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Saturday, June 2, 1888
May 28
The churches were well attended yesterday, the fine weather calling the church going people out in large numbers.
The Rev. J.W. Nickelson, of Woodruff's, preached at the Methodist church, morning and evening. At the Baptist Church the Rev. J.M. Scott, the pastor, officiated.
Rev. John Wagg is spending a few days at Ocean Grove.
Shinn Post is making extensive preparations for decorating the grave of soldiers who are interred at the cemeteries in this place. Haleyville and Dividing Creek on Saturday next. Any persons who have flowers or plants to donate to the post should send them to the Post room not later than 8 o'clock on the morning of June 2d.
Miss Rhoda Campbell of Dividing Creek is visiting friends in this place.
Mr. Charles Gouly, who has been car inspector at this place since the C. & M. passed in to the hands of C.R.R., has been transferred to Sandy Hook. Mr. Samuel Ferguson of this place takes the position here.
Mr. Jos. Johnson, who was so severely injured by a bale falling on him whilst engaged in loading a vessel on which he was employed at Portlano, Maine, some three months ago, and who has lain in the Marine Hospital at that place since that time, was brought to his home at this place on Tuesday last. Mr. Johnson's leg, which was broken at the time, has got nearly well, but at times he suffers terribly with a pain in his side. It is feared he will have to undergo an operation for relief. We hope for his ultimate recovery.
COLLY CIBBER
May 29
Parsons and Brother bought the sloop "Gertrude" which was sold at Sheriff's sale on Saturday last.
Chester Campbell has taken the agency for rubber stamps for marking clothing. We wish him success.
John A. Woodruff, of Woodruff's is paying a visit to his friend, H.H. Nickelson.
Jesse Pritchard lost his account book on Friday in Middletown, and on Saturday it was returned to him by an honest lad of that place who had found it.
Rev. John M. Scott will preach to the members of Shinn Post in the Baptist church on Sunday evening next.
Tabe, the blacksmith, has been farming at Middletown on quite an extensive scale. In fact he has farmed so hard he is now "all broke up", his back being nearly broken.
The memorial service by the G.A.R., in the Methodist church on Saturday evening next will be very impressive.
May 31
Jesse Bacon, engineer of the West Jersey's steamer, has moved here from Bridgeton.
Charles Maxfield, of Millville, has rented part of Henry Ager's house and he and his wife will go to house keeping there.
Mrs. E.A. Belford has opened a dry goods, trimming and variety store.
Several are going to raise tomatoes here for the Newport can house. It is thought before another season we will have a can house here. Let it come.
Mrs. G. Robbins sold the wharf where Benj. Campbell's store is for $1500 to the Central Rail Road. The West Jersey was trying to get it for a steamboat landing but has secured another wharf of Mr. Thomas Hand, which they will have all fixed up, with good driving road, as soon as possible, They now land the steamer at Roger's wharf. SCRIBBLER
Saturday, June 9, 1888
June 6
The Rev. J.M. Scott preached a powerful sermon to the members of J. C. Shinn Post, G.A.R., in the Baptist church Sunday evening. A full attendance of the Post was present, and also the Camp of the Sons of Veterans and the Ladies Circle. The text taken by Mr. Scott was from the 4th Chapter of 2d Corinthians, 17th verse, "For our light affliction which is but for a moment worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory."
Wm Snell, the spar maker, of Long Reach, has presented and set up in front of the G.A.R. hall a handsome flag-pole seventy feet high. The pole was made by Mr. Snell and set up by him on Friday last, and the ladies of C.M. Peace circle raised the flag upon it. The gilt acorn that surmounts the top of the pole is the gift of William Brunyate.
Shinn Post has unanimously adopted the following: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Post that a resolution of thanks be given to Rev. J.M. Scott, Revs. D. Ackley, Sunfield, and Margerum for their services, the Cornet Band of Dividing Creek, the Ladies Circle, Sons of Veterans, Idaho Tribe, the choirs of the M.E. and Baptist churches, and all who contributed flowers, teams and other service, for the aid and service given the Post on Decoration Day.
