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The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Last year, few weeks before
Christmas, it will be remembered,
Mr.. Joseph R. Deacon, No. 43 Main
street, placed in one of his nicely ar
ranged show windows, handsome
and beautifully dressed doll. Il at
tracted great deal of attention and
many Inquiries were made as to the
price of it by would-be purchasers.
They were informed thai it was not
for sale, but that every person who
purchased two dollars worth of goods
from the store would get a chance
ticket for th&drawing on Christmas
day. The idea proved so successful
that Mr.. Deacon has determined to
repeat it, and has now on exhibition a
magni6censly dressed doll of large
size, which will be disposed of in pre-
cisely the same manner as the one
above mentioned. Take look at it,
and you will at once decide that you
must have a chance. Mr.. Deacon
has splendid line of holiday goods,
and you cannot spend two dollars, or
even greater sum, more pro6tably
to yourself than 10 his establishment.
and besides you get chance 90 the
doll. The drawing will take place on
Janusry I'd, New Years day.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

SALES
Twpnty six wood lots, the property
Of Albert Carly were sold last week.
They contained about one-fourth of an
acre each and the average price was
S22 per lot. They are situated near
Kinkora and covered with oak and
hickory.
John Forman has purchased 80
acres Of land adjoining his farm near
Florence station, from Samuel Rich
ardson at s55 per acre.
Abram Marter has sold his farm at
Wood Lane to Thomas Marter.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Officers-elect of Post 26, G.. A. R,
of Mount Holly: Commander, Jacob
Mack; Vice Commander, Samuel
Sapp; Chaplain, Robert Alice; Quar-
termaster, Samuel Carr ; Sergeant,
William Morton; Officer of the Day,
Earnest Diver; Officer of the Guard,
George Seavers; Delegates to Dept.
Encampment, George Gaskill and
Earnest Diver; Alternstes, Washing
i1gton W. Watts and Robert F. Cole
man.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

We ere indebted to our friend and
former townsnap, Rev. Edward Brais-
lin, for copy Of the history of she
Newton Centre Baptist church, toge h.
or with . programme Of the installa-
ton ceremonies Of Mr.. Braislin as the
pastor Of the church. May the new
year be bright one for him in hin
new home.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

The teachers Of Burlington Co. met
at the Court House on Saturday to
continue the studies taken up at the
preceding meeting. Mr.. Goble gave
his lesson in grammar in an excellent
manner. The exercises in elocution
consisted 10 articulating the elemen-
tary sounds of the English language.
Arithmetic was taught in an able way
BY Milton Fl Alien, multiplication
being the topic under consideration.
Mensuration was taught as usual by
our 10. Supt., Mr. haas. After
which the meeting adjourned to meet
one month hence
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

People are more busy now than
they have been for some years past.
They have less time and leisure to look
about for what they want. They look
to the local newspaper to learn where
their wants can be supplied, and they
accept rs rule that the man who
advertises the commodities and where
he has to dispose Of them, instead of
waiting for the people to fod it out
themselves, is the best man to deal
with and the most likely to give sat
isfaction.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Two men we're arrested in Burling-
ton on Thursday evening By Officer
Schuyler and committed to the Mount
Holly Jail. They sold half q dozen
silver spoons for thirty cents which was
considered Suspicious circumstance.
It is said that they robbed Q house on
the road from Bridgeboro' to Burling-
ton.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

A terrible accident occurred at the
vincentown mari pits ON Tuesday.
Caleb Assay, while engaged in digging
mari was struck by the eaff Of the
derrick which broke and fell upon. him
which caused compound fracture Of
his shoulder and severe scalp wound.
1t Is thought that he cannot recover
as he still lies in an unconscious CON-
dition. Drs. Brown and Elwell are
attending him.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Friends Of this paper are informed
that in selecting a medium for inser-
sertion Of legal advertisements, of any
kind, We offer the same facilities as
any newspaper in this county, and it
il optional with the advertisers to
order their notices to appear in any
newspaper.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Last Thursday evening the Rev.
Alexander CrummelI, D D., of Wash
ingtoD, delivered an eloquent and
forcible address at St Mary's Church
upon the religious needs of his own
(colored) race. In speaking of the
church in Africa, he stated that in
different settlements along the coast,
there were many large and beautiful
churches. and in one town, an Epis-
copal Cathedral, the clergy (colored)
well educated men aud devout and
zealous preachers, one being the son
of rescued captive from the hold of
slave ship.
A quiet and very neat little we'd
ding was that OF John Ste .art, a very
estimable and much appreciated en-
ploye of Mr.. Paul Klrkbride, and
Miss Mary Moffstt of Beverly, who
weere united in the holy bonds of
matrimony by the. Rev P. W. Stry-
ker, rector Of St. Stephens Church,
Beverly, at the residence of the brides
father in that city ON Monday even
log, December 5th. The bride WIS
the recipient Of many handsome pres
ents, and among those present we
noticed Mr.. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick of
Edgewaser.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Attention is directed to the piano
and organ advertisement of Mr.. Henry
J. Burtia. He has had large expert
ence In the music trade, and is gen.
tlenan Ct integrity, always dealing
fairly and honestly with his patrons,
and his trade is consequently increas-
ing.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Charles 81. Evans, son Of well-to-
do farmer living near Masonville, was
arrested and committed to the Camden
Jail last week, charged with stealing .
watch from gentleman near Mer-
ehsntville.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

