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The Falls City tribune., 1908-12-11
PARCEL POST SYSTEM
The Postmaster General Discusses
The Parcel Post System

The postoffice deficit for the
present fiscal year is nearly ST.
100000. When the causes of this
deficit are considered, it is moth
ing short of a national disgrace.
The postoffice establishment ought
to pay the government at least
$1,000, 900 yearly instead of
bringing it that much in debt.
The rural free delivery does not
pay, but it is universally known
that it can be made to pay hand
somely. The postmaster general
recommends a limited local par
cells post system on the rural
routes to make them self-sustain-
ing as we'll as a blessing to the
farmer and the country merchant
and to that great and constantly
increasing class of people who,
owing to improved transportation,
live all or part of the year in the
country. He suggests al a rate,
sc for one pound and &c for each
additional pound up to II pounds.
Nearly all rural carriers use horses
and wagons. An average burden
of only 55 pounds a trip would
amount annually to over Sl5,O00,-
900, nearly all of which would be
profit. No man or nce would
hesitate to act on such a plain
business like proposition. There
are four reasons, however, why the
government of the United States
does not act. The four reasons
are the four express companies,
viz; American express company,
Adams express company, Wells,
Fargo express company and the
United States express company.
They are DOT Legitimate reasons,
but they are very stubborn and
potent ones. II h postmaster
general would like a general and
unlimited parcels post system and
the reason why he recommends a
limited system is because he has
no hope of getting what be wants
and what the country is entitled
to anc what every other civilized
nation in the world a .-Pawnee
City Republican.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-12-11
Nebraska Telegraph Items

One special advantage to the
readers of The Lincoln State
Journal is the fact that twice as
much space is devoted to tele-
graphic items from over the
state. If anything happens in
Nebraska you are more likely
to read about it first IN the Lin
coin State Journal. 1t costs a
lot of money to pay correspond
ents in all the small towns, tel.
egraph tolls, but its the right
system, as is shown by The
Journal having the largest cir
culation among state readers.
The Journal aims to chronicle
every death and every marriage
in the state. In fact it's a daily
record of the doings not only of
the people out over the state,
but of all the details of the state
Institutions, most of which are
located in Lincoln. It's your
state university, your agricult-
ural school, your hospital and
your penitentiary. Thousands
OF officers here and over the
state are spending your money
and the Journal will best keep
you posted on what you are get
ting for it. Nearly all of the
troubles in state affairs in the
past have occurred because citi-
zens-maybe just like yourself
have not paid much attention
to what was being done. By
the direct primary the humblest
citizen is now just as much a
part of the government as his
more fortunate neighbor, and if
things go wrong you yourself
must be entitled to part of the
blame. In these times what
you want to read is a paper that
dares to tell you the truth about
all things and all parties. And
there are no strings on the Lin
coin Journal.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-12-11
Mrs. McRancy's Experience

Mrs. M. McRaney, Prentiss, Miss,
writes 81 was confined to my bed for
three months with kidney and bladder
trouble, and vas treated by two physi.
clans but failed to get relief. No hu.
man tongue IA tell what | suffered.
and had given up hopes of ever get.
ting we'll until l begun taking Foley's
Kidney remedy. After taking two
bottles l felt like a new person, and
feel it my duty to tell suffering women
what Foley's Kidney Remedy did fol
me-" Kerr's Pharmacy.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-12-11
A FARMERS IDEA
A Few Thoughts in Regard to the
Parcel Post Law

Scarcely an empty house in
Falls City. If every citizen would
realize his duty to his town, the
town where he is rearing his
family, is entitled to his best
words and efforts, then would
Falls City go ahead to her proper
place at the head of the class.
Editor Tribune-rhe above |
clip frcm last weeks Tribune 1t
has the right ring. Now I want
to call the attention of every bust
ness man and farmer in Nebraska
TO something which seems 10 me
10 be the most dangerous blow
ever aimed at the country towns.
1t is the parcel post idea, of the
assistant postmaster general. ask
ing for the enactment of a law by
congress, authorizing the sending
of parcels through the mail, as
high as eleven pounds, and over
the rural routes to the country.
This at first glance farmers may
think would be to their interest,
but it will ultimately result in the
ruin of the merchants of our coun-
try towns, and as 'sevils like chick
n come home to %roost," would
finally react upon the farmers.
Let us just for one moment
imagine what a dreary place, even
Richardson county, with all its
splendid fertility and beautiful
homes, would be to live in, if we
had no prosperous, wide awake
live towns. Let us once kill or
stagnate our towns, let the build
ings become empty and unpalnted,
The lawns grown up with weeds
and bramble. and who would want
10 live on the adjoining farms?
Would not the farms. in time de-
crease in value? With live, thrifty
bustling towns, your farm catches
the boom and everybody benefited.
Then let us all patronize our own
merchants, who in turn will help
and patronize us, and it will not
be long until a thrill of new life
and vigor will be perceptible in
every direction.
| have lived in Richardson
county since 1862, in some one Of
u towns, chiefly Falls City, [
have always done my trading, and
IN all these years | have made it
The rule of my life to pay cash,
and buy nothing on credit and |
have found that it paid.
Now [ would suggest that a
public meeting be called by the
business men of the various towns
in Richardson county to meet at
an early day and memorialize the
congressman of Nebraska to watch
and kill this proposed parcel post
law. The postmaster general
says it will be good for our small
retail merchants. | don't believe
it. ] have no doubt but the cat.
alog houses would pay handsome
Iy for such a law.
Yours for home towns,
G-o
The Falls City tribune., 1908-12-11
Children'S Coats, 20% Off

