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The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24


The following compilation may
prove interesting to the general read
er The principal American Fire
Insurance Companies, number 237.
Of foreign doing business in this
country, "a. The oldest company in
the world il the London (Eng.) As
sufsnce Corporation, founded in 1870,
and Of which Mr.. Joshua Taylor Of
this city is agent for Burlington
county. In Philadelphia there are
IL, the senior, the Insurance Com
pany Of North America, founded
in 1892, the junior, the Lumbermeus
organized in 1873. In New Jersey
there are IA companies, the Mount
holly beng one, the Newark Fire
COMPANY founded 10 1910 is the old
est, aud the youngest, the Trade Of
Camden, founded in 1873. Inclad-
ing capital, the surplus over all
liabilities of the companies in this
State, foot up in the aggregate for
1880, the grand total of 81, 2O9 1894.
There are 781 savings banks in the
United States, with 1851, $50 depos-
itors, and total Of s941, 1850, ESQ
deposits, of this number there are "a
10 New Jersey, the oldest being the
jersey City, organized in 1889. Our
Burlington Savings Institution was
founded in 1859 aud in point of assets
over liabilities rates higher than any
one of its respective colleagues. The
first State Loan aud Building Asso-
citation dates back to 1915 founded
under the auspices of the Earl OF
Selkirk, England. In 1886, Parlia-
ment passed law authorizing the
establishment of such societies. The
first association organized in this
couutry, was the Oxford Provident
Building Association, founded at
frankfort. near Philadelphia 10 1881.
1t ia estimated that there are at least
$50 of such organizations at present
in that city, and with membership
of nearly 100000. Through these
excellent societies 10000 small but
comfortable dwellings, have been
erected, aud $4,000 house holders
have been enabled to pay off mortga-
ges which otherwise would probably
have been foreclossd. In New Jer-
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

FLoRENoE.-
The Mount Holly Fair was quite
success from all accounts, and in more
ways than one, for it opened the
understanding and closed the eyes Of
a worthy carpenter of our town who
went to see the exhibits and wonders.
Being somewhat down on the colored
brethren our carpenter gave vent to
his ideas Of the difference between
the races in rather an ungentlenanly
way while under the influence of
exhilirsting spirits, and colored Wis
itor sta"ding near stepped up and
punished him so severely that a doc
tor was called 10 TO attend him upon
his arrival home, having first spent
some time 10 the lookup.
We are glad to see success attend
the enterprise OF our townsman j. W.
Suits. He has built neat and plsas-
ant shop for his butcher business,
keeps it clean, and ia polite and atten-
tive to his customers. His trade will
naturally increase on account Of the
convenience his new shop affords the
people.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

From Guunison, Colorado, We re-
ceived on Saturday copy Of the
Daily Nescs- Democrat Of that city,
an eight-page newspaper, which con-
trolls its own telegraph lines, has q
corps of editors and reporters and the
place has less than 1900 inhabitants.
The paper is owned by the editor of
the New York Spirit of the Times.
Horace T. Haiues, our old friend, and
former associate in learning the trade,
is employed on the Ae,0s- Democrat
he is seeing the country while As is
Young.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

FIRE
On Sunday morning about half
past four o'clock the Dobbins barns,
on the Smitbville road, near Mount
Holly, occupied by John F. Smith,
hotel proprietor, were set on fire and
burned to the ground, together with
the contents, consisting of one horse,
zoo bushels Of wheat, 100 bushels of
corn, 800 bushels Of oats. 100 bushels
potatoes, besides hay and straw, tools,
harness and other articles. A mare
and colt were rescued before being
injured. Mr.. Smiths loss is not
correctly known, but is estimated to
be about 81 900, with $500 insurance
in the Home company of New York.
The alarm was sounded and the Ere
department answered the call, but
did not reach the scese as the fire
burned very :apidly and the buildings
were destroyed ia very short time.
Pie fire was doubtless the work of an
incendiary and Mr. Smith will lose
no effort to search him out and bring
him tn iustica
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

An exchange says that SCOT falling
on the carpet from open chimueys or
from carelessly haadled stoyepipes if
covered thickly with salt can be
brushed up without damage to the
carpet. At this season the above
may be Of profit, If correct.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

Now that the scafolding has been
toro away from the Lewis building on
Main street, fair chance is given to
see the handicraft Of home mechanics.
The building presents handsome sp-
pearance and does credit to the town,
the owner and ali concerned. Main
street now boasts some 6ns buildings.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

The Democrats Of the Third As
sembly district sill nominate candi-
date for the Legislature at Evans
hotel, Vincentown, this afternoon
The district includes Bass River,
Evesham, Little Egg Harbor, Lumber
ton, Medford, Northampton, Randolph,
Sbamong, Southampton, Washington,
Westampton. Woodland.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