On Friday evening q delegation
from Ridgway Pos NOEL of Beverly,
visited Gen. A. e Shiras Post Of this
place. A very pleasant evening was
spent in spsech-making, singing, &c,
after which they adjourned to the
Arcade hotel where a repast was
spread and, We were going to say,
full justice was done it, but that is
needless as every one knows how
G. A. R. man can eat.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12
HE sEAfEwEEKLY j. DECEMBER r.

New York milk dealers are paying
III cents and the freight per quart
for milk shipped to them by the farm
ers of the counties across the Hudson.
The lacteal fluid is scarce in the
big CITY.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Twenty-one magnificent views of
the Public Buildings at Washington
VIII be sent free to any person Tho
VIII send Us the names and ADD resses
Of the soldiers and pensioners Of ths.
late war at his Post Office Enclose
two green stamps for mailing expen.
SEES. An eight-page paper free to ali
soldiers AddressJ j. q. Soule, Wash
ington, D. Q. Mention this paper.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

The Yorktown centennial trophy,
won BY the State Provisional Battal-
ion, will be presented to the State by
Col. 3. Burd Grub on the part Of
the Battalion during the second week
Of the Legislature.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

The property advertised by Rev. J.
c.Heisler, executor, 10 another column
and to be sold on Saturday next, is a
very desirable one for any person
seeking dwelling house in a pleas
ant location Read the advertisement.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

The parIor concs 1T ct the residence
OF DR.. A. e. Budd proved a splendid
entertainment, and was also entirely
successful financially. Tbs partici-
pants acquitted themselves with much
credit.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Read Oliphant aud Curtis's column
advertisement elsewhere. Besides
full line of regular goods, as large
and complete as any in town, thy
have an immenss stock in varied as
sortment of holiday goods that are
we'll worth seeing. The reputation
Of the firm in the past will sustain us
in saying that these goods will not be
misrepreseDted to effect sales and in
buying of them you will get your
moneys worth. Don't go to Pnils-
delPhia for holiday goods when there
is such splendid assortment in
Mount Holly.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

A prominent sportsman of Mount
Holly went cunning last week for
three days. In that time it is reported
ne covered sixty miles, and he came
home with two rabbits.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Our canvasser is swelling cur list
OF subscribers 10 the comfy. The
NEWS has circulation far ahead Of
any paper in the county outside Of
Mount Holly. All the news, twice a
week at one dollar year has done
It all.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

The postal regulation which pro-
vides for the redemption of postal
csrds that may be spoiled while in
the hands of private parties by print
ing or otherwise has been revoked, to
take effect January lat, 1882.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Howard w. Sexton Of Bofdentown,
principal of the public school at Flor
ence, has been very successful with
the school since taking charge in Sep
TENDER last.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

The Moorestown Chronicle has
commenced the third year of It's pub
location and is tilliuproving in every
particular.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

The canning factory at Moorestown
is now Illuminated with the electric
light. A public exhibition Of its
working will take place tits evening.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

DR.. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer
is the marvel of the age for all nerve
disesses All fits stopped free Send
to 931 Arch street Philadslphia, Pa.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Charley Brewin makes clothes for
nearly everybody in Burlington.
Big reputation he's acquired for first
class work. II
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Mr.. Theodore H. Risdon has sue
ceeded Franklin B. Lewis, ESQ.,, as
Superintendent Of Trinity P. e. Sun
day school.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Robert L. Nixon is painting and
papering the Sherif's apartments at
the Jail.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Mr.. W. P. Lippincott's new store at
Hartford is about finished and be
will occupy it in short time.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Attention is called to the public
sales, legal aud otherwise ADVERTISED
Ia THE NEws.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Many persons, in ignorance Of the
law, believe that letters can be sent
for one cent if the envelope is not
sealed. Such is not the case, and if
persons do this for ecos omy's sake
they would accomplish it BY using
postal cards, aud at the same time
save themselves and others much
trouble.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12
TIMB FIR aALE.

