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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-01-19
GIBBSTOWN

Frank P. Shuster, tax collector and keep
er of one Of our general stores, is sick with
pneumonia.
j. H. Fish is not able to be about on ac-
count of severe cold.
Joseph Hanle filled his ice house last
Monday. Mr. Hanle will build to the bar
and pool rooms in the Spring. Harry
Williams will do the work.
VIM. B. Gleeson, postmaster and general
store keeper, filled his large ice house on
Tuesday. Gleason is an up-to-date mer-
chant and knows how to cater to his trade
and with corps of able clerks does it in
short order
Albert Lander, member Of the Board Of
Education, in this Township, visited the
public school last week and entertained
teachers and scholars with a phonograph.
Mr.. Ladner has visited the school num-
Der Of times during this school year and ex-
pressed himself as being very much pleased
with the work in the school.
Eight carloads of powder were shipped
North from here on Monday besides several
going South.
Work was temporarily suspended on
some Of the lines at the powder works dur
ing the recent cold spell on account of the
powder freezing. Dynamite will freeze at
As degrees and when the temperature is be-
low this point in the houses it is extremely
dangerous to handle.
VIM. J. Adamson has raised the rent on
the houses he owns in this town. The
people who live in these houses are employ
ed at the powder works. The Co. has rails
ed the wages Of its workmen once since
they began the manufacture of dynamite
about twenty-three or four years ago; to the
extent of 10 to 15cts. per day; in addition
to this to those who have been en-
ployed a certain length Of time get what
is known as bonus money! percentage on
the amount they receive daily. Mr.. Ad-
amson has raised the rent on his houses a
dollar per month two or three different
times in the past five years. Now some of
us want to know if this is prosperity; if so!
What kind? Perhaps VIM. J. can tell.
We hear that two of our neighboring
farmers will relinquish the business Of farm
ing and operate a coal yard, feed store and
livery stable here in the Spring.
IT. thought that this town will be bene-
flied to the extent of better service, prob
ably better prices by havings.a coal yard,
and we known that many will welcome the
livery. Money hasn't any purchasing
power here during the Summer season for a
livery team.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-01-19
MANTUA.

The sale of Eugene Shoemaker was we'll
attended on Monday last, and prices con-
sidered good.
1t looks as though the trolley to Mullica
Hill will not be an assured fact as soon as
has been reported.
VIM. Updegrave, of Philadelphia, has
rented Garrett Sheets house on Martel St.
Mrs. Sarah Clement is quite sick
Howard Dalrymple has put out unique
calender for 1905 1t is remarkably good
likeness of himself, aud says with compli-
ments of the original.
The stork left the seventh child at the
home of the Neuschafer's on Wednesday
last. The parents have been married about
four years.
There was two hog killings here recently
that will go on record as terrible failures
Too much mention of the affair might call
out an Investigation by the agent of the S.
P. C. A.
One of undertaken S. r. Budd's horses
was taken sick here last Friday morning
while on its way to Glassboro. The driver
phoned up to the stables for another horse
and Mr.. Budd came down with one and
put the sick horse in store keeper Edwards
barn. On Wednesday it was removed in a
dead cart.
Report says farmer Bert Wilson, Of
Woodbury., has rented the Josiah Allen
farm.
Robert Raymond has moved to Phila.
We regret to announce Mrs. Robinson
has had another serious attack Of illness,
but is slowly improving again.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-01-19
PAuLS RoRo.

The entertainment given in Laws Hall
Saturday evening last by the young people
of the ssY society was success financially
The Paulsboro band rendered music and
the parts taken by home talent were we'll
rendered.
A representative of the Childrens Home
Society, of Trenton, preached Sunday
morning in the M. E. Church and explained
the Society's method of caring for little
ones and getting homes for homeless
children. His talk was to the point, earnest
and appreciated by a large congregation.
Harvey johnson had the great toe of his
right foot cut off Saturday while working
in the machine shops at the powder works.
A large plate Of steel fell on his foot sever
ing his toe and injuring his foot badly.
DR.. O'Brien attended him and dresses the
wound
I. G. Cox Bros, had successful sale of
wagons, carts and carriages Saturday last.
They did not sell all advertised but enough
to say it was good sale.
Samuel Cook came home from the Uni
versity hospital Saturday last where he was
operated on for appendicitis. He seems to
be doing nicely.
The Borough Council at its meeting
Tuesday night passed resolution to call a
meeting of voters in Laws Hall Satur day
night to discusss buying the water plant at
once and building gas plant.
Paulsboro was represented at the inaug-
uration Tuesday by W. J. Adamson, E. G.
Miller, CT NJ Hammond, Samuel Donnel]y,
K. A. Jester, Miss Anna Miller.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-01-19
WENoNAH.

