The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-01-09

| Coon hunters have just what they
haye been wishing for, tracking snow.
Mount Holly Lodge of Elks will hold a
social session on Thursday night of this
week.
Benjamin Haines, of Westampton, sold
pair of chickens, on Saturday, that
weighed nearly Is pounds.
| Closing out oil heaters and wood stoves,
at extra low prices, at Rosenfeld Bros.
Also about 200 pairs lace curtains.
Christian ]. Krayer, the committing
magistrate of Northampton township,
gives notice that the ordinance relating to
the cleaning of snow from sidewalks will
be enforced.
1t is said that Mccall Bros, of Phil
adelphia, have received the contract to
erect the building on High street, next to
the Friends meeting property, for the
Bell Telephone Company's Mount Holly
exchange. 1t is to be handsome build
ing of colonial architecture, three stories,
brick with brown stone trimmings
Following are the officers of the Mt.
Laurel Pursuing and Detective Associa-
ton; President, Joseph Evans; secretary
and treasurer, Ezra E. Darnell; directors,
Mark II. Buzby, John E. Darnell, Joseph
Powell, Josiah Rogers, Joshua s. Wills,
Joseph B. Dunphey, P. " B. Stroud.
Joseph III. Haines, Allen Jones, William
Jones.
The right hand of fellowship was ex-
tended to three persons in the Baptist
Church on Sunday morning. One of them
was Seth Lucas. who is past 80 years of
age. He desired to return to his first re-
ligious home. Mr. Lucas united with the
church in 184O In April, 1879. he with
drew, his letter of membership here to
unite with the Belmont Avenue Church
in Philadelphia. where he still resides.
The Legislature will convene this after
noon. Hon. Samuel K. Robbins will be
elected Speaker, and will name Elk Sher-
iff Charles r. Fenton, of Mount Holly, as
his private secretary, and Robert Peacock.
of Florence, as bis assistant The APP
pointment of private secretary was offered |
Mr.. Fenton several weeks since, with
out solicitation on his part or with his
knowledge of any such movement be- |
ing contemplated. After careful consider
alton he, last week, accepted the honor
The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ. E. |
church, of Smithville, are making elabor- |
ate preparations for grand bazaar and |
to be held in the Smithville |
Opera House, on Wednesday evening, |
January "a Ice cream, cake, rolls and |
coffee will be served. There will be the
usual attractions, and several novel feat
ures will be introduced. There will be
short entertainment, beginning at $50
Good music will be furnished for the &C
casion All who enjoy hearty laugh and
wish to spend an agreeable evening are
invited to be present. Admission
'ree.
The week of prayer will be observed in
he Presbyterian Church from Tuesday
ill Friday evening, service beginning at
lalfpast seven. The following themes
will be discussed by the members: The
Church Renewed, Conversion to Christ,
Society Evangelical, and Missions Re.
inspired. On Friday evening, the Rev.
Mr.. Branch, colored minister of the
Presbyterian Church in North Carolina,
will speak of his work among his race in
he South.
Joshua Simpkins", story of farm
ife, will be seen at the Mount Holly OBJ
IRA House, Thursday night, January 11th
t is said to abound in novel features,
wonderful mechanical effects, excellent
inging and dancing and plenty of refined
wholesome fun, and brings to light in the
bird act a real saw mill in full operation,
which is claimed to be the most realistic
tage effect ever produced. Between the
lets high class orchestra renders some
excellent music, and also aids in the intro
iuction of many pleasing singing and
iancing specialities during the progress
If the play. The fine band carried by the
company will make burlesque street
parade at noon.