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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02
FATAL RAILROAD WRECK AT CAMDEN.

Shortly before o'clock on Friday
morning the Pemberton accommoda-
ton train, crashed into the Atlantic
City express on the elevated struc-
ture of the Pennsylvania system in
Camden, killing three persons and in
luring over a score of others.
THE DEAD.
Theodore L. Webster, of Merchant
vile, member Of firm of Warren Web
ster & Company, Camden.
James ]. Garborino, 40 years old, of
Mount Holly.
c. P. stontgen. s5 years old. of Stan
wick.
When the Atlantic City express
came speeding down the elevated road
it was halted by the glimmer of red
light from. the signal tower just west
of Third street and the train stopped
with its last car midway between
Third and Fourth streets.
While the express, which was made
up of two baggage cars and three
other cars, stood waiting for the block
to be cleared that it might enter the
terminal shed, the Pemberton accom-
mediation, four cars, came up. There
is d distance signal at the Fourth
street bridge, a half square from the
point at which the rear end of the ex-
press stood, but fog hung over the
tracks, and John PeaTce, engineer of
the accommodation, either failed to
see the semaphore board, which stood
at right angles, or deliberately ran
past it.
1-E, f<<1s
squares the engine plowed into the
last car, shattering the timbers for
five feet, then stopped. The tender
of the engine of the accommodation
train leaped from its trucks, and the
smoking car, which was Immediately
behind it, was shattered against it.
Timbers were crushed in the swath Of
death.
When the crash came some of the
passengers sprang from their seats
and two or three dashed to the back
of the car and escaped, while bits of
glass and broken timbers flew about
them. The tender took an upward
course as it telescoped the smoking
car, and when it stopped, after pene.
trating 20 feet, four men, badly man
gled, lay beneath it, three dead and
the fourth breathing his last. A doz-
en- other passengers were pinned be.
meath the debris and as many others
cut by bits of wood and glass.
AS the tender crushed the car it
moved down the seats, hurting men
beneath the broken frames, cutting
them with glass and pelting the injur-
ed and helpless with flying COAL
County Physician Jones has decided
that no inquest is necessary.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02
Jersey Happenings.

An automobile stage is now running be-
tween Salem and Pennsville - about six
miles.
Inlet fishermen have petitioned Congress
man Gardiner to secure torch buoy for
the Inlet entrance, at Atlantic City, that
will mark the dangerous channels by night
as well as by day.
The work Of Strengthening the channel
and dredging it to seven-feet depth
through Perriwig bar, between Camden
and Trenton, has been completed. The
Improvement will lessen the time for
steamboats, between Trenton and Philadel-
phia by nearly an hour.
The Milk Trust collapsed in Trenton, on
Saturday, when the retailers agreed in
their meeting not TO bny from Trenton
wholesalers; but 80 enter the market IN
New York and Philadelphia for their sup
ply, II necessary The wholesalers after
ward met and would not place price
upon their pToduct.
Justice Hendrickson has issued an order
revoking the certificate issued 60 George p
Hartman as Mayor Of Bordentown by the
Board of Elections. A recount showed
that Isaac D. Gahel received the most votes
and Justice Hendrickson has ordered the
certificate issued 80 him.
Members Of the Episcopal Church OF The
Assertion, at Atlantic City, were surprised,
last week, by the announcements that She
church will receive a bequest Of $40 600
from the estate OF John T. Crefth, Of Phil
adelphia, summer attendant at the SER
vices.
rsha nIoroaskar r;tx xro+ar ,,.v,,lx- 10
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02
Christmas at 81. Patrick's.

Two priests conducted the services, one
at she altar and another in charge of she
organ and choir. The body of she music
consisted Of Haydn's JOYFUL Sd Mass in D
Service began with the ''Venite adorpmus =
The 'Pastores'' by Lambillotte was sung
at the offertory, and Adams "Holy Nighs"
at the end. The decorations and success Of
the singing were principally the work Of
Mary Boyle ably assisted by Mrs Vance as
soloist
The congregation was there with heart
and purse, contributing over 500 as she
collection, aud adding $63 more az she gold
bracelet contest, in which Miss Susie Up
ton won.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02
The Corn is MuSty.

