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Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
Y. NJ. C. 4. Camp Results

The results achieved from the hold
ing of the Y. NJ. G. A. Camp at
Point Pleasant this year have just
been tabulated and should prove in
teresting to the people of Gloucester
county, as this county had a large
number of boys represented in the
camp. 1t will be noted that although
the Y. M. c. "A. has just been launch
ed in this county, Camden county
alone exceeded it in the number of
boys attending.
The average age of the boys was a
little over fourteen years.
The attendance from the various
counties was as follows: Burling-
ton, 19 boys and 2 leaders; Camden,
25 boys and leaders; Monmouth, 8
boys and 0 leaders; Gloucester, "a
boys and leaders; Directors, lGoun-
ty Secretaries) A total attendance,
The boys passing the q. S. Volun-
teer Life Saving Corps tests were
12; four of these were from G1ouces-
ter county.
Poys taught how to swim, 10; two
from Gloucester county.
In the championship contests for
the Maxwell medals, 5; one from
Gloucester county.
In the Athletic Meet for boys un-
der five feet, two events, two Glou-
cester county boys won third place.
In the Athletic Meet for boys over
five feet in height, four events, 100
yard dash, running broad jump,
standing broad jump, baseball throw
Edx Gloucester county boys got a
place in each event, or so per cent.
Of the boys winning a place were our
boys.
At the closing service on Sunday
night twenty nine boys took the
stand for the Christian life, twenty
seven for the first time and two re-
newed their conservation; eight OF
these were from this county
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
Personal Property
4LCYON PARK ENTRIES

THE list of entries for Junior
Mechanics Day at Alcyon Park, Satur-
day, July 9th, is as follows:
Glass No /, 2.45, mixed ~ Owyha,
ch. .nl., DIR. c. H. Mayhew, Millville;.
Helen Dean, blk.m., Amos Pennington,
Millyille; Handy Boy, brig, Jos. Carr,
Pitman; Fred O'Day. blk.g., f. G..
Thorn, Blackwood; Forrest Lilly, b.nl,
Abbot Bros, Glasshoro, VrimL Leader,
Big, O. Humes, Westville; Gold Penn
br.s., r. Scheck, Aanroeyille.
Class No. 2, 2.35, mixedThe Baron,
b.g., C. Shibler, Vineland; Chimes Bell,
Jr., blks., c. N. Payn, Pitman Miss
Steidman, brm., G. N. Payn, Pitman;
ST. Nick, BIS, w. S. Whenton, Mill
vile; Fred ODay, blk.g., F. G. Thorn,
Blaekwood; Handy Boy, br.g. Jos.
Carr, Pitman; Helen Dean, tblk.nl,
Amos Pennington, Millville; Owyha,
chm.. Dr. c. H. Mayhem, AIillville
Class No. 3, 2.25, mixed Bella A.,
b.m., Mohr Bro, Millville; Miss Steed-
man, b.m., c. N. Payn, Pitman; Emley
McKeny, b.m., G. N. Payn, Pitman;
st. Nick, BIS, w S. Wheaton, Mill
vile; Handy Boy, brig, Jos. Carr,
Pitman: Troublesome, blk.m., j. e.
Lingo & Son., Camden; Kitty K, b.nl,
James Haney, Ellisburg: Virginia
Burton, rom, o. r. Coles, Pitman;
Tuck G., b.g., G. Shibler, Vineland;
Owyha, chm, DR.. G. H. Mayhem,
Millville; Helen Dean, blk.m., Amos
Pennington, Millyille.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
IN MEMORIAM.
GEORGE G. WEATHERBY,
Died July 16, 1912.

