The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-15
1t is reported that the apple crop this

cas- creek is being dredged in order
deepen the channel
A pine snake, eleven feet in length, wa
captured near Buddtown, on Tuesday, b
r Ruff and Aaron Dillon.
Constable Gaskill arrested Tommy Jol
dan on Saturday morning for being drunk
and he was given four days in jail.
Many people from this vicinity will al
tend the Columbus Grange picnic, whic
will be held at Browns Mills tomorrow
On Friday evening the Knights of Pyth
las reinstated one member and gave tn
first and second degrees to one candidate
Buy now and save money Two hun
bred pairs of misses wooden mits, &c
pair w. W. Curtis, 4S Main street
Mount Holly. N. ].
j Freeholder Edward A. Colby last weel
gave attention to the upper end of tn
Main street stone road, which receiv
ed light coating of gravel both ON tn
crown and ON the Sides
John Mount, of Camden, was arreste,
yesterday and brought to the Mount Hol
ly Jail, on the charge of being duplicates
with several others in the theft of yacht
the property of Blair Ferguson, of Edge
water Park
There will necessarily be some delay il
starting the factory to make women
shirt waists, which matter is in charge o
J. Fred Kiner, because just now most Of
the available help is engaged by the can
ming factories.
| John NJ Collins has not yet recovered
sufficiently from his indisposition as tt
permit him to return to Scranton, Pa.
where he is employed in printing office
He intended leaving to-day, but last nigh
he suffered relapse
| The cook house attached to the hotel Of
Alfred A. Adams, at Woodmansie, wa.
struck by lightning on Thursday, and wa,
partially demolished. The cook also re
ceived portion of the shock and was rem
dered unconscious for some time
If any person should find a gold watch
and fob, which was lost last Tuesday or
the road from Birmingham to Mount
Holly, they will be literally rewarded
by returning the same to j. Praul Rue
proprietor of the Birmingham Inn.
James L. Anderson s. Son, of Water
street, began the packing of tomatoes on
Friday, and Jones & Ireland started in
on the same work on Tuesday. For some
weeks to come these canneries will be very
busy, and employment will be given to
many people.
The recent severe hail storm in the vi
cinity of Beverly has put some of the
farmers there out of business. In one or
two instances their crops were entirely
ruined, and having nothing to do they
have disposed of their stock, discharged
the help and will not resume business
again until next year.
The following unclaimed letters remain
in the postoffice for the week ending Au-
gust ~: S. s. Anderson, Miss Mary Bull
lock, Miss ANIMAL Deakon, Mrs. Jennie
Donahue, George Haines, Mrs. D. R.
Hawkins, F. B. Norcross, Miss Martha
Sharp, Miss Alice G.. Worrell, Miss E
White, Miss Harrisnan Panim.
An accident happened to the little child
of Walter E. Dobbins, on Wednesday, at
his residence in Burlington. While play
ing in the second story the girl fell out
of the window, striking on some sand be-
tween box and a pile of bricks on the
pavement that was being repaired. For
tunately the child escaped injury
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
The Methodist Sunday school had de-
lightful day on Thursday for their annual
picnic, which was held in the camp woods
at Vincentown. On account of the cool
atmosphere and clear sky there was q
large attendance. The bicycle path from
Smalley's corner to Vincentown was high
ly appreciated by many who went on
their wheels. The day was perhaps the
best of the season for such an outing.
The Mount Holly Banjo Club returned
on Sunday evening from their tour along
the coast, which embraced full week
The outing was a most enjoyable occa
sion to those members whose privilege il
was to take the trip. At each nights en-
tertainment their vocal and instrumental
selections were highly appreciated, which
was decided encouragement to the per
formers, all of whom were well repaid
for their time and trouble
Alfred R. Shreve, of Philadelphia, for
merly of Mount Holly, has recently conn
into possession from the estate of his un
Gle, the late Richard Cox Shreve, of
most interesting and valuable heirloom
being the parchment certificate of mem
bership in THE Society of The Cincinna
ii" of his great grandfather, Richard Cox
a major in the revolutionary army, bear
ing the signature of George Washington
president of the society, and Henry Knox
secretary.
Surrogate Kirkbride has admitted tn
will of Isaac Fenimore, deceased, o
Mount Holly, TO probate, and the admin
istrators are Sallie S. Fenimore, Henri,
D. Fenimore and Laura Fenimore. TIL
personal estate is valued at $13, 036. 60
The will directs that all real estate shall
be sold except the residence on Mali
street. The two children receive 81, 00
each, and $500 is divided between tw
grandsons. At the death of the wido1
the estate is to be divided between tn
children.
! On Friday evening a resident of tn
pines with a sheet wagon was seen dri1
ing through town with horse that woul
undoubtedly have appreciated residenc
in the grave. The animal was so lame
its feet that painful gestures were cause
every time he took step, and when til
whip was applied to make him tro
, the beast looked as if he would ia
apart Officers of the Society for tt
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals were
demand but none could be found. If tn
horse appears in town again, the Societ
should take immediate steps in the ma
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