsed everything recommended, but
without results. I called in three doc
tors, they all claimed they could help
her, but she continued to grow worse.
Her body was a mass of sores, and her
little face was eaten away, her ears
looked as if they would drop off.
Neighbors advised me.to get Cuticura
Soap, apd Ointment, and before I had
used half of the cake Of soap and
box of ointment the sores had all
healed, and my little ones face and
bodywas as clear as a newborn babc,s.
] would not be without 1t again if il
cost 1--WE dollars, instead ofseventy-fve
cents, which is all it cost us to cure
Our baby, after spending many dollars
on doctors and medicines without any
benefit whatever"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-23
CHARLES MALLORY
AT THE
General Manager OF the Mallory Line
lnspects Work on Steamship
San Jacinto.

- h H thrIt .t.N .Hf-ftf Es--H !. In f.rr. 100
MIR. Charles Mallory. eff New York.
vice president and general manager o;
the Mallory line. was in This city ycs
tcrday inspecting the work On the
Steamship San Jacinto. of the Mallory
line, which is being ovcrhauled ant
required at the shlryard.
Mr.. Mallory expressed himself as be-
Ing well pleased with The progress ami
grade of tho work being done or the
San Jacinto. He spent some time
l@onkirg over The %shlpyard. He wa;
especially struck will, the size CT The
yard It's. dry docks and vel! equipped
shops and will probably return here
again this summer.
He left last night. with a party OF
friends for Williamsburg. where he Is
on q itshing trip. He will return to
New York tonight.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-23
Knights Of Columbus Held rniay.
able Celebration.
MANY GUSTS ENTERTAlSE5
Past District Deputy Callahan and
Other Prominent Knights Gathered
Around Banquet Board at the Council
HalI-E,oquent Responses to Toasts.

The NTH anniversary of the %organiza-
ton of Newport News Council, No.
51f, Knights of Columbus, was cele-
bratcd in royal style last night. After
a brief business session, the council
held a delightful banquet and social
session.
There were several prominent visit
ing knights among the invited guests.
among them Past District Deputy ID. j.
Callahan, District Deputy NJ. j. Muir
ply, District Deputy Warden l.. v.
Carey, John Scullian and James Soul
lian, of Norfolk. a telegram was re-
ccived from State Deputy John G. lag
an, of Richmond, stating that he would
he unable to be present and extending
district deputy.
his congratulations and good wishes to
to the council.
Covers were laid for about one hun
dred guests and Knight Bryan j.
O'llara presided as toast-master. Be-
fore the guests and members sat down
to the feast, Rev. Father Carne, OF Old
Point, offered an eloquent prayer.
The toasts and speakers were as fol-
lows:
"Welcomc"-Grand Knight M. p.
O'Connell. !.
."Our Oricr'-D. ]. Callahan, past
Our Absent Bfothcrs"-W. S. Up.
shur.
"Colorado"-W. e. Riley.
."The Good of the Ordcr"-H. j.. Fitz-
gerald, past grand knight. ts
After the speaking recltations were
rendered by various members and
guests. Messrs. Ted Breton and Ram
scy Wallace. members of the Corinne
Runkcl Stock Company, assisted in the
entertainment with songs and recita,
tions. Mr.. Wallacc's rendition of 'Ost-
Ter Joe" being especially fine. MIR.
George Oldewurtcl sang when the
Bees are in the Hives; MI. II. P.
Richards sang "Ill be With You When
tho Roses Bloom Again, Mr.. Thomas
Koran gave alexander" innd othcr,.sc-
lectlons; Mr.. George Hcnhoeffcr rccit-
ed Casey at the Bat" and THE Face
on the Barroom Floor; Mcssrs. Nc
Conncll and Oldcwurtcl gave Il violin
and mandolin duct and Mr.. w. e. Riley
impersonatcd Dutch characters. q
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-23
stFso ~. :! 10 81 so 10 ~ fts't
JOHN CLAIBORNE
THE MURDERER
Police Now Know Name of Man Who
Stabbed Sam sim- In Rockets
Early Sunday Morning.

