The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-09-09

"A little fresh lime in the cellar at this
season is said to prevent malarial troubles.
One hundred and seventy is the num-
Der of dogs found by the assessor in
Kingwood township.
About fifty men, mostly moulders,
were laid off indefinitely at the High
Bridge Steel Works few days ago. Lack
of work was the cause.
Taken In time Hoods Sarsaparilla
prevents serious illness by keeping the
blood pure and all the organs in healthy
condition.
Harry Quick, of Pennington, caught
bass in the South Branch on Wednesday
last which measured 2ll inches in length
and weighed pounds. Democrat Id
vertiser.
Best of all-'Lambertville Pufs"-
an upto date segar. Kline's, Bridge
street.
The annual outing of the Cathedral
choir of st. Mary's church, Trenton, was
held last Thursday. The party left for
Raven Rock in the morning on special
car.
The L. V. r. r. Company have plac-
ed their wires over the tunnel at Pattern
burg, thereby saving much expense and
confusion as the wires never worked we'll
when they ran through it.
The ladies of the Baptist Church of
this city will hold ''Sunflower Tea" in
the lecture room of the church on Sept.
10th and 18th. To further entertain wis.,
itors ''Sunflower Chorus" will be given,
Tickets 25 cents.
-"Allie" Carhart, son OF merchant
Carhart, of Annandale, jumped from
rapidly knowing coal train week before
last and his head struck the ground. He
was unconscious when picked up. His
face and head were badly cut.
MIR. Chas. T. Pierce, who has been
acting as assistant superintendent of the
Prudential Insurance Co. in this city for
some months has been transferred to Ho-
boken. He will close up his business here
this week. Mr. Pierce is very trust
worthy and correct business man, and
the company appreciates his services.
AT Shamalia's.
Samuel Wood, residing near Raven
Rock, while roaming through the wood
land near his home last week, was bit.
ten in the leg by large copperhead
snake. Woods leg is swollen greatly and
he suffers intense pain, and it is feared
that the snakes bite will result fatally.
Wood killed the reptile with a large
club few minutes after 1t bit him, but
he could scarcely walk to his home on
account Of the excruclating pain he suf-
fired, and when he reached home the
poison had spread through his system.
MIR. Wilson Cutler, opticiau, of No.
19 South Warren street, few doors be-
low the Mechanics National Bank, Tren-
ton, is building up fine trade in his line.
He uses great care in examining eyes, and
his patrons are highly pleased with his
SUCCESS in fitting them with spectacles.
He has taken thorough course OF study,
and is therefore peculiarly fitted fer his
profession. Mr.. Cutler will give special
attention to patrons from this city and
vicinity. He is building up a considera-
BILE trade from this section.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered in the Presbyterian
church, on next Sabbath morning. The
twilight services will be discontinued and
the usual evening service will be resumed
on next Sabbath evening, at z. 80 o'clock,
in the audience room of the church. Ser
vices preparatory to the coming commu-
Mon, will be held on Thursday evening
at 7.30, and en- Saturday afternoon at
8 30. The Pastors week night lectures
were resumed last evening and will, here
after, be continued on Tuesday evenings.
This service holds just one hour.
The rain which fell on last Saturday
was greatly needed, and did great good
to the crops not yet gathered. About
three inches of water fell.
The following shows the rainfall in
July, August and part of Sept in 1895
and 1896, according to the record kept
by DIR. F. w. Larson:
Rainfall In InlY 1896 4 % in.