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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
S. ]. POTATO SHIPMENTS.

According to the Elmer Times, the
past week about closed this year s
potato season in South Jersey.
This, from financial stand point,
has been the most successful potato
season which the. farmers have ever
had. While the yield was not so large
this year as last, there being almost
1000 more carloads shipped last year
than this, the demand made the prices
much higher. The potatoes selling at
about $3.40 per barrel on the average.
Before the season closes there will
have been shipped from Elmer 535
cars. From Shiloh Crossing 545 cars
will be the probable shipment for this
season. Shiloh is the only station
from which larger shipment has
been made this year than last There
being about 20 cars more. 4a
Woodstown led in the number OF
shipments this season with 629 cars.
Salem close behind with 625
The following is the seasons ship
ments from the named stations up to
and including last Thursday, with the
probable shipment at the bottom.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24

District twenty-five, Independent
Order sof Odd Fellows, held a district
meeting with East Greenwich lodge
at Clarksboro, August 10th, called by
District Deputy Grand Master, John B.
Stratton, for the district comprising
the lodges of Gloucester, Westvilfe.
Woodbury., Mantua, Paulsboro and
CIarksboro.
The meeting was successful in in
terest and attendance, there being
present one hundred and eighteen
members of the district of total
membership of five hundred and
eighty-six, and ten other lodges were
represented by delegations of one to
three.
Each lodge made report of its
work Of the half year ending July 1,
which disclosed the fact that, nearl
half hundred had been added to their
rolls; six deaths and two dropped for
nom payment of dues. The lodges
have paid out in six months for sick
ness and death about seventeen hum
dred dollars, of which two hundred
was for relief of members of other
lodges. fs4s a fgiaisaf see
Grand secretary Harry S. Pine
gave an interesting and useful talk
on the actual business working of
the Grand Lodge, also subordinate
lodges. ~
Grand Representative to the Severn
eign Grand Lodge G. Fleming Stang
er commended the young man who is
willing to give his time and interest
to the order, reminding them of their
duty to their fellow men.
The most masterful and eloquent
address of the evening was deliver
ed by the Grand Master, VIM T. Rob-
bins, who spoke of the influence a
lodge of Odd Fellows had in a com
munity; the principles of the order,
and the great fraternal part of the
order
There were several interesting and
eloquent speeches made by other
visiting brothers, all of which were
inspiring to those present. After
which all were invited to feast Of
watermelon, grapes, apples and can
taloupe, with a smoke at the end
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
THE DILKs FAMILY REUNI0N>e

One of the most enjoyable social
gatherings held at EVAN for some time
was the Dilks family reunion last
Wednesday, Milton Cossaboon was
master of ceremonies, and the family
gathered at his hospitable home,
where everything that his experience
and artistic taste could suggest was
done to insure the comfort and enjoy
ment of his guests.
X BY the side of Mr.. C's home runs
fsmall stream, which he had widened,
Hand beneath the low boughs of the
ltrees which stand ON its border, seats
Awere built, with steps leading down
ito the water Hammocks and swings
were conveniently strung for all; lawn
seats and chairs were placed in cozy
hooks inviting the confidential tete-a-
Ftete
Upon entering the well kept grounds
painted hand boards with extended
finger directed the way to Lake Hurst
Park, named in honor of the young
domonie OF the family, who is at pres
ent stationed at Lake Hurst. Onlethe
fiat top of tree trunk was striking
likeness of the reverend gentleman,
drawn by some one many degrees re-
moved from the novice. Mr. Cossa-
boon had arranged to have things con-
tinually happening: there was a bean
bag contest, won by Mrs. Hanna Dilks'
side, also a sack race by the women,
which was won by Miss Anna Fox
The mems sack race was won by
Milton Cossaboon; the ladies' running
race was won by Miss Ethel Marshall,
and the mems by Harry Dilks. After
falling down repeatedly and turning
somersaults, in the midst of the excite
ment of the ladies' sack race Mrs. Eva
Cole expressed wish to see her re-.
spected cousin, Mrs. Ivy Mutt lose her
centre of gravity. About that time
the bench on which Mrs. Cole was sit
ting broke without warming. Moral
1T is never safe to wish others bad
luck
Dinner was served at high noon and
supper at six O'Clock, beneath the
branches of a great apple tree ON the
lawn. In the evening was fortune tell
ing by Miss Fox; music by the phono-
graph, and upon the piano. organ an
violin When the hour for parting
came the company Joined in singing
the doxology and were dismissed wit
the benediction by Rev. Samuel Cos
saboon. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Dilks, Rev. Samuel Cos
saboon, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Cole, Miss
Anna Fox, of Western Virginia; Mr..
and Mrs. Harry DilKs Mr.. and Mrs.
Theo. Wolf, of Philadelphia; Mr. and
- ~ 54. "A
Dilks, Mrs. Ivy Mutt, Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Huff, Miss Ethel Marshall,
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierson B. Kiger, Mr..
David Piper, Izetta and Mildred Dilks,
Mabel Mutt, Webster, Ernla and Leslie
Cole, and Baby Dorothy Kiger
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
County Board Of Agriculture.


