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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
MIckLEToN.

Amos J. Peaslee was home from
Swarthmore College recently.
Miss Helen Ridgway, of Swarth-
more College, spent Sunday with Miss
Anna H. Pancoast.
All schools in this township have re-
rently been supplied with temperance
papers for children by the Woma1's
Christian Temperance Union
Several Friends from here attended
the funeral of Charles 3 Davis, at
Woodstown, on Thurd-day the first.
The funeral of Martha Haines widow
of John l. Haines, was held at the
Friends meeting house on Fourth-day
morning, the second, at eleven o'clock.
The deceased was great sufferer for
a long time.
The Young Friends Association will
not be held at the usual time this
week but is postponed until the
twelfth.
Members here are reminded that the
next meeting of the Womans Chris
tian Temperance Union will be held
Wednesday, the nineth, at 2S0 in the
Sunday school room of Clarksboro M.
r. Church. All cordially welcomed.
The residents of our village who at
tended the Sunday School Convention
at Clarksboro last Thursday, report
helpful addresses and practical demon
STATIONS of methods.
We are glad to learn that Mr., Sam
uel Stetser, of Clarksboro, will serve
us with ice this summer.
We all have a pardonable pride in
Benjamin Heritage's pansy bed and
Jerry Haines hyacinths and tulips.
A runaway occurred on the after
noon of the twenty-sixth which caused
some excitement A pair Of horses at
tached to a farm wagon hitched by
Meridith Owen, at Mickleton station,
broke loose running with lines drag
cling. to the corner and turned to the
right through the village. Efforts to
stop them were unsuccessful and they
ran on while the road was clear, but
short distance below J. Omar Herr
tages' they overlook carriage which
resulted in stopping the team and over
turning the carriage, in which were
three women returning from the Sab
bath School Convention, at Clarksboro
to their homes at Swedesboro. Neigh
bors hurried to the assistance of the
women They found two holding the
horses and one fastened in the wreck.
She was soon extricated and we are
thankful to be able to report none
were seriously Injured.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
REDWOOD.

Mrs. Vim. Lacy, who has been cri-
tically i'll for the past week, IS Inn
proving at this writing.
Mrs. Henry Vanleer and children
are spending some time with her par
ents, at belmont, N. j.
Harry Miller has improved the looks
Of his place by having his house and
buildings treated to a coat OF paint.
The severe thunder storm which pas
sed over here on Monday morning did
considerable damage, putting all the
telephones out of business and also
electric lights Hail stones fell as
large as peas and lightning struck II
number of places around the yicin-
ity. .
Henry Renters little son is quite
sick at this writing.
Recreation Gun Club held their
weekly shoot on Saturday at rs rock
each. o. Armstrong broke "a; A
Tomlinson broke "a; c. North broke
20.
Joseph a.. jackson, who has been suffer.
ing from severe attack Of appendicitis the
past twelve days, is recovering rapidly, and
expects to take charge Of his carriage sales
again on Thursday Of this week. 4 cor
respondents error made us say he was doing
so last week. but it proved erroneous.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
Reception al SeWeIl.

At the reception given Herbert 2, James
and wife at the residence of Fl. NJ. James,
at Sewell, New Jersey, there we're gathered
together jolly crowd Of relatives and
friends who were merry through the entire
evening, but were even more merry at the
refreshment table which fairly groaned
under all OF the delicacies Of the season.
Those present were: h. P. James and
wife, Walter E. Wood and wife, II M.
James and wife, Sewell: Mrs. Sarah Baker
and wife, Clayton; Joseph F James and
wife, H. J. Blake and wife, Miss Ethel
Blake, Westville; Mr.. Frank james and
Miss Edna James, Philadelphia; J. 6.
Iredell and wife, J. G. Iredell, Jr., Woods
town; William G. Evans and wife, Kemper
Atkinson and wife, Charles Deppe and
wife, Frank Merritt and wife, James Lewis
and wife, A. A. Wood. Walter NJ. Kitcht-
ner, Miss Maggie Stewart, Marion Evans,
Richard Evans, Jr., Charles Dennis, Leon
Dennis, Marion Rotan, Carlton Lewis, Herr
bert Mills, Chris. Van Meter, Joseph Van
Meter, George Hoffman, Leon Hoffman,
Lester Davis, Charles Wright, MabIe Deppe,
Evelyn Hurff, Mary A. Humphries, Esther
Wood, Emma Carfrey, Mary Stewart,
Sewell; William G. Geist, Gloucester City;
Helena Dare, Elmer; Ada James, Hurff-
Vile
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
NEW BELTS