/ Miss yanCleve spent the fore part of the
week in Melville.
Miss Florence Greenig is quite sick with
! tonsiltis.
The grip has loosened its hold on DIR.
Harvey, so that he is now able to attend
to his patients.
Mrs. Daniel w Brown is basking in the
sun shine of Florida and will spend some
time with her son George at Palm Beach.
The present indications are that Rev. E.
T. Kulp will be returned to the NJ h.
Church for another year, though he has had
call from the church at Millville. He
himself is not very sanguine that the pre-
siding elder will sanction his appointment,
as on the theory of seniority his appoint
ment there would do an injustice to the
older preachers. Still one can never tell
much before hand about the out come of
Methodist conference and it may be that he
will 90 to Millville or some other larger
church than Wenonah
Miss LottIe Sparks met with very pain
full accident at the home of Edward Scott
where she lives, last Friday. Miss Sparks
had occasion to go the third story and as
she reached the top Of the stairs, lost her
balance and fell backwards down the entire
flight. Fortunately no bones were broken
though she sprained an ankle and sustained
several bruises, and is now confined
TO her bed.
Stephen Green is having four Of his vac
ant lots between Chas. Martins and 4. Y.
Bailingers enclosed with high board
fence Why this done is causing consider
able speculation among the curious
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-01-19
PEDRlckTowN.

Station agent VIM. Richman has re-
turned home after ten days vacation.
Rev. S. H. Skinner, former pastor of the
Baptist Church. Woodstown, will assist
Rev. John Davis with his special meetings
both this week and next
Thomas Holton has placed an Estey
piano in his home.
The young people of the Methodist
Church anticipate giving Drama in the
near future.
Revival meetings begin in the NJ. E.
Church on Sunday evening. A number of
our former pastors are expected to preach
during the week, among them being Rev.
E. R. BrumYate, of Atlantic City; Rev.
Joseph H. Boyd, of Emanuel Church, PENIS
grove, and Rev. E. G. Hulse, of Woods
town.
The Reuben Steven Council, No. SO,
O. e. A. NJ, will celebrate their fourteenth
anniversary in Red Mems Hall Saturday
evening, January 2S
Miss Lottie Sweeten has returned home
after spending two weeks with relatives at
Woodstown.
Grand Deputy VIM. Swain, Of Salem, in
stalled the officers of Wioma Lodge, |. O.
0. F., Tuesday evening, there were also
other brother Odd Fellows came with De-
putty Swain, all being members of Fenwick
Lodge, of Salem. Our Brother Odd Eel
lows gave lunch at the close of the install
lation, consisting--of ham sandwiches, cof-
fee, cake and ice cream.
Our carp fishermen had seven cast nets
stolen one night last week. 1t is thought
they were taken by some persons who knew
where they were kept in the creek.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-01-19
cLARKsBoRo.

