Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-05-23
BRIDGEPORT

The exhibit of ornaments, useful
articles and drawing, constructed by
the pupils of our public school, was a
credit, not only to the pupils but to
the teachers in charge of the manual
training The exhibit was held in
the school rooms on Tuesday even
ing, May IA, and was we'll attended
by all parents and interested folks.
The Jr o. U. A. NJ. are making
every preparation to observe Mem
orial Day in a fitting manner. If
left to their care the observance will
be a decided success.
Mr. Harry Risler, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Risler, who is in the
employ of the DUPONT Powder Co. !,
near Denver, Col, is expected home
on a visit about the first of July
His many friends will give him a
cordial welcome.
The Little Travellers social under
the direction of the Church Auxiliary
that. was postponed from April LIST,
will be held this Thursday evening
in the lecture room of the church
A pleasing program has been pre-
pared; there will be speaking and
special music Don't fail to come
out. Refreshments will be served,
and a general social time is expect
ed. Come and hear the route the
little man has travelled.
Mr. Howard Wharton, son of the
late George Wharton, formerly of
Repaupo, passed away at his home
in Camden last week and was buried
on Wednesday, May Is. He leaves a
wife and one daughter to mourn his
loss.
John Helms and wife, of Atlantic
City, spent over Sunday in town, the
guests of relatives. They will open
their house, the 'Louvan,'' ON South
Tennessee avenue, June 1st They
already have guests booked for the
opening. They seem to know the
nearest way to the heart by giving
elegant service in their diningrooms,
with delicious meals, abundantly ser
ved
Mrs. Fannie Hendrickson has re-
turned to her home here after spend
ing some time with her daughter, and
attending the funeral of her son-in-
law, Mr.. Howard Wharton.
The power house at the water plant
is being painted, and adds to the ap-
pearance of same greatly.
At the school meeting held on Sat
|urday evening last, five thousand dol
lars was voted for enlarging and re-
building our school house, this COM
ing summer. Our town is. just be-
ginning to boom. There are greater
things in store -
Mrs. Lewis Folger, who has been in
a Philadelphia hospital for four weeks
is expected home this week. Her nus
band and three sons are looking for
ward with joyful anticipation for her
return and for a complete recovery
Mr.. Usinger has again recovered
sufficiently to sit on the porch awhile
on sunny days.
Decoration Day is near at hand and
the lots in the cemetery are being
cleared and cared for, and the ceme~
terry begins to present better APP
pearance.
On last Friday evening the mem-
bers of Pride of Bridgeport Council
No. 168 D.. of L. initiated Miss May
Norton into the full membership of
their Council. At the close of Coun-
Gil the members all visited Feather
eTs ice cream parlor, where all were
served with ice cream in honor of
| the new member.
Mrs. Emma McIlvain is attending
the convention of the State Council
of the D. of L. of N. J.. now in ses-
sion at Asbury Park, as representa-
tive from Pride of Bridgeport Coun-
Gil.
Mr. and Mrs W. J. d. Murray
and Mr.. and Mrs Matthew Baker
and son visited Mr.. Amos Haines at
Mi1lville on Sunday.
Miss Keziah Featherer was present
on Tuesday evening at party given
by Miss Virginia Phillips, of National
Park for the graduating class of
Woodbury. High School.