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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14

Sleepy Hollow neighhorhood, immortalized
in American literature by Washington Irv-
ing, is himself descendant OF the original
|of Brom Bones'' and has for neighbors the
posterity Of the original Of the wierd char
acter s'Ickabod Crane.
Owning 400 acres Of land he is a success
ful orchardiss and dairyman we'll qualified
by practical experience TO teach.
"0ur cows live in unnatural conditions
for nature never intended COW to give
milk in winter. To get the most and best
milk we must supply our COWS with condi-
tions nearest possible to those Of June
warmth, water and abundance of suoculent
food. We should grow the coarse fibre
feeds buying only those concentrated foods
which can not be raised on the farm.
Better make your own cattle powders or
condimentaI stock food, Of cost Of $4 a
hundred pounds than to buy them at ten
cents pound or So hundred
In the evening Director Dye spoke upon
1aAauLOa ca EldiHtuS lbs lStu anu uS-
velopment 10 civilized communities togeth
er with its inequalities and abuses urging
farmers TO organize, call meetings, employ
counsel and educate themselves upon this
subject.
DR.. Sarah Lyons gave an illustrated lee
ture upon "The Chemistry Of Foods, -
showing analysis of the greatest scientific
and practical value.
Prof. G. f. Warren, State horticulturist,
gave stereopticon lecture which was a
revelation Of the progress of agricultural ed
ucation in the United States Canada
His views showed the students at their
work in laboratory aud field at she Agric al
tural colleges and schools.
In 1894 there were 3,947 students regis
tered in the agricultural colleges and in
1904 there we're II, s99. an increase Of
nearly 500 per cent
This institutes success was dae TO the
faithful work Of our local Grange commit
tees aud the splendid work Of Secretary
Dye and his fine corps Of institate lecturers.
The music committees singing was heartily
applauded and already our inyincibIe
Williamstown and Cross Keys Patrons OF
Husbandry are talking about what we will
have at next years institute.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14
Joyce Sharp.

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at
1912 North 28th street, Philadelphia, on
Wednesday evening at eight O'Clock, when
William S. Joyce, Of Woodbury., was mar
ried to Miss Marie Bertha Sharp, at the
residence of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
George Sharp
The Rev. ], L. Howard, of Woodbury.
oficiated, using the ring ceremony. The
music was in charge Of Mrs. Ada Abrams,
who skilifully played the wedding march.
Mr.. C. Edward Joyce, brother OF the groom
was best man, while Mrs Amber Rush
worth, Of Camden, was maIron Of honor
The bride was given away by her father
aud was dressed il handsome gown Of
white crepe de chine. and carried hoquet
of white roses
The groom was dressed in the conYen
tional black. The decorations we're palms.
After refreshments were served the happy
couple went on sheir wedding trip amid
shower Of rice and heart-fels wishes for a
long and prosperous life. There were
guests from Camden, Woodbury., PhiladsI-
phia, Hamilton Square, Woodstown and
other places The presents were numerous
and costly, among them a Bible and fifty
dollars in gold from the groom's parents.
After brief visit 80 Washington and other
places, they will reside at 81 Centre street,
Woodbury., New jersey. Mr. JeYce is
Young business man and favoaably know
in our community, and his many friends
wish for the newly welded couple much
happiness.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14

Thomas ]. straston, Howard W. Miller,
Ernest Redfeld, Francis B. Davis. Samuel
Silver, Jr.. A. Fl. Swaokhamer, G D..
Whitney, Elwood J. Davis, William Geb-
hardtsbauer. W. F. Wright, Edmund Jones,
Harry w, Jones, Prof E. B. Voorhees,,
Robert @ Sparks, Joseph H, Britton,
Charles R. Bacon, Frank B. Ridgway, J..
Frank Wilson, NJ. F. DuBos, Wm. H. Duf-
field, NJ F. Catsell, John Rachor, sr.. Hor-
ace F. Nixon, Hugh F. Dugan, George H.
Plats.
Florist ". P. Care, Of Mantua, had
charge Of the decorations and furnished the
flowers.
The Committee Of Arrangements was
John Rachor, Jr., Ellison H. Davis. DR.. @.
Frank Fisler, E. &. Grossoup and ". H.
Albright.
Caterer Chaplain, assisted BY a large corps,
served in fautless style.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14
In MemOrIam.

