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Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-18
BRIDGEPORT.


Downer, of Moss Causeway, near here,
was in town the last few days during
his furlough. George, who is lad
of seventeen years, enlisted in the
navy 13 months ago, and boarded the
U. S. battleship Ohio, and has been
with the fleet making the world trip.
He has been to South America, China,
New Zealand, Australia, Turkey,
Greece, Japan, Philippine Islands, Ha-
waian Islands, Celon, and Gibraltar.
They started homeward July 7th, 1908,
and from Frisco to Hampton Roads
thence to New York, arriving at the
last named port March 1st, 1909. On
board the battleship they had three
bakers and twelve cooks, and several
hundred sailors. He returns to the
ship this week, and has two years to
serve yet. He likes it very much, and
has never been sea sick. George looks
well and speaks in the highest terms
of the food given by Uncle Sam to his
sailor boys. Also, speaks very re-
spectfully fhis captain of the Ohio.
He returns to the navy with the best
| wishes for his success from many
friends for he is boy greatly re-
spected in the community.
the audience room of the church last
Sunday evening, and was largely at
tended.
Mr.. John Clark and sister, Miss Ida,
Meribah Helms and sister, Miss Ella,
attended the thirtieth wedding ami
versary of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Clark
at Clarksboro, on Saturday, Mar. 9th.
Several of our townspeOpIe have at
10, dn1- G<>x, f0ro 49,
past week, the sessions of which are
held in the First M. E. Church, Cam
den.
from Conference that the Rev. s. r.
Nichols is the Presiding Elder for
Camden Distr let.
Mrs. Mark Sparks and daughter Mrs.
Geo. Rode, of Swedesboro, were call
ing on Mrs. Elizabeth Gill, Mrs. Sparks
aunt, on Friday last.
John Hess, clerk in Murray's store,
has moved his family in town, occu-
pying the house adjoining Mrs. Rebec-
ca Steelman, on Maple avenue.
Mrs. Charles Bachman and daughter
of Swedesboro, were over Sunday
guests with Mrs. Bahmans S sister, Mrs.
Benz. Stanton.
a representative lTUIH tu0 CQllQf0QS
Home Society, of Trenton, was at our
church morning and evening on Sun
day last
At Easter time the wedding bells
will again ring, this time one of our
former young townsmen; fuller de-
tails later
The township committee has given
Springer's ave nue. a coat of oyster
shells This thoroughfare to the
station, where there is so much haul
ing, badly needed repairing.
Mrs. Moran. of Ocean Grove, is visit
ing her niece, Mrs. Geo. H. Platt.
Miss Name Sheets has returned
from visit with her sister, Mrs. Chas.
Franklin, at Dover, N. J.
Mrs. Amos Haines entertained her
son and wife, of Phila., over Sunday.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-18
MIILLICA HILL.

Mr.. George Horner, who has been
up in the State of Maine for several
weeks buying seed potatoes, arrived
in Mullica Hill ON the Sunday even
ing train.
Mr.. and Mrs S. L. Pancoast, who
have been spending the winter in ia
maica and Costa Rico, arrived home
March 8th, sooner than they antici-
pated. They are now at Hammonton
visiting Mrs Pancoast's parents.
Mr.. Smedley, of Glassboro, says he
will supply Mullica Hill with ice at
40c. per hundred. CN
A fish merchant was peddling the
toothsome shad in this town on Mon
day, price being 40c. up. TO
Miss Mary Ledden arrived in Null
lica Hill few days ago from the
Philippines. She will remain here the
month of March.
Col. w. S. Harker writes he will be
home the first of next week, about the
22nd of March.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wash Warner and
family, of Clayton, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Scott and family
on Sunday
Mr.. Isaac Gruff has purchased the
family horse of Wallace Skinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. William D. Iredel1
have taken up their abode in their
new home, Cherry Lawn Farm" in
the suburbs of Mullica Hill
Mr.. Isaac S White had public water
put on his premises last Tuesday.
Mr.. Walters, of Smyrna, Del, was
in town one day last week calling on
the most extensive potato growers.
The little friends of Francis Barr
gave her a birthday party on Saturday
her tenth birthday, from o'clock till
5. Miss Francis received many de-
lightful gifts, her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Barr, giving her beau
tiful ring.
The Grange held a meeting in the
Town Hall Tuesday evening. After
the regular meeting they had a drama
entitled sDeacon's Tribulations"
David Borton, a veteran of the Civil
War, had his pension increased to
$24 per month
Farmers are busy hauling phosphate
and seeds, ETC., from the station
Charles Highley, of Camden, has
moved into DR.. Wamsley's new house
at the head of the lake. The house
where George H. Coles lives the doc
Iof proposes moving on the lot north
of where it now stands. Then he
will widen the avenue to the new resi-
dence.
Miss Verna Ballenger, with college
chum, was home from Miss Armitages s
Seminary over Sunday.
The Farmers Reliance held it's reg
nlar business meeting on Monday at
the home of the President, Thos. Bor-
ton.
The young brotherhood of the M.
q. Church held a festival In w. C. T..
p.Hall on last Saturday evening. Over
fifty-four dollars were taken in. The
hall was crowded and a nice social
evening was enjoyed.
A N instrei show in the town hall,
Mullica Hill, Saturday evening, Mar.
9th. Come out and have a good
laugh. Tickets, Is and 25 cents.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-18
Wedding Bells in Evan.