, to 3 years-Bearskin,C Cloth, Cotton Cloakings-all we have left
are now offered at above to close. We wish TO sell every gar
ment we have in this department.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-12-11
ALL TAKE NOTICE

This is the time to buy winter ClOaks. Most of the
winter is yet before us. The discounts we are
offering are all genuine cuts from the prices we
have been getting all the early part of the season.
All are new and practical in cut, all are serviceabIe.
If you have expected to delay your buying until
next year, you can afford to have a new Coat NOW
at the prices we are making.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-16
HLAckWoop.

The minstrel show which the Black wood
base ball club gave last Saturday evening
in Morganis BAH, was well attended, and
proved a success.
Herbert Crowhurst, of Philadelphia, has
been visiting Brown McCarty, of Central
avenue.
The stork paid a visit at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Frank Pine on last Thurs
day and left a fine baby gil.
Both the Presbyterian and Methodist
Sunday schools will picnic at Alcyon Park
on August 9Th
The Blackwood base ball team gave the
Mantua team a surprise when they defeated
them with shut ont at Mantua last Sat-
urday afternoon. Score 13 TO 0 The
strong WampoId team of Philadelphia will
play here next Saturday Game calls at
4 O'Clock
George Wentz has been entertaining
Harry Simms, Of Camden.
Mrs E. Zebley's Sunday school class, Of
the Presbyterian Church, will give cake
and ice cream sale on the church lawn on
this Thursday evening.
Theodore E. Jennings entertained on
Sunday Charles II Denton, of Camden
Mrs Gladys Wentz, of Greenwich Pier,
New jersey. is visiting relatives aod friends
in this place.
Ten young folks of this place expect to
take straw ride to Alcyon Park this Sat
nrdaY evening.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-16
pennsylvania Railroad
Bulletin.
Bulletin.
TOUR TO YELLOWSTONE PARK AND
THE CANADIAN ROCKIES.

In northwestern Wyoming in the heart Of the Rocky
Mountains lies Of natures richest treasures-he Yellow
stone National Park Set apart by Act of Congress for the
enjoyment Of mankind is Americas greatest show ground
To visit this Park is nature III variety of majestic
moods. Mammoth hot springs, with mutcolored terraces
cliffs OF glass beautiful lakes mighty falls glorious eanvons
and geysers Of all descriptions found in this wonderful
region.
On August "a personaly-conducted tour through the
Yellowstone Park oPortand and Seattle returning through
the magnificent Canadian Rocky Mountains will leave the
East by special train the Pennsylvania Railroad Five
and onehalf days will be spent in the Park one day in Port
land one day in Vancouver day Field. B. c. day
at Laggan Alba day Ban and stops will be made at
many other points Of interest The tour viii cover period
Of twenty-five days.
As educational trip for either teacher OF scholar this
tour IS especially attractive section of America
rich IN scenery and replete with the marvellous manifestations
of nature.
The rates whiehswi all necessary expenses will
be $24o from New York s2432o from Philadelphia SAL 20
from Washington and Baltimore s23oSo from Psbug and
proportionate from other points
Preliminary leaflets may be obtained of Agents and
detailed itineraries will be ready for distribution shortly Per-
desiring avail themselves of this opportunity to visit
the Park of the Nation should make application for Pullman
space early the party will be limited Make application
through local Ticket Agent address Geo. w Boyd General
Passenger Agent Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-16

