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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1893-07-11

George Register, of Burlington. was
arrested in Atlantic City, on Sun day
charged with stealing clothing and
jewelry from Burlington club house.
Mark, the 12-year-old son of George
w. Laumaster. of West Delaware avenue,
had bis right hand and face severely
burned on Tuesday by the explosion Of
gun powder which he was setting off on
the sidewalk.
William, aged IS years, son of William
A. Sine, had the misfortune to have the
upper part of his face severely burn
ed on Tuesday by the premature dis
charge of cannon which he was firing.
AL. Nutter, an employee of the McNeal
Pipe and Foundry Company, sustained
injuries to the small finger of the right
hand on Thursday and will probably lose
the finger. He was working ladle and
caught his hand in the cogs.
The hearing of the case of VIM. II.
Page VS.. John Donaldson. upon the
charge of embezzlement. was held before
Justice Smith Thursday evening. Judge
Westcott, of Camden, appeared for Don
aldson. After hearing the testimony, the
Justice increased the amount of bail from
$500 to $500 for the appearance Of the
accused at the next term of court.
Florence Rose, of Washington avenue,
had narrow escape from serious injury,
if not death. Saturday noon. He was
standing on the platform just as the 11.50
A. M. train was due, and as Baggagemas-
ter Southwick pushed the truck along,
Rose. in attempting to get out of the way,
stepped off the platform directly in front
of the approaching engine. Fortunately
he was uninjured, but his coat was torn
and covered with grease.
The Orphans Court of Burlington coun-
ty signed an order on Wednesday remov.
ing the executors of the estate of the late
Alexander Martin, formerly Of this city.
They were his widow and his brother
James S. Martin. In asking for their re-
moyal Jerome B. Grigg said they had
filed an account some three years ago,
since which time they had done nothing
although there was some real estate val
ued at about 81 900 that ought to be sold
and the estate settled up.
Mr.. Grigg stated that during his life
the deceased had loaned his brothel
James some 81, 900, the latter at that tint
being worth 100000. To-day he was no
worth a penny. the $1,000 belonging t.
Alexander having gone down in thu
crash. The widow of Alexander had los
about $1,000. The next move will be t.
have trustee appointed to sell the rea
est ate
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Rordant town.

Joseph Strickler and wife celebrated
their golden wedding on Tuesday night.
The Rev. Horace F. Fuller, of st. Pauls
Church, Philadelphia, has been called TO
Christ Church. The vestry and congre-
CATION are waiting for his acceptance Of
the rectorship.
Bordentown City Council has granted a
saloon license to Samuel B. Bills and
fixed the fee at 5000. Edward Devine
was appointed Deputy Tax Collector for
the ensuing year.
The will of Christine Probeck, of this
city, has been admitted to probate at the
Surrogate's Office, Mount Holly. Mrs
Louisa Collier. wife of George Collier. 10
the sole legatee.
BY the will of Miss Sarah A. Middle
ton, member of Society of Friends. who
died here on Monday, ]. E. Carslake
wife and daughter, who are relatives and
where Miss Middleton made her home
will receive some 81 800.
Fred L. Hall, son of David L. Hall. .
former ex-SheriH of Burlington county
was united in marriage to Miss Esther G
Williams, at the home of the brides pa
rents, Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wed
nesday. June 2Sth. They will reside In
Chicago.
4 As Mrs. Walter johnson was passing il
the vicinity Of the upper station OF tn
Pennsylvania Railroad on the afternoon
LOT the 4th Of July, she was struck in th
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AS recognition of their appreciation
of the services of Rev. W. P. Finney, the
congregation of the Presbyterian Church
has advanced the pastors salary 5000 pei
year.
George Bishop, Thomas Sweeney, and
Frank Bishop have been held for court,
charged with breaking in the house for.
merly occupied by James Brennan al
Stanwick.
A severe storm, accompanied by thun-
der and lightning. passed over here Sat
urday night. The residence OF DIR. w
Heulings was struck by lightning, but the
flames were extinguished before much
damage was done.
shooting match with rifles, at target,
took place Wednesday afternoon between
George Knell, Jr., Howard Lippincott,
Charles Pedrick and Harry T. Robinson,
Howard Lippincott winning the prize, a
gold medal, for the best shot.
