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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-01-12

Mayor McNeal has affixed his signature
to the ordinance creating a new Board of
Excise Commissioners.
The late Samuel w. Taylor died intes-
tate. His daughter, Mrs. Edith E. Nc
Neal, has been appointed administrators
of the estate.
A large vessel load of pig iron arrived
at McNea's foundry, on Thursday The
works will run with full force at an early
date.
Cards have been issued for the mar
risge of Walter Robb, of this city, to Miss
Ella Buzby, to take place January Goth. at
the home of the brides parents in Bal
timore.
officers Mathis and Ghaul Saturday
morning went to Charles Whalen's place
and shot the dog that attacked Charles P.
Farmer, Jr., on Thursday.
The NayloT Line and Irvine Company's
works at Pearl and latham streets, was
burned on Sunday morning. The origin
of the fire is somewhat of mystery, but
possibly came from gas stove. This is
the second fire al the works, and they are
now hopeless wreck.
Charles P. Farmer, Jr., was severely bit
ten Thursday afternoon by a dogsbelong-
ing to Patrick Whalen. The father of the
boy created a sensation in the neighbor-
hood of Whalen's residence some time
later by appearing with double barrel
ed gun. The dog was missing, however.
This dog has bitten several people, and
will, no doubt, be dispatched on the first
opportunity presenting itself.
Henry Kimble, a farm hand, was ar
cd 1'hnrcNou min
was committed to the county Jail for thir-
ty days upon the charge of disorderly con-
duct. Kinble was out of work and, it is
alleged, entered into a compact with a
constable to be imprisoned. He and the
officer went into barroom and becoming
engaged in wrangle Kimble pushed the
constable with his open hand. The con-
stable thereupon made the charge of dis
orderly conduct with the above result.
John w. Murphy, ex-collector of taxes
in this tow nship, was arrested on Friday
on the complaint of w. j. Terrell and A.
G. Smith, members of the township COM
mlttee. He is charged with being short
in his accounts the sum of $1,000, and
with changing the records on the tax
duplicate to cover up the shortage. The
manner in which the crime was unearth-
ed was this way. About year ago when
a settlement was made Murphy reported
certain amount still due for taxes with
out specifying names and when he met
the committee last week for final settle
ment it was necessary to produce the
names of those still delinquent. 1t was
then discovered that the record had been
! tempered with. When confronted with
making the alteration Mr.. Murphy &C.
knowledged that he had done so and that
he had spent the money as he was out Of
work at the time and was in need of it
but he expected to make it up. Murphy
was held to appear at court.
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Miss Lizzie Stackhouse, of Plainheld, and
her sister Laura of Palmyra, are visiting their
parents here.
Wilbur Branin was taken to the University
OF Pennsylvania, on Saturday, for treatment
for appendicitis.
Rev. William Harrison, of Vincentown, oc-
cupied the pulpit of the Baptist Church here
several evenings last week.
The entertainment by the children of the
Epworth League, on Saturday evening, in the
basement OF the M. e. Church was success
ana turned in $l2 to the carpet fund OF the
church,
Miss Clara shreve, of Carlisle. Ind. lis visit
ing here.
Daniel Holcomb, has moved to Alton, Ill.
The Christmas entertainments of the Mission
Sunday School here and that OF the Chairville
Sunday School were held on Saturday even
ing The Brace Roads Sunday School held its
entertainment Friday evening.
The annual meeting of the Union Fire Co
was held on Thursday evening. President
Kirkbride being absent, DR.. X. S. Braddock
OBLIGATED. Clarence stacxhouse was elected a
member. The officers elected for the ensuing
year were President, DIR. r. S. Braddock
