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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-17


I. Chalkley Seaman recently landed
shark at Edge Cove, weighing 400 pounds
and measuring feet inches in length.
1t had been seen at the Cove for a num-
Der of summers and had been fshed for
often in vain.
During the thunder storm which hung
over Tuckerton on Tuesday night the
lightning struck the engine house at the
railroad station. 1t splintered a post,
broke lamp chimneys and shook things
up generally. Horace Pharo, the night
Waterman, was stunned but not seriously
injured.
L. B. Brodhead, last year principal of
our schools has resigned in order to pur-
sue his studies further; and Miss Ger
trude Olmsted, daughter of DR.. Olmsted.
who recently moved here from the Pacif-
ic slope, has been selected in his place.
Miss Olmsted is graduate of the Port
land (Oregon) University, and formerly
taught at Des Moines, Iowa.
Judge Kirkpatrick, in the United States
District Court, has rendered decision in
the case of the Merritt Wrecking Com
pany against large number of individuals
who saved 400 barrels of wine, lost from
the steamship Francis, off Beach Haven.
about three months ago. These individ-
ual salvors having failed to put in their
claims for salvage within the regulation
time, subsequent order was granted Civ
ing them time to do so. The Merritt Com
pany's motion was to abrogate the order
extending the time within which the
claims;for salvage might be made. Judge
Kirk patrick denied the motion, and the
claims were then presented and will be
passed upon later on.
While the family of Postmaster White
we're preparing to retire about midnight
on Monday of last week, one of the mem
bers detected the presence of smoke. In
vestigation showed that the barn belong
ing to Thomas Brown, and situate but a
few feet from Mr.. Whites house, was on
fire in the interior. bucket brigade
was formed with the help at hand and an
alarm given. Soon the explosion of the
fire bomb from the engine house follow
ed by the ringing of the fire gong were
heard through the town and the fire en-
CINE was soon In service with good set
of willing firemen and volunteers. The
fire had been pretty we'll subdued by the
buckets but the barn was thoroughly
drenched, and later the hay was removed
and all liability of breaking out again
avoided. The cause of the fire is mys-
terry. Investigation shows that there were
two distinct fires, one near the floor of
the stall and one in the loft
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-17
a Graat Raaa BAN Gama,

Thursday of this week will witness one
of the best base ball games that has ever
been seen in Mount Holly. The New
Egypt club will be here and will play on
the Fair Ground.
The first game in this series was played
at New Egypt last Thursday, and if the
Mount Holly boys had felded as they
usually do. we would have won the game.
But they did not. 1t Is to be hoped they
will do better on Thursday. Jack Nc
Fetridge, who has the reputation of being
the best amateur pitcher in this section,
will toss the ball for the visitors. Up to
last Thursday the P r. R. team held the
record for the best batting against him,
but Mount Holly broke that record by
two hits
Our own battery will be Stecher and
Tobin, good enough for any club, and il
they give out, Black and Burke Will be on
hand to aid us.
Mount Holly will have strong team
on band-Dobbins, Denness, Leonard,
Gleason, Jones, Kingdom, Perkins and
the two batteries above mentioned. A
league umpire will render decisions.
The Mount Holly management has
been giving excellent exhibitions of ball
playing this season, and this game will be
equal to any played here, and far more
interesting than the games the Phlladel-
phia league team is playing.
AS the visitors must leave for home he
fore six, the game will begin promptly at
2.45. special trolley will leave Burling-
ton at 200. Admission to the grounds 25
cents children under IL years, Is cents.
Bicycles will be checked on the ground
for five cents and will be carefully pro-
tected by two attendants. You will re-
greet it if you miss this game.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-17
Mooresfown.

