Port Norris Pickings 1890

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Saturday, February 1, 1890

Jan 30

Joseph S. Turner has invented an improvement in oyster winders for which he has applied for a patent. The improvement is said to have many advantages over the old style winders.

Miss Addie Bloxsom, daughter of our esteemed townsman Robert H. Bloxsom, was united in marriage yesterday to Walter C. Riggins, of this place, by the Rev. J. A. Wagg.

A meeting of the teachers was held at the home of Mr. Theo. Newcomb, on Main street.

Jan 25

Mrs. Ruth Blackman was shopping in Bridgeton yesterday.

Mrs. Thomas Hearn arrived home last night from an extended visit to Bristol, Rhode Island. Capt. Wm. Brunyate leaves to-day for Virginia to buy oysters for John A. English, of Philadelphia.

Mrs. Lemuel Robbins came home yesterday from a visit to Bridgeton.

The horse of Clarence Gibson while standing in front of the house of Dr. Bacon became frightened at some unknown object and started on a run for home. The wagon struck a tree and the horse tearing loose from it continued its wild career up into the woods.

Mrs. Edward Stiles has been visiting friends at Millville.

Owing to the storm on Thursday the match between the Uptown and Downtown Clubs was postponed and repeated yesterday. The Uptowns came out victorious and they are now a tie. A match will take place in the near future to decide marksmanship.

Capt. Peter Cosier, of Bivalve, was in Vineland on business yesterday. Mrs. Richard Robbins, of Bridgeton, is visiting relatives here.

Engineer Fred Duffield laid off yesterday for a two weeks' vacation. Gilbert Stout, of Mauricetown, will handle the throttle.

Fayette Newcomb, of Berrytown, is quite sick. NEMO.

Jan 29

J. Spencer Rogers has suspended business at Bivalve until spring and goes to Philadelphia with his father.

Mrs. Frank Bateman and daughter have gone to their home at Newport after an extended visit to Station Agent Chambers.

Belford Harris while going around yesterday collecting gifts of charity for the Johnson family overloaded his wagon and broke one of the springs.

Are you reading "Union or Scab, or the Fate of the Fair Factory Girl?" Its an excellent story, begun in the 18th issue; back papers can be had upon application to the newsboy.

Miss Hattie Bloxsom arrived home from Philadelphia last night to attend the wedding of her sister, Miss Addie, to Walter C. Riggins to-day at 2 o'clock.

Clarence Gibson and Hammitt Robbins have been visiting Bridgeton. NEMO.

Jan 27

Mrs. Ficken of Philadelphia, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Hearn.

Mrs. Clara Mulford, of Cedarville, returned home on Saturday after an extended visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fox.

Prof. V. M. Rundell was in Bridgeton Saturday on business.

Charles M. Pinkard has arrived home from his business trip South.

There is to be a wedding here in the near future.

Our old friend Captain Hinson, of Mauricetown came over to make us a visit Saturday. The match that was announced in last week's paper, to decide the championship between the Uptown and Downtown Clubs, was played Saturday in theā€¦ (paper torn) or more witness ..(paper torn).  

 

Saturday, February 8, 1890 

Feb 6

Capt. and Mrs. Augustus A. Henry left yesterday to visit relatives at Delmar, Delaware. Paul A. Hendry, of the firm of Joel I. Bailey & Co., was down to see our merchants yesterday. Warren Porch, representative of the Bridgeton Branch of the Southern Building and Loan Association, of Knoxville, Tenn., called on us yesterday.

Shoemaker Elwood Fisher threw a hammer through the window at some small boys who were amusing themselves with some mischief, striking one of them in the eye, causing quite a painful wound.

A lady living on Church street has always declared that she could not be surprised. After clearing away her supper dished she sat down to read and in a few minutes her attention was attracted by a knock at the door. She opened it and found to her astonishment a party clothed in white costumes. Charlie in the meantime had slipped into an adjacent room and clothed himself in a costume similar to the rest of the party and returned. Mrs. Whitaker succeeded in identifying all except Charles and she took hold to examine him but he proved to be a nervous character and she called: "Charlie! Charlie! Come help me see who this man is," and then Charlie came to her assistance, removed his garment and made her acquaintance. NEMO.

Feb 4

Howard Dixon has been distributing a circular advertising his patents together with the carpenter work for which her contracts. Howard has opened a shop at his residence and is prepared to do all kinds of work for which carpenters' tools are used. He has under way and nearing completion a very pretty one horse hack for Liveryman Warrington L. Hand.

