The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-11-23
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
tam6ertvss'e, N. r.. Noe. ss, 1881.

atteIuOOu thanksgiving Dayl AT the baptls'
Bazaar. In the evening an extra entertain.
riaent will be given.
lit is said that the Rev. J. G. Williamson
has flied the pulpit of the Bethlehem Pres.
byterian Church for thirty-three years.
The One Hundred and Sixth Legislature
OF New Jersey will meet on Tuesday, January
10th.
--Messrs. Pryor & Vert, of Trenton, have
leased the stone quarries in the rear of the
hotel at Stockton.
Next year the ticket to be voted in this
county will contain three names--Congress-
man, State Senator and Assemblyman.
Tomorrow Thursday being Thanks
giving Day, the post office in this city will be
closed from 10 Is A. M. until els p. NJ The
banks will be closed during the day.
The best hats and most fashionable to be
found in Trenton, are kept at Hotels store,
S3 E. State ST. Biggest stock to select from.
Also gentlemen's furs, canes, umbrellas &c.
Indications of good slate quarry have
been discovered on the lands of Silas G. Hawk,
in Union township, and Pennsy lvania capital
lists are considering its development.
Grand Oriental Parade with beautiful
costumes, good music, handsome display of
useful and fancy articles, fine cascade. nice
decorations and plenty to eat, at the Baptist
Bazaar.
Moses r. Stryker, of Milford. caught a
pike in the Delaware last Thursday that
measured 81 inches on Monday. John
Regel living on the opposite side of the
river, caught three that weighed six pounds
The monthly sociable of the M. E.
Church. will be held next Friday evening, at
the residence of Mrs. Mary Moore, on Union
st. A short literary entertainment will be
given, commencing at O'Clock. Admission,
ten cents.
Rev. J. E. Forester, D. D., one of the
ablest and most eloquent Universalist preach
ers, died in Warwick, Mass, last Saturday
DR.. Forester i'll be remembered in this city
as the orator on the occasion ofthe institution
OF St. Elmo Commandery and also at the ded-
ieation of Masonic Hall.
Quail are very scarce this season, owing,
st is said, to the severity of last winter. Even
though not compelled by law, our shooters
would be wise to allow these birds new
lease OF life, as by thus doing their sport next
year would be increased hundred fold.
We learn that an informal organization
of the Stryker Library Association has been
effected, and a committee appointed to draft
bylaws, etc. The sum left to this city by the
late S. d. Stryker, with the accrued interest,
added to the subscriptions obtained, will make
about $4,000.
The Court Room is receiving much
needed renovation. The wood work has been
painted, and the walls, which heretofore have
presented such an unsightly appearance, bave
also been painted in appropriate tints. On
the opening of the Court the room will look
much better than ever before. -RepubticGR.
The Washington Star states that Lewis
A. Youngblood, of Hackettstown, Jas. b.
Moon, of Phillipsburg and Senator Cravner
have been appointed commissioners to con-
denim lands and appraise damages by the Su-
preme Court in connection with the Washing
ton Water Company.
The violation of any of natures laws
brings its warning by the feeling or discom-
fort. Exposure win induce colds, throat di-
seases, consumption, etc, all of which give
warning by troublesome cough. Use DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup in time, and remove both
the cause and effect of your discomfort.
O,o H., ,ooootl,, &c NJ orr;e lTav,rau aud
Elijah Dalrymple of Frenchtown, were put
ting up tin spouts, on the barn of Mr.. Joseph
Larason, of Kingwood township, Mr. Dalrym-
pie while standing upon ladder, some twelve
feet from the ground, fell striking on his side
and bruising himself severely. He was taken
home and although not fully recovered from
the effects of his fall, is again at work.
"A Union Thanksgiving Service will be
held by the Presbyterian, Baptist and Metho.
dist Churches of this city, in the Presbyterian
Church. Service to begin at 1890 A. NJ. The
sermon will be preached by Rev. w. M. Mick,
of the Baptist Church. 1t is to be hoped that
there will be general observance of the re-
ligious exercises of the day, and that people,
especially christian people, will attend the
public services and show a becoming regard
for the purpose for which the day is observed.
Miss Clara, daughter of Rev. J. Shields,
Of Frechtown, led on Sunday ofconsumption.
The remains were taken to Philadelphia. aud
inferred in Mt. Moriah Cemetery on We'd
nesday.
Henry Clark, son of Smith Clark, of Mil
ford, died at the residence of his father, on
Tuesday of last week, of typhoid pneumonia
Mr.. Clark was preparing to enter the ministry
and had nearly completed his education at the
time of his death. The funeral took place on
Saturday last, and was largely attended. -
Frenchtoson Independent.
The real estate of Geo. A. Alien. de-
ceased. situated in Pennington and vicinity,
was sold on Monday.
His late residence, Office, &C., was pur-
chased by Mrs. Mary B. Allen, for S14, 100,
The vineyard property. west Of town,
was sold to R. s. Khhl, for $3.50.
A narrow striu Of land. formerly a road.