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The San Francisco call., 1906-08-12
BY ARCHIBALD MARSHALL.


I have reached that stage In life's
pilgrimage at which man calls him
self middle -aged; If In company, rather
ostentatiously, not so much In the
manner of one hoping for contradiction
as inviting it; the stage at which, IL 1t
be implied in general conversation that
he is no longer young, he requires a
few serious moments in which to col
lect his thoughts before he draws at
tention to the implication with un-
necessary insistence. and cordially in
dorses it.
There was time. not so many years
ago-as years go now-when 1 thought
that twenty-five was very ripe age.
1 still thought so, years afterward,
when 1 reached it myself; for an un-
dergraduate in his third year looks
upon a freshman as immeasurably his
junior, and is oppressed with some of
the weightiest cares of manhood. He
knows the meaning of a financial
crisis, and has serious thoughts OF
marriage.
At twenty-three my temperature had
gone down and / felt younger, but con-
tinued to look upon thirty as the age
at which l should be able to save
money on clothes and grow beard IL
1 felt so disposed. as nobody could be
expected to care what person at that
time of life looked like.
At twenty-five reckoned that had
about six moro years OF pleasurable
| existence before me, and at the end
of that period 1T would not matter In
the least whether I were rich or poor,
so 1 had better hurry up and make
some money. Six years, or possibly
seven. I seemed to be wearing rather
better than some of my contemporaries.
At twenty-seven 1 gave myself eight
more years. I knew men Of thirty five.
active and still presentabie: In fact
why shirk the word?-young. But,
while admitting this, not without a
measure of self-gratulation at being
able to assign myself few extra years
of sentient existence, felt 1T was use
| less to daily with the question any
further. and that thirty-five must be.
| and remain, the limit.
So 1 continued to think until my
self came in the course of OF nature
to the age of thirty-five, not, however,
without serious qualms at thirty-two
and thirty-thr when 1 felt as young
as possible, but said to myself that it
could not be expected to last much
| longer.
/
off using Flowers and Honey FOR the
hair? I think so. I really want to gel
to the bottom of this question, and thai
might be a pointer. I will consider il
later They still say that my hall
waves" and 1 fully believe that what
is left of it does: and they still please
me by saying so, though 1 feign in
difference. (The ladies, I mean-not
crude1y. as il were in frontal attack
blIt Incidentally when -thev are sfzfn q
up the points of my very small son and
comparing his personal appearance with
mine, not invariably to his advantage.
But it really did wave like anything
ten years ago; and without resorting tt
illegitimate compulsion took care thai
| it should wave to advantage. Now
| just dip brush in water. and IL 1t likes
to wave after that 1t is at liberty to dc
so. II not, I do not care. Honestly
! do not.
At s5, then, 1 claimed middle age. but
without showing the least resentment
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-12

the burning bush. heard the voice and
followed the bidding.
From this atmosphere, then, these
five boys went out to join in the con-
flict. Benjamin Ball, the father of
Charles Ball, moved from Springdale TO
Pardee, 14tchfson County, Kans., soon
after followed by other Quaker fam
lilies All were imbued with the divine
injunction, Remember those IN bonds
as bound with them
'Tn the years 1857 to 1850 the State
of Kansas was in the caldron of slave
agitation. The saloons of Missouri
poured out hordes of raiders and des-
peradoes. They swarmed the border of
Kansas, murdered and robbed free State
settlers and killed without remorse in
wanton glee.
The free State Kansas agitator was
there too. James III. Lane, later United
States Senator, uttered fiery free Kan
pas speeches from the Planters Hotel
steps il Leavenworth. The speeches
were in1ammatory and added to the
awful conditions then extant.
During the height of this agitation
left Sprin gdaIe 70 take part in the
John Brown movement in Kansas. /
arrived at the little Quaker settlement
one mile south Of Pardee, Atehison
County. Kansas, on March 20. i was 16
years olds.
4 took an oblique course southwest
Of Iowa City, travelling on foot. There
was scarcely q railroad then OF any dis
tance in the State, though some had
penetrated the State. l made the set
tlement of Balls home after two weeks
of travel, much of the way through
snow and mud ! met many slaves in
Missouri, especially near st. Joseph
Even at that date they had heard
vague rumors of slave uprisings in a
place called Kansas
Arriving at the farm we soon or
ganized our anti-slavery Blue Lodge in
a little log cabin IL by IA on the farm
of Benjamin Ball. A few more families
had ioined the Quaker settlement near
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-12


