Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-17

From Clayton Reporter
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARR.
Seldom in political history does the
Office seek the man, but such is the case at
present in Gloucester County, where the
County Clerkship Office is seeking for its
next occupant, George W Carr, the popu-
lar proprietor Of Alcyon Park. The County
Clerkship is an office Of such responsibility
that none but man OF strictest integrity
should be allowed to fill it : Mr. Carr is
well qualified for the position, and every
voter, no matter Of what political persua-
sion, can conscientiouslg vote for him,
feeling assured that if death should come
unto the homestead while Mr.. Carr is
County Clerk, the widowland children will
have true friend in Mr.. Carr, who will
see that they are projected in all their
right Mr.. Carr's political career is with
ont bIemish. His service in the Council
Of Pitman Borough has given the greatest
satisfaction He is presidents Of tue Pitman
National Bank, and is identified with very
progressive movement for the good of the
people He is a man in whom all political
parties can put their confidence without
fear of their trust ever beiag betrayed
The Biographical Hisssg Of the First
Congressional District Of New Jersey says:
.'Cne of the most straightforward, ener-
getic and successful business men OF Glou-
ss(so fforr In
sides at Pitman Grove. He entered upon
his business career without capital, save
strong hands and determination to sue.
lceed His prosperity, therefore, came not
as the result of combination OF lucky cir
lcumstances, but has risen from energy,
fenterprise, integrity and intellectual efforts
iswell directed. His business has ever been
conducted on the strictest principles of
honesty, and to-day he is numbered among
the substantial citizens of his native
county.
s'Mr. Carr was born in Redwood, Harri-
son township, Gloucester County, April s.,
1856, and is a son OF Joseph D. Carr. whose
father was Robert Carr. Joseph d. Carr
also vas born in Redwood; was carpen-
ter by trade and followed farming TO some
extent He took very prominent part in
the Methodist Church, in which ne held
membership, serving as its steward and
trustee. He married Miss Jane A. Rulon, a
daughter of John Rulon, of French lineage.
This worthy couple are still living. They
have three children: George w. of this
sketch; DIR. H. H., physician OF Mullica
| Hill, and Florence, the wife of Charles
Dilkes, of Barnsboro, Gloucester County.
| George w. Carr pursued his education
4 in the common schools, was reared on the
4 farm. and in his youth learned the carpen-
ters trade After thoroughly mastering
the business he began contracting on his
own account, following that pursuit until
1855. when he came to Pitman Grove, where
be purchased one hundred and ninety two
lacres OF land. This included pond and
lmiil. aud since that time he has engaged in
1.-THE manufacturing of lumber, operating a
Esaw and planning mill, aud manufacturing
sash, doors and blindss He has one lumber
yard at the park and one at Pitman Grove.
He has found this profitable source of in
come.
sHe has also met success in the conduct
Of Alcyon Park, most beautiful summer
resort, which be began to improve in 1892.
He added to his first purchase of land q
4 trac Of thirty-two acres, and has made the
park most charming place in which te
spend the hot summer days. The grounds
are kept in excellent condition, and the
place is we'll patronized. On the 22d o.
December, 1881, Mr.. Carr was united in
marriage to Miss Mary Emma Pine, 3
4 daughter Of Andrew pine,a farmer Of Black
wood, Camden County. He belongs to ths
Independents Order Of Red Men, and con
tributes to the support Of the church and tt
all movements and measures which ART
calculated to prove Of public benefit. Hi
belongs 10 that type Of representative
American citizens who promote the genera
welfare, while at the same time advancing
individual prosperity, and his name vel
deserves place on The pages of the history
Of his native county.
There is no doubt that Mr.. Carr will b.
elected to the office Of County Clerk, t
which he aspires.