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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-06-20
BRIDGEPORT.


Our strawberry growers are reaping the
benefit Of good prices for their berries, and
the berries are delicious, so large and sweep
Mrs. C.G. Holdcraft entertained relatives
from Camden on Tuesday last, Mrs. William
Sweeten and adaughter OF Mr.. Leoring Eau
cett. The two ladies are cousins and sec
ond cousins Of Mrs. Holdcraft
Mr.. E. T. Sweeten is giving his house and
store new coat OF paint. Holton OF Ped
ricktown i'd doing the work.
Mrs. Lewis D.Sharp has been on the sick
list suffering with gastric trouble Al this
writing she is conyalescent.
Samuel Goslin, former resident Of ouI
village, was buried from Camden on Sunday
last. Some Of our people attended the fun
eral.
Messrs. Captain Allen and Mounce run
their naptha launch to Chester market
every night, leaving here at 6 p. m. This i
very convenient and furthermore good
berry market.
Miss Alta Fry was an over Sunday visi.
ter with her grandparents here, Mr.and Mrs
Straub.
Pastor Whitton's sermon last Sunday
evening subject Joseph sold into Egypt,
was the third in the series and these are
very interesting.
Mrs. Charles G. Holdoraft has paeonis
(doubIe pink lin her yard that is more than
so years old, and has bloomed every year.
think told you this last year, but it Is
worthy of note. Il is one year older and
this year is perfectly beautiful.
Mrs. Clifton Allen attended the funeral Of
Mr.. Samuel Goslin in Camden on Sunday
last.
The concert given in Logan Hall last Sat
urday evening, by the Homestead Quartette
of Philadelphia, was grand success REIN
ed and of a pleasing character. Those who
failed to come missed one Of the best enter
tainments.
The little Misses Florence and Elsie May
Beckett, Of Paulsboro, are visiting theiI
aunt Mrs. John Morris. The little girls
sang beautiful duet in last Sunday even.
ings church service here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Clark Helms, Of Swedes-
boro, were in town on Sunday last visiting
relatives.
Our townspeople and summer cottagers
kindly made up purse. ALSO donated cloth
ing aud furniture, TO the aged couple, Mr..
and Mrs. Davis, who were recently made
destitute by fire, and now they will soon be
squared away quite comfortably in little
home Our people need to be congratulated
for their generous liberality.
The Italian berry pickers are here and
rain or shine the berries are picked.
The house adjoining W. J. Helms store
has been thoroughly renovated and is now
ready for occupancy.
The last few days has been more season
able. May it continue and help out the
farm crops that have been SO hindered in
growth by the cold weather, say we all.
Mis- Clara Pierson Of Atlantic City, is
visiting at the home Of ex-Sherif Springer.
Miss Annie Lawrence and brother Brown
ing started for South Dakota on Tuesday
last. Miss Lawrence will spend sometime
there. Browning farms there and will spend
the summer as usual.
Miss Marion Oliphant, chaperoned by hel
aunt, Mrs Gibson, attended the commence
ment exercises and the hop in the evening
at Delaware College," Newark, Del, or
Wednesday last
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-06-20
sWEpEsRoRo.

