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The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
Editorial Poetry In Prose

Last Sundays Philadelphia Record
contained some pictures Of the new
Aladdin town, called Riverview, built in
the past three months by the duPonts
for their wOrkmen below Penns Grove.
Mondays Record had an editorial
comment which is above.
Local news writer's are handicaps with
scien ific matter of facts SO as to keep
frcm being ridiculous, but reporters
out to Gil space and create fascinating
stories, also All editor with a ''poet's eyes
i'll wild frenzy rolling" as SHAKESPEARE
tells us in his "Mld-Summer Night
Dream" ''may give to airy nothing a
local habitation and a name" The
reports published about Penns Grove
are either fifty per cen exaggerated ego
OF the reporters, or poetic hyperb0les OF
editors, either of which are more fasci-
mating reading than cold facts which
local editors can only indulge with
out being called to account for verac-
ity However, the RECORDS editorial
is not all poetry.
We do not desire to limit the future
population of Penns Grove to 100, 900.
but will place it al two millions. When
it gets there William Penn will step
from the top of Ph;ladelphia's city hall
and come to Penns Grove, where he
gave his thoughts and cast his eyes
toward his first Quaker colony in Sal
EN- county before he settled in Penns
Woods. 1t was John Fenwick who
founded the first free colony of Quakers
at Salem; who got Penn Interested in
the new world.
While Penn could soothe the savage
minds of the Red men of America
with his benevolent sen imentS of love.
yet we believe that now, in the spirit
world, he does not believe such infu-
ences would have effect on the German
obsessed minds, any more than his
father, Admiral Sir William Penn be-
lieved when he served King Charles |
in his fighting for the divine rights OF
Kings.
All the world is giving attention 10
Penis Grove and paying tIibute for the
powder which is TO blow the savage
sentiment out of the Germans ana
Austrians SO that there may BIZ room
for the Quaker benevolent sentiment
and altrustic attitude of mind. If it he
not done with dupont smokeless powder
manufactured by Penns Grove work
men then We may prepare to see Rich
ard Hobs0n's Japanese GoDiins and
the Kaiser's German fleets sailing up
the Delaware river.
When that time arrives not only the
editor of the Philadelphia Record, but
all Philadelphia, also all the towns
along tile Delaware river will not only
be jollying Penns Grove on it's boom
and world wide growing importance,
but will be down on their knees pray
ing to be saved from capture by the sc
of Penns Grove smokeless powder.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
PEDRICKTOWN PENCILLINGs
interesting Items From Oldmans
Township

MI. and Mrs. Edward Reese and daugh-
of this week with MI. and Mrs. Garrett
Whitesell.
Mrs. Earl Gibson of Norma, spent a
few days this week with Mrs. Alice
Walton.
Miss Helen Swaverly of West Chester
Normal School, spent Decoration Day,
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Caverly.
Mrs. Richard Mitchell, of Pitnan,
spentMonday visiting friends here.
Mrs. Charles Sparks and Miss Eva
Sparks, returned on Sunday from Charl-
ottisville, w. Va, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Sparks were recently married in West
Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs Oliver Citizens have re-
turned from a visit at ~Swedesboro with
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Shutz.
Mrs. Samuel Blockson, OF Philadelphia,
is spending a few days with MIR. and Mrs.
VIM. M. Burk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alferd Bloxson and
daughter Theresa, of Philadelphia, are
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Justice.
Miss Edna Fillmore, of Atlantic City,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Swaverly.
Rev. E. II. Cloud has been i'll with all
attack of grip, but is improving.
Miss Helen Sweeten is visiting her
grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Ridge
way at Greenwich.
Mrs. Thomas Holton is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Charles Swaverly is recovering
from all attack of grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Shoemaker, OIL
Philadelphia, spent the week end wifi
Mr.. and Mrs. ireland Sparks.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Corson and daugh'
ters of Woodstown and DR.. Clark Corson
of Philadelphia. were guest of Mr.. anc
Mrs. VIM. Burk over Decoration Day.
Both Sunday Schools are busy practic
ing for Children's Day, which will be the
second Sunday in June.
Fowler Harris has bought William
Waters double house. Mr.. Waters has
bought the small house on Jacob Gaven
ta's farm and about twenty acres with it
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
. $500 Reward. sion

