The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-10-28


Ross c. Brown, of Branch street, was
rendered birthday surprise party on
Wednesday evening.
While playing foot ball on Saturday,
Chester English, of Florence, had his leg
broken at the ankle.
Having decided to engage in the ice
business, T. Lacey Atkins will dispose of
his express and carriage business.
To-day is the last day on which voters
can be registered. The election boarls
are sitting for that purpose to-day.
Miss Matte Gaskill, of Pemberton, has
been spending week in Mount Holly, a
guest of the Misses White, on Union
street.
The old hose carriage of America Hose
Company will be shipped to Sea Side
Park to morrow. That borough purchas-
ed it.
The daughters of America, of Medford,
will give an oyster supper in Odd Eel
lows Hall there, on Saturday evening,
November 1.
Wanted. Position as housekeeper or
to do house work on farm. with little
boy years old. Address Mary Mueller,
Mount Holly post office.
The oyster supper given by the Pal
myra Moravian Church cleared $3.50.
which will go to the fund for a new edi-
fee, which will be dedicated November
IS.
The Riverton Manufacturing Company
has begun the erection of a building 30
by so feet, two stories high, with more to
follow. The company will manufacture
inlaid work.
McIlvaine & Co., of Beverly, will en-
gage in the manufacture of clothing and
underwear Their capital is SIC, OOO Ar
ticles of incorporation have been filed in
the County Clerks office.
Joseph Woenski, in alighting from a
train at the station at Hainesport, on Sat
urday, fell and sustained severe cuts and
Philadelphia for treatment.
A deal which has just been consum-
mated in Pennsylvania for the consolida-
ton of several steel and iron companies,
was the result of the skill and industry of
Walter A. Barrows, Jr, formerly of
Mount Holly.
James Rogers, aged about 40 years,
died at the jail on Saturday morning. He
was found on the streets on Friday night
in serious condition, suffering from con-
gestion of the lungs, and was taken to jail
TO be cared for.
Ladies' ribbed vests and pants, good
article for IS cents Children's under
wear Ladies' fleece lined stockings only
25 cents for two pairs. r & G corsets rs
cents and 81. N. H. and Vigilant 80
cents. s. s. Evan, 2S Main street.
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 set prices. Then you will be
sure TO buy. Also meats and provisions.
Orders called for and delivered to all parts
of the town.
Albert B. Bishop, of Riverside, was
badly injured in Camden, on Wednesday,
by the explosion of gas He is employ
ed by the South Jersey Gas, Electric and
Traction Company, and. with another man.
was searching for leak in pipe with a
match. He found it.
There is no necessity to experiment at
the present time for the discovery of a
method by which we can get along With
out coal in case the bottom should drop
out of the mines, as scientists say there is
enough coal in the United States to last
for the next 1900 years.
Following is list of the unclaimed
letters remaining in the post Office for the
week ending October %: VIM. Brewer,
Mamie Debusery, Miss D. Flenard, Mrs.
Howard Lukens, Eva Myers, G. Octyen,
Mrs. Lizzie Osburne, Giovanni Lullo,
George E. Wilson, Jack Wolf.
Frank w. Bishop, formerly of New
Egypt, and we'll known throughout that
community, who has been conducting no.
tel at Lakehurst for several years past,
died there on Tuesday from throat con-
sumption. He leaves widow and one
son. He was 55 years of age. He was
buried at Pointville cemetery.
An entertainment will be given for the
benefit of the Sacred Heart Church in
St. Mary's Hall. West Washington street,
on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings of this week, begin
ming at s o'clock There will be change
of programme each evening. Ice cream.
cake and candy will be on sale. Admis
sion 10 cents children cents.
The most important event to take place
in Burlington county the day after cleo
ton, which will occur one week from to.
day, will be the annual donation at the
Burlington County Hospital. Don't for
get the date, Wednesday, November 5
Groceries, provisions, clothing, money
ETC., are greatly needed. Many people
find this institution blessing in disguise
The Board of Freeholders held specia
meeting, on Tuesday. to consider the re
quest of the South Jersey Gas, Electric
and Traction Company to lay its pipes OF
the road between Burlington and Noun
Holly. Mr.. Ebert offered resolution
requiring the company to light the coun
ty buildings free, but it was not agreed
to, and the permission to use the roat
was granted.
Job Stevenson, of Browns Mills, is tn,
owner of very peculiar and mischievou
crow, which follows the men to their worl
on Whites bog, distance of about tw,
miles, every day. He stays with then
until they return in the evening, and i
he should chance to find a coat in con
cealed place, he will relieve the owner o
the contents of its pockets. Mr.. Steven
son has refused several offers for thi
bird.
October 30 will be donation day at tn,
Aged Woman's Home, Burlington. Thi
worthy work needs the support of tn
! people. 1t has been under extra expens
this year for repairs. Groceries, provi
sions and money are greatly needed t.
carry on and care for the old, who hav
passed their days in active work and use
fulness. 1t now appeals to the people I
make this home success. Donation
may be sent to Miss Mary Z. Broomt