The death of Howard Stokes Petit,
which occurred at the German Hospital,
Philadelphia, late Tuesday night, where
he had just undergone surgical operation
for appendicitis, removes from this place
one of our most prominent business men
and highly respected citizens. Mr.. Petit,
although only 20 years of age, was one of
the best known young men in the county.
he was active in the various social and
benevolent organizations of the town, and
enjoyed the confidence of the entire COM
munity, and his death is mourned by all
who knew him. The loss is unusually
sad to Mrs. Petit, who within a year has
lost both parents, brother-in-law and
other relatives, and she is greatly pros
trated. Relief Fire Engine Company
held special meeting on Friday evening,
and appointed Evan F. Benners, Charles
Laesele, John S. Rogers, Thomas H. Mar
ter and Walter S. French committee to
draft suitable resolutions to the memory
Of Mr.. Petit, who was a member of the
company. Deceased leaves two children.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-17

William a. Steinruck, Jr., who went to
Colorado about two years ago, is visiting
bis relatives here.
The thunder storm which passed over
this city on Tuesday evening was very
severe. The lightning killed horse be.
longing to A. R. Wilkins, who lives on
the Mount Holly road, just outside the
city limits.
Jas. Porter, Thomas and George Bar
clay, of this city, prepared quantity of ice
cream, procuring what was supposed to be
vanilla flavor from neighboring grocer
After the party had eaten heartily of the
frozen delicacy they we're all taken VIC
lently i'll. An Investigation revealed that
the favor was laudanum. They are all
recovering.
Rolle Stockton is a skilled checker
player and won series of games at Dor
sey's pool room on Thursday in which his
opponents were Alexander Fowler and AL
bert Stewart of West Philadelphia. He
played six games with Fowler, winning
three and two draws. He tied with Slew
art each winning two games
Rev. ]. V. Peyton. of Newark, was here
on Thursday and purchased big OK Of
Edw. Rigg, Jr., for barbecue to be given
for the benefit of his church.
Editor Murphy of the Reporter, spent
Sunday at Doylestown, Pa.
Mr. VIM. s. Kelley, of Mount Holly,
was in Burlington on Sunday.
Charles Llppincott, of East Broad street,
is seriously i'll.
Wheelmen who have gone to Mount
Holly since the repairs were made to the
bicycle path aver that is is not in as good
condition as it was before anything was
done to it. Those who use it ought to
know
Miss Martha Ellis is visiting her cousin,
Mrs. Lydia Walters, on the Coopertown
road
AS there is some talk of game of ball
before the season ends between this city
and Mount Holly, an effort is being made
to interest the local lovers of the sport in
the matter with view of getting a good
strong aggregation together for the contest.
There is some excellent local talent an6
with little strengthening and practice
no doubt we could make very creditable
showing Work it up.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-17
Lawyer Burr Attacked.

Chief of Police Aaron E. Burr, of
Moorestown was attacked by Thorn as
Seaman, of Riverside, and nearly killed
Several weeks ago Seaman and his wife
separated. Mr. Burr was attorney for
Mrs. Seaman, and last night Seaman and
his wife went TO Moorestown to bring
about reconciliation, Seaman agreeing
to sign the pledge and lead new life.
The meeting was arranged to be held at
Justice of the Peace Albert S. Pettit's Of
fee.
At nine O'Clock Mr.. Burr was oD hand,
but Seaman did not appear until $50
and it was seen that he was under the in
huence of liqnor He asked the Chief
of Police to step outside, as he had some
thing confidential to tell him. No sooner
were they on the street than Seaman,
taking Mr. Burr unawares, struck him a
terrific blow which knocked him to the
ground. The assailant then jumped on
the PROSTATE chief and pummelled him
numerically. Bystanders interfered, and
Seaman jumping into his carriage drove
rapidly away.
The chief was conveyed to his home
and physician summoned. 1t was found
that one leg was dislocated that he had
many cuts about the head, and that he
was suffering from a considerable loss of
blood A warrant has been issued for
Seaman, charging him with attempted
murder.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-17

When your stomach begins to trouble
you, it needs help. The help it needs, is
to digest your food, and, until it gets it,
you won't have any peace. Stomach
trouble is very distressing, very obstinate,
very dangerous Many of the most dan.
gerous diseases begin with simple indi.
gestioD. The reason is that indigestion
(not-digestion, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT weakens
the system and allows disease germs tc
attack it. The antidote is Shaker Digest.
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curative. 1t cures Indigestion and renewt
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strengthening the stomach, by helping il
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Shaker Digestive Cordial is made of pure
herbs, plants and wine, is perfectly harm
less and will certainly cure all genuine
stomach trouble. Sold by druggists, price
10 cents to $l.0O per bottle.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-17
Marlton.