Thee readers of his paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treat
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, n giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One hundred Dollars
Tor any case that 1t fails to cure. Send
tor list of testimonials.
Address r. j. CHENEY d. CO., Toledo, Ohio
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pulls Tor constipation
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
The PENIS Grove Record
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1916
A Growing NeighbOr

n 0kVWAnS ANSA&n~~A
Philadelphia Record May 81.
~ AS the biggest duck in the Delaware
River puddle, Philadelphia extends a
a hearty greeting to Penns Grove, N.
j., an old-timer in years, but just now
enjoying q second youth thru a boom
of which 'sThe Reeord'' gave an inter-
esting account yesterday. Only six
months ago Penns Grove, which lies
Just across the river from Wilmington,
was content with a population Of $500.
Now I4,000 men are working in the
great powder plant nearby, and, &C
cording to the doubtless reliable cor
respondent, sit is predicted that within
the next year Penns Grove will number
not less than 30, 600 people while some
are inclined to place the figure even
higher than that.n We would put no
limit on this budding New Jersey me-
tropolis. If it has 10000 people in 1916
why should there not be 100000 there
when the census is taken in 1920?
Wilmington must look to her laurels, OF
commerce and population will forsake
her, take ship down the tortuo6s Chris
tiana and find a nav home ON the
fertile plains of New jersey. The glory
of Bridgeton, Salem, Millville and other
traus-D Delaware communities will pale
before this rising star.
There is something distinctly pleas
ing and encouraging in Penns Groves
sudden leap into prosperity and fame.
We cannot have too many lively cities
and towns along the l0rdly Delaware.
From the head of the bay to Trenton
we want to see an almost continuous
row of growing communities that make
the river a great highway of transport
tation. Their trade should do it with
craft of every kind, from the huge
Ocean-going steamships to the little
motor boats that have been SO numer-
Gus, Already Ms Icus Hook and EDDY
stone are feeling the thrill, and when
Trenton completes her municipal i'm
prOvements she should reap a substan-
tial reward in an increased water borne
trade. There cannot be toe many such
busy neighbors for Philadelphia. She
hopes that in years to come, when the
35-foOt channel shall be a certainty that
Penns Grove will boom on both sides.
In the meantime here's health and
happiness to a new 100, 900 city on the
Delaware.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
Complete Suites

In silver gray, white enamel, Col
den Oak, C~ircassian Walnut, and Solid
Mahogany at prices ranging from $45
to $3.50.
A handsome we'll made suite in
silver gray, particularly suitable for
cottage or summer furnishing, consist
ing of bed, dresser, chiffonier, and
wash stand. very durable and servic-
cable, $45 complete.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
Josiah Wistar. Dead.

Josiah Wistar, at Salem. a venerable
member of the Orthodox Friends, died
last Friday, aged 81 years. In his young
er days he farmed in Warrington. He
was one of the Directors of the old Salem
railroad and continued to be a director
after it came under the w. j. and Sea-
shore Company. He WAS President of the
Salem County Farmers Mutual Fire In
surance Company and Treasurer OF Salem
County Historical Society.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
Iron Beds

A tWo-inch continuous post bed
with one inch upright filters in either
single, three quarter or full size, fin
iShed in three coats of white enamel.
each separately baked on, and sold
complete with woven wire or natl nal
spring, $12, regular price ST..
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
Porch and Lawn Furniture

80. Complete sets-Hard wood frames, silver grey finish, open cane
Rockers, $12.5o to SIC each. Arm Chairs $1e5O to SIC each.
imported setsTBent wood frames, bolt and nut construction, white
green and red finishes. SeHees, $40 each. Arm Chairs, $3.50 each.
Rockers $6.25 each. Small Chairs, So % each. Stands SIS each.
1925. : A-'0 Nus0'u ess"" o7'ee P0So onHS
Double Woven Split Cane Porch Furniture-Sugar maple
frames, clean stock vanished finish. Setees So, z, s and $3.50 each.
4. so to $3.50 each.
Double Woven Reed Rockers, settees, Ann Chairs-r
green or natural finishes; backs and seats are of closely double woven reed.
frames are clean, strong maple, attractive and comfortable.
Rockers, So, 3.75, $50, 2. % each.
Setees, s. so and So each.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
Neuralgia Pains Stopped

