The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-06-15

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III hand, but for some cause we fail to
see old Glory displayed from some
of our manufacturing establishments.
Now this IL one of the things that
should not be neglected, especially
Mt the present time, rs We ARE alI in
terested in the welfare of our country.
Gentlemen, chang Nour banner on
the ontei walls.
The heavy blnslius We hear ocens-
ionallN just below our city brings us
back in memory to the days of 81 3.
The sounds nre simiIar bat nre not
played in the same key. Whom we
look hack upon those days of strife
we often wonder at the courage that
was displayed by both the boys in
blue, and " the boys in grey Some
of these daring deeds have been wit
messed by your correspondent. and ut
some time III the near future, he may
relate some of them for the benefit Of
THE REconp
Your Observer observes hat there
has been an attempt madc to repair
the side walk ON South Main street. IL
~ now combination of old deeayed
ear sills and coal ashes. The blend
ing of these conelomerntions does not
make very neat appearance, but then,
any little improvement Is Appreciated
by the public who daily pass oyer
them.
Isn't it about time Ia hcar some old
fashioned fish stories? The boys are
having pretty good sport now Mt the
Falls and there have been some pretty
good catches reported already this
scason
Mr.. Trauger has given his front
fence new coat Of paint. Before
commencing the work he had taken
the precaution to call few of hls
friends and ncighbors in consultation
regarding the color, &c., well knowing
the difficulty Of pleasing all upon such
occasions, but yet, after having thus
decided upon the color, he finds out
that all who were not consulted upon
the work have new suggestions and
new ideas about II, so one can see how
difficult it is to please every one in
such things therefore would sug-
gest to any one who has work Of this
kind to be done that the best way
would be for them to suit Themselves
and let the critics criticise.
great many people visit Mt Hope
Cemetery on Sunday afternoons.
There are hundreds of little flags still
to be seen in all directionswhich mark
the graves Of the men who once wore
the blue
We would like to see one Of the old
fashioned Fourth Of July celebrations
once more in Lambcrtyille. This would
be very appropriate year for such a
demonstration, and would stir up the
patriotism of the younger generation.
OF course all these young Americans
are full Of patriotism and are ONLY
awaiting an opportunity to warm III
to the occasion Witha band Of music.
little parade and some good speaking,
they would be in their glory.
We are pleased to note the display
of splendid new flag that was nm
furled to the breeze from the top o.
the Weeden Paper Mill on Thursday
afternoon. Others should follow, fol
this is showing in the right direction
and "Old Glory should be displayed
from every business place in our city
A nice little Lawn Party was hel(
on the lawn Of Patrich Cavanaueh
corner Main and Swan streets, las
Wednesday evening, aud the goot
time the little girls had can only b,
Imagined by those who saw them
| These little parties are very cnioyabI.
for the little folks aud should be hello
more frequently. OBSERVER.