The Gloucester County Board OF
Agriculture will hold a meeting in
Grange Hall, at Mullica Hill, on Mon
day, September 4, 1911, at 2 o'clock.
The following program has been
prepared:
Music, Miss Bertha Scott.
The question Are lightning rods a
protection to buildings?" by Aaron
Borton, JOS. L. Carter. Saml Con-
over.
Recitation, Alice Brown. *
sDo we, as farmers, receive any
real benefit, aside from the social
features, from the Grange Picnic at
Alcyon?' Asa Moore, Reuben Wiley.
Esther Rulon, Christian Wurst.s W
Music, Edward Iredell
what is the practical way of ex-
tending and maintaining the high
ways?. General discussion.
WnR. SKINNER, Sec'y
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
Temperance Day at National Park.

Next Tuesday, the 29th inst. will
be Temperance Day at National Park.
The exercises, under the auspices of
the w G. t. u will open at 10 80
a. m, with .devotions led by Mrs. S.
Fish, Of Westville. DR.. H.L. Col
mour and, Miss Maud Stultz will rem
der solos, and the address will be by
Rev. S. B. Golf, Jr.
The afternoon session will be open
ed at 2 O'Clock with song and arayer
followed by medal contest, with sew
en- contestants.
Mrs. Sara Scull will present the
medal, and Mrs. Mary Seabrook will
make a brief address to the young
people.
Temperance pictures will be shown
in the evening.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
Moose Entertainment.

The Moose Band and Orchestra will
give a high class musical vaudeville
performance in Green's Opera House
this city, Tuesday evening. September
21st. The committee in charge have
placed the tickets on sale at popular
prices, Is, % and 80 cents and from
the demand at this time it is more
than probable that every seat will be
sold before the performance. Pro-
fessors Wanderer and Duffield, who
are preparing the musical features
for the evening promise those who
attend a rare treat, and with the
Moose Quartette III illustrated songs,
in conjunction with high class vaude-
Vile, well-known Moose boys, i is
safe to assume that the entertainment
will be worth the price Of admission.
Tickets are now on sale at Sutton s
Drug Store and Coomhs' Barber Par
lor,l or can be had by addressing Sec
Hretary Albright. aSs ss.S3
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
Automobile Smashup.

While going in opposite directions
on the Mullica Hill Redwood road
Tuesday afternoon, the automobiles of
Walter Ridgway, of Mullica Hill, and
j. H. Porch. of Redwood, collided in
front of Edw. Doughertys farm
Mr.. Porchs machine was able to pro-
coed on its way home, but Mr., Ridg-
ways received damages to the extent
of a broken front wheel, twisted mud
guard and twisted front axle.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
East Greenwich Democratic Caucus

The Democrats of East Greenwich
township are invited to meet in Clark's
Hall, Clarksboro, on Monday evening,
August %, next, for the purpose of
naming candidates for township offices
to be nominated at the primary cleo
ton to be held on September 26.
Signed, Robert Eldridge, Geo. Myers,
Sam1 Lodge, s. R. Stetser, Herman
Loper,. Geo. Herzog, Frank Ford, Chas.
Wolferth, B. Warrington.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
Jos. Carr,s Horse Found.


