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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15
OBITUARY.
JOHN REPP.

Few men Of such retiring characteristics
were so widely known as the late John
Repp Of Glassboro, who passed away at 8
p m. last Thursday. With him the stream
Of life ran in deep, often in fashomlesS
channels, and only those in intimate rela-
tion understood or appreciated his fail
value as citizen and realized the earnest
ness of his life.
Mr. Repp was born in Ohio seventy years
ago, later m wing to Indiana and was at~
tracted to this section by the widespread
notoriety given to Vineland by founder
Landis in 1868. He purchased farm at
Malaga, but sold out in 1866, and became
foreman for Thomas H. Whitney's farmsy
serving as such for eight years. During
this period he married Mrs. Sarah Smith,
nee Sarah Clifford, and purchased one hum
dred acres OF land which proved to be the
nucleas of his great fruit plantation now
famous 10 many States. This farm nOw
comprises three hundred acres, every foot
of which is under cultiyation-the pro-
ducts being apples, pears and grapes. Mr.
Repp solved the problem Of marketing his
product by building large cold storage
plant along the railroad in Glassboro, and
his fruits were marketed only as prices
were advantageous. The past few years .
portion Of his apple crop was purchased for
export at almost fabulous prices.
Mr.. Repp found time to lend his aid TO
many public activities For many years he
has been president of the Board Of Trus-
tees Of the Methodist Episcopal Church Of
Glassboro, and President of the Glassboro
Loan and Building Association since its
organization, 1882.
Last Fall Mr.. Repp went to Ohio and
Indiana to visit his brothers and sisters, and
returned with health considerably shatteE
I ed, and has since failed rapidly.
For several days previous to Sstmziszsw.
the third instant, Mr.. Repp had beaa.in
semi conscious state. On the moUAiug oE
that day he revived and summoned his
family, old friends, business and eharob
associates to his bedside and TO shem he
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had come to him Of Heaven. Paralysis has
rendered him speechless for several days.
but now he talked freely and gave yiviss
description Of the unknown country be-
yond. He urged all to be more Jealous in
good work here while they had strengthy
and expressed regret that his work for the
Master and for temperance had fallen SO far
short of what it might have been.
7 The funeral in the Methodist Episcopal
Church last Saturday afternoon was the
largest that village has witnessed in many
day, and his remains were followed to
the grave by large concourse Of people.
Rev. Hammond, Of Gloucester, formeE
pastor, officiated.
Mr. Repp is survived by his vile and
three sons Joseph, of Philadelphia; Al
bert and Charles Of Glassboro,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15
In MemDrlaH.

IN loving memory of Emma M. Sharp
wife of Fl. G. Sharp, who diea at Gentrs
Square, February 12, 1905.
Ore year has passed, we remember we'll,
We sat beside her bed to bid long farewell;
With fearful eyes we watched and saw her pass
away,
And though W loved her dearly, we could not
make her iy.
We have lost her we loved so dear,
The trialwas hard, the shock severe,
But Jesus knew that she needed rest,
And he took her to his darling breast
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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15
JOSEPH P. VANLEER,

One of the best known men in the lower
part Of the county, died at his home in
Hardingyille on Sunday afternoon, Febsu-
ary A, after an illness Of about two weeks
Of pneumonia. The deceased was about 10
years OF age. He had been twice married
and leaves widow and one daughter, Mrs
Ella Mood. The funeral was held on.
Wednesday morning at 10. 80 O'Clock. Inter
ment was in the Friends burying grounds
Mullica Hill.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15
JOHN F. MUTE.

Died at Franklinville last Monday aged
Sc years. About 40 years ago he came TO-
to Franklinville from Maine, and engaged
in farming. Later he engaged in genezaE
merchandising. He was man Of highest
character and unusually respected The
funeral and interment took place today.
He is survived by his wife, three sons an d
a daughter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15
WILKINS BROS. VS..
STANDARD OIL Co.
Important Case Begun.

