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Saturday, October 4, 1890


Sept 26

Yesterday was the largest oyster day ever known in Port Norris. Thirty six carloads of oysters left here. The freight agent says so many were never known to leave before. Oysters are good and bringing good prices and the Port Norris people are feeling good. Why shouldn't they as they depend fully upon the oyster markets. We ought to have some other kind of business here, such as a factory of some kind, which would bring some more money in the town and make it boom.

Plover are thick again. Hundreds are killed every day.

A rag sewing took place at Walter Chambers. Quite a large crowd gathered there about 8.30 and began to sew rags. After they got the rags sewed up the guests were served with refreshments of all kinds.

Then they spent the rest of the evening in all sort of games.

Capt. Wm. Jerrell, of Bridgeton, has been doing Port Norris.

Richard Robbins, while pushing a wagon on which were hay-shelvings stuck a hook in his hand, making a painful wound.

Capt. Walter Riggins is having his house papered.

John Hollinger is doing a fine business in boots and shoes.

Mrs. Emma Lore and Mrs. Lydia Whitaker have been looking around Philadelphia for a few days.

George Sheldon is rebuilding his blacksmith shop, getting ready for the winter work.

H. Edler, of Millville, has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Sheldon, for a short time.



Sept 27

Samuel Shinn has had a new fence built around his place. It makes things look very different.

Mrs. Archie Campbell is very ill.

Mrs. Thomas Blackman's sister is here on a visit, from Millville.

Thomas Hand, Sr., is building a bank around his meadow. A good idea.

Sheppard Robbins has got the finest place for a nice lawn that there is in Port Norris.

The schooner Burnie is hauled out in Wm. Snell's dry dock to be overhauled.

Rail birds are scarce.

Catfish are biting well at present.

Wilson L. Shropshire has been in Bridgeton this week.

Mrs. Price is in Vineland.

George W. Sloan has gone to Cape May for a few days.

Miss Hattie Bloxsom has returned from West Creek.

B. Harris, James Towle and George Phillips were doing Heislerville this week.

Mr. Heisler, the shoe man, of Camden, is in town.

Clarence Robbins is still improving.

Major C. M. Jordan, organizer of the "Progressive Benefit Order" instituted Cumberland Lodge at Port Norris on Thursday evening. The following are the officers appointed: Past president, Wm. B. Pepper; president, C. W. Hand; vice-president, J. O. Heritage; secretary, E. J. Cook; treasurer, W. J. Kienzle; chaplain, Capt. Wm. H. Berry; marshal, Frank Howard; assistant marshal, W. S. Chambers; guard, H. H. Nickelson; sentinel, Samuel Fagan; trustees, L. E. Yates, John C. Hand, Gustavus A. Henry; medical examiner, S. T. Day, M. D. Next meeting Monday evening, Sept. 29th, at 8 o'clock.

Arthur Fox and George Socwell have been in Trenton for a few days.

E. J. Cook spent Friday in Philadelphia.

Joseph Turner returned from his trip yesterday.

Miss Sallie Buzby is home for a few days.

Harry Doughty, of Millville, is looking around for a place here in which he can start a store.

J. O. Heritage returned to-day from Cape May.

R. W. Chamberlain, who has been attending the Grand Lodge in Trenton, returned last night.



Sept 29

James Fowler and George Sheldon had splendid luck railbirding last week.

James R. Morris and Sheppard Robbins are having a new ice box built.

John Read, the man who came from New York, determined to return, so he started to walk last Friday. Had a nice day for it!

L. E. Yates is having a new boat built for the oyster business.

A great party took place last Friday night at Long Reach, at Ed. Burk's oyster place. Howard Harris,Daniel Curner, Albert Heritage, J. Pritchard, B. Harris, John Snell, Henry Reed and others were present. Oysters were served in every style, after which music was furnished by Burk and Harris, while the others enjoyed themselves in the waltz. Mr. Burk deserves much credit for the part he took. The boys all want him to know that he has their sincere gratitude.

Wm. M. Peace left Saturday on a trip amongst his oyster customers.

Mrs. George W. Slim, wife of the baggage master on the C. M. R. R. R., is in town for a few days.

