Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-14
BRIDGEPORT.

Our townspeople we're shocked on Satur-
day last TO hear Of the death OF Mr. Joachim
SMaub, one OF If most respected and aged
citizens. For several weeks his wife was
seriously sick, and was convalescing at the
home other daughter in b iadeIphia, when
death claimed him. After the removal OF
his wife to the city be became sick and
seemingly worn out, from the long, weary
watching at her side, and he too was taken
to the city, where he grew worse and died
on Saturday morning. They were highly
respected couple, and have a host Of friends
in our town to which they came to reside
from Philadelphia about twenty years ago.
Mr. traub was tailor and did lots Of tailor
work in our town. Our friend, Mrs. Straub,
has the sympathy of the entire community
in this the saddest trial of her life. A for
al Offering was sent from friends here, and
our pastor. Mr.. Whitbon, preached the fun
eral sermon. The services were at the home
OF his son, Mr.. Justus Straub, 2010 Tioga
street, on Tuesday last, at 1.30 p. m.
| Mr.. B. Smith Hewes has position in the
Farmers & Mechanics Bank, Woodbury..
We wish him success
| We've all been pretty miserable around
| here since election. Early on Wednesday
morning we felt fine, but as the day wane'd
we felt very badly. And now we feel, we
don't know how, (kind -a-mad, and un-
pleasant, bus Eli says he's getting over it,
and stronger Democrat than he never
was.
| As write this letter hear OF the serious
illness OF our friend and neighbor, Mr.. Res
tore Gaskill, son of the late Thos. j. Gas
kill. 1t is believed he cannot liye many
hours, yet all the while his many friends
are. hoping he may rally and be restored to
health again.
Charles franklin is visiting relatives in
Easton, Pa.
The Changers had big time last Tues
day eyening-an entertainment and social,
I'm told, with refreshments. They too,
seem to be prosperous, healthy organiza-
ton. Success to them.
/ The reading room of the Ushers Union
was opened to the public last Saturday
evening. They have very cozy attractive
room, where they can spend their winte
evenings. These young men deserve much
credit for the interest they manifest in the
newly organized body.
| WI Helms has farm to let to the right
man, with immediate possession.
| The two gentlemen who gave the dance
in the Town Hall last Saturday evening
were well pleased with the music though
Isis said the attendance was not as large as
usual.
Miss Emma Maxim, daughter Of Mr.. and
| Mrs. John Maxim, was married ON Wednes-
day evening, Noy. 18th, to Mr.. Geo. Pither,
of Swedesboro. Congratulations and best
wishes are extended 80 the young couple,
from their many friends. They will reside
| in Swedesboro
The Grand Army Post, Sons OF Veterans,
and relief Corps OF Pennsgroye visited our
church last Sunday evening, and attended
service in body. They were given cor
dial welcome, and listened TO a very able
sermon from our pastor, Mr.. Whitton.
Word comes to me from Indiana, for lots
Of news for the DEMOCRAT, as they read it
each week. They are anxious to hear all
the news.
Master Raymond Sharp, OF the Eureka,
is entertaining at home this week, (the
chicken pox) as are few Others of the
younger set.
Birthdays come SO quick and fast, and
post card showers such an every day occur
ance, that | can't get all in, soyou will ex
cuse me from mentioning every one. Suffice
to say, we're all getting young, and have
cut birthdays out.