June 7
William Bennett, of Bridgeton, has been visiting friends here.
Rev. Jon Wagg is at home. He has been spending a few days at Ocean Grove.
Mrs. Capt. W.B. Pepper, Mrs. Capt. Sanford Baker, Mrs. Capt. Peter Ladow, and Mrs. Phillip Mints deserve great credit for the manner in which they furnished and served the refreshments to the G.A.R. visitors at Dividing Creek on Decoration Day.
Capt. Ed Robbins, of Haleyville, on Decoration Day kept open house for the decorators, and had buckets of water ready for the horses. Thanks to him for his kindness.
Mrs. George Steelman, of Haleyville, collected a large quantity of flowers for the use of the Post on Decoration Day.
Mr. Al. Parsons and wife leave this week for Tacoma, Washington territory, where Mr. Parsons will go into business.
A minstrel and variety troupe gave as entertainment in K. of P. Hall Saturday evening last.
Misses Myrtle Compton and Mary Moore, of Mauricetown, have been visiting Mr. A. Sharp.
Saturday, June 16, 1888
June 11
After the services at the Baptist church on Saturday evening a meeting was held by the members to take action on the resignation presented by their pastor.
Mr. Scott in a very feeling and broken sentenced address explained his desire to sever his connection with the church. His remarks were tempered with that Christian and loving spirit that has so distinguished him during his ministry among us and asked as a special favor that his resignation be accepted at once and amid great silence this was done, allowing next Saturday June 17th, to be the last day of his pastorate.
E.J. Cook introduced the following resolution which was unanimously adopted: Resolved, that it is with feelings of sorrow and deep regret that we are called upon to part with our beloved pastor, Rev. J.M. Scott, and that we wish him a hearty "God speed" in his new field of labor.
Mr. Ed Ware and son Bertram will leave on Friday for Sea Isle City where they will spend the summer months, while Mr. Ware's daughter, Miss Nellie, and her brother Lucian will spend the summer in Washington, D.C.
Children's Day was observed in the Methodist and Baptist churches. The edifices were beautifully decorated and the services very interesting. Addresses were made by the respective pastors. COLLEY CIBBER
June 13
The suit of Sheppard Robbins against James L. Sutton, which was to have taken place before Esquire T. Compton, on Monday last, has been postponed until Monday next, June 18, Mr. Sutton demanding a trial by jury.
A new porch now enhances the beauty of H.H. Nicholson's store.
Lawyers John E. Mitchell, of Bridgeton, and Harry O. Newcomb, of Millville were in Port Norris on Monday on legal business.
Chester Campbell is the happy possessor of a pair of pretty white mice, a present to him from Mr. Joslin, of Newport.
John Onens has purchased the butchering business of J.R. Morris on Main Street. Belford Harris will remain in charge as formerly.
The young men are agitating base ball. We have some excellent material here with which to form a club and with a proper manager and a little practice we could put a nine in the field that could compete successfully with the best clubs of the county.
Daniel Champion has moved into his new house on Railroad Avenue.
Messrs. Hand and Stathem received a new hack yesterday to be used in transporting passengers to the ferry between this place and the W.J.R.R. extension to Long Reach.
Sharpless' strawberries are offered on our streets, 4 boxes for .20 cts.
Mrs. Warren Leonard has been visiting in Bridgeton. COLLEY CIBBER
June 14
The planting season will end Friday next, but already the majority of the boats are laid up for the season, and the work of overhauling has commenced. This work gives employment to a number of men.
Mrs. Jos. Onens gave the little ones of the M.E. church Infant School a treat yesterday in the shape of a picnic in the grove and refreshments in the way of ice cream, cake and lemonade. The little ones had a pleasant time and will non doubt long remember the kindness of their benefactor.
Capt. S.T. Hearn was in Philadelphia yesterday on business.
Capt. C.M. Peace and wife are visiting friends in Pennsylvania.
Messr. Laurence Trout, Andrew Baily and Geo. Hollenger were taking in the sights at Sea Isle City Monday and Tuesday.
