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Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
Fred SleeteP's Barn Burned.

lightning struck the barn on the farm
owned by Fred Sleeter near Blackwood
about 2 o'clock Sunday morning. The
farm is occupied by Washington Barrett.
The barn, cribhouse, two mules, three
horses and a COW and calf we're burned.
All she hay, grain and farming utensils
we're destroyed. The loss will reach about
$500 There was only small amount Of
insurance carried.
Al the time the buildings we're struck q
feroe electric atorm was raging.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
Back to fhe Old Farm.

| It is noted as fact that in Monroe coun-
| ty, Pa, which is jnst across the Delaware
river from Warren county, in New Jersey,
many young men, who left that farming
section within the past few years to work
in She industrial towns. are returning and
taking up work On the old farms. The
same thing is doubtless occurring in the
agricultural sections Of our own State, for
the conditions which haye sent these young
men back to the farms are the same all oyer
the country
When prosperity was abundant every
where; when all the industrial mills and
factories were running full time and pay
ing large wages; when banks and stores
and other city institutions were increasing
their lists Of employees and also raising
salaries, then the young men on the farms
thought an ideal life was opened up to
them, and they went to the cities and
towns and received what they thought was
high wages, and they left the old farms TO
take care of themselves or be worked By
foreign help.
But when the hard times came, when
mill and factory owners laid off their en-
ployees or reduced their hours and their
wages when banks and trust COM
panies began to fail; when work was scarce
and money scarcer, many Of these same
young men thought Of the old farms, like
the prodigal son thought of his father. Is
is true they had to work long hours on these
farms; that they couldn't wear neatly laun-
dered collars and cuffs while milking the
COWS and planting potatoes, but there was
always work to do, good food in plenty
and comfortable place to sleep.
Many Of these same young men found
that though they got three or four times as
much money il the city, as they did in the
country, they hadn't any more saved at the
end OF any given period Of time, for, ,as they
found, they had to pay for everything, while
in the country thousand and one things
were 20 be hae for tbs taking On the
whole, some Of them learned they could
save about as much in the country as in the
city, and though their work on the farm at
some seasons Of the year was hard, they
were never in danger Of being turned out
of the house and home with not dollar in
their pockets nor any hope Of getting en-
plovment.
The old farm is a pretty good place after
all, when the emergency arises and when
hard times pinch in all other departments
Of productive industry. There's no poverty
on well conducted farm, and every time
panic or an unusual stringeney strikes the
cities. hundreds of young men find work
and good living out at some of the old
farms. 1t would be good thing for them
and for the farmer if more Of them would
stay there. Newark News.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
CLEMENT REEVES

Passed away at his home in West Deptford
township at o'clock Tuesday afternoon,
after an illness Of more than year. He
had been confined to his bed for the past
ten months.
Deceased was the only son Of the late
Joseph w. Reeves, prominent .citizen Of
this county and is survived By his wife,
one daughter and two sisters. The funeral
will be from the Reeves home on Saturday
morning at 1000 o'clock; interment in
Eglington.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
Horace Nix0n'S Barn Burned.

During Wednesday mornings electrical
storm the barn Of Horace Nixon, Esq, on
Evergreen avenue, was struck by lightning
and destroyed. In the barn, besides car
riage, harness, and garden tools was the
beautiful pony so much admired, and rib
bon winner at the recent horse show OF the
Camden Horsemen's Association. The barn
was neat structure. Mr.. Nixon believes
the pony was killed by the bolt, SO escaped
the agonies Of death by fire.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
Gard Of Thanks.

We take this method of expressing our
sincere thanks to our neighbors for their
many kindnesses to us following the sudden
death of our husband and father. Words
seem inadequate to express the sentiments
of our hearts for the spontaneous and loving
ministrations Of that period of sorrow and
trial. MRS. n. GLOVER and CHILDREN.
Thorofare, July 20, 1905
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
Lawn Social.

