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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-01-08

cy- The usually quiet village Of Everitts-
town was startled on Monday morning Last by
the report that Mr.. Nathaniel Rittenhonse
one of the oldest citizens, had been found dead
Investigation proved that tho report was too
true. He had risen in the morning to make
the fire, and when his wife came down stairs,
she found him lying dead on the floor. An
inquest was held by VIM. Bonnell. Esq, and
post norton examination made by DR.. e. X.
Deemy, of Frenchtown, which showed that
the deceased had been shot, wound being
found in his stomach, which upon being
traced, showed that the whole load Of shot
had passed through his stomach and lodged in
his back bone. The supposition is that he
committed the fatal deed himself as an empty
shotgun was found laying short distance
from him. No reason can be assigned for
this unfortunate occurrence, as Mr.. r. was as
we'll if not better than he had been for several
rs.--Hunterdon Independent, 18th.
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FLEET WING.-At the yearly meeting of the
Fleet Wing Hook and Ladder CO., held on
Friday evening last, the following officers we're
elected: .f.
President--A. G. Gandey.
Vice President--Wm. II. Titus.
Secretary-A. Y. Scarborough.
STreasurer-John Sproat, Jr.
Foreman-J. w. Hill. u 9las
First Assistant--John ]. Green
Board Of Tristees-C. w. Crook VIM. HI.
Titus, Isaac w. Holcombe, F. z. Fritz and
VIM. Ramsey.
This Company at the present time owns
property valued at "a, 200, which amount, with
the exception of about 5000 loaned by the city,
has been raised by concerts and private sub
scriptions During the last eighteen months
over 81, 900 have been expended in improve
ments, which amount has been paid, and the
Company has the satisfaction of being out of
debt, with the exception of some loans made
by the members of the Company, and these
will be paid off in short time.
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JOHN HURLEY,
MICHAEL Lucas,
.JouN PuRTEJJ
Committee on Resolutions


At special meeting of the Board of Engi-
neers of the Lambcrtville Fire Department,
held at the Fleet Wing Hook and Ladder Co. Is
House, on the 9th inst, the following pre-.
amble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased God, in His provi-
dence, to remove from our midst, by death,
PATRICK CooNEy, member of this body
and for number of years an active member
of this Department, showing by his fidelity
to the cause, his interest in the safety and
security of the lives and property of oui
citizens therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That in the death of PATRICK
CooNEY this Department has lost the services
of brave fireman, who was fearless in duty,
intrepid in danger, prompt in action, ever on
the alert to cheer, by his example, those whom
he assisted in overcoming the devouring ele-
ment.
ad RESOLVED That we offer our sympathy to
the family of the deceased, and recommend
them to the protection of Him who ''doeth all
things well, +" feeling assured that He alone is
able to give such comfort as is needed in this
their sad affection.
RESOLVED, That as mark of respect to the
deceased, the Board Of Engineers attend the
funeral in body.
RESOLVED, That the different Companies OF
the Department be requested to send delega-
tions to represent them at the funeral.
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Board
send copy Of these resolutions to the family
of the deceased member, and have them pub
lished in the Lambertville papers.
BY order of the Board of Engineers.
Jos. SPRoAT, Chief Engineer
Jos. BAIRD, Secretary of Board.
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A CHANGE NEEDED.-It seems strange that
winter month, and one of the most incon-
venient, financially, at that, should have been
selected in which to pay taxes. People have
their fuel to buy, their winter clothing to pro-
vide for, and other expenses incident to the
beginning of cold weather, which affect all
more or less, but especially the laboring class
es added to which is the fact that the season
is usually slack time for laboring men. The
consequence is, great deal of tax is lost that
might be paid if more suitable season of the
year were selected. A44a1h
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LARGE FuNERAL.-The funeral of Mr..
Patrick Cooney took place on last Monday af-
ternoon, at o'clock, from his late residence,
ON Wilson street g Mr.. Cooney having been
melaBer.of the Hibernia Engine Co. and one
of the Board of Engineers, the Fire Depart
ment showed their respect for him by attend
ing the funeral The Chief Engineer and As
sistants, with delegations from the Aquetong,
Union, Fleet Wing and Eagle, Joined the Hi
hernia in consigning to the tomb one of their
fellow-members. His remains were taken to
St. Johns Catholic Church, where the burial
service of the Church was performed by Rev.
Father Murphy, after which they were inferred
in St. Johns Cemetery. Alarge concourse of
people attended, and the funeral was one Of
the largest seen in this city for a long time
past.
