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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
CHAs. C. SAILER.

Died suddenly on Monday afternoon at his
home No. 80 South Broad street. Deceased
was born in Clarksboro, this county, July
80, 1880, his parents being Bowman and
Anna Sailor (nee Cox. In 1861 be entered
the. army, and after the war settled in Wash
ington, where he found employment in the
Washington and Georgetown railway. He
began at the bottom and worked himself
TO the top being in the employ of this COM
pany for 35 years, the latter of which he
was superintendent. In 1901 he was re-
tired, and came back to his home county
He was familiar figure on our streets, and
a courteous, gentleman Of the old school.
He is survived by an unmarried daughter,
who resides in New York, but who was at
his bedside.
A few days ago Mr.. Sailor contracted
pneumonia, and was believed to be recov-
ering, but death came almost without warn
ing. He has several nephews in Woodbury..
He was Mason and an Odd Fellow, hay
ing joined the latter order in his 2lst year.
The local lodge Odd Fellows viewed his
remains last evening before their removal
to Washington, D. c., where they will be
laid beside those of his wife to-day.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07

Last Friday morning the Public Service
sCorporation brought a gang OF hundred or
more men to Woodbury. and began the
work OF repairing the paving between their
tracks on Broad street, oThe condision Of
this portion of the street has long been a
sourse of adverse comment, and general
satisfaction exists that at last it is to be
improved. While this work is being done,
the corporation is having the joints Of the
rails riyited and welded, and for this work
an immense electrical machine is employed.
In preparation for this the paving has been
removed from the joints of one track the
entire length Of Broad street, and the cleo
tric welder is working night and day. 1t
is said that for each minute this machine is
held up. a penalty Of S. is exacted. The
machine began this work Monday morning,
and will work continuously night and day
until midnight Saturday night.
The contract for relaying the pavement
has seeH awarded ts Edward Martin, a.
local contractor, who has two hundred men
on the job. From the Court House to Red
Bank avenue, which portion the city IS
under contract TO improve with Bitulithic
pavement, the block pavement is to be laid
on concrete foundation, insuring COM
paratiYe regularity of surface, but from the
Court House TO Red Bank avenue, it will
be relaid on a gravel foundation.
The people of the city would greatly have
preferred to haye the corporation improve
their portion Of the road to harmonic with
the street improvement, but perhaps this is
asking too much. No doubt City Council
has done its utmost to secure the better
job, but having failed, we will all hope that
the improvement will be better than we
expect.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
OBITUARY

Rev. Geo. r. Middleton, for l 4 year
a member OF the N. J. M. E. Conference,
located at Atlantic Highlands, died in the
Methodist hospital at go last Friday, fol
lowing an operation for appendicitis, per-
formed ten days previous, aged 3S years.
During his connection with the Confers
ence Mr.. Middleton has been stationed at
Asbury, Camden. Asbury Park, Harmon
ton, previous to his present change.
Rev. Middleton was well known in
Woodbury., his wife being daughter OF
our townsman, Mr.. w. H. D. Gieger, who
with two children survive him.
His death was most pathetic. He was
thought to be doing nicely until blood
poisoning set in. When nearing the emo, ,and
surrounded by his wife, her father and rel
atiyes be choose as the text for sermon
ssAll things work together for good to
them that love God' and for two hours
preached therefrom. Just before be passed
away he sang familiar hymn and shouted
the praises Of God. He passed away in the
full assurance Of faith.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon
at O'Clock in Kemble Church. Rey. ]. B.
Haines, Presiding Elder New Brunswick
District in charge, and ministers from all
oyer the conference attended. Interment
in Green Cemetery.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
improvements In The Clerks Office.

Through the kindness Of County Clerk
Sturgess, we inspected the new steel book
racks, files and steel tables being set up in
the Clerks Office, by Hoskins, Of PhiladeI-
phia. They are very complete and will pro-
vide additional shelf room and be a great
convenience to all who have occasion to nse
the books in that important Office. The
largest Of the racks is provided with an
iron curtain which protects the books from
the dust, and would also be protection in
case of fire.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
MlckLEToN.

