Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-05-27
PAULSB0RO.

Candidates are gettig in line for
Mayor. The name of Howard w Mil
Ter has been spoken of by some, Jos.
Moreland by others, but when VIM. J..
Adamson names the man we will
know who is who If the Mayor does
not wish to continue himself, he has
a good man in view and his name is
neither Miller nor MoTeland The
race will be like two Irishmen who
were about to run race to a GER
tain tree by two different routes. Sud
denly Mike slapped Pat on the back
and asked how they were to tell who
reached the destination first. After
moments thought Pat answered:
tell yez, Mike, if | get there first I'll
make mark ON that tree with this
chalk and if you get there first you
can rub it out So the Mayor will
make the mark and Joe and Howard
can do the rubbing out at their leisure.
Constable John Carter arrested a
drunk in Woodbury. one day last week
and deserves great credit as the man
was both big and drunk at the same
time.
The Billingsport Fire Co. have can
didate for Council in their old reliable
war horse, Capt. Chas. MCGEE, OF the
Third Ward.
VIM. Bonner has his boat all re-
paired and painted and may be seen
going down Delaware street, if the
weather continues.
Herman Worthington has purchased
a new, up-to-date bicycle.
The Sunday bicycle ordinance is
being overlooked by one of our coun-
cilmen, who just forgets, that's all.
A petition is in circulation asking
for later train service. What we need
is trolley service, and few live men
could make it interesting by running
to. Gibbstown.
Chairman Shines is getting his 4th
of July arrangements in shape, and
Frank says it will be large day here,
sure.
The cement walks in Billingsport.
along by Uncle Dams are not breaking
up like some others we could mention.
The driver who got away with the
pay roll from Paymaster Leap of the
l. p Thomas Co., has been captured
and only had 16 cents when arrested,
out of the $5S stolen.
Cox Bros. have an extra force of
help on, building wagons for their
summer trade.
The regular meeting of the Pauls-
boro Fire Co. is on Friday evening.
The storm has damaged the trees at
Lincoln Park.
What has become of the hosiery
mill we were after? Seems they did
not reach the right people.
Some restrictions should be placed
on building in the business centre.
This borough has enough fire traps.
Who is responsible for the fire es-
capes not being placed on Laws Hall ?
Some say Joe Banks. Come, Jofo get
busy
Our gas superintendent has begun
to find he has bargained for more than
he can handle nicely. Not but what
he knows enough, but does not have
time enough. He now works % hours
a day, hires a boy and attends to all
duties of the gas works for $50 per
month. Some have suggested he take
the night Waterman job to help him
out of his troubles.
There is a movement on foot to ask
for later train every night. So come
now, get on your knockers.
Chas. Titus dog was shot on Sun
day morning, as it acted strangely,
and was believed to be mad.
Miss Hannah Stratton is seriously
ill at the home of her parents.
Miss Eleanor Vincent, of West Phila
has returned to her home after spend
ing some time here the guest of Miss
Mary Wright.
This town has had quite mad dog
scare There have been six killed al
ready. Those having dogs would do
wise thing to keep them up.
Oh, my! what mistake, the moon
shone Sunday night, and the gas lights
were lighted.
A small boat belonging to Mrs.
Smith, on the river front, drifted
away in the storm on Thursday night
and has not been found yet. Mrs. S.
offers reward if returned.
Druggist Moore attended the alumni
banquet at the hotel Walton, of the
Phila, College of Pharmacy last week.
A receiver has been appointed for
the South Western Trolley Co., at the
Penna landing of our ferry company
This was brought on by the owners
of the ferry company who are more
than anxious to have their boats rum
ming this summer.
Plumber Baumback has work for a
first-class plumber, SO if you are such
just pack up your tools and come
along.
Joe Myers has resigned his position
with the Dupont Powder Co., and is
now working with David Hickman.
Miss Josephine Davis, Of Phila., was
the guest of her parents on Sunday
People having small chickens are
complaining about the cats kill
ing and eating them.
Light house keeper Sharp enter
tanned his daughters from Phila., on
Sunday.
Don't forget the fire meeting on
Friday night.
Miss Laura Stevens, of Phila, was
the guest of her parents on Sunday.
Frank Nothnagle, of the Jefferson
College, is home for his summer vaca-
ton.
The Epworth League gave an enter