Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-02-27
BRIDGEPORT.

Mrs Rachel Davis fell on the pave
ment on Wednesday evening last and
Sprained her arm. 1t was thought at
first that her arm was broken, but lat
er found to be sprain She suffered
greatly the first few days, but is inn
proving and getting more comfortable.
Being a very active woman this is a
great trial to her.
Miss Ruth Norton, formerly of our
town now of near SwedesbOro, was
married on Sunday evening, Febru-
airy 16, to Mr.. Samuel Mattson, of our
village Congratulations.
The entertainment given by the
Ushers' Union on Saturday evening
last, sSnobson's Stag Party was true
to the name, and a bowling success,
thoroughly enjoyed by all. The boys
all did their parts well, and in a very
pleasing manner Much credit is due
the Ushers' Union in their undertake
ing The hall was filled and they
cashed $5160.
All the secret orders of our town at
tended church services here on Sun
day morning last, and the church was
filed to overlooking. The pastor deliv-
cred a forceful sermon, taking for his
subject Geo Washington" Appropri-
ate singing by the choir, together with
this able address made the service
very interesting and -ss.-.s.slJIrlng to an
present.
Mlr.-Efsdward Lopez, who moved from
Pepaupo to the VIM Moore farm re-
Gently. has had very sick horse, but
is thought to be improving now.
The sermon by Pastor Wilton on
Sunday evening last "Christ's Sermon
on the Mount, was beautiful de-
scriptive discourse and one not soon
to be forgotten.
Mr.. Jacob Shiyeler, living on the
Oak Grove road, one of our farmers,
passed away last week and was
buried from his home on Monday last.
Mr.. Shiveler was a very worthy man,
a kind. indulgent husband and father,
and a very excellent neighbor. The
family have the sympathy of large
circle Of friends.
Charles Barker and family moved
from the Caroline Locke house on
Monday last to the house recently va
Gated by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Franklin.
Mrs. Henry Hager is expecting soon
to sail for Bremen, Germany, the
home of her childhood, and expects to
be gone about two months. She has
recently lost her mother over there,
having passed away early in Febru-
airy. Should Mrs. Hager go, we wish
for her a pleasant voyage and safe
return.
Mr.. VIM. McGlencey is on the sick
list, at the home of his brother
James, with what seems to be threat
ening pneumonia. At this writing his
symptoms are favorable.
It kinder looks as if Leap Year
would cause us to lose some of our
maiden ladies. It's all right, cause
it's Leap Year.
Mr.. Thos. Sheets is having fine
naptha launch built, by Mr.. Gilmore
Steelman When finished twill be a
dandy boat.
Mrs. Geo. H. Plat received letter
from friends few weeks ago in Mas
sau. Bahama Islands, inviting her
down there, to enjoy the good old
summer time with them, where they
spend their evenings on their piazzas.
Mr.. Allen Wooley, Jr., cut his leg
while chopping wood some time ago.
At first it did not seem to be very
serious but later developments proved
it to be a serious wound. He went
to the hospital on, Wednesday.
A st. Patrick's social is talked of
for the evening of St. Patrick's day,
when all will wear the green. Tell
you more next week about it.
The grange has large membership
here, and looks as if they will outgrow
their hall, if they continue to add new
members.
Mr.. Daniel Stanton, one of our
most respected citizens, passed away
at about p. m. Tuesday evening, af-
ter three days illness with. pneumonia.
He was respected by all, for his am
bition and honest integrity. He has
been a very hard working man, and
when he finished his days work for
any man, you always received the full
value By square dealing he has ac-
cumulated for himself a nice little
sum beside comfortable home in
South Bridgeport. Much sympathy is
extended to the wife and family from
a large circle of friends.
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