The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-12-05
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OOAA 10y ACop VIM ACACntAy ACAAONNA v,
Hackensack. has been i'll during the pas
three weeks.
John E. Elbertson, the Mill street florist
has purchased ex-Sheriff Bowers Forc
automobile.
james Haines. of Philadelphia, has pur
chased the Hancock farm, near Deacon'f
station, for $4,000.
A marriage license has been granted to
George Comley, of Mount Holly, and
Cora Drain. of Philadelphia.
Christmas will fall on Monday this
year, which assures merchants of big
day on the preceding Saturday.
On Friday and Saturday evenings, De-
eember Is and IS, supper will be given
In the Masonic Temple by Star of Wash
ington Council, No 20, Daughters of
America
A daughter of Harry Garon, of High
street, was hit with a brick, one night
last week, by stranger after he had fail
ed to enter the house. She escaped Sc
rious injury.
In the list of jurors drawn by Sher
i'll Norcross, on Saturday, is John Std
fole, Eastampton." Mr.. Stidfole moved
to Camden some time since. Whether this
inadvertency will make any difference to
the rest of the panel we cannot say.
Like all its predecessors, the entertain
ment given in the Baptist Church on
Thanksgiving night waa most pleasing
event. The programme was unusually
fine, and the performers were greeted by
a large and appreciative audience.
Jacob Garbarino and Joseph A. Geiger
have rec entered the service of the Bur-
lington County Railway Company as mo-
tormen. Conductor WINS Russell, recent
ly placed on the extra list, has accepted
position in grocery store at Burlington.
Thanksgiving day passed off quietly in
Mount Holly. business being suspe led
most of the day. Union services were
held in the Baptist Church. There was a
foot ball game in the afternoon and even
ing entertainments which attracted many
people.
The organ in St. Andrews Church has
been placed in charge of Charles F. Sla-
den, NJ A., of Philadelphia, who has also
been elected choirmaster There are to
be some changes in the personnel of the
choir, with which the older members will
continue.
Seats can now be secured at Jamison's
for the Pharisee Minstrel performance to
be given in the Opera House on Decem-
Der A. The event will no doubt be ac-
corded generous patronage. as it is for
The benefit of the Women's League of
Mount Holly.
Do not spend all your income. A mans
1uty to himself is to save money out of
ais earnings. Start bank account in
The Burlington County Safe Deposit and
Trust Company, Moorestown, N j. and
be independent. Three per cent. interest
allowed on deposits.
A bowling contest of four games, two
1t each place. has been arranged between
he Burlington and Mount Holly teams.
The side having the greatest number of
points to its credit at the close Of the con-
,est will receive silver ten-pin, which is
low on exhibition at STATIONS jewelry
itore.
The committee recently appointed by
5he Board of Freeholders to investigate
conditions at the county prison met on
Saturday, and went over the building,
in company with a representative of the
State Board of Charities. The existing
conditions and needs were noted. An ar
chitect has been engaged to prepare plans
TO be submitted to the board.
A woman in Mount Holly who recently
purchased house for investment, ran in
to a game she was not looking for. being
greatly disappointed to find that there
was no cellar under the dwelling. She
was led to believe otherwise because of
the presence of cellar door and cellar
windows. These. however. proved to be
only blind. discovery that was not
made until the premises had been paid for
Charles Thompson. who has been under
the surveillance of the police for year,
was arrested by Detective Parker on Sat
urday afternoon. The young man is a
bootblack, about II years old, and son of
Rev. Frank Thompson. The boy is ac-
cused of stealing watch from Saltzman' S
store, which has been recovered. Justice
Slack held the defendant under 5000 bail
for his appearance at court. This arrest
makes six Mount Holly bootblacks who
have gotten themselves into trouble, all
of whom were convicted and sentenced.
There seems to be hoodoo somewhere in
this business.
With desire to secure their share of
the holiday trade, leading business men
have jumped right into the advertising
columns of The News, and for the bal
ance of the month we must necessarily
curtail the space usually devoted to read
ing matter. These merchants are all re-
liable, having an established reputation
for honesty and fair dealing They can be
depended upon. and will supply you with
many choice articles suitable for Christ
mas gifts Having catered specially to
the trade in Mount Holly and vicinity.
they should be accorded liberal patron.
age.
A more pleasant day could not have
ushered in the month of December, the
first of the winter series. The weather
was most inspiring, with an early morn
ing temperature of eighteen degrees. Not
withstanding the freezing conditions. &
number of people were observed at va
rious places about town basking in the
delightful sunshine. 1t was in striking
contrast to the conditions which existed
year ago. Present indications, at least
Justify the ice men in emphasizing tn,
word eff" when making reference to thei
contemplated harvest. There is plenty O.
time, however. for the arrival of real colo
weather, but the duration of a long win
ter has been shortened by fall season re
markable for its warmth and dryness
The sliding of load of straw prove,
serious to Nathan Austin, on Tuesday
He was carting it to the warehouse o
Fenimore Brothers, and when opposit
the iail the straw slid off the shelvings