Miss Florence Pither is the guest Of her
aunt Mrs Vincent Sharp in Camden.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Harris, have been
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chew at
Trenton.
Mrs. William Jones, of North Woodbury.;
and Mrs. Nicholas McGrath, Of Scranton,
Pa, have been visiting their aunt, Mrs.
Mary &. Hildebrand.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Headly, and Mr..
aud Mrs. George NJ Ashton, spent oyer
Sunday at Ocean City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Pancoast, of Woods
town, Mr.. and Mrs. George Horner, OF
HarrisonYille, and George Meley, Jr., and
wife OF Haddon Heights, were guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Meley on Sunday.
Freight agent F. E. Vandersloot, left for
ten days vacation on Wednesday. He ex-
poets to visit New York, Baltimore, Wash
ington and perhaps Virginia, before his re-
turn.
Mrs e. B. Gibson, and Miss Marion
Oliphant, attended the commencennent and
dance at Delaware College Newark, on
Wednesday.
Miss Julia Rainey was unexpectedly sur
prised by visit from her cousin Mr.. Fred
erick McGregor, Of Victoria, British Column
bia, who after visit Of a few days left for
New York where he took the steamer
Carmania, for Europe.
Mrs. Rertha Long, of Philadelphia, was
an oyer Sunday guest of her cousin, Mrs
Lucy A. Welsh.
Bishop Scarborough officiated in Trinity
4 Episcopal Church on Sunday morning, and
aconfrmed class. The church is now
without rector 60
At the special school meeting held on
Monday evening, the sum OF $3S, goo was
voted for new school house. To meet the
expence, $500 bonds are to be issued, two
to expire every year for thirty eight years.
In this way, we shall get fine new school
building and hardly know we are paying
for it. 60
About II. 80 O'Clock on Tuesday, as Miss
Nettie Nolte, rural letter carrier was driv-
ing on her route she discovered that the
roof Of the tenant house on Mr.. Frank
Wilson's farm near SWedesboro, was mass
of flames She at once notified Mr.. Wilson
and the nearby neighbors, who responded
quickly and succeeded in putting out Il e
fire and saving the house, although the
back part was considerably damaged. The
house was occupied by Norbie R. Holmes,
colored. The fire was caused by defec-
tive chimney.
Rev. DR.. George C. Sutton, and wife left
for their new home in Oxford, Md, on
Wednesday. DIR. Sutton has many friends
here who wish him both happiness and
success in his new field.
The Presbyterian Sunday school celebrat-
ed Children's Day, on last Sunday, using
service The Children's Hosannas." There
was good music, and ROTATIONS, an appro-
pirate address by Pastor O'Brien and a
large offering for the Sunday school work
of the Presbyterian Board. The floral dec
oratlons were pretty, and the congrega-
tions large.
Rev. A. G. Gearhart, gave an illustrated
temperance lecture in the Methodist
Church on last Friday evening; and on
Sunday morning Rev. John Davis spoke on
the same subject, in the interests Of the
anti-saloon League, setting forth its aims
and work. Both were able talks which
must have their effect upon thinking
minds.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-06-20
CLAYTON.

One of the most elaborate society events
OF the season took place in Clayton on We'd
nesday evening. June 18th '07, when Miss
Emma Edythe Shupbard, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Shupbard. Of Hotel Clayton, be-
came the bride Clarence Bertram Rouillot,
Of Germantown, Pa. The bride carried a
shower bouquet Of roses and lilies of the
valley, and was attended by her cousin,
Miss Florence Tyson, Of Norristown, Pa,
who carried white carnations. Miss Helen
bride, were flower girls. FL. Butley Rouil-
lot, brother Of she groom, acted as best man
and Miss Gladys Lorraine Rouillot played
the wedding march. AS the clock was
striking six the bridal party entered the
room and assembled under bower Of
orange blossoms and bell oil daises where
the bride was given away by her father, the
ceremony being performed by the ReY.
VIM. F. s. Nelson, pastor Of @ ayton Pres
byterian Church. Guests were present from
New York, Philadelphia. Germantown,
Norristown and Clayton, numbering over a
hundred. After the ceremony, the wedding
supper was seryed in the main banquet hall
of the hotel. The bride and groom left on
short wedding tour after which they will
reside in Germantown Pa.
Little Naoui Bowers came near losing a
couple OF fingers, one day last week when a
neighbor' lad cut her very seriously with
an ak. She is getting along nicely at this
writing.
Factory No. at Moore Bros. is out for
the season because Of the roof falling in.
Rev. Hollowell is home again after attend
ing Crozier Seminary, Chester Pa.
The Mission Meetings still hold forth in
the old M. E. Church Many Souls are be-
ing converted to God.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-06-20
PEDRIcKToWN.

The David Kelly property was sold at
public sale last Monday afternoon. Pur-
chaser Harvey Springer.
Miss Carrie Hortman is entertaining Miss
Lille CalYer of Booths Corner, Pa.
Mrs. Clement Taylor who recently moved
here from Auburn, passed away suddenly on
Saturday. Her death was the results of a
tumor. The funeral services were held at
the late home here on Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Samuel Blocksam is entertaining her
mother, Mrs. Vim. Patterson of Frederick,
Del.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-06-20
$500

in gold E'as premiums to
early builders.
Also six months free car
fare from Pitman to Phila-
delphia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
Dead Lock on PRIMARY Bill

The dead lock over the primary bill
still holds, and the bill sleeps IN the desk
OF the senate elections committee The
committee is friendly to the bill, and its
chairman, Senator Fyfe, will bring it out
when the administration forces so decide
When that happens, think you will hear
Of its passage without the forty per cent
plurality provision. But If not, the ad-
ministration fellows have another move
ready. Mr.. Dickinson has introduced in
the house, and Mr.. Fyfe in the senate, a
bill to refer to the voters the question
whether they will have the forty per cent
provision or not, as the option was sub
mtted to them in the original primary
bill whether they would nominate by
primary vote at all, or not II need arises
these bills will be urged before both
houses for action.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
MARIA ROUNDS
Mother of Mrs. III. NJ. Drummond
PASSES Away.