Following are the delegates selec-
tedin this township on Saturday even
ing at Regan's hotel, to attend the
Third Assembly District Convention
which meets IN Vinesntown to-day:
A. R. Haiues, Chas Wills, David
Reeves, J. Z. Ssmpls, 2. F Slack.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24
COMMENCEMENT Day


The commencement exercises OF
the Burlington County Public Schools
were held in the Opera House, Mount
Holly, on SATURDAY. morning. The
hall was crowded with relatives and
friends of the scholars. The exercises
opened at 1880 o'clock with prayer
by Rev. j. s. Heisler, followed by
singing, Rotations, &c., as laid down
in the programme published 10 our
last issue and which was carried out
in regular order save the recitation
by Henry Woolman Of Crosswicks
who was unavoidably absent. The
exercises were highly appreciated and
elected much praise and applause
from the large audience. The session
lasted until after IL o'clock as noon.
The Alumni Association ofthe schools
which was organized last year, par
took Of dinner at the Washington
House, it being the first anniversary
of the association. A bounteous fepast
was spread by "mine host" Regan
and was heartily enjoyed by the mem
bers and friends. We here acknowl-
edge corteous invitation from the
Secretary of the association to be
present at the banquet.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

A friend assures us that the under
takers are about to have Law passed
that no man shall re-marry until he
has paid bis first wife's funeral ex-
penses. They say that man will
weep and rave over bis wife's death,
but although he is not too poor to
marry 10 a short time, he is too poor
to pay the uodertaker Bridgeton
Chronicle.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

The cranberry crop has been great
ly dsmsged BY tn Frost. The Toms
River Courier says that the loss to
the cranberry growers Of that county,
from this cause will reach at least
fifty Thousand dollars, and that those
who are accustomed to pick the berries
will be the losers to an extent exceed
ing fifteen thousand dollars.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

The property Of Mrs. Merritt on
Msin street, including the Herald
Office and thesstorea Of Messrs. Judd
aud Travis are being repaintsd and
present sgrsatly improved appearance
Messrs. Collins & Bullock are the
painters.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

The Democrats Of the First Assem-
bly, district, including the townships Of
Bordentown, EastamptoD, Mansfield,
Chesterfield, New Hanover, Spring
field, Pemberton, and Florence, met
in the town hall, Columbus on Satur-
day afternoon and nominated Colonel
William r. Murphy of Bordentown,
for the Legislature
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany now orders oil cattle found on
its property to be impouuded, and
bells are now rung at crossings instead
Of whistles blown.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

in moment and much to his sur
prise be was in the iron grasp of Off
Ger Richards and Pat passed the night
In the city lock up. II as little red
tape as marked these two cases was
exercised on all occasions, offenders
would realize that crimes of any kind
would meet quick and just reward.
The iron work of the Pearl street
bridge has arrived and Mr.. W. A.
Blackman foreman of the bridge con-
tract of the Phenixville works is for
wardiDg the work rapidly, and before
another issue the bridge will be finish
ed The weight Of the bridge is be-
tween 10000 and 10000 pounds or
ever 30 tons, and it's length 125 feet
over all, or 100 feet span. Though
not intended for cars to pass over, it
will have capacity sufficient Mr.. B.
says, to sustain any Of the ordinary
trains passing through our city.
1t will prove quite an ornament to
that part of Burlington.
In new and very comprehensive
History of the American Episcopal
Church" which Boston house pre-
poses publishing in 1883, that year
being the centennial Of that religious
body's independent and organized
existence. We observe that among
the contributors upon "Historic
Churches of the Middle States"
section has been assigned to the Rev.
George M. Hills, D. D., rector of St.
Mary's Church in this city.
Our clever butcher, George Wells.
sports delivery wagon which in point
Of style and finish, does great credit
to the builder James Fl. Birch, aud is
decidedly the handsomest vehicle of
its kind in the city.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

The Flyers Sisters. under Lsavit.'s
management, gave first class per-
Torrance 10 the Opera House on
Thursday evening, to q rather ANAL
house. It seems that the best talent
that comes to Mount Holly receives
the poorest support.
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street, under the auspices Of the young
men of the congregation on Thursday
evening, 9th instant. Good music
viii be furnished and the best of
order maintained.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

Farmers are complaining that they
cannot procure help to do their husk-
ing. They offer three cents per stack,
but it takes a good man to husk and
bind thirty-fve stacks day.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

Mr.. Rockingham has opened q
branch Of his Washington Cd. CO.
candy establishment in Stacks new
Nuilding opposite the Post Office, aud
manufactures all his stock in sight Of
the public. aa
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