There will be lawn social held on the
lawn adjoining the Jefferson NJ. E. Church
on Saturday evening, July 25, under the
auspices Of the Junior. Epworth League.
Ice cream, candy, fruit, nuts and cake
for sale. Two special attractions will be a
fancy work table and fish pond.
Come and have good time, while help
po good cause.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23

No young man who intends to be a farmer
can afford to miss taking one of these cours-
es. The day has come when preparation
for farming is needed, as for any other pro-
fession. These courses come at time
when work at home is least pressing, and
allow the students to be back on the farm
for most of the spring work.
A complete announcement Of courses will
be ready later. For this and other infor-
nation, address
EDWARD B. VOORHEES,,
New Brunswick, N. ].
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
MRS. ELIzABETH pILKEs

Died on Saturday night after brief fitness,
in her 74th year. Deceased was the mother
Of Jonathan Dilkes and was well known
here. Her funeral took place on Wednes-
day morning services being held in Bethel
Church.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
The DemocraCtlc county Committee

The Democratic County Executive Com
mittee met in Prehl's Hall last Thursday
afternoon for the purpose of taking steps to
comply with the new Primary Election law
in the nomination of candidates for county
officers, naming of Boards of Registry and
Election. etc. All the townships were rep
resented except Elk and Franklin and a
most interesting session ensued.
On motion the Chairman was directed to
appoint committee of five members on
candidates, and at once named Elwood
Usinger, William c. Allen, Joseph T. Sick.
Ter, Charles N. Salisbury and Thomas T..
Munyan.
The roll Of Townships was called, and
members of Boards Of Registry and Elec-
tion were named.
ENDORSE BRYAN AND KERN.
Thomas c. Dilkes then presented the
following resolution, which was heartily
aud unanimously adopted.
The Democratic Executive Committee,
Of the County of Gloucester, N. J., improve
the occasion of its first meeting after the
naming Of Presidential candidates by the
National Convention Of their party to ex-
press approval of the work of that great
gathering Of the representatives of the
Democracy, and extend to William Jen-
nings Bryan and John Worth Kern, she
nominees for President and Vice President.
assurance Of our earnest and loyal support,
and promise to do our share IN the glorious
victory that we believe awaits united ef-
fort.
After adjournment, the committee on
County Candidates selected Thomas c.
Dilkes for Secretary, and resolved to hold
their first meeting at Mantua on Friday,
July "a, at 2 O'Clock p. M.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23

/
mer Ran Stevenson farm near Wenonah,
owned by William Toomey The barn and
crib house were burned, with their contents,
but the stock was all removed.
OTHER FIRES.
The heaviest loss by Tuesday IS storm was
al Woodstown, where the large -four and feed
mills OF Jonathan G. Webster was destroy
ed with their contents, including 1000
bushels of wheat, 500 bushels Of corn and
500 bushels Of oats, that had just been put
in. The loss is $40 600, with IS, 600 insuF-
ance.
At the same time the large barn of Luther
Pancoast, near Woodstown, burned with its
contents, including so tons Of hay 200 bush
els of wheat and all the farm implements.
The loss is about So, 600, fully insured The
horses were saved
The large barn OF Samuel Pancoast, on
Eldridge's Hill, HarrisonYiIle, was destroy
ed. While this barn was burning seven
others could be seen ID as many different
directions, all burning at the same time.
AT CLAYTON AND wILLIAMsTowN.
The storm was unusually severe in this
section, water standing in pools over the
land all next day.
The barn on the farm of Samuel Mead,
near Aura, was burned on Tuesday morn
ing, caused by lightning. No insurance.
The barn belonging to Ernest Sickler, at
sicklerYille, was burned with its contents,
four horses and two mules perished-
The barns and other oatbuildings on the
large farm Of Joseph James, at Porchtown,
were burned with their contents.
The barn Of Harry Lippincott, at Point
Airy, was damaged, but did not take FIRE.
Two large barns OF Hamilton Woolman,
near Elmer, and three other nearby barns
were also burned.
In Glassboro bolt struck the house of
Albert Marshall, tore off the weasherboards,
smashed the windows and going through
the upper story set FIRE to the bed on which
Mr.. and Mrs Marshall we're sleeping.
Jumping out of bed they succeeded in ex-
tinguished the fire before it did much dam
age.
At Williamstown the storm played haYoc
with the telephone system. over 135 sele-
phones being put out Of commission. It
also struck the house of James Pedrick,
the large windmill on Undertaken Bucks
property, and a bolt fell between the resi-
dence of DR.. IN. Halsey and Samuel Gar
wood. With the exception of tearing off
few weatherboards no damage was done.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23