Much of the corn harvested in Gloucester
and Salem counties this fall is of little
value because it has not cured as expected.
A Salem county farmer told as last week
that he stacked his crop up in the field in
the belief shat it would cure, but investi-
cation few days ago revealed that it had
not done so; in fact was in just about the
same condition as when husked. Some
fields are fully matured, but large amount
of last years crop is way below the stan
dard
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02
OBITUARY
THOMAS KIRKBRIDE,

OF Sewall, whose serious illness we mem
toned last week, passed away this morning
at 6 o'clock, aged 70 years, Deceased is
survived by his wife, one sou, Gilbert I
Kirkbride, one daughter, Mrs.. Howard
Davis, and one sister, Mrs. warren both Of
this city
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02
STREET BILLS

y. II. dubcnlDS0n, I6HclHg warner
property s 30 90
Woodbury. Mill & Lumber Co.. IA
George Heidrick k... Is 75
D. n. Mumford, cobbling. 4S
j. J. Magee. ] 90
G.. H. Bseurle, cutters ..... 25 12
Joseph Bowe, labor ...... Is So
William Bown. labor. 16 63
Mass Manufacturing Co. brick :. 80 90
N. Chew, walks, curbs. etc. on P
street. ............. 239 "A
C. III. Baeurle, curbing and walks.
West Centre street. ....... 245 l6
I D. II. Munford hauling .. 5 90
Standard Bitulithic Co., balance. 1926 SO
The Twells deed of Davis street was re-
ferred to the Solicitor for examination.
A corrected map OF the EasternT Telegraph
and Telephone Co.'S. possessions in Wood
bury was placed in custody Of the City by
Mr.. Cattell.
Mr. Shivers moved that $1,000 be trans
ferred from the Water Department to the
Sinking Fund OF the Water Department.
Carried
The sum Of $4,000 OF Water Sinking Fund
bonds was ordered invested in street im-
provement bonds, and $4,000 of the Cooper
street sinking fund was ordered invested IN
Delaware street bonds.
j. G. Ford, car fare ............ "a
I In communication, the Board of Free
holders notified Council that as the Salem
pike was now a free road, each municipal
lity through which is passed is expected to
keep it in repair. An ordinance taking
the portion in the city was ordered drawn
IS. H. Ladd, police acct. ...... IS
A bill from Mayor Ladd for SIS for sign
ing and fixing city seal on 80 street i'm
proyement bonds, was referred to the Solicit
tor. Also SAL for signing sewer notes took
the same course.
Rumsey Electric Co., sundries .... II 13
A. L. Rogers, extra legal services. SO 90
THE LOVE FEAST
President Williams started what proved
to be verftable Love Feast. when after
all business was completed he thanked the
members for uniform courtesy extended 80
him during the past year.
Mr. Cattell then delivered very grace
full valadictory. In endearing terms he
paid his respects to the people-those who
voted against as we'll as those who voted
for him. He believed many of his acts had
been misiudged; he felt he had accom-
plished much for the city. A different
atmosphere pervaded Council now, than
existed three years ago. It might be said
that he came into Council like lion and
went out like a lamb. He thanked the
President and members for courtesies ex-
tended to him.
Mr.. Clark said Mr.. CatteJl had advanced
many excellent ideas Of governments, but he
made fatal mistake in insisting on the re-
peal of the Five Minute rule, because many
of his good ideas were killed by long
speeches. If Mr.. Cattell had devosed his
energies to the criminal law be was sure be
would have cleared nine ont ten OF his
clients.
On motionof Mr.. ShNers a rising vote
of thanks and best wishes for happy and
prosperous year was rendered President
Williams for his courtesy and fairness to
all during the year.
At Is Council adjourned sine die.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02
THE CITY Fathers.
Last Meeting of Council of 1907 Ends
i'm Love Feast. Bills All Paid.

