Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-23
BRIDGEPORT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parker enter
tanned over Sunday their son and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Parker, OF Pauls-
boro
Last Saturday evening as Mrs. Lewis
Burk and Miss Lizzie Spellisey were
being driven to Mrs. Burk's home by
Mr.. Albert Sholders, his horse be-
came frightened just below the bridge
at an automobile and overturned the
vehicle, throwing all the occupants
out. but fortunately no one was injur-
ed. The buggy is somewhat damaged.
Mr.. Henry Straub, of Philadelphia,
was an over Sunday visitor with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Strauh.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. K. Burk gave a
birthday party on Tuesday last in hon.
or of his three sisters, Mrs. Marie Jor-
don. of Tacony; Mrs. Thos. Craven
slime, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. JOS.
Pedrick, of Woodbury., whose birth
DAYS are all, (straEge to say,) on the
same date, May 21st.
The farmers were proceeding rapid
" with their spring planting until the
recent cold snap has hindered their
setting out sweet potato plants ~
other early planting.
The Smith Bros, of Pennsgrove,
keep our town well supplied with flow
ers and ported plants.
John Smith was in town again on
Monday last.
Miss Lizzie Spellisey, of Chester,
formerly of our town, is visiting with
friends at Prospect and vicinity
Mr.. and Mrs. e. T. Sweeten enter
tanned over Sunday their niece and
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. James Shute
and little daughter, of West Philadel-
phia.
Miss Kate McGlencey, formerly of
our village, was in town on Monday
calling on old friends and neighbors.
DR.. Ross, of Philadelphia, is hay
ing his cottage, "The Eric" painted.
Ely and Ritterson are doing the work.
DR.. Thos. Morton, of Philadelphia,
will commence remodelling his cot
tage this week, and when done viii
be very pretty summer home.
Mr.. Fred. Infield is repairing and
remodelling his summer cottage, and
when finished will be great improve
ment as it will be raised up from the
ground and presents fine appearance.
Don't fail to attend the Epworth
League business meeting and enter
tainment in the church on Friday ev-
ening-to-morrow night Miss May
Hawk, an elocutionist from Camden,
will give some excellent selections,
!, and there will be some fine musical
numbers. Mrs. DR. Reeves, as pianist.
Mr.. Legrande Reeves, violinist, both
of Paulsboro, are expected to be pres
emf These are rare treats that you
will enjoy.
Mrs. Chas. Vickery is a delegate
from Bridgeport Council to the New
Jersey State Council, Daughters of
Liberty, in session at Asbury Park,
two days this week, Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
A strange looking man passed
through town early Saturday morning,
| in rather a strange manner. Cor Iath-
er a funny get up) but he got to his
destination all right, though he open
ed not his mouth.
Freebooter Usinger keeps the vel
low wagon and his force of men, busy
every day, improving roads, bridges
etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Sharp entertain
ed over Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Jones,
OF Fullduelpuid. 1AGy Cdmc uOWA IL
their automobile.
Every person who wishes to can
have a telephone, and there is no ex-
cuse at the present low rate. Bet
ter have one of your own.
Mrs Clifton Allen entertained on
Tuesday her cousin, young man
from Bridgeton.
Mrs. Peter Carey, of Chester, spent
Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. Teresa
Steelman.