You don't need to suffer those agonizing
nerve pain in the face, head, arm, should
ers, chest and back. Just apply a few
drops of soothing Sloan's Liniment; lie
quietly a few minutes. You will get such
relief and comfort! Life and the world
will look brighter. Get a bottle to-day,
3 ounces for 25c at all Druggist. Pene-
trates without rubbing.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
Wood Cots

3oin. Cot with hard wood frame and
strong woven wire spring, full length,
SITS each.
IRON COTS-All iron frame cots,
with link springs, strong, comfortable
and sanitary, nicely gilded frames, 81
inch wide at $2.25 each, 80 inch wild
$3.50.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
To Sleep Well In Summer.

Slight Inflammation of the bronchial
tubes causes a distressing cough and make
sleep impossible. Foley's Honey and
Tar Compoued stops that %auroying tick
ling and relieves the racking, firing cough
Good for all coughs, colds, Group and
bronchial affections. Sold every where. adv.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
THE M. MEGARY & SON GO.
Tatnal and 9Th Streets, Wilmington, Del.
Eddy R~efrigeratOrs and Ice Chests

ua. The E%Mnm mG9fnhseM the Edy R eeddgSSnn is based based %ygy upon M bIyb .mma g5" They are con-
such purposes.
The" Eddy" sndn Hee experimental stage butt known ano over the United Smsa he best fnsvmgm and
best rhgHmgH HgnTO the market
Sixty year Of ondnuNsb BUSINESS stands back off every" EDDY "Md and qnrmtase every claim made for n
Thief dyS made white pine because it is the BEST ondur heat and is less liable to swell
Unkp warp Hno other woods
The shelves are all solid shtson,H they are sanitary smooth p perfectly dt they arr enyo Clean retain
the mdm and cannot wtW nt
The perfect system fod dry air. circulation utilize every pmced hn the tt advantage and means
and dCded saving 0e bills
TheRe Tkp pipe Ad trap pa nNab and simple. M intricate psh get QUITO order
Ice Chests 1878 to 1927 Refrigerator SIG rs bS135
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04

Delaware's strawberry crop will be large
this year because of the wet weather.
Previous to this week 1900, 900 quarts
have been shipped which exceeds the
wholecrop of last year which was small
becauseOf dry weather.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
D~iningroom Tables

A Solid Oak Table, AZ inches wide,
round top, Colonial Pedestal Base, oft.
extension, $3.50 each. Others to
500.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
Bedroom Furniture

Complete suits and odd pieces in
all woods and the newest period de-
signs.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
COTTON PADS

Well filled comfortable cots, that
are filled with clean sanitary cotton, 27
80, and 80 inches wide, S2.25, $3.50
and $2.75 each.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-06-04
Notice to Creditors
Salem County Surrogates ONCE

Estate Of John P. Clark, deceased
Pursuant to the order Of Loren P. Plummer
Surrogate of the county OF Salem, made on
the application of Robert W. Clark, admins
traitor of the estate of John p. Clark, deceased
notice is hereby given to the creditors Of said
deceased. to exhibit TO the subscriber, admin
istrator as aforesaid, their debts aud demands
against the said estate, nnder oath or afirma-
ton, within nine months from the date of
OF their actions therefor, against the said
subscriber.
ROBERT w. CLARK,
Administrator
Dated Salem, N. j., May rs. 1915. 4 OF
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-08
NEW FOREST BUILDING rs a
BEAUTIFUL ADDITION no CITY.