Nelson Terry, of Dividing Creek, was in town Saturday.

Charles Stratton, of Bridgeton, has been here.

Prof. V. M. Rundell spent Saturday in Bridgeton.
Ephraim Baines intends to rebuild his house at Long Reach.

Thirty-four car-loads of oysters were shipped again Saturday.

John Hollinger received a message on Saturday to go to Gloucester at once as his wife had fallen and hurt herself badly. He left at 3 p. m., trusting to find her not seriously injured.

Capt. John Brodwater took Anderson Bourgios, of Estelville, and Eddie Bourgois, of Ocean City, out in the cove Saturday for sport. Well, we guess they had it, for it rained hard.

Sept 30

A company of friends gathered at Miss Maud Reeves' Saturday night. They passed a very pleasant evening. Miss Maud furnished the company with some fine music, which was greatly appreciated.
John H. Newcomb is in town.

Look out for your corn, potatoes and chickens as some one has commenced to take what doesn't belong to him.

Misses Hattie Bloxson and Eva Lloyd left for Cape May Saturday afternoon where they take positions in the gold-beating factory.

Clifford Campbell and Kanie Gaskill spent Saturday in Bridgeton.

A base ball meeting was held Saturday night, to keep things in good shape for next season.

Mrs. J. E. Prichard is ill.

Idaho Tribe, No. 51, Improved Order of Red Men, had to give up having meetings on Friday evenings on account of not enough being present. Isn't there some way to get them out! How about going to Bridgeton again. Come out and talk it over next Friday night.

Twenty-seven car-loads of oysters were shipped to-day, but to-morrow will be a light shipment on account of so much wind.

I. S. Middleton is here, gunning.

John Hollinger returned to-day from Gloucester.

Capt. Wm. Mayhew is building a new boat for the oyster business.

 

Oct 1

William Hires is in Port Norris.

Ed. M. Fithian, of Bridgeton, has been here.

A party from Dividing Creek drove over to Port Norris night before last and then drove to Long Reach where they were soon regaled with oysters. Among the party were: Misses Lillie Pepper, Annie Pepper, Mary Bacon and Lizzie Evans.

Albert Ogden, of Cedarville, and Addington Campbell, of Newport, were doing Port Norris night before last for a while. Then they drove to Dividing Creek where they were to stop for the night.

Thirty car-loads of oysters were shipped yesterday.

Mrs. John Hollinger is slowly improving.

The tug-boat had a snap yesterday, as the wind was so light that boatt had to get the tug to tow them up.

While a party of young girls were looking around the town night before last, they left their horse hitched at the butcher shop post and some mischievous boys tied both wheels together so that they would not turn around. Some called it eleighing but it's rather too soon, we think. Anyhow the girls were from Dividing Creek and didn't want it to get in the NEWS. It won't.

Mrs. Fred. Sharp is visiting Mauricetown for a few days.

Miss Viola Bassett, of Bridgeton, is in town.

At the election they polled a very small vote. Only eight ballots were cast at 4 p. m.

Wm. H. Middleton and grand son left yesterday for their home in Wenonab.

Henry Lee has the finest celery in town.

Henry Harris is at Dividing Creek, painting a house.

Rail-birds are plenty and plovers are scarce.

The straw-ride is put off until next Tuesday.

Quite a large load drove up to Mrs. R. H. Dilks', of North Port Norris, to examine some of her dry goods.

David R. Lake is having his store thoroughly cleaned.

Oct 2

A merry party consisting largely of young ladies drove over to Haleyville, then to Mauricetown and then on over the iron bridge to Brickboro, where they gathered lots of teaberry balls. Then they turned their course homeward. The party consisted of Mrs. H. H. Nicholson, Mrs. Elwood Hubbs, Miss Eva Owens, Miss Lillie Howard, Misses Beulah and Lizzie Buzby, Miss Emily Fowler, Miss Edessa Hand and M(?) Jessie Pritchard, of Mauricetown; Messrs J. R. Pritchard and Belford Harris.

The schooner Mary and Margaret is being overhauled on Wm. E. Snell's dry dock.

