Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-10
CLAYTON.

Mrs. W. G. Staulcup fell at her home one
day last week and it came near resulting
seriously. She is now nursing the limb,
but it is useless.
Bert Hoar and family have moved into
Mrs. Lawson's house on Central avenue.
Admiral Crane has moved his family to
Swedesboro, and Mr.. Large has moved
into his residence on Central avenue.
John M. Plum went to Trenton on
Tuesday last with the petition for the re-
moval of the voting machine from Clayton
township. Although the petition was
signed by over three hundred voters, Mr..
Plum received no encouragement shat it
would be removed. Many Republicans de-
clare that they will vote the Democrtic
ticket straight if the machine is not taken
away.
Henry Ledden and wife were married
so years on Tuesday. L. r. Leddon, only
son OF the old couple, planned an anniver-
sary and surprise for his father and mother.
After meeting friends and relatives from
different parts of the State, and gathering
up all the good things imaginable, the
gay party betook themselves to the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Leddon. On arriving at the
homestead, they found, to their surprise
and sorrow, the house closed up and de-
serted. The Mr.. and Mrs. had gone to-
visit relatives in Glassboro. So the party
retraced its steps and enjoyed grand time
at the home Of Louis r. Leddon on Centre
street.
Clayton is to haye a skating rink this
winter. There is to be a new floor put in
the town hall, and the seating capacity en-
larged. Who the proprietors of the rink
sare to be, has not yet been announced.
James Madden continues to amuse the
loafers at the barber shop by his repro
ductions" of facts, and otherwise.
Roscoe Kindle is sattendlng Camden Com
mercial College.
Quite large number of Clayton people
attended the Glassboro rink last Saturday
evening
Cunning season starts November 10, and
many people of Clayton are anxiously
awaiting that time.
The Presbyterian Church is to be re-
dedicated after the work is completed in
Eside. Arrangements are under way for
speaking, and the re-deditating exercises in
general. 70
Ralph Note and wife spent part of last
week seeing New York City.
Joseph Wilson and wife have moved into
the. Jess property on Maple street.
Clayton streets presented quite good
appearance after being cleaned.
We don't hear much about the coming
election. The Republicans in Clayton are
hot oyer the last nominations, and many
say that they will not vote for the Repub-
lican nominee for County Clerk. They say
that the Democrats in Clayton will win in
the fight for Mayor, but it all remains to
be seen.
The Methodist Sunday-school is to have
musical on Rally Day, and the Clayton
band will furnish music for the occasion.
The Scott boys have gone to Allegheny
to work this fire.
The Mems Brotherhood, of Clayton
Presbyterian Church, will re-organize and
have debate the subject of which will be
the Third Term for President" !"
D. Linton Silver returned to Clayton
after having spent the summer at Mount
Pocomo.
launches, canoes and sailboats from the
{ lake for the winter. rs
Many people will place new sail boats
on the pond next summer. Capt" Young
is building an other handsome sailboat at
his home, and will give her the initial dip
at Moore's Lake next season.
Beatrice Skinner is taking instructions on
the violin at the Stanger Studio OF Music.
Rudolph Bartlett is about again after
his severe attack Of typhoid fever.