Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-09
THoRoFARE.

We did not celebrate on the GLORIOUS |
Fourthn in Thorofare. We never do. We
cherish our patriotism in secret, and with
the exception of few flags on a few houses,
our inmost sentiments look upon them
selves-no outward and visible sign. The
small boy with his fire-erackers, and toy
pistol, did what he could to make the day
hideous, and led those, who could do so, to
escape to the woods. With those Of US for
whom there was no escape it was case OF
grin if you can, for bear it you must"
Many of our residents went to Paulsboro
for the day, and are loud in their praises of
she parade and decorations there. We all
congratulate ourselves that the day has
come aud gone without serious accident in
our midst.
The sermon of the Rev. J. NJ Hunt on
last Sunday morning was based upon the
promise of the crucified Saviour TO the thief
on the cross: This day shalt thou be with
me in Paradise, 1t was a good effort, we'll
thought out, and interesting. At it's close
she Holy Sacrament of the Lords Supper
was administered by the Rev. Isaac L.
Fowler. On next Sunday Mr.. Hunt will
preach the third sermon in the series upon
She Shepherds Psalm.
Miss Hazel NJ. Day and Mr.. Isaac R.
Bowers, bosh OF Thorofa g, were married by
the Rev. Isaac L. Fowler, in his home, ou
Wednesday. June 18Th, 1908. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bowers will reside in Thorofare.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Il. R. Biddle, and
their children, from Newark, are spending
a week with Mr.. and Mrs. Uriah B. Biddle.
Philip Cline aud wife have been spend
ing several days with their SOD, William
Cline in Rochester n V
Elmer Haines is at home from Quincy,
Mass, on two weeks vacation.
Miss Lyal Kircher has been ten days in
Camden, visiting her cousin, Miss Myrtle
Weaver.
Roland E. Packer and wife spent a few
days last week in Vineland, visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Lawrence Packer.
Mrs. Charles A. Kruse and Camilla NJ.
Rogers, from Palmyra, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Benton few days last week.
Frank Weayer and wife, Clarence Krcher
and wife, John Messenger and wife, AlYa
and Christiana, from Camden, Elmer Kir-
cher and niece, Miss Brown, from Mount
Royal, visited Harry Kircher and wife on
the Fourth. They all formed picnic and
ate their dinners, and spent the day in the
woods, where the smell Of powder and the
sound of the cheerful ire-crackers were un-
known
Mrs. Hannah Treen was the guest oyer
Sunday Of J. E. Rowland and wife.
Mrs. Charles H. Babcock and Albert, have
been spending two weeks in Woodbury.,
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Bell, the par
ents OF Mrs. Babcock.
Miss Lizzie Beaupain, from Philadel-
phia, spent few days last week, including
the Fourth, with Howard Phifer and wife.
Isaac R. Bowers wishes it known that be
has a ine rubber-tire buggie for sale.
The beautiful lawn Of Mr.. Joseph Low
presented gay scene on the Fourth. A
picnic assembled there which included Mr.
and Mrs. Isaac G. Low, Margaretta, Mary
and Florence, L. H. Wilkins and wife,
Kizzie, Richard, and Ruth, Charles w.
Wilkins and wife. Joseph, Lewis. Ada, and
Warren, Aaron Windish and wife, Hettie,
Harry, and Alice, Ralph Lodge, II. A. De-
Hart and wife, Charles, Russell, and Miss
Julia DeHart, from Thorofare; Mrs Philip
Windish, Miss Clara Windish, Charles Zane
and wife, Marguerite, and Mr.. Albeit L.
Wilkins, from Philadelphia; Mrs. Mary
Estell, John Estell and wife, and Anna,
Edward Breeze aid wife, Miss Eliza Wilk-
Ills dHu AltSS L AdDk w llUu WUUu-
bury; Miss Verna Davis, from Paulsboro;
Lewis Pierce and wife, Miss Elizabeth
Moore, and Mr.. Charles Risler, from Bridge
port. Tables were spread upon the lawn
and both dinner and supper was eaten un-
der the shade of some beautiful trees, and
the crops and the political situation were
not enough to engross their attention dur
ing so many hours. However, the day
passed happily for all.
GRANGE NEWS.
Owing to the excessive heat, the Grang-
ers did not turn out on last Monday night
with their usual number, and the program
was short.
The question, "How can we overcome
the hurry and worry habit ?'' was discus
sed. ssKeeping Cool" was very we'll read
by William James Carter. ''The Woman
who Worried, !" was recited with good ef-
feet by Mrs. Julia Gibbs, The Misses Liz
zie and Mabel Clement gave a delightful
piano duet. 'sAin't he Cute ?" was well
recited by Miss Annie Fl. Thomas. The
question, do you think it pays to interest
the children in gardening by giving them a
small piece Of ground for their own plant
ing and tending ?" will be discussed on
next Monday night. There is always some
thing good in store for those who attend the
Grange.