The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-12-23

Mrs. Lydia Cline, of Pine street, was
stricken with paralysis on Friday.
A flock of wild geese were heard as they
passed over Mount Holly on Thursday
night
Persons desiring to have calendars for
1908 can obtain same by calling at Col
Sloan's office.
One or two deers have recently been seen
in the woods near Imlaystown, by some
wood choppers.
A new letter box has been placed on
Brainard street and is located in front of
the public school.
The Methodist Sunday School at Lum-
berton will hold its annual Christmas ex
ercises on tomorrow evening
Mrs Catharins T. Wallace, Palmyra's
Oldest resident, died on Tuesday after a
lingering illness. She was SO years old
Charles H. Estill is in charge of the Of
fee of Justice John D. Clevenger, the lat
ter having pretty severe attack of the
grip.
The lower end of Buttonwood street
was closed to travel portion of last
week, on account of a break in the water
main.
Don't be afraid to get Matlack's prices
for fruit, nuts and candies. He sells you
fruit and gives candies away. No. 4 Mill
street.
On Thursday Sheriff Bower sold the
Pine Cottage farm in Pemberton town
ship. to Peter Herwig, of Philadelphia,
for So, 100.
Artillas A. Anderson, on Saturday, sold
the 80 acre farm of Mary L. McIlvain,
on the Rancocas road, to Cults B. Errick-
son, of Camden, for 81, 200.
A bright respectable boy, IA to 16 years
old, who is not afraid of work, and can
come recommended, can hear of a good
home and chance to learn a trade by
calling at THE News Office.
The scholars of the Methodist Sunday
School. of Jacobstown. gave successful
Christmas entertainment last evening. In
addition to the musical and literary pro-
gramme Rev. c. B. Ogden. of Pemberton.
gave an interesting chalk talk.
A large and first-class fresh stock of
groceries can be found at Durand's new
store on High street. Call and see the
goods and get prices. Then you will be
sure to buy. Also meats and provisions
Orders called for and delivered to all parts
of the town.
Charles Durand, who is wanted by the
authorities in Mount Holly for assault and
battery committed on his wife, was seen
in Philadelphia on Thursday. Charlie
says they will have hard time getting
him, as he intends to keep out of this
state.
The commuters rate between Palmyra
and Philadelphia has been raised from
5.25 to $40, to take effect the first of
the year. The price of on excursion tick
ct to New York has been reduced 10 cents,
and the fare to Riverside is now Is cents,
instead of II, az heretofore.
| AO ASoAAOdeo Vi L Ia ORC CACICAoCu
over the presence of dog poisoner. Two
valuable animals belonging to Mrs. Will
liam Bowen, which had been awarded
blue ribbons at a recent dog show, were
killed in this manner, and Station Agent
Bush has also lost pet spaniel. A watch
is being kept on persons who are suspect
ed.
As the result of gang of sewer la
borsrs breaking three inch gas main at
Riverton, the latter place, together with
Palmyra, Riverside, Delanco and Moores-
town, were without light for several
nights, and before the break could be re-
paired 1000 cubic feet had escaped from
the gas tank at Riverton. The lights
were started again on Wednesday even
| ing.
Frank s. Citizens has accepted a posi-
apartment hotel. corner of New York and
Pacific avenues, Atlantic City, to which
place he has removed his family For
number of years past Mr. Citizens has
been employed at the drug store of DR.. John
]. Flynn, who offered him fiattering in
ducsments to remain. To his new field of
labor the young man will carry with him
the best wishes of host of friends
At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Mount Holly, Lumberton
and Medford Railroad Company, held in
Camden, Saturday, the following directors
were elected: William BEETLE, Henry l.
Budd. John P. Green, F. w. Schwartz,
Samuel Rea, William H. Heisler, Frank
lin B. Lewis and John NJ. Wood. These
officers were elected by the directors: Pres
ident, William BEETLE; vice president,
Samuel Rea treasurer, John M. Wood;
transfer agent, Henry ]. Rumrille.
| The house on Mill street belonging to
the estate of Mrs. ]. E. w. Shreve was
offered at public sale on Saturday. The
heirs made bid of $4,000 and there was
no further advance, so it was withdrawn.
Ten shares of the Mount Holly, Lumber
ton and Medford railroad were sold to
Henry C. RisdOn at $65 per share, and 80
shares of Mount Holly Water Co. to B.
Frank Haywood Shreve at $3.50 per
share. Thirty shares of Rake Pond Gran
berry Co were bought in by the heirs at
one dollar per share.
John V. Rice, of Edgewater Park, who
is well known through almost the United
States, has just completed the organiza-
tien of new stock company for the man
ufacture and sale of his gasoline rock
drills. The plant is located at Youngs-
town, Ohio, with offices in New York and
other large cities. The officers of the com
pany are: John V. Rice, Jr., President;
H. Archie Pell, Vice President; Edmund
Wright, Jr., Treasurer; Carl Horix, Sec
rotary. The company is capitalized at
$500, 900, most of which is paid in.
Good Will Lodge, No IA, Ancient Or
der United Workmen, has elected the fol-
lowing officers: Master Workman, Edward
P. Holeman; Foreman, Samuel S. Wyllie;
Overseer, Walter A. Barrows; Receiver,
Samuel L. Tomlinson; Recorder, Frank
lin Dill; Financier, George w. Hand
Guide, Isaac S. Uncles; Inside Waterman,
Joseph C. Cowgirl; Outside Waterman,
Edward B. Jones; Medical Examiners.