The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-04-11
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL Il, 1888.


"A fruitful source of colds is clean.
ing house too early in the season.
The Temple Theater, Trenton, has
closed indefinitely. Mr.. Philion is said
o have lost IS, 900 by the venture.
You will find full line of Ladies
Spring Wraps and Jackets at
. Ali St C. w. RITTENHousE's
"A number of the veterans of this city
attended the re union of the old Second
New Jersey Brigade, in Trenton, on
Monday last, and report pleasant time.
The ore mines at Turkey Hill, near
West End, have shut down for an indef.
bite period. This action throws a large
number of workmen out of employment.
The Governor has approved the act
which provides that road oyerseers shall.
within one week from time of appoint
ment, see that all rubbish is removed
from roads under their care.
"A good supper for 25 cents at the
ladies' entertainment, Thatcher's Hall,
Thursday and Friday evenings of this
week. Supper from until 10 P. NJ.
Refreshments also on sale
Governor Green on Wednesday last
signed Assembly bill No. 2s7, which pro-
vides that all firemen enrolled as active
members shall be entitled to an exemp
ton of $500 on all taxable property
William J Scott, of this city,. is the
possessor of number of fine geese. He
showed US an egg, day or two since,
that measured 10s inches in length, s
inches in circumference, and weighed 10
ounces.
"A very heavy shower, accompanied
with much thunder and lightning, came
to us as Spring reminder ON Thursday
afternoon and night. An immense guam
tity of water fell. and fell in hurry.
just what the grain and grass needed.
Some burglars made bold attack
upon Hockenbury's jewelry store in
High Bridge last Thursday night They
pried open window and stole several
watches, chains and other articles. Mr..
Hockenbury estimates his loss at 5000.
"A team of horses, attached to heavy
wagon, the property of Mr.. George w.
Arnett, of this city, took frig bit and ran
away yesterday morning. After running
down Main street and out to Franklin,
they were caught. No damage resulted.
Among some recent Government APP
pointments we notice the name of Dr. ].
Ogden Rafferty, son of the late Col John
G. Rafferty,, of FlemiDgton--as Assistant
Surgeon in the United States Army. His
appointment was confirmed by the T. S.
Senate, last Friday.
"A man with team of horses attempt
ed to drive across the railroad track on
the Belvidsrs Division, at Pincher's
Point, near Riegelsvile, on Monday,
when the engine struck the horses and
killed them both. Luckily, the driver
escaped.
Mrs. Mary King Taylor, widow of
the late Gen. George w. Taylor, of the
Clinton vicinity, died at her home in
High Bridge on the LIST inst, after short
illness with Bright's disease. The family
had DO idea of her serious illness until
short time before her death.
The ''Pickel House" at Everittstown,
now occupied by Mr.. Samuel Rockafellar,
was set on Gre by an exploding lamp a
few nights ago, and when the mischief
was discovered the flames were eating
things up quite greedily. Hard work
conquered, and the house still stands.
The Rev. j. II. Boswell, pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal Church of this
city, will preach next Sunday morning, at
1920 o'clock, on the subject, "Christian
Heroism," and in the evening, at 7:30,
on Laughing, or What is There in
Laugh?' Young people cordially invited.
The Pottersville correspondent of the
Somerset Messenger says: Pastor Scarlet
has received a call from the Presbyterian
Church at Reaville, but has not accepted
and will not, as has been reported. lie lis
satisfied where he is, and we hope be will
remain with US till bis locks become gray
We are sorry to announce the depar-
ture from Pennington Of j. Ross Lake
and family for Philadelphia. Mr.. Lake
will retain his position as postal clerk be-
tween Jersey City and Pittsburg. While
residents of our town, the family, includ
ing ''little EN- 'ly, made themselves very
popular = Hunterdon Democrat.
MIR. David Trauger, who died in this
city on the 28th ult., at the age of 70
years, was soldier of the late war, and
be also bad four sons in the service with
him. He served in the 35th N. j. Vol
uDteers. A guard OF honor from the vet
Grams attended his funeral. 'Uncle
Dayy," as he was called, was we'll known
and popular with all our people.
AN act of the Legislature, approved
March 9th of this year, provides that no
honorably discharged soldier of the late
war, holding office in any city or county,
whose term is not fixed by law, shall be
discharged except for good reasons and
after an examination, but shall hold of
flee during good behavior. A large pre-
portion of the public employees through
out the State are veterans, and this act
insures them positions for life.
The Central New Jersey Baptist Con-
ference met in the Baptist Church at
Cherryville on Monday and Tuesday of
this week. Rev. Geo. H. Larson, Of
Lambertville, preached the opening ser
mon. Rev. F. l.. Chapel, of Fleming
ton, Rev. w. W. Bullock, of Lambert
vile, and Rev. L. Myres, of Bethlehem,
each presented an exegesis on important
scrintnral texts At the close of the ex.