Capt. Wm. A. Vail and Charles M. Pinkard shot a match yesterday. We have not at this writing been able to ascertain the score.

A meeting of the Christian Endeavors was held last Friday evening for the purpose of electing directors to serve for a period of six months. Charles Whitaker was unanimously chosen president, Henry A. Berry Vice President, Robert S. Lake recording secretary, Nelson Pepper corresponding secretary and Clarence P. Gibson treasurer. The night of meeting was changed from Friday to Thursday.

Belford Harris was quite sick Sunday afternoon.

Edward Buzby, supervisor of the Central Railroad, of Shamong, was down yesterday. NEMO.

Charlie Powell, of Mauricetown spent the evening with Joseph Turner last night. An agent for the Atlantic "Coast Guide," a weekly paper published in Camden, was canvassing the town yesterday. Mrs. James Morris was shopping in Bridgeton yesterday.

Miss Maud Fowler, of Millville, is visiting friends here.

Levi Robbins and daughter, Miss Hattie have been visiting relatives in Philadelphia.

A match at glass balls yesterday between L. C. Hand, Wm. A. Vail, Dan Ferguson, Robert Ferguson on the one side and Theo. G. Compton, Sr., Belford Harris, Wm. Rowley and Sam. Ferguson, resulted in a victory for the former.

J. C. Boice, of the firm of A. B. Cunningham, segar dealer, of Philadelphia, has been around among our merchants. NEMO.

Feb 3

Misses Mellie Orr and Lizzie Ladow, of Dividing Creek, are visiting Mrs. Charles Whitaker. The Sunday schools were not very well attended on account of the inclement weather and sickness.

The shooting match that was announced to have taken place Saturday, in last week's paper, between the Turkey Point Gunning Club and the championship club of this place was postponed on account of the stormy appearance of the weather.

Feb 1

Tho daily arrival of Capt. Samuel Dilahay, of the schooner "Elnora," from Cheaspeake Bay, is expected at Bivalve, with a load of oysters.

Past Commander Geo. Wambold, of the Ancient Order Knights of Mystic Chair, was with us yesterday and informs us that a castle is about to be organized at Bridgeton.

What might have been a serious accident occurred at the grocery store of Walter Robbins last night. A lamp was lighted and the chimney left off. The flame working down into the oil caused an explosion but was averted by the timely assistance of Geo. Phillips, who picked up the lamp and threw it into the street, but not without burning his hands.

Philip H. Stathem, of Cedarville, was down at Bivalve yesterday, looking after his oyster business.

A meeting of the members of the Methodist Episcopal Church was held Thursday evening last for the purpose of electing a Board of Trustees to serve for the ensuing year. Following are those named to look after the trustees' duties: Wm. E. Fowler, Sr., John T. Broadwaters, J. H. Lake, George Owens, Wm. Peace, Wm. H. Berry, John T. Sharp and Joseph Owens. On motion of J. H. Lake, Wm. E. Fowler was made chairman and John T. Broadwaters secretary.

Quite a number drove from here to Port Elizabeth to witness the pigeon match between parties of our town and Port Elizabeth. The result at this writing has not been learned.

Mrs. Theo. G. Compton, Sr., who has been in poor health for a number of years, died at her home on Temperance street yesterday. NEMO.

Feb 5

Conductor Frank Howard, of the Central Railroad passenger train, resumed his duties yesterday after a week's vacation.

Capt. Stephen D. Hearn has been in Philadelphia on business.

Mrs. Anna Compton, of Elizabeth, is visiting at Capt. Henry Lake's. Miss Maud Fowler after an extended visit among friends here, returned to her home in Millville yesterday.

Robert W. DuBois, sail maker, was doing Bridgeton yesterday on business.

Several members of Neptune Lodge No. 75, F. and A. M., went over to Mauricetown last night to attend an emergent communication called for the purpose of conferring degrees.

Daniel Garrison is quite sick.

Mrs. Amanda Robbins, of Haleyville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Harris. Capt. Jacob Hunter, of Mauricetown, agent for the Prudential Life Insurance Company, was here yesterday.

The addition to the house of Capt. Wm. Cobb is nearing completion and is a decided improvement to the appearance of the property. Capt. and Mrs. Amos Pepper are visiting friends at Bridgeton.

Mrs. Mary Cordery left yesterday afternoon to visit relatives at Newport before returning to her home in Philadelphia.

Mrs. John Lake was in Bridgeton, shopping, yesterday. NEMO.  

