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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-19
5ele&t Misrrlluny.
A FAMILY STORY.
BY ZOE ANDERSON NORRIS.

The Mills family were at supper. 1t
was warm summer evening, and the
smoking lamp in the centre Of the ia
BILE swarmed with minute insects at
tracttd by its light and heat. The
light, subdued by the blackened chin
ney and the insects, fell upon CON-
mon red tablecloth, greasy in spots,
not too clean anywhere, upon which
was spread the food commonly con-
sumed by the family.
1t also fell upon the faces of the diff
ferent members of the Mills family,
grouped unsystematically about the
red tablecloth; upon the heavy face eff
the father, bending over his plate sui
lenly, and on the blaEd face of the moth
er who, hopeless of happiness in her
earthly life, had turned to heavenly
things, looking forward to mammon
in the skies, since her earthly habita-
ton had been the humblest of cottages.
At her right hand sat her favorite
son, James. Beside this young man
sat his sister, girl Of about sixteen,
who would have been pretty but for
two slovcnly buttons untastened at the
throat of her calico gown. A younger
brother occupied the seat next to his
mother on her right hand, and near
him sat Luella, baby on either side
"I'll take some more meat, pa" said
James, passing his plate for the third
time.
The father raised his head. wv hat
saw" he asked, for he was very deaf
unless two heads nodded together
whispering.
"Give me some more meat" repeated
James.
"There amt no more" said the faith,
er. ats all gone" :.
"That comes of havin' two extras in
the family when there amt enough
meat to go round as 'tis," growIed
James.
And they all looked at Luella, be-
fore whom the insects about the lamp
suddenly swan in kind of mist She
raised her cup to her lips and choked
as she tried to drink the muddy coffee.
She rose, coughing, and left the. table;
going out through the kitchen door
into the back yard, she sank down at
the foot of a little tree, all trembling
and crying, her wet face in her apron.
The fit of crying grew upon her, she
shook with sobs and little gasping
means; she grovcled in the wet grass
her face pressing against its cooling
green, her nails sunk in her palms.
Does our Mother Earth sometimes
comfort her children in their distress:
Something in the smell Of the earthly
earth. in the mere contact with the
sweet, green, dewy carpet ,ssotAed Lu-
elias heart. Presently She ceased to
writhe and raoan; she only sobbed now
and then, like hurt and tired child
upon the bosom of it's mother After
awhile she grew entirely quiet, turning
her face sidewise and looking out' at the
myriads of twinkling stars in the pur.
plish dome overhead, and at the fire.
flies dancing here and there in lifelong
waving grasses.
AS she lay there something of the
nights quiet stole into her brain. and
calmly, without any of that acute agi-
tation that had shaken her at first, she
began to think over her past life. She
had married early-too rly-in Or
der to get away from this poor home,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-19
UPPER MARLBOROUGH, 81, MD friday, FEBRUARY Is
on the table, frown on her brow, her
chin in her hands. devouring yellow

chin in her hands. devOuring a yellow
backed novel;
They looked up inquringly as Luella,
stood in the middle Of the room with
her children. They wondered why she
was not in the kitchen, as usual, wash.
ing up the dishes.
"I'm going home to John" she said
in answer to the look.
"Well, go along then," said James,
splitting between two divided teeth at
the black cavity of the summertime
place and hitting the exact spot aimed
at, ''and good riddance to bad rubbish"
Il wish to goodness you would wash
the dishes first" exclaimed Eliza, to
whom the feel of greasy dishwater was
worse than perdition.
The Lord be with you," said her
mother, her eyes upon her book as if
she were reading the words off, 'the
Lord be with you till we meet again"
2Luella laughed hysterically. for her
mothers intonation of the words, "till
we meet again" expressed to her sensi-
tive ear that that meeting would be at
some far distant day.
With that mirthless laugh she pass
ed out of the house into the road that
led to Johns home. The way was not
long, but baby Bess grew like lead,
and her heart sank at every step.
What if he were away? What if he
refused to take her in? What would
she do then? Where would she turn?
Little Alice began to cry from sheer
weariness. Luella pressed her hand
and hushed her with a word; cowed
by those weeks of dependence on her
grandmother's charity, the child was
very docile.
About half way Luella sat down by
the roadside, the sleeping child was so
heavy, and thought again. Should
she 60 on? Her heart failed her, and
yet it was impossible to return She
could hear James's sarcastic words,
Eliza's jeers and her mothers invaria-
BILE text, and she felt that death was
preferable.
Alice began to cry sleepily, it was
past her bedtime, and rising, Luella
walked hesitatingly to Johns home.
No, he was not away, there was a
light in the window.
She knocked timidly, and waited.
She had not long to wait. In one
moment he opened the door and looked
out at her as she stood in the stream
of light from the lamp within. A pitt
ful picture she made, and sweet too,
bareheaded, halffrighteded look in
her wide, blue eyes, her tear-stained
cheeks and wet lashes telling their own
tale of suffering and unhappiness.
"I've come back home john" she
began, quiveringly, and before she
could say another word he had her in
his arms, she and her children
"Poor little Luella," he said, and his
voice sounded like music in her ears,
give been waiting for you've been
waiting all these weeks!'
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-19
4loetry.
WHAT IS \ GENTLEMAN?

