Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-08-09
BRIDGEPORT.

w. J. Helms has a caladium in his
ward with leaves measuring three feet
and three inches in length and one
large plant is in bloom having two
flowers on similar to a Gala lilly in
,, shape-but of yellowish color.
Mrs. Geo. Platt and daughter have
returned from Ocean Grove after a
months sojourn.
Men with positions at the Repauno
works at Gibbstown come here to
board, but after finding there is no
bath in the houses and no water sup
tply, are compelled to go to other towns
while they prefer boarding on this side
Hof the works, owing to train service.
Not only are we losing boarders but
also buyers When will we have a
water supply.
Mr.. Henry Mats, from Bay City.
Michigan, is visiting relatives and
friends in New Jersey. Mr.. Mats
came on to attend the funeral of his
mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Griffith, and ex-
tended his stay afterward, calling on
relatives and friends in Gloucester
county
Is The Sunday school picnicked at
Hoax Grove last Saturday. On account
Hof the heavy storm on Friday they
were compelled to postpone until Sat
urday. There was a fair attendance,
and good time was had with scholars
and teachers.
Miss Florence Norton and Miss Sus-
lie Carney spent last Saturday at vii,
low Grove.
Mrs Edward Davis entertained quite
a marty of friends from Philadelphia,
last Sunday.
Mrs. John Ruscher, who has been
suffering with rheumatism, has fully
recovered.
Mr.. Geo. Sharp was the first in this
section to dig sweet potatoes taking
his first to market, July 9th. On Au-
gust 4th, he sent As baskets to mark
ct, at $3.50 basket
Mrs. Elizabeth Gill and daughter
Emily. attended the funeral of Mrs.
GilPs sister-in-law, Sarah A., widow OF
the late Chas. A. Gill, in Trenton, on
Saturday last. Mrs. Sarah Gill was for
mally Miss Stratton, daughter OF the
late Samuel Stratton, of near Harris
onville, N. j. She is survived by two
daughters and three sons; her age
was u years.
Mrs. Louis Folger, Jr., takes the lead
in choice cannas She has some very
pretty choice colors in full bloom.
One day last week, don't you think,
our tomato market was ahead OF our
sister town, the great shipping center.
as our buyers paid seven cents more
than over there.
{ Bathing in the creek is very popu-
1ar here this summer and where there
lis gravel or sand bottom it surely is
fine these hot summer days.
] We boosted a little too soon on our
tomato market This week farmers
were compelled to haul their big loads
fof tomatoes back home, or throw them
lin the creek, Gas some did as the
buyers had no outlet and were compell-
led simply to cut them out. 1t was too
bad. as it was no easy thing to pick
tomatoes on such a hot day as was
last Tuesday
Miss Patti Bassett, of Philadelphia,
and Miss Sara Strickland, of Repaupo,
were guests of Mrs. Lewis Sharp at
the hotel on Tuesday this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Holdcraft are en-
PERTAINING relatives from Philadelphia.
and Milton, Pa.
MT. H6IGI pOIDSlt 10 CiSCA teAAhiiit, hiAh7
mother, Mrs. Forbert, OF Salem, who
| is in her goth year Her body is
somewhat feeble, and her hearing is
poor but her general health is good
and intellect is bright
A busy week this week with the
grangers with their three days picnic
at Alcyon-W Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, and we are hoping for them a
good time and no rain.
Pride of Bridgeport Council No. los
D. of L., will hold picnic on Friday
August "a, 1906 at Pennsgrove. Every
body welcome.
Pride Of Bridgeort lodge No 1913, D
of L., will hold a district meeting in
Castle hall on Wednesday evening
August Is, 1906. The State councillor
Mrs. Pullin will be present and Other
able speakers A good time is assur
ed.