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The news., 1886-11-30
WrlghtstOWn.

On Sunday morning of last week
while Alex. Shreve was fixing his fire
board he was suddenly taken with a
nervous spell and would have fallen
to the floor had not his wife, who hap
pened to be near, reached ont her
hands and thus saved him from falling.
DR. Haines of Columbus, was sent for
who soon arrived and administered a
speedy restorative. Since that time
he has been improving.
Lizzie Remine, of Atlantic City, is
now visiting friends in this place.
She is lady very much esteemed by
the people in this vicinity.
Mr. Hartman has secured a position
on the p. X. r. at Glenlock, Pa.
Thanksgiving passed away quietly
here, we had quite number of old
acquaintance to visit the town on
that day and among the number was
q. Frank ilarker, a son of George Fl j.
Harker. Frank is studying for a v.
S. at Philadelphia. His best girl made
arrangements to have things pleasant
for him dit ring his visit in the shape
of surprise party of very enjoyable
kind and all present said they en-
ioyed it very much.
G. II. Finley has been kept busy
shipping away his sarsaparilla 10 those
suffering from rheumatism.
dad" Ravens has had another
dream. Soon as it is properly inter
preted the readers shall have it.
Richard Harker, while out cunning
accidently shot his dog but not seri-
ously. Thomas Platt also shot his valua-
bic bird dog and the wound will prob
ably prove fatal.
The news., 1886-11-30
MARRIED..

November goth, at burlington, by Rev.
Edward B. Hodge, Frank Heuslin and
Martie N. Johnson, both of Burlington.
November 18th, in Philadelphia, by Rev,
l. G Wynn, Charles J. jackson, of Rampoo,
N. j., and Anna f. Kemble, formerly OF
Mount Holly.
November 18th, at Trenton, by Rev j. G.
Stranger, Job d. Sutterly and Sarah Twins,
both of Trenton.
October 24th, at Tuckerton, by Rev.
John IL. Hutchinson, Richard w. Pharo,
of West Creek, and Mrs. Jane Black, OF
Beach Haven.
November 18th, at the residence of the
brides father, by Friends ceremony, in
the presence of Mayor Pratt, of Camden,
Samuel 5. \. Stokes and Nellie d. Buzby.
of Berlin.
November 21st, IN Camden, by Rev j. j.
Sleeper, William II. Pettibone and Ella J
Holmes, both of Haddonfield.
November 18th, at the BRIDES residence,
by Rev. j. H. Boyd, Ellis G. Southland and
Emma N. Hannold, all of Crosswicks.
November 18th, at Indian Mills, by Rev.
George Reeves, CHARLES RdigwaY and
Mary e. Brown, both OF. Indian Mills.
November 18th, at the residence of the
brides parents, by Rev. W. N. Walden,
Joseph ID. Sprague, of Manahawlxin, and
Maggie l.. Frazer, of ForlSed River.
November 21st, in Camden, by Rev l. c.
Wynn, Edward Albright aud Mrs. Mary
Parker, both of Moorestown.
November oath, in Philadelphia, by
Friends ceremony, Robert p. Brown and
Mary Burr, daughter of James Willis,
both of Philadelphia.
November 24th, in Philadelphia, by DR..
John t. Beckley, Howard NJ. Sexton and
Mary A. Citizens, both of Camden.
November 23rd, at the residence of the
brides sister, No 1872 Broadway. Camden,
by Rev. VIM. Potter Davis, Egbert L.
The news., 1886-11-30