vice-president, Henry p. Thorn secretary, L.
W. Garwood; treasurer, Israel Garwood
Clarence Stackhouse was appointed member
of the Hose Company in place of Lewis S
Fowler, who has moved to Camden. The same
members were assigned to the Hook and Lad
der Company and Engine Company as las
wear,
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Thurlow Frederick and Viola Lovelace, while
out driving last week, met with what might
have been serious accident by the perch and
spring bar breaking, letting the body OF the
carriage down and throwing them out, but
having gentle horse and presence OF mind,
they escaped unhurt
shreve Robins has moved into the village
again.
One OF the boarders at the Alhambra left last
week and forgot to pay his board bill. II
would have been much better for some had he
left sooner. The young man needs little
disciplining.
Jacob W. Gaskill lost valuable mule Satur-
day by having its leg broken.
Enterprise Council has purchased new
flag which it will soon raise on the school
house. 1t also proposes presenting Jobstown
school with flag in the near future.
John S. johnson has purchased a new
circular saw and is prepared to saw cord wood
promptly and on reasonable terms.
A party Of hog killers broke the record on
the Assay farm Tuesday last, killing twelve
hogs in one hour. Next
Little Eva smyth is suffering with bad at.
tack of diphtheria.
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Charged with trespassing on the River
ton Gun Clubs grounds, John Flynn was
held for trial Friday. He picked up a
wounded pigeon duringa shooting match.
Although the term of Postmaster Milton
Cowperthwait does not expire for three
years, there are several patriotic citizens
desiring to assume his title. Mr.. Cow
perthwait was appointed during President
Cleveland's first term, and was unmol-
ested during the Harrison Administration
and bis place is looked upon with envious
eyes by the Republican workers, who
think it high time to make change.
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, Miss Grace Heisler returned to colleg
at Baltimore last Friday.
s P. Assay has disposed of his large COO
of fine pigeons.
Mrs. William B. Post is confined to he
bed with very severe sore throat.
Frank Perrine has moved to Jobstown
where he has opened tonsorial parlor.
Miss Harriet Kelsey led the B. Y. P. U
meeting of the Baptist Church Sunday
evening.
The w. c. 7. U. held crusade meet
ing in the M. E. Church last Tuesday
afternoon.
| W. B. Post has rented the bakery now
occupied by John Worth, who will move
to his farm which he has recently pur-
chased and greatly improved.
The fire company will hold a special
meeting this evening, for the purpose of
making arrangements for an entertain
ment to be given some time next month.
The Magnolia NJ E. Church will give
an entertainment in the 1. o. M. hall the
first of next month for the benefit of the
church. 1t will be composed of home
talent.
District Deputy William Haines, of
Yankton Tribe of Red Men, of Vincen-
town, visit Maumee Tribe, No. 153, here
last Thursday evening" and raised the
chiefs for the ensuing term.
Since the recent burning of Mr.. Earls
barns last week several farmers in this
locality have become somewhat scared
and are wondering who will be next.
This is the second time Mr.. Earps build
iugs have been destroyed by fire.
Miss Annie Norris sister of A. J. Nor
ris, died at her home in Philadelphia verv
suddenly with pneumonia last Tuesday.
The remains were taken to Mount
Holly last Friday, and inferred in St. An
drew's burying ground.
Next Tuesday evening the members of
Pemberton Lodge, No. 40, l. o. o. F.,
will celebrate the 50th anniversary.
There will not be a public installation,
but there will be public meeting in the
church, after which there will be banquet
in the hall, to which admission will be
only by cards of invitation.
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MARRIED.