The public school observed Arbor Day on
Friday of last week
Prof Paucoast, OF George School, New
town, was home last week,
Mrs Abigail Roberts is visiting her niece
Mrs. Joshua Joyce.
Milton Heritage was a guest at the home
Of Joseph Duell and Frank White, of Woods
town, on the second and third,
Florence Stackhouse, OF Salem, was resent
II entertained by her friend, Anna II. Pan
coast.
Griffeth John, Of EIysburg, Northumber-
land Co. Pa, is spending sometime with
bis niece and nephew, Mary J. and ]. Omar
Heritage.
Our school children are battling with ex-
aminatiOns this week, then comes long
rest as the public schools OF this township
close on Friday.
Earnest Telleck and wife Of Philadelphia,
were week end guests OF John B. Batten
and wife.
The opening reading at the Young Friends
Association was an editorial from Friends
5nteIligencer, Inspiration Ministry and
Everyday Life. Jesse E. Brown read
from Glimpses Through Life's Windows,
"Unrecognizsd Opportunities. " Benjamin
Heritage read from the Life Of Isaac T. Hop
per. Gideon PeasIee gave reading on
seThe Rise of Friends in Norway Emma
w. Peaslee read paper on the Life Of Mary
Peaslee Whittier; Amos J. Peaslee being
unexpectedly called from home was NOT
able to be present. Annie W Heritage
read an interesting account Of the Institu-
tion for the Blind at Overbrook; Florence
Staekhouse read selection from Kenneth
Graham's writings. After few moments
Of silence the meeting closed to meet the
fret First day evening in next month
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07

Residents of Warner street asked to have
gas lights placed on that street. The petit
tion was referred to the Street committee
with power to act.
On motion Of Mr.. Kugler the Street com
mittee was directed to lay crossing across
Bayard ave.
MI. Pearson reported a lot could be se-
cured in Mumfordtown, for year, at SIS
per month, one year with privilege of 5
years. Il developed this lot was on the
Dickinson tract. It also developed it
would cost $50 at least to moYe the stuff
from the Cattell lots to the proposed lots
Dr.. Clark said the Castell lots were con-
yenient, and could be looked after. Mr..
Pearson Withdrew bis motion to lease. and
moved we purchase she CaateI lots. Mr..
Shivers said Mr.. Catsell always claimed We
own lots at the foot Of Wood st. and il we
do, why should we buy lots. Nj. Cattell
said the public own il, but NOT for private
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
REAL ESTAIE TRANSFERS
Recorded in Gloucester Co. Clerk,
Ofiice for the Week Ending
May 5, 1905.


Adalisa Rambo, exec, ct ais. to Daniel
Caufine, Greenwich township.
George Bennett to Susan Magee Mac
Donald, lands in Pitman.
William F. Brandes to a. Spencer Web
ster, Pitnlan.
William S. Dilks TO William G. Hopkins,
lands in Pitman.
Aaron P. String to Reve 7. Dilks, lands
in Pitman.
Amanda Swyler to Isabella L. Bennett
and Mary Jones, lands in Deptford Twp.
George W. McClelland to Martha B.
James, lands in Pitman.
Mary F. Janyier TO William O. Jones
lands in franklin township.
William j. Sewell ct al, Exec. to Charles
NJ. Hobson, lands in Wenonah.
James Pechm to James Pechm, Jr., in
Borough Of Paulsboro.
Billingsport and Paulsboro Improvement
Co. to Thomas w. Dubois, lands in Pauls
boro.
Charles @. Justice to Rob't I. Love, Sr.,
lot "A Pitman.
Charles G. Justice to Rob't r. Love, sr.,
lot so Pitman.
Lewis and Sarah Krechmer TO Virgins
Andrews. lands in Franklin township.
Virginia Andrews to Rob't Krechmer
lands in Franklin township.
Charles Wilson, Sheriff. to Hannah H H
Moore, lands in Harrison township.
John P. Whitney. Exec. to Charles P
Abbott, lands in Glassboro.
Enos P. Mathews to Martha A Mathews
land in Pitman
Mary S. Dillon and Edward Dillon tt
The Board OF Education City of Woodbury.
C. Frank Fisler, Admir- to John Oliver
land in Clayton Borough
Lewis C. Duncan to Deptford Township
Board Of Education, lands in Deptford
Twp.
John B. Adams to Benjamin C. Clark
lards in swedesboro
Woodbury. r. E. NJ. T. Association tc
Daniel F. Hendrickson, lands in 1st ward
Woodbury..
Raymond B. Rhoades to John Kapusto
lands in Franklin Twp.
George L. Barker to Harry S. Fox, lands
in West Deptford Twp.
Sarah K. Beckley to George R. Batten,
lands in Clayton.
Charles G. Justice to Irwin W. Newkirk,
land in Pitman.
William J. Adamson to Anna L. Green
wood, Borough of -Paulsboro.
Mahlon W. Newton TO Clifton II. Green,
lands 2nd ward, Woodbury..
NIahlon w. Newton to Clifton Fl. Green,
lands 2nd ward, Woodbury..
William I B. Roberts to Robert Hughes
lots in Pitman
William P. Buck, Admr to Mary Nc.
Laughlin, lands in Washington Twp.
Leaning Matlack, executor, to W. j. &
S. S. R. R., lands in 2nd ward, Woodbury.
Catharine Datz to Henry Y. Datz lands
ia Harrison Twp.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
Lands Ordered Sold.

