Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-08
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GLASSBORO.
Joseph Doughty and family have returned
from Kane. Pa. where they have been
spending the winter.
Mrs. Charles D. Pedriek has returned
from an extended visit with Pennsyl vania
friends.
Thomas o. Card was elected financial
secretary Of Omega Lodge, No. 81, |. O. M.
at their meeting Monday evening, to sue
coed Christian a. Buck, deceased.
Rev. Alleyan c. Howell, Of New York
City is visiting friends here.
DR.. Franklin Fl. Green Of the West Ches-
ter. Pa. Normal School will deliver the adj
dress to the graduates Of the public school
at their Commencement, Wednesday even
ing. Rev. S. NJ Nichols will preach the
baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist
Episcopal church June IL.
The Helping Hand Society of the Meth
odist Episcopal church held their last meet
ing for the summer, Thursday afternoon.
Prof. Roherbach, supervising principal of
the Williamstown public schools, was the
guest of Prof. D. T. Steelman, Saturday.
The annual exhibit OF the work Of the
public school pupils was held at the school
building Saturday afternoon and evening.
The work this year is said to be the best
of any exhibited.
Willard W. c. T. u. will observe Flower
Mission Day, Friday afternoon June 9th
and will also hold their closing meeting for
the summer. Flowers and fruit will be
distributed among the sick and aged
The choir Of the Methodist Episcopal
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and Mrs. G. Edward Shute, Friday evening
before the organ recital to the organist, Mr..
Henry S. Friday aud his assistants.
Miss Kate Carter, died at the home of her
brother on Main street, Friday morning
after long illness OF consumption.
Norman Harper was held in $500 bail by
Magistrate Paulin, Wednesday for badly
beating Isaac Jones, near the Whitney
Glass Works. The boys become engaged
in quarrel and before they could esepar-
ated Jones had been beaten into an almost
unconscious condition. Jones' injuries are
said to be serious.
A small fire occurred at the residence of
Philip Woodruff at South Glassboro, Satur-
day afternoon. The fire company respond
ed promptly aud extingnished the fire be-
fore any great damage was done.
The public school will close Friday.
Mr.. John E. Scott and Miss Sara Graves,
both Of this place were married at the home
OF the bride on Wilmer street Monday
evening The house was decorated with
palms and cut flowers Miss Cadie Biggs,
81 Williamstown, acted as brides maid, and
George FARRELL attended the groom Rev
f. f. Craig performed the ceremony in the
presence Of large number Of invited
guests. After congratulations a supper was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott will reside at
Glassboro,
Mrs. John T. Rowen has been spending
several days with DIR. F. A. Stranger and
family at Bridgeton.
Miss Julia Turner was given surprise
party Monday evening in honor Of her 18th
birthday. The little folks were served
with ice cream and cake and departed for
their homes 10 o'clock. Miss Julia receiv-
ed number Of very pretty present
Pocahontas Council, No. AZ, Jr. o. u. A.
NJ. are preparing a grand rally to take
place on the evening of June 18th in the
Grove adjoining the West Jersey railroad
station. The Citizens Military band has
been engaged for the occasion and also a
number Of speakers Councils all over
Gloucester County have been asked to par
tioipate.
William Carnell met with painful acci-
dent Wednesday. While driving he fell
backwards from the wagon and injured his
back so badly that it was necessary to call
physician. He is improving slowly Mr.
Carnell is one Of the oldest and highly re-
spected citizens of Glassboro.
The explosion of gasoline stove at the
residence Of Patrick Drissoll, last Thursday
afternoon, caused considerable damage, with
the help Of the neighbors the fire was ex-
tinguished.
Miss Josephine Whitney gave luncheon
at Holly Bush, Saturday afternoon to
her class mates.
The organ recital given at the Methodist
Episcopal Church Friday evening was a
grand success both unsteady financially
The High school Alumni will give their
banquet to the graduates Friday evening
june 9.
The Union Mission Sunday School has so
increased in membership that their room
on Lake street has become too small to ac-
commedate the scholars An effort is
being made to secure larger room. A
piece Of land on Church street has been Of
feTed for small sum, aud number Of cit
liens have agreed to donate their services
in the erection Of the buildings if tue me-
cessary $500 can be secured for the mater
ial. William FARRELL has charge Of the
mission and most excellent work is being
done among the poor Of the town.
Mrs. Harry Clark and daughter Ethel, Of
Phila. are visiting Dir. NJ. ] Luffbary and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Doughty entertain
ed the choir Of the NJ E. Church at their
home on High street, Monday evening.