Miss Laura Edna Dilks, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Dilks, and Pier
son B. Kiger, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edw.
Kiger, of Pennsgrove, were married
| last Wednesday afternoon, March the
| 10th, at the home of the brides par
ents. Rev. Samuel Cossaboon per-
formed the ring ceremony. Miss Vel
ma Dilks, sister of the bride, was the
maid-of-honor, and Clarence HUFF, best
man. The brides dress was a beauti-
, full creation in white, the groom being
dressed in the conventional black.
Only the immediate relatives of the
bride and groom were present. After
an early supper the happy pair were
driven to Pitman in a carriage be-
decked with white streamers, cards
and old shoes and rice reposing in
every available crevice of hats and
clothing. They took the first train,
their destination not being known to
the interested public and friends. Af-
ter a short honeymoon Mr.. and Mrs.
Kiger will reside at Clarksboro. They
costly presents. 1t will be recalled
that Prof. Kiger came to EVAN last
September to take charge of our pub
III oSu0Ols 1 AO COuAA0luCAI ctuu AiOi-
vous strain of the school room proved
too much for his health and after two
serious attacks of appendicitis, he
was forced to resign his position as
teacher in. February. His tarrying in
the village after doing SO has been a
source of wonder to more than one
Of his acquaintance until explained
by the wedding of last Wednesday, the
preparations for which were made so
quietly that the proposed wedding did
not become known until the day be-
fore the cememony took place. Mrs.
Kiger, who is very popular among the
young people, and a teacher in the
Sabbath school, will be much missed,
and Mr.. Kiger also. He has made
many friends and become quite pop
ular man during his short stay among
us. He has been much in demand at
all social gatherings as he is fine
musician, especially on the violin.
The young and old of our village join
in wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Kiger-a long
and prosperous voyage on the matri-
monial sea.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-18
CLAYTON.

The entertainment which was given
in the Opera House on Wednesday
evening by the Daughters of Liberty
of Clayton was a grand success.
Grover Penn and Roscoe were the
principal characters.
The farmers of this vicinity have
nearly finished their spring plowing
and the residents of the borough are
also turning over the ground for their
little gardens.
The glass business in Clayton is
& little brighter at present. Moore
Bros. have shipped two train loads of
bottles most of them bound for
Southern Spain, for the cologne man
ufacturers. F. M. Pierce & Co. also
are running full time. They seem to
have lots of orders, but broken pots
are numerous, and men are constantly
being laid off for a week or two at
time G0
The minstrel show which was re-
peated on Saturday evening was well
attended and the end men were as
good as ever.
Jacob Kier is preparing to renovate
and re-decorate the front rooms of his
house on Maple street
The engagement of Mr.. Frank Ellis
and Miss Rhoda Crane has been an
nounced. Mr.. Ellis is native of
Williamsport, Pa, and came to Clay
ton last fall to work for Wilbur Ros-
ellie, our tonsorial artist The date
for the marriage has not been set.
Benjamin Lawson has accepted the
position of mail carrier at Glassboro.
We are glad to announce that Mr..
L1tchdeld, who was kicked by one of
Moore Bros horses last fall and SER
iously injured. is walking about with
a cane. 1t was feared at first that
Mr.. Litchfeld's leg would have to be
amputated, but with an experienced
attendant he escaped that ordeal.
Nathaniel Fisler has moved from his
house on Maple street to his farm at
MuIlica Hill.
Work has commenced on the new
brick mission on E. Centre street. The
members are working very hard to
have it erected by the opening of the
summer months.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-18
WESTYILLE- -NEWBOLD.