Congressman Loudenslager is TO be the
chairman Of the Republican Congressional
Committee, to succeed Vice Presidential
candidate Sherman.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
II. DAIRY FARMING.

Instruction will be given in the compo-
sition of soils, manures and fertilizers, con-
struction Of dairy buildings, the growth of
forage crops, composition Of feeds and the
making of rations, breeding and care Of
animals, insects and diseases Of farm. ami
mails and of crops, stock judging, butter
making, testing separating and handling
milk Special attention will be given to
the production and handling of sanitary
milk and cream for our city markets.
III. FRUIT GROWING AND MARKET
GARDENING.
Courses will be given in the composition
of soils, manures and fertilizers, propaga-
tion and breeding of plants, insects and dis
ease of fruits and vegetables, planting and
pruning trees, packing and marketing of
fruits and vegetables, spraying machinery
(many forms of which will be on handy i,
the preparation and application of sprays,
farm buildings and farm machinery.
Throughout the course, students will be
given practice work in the different opera
tions-
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
WEDNESDAY, NIGHTS STORM.

Another severe electrical storm passed
over the lower section Of this county last
night. Rain fell in torrents, but the only
damage We have learned Of was at the for
mer Ran Stevenson farm near Wenonah,
owned by William Toomey. The barn and
crib house were burned, with their contents,
but the stock was all removed.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
/. GENERAL AGRIcULTURE.

This course is for those who wish to en-
gage in general farming. The subjects
studied will be soils, manures and fertil-
izsrs, farm crops, composition of feeds and
the making of rations, breeds of animals,
stock Judging, farm buildings, insects and
disease Of farm animals, and of crops, etc.
Special attention will be given to study
of methods of soil improvement by natural
means
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
Short Courses in Agriculture for the
~ New Jersey Farmers.

The short courses in agriculture which
were begun two years ago are again offered,
and are open to all residents of New Jersey
over sixteen years of age.
All courses will be for twelve weeks, and
will begin December lst, and, with one
week vacation for the Christmas holidays,
will close on March 18th, 1909
Tuition is free to residents of the State,
but an entrance fee Of SIS will be required,
aud $25 OF non-residents. Board aud rooms
were secured in private families last year
at from $3.50 to $3.50 per week. The ex-
pense for books need not exceed S6, as but
few are required, although students should
own the books treating Of the principal sub
jects The entire expenses of the course
need not exceed $50. 1
The building erected has been found to
be well adapted for the purpose; it con-
tains large, well-lghted class rooms and
laboratories, well-equipped creamery and
dairy room, library, reading room and
general lecture room. New buildings and
furthes equipments will be added before the
school, opens.
All the courses will be of practical ma
ture The student will be taught those
principles and applications of science which
will enable him to carry on his farm more
efficiently and proitably. Instruction will
be given by lectures, recitations and labora-
tory work; special attention will be given
to the latter. Students will be given prac-
tice in testing soils, spraying, pruning, bud
ding and grating, stock judging, milk test
ing, butter making, and similarly in other
lines, the classroom instruction will be
followed by actual practice.
Three courses will be offered:-
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-10-24

