Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-08-01
BRIDGEPORT


aOr Raccoon Lower Bridge, as it was
called for many years, from the fact
that the bridge that crossed the creek
at this point was the lowest one on
that stream, was settled as early as
1900 by Mr.. Pisant A post Office
was established in 1874, where mail
was received tri-weekly via. Swedes-
boro. The name was changed the
same year to Bridgeport by vote of
the people, An M. E. Church and
school was instituted in 1882 and an M.
|P. Church followed in 1886. The pop
ulation now numbers 700 and is rapid
Fly increasing.
Captain Harris and wife entertained
party Of friends from Phila. over Sunday.
Another carrier pigeon has come to the
farm Of John Mounce. He now has two
pigeons, both dark color. One came there
several weeks ago and the last recently.
The silver band on one is Rs512, the other
2S0S Y.
Walter Mullen, OF Gibbstown, now runs
an auto car TO Bridgeport then to Phila. and
return, and carries freight for all our bust
ness houses along the line, also packages
for shoppers if sent in care Of one OF the
stores here.
Prof. and Mrs Given, in company with
Mr.. Given's brother and wife, start to-day
for the jamestown Exposition.
The Ushers' Union of our church per-
formed their duties in the church last Sab
bath evening in very commendable man.
ner. These young men are to be congratu-
lated for the interest manifested in the
church services.
Miss Ella Helms is taking her vacation
travelling, and is this week in the city Of
Washington, sightseeing.
Samuel Dunk was organist in the church
last Sunday morning in the absence Of the
regular organist.
Mrs. Bessie (Uron) Renner, OF Camden,
has been visiting at the home of her grand
parents and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. iron,
and Mrs. John Ruscher.
On Monday evening last Mr.. and Mrs Lewis
Sharp gave lawn birthdaw party in honor
of their daughter, Miss Ethel's 14th birth
day. Many post cards were received
during the day, and very enjoyable time
was had on the lawn, and much more
pleasing time when all lad done their part
in the dining room. A beautiful birthday
cake graced the table and friends were
served sumptuously. All wish for Miss
Ethel many more happy birthdays.
Mrs. Anderson McKaeg and daughter
Lucy, Of Brooklyn, are spending some time
with the family Of Charles McKaeg, her
brother-in-law.
Mrs. John Brelsford, of Newark, is spend
ing some time with her cousin, Mrs W. J.
Helms.
Harry Sharp, son Of the late Charles
Sharp, is very ill at this writing. His many
friends hope for speedy recovery.
Mrs Hannah Norton, Of Phila., formerly
of our town, is spending some time with
sister, Mrs. Mary A. Moose.
Arthur Dugan, one Of our former young
townsmen, now holding position in the
Office of the general manager Of the Erie
railroad, in New York, has been travelling
for three weeks in the west with the mana
ger, and has sent some beautiful post card
scenes back to old friends while on his trip.
Arthur's motto, when here, was Whatever
you do, do your best, =" and his fine position
is the result of that practice. We congratn-
late Arthur in his success.
Mrs r. Smith entertained at tea Tues
day, the Misses Swift and Uron, of Wash
ington, D. G..
Last Sunday evening large audience
greeted the pastor to hear the subject Ruth
and the Love Story, which was very in
teresting sermon Master Freddie Infeld
gave violin selections and all were highly
appreciated.
Mrs C. F. Myers, of Centre Square, enter
tanned on Tuesday Mrs. W. J. Helms and
Mrs. Brelsford.
Mrs CApt. Truitt and Mrs Elizabeth
Gill, both of our town, received greetings
and post cards on Wednesday in honor Of
their birthdays, both coming on the same
day, July 20th, but Of different ages How
ever, we wish them both many more happy
birthdays.
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