Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-04-23
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Joseph Kirby, of Centre Square, passed
away on Friday last, after severe illness
of several weeks. Mrs Kirby underwent an
operation in the midst OF her suffering for
an external abseess, aud after a few weeks
returned to her home, gradually growing
worse, until death relieved her. Mrs Kirby
was lady loved by all who knew her. The
family have the sympathy of a host of friends
in their bereavement. The funeraI was held
on Monday last with services at Centre
Square Church, where Mrs. Kirby has been
a faithful worker for life time. Rev. Mr..
Whitton preached the sermon
John S. Truitt and wife spent last Sun
day in Atlantic City.
Mrs. Ada Tussey, of Gibbstown, spent
Saturday and Sunday with her sister-in law
Mrs. Anna Tussey.
David Brennan, Of Gloucester City, was
an over Sunday guest with his sister, Mrs
William Mounce.
John Mitchell will moye in Mrs. Cf0we's
house, formerly occupied by Joseph Gruff
and family.
Last Sunday being Easter, our town was
busy entertaining Easter guests, OF whom
cannot name all.
Harry Stanton is spending his Easter va
cation at home, his sister, Miss Edith, OF
Philadelphia, spent oYer-Sunday also with
the family.
Mrs. Ssraub has returned to her home
here, and intends to spend the summer il
her health will permit Welcome home is
the voice OF her many friends.
William McGlincy was elected dele
gate at the Democratic delegate meeting on
Tuesday evening last, to represent Logan
township, at the Democratic State Conven-
tion held in Trenton on April 2S.
Mrs Hannah James, deceased, of Smyrna,
Delaware, few years ago willed $500 to
our Methodist Church, also left quite a for
tune to lady who had worked for her
among which was So, 900 worthof diamonds,
State telephone bonds. We read that law
yer named Gooden from Smyrna, has swim
died her out of the last mentioned. As the
lady is known here, her friends are anxious,
and sympathize with her.
William McGlincY is seen around town
again recuperating from his recent serious
illness, gaining strength and looking more
like himself
The many friends of Philip Whitman and
wife are sorry to learn Of the serious illness
OF Mrs. Whitman, who is very i'll with ty-
phoid fever. A trained nurse came on Tues
day, aud we all are hoping she may be
spared to her family.
Mrs. Annie Featherer has opened an ice
cream parior, fruit and confectionery in the
store formerly occupied by Mr. Dunk.
Mrs. Carrie Allen spent part of last
week visiting friends in Phila.
On Monday afternoon last, while Mrs.
Annie Fsatherer stepped out Of her store, a
shop litter relieved the place OF plate Of
confectionery.
4 The farmers are cutting very nice aspara-
gus in spite of the cold weather. Mr.. Wm.
HRisler had some very nice for market on
Tuesday last.
This week up TO date has been very sue
cessful week for the fishermen, some nets
caught over three hundred on Monday.
The Easter Festival, and ''The Trip
Around the World" under the direction of
the parsonage building committee was a
success in every sense of the word. Logan
hall meyer presented SO beautiful scene as
on Saturday evening last. Much credit was
due the representatives of she different
towns and countries We congratulate the
ladies', and return many thanks to the MEM
bership of the church who SO literally assist
ed with their purses and presence.
The Sunday morning Easter service in
ST. Paul's M.E. Church is worthy of special
mention. The church was beautifully dec
GRATED with flowers and palms. A large
concourse of people attended, the church
being filled. The pastor, Rev. J. B. Whit
ton, preached grand sermon from THE
Resurrection Over twenty persons who
had served six months on probation were
admitted TO full membership The music
rendered by Miss Edith Platt, as organist,
and she singing under the leadership of
Prof. Given, was said TO be the finest ever
rendered in the church, Notwithstanding
some of the members of the choir, who are
excellent singers, were prevented from be-
ing present, owing TO sickness and bereaye-
ment. Those present were Prof. Given and
wife, Mrs S. K. Oliphant, Miss Eva M
rruitt, Miss Ella Helms, and Mr.. Wallace
NToKaeg. One anthem was entirely new
to the choir, but was rendered with great
success, and at the close of service hearty
congratulations were showered upon the
pastor and all members Of the choir.