The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1892-05-03
LOCAL NEW S.

phia. are guests of Miss Carrie Mack.
The West Jersey Game Society has jus
distributed 1000 quail through South Jer
sey.
G. Rozelle McCully has been appointed
school census enumerator for this schoo
district.
There will be a meeting of the Histori
cal society in the Lewis building on Fri
day evening.
Rey. C. H. Hubbard, of Burlington
occupied the pulpit of Trinity church OF
Sunday evening.
More new goods at the remnant store
1t will pay you to call. Mrs. Fl. ]. Judd
rs Main street, Mount Holly. t
Elmer D. Prickitt has bought the drul
store of DIR. R. G. Darlington in Mount
Holly and the one at Lumberton.
The debt of Northampton township
$4,000, has been funded, and the bonds
floated at Al per cent rate of interest.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Childs Drexel
have presented the Episcopal chapel al
VIncentown with handsome pipe organ
Chief Bower, of the fire department, and
his assistants, will hold meeting this
week to prepare plans for fremen's
parade.
The monthly meeting of Good Intent
Fire company win be held this evening,
Important business will be brought before
the meeting.
David Fisher, of Jobstown, was sent to
Jail on Tuesday on charge of robbing
Elmer Fl. shinn. Of that place, of guam
tity of clothing.
Commander John J. Read. of Mount
Holly, has been detached from the United
States steamer Iroquois and granted
months leave.
Thieves invaded the stable of John B..
Comfort at Columbus. some time during
Tuesday night and carried off quantity
of harness, blankets and robes.
The entertainment recently given in
the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms was repeated at
Pemberton last night. The proceeds are
for the benefit of free reading room at
that place.
Go to T. W. Borton's when in need OF
paper hanging He now has an extra force
of workmen employed and is prepared to
do all work promptly. Also, window
shades, mattings, etc.
B. Frank Stout, a farmer, living near
Bayyille, had his neck broken on Satur-
day morning by being thrown from his
carriage while driving along the road
about six miles from Toms River.
Harry Lott, aged about 10 years. son of
Charles Lott, of Mount Holly, left home
suddenly last week after obtaining Sl5
from his parents. He was afterward seen
in Camden, but his location now is I'M
known.
Letters testamentary have been granted
by the surrogate to Clayton Coles. Frank
lin Coles and Henry R. Wills. executors
of Clayton R. Coles, deceased, near CHINA
minson. The personal estate is valued
at $S,495.49.
The residence of General Grubb. at
Edgewater Park, is being prepared for the
reception of the General and his Scottish
bride. Mechanics have been at work
some time making alterations and i'm
provements.
John Gunby, teacher of the public
school fer colored children, resigned last
week because the trustees refused to give
him months vacation to attend confer
ence. new teacher, named Kelley, has
been secured.
Don't forget the musical and literary
entertainment to be given in the Metho-
dist Episcopal church this evening at
O'Clock. An excellent programme will
be presented Go early and secure good
seats. Admission Is cents.
A subscription list has been started for
the benefit of Leonard Fisher, whose
house was destroyed by fire on Sunday
About $65 has been raised already. How
ard L. Keller has the matter in charge
and will receive further contributions.
Charles r. Scattergood is now drawing
the finest soda water to be obtained In
town. His syrups are made from pure
fruit juices manufactured especially for
his own use, and his sparkling beverages
are having good sale. Give him call.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Jones, who have
been conducting the hotel Clarendon, at
Okahumpka, Florida, have returned to
Mount Holly, and again taken up their
residence with their son, Edward B.
Jones' The hotel has had a prosperous
season.
lanes s. McIlvain has placed in his
store a large and convenient refrigerator
for the storage of butter The front is
nearly all glass and when the door is
opened sliding shelves come out carrying
with them the butter from a cold air
storage.
Miss Avarene L. Budd sustained a
severe injury to her eye on Sunday. A
heated hair-curling iron fell from her
hand, and one of the points struck her
eye, making dangerous and painful
wound, bat it is not thought the sight has
been injured.
Prof. II. M. Walradt has disposed OF his
interest in the Mount Holly academy to
Rev. ]. J. Coale, of Tyrone. Pa. Mr..
Walradt will now devote his entire atten-
ton to the Trenton Times. He will make
a number of additions to the newspapers
plant, and make it better paper general
ly.
The reflection from the great fire in
Philadelphia on Wednesday night attrac-
ted the attention of many people in this
vicinity. There were numerous surmises
as to the cause of the bright light which ap-
peared in the sky. Some were sure it was
comet or the aurora borealis, while
Others thought it was fire.
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 you
house and take your orders.
AT q meeting held at Charles K. Cham
bers' Office on Tuesday evening, the
Mount Holly Land and Improvement
association was organized and will be in
corporated. The directors are w. Budd
Deacon, John J. Flynn, Henry M. Thorn
H. 4 4 81