TIMB Far SALE.
BY vi,'ue Of decree issued out ~ the
Court OF Chancery. dated N W mber IL. 1885,
in cause VIII rein Wesley Taylor ct TX.
are c"mplaiaauts and Jos b " Taylo-. ct
ais, are defendants, th- subscriber. one OF
the Snecia' Mssiers IN Ch -ncery will sell
AT PUBLIC ENDUE
at the HON stead rm OF Weses 1aylcf,
deceased. n the t0@nshir of Shsm pg, Bur-
linston couI y, N j or the rad from Ta-
bernscie TO he g 'oSe Pond-, about one-half
mile fr' NJ The former pla' e.
100 ACRFS or OAK AND PINE TlMBER,
90. Suitable for saw stuff, basket -
$3.50 wood, posts. cord ri d coal a&%A
k3TA wood, &C.. In lots 10 suit pue- -
- cna>ers. T.
This TIMBER is p, onounced by good
judges to he tie best row standing in hha-
mopg township.
The sale viii cor m nee on
Fridop, December 10Th,
at II O'Clock in Ia. forenoon. and be contin.
ued. 4 necessary, from day TO day, until all
is sid
Met at the honse OF deceased n 10 O'Clock.
Cond lions will be easy and al nounced ct
sale.
JOSEPH Fl GAsKILL,
Dec. 10, 1881. Special Master.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Fancy cards printed at this Office
at moderate prices. Call and see the
samples.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

The mild weather has kept our
painters as busy as bees and they are
consequently happy.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Christmas two weeks from yester-
aaA
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

Court will convene on Tuesday of
nsxt week.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12
THE LITERARY SOCIAL.

This association under the above
title and comprising members of the
Union street M K. Church was recent
ly organized aud the following officers
were elected: Pres, Rev. N J
Wright; Vice Pres, Mrs. J. NJ. West;
Sec., Mr.. Charles s King aud
Treas, Miss M. A. Mitchell. At
the first regular meeting which was
held on Wednesday evening last, and
which was well attended, the follow
ing program was admirably rendered:
solo, vocal, Mr.. G.. V. Lewis; reading,
Mrs. s Shaw; duet, Messrs Lewis
and King; reading, Mis-. Nj. A. Bay
les; essay. Rev N J. Wright; duet,
Miss q. F. Horner and Z. S. King;
reading, MIS- s Sutveu. The meet
inRs of the ''Sociap are held every
alternate Wednesday evening, and at
the next on the 2lst, most interest
ing program win be or, sented for the
enjoyment of doubtless a very large
audience. Reader, note it down.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12
BURLINqTON-
ROB'T B. CARTER, EDITOR
THE BALLOT BOX. AGAIN.

In two former issues of THE News
we spoke of the freely conceded
amount of illegal traffic in votes at the
last county election, and the out
spoken disgust at such wholesale an
blushing, fraudulent and corruptivs
proceedings expressed by leading pol
iticians and voters of both platforms
So generally was it condemned, that
had another election been held SUBJ
sequently, immediate steps We believe
would have been taken in this city at
least to inforce the law governing the
same. In order to check this acknow-
lodged and rapidly increasing evil
fraught with dangers of a most serious
character, and to insure to the cleo
tive franchise that purity already
secured to it by wise legislation, and
which as safeguard to our vital in
terests should be held inviolably
sacred by every voter, we suggested
the formation Ct bodies similar 10
principle to the ''One Hundred" 10
Philadelphia, the number of course
being graded 10 proportion to the
tax payers. That the rigid inforce-
ment of the law, and the vigilance
and intimidation of that body at the
late election in our sister city had a
most salutary effect is plain to all
Our remarks at the moment, are in
duced from the gratifying and hearty
Endorsement of our former Comments
upon this topic by representative of
high social aud official standing 10
your community, and who believing
that, as the axiom runs, "the last
pound breaks the camels back" so
citizens generally have come to the
conclusion, that decided stand must
now be taken, and fraudulent traffic
in votes be summarily checked, CON-
mending also The NEWS upon ven
tilating this 81 ring and iniquitous
business, he hoped it would keep the
matter before the people, aud if the
sentiment already of a certain class
were maintained, active measures
would be adopted he thought, which
in the near future would prove a
death-blow to both buyers Of votes
and election "foaters." OF these two
classes, the former are the most cob
temptible and grossly corrupt. They
richly merit term Of the most severe
prison disciple.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12

STOCKS.
Closing prices of DEHAvEN & TOWNSEND.
No. 40 South Third Street. Phtia:
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12
QUERY.

