Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-31

nome oyer bDe Mondays.
Druggist Moore entertained his mother
over the holidays.
Mr. and Mr.. Harry Williams OF Burling
ton we've the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bur-
leigh Marshall over Sunday
Edith Miller, years old daughter oil
George Miller. was bitten by bull dog
belonging to Mr.. Miller on Monday after
noon
Walter Titus, of Phiia., but formerly OF
this place, was the lowest bidder on the
Court House at Bridgeton and expects to get
the contract on January 1st.
George Bfammell and wife of Brooklyn,
N. j., have been spending the holidays at
the home Of Mrs Brammeils aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Casselberry, on Broad street.
Miss Pine OF Toms River is the guest OF
his parent over Sunday.
A baptism was held at the Taylor Mem
orial Baptist Church on Sunday night, two
being baptized.
The Congregational Church held their
Christmas entertainment on Monday even
ing which was largely attended.
Miss Virgie Shus,er is the guest of her
sister Mrs. Warren Smith at Pennsgrove
oyer the holidays.
George Armstrong was home over Christ
mas from Trenton.
Thomas Milstead Of Phila., spent Sunday
at the home OF his brother.I
EmanuaI Hambright, wife and two chill
dren of Trenton spent the holidays with
Mrs Hambright's brother, VIM. Wilson.
Thomas Beaver will move from the E G.
Miller farm to large farm below Swedes-
bJro.
John Locke, wife and two children spent
Christmas with VIM. G. Cowgirl.
Do not forget Cox Bros. sale at Mullica
Hill on Saturday next.
Perry Sparks has accepted the position as
DRYER for the Adams express.
Some OF our men make habit OF smok-
ing pipes IN the waiting room of the depot
early in the morning, which compels the
ladies to stand out in she cold. This no
doubt is an oversight and will become a
thing of the past.
VIM. G.. Cowgirl was presented with a
fine umbrella on Christmas by the members
of the M. E Church as a token of thanks
for his services as choir master.
On Christmas night while mem mbers of the
coIored church we're holding their Christ
mas entertainment, Russell Short, Cecil
Norman and Luther Westley raised dis
turbance rnd broke up the meeting by shoot
ing revolver and fiouishing razor A
messenger was sent for an officer and Mar
shal Ireland starred to 20 down and on
hearing the report OF the revolver decided
10 haI~ -
their new fire house and he appealed to the
fire marshals so help arrest the negroes
This was just fun for some OF the fremen,
while others took ssudden thought that
wifee was home alone Chief Lamson and
the reporter went with she marshal and cap
tured Norman who had a loaded 42 in one
oYercoat pocket and razor in anosher,
while Wesley was the owner of set of
brass knuckles and half pint bottle ply.
Esq Cowgirl soon got busy and after hear
ing the evidence OF several witnesses handed
the proper papers TO officer Ireland, who
with the assistance Of chief Lamson deliv-
cred them to Sheriff Wilson, all in good or
der for court. So far Russell is taking a
a short walk and it is hoped he will just
keep on walking for sometime to come.
On Saturday Councilman Stinss sent his
coachmen to the residence Of Wilmer Leap
to get a round hundred dollars TO bring
down to the Phosphate works This look
ed good to Harry Mellon who simply left
the vehicle in front Of the post office, walk
ed in front Of the post Office, walked in and
got lager beer, and started up the stone
road and forgot to telephone to Frank
to come get the horse. Dstective Samuel
Cole and his able assistant, Paul Ireland,
have been detailed on the case.
COUNCIL.
A special meeting of Council was called
on Monday in the Mayors Office, Besides
the Mayor, Councilman Stines, Jester,
Young and Stiles were present. The min
utes of the previous meeting were read and
approved.
The committee on the siding at the gas
works reported progress. The Mayor ex-
planned that it was some trouble now 80 get
a siding as the Interstate Com governed
the placing Of sdings and would not allow
the railroad TO place a siding on their prop
erty, and charge the same TO private parties,
ven though is was to be used by private
concern. The committee on water reported
ordering water connected with the gas
plant and So 90 was ordered to be paid for
tapping the pipe.
The following bills ordered paid.
Charles M. Civilians. / months sal 6 25
Samuel Cole, police duty y....... 43 90