We have rev, not enough to go around
We want you to inspect them. The temp
tation to buy will be great but you can re-
sist it il you don't need one at present
Some are wide, some are narrow, some are
plain, and some are fancy All ars leather
loo TO 500. New wash belts with pearl
buckles IS. Other wash belts 10 and 15c.
Gilt and silver belt 25c. Beauty pins and
loo per pair. Others loo a doz' Colored
Percale Shirt waists SOC up, long and short
sleeves. Bingham shirt waist suits 81 25
and $3.50. You will want a suit when you
see them. Come quick and make select
ion. Stiles, Freas and Smiths wrappers,
made at Elmer, N. J. Our customers tell
as they don't want anything better il this
line. All sizes, S1.00, 81 25 and ST. So
THE MISSES COZENS
re so. BROAD ", Woodbury.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
NoTIcE.
Competitive Examination

/ The seventeeth competitive examination fol
Free Scholarships in the New Jersey State Col
lege for the benefit Of Agriculture and the
Mechanic Arts under the Act Of March 3lst. 1906
as amended by Chapter 90 Of the Laws OF 1905
will be held at the County Court House in
Woodbury. on Saturday, June End, 1906, begin.
ming promptly at a. nl and continuing until
p m. On this date candidates will be exam
ined in Algebra Plane Geometry, Solid Geom.
etry, English Grammar and Literature, United
States History, Chemistry and Physics, as an
nounced on pages 20, n and ~ of the catalogue
of Rutgers College.
Beginning in June, 1906, candidates will also
be examined in two languages as announced on
pages "a and rs of she catalogue. In view OF the
present limited time allowance Of one day, the
examinations in the new language require
ents this year, may be held by the County
Superintendent at an adjourned session in the
County Court House on the morning OF June
18th, between and l o'clock, or competitors
may if they prefer, take these examinations at
tn College either on Saturday, June 10th, or on
Tuesday. September 10th, as may better suit the
individual convenience of the candidates.
Any correspondence relative to the examin-
alton may be addressed to the Registrar as above,
or to the President OF the College
" II. T. DEMAREST,
Acting President.
w. Fl. EhDRIDGEs
County Superintendent.
Williamstown. N. j., Nav 2, 1906
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
TURNERSvILLE.


Mr.. Lumis NJ. Stewart died very sudden
" on Thursday at his home in this place.
He will be greatly missed by the whole
community as be drove the mail wagon for
several years. and stage from this place to
Grenlock. He leave wife to survive his
loss
Abe Carr and wife of Philadelphia visited
Albert Williams and family on Monday.
Mr.. C. S. Prosser and family Of Cross
Keys visited relatives of this place on Sun
day.
Mr.. VIM. Burke and wife Of Haddonfeld
visited George Burke and family on Sun
day.
Several case Of German measles in the
place at present
Preaching next Sunday evening. Come
out to church.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
padded the Paw Roll.

New York, May 3.John p Bros
seau, until 10 days ago custodian Of
Tiffany & Co, jewelers., was arrested
charged with the theft of $4,000 from
the company's pay roll of the repair
department. It is charged that he
credited some employees with amounts
larger than they actually received
keeping the balance himself. He was
discharged 10 days ago in order that
his books might be examined without
exciting undue suspicion. Meanwhile
detectives watched him.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
HgyRFEvILLE

