The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-02-21

OlQ bOreaS 1nIerIereQ WIFI tne VdIen-
tine business on Tuesday.
For once at least the bicycle f1end was
compelled to suspend business last week.
John D. Johnsons sleigh was upset on
Mill street, Thursday, but no damage was
done.
A great revival meeting is now in pro-
gress at the Keswick Colony of Mercy,
near Writings
| People who were caught away from
home on Monday had to make the best of
it for few days.
On Friday, at Millville, will occur the
silver wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Bullock
A valuable horse belonging to Sheriff
Fleetwood calked itself badly, on Tues
day, as the result of falling in the snow.
1t took the Atlantic oil wagon eight
hours to come over from Burlington, on
Wednesday, Notwithstanding that it was
drawn by four big horses.
Edward B. Jones, the druggist, is sell
ing fine line of candies for 80 cents per
pound, which he receives fresh from a
Philadelphia firm. He has chocolates and
CONNECTIONS of all kinds.
Thursday night was most disagreeable
on account of the rain, and the running
water down Main street was sight be-
cause many cutters had not been opened,
and this allowed the water to back up and
run in many cellars
The employees of the freight station
were obliged to sleep in the building sew
eral nights last week in case of the arrival
of a freight train. The railroad men
were worked very hard, and it was diff
cult to secure extra men to assist in the
snow shoveling.
The Eagle clothing store in the Masonic
Temple paid no attention to the early
closing movement last week. The town
ship committee has ordered this concern
to pay license of one dollar day while
here, and if they remain long enough to
pay taxes the money will be refunded
Funny things get into print sometimes.
Even city papers make mistakes. In the
Philadelphia Record this morning at the
foot of death notice appeared these lines
Due notice of the funeral will be given
TOOK DIR. CANTRELL'S Rheumatic
Cure and was quickly cured. What are
you taking2
When Charles A. King came out of the
house on Tuesday morning he found
snow bank up to the second story win
dows He procured ladder and plank,
and putting his wife on top of the snow
bank, he sent for Photographer Stidfoe
who took a picture of the scene, a copy
of which was sent to friends living in the
South
There was no possibility of William B.
Ogburn running short of meat last week
He always keeps large quantity of the
best on hand, and any choice of cuts can
be had at short notice An order by tele-
phone or otherwise is all that is neces-
sary. Turkeys, chickens, tenderloins,
sweet breads, tongues etc., in addition to
his full supply of meats, can always be
found at No. 80 Mill street.
Joseph B. Fleetwood, while on the
Jobstown pike last week, entered snow
drift that was three feet higher than his
carriage. 1t was a foggy morning, and
presently he found another rig ahead of
him, so both teams had to stop. ''What
are you going to do about it % suggested
the stranger II don't know" replied
the Deputy Sheriff; ''my horse won't
back, and as l am in the cut further than
you, l guess you had better back out, 4"
and the man did so. The toll gate keep
er at Unionville took toll, but at Jobs
town the keeper said that no toll was
being charged on account of the impassa-
BILE condition of the road.
The storm last week was so severe that
it interfered with railroad travel the pub
lie schools, churches, entertainments, and
caused great loss to business THE News
was the only paper circulated in town on
Tuesday. 1t was eagerly sought for, and
the enterprise shown in getting it to our
subscribers was fully appreciated, but
some who live at distance were not
served simply because it was impossible
to reach them. The milkmen were very
much handicapped. Harry Hawkins was
disappointed in receiving his usual sup
ply for several days. After almost NOV
ing heaven and earth, Joseph Dubell sue
ceeded in reaching town with fifteen cans
of milk The snow was a most beauti-
full sight, and its resplendant glory will
be preserved by the amateur photograph
ers, who were out taking many pictures.
1t is said that one of the most interesting
sights of the situation was the incoming
locomotives after battling with the snow
Artist Stidfole took photograph of the
residence of George Rendell, on Union
street. The latter gentleman says he
wants to look at the high entertainments
of snow in the summer time when the
mercury in the thermometer is at the
other end of the glass. keep off the
grass! ICdu d SlSu VI DIdIHcIu SGTeeI, anu
there was no thoroughfare in town so
completely choked with snow. There is
just cause for complaint on the part of
some who give no attention whatever to
cleaning off their walks, and the ordi-
nance in this respect should be enforced
The blizzard of 1888 has been eclipsed in
several respects, and the one of 1899 is
now receding into history.
Personal.
Mrs. H. Owen, who has been very i'll, is
slowly recovering