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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

JOHN g. GARRISH
The "walker aud talker'' of TUE REC
ORD feels inclined to bay Mr.. Garrish a
deserved compliment. He is at the head
Of one Of the neatest grocery, tea and cof-
fee houses to be found in the county--in-
deed, one rarely sees an establishment so
complete in its appointments except in
the largo cities. The house has been es-
tablshed between five and six years, the
original firm being Hoff s. Ganish, but
that partnership continued only about one
year since when Mr. Garrish has been
alone. He, by the way, is a young man
a native of Lambertville, aud is we'll
known to large per cent. of those who
make this city their trading point. His
mercantile experiences have covered quite
a period of time. Some ten or eleven
years ago he began clerking for Mr.. Van
tine, then carrying on a general mer-
chandise trade at the corner of Bridge
and Union streets. Subsequently he was
for couple of years in the employ of w
F. Finger & Co., and upon leaving that
firm he engaged in trade for himself, Sc
curing excellent quarters in the Holcombe
Hall building. The exterior of the store
has been made noticeable by painting it a
vivid red and the interiof arrangements
are of character to challenge attention.
A single glance will show that the house
makes a leading specially of the coffee
and tea trade-more so than any other in
the city 1t is equally evident that the
goods handled are of the best class. Fancy
and staple groceries of all kinds also re-
ceive careful attention, and in these as in
all other specialties freshness and purity is
aimed at. Mr.. Garrish buys his green
coffees in New York and has them roast
ed there at such intervals as win secure
preservation of all the aroma, and any
lover of good lava, Mocha, Rio or other
coffee can rely upon securing best of the
best at this establishment.
We admire the cleanliness that charac
terizes the store we admire the system
that obtains we like the manner in which
goods are displayed, and in these matters
Mr.. Garrish has set an example that scme
of his brother merchants might follow to
advantage.
We also take pleasure in stating the
fact that a cash business in done-or, in
other words, the amount of credit sales is
very small. AS matter of course, most
of the sales are at retail still quite a job
bing trade with other dealers is held, aud
in all its departments the enterprise
moves along as smoothly as can be.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04
SAMUEL lSOLLYDAY.


Here and there we find a veritable "pio-
neer," and we have met one in the person
OF Mr.. Solliday, gentleman now adj
vanced in years, but who is unquestiona
bly, now the eldest merchant of New
Hope.
Mr.. Solliday is a native Of Sellersvllle,
Bucks Co., Pa. Long ago he began learn
ing the trade of matchmaker and jeweler
at Montgomeryville, and now half cen
tury has elapsed since he first began bust
ness for himself at Doylestown. There
he continued business until 32 years ago
last April, when he removed to New
Hope. This was then almost virgin
field there had once before, been a
matchmaker here, but he had gone, so
Mr.. 5. has the business to himself. About
% years ago he desired to go into the
coal and lumber trade also, and so of
iered partnership to Thos Chattle, then
in that business here. The proposition
was declined, so Mr.. Solliday started
yards upon his own account, and he has
continued that business since-where Mr.
Chattle has gone we don't know. This
coal and lumber business has grown to
goodly proportions, too. A fair years
sales is not far from half million feet.
in addition to shingles and lath, while of
coal the total is not far from / 200 to
| 500 tons.
Mr.. Solliday really desires to quit his
business here, and he would sell out upon
the most favorable terms, owing to his
advanced age and i'll health. SO far as
his real estate is concerned he would
either sell or lease, but concerning all
these points he would give in person or
by letter much more information than we
could.
Taking the enterprises he conducts as
they are they call for commentator, and
whether he disposes of them or not THE
RECORD wishes them well.
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J. !. LAIR.