WHAT IS \ GENTLEMAN?
What is gentleman? Is it thing
Decked with scarfpin, chain and ring,
Dressed in suit of immaculate style,
Sporting an eye glass, lisp and a smile;
Talking of races and concerts and balls,
Evening assemblies and afternoon calls,
Summing himself sat home" and bazars,
Whistling mazurkas and smoking cigars?
What is gentleman? Say, is it one
Boosting of conquests Al d deeds he has done?
One who unblushingly glories to speak
Things which shoul1 call up flush to his cheee k
One who, while railing at actions unjust,
Robs some young heart of its pureness and trust;
Scorns to steal money, or Jewels, or wealth,
Thinks it no wrong to take honor by stealth?
What is gentleman? Is it not
knowing lnstinctively what he shcud shun,
Speaking no word that ould injure or pain.
Spreading no scandal and deep'ni"g no stain?
One who knows how to put each at his ease,
Striving successfully always to please
One who can tell by glance at your cheek
When to be silent and wht he should speak?
What is gentleman? Is it not one
Honestly eating the bread he has won,
Walking in uprightness. fearing his God,
Leaving no stain on the path he has trod;
Caring not whether his coat may be old;
Prizing sincerity far above gold?
Recking not whether his hand may be hard
Stretching it boldly to grasp its reward?
What is gentleman? Say, is it birth
Makes man noble or adds to his worth?
Is there family tree to be had
Shady enough to conceal what Is bad?
Seek out the man who has God for his guide,
Nothing to trem5le At, nothing to hide,
Be he a noble or be he in trade,
He is a gentleman Nature has made.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-19
WE ARE SELLING

Glass business for $3.50 in Black Cheviots and
liked cassimeres (a woo $lO $l2 and $5 display
in all styes-and then take $40 Black
Blu Kesey Overcoahey equal any sold elsewhere for
dollars Stop and Our goods and prices will
you many dollar.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-19
ON A BASIS

of making and selling to retail trade exclusively the BEST
4 LTIMORE MADE CLOTHING a manufacturers prices we
have conducted business for No business aurres
temporary gain will tempt from the settled plans which secure
the long reliable goods consistently
prices.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-19

Young doctor-"Which do you con-
slider the best-paying speciality.
Old doctor-"People who only think
they are sick"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-19

Our trials show us how strong
hold we have on God.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-10

Rev. ]. c. Buchanan is taking biz
vacation.
The NJ. E. Sunday school went to New
Lisbon on Thursday, where they passed
delightful day.
The NJ. E. Sunday school will have q
social on the lawn of William Bennett on
Thursday evening.
The trustees of the NJ. E. Church are
building new horse sheds to take the
place of those destroyed by fire.
Clifford Cross, one of the handy men en-
ployed in the building of the large bridge
near Barnegat, has been home sick.
A. j. Morris has been making some i'm
provements in laying new pavement and
putting in new culvert in front of his
home.
The house of Benjamin Powell, Jr..
which was destroyed by fire on Tuesday,
will be replaced by a handsome new
structure.
A missionary from Bulgaria will deliver
a lecture in the Baptist Church on Thurs
day evening on the customs of the people
of his country.
This end of the stone road has been GOV.
cred with light covering of sand, which
is a decided improvement, as it makes the
driving more pleasant, and is softer for
the horses feet
The potato patch of Samuel Dennis was
visited one night last week by some
thieves and several baskets of potatoes
were stolen. Sam thinks he knows who
the guilty parties are and they had better
make themselves scarce in the future.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-10
Jacksonville,