At meeting of the Township committee
OF Logan Township held at Bridgeport De-
cember 9th, 1905, the following preamble
and resolutions were adopted and ordered
published in the GLoUcEsrER County
DEMOCRAT and copy sent to the family
OF deceased.
WHEREAS. The Supreme Ruler ia His in
initive wisdom has removed from our
pleasant associations by death Mr.. Isaac
Derrickson faithful member of our
board, we in token Of our high esteem
for him desire TO record our appreciation
of his LOYALTY and faithfulness as mem
Der Of this board; therefore be it
ResolpedSSS That during oyer seven years
Of service rendefs him as a member Of
the Township committee we can trut' ally
say thas in all his acts, honesty aud chris
sian principle dominated and at all shines
he labored for the sole interest Of the people
of the township.
ResOlped, That by his death this board
has ost worthy member, she community
a highly respected Citizen, the christian
church useful member, she widow, a low
ing husband and !the children an indElgent
father.
Resotped, That we tender to the widow
and family our deepest sympathy in this
hour OF their bereavement.
Resolued, That the friendship which
bonnd us together as officers Of the town
ship will ever be cherished in grateful re-
membrance
HUaH McGLrEcY. SR
WILLIAM F. JUsTIcE.
William Risler, Committee.
Township.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14
State Tax Board Wants Information
win Hear Taxpayers.

Important action with reference to future
taxation in New Jersey was taken hg she
atate board for the equalization Of taxes at
its meeting at the State House on Tuesday
Section four Of the act creating the board
Of equalization Of taxes provides that is
shall be the duty Of the board 30 insesti-
gate the method adopted hs local assessors
in assessment Of real aud personal property
in this state, and to ascertain wherein exist
ing sax laws are detective or are properly
or negligsntly administered, 10 the end
that they make such corrections as are
necessary, aud TO report from time 20 sims
to the Legislature.
In order more effecsually 70 carry ont
the intent Of this acs. ths board resolved 80
hold series Of meetings within the next
few weeks sitsing at the county seat %
eath county, to hear both assessing officers
and taxpayers IN the matters set forth in
this section, and to receive suggestions
along these lines. To this end the assessor
in she counties viii be requested % ATTEND
these meetings and give information as 10
the pracslcal working Of she present enx
|systsm ju theit respective districts
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14
N. j. Building and Loan Association.

According to the annual report of David
O. Watkins, state commissioner of bank
ing AMI insurance, the total membership in
the building and loan associations ID New
Jersey is 12S. .984, and the sotal assets Of
the associations amount to SIS, 1863, ,2l6
The report takes mp in detail the condi-
tion Of the state aud local association. The
total member ship Of she local associations
is 12l, 1876, an increase during the year Of
4,751. The proportion Of borrowers remains
at 27 per cent. The total membership in
the state associations is 7,78s.
The total assets Of the local associations
aggregate $57, ,657, 354 and of the state as
sociations 81, I'll, 1872. The receipts during
the year were: Local associations S33, 141
185 state associations, 81, ,279, ,O84; total
$34, 42o. 1853.
The total number OF shares in force at
the end OF she year in the local association
were 822, 164 1924, and in the state organ
izations ISL 1927, total Of 93.s, 701 1924.
At the present time there are 408 build
ing and loan associations actively engaged
in business in the state. This is an increase
of 16 over last year. Since the preceding
annual report % association have been in
corporated and seven have ceased operation.
The report says: "As their returns in
dicate. the associations generally are in
prosperous condition. y
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14
Farm Buildings Burned.
W Aiidtu htSIti
Township.

Tuesday morning, December 5, a large
barn on the farm Of William s ckler on the
road from Balenger's mill to yorktown,
s.lem county, was destroyed BY fire, and
sixteen cows and other valuable contents
Of the barn destroyed. Several horses and
teiS sows were rescued. The fire IS sup
posed to haYe been Of iucendiary origin, as
il was started in two places in straw stacks
outside the barn. Mr.. siekIer, who bad
one Of the best dairies in Salem county,
recently LOST Sllu0 by the failure Of PhiIa-
delpnia milk dealer. The destruction Tues
day morning is said 10 have been covered
by insurance.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14
May Buy $4,000 Acre Forest.

The State Board Of Forestry has under
consideration the purchase of 25. 900 acre
foress in Atlantic county. The land has
been offered wish or withont the water
rights
The State Geological Survey has reported
to the commission shat the land is suitable
for forest preserve.
The commission now owns several hun-
dred acres 10 Atlantic county. Prof John
Clifford, Of Princeton, formerly forester as
Cornell College, presented the State tract
Of 104 acres IN Atlantic county and the
Slate putohassd 1853 acres d adjoining
land.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14
Officers Nominated.