The stone and sand is being carted for the G. A. R. hall. Let the good work go on. It is to be a nice building and in a good location on Main street.

It seems as though some one has been annoying some of our housekeepers by knocking on the doors and then running. That trick is played out, for when our Professor calls at some of the houses to see about books and other matters he ??? to get in some way. He (Need rest of Article)

 

Saturday, October 11, 1890

Oct 3

Miss Sallie Buzby, of Millville, returned yesterday after a week's visit in Port Norris.

S. W. Newcomb, of Millville, is in town for a few days.

Frank Deamer, the hotel proprietor, was doing Bridgeton yesterday.

John H. Newcomb has a colt very sick and is afraid it is about to die. It is only three years old and would be quite a loss.

Capt. Jere. Hand is rebuilding his house.

Capt. Andrew Vail is to have a new shed erected.

Several cases of sore throat here just now.

The Y. P. S. C. E. met last night to see about a straw ride to Cedarville next week.

Twenty-eight carloads of oysters were shipped yesterday from Long Reach.

Henry Beckett is re-building his barn.

Idaho Tribe, No. 51, Improved Order of Red Men, wishes all members to turn out as there is some important business to come up.

One of our Port Norris boys wore his first pair of trousers yesterday. He is only two years old and the general opinion is that he looked very "cute."

We are glad to learn that Mrs. Dr. S. T. Day is feeling much better.

Some of our horse owners are getting their horses insured; becoming somewhat alarmed, we think.

Wm. Drayton came near being drowned on Wednesday last, while pulling on his scow. He lost his balance and fell overboard with his oil skins on and if it hadn't been for Frank Pepper, he would have been drowned.

Daniel Turner's horse ran away yesterday, breaking the shaft and wheel.

The W. C. T. U. will hold a festival Friday and Saturday evenings. A good time is expected as they always do have a good time and it is for a good cause. Come and help the ladies.

Jyshua Nickelson is rebuilding his hot house. He has refine selection of flowers for winter trade.

A party of five or six are talking of driving over to the head of Tuckahoe River on the 14th of this month for three or four days, hunt after deer. We hope they will get off as that is all we hear now.


Oct 4

Mrs. Ella R. Chew spent Friday in Bridgeton shopping, while Master Dannie enjoyed himself visiting relatives in Cedarville.

Miss Bertha Berry is on the sick list.

Miss Lizzie Chew, who has been spending some time in Cedarville, is home on a visit to her parents, to remain till next Tuesday. She is accompanied by her charming, young cousin, Miss Lizzie Jess, of Cedarville. Her many young friends, of Port Norris, will be pleased to see her.

John Burt, of Bridgeton, is down on business.

The goods for David R. Lake's new grocery store have arrived.

Belford Harris is suffering from a very painful tumor on his hand. An operation will be performed to-day.

Joshua Savre, who had the misfortune to break his leg recently, is not doing so well as might be hoped. It is feared that it will be necessary to amputate it. Almeda, a young daughter, who has been seriously ill, is slowly recovering.

There is some talk of putting another teacher in the Primary Department of our schools. Our schools are very full this year.

Thirty car-loads of oysters were shipped to-day.

Miss Hannie Hand is on the sick list.

Mrs. Archie Campbell is still improving.

George Sheldon is working down at the river.

The yacht which Capt. Fred Haley has had charge of for two years has been laid up for the winter.

One of our blacksmiths, while driving down to work, drove too fast for he lost his dinner somewhere on the road.


Oct 6

Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Reeves, of Bridgeton, are visiting William Robbing, of Long Reach.

Quite a large crowd attended the bush meeting at Haleyville yesterday as it was the last day of the colored camp.

Rev. Charles Hawn had a call to Troy, N. Y., to see a very sick friend of his. Rev. Charles Chew occupied his pulpit Sunday morning and evening.

The early meeting at 6 o'clock was led by Mr. Bert. Ware Theme: "The Corner Stone." A good subject.

Capt. Levi Robbins, wife and daughter spent Saturday in Bridgeton.

Rev. G. L. Dobbins filled the M. E. Church pulpit Sunday morning.

