The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-11-16
NEW HOPE AND BUCKS COUNTY, PA.

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5 -Rev. A. Johnson, formerly pastor of the
New Hope Nj. Il. Church, Will deliver
lecture IN that place on Thanksgiving even
ing. SupJect--" Life and Character OF Presi-
dent darfeld." Admission 20 cts. Children,
half price.
A YOUNG RAIL RoAD.-P. S. Hewes, a
farmer living in Doylestown township, has
constructed on his place, a miniature Rail
Road, about 150 yards long. The ties and
rails are of wood, the gauge being "a
inches. A double track runs distance of 90
feet, AMI there are three side tracks, seven
switch posts, a trestle work 10 feet long,
three turntables, a depot, six locomotives
aud 10 cars. The locomotives average 80
pounds each, aud the ears 10 pounds each.
The pay car is especially fine, being upholster-
ed and containing every convenience. On
pleasant evenings the neighbors are amused
by seeing the road III operation.
"A most disnraceful affair took placa one
day last wool. ut tho r.sids,oa og :. Fort,na-
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eeiei it'o' IL Is saiu TWO while women from
Lambertville, and also three white men, were
| in the house. One of the masculine gender
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"a'eii oeo'ine noisy' anu nc WAS sel upon ny
some OF the gang. either black or waite, and
bruised and cut ia very painful manner, and
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friends arrived and removed him to place of
safety. Quite crowd is said to have collect
ea to witness tho scane In tho fo.s,oon IN
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abused neighoor, oil her own color, who
bore it as long she could aud then retail
ated giving Lib sueh n whining and railing
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nave any Vi tnese parties Deen arrested py
the authorities, and If not, why not?
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meeting was heid NoVemoero D. stephen Belts
exhibited sample of clover seed of his own
raising of the present seasons growth rs
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iioioou'oe eNnio''ou oasAes Vi appies anu
some ears OF ola corn lie wanted the opinion
of the members whether il would be advisa-
BILE TO plant it next spring. He had come
over to the meeting TO bear discussion upon
the questions announced. lie thought if the
bi-centennia celebration Of the settlement of
the county was held in Solebury Deer Park it
would draw thousands of visitors from the
state OF New Jersey. The Holcombe family
settled upon tract of land lying between
| New Hope and the Great Spring. tAauetopp)
in SoIebury township He also wanted to
learn the views of members of the club upon
the other question. viz. the farmers outlook
| LOT 1909. EdsbUuftl lleHuer remarked blab
there were many reasons why the proposed
bi-centenna celebration should be held in
Solebury Deer Park among which he emu
merated the following
1t contains the largest building in the
county.
Because in it larger audience can be seated.
Because more persons can hear the speakers
Because it has ample accomdatious for
horses ond carriages.
Because it has an abundant supply of good
water.
Because it contains the only park of deer in
! the county.
Because one half or more of the receipts
can be had with which to pay expenses
Because it will draw hundreds of visitors
from the stale of New Jersey, descendants OF
Buck county parents.
Because 1t is the home of some Of the rela-
tives, by marriage, Of William Penn.
Because the Indian histories, traditions and
associations are both numerous and well pre-
served.