The funeral service of Mrs. Maria
Rounds was held at the home Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. n M. Drummond. Saturday
morning, where she died at the age of "
years.
The deceased was born in Waterford,
Maine, and had lived with her daughter
for the past twenty years. She had been
in failing health for some time, having
been confined to her room, for the most
most part, since January.
Rev. A. Secord officiated at the funeral
in brief and appropriate words. Mrs. |
L. Hubbel and Miss Merl Stall sang, &C
companied by Mrs. A. Secord
The remains were taken to her old
home in Watervie, Maine. on the banks
of the Kenebeck river, for interment be-
side those of her husband, long since
deceased. MIR. Drummond accompanied
them to their last resting place.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
Memor,alnt church of Church

The old c. A II. boys of Dan S. Root
Post and the w. r. c assembled at the
Church of Christ last Sunday and listened
to a fine sermon by Rev. j. c. Meese.
He was assisted in the devotional exer-
cises by Rev. N. J. Myers pastor of the
Congreg rational church, who read the
scripture and offered prayer.
There were about thirty Of the veterans
and as many of the ladies Of the Relief
Corps present, who marched from their
hall in a body and took seats in the center
Of the church.
At the close of the sermon the ladies'
Of the Corps. through their president,
Mrs. Fish, presented to the church a
beautiful flag. Mrs. Fish gave fine
address in presenting it. on behalf of the
w. r. G.
Decoration day services will be held ir
the church.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
Honor the oId.Tlme School.

Never speak nor write of old-time
schools in derision We are in ad-
vance of them in many ways, it Is
true. and for that we are thankful. but
orr thankfulness should be largely
mixed with humility. Those were the
schools of our fathers and grand
fathers and really it must be admitted
that they were and are as body en-
titled to our respect. They did their
best in the light or that tallow candle.
Are we dong as well in the brilliant
blaze shed upon our path by electric
itv? They were slow in reaching an
obiec ive point in their ancient lum-
bering vehicles. Do we accomplish as
much when we reach our journey S
end by the limited? These are ques-
tions which the youth and middle-aged
Of our day should ponder.-Western
School Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
THE EPISCOPALIANS
Are Encouraged with Prospects of a
Guild Hall and Chapel

The work in Episcopal circles, under
the labors of Rev. j. A. Baynton. since
his coming here six months ago, is pro-
crossing finely and received many words
of commentator from Right Rev. John
N. Mccormick. Bishop Coadjutor Of west
ern Michigan, on his recent visit here.
Holy Trinity Mission is in need OF
church building. and steps are being taken
to provide a place of worship. The
Bishop gave them words of encourage
ment along this line also. The matter
will be presented at diocesan convention
TO be held in Grand Rapids June 5th, and
t is thought some definite action will be
taken at that time. At the confirmation
ser yice held here May 9th number Of
gifts and offerings we're made toward the
building
The first. as fitting foundation for
their work, was marked by the gift OF
handsome lectern bible, given by the
Bishops Guild of ST. Marks pro-cathe-
dral OF Grand Rapids. A substantial and
we'll built framed oak altar, the materials
given by our people, the work the offering
of Mr.. j. T. Noble, set high standard for
the interior furnishing of the Mission.
This was followed in quick succession by
a beautiful prayer desk from the Noble
family, altar lectern, the gift Of Mrs. l..
E. Greene; an exquisite super frontal for
the altar, with appropriate ornaments,
given by Mrs. II. H. Belding; beautiful
fair linen for the altar, given by Mrs. A.
3. Hull; handsome foldstool, given by
the children of Mrs. H. n. Belding; a
beautiful silver paten for use in the sac
rament of the altar. the gift of Mrs.
Greene at her confirmation. A pair OF
very handsome altar candlesticks, our
first memorial offering in memory of a
daughter, to re mind us of the light of those
who are mot lost but gore before y
These offerings were presented in addi-
ton to the usual expenses of the Mission
The first Easter offering of Holy Trim
ity Of ninety dollars in cash represented
real enten self-denial. and show that oul
people are practicing the blessed art ot
giving, first themselves, without which al
other gifts are empty; then those othel
things which are the outward and visible
signs Of an inward and spiritual grace.
The Young Ladies Auxiliary are bend
ing every energy toward making th'
work in all branches to prosper.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
QUEER DIET OF RAccooNs.
Relish Crabs, Although Naturally a
Race of Fruit Eaters.