WHEREAS, Broad Street, in the City Of Wood
bury. to wit: on east side OF North Broad Street
between the trolley paving and the curb, from
! the north line OF Red Bank Avenue to the north
end OF the bridge over Woodbury. Greek and
east side of South Broad Street between the
trolley paving and the curb from point ten
feet south OF the intersection OF Hunter Street
the north line OF the vitrifed brick paving at
Cooper Street,is now being improved and paved
with "Warren's Bitllithic Pavement and un-
der and IN accordance with the provisions OF an
Act of the Legislature OF the State Of New Jer-
sey, entitled An Act 30 authorize the improve
ment OF streets and highways in cities OF this
State, and 20 provide for the payment Of the ex.
pense OF the same approved June 18th, 1898.
and the supplements thereto and acts amenda-
tory thereof xLo
been begun and no bonds have been sold to pay
the cost thereof, and it is now necessary TO bor-
row money IN anticipation of taxes, and IN an
tielpatlon OF assessments for such pubilc lm-
provement, and ne assessments therefor having
been made and confirmed.
Therefore, be it ResoEred, That note for six
thousand, seven hundred fifty seven dollars and
forty two cents. payable in sixty days from the
date thereof, be issued to bear interest at the
rate OF five per centum per annunl, said note
shall not be sold for lees than par value and
shall be dated at time of issue The note here II
authorized to he issued shall be signed by tie
Mayor and City Clerk, and is issued by author
ity OF the provisions of an Act OF the Legislature
of the State of New Jersey entitled An Act to
authorize the incorporated cities, towns. town
ships. boroughs and villages of this state to 5or-
row money ia anticipation Of the collection OF
taxes and assessments" approved March 18th,
1899, and supplements thereto.
Passed at an adjourned sessionof Council hefd
on the 9TH day OF July, D 1923
I. HAMPTON WILLIAMS,
Attest: President of Council.
ROBERT G. SPARKS City Clerk.
Approved July 13, 1908
7.l62t. SAMUEL H. LADD, Mayor.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-16
BRIDGEPORT

Our townspeople and vicinity are anxious
over the severe illness of Warner Ruscher,
who is suffering with typhoid fever. A
trained nurse is in attendance and many
friends are hoping that he may have a
speedy recovery.
Miss MABEL Nelson is spending sometime
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Truitt.
Mrs. Bond, who has been at the home of
Jacob Fowler for few weeks, returned to
her home in Camden on Tuesday last
Pastor Whitton was the recipient of some
very fine vegetables and potatoes some days
ago at the hands Of farmer John Gibson, to
whom he returns thanks
Charles Carey, one Of our oldest towns
men, who has been in i'll health for the past
year, has gone to the sanitarium at White
Haven, Pa. for treatment, where his many
friends and relatives trust he may be re-
stored At this writing he seems to be a
little improved.
Sometimes overlook some of our people
when they are out of town, also when and
v hom they entertain, and sometimes they
do not like it. Then again if some are so
unfortunate as to fall down and nearly
break their neck, and in my sympathy I
send that for print, 10 and behold there it is
again. But " nat difference just so we have
a good rain, to help the crops.
Mrs Campbell and little son of Bridge
ton, are baarders with Miss Hette Sapp,
while Mr. Campbell is captain OF the truck
boat Frank NJ. Riley" running daily at
6 p m. here to Philadelphia.
Miss Rose Robinson and mother are en-
tersaining for the week end Mr. and Mrs.
Warren Dieley, little daughter and Mrs.
Dieley's mother, all of Philadelphia, rela-
tives Of family.
Miss Emma Dayis Is clerk in the post
office during the absence of Miss Name
Sheets, who is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Franklin, at Dover, n. J.
Mrs. Silas Jaquett has been spending
sometime with her sister, Mrs. Frank Hor-
ner, at Ridley Park, prior to Mrs. Horner
moving to Maryland. where they will re-
side on farm.
Our Sunday school is held in the morn
ing, commencing at 8 a. m. which gives the
children chance in the cool of the morn
ing.
The ten Merry Maids who assisted the
parsonage repair committee in raising the
last $50 were given their straw ride accord
ing TO promise on Friday evening last.
Harry Hager with his team all logged in
flying colors, took the party. chaperoned by
the three ladies of the committee, over TO
Swedesboro, where they all enjoyed the
"trip very greatly, and arrived home at a
reasonable hour in she evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cheezum and son John are
visiting at the home of Mr.. Cheezum's par
ents in Maryland.
c. G. Holdcraft is somewhat on the sick
list this week.
After such hot and dry weather as we
have had here the last few weeks, the show
or that came on Tuesday afternoon brought
JOY and thankfulness TO all hearts.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-16
cADoRA.