Estell Roland, who was taken to
Cooper Hospital to be operated on
for appendicitis, is convalescent.
Elwood B. Lacy, of Westville, de-
feated BENZ. F.. Haines for school trus-
day evening in very spirited contest.
The residents of Westville are de-
termined to have their citizens on all
committees in the future, and thus Sc
cure the improvements the commun-
ity woefully needs.
George L. Barker sold the property
occupied by Joseph Roken, Newbold,
and owned by Harry Mount, to Charles
Hassenforder, of Philadelphia.
Stanley's 2eth annual sale takes
place next Friday, March 10Th, at
Westville. Wagons, carts, carriages,
farm implements, engines, hot-bed
sash, ETC., will be sold.
Don't forget the lecture in Westville
M. P. Church, Thursday evening, Mar.
18th, by the Rev. Forrest E. Dagger, D.
D., entitled Rags and Old Iron" YOU
will never have cause to regret hear
ing this lecture and everybody should
take advantage of this grand oppor-
tunity.
| The exponents and opponents of
are very busy in Tren
ton this week when it is expected the
bill will come before the Assembly
for final action.
AS an illustration Of the friendly
feeling" the residents of the lower
section of West Deptford township
have for their neighbOrs in NewhflId
and Victoria, will some gentleman
tation we have on the various COM
mittees In the township.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-18
CROSS KEYS.

Several farmers around here are
planting their early potatoes.
No services were held in the church
here last Sunday on account of the
pastor attending Conference.
Jacob Burrough is clearing UP his
fence rows and building new fences,
]. S. Wheeler is having the addition
to his store enlarged. Mr.. Wheeler has
no opposition now and he practically
controls the trade.
Bert Lewis has sold his old family
horse to b. r. Evans.
Mrs. Louisa Lewis has purchased a
new Empire King sprayer.
Mrs. Edward Cant is now able to-
be about the house after four weeks
illness.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-14
IMPORTANT
WITNESS Is
DETAINED
A. B. Smith Trial Delayed Be-
cause Or. Williamson Is
Held as a Witness
in Tacoma.

A motion and affidavit TO post
pone the A. b. Smith trial until a
later date. when DIR. w. 4. William
son, an expert witness for the de-
Tense, can appear, was filed In the
circuit court this afternoon by
smiths attorneys, Carson & Brown
and Kaiser g. Pogue, the affidavit
being sworn TO by Attorney Carson.
Or. Williamson is being held in Ta-
coma, Wash, under $500 bonds by
tie superior court not to cross the
boundry line OF Washington until
there shall be no further need of his
services in the Tacoma trial. The
motion was oyerruled, but II was
stipulated that the case would fol-
low bawdy-house cases next week.
DR.. Williamson is a well-known
olienist. and was asked to appear as
witness in behalf of the defense IN
the case of the State VS.. Smith,
A. b. Smith is being held under
an indictment charging him with
the crime OF assault with intent to
rob. The act was committed In this
city, the victims being the Hinges
jewelry store ana the clerk, Carl
Neugebauer. Smith walked into the
establishment in midday. and. point
ing gun at the clerk. demanded
money and jewels. After having
several dollars in money handed 10
him he ran out and was captured
IN Court street. between Front and
Commercial.
The grand jury for July handed
Dc wn a true bill against Smith. and
the case was brought before Judge
hearing on the insani-
~ plea. Attorneys for the defense
established sufficient cause for a
postDonement of the case. and Smith
was again locked up in Jail. Prior
l. the plea before Judge Burnett for
postponement OF the case. Smith
was given a medical examination by
Drs. Cusiek. Frank Smith, w. T.
Williamson and F. l.. Grifhths be-
fore the county court Cusick and
Williamson failed TO arrive at a
dchnite conclusion OF the results OF
the examination. but were inclined
to believe Smith may be subject TO
insanity.
In the afidayit filed this after
noon IL is claimed that DR.. William
son Is a necessary witness for the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-14
FAIRMUNT ACREAGE
HAS BEEN SOLD OFF

Rev. II. u. Elworthy OF Spokane
today sold off the fourteen acres
(that he offered the city along with
his four blocks) on Fairmount hill
to the SCHNEIDER brothers for $4,000.
This is the land he virtually threw
in with the lots he offered the city
for $4,000, and which was con-
demned as a graft by the opposition
to parks. The rest OF his property
will net him from $4,000 to $4,000
at present market prices. The city
made the mistake OF not buying a
piece OF property which they would
have sold for more than they paid for
IL and could have had park left. but
the opponents of progress won out
and Il now appears the city missed
a magnificent business opportunity.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-14

