Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-03
MuLLIcA HILL.

AS the town clock struck twelve the
4 engines at the station whistled, the bell on
st. Stephens Church rang out and the old
year passed out and 1907 was hailed with
delight.
Mr.. Frank Mounee was home fer the New
Years day.
Miss Debarah H. Stratton arrived home
Christmas Eve. after an extended solourn
at her sisters in Brooklyn.
The serenaders were out Monday even
ing and called on the bride and groom
Mr.. and Mrs. David Borton.
DR.. and Mrs. H. Il. Carr are receiving
congratulations on the advent of son dur
ing the holidays.
The pupils of the Stranger Studio OF
Music and Execution will give recital at
Association Hall, Glassboro, January 9tn.
Mr.. William S. Harker started for Mex
leo on Wednesday He will stop of in
Florida until the first of February
Mrs. James L. Brown who resided in
Mullica Hill for many years, but who
now resided at Plainfeld, suffered the loss
Of her neice, Mrs. Isaac c. Dunn, nee Eiiza-
beth Runyan, who with her husband were
instantly killed by being struck by train
as 6QGY WeI6 tAOSrAA& cuD pAoOn A-SttN CNS-
ton. N. j., on Wednesday night as tn y
were returning from prayer meeting at she
Stelton Baptist Church.
As Captain L. Stratton was mailing lids
on some boxes rusty nail punctured his
left hand very deep. He had to have help
to draw it cut. DR.. S. F. Ashcraft is
attending
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Captain and Mrs. Edward L. Stratton
celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their
marriage on Christmas day. They received
4 post card shower and many letters. Con
pratuIations from the Atlantic to the
Pacific coast, also some handsome gifts a
number of friends and relatives were pres
emit and enjoyed the delightful Christmas
dinner.
Mrs. Albert Schneider IS i'll at the home
Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. james White
Michael Melbur is i'll at his home.
The yendue season is coming early and
there promises to be a large number IN tins
section.
The annual gathering Of the Woodruff
family was held at the home of Mr.. ano
Mrs. Norton Woodruff on New Years day
Several got their ice houses filled in this
vioinity. among them Mr.. Alfred French
Mr.. Gruff, Mr. Kirby and others.
VIM. Horner moved in town on Friday,
commotion was caused on she north
side Of Mullica Hill on Christmas night
when Mr.. Joseph Browns residence was at
tackled by a rObber who tried to efIect 81
entrance through rear window and wa
scared off. A few hours later man triec
to gain entrance TO Mr.. Walter Jones' resi-
dence. Mr.. Jones saw the man and wenl
for him with his gun. The roDDer ran, ane
Mr.. Jones fred. The fellow turned Sd.
corner. but Mr.. Jones followed and nree
another shot. The robber escaped.
The farmers are hauling large quantities Q
fertilizers which indicates large acreage
truck the coming season.
= The entertainment Substitute Santa
thak was to take place in the Town hal
was AGAIN postponed on account OF illness
IN Sunday evening Christmas entertain
yoent was held in the M. e. Church
" & Dilkes is manager for the Phlla
aal,,,,;a suburban Co., on South BroadWa,
~ P;fmau Greve. Streets are being opened
IN a. The tract and ground cleared.
Hnron Tribe, Independent Order OF Rel
Non viii have a big initationi on Januar.
ath Extra efforts are being made TO ge
tI,a membership up to 100. Ten new mem
hsrs have been secured and others are looK
- eoT THE braves and warriors will be
= s.,,r Marty and the well known wa
narrs will be heard in the wigwan. III
s m.,syE I'd will be in sight, corn and ven
s;aa will be provided for those VINO attend
ss,a trail of the pale faces will be followed
until the time arrived.