IT. was learned Sunday that John
Claiborne. 4 negro, was the MAI who
stabbed and fatally wounded Sam Sims,
also colored, on Jefferson avenue early
Sunday morning. The name was given
by negroes who knew both men and,
tho polico department Is now making
every, effort to ,apprchcnd the murderer.
Sips. who walked IN jefferson ave
~ and mot Policeman Gtimths after
Tho fight. died before he could tell the
officer anything about the tragedy or
even the, name of his assailant.
From the story told by the wit
ncsses. 1t seems that the mel quarrel
led over a woman named Alice Evans.
This woman and severals Others are be-
Ing held as witnesses to testify against
Claiborne Il lie. is captured.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-23
K OPENS MONDAY.
Elaborate Arrangements For Summer
Season are Completed.

Elaborate Arrangements For Summer
Season are Completed.
Monday night will witness the omen
ing of Buckroe Beach, under what
promise to be most suspicious. circum.
STAGES. The grounds have been bean.
titled the buildings improved and dec.
GRATED and tn .entir resort given a gen
eral ovcrhaullng. MyriadsS of addition.
al electrical lights have been added to
the already illumination and the
grounds by night will present an as,
peft almost as brilliant MS day.
The dancing pavilion this season
promises to be more ppprlar than ever
before. Herr v. Won Smidt has been
re-engagod to direct the orchestra.
has been considerably enlarged and un-
der his capable leadership will prove
one Of the features of the resort.
Fol- the. Casino theater, the popular
Gagnon-Poilock Stock Company has
becns engaged for the opening attrac-
ton. Tho advance guard of, the com
pany arrived In the city yesterday and
the first ~rehearsals have been. called
for tomorrow. Hal M%ordaunt, the lead
Ing man for the company. is among the
early arrivals and was yesterday kept
busy renewing his old ac%quaintances
and greeting his friends
The opening bill Will be 'Tho Bank
cr's Daughter" n of the most. popu.
lar plays infthe, company's. large roper.
tofre. New specialties will be introduc-
ed bet ween acts and Manager Rex
promises some of tho most novel and
entertaining, features In this line ever
seen at the beach,
All oftthe attractions at the beach
will be open on the first night and Wis,
TORS will find manyne ones; that have
not been seen there before. Manager
Rex. who is tits year In charge OF the
entire beach property, arrived in the
city yesterday and is busiiy engaged
sl,perIntending the preparations for the
opening. He brought with him a com
Detept2corIs: of assistants for all do;
partments and special attention will be
paid this season TO fthe hotel, which
will be under the supervision OF Mark
Davis one of5the pioneer restanran-
tours OF Richmond and one Of the most
famous In the South.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-23

new that Captain Stuart was to be ap.
pointed. The Daily Press received a
telegram FROM Mr. jim. Bohlken, a
member of the city Republican commit.
tee, reading as follows: /" J. e. b.
Stuart appointed collector, by president
today"
Following is an AssociatedsPress dis.
patch received lust night:
Dispatch From Washington.
WASHINGTON, May 2~2.-President
Roosevelt today detcrminelt tojapboiDt
j. p. &. Stuart, as collector, OF customs
at Newport News, Va, to MI the Yacan.
cy. caused by .thErecent death Of Collec.
tor. Elliott. Captain Stuart is now
United States marshal, OF the Eastern
district Of Virginia, and It was with his
assent that the transfer was made. To
Ill the marshalship made vacant by
the transfer of Stuart the president de-
cided to appoint. Morgan Treat, of Rich.
mon, who formerly filled the office and
whom Stuart succeeded. A delegation
Of Vlrsinlans headed by Represents
tive Slemp called on the president to-
day. In re-apDointing MIR. Treat, the
president said he had been influenced
to n great extent by the recommends
ton of the. judges of the Fourth circuit.
The result of tho contest was dis
cussed on every street corner and pub
lie place last night and the return of
tho politicians from Washington Is
awaited with no little interest, as every
body is anxious to hear the details of
the finish.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-23
60 %! KS .N2~ y.
Theatrical

Kidnapped" a very sensational
melo-dfama. was the bill at the Acad-
,emyiofrM Music, last night, when the Cor.
inpe RNnkel, Stock Company. played to
another large. audience. The piece was
produced in fairly good style and seem
ed to please the audience. New .spe-
cialties were introduced between the
acts, hi .5:.6 FL. .s,,6A.
The bill tonight, tomorrow afternoon
and tomorrow night will be "Kiinap-
ped" and Thursday night '"rurncd Up
a popular old comedy. will be pre-.
sent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-23
SoGfdl-Persond