The W. C. T. U. festival did not meet with much success on Friday, but on Saturday it was very largely attended and more than made up for the evening before.

John Newcomb's valuable horse died on Saturday.

Henry Robbins wishes his chicken friends to not blame him if they die, as the chickens he had stolen from him were all sick with some kind of disease and he doesn't expect to be responsible for anything hereafter.

Oct 7

Joseph Shropshire, of Haleyville, was in town Saturday.

Charles Godfrey, of Merchantville, is stopping with H. H. Nickelson for a few days.

Did you read the article that Geo. W. Sloan wrote? If you didn't, look at the NEWS of Oct. 12. It is good and it will pay every voter on Commercial Township to read it.

Lewis Sheppard, of Cedarville, was in town recently.

Mrs. John Berry, of North Port Norris, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Henry.

Miss Mary Cox, of Bridgeton, is visiting her grand parent, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Shinn.

B. F. Sharp and wife spent Sunday in Bridgeton.

Joseph Turner has had another new sign put up at his store.

Charles Hayes left yesterday for Cape May where he will buy a new boat which he will use for carrying clams from Cape Shore to Port Norris and Millville.

There were thirty-five carloads of oysters shipped yesterday and 55 cars were shipped during the month of September, making 4208 ?? as of oysters shipped in one month. How is that for a small place?

John Donley has been doing Bridgeton.

Mrs. Emma Lore and Mrs. Ayres were doing Bridgeton yesterday.

D. R. Lake was in Philadelphia yesterday buying goods for his store.

Asher Robbins came to Port Norris the other evening with a bird dog which he will train for the season. Asher knows how to do that kind of work.

Mrs. John Hollinger is a little better, we are glad to hear.

Quite a large crowd got left on the other side of the river this morning on account of the train leaving one hour sooner.


Oct 8

Miss Lizzie Chew has gone to Cedarville for a short visit. Her many friends will be pleased to know that she will soon be at home to stay.

Quite an exciting yacht race took place last Saturday between two well-known vessels bound for Philadelphia. When off Ship John Light the smaller vessel was in advanc???

Miss Lizzie Jess, who has been spending a few days in Port Norris visiting relatives and friends, has returned to her house in Cedarville. She expresses herself as having had a most enjoyable visit.

Mrs. Maggie Campbell, who has been very sick, is improving.

A little stranger arrived in Port Norris last Monday. The young lady has taken up a permanent abode with the g???? baggage master of the C. M. R. R., J. E. Pryce, and wife.

A man from Millville, under the influence of liquor, was arrested Monday evening by Constable Daniel Ferguson for using profane and indecent language to Miss Hannie Hand, daughter of Postmaster John O. Hand. He was brought before Justice of the Peace T. G. Compton and sentenced to 30 days' imprisonment.

Capt. Levi C. Hand has traded off his trotter for another one.

John Campbell has been spending a few days with his parents.

Samuel Shinn left yesterday for a short trip up Jersey.

T. G. Compton, Jr., says he never was so mad in his life as he was night before last. Well, he doesn't like oystering any how.

H. Edler, of Millville, was down to see his sister, Mrs. George Sheldon.

Twenty-six carloads of oysters were shipped yesterday.

Daniel Turner, Jr., attends to his brother's store while the latter attends court.

Eugene Rowley is building a new house on the Mauricetown road.
The play in the K. of P. Hall next Saturday night ought to be well patronized as the company is a good one.

Mrs. Campbell is a little better.

Mrs. Henry Lake did not go to Camden yesterday as she intended on account of her children having the whooping cough.


Oct 9

The teachers and pupils of our public schools are rejoicing in the possession of a fine new globe, dictionary, set of forms, kindergarten materials, etc., recently purchased by the trustees. The teachers feel much encouraged by the interest manifested by the trustees and parents, also by the advancement being made by the pupils.

Two of our popular young men, Daniel Turner and Arthur Fox, went fishing yesterday afternoon to the "Northwest Reach." After much effort and intense excitement, Mr. Fox succeeded in landing four oyster shells, a barrel hoop and one small perch; Mr. Turner one rock. Any persons wishing a fine mess of oyster shells please leave orders with Mr. Fox and they will be promptly filled.

