The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-01


without delay he found the tub (and
still missing gone. Messrs. G & X
authorizes US to offer a reward Of SIS
for information respecting the same
We would suggest to all losing arti-
cles of any kind to notify the police
at once. A half hours delay and a
clever thief may be either in Phila-
delphia or at least out of harms way.
A SAD ACCIDENT.
Getting beyond his depth and not
knowing how to swim Ono boy should
venture in the water until he does)
Charles Assay son of Ambrose Assay,
about ten years of age was unfortu-
nately drowned in the Delaware on
Monday afternoon while wading with
a play fellow near the foot ofthe water
works Upon the recovery of the
body Coroner Carr was telegraphed
for and upon arriving deemed an
inquest unnecessary
A SNEAK THIEF.
On Sunday afternoon during the
temporary absence of City Treasurer
Charles 7. Parker from his house and
his better half and little ones iu the
second story of the same, thief sup
posed to be tramp, as some of that
fraternity we're noticed prowling
through the street, made his way into
room on the first floor from the back
entrance and coolly helped himself to
Mr.. Parker's coat, in pocket of
which was his pocketbook containing
some nine dollars, checks and receipts
for goods delivered, and other vslua-
Die papers On Tuesday while walk
ing in bis garden, Mr.. William r
Vandergrift found upon the ground
an empty rocketbook as far as money
was concerned, but containing
few papers which proved to be the
one stolen from Mr.. Parker. House.
keepers cannot be too careful Of the
rear entrance of their dwellings.
A DOG PANIC.
A dog said to have borne a good
character, and owned as alleged by
Charles Fenimore, made things pretty
lively on York street on Saturday
evening showing symptoms as thought
of madness, he rushed violently
through one house and another, and
then into the street, striking Mrs.
Borton with so much force as to
throw her to the ground. Though
fortunately not biting any one he con-
tinued his wild career aud finally
brought up under a sleigh in Eli
Lawrence's stable, and where he suf-
fered the penalty Of death for his sus-
picious actions by blow from crow
bar.
HE WANTS CURLING.
"Would you believe any man would
be SO cussedly mean as to actually
steal bit from a horses mouth 2"
said Mr.. j. w. Gaskill of Jackson
vile, on Tuesday. II had occasion
be added, to visit Andalusia, and
fastened my span Of horses uader
Haines's sheds near the wharf. Upon
my return, l found when preparing
for home, one of the horses bits gone.
What do you think Of that kind Of
stealing?" "That man, said we "wants
curbing" "Curbing," he replied, ~
only wish 1 could catch him, would
give him a bit Of something he would
remember when he was after horse
bits again"
STEALING, PERHAPS TO PROFIT.
On Saturday evening, a young
clergyman who anticipated officiating
at Jacksonville on Sunday, left his
valise containing his apparel and
manuscript sermons on seSt in the
depot Tor few moments. Upon his
return the valise had fed, and no
information could be gained Of its
sudden disappearance.
THATcHERs' MINsTRELs.
This world renowned troupe as per
our issue to-day, will perform at
Birch's Opera House this evening.
Highly gifted and refined, and with
a program comprising the choicest
vocal and instrumental pieces, recita--
tions, acts, etc., we anticipate a
crowded house. The Bristol ferry
boat runs free. Give the troupe a
bumper.
After protracted illness, Judge
Martin passed peacefully away on
Sunday last Judge Martin was born
in the county of Antrim, Ireland.
His parents were well.to-do and
belonged to the old Scotch Church
Reformers called Covenanters, and Of
which the deceased was a member.
He came to this country in 1881 and
settled at Philadelphia. he was
deputy collector Of that port under
President Fillmore's administration,
and subsequently was an Alderman Of
the 18th ward and merchant Of that
city. He was one of the founders
of tho 22nd street Presbyterian
Church, and continued an active
member until his removal to this city
some 16 years since. Genial in his
nature and a fluent conversationalist
he soon became popular citizen.
He was honored with the Office of
Justice of the Peace, Water Com
missioner, School Trustee, and a
Councilman several terms Judge