What made the crabeating raccoon
first take to his queer diet? The
question is suggested by a specimen
Of this strange animal at a London
menagerie and which is happy to
oblige any generous visitor with an IL
lustration of the quickest way to kill,
unshel and swallow crustacean
without artificial assistance of any
kind. Doubtless the popularity origi-
mated in the shore-freqUenting habits
of the species, and, beng n delicate
feeder, the succulence & the crab,
once cracked, was an obvious induce
ment to renew his acquaintance on
every possible occasion.
Originally probably a fruit eater,
the raccoon is inquisitive and dainty,
both strong incentives to experiments
in diets. When an individual sees a
small object he does not understand
his actions fall under three headings.
He first puts the article TO close scru-
tiny, both with his eyes and that SUI
percilious, upturned nose Of his. Then
HG ldhtS IL ava anu Nh1HNS ~ "
characteristic action of this water-lov'
ing animal-and finally puts it to the
grand test of eatableness Or other
wise If it appears unpalatable he
gives 1t to his wife.
In this way it is easy to imagine
how the creek-loving coon. wearying
of too much fruit, made his first crab
supper, and though he has never been
able to add a squeeze of lemon OF
brown bread and butter to the repast
has become a confirmed lover of crus
tacea ever since. All creatures make
experiments until they become fixed
habit and their whole structure Il
| modified in accordance.
Nature, for instance, never intended
the osprey to live on fish. II was the
temptation of an old word trout II
difficulties in the shadows that frs
led the great hawk astmy Some
small Brazilian monkeys, again, live
almost exclusively on birds eggs. al
Australian parrot has given up ,
proper vegetarian diet for an ex
elusive regimen of mutton and man!
other instances Of the sane unortho
dox appetites might be citd
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
LION AT A DISADVANTAGE.
Daytime Sleep Was Fatal Mistake to
Monarch of the Jungle.

It is seldom that the king of beasts
is discovered at such a disadvantage
as happened the other day near the
Theta mine.
A gentleman tom the mine was
taking a stroll round with his rifle
when he saw some kind of animal ly-
ing stretched out in the open. On ap-
preaching within 20 PAGES he was
greatly astonished to see that it was
a full grown male lion lying on it's
side.
Thinking that there was little doubt
that the animal was dead he went
within ten yards, but becoming inn
pressed with the danger of his posi-
ton should the animal be alive, he
gave a shout, when he was astonished
to see the animal raise it's head, look
round at him and give vent to an an
CRY roar of defiance. Quickly raising
his rifle he had just time to take a
steady aim, and by lucky shot killed
the animal as it was in the act of ris-
ing. The beast proved to be a magnifi-
cent African male lion.
The moral is that lions should not
take a siesta in the open and that it
might be as well for the hunter to
shoot on the next occasion before
houting.-Groelo Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
THE BELONGS HERE
Made Their Semi-Annual Visit To
This city This Week

Belding Bros. & Co., owners Of the great
silk industries in this city, as we'll as ex-
tensiye interests in both the East and
West, made their semi-annual visit to this
part of their ownings the first Of the week.
Besides the regular stockholders and
directors in the large interests. all OF their
resident statesmen in the large cities of
the country were in attendance at the
meeting, and matters of business were
talked over all along the line.
Rigs we're secured and those unfamiliar
with the topography of the Silk City were
driven about the little manufacturing
wonder and all were well and favorably
impressed with the advantages of our
growing city.
Composing the party were NJ M. Beld-
ing, sr M. M. Belding, jr, John R. En-
cry, N. Y; W. s. Belding, Baltimore; A.
N. Beldng, Rockville, Conn; E. F.
Crooks, Northampton; Chas. E Adams,
Boston; E. c, Young. W, A. Leonard, W.
F. Schmidt, Chicago; Jas. F. Coyle, st.
Louis; A. T. Welch, Cincinnati; c. P.
Howes, ST. Paul; Geo. W. Ellis, Philadel-
phla.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
Mrs. WilIiams Dead

Mrs. Fred Williams, mother of Mrs.
James E. Butler, former resident here,
died in Wheatland, Wyoming, April 90.
The remains were brought to Manchester,
Mich, her old home, by Rev. James But
ler, where the funeral was held
Mrs. Williams spent most Of her life in
Sharon and Manchester but for the past
few years has lived with her daughter
Mrs. Butler, and husband. They hac
moved from Lowell, this state. to Wyo'
ming. where Rev. Butler is preaching ir
the Congregational church, only month
ago
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
PYTHIAN SISTERS
VIII Hold District convention Here
Next Week

