The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-11-14
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Lasn6ertgtsle, N. j.. Nos. II, 1877.

For the re-roofing Of the bridge Mhicl
spans the Delaware at Frenchtoun los, oel
shingles were required.
Mrs Mary Van Dorsn, of White House
in this county; is 90 years old, ana has th,
whooping cough for the second time. Il rar.
occurrence.
We are indebted to Mr. Isaac C1esngefs tlss
South Main Street Gardener. for sdsae yef5
choice celery. Mi. c. has large and fns
supply.
-12act. Delains, at r. H. Van Horns ss5
The buildings of the Alden Fruit DRYING
Co. at Moorestown, N. j., were destroyed by
fire last week. 1t was there the apples bought
at this place were sent.
John L. Tomlinson, brother of Charles
Tomlinson, Decd will leave his old Kingwood
home for the State of Kansas iu few days,
where he proposes to engage in the business
of herding cattle.
"A new l6t IF tiiese cheap wrappers tor
ladies. At one ;dollsr each, at MIS-. Coolsy's n
court commences on Tuesday. December
4th. The Petit Jury has been drawn, and
forty-eight of Hunterdon's nobemen may be-
gin to look for the Sheriff's summons Dem
ocrat. ~
The concert by the Hutchinson Family,
on last Friday evening, fcr the benefit of the
Reform Club Of this city, was well attended,
butshe net proceeds for the Club was COM
paratively small only amounting to about
S33.
The walls Of the new Masonic Hall are
now about up, and workmen have been en-
gagged for day or twoin putting up handsome
metallic cornices on the trout. The building
when completed will be the finest public edi-
flee IN this city. s
New Is the time to buy Singer Sewing
Machine. They are sold at $50. Lower than
any other first class machine. For sale at
6chulhaus', s. E. corner Church and Union
streets. stiN A
The recent rafting freshet in the Della
ware ended the latter part of last week. and
was one OF the best on the river in several
years. The number of RATS that passed
down was 800, each Averaging $4,000 feet Of
lumber, which would give the total of over
100000 feet.
The next monthly meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association will be held in
the Presbyterian Church OH next Monday
evening at n o'clock. A lecture win Be de-
livered by Rev. p. A. Studdiford, D. D.
Subject From Philadelphia to Belfast, or
My Sea Voyage and Ireland" This lecture
will, no doubt, be instructive and antertaining.
The Orpheah Musical Association viii sing
on this occasion. All are invited.
Van Horn has just received an excellent
lot Of Kid Gloves, price, 55cts. party and
other colors, 75c. and 81. So,
"A trunk which was lost at the Milford
disaster has been picked up by men aboard of
a sand dredge lying III the Delaware River
opposite Bordentown- The trunk, which was
taken in charge by the Pennsylvania Railroad
officials. was marked ~. II. NJ" 1t contain
ed a black Grape shawl black coat and pants
gold mounted opera glasses, lot of kid gloves,
shoes, slippers, underwear, and many other
articles Of cIothlug. Er. 20.
Commodore Arnett last week was engag-
ed for two Or three days in putting the large
iron vault In the new bank room for the Am
well National Bank, in Masonic Hall. This
vault is an exceedingly Strong one. Before 1t
was put together it became fieEessary to place
in it the large safe belonging to the Bank, as
the doors were not large enough TO admit it
after the vault was fitted to its place. In
their new loeation;which they hope to occupy
in few weeks, the Ainwell National Bank
will have d beautiful and very safe banking
house. 80 4~s Il
White Shirts, good quality, Linen Bos-
som, 75cts Wamsutta, LOO at Van Horns
The main water pipes are now laid from
the dam of the water works near this city to
the crossing of Swans Creek, at the Hook
BY Saturday it is hoped tile connection will
be made with the pipes already laid on Lilly
street, and then our citizens will have an
abundant supply Of pure and excellent water
Now is tile time, before severe cold weather,
to have the plumbing done for the introduce
tion of water. A: G. Gandey, is fully prepar
cd to do this work neatly and cheap.
Celery at wholesale and retail at Clevenger's
Garden: 2t.
IF the Dcm0cracy are satisfied with their
complain. So far as we have any recollection
1t is the first time in the history Of ii party in
any state where man utterly Indifferent to
the affairs and politics of a state, and whose
citizenship is so doubtful as to cause discus.
sion, has been elected the chief executive
while the ablest men Of the party, possessing
a full knowledge Of the state, her institutions,
laws and business, have been set asides If
there is anything to be proud of III such A
success, we fail to see it. 1t ought to make
men with any state pride to blush. The
question now arises, Whos really to be the
Governors for McClellah Of necessity. with
his ignorance Of state affairs, can only be
nominal Governor. rc
Ladies' Cloaks, Coats, and Dresses, cut
and made to order at short notice, at Mrs. NJ.
w. Cooley's d6tf
MIR. F. F. Lsar's team, attached to his