Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-02-08
MULLICA HILL.

1t is said that J.. A. Ballinger, ex-
ecutor of the estate of the late Sarah
Ballinger, has sold the property on
Church street to Mrs. Mary Hubbard,
who will occupy 1t in the near future.
Mrs. Kauba chaperoned a party of
Eeung folks from Pitman who came
lover expecting to enjoy the coasting
Monday evening, but they were great
|ly disappointed as there were very
Ffew persons out They were glad to
get where they could find warmth,
and they found it at. the home of J J..
Moore and family % Among the num-
Der We're Miss And Master Kersey,
Miss Meyer and two other young men.
It gave Mf. Moore and family pleas
tlrc to entertain the children of their
friend, Mr. Charles Kersey.
i II any of our townspeople have been
senjoying the coasting for the past
swcek while many from nearby towns
lcame in for share of the sport. On
Thursday evening Miss Clara Elmer
and Miss Ethel Ledden came over
from Glassboro and were entertained
over night at the home of Miss Ella
Torton and Miss Gertrude Tonnesop,
Wednesday night Walter Jones had Y
narrow escape while cOasting down
the hill. He had a child with him.
He was run into by some one which
changed the course of his sled. He
lost control of it and seeing an ac-
cident was unavoidable, he tossed the
child to safety and next moment he
struck telephone pole, bruising his
/ limb terribly and injuring his head
Many of the residents protest against
the hill being used for coasting, as it
makes travelling more dangerous.
There are fine hillsides, some think,
which would be far better for the pur-
pose as they are away from public
travel and less dangerous.
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos
Dilks, of Evan, planned a surprise
for their father last Saturday, that be-
ing the 65th anniversary of his birth.
They took their dinners with them
and presented him with carriage
blanket. He has been mail carrier
between EVAN and Pitman for several
years. The table fairly groaned with
good things such as chicken salad
rolls, sauces, pickles and the finest
cakes, and knowing that Mr.. Dilks
was very fond of Dutch cake there
was one made especially for him. The
occasion was enjoyed immensely.
Messrs. E. T. Ridgway, Samuel G.
Borton, Edward Duffield and Richard
Brown were among the number who
were in attendance at the public sale
of cattle of Mr. Tice at DeerfieId on
Tuesday.
AS Rev. A. j Finn was conducting
services in the Baptist Church last
Sunday morning he was taken serious
ly ill and the services were discon-
tinued. His physician, whom he con-
suited couple of weeks ago, advised
him to take rest, as he was on the
verge of a nervous breakdown. The
officers of the church granted him a
four weeks leave of absence to date
froth the 18th inst, but realizing his
condition, said leave was made avail
able at once.
Harrison Township Sunday School
Convention was in session at the Bap-
list Church Tuesday afternoon. The
speaker of the evening was Rev. Chal-
FAINT. of Camden, father of DR.. Bailey
Chalfatlt, our new physician.
Mrs. Jacob Seend had wonderful
escape last Thursday. AS she was
driving toward the race bridge she met
John Ballinger in his automobile at
which her horse became frightened,
and without warning jumped over the
stone wall into the water Some diff
Guilty was had in getting the horse out.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference of
the Mullica Hill Methodist Episcopal
Church was held on Feb 1st, with the
District Supt., Rev. N. J. Wright,
presiding. The reports show de-
cided success for the Conference year
just closing. Rev. George S. Golf,
the pastor, is unanimously requested
to return for the third year.
The men of the NJ. E. Church will
hold an oyster supper in Parker's
Hall Saturday evening, Feb. 10th, for
the benefit of the church.
Rev. Albert Finn, pastor of the Bap-
tist Church, has been compelled to
take an extended vacation owing to
nervous breakdown. Ministerial stu
dents from Crozier Seminary will oc-
cupy Mr.. Firms pulpit during his alb
sence.
The Boy Scouts, First Troop, Null
lica Hill, are looking forward to a
trip to Philadelphia on Feb. IA to meet
General Baden Powell, who is touring
America to inspect the Scouts.
Harold Stratton has constructed an
auto sled which may be seen on the
lake while the ice lasts.
What chance will boys and girls
have when grown to mature years to
compete for a living if they neglect
to attend school now?
hall on Thursday evening last and