The whooping cough has become an epidemic among the younger members of our population.

The contemplated straw ride of the Y. P. S. C. E. to Cedarville was postponed on account of the rain.

James Fowler and Willie Lambert rode to Bridgeton on their bicycles and report riding very good.

More strangers in town now than there has been for a long time.

Thomas Tribbett is loading a car with hay for Philadelphia.

James Doughty, of Millville, is in town to-day.

Another party of ladies went up to Mrs. R. Dilks Tuesday night to buy dry goods. Mrs. Dilks is doing a great business.

E. J. Cook is taking account of stock.

John Fisher, of Mauricetown, has been doing Port Norris.

Eels are being caught by hundreds every day at Long Reach.

Joseph Owens is getting out the frame for a new house.

Mrs. Henry Robbins, of Haleyville, is visiting Mr. John Yates, at Long Reach.

Two new organs were brought to Port Norris yesterday. There must be one in every eight houses out of ten now. A great place for organs.

John Brewster, of Haleyville, is looking around Port Norris.

Daniel Turner, Jr., came near getting left on the train yesterday. He had to run to get there.

The old engine house is being treated to a new roof which greatly benefits it.

Another tea berry party will go out this week.

 

Saturday, October 25, 1890

Oct 17

George Socwell has returned from Trenton where he has been spending a few days. He went all through the prison, something he never saw before, and he thinks it is a good lesson for any young man to go through.

E. C. Albertson, of Bridgeton, was in town yesterday.

The sloop Mint is unloading lumber for Joseph Owens and for the G. A. R. Hall.
The N. J. C. R. R. pay car was down yesterday delivering some of the company's coins to the workmen on the road.

There was a rag sewing at Mr. Daniel Garretson's yesterday. Mrs. Duffield and Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Garretson's two daughters, are the ones who did most of the sewing. The others tied them in harh knots and it didn't give very good satisfaction. So hereafter people will know whom to get to sew.

The Progressive Benefit Order meets next Monday night. It is desired that all the members be present.
Howard Socwell and E. J. Cook were seen coming in with their dogs yesterday morning quite early. They must enjoy early trips.

Mrs. Chas. Maxfield has returned from Millville.

Mrs. H. Blizzard and family have moved to Millville.

A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday evening. Mr. Walter Jenkins, of Five Points, N. J., and Miss Mary Allen, of Barnsboro, were the happy parties. The bride looked very pretty in a brown silk dress with white roses, while the groom wore a black suit. They were married at the M. E. parsonage by the Rev. W. J. Stewart. After the ceremony the party went to the residence of Jos. O. Heritage, the bride's uncle, where a bountiful repast was served. Those present were: Mr. Jos. O. Heritage and wife, of Port Norris; Mr. Asher Kirkbride and Miss Fannie Allen, of Barnsboro; Mr. Albert Heritage, of Port Norris; Miss Amelia Tice, of Dividing Creek; Mr. Arthur R. B. Fox and Miss Manie Heritage, of Port Norris.
Mrs. Mary Hazard, of Philadelphia, is visiting Capt. James Matthews.

Mr. John Burt, of Bridgeton, is down looking after his property. He is having one of his houses repainted. T. G. Compton, Jr., is doing the job, which insures its being well done.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Harris and two children, of Vincenttown, are visiting their relatives, Mr. John T. Brodwater, and family.

Numerous complaints are reaching us from Bivalve of a party or parties who have been helping themselves to oysters from the floats. The oyster dealers have found it profitable to combine and hire a man to watch the floats.

Our tail butcher was very pleasantly surprised Wednesday evening by receiving by express a small kitten from some of his fair friends in Bridgeton. It is in excellent condition, but the butcher wishes it distinctly understood that he does not manufacture his own ????, and thus far he has had no call for that kind of meat(???).

Thomas Hearn is building a new house in which he will try to raise some live fowls.

Miss Hannie Hand, who has been out of the post office for a few days, is again at our post of duty.


