The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-03-29
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Lambertgiste, N. T.. March 20, 1876

retail prices, at the POST-OFFlCE oTokE. SC
Mr.. Jacob Servis is making some fine i'm
provements to his residence, on Union st.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Common Council of this city will be held on
next Monday evening.
The grade of the Bel. Div. P. r. r. is to
be changed at Manunka Chunk, to enable that
company to run its cars on the d. L.. w.
road
Strong colors are the rage, judging from
the color of the paint recently put on the
fronts of number of our business places.
Rev. Mr.. Summerbell has resigned as pas
tor of the Frenchtown Christian Church. He
will continue for the present to reside in that
borough.
While chopping wood about week or ten
DAYS ago, William Wenzel, of Raritan town
ship, had the misfortune to cut one of his feet
in a terrible manner.--Democrat.
IT you want Travelling Strap, call
LoupEN's. vt.
Mr.. c. H. W. yansciver has recently been
appointed Sergeant Major of the 7th Regr.
N G.. S. N. j. A good appointment.
The Perryville Post Office, which was dis
continued few weeks ago, has been re-estab-
lished, and Mr. E. r. Robinson appointed
Postmaster
The Shirts you buy Of Hooker & Bovine
always fit. m. ~.
Mr.. c. G. Durham has accepted the CASH
iership of the new bank at Pennington. The
bank will be opened in short time, in Rea's
new building.
Rents have been reduced in Clinton, but
it is reported that they have been raised in
Frenchtown. The latter is owing perhaps to
the presence of the Frencltowu legislature.
To buy Box of Segars cheap, go to the
P. O. Store. IT.
Pipes, pouches, and smokers supplies OF
various kinds, selling off at cost, at the Post
Office store. If.
Owen O'Connell, against whom new
suit has been commenced for whoesaling malt
liquors without license has thus far kept
out of the way of the Constable---at least, he
cannot find him.
New jerseys corn crop last year averag
ed Al bushels per acre-the highest average
No report about the cornsjuice crop That
was bad--for those who drank it.
If YOU want a Trunk, call at LoUDEN's.
-Messrs w. l., Hoppock and Isaac s.
Roberts are about to start a Fancy Grocery
Store, ON Church Street, adjoining Sehulhaus'
Clothing Store. They will open next week.
The store is being fitted up very neatly.
l.a..l.. f,o11lo,.o D1an4c fn, 10 ut
Clevenger's garden, South Union st. ct.
This appears to be the season of severe
storms. Last Saturday this section was
visited by heavy rain storm and last evening
another severe storm occurred. During the
night the rain was very heavy. The Della
ware has been considerably swollen by it.
On Wednesday week before last as Rev.
j. Fault, pastor of High Bridge M. e. Church
and Mr.. John Allen, Sr., of Annandale, were
riding in buggy, their horse became scared
and ran down a hin. Both men were thrown
out, and Mr.. Allen was badly hurt about the
head Mr.. Faults hurts were not SO serious.
Our State will have spent about three and
half millions of dollars on the Lunatic Asy-
lum at Morristown at the time its completion
In view of the willingness with which our
people submit to such extravaganza, it might
be questioned, after all, whether there is not
danger that only sane people are going to be
confined in that building?
If you want Valse, call at LoUDEN's.
New uniforms are being made for the
non-commissioned staff of the 9Th Regt by
Messrs. Barber s. Reynolds of this city,
They excel in this line, and the fact is gener-
ally recognized by the officers of the Regi-
ment.
KID GLovEs.-The largest assortment of
Kid Gloves in the country, from rs cents to
$500, at HOOKER s. BowNE's. m. 80.
The temperance meeting at Lyceum Hall,
on last Sunday afternoon, was addressed by
Rev. P. A. Studdiford, D. D., Rev Enoch
Knowles, and Mr. John Rooms. Mr.. Joseph
Smith presided. Another meeting will be
held next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. =,
Singing by the quartette. -
--LoUpEN sells Boots and Shoes. ct
The New Jersey Annual Conference of
the NJ. E. Church, with which the M. E.
Church in this city is connected, will meet at
Mount Holly, to-day, the 29th INST
The Rev. Mr.. Chalker, pastor of the church
in this city, will, no doubt, be returned here,
as he has had but one years service.
"A few days since, a tramp had mis-
understanding with John T. Refford, of Della
ware township. He threatened revenge, and
on Thursday evening of week before last, Mr..
RS barn was set on fire and destroyed with
its contents, excepting the live stock. 1t was
insured for about $1400. On Friday after
noon of last week his dwelling caught fire
from the chimney and was with its contents
totally consumed
The election Of officers of the Fire De-
partment of this city, will take place at the
various engine houses, on next Monday even
ing, between the hours Of and 10 o'clock
Chief Vansciyer, has been renominated with
out opposition. For LIST Asst Engineer,
Peter Keegan, of the Hibernia, and Edward
Hunt, of the Aquetong, are candidates, and