In the matter OF the estate Of Harry G..
Kotler, deceased, heard by Judge Starr on
Friday morning, objections were made to
the allowance of an order to sell the real
estate Of decedent for the purpose Of pay
ing his debts, on the ground that the adj
ministrator bad not taken into his posses
sion personal property Of the value Of sey-
eral thousand dollars, which would have
paid decedent's debts and saved the real
estate. D. O. Watkins for the estate. II.
s. Alyord, Of Viueland, opposed the grant
ing Of the order 30 sell the lands.
The lands were ordered sold. Ex-Sheriff
Wilson T. Jones is the administrator.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
Proceedings OF COUNCIL.

President Williams aud all the members
we're present at the stated meeting Tuesday
evening last.
After the minutes were read and ap-
proved the following bills were paid.
A. Fl. Locke, expressage. .........$ / SO
Pub. Service, gas, City Hall. 5 25
A bill in favor Of Mayor Ladd for $50
for affixing the city seal to sixty school
bonds, was presented. The vote on the
payment of this bill was
Aye-Clark, Pancoast. 2.
No-Burkett, Kugler, Matlock, Pearson,
Shivers, Williams. 6.
Theo. Leonhardt & Son, sixty school
bonds $105. On motion the bill was refer
red TO the Board of Education for payment.
Mr.. Burkett reported progress in the
matter of collection OF $7,l00 Of paving
bills
Eielgnt.. 90
j. Boyd q Bro. Observation-Disclosures. %
J. W. Sennett, chemical wagon j.. 383 90
Mr.. Kugler asked to have the contract
for the chemical engines brought to Coun-
Gil, as he wonld like to see them. The latter
billswas then referred back for further con-
sideration.
WATER RJITS
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
A suggestion.

Alta very slight expense Woodbury. Park
could be made very attractive. A little
grading, few hundred feet Of walks, few
plain seats, and this spot so long neglected,
could be made very interesting, and add
materially to our ciey's features This
done, and we have faith to believe that
private enterprise would furnish music for
Sunday afternoon sacred concerts Is this
desirable, Cisy Fathers, or is the Park sat
isfacsory as it is?
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
cranberry Boys Suffer.

Last Thursday night high water carried
away three dams and one county bridge, on
Coles Mill branch. The dams were those
at the cranberry bogs Of M. NJ. Chew, at
Cecil; E. L. Sharp, at the Santa Anna bog,
and Mr. Collins bog further down the
stream. The county bridge was above 100
feet below Mr.. Chew's dam and was an
old affair, and needed rebuilding, The
loss Of Messrs. Chew, Sharp and Collins
will not be far from $500 each. re
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
SEWER BILLS.

Some of the above items were for run
ming sewer connections into the curb on
Salem ave. Some Of the plumbers, Mr.
Clark said, claimed this was work that
they should do. Mr. shivers said these
men had no cause to kick. They had re-
fused to bid on this work on Cooper street,
and compelled the employment of for
eign plumber who had cost the city good
deal of money.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07

