The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-08-12
BURLINGTON.
Signor Sautelle's circus is billed to ap
pear here on August 18.

Signor Sautelle's circus is billed to ap-
pear here on August IS.
Frank P. Mattson, son Of Freebooter
Mattson, was bitten on the thigh while
running to fire last week by dog which
was not considered to be mad. The
wound was cauterized.
On account of the tracks at the Clinton
Street Station, Trenton, being flooded,
several New York division trains passed
through this city early yesterday morning.
over the Amboy Division; and then over
the Delair bridge. to Philadelphia
The funeral of William NJ. Wells, who
was killed by lightning, took place on
Thursday from his late residence here 1t
was largely attended. The services were
conducted by Rev. George S. Meseroll.
Parker Grubb Post, g. A. r attended
in a body.
The Delaware and Atlantic Telephone
Company will construct cable across the
Delaware river to Bristol. The Bristol
shore end will enter the river in the rear
of Mrs. Andrews property, near the Ma
tional Bank, and be carried over to Bur
lington Island, and again submerged be-
tween the island and the main land.
Edward E. Bowen, while returning
home at about eleven o'clock on Wednes
! day night, was confronted on Locust ave-
nue. by two men who demanded his mon
ey and valuables at the point Of revolt
yer. Being unarmed, Bowen gracefully
yielded up his gold watch and chain and
some money. There is no clue to the
/ identity of the men.
The buildings to be erected for the
Deylin Manufacturing Company, an iron
working concern, in this city, will COM
prise three large structures. They will be
located on the Burlington College grounds
and adjoining property. The foundry
building will be 425 by lis feet in size; a
core building adjoining 80 by 100 feet; an
annealing building 255 by So feet The
college building will be used as offices.
All the buildings are to be built in sub
stantial manner of brick and stone. A
railroad siding will be run into the
grounds.
farm above Bristol on Wednesday night.
The Bristol firemen responded, but as
the affair looked very serious, aid was
asked from this city. The Hope fire en-
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out but did not arrive at the scene for
over two hours ON account of delay in
getting transportation across the river.
A stable was destroyed and large pack
placed at $780, 0O covered by insurance
Spontaneous combustion in the hay Is
given as the cause.
There was another hold-up here at about
midnight on Thursday w. L. Decker, a
travelling salesman, stopping at the Beldin
house, accompanied by another young
man, escorted two ladies hcme that night.
The young men took different directions
when near Crow Hill. When Decker was
returning home about midnight he was
confronted by two men near the Factory
woods. Decker made a pretense of draw
! ing revolver, which caused one of the
men to run away The other fellow re-
manned and demanded money. A scuffle
ensued in which both men were considera-
bly, pummeled Decker finally broke loose
and ran away. He was covered with
blood and his clothes badly torn when he
arrived at the hotel and reported the af-
fair to the police.
Reduced Rates to Butte, Mont. via Penn
sylvania Railroad, Account Meeting In
ternational Mining Congress.
| On account of the meeting of the Inter
national Mining Congress, at Butte, Mont.
September to S, the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will sell excursion tickets
to Butte AMI return, on August 10, 20, ri,
26, and Fl, good to return to original start
ing point not later than September 80, at
reduced rates. For specific rates, stop
over privileges, ETC., consult nearest ticket
agent. 32-It