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HOME GATHERING.--on New Years Day,
the children and grandchildren of Mr.. Charles
Green and wife, living near Sergeantsville,
paid visit to the "old folks at home"
They have eight children, all married, and all
We're present; and eleven grandchildren,
nine of whom were present. Mr.. Austin
Green, of this city, made short address,
presenting his father, ON behalf Of the chill
dren, with pair of gold spectacles and various
other articses; and his neither with a silk
dress, set of sfurs &c, the presents in all
amounting to about 500. The family spent a
happy day together, and the occasion will
long be remembered by them.
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SLEreHRIpERs.--A large party of young
folks, from Milford and vicinity, were enter
tanned by Augustus Laubach, at the American
House, Bevidere, on Tuesday evening" New
Years Eve.) OF course they were well enter
tanned, as our friend of the American is ac-
knowledged to understand his business thor
oughly After supper, the party enjoyed a
social hop and danced the old year out and
the new one in. This too would have passed off
very pleasantly had it not been for certain
Knights of the brake, employees Of the Penn.
X. r.. and some of our citizens, who made
themselves little too familiar on short nc
quaintance, as the party was supposed to be
strictly private one. The party remained in
town until near noon New Years day, when
they departed for home. - t
So says Belvidere paper. The "Knights
of the brake y (some Of whom, we hear, were
from this city must have had "cheek" hard
enough for a snow plough, to push themselves
into private party under such circumstance :.
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eB- The subject of "The univasality of
salvation" discussed on Christmas Eve, in St.
Andrews Church, in this city, according to
the words of the Apostle Paul. q The fullness
of the Gentiles shall come in; and all Israel
shall be saved, - from an imperfect understand
ing OH the part of some hearers, seems to have
given occasion for much diversity of opiaion.
The consideration Of the text being important,
committee waited upon the Rector, who
promptly consented on next Sunday evening,
January 10Th, again to discuss the same sub
.ject.
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"THE WEEK OF PRAYER THE meetings
held on Monday and Tuesday evenings of this
week, in the Presbyterian Church of this city,
were well attended, and quite interesting.
Tonight and to morrow evening meetings will
be held in the Methodist Church, and on Fri
day and Saturday evenings in the Baptist
Church. These meetings are not intended for
church members alone, but all are invited and
desired to be present
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Us On Monday last, as Mr.. c. schulhaus,
of this city, was approaching the farm house
of tenant of Capt. Watson P. Magill's, in
Solebury, Pa, for the purpose of seeking some
information as to the direction he wished to
go, alarge dog attacked him, throwing him
down and tearing his overcoat with his teeth.
Fortunately, the owner of the dog appeared
at the door and called the dog off before any
further damage was done, either to his person
or clothing.
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eB The following officers were installed
into their respective chairs by District Deputy
Samuel Wyckof, on last Wednesday evening,
at Lone Star Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of
this city:
Past Chancellor-A. G. Gandey.
Chancellor COMMANDING. w. Hill.
Vice Chancellor-Peter Hoagland.
Prelate-Nehemiah Green.
Keeper of Finance-F. @. Moore
Keeperofs Records and Seals and Master of
Finances C. II. w. yansciver.
Master-at- Arms-John Sproat, Jr.
Inside Guard-John Slater.
Outside Guard-Alfred Lewis.
Representative to Grand Lodge-Wm. w.
Wilmot. AE E@E
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ey- Rev. G. s. Mott, of Pennington, will
preach in the Presbyterian Church in this
city on next Sabbath morning. and will address
the Sabbath Schools of that Church at their
anniversary on Sabbath afternoon, at half-past
two o'clock.
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Adjourned.

ny The aOth anniversary of the organize
ton of Leni Lenape Lodge, No. Is, l. o. of
o. F., which occurs on the 10Th of January,
will be celebrated on Tuesday evening, the
21st inst, at Lyseum Hail. ina becoming man
ner. Speeches, music, singing and supper are
part of the programme.
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eB- We are pleased to hear that VIM.
Gown, Esq, and family, have arrived safely
at Nassau and that he has improved in health
in the short time that he has been absent from
home He has regained the use of his voice,
and has been otherwise benefited by the
change OF climate.
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I lISNow.ttF Few, persons realize how heavy is
the pressure on roofs, etc., after such snow
as we have recently had. A cubic foot of
snow of the ordinary density weighs about
twelve pounds, or one-fifth the weight sof
water. A fifteen inch snow, therefore, on the
roof of dwelling house of ordinary size would
weigh from five to seven tons. Considering
that so many of our houses are built with very
light rafters it is surprising that with such a
weight upon them, we did not hear of roofs
being crushed in.
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PROCEEDINGS OF COMMON CouNcIL. The
monthly meeting of the Common Council Of
this city was held at the Council Room, on
Monday evening, JAN 9th.