hurch on Sunday evening conducted
by George Parker.
VIM. Marshall has now one Of th1
finest and contest cottages in town.
The skewer business is booming
now. This is quite business and il
is said that a lively skewer maker can
white out about 2500 in day. They
can make fair wages.
The NJ. E. Sunday School will give
their annual entertainment on Christi
mas Eve. The managers will try to
make this one of the most pleasing
entertainments the school has ever
given. We know that the infant
school will be trained under the care
full supervision of Mrs NJ. z. Tage and
Miss Hattie Ridgway.
The Mission School will give their
entertainment at the school hall on
| New Years Eve They have always
been good entertainers and of course
Mrs. Forman will see to it that this
will be up to the standard.
Our coal merchants, Mr. VIM. C.
Bishop and Mr.. w. B. Hurff, Jr., seem
to be doing a good business. They
sell the best coal and as cheap proba-
bly, as any other dealers in the county.
johnson 0atman & Son, have Sc
cured the agency for the celebrated
| Sheffield silver plated knives and
forks, tea spoons and table spoons.
None better tan be bought and the
prices are lsfw as the lowest
The -fFssess-ksanes Moore, of Mount
Holly, exchanged pulpits with our
pastor on Sunday morning. Mr.. Moore
gave Is an excellent sermon.
Mrs. Janenri!chard is on visit to
friends in New York and Jim is keep
ing "old maids hall" during her alb
sence.
In reporting from memory last week
the discourse of Rev, Ii. J. Conover to
the Junior American Mechanics. we
lnadvertedlg made one point stronger
than it should have been. In speak
ing of the reform school at Jamesburg
Mr.. Conover did not say that Protest.
ant ministers were debarred from
preaching there but the point he
wished to make was that at that in
shtution the-Jatholics are the "power |
behind the throne" We make this cor
rection ccgnizant of the fact that a |
good picture has often been spoiled by |
poor shading.
Some of on very incest young girls
were seen coming down Main street |
one evening last week smoking cigar
cites. Don't do it girls. You may say |
IT'S no harm, yet such things are like |
the Goals you may pick off the hearth
while they may not burn they will
Jldcken.
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rung seven hungry mortals made a
rush for the dining room. But imagine
the horror of the remaining six when
one of their number sat down and de-
liberately plunged his fork into the
chicken and transferred it to his
plate. The other boarders looked up
in establishment and asked him if he
had not made a mistake. He said
mo" and proceeded to carve it. He
had not long been thus engaged when
the others sprang at him and a melee
ensued, in which knives, forks, plates
and saucers wereindiscrimInately used.
1t was only with difficulty that the
police, who were called in, put an end
to the disturbance. When it was all
over it was seen that Thomas Camp
bell, one of the boarders, had his
cheek slit with knife, and that one
or two others were seriously injured.
No arrests were made because all re-
fused to make complaints. The
chances are Mr.. and Mrs. Witten will
not spread turkey before the seven
at Christmas or several funerals will
follow.
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KILLED bv a Bull.

Alfred Carly, of near Florence, was
terribly gored by mad bull while in
his barnyard about FIVE o'clock on
Wednesday morning and died soon
after from injuries he received. He
had a bundle of straw in his arms as
he passed the bull. who made plunge
at Mr. Carly and dashed him several
feet against the building He fell
with loud cry. As soon as he struck
the GROUND he was again attacked by
the infnriated beast and gored so bad
ly that he was taken from the yard in
a paralyzed state. 1t was found, upon
examination by Doctor Baker of Flor
ence, and Stout, of Philadelphia, that
MR. arty's spinal column was badly in
jured and that with the shock was the
immediate cause of his death. Mr..
Carly was formerly Director of the
Board of Chosen Freeholders and also
the Republican candidate for the Leg
islature in the First District in 1885.
He was strong advocate of temper
ance, a prominent member of the
Methodist church and highly esteem
ed by all who knew him. He was
about fifty years of age. His funeral
took place on Saturday.
The news., 1886-11-30
Lunberton