The following were nominated for the
Offices in Washington Camp, No. So, P. O.
S. Of A., last night.
President Chas p Holston.
Vice President Joseph H. Cloud.
Master Of Forms Isaac Hewitt
Recording Secretary E. 4. Cloud.
Financial Secretary VIM. Edwards.
Treasurer Charles Park.
Conductor G. G. Cunningham.
Inspector Judson p Cloud
Guard Howard s. Crumley, VIM. Num-
ford.
Trustee G. Cunningham.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14
Climax to Stage Romance.

A romance which began three months ago
in Philadeiphia came to climax on the 9th
Of December, when H. Morren Burnham,
the leading nian of Miss Bob White, and
Miss Maize Alice Grier, one Of the Colonial
Danes Of the same company, were married
by the Rev. Frank Nelson, at Christ Church
Cincinnati, Ohio.
The happy couple were given quite sur
prise when the orchestra struck up the
wedding march after the last act, and had
to respond several times TO curtain calls.
Miss Grier is a daughter Of Mrs. G. B.
Platt, Of this city
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14
Obituary.
JOHN B msLEY,

A veteran of the civil war and former
resident Of Mullica Hill, where he spent his
boyhood days and where he was we'll
known, died at Iino, Oklahoma, on Noyem-
Der 80, aged 81 years. The deceased was
he son Of John Wamsley, one of the best
known residents in his day of the Southern
tsection of she State, and brother to DR..
James A. Wamsey. now OF Philadelphia.
He was mustered into Company F, Twelfth
Regiments, New Jersey Volunteers, at
Woodbury., on August 4, 1862, and par
tieipated in number Of hattles, escaping
without being wounded. He was after
wards detail ed in the Division Provost
Guard, and served in thas capacity until
the close OF the war, afterwards going West
where he remained uutil his death
ADRIAN VAN HELDEN,
Secretary of the Holland Vice Consulate,
Philadelphia, whose death occurred at
Barnsboro, on the 18th instant, was ma
tive Of Woudrichen, Holland, came to
this country in 1875. He was gentleman
Of the old school whose polished manners,
social qualities and linguistic Alta. Hfaehts
won for him q large circle Of friends who
will mourn his loss
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14
CIRCUIT COURT CASES.

With Judge Endicott presiding. che case
of Chew Bros vs.. John J. Williams & CO.,
OF Chester, went TO trial on Tuesday. This
is suit on contract. 10 which Chew Bros.
claim balance Of $27l "A, ont Of a con-
tract Of $999 rs. made with Williams 81
Co. for dredging at Cadwalader's Island
between September 2, 1904, and October
s. 1904 Watkins & Avis for Chew Bros.
and Lewis Starr for the defendants
Under instructions Of Judge Endicott,
the jury in the above case rendered 4 yer
dict for Chew Bros. in the sum Of $214 II.
The case Of Chas- NJ Simpson Is Will
lam Simpson, in replevin, was next tried
Mr. swackhamer for plaintiff and Mr.
Carrow for defendant. The jury rsndeSd
verdict for the defendant
The repleyln case of Sarah A. Gum vs.
Danl Mumford is now being tried. Mr..
swackhamer for Gum, and Watkins &
AYis for Mumford.
CRIMINAL CASES.
In the criminal courts. Lee Jones, color
ed, was tried for breaking, entering and
larceny of a gold watch from Charles Payne,
of West Deptf I'd on The night OF October
29, last Mr.. Redfeld, by assignments Of
the court, defended him. There was no
defense ard he was conyicted and sentenced
to State Prison for 18 months.
G. D. Bethel, the 28- -year-old fat hoy, Of
Camden, who pulled the fire alarm was
next tried. By assignment Of the conrt,
Mr. Sparks conducted the defence. The
defence offered no testsmony, and conyic-
tion followed the States evidence fe was
sentenced TO thirty days in the estnty jail.
Albert Accoo, the colofed ban who
secured S45 from Swedesboro bsspk on
forged check was brought III for sentence,
and farmers Wallace and Justice, for each
Of whom he had worked two mouths the
past summer, testified that his character
was an average Of men of his class Aocoo
told Mr.. Sparks tn the bank bad It's
money hack, giving the Impression that he
had paid it, but it was SHOWN that the
cashier had made good TO ens bank, knf
nobody had yet made good so the cashier.
Judge Jessup sentenced him to State Prison
at had labor for term Of eight months.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14
The Loan Association.
y 10 tPPUtsF
Adj. at II p. m.