Mrs. Annie Wallace, of Lakewood has
been spending several days with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Guest.
A very interesting meeting was held at
the home of Miss Name Shute last Friday
evening. Twelve members and several
visitors were present Mrs. Cora Seberry,
Of New York State National Y secretary,
will give lecture in the Methodist Church
on Saturday evening, January %, at half
past seven O'Clock. Mrs. Seberry is a
lecturer of eloquence and of national repu-
tation.
Miss Name Shute is spending to-day
with her friend Mrs. Emma Reed, of near
Woodbury..
Mr.. and Mrs Nelson r. Smith and
daugter Nettie, were Sunday guests of Mr..
Richard Brown and family.
Mr.. George Walters and Lloyd Vannatta
spent Sunday with the family of Eev. G..
II. Tullis at Chew7s Landing.
Don't forget the ten O'Clock Sunday
morning service held IN the Methodist
Church every Sunday morning until further
notice.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Perry, of Bassett
Mrs. Fanny Pedrick and son Arthur, and
Mrs Elmer Shoemaker, of Pennsgrove, spent
Saturday as guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Walter
Mrs Emeline Green spent SUNDAY with
Mr.. Charles Gerhard and sister, Mrs.
Walkup.
Mt. Olive Council, No. 260, Jr. o. q. A.
M. installed their officers on last Friday
evening, as follows: Mortimer Costil,
Councillor; Charles, V. c.; Wesley Duff
field. Sec'y; Samuel Shute, Jr., A. S.,
Robert Jerrei, F. S.; Isaac Fl. Davidson,
n. r.: Samuel Test, G.. Charles I'll, Test,
W.: Wilbert shute, /. s. s.; and Samuel
Lodge, Q. s. S.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-01-19
Sickening Shiyering Fits

of Ague and Malaria, can be relieved and
cured with Electric Bitters. This is pure,
tonic medicine; Of especial benefit in ma
laria, for it exerts true curative influence
on the disease, driving it entirely out Of
the system. It is much to be preferred to
Quinine, having none of this drugs bad
after-effects e. S. Mnnday, OF Henrietta,
Texas, writes: My brother was very
low with malaria fever and jaundioe, till he
took Electric Bitters, which saved his life.
Att. W. Merritt's drug store; price so
cents, guaranteed. 1-12-05-1m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-01-19
PlTMAN GROVE.

The Watson Michel cottage on Holly
avenue is finished
Mrs G. w. Parker has been quite Ill,
threatened with pneumonia.
The cellar walls for the Smith and Rulon
houses have been put up
Mrs. Harry Allkire has been critically
i'll with pneumonia, but is now somewhat
better.
Will. McClelland is taking business
course at the Peirce school, Phila.
Rev. and Mrs. f. L. Jewett spent the
latter part of last week with relative at
Bridgeton.
The Eastern Telephone Company has
gang of men stringing wires along the old
Woodbury. road,
Rev F. L. Jewett preached in the KEN
BILE Methodist Church, Woodbury., Oh
Tuesday evening.
The local Knights Of the Golden Eagle
held public installation on Thursday
evening.
Master Jesse Cole broke through the ice
near the shore at Alcyon Park on Saturday,
but the water was, luckily, not very deep
at that point.
e0e%NNANe~e.J
night. Duffield's band was present. Deli
cious refreshments were served.
4 Mr. Buys is in Cincinnati attending a
convention of electricians. He is said to
be one of the best informed men in the
country on the subject of electricity.
The reading circle of the Junior Epworth
Leage held social at the residence of S. G.
Lefevre on Monday evening.
Revival services still continue in the NJ.
/ p Church The all-day services on Thurs
day were well attended, and all the speak
ers advertised were present.
J. w. Parker attended the funeral of his
father, Marshall Parker of Philadelphia,
on Monday. Mr.. Parker, senior, has been
/ has been in poor health for several months.
The insurance men Of Camden District,
No 2, enjoyed an oyster dinner at the Pit
man House on Thursday. Supt. P. A.
Roth and Asst Supt. Doughty with his
subordinates were present. Mr.. Doughty
and his assistants are hustlers, and the dis
trict again carries off the palm.
The expenses of the Christmas entertain
ment and for candies for the Methodist
Sunday school were about fifty dollars, but
the officers of the school are glad to state
that all expenses for the past year have
/ been met, and balance of five dollars
remains in the treasury.
Carr Bros. have the piling driven for the
addition to the new bowling alley, the ice
/ having made secure floor for the workmen
and pile driver. The old board walk will
be entirely rebuilt and made ten feet in
width. The walk along the dam will be
made four feet wider
Charles Kemmerer was thrown from a
/ trolley car in Philadelphia some time ago,
and had the muscles of one arm badly torn.
The car platform was crowded and the
motorman started the car just as Mr.. KEN
merer was boarding it causing him to fall
violently to the pavement. DR.. Luffbarry
has had charge of the injured member.
Palestine Lodge, No. %, Masonic Ladies
has elected the following officers: Past 1.
I'll. P, Mrs. Matte Downs; /. H. p. Mrs.
Mary Focer; H. p, Mrs. Anna Lord; S. Of
Ger, Mrs. Debbie Pancoast Rec. Sec,
Mrs. Abbie Conover; Finan. Sec., Miss
Mabel Montgomery; Treas, Mrs. Emma
Frazier: Sr. l., Mrs. Louisa Robinson; Jr.
l., Miss Lizzie Carr; Tyler, Mrs. Maggie
Schultz.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-01-19
GRENLoCH.

