The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-07-10

The Christian picnic held near French
town on Thursday last realized about $50
net
-Frenchtowners are much excited about
slaughter houses in their midst. A petition,
signed by A citizens, was presented to the
Common Council last week, praying the re-
moral of the uuisances. 1t was referred to
the Sanitary Committee
AS we want to close out our stock of
clothing, we have made large reductions in
our prices. Atwood Cashmere suits guar
anteed) as low as $3.50, regular price 5000.
je. 26, If. L. TOBIAS s. Co.
The Lambertville National Bank has
just declared semi-annual dividend of six
per cent, showing its affairs to be in a pros
porous condition.
During the thunderstorm of yesterday,
the lightning struck a tree on Holcombe's
Island, above Delevau street,
r H. VanHorn has turned his water
motor to wise use. 1t revolves large fan
in his store, and keeps up fair circulation of
air.
Col. Angel has begun the work of maca-
damizing Main street, between York and
Coryell. The grade decided upon is the
same as that of Mr.. Bishop.
"A young gentleman of this city, who was
out fishing on the Delaware yesterday, during
the shower, says the lightning struck rock
near where he was fishing. A little too close
to be comfortable.
We understand that Mr.. Williams of
Chester, the gentleman who spoke so elo-
quently few weeks ago before the Reform
Club in this city, will be present on Friday
evening. Warm as the weather is, this an
nouncement should draw out large au-
dience.
The sickness of children from cholera in
famtum and other summer diseases, has been
of unusual frequency in this city, the past
few days. DIR. L. G. Rice lost child last
Saturday, and Mr. Judson Roberts little
daughter died yesterday morning.
We are panied to learn of the death, yes
terday, of the little son of Mrs. Kate A. Crook,
of this city, while on visit with his mother
to friends near Warsaw, ILL., He was about
even years of age and was quite favorite
MIR. Thos. E. Louden and Mr.. Willis S.
Smith have recently entered into co-partner-
ship in the boot and shoe business and will
carry on operations at the old stand, S. w.
corner of Union and Coryell SITS. Mr.. L. is to
be congratulated on securing SO excellent a
partner in business.
The now commission on the grading of
the streets are proceeding with caution in
their work, and are being advised by e. r.
Solliday, Esq, civil engineer. They will
only make alterations, we are told, in the
Bishop grades, where the interests of property
holders and the city seem to require it.
Mr.. E. e. Phillips, whose excellent adj
dress to his school in New Hope, we publish
ed last week, will open a school for both sexes
in this city, in September next. In this school
will be taught both the English branches and
the Classics, and scholars will be prepared for
business, teaching, or college. Mr.. Phillips
success in New Hope is sufficient recon-
mend.tion. He is thorough and competent
teacher. Full particulars may be learned as
to terms, &C., by addressing him through the
mail
The celebration of the 4th of July at
Parsons Grove, New Hope, by the Temper
ance Reform Club of this city, was a success
full affair in many respects. Excellent adj
dresses were delivered by Messrs. Labourne,
and Lafferty, of Phila, Rev. DR.. Newly,
Rev. c. II. Thomas, and by Warren A. Green,
Esq, who presided. The Newtowp Band
played on the occasion. 1t was a very pleas
ant affair, but the shower that came up about
four o clock brought the celebration to pre-
mature close. Financially, but little was
realized beyond expenses. This is to be re-
GREETED.
The following officers of Magnolia Lodge,
No. 81 l. o. O. F., at Frenchtown, were in
stalled last Saturday evening, by Henry A.
Weber, d. d. G.. NJ: N. G.--Justus w. Brit
ton V. S.-Peter s. Kugler; r. S.--David
c. Hough P. S.-Adam S. Haring t.
Isaac Taylor.
The Democratic Executive Committee
for the Fourth Congressional District of New
Jersey, designate Wednesday, August 7, 1878,
at 12 o'clock noon, at Pennington, in the
county of Hunterdon, as the time and place
for holding the next Democratic Congression-
al Convention for said District for the pur-
pose of nominating a candidate for Congress.
Delegates will accordingly be elected by the
several townships in said District at the time
and place selected by the several county or
CARNATIONS.
The Persian diver brings up no pearl
from the depths of the sea which can surpass
in radiant purity complexion beautified by
GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP. A staple accessory
of the bath and toilet.
BEAUTIFUL SHADES OF BLACK OR Brown
are produced by HILLS HAIR DYE.
july 10, 4w.
Insurance that does not insure. Every
careful man should examine for himself the
condition of the Company in which his prop
erty is insured. Remember these are trying
times for Fire Insurance Companies, and it is
worse than folly to pay for insurance that
does not insure The Ktna mentioned in an