President Williams was not in his seat at
the hour OF meeting, -7.30, and Councilman
Kugler was chosen President pro tenn.
The regular business was deferred until
O'Clock, the regular hour of meeting, and
payment of bills was first ordered.
BILLS PAID.
Constitution Co., printing & adYer. $61.2l
]. f. Wilson, advertising. ....... l1.70
When the regular session was convened
at sos o'clock, Mr.. Kugler was again
elected President pro TEN, and Messrs.
Cattell, Burkett, Matlack, Pancoast, Clark,
Kugler and Shivers were present. The
minutes OF the last stated meeting were
read and approved.
The first business under the regular or
der was the Clerks ordinance, fixing the
salary at $1,000 per year. Mr. Clark moved
TO amend by making the salary $1,000 in
stead Of $1,000. This motion was passed by
a unanimous vote.
The ordinance was then passed by unan-
imous vote.
The solicitor gave an opinion that the
bill of the City Treasurer, presented at the
last meeting for S315.29, for special SER
vices in the sewer assessment matter, was
legal, the act providing for extra compensa-
arn0unt-he deemed the amount reasonable.
The bill was then paid
The solicitor advised Council not to re-
lease the Hudson tax. The city had no
lien on the property, he said, but could
get the tax under the Martin act, which be
advised.
Mr.. Shiyers moved that the Solicitor
proceed to release the Hudson property
from the lien which seemed to be against it.
Carried.
Mr.. Shivers then moved that the solicitor
advise Council as to the necessary procedure
to collect taxes under the Martin act. Car
ried.
The Collector advised that the bill Of the
City Clerk for $400 for years. salary, that
the salary of the Clerk was now $780, and
If the Clerk was willing to accept $500,
there was nothing to prevent the payment
Of that amount.
Before action was taken on the opinion,
Mr. Gatteli said thab opinion was not what
was wanted, what Council wants TO know
is can Council increase an officials salary
during his term of ofice?n The Solicitor
said it could not
MIR. Kugler then moved that the opinion
be received, and the Clerks salary paid.
vote:-
Aye-Burkett, Clark, Kugler, Matlook,
Pancoast, Pearson. 6.
No-Shivers, Cattell, Williams 3.
Mr.. Clark, in explaining his vote, said he
believed the Clerk had earned the money,
and he should vote TO pay the bill.
Mr.. Shivers said be believed the Clerk
had earned the money, bub in his short
career he had voted to sustain the opinion
OF the Solicitor, hence he should vote no.
Mr.. Cattell gave like explanation in cast
ing his vote,
A resolution extending the time Of COM
pleting the Bithilithic pavement on Broad
street to May 8, was adopted.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02

AT A G Harker's adjourned vendue last
Saturday, one team Of horses sold for $5l6,
another for $430 thirty head cf COWS aver
aged $50 each, and corn sold for So cents
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02

Mr.. Cattell, of the Special Light COM
mittee, presented a report from engineer
Melony Co, containing report, plans,
specifications, etc., for erecting the pro-
posed lighting plant. These, being lengthy,
were referred to the incoming Council.
STREET BILLS
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02
BILLS PAID.

