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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1891-12-29

Hon. Clayton Lippincott, of Moores
town, died at his home there on Saturday
evening of neuralgia of the heart He
was taken i'll on Christmas day, but his
condition was not serious, and his demise
was unexpected. He was a member OF
the Society of Friends, and was known all
over the county as an upright, intelligent
man.
Deceased was born in Cinnaminson
township January 10, 1910, and was son
OF William Lippincott, farmer. Clay
ton spent his boyhood at the district
school and on the farm. At the age of 10
he attended for two terms the Whining
ton Friends school. and was a teacher for
several winters. He had clear head in
mathematics, learned surveying and fol-
lowed it more or less in connection with
his other pursuits.
In 1887 he married Rachel, daughter of
Arthur Collins, of Evesham. They had
two daughters, Martha c., wife of Samuel
G. DeCou, and Annie, widow of Thomas
G. Andrews.
Deceased was one of the founders of
the Burlington County Agricultural So
ciety. Early in life he held the positions
of clerk and collector of his township for
several years, and was member of the
board of freeholders He was a Demo
crat. In 1914 he was elected to the Leg
the one which revised the consti-
tnfinn of tba stota
In 1860 he was appointed judge of the
court of Common Pleas and held the po-
sition for fifteen years. From that time
on his time has been largely occupied as
trustee, guardian, or administrator in set
ling estates, in copyeyancinz and survey
ing.
For twenty years he was director Of
he National State bank of Camden, and
has been president of the Moorestown
bank since its organization. He leaves a
arge estate.
The funeral takes place on Wednesday
morning from the Friends meeting house
1t Moorsstowx. Intsrment will be made
II Westfield.
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series of papers on "Mr. Beecher as /
Knew Him." while the daughter Of
Charles Dickens completes her first story.
A very pretty page of 'Sofa Cushions" is
illustrated and described Palmer Cox's
funny little Brownies" are seen in a
ludicrous sleigh-ride, while Robert J.
Burdette begins his work as a Journal
editor with his new department From a
New Inkstand." DR.. Talmage's page is
excellent this month Maria Parloa's de-
partment is full of good household ideas
Rider Haggard, Canon Farrar, the Count
ess Of Aberdeen, Charles Dickens and a
score Of famous English celebrities send
New Years greetings to America n
women, and all through the number there
is a sense of originality and brightness
which copes with honest practical ADVICE
and helpfulness. The Journal is only
one dollar per year, and is, needless to
say, fully worth it. Published by the
Curtis Publishing Company of PhiladeI-
phia.
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A silver watch was stoln from Charles
Wills. on Tuesday, BY aieraon unknown.
William Tallman bad three fingers
badly injured on Wednesday BY q door
closing on them Violently
The members. Of Crest American
Agricultural Union elected the following
officers on Tuesday night President.
Budd r. Hancock vice president Nelson
P. Greedy; secretary. q =. Atkinson.
The funeral Of Richazd Wilmerton oc-
Cured on Wednesday afternoon. The
pail bearers were JAMES Adams, James
Fenimore, Plerson 0gleby and Thomas
Adams. Interment was made at Cooper
town cemetery.
The new hose carriage Of the Endeavor
Fire company will be housed with appro-
pirate ceremonies on New Years eve.
The Volunteer Firemdn'a Association of
Philadelphia, will do tie housing, having
been especially invited to perform the
ceremony.
John Scott's iron gray colts took fright
at the cars while driyiRg over the bridge
on Thursday morning and ran away
throwing Mr.. Scott outlof the wagon and
dragging him for cousiderable distance.
The shafts and swingls tree were broken.
| About two weeks ago Robert Powell
had the misfortune to cut large cash in
I however beaas q heal and Il was thought
the wound was getting all right. In6am-
nation has set IN and tie wound has
broken out afresh and is giving Robert
considerable trouble.
Frank Richardson, who is employed at
McNeal's foundry, was thrown from a
cart on Wednesday and narrowly escaped
being killed by the horse walking over
him. A man who saw the accident called
to the horse, and the animal stopped just
in time to avoid stepping on Richardson.
His right foot was somewhat.iniured, and
he was slightly bruised.
A pleasant family reunion was held al
the residence Of D. w. P. Murphy, on
Jones avenue on Friday, at which six
teen members Of the family were present
Howard Woodmansee, wife, and daughtel
Gertie, of Norristown. Pa, II. M. Wood
mansee, wife, and two children and Char
les Woodmansee. Of Lansdale. Pa, wer'
among the guests present.
/, Patrick Canon was quite seriously in
! iured by the cars on Friday afternoon 2
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Court.