OF the battle fought there August
90. 1856. IN which John Brown
took leaders part. Thirty years ago
the people OF Ossawatomie erected
smsU monument TO John Brown at
cost Of slOO. and two years later cere-
monies commemorative OF the battle
were held. This years preparations
are being made on very elaborate
scale. Vice President Fairbanks viii
deliver the principal address, and
among the other speakers will be Sen
ator Warner OF Missouri, Senator Long
of Kansas and Governors Folk and
Hoch On the historic battlefield Of os-
sawatomie the regular troops from
Fort Leavenworth viii re-enact In
sham battle. as nearly as possible, the
thrilling encounteT OF 1856.
While the anniversary exercises al
Ossawatomie will bear on the history
directly attached TO that battle. and
viii be participated IN largely by the
people living IN Eastern Kansas, the
event will open the gates to the food OF
national ira gedy and history that flow
ed from the daring activities of John
Brown and his fellow free State" fol-
lowers in the feverish years preceding
the Civil War. In short, it is TO be a
John Brown celebration. with all of the
romantic and historical memories that
the name reViVes.
Particularly valuable have been the
preparations for this event because OF
their having brought from the corners
OF local obscurity the few men who
participated actively with John Brown
IN the thrilling raids and skirmishes
along the Kansas border when that
State was the bone OF contention be-
tween the slave holding and abolition
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-12

HE citizens OF Ossawatomie, (
Kans.. are making great /
preparations for the celebra- 1
tinn OF the flftieth annlNersary |
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10
HLAcKWooD.

The Teachers Association of Gloucester
Township was held at Blackwocd on We'd
nesday afternoon
Joseph Rowand, Of Oyerbrook, spent
Sunday with his sister, Mrs. William T..
Bradbury.
Harold A. Dunk, of Camden, spent Sat
urday aud Sunday with friends in this
vicinity.
Miss Cordelia Ward, who for some time
past has made her home in Reading, Pa,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. s. H. Pine.
T. E. Jennings spent Sunday with rela-
tiyes and friends at Gloucester City.
Miss M. H. Hidell, Of Rome, Georgia, is
visiting Miss G. M Ward
The Blaekwood base ball team played a
very interesting game with the Oberland
team of Philadelphia Eleven innings was
played, and the game was stopped on ac-
count OF an approaching shower. Score
2 to 2.
The Thimble Club was entertained on
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. ] E, Huri, Of
Main street.
The Civil War veterans Of Glassboro at
tended services on Sunday morning in the
Methodist Church. A special service was
made by the pastor, Rev. W. L. Shaw.
Extra religious services are being con-
Quoted in she Methodist Church all this
week. A number of visiting clcrgymen
will assist in the work.
It is said that the trolley extension from
Almonesson to this place was commenced
on Thursday last.
Sunday was quarterly meeting day in the
Methodist Episcopal Church. A special
program beginning with Love Feast in
the morning, and in the evening Presiding
Elder Moore had charge Of the services
The Larkin Soap Social held a social at
the home Of M. N. Tombleson's on Tues
day evening.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10
JOSEPH A. JACKSON,
VEHICLE DEALER,
New Jersey
n REENWICH TOWN hip
M SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS.

Sealed proposals win be received by John s.
johnson, District Clerk, Gibbstown, New Jer-
sey, at any time ON or before two o'clock p. M,
OF Saturday June End, 1896, at which time said
proposals will be opened by the Board at the
S. 600 Of the bonds Of said school district
These bonds will be coupon bonds OF the
denomination Of $1,000, each, dated June Is. 1905;
one payable in one year from the date thereof
number are paid, with interest payable annu
ally.
The proposals may be for part or the whole
of said issue.
Said bonds will be sold at par value the per-
son bidding the lowest rate OF interest will
obtain the issue
all bids. ,>
Dated Nav 9th, 1906 District Clerk.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10
RIcHWooD.

