The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-01-17
JoTTINGs.

A young man III CoWHI WIZ AOluo d POol
ton. as clerk, and who was recently mar
ried, intends to furnish house and resid,
on Broad street, but at present he wishes
the matter kept quiet. This is the reason
why we shall not say anything about il
just now.
Each New Jersey Congressman has
been advised by the Department of Agri-
culture that he will have at his disposal
for free distribution In his district $685.
packages of vegetable and flower seeds,
and these are now ready to be sent out.
The constituents will receive the seeds
about February 1.
II would like to see the White Caps
give that man a severe cowhiding, as
believe that is about the only thing that
will bring him to his senses" This re-
mark was made by Mount Holly official
concerning matter which relates to a
man who, by his cruelty when under the
influence of liquor, has partially wrecked
the mental capacity of his wife and
caused untold sorrow to fall upon his re-
spectacle children, for whom he does not
care, although they are compelled to sup
port the home.
People who have subscribed for the tel
ephone service find in it many advant-
ages, and there are very few who would
be willing to part with their phones. The
service is made all the more valuable by
reason of the out-of- town conn ections,
and naturally these will increase from
time to time. The exchange in Mount
Holly is growing so rapidly that its ca
pacity is being heavily taxed. There will
be no trouble is disposing of the addition
al "a, 900 worth of stock, which is to be
issued in order that the line might be ex-
tended to Moorestown.
A lady attempted to enter the post office
last week by the north door, but she
could not do so as it was locked. Some
small boys who were lettering inside
laughed at the lady's failure to get in.
Thinking they had locked the door as a
joke she complained of their actions only
to learn that they were innocent. and then
they enjoyed another hearty laugh which
was entirely out of place, and somewhat
mortified the lady. Boys have no bust
ness to loaf in the post office and the
practice should cease. In extremely cold
weather the upper door is usually fasten-
ed in order to protect the employees of the
office from the cold draft, which is con
slant while the door is swinging to and
fro This is little inconvenient, but it
is better than having the force down with
the grip.
BILLY" Worrell, of the Arcade Hotel,
strolled up Main street on Wednesday to
see his friend, Frank Let's, of the Wash
ington House The two engaged in con-
versation, when Worrell remarked:
Frank, l think can shoot more pigeons
to-day than any man in Mount Holly. y
Let's, who is somewhat of sport him
self, did not expect this sudden challenge,
but he decided to try conclusions with his
adversary. II am not much of a shooter
myself, " said Frank, "but will shoot you
match at 10 birds on the fair grounds fol-
800" This remark struck BILLY" dumb,
as he was not prepared for such a shock,
neither did he think that his friend had SC
much blood. Finally the matter was com
promised and they shot at the requisite
number of birds for a stake of 81, with
the result that Let's killed 10 and Worrell
3, after which the latter returned home
with his colors much lowered
There is nothing unusual in the sight Of
two ladies kissing each other, but when
it comes to men indulging in that
pleasure that is something else. But 6
case of this kind actually occurred in q
business place on Main street one evening
last week, there being quite number Of
persons present to witness the unusual
performance. Sitting comfortably in one
COIuCI VI InC lOOlu W DIS d IIldn Will d IOSl
cheek that had been Clearly shaved
Presently the proprietor came in the door
from an outside temperature that marked
fifteen degrees above zero. He was chilled
through, and after backing up to the stove
to get warm, his gaze fell upon the cheel
in question. Instantly he grabbed the
mans head and implanted a whacE
with his ruby lips on that cheek before
the victim had chance to shake off his
assailant. The joke was explained as
being one of the customs of Free Mason
ry, of which order both the persons are
members.
There are two periods in a mans life
when he is not responsible for his actions
The first is when he is in love, and thu
second is when he has the toothache
This latter fact recalls to mind circum
stance that occurred in Mount Holly be
tween two men who had the toothache
One man watched the dental Office Will,
waiting for the necessary nerve to hav'
the troublesome molar extracted. Whel
the doctor was seen to leave his house tn
sufferer made call, and to the person
who answered his summons he professet
to be very much Disguised because tn
doctor was not in. But the other case i
quite different. This fellow was suffer
ing intense pain. He was in the vicinit,
of the railroad station, and though h
saw the dentist going out of town, so he
too, called upon the professional man
Ringing the door bell with satisfied all
he inquired: SIS the doctor in :" Eyes
sir; won't you walk in p came the reply
and the mans establishment was so grea
that the air for awhile was blue. Hi
mistake, however, led to the extractio
of the tooth.
There is young man in town who ha
acquired the tobacco habit, and not wish
ing his parents to find it out yet awhile
has hit upon novel plan to escape de
lection, which is not very slow either
Frequently he is to be seen in an uptow
business place, and when smoking he il
variably occupies the same seat, but notf
ing unsual was noticed about this circun
stance. One day last week he blossome
out with a full-fedged cigar. He ev
IDENTIFY enjoyed the weed for his mannt
indicated contcntment. Without maxim
anv fuss he laisuraIv arose from his sen