There has been considerable trouble
with the electric fire alarm, and investiga.
ton reveals the fact that it was all caused
by one of the Western Union Telegraph
wires becoming loose and crossing the fire
alarm wire. Every time message was
sent over it would cause the alarm to go
off. The trouble has been remedied and
no further difficulty is anticipated.
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Jacob Braddock has been appointed
postmaster of this place.
Eli Stackhouse will move to Cramer's
Hill. His house will be occupied by
Conductor Shingle.
Charles Budd, Medford farmer, at
tempted to shoot stray dog on Tuesday,
but the bullet lodged in the hip of his
infant daughter Ida.
The railroad hands who are compelled
to move here on account of the change in
trains are having some difficulty in find
ing desirable houses.
Census enumerator Garwood reports
261 children in District No. 81, against
2s8 last year. This decrease of q
children will make some difference in
the amount of money to be received from
the state.
Medford Lodge, No. 100, /. 0. o. F.,
elected the following officers on Friday
evening: N. g., John Michel; v. e.,
Walter Stackhouse; recording secretary,
Milton Fl. Allen; permanent secretary,
John A. Lamb, Jr.
On Saturday while Edward Haines
was cutting rye for George Haines some
straw became clogged in the reaper. In
attempting to pull it out without stopping
the machine Haines' third finger of his
right hand was caught by the knife, taking
it off at the first Joint.
William Cooper, the duck raiser, who
has caused his neighbors considerable
annoyance by the noise and stencil made
by his broods, has bought from J. A.
Lamb the meadows on the ELEPHANTS
Mill road, where he will erect the neces-
sary buildings. and will hereafter conduct
his duck farming there.
Constable Thompson attempted to
arrest William Carmelia for fighting with
Joe Gibbs, on Wednesday when Carmelia
showed fight and gave the constable a
lesson in the art of boxing. Thompson
swore out awarrant for assault and
showed his worth by arresting Carmelia,
which took all the fight out of him. He
gave him ride to Mount Holly, where
he will board for ten days with the
sheriff
During the thunder shower Wednesday
evening lightning struck the house Of
Stacy Alloways, near Sandtown. and did
considerable damage. Mrs. Alloways,
who was sitting in the room near where
the bolt struck, was stunned by the light
ming and remained unconscious for
several hours. The damage done to the
house will be about $780, The heavy
wind tore up the shade trees around the
house and damaged the crops consider
ably.
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It was glorious Fourth Of July, SO
far as the weather was concerned, the
shower of the previous night having pu-
rified and cooled the air to a degree that
left no cause for complaint from any
body. The day was comparatively quiet
In Mount Holly, but the night before was
noisy enough to crafty any person who
believes that patriotism consists in large
amount of noise. From eight O'Clock
Monday evening until six o'clock the
next morning there was a continuous
explosion OF gunpowder, and pandemo
MUM reigned supreme. Loss of sleep BY
persons of weak nerves as well as by those
of stronger nerve power. the sufferings o
the sick who would be reused from slum
Der by startling report, counted To-
naught. The glorious Fourth must b
periodically ushered in, regardless
consequences. and it was so done.
| Lumberton had q gala day. AT MIN
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A Severe Storm.

The heavy storm on Wednesday even
ing extended over Camden county and
portions of Burlington and Gloucester
counties, causing considerable damage
to property and crops. In the vicinity
of Haddonfeld there was heavy fall OF
hail, cutting the tomato vines and other
vegetation to great extent. The corn
was also damaged greatly by the hail,
and farmers in all sections of the county
report their losses as being very heavy.
Some of the chief sufferers are Alfred
Bates, Lampson Kelton. Jesse Anderson,
and Samuel Clark. at the house of the
latter the storm was very severe, the
wind wrecking a portion of the build
ing Fences and trees were strewn over
the roadways. and telephone and tele-
graph wires were also reported down in
many places.
Near Ellisburg the fall of hail was very
heavy, and growing crops were entirely
cut to pieces in the vicinity Of Hillman
Corners. Residents of Haddonfiefd Wis
tied the storm stricken district Thursday
morning, and scooped- up about 4 bushel
of large hailstones and brought them into
the town, where druggist Willard used
them in the soda fountain. adding the
receipts of the fountain to the subscrip
ton fund already started for the sufferers
by the storm.