John S. Forest has completed his
new $500 two-story brick building
adjoining the Blue Ridge inn. The
strueture stands on, the. site of the old
building erected many years ago and
which for number Of years was occu-
pied by the French Broad Hustler,
later the Democrat.
The building is "a 1-2x10O feet in di-
mensions and is constructed Of brick
with beautiful Tapster brick for the
front Below the large plate glass
windows is marble base and to the
top is a wide space covered with col-
ored prism glass to AFFORD light for the
interior of the building, which has
plastered walls with metal ceiling. A
feature of the front unlike anythink in
Hendersenville is.an invisible awning,
which completely disappears when not
in service.
Leading from the front is a stairway
to the second floor, which has four
nice rooms modernly equipped and a
large room about 24x52 feet in dimen-
sions.
Though small, the building IS about
as handsome as any in the city and a
big Improvement over the old one it
replaces. 1t represents an investment
in the neighborhood of $500.
The building is occupied by Frank
johnson of Key West, Fla, who iseon-
Hducting the Bazar.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-08
MICHAEL SCHENCK ASSAULTED 5
IN GREENSBORO BY TIPTON.

Solicitor Michael Schenck while ac-
companied by Mrs. Schenck and son in
Greensboro last Saturday was assault
ed by f. e. Upton, formerly of Hen
dersonville, where he conducted a
tombstone and austion sale business
fer some time.
The assault is described in the
Greensboro News as follows:
The only npleasantness that mar
red the celebration at the Guilford
battle-ground yesterday was an attack
by F. E. Upton, of Greensboro, upon
Michael Scheck, of HendersonviIie, So
licitor of the Henderson Mcdowell jill
dicial district, brother of Paul w.
Schenck, of this city, president OF The
battle-ground association. The trouble
occurred just as the parade was heing
organized in front of the presidents s
cottage, and quite scene was precip-
itafad for a few moments.
> The cause 81 the tr61l BIe aatee hack
over period bf SIX or seven years, It
is stated. Mr.. Schenck declared that
he had once prosecuted Upton IN Hen
derson county, and he attributed the
attack to this fact. The latter AYERS
that difference in politics between the
two had engineered Ill feeling, and that
both had anticipated the trouble OF
yesterday. Upton was taken before
Justice of the peace, where he posted
bond for his appearance on a charge
of assault.
Mr.. Schenek was with his wife and
child when the trouble occurred and
he declared that Upton attacked him
from the rear, first eIbowing him
way from Mrs. Schenck and then
striking him several blows in the face
This statement is borne out by sever
al eye-witnesses Upton claims that
he did not attack from the rear, al
though he admits to striking the first
blow. He says that they came face to
face and that he allowed Mrs. Schenck
10 pass before striking
Occurring as it did in the very
midst of a crowd men, women and
children, the affair caused quite a bit
of excitement. but it also had the efect
of bringing the ARRAY to sudden end
as friends of Mr.. Schenck interviewed
and separated the men. Upton gave
himself into the. custody of an officer
Immediately afterwards. !"
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-08
MAsONs INSTALL OFFICERS.
judge Blythe is Remembered for His
Faithful Service Of Many Years.


The annual installation of the officers
of Kedron Lodge, No S87, A. F. e
M.swas celebrated on aarsday night
June "A. ST. John Baptfst's Day. Rev.
h. N. Wilcox was the installing officer.
The officers and committees for the
ensuing year are as olIows:
Master, y. w. Crimes.
Senior Warden, z. w. Valentine.
Junior Warden, J. M. Rhodes.
Treasurer, X. g. Morris. ~ 49,
Secretary. r. NJ Oates.
Senior Deacon, FeS. Wetnaur.
Junior Deacon, A Covingto
Tiler, L. M. sDodamead.
towards, r. L. Bane, G. r. CARING
ton.
Marshal, o. ". F. Blythe.
Orphanage Committee, T. w. Valens
tine, w. C. Rector and o. v. f. Blythe,
Finance Committee, c.. E. Brooks.
3. G. StiIlweH and g. w. EWbank.
Charity Committee; The Master and
Wardens
In token of appreciation of the work
and faithful performances of duty to
the lodge for the past twenty five
years Past Masters jewel was pre-
scented to the retiring master, judge
o. v. f.. Blythe, by the members of
the lodge. A number Of the brethren
expressed the high esteem in which.
they held Judge Blythe sa fellow
Mason. -
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-08
MERCHANTS ELECTED OFFICERS
AND ENDORSED REST ROOM PLAN
Officers Reelected; Committee Aps
pointed for Rest Room; Semi Ans
nual Reports Show Progress.

