Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-10-01

talk on catering to she young voters Of this
Borough and in few words told bis both
er Democrats that Bryan would be elected
even if be did not get a vote this side of the
of the Allegheny Mountains but be advised
every one to work for the whole ticket. Ex-
Judge Cox gave lengthy talk on the out
look through the country which is very en-
couraging and also stated that the condi-
tions in this Borough need watching more
at this time than any other time before as
our gas plant has shown to the voters of
this place that they cannot be too careful in
selecting their next Councilman, that be
himself would support the two Democratic
candidates Captain John Lodge gave a talk
on the prospects of Bryan and went so far
as to declare that Bryan will carry Pennsyl-
Yania by a good round majority Percy
Lodge and Ezekiel English, candidates for
council, gave very interesting talks on the
privileges of the taxpayers. Esq. Will
liam G. Cowgirl also gave few interesting
remarks. A committee was appointed to
get larger hall for the meeting place as it
is found that the present quarters are to
small. All voters, both Republican and
Democratic, are invited TO attend the meet
some interesting talks on the present CAM
paign and not what was thirty years ago.
When one of the Councilman asked the
Mayor about the break in the walls of the
building at the gas plant. he informed them
that the time for them to kick was when
they were asked. Come, ,Councilmen, get on
| the job.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris of Trenton spent
Sunday as the guest Of Elias Shines and
wife at the Pinehurst cottage.
George Armstrong has returned to Tren-
ton where he is employed at the State pris-
on as keeper.
| A number of friends gave Newton zanes
surprise party at his home on Delaware
street on Thursday evening.
Wilmer Davis has gone so Florida where
be will fish this winter.
| About fifty of Miss Pearl Adamson's 3
friends gathered at her home on Friday
evening and rendered her a surprise party.
! The evening was spent in singing, games,
etc after which refreshments were served
in abundance.
Il One of the best games OF ball that was
lever played in South Jersey was played at
4 fPennsgroye by the Paulsboro team. IL was
was 20-inning game with the score to /.
The game had to be stopped on account of
Edarkness. The team that has represented
A this place this season has played through
the season with out any trouble and have
given good results, the only trouble was
our people cannot afford to support base
ball team and in fact never did.
Samuel Reeves, who has been superin-
tendent of Independence buildings at Phil
adelphia, and who resides here in the sum
mer, was dismissed by Mayor Reyburn on
Saturday. This community feels very
sorry to hear this az Mr.. Reeves has been a
faithful servant TO that city and we feel as
sured that 1t is no fault of his but only a
/ political move of that wonderful meyor.
Mr.. Reeves as a citizen has heart as big
as an OK and he certainly deserved better
treatment from the hands of his superior
officer.
[ Murry Bros. have changed the time Of
kleaying Thompson wharf to 80 hereafter,
T w. Amber Shester and wife spent Sun
day at Wilmington, Del.
1 William Huff and wife OF Camden spent
Sunday with Mr.. Huff's grandmother, Mrs.
Caroline Huff.
William johnson OF Capitol Hill enter
tanned his father on Sunday from Phila.
Councilman Defender has announced
that he will move TO Washington, D. c.,
Immediately after election and will then re-
sign from Council. This alone ought to
learn the voters not to elect any more such
men to Office as there are plenty of good
men who have been here over three months,
who have forgotten more than Sam eyer
knew about Borough affairs.
DR.. Laws has promised to build bay
window in his hall SO the election officers
can see down the alleys. A reproduction
of the last primary would be worthy Of
comment.
Albert Brown was bitten by dog on
Saturday, owned by one of our bakers.
This same dog has bitten several other peo-
pie and should be killed.
The Baptist Church has been holding re-
vivals under the management Of Rev. Far
ley and is meeting with good results.
Marshal Coles eye is getting well after
being sore for several months.
The new addition to the school house is
finished and the desks are being placed il
shape. Now for sewer and those FIRE es
capes.