Near Marlton the hail fell with terrible
severity, cutting corn and other crops
melons and egg plants especially suffer
ing. OF the sufferers there were Thoma
Hammitt, Joseph Shivers, the S. ]. Ewes
farm, William Anderson. Mark Wills
Jesse Anderson, and others On tn
farm of Henry c. Lippincott severa
large trees were blown down.
One of Samuel c. Lippincosts mel
was just starting out with a load of ha,
when the storm burst. The wind over
turned the hay and wagon, but the drive
! was not hurt. The hail seemed to b
in one center, and did not get much be
yond Marlton, as there was more of it q
Eyesbo or Medford.
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AnnIausa in Church.

The New Brunswick Home NelUs says
Sunday evening Rev. ]. H. Boswell,
of Pitman Church, addressed the mem
bers of the G. A. r. Posts and Sons OF
Veterans. The attendance was not large,
but those present were well repaid, and
those not in attendance missed one OF
the most remarkable addresses ever de-
livered from pulpit in this city. So en-
thusiastic were the veterans at one time
that there was large outburst of APP
plause, something which seldom occurs
at religious gathering on the Sabbath.
The speaker took up flag and held
it aloft. and in feeling words said that
it cost much to deck the blue round
with stars and place its stripes;--our flag,
nothing inspires our hearts as does this
The flag and the Bible, these he said are
inseparable.
As the speaker uttered these words
waving the flag aloft, a most exciting
and inspiring scene ensued. There had
been suppressed murmurs Of applause
during the address. but now the vet
Grams cIapped their hands and stamped
their feet without restraint. The ap-
plause was sincere and involuntary, and
was fine tribute to the preachers dra-
matte fire.
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o'clock there was procession OF citizenl
and societies. Then followed games anc
sports. A bicycle race between Messrs
Odenheimer and Chambers was decided
in favor of the latter. Notwithstanding
Odenheimer's bicycle broke down and he
claimed foul. Two Lumberton teams
played base ball. Tony Herschler, Jr.
won tub race in which there were ten
contestants. Orations were delivered by
Isaac r. Pennypacker, of Mount Holly,
and DIR. William G. Parry. of Hainesport,
and fine display of fireworks closed the
days fun.
Florence had two base ball games, a
contest on the gun clubs grounds, and
other sports.
There were many attractions at Burling-
ton. The regatta of the Oneida boat club
took place in the afternoon. The races
were won as follows: Single shell. M. s.
Phillips, prize, silver cup; canoe, Albert
Hutchins, silver cuff buttons; batteau
single, Fred Vansciyer, briar wood pipe I;
four cared shells, M. K. Phillips, ]. H.
Birch, Jr., ]. Willis Porter. F. H. Lip
pincott, silver match boxes tub race,
George A. Beldin, silver mounted cane;
swimming, James H. Birch, Jr., silver
ash receiver. In the evening there were
fine displays of fireworks by the Bur-
lington club and the Young America and
Hope fire companies.
1t was great day at Browns Mills.
From early morn until late in the even
ing the youthful visitors of both sexes
did their utmost to make the fourth of
July of 1898 one long to be remembered.
Ball games, sprinting, barrow and boat
races, the reading of the Declaration of
independence by DIR. Howard, Grafton
by Judge Armstrong, and fireworks I'M
der the immediate direction of landlord
George Pfeiffer in the evening" when the
shores of the lake were lined with spec
tators, made it a grand holiday. The
scores of Forest Springs Hotel guests
entered into the spirit and sentiment
of the occasion with vim that would
have made our continental fathers re-
ioice at the return of the natal day. A
hop at the casino in the evening closed
the days celebration without accident or
friendships.
Palmyra had big day day. There was
q parade in the morning. after which
flag was raised on the school house by
the Patriotic Sons of America. John
Horner read the Declaration of Inde-
pendence, and Joshua Matlack, Jr., de-
livered an Grafton.
Nowhere in the state was the day
more thoroughly enjoyed than at the
Inn. Early in the morning
the guests began to show their patriotism
by shooting cannons and crackers. Then
there were sports of various kinds, tub
races, foot races, swimming match and base
ball. In the evening the inn and grounds
we're illuminated by the light from over
100 chinese lanterns, and there was a
splendid display of fireworks. One hum
bred and three guests took dinner at the
inn, and the bill of fare was such as has
gained for the manager such an enviable
reputation.