Tie Lumberton Shoe Co.'S. bnildine
has been painted in good style by
Messrs kimber < Mason and that sstin
top" painter, Abe Carson.
The residence of z. T. Ried has also
been nicely painted by VIM. Sorden.
The cottage on the hill called the
Blake.- Cottage, owned by Dilwyr
Smith, of Medford, is for rent.
The members of Lnmberton Lodge
Junior American MECHANICS, went tc
Medford on Sunday morning and at
tended the NJ. L. church In a body
They were treated to a good sermon by
Rev. Mr.. Lawrence.
Only few years ago newsboy wa.
unknown on our streets. Not a paper
could be bought in town. THE News
first started newsboys~ here anC
now we have them here in Metropol
itan style, morning and evening. The
boys do it il. sly Leland their voices car
be heard ringing up and down oul
streets every evening. DR.. Talmagt
once called neEsboys 1.-THE smartest
boys in all the city"
The stores are preparing for the hol
idays. Already the windows and
show cases begin to shine with new
goods. There are hut very few thing,
now that the people of this town can
not buy at home.
h The boarding house of William D
Anderson has just been painted anC
looks first-class again.
There was praise meeting in tht
The news., 1886-11-30
Windsor.


Ex-Sheriff Mounts daughter has
been visiting Miss Minnie Burk.
Mamie Rogers, of Jamesburg, made
a short visit at w. w. Coles on Thurs
day.
The anniversary of Dutch Neck Sun
day School brought together large
crowd who were highly pleased with
the program.
William Emmons intends to move
his paint shop shortly.
G. r. Robbins has returned from As
bury PARK for the winter
Potter & Bro. invite the attention OF
customers to their new line of dress
goods, nannes and, domestic dry goods
just receiyetls Also provisions grocer
les and canned goods.
George Lutes, Of Windsor, while out
gunning on Sunday week accidentally
shot his sonsin the face. 1t is thought
the boy will lose the sight of one Of
his eyes.
The news., 1886-11-30
Pennberton

1t has been unusually quiet here
since the sale of beer fas been pro-
hibited.
Many an old structure made most
perilous greaning during the recent
severe wind storm.
Rev. Wesley Lake, pastor of the
Methodist church here, broke his
wrist last week while getting off a
train at the station.
Jennie E Earnestplays on the piano
nicely. Her Instructor is Prof. Ebert
son, Of Pemberton.
One thing about our public school
is the children have plenty of play
room.
NJ. A. Earnest has Just received {
prize medal from the Burlington Co
Agricultural Society on the Hartford
sewing machine.
The revival meetings here have
been instrumental in turning about
fifty "sinners" right about face into /;
light of another fancy,
Johnson, the Buddtown painter, ha
given the roof of the grist mill a Goa
of red.
Three daughters and their fathe
were taken into the Methodist churcl
at one time. recently.
The news., 1886-11-30

Thanksgiving is said to be the ers
of molasses candy. 1t was made al
many of our homes last week, and was
toothsome alike to all ages, except tooth
less maids and they no doubt enjoyed
cumming it.
| The awl and lapstone are the means
| by which Borel, the little cobbler,
earns livelihood. I'll tell you little
tale about him. You see he wanted
a little outside exercise and so he
tackled hornets nest. 1t was an old
fashioned sort of hornets get-up and
Borel thinking it might make an odd
curiosity in his work shop took it home
and hung it up in one corner. He
then built fire in the stove and as
the room began to get warm the few
remaining inhabitants on the inside
of BorePs odd curiosity began to wax
hot, SO hot that they left their snug
abode and few out and went pel-me
~ ehO oHoSiHdAci HOSC. NOW
imagine dear readers several hundred
Of wasps, hornets and yellow jackets
swarming on a mans nose and tick
lingit almost to death in order to secure
foot hold and the man with a shoe.
makers last in each hand trying to
scare them off
Abram Combs has given up his old
little variety stand on Elizabeth street
and opened a more attractive one in
the Reeves building.
Mrs. Joseph Wells will move to
Philadelphia to live. She is President
of the w. G. 7. q. here and will be
missed, not only by the society but in
this community. Since the sudden
death of her husband, few weeks
since from heart disease, she has
thought it best to move to the city |
among her former relatives and |
friends.
John Borel, of Claymont, Delaware.
is visiting relatives here.
W. S. Kirkbride has one of the
handsomest stores in the county, and
the best filled, with every thing
needed in family, at prices that
the buyer.
Mrs. R. D. Keller has had lamp
placed in front of her property on
Main street. She is kept busy in her
department. Her stock is
The Rogers estate is to be sold off
into lots. The old single house that
used to be the Methodist church some
sixty years ago stands on the property.
The Methodist people ought to buy it
and preserve it as an old relic of the
saved,
Joyslin, of Magnolia. while going
through sleight-ofhand performance
last week cut Sweet on the arm two
or three times with a razor.
The news., 1886-11-30

