The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-20


ent, that will suit the purse of rich and
poor. The '' Peoples Store" has never
made so nice display of these goods as
this season.
The Beard of Pardons met 10 Trenton
last Wednesday and pardoned and parcl-
ed number of prisoners in the State
Prison. Among those pardoned was
Charles r. Abbott, OF this city, who was
sentenced in October last for breaking
and entering at the N. ]. Rubber Works.
The Masonic Hall Book Store has
been handsomely papercd and painted in
anticipation of Christmas business. 1t
looks attractive, and the large and varied
stock OF Holiday Goods now on exhibition
gives it the appearance Of Kriss Krinkle's
headquarters. Call and lo1k at it.
IS. A. Finger, notwithstanding the
dull times, has laid 10 an unusually fine
stock of fancy and useful goods for the
holidays. The persen who cannot be
suited from his beautiful aud varied stock
will be hard to please indeed. A look at
his stock will repay Christmas buyers.
Last week we gave an account of
man who swindled the hotel keeper at
Titusville by representing that he was
the advance agent of gang of Western
Union Telegraph men. 1t appears that
he played the same swindle on ]. S.
Hockenbury, of the Stockton hotel, few
days ago.
The death is announced of William
Manness, Of Scranton. He was enc of
the most prominent citizens Of that city.
Mr.. Manness formerly resided in King
wood township in this county, but left
there many years ago to accept an import.
ant position with the Lackawanna Steel
Co., al Scranton.
The first Almanac for 1894 to reach
our table is that of the Dover IN. j. IN
der. II is handsome publication, and
contains fund of valuable local aud gen
eral information, which is supplemented
by large number OF handsome engrav
ings. The Hndec Is an unusually pros
porous paper, and is choke-fuil Of enter
prise.
MIR. Jos. Watt, the popular baker on
Main street, near Church, has made spec
ial preparations for the holidays. His
stock of candies is made of pure materials
and is sold as cheap as good and healthful
stock can be sold. In addition 10 candies,
he has fine lot of cakes specially made
for the season. Be sure to give Watt u
call
Our public school on tue Hill will
give an entertainment on Friday after
noon of This week, beginning at Q o'clock.
Parents and others interested should en-
courage the children and teachers by at
tending. On other occasions of like
character, the attendance has hardly paid
those engaged for the trouble of prepare
ton.
Miss Emma Vert, residing on Perry
st., in this city, had narrow escape from
burning one day last week. While sitting
near a stove, a portion of her dress be-
came ignited and before il was discovered
the flames had made considerable head.
way. II was due to the presence of mind
and prompt action OF lady near by,
that she was saved from a serious burn
ing.
MIR. VIM. B. Niece, Of this city, was
taken suddenly sick last evening while
leaving the Baptist Church aud when near
DR.. Romine's office became so III that he
was taken into the Office and Drs. Re.
mine and Closson attended him. For a
time it was feared that The attack was a
fatal one, but after time be rallied. and
was removed to his home. His physi
clans pronounced the attack to be con-
gestion of the lungs. He 10 somewhat
better as we 60 to press.
--Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Farrel, Of the do
cesc of Trenton, administered the sacra-
ment OF confirmation to class, among
whom were number OF adults, on Sun
day afternoon last, in st. Johns r G.
church in this city, before u large audi
encc. There was also large attendance
in the evening to witness the close Of the
mission that had been in progress for the
two weeks previous. Rev. Father Smith
preached an eloquent sermon and gave
the papal blessing. Bishop O'Farrel dc.
livered few remarks congratulatng the
on the success Of the mission
and gave his benediction at The close OF
the exercises.