The horse and buggy hired from
Liveryman Jos. Carr, of Pitman, three
weeks ago, were recovered in the pos
session of Herman BlufieId, near Man
tua, ON Tuesday. The man and wo-
man who hired the team drove direct
to the farm of Herman Bluefield, be-
tween Mantua and Berkley, and trad
ed the horse for mule, Blufeld pay
ing $25 in addition. The man was
about to hitch the. mule to the buggy
when he asked Blufield what he
would give for the buggy. The far
mer did not want the buggy. Then
the stranger eaid he would sell him
the mule and Blufield bought it back
for SIS, virtually paying $40 for the
horse. The stranger then again tried
to sell the buggy, but failed, and ask
ed permission to leave it until the
next day The man and woman then
walked to Manttia, where they took
trolley car fors rsCamdenA They are
supposed to. be. the same pair who
have stolen teams In other sections.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
OBITUARY.
MRS. A. Nj. PIERCE,

One Of the oldest and best-known
residents of this city, died at her
home yesterday morning, shortly be-
fore 10 O'Clock, aged so years. The
deceased had been in failing health
for some time Mrs. Pierce was a
woman of gentle disposition and in
her death passes away generous
friend and kind neighbor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
AMONG LOCAL B. B. FANS.
West End Wins from Swedesboro.

VtSt Flu WINS ITum oWtueSuUTOs
With Yak" Ramps operating West
End took last Saturdays game from
Swedesboro, after nine close and ex-
citing innings, during which the lead
changed hands several times to finally
rest on the Woodbury. team.
Both teams were well supplied with
rooters, who lost no opportunity to
join in the arguments, which were
some frequent.
Happy" Keegan had a wallop for
McLaughlin's delivery on three of
his four trips to the bat, two of
which were for extra bases.
Babe Archut's' we'll known blue
ribbon batting eye is on short va
cation, but will return on or before
Labor Day.
The final score was 6 to 5.
First Ward Easy for Covenant.
First Ward gave a very poor sample
to some of West Ends fans last Sat-
in the game with Covenant of how
to play base ball. They are capable
of putting up better article than
they showed Saturday. Let us hope
it is their last day off.
George Letzgus, who was struck by
a bat in Fridays game, was unable to
play, SO his brother substituted and
put up a very creditable game.
Score, Covenant 5, First Ward j.
Nz4 Aztecs Win.
The .Aztecs easily defeated the RAM
blers. of Philadelphia, Saturday by the
score of 10 to l. Chandler only pitch
ed one inning as he was hit on the
head by a pitched ball in the second
inning and compelled to retire from
the game. Feltnan took up his work
and did fine. holding the visitors to
one hit in eight innings.
Evergreen Hall lost to Norristown
Giants IL to 2. Peerless A. c., of
Germantown, will be the attraction on
Thursday on their grounds.
The Goodall A.. A. shut out the So.
Philadelphia Giants in the second
game of the series at Washington
Park, Philadelphia, by the score of Is
to 0. Hunter, Goodalls big southpaw,
allowed the heavy hitters but three
scratch hits, while Goodal got next
! W Lie Jldllto . spit Udll dl tlSJ lOI LuiI-
teen. Goodall's next big attraction
will probably be in one of the South
ern States. aE
Pitman was shut out by Mawson by
score of 2 to 0.
National Park met defeat at the
hands of the Marines by the score OF
lis to s
4 Woodbury. Heights won hard fight
1 from First National Bank. Score 8
to s.
/ Gloucester was defeated by West
/ vile on Saturday, winning in the ninth
! inning Score A to /.
| Clayton played a sixteen inning
game with Pennsgrove, losing by a
score of 2 to /.
Abbott, who formerly played with
West End, is playing with Mullica
! Hill. On Saturday he made four hits
! Mt. Royal and Mt. Royal second
played an interesting game, the for
mer winning by a score of 5 to 2.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
Historical Society

The Gloucester County Historical
Society for their annual pilgrimage
this year, will go to Princeton, on Sat
urday, September 30th.
In all probability they will leave
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, at
8 a M, returning will arrive in Cam
den at 6.33 p. m.
All those who expect to go must no.
tify the Secretary beforehand, as ar
rangements and number must be
known. co:
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
SAMUEL KELTY HIRES,

A we'll known farmer, died on We'd
nesday at his home near this. city,
aged sixty-one years. His funeral
took place on Saturday. from his late
residence. East Cooper st.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
WILLIAM N. EAsTLACK.

On Friday last. William NJ, in
FAINT son of John and Anna G. East
lack, near Mantua Grove. died of
cholera infantum, aged thirteen mon
this and four days. The funeral was
held Monday, the interment being at
Eglington.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
ANDREW sTRoHM.