The above bills, except Mr.. Burkett's,
were ordered paid, and that came up for
separate action.
Mr.. Kugler said the Solicitor advised
him there was no law under which Coun-
ell can pay this bill.
Mr.. Burkett and Mr.. Cattell agreed that
as Council had ordered the Assessor to do
the extra work of assessing the new section
added to the city, we must pay him.
Mr.. Kugler said the Assessor took the
books OF Assessor Carter and copied it. He
didn't do much work.
Mr.. Clark said he was in favor OF paying
all our employees for extra services, bat if
this Official simply spent an hour copying
book, he had not earned $50 The vote on
the bill was:
Aye-Burkett, CattelI, Clark, Matlack,
Pearson, Williams g.
No-Kugler, Panooast, ShiYers 8.
Mr.. Shivers said he should vote to sus-
tain the Solicitor.
Mr.. Williams said he thought Council
pat it's foot in it by ordering the Assessor
10 do that work.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02

MT. Pearson, OF the Sewer committee,
reported that on Dec "a mule belonging
10 colored man named Thos johnson. in
North Woodbury., fell into an open man
hole in the sewer system on Wood street.,
dislocating its shoulder, and was killed.
Mr.. johnson, thro' his counsel, Mr.. Avis,
laid his loss at $85, and asked fer that
amount The matter was referred to the
Solicitor.
WATER BILLS PAID.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02

AT tbe Starr Co. drawing ticket No.
2743 won first prize and No 2158. End
prizs. Persons not holding these numbers
please preserve their tickets ae there may
be second dra8ing,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02
|9O7'S DEATH RECORD.
JANUARY.
5, Mrs. Amelia Roun, Clayton.

5, Mrs. Amelia Roun, Clayton.
6, Mrs. Emma Ramsey, Clayton.
6, Mrs Josephine Lippincott, ia she
Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia, OF
Swedesboro, aged So years.
7, Mrs. Joseph A. Handle, near Monroe.
vile, aged so years.
8, James T. Locke, Hessian avenue, West
Deptford Township, aged 20 years.
8, Anna NJ Clark, Paulsboro.
8, Miss Ella Wilson, Clayton
9, Mrs. Alice Smithard, Clayton, aged 10
years.
10, Mrs John Merield, Tborofare, in the
39th year of her age.
II, Mrs. Mary Mnsgrave, Swedesboro, aged
rs years.
IA, Sarah E. Reed, Mantna, aged II years.
15, Bronin, Paulsboro, aged | year,
months.
15 Mrs John Sombard, Clayton.
II, John KeaD, Harrisonviile, aged % yrs.
Is, John Harris, near West Deptford Ho-
tel, aged IS years.
Is, Alexander Williamson, Auburn.
20, Elwood Bromali, Pisman Grove.
~ WiliiotA Chiei As0iaihau, I 1ienau dAoyos
%, John Kicker, swedesboro, aged 19 yrs.
27, Anna Young. Woodbury., aged SO years.
28, George R. HazeltoD, Mullica Hill, aged
63 years.
30, Bert Tomlin, Westville.
20, Elizabeth Marion Bean, infant, Wood
bury, aged IL months, weeks
%. Joseph Patterson. Sr.. CLAYTON.
30. John Ricke.. Mitchell,s pond. near
Swedesboro, aged 10 years.
FEBRUARY.
: mlss him,ia 0fssne uiassO0'0
l, Mrs. oIian ware 1ufnefViiiF' aged q
years.
z, hts. WARY ufupp, Nicn"oou'
4, Mrs Mary saiEs. Woodbury.
5, Archibald Johnson lassboro-
5, Titus, Paulsbofo, aged 2 years.
6. Mrs. Sarah S. Schneider. Mnlliea Hill.
aged 25 years.
6. Samuel Hobbs, Woodbury., aged Il
years
Z, Emily Ruth Clement, woodbury..
u, Mrs Isabella Zee, Mantua
IS, Benjamin McCollster, Swedesboro. aged
| % years
lS, Mrs. Dougherty, Mulilea Hull
IS, Mrs. Caroline E. Scott, Sicklerrille.
20, Mrs. Sarah Eldridge, Woodbury., aged
81 years.
p, Wardell G. Parker, Woodbury., aged
70 years.
Y. Mr. Dougnersy' Muilioa Hih' ags' %
ys".s
- 80 :, .''ga :, Sssss,,, :, -. - n,
20 n'ss- EiiAs'oe1n nun l'7on' .aossao' :"
"A. Thomas =. Cunningham WoodDnry,
ageu % years.
q, Paul A. Kieoioke' "oooDnry' agso %
years
%, James Clark Putnam dr0se' aged ~
years
2S, Howard Justice PeaIlckso"n' aged e
years
%, John Bowman' Plsman oroVe' ageu e
years.
MARoH
2, John Scott, South Harrison Township,
aged 30 yrs.
2, Mrs. Eveline Pedrick. Pedricksown.
/ 4. Keziah Hendrickson. Maptua. aged "a
years.
| 8, Robert Moore, Swedesboro, aged so yrs.
10, Dorothy S. Kleinhanz Woodbury. .agea
SO years.
no, Dallas D. Adams, Swedesboro, aged Is
years.
10, Joseph Owen. Clarksboro.
10, Mrs Sarah Sparks, Bridgeport
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02
GLOUCESTER COUNTY DEMOCRAT JANUARY
What We Hope the New Year viii See.
A new school hou use in Woodbury..

