The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-05-15
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Lamoessviue. N. j.. May 10, 1878.

for IA cts, at Anderson's Drug Store. n21.
Capt. Jas. Bird has begun the work of
piastering the Baptist church editice in this
city.
I'VE have another interesting Essay by
Rev. Mr.. Converse, of Ringoes, which will be
published in the next issue of THE RECORD.
Titus, the furniture mau, 46 Coryell st. I
VIM. Lynch, on South Main street, has
erected very neat cottage, adding much to
the appearance of that locality.
Trunks and valises at bottom prices at
LouDEN's. ml,St.
We have recently received very cheap
lot of Envelopes and are prepared at THE
RECORD office to print them by the thousand
at very low prices.
-The old wooden bridges at Prallsville,
Musco1etcon and Phillipsburg, on the BEL.
Del. Railroad, are to be removed, and iron
ones are to take their places.
The quarries south of our city are being
worked with a number of men in getting out
paving material Tor streets in Trenton and
Philadelphia.
There was more than the usual run of
shad on Monday last. About one thousand
were caught that day at the three fisheries in
this city and New Hope.
If you want to get the best sewing ma
chine in the market, try the Light Running
Domestic, for sale by Mrs. NJ. w. COOLEY
Every machine warranted. Dec. IL.
For the first stages of Group, or for chill
dren who are subject to Group, nothing equals
Haas Expectorant. Mothers, many children
have been relieved by this valuable remedy!
A box of gilt edged paper and envelopes
best quality, only Csc. at Anderson's Drug
Store nov. 81.
The ladies of the M. E. Church of this
CITY, purpose holding their Strawberry festi-
val on the evenings of May 23d and Gath,
at Holcombe Hall. Further particulars here
after.
Capt. Labourne addressed the Reform
Club of this city, on last Friday and Saturday
evenings, and on Sunday. afternoon. He is a
good speaker, and has been doing effective
service in other places.
MI. 16lcF u IloH DCSuH tiC SiCStioh
of residence adjoining his coal Office, at the
corner of Main and Church SITS. When com
pleted it will be both handsome and convent
emit.
The ladies of Sandy Ridge Baptist
Church, will hold a Necktie and Apron Fcs-
tival in the basement of the Church, on We'd
hesday afternoon and evening, May 22nd
Supper, ice cream, &C., will be furnished.
The Rev. T. E. Vassar, of Pennington,
will deliver the address on Decoration Day,
in this city. Rev. Mr.. Vassar was chaplain of
a New York regiment during the rebellion,
and his participation in the struggles of the
war, peculiarly fit him for speaking on such
an occasion.
The grounds of the Delaware Valley Ag-
ricultural Society are undergoing great i'm
provements, and a good supply of water has
been arranged for. Preparations are being
made to make the coming exhibition far sur
pass the last, which, for the first, was much
better than was generally anticipated
Now is the time to buy Singer Sewing
Machine. They are sold at $50. Lower than
any other first class machine. For sale at
Schulhaus', s. E. corner Church and Union
streets.
The wheat, rye, oats and grass crops of
our section of country are not only IN an adj
vanced condition for the season but SO far are
very flattering as to yield. There will he, to
all appearances good supply of fruit with
the exception of cherries, which will be a
light crop.
Our surrounding farming community are
preparing to plant largely of tomatoes, to
supply the Canning Works in this city. They
all seem to think it good investment and
each year improve in its culture. About 60
acres were grown with tomatoes last year and
this year there is promise of as much. Our
soil will produce with good culture the larg-
est yield aud of superior quality.
Ladies' Cloaks Coats, and Dresses, cut
and made to order at short notice, at Mrs. NJ.
w. Cooley's. d6'tf
Notwithstanding the hard times, our peo.
pie show a commendable spirit of improve
ment, and houses are being rebuilt aud repair
ed, new dwellings are going up, and our city
the time to spend money in this way if one
has it, as there can be no doubt that improve
ments can now be made at less expense than
for many years, and it is not likely that prices
will remain as low when business revives.
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-
other column is one of the oldest and strong
est companies in the United States. If.
The ladies of the NJ. E. Church of this
city, invite their friends and the public to
their Strawberry Festival, which will be held
at Holcombe Hall, on Thursday and Friday
evenings of next week May 23d and 24thl.-
Every effort will be made to entertain and
please their patrons. choice variety of re-
freshments will be provided and sold at reas- |