Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-12-26
BRIDGEPORT.

Mr.. RODI. n. Burk met with quite q
mishap one day last week which driv-
ing over the causeway, his horse be-
came suddenly frightened and jumped
in the ditch, giving Mr.. Burk an I'M
expected cold bath other than that no
serious damage was done.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Salin and little
son spent over Sunday with their
mother, Mrs. Hager.
The Sunday School Christmas ser.
vice held in the church on Christmas
Eve, was very pleasing and in every
way a success, highly enjoyed by par
ents and children.
In a letter this week from Mrs.
Lizzie Hamlen, of Scotland, she says
1.-THE barrel of sweet potatoes are keep
ling fine, her only fear being that they
Twill eat them too soon, as they are so
lpaIatable "a
Capt. Allen and Mounee are still
running their truck boat to Chester
weekly, something very unusual for
this season of the year.
Messrs. Lewis Burk and Lewis Folk
er are supplying the farmers with
corn, as they have had several car
loads here unloaded at the station.
Mrs. Hannah G. Helms entertained
her immediate family for Christmas
dinner
| Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Kirby, of Will
lmington, Del, formally of our town,
are visiting relatives and friends here
and spending Christmas with Mr. and
Mrs. julius Cheezum
The early morning service in the
church on Christmas day was a novel
meeting to us here, but was very in
spring and interesting to all present.
Several of our people are on the
sick list with what seems to be the
grippe of other years, however, it's to
be hoped all will soon recover with
no serious results.
Capt VIM Sparks came home on
Tuesday last very sick with what
seems to indicate pneumonia.
Rev. J. B. Whitton entertained his
children at home for Christmas din
ner. The oldest son and wife coming
from his home in Kane, Pa, while the
others We're from Germantown, Pa,
Camden, n. j., and Harrisonville, N. J.
Our school boys and girls who are
out of town attending the different
schools and colleges are at home this
week for the Christmas holidays, and
we all welcome them home again.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Reed are
spending the holidays with Mr.. Reeds
parents, in Pennsylvania.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. N. Featherer are
spending over Christmas with their
son George and wife in Philadelphia.
| Word has been received that Mrs.
Chas. Justice, of near Atlantic City,
| is seriously i'll with pneumonia Many
| friends here are hoping for recovery.
The first Saturday night in January
| is the Home Talent and musicale Civ
en- in Logan Hall. Don't forget the
general admission will be 20 cents,
and reserved seats Is cents, and the
proceeds benefit our parsonage build
ling committee.
Next Sunday morning our pastor
subject will be Spiritual Freedom, !"
evening, David and AbsoIomn On
New Years eve there will be novel
song service, and the pastors subject
will be "Past, Present and Future
have so much on my mind of
Christmas, this week, can't think of
any more news, so I wish to one and
all of our readers, a bright, happy,
prosperous New Year.
Sunday, Dec. 22nd, was grand day in
st. Paul's NJ. E. Church. There was a
large congregation both morning and even
| ing. The subject for the morning was "a
Saviour Born" and the pastor, Rev. J. B.
Whitton, delivered one of the grandest SER
mons ever listened to. The singing and
music by the choir, under the leadership of
Prof. Jos. r. Given, was said 30 be the
finest ever rendered in the church. Two
beautiful anthems by the choir, and a
special duet sung by Mrs. Given and Miss
Eva M Truitt were highly appreciated
The subject for evening was Good and
Evil Impressions, +" which was presented in
very able manner. BY special request
Prof Given and his choir took charge of the
evening service. We congratulate the pro-
lessor on his ability as a leader.