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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23
LAUNCHING A WAR VESSEL.

The first war vessel ever constructed at
the works OF the New York shipbuilding
plant was The cruiser Washington launched
last Saturday at u 10 =. 10, in the presence
of two thousand guests Of the Company.
1t was beautiful sight as she lay on the
ways, with her perfecs lines all exposed, a
great structure of finest steel, 502 feet at
the waterline, - feet wide, IA, 500 tons
displacement, drawing q feet of water,
with a speed Of % knots an hour, designed
to carry 900 men and battery of sixty
guns, the largest being 10-inch and the
smallest 3-inch field pieces
1t is no marvel that the officers Of this
company were proud Of their work, and as
anxious as the great throng Of spectators to
see the immense hull filide to her element
At the word from the person in charge.
the great ship started down the ways.
Slowly and majestically she moved and slid
into the water as easily and gracefully as a
water foul resting thereon with even keel
an object of maratime beauty as she is Of
mechanical strength.
The cruiser is named after the State q
Washington, and the christening act was
performed by Miss Helen S. Wilson, dauah
ter Of former u S. Senator, James l.. Will
son, of that state, who proved perfect
sponsor, smashing the bottle Of WINE on hei
steel PROV as the great vessel moved and
pronouncing the christening sentence, =
christen the Washington in audible woids
Many Woodburians were among ths
spectators among them being Mayor Ladd
and daughters, Commander Comfy and :
party of ladies including Mrs. Comfy, Mis-
Ruby Comfy, and Mrs J. . Summerill
Dr. Duncan Campbell, ] G. VOORHEES,, Ed
itor Albright and family, and many others
On the slip adjoining the Washington !:
the battleship Kansas, thar will probably
be launched next November.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23
Odd Fellows District Meeting.

The hall of Woodbury. Lodge No. a. /.
70. o. F. was the scene OF fraternal meet
ing of more than usual moment last Monday
evening, representatives of the various
lodges OF the District being assembled there
in fraternal conference with the home lodge.
Especially large delegations were present
from Gloucester City, Westville, Clarks-
boTo, Hurffville and Mantua, while the
Greenwich lodge and lodges of Camden,
Philadelphia and even Chicago had repre-
sentatives there Grand officers Deacon, of
Bordentown and Stanger, of Glassboro, were
guests of honor. After the routine business
of the lodge was completed, Post Grand
w. Harrison LivermoIe, in an appropriate
address welcomed the brothers, and for
two hours Odd Fellowship was the theme
Of addresses in prose and poetry. Odd
Fellowship eighty sixth anniversary occurs
this month and among the members were
some who have been recorded as members
of the order at least half that period, yet
young men. enthusiastic in their new alli-
ance were in the great majority.
At eleven o'clock the meeting adjourned
to Newton hotel, where the one hundred
participants in the gathering enjoyed a
sumptuous Tepast
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23
Inspection Of Company a.

The annual War Department inspection
Of Company II, Of this city, took place IN
the armory in Green's Block Monday
evening BY Captain q. O. Gilmore, repre-
senting the national government, assisted
by Colonel John A. Mather, of Camden;
Major D. T. Mathers, Of Woodbury., Major
&c. Walter Shivers, OF Woodbury.; Captain
H. c. Kramer. of Camden, and Major
Dubois, of Woodbury. Company s'I'' has
a membership Of fifty-seven, and the officers
had the unusual satisfaction of the presence
in the ranks Of every member, making an
attendance Of 100 per cent. AS attendance
and general soldierly bearing count big in
the inspection by the War Department
inspector, the officers and members feel
highly elated at their showing on this
occasion
After the inspection the officers and
members Of the Company paFtook Of lunch
at Paul's Hotel
NoTE:-About fifteen young men, Of
good character, between the ages Of 3 and
25, can secure membershipin in this Company
Mrs. w. e. Mingin, Of Medford, has
been recent visitor Of her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Maier, Of South Broad St.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23
THE CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS.

