Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-02-01

II. Co. as a steel Drldge constructor,
is seriously sick at his home on
Chestnut street.
james McAfee, an old veteran of
the Civil War, fell on the icy pave
ment in front of his home on Clinton
St. and broke his leg. OWNS to mis-
old age, the attending doctor claims
that the fracture is very serious.
The appropriations fixe1 by Bor-
ough Council are as follows: Borough
purposes, $500; Fire aad Water,
$1,000; Lights, $1,000; Roacs, $1,000;
Grand Army Post $50.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
Church held an Old Maids social last
Wednesday evening which was we'll
attended and considered a big success.
/. The new brush factory out BY the
L depot is completed and the MANAGE
! ment has moved in This enterprise
| is a big financial benefit to the town
as they employ a considerable num-
Der of helpers. The president. D. L.
Silver, states that they are having
orders coming in almost daily from
all parts OF the earth-England, In
dia, New Zealand Canada, besides
SDIppAuS " 1A1OOL CfSly cttAtC IA liz
Union. 20 We hope the townspeople and
officials will extend every indusement
possible to this company-Mr Silrer
and Mrs Chamberlain. as they de-
serve well merited praise for their
extended efforts and enterprise.
A suit of action held at Squire Tur-
ner's court last Friday afforded much
amusement to the large number who
were present. The case grew out of
a controversy between. two Jews
Chas Silver, of Monroeville, ahG a
Mr.. Potash, of this place, who held
hundred dollars Judgment against
Silver and attempted to collect it by
selling portion of Mr.. Silver's per-
sonal property. Silver resisted the
action and with his lawyer, Mr.. Al
word, of Vineland, defended the case.
The jury rendered verdict in favor
of Potash who was represented by
Austin Swackhamer, of Woodbury..
Most everybody is glad to learn that
the Methodist Church board has asked
for the return of their pastor, the
Rev. James Burns for another year.
Mr.. Burns is an able and efficient
minister and his pastorate has been
a success during his first years with
us
Last Saturday evening NIr. and Mrs
Ralph Mote entertained few of their
friends at an elaborate dinner. This
was in the form of & farewell, as Mr..
Mote and family spend portion Of
each winter in the South They de-
parted last Wednesday for Florida.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire
Company are preparing for "Stunt
SociaP' to be held in the fire house
this Friday evening. Each lady must
perform in some funny way or pay ten
cents
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Archibold
Porch, last Wednesday night; a boy
Mr.. and Mrs. Stille entertained the
Club at their home on Wednesday
evening.
Last Saturday evening Mr.. Clarence
Porch, of Pitman, formerly of Clay
ton, and Miss Laura Duffield of Hurff-
vile, journeyed down to Clayton,
went to the home of Mrs Charles
Crane, called in Rev. Mr.. Burns and
were made man and wife in very short
order A few friends were let into
the secret and witnessed the ceremony
They returned to Pitman on the 9.01
train. and not soul knew there was
a bride and groom in their midst.
The fire alarm sounded forth its
dreadful notes last Thursday and ,of
course every on was on the jump
The fire didn't amount to much as it
was only fence at the home of Will
Sickler's.
There is to be first class enter
tainment at the NJ. E.. Church this
Saturday evening Come out every
body and help make it a success. Ad-
mission 20c
This community was very much
grieved to hear that Nicholas Getsing-
er has passed away. Mr.. Getsinger
had been patient sufferer with
Bright's disease for a long time
Sometimes he would be confined to
his bed weeks at time, with no hopes
for him. Then again he would be I'D
and around among his friends, feeling
badly, but always in the best Of
spirits. He will be greatly missed by
large circle of friends. None knew
him but to love him, none knew him
but to praise Services will be held
this Thursday morning, at his late
residence. Interment at Bridgeton
We extend sympathy to his sorrowing
widow.
! do not know whether we should
boast Of our men of this town or not.
But any way we have a right to he
proud of them Even those of our
midst who do not belong to any
church all seem religiously inclined
Every Sunday they usually go in a
body to attend service at one of the
churcEes~ Last Sunday it was down
to the Baptist to hear the Rev. Mr..
Somers. And to just say they listen
ed to a very good sermon is putting
it too mildly 1t was great. It was
sinlpy wonderful the way Mr.. Somers
talked to that congregation. He told
them the truth and each man took it
and stored 1t away In his head. The
sermon was on Help Your Neighbor, .
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