An evening party was the event last Sat-
urday night at Mr.. Charles G. Aliens.
And a large gathering of his many friends
paid their respects to him on the occasion
Of his birthday.
A dance and social party was held last
Saturday night at Mr.. Henry Wolman-
tizer 8. An enjoyable time was had by all.
The Mantua Twp. Board Of Education,
at its regular meeting night May End, last,
elected their old corps of teachers for the
various schools as follow: Mantna, John
H. Tharp, Prin.: Miss Alice Hill, Miss
Anna Tharp; Barnsboro, Miss Annie Lip
pincott, Prin. Miss Irene Shute; Emlin,
Henry L. Handle; Knights Run, Miss
Edith T. Lippincott.
Madam VanHelden, through her efforts
has had the village streets partly planted
with shade and fruit trees, which will be a
great improvement and benefit in the near
future
That grim monster, death, visited this
place on Monday last and removed from
our midst, one who has been Unidentified
with the business and social affairs Of our
village the township and county for many
years Many Of our local offices be has
filed with marked ability and honor. He
was active in political affairs, being q
staunch supporter Of the Republican party.
We refer to Mr.. John T. Ogden He was
past his 66th year.
The Barnsboro base ball club branched
out last Saturday afternoon and showed
their mettle in game with pi5man at Al
cyon Park. Barnsboro won by score to 5.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10
AN ORDINANCE

Regulating the use of bicycles, tricycles,
motor cycles and similar vehicles, carriages.
and other vehicles on the public highways and
streets within the limits OF the Township OF
East Greenwich, in the County OF Gloucester
and State of New Jersey.
LIST Be it ordained by the inhabitants OF the
Township of East Greenwich in the County of
Gloucester, as follows; Ist That all persons
riding bicycles, tricycles motorcycles or similar
vehicles on the public highways and streets
within the limits Of the Township OF East
Greenwich between one hour after sunset and
sunrise shall have a lamp of such illuminating
power to be plainly seen one hundred yards
ahead attached thereto and kept lighted.
End. That all persons riding bicycles, tris
cycles, MOTORCYCLES or similar vehicles on said
public highways and streets shall carry suit
able alarm bell attached to the handle bar OF
such Iaachine which, when rung. may be heard
one hundred feet distant.
Srd. That no person shall ride bicycle, tri-
cycle, motorcycle or similar vehicle en- said
public highways and streets past or by any
person or persons whether on foot, or horse back
| or In vehicle OF any description whatever or
by any horse or horses, mule or mules hitched
to vehicle of any description, or through any
village collection Of houses at faster rate OF
speed than that of eight miles an hour. -
4th. hat section three OF this ordinance Will
not apply exclusively to bicycles, tricycles mo-
torcycles or similar vehicles but the same hmi.
tations shall apply to the rate OF speed OF
carriages and all vehicles on said public high
ways and streets.
| 9TH. That no person or persons shall ride a
bicycle, tricycle., motorcycle or similar vehicle
on the sidewalks within the limits OF said
Township on the first day of the week. COM
monty called Sunday nor any other day OF
| the week between sunset and sunrise and that
| persons walking on said sidewalks shall at all
times have the right OF way
| 9Th. That any person violating this ordinance
| shall be taken before q Justice of the Peace,
| and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to
pay fine not exceeding Ten Dollars lSl0) for
each offense; provided. however, the said JUS
| tice may impose such fine for said violation as
| he may think proper, not exceeding the sum OF
Ten Dollars ($l0) for each offense
| 18th. That this ordinance shall take effect
Immediately.
| Passed at 4 regular meeting OF the Township
Committee of East Greenwich Township, held
on the thirtieth day of April A. D. 1906
DANIEL L.. PACKERl
/ JOHN g. HERITAGE COMMITTEES.
| VIM Fl. BORDEN.
| Attest:
| TULLIs RI. PACKER,
Townshjp Clerk
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10
VOUNG WOMEN
Competitive Examination


The seventeeth competitive examination for
Free Scholarships in the New Jersey State Col
lege for the benefit of Agriculture and the
Mechanic Arts under the Act of March 3Ist, 1906,
as amended by Chapter go of the Laws Of 1905,
will be held at the County Court House in
Woodbury. Saturday, June 2nds 1906, begin
ming promptly at 9 a. M, and continuing until
5 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 70, II and ~ of the catalogue
of Rutgers College.
Beginning in june, 1906 candidates will also
be examined in two languages as announced on
pages 70 and 70 OF the 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 se-sion in the
County Court House Oh the morning OF June
18TH between and l o'clock, or competitors
may if they prefer take these examinations at
TIL College either on Saturday, June l6th 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.
W. H. 4. DEMAREST,
Acting President.
w. H. ELDRIDGE
County Superintendent.
Williamstown. N. j., MAY 2, 1906
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10