The March meeting of the Board of Chos
en- Freeholders was held in the Court
House last Thursday, all the members
being present except Mr. Cunningham, who
is confined to his home by illness.
Messrs. Mathers, Rachor, Joyce, Usinger
and Jones, the special committee on Red
Bank Battlefield survey, presented the fol-
lowing written report:
To the Board Of Chosen Ffeehotdefs;
GENTLEMEN:-You committee to whom
was referred the duty Of selecting the 20
acres of the Red Bank Battlefield Military
Reservation, which the United States Gov
ernment by act of January p, 1905, is to
convey to the county of Gloucester as a
public park, beg leave to report that we
visited the site, went over the ground care
fully and recommend the selection of
about 1000 feet frontage on the Delaware
river. extending from the lands of the Nat
ional Park Association on the northeast
boundary in a southerly or soutwesterly
direction along the river front about 2000
feet, extending back about 400 feet or what
ever distance is required to make the 20
acres.
The tract above designated will include
all of the old Notifications owned by the
government, the present monument the
historic Whitall mansion house and will,
in the opinion of the committee, give suf-
ficient depth for park purposes.
We are of the opinion that the people OF
Gloucester county feel proud of having
within our borders such historic site, and
we believe the action of the government in
conveying this land to the county for park
purposes is, and will continue to be great y
appreciated by our citizens"
Freeholder Usinger objected to the pro
posed changes in the stone road law now
pending.before the State Legislature. The
County Road Committee was instructed to
do what they could to defeat the passage Of
the bill in the present shape.
National Park owes the county S40C
back taxes and the Solicitor was instructed
to take up the matter of collecting it.
There were two additions TO the paupeI
list-cne from Woolwich and one from the
First Ward Woodbury.
Steward Ridgway, of the Aims House
reported having refused to admit a person
10 that institution i'll with contageou:
disease and his action was approved.
After the payment of bills the Boarc
adjourned.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23
BASE BALL

George w. Grove is to manage the
Country Club base ball team this
year. Mr. Grove was chairman of the
base ball committee at the club last year
and has had considerable experience as
team manager.
This year the policy of the Country Club
team has been changed Heretofore semi
professional players have constituted the
team, this year the team win consist Of the.
Philadelphia inter-scholastic players, and
players from the collegiate ranks. Mr.
Grove thinks that team Of this kind will
be in fine condition when the club season
opens, May 80. The chosen team will play
together without any more changes than
are necessary. By playing together they
will soon get to fielding very we'll such
team undoubtedly would field we'll, but
would very likely be weak at the bat.
Experience has shown that. while schoI-
astic players may field in splendid style
they are not practical enough 10 face pitch
ers such as Clayton or the other opponents
carry, with hope of success
1t is true that they would not have to
be very good to hit as we'll as the team hit
last year, as a rule, but last season the
Country Club played in hard luck. Mr..
Grove wants to develop team that will
win victory. 1t can be done, but just
what the success of the present policy will
be, time alone can tell.
Whether the Country Club has team of
semi professional or amateur players mat
ters little The club desires to achieve
success. and their plans are formed with
that idea The question for Woodbury. to
settle is whether it is going to support the
Country Club team or not. Woodbury.
likes base ball, and in order to get the best
kind of ball in the city, the team must
have the financial and moral support of
every fan" in the city The games at the.
club will be worth seeing even though
amatures compose the team. Games will
be played on Saturdays and holidays.
The question of a league in South Jersey
is occupying the minds of number of
people.
If league would pay, league would
be formed. The fear is that league would
not pay, and until assurance of success is.
given, the idea will not be taken up
report from Savannah Georgia, says
that Tom" Nash, of Woodbury., New
Jersey, umpired game for the Philadel-
phia National League team last Monday.
Tom had little dispute, and came to the
conclusion that there are easier things. One
batter famed at pitched ball. Tom called
lone ball.'' The pitcher kicked and the
batter admitted that it was strike. Tom
would not back down, and said well it
was too high. Zone ball.
Dopson, Of Clayton, and Reynolds, of
the Country Club, will travel with the
Crusaders this year
Managers, let US hear Of your prospects
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23
Special Package Tickets.

The announcement that the West Jersey
& Seashore gailrord Company will this week
place on sale 10 strip package tickets be-
tween this city and Philadelphia, is re-
ceiyed with delight by patrons Of the road.
The ten tickets will be sold for $1.3o maxi
ing return trip rate of 26 cents. Tickets
can be used in either direction and are good
until used They will also be sold from
South Westyille at S1.1o and Westville
$l0O.
Nineteen hens and rooster were killed
one night last week, bv dogs, at the home
Of the Misses Reeves Of South Broad ST.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23
Counties to Pay for Voting Machines.

