Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-12-07
WENONAH.

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surprise party by several of her
friends last Saturday evening, in hon
or of her birthday. 1t was COM
plete surprise and all present spent
very enjoyable evening.
Miss Cecilia Sargent was home
from college for the holidays
Several past midshipmen from An
napolis, who came up for the Army
Navy game, were guests of Miss Ag-
mes Ripper during the past week.
Miss Ripper and Mrs Rutter took in
the game last Saturday
Miles and Walter Poff, Jr., spent
Thanksgiving at the home Of their
grandmother in West Philadelphia.
before the address given by Miss
Sarah B. Askew, of Trenton, to the
children Of the upper grades at the
public schools on Wednesday after
noon, there was a spelling contest be-
tween the 7th and 9Th grades, in which
Hugh Mehorter came out ahead and
was given a fine box of candy by his
teacher. Harold Urian stood second
and Richard Stockton was last to fall
in the 7th grade. Miss Stevens was
much pleased with the attendance of
the parents and urges that they come
oftener, when they may have the OPP
portunity to view the workings of the
classes.
The Wenonah Mutual Improvement
Association held their regular month
ly meeting on Saturday evening, Dec.
End.
Mr.. Edward Scott's friends gave
him surprise birthday party one
evening last week, in honor of his
74th birthday. A very pleasant even
ing was spent, after which the guests
departed, wishing the host many more
happy birthdays.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Wesley Chapter No. 1873 of the Meth
odist Brotherhood has been Indefinite
ly postponed
A brand new little son, Alexander,
arrived at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Benz. Cloud last Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w H. Durell enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. w Hubbard,
son and daughter, of Mount Airy, on
Sunday.
The cadets of the W. NJ. A. have
returned after being home for the
Thanksgiving holidays.
Mrs. G.. c. Richman recently en-
tertained her father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. Reed, from Vineland.
Miss Hannah Jordan and Mr. Clin-
ton Newell, both of Woodstown, were
married in the NJ. E. pasonage by
Rev Correll, their former pastor, on
last Tuesday afternoon. Later they
left for Atlantic City where they are
spending their honeymoon.
Adam Knight, Master of Mantua
Grange No. 80, left for the 39th an
nual session of the New Jersey
Grange, in Casino Hall, Steel Pier,
Atlantic City, on Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Pierson and family, of Wood
bury, are now occupying the Mr..
Zeissel's house on North Clinton ave.
Dr.. Charles Lorenzo and Mrs. Lor-
ence, Prof. and Mrs Clayton Snyder
spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Lor-
ence's parents in Aura
j. L. Drummer has finished the
concrete bridge near .Williamstown.
Wenonah defeated the fast First
Ward team, of Woodbury. Saturday by
the score of 6 to 0. The playing of
kellar, Carey and Harland featured
About 4.30 Sunday morning Borough
Waterman hurry, noticed smoke is
suing from Harrison Coles barn and
gave the alarm. Soon the firemen
We're on the scene, and although the
flames spread rapidly, the men soon
had it under control, but not until the
upper part of the building was COM
pletely destroyed. The residence of
Mr. Hallman, adjoining, had a very
narrow escape, as it was the side of
the house was scorched and when the
water was put on it every window
pane was broken. 1t is supposed the
fire originated from spontaneous com
bustion, a load Of hay which was put
in the barn last Tuesday was total
loss but the horse and two wagons
were saved.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Grosscup and
son Edward have returned from a two
weeks trip.
The Misses Kinsler, Of South Jeffer-
son ave., entertained the Misses
Franklin, of Philadelphia, and Miss
Florence Spedder, at dinner Saturday
Mr.. Edgar c.. Martin, of Darby. Pa.
and Miss Ray E. Copeland, of Phila-
delphia, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Poff
Mr.. J. W. Davis is ON the sick list
at this writing.
The following officers were elected
by Mantua Grange No. 80 P. of H.
last Monday evening: Master, John
Foster; Overseer, Chalkley Lyons !;
Lecturer, Anna 'Sweeten; Steward.
Alexander Burt; Assistant, Gilbert
Kirkbride; Chaplain, Adam Knight;
Treasurer, Benz. Leap; Secretary, H.
G. Viereck; Gatekeeper Edw. Scott;
Ceres, Sarah Scott; Pomona, Anna
Knight; Flora, Sarah Dilks, Lady AS
sistant Steward, Maria Burt; organist,
Adella Leap.
Miss Edna Martin has returned from
her recent trip to Baltimore, Md
Mrs Elizabeth Cooper has been
visiting Mrs. Coles. of Mantua ave.
ing of the Epworth League was held
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