Some people seem % have the i'm
preston that it is lawful to shoot
quail and partridge on and after the
first day Of October, when. 10 fact,
the law is not of until the 6nt Of
November.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24
RoB'T B. CARTER,

The game of ball on Saturday,
Burlington VS.. Athletic of Ph,Iadel-
phia, was The best attended game Of
the season, over 1925 being taken at
the gate. The visiting club was VIC
torious by score of 9 to 4, although
the game was hotly contested through
out.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

$500 Burlington county bonds rs
Of 1889 we're sold by Thomas & Sons
Philadelphia few days since at
s1l7a.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

/ have been troubled with Flatus in the
stomach and bowels for years, sometimes
seriously SO. D. &. V. G. has cured
me. recommend it to all.
D. Candee, Alderman 9th Ward,
Syracuse, N. Y.
Guaranteed by all Druggists.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

The members of F Company who
participated in the Yorktown celebra-
ton arrived in Mount Holly yester-
day at noon.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

There will be grand ball in the
school hall, adjoining the church Of
the Sacred Heart, West Washington
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

Charles B. Vsnsant is now stationed
back of the Washington House bar.
Charley is at home in his present Ca
pacity.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

The thirty days Of mourning for
President Garfield expired on Thurs
day.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

The tosn presented very quiet sp-
pearance last week compared with the
previous week.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

Husking bees are now in order
among our farmers.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

Even at this late day the boys find
pleasure going 10 the creek.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24
MARRIED..


October 18th. in Mount Holly, by Rev.
Edward Braislin, Horace D, Cronk and
Susie j. Sine, all Of Mount Holly.
October 18th, al Bridgeboro', by Rev.
J. i. Louder, Robert Rudderow of Black
woodtown and Mary E. King of Bridge
boro'.
October 18th, by Rev. ]. L. Roe,
Charles w. Rogers and Sallie r. Blake,
all of Bordentown.
October 18th, at Ewingville, by the
Rev. DR.. Hall, Howard e. Packerof Bur-
lington and Bell Phillips Of EwingvilIe.
October 18th, at Burlington. by Rev.,
Joseph Ashbrook, assisted by Rev. James
Rogers, g. Monroe Ogden and Lizzie M.
Brown, all of Fairton, N. j.
October 18th, at Burlington, by the
Rev. s. F. Wheeler, George H. Graft and
Harriet Marshall. all of Burlington.
October 18th, at Philadelphia, by Rev.
J, F. Cronch, Albert c. LemiDg, Esq. of
Allentown and Emma G. Thorn Of Borden
town.
October 18th. at. Bordentown, u y Rev.
J.. L. Roe. Wilson Hunt and Carrie K.
Hollowaysan of Bordentogn.
October 10th, near Moorestown, by
Rev. s. Henry Britain, John Fuller, Jr.
and Annie NJ French. sYSFKg
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TIME TABLE,.

Two weeks fiom tomorrow will q
tale unfold.
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MONDAY. OCTOBER "a, 1881.

"The Semi Weekly Nesos" has a
larger circulation in Burlington county
than any paper published outside Of
Mount Holly
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

The street lamps about town are
kept in very good condition.
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THE MARKETS.
STOCKS.

STOCKS.
Closing prices of DEHAvEN & TOWNSEND,
Bankers, No. 40 South Third Street, Phiia.:
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

October 18th, by Rev. ]. L. Roe,
Charles w. Rogers and Sallie r. Blake,
all of Bordentown.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24

October 18th, at Ewingville, by the
Rev. Or. Hall, Howard e. Packerof Bur-
lington and Bell Phillips Of EwingvilIe.
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October 18th. at Burlington, by the
Rev. s. F. Wheeler, George H. Graft and
Harriet Marshall. all of Burlington.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-10-24
POLICE MATTERS.

POLICE MATTERS.
On Tuesday last VIM. Dick, an old
bird as it appears, was arrested for
dickerine at houses aad the P. O.. at
Riverside. Handed over by Coussas
BILE Bishop of that place to officer
Richards he was rendered the hospi-
tality of our city lookup. On Thurs
day he was escourted to Riverside for
q hearing, and which resulted 10 bis
being railroad,d to the county Jail By
Officer Richards.
BURLINGTON LYcEUM.
A regular meeting of the Lyceum
was beld on Friday evening. In the
absence Of the President Wilmer
Reed, Mr.. ] Lippincost was called
to the chair, and in the vacancy yet
tic be supplied of Secretary, Miss
Mary Baylis filed the position. Miss
ellis and Miss Lizzie Shaw were
nominated as Secretary and Messrs.
David Hammer, Charles Maynard,
W. Liprincott, Miss Rodman, and
Miss q. L Et'inger, were nominated
Editor or Editress Of the Portfolio.
The evenings proceedings we're very
interesting and diversified with read
ines BY Mrs. Wheeler, Miss Baylis
Miss L. Sutven and Mr. W. W.
Haines, and choice instrumental and
vocal music BY Miss Aonie Phillips
soprano and Miss Annie Silpath
alto and Mr. Charles q. King solo
The attendance was quite large.
DOTS.
"Behsve yourself or go home," we
heard Officers Richards aud Lowden
say to an obstreperous fellow we'll
down in his cups few evenings since
on one of our principal street corners.
Still very discrderly Patrick was
cautioned again, and threatened with
being locked up. This being "free
country" favorite quotation with
some, Pat continued making night
hideous with his unruly tongue, when
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BURLINGTON

