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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
PAuLsEoRo.

Albert Williams, VIM. Hurff's barber
talks of opening barber shop at Clarks-
boro some time this spring
Rey. ]. H. Payran preached bis last ser.
mon for the conference year Sunday night
last, after which be gave a report Of tbs
charge. He said there were about $50
members on the roll here, SO at Gibbstown
nearly four hundred Sunday-school scholar,
and thirty conversions during the year
81, 800 was paid out to pastor and for run.
ming expenses of the church, Including
cement walks, Mr.. Payran went to confer,
ence Tuesday. The church looks for him
returned for another year.
w J. Adamson has been confined to the
house the past week with rheumatism in
his foot
William Hannolds of Camden, was in
town here Monday looking after property
he owns in the town
Three inches more snow fell Tuesday last
keeping up the record of a snowy winter.
about ten days more such weather accord
ing to the ground hog idea.
Geo. Ham is getting around after being
sick week with slow fever.
Capt. VIM. Wright starts out with his
two tug boats this week, after having them
laid up here all winter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
HuRFFVILLE.

At the annual election OF officers for the
ME-. Sunday-school on Sunday the follow
ing were elected for one year, except a
Superintendent, who will be elected in two
weeks: Asst Supt., Chas J. Davenport:
Sec'y, JOS. G. Pearson; Asst, Anna Shaw
Treas, S. S. Nicholson: Librarians, Howard
Hannold, Chas. P. Watson; chorister, Wal
ton Chew; Asst, JOS D. Hurff; organist,
Mrs. Walton H. Chew; Asst, Miss Estella
Pearson; Pres. Missionary Society, j. S.
Nicholson; Seciy, Thos B. Kier; Treas,
Mrs. c. J. Davenport. The amount of
missionary collection for the year is SAT. 90,
which is considered good amount for the
school.
William B. James has sold his farm, and
will move away from the place.
Jacob II. Richards has been spending a
few days at Washington, ID. C.
Cyrus Dennis, of Blackwood, has moved
on Cbas Turner's farm vacated by Chas. II.
DoTan
Wilbert Hurff sprained his ankle very
badly on Saturday and has been unable to
walk.
Miss Hannah Shaw, OF Pbila., visited her
parents on Sunday.
Ellsworth Weatherby, of Camden. was
visiting friends on Sunday.
Farmers are recei wing large quantity Of
fertilizer and are DESTROYS Of favorable
weather to enable them to proceed with
their work
The library committee OF the Sunday
School will put out revised catalogues and
will purchase several new books, this max
ing in all most excellent collection
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
MlckLEToN.

Rosanna B. Rulon is visiting her brother.
Howard J. Rulon.
! Mrs. Edwin Owen, of Baltimore. return
| ed home on Friday
Annie COlson, of Westville, was recently
a guest of her sister Elizabeth Lipponcott.
Howard and Milton W. Buzby Of Phila.,
paid brief visit to their country home on
Friday
Laura Lippincott Pancoast and son Will
ard returned from Portland, Oregon this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs Merideth Owen continue
to improve slowly. Mrs. Owen is now able
to sit up for short time.
Walter Owen was taken quite i'll while
delivering goods on Friday. Mr.. Bahman
brought him home and Mr., Lock returned
with Mr.. Bahman to finish the route. We
are glad to report, Mr. Owen able to be in
the store
Friends here are generally attending
their Quarterly Meeting at Woodstowd to-
day.
A class Of thirteen will receive third and
fourth degrees at the Grange this week.
The most important number on the pro-
gram Of the Youngs Friends Association
on the evening Of the fourth was an extract
from Friends Toronto Conference report on
Opportunities of Young Friends of the
Present Day Simplicity, moderation and
| individuality were emphasized as being es-
sentIals to usefulness; we are to much in
clined to read only the popular books, at
tend the popular pleasures and resorts, go
only to popular stores, wear popular clothes,
cultivate our taste for popular dishes
whether they be as nutritious as the olive
or as strengthening as iced tea. We do not
want to become mere ditto marks; exercise
individuality, independence, be conscien-
tious, just as conscientiousness is impor-
tant to the individual so it is the salvation
of the nation and it is the solemn duty OF
the Society Of Friends to produce men and
women strong enough morally, physically,
and intellectually, to raise the standard of
public living.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
cLARksBoRo.