November 9th, near Mount Holly, Anna
I. daughter of james and Mary a. Lip
pincott
The relatives and friends of the family
are respectfully invited to attend the fun
eral from the residence of her parents
near Mount Holly on Wednesday, LIST inst
at o'clock.
November 9th, at Bordentown, Charles
l.. Willard.
November 18th, in Trenton, Laura B.
wife of W. Scott Taylor, in the 3lst year Of
her age, and daughter of Charles w. Price
formerly of Burlington
November 10th, at Medford, William w
Leeds.
November I'D, at Burlington, Ezra r.
son Of Thomas G. and Mary A. Taylor
aged "a years.
November 10th, at Yardville, Mercer
county, Eliza j., wife of Levi E. Ayers, in
the 42d year of her age.
November ed, at Burlington, AIMS
Craig wife of Daniel P. Vandegrift, anC
daughter of the late Archibald and Pris
ella Lloyd.
November 10Th. near Hartford, Marthf
frickett, aged Il years.
November 18th, near Burlington, Eliza
beth A. Wiegand, aged 81 years.
November 18th, at West Creek, Thomas
s. Pharo, in his 55th year.
November 18th. at Green Bank, Abraham
Nichols.
November 10th, in Philadelphia. Oliver
L. Coles, formerly of Mount Holly.
October 18th, at Sandersville, Ca, Debo
rah H. Whitaker, aged so years, formerly
of Pembertnn.
November go, at West Creek, Joseph
Cox, Sr., in his SD year.
November 25th, near Ewanyille, Johl
G. Sinalley.
November gath, in Mount Holly, Lavinii
| daughter of Joshua l.. HeaYiland.
November sd, in Burlington, Ann
| wife of Joel R. James. aged 81 years.
November Goth, near Bordentown, Tim
othy Shanahan, aged % years.
November 9th, at Florence, Attire,
Carly, in his 59th year.
The news., 1886-11-30
New Egypt.

The drug store of Harley Compton
when lighted up evenings presents a
beautiful appearance.
Emma Bussoms birthday party
proved to be very enjoyable affair
A good many of her friends were
present on the pleasant occasion.
Prof. Johnson is still confined to his
home. The public schools are closed
on account of his illness. We hope
he will soon recover again his usual
good health.
David Bunting, of Allentown, has
bought Joseph Frake's property and
his son, Amos will carry on the butcher
business.
Our poultry dealers have not bought
heavily of the feathered fowl as vet
on account of the duilness of the
markets.
John Collier, CLERK at Wanamak er's,
Philadelphia) and Henry Keller, clerk
at Writings station, were home to
spend Thanksgiving.
Constable Harker and his brother
on recent two DAYS cunning trip to
Cedar Bridge shot 80 rabbits 2S quails
and 5 pheasants.
William Robbins has written home
that after six days journey he reach
ed his new home in California. He is
well pleased with the country and will
join his brother johnson In business.
Elmer Cowperthwait, William Muir
ply and John Meany the heavy capon
raisers, viii compete for the heaviest
weight fowls this year.
George BatheleE wh3 is eatnis (
sssff'st 1@eaving at Bopdentown, viii
soon ohen shop here for himself )
Frank skirm, of Toms River, has
gone to work in Compton's cigar fac
tory.
A. Stidfold and VIM. Applegate two
noted gunners, brought home gray
fox the other day which weighed l0a
pounds.
Benjamin Adams, since he has fitted
up his barber shop, is doing better
business lie is considered a good
barber.
The news., 1886-11-30
The Church.