Wenonah has nine milk dealers and
the price of tactical fluid has fallen to cents
per quart.
George VanHook, Of Mt. Royal, will
occupy Mrs. D. P. Stanger's house on High
street soon.
Frank Pennington and Charles E. Herr
tage will represents Branch IA at the con-
ysntion in Atlantic City.
MIR. NJ. w. Newton is entertaining a
large party Of friends with planked shad
dinner at Newton Hotel this afternoon.
George Pierce and Thomas Bowe have
been elected delegates to the State Feder-
alton Of Labor, which meets in Trenton.
The Woodbury. Country Club lost their
first game Saturday last with the Camden.
Score-3 to 1. Tie team goes to Paulsboro
next Saturday.
The Friends meeting in the Town
Hall, last Sunday afternoon, was well at
tended, and the speaker, Mr.. joseph H.
Branson. made powerful address.
IF. L. Wilkins estate agency announces
the sale Of the Mrs. Benjamin Clendenon
residence on Poplar avenue, to Mr.. Rich
ard B. G. Gardner, ID, Of Cooper street.
The price is not stated.
Some Of our peach growers have been
very successful this year in destroying the
San Jose scale with carbolic acid. Amos
Thatcher who lives near town, has used
the acid on number Of peach trees, simply
applying it to each tree in a narrow belt
under the lower boughs. The operation
completely eradicated the scale. It is
hoped that future tests will prove that 50
simple an insecticide as carbolic acid can be
relied upon to destroy San Jose scale with
out injury to the trees. [Flemington Re
publican.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10
Thine are Different Now

There was time when. III q persoa wanted q
set Of surrey or buggy best harness he
was obliged to go to frssclass
harness maker and pay from $50 to
$50 for OAK leather To-day am selling the
identical same {guarauteed) BEST OAK leather
made equally as good and far better style, at
prices from $2t to $50. TN this harnefs guar
antee to you saving OF $40 sper set, while else
where you will pay as Esuch for HEMLoCk
leather. # you want lower priced harness /
have 1t In HEML0CK. lsuch as all harness men
sei at 81 so to $50 per set the only difference Is
tell you 1t is hemlocl did any one else ever tell
you this ? This harness puts the high collar in
the sellers pocket while the OAK harness leaves
the high dollar in your pocket in long service.
Call, examine, see for yourself, and will refer
you to scores Of users Of my oak harness all
over our county, and adjoining ones also,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10
BRIDGEPORT.

One more week we are told, and then
Miss Gooden's room in the public school
will close. The pupils are all busily en-
gagged now getting ready for examination.
Mr.. Frank Stanton, clerk in Helms store,
spent Tuesday in Philadelphia.
McGliney Bros. started their ice wagons
lass Saturday, and were very welcome Ice
has become great necessity
Mrs. William N. Featherer was very sick
last week suffering with neuralgia. At
this writing she is much better.
Ho1't forget that Mr.. Allen Barr repairs
spectacles and nose glasses, and is first
class optician.
Mrs. Hager entertained her children from
Philadelphia over Sunday.
Miss Mildred West and Miss Eta Daw-
son were the guests Of Miss Emma Justice
over Sunday.
Captain Henry Lutte, of Hainesport ran
in here on his new boat Elizabeth, one day
last week, on his way from Baltimore to
Philadelphia. He will run the Elizabeth
from here this summer to carry truck to
Philadelphia He has sold the boat Flor
ence that has run from here for several
years Captain Lutte has many warm
friends here, who will be glad to have him
here again this summer.
There is man living near here named
Nelson, who is doing white washing, and
tho farmers around are having all their
buildings aud fences done by him.
Bridgeport Grange is booming, and it is
surprising on Grange night to sea the mum.
Der Of farmers that come to town. Suec ess
TO the farmers organization.
Mr.. Alfred Lawrence, living at Repaupo
station, has been very i'll, threatened with
paralysis, but at this writing seems to be
recovering. Mr.. Lawrence was former
resident here, and has been in poor health
for some time.
The children of Mr.. John Adams, and
those OF Mr.. Frank Riders. are convalesent
from measles
Captain Charles Harris, of the dredge
Vetnor, has his naptha launch, and can be
seen running to and from the dredge. By
the way the dredgers are nearing the mouth
of the creek, after fnishing this contract,
they will do some private work up She
ere elk.
Rev. Mr.. Lilley, former pastor, was in
town on Tuesday, in company with his
daughter, Miss Gertrude, and Mrs. Rebecca
Hires, Of Salem, coming from Salem in an
automobile, and made several calls on old
friends. Mr.. LilIey was very well liked
when stationed here as minister.
Charles Risler, whom we reported last
week as having diphtheria, is rapidly re-
covering. No other members Of his family
has thus far taken the disease.
sis believed that some one starting a
green house here could make a success OF
it. A florist is needed in our town.
The Sunday-school is preparing for
Chidren's Day, the second Sunday in June,
aud will commence praeticing the singing
pieces next Sunday in Sunday school, using
the services by J. Lincoln Hall and Elsie
Duncan Yale. entitled, fragrance and
Song
Mr.. Winfield Meley, Of West Ceilings
wood, made business trip here on Monday
last.
Mr. John Smith, former resident here,
now Of Pennsgrove, was in town on Mon
day calling on friends.
Monday last, after the rain, seemed to be
porch cleaning day, as almost every wo.
man in the town was at their porch's giving
them thorough cleaning.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10