 

Saturday, February 15, 1890

Feb 11

The shooting match at this place on Saturday, fifteen balls each, was won by Charles Garrison, who broke 12 balls. Daniel Garrison broke 11, Richard Garrison 8, Frank Sockwell 10 and Elmer Bateman 3.

Daniel Dilks and George Barnes are improving in health.

Mr. Lummis Earl has bought the farm at Port Norris known as the Robinson farm.

Mr. Charles Green has bought the cottage which is near the church and his is for rent.

Thomas Berry has left school on account of his throat, as has also Enoch Fagan.

Mr. E. Fisher has returned from his shoe factory for the winter.
N. P.

Feb 10

The bridge has been laid over Peterson's Run.

Mr. E. P. Berry is doing a splendid business in his line of trade.

An enjoyable rag sewing party took place at the residence of Mr. F. Fagan. A large pile of rags was prepared for making into carpet.

Miss Mills is a guest at Charles Trout's.


Feb 13

Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Newcomb are visiting relatives at Newport.

Elmer Deyer, of the firm of Rogers, Dure & Miller, Hardware Merchants, of Philadelphia, was down making his regular calls yesterday.

Freeholder Thomas Hand was doing Bridgeton yesterday.

Mrs. David Lake is visiting relatives and friends at Newport.

Joe Heritage and Mr. Shinn were up to their neck in business yesterday taking account of stock.

Charles Harris, book keeper of the Bridgeton Beef Co., called on our butchers yesterday.

Miss Lena Ferguson was shopping yesterday in Bridgeton.

Captain Augustus A. Henry and wife accompanied by Charles Berry, arrived home last evening from an extended visit to relatives at Delmar, Delaware.

George Robbins, Sr., was in Bridgeton yesterday.

The schooners "Chris," Captain George Cosier; "Sallie and Ceola," Captain Bradford, have arrived from Chesapeake, loaded with oysters.

Ebbie Whitaker, of Bridgeton, has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Edward Stites.

Mrs. W. S. Chambers made a visit to her mother at Newport yesterday.

Timothy Bateman made a business trip to Bridgeton yesterday.

Richard Trenchard, of Bridgeton, was in town yesterday.

Captain Isaac Webb made a flying trip to Bridgeton yesterday.

A party of masqueraders took our townsman William Cobb by surprise in his new home last night.
NEMO.

Feb 8

Samuel Campbell has gone to Millville where he will make boxes for the glass houses.

Capt. George Lee has laid his sloop, the John Buzby, up for the winter.

John Jerrell will sell several building lots on Brown street and the Mauricetown road on Feb. 22d.

Mr. Rullen, of Carey Bros & Gravemeyer, of Philadelphia, wall paper dealers, was in town yesterday.

Seward Sheppard, of Millville, has been among his friends here.

Capt. Peter Cosier was doing Philadelphia on business yesterday.

The ladies of the G. A. R. met at Mrs. Wm. Vail's last evening and a special meeting will be called on

Tuesday next at 3 o'clock to transact important business. The members are requested to be present.

Albert J. Ogden, assistant agent at Bivalve, made a visit to his home at Cedarville yesterday.

Dr. Day has purchased a new horse of Wm. Bradway.
NEMO.



Feb 12

Mrs. Charles Whitaker and Mrs. Emma Lore left yesterday to visit Mrs. William Ballinger, near...

Saturday, February 22, 1890

Feb 20


Ex-Sheriff David McBride, administrator of the estate of the late H. C. Fithian, was in town on business yesterday.

Groceryman Joseph O. Heritage is in Philadelphia purchasing new stock.

Electrician Samuel Meyers, of Bridgeton, was here yesterday in the interest of the Delaware and Atlantic Telephone Company.

It was rumored that the entertainment to be given in Knights of Pythias Hall Saturday evening by the music class of Miss Viola Bassett was to be postponed. Upon inquiry Miss Bassett informs us that the report is false. The doors will be open at 7 o'clock; performance to begin promptly at eight.

Captain Charles Haley, of Mauricetown, was looking around over here on Saturday night next, when in front of the hall the wind blew it out of the wagon, breaking the top off and doing other damage. The assistance of Prof. Rundell was secured and the instrument was soon restored to its proper condition.

Feb 18

Extra meetings were begun at the M. E. Church Sunday night, conducted by the Rev. J. A. Wagg. A preparatory meeting will be held at the Baptist Church to-night and extra meetings will begin to-morrow evening, to be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Hawn.

Mrs. Wm. Heaton has arrived home from a visit to relatives at Bridgeton.