The district convention Of the Rathbone
Sisters will be held here Wednesday,
June S, and it is expected there will be
about one hundred delegates and mem
bers present.
The district takes in the orders at St.
Johns, Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Middle
vile, Greenville. Belding and others
District Deputy Grand Chief Allie Cutler
of Ionia, will be present and superntend
the business OF the session. There will
be business session in the forenoon and
in the afternoon the degree work will
be exemplified under the immediate in
struction Of Mrs Cutler.
The ladies of the Congregational church
are planning to serve dinner for the Wis
itors and all others who come.
The day will be re- letter one for the
Rathbone Sisters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
Tie Teachers Are Hired

The board of education have engaged
the corps Of teachers for our school next
year. They are as follows; E. N. Pit
kin, superintendent; Miss Edith Shaw,
Chelsea, principal; Miss Mabel Spencer,
Belding; Gertrude Wilson, Belding; Lou
se Armstrong, Della James, Miss Esther
Whiteman, Miss Amelia Cook, Miss Mary
Yost, Miss Marde Krepps, Miss Mary
Moyer Miss Nora Sprague, Miss Iva
Burner, Miss Cora Adams, Miss Carrie
Tallman, Mrs. Grace Wells, Mrs. Sarah
Hopwood, Miss Vera Ambrose. Mrs.
Georgia Ellery and Miss Velma Palmer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
HAD ROYAL TIME
MIR. and Mrs. w. Il. Hetherington saw
Many sights on Their Recent Trip

MIR. and Mrs. w. Il. Hetherington saw
Many sights on Their Recent Trip
w. P. Hetherngton, the genial host Of
Hotel Belding, returned last Thursday
evening from his visit with the National
Hotel Mems association TO Washington,
Baltimore and the jamestown Exposition.
Mrs. Hetherington went to New York
for short visit with sister, and reached
home the first of the week. Mr.. Hether-
ington reported having had the very finest
time Of his life on this eventful trip. The
party took in the jamestown Exposition
and spent an hour trying to find the
Michigan building. but, sad to say, the
great state of Michigan is thus far only
represented by an appropriation at the
hands Of the legislature. Other states
have majestic buildings reared to their
honor, but Michigan will blde her time.
1t will be finished later.
The party visited the white house and
we're addressed by President Roosevelt
they were shown through the treasury
department and other places Of interest
and visited the tomb Of Washington at
Mt. Vernon.
At Philadelphia Mr.. and Mrs. Hether-
ington were guests of Mr.. and Mrs Geo.
w. Ellis, who took them on a fifty mile
automobile trip through Philadelphia and
its suburbs, showing them everything OF
interest in the historical city.
At Baltimore they were entertained by
w. S. Belding and shown around the city
in the best auto made by the company Of
which he is president. Here, too, the
association were highly favored with an
address by Cardinal Gibbons.
Words almost fail Mr.. Hetherngton in
his description Of the grandeurs Of the
trip. and he seems one Of the happiest
landlords that we have met.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
Vast Debt Owed by Cities.

The municipal debts Of he country
are approximately $l,6Ob000,0O0-
sum larger than Is owed by the fed
eral government and all tn state gov
ernments. OF the total Il Is worth
while to note New York contributes.
when all sinking fund dedctions are
made about one-fourth.
The increasing habit American
cities to mortgage the future Is one of
the marked governmental tendencies
OF the times. Although amarked i'm
provement has taken plae in the
quantity of municipal 9vernments,
whatever the other good aults. there
is seemingly no dispositiN To lessen
the public burden. The teory seem
ingly is that municipal rSources are
practically unlimited, Fo public
servant to have prelude against
debt creation is considere proof that
he is an old fogy.
The greater part OF cit debts rep
resent money put into buildings,
streets. parks, etc. and n small part
to meet administrative eficits. In
view OF the size of thes debts and
the little the public has reeived from
their creation, there canot he kept
back feeling of .gratitue that the
prudence of the last gehration put
into state constitutions c,uses limit.
ing debt creation. Excet for these
clauses there Is reason I fear, with
extravaganza and recklesness in the
air as It is now, municihl indebted
ness would increase muc more than
500. 900, 900 year.-Exchnge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
shoulder Broken

AS Max Gals of this city and his son,
Fred Gals Of ionia, the popular barber,
we're driving in from visit with relatives
at Grattan one day last week, the horse
became frightened at DR.. Pnkham's auto
mobile, near the brick yard, and gave a
lunge, pulling Fred over the dashboard
He fell on his shoulder so heavily as to
break the bone, and Mr. Gals was also
badly shaken up but not seriously injured.
The horse and buggy were not injured
much.
Mr.. Gals was brought to his father S
home and cared for. He was able to re-
turn to his home in Ionia Tuesday.