A bill was introduced in the Legislature
last week that the cost of the voting ma
coines shall be borne by the counties in the
State instead OF the State, and that ma
chine may be placed in every election dis
trict. II the bill should become law,
this means the expenditure of thousands of
dollars by every county. The matter is
causing much adverse discussion in nearly
every county.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23

VIM. NJ. taftef, making sewer maps lS5 vi
Mr. Davis moved that the Oyerseers ol
Poor be- uotiied to direct all persons apply
ing for relief to the Finance Com. Carried.
The Street committee reported the exact
cost Of the Cooper street improvement as
$2l, ,13S 21. The report was ordered re-
ceiyed
Mr.. Munyan reported progress in relation
to the Hopkins street crossing.
Mr.. Pierson presented petition signed
by 1872 citizens asking that Hopkins street
be opened across the WI. & S.S.R.R Co
The same was received and referred to
the Street committee.
Mr.. Munyan moved that the Fire com
mittee loan the Street committee sufficient
hose to clean Cooper street. Carried.
Mr.. Munyau moved the Street committee
be authorized to purchase a street sweeper.
Carried
Turner, Voegel & Co. applied for a license
to keep bowling alley in the basement ol
Green's Block Referred to the Vice and
immortality committee.
An order for 5000 was ordered drawn in
favor of the Board of Health.
Mr.. Gattell moved that the City Surveyor
present a report of all the unopened streets
which have been dedicated to the city but
are yet unopened, or are dead ends. Adopted
by a unanimous vote.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23
OPPOSE PITRAE BOROUGH

Senator Ferrell presented petition IL
the upper house Monday night from Glon.
county people, asking the senate not to pass
house bill No. 1872. incorporating Pitman
Grove as a borough,
II was signed by a5 per cent. Of the prop
erty owners Of Glossboro township who OBJ
iected to destroying the autonomy Of the
township. It was claimed the borough
was desired only by outsiders, who go to
Pitman Grove as summer resort. The
petition was referred 50 the committee on
boroughs and townships.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23
HARRISON.


rison township convened in Town Hall at
p. M Thomas Borton was chosen chair
man, Albert Parker, Secretary, John G.
Hazelton, D. c., was absent by reason Of
meeting were read and approved. The
annual report of the Board of Education
was read and adopted. On motion nomina-
tions were made for members of the Board
of Educatlon (E. I. Ridgway, John n.
Foster, Isaac c. Aliens term expiring1
These names were placed in nomination
and A. j. Nichols nominated Edward
Solms. The tellers were David Owen and
]. H. Mounce for the election of Trustees,
and Samuel G. Borton and D. w. SIthens
for appropriations, with John A. Ballinger
Secretary of the latter liz voses were
cast, being IA short of the sote last year,
resulting in the election of E. t. Ridgway,
Isaac c. Allen, aud John n. Foster for
Trustees for three years, and 81, $50 was
appropriated for the school year. 1t was
also carried to issue three bonds of nine
hundred dollars each payable in one, two
and three Eyears, 50, 700, being the amount
voted at the special meeting held last year
for the building of new school house at
jefferson. On motion the meeting adj
iourned.
EAST GREENWICH.
The retiring members were all reelected
as follows John G. Roberts, Albert T.
Dobbs, Robert Eldridge. The sum Of
81, 800 was appropriated
wENoNAH.
w. j. Dawson, E. A. Smith and Dir. II.
A. Stout were reelected members of the
Board and the sum Of ST, 700 appropriated.
GREENWICH.
The sentiment of the people seems to be
for modern school, established on broad
principles Following were elected mem
bers Of our new Board of Education:-One
year, William Duncan, George Munyan,
Charles Snyder; two years, John johnson,
Bowman Beaver, VIM. Leach; three years,
John Gross, John B. Miller, Lee Farson.
The sum of 50, 600 was appropriated.
LOGAN.
Hance Helms, John Magin and Hugh
McGlincy were elected members Of the
Board of Education, and $500 voted fol
school purposes.
WASHINGTON.
The school election in Washington town
ship on Tuesday night resulted in the elec.
tion of Charles E. Collins, H. B. Wood, S.
C. Lock for three year term; and Walton
H. Chew for one year, to I'LL unexpired term
of Joseph G. Pearson, resigned. The cleo
tion of Mr.. Locke in place Of H. L. Hurf
was great surprise, as it was understood
that there would be no opposition to the
old members, but as the nominations were
being made, Grenloch came in with theil
candidate and thus effected majority Of
twelve. Mr.. Hurf and friends had no
opportunity to exert any defence Our
correspondent adds: The cause Of the oppo-
sition of Mr.. Hurff was op account of the
new school house trouble last summer al
Grenloch Terrace. Mr.. Hurff was not in
favor of certain appropriations that were
voted down, but the result of Tuesdays
election may result in more trouble as the
voters of said township dont't like sneal'
work, and more trouble is looked for. The
full vote was Sc. The appropriation was
81 600.
MANTUA TOWNSHIP.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23
SCHOOL ELECTIONS.

