Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-06-21
JERSEY HAPPENINGS
DURING THE WEEK.
Volume XVIII.


county, was one for S21 04 from the United
States Government, Fort Mott. for the
breaking of wagon belonging to Peter
Callahan Jr., when heavy cannon being
carted TO Fort Mott had broken through a
small county bridge on the Finn's Point
Road in Penn's Neck.
Judge Thomas W. Trenohard, of the
Cumberland County Common Pleas Court,
has been appointed to fill the vacancy in
the Supreme Court caused by the death Of
Justice Dixon. He was sworn in by Chief
Justice Gummere in Trenton Monday in
the presence Of all of the members Of the
Supreme Court
Camden insurance men have received
notice from the Suburban Underwriters
Association that an increase OF ten per
cent. in rates is to be made in Camden.
This comes in the face OF Improvements in
the fire fighting facilities along the lines
suggested by the association, and after a
>period Of immunity from expensive fires.
The insurance men no doubt class them
selves as San Francisco sufferers, and are
taking up a collection for themselves
The strawberry growers Of Camden and
parts of Burlington counties have arranged
for big strawberry show in the Haddon-
field Opera House next spring. The show
was to be given this season, but growers
claimed that the time was too short for
them to make creditable showing.
On July first new law regulating milk
sellers goes into effect, and the State Board
of Health is sending out circulars Of expla-
nation of its provisions. About 200 large
creameries and wholesalers will be affected,
all coming under the head Of 'creameries. $
Incladed amopa these are makers OF butter
and cheese as we'll as large milk dealers.
None Of the places. must in any way be
connected with living apartments, and all
bnildings must be thoroughly sanitary.
Regular inspections will be made. Care
will be taken to see that the milk offered
for sale is up to the standard OF richness
and purity
The Camden County Board of Freehold
ers on Wednesday last decided to issue
bonds to the amount Of $50, 900 for the
purpose of laying stone roads. A resolu-
tion was adopted authorizing contract TO
he made with the Public Service Corpora
tlon for lighting the county institutions at
Blackwood. It was also decided TO pur-
chase the Haddonfeld turnpike for $4,000.
The past week has shown the heaviest
shipment Of strawberries from the vicinity
Of Pedricktown eyer known. In one day
fifteen carloads, consisting Of l00,Ooo
quarts. were shipped over the Pennsylvania
branch Of the West Jersey and Seashore
Railroad.
Prosecutor Lloyd announces shat ne ln-
tends to make it plain to justices OF the
peace and ministers Of Camden that they
must promptly fiie all marriage certificates,
and not hold them back for any reason.
At the regular monthly meeting Of the
Board Of Chosen Freeholders Of Salem
County the almshouse trustees were severe
" criticised for the method in which they
have been transacting business.
After suffering terrible pain Flora Bow
ker. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Bowker,
Of Millville, died in excrucriating agony
on Thursdly last Wednesday evening
Miss Bowker ate heartily of ice cream and
strawberries aud soon afterwards complain
ed Of feeling III. The pains increased
despite the efforts and medical skill, and
after several hours Of suffering Miss Bow
ker died. Ptomaine poisoning from the ice
cream is the cause to which death is at
tributed.
The barge Monitor, loaded with salt
hay. which sank in Cooper's Creek opposite
the wharf Of the Camden Iron Works, it is
supposed was scuttled by wharf rats. The
barge anchored at the wharf about one
week ago, and was waiting to be unloaded,
when without any warning it began to FIJI
with water, and despite the efforts Of the
crew, Wnlcn abecthP Pe0u W PunnR o0e 80
water, it sank,
The annual trolley party Of the Employ
ees' Relief Association Of the Camden,
Gloucester and Woodbury. trolley road will
be held on July %.
An opinion. which in a way establishes a
precedent Of Importance TO lodge men IN
all parts Of the State, was filed BY Justice
Garreton in the Supreme Court on Friday
denying an application for mandamus made
By George strang, Of Camden, against the
Lodge Of the ancient Order Of United
Workmen. strang's purpose was TO compel
the lodge to reinstate him as member 10
good standing, to accept big dues and aa-
sssaments.