Harry Graham, of Bridgeton, Michner & Co.'s representative, was in town yesterday.

Mrs. Robt. C. Lore has arrived home from an extended visit to friends at Newport.

Dan Ferguson says if the Elmer boys are ashamed of the score made at that place on Friday last, as stated in the Elmer "Times," he will challenge any marksman to a match of the same distance, same number of birds and same amount of money. Boys, put up your money or "shut up."

Mrs. James Phillips is quite sick with LaGrippe. We had hoped the disease had vanished from this place.

Richard Buckaloo will move into the house on High street vacated by Waters Fisher.

Charles Fisher arrived home yesterday morning from a trip to Cedarville.

Mr. and Mrs. Ogden, of Camden, spend Sunday with J. Q. Campbell.

Howard Sockwell, James Peterson, David Robbins, Willis Robbins and Ellis Hand have arrived from a gunning expedition over in Delaware. The report fourteen ducks and one muskrat.

The Ladies of the G. A. R. will meet in the G. A. R. Hall on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Conahay went to Cedarville to attend the funeral of Thomas Stathem.

Invitations are out announcing the wedding of Miss Emma M. Berry, daughter of our townsman, William H. Berry, to Joseph J. Low, of this place.

Shoemaker John Hollinger narrowly escaped being burned Saturday night. A bottle of carbon bisulphur, a preparation used for invisible patches, on the shelf over where Mr. Hollinger was at work, bursted, running down on him. The heat from the lamp ignited it, setting fire to Mr. Hollinger's clothes. Mr. Yates, who was passing the shop at the moment, went to his assistance and the flames were soon extinguished.

Feb 14

Captain Wm. A Vail has greatly improved the appearance of his property by laying a new brick walk.

Waters Fisher will move in part of Samuel Carll's double house on Market street.

Daniel Cox, barber for Wm. T. Hinson, made a flying trip to Newport yesterday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maxwell and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Berry are visiting in Millville.

We are glad to state the John R. Lake, Sr., is improving.

Daniel Ferguson left here yesterday for Elmer to contest with a Philadelphia man in a match with live birds to day at ten o'clock. Quite a number of our citizens go to witness it.

Frank Pepper is visiting Dividing Creek for a few days.

Thomas Hearn and Belford Harris will shoot a sparrow match in a few days. They are busy preparing traps to capture the little fellows.

George Steelman and wife, of Haleyville, have been visiting their daughter, Mrs. John Williams.

Mrs. Captain Samuel Dilahay arrived home from a visit to Bridgeton last night.
NEMO.

Feb 15

The shooting match which took place on Thursday was won by Ellis Berry, who broke all five balls. David Blizzard broke four and Frank Sockwell three.

Mrs.Tilda Berry and Mrs. Chester and family are visiting Port Norris for a few days.

Miss Jane O'Neal, who has been at Mauricetown, has returned home.

Miss Esther Mills has gone to her home at Roadstown.

Mrs. R. Dilks has returned home from Vineland.

The high wind of yesterday swept over this town with terrific force, doing considerable damage to buildings and vessels. The sloop Daniel F., lying at anchor at Hand's wharf, had her mast blown out. The top of carriage of Wm. H. Townsend standing at Bivalve was blown off. The wagon shed of Howard Sockwell, on Main street was blown down and the roof carried 75 feet from the bank. The chimney on Knights of Pythias Hall was blown off and considerable other damage done.

Henry and Miss Hattie Campbell, of Bridgeton, are visiting Warrington L. Hand.
Daniel Ferguson arrived from Elmer last night, the winner of the match shot at that place between himself and a gentleman by the name of Thomas, of Philadelphia.

The schooner Gratitude, during the high wind of yesterday, was driven over one of the floats lying in the river at Bivalve, loaded with oysters, sinking it and the tug had to be secured to pull her off.

Serious damage was averted yesterday and no doubt a good portion of the town saved by the timely assistance of neighbors. During the storm the chimney on Elias Cains' house caught fire, melting the tins in one of the bed rooms and setting fire to the paper. Plenty of salt being used the fire was soon extinguished.

A match of ten balls a side was shot yesterday, Captain Thomas Hearn against Theo. Compton, Jr., and Belford Harris. The score was as follows:
Hearn- 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1
Harris- 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0
Compton- 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0

The amateur minstrel troupe of this place will perform in the town hall at Newport on Saturday night, Feb. 22d. We predict for them a full house.

The air is made merry of evenings at Knights of Pythias Hall by the scholars of Miss Viola Bassett practicing for the entertainment to be given by them on Saturday next.