Plover are very scarce in this section.
George Harden has the finest garden in
town.
Wallace Atkinson is learning the mason
trade.
Herbert zelley. of Burlington, was in
town Saturday.
Rebecca Cobb is spending her vacation
with her mother.
Miss Bertha Gaskill is entertaining
fri ends from Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Shinn, of Philadelphia, is
visiting Mrs. George Fl. Haines.
Stevenson Bros. had about 300 bushels
of wheat spoiled by the bad weather.
Miss Alice Jones spent last week at the
county seat with Miss Anna Kingdom.
Willie and Roger Atkinson are spend
ing the summer with their uncle, L. f.
Atkinson.
We would like someone to tell us to
what extent man must be disabled to
secure pension.
G. W. Lewis, Jr., and family, of Bur
lington, are spending a. few days with
Mrs. w. W. Fenton.
Joseph E. Stevenson has as large flock
of ducks as one often sees. There are
bout 400 of them.
Quite a number of German carp have
been caught in our streams lately. The
muddy water appears to suit them.
The late storms have shortened our tur.
key crop to great extent. Several of oul
farmers have lost from fifty to a hundred
| young ones.
William Aldrich, of Kalamazoo, Mich.
is selling sulky that can be adjusted tC
any pillow, and it appears to take with the
farmers. Joseph Pew, with whom he ii
stopping, is introducing him.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-10
Moorastown.

George l.. Gillingham addressed the
Gloucester County Changers at their an
nual picnic at AlcyOn Park on WedDes-
day. There were five thousand people in
attendance.
President Roberts, OF the Moorestown
Turnpike Company, has forbidden the
Merchantville Good Roads League from
constructing a bicycle path along that
th oroughfare.
Lewis Morgan, an extensive mine oper-
ator of Montana, has been visiting his Sis
ter, Mrs. Jos. T. Condor, at Stanwick, the
past week. Mr.. Morgan has also been 10
the gold fields of Alaska and expressed
himself so we'll satisfied with the outlook
there that he intends returning with his
two sons next spring. Mr.. Morgan ex-
hibited number of valuable gold nuggets
which he brought east with him.
The dedication services of the new
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal
Church, of West Moorestown, will take
place next Sunday. The morning services
at 10 O'Clock will be opened by Rev A. G.
Lane with a prayer, Rev. ]. H. Robin
son will read the scriptures at 1890. Rev.
D. S. Bayard will conduct a love feast.
At IL o'clock Rev. G. w. G. Laws will de-
will deliver the closing prayer. The ded-
icatory services will be held at 2 o'clock,
and will begin with a reception of the
Bishop, Right Rev. Abram Grant, D, D..
when the keys of the church will be pre-
scented to the trustees A procession of
ministers, trustees, stewards and leaders
will pass up the aisle Presiding Elder
Rev. Israel Derricks will deliver the open-
ing prayer Rev. W. H. Middleton will
read the lesson for the day. Prayer will
be offered by Rev. M. NJ. Dent Rev. |.
E. Shovel will read hymn. The dedi-
catory sermon will be delivered by Rev.
Israel Derrieks and will he followed by a
prayer by Rev. ]. II. Whitaker. The
evening service will commence at 80
with a reading by Rev. F. S. Cox The
sermon will be by Rev. Geo. NJ. Witten.
Other clergymen are expected to be pres
ent to assist the pastor, Rev. g. r. Hub
bard. On Wednesday and Thursday,
18th and 10th, the church will celebrate
it's 18th anniversary. 1t is expected there
will be many ex-pastors and other prom
lnent clergymen present to take part in
the exercises. On Wednesday evening
there will be a sacred concert by the
Young Peoples Society of Christian En-
deavor, consisting of singing, recitations
and addresses. The Thursday evening
services will be participated in by the fol-
lowing: Rev. J. FL. Bean. of Cape May /;
Rev. Israel Derricks, Trenton; Rev. NJ.
NJ. Dent, Elizabeth Rev. Geo. Ambrose,
Rev. David Thomas and others.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-10
Sea Side Park.