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Joseph DIETRICH is the new postmaster
here.
Theodore Haas has gone to Springfield,
Mass. to take charge of large pocket
book factory.
Walter S. Reinick, of Olive Branch
Lodge, l. o. NJ, this place, is the proud
possessor of handsome gold watch chain
charm, gift from Reliance Lodge, Of
Beverly. Mr.. Reinick sold $3.50 worth
of tickets for the lodge.
Attorney Mark R. Sooy, of Mount Holly
last Wednesday secured rule from court
to show cause why the license of I. J.
Donovan, of this place. should not be re-
voked, claiming that Donovan was guilty
of illegal liquor selling. Those who claim
to know say that il is test case, and that
charges against other hotels and saloons
will follow. Days and dates are given
together with the names of the pur-
chasers of the liquor which was sold
contrary to law, In petitioning for the
rule lawyer Sooy presented the afida'
Wits of three persons, setting forth that
Donovan had violated the laws as charged
The matter will come up before the court,
Tuesday, July Is.
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Lumberton.
Harry Lippincott and wife are visiting
Lumberton.
The Epworth League met at Johnson
Oatman's. on Friday evening. A very
pleasing programme was rendered.
On July 4th, little later than the hour
stated on the programme, the grand pro-
cession started in the following order
from the cemetery Chief of police. BIZ
cyclers, G. A. R., of Mount Holly horse
men, Goddess of Liberty, represented by
young lady of Philadelphia, who is wis.,
iting John Odenheimer two flags, each
carried by eight girls; float with tableau,
"Fishing at Home," consisting of boat
in which two children-Anna and Caleb
Trappe-were fishing, thus displaying one
of the principal attractions of our town
one of the most amusing features-Mr
Budden's goat, Grover, harnessed to a
small wagon, in which was small music
box, and on top of which were two cats
in cage.
The procession marched through Main
street, through Chestnut, turning Landing
street corner, up Main to the site on the
Mount Holly road, where the bicycllsts
were to commence their race. Contest
ants in this race were Frank Chambers
and John Odenheimer. Soon after the
start was made Mr.. Odenheimer's wheel
broke, but Chambers rode to the end Of
the route. Odenheimer claimed foul
which the judges, J. K. Mendenhall and
DIR. G. w. Vanderyeer, would not allow.
They awarded the first prize, bicycle
bell, to Chambers, and the second prize,
cap, to Odenheimer. They also stated
there would be another race in the
evening but Mr.. Odenheimer declined to
contest second time.
DR.. William G. Parry, of Hainesport,
and Isaac Pennypacker, of Mount Holly
delivered addresses, after which the
crowd turned to witness the base ball
games played by the two Lumberton
teams, Reds vs.. Blue. The result of the
game was Is to Is in favor Of the Blue.
After an intermission the people as
sembled to witness the tub race. The
judges of the following contests were
William P. Younker, F. D. Adams and J
X. Mendenhall. Fred Herschler was the
successful competitor in the tub race. On
miniature peninsula opposite Mr.. Bish
ops lawn, six lads participated in pie
eating contest, In which. Johnnie Hurto
was the fortunate winner, convincing al
that he had mouth for pie. In the fool
race there were three trials because O.
misunderstanding but the result was t.
the advantage of. William Sewers. DIR
G. W. Vanderveer, of Mount Holly, ran {
foot race with William Stanton, in which
the latter won. Gradually the crowd
dispersed, leaving Lumberton looking a;
it usually does SO great number sell
dom visits our village at once. Tht
events of the day were most enjoyable
and the citizens committee, Morris Men
denhall, William P. Younker. ]. K. Men.
denhall, G. E. Shemeley and Harry
Haines, are greatly thanked by all ths
spectators for the result of their efforts
The pyrotechnic display furnished by G
S. Ridgway, completed the attractions Of
this the most enjoyable celebration of the
Fourth of July ever known in our town
and one which is we'll BETTING Colum
| bus year.
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enson's Sons was badly injured on Mon
day afternoon and had to be killed. An
employee was hauling coal to the cordage
works and left the mare standing in the
yard while he went for drink Of water,
when the animal started off and ran into
the caboose at the rear of passing coal
train. The fore leg of the animal was
broken and its breast torn open. After
the train had passed it arose and ran
some distance or three legs before it fell.