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The Merchants Association OF Hens
de1spnEitla met teht II gesllls
annual session, heard the REPORTS OF
oficers and committees and reelected
the retiring officers for the coming six
months.
The combined report OF the secre-
tary, the treasurer and the finance
committee showed that since the asso-
citation was re-organized six months
ago $122 had been collected from, the
merchants to meet expenses; that the
association has thirty-one members
and that it is In fair shape to furnish
information as to the credit standing
of people when Inquiries are made Of
the secretary.
VIM. Lott, who attended the recent
State association of merchants in
Asheville, reported concerning the
meeting Secretary s. Nixon Rowe
reported that In accordance with In
strnctions of a previous meeting dues
had been forwarded to the State Asso-
citation, with which the local associa-
ton had been affiliated.
g. G. Jones reported for the trans
yportation committee that the matter Of
more complete information as to
weights and rates ON freight bills had
been taken up with Capt. J. w. Bailey.
the local agent, and Division Freight
Agent Orr of Asheville, but that no
satisfactory reply had been received
The work of the committee will be Con-
tinued.
Rest Room Plan Endorsed.
IT was reported that the Womanss
club was working with the view to es-
tablishing q "rest room in Henderson,
Vile and that inquiry had been made
as to what cooperation the merchants
would give. VIM, Lott, j. 6. MoreW
and IA. Patterson were named as g
committee to confer with the Woman's
| clI1b and ascertain what cooperation
would be necessary and what would be
required to establish the rest room.
New Credit Records
C. q. Jones and w. M. GULL were
named "a q committee to assist Secre-
tary s. Nixon Rowe IN the matter OF
inducing the members OF the assocla-
stion, to furnish the credit ratings OF
their customers. New ratings VIII De
furnished and the records IN the sec
retary's Office viii be made up-to-date
$50 as to furnish the latest information
assto the credit standing Of custo-
mers.
The following officers were re-eaect-
s. Noah M. Holiowell, PRESIDENT 8. ..
Harris, vice president; C. Jones,
treasurer S. Nixon Rowe secretary
lAThe president stated to the assoclaE
,tion that he thought 1t would be In
consistent to re-elect him in that ne
expected to retire from business ln
August and would not by rights be
) member of the association Thereafter
He was told that it was Within his pro-
vince to resign when his position
seemed inconsistent for business rea-
sons.
within the next few days
The Presidents Report
.sTo the Members Of the Merchants As
: sociation of HendersonviIle:
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-08

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to the officers, committeeman and.
members in general for their Uniform
sconsfd Grafton and hearty cooperation.
Ny final message to the business
men of HendersonViIle, and you are
the the city's principal stronghold and
support, is this
Let us appreciate our business.
Whatever may be our motive, a legiti-
mate business honoEab1y conducted
has beneicent effect upon the COM
munity, and he lis public benefaceor
who supplies the community's needs
and who gives employment to men and
women, many Of whom have families
dependent upon them. Let us lend our
aid to those undertakings which COM
mand our confidence and whfcl are for
the upbuilding of our city and county.
ssA As stated in the outset Of this re-
SIX months ago. We have no apologies
sort, we have done well since we or
ganized SIX months ago We have no
apologies to make for our record, but
let as press forward even far greater
things in the promotion of our btlsiS
ness and the development of one of the
most highly favored sections on earth.
Again thanking you. one and all,
for your cordial support in the dis
charge OF my duties and in your efforts
to make the association q success, I
bid You Godspeed and bespeak for you
q reputation for honesty, sincerely and
most honorable motives as business
men working for community in
which God is honored, where right
ecusness is exalted and where brother
y love aboHnds. 2