defense. on the grounds that -nu-
merous statemcnts were made by
him that would tend to establish
weakness OF mind ana body of the
defendant. Two kilograms are at
tached, one having been sent by At
torney Carson to DR.. Williamson,
notifying him that his presence
would be required, as prearranged,
tomorrow, but the other message
was from DR.. Williamson saying that
ne was going to make a flying trip
to Tacoma on business.
When the doctor arrived In Taco
ma, however. he was Immediately
subpoenaed as a witness in case in
that city, and, for fear, presumably.
that he would likely return TO Port
and. where he is also an expert
witness In the trial now pending OF
State VS., Collins. His absence not
only acts as a clog In the proceed
ipgs OF the Portland case, but he Is
a very material witness in the Smith
uCSe here.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-14
Fire Prices Still Pre-
vail Throughout the
Store

the police. the survivors hardly had
set foot upon land than they were
set upon by a bowling mob who
called them "fcabs." John Diedrich,
aged 10 years, one of the survivors,
Il is alleged, was twice knocked in
to the river, and nearly drowned be-
fore he was rescued.
The six mempsrs of the steamers
crew who were drowned, while try
ing to reach the shore in Il small
boat, are as follows:
Captain Paul Howell
Peter Daley, the purser.
Second Engineer William Henry.
Oller William Boyer.
Lpcas, cook.
Unidentified man who served as
watchman.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-14
STRIKERS
DISCLAIM
VIOLENCE
[uNIrrp rnrss l.rAsnp VIM. !

Detroit. Oct. Striking sea-
men are Indignantly denying today
that they are in any way responsible
for the attack made last night by
strike sympathizers upon ~ sur
yivors of the steamer George Stone.
which was wrecked on Pelee Point.
Lake Erie.
SIX men were drowned in the
wreck of the George Stone and 12
others were rescued. According to
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-14
BUSINESS MEMS
LEAGUE TO BANQUET

The Salem Business Mems League.
at It's last nights meeting, decided
to hold its annual banquet at an eariy
day. The business men OF the e.,
will entertain the leading state Of
cials and heads OF state institutions.
and committee has been named tn
carry out the program.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-14

#, G.. Fritz, onconta, N. Y, writes;
my little girl was greatly benefited
by taking Foley's orino Laxative and
| think II is the best remedy for con
stipation and liver trouble" Foley's
orino Laxative is mild. pleasant and
effective and cures habitual constlpa-
tion. j. C. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-14
SPAIN | NTHRES
CONTINUED from Page ~

initial mapeuvers this afternoon. The
feeling is so high against the Spanish
government, however, that It prob
ably will be kept in the she'd
The Spanish embassy is surrounded
by soldiers TO prevent the radicals
from attacking II.
A long petition was handed to the
city council today asking that one OF
the city's streets be renamed In hon
or OF Ferrer
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-14
CHICAGO ROBBERY
CONTINUED from Page -

bandits face and neck as identical
with facial Designations possessed
by Harris.
A. X. Brauer. senior member OF
the tailoring firm OF Brauer 4
krohn, admitted that Harris was a
regular patron of his establish
ment. The robber, according to the
topographic dispatches, wore suit
tearing Brauer a Krohn's trade
T.erk.
The rare day in June came up
smiling, only a trlfie overdue.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-14

Even Senator Aldrich wouldn't
assert that increased duty on yarns
is necessary to boom a home indus
try.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-03
WARRANTS CHARGE
/. ELECTION FRAUDS
TWO MEN SAID TO HAVE VOTED
ILlEGAllY-Mlx-U IN
NINTH WARD.

John Corcoran and Joseph Beaurc-
gard. arrested Monday. while trying
10 vote in the first precinct Or the
First ward, wCN arraigusd before
Justice stein. Wednesday morning. on
warrants charging them with illegal
registration.
Patrolman Anthony +. llngemar r
who made both arrests. swore TO the
warrants The cases We're set Tor
March -. bail being fixed al soOV'
two sureties. in each case
The election commission viii proba'
bly, investigate a mix-up In the ballots
east in the fifth precinct OF the Ninth
ward in the primaries. When the ciIy
boxes were opened they were found
20 be empty. and the missing ballots
were found In the other box aionG
with the county tickets There were
nine more county ballots than there
were names on the poll list and the
commission threw out nine ballots AT
random. Whether the discrepancy
Was due to fraud or just 10 careless
ness has not been determined.
The missing tally sheets OF the first
precinct of the Sixteenth ward and
the fourth precinct OF the Second
ward county ticket were found In the
boxes Tuesday. but they made no ma
terial differences in the result. Judge
Durfee said they were evidently placed
back in the boxes late Monday night,
before the votes had been counted.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-03
KNOX MAY NOT BE
STATE SECRETARY