A new school hou use in Woodbury..
Broad street paved from end to end with
bitulithic.
The old turnpike from Woodbury. to
Swedesboro macadamized.
A municipal electric light plant in this
city.
Peace, harmony and prosperity.
More houses erected in this city than in
any previous year, and all occuuied.
City Council doing the city business like
statesmen, not like politicians.
Labor regularly employed, at good wages
The men, white or black, who assault
women, detected and sent to prison for life.
A minimum death rate
The DEMOCRAT better newspaper than
in any previous year of its history
The bad trusts busted ltLous
The Presidential election pass
unusual excitement.
Our hattleship squadron do its. stunt 10
peace without the loss OF man or anchor.
Oar statesmen of high and lower degree,
seeking the honor, glory and happiness of
thecountry, rather than person al advantage.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02
Pomona GRANGE.

Gloucester County Pomona Grange No. 8
P. of III will be held at Mullica Hill jan
H. 1908. at 8 80 a. m
PROGRAM.
Address of Welcome, *. Clayton Kirby.
Response, ,................A Aaron Somers.
Music, -... Muilica Hill Grange.
Question, Your best paying crop this year
and how it was grown, J Herbert Brown,
Asa Moore, Omar Heritage E. Clement.
Recitation, ........... Anna II. Pancoast.
Music. ,.................B Bessie Summerill.
Question, To what extent are we justified
in following the fashions in dress? Hope
L. Moore, Mary Low, Elmer Bradshaw
and H. L. Hendriekson.
Music. ....................N Nettie Crispin.
Essay .............s.... Thomas Borton.
Discussion, Commercial Exchange. Opened
by E. S. Burge, of Vineland N J.
Recitation, ,.............. Ivy E Edwards.
Question, Measures the National Grange
will push before Congress this winter
Federal Road Law, l. B. Pancoast.
Parcels Post. .......... James White
Postal Savings Bank, -. Albert Heritage.
Solo, Observation-Disclosures. Winfield Sithens
Recitation, Ella Morgan.
Remarks by David H Agans, lecturer Of
N. ]. State Grange
Singing, ,........... Mullica Hill Grange
D. G. KIRKBRIDE. See'y.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-02
STANDING COMMITTEES:

Finance-Burkett, Shivers, Clark
Street--Pearson, Burkett, Shivers
Property Matleck, Pearson, Kugler
Printing Kugler, Matiock, Clark
Ordinance Matlock, Coomhs, Pancoast
Water-Shivers, Pearson, Matlock
Sanitary ry-Coombs, Burkett, Pancoast
Sewers Burkett. Pearson, Shivers
Accounts--Pancoast, Pearson, Burkett
Fire -Matlock, Shlvers, G ark
Vice and morality Clark, Kugler,
Burkett.
Special Light Committee-Pe Pearson. Shiv-
ers, Burkett
Council at /. Is adjourned to January 13
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15