At the Baptist church on Sunday
Rev. DIR. Smiths subject in the morn
| ing was an analysis of the book of
Revelation. In the evening the fourth
in the series on Beginnings" treated
of the organic periods of creation. The
primeval inhabitants of the waters,
and gigantic ses monsters were de-
scribed. Reference was made to the
| bones of immense reptiles found in
| the plains of Kansas, once covered by
a great sea. Also to skeletons of great
beasts found buried in New Jersey.
Before the Adamic age-there seems to
have been rAvelutipd in connection
with tue ice psssi,ad - sresst Glaciers
Finoved down to the Atlantic coast,
bringing boulders and other deposits.
Millions of shelly insects were en-
| tombed, and our mari was made. The
world at last was fitted for man, God
pronounced it good, hence all should
rejoice in the perfect work of God
Creation, Government and nobler
work of redemption.
DIR. Smiths subject next Sunday
evening will be @Man the Crown Of
Creation, the noblest work of God.D
Rev. James Moore completely re-
futed all annihilationists, restoration
lists and universalist theories on Sum
| day night in his sermon on. 1.-THE final
condition of the wicked" and clear
ly demonstrated the Punishment of
the wicked at the last, to be consis-
! tent with the nature of things, the
character of God and the teachings of
the Bible.
Rev. James Moore will continue his
series of sermons on the future life
next Sunday evening. Subject: "IIea-
ven, and how to get there"
At the Union Thanksgiving service
at the Presbyterian church, the Revs.
J. G. Porter and James Moore con-
Quoted the devotional services, and
Rev. DR., Smith preached the sermon
from Rev. V. Chap. and 9TH verse.
Subject: "The assembled Christ con-
trolling events, however conflicting or
opposing, for the triumph of truth and
the establishing of his kingdom"
The news., 1886-11-30
What May be Heard on thestreet

|
That the woods are full of candi
dates for the Postmastership.
That Grandpop Slack has already
one vote promised him besides his
own.
That Democrats say Billy Wills is
working on the sly for Dan Smith.
That John b. Davis, William G
Harveson or John +. Riley would
make good Postmasters.
That the buzz of the saw may yet
be heard in the land.
That the man who has the inllu-
ence of Hon. John r. Mcpherson or
Hon. H. b. Smith will be the next P.
Nj. for Mount Holly.
That one or two Republicans will
thankfully accept the Office from Pres
ident Cleveland and pledge them
selves to vote the Democratic ticket
forever afterwards.
That Capt. Charles Bennett can ill
the position as well as any of the pres
ent Democratic seekers.
That the Herald ring are using the
cry against Chilly" Harveson that he
is ian H. B. Smith man..
That John NJ Huff is making a
strong fight and should he receive the
appointment we will have an honest
efficient official.
The news., 1886-11-30