The Young ladies of the NJ. E. Church
cleared $50 u from their supper held last
Saturday evening.
Rev. j. A. Vannatta departed for Con-
ference on Tuesday to be held at Atlantic
City. 1t IS the desire of his congregation
that he may be returned for any another
year.
Mrs Sedgewick Shoemaker, of Bridge
port, is spending sometime at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Walter.
Mr.. Jonathan Guest still continues to be
very weak.
Mr.. David Walker, former resident of
our village, was buried from the chapel in
Ellington Cemetery on Wednesday of this
week. Mr.. Walker died from the residence
of his son Harry, at Mullica Hill.
An enjoyable time was spent at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Green who entertain
ed the ssThimble Club on last Friday
evening. The game of progressive domino
was played during the evening and the
first prize was given TO Mrs. Kate Shoe
maker and Capt. James McElwee and the
winners OF the BOBBY prizes were Mrs.
James McElwee and Mrs. Scott Green. Re-
freshments were served. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Green and
son, Mr.. and Mrs Jerry Haines, Mr.. and
Mrs Walter Haines of Mickleton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Reeves, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Steward, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Sickler,
Mrs. Kate Shoemaker, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
M. Haines, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Steward,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Durham and sons,
Rev and Mrs. J. II. 0'Erien, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. C.Hughes, Mr.. and Mrs Isaac T. Haines,
Mrs. and Captain McElwee. All reported
baying very pleasant time.
Mr.. Joseph Owen, sr. and Mr.. Will
Cook have recently purchased new hors' 8
Mr.. Thomas Sharp of Mt. Royal moved
on Wednesday Of this week on farm near
Jefferson.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
CLAYTON.

The Rev Eli Clifford, D. D., preached a
powerful farewell sermon on Sunday even
ing, to one OF the largest congregations that
has ever been known in the NJ. E. Church
of Clayton.
Miss Hattie Crane, who was so badly
burned about three months ago, was taken
to the Jefferson hospital Tuesday.
The Peoples Rural Telephone men have
about completed the line Of poles through
Clayton.
Alexander Corson, of Pennington Semi
nary, son of the Rev. Pennington Corson.
formerly of this place, will preach both
morning and evening at the nj. f. Church
next Sunday
The regular monthly business meeting of
the Epworth League was held on Tuesday
evening. at which the resignation of Henry
z. Doollng as president of the literary de-
partment, was read and accepted, and Miss
Nellie Farley was elected to succeed him.
The annual election of officers of the Nj.
+. Sunday school was held on Friday even
ing and the following officers were elected
Supt., Edward B. Fisler Asst, Edward
Sparks; I'd Asst, George Chew: Sec,y. Harry
English; Asst, George Chew; Treas. George
/ SiNh tAOhdi lnH03 H. ID. I1dll. w IIIlam Far-
ley, William Cossaboon. Missionary So
ciety-Pres, J. N. Kier; Sec'Y, VIC Staul-
cup; Treas, A. G. Silver; chorister. George
Beebe; Asst, William Cossahoon; pianoist,
Elizabeth Madden, VIM Steelman, Nellie
Essler; sub. teacher, Mrs. John Shearer
Supt. intermediate Dept, w G.. Staulcup.
Primary Dept, Mrs Eta Renwicx. Mrs.
a. y. Silver, Miss Geneivee FISHER; organist.
Miss Verna Souder.
The regular monthly meeting of the Bor-
ough Council was held on Friday evening.
at which the Mayor made an appeal for a
key to the fire house. The matter was dis
cussed and resolutions were adopted de-
M andi lg the fire department to give the
Mayor key or appoint committee of
three to appear before the Council on Mar.
the 18th and show cause for not doing so.
The borough Clerk was instructed to write
copy and present to same to the Secretary
OF the fire company on Saturday which was
done. The fire department held meeting
on Saturday evening to which correspond
ent OF this paper was not admitted. but as
lar as can be learned of the proceeding Of
the meeting, the resolutions of the Council
was read and the matter discussed. The
Company was addressed both by the chief
W. 6. Staulcup and Hirman Sparks after
which, committee of three was appointed
to appear at Council meeting on March the
18th, and W. G. Staulcup and Hiram
Sparks were two of the Committe. So a
warm debate is likely to take place then.
Frank Dilks has resigned his position at
Moore Bros. and will go to Port ALLEGHENY
to work.
William Jacobs, while getting coal in at
Pierce's factory on Thursday, was struck
on the head with an iron bar and rendered
unconscious for about twenty minutes.
lie was taken to his home and doctor was
sent for. He is now much improved.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
REDWOOD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Jackson of Bridgeton
were over Sunday guests of Mrs Arm.
strong and family.
Miss Dora Sharp has been very sick the
past week but is improving slowly at this
writing Next Sunday will be our pastors
last Sunday before going to conference.
Mr.. ]. F. 0ren presented his da lighters,
Ella, May and Agnes with new organ re-
Gently.
@. NJ. Armstrong, won the match he
shot with David Lands at Sewell on Satnr.
day score 81 and SO out of 100 blue rock.
Mrs Ellie Heritage is able to be out
again after being confined to the house for
several weeks.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
The Colonel,s Waterloo.