on High street Wednesday afternoon al
1870 o'clock, Rev. G.. X. Locke official
ing. The burial was in the family lot
in Bernardston, Mass.
The Hinsdale players presented Is
capped from the Law in the opera house
last evening and it was very largely at.
tended The play was excellent in every
respect and was thoroughly enjoyed by
the large audience. The members of the
case all possess good talent and showed
their skillful training in that art. Much
credit is due to the executive staff, COM
posed Of Mrs. +. w. 1'ilden, +. II. Mann,
Ii. G. Holland X. NJ. Langworthy, j. +.
Mann, William p. Lyman and the re
naming members of the cast for the great
by l.. +. Booth, violinist Miss Hazel Rob
netist. Following is the cast of charac.
the works, Harry G. Holland; Michael
Mann; Gen. Robert Bureigh, owner of
the works, James Snow; Patrick Branni-
gan, had gardener, John L. Mann; Kitty,
generals wife, Miss Adelia Barrows; Flora
Dalroy, his late partners widow, Mrs.
K. NJ. Langworthy; Louise, the generals
daughter, Iamoilie Langworthy; Felix
Beauplan, French scientist, Rufus Lang.
worthy; Antonio Pittore, butler, vii.
liam p. LYMAN Mrs Ryan, a neighbor,
Mrs. +. w. Tilden; Daniel bruce, ply.
sician, John Goodhue. A fairsized sum
was realized toward the purchasing of
a public drinking fountain for the town.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
WEST DuMMERsToN.

Peter Schiari has gone on visit to hi
home in Italy.
Mrs. George Tuttle of Grafton is visit
ing at the Tuttle home this week.
Mrs. William Butterfeld was on III,
sick list but is able to be out again.
Charles Wilson has returned from hi.
business trip to Springfield, Mass.
Miss Mabel Stone was a recent guest
OF her grandmother, Mrs. William Combs
Mrs. Hattie Willard Elliott and son
Harold of Mortified were guests this
week OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Aiken and
other friends here.
Roy Pike of Wiliamsville has returned
from his visit to friends in Barton Land.
ing and was guest of his sister Jessie
the first of the week.
A: b. Bailey has been very i'll the past
week, MIR. Baldwin, a nurse of Brattle.
boroo, is caring for him and reports that
he is more comfortable.
The grange had large attendance at
ITS meeting Tuesday evening and present.
ed q good literary program. A special
meeting for business was appointed for
Saturday evening, May IS.
A meeting of our old soldiers and other
citizens was held at the residence of vii.
liam w. Aiken Wednesday to make ar.
Irangements for Memorial day. which will
be observed here May "a. George Field
was elected marshal and a Committee
was, appointed for music, flowers and re.
freshments.
The Sunday school institute was held
IN the Baptist church Wednesday. Both
morning and afternoon sessions were of
great interest to all Sunday school WORK
ers, and the talks by General Secretary
h; M. Fuller were listened to with marx.
ed attention. The basket dinner sunnle.
mented by bountiful refreshments and
coffee served. by the women was much |
enjoyed by all. ""' NAucn
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
CHESTERFIELD.

r. G. Goodrich has returned to his
home, the w. r. Platts house.
The dance Tuesday evening was well at
tended and an enjoyable time spent.
Mr.. Ware bought several cows on his
recent trip to New York, mostly Hol-
stems.
The road commissioner, Mr.. Spauld-
ing, has greatly improved the roads in
this vicinity this spring.
Lawrence Butler has caught several
large, bass this season at Lake Spofford,
the largest weighing over five pounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coy of Little Rock, Ark,
are at their summer home here. Mrs.
Coy has fully recovered from her recent
illness.
The Misses Thatcher have moved to
their new home, recently purchased of
H. H. Spaulding, and Mr.. Rugg will soon
occupy his old home thus vacated.