Gloucester County Democrat., 1911-11-16
EAST GREENWICH

concourse of relatives and friends
gathered to pay their last tribute OF
respect to one who had lived most OF
his Life in their midst and had given
| largely of his means to this church
of his choice. 1t was very fitting
that the last service over his remains
should be held there. The pastor
Rev. Mr.. Webber, had charge of the
/ services, the interment being in Eg-
| lington Cemetery.
| Lloyd Vannatta was an over Sunday
guest of his sister, Mrs. Harry Jag
gard, at Grenloch.
The topic in the Epworth League
service in the NJ. E. Church, on Sun
day evening, November 19, is Civ
ling Christ the Right of Way and
Miss Lillian Wren will have charge
of the meeting. All welcome
Ii Work was started this week on the
broad leading from Mt Royal to Man
Etua and oyster shells are being carted
Athere from the wharf at Mt Royal
Ito shell the road. 1t has been in a
/ bad condition for some time, but it is
hoped that before winterNsets in the
! new road will be done, (which will be
great Improvement over the other
and will be greatly appreciated by
| the farmers living over that way
East Township has awakened to the
fact that their roads we're among the
worst in Gloucester county and are
getting busy to be on an equal with
their neighbpring townships with good
roads. rL0
The many friends of Mrs James D
Hoffman, Sr., are sorry to know that
she has had a relapse and is again
confined to her bed, being very i'll
She had greatly improved and was
up around her room, but took vry
heavy cold on Sunday evening when
the cold wave came, and is now in a
very serious condition.
More stone has arrived at the
Clarksboro station for our new road
and the contractor, Mr.. King,is hustl-
ing things right through, as they have
the road stoned to Mt. Royal, and will
be through our village in another day.
All are happy with the prospect of a
|'good road this winter.
There has been much disturbance
at the hotel, at Mt Royal of late.
Saturday evening last, as late as II
p. M, neighbors were aroused by the
swearing of those who were in, an in
toxicated condition and it is becoming
intolerable, and will not be born by
those who love peace and quietness,
much longer. A word to the wise is
sufficient.
On Saturday evening last Marion
Green entertained number of young
people to meet her cousin, Edwin
Chew, of Oaklyn, Pa.
II Several of the members and friends
IEof st. Peters Church attended the
|Iconsecration services of St. James P.
E. Church. at Paulsboro on Tuesday
Hast. AS may be recalled, the old
iIchurch was totally destroyed by fire
Eabout three years ago, and it has been
hreplaced by a beautiful little stone
|Istructure of old English style of ar
|lchitecture, with memorial windows
which add greatly to its beauty The
church was filled with the congrega-
tion and visiting clergy and friends.
Excellent music was rendered and the
services were most interesting and
well repaid those who attended. With
it's beautiful property entirely free
from debt it is earnestly desired that
st. James Church may grow steadily
in strength and numbers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alphonso Chew. who
have been spending some weeks with
their aunt, Mrs. Emeline Green, have
returned to their home in Oakmont,
Pa.
Rev. J. R. Vannatta, pastor of the
Clarksboro NJ E. Church, officiated
at a very pretty wedding on Wednes-
day evening, Nov. 8th, when he united
in marriage adr. Lewis Parker and
Miss Emma Ridgway at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
10. Ridgway, at Mullica Hill. Mr..
Edward Kirby acted as best man and
Miss Idella Avis was the maid of hon
or. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Parker are
very prominent among the young peo-
all their lives.
Revival services have commenced
in the NJ. Es Church at Jefferson, I'M
der the leadership of the pastor, Rev.
j. r. Vannatta, which will continue
for some weeks The pastor will be
glad to see the members and friends
of the congregation out as often as
possible.
Mr. and Mrs. Will H. Hoffman and
daughter Bessie attended the 18th
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Allan Morgan at their home in West
Philadelphia on Monday evening last.
Mrs Morgan was formerly Miss Anna
Robinson, of Clarksboro.
Rev. +. r. Vannatta was visitor
in New York and Newark on Satur-
day last.
The Ladies' Aid met at the home of
Mrs. Will Hoffman on Tuesday even
ing last. On account OF the storm
many were kept at home but those
who were present attended to all
items of business and then very plea
SAINT social hour was enjoyed and deli
cious refreshments of fruit and cake
were served and greatly enjoyed by
all The next meeting will be at the
home of Mr. N. P. Hoffman in De-
cember.
io1Iy comnany of the friends of