There was good-sized audience at the
court house on Thursday, the day set for
the trial of J. Howard Clothier, indicted
for false pretences in obtaining signatures
to promissory notes. Mark r. Sooy,
Clothier's counsel, asked for postpone
ment of the case as he had not bad suf-
ficient time to prepare for trial. Prose
cutor Budd said the state was ready to
proceed. The court finally decided te
postpone inc case until January rrrfi:
E. P. Budd, on behalf of ]. B. Grigg
who was i'll, asked for the appointment o.
commissioners to sell the property of the
Stiles estate, which was represented by
Aaron B. Stiles The matter will be con
sidered on January 9th.
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rsa worla,. greatest passenger Train.

With the convenience afforded by the
Pennsylvania railroad company's Lin
Ited.n it is not wonder that 80 many
ladies. invalIds and children travel to and
from the west unaccompanied. uni
formed maid is always on this train,
ready to do their service and the observa-
tion car is their sanctum for lounging and
comfort. The men revel in the cosiest OF
smoking and library cars, with daily and
periodical literature before them, and
bulletined as wired to the train the stock
and business movements OF the hour,
while a stenographer and typewriter,
whose services are entirely free, is at
desk close by to receive, transcribe and
dispatch letters and kilograms at their
bidding. These letters may be mailed
/ in a United States mail box on the train
provided for the use Of passengers. The
bath and barber apartments are the
greatest of conveniences. This luxurI-
GUS mode of travelling is enjoyed on the
| Pennsylvania Limited" which leaves
New York, foot of Cortlandt and Des'
brosses streets, daily, at 1000 A. M, Phil
adelphia 1920 noon, for Chicago, Cinoin
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by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an infamed con
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus
tachian Tube. When the tube gets. In
famed you have rumbling sound OF
imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed, deafness is the result, and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out anc
this tube restored to its normal condition
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an infamed condi
tional of the mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars fol
anv case Of Deafness (caused by catarrh
THAT We cannot cure by taking HalPi
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, Free
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, .
BeE- Sold by druggist, Zoe.
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Proposed Removal OF the Post-office
A petition is being circulated to have
the post-office department sanction the
removal of the Mount Holly Office to the
corner room in the Masonic temple
About $50 persons have already signed
the petition.
If the change Is made the Masonic Tenn
pie association proposes to fit up hand
some quarters in the new building. Plans
have been prepared and the contract, if
made, will involve the expenditure of
1925 for the new fixtures.
The proposed room is undoubtedly de-
sirable one for post-office 1t is large,
airy room, very well lighted, centrally
located and entrance is easily gained, there
being only one step from the pavement.
Two entrances will be made in the front,
one at each end of the room.
1t is proposed to place in the Office a
new set of boxes, numbering 500 call
boxes and 200 improved lock boxes, an
increase of 243 over the present number.
opening SO that the interior can be seen
without opening the door. Besides these
it is intended to have number Of lock
drawers for those receiving heavy mails.
The boxes are to be placed from the
lower wall out, so that there will be a
lobby of ten feet on the Main street
front and nine feet along the Brainerd
street side. The general delivery window
will be at the corner, and two box deliv-
cries on the side. Besides this there is to
be a stamp window, which is to remain
open continuously during Office hours.
The money order window will be In the
rear. All the woodwork is to be of ash,
natural finish.
The room in the rear of the front office
is also to be used, this for receiving and
sending, by the rear door, the mail
Also as the postmasters Office.
The place win be heated with steam
md lighted with electric lights and gas.
For some time increased facilities have
,een needed in the post-ofics, and they
will be provided amply In the new build
ng.
Postmaster Collins is willing to buy the
lxtures in the present Office and have
hem removed.
A petition is now being circulated re-
nonstrating against making change in
he post-ofice quarters.
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MEDFoRD

Samuel Thackeray. one of our old resi-
dents, was inferred on Thursday. He
was 70 years of age.
William Jones, who has been having
considerable tronhla- with a sore leg. Ii
able to be about again.
There is considerable grip trouble here
Notwithstanding that the Indian medi-
cine men are here and selling remedies
for all ills A. r. Stackhouse, president
of the bank, is very i'll with the disease
Others who have it are E. J. Orr, John
Braddock and George Early.
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H,oHTsTOWN.

