Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-04-09
BRIDGEPORT

Andrew Wilson, OF Philadelphia, son-in-
law Of Mr. Hughes Sharp, at Centre Square,
has returned from recent trip to his native
country, Scotland. He visited his mother,
brothers and sisters, and reports fine trip.
The voyage across was very calm, but on
bis homeward voyage the sea was rough.
Mr.. Wilson called On Mr.. and Mrs. George
J. Hamlin, at their home in Stevenson, and
says they are both enjoying the best of
health. He came TO Bridgeton on Saturday
last with greetings from the "Hamlenso to
relatives and friends here.
Miss Viola Storms was given birthday
surprise on Saturday evening last by her
school friends. A very merry time was had.
Henry Lamb returned from down the bay
on Tuesday last where he has been shad
fishing. There is over two hundred boats
down there, and all shad fishing.
On Thursday evening last, the younger
set spent very enjoyable evening at the
home Of Mr. Benjamin Stanton, in honor OF
their youngest daughter Leah's birthday.
Mrs George Pedrick spent Tuesday last
in Pennsgrove the guest Of her daughter,
Mrs. Mark Dalbow
Mrs. George 81. Platt and daug liter, Miss
Edith. returned home from Ocean Grove on
Tuesday last. where they have spent very
pleasant week with relatives and friends
Thomas Sheets took a party of friends
over to Chester in his naptha launch AL
bert 81 on Tuesday last.
The good old Delaware shad are just as
delicious as ever-the fishermen say they
are little scarce, and hard to catch yet: r.
Mrs. James Salen, sister and little son, of
Philadelphia, spent a few days last week
with mother Hager, down on the farm.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Usinger entertained Mr..
and Mrs. George Wilkinson, of Harrison
vile, at dinner on Sunday last.
Our saw mills are both running full blast,
both Mr.. Folger's and Mr.. Norton's, which
makes it very convenient, especially for the
farmers.
Miss Truitt is entertaining her friend,
Miss Durell, of Reading.
Julius Slevin and family, of Philadel-
phia, spent over Sunday at their summer
home here in town.
Last Sunday morning was communion
service in our church, and quite large au-
dienee greeted our pastor, who preached a
f0rceful sermon from this text, 81 am the
Bread of Life - The service was an un-
usually interesting and inspiring one.
Julius Cheezum, who was injured in the
face with acid at Dupont's powder works, at
Gibbstown, is now able to go out, and has
gotten along very nicely considering the
seriousness Of the mishap.
List Of pupils of Bridgeport public school
neither absent or tarday during the month
OF March Principals s room. Frances Kirby,
Ruth Richards, Helen Sweeney, William
Hewes, Norman Justice, Harris Kills.
intermediate room. Elizabeth Cox, Flea
nor Allen, Esther Folsom, Sarah Indie,
Viola Lindle, Mary Gruff, Elva Casperson,
Ethel Risler, Florence Rieger, Sarah Storms,
David Mccormick, EImea Mccormick,
Clarence Reiger, Smith Shoemaker. Pri-
mary ROOM Mabel Eastlack, Alice Folker,
Rosie Mitchell, Erma Stanton, Annie Sny-
der, Marie Vlckery, Johu Cheezum. Harry
Frank, Newton Hughes, George Ludley,
Walter Mccormick, Clark Stormes, Will
mer Eastlack.
The committees on the!Apron bazaar and
Feast OF Days are doing all they can to
make success of their festival TO be held
IN Logan hall on April Is, II, and Is. Pro
ceeds for benefit of Parsonage Building
Fund.