The question has been repeatedly
asked, "What revenue accrues to
the city from the occupancy of dwell
lings or ground purchased by the city
from non-psynent of taxes?" IF we
are not in error, there is considerable
property standing in the city's name,
and which it is thought might be
made productive by proper attention.
Placed in charge Of a responsible
party less embarrassment would often
attend the duties of the Commission
er Of Streets "Why have not the
sidewalks in Earl street and other
matters in that street been attended
to in accordance with a resolution
passed to that effect by Common
Council some months since?" asks
more than one. Simply, as we are
authorized to state, from the Con-
missioner being unable to learn who
was responsible for such improve
ments, and ia that street are a nuDber
Of dwellings owned BIZ the city but
not yielding picayune in the way of
rent. The frat query we understand
may embrace township property also,
and of which it holds much, returning
no consideration.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-12-12
DOTS.

A warm welcome greeted Mr.. Chas.
y. Mas upon his safe return from
abroad few days aimee. Some little
anxiety was felt at she unusual delay
of the arrival of the steamer Parthia,
one of the splendid vessels of the
Cunard line and 10 which Mr.. Mas
was passenger Her detection how
ever was occasioned by meeting with
the same tempestuous ocean weather
which this tall has been exceptionally
severe as reported by every incoming
steamer and sail vessel.
On Wednesday evening last, Rev.
Joseph Ashbrook Of this city deliver
ed stirring and very able temper
ance address before an audience COM
lof ising many young men at the Nit
che. u school house on the outskirts of
Burl ington. Our informant says,
"seldo m have we seen an assemblage
aOre d seply interested in the sub
jecr."
A few days ago two lively young
Furlingt. 9Dians were playing the
game call ed shiny" not with ball
however, but with the broken neck
Of a bottle. In the course of their
fun one Of the lads was struck near
his eye, and the sharp edge Of the
glass caused deep and ragged cut
which viii leave its mark many
months. A half inch, or perhaps less
would have cansed the loss of one of
his optics.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-07-19
A Comet Story.

The New York Star says ChiLtenden the
Brooklyn m llionare, conld tell a good comet
story. He had dry goods store in Hartford
and was Milerite. When the CONT came
he imagined the end of the world was coming
too. and so he opened his store and gave his
goods away to anybody who would walk in
and take them. H. smiled serenely as la.
1y walked Off with a piece Of lace, and cried,
"Oh, vanity" when another lady selected a
roll OF silk velvet. He noticed that his frea
customers chose the most expensive articles,
but having ITO use for them II the next world
he laughed and let them go. The appointed
day came but not the end of the world. and
Chttenden found himself with a stock re-
duced to few cheap calicoes, and the whole
town grnning at him. This was more than
he could stand, so he gave away the calicoes
also and fed to New York, where he and his
foolishness were then unknown. 1t was a
lucky move for him, however, for in Il few
wears he was worth his millions.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-07-19
Washington Territory News.

Most of the miners at Harrisburg seem to
have unlimited faith in the richness of the
new gold lodges, and town lots are Increasing
in value. The Indians are aocking into the
mines from all parts. and are found useful in
transporting provisions to the mountains.
The military camp stationed at Camp Glass
on the hill overlooking the town o. Harris
burg has most wholesome influence in
keeping the peace from being broken. Twen-
ty-two to twenty-rieht ounces per week has
been about the average yield from the ready
bullion of the placer mine, four miles from
Harrisburg. The quartz lodges are in statu
quo, waiting purchasers or capital for devel-
opment. There is plenty of money in camp
and everyone seems sanguine of success.
The snow has entirely disappeared at the
Takou mines, and new quartz lodes have
been discovered. The placer claims are be-
ing vigorously worked. The California has
on board 2OU ounces of bullion to be sent to
the mint for coinage. The placer claims are
paying we'll, and the quartz shows better than
ever.-Sdn Francisco Exchange.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-07-19

Miller, that after voting for that Senator
Lynde withdrew the name of Vim. A. Wheeler
and the roll was.again called with the follow
ing resut--senate, Warner Miller, IS; as
sembly, Warner Miller Al; combined vote,
62 for Miller. The nomination of Warner
Miller was made unanimous, with three
cheers for the candidate.
The caucus then proceeded to name a CAN
didate for the short term, with the following
result-combined vote: Laphaln, 3s; Cor
nell, II; Crowley, 5; Tremaine, 10; Wads-
worth /. The chair announced no choice,
and another vote was taken with the follow
ing result, Young Withdrawing the name OF
Tremaine. The vote was nearly completed
when there were a number of changes from
other candidates 70 Lapham. The roll was
called anew, when the vote resulted as fol-
lows: Lapham Is and Bridge 1. Lapham
was declared elected unanimously amid
cheers, and the caucus adjourned.
The Administration members feel conf
dent of electing the two candidates they nom-
mated this afternoon. They claim to have
promises from several members who have
been voting for Conkling that they will vote
for Miller and Lapham. Among those who
have promised is Assemblyman Sessions. II
is said that Bradley has gone home without
pairing. Stalwarts in conference tonight re.
solved to stand firmly by Conkling and Grow.
ley.