The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-07-19

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day.
J Baggage Master James NJ. Smith i;
being assisted by Louis McIlvain during
the summer.
J A twelve pound baby girl made its ap
pearance at the residence of Bert Dill OIL
Tuesday night.
Dr. John B. Hays, of New York, broth
er of N W C. Hays, of Burlington, was
buried last week
} A camp meeting began on Sunday, in
Parry's Grove, at Hainesport and will
continue two weeks.
The finest piece of corn to be seen in
this vicinity is that on the lot of DR.. Bar
rington out Main street
Joseph Carney, who recently had his
foot terribly burned with hot metal at the
Risdon foundry, is able to be about again.
John w Archer is placing corrugated
iron awning in front of his property on
Mill street, occupied by John D. Clevenger.
The condition of Charles Morgan, who
has been suffering from typhoid fever for
the past eight weeks, is much improved.
Arthur Zimmerman who has been suf-
fering from the Mexican fever for several
weeks, is now pronounced to be out of
danger.
Chief-J Collins had the distinction of
removing the first shovelful of dirt in the
erection of the new house of the Union
fire company
The county papers are speaking very
highly of the bicycle presents that have
been given to the winners of races held at
Mount Holly.
The pond near Bidwells factory on
West Washington street, to be used in
case of fire in that vicinity, has been drawn
off for the summer
Harry Stroud claims to be the cham
pion pool player of Burlington county and
is willing to meet any man in a match
game for $50 side.
Contractor John S. Rogers, of Moores-
town, has erected large barn on the farm
of Miss Eliza McHenry, near Mount Holly,
occupied by Charles Lewallen.
The first excursion to the shore on
Tuesday was quite literally patronized.
Although the day was unpleasant, about
thirty five went from Mount Holly.
The cottage being erected by Contract
ors Gillespie & Esham, at Sea Side Park,
for Samuel A. Atkinson, is rapidly near
ing completion and will be ready for oc-
cupancy in about two weeks.
Company K, Sd Regiment, of Burling-
| ton, of which Samuel A. Dobbins, Jr., of
Mount Holly, is a member, has been trans
ferred from Sandy Hook to Fort Wads-
worth, about 10 miles from New FORK city.
On Thursday afternoon Sheriff Fleet
wood sold the stock and fixtures of the J.
L. Spencer shoe factory at Burlington to
Herbert Zelley. 1t has not yet been de-
cided whether the business will be con
tinued.
Rev j. G. Fryer, formerly in charge of
the Lumberton Mission, will conduct the
PRAYER meeting at the Baptist Church, on
Wednesday evening John D. Clevenger
will have charge of the meeting on Friday
evening
A peach festival and fair will be held
by Gen. Hooker Camp, No 40, Sons Of
Veterans on Friday and Saturday even
ings, September 16 and II. The person
selling the most tickets will be presented
with gold watch.
| When the celestials in the laundry of
Mock Ock were informed that Charlie
Wing, of Bristol intended opening another
laundry on Main street, there was very
animated and unintelligible discussion
over the proposed opposition.
The owners of public pool and billiard
tables were visited last week by Charles
H. Ellis, deputy internal revenue col
lector, and notified that under the new
war tax law they would be compelled to
pay s. annually for each table
The auditing committee of the Knights
of Pythias made a report on Friday even
ing, which showed that although the
lodge has paid out large sum of money
during the past year, yet there has been a
gratifying increase in the receipts.
| Danny" Green, who has been playing
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field club, is now member of the Chica-
go club, which places Mr.. Green in fast
league company Danny" is well re-
membered as former Mount Holly play
err
| G. W. Lewis of Burlington, who has
been soliciting subscribers for the Bur
lington County Telephone Company. has
secured thirty six with the promise of
several more When he obtains fifty
names the company will extend its service
to that city.
George H. Fort, of Burlington, District
Deputy Grand Master Workman of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen, will
visit Good Will Lodge. No. IA, at Mount
Holly, this evening, and all the members
are requested to attend the meeting and
join in the reception to be extended to the
deputy.
The Mount Holly and Smithville bicycle
railway is practically a thing of the past.
The road has been abandoned and all BIZ
cycles of any value have been sent away.
The track in several places is dangerous
for travel owing to inattention. The
stockholders of the company have not
found their investment very profitable
Try George W. Durand if you want
strictly pure groceries and provisions al
the lowest cash prices. He has large
stock at his store, corner of Water and
King streets, Mount Holly Orders called
for and delivered. Prompt attention given
to all customers, and satisfaction guaran
teed Also fresh and salt meats can be
obtained at lowest market prices.
Rev Charles H. Pendleton, pastor Of
the Baptist Church, will enjoy his vaca
ton during the month of August. Tht
pulpit will be occupied by the following
clergymen during his absence; Rev. j. G
J Fryer, of Lumberton, two Sundays; Rev
Dr. Pogson, of New York, and Rev Jos
eph E. Perry, principal of Peddie Institute
Hightstown.