The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-05-06
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Wednesday, May 6, 1885.

line state biologists report attri-
butes much of the dullness in the iron
trade of Northern New Jersey to the i'm
portation of foreign ore.
Free Church kindergarten, on Satur-
day afternoon, in the First Baptist
Church, at $50. For children. Not open
to the public until May IS.
Splendid War Scenes, by the aid of
large stereopticon, at Holcombe Hall,
Friday evening of this week. Reserved
seats at Cochran's.
The Governors time for signing bills
passed by the last Legislature has ex-
PRED, and forty bills remain unsigned.
Among them is the high-license measure
MIR. G. S. Joiner, the founder and
editor of the first newspaper published in
Frenchtown. now has charge of The War
rem Republican at Hackettstown.
"A good house with one acre of land,
on Goat Hill, for rent. A desirable place
for any one who wishes to truck on a
small scale. Apply to B. H. TAYLOR.
May eff.
st. Elmo Commandery, of this city,
is getting up handsome banner. Mr..
Thomas Van Camp has made a very
pretty design for it, but it has not yet
been adopted, as others are being ex-
amined.
Give our Grand Army boys lift by
purchasing ticket for the entertainment
Friday evening. They use considerable
of their funds to aid the sick of their
number and the widows and orphans of
soldiers, and they deserve help.
"A new law provides that where taxes
have been unassessed by the Assessor, the
full amount of arrears becomes a lien on
the property. This will make some fun
for men who have been cheating their
brother Taxpayers.
The Trustees of the Pennington
Presbyterian Church have contracted with
Philadelphia parties for the erection of
wrought iron fence around the church
grounds. The fence will be about 700
feet in length, and is to cost 81, 600.
The Pennington Fire Engine and
Hook and Ladder Companies, held joint
meeting last week, at which John H.
Stockton was elected Chief of the Fire
Department for the ensuing year, and
William F. Chamberlin was elected As.
sistant Chief.
The Hunterdon Republican states
that Mr.. William Doggett, who has been
Principal of Pennington Public Schools
since September last, has resigned his
position, and understands he has accepted
a situation in Brooklyn, at larger salary
than he received at Pennington.
Clark, the man who forged draft on
the Frenchtown National Bank few
days ago, and escaped to Pennsylvania,
where he was sent to Jail for similar
offense, and was brought to Pennington
at the expiration of his sentence in that
the State Prison and to pay fine of $500.
Several gentlemen composing our
Board of Street Commissioners, visited
West Chester, Monday, to examine their
plans of paving the streets, etc. They
had pleasant time, but met with one in
cident during their visit that was not
down on the programme and which all in
terested can learn about by applying to
the visiting gentlemen.
The season is now at hand when Sum-
mer hats are wanted. To get becoming
one you want large stock and great
variety to select from. At Hotels store,
33 E. State street, Trenton, N. j., you
can see an immense stock of choice new
styles, at reasonable prices. He is sole
agent for Dunlap's silk and felt hats-the
best in the world. Fine stock of canes
and umbrellas Call.
-One-tenth of the school tax of the
State, is kept as reserve fund, which the
State Board of Education are required,
on or before the 10th of April, each year,
to apportion among the counties as deem
ed best for. their respective interests.
The amount of the reserve fund is $142,-
424.40. The State Board met on the 7th,
ult., and made the apportionment. Hun
terdon county will receive 1868. 95-the
smallest sum of any county in the State.
The second Sunday in June, is the
day appointed by the Methodist Episcopal
Church, for the celebration of "Children's
Day." in all of the churches throughout
her connection. The day will be observed
by appropriate services, by the M. E.
Church of this city. Though the day was
one of great success and interest, one
year ago, efforts will be made to make it
equally SO this year, and as much better
as possible.
Next Sabbath morning Rev. G. H.
Woolston will preach his first sermon on
the "Faith Cure, and in the evening on
"The Arch Enemy, Satin" Young peo-
ple's meeting at 6:45, in the church pat
lor, conducted by the pastor.
Lecture on Thursday evening, on the
"Obsoure Passages of Scripture" the
subject being, "The Keys of Heaven and
He'll"
MIR. Daniel Sharp has been appointed
postmaster at Stockton, in place of Mr.. S.
B. Hill, who resigned several weeks
since, but who has not yet been relieved.
As he is now resident of this city, he
finds it very inconvenient, while carrying
on business here, to act as P. M. at Stock
ton. Mr.. Sharp's bond was sent to WASH
ington last Saturday, and as it had excel
lent endorsers, no doubt Mr.. Sharp's
comm ission will soon be received.
Cold Soda has taken the place of