Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-12-06
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
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Frank Titus. ii former resident OF
Swedesboro, but now of Philadelphia,
spent over Sunday with old friends
here.
Rev. and Mrs. Geo. G. Sutton left
on Monday for Petersburg, Va, where
Mrs. Sutton expects to spend the win
ter with relatives. Dr. Sutton will re
turn home on Saturday
Mrs. Daniel M. McCollister, of Green
wich, who has been spending few
days with her son Harvey McCollister,
here, has returned home.
MI. and Mrs. Frank Justice, of Glen
side. Pa, were guests on Thanksglv-
ing Day. of Mr.. and Mrs. James Hart
man. parents of Mrs. Justice.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Jester, Mrs. Leon
Reeves and daughter, Sara, Mrs. Fran
ces Cook and daughter, Anna, OF
Paulsboro. and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Gibson and daughter Elmira, OF
Swedesboro, spent a recent very pleas
ant day with Mrs. Edward Eastlack.
We are glad to note that Harvey
McCollister, who has been very Ill
with pneumonia, is improving and is
now considered out of danger.
Mr. Isaac Madara is slowly inproy-
ing from serious illness. His daugh-
ter. Mrs. Howard Taylor, is also re
covering from a severe Illness.
Henry Leap, a young farmer near
here, accidently shot himself on Mon
day morning. He had just left the
house when he saw a rabbit and re-
turned for his gun, and in hastily pass
ing out of the door, the gun struck the
door frame, was jerked from his hand
and discharged, the contents striking
his leg Just below the calf and taking
away the flesh down to the ankle. His
physician. DR.. o. Grimshaw, took him
to Cooper Hospital where his leg was
amputated on Tuesday, it being
thought necessary to save his life at
the cost of his leg. A great deal OF
sympathy is expressed for him in his
affection.
The engagement is announced of
Ralph S. Headley and Miss Ida Rode,
both of this place. Also the engage
ment is announced of Horace Whitley
of Swedesboro, and Miss Florence
Moore. of near Woodstown. RumOI
saws there are more to follow in the
near future.
The regular monthly meeting of the
was held at the home of Mrs. William
H. Longacre, on Tuesday evening, ana
fortv-four members and friends were
present. Over twelve dollars were
contributed for the support OF the WORK
it being the quarterly box opening
Mrs. VIM E. Black, of Salem, was
present and gave an interesting ac-
count of the annual meeting OF the
New York branch, which she attended
at Utica, N. Y. Mrs. Longacre served
refreshments and a pleasant and pront
able evening was spent.
One day last week, while Parker
Myers, of this place, was crossing
Chestnut street, Philadelphia, he was
struck by a trolley car, tossed high II
the air and came down on the fender
of the car. where he hung on until tht
car was stopped after running nearly
a square. He was badly shaken up, ane
considerably frightened, but ESCAPED
injury.
Walter Rode met with an accident
on Wednesday of last week. which has
confined him to the house several days
He was standing up in an empty Wag
on and driving toward the house a
the farm of his father, Andrew Rode
when a sudden iurch Of the wagon
threw him out. The wagon passed over
him injuring his side. His foot caught
in the lines and he was dragged some
distance, but fortunately no bones
were broken.
Word has been received from the
Children's Home Society in Trenton
that the donations of canned fruit an6
clothing sent by the Woman's ForeigI
Missionary Society had been received
and the Home Society wishes to ex
press its thanks to all who SO kindly
contributed to help the little ones.
The Swedesboro Gas Company will hole
its annual meeting next Monday evening.
Miss Rose Bahman, of this place, received
from headquarters of the State Grange al
invitation to furnish the music for the ses
sion of the State Grange, P. of H., being
held in Trenton this week She accepted
the invitation, and is in Trenton for staJ
of three or four days. We congratulate
Miss Bahman on being honored, and W.
guarantee that the State Grange will not b
disappointed in its music.
Department Commander Atkins, Of Eliza
beth, accompanied by Past Department
Commander George Bennett, and Conrad
Shillingsbing, Of Post 5, of Camden, pait
an official visit to John A. Dix Post No. L
on Tuesday evening.
Viola Lodge K Of P. attended distric
meeting. and visited Logan Lodge No. IA
Of Bridgeport on Monday evening.