Oct 18

Mr. Stacy Nicholson, of West Creek, is in Port Norris trying to sell some cattle.

Mrs. Bel'e Compton, of Haleyville, is stopping with Mrs. Daniel Turner for a few days.

B. F. Sharp has bought the old clothing stand of E. J. Cook. Mr. Sharp is an enterprising young man and his friends believe he will do well.

Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Lake have moved to Long Reach where they will reside until Spring.

Charles Sheppard, of Haleyville, was doing Port Norris yesterday.

Mrs. Sarah Blizzard will occupy her mother's house after next week.

Miss Frances Smith was in Philadelphia yesterday.

John Hollinger has stocked up his store with a fine line of confectionery and fruit.

Thirty carloads of oysters were shipped yesterday.

L. E. Yates is having his house repainted on the interior.

The M. E. Church is finished with a nice coat of paint.

E. J. Cook is seen on our streets now. He hardly knows yet what he will do.

Master Robert Turpin is confined to the house with a sprained ankle.

Mrs. Charles Terry and little son were visiting in Bridgeton Thursday.

The friends and neighbors of Joshua Sayres, the man who broke his leg recently, have presented him with a purse of $40. Since his accident the family have been without means of support, and greatly appreciate the thoughtfulness and kindness of their friends. The broken leg is doing as well as can be expected.



Oct 20

A party of ladies and gentlemen from Cedarville visited Bivalve Saturday.

Miss Mame Heritage was in Bridgeton on Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Hubbs are the guests of Capt. George Pashley.

Belford Harris has been doing the Quaker City.

Mr. John Crane, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. O. Heritage, has returned to his home at Barnsboro.

B. Robbins, of Philadelphia, has been visiting his brother at Port Norris.

Albert Heritage and Arthur Fox spent Sunday in Cape May.

George Owens has just received a fine lot of boots and shoes. Mr. Owens is doing well in that line of business.

Miss Etta Steelman, of Haleyville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Williams.

Willis Robbins is a little better, we are glad to hear.

George Sheldon is cleaning up the old drug store which he will use as a jewelry store.

Theodore R. Lore, of Bridgeton, was in town Saturday.

Ed. Robbins, of Haleyville, was here on Saturday.

A party of young people met at the home of one of our young ladies Saturday evening and spent a happy time.

Frank Howard was doing Bridgeton on Saturday.

Thirty-four carloads of oysters were shipped Saturday.

While one of our telegraph operators was knocking on the window at some of our girls from Port Norris he knocked out one of the station windows and cut his finger nearly off. The girls feel sorry for him, but think he is to blame.

Mr. Tilton, of Red Bank, is home on a little pleasuring trip.

 

Rix Robbins, of Philadelphia, was in town Sunday.

H. H. Nickelson, who has been sick for a few days past, is out once more.

Miss Lizzie Pashley is visiting at Stow McMullen's in Bridgeton.

Zeb. Gaskil and family of Millville, spent Sunday with Geo. Pashley.

Mrs. Sarah Fisher is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Thomas Hearn.

Henry Harris drove to Bowentown Sunday and came home yesterday.

Mrs. Lillie Pepper, who has been visiting her brother Frank, returned home yesterday.

J. Q. Campbell left this morning for Philadelphia.

John Onens is furnishing his new house on Market street.

Clarence Robbins and Ray Bacon are attending the South Jersey Institute.

R. J. Bonham, of Philadelphia, was in town yesterday.

Dr. Ezra Sharp, formerly of Bridgeton, has settled in this place. He has acquired a good practice and is much liked by his patrons.


Sept 19

The ground is staked out for the Baptist Parsonage on the vacant lot next the church. Contractor Whitekar, of Bridgeton, is the builder.

Mr. Lemuel Robbins and Capt. Thomas Hearn went after fox squirrels in the Bear Swamp yesterday.

The Railroad Company is building sheds back of the oyster houses at Long Reach.

The sloop I. T. Nichols is at Parsons ship yard being repaired.

Charles Fagan took a trip to Millville yesterday on his bicycle.

The hearts of the workmen on the N. J. S. Railroad were gladdened by the sight of the pay car yesterday.