The stove, tinware and house furnish
ings trade of Lambertville, calls for men,
tion in this review, and in to-day REC
ord we take OCCASION to refer to the bust
ness career of Mr.. J. J. Lair, whose head
quarters are at No. Al Bridge street.
This is business with which the gen
tleman above named, has been connected
for a long time. Twenty-eight years ago
(be then being nineteen years of age he be-
gan apprenticeship to the timers trade
with Mr. Slater, now of Pennington, but
then carrying on business at Frenchtown.
In 1865 Mr.. Lair came to Lambertville
and worked at his trade as a iourneyman
until 1868, when he and j. w. Crook
formed partnership and opened shop
under Titus furniture store. This part
nership continued but few months, and
upon its dissolution Mr.. Lair opened bust
ness for himself at the stand now occupied,
which affords him abundance of shop,
sales and storage room, two floors and
basement being used.
Not only does the house transact large
business in stoves, ranges, house furnish
ing goods aud other articles of that class,
but it has very considerable Wholesale
trade in tinware, while such out-of-door
work as roofing, guttering and spouting
is carefully looked after. The shop ordi-
narily gives employment to three to four
workmen, and the entire business is under
Mr.. LARS own personal and practical
management. The leading portable ranges
he sells are the Othello and the Champion
the special stationery range is the Nov
city made by the Abram Cox Stove Co.
He also handles the Richardson, Boynton
q Go. furnace-the leading one in the
market. A large variety of heating stoves
is carried, and it affords us pleasure to
state that Mr.. LARS business in this as
the other departments of his trade, is in
most excellent shape.
The house is one that has deserved we'll
of the public. Its representations have
ever been found reliable, and we hope its
future will be as successful as its past has
been honorable.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

Elizabeth Hull, for many years
town charge of Kingwood township, died
at the residence of William Search, on the
nth ult., aged near 90 years. She was
generally known throughout that part of
the county by the name of "Old Betty
She was a woman of weak mind, though
quick in making sharp retorts, and who
ever engaged in bandying words with her
always came off second best. The poor
old woman never had any idea of the
difference in value between penny and a
dollar, aud a row of pins to her was as
highly priced as silver coin .-Hunterdon
Democrat
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

The Republican member of the
School Board from the Third Ward certain
ly has not represented his constituents,
in voting to Dust three teachers In this
action he has represented no one but him
self, and his course is Suggestive of sinu-
Gus methods rather than straigh forward
dealing.
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Valuable Hotel Property.

0AV06AS ASsSA AiSPSl
That long established and well
known hotel property, situated on
corner of Bridge and Union streets,
near the Depot, in Lambertville, N.
j. and known as "The I4ambertville
House" The house contains about
forty rooms and is in every way
most eligibly situated for business !;
can be bought right, and to an en-
terprising purchaser, would prove n
capital investment.
A Good Brick Dwelling House on
the south side of York street, east of
Main, and contains 6 rooms and at
tic, all in good repair. Well of good
water and cistern at the door.
No. |. Is a nice three story brick
dwelling house, on Union
st., between Yorl; and Dele
van, containing 8 rooms.
No. 4. A large brick dwelling house
with stable, on Bridge ST.,
near the depot. A good
business location, and III
position to grow in value.
No. 5. A brick house with vacant
lot, with barn, situated on
Washington and Coryell
SITS, very cheap.
No. 6. A large lot on the Delaware
and Raritan Canal, North
of Moore's Spoke Factory.
Lot is "a #. on the canal,
and has three tenement
houses renting for good
income, and the property
is also approaching in
value.
No. Z. Isa frame dwelling and store
room with a bakery at
tached, situated on Della
ware avenue, one Of the
best streets in the city. A
good location for the bak-
ing business, and can be
bought cheap.
Several other desirable properties
now in hand and for sale not includ-
ed in the above list.
Sept. IS, 1882.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

fla CELLULOID TRUSS pur-
chased at JoHNsoN's DRUe STORE,
Al CHURCH ST., breaks, wears out
or becomes rusty, new one will be
given You free Of charge.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