Miss Endora Johns has been compelled
to give up school teaching owing to i'll
health.
The marriage of Ely Robbins, Of Mil
ford, and Miss Mamie Croshaw, the school
mistress. took place on Wednesday.
The toll house at the Hightstown end
of the abandoned Hightstown and Per-
rinsyille turnpike was burned on Monday
morning. J. r. Norton, the owner, had
Just concluded sale or bargain with Geo
Richardson, and transfer was to have
been made on that day. The house was
occupied by the ex-tollkeeper, who had
removed portion of his goods, and spent
the night in the near village Of Ezra.
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RIVERSIDE.

IT. Cramer has been made one OF the
assistants at the railroad station.
Wallace L. Gennett, of Bridgeborough,
will occupy the Robson farm in few
days.
The funeral of Sebastian Karl took
place on Tuesday, and that of his wife on
Thursday.
Lizzie. wife of Albert Mccoy, died on
Wednesday of scarlet fever. She was 20
wears of age, and was daughter Of Har-
rison Cook, near Delanco.
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When you are in need Of fine groceries,
provisions, fresh and salt meats, and want
to buy them at the lowest possible prices,
then call on George w. Durand, corner
King and Water streets. His goods are
fresh and pure. and his dealing reliable.
Goods delivered free to any part Of the
town. If desired, he will call at your
house and take your orders.
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80 q a,nre An sI1in nIsenses

Simply apply "Swayne's Ointment" No
internal medicine required Cures letter
eczema, itch, all eruptions on the face
hands, nose, etc, leaving the skin clear
white and healthy. Its great healng and
curative powers are possessed by no othe
remedy. Ask your druggist for Swayne's
Ointment.
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cbristnas and New Year Excursions ON the
PennsyIyania Railroad.

In pursuance of the custom long since
established, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell. excursion tickets be-
tween all stations on its lines for the
Christmas and New Year holidays at a
rate of two cents per mile. These tickets
will be sold December 23d, 1891, to Janu-
ary LIST, 1892, inclusive, valid for return
until January 4th, 1892, inclusive.
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TIE post-of1ce department has issued
the new postal cards and they have been
placed on sale. There are two sizes. The
small card is the same width as the old
one, but about one-third of an inch
shorter. The large card is fully an inch
longer and about three-fourths of an inch
wider than the old card. The small card
is Of much finer quality than the old card
1t is Of light gray color, very strong and
hard to tear. The large card is OF COM
merclal yellow color and Of excellent
quality. The stamp bears the likeness Of
General Grant, and the engraving is the
work of the bureau Of engraving and
printing. All three sizes of cards will be
issued and the people will take which
ever they prefer. The quality Of the new
card Is said to be much better than the
old one, and will, it is believed, enlarge
the facilities for correspondence and fol
advertising. 1t is expected that they viii
prove great accommodation to the pub
IT.
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An exchange says: The new method OF
collecting delinquent taxes is novel but
effective. The law Of 1890 provides that
if payment Is not made within FIVE days
after notice. the personal property Of the
delinquent shall be attached and sold,
and If no property can be found. the body
of the delinquent shall be placed in the
hands of the sheriff until payment.
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REvERLY.

The remains of Washington L. Gold
smith, who died at Camden, were inferred
here ON Saturday.
Rey. James Cope is suffering with the
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nv the Way.

The promoters of the scheme to build a
bridge between Camden and Philadel-
phia have published notice that they
will apply to the Legislature this winter
for authority to erect the structure.
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other Chemise up to sl2.
DRAWERS.