OUIlUUL LLLUllUN0.
In CITY AND TOWNSHIPS.
The annual school elections were held
throughout the county last Tuesday even
ing, and from reports received were geDer-
ally well attended and healthy interest
shown in this important feature of our
county's local governments.
IL WOODBURY..
The election in Woodbury. was red hot
one in which the purchase of the Manley
Lot as site for new school house was the
ruling issue Notwithstanding it was a
very disagreeable night, 461 citizens stood
in line at the academy and in turn cast
their ballots in proportion of about three to
one against candidates who were on record
as favoring that piece of ground for new
public school.
The candidates who were on record as
favoring that site were W. Harrison Liver
more in the First Ward, and DIR. George Z.
Reading in the Third Ward, while Warner
Underwood of the First Ward, John Red
feld Of the Second and r. ID. Hughes, of
she Third Ward were pronounced oppon-
ents.
The school meeting organized at 7.30
o'clock with John NJ. Henderson as chair
man and NJ. Ware Scott clerk, B. c..
III lie
DllKes ana Jonn "ara' eellers. ne poiis
we're Kept open an nouf ana nieeen nihuses'
wnen' as everybody VINO ues,leo % yo'e
80 - f-'s ~, ' = =. :
election folIows
I;vermore 100
Underwood .....s................ $50
John Redheld, mot opposed ).......- ao 49a
bdlg f5ugnes 80, '.,'.''-' 95o 5Io
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SnoSA 'ne laws A'os'1s'9 VI 4SeA - 'ss
organize WITHIN ten Gays ateef tne eiecelon'
ana le Is oeilePed "oououfy boalu "iii ~
SO next MONDAY evening,
NoNkE TOWNSHIP.
10 this township d. 5. Champion, Z. II.
N. Bodlne and T. b. Cant were elected
trustees The sum of S4, $50 was appro-
priated.
DEPrFoRD.
Fifty-two votes were polled. The only
contest on Trustees was between Z. Patter-
son and George Sweitzer In which the
latter was elected. $4,000 was appropriated.
pAULsBoRo.
rho follou,;no aro tho ,no,nbers Of tho
poara - r7anoot;o, a,ootad ond tho on,o,,nt
- n,onan 81 ho ro;.ad h1 tox.t;on For
4brao naors tvo,,;o, Fnol;sb yonno
and y r Nonomator. for two wears Ios
y v;,horsor Tho amo,nt of n,onov
votoa sor tho nsa Of tho scboo, for the com
ino aor Nos % 5oo Tbare WAS NO con.
4ast
NATIONAL PARK
Henry q Hnf Walter Raker and Isaac
Sands were elected trustees. West Dept
ford demanded $50 each for educating our
children. The sum Of $3.50 was voted for
school purposes.
GLAssBoRo.
The following were elected members of
our Board of Education without opposition.
Howard Iszard, Brazier Wescoit, George
Higgins for three years; and c. Edward
shute for one year. S3, $40 was voted for
school purposes.
wooLwIcH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The following were elected members Of
the Board Of Education.-one year. George
L. Luallen. /. Allen Denny. Samuel {.
Homan: two years. II. w. Ridgway. L. M.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23

To neglect placing orders for monuments
means disappointment Decoration Day.
See Snelbaker Bros. al once. 2-23 II.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23

There was d large turnout and consider
able interest was manifested in school af-
fairs district tax of $1,000 was voted.
The proposition to close Columbia school
No. 4, and transport the children to Cedar
Grove No. was defeated by large ma
jority. Samuel NJ Zane, Chalkley G.
Kirby, Samuel p Pimm, were elected
members of the Roard Of Education. The
new Board has organized with Joseph S.
Cheeseman, President; Samuel M. Zane,
vice president; Samuel r Pimm, District
Clerk; Samuel S. Conover, Custodian Of
School Moneys.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23
MANTUA TOWNSHIP.