- sH-NHA FfNN.HfIf--FN fFhEs NTRHh HLn l.f-FlF - %
Miss, Anne ,Dornin will return to Nor
folk today after spending ten days with
her, brother. Mr.. Thomas Dornln, on
Fifty-flrst street.
Miss Ada G. Haugllton will entertain
at cards Thursday evening. y
Miss Helen Novel;, of Boston, is
spending a week, with Miss Anne. Bur.
well Jones at PIT Thirty.third street.
Mrs. James Malcney and Miss Anna
Haug. have returned from Philadelphia
and Atlantic City. where they spent
ten days.
Mrs. T. Il. Kelly and son left ycstcr-
day for King William county, where
they will spend Il week with relatives.
Miss Lillian Jensen has gone to
Charlottesville to spend a month with
friends.
Miss Claudia Morrison left Sunday
for Harlem, N. c., where she will
spend II month.
Mrs. Samuel Days Jeff yesterday for
Richmond after spending n week with
friends here.
Mrs. Charles Frendt and children. of
Salisbury, Md, & are visiting. Mrs.
Frcndt's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. HarrI-
son., on Forty-ifth street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-23
Republican Patronage Dispensers
Agree Upon Compromise Slate
and Surprise LOCAL Pubil.
TREAT GETS HIS JOB BACK
Report Has 1t That Hopkinsl 10 to sue.
coed Postmaster Fred Read-Great
DIsappolntments For Peaehy's
Frlcnds-Pow-Wow of Virginia Re.
publIcans at Capital Yesterday.

Captain J. E. b.. Stuart, recently mp.
pointed United States marshall for the
Eastern Virginia district, is to be col
lector of customs for this port, succeed
Ing the late j. w. Elliott. The present
term expires In less than n year, but It
Is generally understood that the man
filling the uneXpircd term will be reap
pointed.
81 Until a few days ago Captain Stuart's
name had not bcen mentioned In con
nection with the collcctorship and at
no time was 1t thought that there was
q possibility of his being given the APP
pointment; therefore kilograms bring
Ing the news from Washington y~ester-
day afternoon were received with the
greatest surprise.
How II Came About.
With the public generally hcre the
result of tho contest seems to be rath-
er disappointing. Saturday IL was be-
lieved that the appointment Of Mr.. A.
O.. Peachy was practically assured and
II was thought that If. by any chance,
no should fall to get tho appointment,
Mr.. w. T.. Hopkins would be collector.
II appears. however. that the Rcpub-
lican moguls of Virginia couldn't get
together on Peachy and the. present
slate is supposed to have beer agreed
upon as a compromise.
a Held Great Pow.NVow.
There was Il great pow-wow of Vir-
glntaR Republicans in Washington yester.
day, Every member OF the local city
committee, with ono exception. was in
Washington. Various conferences were
held and 1t Is said, that State Chairman
Slemp, Judge Lewis and Judge Wad-
dill finally decided TO ask the presi-
dent to appoint Mr.. Stuart collector.
II Is said that the desire of the powers
70 ~;re-instate Former Marshal ]. Nor
gan Treat, who was succeeded by Cap
tain Stuart. was largely responsible for
the unexpected turn OF affairs. 1t is
also understood that the patronage dis
pensers decided to make Mr.. W. IT.
Hopkins postmaster for this city to sue
coed Postmaster Fred Read, but there
has been Tic official announcement of
slch n decision.
Messages by telegraph and long.dis-
lance yesterday afternoon brought the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-23
New Company chartercd.

a charter has just, heen granted by
the Corporation Commission to the Elk
position; Realty Corporation, OF New
port News and Norfolk. The officers
of the new company. are: Benjamin
Iowenburg, presidentSandi treasurer:
IIowrey, secretary. The. object Of tho
company is toEbuy; and sell real estate
and the offices will be located here and
In Norfolk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-23
SLEEP FOR BABIES
Rest for Mothers.

Instant relief aud refreshing sleep
for ekin-torturcd babies, and rest for
tired, fretted mothers, in warm baths
with c%uticura Soap and gentle anoin.-
ings with Cuticura Ointment,thc great
ektn curc, and restofsmolliepts,
ulcers so.p. ointm-nt. and PiiI,i are ..oid ih,oo,sho,,
%. sthd f0rs How y Cure Baby iIurioIs,'