The trial Of the important Supreme Court
issue Of Louis K and Charles W. Wilkins,
trading as Wilkins Bros, at Thorofare. VS..
the Standard Oil Company, was begun in
Gloucester County Courts on Wednesday
the 18th instant, Justice G. G. Garrison.
presiding. Ex-Judge John W. Wescott
and Hon d o. Watkins, represented the
plaintiffs, and Thomas E. French, Of Cam
den, Joseph J. Summerill, of Woodbury.,
and Mr.. McGill, Of Philadelphia, general
counsel of the STANDARD Oil Company, the
defendants
panel Of twenty-four jurors was drawn,
then Judge Garrison asked il any were re-
lated by blood to the plaintiffs or held
stock in the Standard Oil Corporation.
Clement r. Buid. one of the panel Of
twenty -four, said he was related, his father
beng second cousin to the plaintiffs, and
was excused. Mr.. Watkins informed the
Court that Mr.. T. Wood Wyne, Of Thoro-
fare, was one Of the jurors, also was a
witness in the case, but Judge Garrison
ruled that fact did not disqualify him.
The following were qualified as jurors in
the case:
William String, W. Mcclure, ]. Myers,
Jr., William Pierce, William J. Jones,
Lorenzo Cramer, William Bonner, George
w. Lewallen, Charles North, James Boyd,
William Llndell. Samuel P. Nelson.
In outlining the case to the jury Judge
Wescott reviewed the history Of the ex-
plosion by which Wilkins Bros. store was
destroyed by explosion on December S,
1902, and Charles w. Wilkins desperately
injured. Two suits would be brought as
one; for the damage to property, real and
personal. loss would be placed at $40, 600.
For personal damage to Charles Y. Wilkins
q diferent principle would have TO be
applied.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

An address delivered before Wood
bury Council No. 81, 0. U. A. NJ.
and members Of Gen1 Howell
Post q A. H, in the Presbyterian
Church, woodbury., Feb. IL. 'OG,
by Rev. George w. Tomson.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15

The Presbyterian ladies' hold their
annual chicken supper from 8 to 8 p. n.
To-day. Take supper with them.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15
David 7. Brown. FPeehDIdeP.

On Saturday last the Township com
mittee Of Woolwich township elected David
T. Brown, chosen Freeholder, to succeed
Sheriff Charles Wilson, whose term, under
the statute, exired when he assumed the
Office Of Sheriff.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15

Our readers will recollect that on Decem-
Der 5, 1902, the general merchandise store
of Wilkins Bros. was blown up by by an
explosion following the lighting Of lamp.
It is the plaintiffs contention that the
agent Of the Standard Oil Company, who
that day filled the headlight oil tank in
the cellar Of the store, made a mistake and
put in gasoline. A pipe led to the store
above, through which oil was pumped.
When Charles w. Wilkins struck a match
to light lamp, the explosion that followed
it is claimed proceeded from the tank.
The gasolene tank was kept in build
iug separate from the store. Customers Of
Wilkins Bros. will testify that oil bought
that day broke chimneys as fast as put on
the lamps and burned blue flame.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15

Charles w. Wilkins was the first witness
called. He testified that they kept the
headlights oil in 135 gallon tank in the
cellar, and pumped the oil up into the
store as orders were filed The agent Of
the Standard Oil Company filed the tank
that morning. 1t was about five o'clock in
the afternoon that witness attempted to
light lamp hanging near the oil tank.
The explosion followed, and he knew
nothing until be regained consciousness,
lying on the ground out in the street.
Found he was badly burned, and then
walked around the building. Was in a
dazed condition; went home and was in
bed six weeks; when not unconscious
felt intense burning on face and hands.
When witness got out he was nervous
wreck, and now feels the effects of hi
experience. Have paid up to this time
$125 in doctors bills.
In cross examination, witness said lamp
had been burning few moments, did moi
know whether any one had filed it that
/ day nor whether any one bad attempted to
light another lamp.
Mary Morris, testified she bought head
light oil at Wilkins Bros. store on Decem.
her 5.
Mrs: Morris, mother Of Mary, testified e
sending her daughter TO Wilkins Bros
store on December 5, about 4.3o. I put
/ the oil in one lamp, when | lighted thf
lamp it tiared up, and ! was afraid and ex
tinguised it and threw the oil away.
Charles Gleeson, Of Thorofare, testified
that he was clerk in Wilkins Bros. store
on December 5, '02. pus up an order fol
oil for Mr.. Lodge about noon. The oil mar
came in that day, looked at the gage, filled
the tank, got his money, and drove on
/ Was in the gasoline house when the explo
sion occurred. Saw smoke coming out
Hurried around store, saw awning down
then some folks came out. Saw Mr.
wilkins come ont with oloshing aire
helped pus out fire; then helped Mis-
Richards out; then got hose out TO pu'
out fire; goose-neck was blown of tanA
and was broken; the ceiling 81 store wal
Cracked right over tank; powder and shell'
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15

NoTE-1 have necessarily drawn from many
fun credit IS not given i Il tn oversight. s'#.4
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CONTINUED On 4th page
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-06-01
TYrnne Items.