In the death of George G. Weather
by, Gloucester County lost one of its
most prominent and substantial citi-
zens, and the little village of Clarks-
boro one of its most loyal and pro-
gressive sons.
MIR Weatherby was born in Clarks-
boro in 1874, and was educated in the
old brick school house. He lived in
the old honested until 1867, when he
married Miss Mary Shoemaker and
moved to a farm near Swedesboro.
Three years later, in 1870, he moved
to Blackwood, where he conducted a
butcher business until 1876, In that
year he moved to Turnerville, where
he spent ten years; he conducted a
general store for ten years. In 1886,
he was elected Steward of the Glou-
cester County Poor Farm, in which
position he served the County with
rare faithfulness and public spirit un-
til 1902, when he retired from active
work and settled in Clarksboro for
his remaining days, and identified him
self with. the life of the community
in way that greatly helped its pro-
gress and development.
Mr.. Weatberby was a gentleman of
the old school and his life here was a
constant example and exponent of the
highest ideals of honor, truth and
courtesy. As an advisor, a councillor,
and friend, his influence was wide
one and there are many today who
will miss his friendly counsel and his
still more friendy help and encourage
ment :.
Although a Presbyterian and a
member of the Blackwood Presbyter-
ian Church, Mr. Weatherby was broad
enough while living in Clarksboro to
sink all denominational differences,
and to identify himself with st. Pet
er's Episcopal Church, of which he
became loyal supporter, serving on
the vestry until his death, and con-
tributing generously to its support
He was also a member of Mantua
Lodge of Freemasons and in every
other way possible he so entered into
the life of this entire community that
his vacant place can scarcely be filled.
Possessed, as he was, of steady
and unfaltering faith, with a keen,
far seeing eye, and a loyal, loving and
sympathetic heart, Mr.. Weatherby dis
played at all times those sterling
mixtures that made him most valuable
as an advisor in public or private mat
ters, or as friend to those in need
of loyalty and love.
Mr. Weatherby will indeed be sore-
ly missed, but he has left behind him
a record of faith and confidence and
of substantial as we'll as spiritual
strength that will not soon fade from
the hearts of those who knew him.
He has given to us, in his public SER
vice and in his private life, an ex-
ample that will keep his memory
green; he has dignified and exalted
our humble village with a higher
sense of that honor and faith our sons
are taught to love; and even as we
mourn a loss whose depth the coming
years will teach us, we can still give
thanks for another son whose life
and death have helped to make our
village life both sweet and strong.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
Moore Bros. Glass Plant Sold

The Glass Plant of Moore Bros at
Clayton was sold last Thursday at
receivers sale or s725.00, subject
to encuinbrances. David o. Watkins,
solicitor for the receiver, conducted
the sale.
The purchasers We're Edward G..
Leeds. Joseph B. Best, Joseph ]. Sum
merrill, Harry Stille and George w.
Dickensheets. joint tenants. the prop
erty being bid in for them by Jos.
J. Summerill.
The first bid for the property was
$1,000, made by Mr.. SummeriH. A
Mr.. Click bid $1,000 and then George
Diehlman, of Woodbury., raised it to
10000. Mr.. Summeril then said
$65000, Mr.. Diehlman raising it again,
this time to $4,000 Mr.. Summerill
again raised his bio, securing the
property for $725.oo. X 10
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
Rural Carriers Get Raise

Beginning July 1st, all rural mail
carriers salaries were boosted con-
siderably. The schedule follows:
The compensation of rural CAR
riers for carrying the mail six days
of each week on standard routes of "a
miles in length shall be the sum of
s1074 per annums to be paid monthly;
and OH routes exceeding "a miles in
length the sum of $44.I5 per mile per
annum for each mile IN excess of 20
miles: and on routes under "a miles
in length, corresponding reduction
of compensation per mile per annum
shall be paid. In computing dis
tances, major fractions Of mile to
be considered full mile
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Voters of Gloucester County: .
The solicitation of my many friends,
and careful consideration OF the re-
sponsibilities and duties Of the office
as we'll as It's. opportunities for public
service, have led me to present my
self as Democratic candidate for coun-
ty Clerk.
In asking the support OF the County
in this. know that every voter can
feel confident that ! will give to the
office my best efforts and experience,
combined with the same public service
have rendered in the past
JAMES LAFFERTY.
Paid for by James Lafferty
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
NATgosAL PARK cAMP-MEETING.

( The Annual National Park Camp
Meeting commences August Sd and
ends August 10Th. with a fine program
prepared for the sessions. finder the
direction of Rev. L. Corre1l, of the n.
j. Conference, the Young Peoples
Meeting in the Temple will be espec-
tally fine. Glass Leaders Day will
be the last day of the camp.
The trolley service will be very
good, thirty-six cars daily, or half
hour service from Washington Park,
leaving Washington Park ten minutes
after the hour, and twenty n1inutss
Of the hour.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
MORE ROAD APPROPRIATIONS

AS the result Of a visit of County
Engineer Cattell to State Road Com
missioner B. A. Stevens, Tuesday, an
additional $4,000 has been granted
Gloucester County by that official for
road improvements.
Three thousand five hundred of that
amount will be spent on resurfacing
the road from Delaware street to
Thorofare, the plans for resurfacing
that strip being approved by Mr.. Stew
ems, it being known as the Grown
Point road Fifteen hundred dollars
was granted for general road improve
ments occasioned by the extraordinary
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
Washington Park