Miss Jennie johnson, Of Newboid, paid
a visit to her uncle, Benz Csde and family
last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas Thompson, Of Elmer,
were 4th of July guests of George Watson
and family.
Benz Murphy gave an ice cream party
to few of their friends on Friday evening
in honor of their sons first birthday.
Geo. Watson and family have been
spending few days in Erial with Rev. J.
L. Watson, while Mrs. LanniDg has been
visiting her two sons in Pennsgroye
Joseph Richards and family were Sun
day guests in the home of j. W. Richards.
Miss Sarah Mccall, Of Phils., is spending
q few days with Mrs. Benz. Murphy.
Hanson Cade is picking some fine second
|leaIly tomatoes. -
Rob't Carr has been working for Benz.
Murphy the past week
j. W. Richards and friend, Mr.. Hill. OF
aClayton, visited the huckleberry woods
ion Thursday and brought home several
quarts Of fine berries. -
Geo. Watson wishes to thank the person
who found and mailed letter which be
lost between Harry Pancoasts and Pitman
F. O. on Thursday morning last. The
letter was an important one and was re-
ceived by the one to whom it was directed
on schedule time.
Hanson Cade and family were visitors at
the homes OF DIR. Gfanch and Mrs Mullen,
OF Mantua, on Sunday.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-16
ID EsOLUTaON

WHEREAS, South Broad Street, in the City of
Woodbury., to-wit: ON South Broad Street from
the bridge to point ten feet south OF the inter
section OF Hunter Street is now being improved
and paved with Warren's Bituiithic Pavement y
under and in accordance with the provisions Of
an Act OF the Legislature of the. State of New
Jersey entitled An Act to authorize the inn
provement OF streets and highways in cities Of
this State, and to provide for the payment OF the
expense OF the same" approved June 18th. 1898,
and the supplements thereto and acts amenda-
tory thereof
AND WHEREAS, the work on said street has
been begun, and no bonds have been sold 70 pay
the cost thereof, and it is new necessary to bor-
row money in anticipation of taxes and in antic-
i2ation of assessments for such public improve
ment, and no assessments therefor having been
made and confirmed.
Therefore, be 1T Resotced That q note for Ave
thousand one hundred seventy-fv dollars, nine
ty cents, payable in sixty days from the date
thereof be issued to bear interest at the rate OF
i've per centum per annum, said note shall not
be sold for less than par value, and shall be
dated at time OF issue The note herein author
lied to be issued shall be signed by the Mayor
and City Clerk, and is issued by authority of the
provisions of an Act of the Legislature of the
State of New Jersey entitled s'An Act to author
ize the Incorporated cit est towns townships ,bor-
oughs and villages of this State to borrow mon
ey in antieir alton OF the collection Of taxes and
assessme nts,n approved March 18th, 1899, and
supplements thereto.
Passed at an adjourned session OF Council held
the 7th day OF July, A. D. 1903.
I. HAMPTON WILLIAMS,
Attest President OF Council
ROBERT G. SPARKS, City Clerk.
Approved July l3, 1908
7,l62t SAMUEL LADp, Mayor.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-16
ID EsOLUTION

A resolution repeating resolution providing
for the borrowing of the sum OF fifty-one hun,
dred and seventy.one dollars and ninety cents
approved June 9th 1908.
WHEREAS. a resolution providing for the Dor
rowing of the sum OF fifty one hundred and sew.
enty one dollars and ninety cents by the Mayor
and Council OF the City Of Woodbury., in antici-
patton OF the sale OF bonds for public improve
ments, in and upon placing Warren's RituIithic
Pavement on South Broad Street was duly pass
ed at special meeting of Council held June
24ths 1908, and which said resolution was appro-
we'd by the Mayor June 9th. 1905
AND WHEREAS the said sum OF fifty one hun
dred aud seventy-one dollars and ninety cents
and no part thereof has been borrowed.
Aose, therefore, be Il Resolued. That said resolu-
tlon be and the same is hereby repealed and for
nothing holden.
This resolution to take effect Immediately.
Passed ab an adjourned session OF Councilheld
July 7 1903.
HAMPTON WILLIAMS,
Attest: President OF Council
ROBERT O. SPARKS. City Clerk
Approved July IL, 1905
7-i6-2t. SAMUEL H. LADD, Mayor,
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-16
Mics Emma Lee is at Bustin's Island