A number of W.J.R.R. officials and employees were handsomely entertained at dinner yesterday by John Cruse, the proprietor of the restaurant on the opposite side of Maurice River at Long Reach.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stites and Mrs. Jas. R. Morris attended the funeral of Miss Mattie Kelley, of Newport, yesterday.
John Middleton and Robt. E. Magee caught 57 catfish yesterday while fishing in the lower end of Long Reach. COLLY CIBBER
Saturday, June 30, 1888
June 23
The rose bug has been troubling some of our orchards but not seriously. Smoking trees with sulphur has been found effective.
The yachts "Anna S. Levy" and "Nonparell" had an exciting race on the river on Thursday, the "Levy", being the victor.
Elkana Gaskill has moved into the house formerly occupied by Rev. J.M. Scott.
Your evening contemporary's correspondent from this place made, among other mistakes, the one of saying that H.H. Nicholson would sell his shoe business. Mr. N. is engaged in burying the dead, not making shoes for the living.
Mr. Ward, agent for Chase & Co., nurseryman, has been doing quite a streak of business in this place.
Warren Leonard, will shortly occupy Jos. Onens' new house on Market Street.
A number G.A.R. member from this place will take in the excursion to Gettysburg on the Fourth of July.
Some benevolent individual has been placing sign boards on the street corners, bearing the names of the streets. The new street lately opened from opposite Warren Leonard's on Main Street bears the suggestive name of Riggins Avenue.
Miss Hannah Mayhew, of Mauricetown, is visiting her sister, Mrs. D.S.L. Bacon.
Frank B. Alleman, representing the International Publishing Co, Philadelphia, has been looking around this place for local agents. COLLEY CIBBER.
June 23
Yesterday was the hottest day of the season this far. The thermometer registered 91 at 11 o'clock, 97 at 3 o'clock and at 8 o'clock and in the evening it was 81.
Mr. James Greenley has gone into the store business in his house on Main Street.
W.C.T.U. will hold a picnic in Robbins Grove on Saturday afternoon and evening. Address will be delivered and a select programme of music will be rendered y the band.
Oliver Snead caught two large size drum fish in the cove yesterday.
Belford Harris paid a visit to Bridgeton yesterday.
The Willing Workers of the Baptist church will celebrate Fourth of July by holding a picnic in Robbins grove. There.....(rest unavailable)
June 28
At the Temperance celebration in Bridgeton on the 4th of July the people will have a chance to listen to a couple of the best performers from the Cornet Band of this place; they are Messr. Jos. Gibson, solo b flat and Harrison Hollinger, 1st tenor horn. They will perform in Carll's Orchestra.
Robert W. Dubois, Sr. was in Philadelphia on business.
Mr. Gib Lore, wife and child, of Newport are visiting Mr. Warrick Robbins.
Mr. Lemuel Robbins who has been very ill is considered somewhat better.
Mr. Jos. Turner has placed a handsome soda fountain in his store under K. of P. Hall.
Capt. Howard Sockwell will take in the Gettysburg excursion on the Fourth of July.
Charles McDaniels has brought the sloop "Linnet".
Miss Louise Chester, of West Creek, Cape May Co., is visiting Miss Ruth Chester, of this place.
Miss Georgianna Morell, S.J.I., is visiting at Dr. S.L. Bacon's.
John McConnell was using a broad axe in Snell's spar yard the other day when it struck a glancing blow and cut clear through his overalls, but not cutting his flesh. Now if this can be kept out of the NEWS he will be happy.
Capt. Louis Riggins is enlarging and raising his house on the York walk.
The frame work of Stultz Rowley's house has been raised.
COLLEY CIBBER
June 27
A correspondent of the Bridgeton daily Sinking Fund has been making more mistakes, In Monday's issue he speaks of John Blizzard as having been driven away from home by his father, which is untrue. The boy has gone away of his own accord, is at work, and has been at home to see his parents once since he first left. The false report has given great pain to the father, who is partially blind. Another mistake is the one about E.J. Cook's clerk Ralph Robbins, who the correspondent says was neglecting his duties on Saturday night last and was brought to an account by Mr. Cook. This is also wrong as Mr. Cook says he knew nothing of the matter until he saw it in the paper and he also is not pleased with the story.