1900 fine good Muslin Drawers with
wide hem and three pleats, zoe. Three
pieces only sold TO one buyer.
1900 fine good Muslin Drawers with
wide hem aud seven and eight pleats,
SOC. Three pieces only sold TO one buy
5l00 fine Cambria Drawers. with wide
hem and small or two large pIeats,
30c. Three pieces only sold 10 one
buyer.
$500 fine heavy Muslin Drawers, with
wide Hamburg ruffle and two clusters
OLA pleats above, 40c.
1900 fine good Muslin Drawers, with neat
hemstftched embroidered ruffie and
clusters of pleats each, soc.
1900 fine good Muslin Drawers, with neal
wide Hamburg ru1ie and clusters o.
pleats each, SOC.
COO fine good Muslin Drawers, with wide
fine Hamburg ruffile and clusters OF
fine pleats, 75c-
TprIN WANANFAKFp
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With the beginning of the new year the
half and quarter dollars and the dimes
that have been familiar for more than
half century will begin to be retired,
and the new and exceedingly handsome
designs win be substituted.
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MooREsTcwN.

I
land to be gone several months.
DIR. ]. c. Townsend, who has been il
Colorado, returned to town on Thursday
Mrs. E. E. Adams has gone to Washing
ton for the winter and viii reside with
her son, DR.. Adams.
Cards are out for the marriage of Harry
c. Helm, Of Camden, and Miss Anna M
Workman, Of Moorestcwn.
Leander Thompson, Of this place, has
been committed to jail on charge Of
stealing an overcoat. a breech-loatine gun,
etc, from William H Reed.
Officers elect Of Pohawtaa Encamp-
ment, No. 80, 10. o. IL G., = s. Petit ;
is. W.. Ezra Heulings treasurer. E. B.
Brown; secretary, George Z, Wiltshire ;
trustees, E. B. Brown. q. s. Petit and
Samuel Lippincott
Walter B. Thomes6r Of Moorest0wn,
and Miss Jennie TfurHef. of Hurfyille,
we're married on Wednesday, at the resi-
dence Of the brides parEnts. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. s. Truncer. Miss Maggie Eggie was
bridesmaid. and JohH Eggie acted as
groomsmsn.
Henry Polk. colored was committed TO
Jail by Justice Petit. On saturday, charged
with having committeda murderous as
sault on Jacob Garrett q Moorestown
colored man. by hitting him on the head
with an axe. Cared is now at the
Cooper hospital, Camdep. in critical con-
dition from the effects q the injury.
The board Of directoH Of the Burlington
County Safe Deposit and Trust company
have declared dividend Of 70 cents per
share on the capital stock OF the first al
lotment and So cents Ter share of the
second allotment, PAYABLE on and after
January 2, 1892, being lthe rate of per
cent. per annum. and ea}ried 5000 to the
credit ofsurplus fund account.
PALMYRA.
The 7. d. G. a. building fund now
amounts to sb0us =; v
The Baptist sundayschool will render
a cantata in Morgan bah on Wednesday
evening.
Gideon shinn was b years Of age on
The occasion was fittingly
Rev. ]. r. Fenton asaisted in the ordi-
nation Of Rev. G. NJ Hall at Camden, on
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The Ladies, Homo journal.

Happy and content is nome with The Ro-
CHESTER" lamp with the light of the morning.
CAL Rochester Lnlo Co.. AZ Park Place. Nec York
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CHEMISE,

VTUK1HFEEV6H
1900 good Muslin Chemise, square yoke of
Is narrow side pleats, hemstitchfng
between and one row neat Hamburg
edge, cambria ruffie on neck and
sleeves, 35c.
1900 good Muslin Chemise, surplice front
and round back, rows narrow side
pleats. hemstitching between. fine
neat Hamburg edge and beading on
neck and sleeves, SOC.
5000 Chemise of good muslin, neat wide
Hamburg edge on square neck. neck
and sleeves trimmed with neat en-
broidery, soc.
$500 fine Cambria Chemise, square neck,
yoke trimmed with fine wide Tor
chon insertion, lace and ribbon. Tor
chon lace on neck and sleeves, 55c.
1000 fine good Muslin Chemise, square
back, surplice front, trimmed with
wide fine Hamburg insertion and
edge, neck and sleeves trimmed with
embroidery and beading, 75c.
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SKIR

