The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-10-25

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Vincentown.
Thomas Ridgway, who works in tht
; foundry at Hainesport, burned his foo
badly last week
David Haines, of Columbus, suffered
the loss of 1870 chickens few nights age
from the ravages of dogs.
The firemen's parade at Burlington, OF
Thursday, was the finest affair of the kind
that has been seen for some time.
The property on West Washington
street. belonging to Harry G. Tomlinson,
has been sold to Lewis A. Tomlinson.
Franklin Lightcap, proprietor of the
hotel at Medford, who has been ill for
some time, died on Saturday afternoon.
1t is quite evident that the effort to Sc
cure new armory for Company F, of
Mount Holly, will be delayed for some
time.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church
will give supper in the Masonic Temple,
on Friday and Saturday, November IS
and 10.
John Groves, who thought he would
leave this country for good and go to Ire
land, has changed his mind and returned
to Mount Holly.
Is your sight failing2 If SO, have your
eyes fitted with properly adjusted glasses
by A. Gouley, graduated and practical
optician, 81 Main street
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church will give sociable
next Monday evening at the residence of
James S. McIlvain, on Garden street
The heavy wind that accompanied the
storm on Friday night caused a disar-
rangement of the electric light wires and
the lights were out most of the night
1t is now proposed to bring to justice
a number of men who live in the pines
and who have been getting away with
large quantities of timber that did not be-
long to them.
On Monday evening next Hallow cen
social will be held in the gymnasium of
ST. Andrews Church. At five o'clock a
light tea will be served, and in the even
ing there will be pleasing programme
Flannelette skirts for % cents. A nice
ly made skirt for 80 cents Good black
stockings 10 cents per pair. A beautiful
corset for so cents in white and colored.
s. S. Evan, % Main street.
For your 80 mount why not ride a Ram
bier, with 30 inch wheels, $45; or, with %
inch wheels, $40? Fitted with the great
G. & j. tires. Tallaksen & Pew, agents,
106 East Main street, Moorestown, N. ]. =
Since the firm of E. L. Prickett & Co.
has finished its government contracts,
they have had no further use for the Holt
| building, and now their business is once
more concentrated in their factory on
Garden street.
! In our account last week of the mar
rage of Martin Bayersdorfer and Miss
Della r. Wolf, at Philadelphia, we unin-
| tentionally omitted to mention the names
of Mr.. and Mrs George w. Durand, of
Mount Holly, as being guests on that
pleasant and memorable occasion.
Now is good time to buy carryall,
spindle or buggy. Judson Gaskill, corner
of Garden and Buttonwood streets, has a
large stock that he does not care to carry
through the winter, but will sell cheap.
This is not lot of second hand work, but
new stock of Mr.. GaskilPs own make, the
only cheap thing about it being the
price.
Try George W. Durand if you want
strictly pure groceries and provisions at
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.
| Notwithstanding that some 1, 800 people
from Mount Holly went to Burlington on
Thursday to witness the firemen's parade,
there were 1924 taken in at the perform
ance of Peck's Bad Boy, which was pre-
scented here in the Opera House that even
ing. Mount Holly has contributed nearly
81 900 this month for entertainments,
nearly all of which was taken out of town.
| Charles Evans, of Moorestown, was a
very much disappointed man Jews days
since He started out for his days work,
and at noon time, when his appetite was
in frst-class order, he picked up his din
ner kettle, and seeking shady nook for a
good repast, was much surprised to fine
that he had taken the wrong kettle when
he left home, and that he had nothing
before him but pail full of lard.
Albert Mayer, the Mill street baker, had
narrow escape on Wednesday morning.
At an early hour he was driving down
Water street, and as he was about to cross
the railroad track the first trolley out
struck his horses head knocking the an
imal down The car rushed past the pros
trate horse but Mr.. Mayer, who managed
to keep his seat in the wagon, had good
cause to look scared. 1t was found that
the horse was very little injured, perhaps
a few teeth being loosened. The animal
got up and started on his journey. The
flagman was not on duty at the time.
Joshua Simpkins" will be the attrac-
ton at the Mount Holly Opera House, on
Friday, October 90. 1t is said to be a
well written pastoral play, with an inter
esting plot the story being a happy
blending of sunshine and shadow. The
situations are said to be strikingly realis-
tic, with an overflow of fun and amuse-
ment There are seven comedy parts in
addition to that of Uncle Josh, which
character is really whole show in itself.
A sensational novelty is introduced in the
third act in the shape of realistic Saw
Mill scene, in which monster circular
saw is used, and which is said to actually
saw through real timber. Reserved seats
now on sale at Jamison's book store.
Moorestown police on Saturday night re-
ceived telegram from the State Insane
Asylum, Trenton, notifying them that
Francis Lynch, an inmate from Moores-
town had made his escape, and to be on
the lookout for him. 1t was surmised
that he would attempt to return to his
home, and fearing he might wreak ven
geance on his family an officer was placed