Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-01
MULLICA HILL.

Hon. Stacy L. Pancoast was a Sun
day suest in Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. George III. Poinsett are
entertaining MIR. e. Poinsett and sis
ter, who have returned from a Soutn-
ern tour. They propose taking up
their abode in Moorestown this spring
Mr.. Lewis Albright, one Of the es-
teemed young men of this locality, left
last week for Barnagat, where he has
accepted a prosperous position with
Childs' grocery company.
A real surprise was given Mrs. Har-
mon Ballenger on the 18th inst, it
being her birthday. Abundant refresh
ments were served. Those present
were: John A. Ballenger and wife,
Harmon Ballenger and wife. Warren
Parker and wife, nj. F. Parker and
wife, Norman Parker and wife, Frank
Sherwin and wife, Clinton Iredell and
wife, DR.. and Mrs. w. c. Finkeni, Wal
ter Shoemaker and wife, William f.
Iredell and wife, Mrs Frank Moore,
Misses Verna Scott, Anna Ballenger,
Emma RidgWay, AIessrs. Ldnlund Ire
dell and Lewis Parker.
A history of the bell and clock on
IISt. Stephens Church, Mullica Hill:
E'The tower was built by carpenter
EJohn Schwebel in the summer of 1879
THE bell was bought of the firm of
La1enry McShane Co., in Baltimore
Lawyer Richard Ware made the selec-
tion; the cost of the bell at the foun-
dry was $198, which with freight
amounted to $203. 1t was placed in
the belfry and rang for the first time
on Thursday, September 11th, 1879.
The clock was purchased of the How
ard Watch and Clock Co., of New York
City, Hon. Stacy L. Pancoast making
the purchase. The cost of the clock
was $685., workman coming from
the works to put it in place in the
tower, which required weeks time
to do. 1t was completed and started
on it's labors of sounding the hours
on Wednesday, January 28th, 1880,
striking for the first time 12 o'clock
noon on that day. The cost of the
tower was $185. The bell first cost
$19S, clock, with freight, $685.; total,
$7l8. Samuel K. Wilson was born
near Mullica Hill, but settled in the
city of Trenton. He started this pro-
Ject by gift of one hundred dollars.
Mr.. Wilson resided in the city of
Trenton, and for many years was en-
gagged in the manufacture of cloth,
and accumulated a large fortune. He
died November 26th, 1900 The clock
has been kept in good repair up to the
| present time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells Green and dau-
ghter, of Wenonah, were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs David Borton.
DR.. and Mrs. James Wamsley, of
Phila., spent Saturday and Sunday in
their new residence on the lake.
The members of the M. E. Church
gathered at the parsonage Friday even
ing to welcome the pastor, Rev. H. M.
Smith, and family, who have returned
| for their third year. All were de-
| lighted to have them return.
| Mr.. Vernon Burning was a recent
| guest to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Norman, at West Chester, Pa.
| DR.. and Mrs. Finkeni are entertain
| ing their mother, Mrs. Citizens, who
| has been spending the winter with
her brother, Mr.. Henry Parrick. OF
Camden.
Millions of onion sets are being
planted in this locality.
Mr.. John Bill, of Indianapolis, for
merly of Mulica Hill, accompanied by
his wife and her sister, and Mr.. Rob't
Folwell, captain Of the University foot
ball team, came down from Phila. in
their touring car on Sunday to see
his parents. Mr.. Robert G. Folwell
was taken out for a spin and to see
his farms. Mr.. George Ridgway, who
resides on one of his farms, has 35
acres planted in potatoes, and will
plant more Mr.. Albertus Wilson re-
/ sides on his Sacramento farm.
Mr.. Joseph Merriel draws the reins
over fine colt he purchased of Geo
White.
Mr.. and Mrs Haines, of near Swed-
esboro, grandchildren of Sarah Haines
Borton, and David Borton, were Sun
day visitors in town.
i The minstrel show in the Town Hall
Saturday night last, given by the Glass
boro High School boys, made a hit
The participants were all High School
pupils, hailing from Pitman, Glassborc
and Mullica Hill A large audience
was in attendance. The receipts were
| $3S.O5. The Glassboro and Pitman
young men we're entertained at Null
lica Hill over Sunday.
/ Miss Elizabeth Ridgway, of West
j Chester Normal school, is taking her
vacation at home.
/ Contractor Thomas L. Munyan
makes a start ON Mr. Will. Gooden S
new residence on Monday.
Mrs. Hannah Warrington and son
were Sunday guests of Banking Clerk
and Mrs. Henry L. Haines.
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