DR.. E. B. Woolston and wife and daugh-
ter, Flora, have gone for four weeks
sojourn on Pocono Mountain, Pa.
The Marlton Water Company Is making
fine progress in arranging for the water
plant Most Of the details are being
agreed upon and work will soon be com
menced in earnest.
Joseph K Evans, Jr., has a fine white
owl which he captured on the farm of his
uncle, Joshua R. Evans. The bird is a
beauty, and although not full grown, it
measured over four feet from tip to tip OF
wings.
Vici Council, No. IS, Junior Order of
American Mechanics, held picnic on
Thursday, which was we'll attended and
which Melted the Council $780, A game
of base ball between Marlton and Taber-
nacle resulted in defeat for the former
by the score of too.
John Mitchell, of Evesboro, and his
men had rather close call on Monday OF
last week. They were engaged in milk
ing during the time of the thunder storm,
and when the storm was at its height they
all went to the door to view the storm,
and while standing there bolt of light
ming struck tree only about fifteen feet
from the door. 1t slightly stunned them
but fortunately none of them suffered any
particular harm
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-17

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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-17

Tramps attacked Maggie Pagan, near
Ironsides, on Tuesday afternoon, while
going to her home in White Hill. Stewart
Parent, railroad employee near the
scene, heard the girls screams, and going
to her assistance, the scouDdrels made
good use of their heels.
The Delaware Fire Engine Company
has elected William N. Taper Assistant
Foreman, to fill the unexpired term OF
Charles E Burr, who was elected Assis
tant Engineer at the last 6remen's con-
vention, and Wesley c. Betty was elected
Fire Police in place of Taper, who re-
signed. Edward Cliff was reelected a
member of the Firemen's Relief Associa-
ton for term of three years, and George
Quigley Trustee for three years.
Isaiah Disborough has brought SUIT In
the Court of Chancery against his dau0h-
ter, Mrs. Anna NJ. Thomas, to recover
about $4,000 worth of property, which is
in her name, but which the father claims
belongs to him. Disborou0h had trouble
with his wife, Mrs Thomas's stepmother,
about two years ago, and charged her
with attempting to poison him. The
wife brought suit for alimony. and, in or.
der to prevent her recovery, transferred
all his property to his daughter. The
wile's suit was successful, and she has
since died. Disborough now wants his
property back, and says his daughter re-
fuses to return it to him.
The funeral of Anna E. Robinson, wife
of murderer James Robinson, took place
from the residence of her parents Mr.
and Mrs. Edward McClaskey, on Farms
worth avenue, Wednesday. The remains
were laid out in black cashmere and rest
ed in an oak casket, trimmed with white
satin, with plate bearing her name and
age. A large number Of persons called at
the residence to view the remains Among
the family we're Rabbie, aged years
Laura, aged years, and Freddie, aged 5
years, children of the murdered woman.
Rev. R. B. Stephenson, pastor of Trinity
NJ. Z. Church, of bordentown, assisted by
Rev. w. H. Carter, of Fieldsboro, con-
Quoted the services. A number of floral
offerings from relatives and friends we're
presented. The psll-bearers were Amos
Thorn. George P. Miller, Howard Ludlow,
George Seward, William Furth aud John
McHugh. The remains were laid to rest
| in the Bordentown cemetery.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-17

