The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-09-12

ford.
Steps are being taken to have the tn pie,
road extended from Merchantville to Zen
sauken.
Charles B. Parsons has bought an OFT
gas engine to replace his steam power 10
chopping meat.
The Camden Baptist Association vii
hold its annual meeting at Moorestown
on the 28th and 9th inst
John 7. Vannatta, ex-deputy factory in
spector, died at Bordentown on Wednes
day from Bright's disease.
James Beck, residing near here on thu
Jacksonville road, is suffering from {
pitchfork wound in the arm.
The cool evenings of late have interfered
with the sale of snow flakes and caused the
annoying black bugs to hibernate.
The Mount Holly W. C. T. U. will re
sumo its meetings tomorrow at the home
of Mrs. Mark R. Sooy at $50 P. M.
While going to Philadelphia on Tues
day morning, Miss Adelaide Coonbs, o.
Mount Holly, lost her pocket book.
Miss Mary Quinn, of Philadelphia, ,
former employee at the postofice, has beer
visiting her parents in Mount Holly.
The suit of U. G. Culinary against An
thony Phillips is to be aired in cour
again. new trial having been granted.
The Merchantville Gas Company flee
articles of incorporation at Trenton oil
Wednesday. The capital stock is so, 600
The increase in numbers attending
church on Sunday was an evidence of thu
return of many from their summer outing
Constable A. Elwell Gaskill opened
cigar store, on Saturday, in the building
recently vacated by Garbarino 6 Sheme
Hey.
The Farmers Social Club will meet Al
the residence of Dr. William C. Parry, Al
Hainesport, on Friday evening, Septem
der 22d.
1t will cost you only % cents for full
chicken supper at the M. E. Church OF
| Thursday evening next Proceeds for
church debt.
There is a startling case of depravity
and immortality existing on Water stree
which should receive the attention of the
Grand Jury.
Charles r. Fenton as unable to BIZ
with the politicians at the Almshouse, on
Wednesday, owing to the serious illness
of his mother
The Howard Hub works, which have
passed into the hands of Diebel & Epper,
resumed operations last week. Bradford
W. Storey is foreman.
Miss Smalley, bookkeeper for the
Mount Holly Shoe Company. is enjoying {
two weeks vacation. Her position il
being filled by Miss Bertha Keeler.
R. w. Weir, of Burlington, has accept
ed the position of foreman of the Home
Manufacturing Company Mrs Stencil il
in charge of the woman's department
/ Harrison Pew, living on the Jackson
vile road. while attempting to get in thu
back part of wagon last week, had hii
leg broken by having it caught in a wheel
| A musical and literary entertainment
and floral exhibition will be given by the
| po,,4fct Vornor Dao,,lo,o TIn;or IN Mondox
evening, 25th inst. Silver offering at the
door.
A lady living on Mount Holly avenue
has cat in her possession that is dying
from old age. The animal is so weak thai
it has to be carried around and fed 1t is
90 years old.
Owing to some misunderstanding, the
G. A. r. party did not 90 to Philadelphia
to witness the naval parade on Friday. al
guests of Commodore Comfy, in his
naphtha launch.
| Constable Roberts, of New Egypt, ar
rested Harley Shemeley in Mount Holl }
on Thursday, and took him to the Toms
River jail. Shemeley is charged will
stealing wagon,
At the meeting of the Baptist Young
Peoples Union on Monday evening, a res
olution was adopted pledging the payment
of 800 per year toward the salary of the
chorister of the church.
Walter 7. Stewart having accepted the
foremanship of the cutting de partment Of
the Mount Holly Shoe Company, will re
main in Mount Holly and also resume his
duties as township clerk
This is a beautiful season for boating
parties up the creek. Those wishing tt
enjoy such pleasure can always obtain {
nice clean boat from Edward Hack, who
has feet of fine batteaus.
Dr. Shirley W. Bowles. who for over {
year past has been associated with DR.
Charles Harker, has decided to locate a
Elmira, New York, his home DR.. Bowle
will leave many friends in Mount Holly.
Barzillai L. Thompson, of Medford, wa
one of the old veterans who were over
come while parading in Philadelphia OF
Tuesday. AS he could not be restored t,
consciousness, he was revived at hospi
tai
The Mount Holly Shoe Company's fac
tory started up yesterday. The opel
space on the side of this building has BEEF
filed in and wooden curb laid, and tn
street has also received some neede'
attention.
The person who stole the ladys bicycl
found in the possession of Charles Hooper
who is now in the county insane asylum
is known, and if his case should eve
come to trial, he will have some goo
witnesses.
Try George W. Durand if you wan
strictly pure groceries and provisions q
the lowest cash prices. He has larg
stock at his store, corner of Water an
King streets, Mount Holly. Orders Gale
for and delivered Prompt attention give
to all customers, and satisfaction guarar
teed. Also fresh and salt meats can
obtained at lowest market prices
John A. Bidwell, of West Washingto
street, is much exercised over the actio
of some person who took it upon himse
to Withdraw a plug from an iron pip
which allowed the water to drain off III
pond which he made to protect his neigl
borhood In case of fire. He now propose
to build trunk and fix matters so thu
the outlet cannot be tempered with.
is claimed by some that the presence
/ the water has produced malaria in that i