The Lambertville record., 1889-09-04
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WEDNESDAY,. SEPT. A, 1889.
On September 2lst the days and
nights win be equal in length.

NStAsJs
Don't fail to attend the Hunterdon
County Fair at Pennington, on Sept. 25th
and 26th. Amusemeuts of all kinds.
The bridges swept away in this coun-
iy by the rise of water on Aug. 18th, will
number at least forty.
Eggs have advanced, but farmers
say butter win not go higher till the chest
nuts begin to brown"
Ten dollars was the price of fast
drive recently taken by James Boss over
one of Clinton's bridges.
Elder Bundy, of New York, breaches
in the Old School Baptist Church at Lock.
town, the third Sunday in each month.
Rev. r. G. Fenton, of New York,
has accepted call to become pastor Of
the Locktown Christian Church, and will
commence his labors there the first Sunday
in October
Alex. Probasco, of Clinton, has sold
his horse "Prince to w. d. DeCamp,
of Deckertown, for 81, 500. Prince made
a mile on the Pennington track while on
exhibition in 2:S3.
Mr. S. A. Finger, agt., is ready for
the Fall trade, and has laid in a choice
stock, which he is ready to hand over to
customers at a small advance on whole
sale prices. See his new adv.
Rev. j. ]. Summerbell, who recently
resigned the pastorate OF the Milford
Christian Church, removed to Phlladel-
phia last week. Mr.. Summerbell had been
pastor at Milford for twelve years.
Everybody should attend the Fair at
Pennington, N. j., Sept. 25th and Goth.
Balloon ascensions and parachute leaps
are among the special attractions.
Last Friday morning stray horse
was killed by the cars near Kugler's resi-
dence, short distance from Byram Sta
tion. The horse was strange one and
where he belonged is still q mystery.
The excessively wet weather is said
to have caused the grapes to rot badly
throughout the county. All varieties are
affected alike, and from present appear
ances there will scarcely be half crop.
-R. Fl. Van Horn advertises special
clearing sale in this issue. He has some
great bargains. Be sure to look at the
advertisement and see what rare chance
is offered to get good goods "dirt cheap. "
"A physician says that he considers
the following prescription for purifying
the blood the best he ever used: One ounce
yellow dock, an half ounce horse radish,
one quart hard cider. Dose-a wine glass
full four times day.
AT the Democratic caucus in this
city, last Saturday, the following delegates
were chosen: First Ward, Samuel L.
Case; Second Ward, Freeholder VIM. II.
Lawrence; Third Ward, L. II. Sergeant,
Esq.
MIR. Cornelius Horn, tinsmlh of
this city, employed in timing roof at
Tilusville on Wednesday last, badly cut
the back of three Of his fingers with o..
sheet of tin. Mel has laid off work in
consequence of this accident.
Work on the new directory is pro-
crossing rapidly, and Mr.. Bensel is well
pleased with the encouragement received.
He will do his part toward furnishing the
city with work in every way creditable
to ii. Let every business and profess
sional man do something.
The Delaware Bridge Co., of this
city, propose to make quite an extensive
and needed improvement. The entire
length of the south side of the bridge is
to be extended out sufficiently to make
the foot walk double the present width.
The roof is also to be reshingled.
There are sufficient laws against al
lowing noxious weeds to grow and ripen
their seeds, but they are not enforced. 1t
is a matter that everyone who tills the
soil is interested in and it is wonder to
casual observers that farmers are not more
imperious In their demands to have the
law enforced.
MIR. Alexander P. Holcombe Gather
OF Messrs. A. B. and Edward II. Hol-
combe of this city,, one Of West Amwell's
old and respected citizens, died at his resi-
dence at Mount Airy, on Saturday morn
ing last, after lingering illness, aged 7S
years and 6 months. His funeral took
place yesterday from his late residence.
1t is said that twelve persons were
committed to the Jail in Somerville last
week, for jumping on and stealing rides
on the Central Railroad cars. Eight were
committed for fifteen days and four of
them were brought to the Jail in Fleming
ton, having been caught at High Bridge.
The G.. II. II. Co. is determined to break
up this annoyance. Democrat -AdUer-
ttser.
Thomas Morris, an employe at the
railroad shops in this city, met with quite
an accident on Thursday last. While us
ing sledge hammer, 1t rebounded, strik-
ing him ia the forehead, and knocking
him senselcss for an hour. The blow cut
cash in his forehead, and lie lost guam |
tity OF blood from his wounds. Hiswounds
were dressed and he was removed to his
home.
The many friends of j. A. Anderson,
ESQ.,, were glad last week to welcome him
home again, after an absence abroad Of
several months. We are glad to report
that Mr.. Anderson's health has been i'm
proved by his trip. He came back in the
City OF Paris, which made the fastest
passage on record, beating its own former