The contract of building the new
school house at Bloomsbury, in this
county, has been awarded to Mr.. c..
Arnett, of this city, he being the lowest
of five bidders. The amount was SO, GEO.
30. The highest estimate was s., 200. 90
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

-Messrs Williamson & Barton, pro
prietOrs of the Beecher Basket Factory
in Pennington, have about completed
THEN building and have all their ma
chinery sci up in readiness for business.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

Undertaken John Lowe, of Clinton,
since he has been in business, has buried
over ., 800 persons. The highest number
that he buried in year was SO, the low
est SO.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

Common Council.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Council was held on Monday evening last
-Messrs. Callan and Kilroy absent.
A petition was presented from Mr.. f.
z. Fritz stating that the meetings of the
Salvation Army were held very late at
night and that they were a serious annoy
ance to him and to others who live in the
neighborhood of the meetings. Referred
to City Solicitor to advise AS to what
steps should be taken 10 abate the annoy
auee.
A petition was presented asking for u
stone crossing in front of Odd Fellows
Hall, on Bridge street. Granted.
The Mayor sent in the following APP
pointments for members of the Board Of
Health Isaac w. Glevenger, Samuel
Stockton, A. D. Anderson, J c. Moore,
Gervas Ely, N. Oliphant, NJ. d., and
w. II. Hart.
The nominations were confirmed, and
the use of the council room was granted
to the Board.
The rreasuier's monthly report was
presented, showing that $1515.25 had
been received during the month, $1,000 of
which was a bank loan.
Mr.. Smith presented an Ordinance to
make appropriations and levy tax for
1888, which passed first reading.
The committee to whom was referred
the petition of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, asking for an appro-
priation of 800 to prosecute persons en-
gagged in the Illegal sale Of liquor, report
ed that there was no authority in law to
permit the placing of city money in the
hands of outside parties for expanding in
such manner and recommended that a
special committee be appointed to prose.
cute those engaged in the illegal sale of
liquor, and that an appropriation of 500
be made for that purpose. Recommend
ions adopted. Messrs. Mellick Smith
and Silyers were appointed said com
mittee
An ordinance was presented 10 prevent
the running at large of swine, etc. Pass
ed first reading.
The Fire Department Committee re-
ported that they had purchased five hun
dred feet of Warwick cotton fabric hose,
at a cost, including couplings, of SAG
On motion, the appropriation to each
of the fire companies was made the same
as last year, and the quarter now due or
dered paid.
The Street Committee reported concern
ing the proposed sewer on Ferry street.
They were ordered to go on with it if pro-
per arrangements were made with the free
holders and property owners.
The Street Committee were ordered to
notify property holders on Main street,
between Church and Bridge, to pave the
cutters according to rdinance, and if
they refuse, to do the work and make it
lien on the property.
tiers at the corner of Coryell and Main
streets was referred to Street Committee
with power to act according to their best
judgment.
Complaint was made of slaughter
house in the Third Ward, and Mr.. J. II.
Black, by permission, made statement
about its condition. Referred to Sanitary
Committee.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

Peter S. Daley and Mrs. Ellen Rea
administrators of the estate of Runkle
Rea, deceased, sold 314 shares of stock in
the Hunterdon County National Bank,
recently. for S25 per share.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

School Trustees and other public
officers sometimes forget that they are
chosen to represent the people-not to
carry out their own personal wishes, sell
fish interests and preiudices.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

The Hunterdon County National
Bank, of Pennington, declared semi
annual dividend of 81 per cent. one day
last week-half a cent better than the
last dividend.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

One day last week as Peter Rake was
working in the woods near Croton, his
axe caught in his overshirt pocket and
struck him on the arm, making long,
deep and painful wound.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

Carver & Williams, No. 90 Bridge St.,
Lambertville, keep the largest, finest and
best assortment of Black Silks, CASH
meres, Fine Dress Goods, Trimmings
and Notions. Speciali.ies in Gloves,
Hosiery, Collars, Laces, Linen Handker-
chiefs, Napkins, Towles, Table Linens,
&c. 3m.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