Present-Hom President), Brown, John
son, Lucas Jos. Smith, j. B. Smith, Malone,
Robbins and Sproat.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and adopted
The Finance Committee reported bill of
rants of 1870 and 1871, 500. Received and
ordered paid.
Committee on Poor reported poor bill for
December, $21s.S5. IIl ,aI
Committee ON Town Property reported bill
of Heath & Holcombe, for coal, $3.50. Or
dered paid
The Special Committee on Public Library
presented their report, and offered the follow
ing resolution:
RESOLVED, That the Committee on Ordi-
nances be instructed to report an ordinance
appropriating $500 per year, for four years,
for the establishment and maintenance of
Public Library, the appointment of trustees
therefor, and such other matter in connection
Herewith as they may deem important
Adopted.
The Street Committee reported that they
had employed q man to light the lamps on
Cottage Hin, at So per month
Bill of c. M. Pettee, Sss.s1, Nov. to Dec,
laid over for one month.
Jeremiah Hurley's bill, $3.50, for filling in
abutments of new bridge, was ordered to be
! VI III
The following bills were ordered paid:
c. d. BARRIERS bill, Assessor I'd Ward, $55 90
d. Sutphin's LIST 53 80
I. n Roberts, I'D 80 SO
Gas Co. S bill, 2months (oct. to Dec.), 1870 90
Ensign Decatur, 10
VIM. V. Cooley, as Collector of Taxes, $50 go
r. Hammell services, expenses, &c,
as Street Commissioner, 26 16
j. aHayhurst issuing tax, warrants, - IL Is
Tazen & Roberts, printing, 3S 20
Garsi,om Lambert. check book, 8 so
Al, order was drawn on the Treasurer for
Fire Department appropriations up to July,
1873
A receipt to Richard Slack, for money loan
ed Citizens Committee on Bounty Fund, was
presented for collection. Referred to Finance
Committee. 'A tskA - Stcs1
JOS Smith made statenacnt in regard to
Smith Ely being assessed for mortgage at
the time when he was away from nome, and
as he had no chance to appear beiors the Com
.missioners of Appeals, he asked to have 1t re-
mtted.
On motion, request granted, after deducting
the amount unpaid from old warrants.
Dir. Robbins asked to have the amount of
$3.50, tax on Trahon's property, now belong
ing to ii. C. Hooker & Co., RENTED, as Mr..
Trahon had presented an affidavit stating that
he had not deducted the amount of mortgage
from the assessment ON his property in Eliza
beth. Request granted.
An order was drawn on the Treasurer for
the amount of Police bills.
The Treasurer presented his monthly re-
port, which was accepted.
A motion was made that when Council adj
.jourr, it be to meet on Friday evening, Jan.
10th. Carried.
Mr.. johnson presented resolution in re-
gard to applying to the Legislature to have
the Municipal Bounty Fund consolidated or
otherwise adjusted. Lost.
On motion, the City Treasurer credit the
School Fund with 81, 600 Carried.
RESOLVED, That the lamp lighters be in
structed to light and extinguish all the street
lamps at the same hour.
Carried Adjourned
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EB- The Sociable, an advertising sheet, pub
lished by C. II. w. Vansciver, in this city, will
make it's second appearance on Saturday next.
Those desiring to avail themselves of the OPP
portunity of advertising, will send in their
copy before Friday evening. One thousand
copies distributed gratuitously through this
city and surrounding country.
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~ Attention is called to the advertisement
of Rev, J. Van Linge, D. D., Pastor Of st.
Andrews Church, who purposes to establish
a school; and also designs teaching the modern
languages to special classes, or private pupils.
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W We hope the people Of Lambertville
win not forget the meeting at Holconibe Hall,
on Wednesday morning of next week. 1t will
be free to all, and question interesting to all
win be discussed by able teachers. The ses-
sion Will commence at about 81 o'clock. This
session has been designed for the special bene-
fit of cur schools, and we hope that parents
and all interested VIII show their appreciation
by their attendance l. <r5S
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Marrow EscAPE.-On Monday evening,
the 2Sth ult, about s 1-2 o'clock, the Clinton
Academy was discovered to be on fire by
lady residing one-quarter Of mile from the
building She gave the alarm, the citizens
were soon upon the spot, and the fire was ex-
tinguished. Ten minutes more, and nothing
could have saved this beautiful building
from destruction. The cause of the fire was
defective flue from the heater. Loss about
$500. Insured in the Hillsborough Fire As
surance Association.
