Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-05-16
CLAYTON


months with their daughter, Mrs.
Fannie Johnson. of Bridgeton, came
home Saturday and we regret to learn
ed health, he having met with a ser
ious accident while on his visit.
George Scott has given up his posi-
tion with the Allentown Glass Co.
NJ F. Dubois who has been con-
fined to his bed for some time is re-
ported to be much improved.
The last of the series of lectures
which have been held under the au-
spices of the Clayton Baptist Church,
was delivered by Mr. Frank Bennett
Monday evening in the Town Hall to
fair sized audience. His subject
was Making the Man, which proved
to be very interesting as we'll as in
structive. These lectures have been
profitable, from literary point of
view to all who attended or heard
them. But the writer is at loss to
understand why so many of Claytonis
supposed to be intellects failed to at
tend these exceptional high-class lee
lures. On one occasion we were fav-
ored with the renowned Russell Con-
we'll and it is safe to say there were
only about two hundred present. A
few nights following this minstrel
show was given and the same building
was packed to its utmost capacity.
The local fire company has elected
John Buzby, John Lovejoy and Albert
Coleman as delegates to the firemen's
convention to be held at Atlantic City.
Thomas Caryin, a we'll known citi-
zen, died Thursday afternoon after
very short illness, and was buried on
Monday afternoon from his late resi-
dence on Academy street, interment
being Cedar Green cemetery Mr.
Carvin was farmer by vocation and
for many years lived on and farmed
the farm known as the Carvin Tract,
which is being sold by Philadelphia
Real Estate Co. BENJAMIN Carvin,
only son, and Mrs. Carvin, the wife
are the only survivors of the deceased
and have the sympathy of the COM
munity.
The Still Run Boat Club crossed
bats with the Clayton High School
team Saturday afternoqDkAnd received
such an unmerciful defeat that they
have disorganized and will not play
another game this season.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Fire Co.
have their Minstrel show well under
way, and it promises to be something
good. At any rate it is for a good
cause, so it will be well for us all to
patronize it. An admission fee of Is
cents will be charged, and anyone
wishing can have their seats reserved.
Miss Matthews, a young woman
evangelist, is assisting Mr.. Burns in
a two weeks evangelistic service at
the NJ. E. Church.
A we'll filled house listened to the
beautiful singing of Mr.. VIM. Steel
mans well trained choir of forty
voices, last Sunday evening. Mr..
Adam Geibel, the blind musician, came
down from Philadelphia and presided
at the pipe organ. We will make es-
pecial mention of the beautiful duet
sung by Mr.. Geibel and Mr.. Steel
man. Clayton has a right to be
proud of her musicians.
Little Francis Eryman, while pay
ing on a high hill near Pierce's fac
tory yard, lost his balance and rolled
to the ground. He threw out his arm
to catch himself, and in so doing
struck him arm on piece of glass,
nearly seyering the arteries. DR..
Fisler was called and took nine stitch
es in the boys arm.
In four weeks our school teachers
will rest from their labors and those
for them and stay until the opening
of another term.
The Knights of the Golden Eagle
are preparing for an entertainment
and social to DE held in their lodge
room Monday, May 9th.
The ladies of the Fire Company
held their monthly social and busi-
ness meeting last evening. Several
new members were elected and a gem
raj good time was enjoyed. This Aux
iliary numbers close to two hundred
and seems to be the liveliest and most
popular organizations in Clayton.
The Sewing Society ranks next in
social doings and at present they are
very busy ladies. They are canvass
ing the town for cast off garments and
anything you may wish to contribute,
and in few days they will hold a
rummage sale Then you may have
the privilege of buying back the
things you gave away.
Elbert Coleman and Miss May Fra
zier were united in wedlock last Sat
urday evening at the home of Coun-
Gilman Stephenson. We extend con-
gratulations to the groom and much
happiness to the bride.
C. C.. Moore and family are visiting
in Oak Lane, Pa.
DR.. G. Frank Fisler has been very
busy the past week examining the
pupils of the Clayton Grammar and
High School for physical defects. The
only ailment reported is the mumps.
Dr. Allen Corson, of Ocean City,
paid his sister, Mrs. P. X. Dubois a
brief visit one day last week.
Albert Scott, of Allentown, Pa, was
home with his family over Sunday
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BLACKWOOD