The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-11-27

ington, with the view of locating there
should he find suitable opening.
Washington Camp, No. /, Patriotic Or
der Sons of America, made short parade
last Friday afternoon and presented a neat
appearance in their handsome regalia.
The A. II. Hoagland Hotel property,
at White House Station, has been sold by
the executor TO Chas. f. Skillmau for
81, $50. A vacant lot near by was bought
by Peter D. Rockafellar for $50.
Il have good stock of first quality of
Lehigh Coal for domestic use; such as
Jeddo, Spring Mountain. Latlimer and
Upper Lehigh, ready for immediate deliv-
cry. ALFRED B. HoLooMBE.
Our new band was out serenading
last Saturday evening, and visited all
parts of the city. Let our citizens return
the compliment by visiting the bands fair
at Lyceum Hall this week.
The lecture on the Johnstown Flood,
by Rev. ]. II. Boswell, last Wednesday
evening, drew out an audience that more
than filled the church. 1t viii be repeat
ed this Thursday evening.
e. NJ. Heath, Esq, county supcrin-
tendent, visited our schools yesterday,
officially. He reports them in good con-
ditiou, and is pleased that the teachers
appear to have an enthusiasm in their
work.
An experienced dairyman says the
most effective weapon TO use with VIC
ious bull is black snake whip, or bull
teaser, as they called it in the South. a
sharp cut with this instrument and its
pistol-like report is more feared by the
animal than pitch.fork or club.
The trial of the suit for divorce
brought by Sarah J, Davis against Lewis
NJ. Davis, at Pennington last week, result
ed in the divorce being granted. The
case was heard before Vice Chancellor
Pitney. An appeal has been taken aud
the case will be carried to higher court.
Union Thanksgiving service will be
held in the Presbyterian Church at Lari-
sons Corner, near Ringoes, on Thursday
at 1890 A. NJ. Rev. Geo. II. Larison,
of the Ringoes Baptist Church, will prca h
the sermon.
by request, Rev. j. II. Boswell will
repeat his lecture on "The Johnstown
Flood, tomorrow Thanksgiving night,
in the Nj. E. Church, beginning at 7. 40.
Admission 10 cents. Several new pictures
will be shown.
MIR. Theo. F. Skillman, of this city,
died at his home last Saturday afternoon.
He was at one time mayor of this city,
held the office of city clerk for several
years, and held cleIkship in the House
of Assembly for two years past.
The Hopea0eU Herald says that many
cows between Blawenburg and Harrington
are affected by very strange skin dis
ease, which causes them to lose their APP
petite and greatly lessons the flow of milk.
1t has been pronounced scarlet fever. The
whole herd of Peter Garretson is now af-
fected.
There was an election for Postmaster
held by the Pennington Republicans last
Saturday afternoon. Three candidates
were in the field, viz: James Fisher, Alb
ram w. Boss and ]. Robert Hill. Some
three hundred votes were pollcd Mr..
Fisher was chosen by majority of AZ.
George Fisher, of Paramount, died on
Tuesday last at the advanced age of "a
years. Deceased was born aud has al
ways lived within two miles OF the house
where he died. The father of Mr.. Fisher,
Rev. George Fisher, was the organizer
and leader of the first Methodist class at
Paramount. His wife, aged 80, survives
him.
The ladies and friends OF Rosemont
M. E. Church and Sabbath School will
give an entertainment 10 the church edi-
flee on Thanksgiving night. The enter
tainment will consist of vocal and iustrn-
mental music, dialogues, recitations, etc.
Admission Is cents; children under 10
years 10 cents. If stormy, next fair eve
ming.
The anniversary of Major G. A. Angel
Post, last Wednesday evening, was the
best gathering of the kind they have had.
There was plenty to eat, and unusually
good speaking by Col. James NJ. Scovel,
of Camden, Col. E. G. Stahl, Of Trenton,
and others. The evening was pleasantly
spent by the Post, their families and in.
vited guests.
The Rev. ]. H. Boswell, pastor Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church of this
city, will preach next Sunday morning at
1890 o'clock, subject, "Soul Purify"
and in the evening, at 7:30, the pastor will
preach the eleventh sermon on ssEyenngs
with Jesus" illustrated by large pictures
displayed by the oxy-bydrogen Light
Subject, "Christ Before Plate" One OF
the pictures shown is copy of Mum
cakscy's sChrist Before Plate"
List of letters remaining unclaimed in
the Post Office at Lambertville, N. j., for
thirty days;
Mrs. Susan Cole.
B. +. Moore.
o. M. Dunn.
CHAs. A. SLACK, P. NJ.
LAMBRRTvIILE, N. j., Nov. 90, 1889.
"A Milford lady had funny exper-
fence in Easton recently. She went TO
iaxuelor'a and pnrohaeod n email aia.r,