Miss Lille Jones, of Island Heights, is
visiting here
Mayor J. P. Seamon is visiting at West
Creek. his old home
Mrs. Joel Bennett and daugher, of
Bridgeboro, are visiting R. B. Borel.
Charles Platt and Isaiah Pope have re-
turned from a fishing trip along the shore.
Miss Jennie Gregg is entertaining a
party of friends from Red Bank at her
home here.
Over three hundred pike have been
caught with hook and line in the pond
here this season.
Benjamin Thomas, who has been I'M
dergoing medical treatment at the JEFF
ferson Hospital, has returned home.
DIR. John W. Webb, who has been quite
sick for the past few weeks, is improving,
which is very gratifying to his many
friends.
The Epworth League of the NJ. E.
Church held a business meeting in the
lecture room of the church last Friday
evening.
Harold Wells, who recently broke his
leg in game of base ball, was seen on the
streets Friday. He is able to walk with
the aid of crutches.
A missionary lectured in the Baptist
Church last Thursday evening on the peo-
pie of his country. The subject was listen
ed to with much interest
William c. Morton, ST., one of our
Oldest and most respected citizens, died at
his late residence near here last Wednes-
day morning. He was carpenter by
trade and during his life had done con-
siderable business throughout this COM
munity. He was 72 years of age and
leaves several children to mourn his loss
He was buried on Sunday and his remains
were followed to their last resting place by
large number of friends and relatives.
There was a genuine runaway here last
Friday morning. The young son of John
Simon, tenant on the Henry Llppincott
farm near here, came to the creamery
with the morning milk. 1t was a new
horse and the boy had unloaded bis milk
and turned his horse homeward, when it
took fright and ran away. When it ar
rived about middle way of the town the
bit broke and the horse became unmana-
geable. 1t darted into the curb, aud sue
ceeded in throwing the bottom and sides
entirely off the wagon, and the small
driver landed in the shafts between the
body and the wagon, and there stayed un
til the horse was captured by Elk Free
holder Powell in front of Cortland Inglin's
blacksmith shop, where the boy was kind
ly cared for. The horse was pretty well
bruised around the hind legs. while the
boy escaped with few scratches. Every
body thought he would be killed.
The camp meeting at New Lisbon, under
the supervision of Rev. d. E. Clair, has
commenced and will continue for two
weeks. The services last Sunday includ-
ed love feast led by Prof. George Hew-
lit, of Clayton. The morning sermon was
by Rev. ]. G. Parker, who preached to
large audience. In the afternoon Rev. c.
RolIn Smith, of Pemberton, preached. R.
n. Robbins, of Pemberton, led the
young peoples meeting in the evening,
Rev. D. E. Clair preached good sermon.
The rain in the evening marred the pleas
ure somewhat. The pastor. Rev. D. f.
Clair, is to be congratulated upon the sue
cess of the camp and for the good order
that is maintained
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-17
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Every Commercial Centre in the South
Reached By Its Tracks.

In the development of the Southern
Railway thirty roads have been merged
into one, and now there is no other rail-
road in the country operated under a
single charter which has so great a mile
age. It's lines penetrate into every rich
mineral, agricultural and timber region,
and by its elaborate system of through
Pullman cars every commercial centre in
the South can be reached from Philadel-
phia without change.
The Southwestern Limited, leaving
Broad Street Station at 6.55 P NJ, daily,
carries through sleeping cars for Asheville,
Chattanooga, Nashville, Savannah, Jack
sonYille, Tampa, Atlanta, New Orleans,
Birmingham and Memphis. The Fast
Mail leaving at 730 A. NJ. carries through
sleepers from Washington to Jacksonville,
Atlanta and New Orleans, and other
prominent intermediate points not mem
toned above.
The physical condition of the road IS Of
the best, and all trains can be operated at
high rate of speed. The limited trains
are equipped in the most modern style,
and carry dining cars in which all meals
are served. Taking it all ia all the South
ern Railway will compare favorably 10
every respect with any Of the great trunk
lines in the East.
Pullman reservations can be made in
advance and all information obtained by
communicating with John n Beail. Dis
trict Passenger Agent, Southern Railway,
1923 Chestnut street. Philadelphia, Pa. n
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-17

A special trolley will leave East Bur-
lin0ton at 205 Thursday afternoon.