DIR. 4. Q, Darlington will open a drug
store in the Manhasset hotel.
ReY. F. C. Baldwin, pastor of the Rose
vile Methodist Church, Newark, has
taken the Kennedy Reeves cottage for the
summer.
On Sunday evening the usual song SER
vice at the Manhasset was made more in
teresting by an address from Rev. S. Har-
per Leeper, of Coatesville, Pa, and tenor
solo, "fhe Holy City, by Stacy B. Lippin-
colt.
The grade on the ocean front has been
raised some two feet higher along the
boardwalk A broad and spacious plat
form has been placed in front of the Man
hasset and furnished with comfortable
settees.
Fishing has been fine. One day last
week, Benz amln Deacon with a party of
his own and some neighbours children,
the eldest only Is years of age, while out
with Captain Charlie Bozarth, caught It's
weak fish.
The Manhasset house has guests booked
for the present month up to its entire ca
pacity. From its opening this summer
TILL now It has had very successful sea-
son, with a slight intermission of the
crowds during the stormy weather.
Judge Joseph Il. Gaskill has bought a
yacht from William F. Thatcher. It was
built by Kirk, of Toms River. John d.
johnson is considering the project of hav.
ing Kirk build him large yacht, larger
and finer than any now on Barnegat Bay.
Professor Stobbe, the leader of the Man
hasset orchestra, is we'll known member
of the Germania orchestra, Philadelphia,
and has quite reputation as composer
He has just composed march which he
has dedicated to the land company and
named the "Manhasset March,"
The two new cottages now in course of
construction are for John Z. Creth, of the
Philadelphia insurance firm of Creth q
Sullivan, and Charles B. Coles, of the
Camden lumber firm of q. B. Coles & Sons.
both gentlemen being residents of Moores-
town. Each cottage will cost $500.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-10

The Machine Company received qui

The Machine Company received quite
an order from abroad last week.
The repainting of the houses is GETTING
to be q noticeable feature of the village
now.
Collin Norcross' daughter, Carrie, has
been sick for some time, but is slowly re-
covering.
Mrs. Henry Carroll has been very sick
for some time past, and it is feared she
may not recover.
The village was almost depopulated on
Friday, the occasion of the NJ E. Sunday
School picnic in the grove at Vincentown
The work of sinking the artesian we'll at
Smithville has been begun. A depth of
about twenty feet has been reached thus
far.
hite a number of Smithville people
nave been fishing in Barneant bay this
last week. They all say the fish bit well
and so did the mosquitoes. They made
good catches.
The Epworth League of the Methodist
Church at Smithville will give lawn So
clal on Thursday evening. There will be
refreshments in abundance and arrange
ments have been made to check BICYCLES
II the weather is stormy the affair will be
held the next clear evening.
We would warn the many bicycle
riders who enjoy the freedom of the side
walks and paths in SmIthville to keep a
little slower pace, as complaint has been
made to the Township Committee and it
may be necessary to issue a restraining
order. This word of caution should be
accepted by all riders in and out of the
place
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-10

Miss Louisa Taylor is visiting Miss
Gertie Broome.
Edward Broome, of Beach Haven, il
visiting relatives here.
William Woolston has picked some fine
lima beans from his garden.
Henry Taylor and wife are ON a few
days sailing trip down the bay.
William johnson is making MANY i'm
proVements on his house this summer.
Fred L. Owen, of Mount Holly, was the
guest Of William Woolston the past week.
Howard Woolston. of Philadelphia. is
spending few weeks with his brother
here.
Mrs. Katie Adams, of Pleasant Mills. is
visiting her sister, Miss Gertie Broome, at
this place
Star of Hope Lodge, Shepherds of Beth
iehem, had great picnic on Saturday.
July 81, at and about their new hall near
here. 1t is newly-organized lodge. hav-
ing been in existence only about four
months, but they know all about how to
give picnic Everything passed off nice
ly until about six o'clock, when there was
an old.fashioned thunder storm, which
lasted an hour, and then it was clear
again. Among the guests was the Su-
preme Commander, Mrs Eva Wyckoh,
OF Trenton, and large delegations from
Jenkins Neck, Columbia, Pleasant Mills.
Batsto, Lower Bank, Bridgeport and New
Gretna.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-10