Colonel John M. Fuller, OF Honey Grove.
Texas, nearly met his Waterloo, from Liver
and Kidney trouble. In a recent letter.
be says: i was nearly dead, Of these COM
plants, and, although / tried my family
doctor, he did me no good so got soc
bottle Of your great Electric Bitters, which
cured me. consider them the best medicine
on earth, and thank God who gave you the
knowledge to make them. Z Sold and guar
anteed to cure, Dyspepsia, Billiousness, and
Kidney Disease, by T. w Merritt drug
gist, at SOC bottle. 3-2-1m
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
DIED,

ALLEN In Woodbury., on the 4th inst, Abra
ham K. Allen in his Goth year.
GREEN.-At Clarksboro, on the sth inst, chas.
Green, aged 81 years.
The funeral will be held from his late resi-
dence on Saturday, the nth inst at 23o O'Clock
p. m.
KINCAID.-Near Barnsboro, on the Sth inst
Robert Kincaid. aged 65 years.
The funeral will be held from his late residence
on Saturday next at II o'clock a. M; intermeut
at Bethel.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
Rear Admiral Houston Dead.

Lancaster, Pa, March "a dispatch
received here announces the death at
Lausanne, Switzerland, of Rear Ad,
miral Edwin w. Houston, U. S. N, re-
tired. aged go years. He was native
of this county, his boyhood being
spent at Marietta, Pa. He was COM
mandant of the League Island navy
yard during the Spanish-American
war. Admiral Houston had recently
been residing in washington, d. G.,
and was sojourning In Switzerland for
his health.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
Incredible brutality

Ii would have been incredible brutality
if Chas F. Hamburger, Of Syracuse, N. Y,
fering son. my boyn be says cent q fear
full cash over his eye, so applied Buck
lens Arnica Salve, which quickly healed
it and saved his eye. Good for burns and
ulcers too. Only 25c at j. w. Merritt dug
store 3-2-1m
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
sa3 0o paniAc Cnast,

Tickets on sale daily from Chicago, March
LIST to May 18th via. the Chicago, Union
Pacific & North Western Line. Correspond
ing low rates from all points. Daily and
personally conducted excursions through
without change to San Francisco, Los
Angeles, and Portland, only 81. 90 for double
berth. Full particulars on application to
w. 3. KDiskern, P. T. NJ, G. & n W. Ry.,
Chicago.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
Startling Mortality.

Statistics show startling mortality, from
appendicitis and peritonitis To prevent
and cure these awful diseases, there is Just
one reliable remedy, DR. Kings New Life
Pills. M. Flannery, Of Ia Custom House
Place, Chicago says: They have no equal
for Constipation and Billiousness. 25c at
]. w. Merritt druggist 3.2-1m
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
Large Purple French Argenieuil

which is acknowledged by Commission men
IN New York and Boston, to be the best
selling variety in the market. 1t is the
best cropperand produces more large spears
than any variety ! have. This Asparagus
was exhibited by me at the Farmers Pic
mes, held at Alcyon and Washington Parks
the past Summer. have sold I20. 600 roots
OF this variety at my public sales the past
two winters at an average price of sc. 25
thousand This Spring / will sell at pri-
vate sale only, and for considerable less
moneys q
the coming Spring. The time to look up
the matter is now.
/ have eleven acres of young Asparagus
of this variety that set out two years ago
Come and see me, or write for circulars,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09

ARSHALL-HOYLE-On Tuesday eyeing.
March 9TH; 1906. by the, Rev. DR.. Hughes, of 81.
Georges Church, Phila., Mr.. Garland f. Mar
shall, OF Phila., and Miss Sarah A. HOWE. OF
Woodbury., Nj
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
ASP ARAGUS ROOTS
AT PRIVATE SALE

The headquartersfor frst-elass Asparagus
Roots is at Cherry Lawn Farm They
are grown from seed selected from the best
hills. They are the
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
r. c. Luther Dead.