Mr.. Joseph MARBLE has purchased the
residence on the Grenloch Terrace farm
from John Wilkins for his future home.
The farm buildings on this farm are in the
way Of extension of streets on Grenloch
Terrace, and are to be sold at public sale
on the 31st instant See adver. Of them in
another column.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-01-19
Greatly IN Demand.

Nothing is more in demand than medi-
cine which meets modern requirements for
o blood and system cleanser, such as DR..
Kings New Life pills. They are just
what You need to cure stomach and liver
troubles Try them. At j. w. Merritt's
drug stort, 20 cents, guaranteed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-01-19
Saturday, January 2lSt, 1. D. 1905

at Focer & PauIin's Store in Pitman Grove,
New Jersey, at eleven O'Clock in the forenoon
due. The names of the persons against whom
the said taxes have been laid; the years when,
and the amount of taxes and costs so laid are
as follows
Names. No. cottages and ANTS. due taxes 1901,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-01-19
TAX SALE
Personal Property

Public notice is hereby given by Thomas @.
Dilkes, Collector of the Township OF Mantua, in
the County of Gloucester, that by virtue of the
power invested in him by the laws of the State
of New Jersey, he will sell at public vendue, ON
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-02-23
BITTNGER.
Observation-Disclosures


This week begins with rain and
some indications of break in the
long continued winter.
Mr.. Clarence Brenneman has open
ed saddler and repair shop in the
Engle building opposite the postoffice,
and is prepared to do all kinds OF re-
pair work in harness and shoes. All
will do well to patronize this new in
dustry.
Messrs. a. j. Oester and Samuel j..
Brenneman were on business trip
to Grantsville last Monday.
DR.. Beavans, of Grantsville. was
called to this place last Sunday to at
tend Mrs. Oliver Beachy, who is re-
ported quite i'll.
Mr.. Joel Orendorf is numbered
among the ailing this week.
Messrs. Simon and Asa Orendorf,
with their sister Miss Lizzie, drove
over to PENNSYLVANIA last week to
visit their sister Mrs. Maust.
Messrs. Young Lohr and Leonard
Shaw, Of Jennings, were seen sleigh
ing about town last Sunday evening.
Miss Agnes Bittinger, one OF our
obliging central telephone girls, is
spending few days at the home of
Mr.. William Brenneman on Meadow
Mountain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Bittinger and
their daughter Mrs. Chas. Sechler,
were on shopping expedition
to Accident last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wiley made a
business trip to Oakland last week.
Mr.. Silas Beachy and family were
calling upon Mr.. and Mrs. Ellithorr
Monday afternoon.
See "One Hundred Wives at the
opera house Thursday night.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-02-23
Mr.. A. F. GEORGE IN OHIO.

The Cambridge CO., Daily Sun, of
the 18th inst, says concerning Mr.. A.
F. George, of Swanton who is one of
the rural agents of the Postoffice De
partment:
"Mr. A. F. George special inspector
of the postoffice deps rtment for the
rural delivery service is in the city
for the purpose of perfecting county
system.
"He is preparing a complete map
locating every highway and rural
route in the county. Mr.. George is
one of the most efficient inspectors in
the service. He has had charge for
the most part of the rural routes now
in operation in this county, and is
familiar with the highways and by
ways over which new routes may be
established. 1t may be in the read
justment necessary to perfect the
system a few may not get as good
service as they now have, but many
Others will be Accommodated who now
have no service at all. 1t is to be
hoped that every family in the county
will be accommodated with rural free
delivery"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-02-23
STATE SCHOOL REPORT.
Issued BY Superintendent M. Bates
Stephens.