Quarterly conference will be held at
the M. E. Church on next Saturday
evening. Sacrament of the Lords sup
per Sunday morning preaching by
presiding elder at 1890 O'Clock. Ev-
erybody is earnestly requested to at
tend. A collection will be taken in
the interest of the San Francisco dis
aster.
While load of hay was being
weighed here on Thursday it upset,
completely submerging the public let
ter box for several hours
Miss Francis Summerill, of Mullica
Hill. spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cant
Charles Turner has added much to
the appearance of his residence by
erecting an iron fence.
The trustees of the M E. Church
are having considerable work done in
the cemetery by having the undesira-
BILE bushes and such like grubbed ups
The road from John Gardeners to
Jacob Treftz's which has long been IN
need of repairs, has been graveled.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Clement, of
Philadelphia, spent Sunday with Mrs
Hannah Hurff and family.
Sunday morning, May Is, will be
memorial Sunday here. Old soldiers
and Junior Mechanics from here and
other places are invited to be present
Special services.
Albert Foster, William and Edward
Jaep, of Philadelphia, Miss Minnie
Jaep. of Chester, Pa, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Jaep.
Porch Bros. are having the cellar
dug for a large double dwelling house.
John Cant has purchased new trot-
ter.
Joseph G. Pearson. and family spent
Saturday with Harry Evans and fam
lily of Cross Keys.
The committee elected by the Sun
day school are arranging for most
interesting Children's Day exercise.
Charles Dilks and wife, of Aura,
spent Saturday with Mrs. Annie Wat
son and family
There will be no change in public
school teachers here for next year.
Much interest is manifest at the Ep-
worth League, new features are oc-
casionally added and the increased at
tendance is very gratifying. Services
commencing at o'clock p. m.
There will be special exercises at
the Ladies Auxiliary Wednesday ey-
ening, May 9th. Something for old and
young, do not miss it.
Miss Bessie Fisher was given birth
day surprise party on Saturday even
inc. Everybody had an enjoyable
time which passed too quickly, al
though this did not mar the pleasure
as some of the guests never got home
until daylight Sunday morning. Those
present were Misses Bessie, Ray and
Annie Fisher, Carrie and Sadie Ep-
lev. Viola Zane, Ella Pierce, Sara
Eldridge, Emily Bishop, Emily Cade,
Miss Gordon, Mary Buys, Miss Fisher,
of Camden, May Erickson, Mary HaT-
vey. Mr.. and Mrs. George Goodenough,
Mrs. Buys, Mr. and Mrs. John Ed
ridge. Mrs. Fisher, Messrs. Carlton
Lewis. e. Bishop, Harry Kerns. Robert
Schock, Roy Hook, Cooper Epley
Grover Hurff, Ned Kerns, Walter
Cade. Leonard Wurst, Lonzo Wool,
Leon Fisher.
The K. G. E. have two candidates
for initiation.
We hear that negotiations are pend
ing for the purchase of the old cream
cry probably to tear it down for the
lumber.
Several from here visited Wenonah
Council Jr o. U. A. M, at Chews Land
ing on Tuesday night.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
Personal Property

Two couches, Morris chair. doz. walnut din
ing room chairs, mantle clock, walnut extern
sion tables, 10 and IA feet tables, pine table.
10 feet; cross-legged table, alright wood
stoves i cook stove, No. 9; gasoline stove, four
burners and oven; oak sideboard rocking
chairs, cane-seat chairs, porch chairs, bar
room chairs; red plush parlor suit, Terry
covered arm chair, 3 Terry covered chairs, wash
stands mattresses, chamber sets, etc for bed
rooms Z gilt enameled bedsteads wire cots
cottage Queen organ, ottoman. looking glasses,
40 yds Brussels carpet, Is yds. hall carpet yd j,
stair carpet SO yds. ingram carpet, 100 yds mat
tino. fioor-cloth, rugs rubber mats, Is window
shades and fixtures, IL pairs lace curtains and
rods dishes, glassware, tlnware, fruit Jars,
lamps coffee grinder, wash tubs, pals. etc., Y.
S. fire extinguishers, cash register, looking
glass water keg, hat rack, eight day clock. wal
nut desk, large box used for storing sweets,
cherry table, lamps, jugs, ETC., covered cracker
jar.
with pole and shafts; open cutter, seats. pole
and shafts; rubber tire buggy, nearly new; open
cutter, one seat pole; steel tire buggy two
seated surrey, pole and shafts, nearly new;
spindle wagon in good order, 2-horse heavy
wagon. wagon box and bottom, set double
heavy harness, complete; . sets double carriage
harness collars, brides, all completes set single
carriage harness ).
HORSES and C0wS-0ne roam horse, Joe, =
years old, sound, kind and gentle in all har-
ness black horse. z yrs. old, sound and gentle;
good cows, Jersey, years old.
One small frame knock-d down cabin 7xl21a It.
500 bus. corn ON ear, 70 lbs. per bushel:
S. baskets seed white potatoes and many
other artic rs too tedious to mention.
Sale to co. menee at o'clock p. m. sharp.
CONDITIC SIS months credit, with interest
after 80 days, 18th approved security, on 81
q sa'e' o. W. ELKINToN.
Admir- Of the estate OF John w. Jessup, decd
B. f. James, Auctioneer
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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03


The gas stove season is approaching.
See advertisement by the Public Service
Corporation.
County Clerk, F. F. Patterson, Of
Camden county, and wife, have engaged
rooms at Evergreen Hall for the summer.
Mr.. S. W. Trew, manager Of the Phila-
delphia branch Of the American Press AS
ISOLATION, will probably make his home in
Woodbury. this summer.
See announcement Of Rutgers Compe-
titive Examination. This year our ambi-
tious young farmers ought to be interested
in this notice.
The State Milk Inspector made bis
periodical call on our milkmen this morn
ing. The condition Of our milk supply
will be developed later.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
HaiIstones Killed Small Animals.

