Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1890-02-15

Baptist Church next Saturday even
ing, under the auspices of the Young
Peoples Association Of the church
Tickets 80 cents.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Horner gave
a party, on Wednesday night, to a
, number of their young friends, in hon
or of their recent marriage An enjoy
able evening was spent by all.
The evening services of the Baptist
Church next Sunday will commence at
7 o'clock, and close at s, after which Il
prayer meeting will be held in the
lecture room. All cordially invited.
The florists say that the present win
ter has been the most profitable they
have enjoyed in years. Owing to the
grippe" there were very many deaths
hence the extra demand for flowers
The house and lot on Front street
near Cooper, owned by the estate of
the late Mrs. Emily T. Sheldon, will
be offered at public sale this Saturday
afternoon, at 2 o'clock, on the premises.
Label Louinger entertained a party
Of young friends, at his home, on Third
street, on Wednesday evening. The
company broke up at late hour wish
ing the host a pleasant journey through
life.
The coolest morning during last
Winter was that of Sunday, February
9th, the mercury standing at o be-
low zero. With this precedent the
prospect for ice is not altogether hope
less.
There is no good reason to longer
delay that improvement you've been
contemplating for the better times
coming. Now that the tide is rising
delay no longer but take the early
food.
Several Of our veterans went to Bur
lington on Monday evening to attend
the lecture by Chaplain McCabe en-
titled bright Side of Life in Libby
Prison. 1.-The soldier boys we're greatly
pleased.
Chancellor McGill has decided that
when Master in Chancery recon-
mends the sale Of property by an
auctioneer, the Master must give up
part of his fee or cry off the property
himself
Just think oft corn sc can, toma-
toes &c. Do not think they are not
good because they are so cheap, they
are as good as you pay s and Toe for.
Anthony's opposite Post Office, Bur
lington.
Mr.. William j. Bruce, of Burling-
ton, has been appointed Special Agent
Of the Census Department for this
State to secure statistics Of the re-
corded Indebtedness of the various
counties.
Within the past few months Edward
Vansciver, of Willingboro township,
has lost five valuable horses from
contagious disease, introduced in his
stable by horse he purchased in the
summer.
A bid has been received from the
Berlin Iron Bridge company, Of Ber-
lin, Conn, to build an iron bridge over
the Mullica river between Atlantic
and Burlington counties at cost Of
$500.
The State of New Jersey has been
divided into three census districts, and
the following persons have been APP
pointed; A. B. Pearce for the first
district, John Bumstead, second, and
r. T. Starr, third
St. Joseph's annual fair opened in
Odd Fellows Hall, on Thursday even
ing, and will close this Saturday even
ing. There is a fine display of fancy
articles and the handiwork Of the ladies
is of frst-class order.
A scientific authority says that
roasting coffee is one of the very best
disinfectants known. Besides its
healthful benefits TO the atmosphere Of
a house, the aroma Of roasting coffee is
pleasant and exhilirating.
The public sale of real estate for I'M
paid assessments for curbing and flag
ging sidewalks, laid in 1S83-S4, will
take place at the City Hall, on We'd
nesday, March 9th, at 2 P. NJ, by
order of Common Council.
1t is said that the contagion of ola
grippe" may be conveyed by handling
bank bills, legal tenders, silver certif-
Gates, &c. Nevertheless, we should
like to get the grip on some bank bills
due us for subscriptions, etc.
B. Frank Birkett, agent, on Friday
sold the Castle property at Stevens
station, belonging to John E. Diehl,
of this city, to William Wilkinson, of
Bristol, who will engage in the poul-
try business on large scale.
Dennis Lardner, of Burlington, has
been absent from his home for over
month He went to Philadelphia in
search of a situation, and it is supposed
failed, and in a fit of dependency it is
thought he has killed himself.
Next Thursday night the members
of Herald Castle X. G. e. will have a
debate, on the question (which is the
most destructive fire or water ?" How
ard Bott will open in the affirmative
and Edward Wright on the negative
side.
We see it stated that after holding
almost undisputed reign for about a
decade the Derby hat seems about to
be dethroned. The ursurper is a soft
felt hat which is easier on the head,
more slightly and in every way more
desirable.
Boys who spend their evenings at
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