Those who want to spend their time
in pleasant manner, should visit the
Garden Festival on the city lot, which
will be open to-day July 4th) and this
evening. The place has been nicely
fixed up.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

In no other medicinal preparation have
the results of the most intelligent study
and scientific inquiry been so steadily and
progressively utilized as in Ayers Sarsa-
tific preparation for all blood diseases.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

"A nice cottage house, 40 east Perry
st. for rent. Six rooms. open hall, double
parlor, and in perfect order. Apply to
B. II. Taylor.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

Mr.. A. T. Williamson, of Ringos,
was driving along the roal near Larson s
Corner last Monday week. when the
animal fell dead without a kick.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

An extra lot of celery plants for sale
at Clevenger's Garden. Henderson S
Half Dwarf London Red, Major Clark S
Pink White Walnut. ct.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

The Everittstown mill property was
sold at Sheriff's sale on Monday, for
81, IT'S. Mr.. Joseph Hoff, of Kingwood,
was the purchaser.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

AN excursion will be run from Flem-
ipgton to Long Branch and Ocean Grove,
August 18TH
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

AT the monthly meeting of the Board
of Freeholders in Pennington on the 18th,
the following apportionment was made
for bridge work during the present year
East Amwell and High Bridge not being
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

To-day is the glorious Fourth. .
Our Grafton shall be short. Love God
and your country, pay the printer and
keep cool!
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

One day recently, as Mrs. II. H. Van
Amburgh, living near Lebanon, was
about to feed a strange dog that had come
TO her door, the ungrateful brute in return
for the kind act gave Mrs. V. a severe
bite in the hand and Immediately ran
away. 1t is feared the animal was mad.
- Clinton De m0crnt.
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For Rent, two houses conveniently
located and in good order. Apply to S.
F. Martindell. 50 N. Union st.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

The postmaster at Sergeantsville, O.
b. Williamson, is enlarging his building.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION AND
OTHER STOCKS BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Deeds, Mortgages and other papers nritten
and titles eramined

Persons wishing to buy property will do well to
consul the list given below. and those having any
for sale will find Il TO their interest To have
caaogued that attention may be called TO il.
The following properties now offered for sale
at prices and on terms especially desirable
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04
Ho for the Far West.

For Western tickets, first class, second
and emIgrant rates, apply to s. INNS,
Western Ticket Agent, at the old reliable
Western Ticket Office, Lehigh Valley
Depot, Easton, Pa. Maps free. Bag
gage checked to destination.
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Wednesday, July 4, 1888.

The new NJ. f. Parsonage at Ser
geantsville has been occupied.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

Great reduction in price of Parlor
Stoves and Heaters, at j. j. LARS, AZ
Bridge st. Now is the time to buy.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

"A rhubarb leaf raised by Joel Salter
Of Frenchtown, measured thirty three
inches long.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

Headquarters for Rubber Boots and
Shoes of all kinds, at Louden's, corner Of
Union and Coryell SITS. If.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

AT the regular meeting of the Friend
ship Social Society, held on Tuesday eve
ming, of last week. the following officers
were elected
Presidential. S. Kroesen.
list Vice Presdeut-Wm. A. Cole.
I'd I" - Thomas Shank.
Observation-Disclosures Sutphin.
Secretary--Wm Abbott.
Asst. Secretary Humphrey
Collee tor-Wm. A. Cole.
Asst. Collector-W +. Smith.
haplain-Thomas Shank.
Marshall. II. Chidister.
Doorkeeper-John Large
Executive Committee-A, f. Smith,
Harrison Sutphin, Frank Barkley, ] II.
Chidister, Thomas Shank.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

60 to Van Horns, where all Spring
and Summer goods are being closed out
cheap.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