HIeRRIs-HUeeINs.-Janu s, at Pointville,
by Rev. j. X. Mason, Noah Harris and Matte
S. Higgins, both OF Wrigh tsto wn.
Low LAND-SHINN-January 8, at Burling-
land and Miss Zeneade shinn, both OF Mount
Holly.
Observation-Disclosures 81, at Borden
town, by Rev. Il. b. Stephenson, HUFF Sager
and Miss Elinda Eckman, both OF Wrights-
town.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 5, at Borden
town, by Rev. James Lisk samuel Stout, OF
Cookstown, and Mrs. j osephine Wilkinson, OF
Bordentown.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES &c, by Rev. W. IL.
Lindemuth, Lewis II. Troth, of Mount Holly,
and A. Eliz. Jimison, of Asbourne. Pa
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-01-12

Is it "overwork" that has filled this
country with nervous dyspeptics ?-that
takes the flesh off their bones, the vitality
from their blood, and makes them feeble,
emaciated and inefficient? No. 1t is bad
cooking, overeating of indigestible stuff,
and other health destroying habits.
The remedy is an artifcialIy digested
food such as the Shaker Digestive Cordial
Instead of irritating the already inhamed
stomach the Cordial gives it chance to
rest by nourishing the system itself and
digesting other food taken with it. Sc
! flesh and strength return. Is not the idea
rational The Cordial is palatable and
relieves Immediately. No money risked
to decide on its value. A 10 cent tria
bottle does that.
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Some boys set fire to the West Palmyra
Pavilion Thursday afternoon. The fire
company responded to the alarm prompt
ly and the structure was saved, though
considerably damaged.
John Wallace had his old family horse
killed on Wednesday. 1t was 25 years
old and he had raised it from a colt.
Postmaster Haas had five young men ar
rested Tuesday, for causing disturbance
in front of his store. They were each
compelled to pay $685. costs and three
were bound over to keen the peace.
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rho Approaching session.

The old-estabIshed and favorIte State
Gazette offers new and attractive features to
the New Jersey reading public. The daily
is supplied with the full news service of
the United Associated Press, and has been
improved in all departments. Those who
want to be informed in regard to the ap-
preaching Legislative Session cannot do
better than take the Gazette for the ses-
sion. 1t has an established and unrivaled
reputation for the accuracy, completeness
and impartiality of its reports of Legisla-
tive proceedings. The daily for the en-
suing session of the Legislature will be
furnished for $1.50, postage prepaid for
the daily for the session and the weekly
for the balance of the year. $500, postage
prepaid. This offer applies to both the
old subscribers of the weekly and those
who may become new subscribers. The
weekly State Gazette has, also, been lately
improved, making it. altogether, the most
interesting and valuable newspaper to the
people of this state that is publish ed
Send for specimen copy. Address the
STATE GAZETTE,
Trenton n
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Riverside,

An unexpected and somewhat doubtful
settlement of the Rogers forgery case has
Just come to light. When Walter w
Rogers, the young man Of Riverside
charged with forging a check with the
signature of Joseph A. Mitsch & Sons and
passing it on Station Agent Hawk. of this
place, was taken before Squire Scheidell
he received a hearing and started t.
Mount Holly to enter ball. Between the
Squire's office and the station he and biz
lawyer paid Mr.. Hawk the S34 he haC
been obliged to refund to the company
the constable's fees and court expenses
Joseph A. Mitsch & Sons expect to brint
suit against him for forgery. The for
mer case was instituted by Station Agen
Hawk for recovery of the money he ha(
to refund to the railroad company.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-01-12
stln Lower Prices for Manure.

Horse Manure at $1.90 per ton and Old
in bank October LIST, 1897 without interest.
ID cents per ton discount from above
prices will be allowed for prompt cash.
ALI Manure to be settled for in 80 days
after shipment either by cash or note.
Get my prices on hair manure, gas lime,
stone lime and Wells fertilizers. Terms
liberal. Inquiries or orders by mail will
receive prompt attention. GEORGE M.
WELLS, Moorestown, N. j.
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MasnnviIla.

The Rescue Mission is holding very success
full revival services here, several persons hav-
ing been converted the past week.
Manufacturers intending to locate will dc
well to call or write to william Wright, OF
Masonville, as he will give ground enough to
erect factory of any size to parties who will
locate here and start plant of any kind.
The new buildings of Albert R. iHaines,
erected In the place of.the ones burned down,
are about finished and are credit to the
builder and the owner.
Miss Florence Fitzell has been spending q
few days with friends in Philadelphia.
Much needed repairs have been made in the
store property here and yet there is room fol
moro
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Agricultural Society.