NAY 3o.-The much needed and long looked
for rain came az welcome visitor last Sunday
evening, accompanied hy vivid flashes of
lightning. ioud peals Of thunder and consider.
able viud during It's progress. chestnut
tree near Arthur Masters barn was struck by
\ bolt. the bark OF the tree was scattered IN
every direction and some was carried nearly
a hundred feet from where the bolt struck.
D. H. Hahn IS painting some OF his farm
bpiIiings aad whrieWashiBg the roofs OF all
his sheds
Mrs.. A Benedick and Mrs. lennon visited
IN Baltimore last week.
Geo. c. Hartman is still suffering from his
wound; an independent abcess at the knee
Joint, is supperatiBg, aud sp'oula of bone
seven rights BIZ oue quarter Inch worked out
ard 4 sulall piece was removed, which caused
the limb 20 become very weak.
A. announced meeting WIS held Ascension
Day. 81, Baust church, by the two congrega-
tons. De- Luther Kemp. the chairman Of the
sesfry. called the meeting to order and stated
tho object of the meeting which was 10 ascer-
tain the views Of the members as to whether
the present structure should be remodeled or
repaired. 4 committee Was appointed, COM
posed Of two members from each congrega-
lion. aad instructed TO visit the members OF
the tive congregations and ascertain from them
the amount each will contribute and whether
20 remodel or repair. On report OF committee
will depend wha, will be done. DIR. Rlnehart
was secretary OF the meeting. The present
structure was built on the old plan, with n
gallery, and many Of the older members are
10Th to part With 1t. The church was built
nearly 100 years ago, and the wall. which is
very substantially built OF brick, bids fair to
last another century. The root. windows,
doors aud floor are very much in need of re-
pairs Many are the associations that cluster
around this ancient building. and It is hoped
the members will respond freely and not allow
this old land mark to pass away through neg
lecf. or because of diverse opinions.
There was frost this morning. which. how
ever, dii no damage to growing vegetation.
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Bachman,s Valley Items.

MAY 3O.-George Hesson lost one Of his
fingers from his Iefi hand on Monday, May
q. while working with a shingl- saw.
Edward Weaver. Of Taneytown, spent sew.
era DAYS with friends il this neghburhood.
Several farmers are preparing to make hay
in about one week.
The rain GU Sunday and Monday was a
great help to all vegetation. The ground was
very dry to great depth.
Bessie Stonesifer, who was living at Conrad
Warehime's. left on Monday for her home.
Children's Day services will be held at
Jerusalem Church on June oath, at 8 a. m. Z;
several speakers will be present
Last Friday morning VIM. Dehirt. Of tins
place. and William Myers, of Manchester, bad
a small wreck here by running their buggies
into each other Each had several bad breaks
in buggy and harness, caused by not seeing
one another. No one was hurt badly.
w. J. w. Swenk has taken course IN
telegraphy and has learned the entire alphabet
and the different parts of the telegraph ma
chine.
The Union Sunday school is progressing
very nicely at this place.
Many persons are suffering from sickness
through this vicinity.
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DEATHS HARVEST.
Wen Known Residents And others Who
Have Passed Away.

