Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-09-12
BRIDGEPORT.

Mr.. E K. Bark commenced barreling
sweet potatoes at the station this week.
Invitations are out to the golden we'd
ing of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph W. Gill, of
near Swedesboro on Saturday afternoon,
September 21st. Mr.. Gill's father. Sam'l
Gill, deceased, was native of Bridgeton,
so we feel free to publish in our news, this
50th anniversary.
Mrs. Benjamin D. Stanton is on the sick
list this week, though some better at this
writing.
Miss Ella Gill is pupil in the Wood
bury high school. Going to and froma by
train.
Miss Ella Dnrell, of Reading, Penna., is
visiting her friend, Miss Eva M. Truitt.
Our out of town school teachers are all at
their post of duty this week, for the COM
ing year, and can be seen daily vending
their way to and from the trains.
Harry Sharp, who from time to time /
have reported as being very i'll, is still in a
precarious condition. Many friends are
hoping for his recovery.
Hewes Sharp, of Centre Square, has
been very seriously sick with typhoid fever,
and at this writing is considered somewhat
better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Sheets entertained
last week Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Ladner, OF
Philadelphia, Pa.
The many friends of Mrs ]. Straub are
sorry to hear of her serious illness, and
hope for a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Phoebe Corson has been spending
some time with friends in Doylestown and
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Fry, of Phila., Is as the home Of
her mother, Mrs. Straub, nursing during
her mothers illness.
Our summer cottagers are vending their
|fway to their city homes for the winter, all
Ildeclaring they have spent very healthful,
restful summer. These properties are cared
for in their absence BY a ianitor. 20
The Republican primary election was
held here on Tuesday afternoon. There
seemed to be quite hustling time among
themselves for some cause.
There will be an excursion on Sept. %
over our road to Mauch Chunk, Glen Onoko
and the famous switch back railroad. This
happens on Saturday and gives the benefit
of the late train, and the pleasure of seven
hours in the mountains, leaving the Read
ing terminal at 7.30 a. m. Tickets on sale
at Helms store.
Reed birds are selling at so cents per
dozen; fair price, but they are hard to get;
SO scarce.
Pastor Whitton is giving very interesting
sermons both morning and evening, and
will soon have prepared another series of
subjects for fall and winter.
The Ushers' Union meets every second
Friday evening at the church. Success to
them
Next Saturday week the Jr League will
give social and entertainments in Logan
Hall, in the evening. All are invited Re-
freshments served.
Mrs. Usinger has been spending some
time with her sister, Mrs. Nathan Wilkin-
son, of near HarrisonYille.
Mrs. Mary Wilkinson, one of our aged
ladies, has been very sick, but is better at
this time.
The Women's Christian Temperance I'm
ion, held its regular Annual Meeting at the
home of Mrs. M. P. Sparks, Friday even
ing, Sept. 9th. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year, Miss Ida May
Clark, president; Miss Rosa j. Robinson,
Cor. Secretary; Miss Emma Davis, Rec.
Secretary; Mrs. Caroline B. Carey, Treas
urer. The reports of officers show the Tn.
ion to be thoroughly alive working on de-
partment lines, with good balance in the
treasury. A social hour followed the bust
ness meeting and the members returned &c
their homes with renewed energy and de.
termination not to give up the fight until
the Liquor traffic is outlawed.o