The annual school meeting Of Nantua
township was held in Tomlin's Hall Tues
day evening at 80. Mace Tomlin was
chosen chairman, and T. ". Newkirk was
elected Secretary, John H. Tharp, of Man
tua, and Charles Reeves, of Sewell, were
appointed tellers on appropriations, and
Joseph Shuster, of Barnsboro, and I. Frank
Wright were appointed tellers on the cleo
ton of memb bers Of the Board Of Education.
Harry P. Landers, of Emlin; William H.
Norris, Of Mantua, and Elmer Sharp. Of
Sewell, were reelected members Of the
Board for another term OF three years with
out opposition. The sum of S., 200 was
voted for TO carry the school for another
year. There was no fight and only votes
were polled, owing to rainy night
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23

In spite Of the unfavorable weather there
was good attendance at the annual meet
ing in Elk a proposition to build new
school house at Hardingville was lost by a
small majority. $3.50 was voted for cur
rent expenses. William Cassidy was
elected member Of the Board OF Educa-
tion for two years. August Kettenring,
John Zargable, Jr., and David N. Hughes
were elected for three year terms.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23

The chairman declared Messrs. Under
wood, Redfeld and Hughes elected, and
the meeting adjourned.
Under the law, Boards of Education must
organize within ten days after the election,
and it is believed Woodbury. Board will do
SO next Monday evening.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-23

NJ F. Dubois, W. NJ. Pierce, Charles
Stephenson, were elected members Of the
Board Of Education for three years; Charles
A. Dilks for two years; William G. shreve,
for one year. The new Board will meet in
building No. 2 on Monday evening next for
organization, and the first regular meeting
will be held on April 5. The question Of a
new school house is prominent one IN
Clayton
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
Thirty-one Years In Danville.

R.y. DR.. NJ. l.. Shindel has rounded
out thirty one years as pastor OF the
Pine Street Lutheran church. AT the
close Of his Sc rmon Sunday morning
he announced to his congl esation that
thirty one years ago on thai date he
treached his first sermon in Danvllle.
The career of Rev, DR.. Shindel IS an
exceptional one. He is in his seventy
seventh year and yet Notwithstanding
his age he possesses remarkable de-
gree of vigOr. His intellect If un-
clouded and he labors with the same
| zeal aud aggressiveness that character
! ized the best years of his life. He
breaches two sermons each Sunday
aud deliver. the regular Wednesday
evening lecture DR. Shindel is young
Al heart and keeps himself in happy
fellowship with young and old. lie
carrie. into his work the ripe eEperi-
epce of years and Notwithstanding thRt
lao las reached a limit when many
men retire from the mini try his lab
ors are still acceptable and bear the
! best of fruit.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
DanviIIe Lady r1et President.

Mr. and Mrs 7. ]. Rogers returned
nome from Washington, d. O., yester-
day afternoon where last Saturday
they attended the Inauguration OF
President Roosevelt Mr. and Mrs.
Rogers during Monday and Tuesday
Of this week visited many points OF in
tsrest in aud about the National Cap
ital including Wa-hlnRton's tomb at
Mt. Vernon.
On Tuesday Mrs Rogers had the
honor Of shaking hands with Presi-
d-pt Roosevelt Mr. Rogers was also
hooked for the honor OF meeting the
President but he was unable to keep
tre aupointment. The couple were TO
ioin party of Michigan PEOPLE led by
no Governor of the State but reached
,hair hotel too late. Mrs Rogers by
rrpuinp was able to drop into line as
the p,rfv entered the White House
INIT Mr.. Rogers states that he was
Iittle tco slow and missed seeing lea
dv.' Mrs. Rogers describes the Presl
dents handshake as a very hearty on
expressive of great warmth and SIN
CeTIty.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
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