Norfolk, Va, May IA special to
the Ledger Dispatch from Branchville,
va, says that during a severe rain and
electric storm there, large hailstones
fell, killing many fowls, small animals
and two horses. Housetops were beat
en- off, and the Seaboard Air Line rail-
ways sheetiron warehouse was ruined
by the hail. The storm continued for
forty-five minutes.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
COMMITTED SUICIDE AT 1903

Aged Mrs. Mary WcKIttFIcK Ehds F1sI
Long Life.
Uniontown, Pa. May Mrs. Mary
McKittrick, who recently celebrated
her 10Sth birthday, committed suicide
by cutting her throat with q small
knife which she had in her room to
trim her nails. Her mind has been de-
ranged for severals weeks, but it was
not thought she would make an at
tempt on her life.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
Horse Notes Fer Farmers
and Breeders
Service Fee, SIS Tor 1905, o s. Tor Single Services

GID FOSTER "a, 400, It. 2.l5 bay horse, one
- inch short of 16 hands, weight HOO lbs,
and as great bred stallion as ever marked this
earth, and with as much natural speed as any
He is an uncle to Lou Dillon L5S7z. fastest trot-
ter in the world. Breed to Sid Foster for all
purposes for his colts are all large and go fast
If you want work horse breed to Sid Foster.
If you want carriage horse breed to Sid Foster
II you want horse TO win the races breed to
Sid Foster sure.
There are some things that If you cannot get
in one place you can get them in another place
but the Wenonah Stock Farm is the only place
this side OF California where you can breed TO
get first cousin to the fastest trotter in the
world, or the two-minute blood. just think OF
it, A chance of lifetime. One you never had
before, or probably will never have again after
this year. Mares cared for on grass, SOC per
week; on grain 81 per week.
Please call and see Sid Foster. Special dates
for service can be secured by correspondence.
->S''''S7s ]. j. COSTELLO,
Wenonah Stock Farm.
Box 184. Wenonah, N. j.
(Cut this out for future ref. may not ap-
pear AGAIN. Api-l2ob4s
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
TEACHERs' EXAMINATION.


OFFICE OF County SUPERINTENDENT,
Williamstown, n. j., April Goth, 1906.
There will be meeting OF the County Board
of Examiners of Gloucester County, at the
Academy, Woodburs on Friday and Saturday,
May 4th and 9TH, 1876 Applicants for ceitif-
Gates should be present at $50 a.
w. H. ELDRIDGE,
County Superintendent.
FRIDAy-9 a. m. to p m. Third Grade,
Arithmetic, Geography, Penmanship to p.
M. photography, Grammar, Reading. Oral ex-
animation in Reading held at the convenience
OF the examiners.
SATURDAY. a. nj. to | M. Third Grade
Theory and Practice, School Law, (Ren.) .. s
History; Civics. / to p. m.- Ell Composition
Temp. Physiology. Second Grade q. III. to
p. m. Theory and Practice, School Law, His
tory of Education, Crew.; Elementary Algebra,
to p. M Composition, Bookkeeping, Ply
siology. First Grade9 m. to p. M His
tory Of Education, School Law, Plane Geom-
etry, Civics, Algebra. l to p N. Physics
General History
All candidates for Renewals will be present
as early as a. M on Saturday 4-2606-St
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
My Stock Of Carriages

On hand, comprising everything desirable foi
this section, is large and complete IN every de-
tail. Am well prepared to supply your various
wants Every<vehicle ordered at the New York
Exposition last October. and built OF the best
materials obtainable throughout, exclusively
for my custom with every Improvements and
dealer can assemble q finer high-grade line than
here shown. Making contracts for the year
1905, direct with the manufacturers at that time
enable me to now quote prices on this work
greatly to your advantage
JOSEPH A. JACKSON,
VEHICLE DEALER.
Redwood. New Jersey.
Phones-Keystone, Iex tRurall; Bell, 25xs
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
NOTICE No CREDITORs.

Bette Laub, Admi sistratrix c. T. A. OF the
estate OF Peter Zell deceased by direction of the
Surrogate of the county of Gloucester hereby
gives notice to the creditors of the said Peter
Zell, deceased, to bring in their debts claims
cedent under oath or affirmation, within nine
months from this date, or they will be forever
barred of auy action therefor against the said
Administrative @. T, A. BETTE LAUB
Dated April 80. 1906. Administrative, C.T.A.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
EOR SALE
no CREDITORS.