Several men went to Mauricetown last evening to attend the Free Masons' meeting.

J. Q. Campbell opened an oyster the shell of which weighed three pounds.

Our overseer is improving the roads by giving them a coat of gravel.

Belford Harris bought a car load of ice yesterday of Capt. Joseph Mulford, of Bridgeton

The camp meeting broke up Sunday night in the midst of a heavy shower. The audience retreated in double quick time.

Mrs. Wm. Parsons is spending a week in Philadelphia with friends and relatives.

The workmen are busy building the new tank house.

Sept 20

John Glidden, of Dekalb, Ill., is stopping for a few days at Jesse Richard's after which he will start for Boston, Mass., where he attends school.

Mrs. Jas. Mulvey, who has been sick for a week, is out again.

John C Hand sold his driving mare to David Pettit, Haleyville.

There was quite an explosion at Long Reach yesterday, caused by Charles Peace throwing a match into a gas tar barrel to burn it out for a rain barrel. There followed an explosion which blew the head out and the tar also.

George Robbins is doing Bridgeton to-day.

Asher Robbins, of Bridgeton, is the guest of J. E Prichard.

Miss Gertie Lore left for the City this morning.

Rail bird shooting is all the rage now. Several gentlemen from Philadelphia are stopping at the hotel and engaging in the sport.

Mr. and Mrs. William Berry, of New York, are visiting Mrs. Berry's father, Jehu Bowen, at North Port Norris.

Miss Ada Williams, of Philadelphia, is visiting at John Campbell's

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Saturday, September 29, 1888

Sept 22

Theodore Michael, of Philadelphia, has come to work for R. W. Dubois & Son, ???? ???? at Long Reach.

E. J. Cook and Bradford went to Newport on political business yesterday.

Frank Sharp, of Bridgeton, who came down to go in the cove for a day, got left by the passenger train and had to go on the freight yesterday.

Walter Foster, of Cedarville, was in town today.

Mrs. Elizabeth Shropshire , who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Henry Harris, is very ill.

Miss Gertie Lore is visiting friends in Newport.

The schooner "U. S. Grant," ran into the schooner "Elvina English" yesterday but no serious damage was done.

Mrs. Phoebe Parson is visiting friends in North Port Norris.

Jesse Pritchard, Jr., has bought a new horse. He now draws the reins over a pair of sorrels.

There was a pleasant party at Miss Maggie Lee's Thursday evening. Those present were: Misses Lizzie Robbins, Emily Fowler, Sallie Belford, Era Onens

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Sept 25

Thomas Robbins, Jr., sent an eagle about six months old to Prof. H. K. Trask of the South Jersey Institute yesterday.

The new water tank for the N. J. S. R. R. is nearly completed. It is fourteen feet in diameter and twelve feet high. The water will be pumped by an engine instead of hand power as it has always been done before.

J. O. Heritage paid a visit to Bridgeton yesterday

Ed. M. Fithian, of Bridgeton, was in town yesterday.

Dr. H. C. Fithian and Jacob Liber have a boat load of coal at Long Reach which they are unloading to day.

Some of the oystermen report oysters good and plenty and others report theirs poor and scarce.

Mrs. Booz and son, of Bristol N. J, are visiting at Captain G. C. Andrews'.

The small boys of this place are now forming a Republican Club

Sept 26

Fred Tomham, who has been spending a few weeks in this place, returned to his home at Washington, D C., yesterday.

Mr. Jacob Shull and family, of Newport, are visiting relatives in this place.

Miss Gertie Lore is quite ill.

Ellis Hand and family are visiting his father at Newport.

Mrs Wm. Parsons has returned from a week's visit to friends in Philadelphia.

The freight agent of the West Jersey Railroad at Long Reach was in town looking for a vacant house.

Mrs. George Lloyd is visiting at Heislerville.

Walter Peterson has a new boat for rail-birding.

Mrs Harriet Sheppard, of Haleyville, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Henry Lake, on East avenue.

Miss Lillie Howard is on the sick list.

A young man who had some pieces of oyster shell in two of his fingers fainted while waiting for the train yesterday at the station. His fingers were much swollen.