The fire companies had two runs last
week, the first being on Tuesday morn
ing when large hay stack on the Graw
extension, belonging to Thomas Currie,
was set on fire, probably by some of the
boys who wanted to celebrate the Fourth
of July. After an hours work the flames
were extinguished. On Thursday after
noon an alarm was struck and both COM
panies promptly responded but their SER
vices were not needed A slight fire oc-
Cured in the house on Elizabeth street
near the railroad, occupied by S, H.
Coffee, which was soon extinguished.
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DIED.

ADAMs.-June lsth at New Gretna, Enoch
Adams, aged n years.
ADAMs.-July Sd, at Columbus, Mary Adams,
widow of the late John Adams, aged 70 years
CL1FP.--July I'd. at Hay Lane, Mary f., wife
of william Il. Cliff, aged SO years. Inferred at
Columbus
CRIDDLE.--July I'd, suddenly, George, son OF
George and Mary v. Criddle, In the 18th year
OF his age. Inferred at Burlington.
DuDLKr.-JuIy 9Th. near Moorestown, Levi
Dudley, In HIS s2d year.
GEREw.--June 2sth. at New Gretna. Mary L.
Gerew, aged So years.
CoopELL.--July 9Th, at Sykesviile, Dr. George
Goodell in his S5th year.
GlFsoRD.-June 2lst, at Tuckerton, Catherine
clifford. aged so years.
GENNEr-July Sth. Reba H. daughter of Ida
M and Isaac r. Gennet. aged days, Inferred
at Asbnry, Burlington county.
JENNINas.-July q at Beverly, John 9. Jen-
nings, DR., eldest son OF John Z. ana ELIZA ).
Jennings.
MAy.--Juiy 4th at Philadelphia, George
May, in the DIST year OF his age. Inferred at
Riverside.
PEAoocK.-July 4th, at Burlington. Martha
A., wife of Edward +. Peacock. aged 4o years.
SrxrNRaaRR.--July Sd, at Riverside, Carrie A.
Steinegger, eldest daughter OF Lille Little, IN
her 2lst year.
TAYLoR.--July 9Th, near Birmingham, Sarah
M. Taylor. aged " years.
WHIrE.-July 4sh, near Columbus, William
White aged IS years.
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being used. Bishop was standing on the
sidewalk, and refused to leave when re-
Iquested by the policeman, defying the
latter to arrest him, whereupon the man
struck the officer twice with his fist.
Bishop was held under $500 bail to ap-
pear before the next grand Jury.
Company F will go to Sea Girt next
Monday for a weeks rifle practice.
Rev. DIR. c. Cotton Kimball will preach
in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday
morning.
The Presbyterian Sunday school will
hold its annual picnic in the woods near
Vincentown. Thursday, July 20.
The Haddonfeld Law and Order So
ciety proposes to strictly enforce the
"blue" laws against Sunday Dissertation.
Annual summer sale of ladies' muslin
underwear, now on. Unusual bargain in
rs and SOC goods. W. w. Curtis. 4S Main
street, Mount Holly, NJ.
The contract for erecting the new
school house will be awarded this even
ing. The time for receiving bids closed
yesterday. There were fifteen bidders.
The ladies of the Mount Holly Baptist
Church will hold festival and supper, in
the Ward building on Garden street, on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings,
July 20, q and %.
The argument over the construction of
the will of Hezekiah B. Smith, deceased,
which was to have taken place before the
Chancellor tomorrow, has been post
poned, Courtlandt Parker having an i'm
portant engagement elsewhere.
Contrary to expectation, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company has decided to
run the popular excursions to the shore
The train leaves Mount Holly every |
Tuesday at $50, a. NJ, reaching Ocean
Grove at 1925. Leave Ocean Grove at
$40. p. m.
During Saturdays thunder storm light
ming struck an oak tree on the road near
Rancocas, setting it on fire. 1t burned
until Monday evening, when the fire
worked its way through large limb,
which fell to the ground with crash
that was heard in Rancocas.
Rev. DIR. S. G. Nelson and Miss Mel
lie Dill leave to-day for Indianapolis to
attend the national convention OF the
Baptist Young Peoples Union there
this week. They are delegates from
the Mount Holly union. Mrs. Nelson
and son Giffard and Miss Lila Bran
son will accompany the delegation. At
the close of the convention they will
visit the Worlds Fair.