The annual meeting OF the stockhold-
ers of the Burlington County Agricultural
Society was held in the Court House on
Saturday. There was good attendance.
Joseph c. Kingdom was elected chair
man and Davis e. Wells was appointed
secretary.
After the minutes of the last annual
meeting had been read, the Treasurer's
report was offered, as follows
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-01-12
six-Day Tour to Old Point Comfort, Rich
XNnalnirasrfraun

S1X-OAy Tour TO Old Point Comfort, Rich
mond, and Washington.
| On January % the second of the pres
ent series of personally-conducted tours to
Old Point Comfort, Richmond. and Wash
lngton via the Pennsylvania Railroad will
leave New York by special train.
Old Point Comfort, besides its delight
full climate, is rich in historical associa-
tions. 1t has long been fashionable re-
sort and its popularity is increased every
year. Its magnificent hotels are the mar
vel of visitors.
Richmond is the nucleus around which
has gathered a halo of natural history.
One of the principal cities of the early
times, it rose to remarkable prominence
as the Capital of the Southern Confeder-
acy. 1t contains many historic points
and monuments to many men famous in
American history.
Washington is now attired in its richest
and most attractive vestments. The So
cial season is on, and ball succeeds ball in
brilliant maze of fashionable etiquette.
Tickets for this tour, including trans
portatiOn, meals en- route in both direc-
tions, transfer of passengers and baggage,
hotel accommodations at Old Point CON-
fort. Richmond, and Washington, and
carriage ride about Richmond-in fact
every necessary expense for a period of
six days-will be sold at rate of $500
from New York, Brooklyn. and Newark,
$500 from Trenton, $500 from Philadel-
phia, and proportionate rates from other
stations.
Tickets will also be sold to Old Point
Comfort and return direct by regular
trains within six days, including trans
portation, luncheon on going trip, one
and three-fourth days board at Old Point,
at rate of $500 from New York, Brook
lyn, and Newark, $500 from Trenton,
$l400 from Philadelphia, and proportion
ate rates from other stations.
Apply to ticket agencies, Tourist Agent,
1876 Broadway, New York, or Geo. w.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
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DIED.

HAINEs.-January 10. at Pemberton. Caleb
Hatnes, aged 80 years.
Egbert.-January 9, at Pemberton, Phebe,
widow of the late Charles Egbert.
ERHART january 4, at Columbus, Davi-
son Erhart, in his 69th year
WnsoN.-January 4. at Bordentown, Mary
+. Wilson, widow of the late Peter Wilson, in
her Slst year.
MoRRIs.-January 5, Anne J. Morris,
daughter of the late Anthony S. Morris. OF
Pemberton.
discretionary 6, at Burlington. James
H Hunter.
DENNIs.-January 10. at Mount Holly, Lip
pincott f. Dennis, aged IS years.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-01-12

Miss Martie Venable is acting as princi-
pal of the public school during the alb.
sen &c of Amos Flake, who is i'll.
Joseph Haines, who recently moved tC
Burlington, will soon be resident of this
town again. He will occupy one o.
Charles Jones houses ON the road to Kres'
son.
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Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a pack
age of GRAIN-o, the new food drink that
takes the place of coffee. The children may
drink it without injury as well as the adult.
All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate stom-
ach receives it without distress. Il the price
of coffee. l5c. and % cts. per package. Sold
by all grocers.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-01-12

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used
for over fifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
success, 1t soothes the child. softens the
gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy tor Dtarrhoea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part of the world. Twenty
five cents bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs.
kind.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-01-12

SYMPToMs-Moisture intense itching and
If allowed to continue tumors form, which
often bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore.
| SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops the itching and
| bleeding, heals liberation, and In most cases
removes the tumors. At druggists or by
mail. for so cents. DR.. Swayne & Son, PhIla-
]
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To the Public

I 0 Tie Pu6llC
Owing to the unexpected success of
our retail department for two weeks past,
we have decided to keep a retail depart
ment open the year round for the benefit
of Burlington county patrons, and also to
make to order everything in the fancy
leather goods line All kinds of ladies'
and gents purses, picture frames, music
rolls, card cases, ladies' belts, belt purses,
etc.
Z. L PRIcKETr & Co.
302 Garden ST., Mount Holly.
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Three-pax Tour to washington.

