The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-05-31

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pham streets
The new hotel at Jacksonville, under
the management of Lee A. Stroud, is now
open for business.
The Ladies' Aid, of Juliustown, held a
successful strawberry festival in Harmony
hall, on Saturday evening.
The rite of baptism was administered in
the Church of St. Martin Sin the Fields,
at Lumberton, on Sunday.
Edward Flagg, of Jobstown, is suffer
ing from injuries received by running the
tines of fork into his foot
Frank S. Davis is arranging to re-enter
the shoe business again, probably at his
old quarters on Water street.
A snapper soup supper will be given by
the Lincoln Club at James D. Flynns, on
Thursday evening, June 9th.
Mrs. Gray, of Jobstown, was bitten
through the wrist recently by dog that
was afterward shot by ]. Offert
Miss Mary Moore is recovering from the
injuries which she recently received in a
trolley car accident in Philadelphia
The ammunition that was in possession
of Company F has been transferred to Sea
Girt for use of the troops called out
E. L. Prickett & Co. are giving employ
ment to number of harness makers at
their novelty factory on Garden street.
Miss Lena R. Oliver, of Mount Holly, is
acting as telegraph operator at the Somer-
set Inn, Bernardsville, for the summer.
Manager ]. Praul Rue opened the sea-
son at Birmingham Inn on Saturday even
ing with dance A number from this
section were present.
Clayton Andrews, of Moorestown, is
suffering from broken collar bone. the
result of being thrown from his wagon
while spraying fruit trees.
R. M. Fitch, of Birdsboro, Pa has been
engaged as foreman in the bottoming
room at the factory of the Home Manu-
featuring Company on Water street.
While playing in barn ON Church
street, Thursday afternoon, Thomas Quig-
ley fell from the hay NOW and dislocated
his hip. He was also internally injured.
| DR.. Hollingshead, of Moorestown, will
represent the Burlington County Medical
Society at the annual meeting of the
State Association at Asbury Park next
month.
| Professor DeVoe predicts that the first
week in June will be very cold, with how
ling northeast gales along the Atlantic
coast Heavy rains will continue and in
crease during the month.
Charles E. Hendrickson, Jr., having
passed the final examination in the law
department Of the University of Penn
sylvania, is now preparing himself for ad-
mission to the bar of New Jersey
| Charles A. Bufin, former resident of
| Columbus, died at his home in Borden
town last week after a brief illness.
About year ago deceased had his leg
amputated in a hospital at Trenton.
Postmaster General Charles Emory
Smith has made postage on letters from
sailors and soldiers collectable on delivery
A bill is to be passed extending the frank
ing privilege to the men while on duty.
According to instructions received from
the State Board of Health, Assessor Mar
tin H. Girven is now compelled to send
weekly to that body report of the con-
tagious diseases existing in the township.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union
prayer meeting, on Sunday evening, was
led by Bertha Keller The meeting next
Sunday evening will be conducted by
Carrie Bickford; subject: "Glimpses of
Glory"
Joseph Williams, a young colored lad,
was on Tuesday placed under 800 bail to
keep the peace. This is the second or
third time this boy has been charged with
throwing stones at aged George Singleton
and WIFE
The fifty acre farm belonging to the es-
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Florence station, was sold at Zelley's
hotel, Mount Holly, on Wednesday, by
the executors, to Mrs Charles Smith, for
$55 per acre.
Edward Wetherill, of Burlington, while
cleaning his bicycle few days since,
nearly had the index finger of his right
hand severed by getting it caught
between the chain and draw under the
sprocket wheel.
The ordinance compelling itinerants to
take out license is being strictly en-
forced. On Wednesday a small boy ped
ding matches and writing paper felt the
effects of this law when he was compelled
to pay $1.75 license fee.
Rev. Milton Relyea preached an excel
lent sermon on Sunday evening to the
members of Gen A. E. Shiras Post No.
26, G. A. R., Joseph Hooker Camp S. of
v, Washington Council, No 5, JrO.U A.
NJ, and Company F. N G. N. ]. Special
music was rendered appropriate to the oc-
casion.
| Try George W. Durand if you want
strictly pure groceries and provisions at
the lowest cash prices He has a 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.
The Mount Holly public schools will
close for the term to-day instead of wait
ing until next Tuesday. This action is
deemed advisable owing to the possible
danger of spreading diphtheria and scar
let fever The actual school work has
been completed and the duties of the next
few days would be merely in the nature of
review. The commencement exercises
will be held next Tuesday evening.
| Geraniums soc to $1.00 per doz; Coleus,
Verbenas, &c, 35c per doz; Astors, Snap,
dragons, Cosmos (early and late fiowering),
Scabiosa, (mourning bride) 10c per doz.
Hardy herbaceous plants in variety will
bloom this season, 15c per clump. Roses
$1.00 to $3.50 per doz., other plants in va
riety all at prices below the usual cata-
logue rates. AS we publish no expensive
price list and sell only for cash, you are
not expected to help pay some one else's
bills or unnecessary expenses. A. & G,
Rosbach, Pemberton.