Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1890-03-15

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The World began on Monday last a
voting contest for the most popular
railroad man in New jersey, the prize
to be gold watch. The sword con-
test ended on the LIST inst. The prize
was secured by Captain J. j. Berry,
Of Newark, who received 115.161
votes.
The wonder of the 18th century,
Edison's Photograph, which records
and produces at any time all sounds of
the human voice, musical instruments
and other noise, will be exhibited
at the Reform Club Hall, on Monday
evening, March 31st, 1890. Tickets
20 cents.
Science is making life lazier and
lazier for the smoker" said one Of them
yesterday. "He no longer has to bite
off the end of his cigar, hunt for
match and see the end fly off it beyond
reach. The latest cigar has all the
modern conveniences for lighting fast
ened to one end"
A dog turns around three times be-
fore he lies down. And Butler turns
his money over at least three times by
buying for straight cash. That's why
he can sell so cheap Three small pro-
fits are better for Butler than one big
one, and the buyer gets his goods at
one third less on this principle.
The story is told of a farmer who
sold beef to a butcher for two cents
a pound, agreeing to take quarter of
it himself The butcher charged him
the regular retail rate, and the result
was that the farmer owed him 50 on
the deal. There is world of finance
and political economy in this little
transaction.
The popular Lenten diversion in the
large cities, is trying to answer correct
ly the following question: Can you
name the twelve apostles ?" Looks
very easy doesn't it? But it is said that
not one in a thousand can name them.
Try it; but don't begin with
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, "
for that wouldn't be correct.
Eugene, the little colored lad en-
ployed at Professor Wiegand's, on
Warren street, met with a very painful
accident Friday afternoon. 1t seems
that while out shooting with Fred
Arnold, the rifle was accidentally dis
charged, the ball entering his left foot.
DIR. Taylor was summoned, and re-
moved the ball without much difficulty.
There is gang of young boys in
this city, who in their malicious mis-
stop at nothing. No per-
son or property is safe from their de-
predations. Their doings have reached
our ears from several quarters, and for
their own and for their parents sakes
we will tell them plainly there is
trouble in store for them and that
quickly, if their present conduct is con-
tinued.
A shooting match at glass balls, q
yards, from spring trap, came off ON
Tuesday afternoon on Mount Holly
street near the willows. The contestants
shot at 10 balls each. Abe Austin
md S. Bird, broke 8 each, and Barney
8. In shooting off the tie
Messrs Austin and Bird broke 3 each
and again tied. They then shot at
three balls and Austin won the match
3 straight to Birds 2, he
missing his second shot.
On Monday morning the house of
Squire Richard S. Adams, on the
Road, caught fire and
created good deal Of excitement.
Some rags which had been stuffed
around stove pi pc took fire and fell
into basket of kindling wood and
the consequence was big blaze. 1t
was extinguished in a little while, after
doing some damage to the building.
The timely discovery no doubt pre-
vented the destruction of the dwelling.
A meeting of the trustees Of the
Monument Cemetery Association was
held at the residence of John E. Diehl,
Esq, on Monday evening for the pur-
pose of organizing the new board. The
Following named gentlemen were cleo
ted to the different offices for the ensu-
ing year Messrs. John E. Diehl, presi-
dent L. w. Perkins, secretary F. d.
Perkins, treasurer ; L. @. G. Elmer,
Chas. 7. Kern and VIM. E. Blow,
superintendent, A. H. Perkins, sup
Vienna has a training school for
house servants. Girls are taught to
sweep, to scrub, to wash and iron and
to care of rooms; they receive practi-
cal instruction in cooking and learn to
put up fruit; they are trained in sew
ing and hair dressing. To those young
men about here who may be contem-
plating matrimony we would say that
the education of the Beverly girls in
the foregoing particulars is most
thorough. Take right hold-you can
not make mistake.
"Aunt Hannah" Wiegand celebrated
her 94th birthday at her home at Ed
gewater Park, on Monday, and the
occasion was an enjoyable affair, re
representatives. of her family, grand-chil-
dren and grandchildren being present,
besides several of her friends living in
this city including Mrs. Joseph Toms,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Perkins and
others. The old lady who enjoys good
health was the subject of sketch in
the "Old Age series of the Philadel-
phia Sunday Press IA few months ago.
Senator Everitt has introduced a bill