Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-08-29
BRIDGEPORT.


Miss Edith Stanton, OF Philadelphia, has
been visiting her parents here, MI. aud Mrs.
Benjamin Stanton. Mrs StanEon's niece,
Mrs. May McCaull and daughter Gladys. are
also visiting at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs Enoch Lock and son Harry
OF Mickleton, were Sunday evening callers
at the home Of w. J. Helms.
Last Saturday evening as Mr.. Samuel
Mattson was driving to his home he was
accosted by two intoxicated men on the
bridge and was badly beaten by them.
They were arrested the following day and
| each are under $4,000 bail for their appear
ance at court.
| Mr.. Eli Schmidt was suddenly called TO
the bedside of sick brother near Doyles-
town, Pa, on Friday evening last and on
Saturday morning he wired to friends here
that his brother had passed away at 10 a.
m. Eli has the smy pathy OF many friends
in this serious loss.
| Last Sunday afternoon while Mr.. Elmer
Travis and wife were absent from their new
home, the house was robbed of paint oil,
paint brushes and other paint material be-
longing to Mr.. Ritterson, the painter The
following day they were found, or at least
two of them, and one Of the party whose
name he gave as George Bartlett was landed
in jail by Constable George Steelman Mon
day at noon.
The price of tomatoes here this week is
somewhat better. At this writing from Is
to Is cents per basket is the price.
The farm wagons come in loaded with
sweet potatoes and they are getting good
prices.
Mr.. Charming Howey, one Of our respec-
ted citizens is lying very i'll at this writing,
having tainted or fell, Frustrated in the yard
ON Tuesday afternoon. His many friends
are hoping for a speedy recovery.
One more week for the school children.
then to work to know something.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Norton of South
Bridgeport, have been entertaining friends
from Tamaqua, Pa.
Miss Fannie Horner has been visiting her
niece at Paulsbor0, Mrs. DR. Black
Mr.. Jacob Fowler has just returned from
very novel outing Of about ten DAYS. He
went to Atlantic City by train, from there
he travelled by trolley, train, aud sometimes
walking short distances from town to town
until he reached New York City, stopping at
all she important towns along the coast
made the trip very interesting and doubly
enjoyable.
Mrs. G. G. Holdcraft is entertaining her
cousin, Mrs. Kate Burroughs and son from
Haddonield
Pastor Whitton and family are expected
home from their vacation this week, and the
church services will be as usual commence |
ing next Sunday.
Mr.. Samuel Dunk has returned from his
usual summer vacation, and will commence
his musical instruction in September.
The tomato buyers for the Baltimore can
houses closed the tomato business in that
direction from here this week
Mr. and Mrs VIM. Sohuy ler, of Philadel- /
phia, are spending the week with Mrs Phebe
Corson.
Mrs. Silas Jacquett is entertaining her sis
ter and family, Mrs. Frank Homer, from
Ridley Park.
Mrs. Henry Hager is spending this week
at Atlantic City.
AIr. and Mrs. Lewis Sharp and family went
to Atlantic City Wednesday for an indef- |
mite stay.
Mr.. and Mrs FEED Folker gave party to
relatives and friendsln honor OF their daugh-
ter Mabel's birthday on Saturday afternoon
last. The afternoon was spent in social
games, and general good time was had by
all present, and last but not least the ele-
gent dinner served. is worthy OF mention.