Gold Coda Pefrine's Cigar Store,
Church st. The Gold Cigar good as
gold for cents each.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

The walker and talker'' of THE REC
ORD has recently been making some in
quiriea concerning the business men of
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-07-04

President WEIGH, of the School Board
Of this city, is young, aad possesses all
that wisdom that comes of youth He is
not to be blamed, however. The people
who nominated one just out of his teens
for the important Office of school trustee
and the majority of the Board who passed
by aged men who had served several
years in the Board and placed this newly
tledged pin-feather trustee in the Prosi-
dents chair are tho ones at fault. These
honors have turned his head and he re
fuses tolisten to the voice of those who
elected him. We hope he will live long
enough to see his folly.
The Light Running Domestic at
Moore's Book Store
In the Asylum.
The following is complete list of the
present Hunterdon County inmates of the
State Lunatic Asylum
exandria--Joseph johnson, Mary
Egerter, Elizabeth Role. Naomi Garri-
son, Elizabeth Keephart.
Bethlehem-AsherS hafer.
Clinton-.Iohn r. Crater, Arson Bea
vers, Bridget Colvin, Catharine Henry,
Mary Kerr.
Delaware-W atson Rittenhouse, David
NJ. Jones, Mary e. Cox, Caroline Hart
pence.
East Amwell-Wm. West, Carrie S.
Fisher, Rachel Craft, Ann Welch.
Franklin--Elisha G. Larue, Aaron
Smith.
Frenchtown-George II. Brink, Geo.
w. Larch, Isaac Warford.
High Bridge-Wm. Beam, VIM. S.
Apgar.
Kingwood Richard Heath.
Lambertville-P Dunn, VIM. Hur-
ley, Bridget Holland, Bridget McCauley,
Anna Hurley, Bridget Smith, Mary King,
Elizabeth Melia.
Lebanon atharine Connell Mary
Ryan, Matilda IT. Force, Margaret Sny-
der.
Raritan-Henry levin, Maria Stout.
Readington--George W. Lowe, Will
lard Kline, John Miller, Arthur f. Bon
mel, Eunice Field, Amy c. Kinney,
Bridget Kickel.
Neutrality-suspicious. Z. Kline.
Union John A. Wolverton.
West Amwell-Anua Lewdrop.
Peter Dunn, of Lambertville, has been
in the Asylum since April 10, 1s55,-
more than % years.
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List of Letters remaining unclaimed
in the Post Office at Lambertville, Hun
terdon county, N. J., for 80 days, June
30, 1888:
Warrin Bovine,
Albert Leigh.
CLARK PIERsoN, p. NJ.
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Just received some big bargains in
shoes. G. ]. Fisher & Co. j13,3t.
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Grand Garden Festival.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Lam
bertville NJ. f. Church, are holding a
Garden Festival at the City Lot, on York
St, in this city.
The festival will be continued today
Gully 4thl. Dinner and supper will be
provided, and variety of ice cream.
cakes, &c, will be on sale. AS this is Il
holiday occasion, the ladies hope for 4
large attendance.
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WALKS AND TALKS
With the Manufacturers, Bankers aud Mer-
chants of LambertvilIe.
lcoNTINuEp.l
JOHN q. GARRISH.

A RECORD REPORTER WRITES OF MEN AND
THINGS AS HE FINDS THEM.
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WANTED. 5000 lbs. hen feathers
for cash. G. j. Fisher g. Co. il3,3t.
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Bargains.
We have some special bargains in new
goods, just received. that cannot be found
elsewhere in our city.
G.. FISHER & Co.
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Cutlery in endless variety at Gandey s
store, 81 Bridge st. ct.
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Tho Light Running Domestic at
Moore's Book Store.
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The Committee on Public Schools re-
ported that in conference with the
School Committee they had mutually
agreed to make the appropriation for
public schools $3.50, instead of s147 SO,
as first asked for by the School Board.
Approved.
Adjourned.