e3d series aratured-ss ssI 500 Dis
trIbuted.
The December meeting Of the Woodbury.
Real Estate Mutual Loan Association was
held last evening, and S2500 was sold to
four purchasers at . premium of s per
cent. The 23i series of stock was declared
matnred, and S31 800 will be distributed 80
forty-two stockholders twenty-eighs Of
whom will receive Sle, 900 in cash, and
fourteen will haye mortgages cancelled.
Checks will be mailed TO those receiving
cash about the 22d instant.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-12-14


In conclusion be said he hoped this bill
would not be paid until ii was rightly
DONE
Mr.. Hughes said be coald get every pro-
perty owner on the street to say that it was
all right, except Mr.. CatteH. Mr. Carter
said the work, was not as neat as some, but
be thought il was substantial job The
vote to pay, was:
Aye Burkett, Davis, Kugler, Munyan,
Pierson, Reading 6.
No:- Cattell, Chenoweth, Clover 5
The Warriek pool license was transferred
to Jacob S. Knorr.
PRINTING BILLS PAID
]. p. Carpenter, advertising sas 50
WATER BILLS PAID
Ed. Wheldon, sundries, 5 2 05
E. D. Knisell repairs, ..... 55
w. ). S. S. r r Co freight, -. SO
A. P. Smith Mfg. CO., sleeve, ~. - 90
Water superintendent Wilmer reported
water collections for Nov. SIG 81 and l3,
635, 600 gallons of water pumped.
Mr.. CatteIl asked if the chairman Of the
sewer committee had anything to report in
connection with she sewer suit. The reply
was that the suit was progressing as rapidly
as the peculiarities Of the situation warrant
ed. The probabilities were that the suit
would be tried at she spring term Of the U.
S. Courts.
Mr.. Burkett moved that new sewer notes,
renewals Of the old notes, be drawn as
foilows:-
Woodbury. Trust Co., $2l, ,694 %, due
June Is, '06 Woodbury. Trust Co, inter-
est 1904 48 Farmers & Mechanics Bank,
$14, 3l3.7 10 due June 16, 'o6 Farmers &
Mechanics Bank interest, S327.43. First
National Bank So, 500 AZ. First National
Bank interest 81, $50 81.
When q suggestion was made to go into
the election Of Water Superintendent,
Mr.. Cattell objected to the election Of that
officer now, for the reason that that officer
should be elected on January 1, same as all
other officers.
Several ordinances would be introduced
in the next Council changing the manner of
conducting the water and sewer depart
ments. Il was unfair for this Council to
bind the next Council as to selecting It's
own servants. Ae said we were paying
500 month to keep a set of books in an
old. out Of date style. lie hoped to see
change in the methods of doing the city s
business.
Other cities Of our class. be said, were
paying much less for this service, Salem
only $45 month
He then moved TO lay over the election
of Water Superintendent until Jan. 1.
Mr.. Catte IFS motion was not seconded
and then Mr.. Davis nominated Samuel E !,
Wilmer and Mr.. Cattell nominated John G.
Ford (without his knowledge).
The vote was Wilmer 8 and Ford 1. Mr..
Wilmer was then deolered elected.
In communication, Joseph W. Merritt
called attention TO the condition Of Morris
and Logan streets, alleging that now il was
dumping ground. The Communication
was referred 30 the Street committee
On motion Of Mr. Dayis, the salaries were
ordered drawn and payable on December
2o.i
On motion Of Mr.. Cattell, at the sugges-
tion Of the Solicitor. special committee
was appointed TO meet Mr.. Gilkinson in
trolley complaints. The entire Council
was appointed.
Adj at III n M
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-23
WARREN.