for the sum of sl635.S3 with interest at
the rate OF ten per cent per annum
from the date thereof until paid, exc
cuted by the defendants Ernest Pear
sou and L.. X. Adams, and before de-
livery to plaintiff endorsed and guar
anteed by the defendants L. l.. Rigg
and Joseph Rosevear; upon which said
note there was due and unpaid at the
commencement of this action Sl777 .63
One of said notes dated August 20,
1906, for the sum of $4,000 with inter
est at the rate of eight per cent per
annum from the date thereof until
paid, executed by the defendants En-
nest Pearson and L. h. Adams, and be
lore delivery to the plaintiff endorsed
and guaranteed by the defendants
L. L. Rigg and Joseph Rosevear, upon
which said note there was due and un.
paid at the commencement of this
action S265.33.
One of said notes dated July II, 1906
for the sum OF $Sl76 with interest at
the rate CT eight per cent per annum
from the date thereof until paid, exc
cuted 10y the defendants Ernest Pear
son and l.. Il. Adams, and before de-
livery TO the plaintiff Endorsed and
guaranteed by the defendants Il. l..
Rigg and Joseph Rosevear, upon which
said note there was due and unpaid at
at the commencement OF this action
$87.76.
All of saidnotes are now owned by
the plaintiff; that no payments what
ever have o Ell made thereon since the
commencement of this action; that
each of said notes provides for reason
able attorneys fee incase of collection
by all attornef with or without suit
ALI of which more fully appears In
plaintiffs said complaint, copy OF
which is attached hereto and served
herewith.
Aud you, the above named defend
ant, are hereby required to appear and
answer said complaint within twenty
days after service hereof, if served
within said Fourth Judicial District
and within forty days if served else
where, exclusive Of the day of service)
and you are notified that IN
less you so appear and answer thu
plaintiff will take judgment agains
Gu for the sum demanded in said com
plant, to-wit: $77l07l, with interest al
provided in said notes, together will
The sum of $4,000, the aggregate o
reasonable attorneys tee for the col.
lection thereof, and for costs OF suit.
Given under my hand and seal of tn,
Di trict Court of the Fourth Jndicia
district OF the state of Idaho in and 70
Fillmore county, at Mountain Home
this 9Th day OF September, 1908.
lsEAL] f. U. SMITH, Clerk.
By Louis Il. Nicholson, Deputy.
Clark & Bulge, attorneys for tn
plaintiff, residence and P. O. address
locatello, Idaho. 10
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-10-24
Alias Summons.

In the District Court of the Fourth
Judicial District of the State OF Idaho
in and for Elmore county.
Bannock National Bank, a corpora
lion, plaintiff, VS.. Joseph Rosevear, f.
L. Rigg, Ernest Pearson and L., II.
Adams, defendants.
In the name of the people OF the
state of Idaho, To the above named
defendant. Ernest Pearson:
You are hereby notified that IN the
Office of The Clerk OF the District
Court of the Fourth Judicial District
of the state OF Idaho. in and for the
county of Gilmore, a complaint mas
h-4n filed AGAINST you in the above en-
titled action 10 recover from you on
five certain promissory notes, OF which
the following are desert tons:
One # said notes dated February
20. 1906, Tor the sum OF $250.oO with
interest Ut the rate Of ten per cent per
annum from date until paid, exc uted
by the defendants Joseph Rosevear
aud Il. l.. Rigg, and before delivery to
the plaintiff endorsed aud guaranteed
by the above named defendants Ernest
Pearson and L. r. Adams; upon which
said note there was due and owing al
! the CONNIE ncement OF this action the
sum OF $27333.
One of said notes dated August ~
1906. for the sum of $500OOO with in
terest at the rate of eight per cent PEI
aunum from date until paid, executed
by the defendants Joseph Roseveal
and u. l.. Rigg, and before delivery tC
the plaintiff Endorsed and guaranteed
by the above named defendan Ernes'
Pearson and l.. X. Adams, upon which
said note / here was due and unpaid a
I the commencement OF tins ACTOR
/ $5306.6U. 20 ,ooo
one If said Totes dated July IL, l0O6
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-10-24
Alias Summons.

