The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-12-31

DtluSe street. = ueAuttueS lHe view IN
that direction.
Christmas passed off quietly in on
city. People appeared to prefer to stay
indoors and enjoy the day in the house.
Mrs. N. E. Slack, of this city, has In
her possession can of peaches thirty
years old, which were put up by her
mother, Mrs. Sarah Holcombe, of West
Amwel
Most OF our mechants-especialy
those who had enterprise enough to ad-
vertise their goods-did a good holiday
business. One or two stores were nearly
depleted of their Christmas stock.
AT the First Baptist Church next
Sabbath morning, the Lords Supper will
be observed. In the evening, at 7:S0, the
Pastor will preach on Fighting the
Lion "a sermon to young men. All are
cordially invited.
The P. o. s. A. Band were out on
our streets on Christmas day and enliven-
ed the city by their music. They sere-
nsded Messrs. Richard Mcdowell and
Chas. E. Dalrymple, on Cottage Hill, and
were nicely entertained by them.
The merchants of Pennington, ship
ped from that place, last week, the follow
ing pounds of poultry Hall, Trewin g.
Rittenhousc, 10, 800; Richards & Sutphin,
1924; Williams & Brewer, 10000; w.
H. Hall s. Son, 6,24s P. l. Nevius,
5000.
Through the efforts of Postmasters
Slack aud Mason direct mail has been
put on between Lambertville and Stock
ton. A pouch will be received from
Stockton at 1928 A. NJ, and one will be
sent to Stockton by the 5:24 P. M. train.
This arrangement will be great accom-
mediation 10 both towns.
MIR. w. Hayward Myers, Superin-
tendent of the Belvidefe Division, has
been transferred to the Schuykill Valley
Division, and Mr.. Wills n Brown has been
appointed Superintendent of the Belvi-
dere Division. He will take charge JAN
LIST. Mr.. Brown ia now Superintendent
of the Frederick Division, with headquar-
tiers at York, Pa
The yearly meeting OF the Fleet Wing
Hook & Ladder Company, will be held at
the Truck House. on Friday evening.
January %, al 7:30 o'clock. Tnis is the
important meeting OF the year and after
the election of officers, the members sit
down to a substantial supper. This year
the basis will be turkey. A full attend
ance is expected.
The first one dollar notes, issued un.
der the Act of July IA. 1890, for payment
OF silver bullion are out. The new notes
are payable sin coin. The manner of
payment OF the old one dollar notes is not
specified, aud in the case of silver certifi-
Gates the payment is specified to be in sill
YER A vignette portrait Of ex-Secretary
of War Edwin NJ. Stanton, graces the new
notes.
Snowbifds are supposed by many to
be some of our Summer binds that stay
with us rather than fly South but accord
ing to Vol 2, Part 2, of the State Geolo-
gist, just published, ii breeds in the Cana
das, aud makes its first appearance about
the middle of November, and remains
with us until the middle of March. They
are slate gray, but frequently their plum
age becomes very notified in March, Civ
ing them a handsome appearance.
MIR. William Lair, residing on But
tonwood street, in this city, has met with
q sad loss 10 the death of his only son, IL
years of age. Early in the Fall, his son,
owing to scrofula in one of bis limbs, lost
his leg by amputation above the knee.
After this severe affiiction, he got well
and was able to be out, hobling around on
his crutcbes, when be caught heavy
cold, which brought on pneumonia, from
which be died on Dec. oath. The family
have the sympathies of the community in
this their sad bereavement.
1t was sight to see the crowds that
were at the Trenton Housefurnishing EN-
poriui6, 1913 S. Broad street, Trenton,
during the holiday season. They had
such variety of goods-rockers, desks,
parlor suites, tables, carpets, children's
toys, &c, and their prices were low.
Mr.. English, the proprietor, says he
means to make his business success by
selling large quantities of goods, and not
by putting a heavy profit on the articles
Now thsi the holidays are over, all prices
have been marked down TO clear out the
stock, before January l5th-stock taking
time
MIR. Charles Odgen Holcombe, an
aged and respected citizen Of this city,
brother of Mrs. Lewis j. Titus and father
of Mrs Charles A. Slack, Of this city, died
AT his residence on York street, on Dec.
25th, after severe illness of only eight
days. He had been severely afflicted with
rheumatism for many years So that he
was hardly able to get around without the
use of his wheel chair, by which he pro-
PEELED himself on the streets. Years ago
Mr.. Holcombe was an active citizen of
this town. He carried on the business of
a carpenter and builder, and was consid-
cred an excellent mechanic. He always
stood high in the community for his trust
worthy and upright character, and held
various public offices, such as member OF
the Common Council, Assessor, Engineer
of the Fire Department, &c. His death
will be regretted by large circle of
friends. His body was inferred in Mount
Hope Cemetery, on Monday afternoon,
December 2sth.
He Told the TRUTH