Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04
PITMAN.

Howard DeMaris has moved to the
Moss farm.
DR.. Rufus Read is building new
cottage on Lake Drive.
Mrs. Joseph Campbell has been
very sick with grip.
Charles Buchanan has moved into
his new dwelling at Cadora.
The boys choir were guests of Ar
leigh p Hess on Thursday evening
George Anderson has broken
ground for his new residence on
Kenton avenue.
The new fire house of Volunteer
Fire Co. No. 2 is enclosed. 1t is a
pretty and roo 9 Ggo woodenc building
Contractor E. C. Champion has
commenced work on house for j.
W. Buckley. 1t is situated onthe SUI
burban tract.
A new house is started on Lake
avenue. Lake avenue is the former
Lovers Lane" to Alcyon Park.
Oscar L. Fleetwood, Esq, has NOV
ed into Mrs. Appleby's dwelling OPP
posite S. P. Clark's store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Simkins,
of Camden, were over-Sunday guests
of Mr. and Mrs. John Missey.
Washington Camp P. O. S. of A.
will give burlesque initiation,
Joining the P. o. S. of A." IN X 6.
E. Hall Saturday evening of this
week
George Warner has returned from
Newark, Ohio, and has brought his
personal effects as he does not ex-
pect to go West again.
Samuel Phifer and Robert Dawson
addressed the mems meeting Sunday
afternoon. Two hundred and six
men were present. T. l. Dunlap and
]. T. Riley will be the speakers next
Sunday.
A baby (picture) social was held
at the residence of ]. T. Riley Friday
evening by the Epworth League.
Each person was asked to BRING his
or her first picture, and the guessing
as to the identity of the pictures
elected much merriment.
AS Samuel Warrick, who escaped
from the asylum at Trenton some
time ago, has relatives here there
has been more or less interest mani
tested in the case. A man who was
acting strangely at the station ON
Friday morning was supposed to be
he, and considerable excitement was
aroused, but he proved to be half
witted stranger.
o. B. Moss chimney caught fire
Saturday night and the firemen were
called out on account of the danger
ously high winds, but their services
were not needed.
Mr.. Charles Simpson secured the
contract for decorating the Second
doIn
the automobile show. Ten Thousand
yards of bunting besides flags ard
other devices in large numbers we're
used.
The oyster supper given by the
Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 on Satur-
day evening was we'll attended.
The hearty cooperation of the ladies
and members of No. 1 showed the
feeling of comradship between the
two companies. Quite a number of
No. / went in a body in full uniform
with their fife and drum corps.
A dozen friends spent Friday even
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hates
and enjoyed a pleasant evening and
fine refreshments. 1t was the twenty
ninth wedding anniversary of Mr..
and Mrs. Hates.
Hotel Pitman is becoming well
patronized The new management
is giving the place a high reputa-
tion for comfort and fine table. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Hirst, of Phila., book
ed on the first for a stay of several
weeks.
We understand the Suburban Com
spany have purchased the building
lsites at Sewell that have been on
1.-THE market for so long. The COM
|pany have accomplished wonders at
|Pitman Terrace and we congratulate
the town of Sewell on it's future pro-
Spects.
Clarence Williams the twelve year
old son of A. A. Williams, had a
narrow escape from death at the
Pitman ave. crossing Wednesday
evening last. His foot was caught
between the rail and planking and
he was unable to extricate himself
Bowman Lodge and William Pimm
also tried, and Filippo, the watch
man, made the effort. Seeing the
621 bearing down upon them, FLIP
pc wrapped a red flag around his
lantern and stopped the train Clar-
ence was saved from an express
train at the same spot about six
years ago.
The Round Table Club met with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dare Tuesday
evening.
TURNERVILLE.
There will be a dime social held AT