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didate's especial fitness for the posi-
ton, they should be given the honor.
Soon after the quiet wedding of
George ]. Pechin, Jr., and Miss Kate E.
Jefferies in Mount Holly on the 18th,
| they left for short tour to New York.
A reception was given the happy
pair in Philadelphia, where both
were made still more happy
| in the possession of several ele-
CANT gifts from friends to adorn
their future home with. Among the
most beautiful was handsome swing
ing water pitcher presented by the
gentlemen guests. Another very
unique gift was fine steel engraving
encased in a carved oak frame-the
compliments of Dr. Parson. A silver
bouuet holder was also rich gift
from Joseph Huff and wife An easy
chair was the useful present of John
J. Flynn, all of which were presented
by Mount Holly friends, besides many
others that claimed the attention of
the guests present. A sumptuous
supper was given in the evening.
On Tuesday, Sheriff Emley, before
Judges Lee, Black and Glasgow, the
following panel of jurors were drawn
for the December term of Court:
Morris G. Ely, Cinnaminson.
| Budd S. Cowperthwait, southampton.
| j. Harper Hellings, Burlington.
4 william II. vandegritt. Burlington.
| Walter Bullock, Mansfield.
| Anthony K Perry, Burlington.
| Lewis G. Carman, Bordentown.
K. Champion Ballinger, Springfield.
| 10 John b. Mutt, Pemberton.
IL Arthur Prickitt, Southampton.
| II Edward Bechtel, BOrdentown.
ID Thomas Dyer, Chester.
IA Mordecai S. Butterworth, j r., Pemberton
Is John T. Burton, Little Egg Harbor.
| 10 Elmer e. Dyer, Medford.
IL Jacob Mayors, Delran.
| Is John j. Mitchell, Lumberton.
| 10 Henry LOwden, Burlington
| 20 Charles Borton, Mount Laurel.
| 81 James NJ. Smith, Northampton.
p James Mortland Mount Laurel.
% Thomas s. Fish, Burlington.
"a Charles A. Braddock, Medford.
% Samuel =. Richmond, Northampton.
26 Thomas b. Kelly, Lumberton.
q Robert Fl. Patterson, Florence.
2S Newbold Let's, Woodland.
% Samuel n Rockhill, Bordentown.
30 Caleb Clothier, Northampton.
81 Noah N. Poinsett. New Hanover.
81 David Cooper. Eveshnm.
80 Jos G. Haines, Springfield.
"a Henry Is. McCnlly, Northampton,
70 q. Wesley Borden, New Hanover.
So A. Lincoln Sailer, Northampton.
81 Oliver Witse, Mount Laurel
38 William Mortland, Chester.
80 Benajah b. Phares, Northampton.
40 George Forsyth, Chesterfield.
Al j. Clayton Buckage, Shamong.
AZ Peter Parker, Little Egg Harbor.
43 Thomas Mcfarland, Lumberton.
A Charles Lynch, Florence.
40 Henry r. Sharp, Medford.
Al Benjamin Bishop, WillingDOrO.
Al Harry C. Woolston, Southampton.
As Charles p. Mutt, Pemberton.
The news., 1886-11-30
Snnithville.

Our new carpet factory is progress
Ing finely. The engine and boiler
have arrived and are being placed in
position. The enterprise can but
prove a benefit to the place.
Mr.. Sinclair will soon put the 'Ax-
minister" in the market. Everybody
knows what that is.
A double gong whistle has just ar
rived and will be placed high up 10
rout folks out of bed in the morning.
They say it can be heard twenty
miles away.
Ex-senator Smith has received from
Italy a marble statue which he is hav-
ing placed in the beautiful grounds in
front of his residence.
The ball on Wednesday evening at
the Opera House was largely attended
The news., 1886-11-30
Riverside.

The ball given at lIafner's Garden
on Thanksgiving evening for the ben
eft of Mr.. i. ]. Little was quite a sue
cess, financially and otherwise.
Thanksgiving day was quite an event
full one in the pork line as several OF
our residents killed their hogs and
sailed them down for winter use.
The new Episcopal mission of the
st. Stevens church of Beverly at this
place will be dedicated on Thursday
morning December list. at 10 A. NJ.
Rev. r. c.. Evans, of the R. f
church, preached Thanksgiving SER
mon in the Public school house on the
Sunday following the 25th. 1t was
the last sermon previous to moving to
the new chapel.
Mr.. g. schaefer had the heaviest
hog ont of the three weighed on the
18th inst. There was quite wager on
the result.