Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-09-14
BRIDGEPORT

Mrs. S. C. Chattin passed aw " at
her home, in Pennsgrove, on Friday
morning last. Mrs. Chattin was the
wife of a former pastor, modest and
quiet in her manner; respected BY all
| who knew her. She leaves three
children to mourn her loss, one Icing
Mrs. Charles Carey of our town. A
large circle of friends extend SYM
pathy in the loss of loving mother.
| Mr.. John Belle and Frank Blown,
of Emporium, Pa, were visitors at
| the home of Mr.. and Mrs Virkery
last week. They enjoyed the water-
melon feasts very much, but Were no
| friends to the mosquitoes.
The Bridgeport base ball club play
ed the Repaupo boys on Saturday
last at that place. After lots of hind
RANGES and lastly fall of rain,
Bridgeport was ahead at that time,
4 in the eighth inning, by score of
81
/ Since the heavy rains the mosqui-
toes are almost unbearable. Farm
ers are compelled to wear mosquito
! net wells and neck covering in work
ing in fields in the low ground This
is very unusual at this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burl, of
Philadelphia, have been recent visit
ors at the home of their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. R. x. Burk.
A representative of the Anti-Sa-
loon League, from Newark, spoke in
the church here on Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker entertained
the Ladies' Lodge, Daughters of LIB
erty, at the close of their session
on Friday evening last. A very en-
joyable evening was spent in Mrs.
| Bakers home.
The water plant is moving on,
headed by up-to-date gentlemen.
With home interest in view. we need
have no fear. Our people are TAX
! time we can rejoice in having fire
protection and water supply.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Baker gave a
party to the younger set, in honor
of their little sons ninth birthday,
on Friday evening last A great
time was had with the boys and girls.
/ Refreshments were served. Those
present were: Miss Elya Casperson,
Miss Helen Robinson, Miss Julia
Featherer, Miss Nellie Allen, Miss
Laura Cox, Miss Emma Stanton, Miss
Virginia Barker, Evylyn Barker, Ma
RE Vickery, Ruth Mckeag, Mary Rie-
ger, Virginia Hewitt, Reba Hewes,
Marion Travis, Leah Stanton, Elsie
Sharp, Grace Cummings, Esther
Haines, Leona Mounce, Masters Ray
mond Sharp, Smith Shoemaker, AL
bert Sheets, Melvin Croft, John
Cheeseman, VIM. Folker, Raymond
Hires, George Travis, James Hewes,
VIM. Cox, Ernest Baker, Russell and
Arthur Baker.
Mr.. Flitcraft, of Woodstown, was in
town with his display cards and fly
on Saturday, September 23rd This
great excursion to Glen Onoka, Flag
Staff and the Switch Back is won
derfully cheap trip, giving you seven
hours on indescribable, beautiful
scenery in the mountains w. r..
Helms will sell tickets at this branch
and will chaperone any and all par
ties DESTROYS of same. This trip is
an educator for school boys and girls.
Any one purchasing a ticket in adj
vance and not going, the money will
be refunded. Tickets, $3.50 from the
/ Reading terminal; children, under 70
years, half price This ticket includes
the Switch Back, which in itself d.
ing the summer months is always IS
cents. This is one of the trips where
you surely get the moneys worth.
| Miss Bella Sparks, of Pennsgrove,
was a recent visitor with her cousin,
Mrs. John Thomas, Jr.
4 yNoH
and Mrs. Jennie Cummings and fam.
lily are taking their vacation, spend
ing part of it in Atlantic City.
Mr. Joseph Rieger, highly re-
spected townsman, is lying seriously
i'll with little hopes of his recovery.
! The family have the sympathy of a
! large circle of friends in this their
darkest hour.
On Saturday afternoon next the
Pedricktown base ball boys will play
our boys at South Bridgeport. They
! extend an invitation to all.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Reed have been
! spending their vacation at Mr.. Reeds
fathers home, in Cressona, Pa, and
enjoyed the trip greatly.
Miss Verna Stiles, of near PENN
grove, has been spending some time
with her cousin, Mrs. Emma Thomas.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Thompson sharp
and daughters spent over Sunday
! with Mrs. Sharpis sister and family,
j in Kenneth Square, Del. 81
Mrs. George Sheets is on the sick
list, but is reported better at this
! writing.
Bridgeport
w. J. Helms has sold his farm. of
nearly one hundred acres, situated on
the Oak Grove Road, near here, to
Z Mr.. S. NJ. Hocman, of Philadelphia
REDWOOD
! The Ladies' Aid will hold an oyster
supper at Alcyon Park on Saturday.