There was ice on the walks in Wood
bury this morning.
Last Monday morning the Cape May
express jumped the tracks at Haddon
avenue, Camden. Two cars jumped the
track and the Wildwood car was upset.
The passengers were considerably shaken up,
bus none were seriously injured
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10
EOR SALE Ar A BARGAIN

A nice ~ room dwelling, with Blacksmith
Shop and carriage show room on first floor and
paintroom on second floor, together with barn.
This desirable property ID situate on Main ST.,
In Bridgeport, and Is just the place to man ufac
ture farming implements, or good location for
tin smith. (Plenty Of work. Terms easy
Apply to
JOHN n TRUITT, j. p,
5an-1s-06-tf bridgeport n. J
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10
N0TIcE.

NOTICE
Have opportunity for man with two or more
horses State how soon could come and terms
for steady work. Stabling ready. address
s'C'' BOX 274
53o606-2w Woodbury., n. J..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10


The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders Of
Eglington Cemetery Co. will be held at the
Office OF the Company at Clarksboro, N. j.. on
Saturday. June I'd, 1906 at o'clock p. M, for the
purpose OF eecting seven directors and trans
acting OF any business that may come before
the meeting
5-lOO6- Ats Secretary.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10
ElOR RENT.
WANTlED.

WANTED.
Want 10 to so acres land within 10 miles of
woodbury.. Must be cheap with some wood
land, hillside and spring or stream. Give dis
= i'''S''' &c" BOX 274,
1906 Pm Woodbury.. N. J..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10
June, the Month Of
Brides and Roses

NEXT in Importance TO the holt
~ days is the preparations made
by our store for the bridal
months Of June and October. OF
course the principal gifts will be for
the bride. The groom will probably
select one of the exquisite pieces Of
jewelry we've garnered for this
express purpose. Il may embrace
anything from a gold locket TO a mag
nifcent diamond brooch. The en-
gagement ring should come from
Knerr's, where you are sure of the
quality. If it is to be a solitaire we
bought heavily of diamonds last year;
we can save yon money now. The
1Skt ring, equally important, we
sell by weight That you may be
absolutely sure of quality, we have
not only the karat stamp in, but our
trademark, and give a guarantee
with each one. All sizes, all styles,
all widths in stock. Then there's
the remembrance for the best man,
neat scarf-pin, for instance; also, one
for the bridesmaids; they are all here,
in larger and greater assortment
than ever.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10
FoR SALE.

Three cheap working horses, andsone GOO
Y ~ s'',''''s' S'.'''s OSCAR CARTER.
45o6-tf Jefferson. N J
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-10
lTOCKmOLDERs MEETING.

Dated May 9th, 1906. District
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-07-13

Mrs. Grant accompanied the young
couple 10 New iOTk. whence theJ
sailed for England.