The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-06-25
NEW HOPE AND BUCKS COUNTY, PA.
Theodore Devinuey, of Philadelphia
Il visiting ralatiues In Nav Hnna

Hope, will meet this "Wednesday eve
ming, in the Methodist Church.
Patrick Mcconnell, was Frustrated
with the heat one day last week, but not
to serious extent, we are glad to say.
Hart Gibson, living on the Cooper
farm below New Hope, had one of his
horses badly injured recently. The ami
NAL became unruly when in ploughing
team and came in contact with barbed
wire fence, infiicting severe wounds.
"A second edition of the History of
Bucks county, published by w. w. IL.
Davis, Esq, of Doylestown, is in pro-
gress; the first one having been exhaust
cd, copies selling now at the price of $12
each.
There win be pic mic held in Nc
Donald's Grove at New Hope, under the
auspices of the Catholic Church here, on
July 4th inst, for tho purpose of raising
funds in aid of the church to be erected
at New Hope.
Z "a trial of harvesting machinery will
take place on the farm of Chas. s. Atkin-
son, in Solebury township, on Saturday,
July 9th inst. The committee of super
visors comprises Jesse B. Fell, John s.
Williams and William G. Blackfan.
The old Hough mansion in Buck
manville Valley, near Lurgan, is spot
of much historical interest. 1t was a
headquarters during the revolutionary
struggle, Gen. Lafayette having lodged
there. 1t is still in fair condition, eonsid-
ering its age.
-Robt. Boyak, one of our aged citizens,
departed this life on last Saturday morn.
| ing. He was at one time a skillful ma
chinist, identified with the Irvine manu-
facture Of our town. We will miss his
familiar form and face at the post Office,
where be was accustomed to frequently
make his appearance.
-"Bowman's Hill,'' is being consider
ably altered as far as cultivation of por-
|
trees are, concerned. William Vanpelt
has planted peach orchard on the west
ern slope and is raising therein tomatoes
and sweet corn. Mr.. John II. Butterfoss,
Of Lambertville, will take the tomatoes at
IS per ton.
h -Ridgway's Celebrated Refrigcrators,
for sale at Gandeys Hardware Store,
Bridge street. Best in the world. 3t.
The late festival Of the Bucks County
Temperance Alliance, held at Pineville,
recently, was success. There were many
present from neighboring towns, and
some interesting addresses were made.
The object of the lliance is to strike at
the root of intemperance, namely: the
manufacture of liquors, as well as the
sale Of the same.
"A survey is now being made through
the country at Hilltown, running between
Philadelphia and the Delaware Water
Gap. 1t is being done by the city of
Philadelphia, to secure supply of pure
water. A tower similar to the one on
Goat Hill, near Lambertville, N. j., will
be erected there. a large oak tree grow
ing upon the farm of the Raw. W. Moore,
at that place, has been used as an OBJ
servatory, or point FOR noting observa-
tons, by placing bright point ON Its
top, SO that 1t can be seen from the tow
ers in different localities.
There was temperance conferenct
held on last Sunday week, in tho meet
ing house, at Wrightstown, Pa. 1t wal
largely attended. The meeting was open
ed by Samuel Swain, who made an ad
dress, giving the names Of the states
where laws had been passed requiring
physiology AMI hygiene TO be taught in
tho public schools, with particular refer
ence to the use Of alcohol and its per
nicious effects upon the system. DIR.
Jeremiah Hayhurst, Of Lambertyille, N.
j., made an interesting address, giving
the facts about the no license action Of
Council In that city.
Our new Spring Goods ara arriving
Prices rock bottom for cash. q. }, FISHER
e Co. a. 2.u.
On last Saturday, there was band
convention held at boy lestown, Pa. The
delegates were from the several bands OF
Bucks and Montgomery counties. The
business transacted had reference chiefly
to the expected convention to be held at
the fair grounds there ON Sept. 9th. A
permanent organization was formed, I'M
der the name of the "Amateur Band As
ISOLATION. !" One Of the interesting parts
of the September meeting, will DO pa
rade 81 two hundred musicians, under the
captainship of Prof Keller, Of Phila-
delphia. The next meeting Of the con
vention, will be held at Lansdale, July
12,h inst.
On last Sunday, about 0 p. NJ, VIM.
jackson. an employe Of Mr.. John e..
Or yor, upon the old "lIuffnagle farm, "
near here, was tossed by Alderny bull,
| anu SUSTAINED u beveTe itcei"tioh VI h'n
scalp, together with considerable contu-
sion Of tho right shoulder and his neck.
William was endeavoring to drive the ami
NAL into the stable, when he turned upon
him and rushing forward tossed him
about eighteen feet, but did not succeed
in goring him with his hons. Mr.. Cryor
with much difficulty, drove the ball from
his victim, and no doubt saved his life
DIR. X. G.. Fonlke was summoned ant
rendered his usual efficient skill.
The one hundredth anniversary Of thu
Society of the Cincinnati will be held al
the University Hotel in Princeton oil
Jaly 4th inst. Adjutant General Strykel
will address the audience upon the ''Sol
diers of the Revolutionary Army" Quite
d large attendance isexpected.
G..ValIa IkauA.