Rev. Hopkins u. Cady preached at the
morning n evening services In the
Methodist church and delivered excellent
sermons at both services Special singing
was rendered by the chorus choir.
The Epworth league connected with the
church held a devotional meeting in the
evening. at which a good attendauea-af
members were present. Rev. Herman w.
Watjen occupied the pulpit al the Baptist
church during the day. The Epworth
league, Junior and Senior branches, held
meetings in the parlors Of the church. De-
v%otional exercises were held and good at
tendances OF members were present. Rev.
Joseph Hutcheson preached at the morn
ing and vesper services at ST. Marks
church. Special music was rendered by
the chorus choir under the direction OF
Organist Hugely. Regular mass services
were held at the st. Johns and ST. Mary's
churches, Rev. Father Joseph Fauteaux
officlated at the former and Rev. Father
j. w. Colgan at the latter church.
The weekly drill session OF the Warren
artillery will be postponed Sonight. owing
to the occupancy OF Armory hall by the
Circle Jacques Cartier society, who are
holding a fair IN the hall.
A movement 10 form a ffe and drum
a i'm the artillery has been started.
n Il meeting Will be held soon, when
organization will be perfected. 1t IL
planned TO nave II or Is members in the
band.
Miss May Farnum OF Harrisville. r. L.
has been visiting friends in own the past
week.
The regular weekly meeting OF the w.
c. r. L. will be held Wednesday after
noon at the residence OF Mrs. f.. \. Rams
den on Federal street.
The following list of advertised letters
await claimants at the Warren postonice.
II. Il. Martin. postmaster. Mrs. Mary
Hambly. Madame T. V. Marian. Elizabeth
Habin. Nancy Mather (2D. j. Nathan
Chase, Charles +. Chase, IL. r. johnson,
Edward Messier ana William Sanders.
Several foreign letters also await claim
ants.
Saturday nights attendance at the fair
OF the Circle jacques Cartier society was
the largest crowd which has been in at
tendance during the run Military COM
panies and visiting societies were present
from Providence. Woonsocket. P~awtucket.
FAN River. New Bedford and Bristol. To-
night H. the last night Of the fair n a
good crowd is expected.
The public-schonls -nLIheLnMn-MIl
opeu again this morning after the few
days vacation last week, In which the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-23

ment the building. The first Information
Mr.. Winchester will-haye=af- tAe-event
Will probably be when he reads the news
in this paper. the club having taken ad-
vantage OF his absence in Worcester to
erect the pole and arrang necessary pre-
liminaries.
The pole is 40 feet in length. OF Maine
spruce, and Is furnished and prepared by
Mr.. Herbert Salisbury. the Riverside
boat builder. Ii will extend over 20 feet
above the building, and ls placed on the
Bullocks Point avenue side about one
third the length OF the building from Lin
coin avenue.
The flag is regulation size. 10 feet long
and ten feet wide, made specially for the
occasion by Messrs. l.. +. Pease & Co, Of
Providence. and is all hand work and OF
extra fine texture.
The Hon. Charles T.. Pierce will break
out the flag To the breeze and fireworks
and red fire will emphasize the fact that
Riverside qua has recovered from the
effects OF the destructive fire Of last sum
mcr. -
The police are after a crowd Of bows
who nav made life miserable for the resi-
dents OF N~arragansett avenue for a week
or more. The boys have been notified BY
Patrolman Knight 20 cut OUT their ac-
lions and If they do not heed him some
OF them will b. taken before Judge Rliss.
William Wardel. one OF the best known
conductors here. had a lively tussle with
an Italian last evening and as a result Is
caring for "A black eye.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-23
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

No ~sCoundrel from the worlds or reanty
or romance ever came witt stronger let
tiers ~ recommendation than does the gen
tie Rafles. FEASIBILITY and soulful eyes
through the medium Of dashing and hand
some Kyrle Bellew at the Providence
opero House tonight. Here is a crook
with a character" lie is warranted 10
wear for three hours an evening and give
complete satisfaction. IL IL not often that
a bursular is welcome 20 town, but Raj
hes has been met at the depot OF nearly
every city he has visited-not by a depu-
tation from the detective bureau-but by
a brass band. RafSles really is the sua%
est. most debonair and irresistible, yet the
warmest hearted and most lovable villain
that ever cracked n safe or went through
tho strong box 81 a belated Earl. He does
not mako crime attractive mo one would
ever be inclined toward wrongdoing from
seeing the Hornung-Presbrey drama)
but he wins the hearts OF his audiences
and they wonder how 80 fine a fellow
ever came to deyiate from the straight
and narrow path.
Ranles' splendid references from New
York and a dozen other cities. Mr.. Bellew
and his artistic Liebler a. Co, production
were seen IN the metropolis winter be
fore last for POO performances. the RECORD
run OF the year. No play has been more
talked OF In a decade. So great was the
impression it made In New York that the
question e suggests. rs Crime n Dis
ease9 ," was discussed for weeks In the
medical Journals and the daily press by
celebrated alienists. Max Nordau even en-
-trrfug thp debate.
Mr.. Bellew has not visited this section
in some time and he will be warmly re-
ceived. lie II undoubtedly the leading TO-
mantle actor OF the day and IL now In his
histrlonic prime. Featured I'm his sup
port II that gifted actor. T. NJ Holland.
who plays Captain Pcdford. the detective.
Other prominent players In the cast are
clara Biaudlck. Lorena Atwood. Hattie
Russell. Olive Nyudham. Mignon Beran-
ger. Frank Mccormack. Frank Roberts.
Frank connor. 4 W. Grass.