The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-01-21
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Wednesday, Jan. 81, 1885.


weeks by broken bone, is out again
but is compelled to use crutch.
AT the regular monthly meeting Of
the Board of Freeholders, held at Elem
ington, last Wednesday, it was de-
cided by vote to pay no more tramp
bills.
Mrs. George w. Freeland, of Milford,
died suddenly ON Friday last. She was
taken with apoplexy at about 2 o'clock in
the afternoon and died at O'Clock in the
evening
The seventy three shares of Blooms
bury Bank stock of ex-senator Kennedy,
brought from $102 to $104.4O per share,
or an average of $10S.12. Bank stock is
not bad Investment.
An effort is being made to have post
office established at Mount Airy. A large
number of the people in that vicinity
have petitioned for it, and 1t is probable
that the application will be granted.
Stephen II. Brown, Esq, formerly of
Il
Junction, and prominent Democratic
politician, while in this county, died sud-
denly in Binghamton, N. Y, on the Goth
ult. Bright's disease was the cause
-On Sunday evening next Rev. J. A.
Dilks, of the NJ E. Church, will preach
the third sermon of the "Prodigal Son
Series" The subject of the sermon will
be "The Homeward Journey" All are
invited.
"A beautiful car which was built for
Mr.. Asa Packer, who is now deceased,
passed through this city Monday after
noon, on the Belvidere Division of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, on its way to the
exposition at New Orleans. ss E
The ''Obstacle Race" at the Rink
last Saturday evening, drew out large
audience. There were four contestants.
The race was awarded to Mr.. E. B.
Arnett. This evening Messrs. Moore
and McCready have one-mile race.
& Mrs. Martha Hicks, of Byram, in
this county, has served in the capacity
of toll gate keeper for the Point Pleasant
Delaware Bridge Company, for more than
quarter of century, and has been re-
appointed for another year.
"A bright little son of Station Agent
Gerhart, of Clinton, aged 10 years, died
at Mauch Chunk, Pa, ON the 18th inst,
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followed by typhoid fever. He had gone
to Mauch Chunk to visit his grand
parents.
u The Sergeantsville hotel property was
sold at private sale on Tuesday of last
week, to Mr.. Stryker. 1t is said that
Mr.. Stryker will remove to the place
April first and conduct the business, thus
displacing Mr.. J. X. Wilson, the present
landlord.
y "A disturbance occurred at the Saliva
tion Army meeting in Lyceum Hall,
last Sunday evening. While endeayor-
ing to put out a man who was misbe-
having, two or three others interfered.
The full extent of the law should be
visited upon such fellows.
We are pleased to state that tho Rev
e. K. Smith, pastor of St. Andrew s
Church, in this city, who has been absent
from home for some months, owing to
poor health, has returned, greatly bene-
fitted by his vacation Hismany friends
here are glad TO greet him again.
Rev. G. H. Woolston, of the First
BAPTIST Church., breaches next Sabbath
morning on 'sBesetting Sins, !" and in the
evening, the last sermon in the course of
sermons on Salvation, entitled "Instan-
taneous Salvation" Baptism al the even
Ing service. faa bas4a
The house and lot known as the
wagner property" situated near Sta
NETS carriage shops, in Ringoes, was sold
at public sale, under foreclosure of mort
gage, by ex-Sheriff Lunger, a few days
ago. Mr.. William Sutphin, present ten
ant of part of the premises, was the pur-
chaser at 1900.
The anniversary of the Ladies' Mis-
sionary Society and the Young Peoples
Mission Band, of Mt. Airy, will be held
in the church, ON Friday evening, Jan.
8Oth, at 2 O'Clock. The exercises will con-
sist of Rotations, reports, readings,
music, dialogues, opening mite boxes and
an address by the pastor. IsF
The Centennial Building and Loan
Association, at it stated meeting on Mon
day last, sold the following cash loans:
Two at $4.25, three at So, one at $2.75,
two at 1925 and three at So. The asso-
citation has been conducted with great care,
and the investments are made with eau
ton, and we know of no reason why there
should not be successful closing of the
first series, in due time, without loss to
the shareholders.
Philip G.. Reading, an old and promi.
nent citizen of Frenchtown, died at that
place on Tuesday of last week, aged Gs
years. In the early history of Frenchtown
he was an active business man, having
been engaged in the lumber, spoke, handle
and mercantile business. He was mem
Der of the first Common Council Of the
Borough, and its Treasurer at one time.
He was postmaster under Andrew John
sons administration, and President of the
Union National Bank, until few years
ago, when he resigned on account OF fail
ing health. He leaves widow, six sons
and one daughter.
"A Clover Hill correspondent sends us
rather long description Of building
erected by Mr.. Vreeland as chicken
Matching house. We learn from the let
ter that the building cost about $4,000; it
Is 100 feet long and S5 feet in width. 1t
ia heated with hot water from boiler
made expressly for the purpose-the pipes
running through the building. The