MS FusiEg.
Mrs. Margaret A. vi3uN Of the late p1mrule
FuNier died a. the residence If her SOD, LIB
rrir street. Westminster. on June !. aged -
wears. ? months and "a DAYS. She Is survived
o. iga sons. c. Herbert, ot Westminster. and
Tautaas H., OF Dayton, OHIO. la every re
sr,ar, she Was wife and mother. Funeral
81 81 Johns Catholic Church, juHe t. a. g
So. ~.
YENgIlNG.
Jeremiah YnsIing died "a, the residence Of
his Sau 5u. Law. Jesse +. Shrceyc, on the after.
uo,u of May 50, after On Illness of four days,
in al. s7tl. wear Ia his early life Mr.. IInE,
iia. was a carpenter aud builder and success
fully followed II until ahenl ten years ago.
a.. was a member OF the Catholic Church, 10
politics a Democrat and was man Of sterling
qu.iitiss HIS wife. who vas a sister of Jhr
larr Rev William 4. Grouse and an aunt n;
State Insurance Commissioner b. F. Crosse
aud AZ Rev. Thomas O. Grouse, Of Washing
ton, died some years ago. tie leaves one
daughter. Mrs. Jesse f. Shreeye, OF this city,
aud one son, Thomas Yingling, of Cincinnati.
HIS funeral will take place Saturday morning
at clock, at st. John Church. Mr.. i. c.
Sharrer will be funeral director.
MRS. CAssEII.
Mrs Abigail B. Casseil. aged IS wears,
widow Of Henry p. CsSsrll. died Nav 26 at
the residence OF her SON. Elmer +. CasseiI,
1904 North Carrollteu avenue. Baltimore,
after an illness which lasted several years.
She is survived by three sons and one daugh-
ter.
Mrs. Cassell was related to the Geimans of
Of Carroll county.
MRS. STONE.
Mrs Charity Stone, widow of George X.
Stone. for many years Is resident of R-isrers
I..l NJ. ut tb.. 80 ta-
granddaughter. Miss Blanche Stoek.dAle, 2l29
81. Paul street. Baltimore, from the iutirmi,ies
of old age Mrs Stone was % years old. and
was a member of the Reisterstawu Methodist
Episcopal Church. Her body was taken to
Reiserslown on Monday for burial.
SrucKSpALE.
Silas Stocksda "A well known resident Of
Rei,terstown. Md. died suddenly on the after.
noon Of May u from an attack of cerebral
hemorrhage, while visiting the home of his
son. Theodore Siocksdale. at Woodberry.
Mr.. Stocksiale was 10 years of age, and for
many years was engaged in farming at Refs
terstown, but several years ago he engaged IN
the real estate business at Woodbury.. He Is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah j. Stocksdale
and eight children-Messrs. Theodore, Silas,
Jr., Jessie and Pilden. and Mrs. Louise
France, Mrs. Wilhemina Boring. Mrs. NJ.
Owen and Miss Laura Stocksdale. The
funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at ,
O'Clock at the home of Mr. Theodore Stocks
dale. at Woodbury.. thence to the Southern
Methodist Church at Reisterstown for inter
ment.
DUTRow.
Joseph Dutrow. a well known resident of
Mount Pleasant, Frederick county. died May
80, of spasms, aged rs years. He is survived
by widow and three children-Mrs. Laura
Reddick, OF Mount Pleasant; Mrs. Elizabeth
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Personal Notes.

Mr.. John w. Coppersmith and family, near
Westminster. have gone 10 Baltimore 10 spend
ten DAYS as the guests Of their cousins Edward
Iockard aud family and Mr.. Coppersmith :
sister. Mrs. Thomas Burkhart and family aud
other friends.
Mr.. Everett NJ Browning, clerk in the store
of C. E. Eneel L CO.. Union Bridge. enjoyed
the hospitality of Mr.. Harry Killer. Of West
minister, last Sunday at Medford.
Mr.. and Mrs Cardiff Holhugsworth, Of
Glen Falls, LEFT last week for the klondike
gold fields. Mrs. Holingsworth was formerly
Miss Carrie Davis. Of Reisterstown. Previous
to his marriage Mr. Hollingworth had made
several trips to the Alaskan gold regions.
Mrs. 5. Il. Crawford and daughter. Mrs.
Frank linn. of Hanover. Penna., are visiting
friends at New Windsor.
Miss Mary algire, of Fowblesburg, Is spend
ing two weeks in Phtsburg, Pa.
Mrs. NJ. c. Hicks, Of Fowblesburg. is visit
ing relatives in SchickShiuny, Pa
Mr.. and Mrs. David G. Blanks and son Of
Baltimore, were guests last Saturday and san
day Of Mr.. Lewis W. Caple aud family, san
dyyille.
Mrs.John l.. BreitHiser Is visiting Ms. Near
29th street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Miller. JF.. spent
this week in York, Pa, with relatives and
friends
Miss Bessie Hewitt, Of 0rli-, Is the guest
of relatives al Sykesviile.
William f. Mouse, General Manager f1r
Sharp 4 Allemen Law Company, of Paiia,irl-
phia. visited his father Mr.. Wan. Moore. on
"Wednesday Mr. Moore started tps EsTapa
today on IA extended business trip tor bis
firm. 10 visit the branch Offices 90 th, drm in
that country,
visiting Miss Aileen Baukert IN washiug'on.
ID. c.
Mr. Harry f. Ans,iuc spent Sunday With
Mr.. aud Mrs. Thomas Turar, Eas, Main
street. this city.
Mis- Esiella Nashapal. nf Yves munster, =
visiting relatives in Baltimore.
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OrrhanS, Court.

