Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-04-18
BRIDGEPORT.


gate to the spring conference held in Mill
vile the last Of April or first Of May, but
who, as yet, is not known.
Mrs. Lewis Sharp entertained her cousin,
Mrs. Anna Brewer Leeds, OF Phiia., at
dinner on Monday last.
The Odd Fellows had an initiation last
Wednesday evening, taking in six new
members A Camden team Of twenty was
down. After the lodge was out there was
banquet in Logan hall to the Odd Fell
lows and their wives and visiting members
A large time, fine set-out and grand go
cial success.
Lawyer Horace Richards is building and
adding to his residence bath room. The
one real necessary room every home should
have, whether in town or on the farm.
The Order Of Knights Of Pythias will at
tend church next Sunday morning in
body.
Mrs Martha Chew, Of Pitman, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Siyel.
Sons Of the flower loving boys aud girls
are gathering arbutus. The bloom is little
scarce yet but the sweet odor of a few
blooms scents the whole room.
The weather keeps so cold the shad are
scarce. Fishermen are almost discouraged,
+ and those OF us with our usual spring APP
Ipetite for shad are greatly disappointed. col
Rev. Mr.. Whitton preached sermon to
young people last Sunday evening. and had
full house. Is was very practical, able
discourse.
Miss Mabel Nelson, teacher OF the inter
mediate pupils of our public school, took
several Of them to the Geological Garden,
Memorial Hall and other places of interest
on Saturday last. They all report fine
time.
Frank Travis sold some Of his furniture
here on Saturday last at public sale, and
has vacated the house he recently occupied
next door to Riders"
Mrs. Iced, from Phila., was down on
Monday last looking for house for the
summer, as she and her husband desire to
bring their family to the country for the
summer months.
Automobiles are out again, several pass
ing through town last Sunday on their way
to Salem DIR. Ross was also down to his
summer cottage, in his automobile last
Sunday.
Chas. McKaeg is still very ill, having
been sick for several weeks His friends
are hoping for change for the better soon.
The personal property Of the late Mrs.
Sarah Sparks was sold at public sale last
Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cooper, of Whining
ton, Del, were oyer-Sunday guests with
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Davis.
Mrs. Clayton, Of Phila., was an over
Sunday visitor with Mrs. Alice Jordan and
daughter, Mrs. May Sparks.
Capt. Chas Sparks, Of New York, has
been spending few days with relatives
here.
Mrs. Edward Davis entertained over
Sunday her son and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Burroughs, of Phila.
Mrs. Fannie Alien, widow of the late
Benjamin Allen, is seriously i'll and is con-
sidered no better at this writing. Mrs.
Allen has many friends here whose best
wishes go out to her, with the hope shat
she may be restored to health again.
Allen Low, of Phila., was recent guest
at the home Of his aunt, Mrs. DIR. Oliphant.
Miss Rebecca Allen, Of Phila !, is visiting
relatives in town and is the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. Oliphant.
Several birthday post cards were sent
from friends here last Saturday to their
aged friend, Mrs. Ann Bat5en, Of Woods
town who Il think they said was ninety
years old on that day.
Mrs Chas. Carey and son John are visit
ing Mrs. Carey's mother, Mrs. Chatlin, Of
Pennsville, for few days.
Chas. F. Risler led the Epworth League
last Sunday evening, and had q full attend
ance. Mr.. Whitton gave some thoughts on
the topic.
Miss Sarah Maxim, of our town, and Mr..
John Woodruff, Jr., of near Swedesboro,
were married short time ago They have
the best wishes Of many friends, with con-
gratnlations.
Mrs. George Sharp. who has been i'll for
several weeks. is slowly improving. Mrs.
Sharp has been sick almost the entire time
since she has moved in town. We are
trusting soon to see her well again and out
among US.
Uncle Andrew Steelman though deprived
of his sight, finds his way around town
with his cane as guide, and keeps in fairly
good health, notwithstanding his frail APP
pearance. Uncle Andrew has been life
long resident Of our town, and is very often
sought for when historical information Of
town or family is being looked up.
The Board Of Education have called d
special meeting in the town hall Saturday
evening, April 20, at 7 80 p. m. The OBJ
ject of the meeting is to discuss the erection
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