Herman O. Horn, administrator of the estate
Of William H. Wood deceased, by direction of
the Surrogate of the County Of Gloucester, here
by gives notice to the creditors of the said
William H. Wood deceased, to bring in their
debts, claims and demands against the estate OF
the said deeedent, under oath affirmation,
within min months from this date, or they will
be forever barred of any action therefor against
the said administrator
HERMAN @. HORN.
Administrator.
Dated April 80, 1865 3.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03

WANTED.

boy or young man with disposition and
determination to be of real service, improve
himself and finally become indispensable to
mercantile and manufacturing firm in Wood
bury BOX 274.
4-2606-2t Woodbury., N. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
For SALE.

Five tons good meadow hay for hot-beds or
bedding 20 qts lima bean seed king of the
Garden yaritles) Csc per quart; also 20 quarts
Burpees Monmouth White Sugar Corn seed,
sweet and large ears fine for the table. have
grown it for 5 years. 25c per quart
THEO. P. GREEN,
Woodbury..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
NOTICE.

NorlcE.
Have opportunity for man with two or more
horses. State how soon could come and terms
scr BOX 274
5-3-06-06-2w Woodbury., n. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
4-2e-tf
EyOR SALE

A rare business opportunity. Firstclass gen
eral Merchandise Store at Clarksboro, N. j
Sold on account OF poor health.
ISAAC T. HAINES,
Apl IL 06-6m Clarksboro, N j
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03

With immediate possession. Farm of (50)
acres 2 miles from Swedesboro, and mile from
Asbury Station. There are poultry and pidgeon
houses with the yards inclosed, also house,
barn and other outbuildings Gland good.)
JOHN F. TRUITT, j. p
4-26-tf Bridgeport n. j.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
TIT Az FOR SALE.

Mixed clover and timothy hay for sale, by
F. E.. GARDNER.
on the Paulin Farm,
4-26-06tf near Hurffville, N. .
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-03
EOR SALE An A BARGAIN

Admir- Of the estate Of John W. u
B. r. James, Auctioneer.
r. L. Stratton, Clerk.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-10-19
Y. M. C. A. CON-
VENTION CLOSES
VISITING WORKERS occuPYLEAD.
ING PULPITs AND SPEAK ON
THE WORK AND BENEFITS
OF THE ASSOCIATION.

A number of the leading pulpits OF
the city were occupied at the morning
hour Sunday by prominent workers
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion. who gave some insight into the
benefits and great work of the Associa-
ton.
Mr.. R. A. Waite. Jr.. OF New York,
occupied the pulpit of the First Meth.
odist church and spoke on THE Y. M.
C. A.-The Ally of the Home, and the
Church at Work.
State Secretary McGill was listened
to with deep interest by the congrega-
ton of the First Presbyterian church
on the subject of the Association
work.
R. E. Willis, State Student Secretary
and Mr.. j. M. Stickney. Office Secre-
tary spoke entertainingly at the First
Baptist church on some of the benefits
of the Y. M. c. A.
In the afternoon at 3 o'clock the
Circuit Court room was we'll filed by
an audience of men, who were deeply
interested by an address from Mr..
Waite on the Mathematical Young
Man. At the close of Mr.. Waite's adj
dress the local Board held business
meeting and discussed the local situa-
ton.
Sunday night the Convention came
to close with a mass-meeting at the
First Presbyterian church, which was
largely attended. Mr.. Waite deliv-
cred an earnest address on Association
Work Mr.. McGill made a brief talk,
and then Prof Hughes of Spring Hill,
the claims of the State
Work A contribution of $3.50 was re-
ceived for the support of the State |
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-10-19
WHOLESALE GROCERIES.

sugar--Grannlated. $5.25 barrels
and bags; cubes and powdered, 81ac;
cut loaf, TIC; New Orleans, clarified
prime, 4&c; CHOICE. Sc: New Orleans.
seconds. 4Ac.
Green coffee-Peaberry, 15c@21c;
Golden Rio, 12c@13c; choice Rio, 12c
Q13c; prime Rio. 11kc@12c; good
Rio 10Y cQ1ihc. fair Rio, 1890.
10 3-4c; Java, q lseq 26,lc; Laguayrs
l2cI15c per pound.
Roasted coffee:--On equality plan,
One pound packages In 1OO-pound
boxes, $l4.50, N Y. base; bulk, In SO
and l0opound blps or bags, 18hc@
26Hc per pound; barrels, NC less;
Nipper, bulk roasted. bags, 1870;
barrels, lac
Lard-Leaf, lie 10; Pastry, 12c n;
&c ID.
cheese:-New York. full cream
Ice ID; No. 2 Cheese. 13c ID; Wiscon
sin f20lbl Daisy 16c.