WASHINGTON. March 3.-There -
yet some question as 10 whether Seha'
tor Philander Chase Knox can accept
the portfolio of secretary OF state In
the Taft cabinet
While the Hale amendment In the
senate removed the disabilities or
Senator Knox in that body, which was
concurred In by the house. when the
legislative. executive and judicial Dill
recently passed the house the salary
OF the secretary OF state was. through
haste. left at $4,000 per year, which
clearly barred Senator Knox under
that clause OF the constitution which
forbids senator from accepting
federal position at an increased emolu
ment authorized during his term or
office.
The bill Is now deadlocked In con-
ference and unless II passes both
houses. with an amendment inserted
reducing the secretary's salary from
sl2 600 back 10 the old figure OF $4,000
per wear. in the opinion of constitu'
tional lawyers OF the house ana SEN
ate Senator Knox will still be ineligl'
BILE for the portfolio under the consu'
tuition
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-03
HEAD or LAND
OFFICE PUZZLED
SAYS HE HAD NO LEGAL RIGHT
TO WITHDRAW STATE TAX
~ LANDS FROM SALE.

LANSING. Mich. March 3.-Land
Commissioner Russell says he had no
legal right TO withdraw the state tax
iatttis= ffafa= saie-as- requested by the
legislature several weeks ago. Sew
eral men who want To buy state TAX
lands are threatening TO mandamus
the land commissioner and II they 40
this Russell can make no defense. III
the legislature Immediately enacts
law withdrawing the lands from safe.
as provided by the Maxey bill. pend
ing the enactment OF another law for
their better control and regulation, the
withdrawal bill could not go into ell
feet until 80 days after the session
adiourns sine die. The house commit
tee of the whole last night passed the
Maxey bill the effect of which Is 10
give statutory effect To the joint reso-
luton of some weeks ago withdrawihg
the lands from sale.
Land Commissioner Russell has re-
ceived a proclamation from President
Roosevelt setting aside 10000 acres
OF timber lands along the Au Sable.
Ogemaw, Iosco, Oscoda and Alcona
rivers for state forest reserve. Ac-
ton will at once be taken To WIN
draw the land from sale.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-03
ITS Annals GHOST"
SHRIEKS MOTHER

SAlRE. Pa. March SITS Anna's
ghost shrieked Mrs. Kate Sullivan.
OF Athens. Two miles from here, when
Mrs. Bruce j. Hoadley her daughter
who was supposed 70 have been buried
AT Easton. Pa. walked into the family
home
on the daughters face was a smile.
for she knew nothing OF her supposed
death The mother was horror-strick-
en-. for she thought the spirit OF her
daughter had come back 10 earth.
Miss Anna Sullivan married Bruce
y. Hoadley, OF Waverly. " Y, and
their married life was stormy. They
lived AT Waverly. Athens. Pittston.
Wilkes Barre and finally took up their
residence at Easton. On Feb 3 Mrs.
Hoadley disappeared. and her husband
searched for ner In vain
On Thursday OF last week the BODY
OF a woman was found In the canal
at Easton. Hoadley refused at first
to identify the corpse. saying the won.
an was not attired in clothing worn
by his wife Later. he decided, prin-
cipally from, the teeth, that the body
was that OF his wife. and paid for the
fun eral that was held yesterday
Mrs Hoadley so far refuses TO make
any explanation OF her whereabouts
since her disappearance
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-03
PLANS TO MAKE WIFE
IEALOUS;LANDS IN COURT

Adam Bobeck. an aristocratic young
Pole living at No. 42S Grandy-ave.'
told Justice Stein that 1t was his own
carefully planned ruse 10 make his
wife Jealous which resulted in his ap-
pearance in court
Bobeck. who says his father is a
banker In Austria. admitted that his
bride OF four months was always pleas
ant and nice to him. but he said he
couldn't boss her, which he took for
proof that she did not love him
enough. Bobeck's busy brain hit upon
the idea OF making his wife jealous
he said. so he wrote an endearing note
10 a mythical damsel whom he aG-
dressed as Sweetest Kate. He
dropped the note on his own doorstep.
where his wife would be sure to lind ii.
But when | ask her did she find
that note, she says she never saw no
note" said Bobeck, angrily
His pretty little wife smiled a know
ing smile
But | did find It," she said. "It
verified my suspicious that he was
running with other girls and spending
his money on them"
Adam proudly admitted that he had
lots OF other girls" But he promised
to forget the other girls and give his
wife the money that he used 10 spend
on them.
But | want TO be the boss" said
Boheck, surlily, 10 Justice Stein.
on. he can be the boss. said the
wise wife, with that same smile And
they went out together