Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-19
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Mrs. Mary E. Hildebrand and son VIM,
and grandson Clarence Willig, have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Chew, at
Trenton.
Miss Katie Curl, Of Philadelphia, was an
eyer-Sunday guest Of her friend, Mrs. John
G, Sharp.
A number Of our citizens helped to swell
the gay throng at Atlantic City on Sunday
| Miss Lizzie Young, Of Philadelphia, j:
| spending some time with her daughter,
Mrs. John c. Sharp.
| Mrs. j. Frank Wilson, Of Woodbury.,
| lack, last week Her friends here remem.
Der her as Miss Clara Lodge.
| The firm Of Lippincott & Gaskill, general
merchants here, have sold out their bust
ness to Henry <. Shoemaker, who will run
| the store in connection with his own store
next door. Mr.. G. D. Lippincott has beer
in mercantile business in Swedesboro fol
the last thirty seyen years, and has tlne
business record.
The following is the result Of the annual
meeting OF the congregation OF Trinity
Episcopal Church on Easter Tuesday. Mr..
Harry c. Howey, rector's warden; Mr..
William Rode, peoples warden; Messrs. s.
B. Gaskill, A. B. Hewes, 81. w. Mitchell,
George Rode, ]. G. Halsey, S. s. Guest,
yestrymen; Messrs. A. B. Hewes, j. G..
Halsey and George Rode, delegates to the
Diocesan Convention which will meet al
Atlantic City early in May.
Miss Emma Wright, Of Woodstown, has
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Moore and other relatives here.
Mrs. w. Fl. Eldridge, Of Williamstown,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary ShiYers,
here.
The University Extension Society will
hold town meeting in Lippincott's Hall
ISwedesboro. on Tuesday evening, May al
| 8 p. m. Those Of all denominations, and
those Of no denomination, all who desirt
entertainment and education are appealed
to, and invited to attend the above meeting
as business of importance is to be done.
| Join in the movement to have course o.
lectures next winter. The best lecturers
can only be procured early. Now is the
time. Come one, come all.
A rare treat is in store for the people Of
Swedesboro and all surrounding towns
within the next few weeks. Chaplain Nc
Cabe, now Bishop McCabe, will deliver in
Guests Hall, his popular lecture, The
Bright Side of Life in Libby Prison. VIZ
shall speak further on the subject and give
the date Of the lecture later on.
Don't forget the home talent entertain
ment on Tuesday evening for the benefit Of
the public drinking fountain. The drama,
1.-THE Old Dairy Homestead, will interest
you, and then you will want to see the new
pieces of scenery painted by Miss Florence
Hall and Frank Black, Jr., OF SWedesboro
for the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Augustus Sparks moved
into their new home on Park avenue early
last week, and on Wednes day evening {
reception was given them by Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph r. Moore parents of Mrs Sparks.
A large company of relatives and friends
enjoyed delightful evening with pleasant
conversation music and games, and die
ample Justice to the bountiful refreshments
served At late hour the guests departed
leaving with Mr.. and Mrs Sparks many
kind wishes for future happiness and pros
perity.
/ Interesting Easter services were held il
all our churches, with special and fine mu
| sic, pretty floral decorations, and most ex
cellent sermons. The heavy rain consider
ably interferred with the attendance at TIL
morning services, but the Sunday schools
were wel.attended, as were also the church
es that held evening services.
Contractor Parks is rapidly pushing for
ward the new house on Helms avenue, being
built for the Swedesboro Land Company
That part Of SWedesborO is rapidly build
up, and promises to be one of the fines
parts of the town.
Mrs. Mary Hildebrand IS making oonsid
cradle improvements to her boarding housl
on Broad street, putting in bath, adding
several rooms, and changing others, thus
increasing the capacity Of the house, and
adding TO its comfort and convenience.
w. Fl. Longacre has commenced thu
erection of his house, corner Of Second and
Allen streets. Carpenters are busy in al
directions as indeed, they have been al
winter, and there are indications that they
will spend no idle time this summer.