1900 good fine Muslin Skirts, cambria
ruffle, with hemstitching and
neat Hamburg edge. and plaits
above, SOC. Three pieces only sold
to one buyer.
1900 fine good Muslin Skirts with
wide cambria ruffle, clusters of
pleats in and above ruffie, 45c.
Three pieces only sold to one buyer.
1000 fine heavy Muslin Skirts, with
deep hem and eight pleats, SOC.
Three pieces only sold to one buyer.
1000 fine Muslin Skirts, 93-inch cam
brio ruffie, with eight pleats a
ruffle and pleats above. 75c
same with fewer pleats, 60c.
600 fine extra heavy Muslin Skirts, with
wide cambria ruff1e, 8 pleats on
ruff1e and 10 pleats above, Soc.
1900 fine Muslin Skirts, with neat
wide Hamburg ruffie and pleats
aboYey75c.
600 fine heavy Muslin Skirts with
neat fine wide Hamburg ruffie
and clusters OF pleats above, 81.
6 eas h fsssSsSsti Msssia shb4oiderad
rut1ie and clusters of pleats above
81.
300 fine Muslin Skirts, with wide
cambria ruffie trimmed with fine
Torchon insertion and edge, pleatt
between, $l.75.
Fine Cambria Skirts with IA inch
cambria ruffle, l6 perpendicular
rows of wide Valenciennes lace
insertion, pleats between, al
edged with Valenciennes lace ano
pleats above, 1915.
Other Skirts up to $50.
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- - LSD'
Last January we had a Mus
lin Underwear Sale that was
the talk Of all the country
round. Such prices on such
goods had never been seen
before. The amount of this
merchandise passed out at that
time went beyond all precedent.
This January we propose to
Guido anything in the past his
tory of the store. The initial
step is with 100000 pieces OF
Women's Muslin Underwear,
but the movement will touch
many Of the leading stocks.
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There should be large attendance at
the convention to consider the road ques-
ton, to be held at Trenton IN January
I'M issaaatsEsss q 'tasssE'.s
interest to almost every person in the
state. Nothing so'clearly shows an eff
cient state of civilization in community
as well built, well kept, public roads
They disclose the civil pride, the orderli-
ness, the cleanliness. the thrift of the
people. ANY movement. therefore, which
looks to the lettering of the highways
and streets should have the hearty sup
port of the people. Professor Bryce has
said that the most conspicuous defect in
the American system is to be found in
the conduct of municipal affairs. Ger
tainly one of the most glazing defects in
municipal government is the care of the
streets
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An ache IN your back
As you toss in your bed,
An ache in your head
AS If it would crack
That's the grippe.
A taste in your mouth
Like buffalo coat
A feeling you note
Oflameness and drought
That's the grippe.
A burning sensation
That makes your eyes weep,
A struggle to keep
Back q vivid Grafton
That's the grippe.
-EomerVtIle (Mdss.) Journal.
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8400 good Muslin Gowns, Mother
Hubbard yoke of 16 fine pleats
and two rows of fine feather
beading, cambria rufie on neck,
yoke and sleeves, high full
sleeves, 3Sc. Three pieces only
sold TO one buyer.
1900 good Muslin Gowns. Mother
Hubbard pointesA yoke of 20
large and small spaced pleats,
trimmed with widy cambria ruff
fe, high full sleeves, SOC. Three
pieces only sold to one buyer.
1850 extra heavy Muslin Gowns,
down collar, neck, yoke and
sleeves trimmed with fine feather
beading, high full Mother Hub
bard sleeves, 55c. Three pieces
only sold to one buyer.
1900 good Muslin Gowns, Mother
Hubbard yoke of 16 side pleats
and s rows of hemstitching, wide
cambria ruffle on neck, yoke and
cuffs, high full sleeves, Coo. Three
pieces only sold to one buyer.
1900 good Muslin Gowns, Mother
huDDafu pOlAteu YOKE, - IoWS
of fine pleats spaced, neat Ham
burg edge on neck, yoke and
sleeves, Csc. Three pieces oniy
sold TO one buyer.
1900 good Muslin Gowns, Mother
Hubbard yoke and surplice neck,
two rows neat Hamburg edge be-
tween pleats neck, yoke and
sleeves trimmed with neat en-
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John WANAMAKER.

THOUSANDS are com
l planning who do not
understand the cause
of their suffering. Why
not consult DIR. FIN
LAW, or send stamp for
his treatise on "Catarrn
and other Chronic Dis
eases. - 1t will cost you
nothing. The little book
is Just out and is full of
valuable information.
You will be astonished
to read the testimonials
of people here at home
who have been cured
when all other treat
ments failed. His meth
cd of treatment is the re-