Pottsyille, Pa, March Roland c.
Luther, second vice president of the
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
iron company died at his home here.
Mr.. Luther, who was SO years OF age.
was stricken with apoplexy in Phila-
delphia 10 days ago. He was brought
here at once, and UP to the time of
his death he remained in a semi-con-
scious condition
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
SALE
Il Of
SEED POTATOES

We have on hand several cars of the follow
ing varieties IRISH COBBLERS, ROSE, and
GREEN MOUNTAINS, which arrived Nov. LIST
and of course are free from danger of Winter
shipment
Also have s. cars in transit and to arrive
EARLY FORTUNE, EARLY NORTHERN,
NEW QUEEN, EARLY EVERETTS, &c,
which we buy direct from tire grower and guar
antee them true TO name. Our price and stock
are right, which has made US the largest seed
potato dealers in South Jersey.
Call and see potatoes at our store and ware
house. C. G. CLARK & SON,
JAN IL. 05tf Mt. Ephraim, N. J..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09

Bibo's Jnmbos cigars are better than eve
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-09
THoRoFARE.

And the memory, feel, Is part
OF the hunger and thirst of the heart,
Tho frenzy aud fire of the brain.
That graspS at the fruitage forbidded.
The golden hooaoraf1afee of Eden
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
A Highwaymsn's Mistake.

No sympathy can be felt for the
young ruftiian whose misadventure
came recently 10 the knowledge OF the
police and public. Walking along an
outlying and little frequented boule-
ward lie came across n woman. whose
retiCule daugled from her forearm. Be-
ing thief 10y profession and cur by
nature he saw an opportunity TO steal
Give me your bag" he said clutchinG
IT, Give il quietly, or | shall do you
an injury! Hardly had he said the
words than he received a blow between
the eyes that sent him 10 the ground.
and, before be could recover himself.
be Got a Kick on the jaw that broke the
lower part OF his face when he was
taken before the Commissary Of Police
he learned that the woman he had as
sailed was the well-kuown Julia. pro-
fessicpal wrestler nj local fairs. In
hospital he viii have time 10 mediate
upon the wrong OF attacking an uupro-
tected female. especially when her
methods Of defense are so vigorous and
effective London Globe.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
Brave Man Papa.

Evelyn is the little daughter O: q
Marshall County family, relates the
Chicago Chronicle. She is very timid.
Her father finding that sympathy only
increased this unfortunate tendency.
decided 10 have serious talk with his
little daughter on the subject Of her
foolish fears.
Papa" she said. az the close Of his
lecture when you see COW amt
you 'fraidt"
NO; certainly not. Evelyn"
When you see horse amt you
'fraidF"
NO Of course not?"
when you see dog amt you
'fraidT"
"Nor'-with emphasis
When you see bumblebee amt you
'fraid?"
"Nor'-with scorn.
"Aiut YOU 'fraid when IL thunuers
NO" with loud laughter. "oh. you
silly child"
Papa. said Evelyn. so;emnly. 'nin't
you 'fraid of poihin' IN the world bu;
mammal
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
CHulDREN'S DEPARTMENT.

this annoyed the sultan who every day
had 10 pass through the room where
the step was being mended. The sui
tan complained Of the annoyance and
the floor cleaner said be didn't see how
such a great sultan could be put out
by such n little thing. The sultan
heard OF the remark and sent for the
floor cleaner, who greatly feared that
the remark would cost him his head
He was greatly surprised when the
sultan told him that lie would give him
a palace, money, servants. horses.
every luxury that a man could desire
all upon one condition. This condition
was, that every day Of his life be would
come TO the sultan's palace and receive
a slight tap on his cheek. this tap 10
be administered by the sultan himself
or one OF his servants. The first time
the floor cleaner complained lie was e
be thrust back into his original poverty
as the years went on this man grew
rich and powerful. and lnally il be
came great trial for him 10 present
himself every day AT the palace and re-
ctlNe TAP on AIS NbfNh' AlS N"'
especially trying as his flatterers and
servants sympathlzed with him and
told him il was a shame that so great
a man should be subject 10 such an
insult This became the trial Of his
otherwise happy life. He felt that be
could no longer endure IT, One day the
sultan was I'D, and his cook was sent
for TO administer the tap 10 the floor
cleaner. The floor cleaner few into q
violent rage and hammered the cook in
the face until the sultan appeared
When be saw what had happened, be
condemned the floor cleaner TO hif
former poverty saying, You now see
how even a little trial may become o
great cross if one has always to bear
t."-Indianapoli News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
He 90, GO and stepped outside TO can