A special trolley will leave East Bur-
lineton at 2.05 Thursday afternoon.
At the Merchantville bicycle meet on
Saturday, Conrad Grob, of Riverside, won
the one-mile novice race in 2.4l 2-5. Grob
will ride five mile race at Mount Holly,
on Saturday.
The Covenant Guild, of Philadelphia
and the ]. P. Seward club, of White
Hill, played game Of ball at White Hill,
on Saturday. The score was in favor of
Seward-7 to 5.
On Saturday there will be double at
traction at the Fair Ground. At O'Clock
there will be 6Ye-mile bicycle race be-
myra. At 8. 80 there will be a game of
base ball with the strong Clermont club.
The Tuckerton Wheelmen will hold an
other race meet on their one-third mile
track at Tuckerton, on Saturday, August
%. The club has spent big lot of money
since the last meet, and have at the pres
CIT GlulO EOb buO III oplouulu COnul-
ton, and some of the previous records are
sure to be broken in one mile novice, one
mile open, one mile championship of At
lantic, Burlington and Ocean counties
and five mile handicap. A good list Of
entries is looked for.
The Mount Holly base ball club visited
New Egypt, on Thursday, and was de-
feated by the club at that place by the
score of II to 5. The famous McFetridge
pitched for New Egypt and was touched
up for nine hits with total of thirteen
bases. His pitching record has not suf-
fered such severe set back for many
moons Although Mount Holly did the
heaviest hitting they lost by numerous
and costly errors Seven runs and six
hits were made by New Egypt after
chances had been offered to retire the
side This was very disheartening to
Stecher.
The features of the game were four two
baggers by Mount Holly, the hitting of
Hill, the fielding of Denness and Tobin.
and three fast double plays by Mount
Holly.
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Circus Coming.

The people are always glad to hear that
Hunting's Circus is coming to town. The
circus has earned reputation for exhib-
iting just what it advertlses, and its at
fractions are abreast of the times The
popular show will give exhibitions in
Mount Holly one day only, Saturday, Aug.
q. Performance afternoon and evening
The program of entertainment is long
one but enjoyable to the end. The gym
nastic feats by the Hunting brothers are
exceedingly clever, and worth going miles
to see. Prof. Mohn's school of trained
dogs and ponies are wonderful drawing
card. The leaping greyhounds are the
best to be found in the country.
The show presents so many admirable
features that it is impossible to mention
them all in one short article.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-17
YELLOWSTONE PARK.
A Complete Tour via the Pennsylyania
Railroad

Railroad
The Yellowstone National Park is I'M
questionably the most interesting region
on the gloDe, for within it is displayed the
greatest collection of natures manifold
wonders Indeed, this mountain-boan
plateau high up on the summit of the
everlasting Rockies, is a veritable play
ground for the worlds giant forces. To
stand by and gaze upon them in all their
marvellous manifestations. the great gey-
ser upheavals, the fierce steam blasts, the
terrible leap of the river, and the awful
canon, is revelation, an experience to be
had at no other point on the earth.
The personally-conducted tour Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad company, which
leaves New York on September 2, affords
the most satisfactory means OF visiting
this wonderland and viewing its marvel
Gus features. Tourists will travel by
special train of Pullman smoking, dining.
sleeping and observation cars in each
direction. Eight days will be spent in
the Park. Stops will also be made re-
turning at st. Paul and Chicago The
round-trip rate, $235 from New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washing
ton, $3.50 from Pittsburg, covers all
necessary expenses.
For detailed itineraries and foil inform
alton apply to ticket agents, Tourist
Agent, 1896 Broadway, New York, or
address George w. Boyd, Assistant Gen.
Pass. Agent, Broad Street Station, Phila.
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Robinson MavDio.

James Robinson, the White Hill muir
derer and would-be suicide, who is now
at St. Francis Hospital is likely to escape
the gallows. At first it was thought prob
able that he would recover, but his con-
dition changed for the worse, and now it
is thought he will die from the self-inf1ict-
ed wounds in his throat Coroner Fisher
keeps thoroughly posted on Robinson's
condition and has an officer on guard at
st. Francis Hospital watching him. If he
does surprise his physicians and get well
it will only be to be brought to the Mount
Holly Jail as soon as his condition permits
Since he has been in the hospital Robin
son has exhibited no signs of insanity,
which is said to have prompted him to
commit the horrible crime. He talk ed
somewhat at first, but has avoided the
murder and attempt on his own life as
one of the topics of cow ersation