EDITOR.
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October 18th. in Mount Holly, BY Rev.
Edward Braislin, Horace D, Cronk and
Susie j. Sine, all of Mount Holly.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-01-22
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

The richest men in Germany are the
Rothschilds of Frankfort. krupp of Es-
sen, and Blrichbroder of Berlin; Prince
Bismarck is also reckoned among the
mil|ionaires. The number of Prussian
millionaires is only 1875.
lr is proposed to erect Il memorial to
William Caxton, Enyland's first printer,
IN the shape of Il stained glass window
in the Church Of st. Margaret. West
minister. The spot is appropriate, for it
IS the place where Caxlon set up his
first printing press.
M. GAMHErrA, ten years ago, was
one OF the handsomest men in France.
His face was q face of fine lines and spir-
ituel contour; his figure was 1.-the and
graceful. He is still Il man Of striking
presence, but he has n, more the almost
poetic good looks Of his youthful days.
Victoria, Princess Imperial of Ger
many, and Princess Royal Of Great
Britain and Ireland, has just passed her
fortieth birthday. All the German
newspapers celebrated the occasion by
laudatory articles on the generous and
fostering patronage which the Princess
has given to the arts and sciences in that
country.
A GRANDDAUGHTER OF the Charlotte
Buff who was the heroine Of 'The Sor-
rows of Werther," has Just died in Ger.
many. Another person who also was
associated with Goethe departed this
life the other day. This was Niebling,
the barber, who attended the poet dur
ing the last years of his life, and whose
pride in this fact was the subject Of
much conversation over the hrcr-mug
o. nights. There are now lcftin Weimar
very few people who knew the great
German.
Miss HELENA GLADSTONE, a younger
daughter Of the Prime Minister of Eng
land, is causing quite sensation in
England and on the Continent by the
moral courage developed il her recent
determination to enter an active and
useful career, and to give to the young
women of England a very noble exam
pie. A London correspondent of the
leading political journal of the Cont.
nent, the Belgian independent, an
nounces that this young lady has passed
her examinations, and now returns to
NEWMAN College to study for the posi-
ton OF preceptrcss in that institution.
The idea Of the daughter Of the Prime
Minister becoming teacher, or, as
some other authorities state, secretary
and active agent, is something so new
to the aristOcratic feminine world of
Europe that it is making an "epoch, {"
as they say.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-01-22

all through the day. Esucci,),v ), =,
the case with those who labor f,r ~ 'hs
perspire easily. The poisons Of f ,ho, OF
tenn thus elected or thrown off Nv. '" n
in vigorous health furnish s. r1 people
son. If there We're no others, for rsm ,sa'
ing on retiring every article 'S ms
through the day. ' Won
AS soon as removed, let each er.;.,
DC hung up to air through the n;,, ,,r"els
thrown in mass on the floor. ~" or ' as
chairs, where a free circulation W W o. %
will be impossible. In the m,rn;r W an
should be just us particular 70 bsss we
all the night clothes, so thu, ,h"r s = Up
be perfectly purified and aired h, .aag
needed again. When not stormn ' L
them where they vii! receive the ba "ass
OF the fresh morning air till after brssl
fast. then put each separately E IN al
closet, or on wooden pins, brass Or ," a ,as
vanizcd hooks in the bathroom, ys sa'
hang any white clothes on iron we've, s's
that will rust from the moisture oi is M
garment, and SO iron-rust tho a,,;a tue
hung on them. ''''s
1t is neither neat nor HEALTHY to 81,
night clothes and put them un,'e v' .I
pillows, rs is too often practiced. lily
DO not attempt to economic b.. do.
crea>ing the washing bills or f,m W..
washing. TO keep the person scrm r!
lousy clean, frequent change Of nn,F pf
garments is as necessary rs bathiar '>''
These are bat a few hints a; II,
precautions needful to preserve ", ,Is
health. Ii they excite the resdo. ~. "
think seriously on this subject. And ~ y
low it up by careful examination. i w;,
accomplish the object for which i w wa
written.-.Nrs. Henry Ward Deeche,. ~
Christian iNion. "