Washington at present is the cynosure
of all eyes /; not only because it is the
Nations Capital and of the interest which
attaches to the deliberations of Congress,
but the brilliant Presidential reception on
New Years Day formally opened the season
of fashionable festivities. and it has now
become the great social centre of the
country. Brilliant minds, waving for the
time the cares of government, abandon
themselves to the gay whirl of the social
world. Receptions, dinners, balls follow
each other with bewildering rapidity.
The state of the Cuban question and the
possibilities of Congressional action is also
claiming attention. and the never-dylng
interest which attaches to the many de-
partments of the Government is attract
ing its usual number of visitors.
The three-day personally conducted
tour of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, which leaves New York January
81, affords the best opportunity of visiting
the National Capital at this season.
The party will be under the care and
guidance of an experienced tourist agent.
and the programme in Washington has
been prepared with an accurate know
ledge of the location and best time to
visit each of the principal points of inter-
est.
Round trip tickets, including railroad
transportation in each direction and &C
commodations at the best Washinton
hotels, will be sold at the following rates
From New York, $14.50; Trenton, 1875;
Atlantic City, $12.75; Pottsville. $14.30
Philadelphia, $l1.50, and at porportionate
rates from other points,
Apply to ticket agents. Tourist Agent,
1876 Broadway, New York, or George w.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
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A part of the foundry began work on
Friday, and the pipe shop is expected to
resume operations this week.
James English killed 20 porkers, on
Thursday, after which party was held,
attended by many friends, who enjoyed
pleasant evening.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-01-12

VXTANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
w OR WOMEN TO travel for responsible
established house in New Jersey. Salary $40.
payable SIS weekly and expenses. Position
permanent. Reference. Enclose self ad-
dressed stamped envelope, The National
Star Building, Chicago.
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He Did Not STAY.

In last weeks NEWS there was an ad-
vertisemeet asking persons seeking GER
tain information to call on or address W.
A. Benjamin, Arcade hotel, Mount Holly.
The secretary of local building as
ISOLATION sent postal card to Mr.. Ben
jamin and the latter soon called at the
address given.
AS the secretary supposed the stranger
was the agent of one of the national
buildings associations and was here for
the purpose of organizing branch asso.
citation. The secretary recounted to Mr.
Benjamin the efforts others had made in
the same direction, remarking that some
had left without murmur, while Others
had stayed and contested the opposition
that was offered, only to leave later with.
out accomplishing the desired object.
Mr.. Benjamin was informed that the
local associations felt amply prepared tc
fill all wants in that line, and did not pro
pose to let any outside institutions tt
come in without opposition and tho
rough investigation of methods and fig
ures. After considering the case fol
awhile Mr.. Benjamin babe the secretary
goodbye and left town.
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Neuralgia is the prayer of the nerves
for pure blood Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
One True Blood Purifier and nerve build
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-01-12

LAXOL is the best medicine for chill
dren. Doctors recommend it in place OF
Castor Oil.
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Total number in the four days, 577 I"
The Board decided To abolish the free dining
room and instead to issue tickets for meals
on the lunch counter for. all guests, COM
mittees guards and employees, which resulted
in the issuing of 1928 tickets at a cost to the
Society OF sixty dollars and eighty-one cents
1850 sly. Had the general attendance been
larger it might have proved source of profit
The loan of 5000 which was made with the
81 stockholders notes, as collateral, became
due on November 18th, and was renewed TOR
four months by the payment of five dollars on
the principal OF each note.
The following is list OF the claims against
the Society, viz:
Mortgage to Camden Safe Deposit
& Trust Co, So, 800 90
Note TO Farmers National Bank, 5.270 90
Notes to individual stockholders, 1856 90
Note to "a. Vahle on acct pre-
MUM of 1895, $4,000
Public Ledger, on acct of ad-
vertisng, '94 and 95, 1000
Ph1la. Paste Co.. one Dbl. of
paste in 1895, 200
l22 90
Philadelphia Press advertising, 1896, so 20
Monmouth Inquirer, advertising, 1885, 90
Fair Pub. House, printing, 1885, II rs
George d. Worrell, plumbing, IS
Premiums unpaid, 4,235 10
Total 225ss so