The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-09-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Lam5ertysus. N. y. Sept. Fl, 1881


the farm occupied by Stanford Opdycke, near
Everittstowu.
On Saturday last the corner stone of the
new M. E. Church at Everittstown was laid
with the usual ceremonies.
"A son of Peter Conover fell off a fence at
the Fair grounds, last Friday and broke his
arm and dslocated the elbow joint.
Several of our stores and the post office
are draped in mourning for our dead Presi-l
dent, and draped flags are displayed at privatel
residences.
"A Memorial Service with reference to,
the death of the President, will be held in thel
Methodist Church in this city, on next Sum
day morning. Rev. Mr.. Strickland will,
preach an appropriate discourse.
As the Philas section of the Switchoack,
excursion was about to stop in this city last
Thursday evening, the conductor of the trainl
stepped off the cars into the canal. above thel
Bridge street bridge. He was rescued in a
very moist condition.
The excursion Of the knights of Pythias,
of this city, to the Switchback, on Thursday
last was not well patronized, less than hum
dred tickets having been sold. But the trip
gave great satisfaction to the excursionistsl
and all pronounce it splendid.
Storekeepers and others who want the best
Crackers made should buy the "P t. C.|
co J, crackers These crackers are winningI
golden opinions from those that use them
Get the best--a poor cracker is the poorest of
poor things.
A young man from this city, who was rel
turning from New Hope about O'Clock LAST
Saturday evening, reports that when about
halfway across the river bridge he was shot
at three times by some man who was in com
pany with woman. Why he did not tskel
measures to have the fellow arrested we arel
unable to tell.
The following ara candidates at the|
coming Democratic caucus in this county;
For Sherif-Geo. G.. Lunger, of Alexan-|
tlria; John N. Sharp, of Readington john
Ramsey, of Raritan Henry b,,t.on, oil
Raritar,. Chas a. Robertson, OF Holland, andl
George w. Batetilan, of Delaware. :,
For Assembly---fst District--5e II i
Matthews, of West Amwell. I'd District
Jacob Hipp, of Lebanon.
The Warren County Fair will be held all
Belyidere, N. j., on Sept. 2S, 30 and 30, 1881. u
During it's continuance the PENNSYLVANIA
Rail Road Company win sell excursion tickets
to Belyidere at reduced rates from all ticket
stations on Bevidere Division, good to return
until Oct. 1st, 1881, inclusive.
John Hoffman, of Clinton township, al
few days ago shot black-headed eagle which,
measured seven feet three and half inchesI
from tip to tip of wings, and weighed sevenI
And half pounds. Ex-Assemblyman Ram
sev has the bird, aud intends to have III
mounted. =
We we're pleased to receive a Gala fewl
DAYS ago from Mr.. Noah II. Craft, OF New
York city, who is native of this county and
who grew up to manhood in the vicinity OF
Mount Airy. Mr.. Craft is a very worthy and
GENIAL gentleman, and has won esteem and
success in bis business relations in New DIRK
He is connected with the New England Car
Springs Works.
AS the long evenings are now coming on,
a very nice way to spend them at home and
to keep the children at home, is to have a
biano or organ. And il you want 20 get one
at a very lov price and on accommodating
terms, visit Rittenhouse's music store, corner
of Union and Coryell sts, where you will find
Just what you want.
Two or three drunken fellows last Thurs
day night amused themselves by insulting
aud Knocking down and kicking people in
this city One of the special police whose
speciality seems to be to draw pay for services
not performed, saw one of the assaulis, but as
the fellow was chum y Of Ills, be refused
TO make the arrest unless warrant was
issued. Such police should themselves BE
locked up. IS
Says the Hnhterdon Democrds: A mar
Rage notice published by us on the 18Th of
September proves to be a hoax. No. mar
flags Between the parties, Mr.. Dory Hoffman,
az MI Pleasant, and Miss Jennie E. Larc, of
New Geri.,ahtownS. ever took place. We pub.
iished Il By What ~s considered good au-
thority, but as the same was a forgery, in all
probability, tho name is withheld for the
present. Il,
The above marriage notice was copied last
week in THE RECORD.
The time has about come to take in =
the summer hats and put on the fall style.
To all persons wanting good style and good
quality combined, with fashionable shapes,
we recommend visit to Hotels store 33 E.
State street, Trenton, where very large
stock can be found, such as can be seen only
in frst-class stores. Mr.. II. is sole agent in
Trenton for Dunlap's silk and felt hats-the
best made and most fashionable hats in this
country.
The news of the death of President Gar
field was received in Frenchtown with pro-
found regret. About midnight on Monday
the bells Of the churches were tolled for one
hour, and early 10 the morning the post office,
bank and all the business places, with many
private residences were draped in mourning.
Business to a great extent was suspended
during the forenoon of Tuesday, and large
crowds congregated on the street discussing
the sad event.
The sad news Of the death of the Presi-
dent was received at the telegraph Office of