Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-31
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The news Of the death OF William M.
Golf, of Germantown. from an automobile
accident, near Paris France, contained in
the city papers Of last Friday morning,
sent a thrill of surprise and sorrows over
our community He was born in Bridge
ton, but his parents removed to Swedes-
boro when he was small boy; and his
father, Mr. William Croft, was business
man here for number Of years. The son
William M, received his education in the
Swedesboro public school and our younger
business men remember him as their friend
and schoOlmate He was a nephew OF the
late Samuel A. Golf, OF this place. and Of
Mrs Rebecca G.. Clement now residing
here; and to whom the news Of his tragic
death came as great stock. His aged
father, his wife, his three daughters, and
two sisters have the sympathy OF the
people Of Swedesboro in their great loss.
The legal voters of Woolwioh school dis
tries were called together on Wednesday
night of last week to decide the question
of buying a certain lot in the borough, on
which to build new school house, and the
paying OF certain price for it. That the
majority was not in favor OF the project
was demonstrated when the vote stood
twenty -fye for and one hundred and eighty
one against. A number OF ladies were
present and took advantange of their right
to vote
Mr.. Walter Campbell Of Camden, spent
over Sunday with George W. Pither and
family.
Mr.. L. B. Moffett, and family of Phila.,
have been wishing his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. B r. Moffett.
Mrs. Anna Walker and Miss Emma
Walker Of Philadelphia, were in town on
Monday.
Mr.. Jacob S. Ware has been spending a
few days at the home of his father-in-law,
Mr.. Thomas Vannaman at Willow Grove.
A. G. Ackley has moved his family TO
their home on Auburn ave.
Mrs. Nellie B. Costello, wife of J. Lewis
Costello, died on last Thursday afternoon,
Of pneumonia, following an attack of La
Grippe, In her Oath year. She was the
only daughter Of Barney and Kate Nafey,
who together with two brothers and her
husband, to whom she had been married
less than two years, and large circle Of
other relatives and friends are left to mourn
her loss. She was bright, attractive young
woman, a favorite with all who knew her
Her funeral took place on Monday morning
with High Mass at St. Joseph's Church,
and interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
The copious rains Of Sunday and Mon
day were a God-send to the farmers and
truckers, and indeed to us all, and there is
cause for devout thanksgiving to the Great
Giver Of every good. Crops Of all kinds
were suffering, but the timely down pour
has saved them.
Mr.. William III. Brown has resigned his
position as rural carrier and taken a posi-
tion as clerk in Fl. K. Shoemaker's store.
Miss Florece G.. Pither also has position
as clerk, land Miss Fannie Worrell as cashier
in the same store.
The ladies Of the First Baptist Church
gave a strawberry festival on last Saturday
evening. It was well patronized and a
considerable sum was..added to the funds Of
/ the church.
Memorial Day dawncd bright and fair,
and the day throughout was indeed in
beautiful contrast with the weather of last
year, and as eyer in Swedesboro, the town
was alive with people. Every train brought
the crowds, and in almost every home there
were guests Old Glory foated everywhere,
and the very air was filled with patriotism.
| Rey. Peter Provost, Of the Methodist
Church here, was the Memorial Day speaker
at Lumberton.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church held its
annual May festival on Wednesday even
ing.