Tomorrow will be children's day
at the Park and large gathering of
youngsters is anticipated There will
be free amusements for them.
Red Mems Day is On Saturday and
a great turnout of the Red Men. of
Philadelphia and vicinity is antiei-
pated. An all-day program has been
arranged. L
Passeri and his band gives excellent
music afternoons and evenings.
Barnsb0r0 Carnival
The Barnsboro Fire Company, No.
/. viii give a carnival on Saturday
afternoon and evening. August 24th,
There will be a tug of war and gem
eral sports of all kinds; various fire
companies have promised to attend
and a glorious time is expected.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
Freebooter Best Breaks Leg

While working at the new school
house this morning, Joseph B. Best,
contractor in charge, had his leg
broken. When the accident happened
Mr.. Best was sorting some slate Not
ing Il piece about to fall Mr. Best
tried to catch It, and mass OF the
heavy material fell upon his left leg,
breaking it above the knee
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25

The State Tax Commission which is
investigating methods of Taxation in
all parts of the State for the purpose
of recommending revisionS in the tax
laws is arranging meetings in the
various counties where the public may
make suggestions tending toward the
elimination of defects in the laws
The Commission meets IN the Court
a1ouse q, a. Wooupu1s lhis aieernooll. u
ne lollomlis qaos 'lolas aie sasen %
palne s''laos 80 a.ASsr 80,
ll1ssA9n ueatt = IN; CIV
'oaS = oni '',e p1ss.
real Essa,'e.
Are assessments in the county salts
factory? not, what Is the character
Of the inequality?
Is there such general undef-valua-
ton in one or more tax districts as
to discriminate against other districts
in the amount OF county tax paid
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
CLOUD COURIER.

On July 8, 1912. at her home, Il
Davidson street, Barlow, Florida, Miss
Marie Defender Cloud was married to
Mr.. Edward Luther Courier, of Terra
Celia, Fla, by Judge w. S. Preston.
They will make their home in Terra
Celia. Miss Cloud is the oldest daugh-
ter Of John Cloud, a native OF Wood
hl1rv
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
Farmers Picnic Under Way

Il Arrangements for the annual picnic
of the farmers of the lower counties
of the State at Washington Park are
maturing. The picnic this year will
be held Wednesday and Thursday,
Augut IA and Is. ,0Added to the usual
exhibits, will be- an auto exhibit with
prizes and prizes for exhibits of the
lbest farm team and best driving
teams There will be poultry dis
play, and it is expected that some ex-
cellent birds will he on show.
An effort is being made to secure
Governor Wilson as a speaker for the
first day
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25

Vice Chancellor Leaning, of Cam
den. has just filed a bill of conclus-
lens by which A. F.. Steelman and
others lose their suit in chancery
against the Moore Brothers Glass Co.,
Of Clayton. They sought to have GER
tain claims for Tabor preferred
against specific products made by
them for use in the shops in the in
solvent corporation
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE.

Pastor G. w. Hanners. of National
Park will give an illustrated lecture
on Africa and his travels there. at the
NJ E. Church. National Park on Fri
day evening at s P N.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT
OF COUNTY
RECEIPTS.

Previously reported. s1e7 ,2oO.ss
3. L. Sharp, F'reeholder, rent
Heritage house.. ...s.. 400
j. w Hannold, Freeholder,
return of money overpaid 8.75
F. & M. National Bank,
Woodbury., current ex-
pense note ....... 100000
F. & NJ National Bank,
Woodbury., Mt. Royal
Bridge ............. $4,000
F. & NJ National Bank,
Woodbury., Mantua Grove
and Mickleton road 4o1.75
DR.. H. A. Stout, coroner, re-
turn of burial expenses of
Mary E. Scott. 1900
Otis B. Hagenbuch. justice,
disorderly fines, Westyille
boat house, No. "a. ....... 1900
E. L. Sturgess, county clerk,
May office receipts. .... 742.00
a. G. Silver, surrogate, June
office receipts. ........ 1925
Oliver Daniels, justice, fines 1000
w. c. Cheesman, rent, Herr
tage house. ............. 400
D. S. Voorhees,, state treas,
ret'n stenographer salary. $500
Vim. G. Allen, sheriff, June
Office receipts . 1887
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
GnaY Caused TefannS