Aged 50 years, died at the home of his
son-in-law, Fred V. Myers, Jr-, this
city, Sunday His funeral took place
Tuesday, interment being made in Eg-
lington Cemetery.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
AUGUSTUS STEWART,

! Formerly Of this city, died IN Cam
den last Wednesday aged sixty-five
years. gig
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
WALTER DYE,

A well-known young man of North
Woodbury., died on Thursday from
tuberculosis.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS.
GROSsCUP ELECTED
Chairman Democratic state Committee
lBy Telephone. ]

At meeting of the Democratic
State Executive Committee, in Hotel
Sterling, Trenton, this morning, Mr.. E.
E. Grosscup was elected chairman Of
the State Democratic Committee by
unanimous vote, Is members being
present.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
OVERSEERs OF POOR.

There are approximately ATS Over
seers of the Poor in New Jersey. The
most important duty of these officers
is that pertaining to the relief of
needy persons in their homes. APP
parently little or no effort has ever
been made to ascertain how this work
is being done, how many people are
recipients of such relief, and what
the cost is to the several communitie
The enactment of the new Poor Law
suggested the desirability of calling
the Overseers. of the Poor together for
the purpose of directing their atten-
ton to the provisions of the law, to
ascertain and discuss the methods as
used in distributing the poor funds
and to secure some uniformity of ac-
ton. As a preliminary to such meet
ing the State Charities Aid Association
asked the Overseers for information
as to the number of people relieved
by them and the character and cost
of such relief. The more than one
hundred replies received indicate the
urgent need of reform in this branch
of the public service The Overseers,
as is natural, have apparently widely
relieved and how the relief is to be
extended. This is partly due to their
unfaniliarity with the law and more
largely to the fact that there has been
no effort made to summarize their
work, advise them of their duties and
to afford them the means of coInpar-
/ ing their work with that of similar
officials in other communities.
On the basis of the reports received
the number of people on the poor lists
/ is approximately $4,000 and the annual
cost of their relief from $40G,0000O to
$500, 10000
In the different communities in Hud-
son county the proportion of those
receiving relief to the whole popula-
tion varies from one in AZ, to one in
$50; the per capita amount of relief
| in these three communities varies
from $1.50 to $130S.
| In one township with total popula-
| tion of 3,4G0, there are eight people
on the poor list most of whom are in
| receipt of regular monthly or weekly
relief in cash. In these cases the per
capita cost of relief is nearly 500.
1t is probable that cases similar to
the foregoing will be found in every
county in the State. It is already ap-
/ parent that in undertaking to get az
/ the facts to systematic the work the
State Charities Aid Association has
undertaken a very sizeable task, but
one that has in it tremendous possi-
bilities for needed reforms.
/ for needed reforms.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
Mantna Grose- Mickieton Road Com
~ tract Halted M

~ tract Halted m
LDnder the law, contracts for new
county roads, ordered by Boards of
Freeholders must be approved by the
State Commissioner before execution ),
The contract for the Mantua Grove
AIiekleton road, awarded to the Fill
bert Paving and Construction Co.,
last Thursday was submitted to Com
missioner Stevens last Tuesday, with
the explanation that the road commit
tee and the Board had recommended
that the contract be awarded to that
company because it had done very
satisfactory work for the county in
the construction of the Auburn-Swed-
esboro road.
The Commissioner stated that the
Newton Paving Company, of Trenton,
the lowest bidder, was responsible
company and he could not see his
way clear to approve a contract that
was some $4,000 higher than the low
est bidder.
He directed County Engineer Cat
tell to hold the checks of all the bid
ders until the matter could be adjust
ed, although the Board of Freeholders
at the last meeting had ordered the
checks of the unsuccessful bidders re-
turned
The County Engineer was further
instructed by the Road Commissioner
to take all the samples of the road
material, five in number, which were
submitted by the bidders, to the State
Chemist and have them analyzed.
Should the samples of the Newton
Paving Company prove satisfactory to
the State Road Commissioner, a spec
ial meeting of the Board of Freehold
ers may be called and the contract
awarded TO the Newton Paving Co.
The bids submitted to the Board
last Thursday, and their figures fol-
low B. F. Sweeten & Son, s47, ,469 go
Newton Paving Co, $43, ,079. 43; J. F.
Stanley & Co., $4S,461 .25; Kelley
McFeeley & Co., SIS, ,325 .27; Filbert
Paving & Const. Co., S51, 1,073. .S4
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
County Finances.