Miss Emma Lee IS at Bustin's Island
Me-, for the summer
n Woodbury. County Club has disbanded
fits base ball team
The Mantua district has developed q
wild man Strange such thing can be-
Rev Frank Teese,of Longford, has beer
the guest of his parents on German street.
/ The Alpha Club was taken on straw
}ride last Tuesday evening to AlcYon Park,
sby William Rambo
Mrs R. Edmond, Of Sioux City, Mo,
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Feltman.
Miss Amelia Kugler will accompany
her Uncle Frank to his home in Washing.
ton, d C. to-day.
-ClaYton's dog killer began slaughter
early Wednesday morning, and dead dogs
were scattered all over town.
Last Friday Judge Starr appointed W.
Harrison Gummon guardian Of the person
and estate of Miss Alice W Clark.
/, The blight has destroyed several thousasd
tomato plants on the farms of John E. Cav
enta and D. D. Leap, near Pennsgroye.
Mrs Annie Lewis, Of High street, is
in German hospital, Phila., receiving
treatment for the eyes. We understand
she is improving.
The Burlington County Board Of Free
holders have awarded contract for hos
pital building at the county almshouse.
The new building is to cost about $40, coo.
''st. swithins Day, if thou dost rain,
For forty days it will remain;
st. swithin's Day if thou be fair;
For forty days it will rain nae maer."
Yesterday was st. swlthn's Day,
bright and fair.
On Saturday, the West End base ball
team Of this city, who are in the Amateur
Suburban League, will journey to German
town to play the Cliveden team. A good
G ,me is expected
Mrs Thomas Wins, Of Clayton, who wa;
burnedtby an explosion of gasoline stove
Thursday after suffering intensely. During
the whole of the time she remained con
soious, although her entire body was burned
to crisp.
Awakened by pain on her right cheek,
while taking nap on the front step Of hel
home in Camden. Anna Philips, years
old, of No. % South Fifth street, attracted
the attention OF her mother by her cries,
and it was found that the little one had
been attacked by a centipede. Mrs. Phil.
ips tried to pluck the insect from the grl's
face. bat its claws stnck SO fast that it be.
came necessary to use force. Although the
chllds face was washed carefully after the
bug was killed, the little ones cheek began
TO swell in short iime aud she was taken
to the Cooper Hospital for treatment.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-16
An ORDINANCE.

L An ordinance to provide for the permanent
Improvement OF South Broad street from the
Ssoath side of the Vitrifed Block Pavement at
SCooper street to a point opposite TO the south
seasterly corner Of South Broad and German
streets under the provisions of an Act OF the
Legislature entitled AN Act to authorize the
improvements of ssreets and highways in cities
OF this State, and to provide for the payment of
the expense OF the same.s approved June thir-
teenth, eighteen hundred and ninety eight and
acts amendatory thereof and supplemental
Section Be it enacted by The Mavor and
Council OF the City of Woodbury. That South
Broad street, between the trolley paving and
the curb, from the south side of the yitrified
Block paving at Cooper street to point oppo-
site to the southeasterly corner of South Broad
and German Streets, including that portion OF
roadways of all intersecting streets or avenues
the full width thereof for a distance OF twenty
feet from the curb lines of said South Broad
Street, be paved and improved with that pave
ment known as Warren's Bitulithic Pavement
in accordance with Plans and Specifications to
be prepared by City Engineer and approved by
sthe City Council, said paving TO be done nader
the supervision OF the Street COMMITTEES and in
accordance with the terms and provisions of the
Act OF the Legislature mentioned in the title
hereof.
Section 2 Be it enacted that to pav for said
improvement the bonds of the said The Mayor
and Council OF the City OF Woodbury. shalt be
issued under and in accordance with the terms
and provisions OF an ordinance of said city en-
titled An ordinance authorizing the issue of
bonds by the Mayor and Council of the City OF
Woodbury. TO the amount of sixty thousand dol
lars, for the purpose of obtaining money from
the sale thereof for the permanent improvements
of the streets and highways in the City OF Wood
bury, New Jsrsey under and pursuant to an Act
OF the Legislature OF the State of New Jersey,
entitled An Act TO authorize the Improvement
OF streets and highway 3 in cities OF this State
and to provide for the payment of the expense
of the same,n approved June thirteer th, 1895
and acts amendatory thereof and supplemental
thereto, passed by the CITY Council June 10TH
1908. apfroved June Goth, 1903, also in accord
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-16

AT the special election on Monday to
GUST the voting machine, the vote in Clay
ton was abous unanimous. OF all the elec-
tions in the State, Mannington township,
Salem county, is she only district 50 retain
the machine.