In the district court OF the Fourth Ju-
dicial District OF the State of Idaho,
ia and for Elmore county.
Bannock National Bank, corpora
ton, plaintiff, vs.. L. X. Adams, Ernest
Pearson and Joseph Rosevear, defend
ants.
In the name of the people OF the
State of Idaho. The State Of Idaho
sends greeting to the above named dc.
PENDANT, Ernest Pearson:
You are hereby required to appear In
an action brought against you by the
Il. owe named plaintiff in the District
Court OF the Fourth Judicial District
OF the State OF Idaho in and TOR the
county of EImore, and to answer ia
the complaint filed therein u copy OF
which is hereto attache ~ within TWEEN
" days after the service Oh you oil
tnis summons, If served within this
district, or il served out of this dis
trict, within forty days exclusive oi
the day of seryice.)
Said action is brought to recover
upon two certain promissory notes
each tor the sam Of 5000, but both
of said notes representing but one III
debtedness, to-wit: the said sum ol
$625.OU. One Of said notes bearing date
September 70, 1904, executed and de
livered to the plaintiff by the above
named defendants Ernest Pearson and
Joseph Rosevear; the other bearing
date December ~, 1906, signed by de-
fendsnt l.. X. Adams, each of said
notes bearing interest ut the rate Of
ten per cent per annum from the dat'
until paid, and providing for reason
able attorneys fee. All of which more
fully appears from the complaint OF
file herein.
You are notified that If you fail Il
appear and answer said complaint u
above required, plaintiff will TAXI
Judgment for the sum demanded in tn'
complaint, to-wit; the sum of $625.O
with interest thereon at the rate Of to.
per cent per anunm from the 18th dal
OF September, 1904, and for q reason
able attorneys fee to be fixed by tn
court, and for costs of suit.
Given under my hand and seal o
the District Court Of the Fourth Ju
dicial District OF the State of Idaho IL
and for Gilmore county, at Mountail
Home, this 9Th day Of september, 1909
tsEAL r. y. SMITH, CLERK.
BY Louis E. Nicholson, Deputy.
Clark d Bulge, attorneys for tn
plaintiff, residence and p. o. address
Pocatello, Idaho. 10
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-10-24
United States Land Office, Hail.
ey, Idaho, October 20, 1908, MIN.
eral Application No. oI327
Serial No. oI327.