He got rp and stepped outside 10 eau
his dogs. when he Was seized by
lion. He shouted. and Mrs. Dicksrt
ran out with a rife. with which she
hit the animal on the head and caused
il TO loose it's hold.
Mr.. Dickert Immediately sratched at
the rife and fred polntblank. Fortuh.
ately. he killed the lion az the first
shot. The whole affair was over III a
few seconds, and occurred close 10 the
bedroom door, where the hungry am
nal had evidently been waiting. Mr..
Dickert was badly scratched. and his
arm was lacerated where the lion
seizcd him.
The people AZ Malindi Siding have
been annoyed by q lion that developed
the habit OF coming close 10 the sta
ton. and was heard in the neighbor-
hood OF the railway mems house. A
short time ago the conductor of the
Falls train and several Of the passen-
gers saw two young Lions playing be
tween the rails near the Gwaal.
Farther up the line. in the direction
Of the Zsmbezi. the lions appear TO be-
much more numerous. Not long ago
the native commissioner at Matetsi is
reported 10 have lost fifteen head OF
live stock which had been killed in
broad daylight by nine lioEs which
were hunting together.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04

iittlc black ball out OF bis right pocket
IL found il behind the door, grandma.
] didn't krow IL was darn cotton; ]
thought il was Just string"
You didn't happen 10 find my peLcil.
did you;' asked sister Sue. Il lost j;
yesterday aud l can't find it any
where"
Yes" said Teddy. I'll was in the
waste basket. / picked il out and pat
it in my pocket | didn't know il was
yours. SUSIE" he said as he passed ii
10 her.
Pretty soon mamma could not find
her thimble. Il had il this morning -
she said. and all at once missed il.
! am sorry, for IL was the one you gave
me. Emily"
Here IL is" said Teddy. II found IL
down in the pansy bed. ] meant to
give il TO you. but forgot"
1T must have fallen OF the window
sill" said mamma. Il remember now,
| was sitting by the garden window" "
That afternoon sister Mary asked me
IL anybody bad seen button. for she
had lost one OF her blue dress: Tom In
Quired IL anybody had run across his
jack.knife. which he was using at noon
and mislaid; Johnny needed n piece
pf string in a hurry: and grandpa could
not find a little nail. All these things
Teddy produced as they were wanted.
Il take IL all back. Ted" said Aunt
Emily, laughing. Your pockets Ger
tainly are the mos; useful ones in the
family. You don't happen 10 have n
box Of chocolates. DO youy"
No" Teddy replied. soberiy. but ]
have some candy that isn't chocolate
Mr.. Smith gave IL 10 me. It's taffy."
Aunt Emily laughed again. There.
Clara" she said. Il told you so"'-Eliz-
abeth Hill, in Youths Companion
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
Hntpin Headache.

Several peculiar cases of heauccacs
among women patients OF n young
West Philadelphia doctor have been
discovered by him 20 be due 10 hat
pins IL was baftled fo- long time
he says. by patient who was an in
veterate trolley rider. and ] attributed
the malady TO the strong wind TO which
she subjected herself during such
rides. she persisted in the riding. how
ever. so ] set my wits 10 work. and
when she told me that once when her
hat had blown OF and she had had 10
tie il on. she had stopped the headache.
I suggested that next time she should
take her hat OF and hold IL in her lap
This she did ard missed the headache
again. | tried the same remedy on
other patients with the same result
It's clear that the pins which hold OF
large hat In n high wind tug at the
roots of the hair until headache Is
started I find. too. upon comparing
notes. that am not the original dis
coverer of this Kind Of headache
Philadelphia Record.