Knocked down by a COW, Thomas
Conway. 2S years old, Woodbury.
farmland, We 5elieved to have been
only slightly hurt until yesterday
when it was found that he is: VIC
tim Of tetanus HI was taken to
Cooper Hospital, Camden with his
jaws locked. and there is little hope
for recovery.
Judge swackhamer will hold Or
Dhan,s Court tomorrow
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25

Our gas men were paid their re-
spective semi weekly salary.
Constable John Carter was on the
job" and persuaded Council to pur-
chase a lookup.
On Sunday last Mr. Carter had fanr
at one time who were drunk and dis
orderly but unable to lock them up.
Owing to the heavy tax rate Council
did not take action
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25
SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS.
.PAULSDORO COUNCIL MEETS

AT s o'clock sharp Mayor Doolittle
called Council together with Council
men E. G. Lodge, Geo. Lodge, Struth-
ers, Adamson and Cowgirl present.
Minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
Public Property committee reported
progress on the main on Adams St.
Work will start at once.
On motion of Mr. Cowgirl it was
decided to purchase a coal elevator
from the Jefferies Mfg. Co, E. G.
Lodge voting no.
The appropriations for the year are
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25

Continued on Page Fourl
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-25

Former Governor Edward C. Stokes
and former Congressman G. n. FoW-
ter were both at the third party conven4
tion III Asbury Park Mr. Stokes wore
Roosevelt button and both took
.sdeh an interest IN the proceedings as
so lead to some wonder whether they
were wavering in their enthusiasm
for Colonel Roosevelt and his new
party as has been reported It is
expected that after the Chicago Con-
vention on August 5th former Cover
nor Stokes, Mr.. Fowler and perhaps
some of the other Roosevelt synlpa7
tnszerg who have rather houted an
open withdrawal from the Regular
Continued on Page Four.l
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-09-20
ANOTHER MOTION HOUSE FOR
HORESDALE ?.
Representatives From New York
State Were in Town Thursday
Waited Upon Property Owners
Want to Sign Five Years
Lease.

Representatives of a well-estab-
|lished out-of-town motion picture
company were in Honesdale on
Thursday for the purpose of secur-
ling suitable building to establish a
moving picture house.
The company claims to be one of
the best in this line of business and
are owners of five large houses locat-
ed in as many New York towns. The
representatives state that they would
either buy piece of ground, erect
their building or would sign a lease
with property owner for a number
of years.
The company gave a number OF
good references including banks OF
large cities where they were doing
BUSINESS. The representatives re-
turned to their home city on Thurs
day, expecting to receive word from
local party within a few days re.
garding establishing one of the COM
pany's well known motion picture
houses in Honesdale.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-09-20
KEYSTONE GUARD OFFICERS
GUILTY.

The jury in the case of the COM
monwealth VS.. j. w. Beaman and DR..
Il. NJ. Cowell of Athens, charged
with conspiracy as a result of the
sellout of the Keystone Guards Of
Athens, a fraternal insurance COM
pany with over 5000 members, re-
turned verdict of guilty, says a des-
patch from Towanda.
Beaman was supreme president,
and Doctor Cowell was supreme med
ical examiner for the guards. With
other officers they accepted $780,
900 for refusing to be reelected and
turned the business and assets over
to New York parties, with the result
that over 100000 of the funds be-
longing to the policy holder has been
dissipated.
The former officers, after their ar
rest, returned the money they re-
ceived for their office. A number of
the other former officers were also
indicted for conspiracy and will be
tried as soon as possible.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-09-20
JEWS TO OBSERVE DAY OF
ATONEMENT
Special Services to BE Held on Sat
day.

Special Services to BE Held on Sat
day.
Yom Kippur, the holiest day on
the Jewish calendar, will be observed
throughout the world Saturday by
both orthodox and reformed Jews
alike. 1t is a day of atonement and
is intended to crown and complete
the work of the penitential season
begun on Rosh Hasonah, the Jewish
New Year. The Hebrew date for
this holiday is the tenth of Tisbri.
All Jewish people in this place
owning stores will have them closed
from sundown Friday until sundown
Saturday and every Hebrew in the
place over thirteen years of age will
abstain from food and drink during
these hours. 1t is an act of self
chastisement and partly has a reflex
influence, for hunger and weakness
tell upon the conscience; they NOR
tify pride, break down obstinacy,
cast men down before God in hu-
mility and contrition. The thoughts
being taken away from the carnal
occupation of eating it helps fix time
upon the needs of the soul.
On Friday, September 20, special
services will be held in Beth Israel
at this place.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-09-20
REV. ROBERTS TRANSFERRED
Former Bethany Presbyterian Pastor
Goes From Scranton to Cheyenne,
Wyo.-Studied Under Rev. w.
ii. Swift, ID. d., of Homes
dale