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GB- AS Mr. Geo. johnson, of this city, was
walking along Franklin street, opposite the
residence of Mr.. Wilkinson Holcombe, on
Monday last, he slipped ON the icy pavement
and struck his hand on one of the points
of the iron fence, which passed nearly through
the palm, making painful but not dangerous
wound. DR.. Rice dressed it.
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AMERICAN MEcHANrcs.-The following pc

AMERICAN MECHANICALLY following per-
sons were recently elected officers Of Vigilant
Council, No. 55, of this city:
Councillor-Wm. M. Craft
Vice Councillor-Wm. Lauer
Recording Secretary--Wm Fritze.
Assistant Recording Sec'y-H. L. Paxson
Financial Secretary. X. Strouse.
ls Inductor---W iliiam Ingalls,. Aas AZ
Examiner--To be appointed iAN
Inside Protector--E. Masten.
Outside Protector--D. A. Larue.
n TreasurervTR- Crosby, 5.-es,s,,.s.-.r
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eY Do not forget that we are prepared to
do all kinds of JOB PRINTING, such as posters,
hand bills, circulars, bill heads, cards, etc,
plain or in colors, at reasonable rates.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-01-08

J. Watson Case, Recorder of Bucks county,
has rented his store property and residence at
Greenville, in Buckingham, to Silas II. Beams
of the same township, for term of years.
Mr.. Beans also takes possession of the lime
stone quarry on the premises. Mr.. Case
expectsto reside in Doylestown during his
term Of Office.
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LYcEuM.-A meeting of the Lyceum was
held ON last Thursday evening. The Presi-
dent not being present, Mr.. A. c. Barber was
called to the chair. The Committee ON Con-
stitution and Bylaws submitted FORM
which, after slight amendments, was adopted.
The Association then proceeded to nominate
and elect officers for the next quarter, with
the following result:
President-Dr. J. Hayhurst
Vice President--Wm. Lyman.
Secretary-N. V. Young.
Treasurer-Clark Pierson.
Appropriate remarks were made by DR..
Hayhurst and Messrs. Wilson Bray, VIM.
LYMAN, C. III. w. Vansciver and n. V. Young.
The question, "Shonld the President of the
United States be eligible to the office for a
second term?" was discussed by Messrs. G..
Pierson. A. C. Barber and N. V. Young in
the affirmative, and by Messrs ]. Hayhurst
VIM. LYMAN and Wilson Bray in the negative.
The subject was handled in spirited manner
on both sides, but owing to the fact that only
ten minutes are allowed to each speaker, the
time did not allow of full discussion. 1t was
left to the audience to decide the merits of the
debate, which they did in favor of the affirma-
tive.
The question for discussion on next Thurs
day evening is "Should the question of Ii
cense be left to vote of the people9'' On
the afiirmative-C. Pierson, Jos. Smith, Will
son Bray, A. c. Barber and VIM. Johnson
On the aegative-Wm. Lyman, Dr. J. Hay
hurst, L. K. Strouse, E. R. Soliday and M. l..
Trimmer. This being a question now agi-
tating the public mind, it is hoped that there
will be good audience present to listen to
ahe debate. A general invitation is extended
to all, and special one to the ladies.
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of4o. IL. LhhisoN,
City Superintendent of Public Schools.

Mr.. EDITOR II cheerfully endorse the
above report of DR.. Larson, our City Super
intendent, and will add that our inspection
fully impressed us with the fact that there is
no foundation for the assertion made in a
recent newspaper communication, "that our
public school, so far as the education of
the children is concerned, is most lamentable
failure
r. TT. STrDDrFopD. Trustee
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!. Keep your feet dry and warm at all times.
No matter how clumsy they appear, clad them
properly. Try this, and you will be happier
and healthier for it.
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eE Vantine & Co. have leased the store on
the corner of Union and Bridge streets, owned
by Mr.. Christopher Fisher, and expect to oc-
cupy it in few weeks. 4w
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HANDSOME PREsRNr. The employees of
the Lambertville Manufacturing Company
presented to Warren A. Green, Esq, the
gcntlemanly and efficient Agent Of the Com
pany, handsome saddle and bride as a New
Years token of respect and friendship. Mr..
Green was both surprised and pleased at this
unexpected gift from those under his charge.
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REsIeNED.-The pastor of the Presbyterian
Church at Mount Airy, Rev. Mr.. Adams, has
resigned, and accepted call to the Church at
Chester, Delaware. He does not expect to
close his ministry at Mount Airy for some
weeks yet, the Presbytery not having acted in
the case.
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Shoe, fly get out of my way!
For l sell Oysters every day
Fresh Oysters in the shell; sxres~
Fruit and Vegetables / do sell,
At the Main Street Market,
Which is known SO well.
q STEPHEN HULL.