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

of Deputy Tax Collector William O'Grady,
died on Friday from the effects of an at
tack of the grip.
Rev and Mrs T. D. Landon, of the Bor-
dentown Military institute, are spending
short season at Fortress Monroe and
Washington, D. C.
| Susie Bills Hammell, who was brought
home last week from hospital in Phila-
delphia. where she had undergone an
operation, died on Friday night
| Frank M. Willard, manager Of McPher-
son, Willard & Co.'s steam forge, thought
enough of his employees to present each
- large turkey for Christmas.
Levi Davis. proprietor Of the
Bordent6wn house, presented the city
marshal and the night watchmen Of this
city each with a piece of poultry for
Christmas.
William Williams, colored barber, of
this city, took dose of laudanum on Sat
urday, it is supposed with suicidal intent.
His life was saved, owing to the fact that
he had taken an overdose of the drug,
He had been suffering with the grip.
Philip Inlay, a lad OF eleven years. was
before Squire Flynn Tuesday morning
charged with robbing the money drawer
of John Kelly's milk wagon. This game
has been played on several of the milk
men for long time, but they have been
unable to detect the thieves in the past
Mrs. Rebecca Shreve died at her resi-
dence, l64 Prince street. last Tuesday, on
her S7th birthday. She was native of
White Hill, and all her years haye been
passed in this township. She was the
widow of Isaac Shreve, an extensive land
owner, who died about quarter of g.
century since. She leaves one daughter
and two sons.
Among the graduates presented with
diplomas by Prof Rider, Of the Trenton
Business college, last week, were John
Freeman. of this city, and Thomas F. Wat
son, of Florence, in the commercial de-
partment; Miss Hattie E. Bantle, VIM. 81.
Jr., and Miss Stella Watkinson.
Of this city, in the shorthand and type
writing department.
The taxes of the city and township are
paid up about as well as usual. Monday
was the last day that the taxes were paid
without costs being added. The tax war
rants are still in the hands of Collector
Fred J. Potter, who will continue to re-
,ieve taxes until further notice. The
great majority ofthe delinquents are those
who pay poll tax only.
Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. %. F. and A. NJ,
If this city, has elected the following Off
,ers Robert C. Hutchinson, W. NJ; Har-
y B. Goodwin, s. W; Frank G. Dibert, J.
w.; Edwin S. Buzby, P. NJ. treasurer
Fred. g. Wiese, P. NJ. secretary Rev.
William II. Carter, chaplain; Isaac o.
Antrim, S. d.: H. B. Wiese, J. d.; George
". Carman. S. M. of G.; Charles 0. An
ierson. J. M. of c.; R. Howard Aaronson,
J. steward John O. Hudson, tyler
lanes w. Allen, P. NJ, Edwin S. Buzby,
?. NJ, William MacFarland, trustees
c. Wilson, P. NJ, William K.
robertson, P. NJ. Hugh Newell, finance
committee.
Dr. George r. Robbins, Of Hamilton
square, is lying in dangerous condition
it the farm house of Thomas Still, near
his city. He was badly injured by being
brown from his carriage. Tuesday he
lad been visiting the Still farm house,
md as he was leaving, his horse took
right FROM some cause and ran away.
The doctor was thrown out and the car
-iage smashed. The doctors wounds
consists of badly torn scalp, bruise on
he back of his neck and an injured
,pine. The horse was captured in Bor-
ientown by the night officers. He can
aot be moved for several days. He Is at
ended by Drs. French and Ships, Of this
city, and Hutchinson, of Yardyille.