The Lackawanna Presbytery,
which was held in Towanda on We'd
nesday and Thursday, was very i'm
portant, there being considerable
business transacted
At the Wednesdays session, Rev.
Richard Roberts, pastor of the West
minister Presbyterian church, Green
Ridge, formerly of Bethany, was
granted a transfer to the Cheyenne,
Wyo., Presbytery, where he has ac-
cepted a charge.
Rev. Mr.. Roberts has been in
charge of the Westminster church
since it was instituted more than a
year ago, and also had charge there
when it was a mission for two years
previous.
The committee, DR.. Flack reported
recommended for aid to the follow
ing:
Aarat, Archibald, Bernice, Beth
any, Brandt, Brooklyn, Duryea, Elm
hurst, Forest City, Franklin, Gibson,
Herrick, Hawley, Lackawanna, Le-
banon, Mehoopany, Meshoppen,
Mounain Top, Nicholson, Orwell,
Peckville, Plains, Pleasant Mount,
Prompton, Rome, Rushville, Siko,
Scott. Stevensville, Sylvania, Ulster,
ChlOHualc, w ds mart, WydluSl0S,
Wysox, Christ Church, Clarks Sum-
! nit, Salem, Sterling, work among
foreigners.
The Clarks Summit mission made
application to the Presbytery for
organization, and j. Howley Pendall,
of the senior class of Princeton, has
been engaged to supply its charge
for the present. Rev. Horace Smith
! was compelled to decline a call to
the charge of Siko, Lebanon and
Cold Springs, on account of poor
health. A call was extended to Rev.
w. T. Buchanan of the Lehigh Pres
bytery by the Hawley church. Rev.
s. E. Davis has been engaged by the
church at Archibald and Forest City.
During the summer (four months }
the following churches were sup
piled by students: Ariel, Sterling
and Salem, by Arthur NJ. Butt, OF
Princeton Seminary; Harmony and
Ararat, by j. w. Waltz of Princeton
Seminary; Clarks Summit mission,
by j. H. Kendall, of Princeton Semi
nary; Siko, Lebanon and Cold
Springs, by Andrew Lowery, of Laf-
eytte college.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-09-20
A GRlEF-STRICKEN MOTHER
FOLLOWS SON IN DEATH
Mrs. Jacob Katz Passes Away Thurs
day After Brief Illness-Fun-
eral Will he Held Sunday
Morning

Grief over the death of her son,
William, resulted in the death of
Mrs. Jacob Katz, of Church street,
Thursday morning. The shock of
losing her son was more than Mrs.
|katz could bear. She had been ap-
.parently well up to the time of Will
3iams' death, which occurred two
weeks ago, other than having had
diabetes for several years, but she
tled of a broken heart. The hus-
band, who is one of Honesdale's
most prominent merchants, and his
Family have the most profound SYM
lbathy in their trouble.
Mrs. Katz maiden name was
Sophia Raubitschek. She was born
! n Bohemia, Austria Hungary, her
S3rd birthday having been on June
k0th. She came to America in early
ife and at the age of 20 was married
10 Jacob Katz of this place. The fol-
towing children survive: Mrs. Eman-
'uel Freeman, Samuel, Edward and
Hoseph, also her husband, Jacob
katz. The following brothers and
Sisters are also survivors: Misses
kate and Pauline Raubitschek, of
|this place; Mrs. NJ. Singer, Mrs. J..
|Hecht, Mrs. A. Rosenberg, Ignatz
|Raubitschek, all of New York City,
|and Philip Raubitschek, of st. Paul,
|Minn.
Mrs. Katz was taken i'll on We'd
|nesday evening, September II, af-
ter attending New Years services at
/ Beth Israel synagogue and has since
kept her bed. In her death Homes
dale loses one of it's most estimable
women.
The funeral will be held on Sun
5day morning at 10:30 o'clock, Rabbi
iAnspacher, of Scranton, officiating