The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-03-09

cHAs. A. SLACK. Pm.
H. L. Stout, young lawyer OF Elem
iugton, contemplates locating In Omaha,
Neb.
One day recently David Carroll, of Del
aware township, sold Ave head of yearl-
ing shoats to W. II. Hall & Son, Of FIem-
ington, that averaged 5l2 pounds.
WIN. H. Gibbs, OF Trenton, has been
appointed freight agent of the Pennsyl-
vania R. R. Co. in this city, In place Of
G. w. Fox, deceased.
1T is reported that Rev. F. A. Ed
ridge, pastor Of the Christian church of
Frenchtown, has accepted call to a
church 10 New York State.
Branch No. 14o5 OF the order of Iron
Hall, of Frenchtown, will be instituted
aud the officers installed tomorrow
Thursday evening.
The campfire held by the g. A. r.
Post, OF Frenchtown, Melted them about
$40. Pretty good, considering the rainy
weather.
The annual meeting OF the Union
Steam Fire Engine Co., No. l, will be
held in the engine house on tomorrow
Thursday evening. A full attendance Of
the members is requested.
Something new In Axes. Come 10
and see them at Helms Hardware Store,
Coryell street. m. 2-2m
The Delaware and Raritan Canal was
opened to navigation on Monday morn
ing. TEe first boat to enter the canal was
the steamer Octorara, bound from Phila-
delphia for New York.
The horse sale held by Mayor OPP.
dycke, of Frenchtown, on Thursday last,
the Independent says, drew large crowd
and the bidding was lively. Eighteen
Western horses were sold at an average
of sl47.
The 46th annual fair OF the Burling-
Ion County Agricultural Society will be
held at Mount Holly, September 18th,
18th, Hath, 18th and 18th, 1892. Ad-
dress all communications for the Society
to II. I. Budd, Cor. Sec'y.
The ladies Of Keokuk Council, De-
gree of Pocshontas, will hold a fair 10 Ly-
ceum Hall on Thursday, Friday and Sat :
urday evenings Of this week. The at
fractions will be novel, and pleasant
time is anticipated. Post 20 Band will
furnish the music.
The Grand Depot will close at 7:so
every evening. except Monday and Satur-
day, until further notice.
RlcHARD II. Van HoRS.
1T Is reported that the Jacob s. Stew
art farm at Valley Station, has been seld
10 brooklyn gentleman for SEQ,
The new owner intends carrying on the
raising of Pecan ducks, and It is expected
that 20, 900 ducks will be raised on the
farm the coming summer. They are
shipped to city markets and bring high
prices.
"A Califon correspondent says that
Julia Beam, OF tar and feather fame, now
of the Door Of Hope, New York city, Is
visiting her old haunts. 1t is rumored
that she refuses to return to the city and
that Mrs. Whittemore has been ont en-
couraging her to return.
The NJ. E. congregation al CalIton
viii dedicate their elegant new church TO-
day, March 9th. The edifce Is model
In style and beauty, and much credit is
due the builder, Rev. n. A. Chapman.
Of Frenchtown., who has spared no pains
In making the structure all that can be
desired.
Il. s. d. Kerr and William Niece
have purchased Isaac Tsylor's interest in
the spoke mill Of Fargo g. Taylor, at
Frenchtown, and the firm name will be
Fargo, Kerr g Niece. The new firm in
tend to add the manufacture Of wheels to
their industry, which will give employ
ment 10 additional men,
--Auctionecr Riley sold l72 shares Of
Hunterdon County National Bank stock
at public sale last Wednesday afternoon,
at s2S per share, and Is shares at s27. so
per share. Par value, $40. At the same
time Is shares OF the Flemington Ma
iional Bank were sold at &l82 per share,
and shares at 1929. Par value $780,
Hunterti0n Democrat,
-On Monday night special train con-
veyed party Of Middlesex sports to
West Milestone, where cock fight was
held between Middlesex aud LambertvIlle
birds. Among those present were three
aldermen from New Brunswick, two Mid
dlesex freeholders, deputy sheriff, be-
sides some Of the sports Of Milestone and
Lambertvillc. Middleuex birds won 10
three mains.
-Netbing adds TO a mans spearsnceso
much ~ d genisel hat. Duulap's hats are
acknowledged 10 be the most stylish Of
any. Geo. W. Hotel, SO 3. State street,
Trenton, Il The exclusive agent 10 Tren-
ton, and now has on sale the latest spring
styles q derby. silk and soft hats. Cali