Mr. E.E. Reeves and wife, of Bridgeton are visiting Mrs. Sallie Robbins on Market Street.
Mt. Timothy Bateman is having his roof painted with patent fire proof paint.
Mrs. Rueben Mulford, nee Miss Clara Fox, is visiting her parents in this place.
A boat race, for schooners and sloops, is talked of for in the near future.
Clarence and Hammit Robbins, Will Cobb, and Jake Trout had a good time fishing for blue fish Monday and Tuesday on the Ledge. Fish were plenty and excellent sport was had.
Capt. Will Robbins, E.E. Reeves, Richard Buckaloo, and Willard McDaniels started last evening in the "Henry and Howard", blue fishing.
Mr. Rix Robbins, of Philadelphia, is visiting his brother Capt. Eleazer Robbins, on High Street. COLLEY CIBBER
June 26
On Friday night last, the Idaho Tribe of Red Men after their business meeting again regaled themselves with refreshments in the shape of fruits and ice cream, and passed a pleasant hour in songs and speeches, after which a collection was taken up among the members present and quite a sum of money was raised which was invested in canned goods, groceries and taken as a surprise to Jos. Johnson who is incapable of doing work of any kind through injuries received on board a vessel. The Indians were well received and were nicely entertained by Mr. Johnson and family, who are much pleased with their liberality.
A very interesting and unlooked for surprise was given the Shinn Post, G.A.R., of this place, on Saturday night last. The Ladies of C.M. Peace Circle presented them a handsome flag, 10x20; the presentation speech on behalf of the circle was made by Mrs. Jennie Andrews, the president, who in conclusion said, "In behalf of C.M. Peace Circle, I now present you this flag." "Red, White and Blue," was then played by the Band after which Commander Major McDaniels in reply said, "I am unprepared to say anything on this occasion but had I known I would have been prepared but this is something that all should appreciate and we can all say hurrah for the stars and stripes. Thanks God it makes all good citizens and you ladies deserve a great deal of credit for this generous offering." Commander Lee said, "I congratulate the ladies on their generosity, there is no country so noble as this, and I think every member of the Post should thank the ladies for their generous gift." After "Marching through Georgia," played by the Band, three cheers were proposed and given to the Ladies for the flag and three more for the red, white and blue.
June 26
The W.C.T.U. picnic held in their hall on Saturday night was a success financially.
Mr. H.H. Nickelson will shortly open a branch establishment in another part of the state. He will hold his business here but will give his personal attention to his new location.
Mr. John Somervill, of Philadelphia, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. C.F. Whiteman, on High Street.
Rev. W. McNeil, of Bridgeton, was visiting friends in this place to day.
Bel could not spare the time to take his best girl out riding so he hitched up the little black to his buggy and let her go it alone.
On June 21st the W.C.T.U. hold a meeting in their hall and the following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year. President, Mrs. Emma Lore; Vice President, Miss Lottie V. Champion; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Rebecca Morris; recording secretary, Miss Jennie DuBois; treasurer, Mrs. Myrtle Lake.
Rev. John Wagg delivered a powerful and very pleasing sermon to G.A.R. post of this place on Sunday evening in the M.E. Church. The text was from Judges 8th:44th verse. A large congregation listened to his discourse.
The ladies of the circle raised the flag presented by them in front of the G.A.R. hall Monday afternoon.
Blue fish are biting now and a large number who have sought to win them from their native element have met with great success.
H.H. Nickelson has been doing Cape May City for a few days.
A large number of the readers of the NEWS no doubt are anxious to know as to what the excursion to Gettysburg would cost, we would state the fare from Bridgeton is $5.05 for the round trip, good from June 28th until July 16th, inclusive. There will be Brigade and Regimental monument unveiled from June 30th to July 3d. On June 30th, the 2d N.J. Brigade, Gen. Sewell, will unveil their monument. Citizens as well as soldiers, obtain these rates.