The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-01-24

The High Flyers Com edy Company ha
been booked to appear at the Opera Hous
on February.
The Lightcap hotel property, at Med
ford, has been sold to Philade lphia gen
tleman for $1,000.
Rev. Charles H. Pendleton went to Yves
terly, R. l., on Thursday, to attend tn
burial of niece
The large pond near Bidwell's hammock
factory has been affording skating for tn
young people for several days.
Lawyer George NJ. Hillman will vacat'
his present Office on Main street and oc
cupy an apartment in Judge Gaskill'
building.
Charles Leon, the laundryman, spoke t.
his horse on Main street yesterday in tn
Chinese language, and the animal obeyeC
his commands.
John T. Naylor shipped some of hi
household goods to Jersey City few
days since, where he will hereafter resid
with one of his sons.
Union Hose Company will give an en-
tertainment in the new hall on Washing
ton street, on Friday evening, when thu
Century Musical Company will be the at
traction.
Former Governor William A. Newell
who for long time has been residing in
the state of Washington, has been spend
ing some time ON the wigwam farm as the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Black.
A gentleman from Philadelphia was il
Mount Holly last week negotiating fol
the rental of the former Eureka laundry
building on Mill street for the purpose OF
opening clothing store, with a side line
of boots, shoes and tin ware.
An entertainment will be given under
the direction of the teachers of the pri
mary room of the Methodist Sunday
school, on Tuesday evening next The
drill of the Harvesters" will be one Of
the features of the entertainment.
Burlington people are arranging tc
properly welcome Company X, Third
regiment, when it is mustered out. The
members of the Company have signed an
agreement to remain in the ranks under
the orders of their captain until dismissed
at home.
Thursday will be the annual donation
day at the Burlington County Children's
Home. This is worthy institution and
is doing a good work. Anything con-
tributed toward the maintenance of the
home will be thankfully received by the
managers.
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 suits of Bernard Fisher VS.. John
O'Neill, an action ON contract to recover
$11250, and that of Bernard Fisher VS..
Jacob Bladt, for the recovery Of $151. 38,
were heard before Justice Clevenger on
Wednesday, and judgment was given
plaintiff in both cases. The parties are
from Burlington. ]. Blake Slack repre-
sented the plaintiff.
Complaint was made to Policeman Sew
erns, on Saturday afternoon, of a crowd
of boys who were playing crap along the
creek back of the West End Hotel. The
officer appeared on the scene unobserved
When his presence became known the
boys ran, and he says they were so fright,
ened that he believes they are running
yet. They are all known, and if caught
again they will be arrested.
Percy Wyckoff, who was recently hon
orably discharged from the cavalry ser
vice at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, stop
ped in Mount Holly to visit relatives, on
Saturday, while on his way home to Tren
ton Mr.. Wyckoff ranks as one of the
tallest men in the army. He was in poor
health when he enlisted at the outbreak Of
the war, but since that time he has gained
nearly fifty pounds in weight In all pro
liability he will re-enlist in the service
again.
At the annual meeting of the Young
Peoples Union of the Baptist Church
held last evening, the following Officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Presi
dent Fred M. Shemeley; vice president
Elmer j. Shinn; recording secretary, Mis-
May Hughes; corresponding secretary
Miss Jennie B. Conover; financial secre
tary, Miss Ella Worrell; treasurer, Mis-
Lille Colkitt The anniversary of tn,
Union will be held on Monday evening
February 90.
Isaac S. Voorhees,, agent for the Penn
: sylvania Railroad at Jamesburg, died OIL
January 8, from a virulent condition o
blood poisoning, aged Sc years Som
weeks ago Mr.. Voorhees, illness com
| menced with a simple pimple, located jus
, above the ear, where it was irritated By
the hat. 1t rapidly developed, and in
few days was in dangerous condition
t which, in only few days more, ended il
his distressing death. Mr.. VOORHEES, wa
one time resident of Mount Holly, beini
engaged at the freight station. He mad
many friends in this vicinity.
; The will of the late Capt. Douglass OF
, finger was admitted to probate in Phila
delphia on Saturday. The value of tn
! estate was published at 100000. Capital
b Ottinger was formerly resident of Gel
mantown, and the instrument was possibl
3 drawn while he was living in that city
J., which accounts for the document bein
f probated in Philadelphia. As decease
b was duly registered citizen of Mour
t Holly it will be necessary to also probat
the will in this county in order that leg,
3 transfer of property may be made.
( The suit of Frank Earl against the bc
t rough of Pemberton to recover $6496 fc
extra work as surveyor on the stone roa
f running through that village, was disco1
J., tinued before Justice Clevenger yesterda
/ by the plaintiff paying the costs. tt
a ground for this action was because sui
it against municipalities must be brought
d a higher court, although if there is no Of
C lection such suit can be tried before
d justice. The proceedings will be starte
n anew in the court of Common Plea
The plaintiff is represented by Charles
|. Chambers, and the borough by Jacob
T. Hendrickson.