Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-07-22
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Mrs. Jesse Murray, from Paulsboro,
spent several days last week with Mr.
and Mrs. Charles II. Budd
ThorOfare Grange
The program at the Grange on last
Monday night was in charge of the
Misses Florence Heritage, Clara Zahn
and Anna Carter. There was the
usual singing by the Grange, A vocal
solo was given by Sister Frances
Goldy; a fine recitation was given by
Sister Mabel Clement; an excellent
reading by Sister Julia Gibbs, and an
other by Sister Mary Mullen; Brother
Champion Goldy recited in telling
way, ana Sister Maggie Gibbs made
one of her best recitations. Sister Ida
! Heritage gave humorous reading
which was much enjoyed, and Sister
Beulah Clement gave a good reading
with fine effect A recitation by Miss
Florence Heritage was well given.
The program for next week will be
in the hands of the Lecturer, Annie IA.
Thomas.
Grangers' Field Day Picnic.
Arrangements for this enjoyable
event are about completed and prom
ise greater success than has yet
been realized. More oranges will be
represented, and finer displays of the
choicest and best in the way of farm
products will be made. There will be
two ball games one in the morning
and one in the afternoon. The pro-
gram will be varied and full of inter-
est A famous elocutionist will give
some fine and dramatic recitations,
and noted vocalist will sing solos
both grave and gay. The young ladies
drill will be beautiful exhibition of
the poetry of motion, and the moving
pictures at night have been pronounce
edd excellent. Home talent will show
some shining lights, and it is hoped
that all who find it possible will be
at National Park on Wednesday, July
2Sth, to see what Gloucester county
can do when Gloucester county tries.
A large and beautiful American flag
will be awarded to the finest display
OF vegetables and fruits. An excellent
dinner and supper will be provided for
those who desire them, at the restau-
rant. In short the day will be one
which no person can afford to miss.
The eightieth birthday of Mr. Chas.
B. Leonard was celebrated on last
Thursday by his children and unmar
ried grandchildren, who all came in
the afternoon and made him gen.
uine surprise. Those who came were:
Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Leonard, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles C. Leonard, Walter
and Elizabeth; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Will
mer Leonard and Charles B. Leonard,
Jr. They came with their automobiles
and carriages we'll stored with the
good things which tempt the inner
man and royal supper was the re-
suit Mr.. Leonard received also a
number of postal congratulations from
distant friends. He carries his eighty
years well, and may easily receive
congratulations on his ninetieth
birthday.
Mr.. Charles H. Budd has received
letter from one of the presidents of
the Pennsylvania Railway Company
(which assures the residents of Thoro-
flare of a new and cOmmodious railway
station at an early date. 1t is hoped
|that this will mean an enclosed pass
enger waiting room also, and that it
is not freight alone which will be
benefited.
The Misses Florence and Sadie Nc
Bride, from Bridesburg, Pa, were the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rambo
over Sunday.
Mrs. Abbie Davis, from West Phila.,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Carl S. Davis.
Miss Rae Shuster, from Paulsboro,
is spending a week with Mrs. Howard
Phifer.
Miss Ella Godfrey and Mr.. Elmer
Wilson, from Philadelphia, were over
Sunday visitors with Mr.. and Mrs.
Tabor Rambo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Eastlack and
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Reed are spending
few days at Wildwood. The gentle
men were fishing at Anglesea on Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hinman enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jones, from
Gloucester City, over Sunday.
The Misses May Gleeson and Isa-
bella Longacre, from Swedesboro,
were over-Sunday visitors with Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Gleeson.
Miss Pearl Chew is at home again
after two weeks visit with her aunt
at Evan.
Mrs. Frank Turk, from EVAN, and
Mrs. Robert Mead and daughter Helen,
from Glassboro, have been spending
several days with Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
rison Chew.
Mr.. and Mrs. Royal R. Richards and
Mrs Mary Richards moved to Wood
bury on last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers, from
Woodbury., visited Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Otto over Sunday.
Mr.. William Schwenker, from Cam
den, was an over Sunday guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Schwenker.
Miss Cartherine Brannin, from Wood
bury, visited Miss Marguerite Blake
last week.
Mr.. William Thomas, of Glenside,
Pa, Messrs. Charles H. Thomas and
Herbert Etter, from Woodbury. ,Messrs.
Elmer E. Clement, Jesse Mullen and
William R. Gibbs, of Thorofare, have
just returned from five days fish
ing trip at Tuckerton.
Miss Lydia Witzell, from Paulsboro,
spent few days last week with Mrs.
Rebecca GleeSOn