The August monthly report of Geo
E. Pierson, County Collector, present
ed to the Board of Chosen Freeholders
at its meeting held August II, 1911, is
as follows: ~
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24

Total ............s,5.a. 80. lVs
Candidates for the above position
should file their applications with the
Civil Service Commission, Trenton, n.
J.. not later than noon, Saturday, Sep
tember 2, 1911.
After filing of application blanks,
applicants will receive notice stating
time and place of examination.
Great care should be exercised IN
making out the application blank, and
all questions should be answered fully.
Do not overlook the fact that the affi-
dayit of the applicant is absolutely
necessary. 4 m
Bear in mind also, that it is irregu-
lar for one signing the application as
a voucher to act in the capacity of a
Notary Public.
For further information, address
Gardner Colby, Chief Examiner, Civil
Service Commission, State House,
Trenton, N. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24

John Rachor, Sri, has sold his gro
Gerry store tozG Charles Stackenwalt,
who's has resigned his position. at
Blasius and has already taken possess
sion Of the business. - N
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24

willard Pancoast and sister An
ma are spending ten days at Avalon.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
REcEIPTs


Previously reported sle5, ,8ss s5
w. Harrison Livermore,
Guardian, maintenance, 6S 66
Joseph Ridgway. Steward,
farm sales :. .....-.. 1SS 81
Alfred r. Rfchman, Malaga
bridge construction 125 90
J. Boyd Avis, Soil fine. 20s00
Woodbury. Trust Co. cur
rent expense note .... 5000 90
F. and NJ N. B., Woodbury.
current expense note. 5000 90
F. and NJ NJ B., Woodbury.,
and Mantua Grove con-
struetion note .......... 1876. SO
VIM. NJ. Smith, Probation
officer, fine A 90
+ Ira G. Chew, maintenance, 26. 90
Cooper Jessup, 12,25S lbs
stone grit ............ 1911
Thos L. Wilson, Sheriff
July Office receipts. 1876. So
Public Service Railway Go.
rent Broad St. bridge. 100. 90
Edward L. Edwards, Comp
troller, account of New
Jersey state Hospital 1s2. 90
A. G. Silver, Surrogate,
July Office receipts :. S33S- AZ
L. A. Goffray, Justice, fine 3 90
i
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
The N. ]. Civil Service Commission

Information concerning New Jer-
sey Civil Service examination (open
to male citizens of the State of New
Jersey only to be held at points con-
1venient to candidates, on Thursday,
September Z, 1911, for the following
position:
Head Gardener, State Hospital, Nor
ris Plains.
Salary $50 per month including
house rent and heat. a
Subjects of examination and relative
weights:
Experience ...........s.....-.
Spelling ...-...,. -.--s-,.- 5
Arithmetic (simple operations.
Practical questions on gardening
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24

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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24
/. 0. o. f. District Meeting.

Seasons Total
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-24

The term of Coroner DeGroff, of
Swedesboro, expires this year, and
his successor must be chosen at this
election. AS yet, neither party III
this county seem to have candidate.
It's splendid chance for a Demo-
crat. We furnish petitions on appli-
cation. free.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-19
HANGING OF JAMES
is SET FOR FRIDAY

Walla Walla, Wash, April 10
Frederick Jahns. alias James Logan,
will be hung at the state penitentiary
Friday morning, tho first execution
at the prison since last June. Jahns
has shown no signs of weakness, and
Is still stoutly maintaining his inno-
cence, declaring the woman is still
alive, and that a fatal mistake has
been made.
Jahns was convicted of numbering
Mrs. Agnes Jansen, his housekeeper,
IN Whatcom county about three years
ago. Circumstantial evidence convict
ed the man, It being alleged that he
lured the woman to a lonely place,
killed her, and then buried her body.
Clothing and trinkets, known to be
those of the woman, were found in the
ashes, and other evidence was brought
in to complete the chain.
Jahns has been writing a document
in a mysterious and secret code, and
the key to this he says he will give
the officials when he is taken from
his cell to die. This will, he says, eX-
plain the whole affair.