Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1912-03-07
GLASSBORO.

Rev. Charles Bratten Dubell, rector
Of the st. Thomas P E. Church who
is conducting services on each Thurs
day evening during the Lenten sea-
son, is having special ministers each
night. The Rev. j Clark Robbins,
of st. Andrews Church, iBridgeton,
preached last Thursday evening, and
the following have been announced
for the remainder of the season: On
March 7th, Rev Kusey j. Hammond.
of Emanuel Church, Wilmington, Del;
March 18th, Rev. Harold Morse, OF
Grace Church, Merchantville; March
21st, Rev. Lewis c. Washburne, Of
Old Christ Church, Philadelphia;
March 28th, Rev. H. w. Wells, OF st.
Andrews Church, Wilmington, Del;
April 4th, Rev Howard Thompson, OF
Newbold.
Mr.. Walter H. Zane, Sr., died at
the home of his son, B. F. Zane, on
High St., on Tuesday afternoon, after
long illness of Bright's disease. Mr.
Zane was window light worker by
trade, but a few years ago gave up
his work owing to i'll health. He was
veteran of the Civil War and
prominent secret order man.
Horace Smedley met with very
painful accident one day last week
by having the ends of his fingers
crushed on his right hand. in a grind
err at his fathers feed mill.
Andrew j. Proud. of Eben street,
is still confined to the house with a
general breakdown. Mrs. Proud is
also quite sick and is confined to her
bed.
Charles A. Woodruff, Grand Mast sr
of the New Jersey Odd Fellows, whose
home is in Newark, was visitor here
one day last week. and stated that ne
was greatly pleased with the prospect
of a most successful meeting here,
which is being arranged for Saturday,
April 18th.
Documents ponies and dogs were
the attraction at the auditorium On
Friday and Saturday evenings, md
greatly pleased those who attended.
IA matinee was also held on Satur
afternoon for the children, which was
largely attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Smedley are
on a trip to ST. Louis, Mo, where Mr.
Smedley is witness in a government
suit
Mr.. Sinclair, who has been chief
clerk at the office of the New JERSEY
Gas Company, has resigned and Mr..
Petit, of Philadelphia, has taken the
position made vacant by Mr.. Sinclair.
Lillian Council, No. 105, Daughters
of Liberty, held their anniversary on
Tuesday evening, and a very interest
| ing program was rendered. Several
IF fhra
| ell were present and made speeches.
The Glassboro Orchestra furnished
music for the occasion
Crows are holding their annual
/ spring caucus in the corn fields in
/ this section, with increased attend
ance over previous years.
The Sunday School class OF Mrs.
| A. NJ. Seabrook. of the First NJ. f..
| Church, held their monthly social at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. l.. N.
Shreve, on Main street, on Saturday
evening.
| Harvey Abbott will erect house
| this spring on the lot adjoining his
mothers property, on North Main St.
H. T. Gay, who has been occupying
| the BENZ. Carter property on Wilmer
street, has moved in the bungalow
recently vacated by John Anderson
on Warrick avenue.
/ The Glassboro Country Clubs rooms
have just been papered by paper
/ hanger Albert Saunders, and present
a fine appearance.
The Pocahontas Guards have start
ed their weekly drills, in preparation
| for Memorial Day.
In spite of the industrial conditions
here, few houses are vacant and many
new homes are being built in the
western section of the town.
The Junior Department of the Al
p. Sunday School is making arrange
ments to begin seed selling cam
paign.
The people of this place are rejoic-
ing over the fact that a fagman has
been placed at the grade crossing al
Chestnut Ridge and can now feel safe
when they cross. The 1agman went
on duty Saturday morning.
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