The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-12-14

Persons having ice houses are now making
preparations to gather the supposed coming
crop.
spoken of as prominent candidate for Clerk
of the Assembly
Mr.. Geo. A. Slack has had the front of
his barber shop. on North Union street, neatly
painted this week.
Another entertainment by Prof Peabody,
is talked of for Wednesday evening, 2lst inst,
or about tnat time.
Rev G. s. Conkling, of Stockton, has put
up number of lamps from his residence to
his Office at the steam mill.
Morris Fisher, of Hopewell, fell down a
flight of stairs, on Saturday. and besides
breaking bis leg, was injured internally.
On account of the change to the new
Broad street station in Philadelphia the trains
on the Beividere Division were much delayed
Hast week.
There is said to be point at summit Oh
Pickles mountain, in this county. from which
can be seen places that are a hundred miles
distant.
On the 21st inst, we shall have the
shortest day Of the year 1881. After that the
,'days will lengthen and the cold will begin to
strengthen"
The Winter this year. has been quite a
contrast to that OF last, there being heavy
SHOWS and all kinds of winter weather this
time last year.
c. n rti, &c o;tu ms hold
an election for Captain, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Capt. Kitchin, on
Thursday evening, Dec. 22d.
"A number OF headstones, furnished by
the Government for the graves of soldiers in
the. cemeteries in this city and vicinity, ar
rived here Que day last week.
Two Cinnamon visited this city on Mon
day last, and concluded to establish laundry
here We understand they rented place,
and will begin work at once.
Thomas Rogan, of Milford, received a
severe cut near the right eye by piece of
rock striking him, while clearing out the
slide at Pincher's Point last week.
The farm of Enoch Hoffman, In Delaware
tsp, so acres, was lately sold to Henry
Fauss, for 500 per acre. Chestnut lot, in the
q Barrens, to John A. Carroll for 1924.
Mr.. johnson Hoicombe, of this city,
slipped aud fell while at work at the Pefse-
verance Paper Mills, on Monday, 9th fnst.'
cutting an ugly cash in his arm with draw
ing-knife which he held in his hand.
=+-Mr John j. Van LEV, of Pennington,
Ioet rTg...-sdo ~ ~, ,,ol, cod tho Won
LEW Farm in Somerset county, for $50 %
per acre. There are 1876 acres in this farm
and it is one of the very best in the State.
Hotel, SO E. State street, Trenton, is
prepared for the holidays with all the latest
styles of silk hats, fur caps, capes and driving
gloves To secure suitable present for
Christmas or New Years, Hotels is the
place.
Without question, the McGibney Family
Is the best troupe that ever favored Washing
ton with visit. From the first piece to the
last, whether by parents or children, the whole
audience was entranced.- Washington Daily
Republican.
"A regular meeting of the Lyceum will be
held this "wednesday evening. Subject Cor
discussion Resolved, That newspapers
should be the secular reading for the public
instead of books The public is respectfully
invited-to attend.
County Superintendent Swackhamer gives
notice that by recent action of the State Board
of Education, Teachers Examinations, in all
the counties, win be held on the las Saturday
of November February and May, and the
last Friday and Saturday of August.
The retention of any waste matter in the
system produces injury. The collection of
''phlegm . or diseased mucus in time of cold
or throat affection should be promptly remoy-
ed. Dir. Bulls ongh Syrup does ii more
quickly aud effectnally than any other cough
syrup made.
-If you wish to sell your holiday goods
you will be wise to advertise them. People
look for extra announcements about this
time, and all the papers are full of attractive
city advertisements, and you cannot expectt TO
get your share of trade unless you let the
public know you are up and doing
--Asiarge stock of Parlor, Office and Shop
Stoves and Heaters offered at greatly reduced
prices, ~ J.J. LAIN ., ~ DftoBS suSets LAM
bertyie,g Nj. dec.14
"A plumber Of ladies have organized
g Chiidssn's Temperance School in this city,
where the young people are taught to reciie
temperance selections, sing temperance songs
Sc. The school meets every Saturday after
noon at clock, in the room over Cochran's
drug store, on North Union street. All chill
dren are welcome.
The following officers we're elected on
Monday evening, by Orion Lodge, No. Sc, A.
f.. "A. NJ. of Frenchtown
w M.-Thomas Palmer
s. W-Charles Kline.
j. W.-David Robertson.
Treasurer--A. p. Kachline.
Secretary--J. L. Slack.
AT the meeting of the Hunterdon County
Bible Society, in August last, a resolution was
passed instfucting the Treasurer of the So
ciety to place handsome copy of the Sacred
Scriptures in every public school in the county.
Mr. .Tosenh Fl Hio0ins the TreasureF at