use. The matter was left in the hands Of
the Street committee. to report at the next
meeting.
Mr.. Wickersham suggested that The dirt
from Broad ST. Improvements could be
placed on the Dillon lot, where there is
room for it. IT
J. q. Hendriekson, express ..... Sc 90
Mr.. Kngler said it was time now to look
into the matter OF lower interest rate on
the sewer notes, as the interest rate was
now lower. This was referred to the FL
nance committee.
Mr.. Shivers reported that the School
bonds had been disposed of at4a per cent
interest, aud prospects were good for sell
ing the sewer bonds.
The City S assessment for the paving ont
Cooper st. THE Park is (631 55). aud the
TFeasurer's notice Of said assessment was
filled.
The title 30 an cid hose carriage was
lodged in Good viii Co.
Mr. Shiyers reported he had not been
able to get the Bell Phone Co. to do a
thing toward care of the fire alarm system.
On motion Of Mr. Clark, the Solicitor was
directed to take legal steps to compel them
to live up to their ordinance.
The bid Of Warren Bros. to lay the Btu
aithic pavement on Broad ST., from Cooper
TO Hunter ST. and from the bridge to Red
Bank ave, at s.. % per 50. yard, was
adopted. Ls7
Mr.. Pearson said as to widening OF West
Ist. Mrs. Jones wants s., 800, for narrow
strip of her land While Mr.. Krim wants
50, 900 for the land taken from him.
Mr. Shivers moyed that the Solicitor be
authorized to appear before the Court and
petition for the appointments Of Commits
lsioners to assess benefits or damages, in
widening this street. Carried. -
Mr.. Pearson reported that legal steps had
been taken to secure repairs to Cooper
street.
Mr. Shivers moved that the Finance com-
mittee set wheels In motion to oollec-
some s7000due for paving repairs. Car
ried
Adj.
Bibo's Jumbo cigars are better than ever.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
JERSEY HAPPENINGS
DURING THE WEEK.

An Elmer resident counted thirty-fye
tramps passing through that town in one
day.
Although the season is early for catches
Of blue fish with the hook and line, the
fishermen at BeasIey's point already are
haYing great success.
The Elmer Board of Education has decid-
ed to open the new school term on August
81, and continue for nine and half months,
increasing the term by half month.
The war Of Atlantic City on roller-chair
pushers who accost people on the board
walk soliciting patrons resultedlast week in
two being arrested and fined $40 each.
The largest hens egg on record in Bur
lington county was brought in Moorestown
on Saturday by S. Davis Proud, farmer.
The egg weighs four and half ounces and
measures 81 by inches.
Oyster planters in Delaware bay were
out bright and early Friday morning, ,dredg-
ing for plants on the State natural beds.
They will take these seed plants and set
them out on their private beds.
The residents OF North Millville are
elated over the announcement Of the T. G.
Wheaton Company, glass manufactures,
that they will increase their capacity by
erecting continuous flint tank, to be COM
pIeted in time for the fall blast.
After an exciting contest, in the course
of which an indig ion meeting was held
in the street, the citizens of Collingswood
won their fight against the ordinance to
allow the sewer company to increase its
rates fifty per cent.
The local option sentiment of Burlington
county failed to appear at the session of
License Court held at Mount Holly by
Judge Horner on Monday, 80 applicants
being granted Licenses without remon-
STRANGE being fled against any of them.
A trolley project of great interest to the
South Jersey towns and rural districts has
again loomed up in prospective. Repre-
sentatives of syndicate of capitalists from
tIie northern part of the State have been
through Cape May county securing the right
Of way.
Wilmer Matsinger, of Pennsgrove, was
held up and robbed Of his money, about So,
as he was on his way home about midnight
on his wheel He was struck in the head
by blackjack and rendered unconscious.
He lay beside the road for four hours before
he recovered. He can give no description
of his assailant.
Clayton business men are doing very
little kicking about the increase in railroad
fares. Since the coming of the electric ser
vice, when rates were reduced, many resi-
dents have done their shopping in she city
instead of at home, and the merchants be-
lieve the raise will keep more business
where they think it belongs.
Morgan Delaney Magee, president of
the First National Bank Of Manasquan,
committed suicide last week, putting four
bullets into his head with revolver belong
ing to the bank. The body was found at
ten o'clock by his son Roger at the end Of a
dyke IS feet long iuttipg out into the
Manasquan Inlet abont mile from the
town. or S400, 600 of the banks funds,
but $4,000 remain. Speculation was the
mans undoing.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
THE CHOSEN FREEHOLD[RS.