Issued BY Superintendent M. Bates
Stephens.
The report of the Department of
Public Education, by State School
Superintendent NJ. Bates Stephens,
for the fiscal and scholastic year end
ed July 81, 1904, has just been issued.
In addition to full statistical informa-
ton, the work contains number of
special articles on education, and cuts
showing a group picture of the State
Board of Education, its new quarters
in the old Treasury Building at An
napoiis, the Frostburg Normal School
the Oakland school and some other
new school buildings throughout the
State.
1t is accompanied by the report of
the State Board of Education for the
fiscal and school years ended in the
city of Baltimore on December 81.
1902, :and in the counties on July 81,
1903; the proceedings of the Maryland
State Teachers Association at Ocean
City last July, and the Institute Man
ual for the school year 1904 1905.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-02-23
A Monument to Williams.

The bill recently introduced in the
Senate by Senator McComas appro.
Eating $4,000 for statue to Gen.
Ohio Poland Williams, of Williams
port, Md, has been favorably report
ed by the Committee on Library. In
the report, written by Senator Wet
more, the committee expresses its
conviction that 105 years after the
death of General Williams, the friend
of Washingt ton and of Nathaniel
Greene, the nation may safely expend
$4,000 in erecting this modest me-
mortal to his memory.
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See lone Hundred Wives" at the
opera house Thursday night.
Prosecutor Stirs Morgantown.

Prosecuting Attorney G. w. era
mer has written letters to four physi-
clans of Morgantown calling their at
tention to the fact that they had
been issuing an extraordinary large
number Of prescriptions for whiskey,
alcohol, wine and other intoxicants.
Some of these prescriptions were with
out dates, without names, without
quantity specific and without the
kind of booze named. The Prosecu-
tor warns them that there may be
cause for prosecution if the practice
continues. MIR. Cramer visited all the
drug stores in the city and looked
over the prescriptions on file.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-02-23
BLOOMINGTON.


Rev.. w. Williams, of st. James
Episcopal Church Westernport, was
in town on Thursday, visiting mem
beers ofhis congregation living in this
vicinity.
The report that a man had been
killed in the b. & o. cut at the East
end of the stone bridge, raised consid-
cradle excitement in town on last
Saturday evening.
Later on it was found to be case
of plain drink, with wobbly legs and
a desire to snooze between the tracks.
The engineer of 224G going Eas
when he noted the sleeping form be-
tween the tracks, supposed he was
dead and reported the case at Pied
mont. A Waterman was sent back
to investigate and when he arrived
at the place designated, the man was
gone and could not be found.
Mr.. w. A.aBrYdon, who has been
quite sick and confined to his room
for the past three weeks is still very
ILL.,
Mr...Smouse principal of our school
and his assistant Miss Plenant How
ard were both indisposed on Monday
and Tuesday of this week and com
PEELED to close the school. Teaching
was resumed on Wednesday morning
On account OF scarcity of cars work
at the different mines in this vicinity
has been slack during the past week.
Mr.. Henry Barrow, of Chestnut
Grove, and well known republican
of District No. 4, has been confined to
the house for the past two weeks suf-
fering from a severe attack of grip.
M. John Miller has purchased all
the stock and fixtures of the late Mr..
Goetz, of Luke. Mr. Miller expects
to add to and replenish The stock and
will continue the business at the old
stand. He took possession of his
new purchase on last Monday morn
ing.
Mr.. John Rowland, of Piedmont,
was in town with relatives on We'd
nesday.
Rev Father Heath, assistant priest
to Father Gallagher. of st. Peters
Parish, Westernport, spent Thurs
day in town with members of his con-
gregation.
Mrs. Granville Evans, of Piedmont
was in town on Wednesday.
Miss Lolita Kemp entertained a
number of her friends at dinner on
last Saturday evening in honor of her
birthday.
The new NJ. E. church will be open
ed on March 10Th, 1905. Rey. Snede-
gar and the mem bers of his congrega-
ton are preparing for an extra big
day.