Notice is hereby given that In pursuance Of
the Act CT Congress approved May 10. 1872. Al.
oniram ). Thayer OF Evanston, Illinois, by his
attorney. in. fact. Z. t. Garrett OF Boise, Idaho,
has made application for a patent for the AL
turas Bon&nxa Bar placer, containing llbeos
acres, the same being in Township south OF
Ranges and 10 east, Boise Meridian, In Glenn
Ferry Mining District, Gilmore County. Idaho,
described by the official plat and field notes -
follows, to-wit:
Beginning 1T Cor. l, q fir post scribed l'2osS
whence corner to Twps. aud o.. Rs and 10
g.. bears N. 80 degrees 81 minutes W. 7is-s feet
thence N. 80 degrees 81 minutes W. 7i3e ieet
to Cor. q, thence s. 80 degrees 81 minutes w. Va
feet to Cor. 8; thence N. 81 degrees 40 minutes
W. along right bank Of snake River 1896 feet TO
Cor A. thence 8. 80 degrees w. 9s4 .S6 feet to Cor.
s; thence g. 65 degrees ID minutes ". 10 IL fest
to Cor. 6; thence N. 90 degrees 10 minutes ".
1884 OS feet 10 Cor. 7; thence N. 6S degrees 10
minutes se7. l6 feet to Cor s: thence N. ~ de-
grees no minutes W. io0ob6 feet TO Cdr .; thence
N "a DIAGRAM is minutes w. 400.2S feet TO Cor. 10;
tbsncs N. % degrees 30 minutes W. 1854 iest TO
Cor. II /; thence N. IL degrees 10 minutes' sSo
feet to cor IL; thence N. degrees 80 minutes
". 200 feet TO Cor IS; thence NJ ~ degrees b
minutes Q. 500 feet to Cor IA; thence 8. DC
erees .o3 minutes O. 655 SO feet 10 Cor ID; thence
n. 80 degrees 90 minutes 45 seconds. Q. GAIT
feet to Cor. is; thence s. 0 deg. ga min. - soc.
e. 1872 4s feet to to Cor IL; thence N. 80 degrees
AZ minutes IS seconds Q. 664.6l feet TO Cor. ID;
thence south degrees OF minutes 10 seconds
O. 65e.S4 feet to Cor. 10; thence N. 10 degrees %
min utes 30 seconds Q. l3290e feet TO Cor. 20;
thence T. degrees .Oi minutes 80 seconds o.
O. 65s. OS feet to Cor q; thence N. 80 degrees ~
minutes IS seconds e. 1857 81 feet to Cor. "a:
thence s. 80 degrees 81 minutes 30 seconde ..
7ls feet to.Cor. %: thence 8. 1884 feet 10 Cor.
the place of beginning. Variation II degrees
30 minutes O., containing llb45s acrss and 10.
Gated In Sections ss and 80, Twp. south, X. Q
g. and Section 81. Twp. 81, X. loe, Boise Merid'
ian, comprising Lot ?, Section IS. swH swN
nwx Lot 4. except square ten acres n ne
corner Lot aud Lots and except north 20
| acres OF zach lot, Section 80, Twp. 49,. X, Il.
and tho NV portion OF Lot 4ssc. 81. Twp. bs. r.
| 10 t.: B. NJ. There are no known adjoining
claims.
WIN BALDERsTON.
Register
First Publication Dot. a.
| Last Publication Dec. 26
4. Il. Garrett. Agent for Applican
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LOCAL BREVITIES


line, aud the music is strictly first
Class, aud it : to he hoped that The
pfoprlelor- will receive patronage
suihcleul 10 warrant their running
all winter.
Remember we have the genuine
Rock Springs Coal Bennett Bros
Chas. a J Brooks, the Grand
view iandIord and merchant, speil
sever days OF this week in town
on business. He states that conni
tlons are & olin his section this IA 4
md as evidence Of this told of a
5000 real estate dea. made there
recently Prosperity Is SO apparent,
he said, that even the Socialists.
Who live there ia large nun berp, are
going 70 vote for Taft and contn.
uation OF prosperity,
For Rent-Furnished room Ap
ply at tbis uttce. 3 tt
FIJI your bins with Rock Springs
Coal and be prepared for cold
weather = Phone 1902, Bennett,
Bros.
Irving Kelly has purchased ? H
Spaugenherg'o Interest in theSpang
enherg K ectriea and Machine Co
= H retires to take up the simple
life ON his Medhury ranch.
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Notice for Publication.
U, $. Land ONCE, List No. o95o

., 5 Land vince, LIST NO Uy5U
Boise, idaho, september 4, 1908
Notice is hereby given that the northern Pa'
cine hallway Company, whose postoiice sd.
Dress is ~. aul, Minnesota, has this 4th day oil
Sc ptember, 1908, filed in this Office its appica.
ton TO Sc ect under the provisions OF the Act
OF Congress- approved Ju y /, 1895 go Stat 6s1
62O) The SEX SNN, sWA SEA Sec Il, Twp. B..
k 6E, b. ~
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring TO object because
Of the mineral character Of the land, or for any
other reason to disposal TO applicant, should
file tneir amdavits Of protest IN this once on
or before the l3rd day oil october, 1908.
VIM, BALDERSTON,
First application sept %, 1908 Register
Last publication Oct. "A, 1908.