Monday. May as-TempeSt Menchey, execairix
vi causgd hrclt2eC returned inventory OF persuAh
property aud money.
Martins A. Fringer, eNecutriS OF Tobias A. FIRING
e. returned inventory Of personal propeTty
r. oliver Crimes. Jr., executor OF Emily J. KIP
parl received der to sell real estate.
Eebecc8 4. sellers. guardian Of Heleu l.. Stull,
ward received order To use funds belonging 10
wand for purpose OF having ward's property re-
pairsd.
Kebecea Banning and Charles l. Brsuning. ad-
mulsiugtors oil charles +, Brauning, reported sale
% personal property,
Evan Hsines executor OF Mary Jonlon Mefing.
returned inventories OF real estate and personal
property.
Joshua " Herring executor of Ann /. FOwble,
received onier 10 sell stock.
Letters uf guardianship were granted 70 Mary r.
franklin. guardian OF David D. Frauk!in, infant
Tuesday. May - Joshua Lockard, administrator
Of Julia 4 LoCkaui, settled dr,t and hnal account
VIM. L. ArmacuSt, executor OF Daniel Armacust
returned inventory OF stock, and received order to
sell sane.
Tha last viii and testament of David II. FeeSer
was admitted TO probate, and letters teStAmentary
thereon were granted 10 John d. teeser, no re-
ceived warrant to appIaise aud order TO notify
creditors.
Johuz e +. Beasman executor of Joshua Beasman
returned inventory of personal property, reported
the heirs of said deceased have consented to I'M
mediate Uttitici ton.
last VIII aud testament of Frances 5. Starr was
admitted to probate and letters teSiamentary there
on were granted to Denton ;. Gehr, who received
warrants 10 appriise real estate and personal prop
Crty Hud order to notify creditors
Nathan +. Franklin aud EdgarS. jenkins, eXecu-
tors of William IL. franklin, received order 10
transfer mortgage.
Joshua W Herring retiring administrator a..
OF Nelson Mitten received order To transfer estate
in his hands 20 administrator d. b. n. C. l. a. APP
pointed in his place
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CircuII Court Proceedings.

The pet; jury for the May Term Of the Cir
cult Court discharged May 81. The fol
lowing cases were disposed OF since our last
report:
State vs. Frederick Wilcox; selling liquor
on Sunday; three cases; plea Of guilty con
iessed; fad 500 aud costs in each case.
Same We. Same; selling liquor TO minors;
three cases; plea OF guilty confessed aud fined
$50 aud costs IA each case, aud II other cases
of selling liquor on Sunday, and selling liquor
TO minors aud keeping gaming table; plea OF
guilty confessed and sentence suspended on
Payment OF costs, &c. Steele for State, and
Il. o. Grimes, Dr.. for ,raverser.
State W.. Martha Godfrey, forgery; tried be
fore jury. aud verdict guilty on third count
in the indictment. and sentenced 10 he con-
fined in the Industrial Home for Colorei
Girls Of the State of Maryland. during her
minority. Steele for Stale, aud Heuning for
prisoner.
State vs. John Weuiz; two cases Of selling
liqnor on SUNDAY; plea OF guilty confessed
aud fined $50 and costs in each case. Steele
for State, aud Roberts & Grouse for traverser.
State VS.. William Thomas; larceny; tried
before the Court; adjadged guilty, and sen
fenced to be confined IN the county jail tor
three months. Steele for State, and Brooks
for prisoner.
Fred. Mehriug and others vs.. Samuel Weant;
objections TO granting hotel license at Bruce
vile; before Hon. Wm. II. Thomas. Judge.
Objections sustained and license refused; APP
plicant to pay costs. Roberts & Grouse for
directors; Hoff for applicant.
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Killers Items.

MAY 3l.-rhe Misses Pugdy, OF Baltimore,
are visiting their cousin, Miss Laura Atiirr
aud other relatives here.
Miss Addje Lawson, Of Baltimore, visited
friends here last week,
George w Hohacker spent week among
relatives in Baltimore.
The festival held here Thursday and Saiur-
DAY evening, for the benefit oi Aies'a Band
vss we'll attended.
The sunday school scholars here are busy
rehear,ing for Children $ Day service ou June
II. ~ 10 a. m.
Mrs jackson Myers aud children, Mrs.
Theodore Smith aud children, and Misses
Laura sni Gertie Hotluagle, all Of Baltimore,
visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs Riuehart
HnHnsgle. from Thursday tall Monday.
Ross Huffacker was IN Hanover, Pa, last
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Herman Born, Of Baltimore,
spept several days recently with their daush.
ter. Mrs Lewis Schaeitr,
Misses Daisy Bolhuger and Abhle Brown
attended the Deacouess' Convention at Balti'
more last week.
Mrs Oliver Bolhnger, of York, Pa, visited
her son, Emory Bollinger, here, last week,