A very plain soup plate, filed with beau
tiful pansies, decorated Director Tomkin's
desk when be called the Board to order this
morning, all the members being presens
except Mr. Whitney.
The reports Of the Aims House and Prop
erty committees were devoid of especial
interest, as specific report will be fled at
the annual meeting next Wednesday Mr..
Usinger of the Road COMMITTEES, made an
itemized report Of expenses since the last
meeting, and Joshua Joyce, Of the Battle
Park committee reported sowing grass seed
on the slope, and Of children racing up and
Fit, to its slight damage, but this had been
stopped
Clerk Bell read communications from the
Clerks Of WooIwich, East Greenwich and
West Deptford all agreeing to comply with
the Boards request.
| Solicitor Avis reported on the Roth claim
that the county was nos liable, and on mo-
tion she Clerk was directed TO notify BTr.
Roth Of this opinion
Is The matter OF the election of a County
Road Supervision, on motion OF Mr..
Usinger, was laid oyer until the Annual
Meeting
Mr. Tombleson reported bridge wash
aout on the Coles Mills road, and il was re-
lferred to committee. 10
Mr.. Horner reported culvert out Of
order, and the Borough Of Swedesboro
thought the Freeholders ought 80 repair il
as it was regular water course, but the
repairs were needed to protect the side
walk. Solicitor Avis gave his decision that
the Borough had to take care Of that.
Il Gen'l Howell Post was granted the use
iof the Court House on Memorial Day.s~o
The County Board of Taxation asked for
an appropriation Of Sl450 for Secretary 4
salary and incidental expenses, That sum
was ordered appropriated.
Mr.. Cooper made request for free use Of
1.-THE Court House hereafter for two free
lectures year, By Dsptford Institute free
Library; the fee heretofore has been
$5 meeting. On motion Of Mr.. Usinger
she matter was referred to the Property
committee with power to act. -
A Mr.. Fickle was given privilege Of the
floor and advocated the application Of
preparation OF tar to the surface OF the
county road as protection of the roads
from excessive wear by automobiles It
is simply top dressing and will Gust $500
per mile; an application will last one year.
and the second year, the cost will be very
slight. No action was taken
In order to expidite business At the annual
meeting, Mr.. Best moved that the Director
appoint committee to prepare a schedule
OF appropriation for recommendation to the
annual meetings.
Messrs Cooper. Casperson, HANDLE, Mun-
yam and Best were appointed such cons
mittee.
Mr. Usinger moved that the members Of
the board hand to the Chairman, the
amount they will require for next year.
Carried, and roll call was made, and the
amounts named
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
SCHOOL MONEYS.

In our last issue we published the gross
amount Of school moneys due this county
for the year 1908. Those figures were cor
rect, as far as they went, but did not in
clude an item Of sl,s1l so from she surplus
revenue. With this added the sum for
division is Sll4.044.47. which County
Superintendent sseelman has apportioned
among the district as follows
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07

to win our scholars to Jesus Christ. ThA
Sunday school teacher occupies stragetic
point in Gods Kingdom Our churches
to-day look upon sunday-school teachers to
give them the good, and true people who
will fill our pnlpits and become orr mis-
sionaries in the future. Is is the duty Ok
every teacher to bring Christ before the
scholar It's possible for every teacher 10
win their scholars to Jesus. The teacher
must live near to Jesus Christ to win their
scholars TO Him. To win the masses you
muss win them one by one. Be much III
prayer and live close to God daily.
May 10 was selected as Sunday school
day to be observed BY every school. George
W. Hughes, Of Woodbury., was made Pres
ident, and Rev. J. III. Hunting, OF Glass
boro. vice president, to fiji the uuexplred
term on account Of removal and resigna~
tion.
a department Of Temperance was created
and Mrs. Kate Harlanu was ehoaen County
Superintendent Of same.
About sixty schools were represented
with about one hundred aud City ia 1t.
tendance.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
Memorial Services at HurifvIlIe.

Memorial services will be held in Bethel
Methodist Church. Hurfyille, on Sunday,
May 10, al 1880 a. m. Soldiers and sail
ors are inYited. Pastor Horner will de-
liver special sermon.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07

See announcement Of examination for
free scholarship at Rudgers, by County
Superintendent steeIman.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07

Mr.. shiyers reported everything on the
ground for the Evergreen ave. extension of
water mains,- except few lengths of pipe.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
Che district as follows !:
Public Service improvement.

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