Isaac E. Antrim has been elected city
solicitor, vice Samuel W, Beldon.
Harry Jones, freight brakeman on the
Pennsylvania railroad, had one of his
hands crushed near Delair on Friday.
Lightning struck and killed COW be-
longing to Benjamin Holloway, residing
on farm near here, on Wednesday night
Justice Steele, of this city, has put Mrs.
Elwood Bowker, of Chesterfield, under
pail to keep the peace for one year. Her
husband charged her with threatening to
poison him.
Sarah Butterfeld, treasurer of Farms
worth Council, No. s. Daughters of Amer
lea, of this city, reports that burglar en-
tered her home and stole $l45 belonging
to the lodge.
After an absence of forty years, Prof.
William T. Benjamin, employed at the
Government printing Office and baritone
singer at st. Augustine Church, Washing
ton, D. c., made flying visit to friends
here on Friday last. Mr., Benjamin is the
son of the late Lewis Benjamin, who was
baggage master here for the old Camden
and Am boy Railroad company.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-10
In Meuoriau.

Alexander Couples, of Tabernacle,
Shamong township was buried on Tues
day, August Sd. The services, which
were held at his late residence, were con-
Quoted by the Rev. j. A. Cakes, a former
pastor, in the absence of the Rev. J. s.
Moore. The Rev. George Reeves, of At
co, for many years an intimate friend, as
sisted in the services. The funeral was
attended by the citizens of the township
generally.
Mr.. Couples was a native of Shamong,
and was born on March Z, 1899. He bad
been very prominent in township politics,
holding various offices and serving twice
as chosen freeholder. He was a kind and
generous neighbor, man of excellent
reputation, above Teproach, and always
taking a leading part in public efforts to
promote the welfare of the church and
benevolent orders. In 1854 Mr.. Couples
married Miss Martha Alloway, who sur
wives him. Two sons are living, Edmund
d. Couples, of Mount Holly, and Joseph
Couples, who remains at home.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-10
A Serious Accident.

Edward Ried, aged 20 years, son of ex-
postmaster Ried. of Lumberton, met with
a very serious accident on Friday. He
was attending picnic near Vincentown
and during the day played game of base
ball.
Ried was at the bat when pitched ball
hit him on the head inst above the ear
He felt stunned, but.soon recovered and
ran to first base, and continued in the
game for some time.
After awhile, however, he felt badly,
and went to a seat. Senator Parry was
present and attended the young man, who
became unconscious, but rallied sufficient
ly to be taken to his home in a carriage
On his arrival there he again became I'M
conscious. His condition was so alarm
ing that Or. Morton, of F'hilad elphia, was
summoned, and with Drs. Parry and
Reeve, performed the operation of tre-
phining on Saturday, and the young man
is now likely to recover. considerable
quantity of blood was removed from the
region struck by the ball.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-10
Orphans, Court.

In the Orphans Court, on Saturday, on
motion of B. Fl. White, an order was
granted to show cause why real estate of
Thomas E. Borton, deceased, should not
be sold.
A new trustee in the estate of Joseph
W. Taylor, deceased, was ordered on mo-
ton OF Howard Flanders.
Mark r. Sooy was granted an order to
sell lands of William K. Rudderow, de-
ceased.
The sale of lands of John A, Vansciver,
deceased, was confirmed on motion of M
E. Matlack,
The bond of executors of. Thomas E.
Hancock, deceased, was presented by
Howard Flanders and was approved by
the court.
The accounts of Walter S. Bullock and
John NJ. Burtis, administrators of Alfred
Rogers, deceased, were approved.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-08-10
Teur to Gettysburg. Luray, and
Washington.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has arranged for a most delightful seven
day tour to the Gettysburg Battle field,
Caverns of Luray, and Washington, to
leave New York September 9. 1t will be
in charge of one of the company's tourist
agents, and will cover an extensively in
teresting section of the upper South An
experienced chaperon, whose especial
charge will be unescorted ladies, will &C
company the trip throughout. Round
trip rate, including all necessary expenses
during the entire time absent, $27 rom
New York, $26 from Trenton, and $24
from Philadelphia, and proportionate
rates from other points.
For itineraries and full information sp-
ply to ticket agents, Tourist Agent, 1895
Broadway, New York, or address Geo. W.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.