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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-03-05
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GRADUATED Sugar SC.
Peas at nc, I5c and I8c,
these are all young, tender,
green peas.
Corn at Ioc, I2c and I5c,
all young, tender and sweet.
KOTnLett zoe, the cream of
sugar corn, put up expressly
for corn tritters, just as good as
the fresh corn.
Baked BeanS.-Heinz's,
Snyder's, and other good
brands, Ioc, I5c and 25c, plain
or with tomato sauce.
Pumpkin, has the natural
flavor, one can makes two large
pies, Ioc a can.
Sweet Cider, pure apple
juice, nice and sweet, zoe a
gallon.
SnaORe.-Liquid smoke for
smoking hams, less work, less
trouble and no danger, and
better than the old way, 75c
a bottle.
Mixed Mustard. =
large package of excellent
ready-to-eat mustard, Ioc.
PruneS. = Black, glossy
fruit, SC, Ioc, I2Hc. Silver
prunes, these are fine favored,
I2Hc.
Apricots, nice bright fruit,
22c.s
Me0tS.-Our aim is to give
the best quality meats at fair
prices. We handle no off
quality meats.
Phil. Karg, H 4 s. s. A aaii st
MOUNT HOLLY
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NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.
EsrATE OF CARLToN EVA

ESTATE OF CARLTON EVANS.
Notice is hereby given, that the accounts of
the subscribers, executors of Carlton Evans
late of the county of Burlington, deceased,
and reported for settlement and allowance to
the Orphans Court of said county at a term
TO be held March p, 1907
JOSEPH K. EVANS,
GEORGE w. EVANS,
WILLIAM X. EVANS,
ExecutOrs
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QUALIFY AND PRICE

are very essential when you
are buying food products. You
can always depend on getting
all these in goods bought from
our store.
COFFEE. To start this
coffee will sell this week a reg
ular 25c coffee for 15c a pound,
or 7 pounds for $1.oo. This
is bargain try it.
LENTEN GOODS. Norway
mackerel, zoe ID. f; large bloat-
ers, 3 for 1oc /; sousced mack
erel, cod fish, salmon, herring,
lobster, sardines, and an al
most endless varity of Lenten
delicacies.
TABLE CONDIMENTS.
Pickles, sour, 1oc dozen sweet
pickles, SC dozen Dill pickles,
I5c dozen +; chow chow, 1oc
pint; celery sauce, India relish,
mixed pickles, 1oc bottle.
CHEESE. We are head
quarters for all kinds of for.
eign and domestic cheese.
Roguefort, Swiss, Neufchatel
Cream, Limberger, a full cream
American cheese, I8c lb.
MEATS. When you buy
meats from our market you al
ways get the highest quality
of home dressed meats, sau.
sage, scraple, lard and all the
pork products we sell are man.
ufactured on the premises.
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The Board of Education will elect. to-
night, principal of the public school to
succeed William p. Curtis. resigned.
There are twenty. I'VE applicants.
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ESTATE OF THOMAS E. EMLEY.
Notice is hereby given that the accounts O
the subscriber, executor of Thomas r. Finley
late of the county of Burlington deceased
Will be audited and stated by the Surrogate
at session of the Orphans Court of SAID
county, at session to be held March q, 1907.
WILLIAM X, NORRIS,
February l6, 1907 Execntor
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VILLA
February l6, 1907.
EALED PROPOSALS

win be received until Tuesday, March IL, 1907,
az noon, Tor furnishing coal and wood suffici-
ent to last until Tuesday, April 80, 1907, de-
nvered at the county buildings. Coal to be OF
pest Lehigh, stove and egg size, screened and
iree rom dirt and slate, and the wood dry oak.
All bids must be sent by mail to the com.
mittee at Mount Holly post office
WILLIAM B. IRELAND,
OSCAR II. WITTMEYER
RICHARD l.. HALL.
Cor,a
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WANTED
OF SUPPLEMENT-

New Jersey farms; send particulars; lei
me turn your property into cash. Frederick
Mohr, Realty Broker, 1867 Broadway, Brook
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EoR RENT.

DOR RENT.
Farm Of over 100 acres, In Northampton
Township Apply to
MISS MCHENRY,
Mount Holly.
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THURSDAY. MARCH FL, 1907,

BY virtue of writ of fieri facias to me d.
rected, Issued out of the Court of Chancery of
the state of New Jersey, will sell at publ
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hano maueSus $49o Chidens eSweater
euucu IRON Wv 60c reduced rom
8 Ladies' LnedC Cbldran Ei5arao 40
1o0N ionl p00o. reduced
Chidens s19s Extra LARGE Fnr e, 90 ,,
reduced from $3.50 from s5 M - ~ ~ i'Nuceu
s rlanneene Wrappers e9c Silk Waists $s9s
o'u fon S"OV ducd from So 90
ds t e - wooden Waists 6Sc IS Wash reduced
uuced from $lOO from5 SOC
oSS III coo SSc reduced II Chidens
Ho" """ reduced Ocand65c.
IA Wooden 65creduced IS Mems a and 90 h Co.,
ion $ioU loo
dressing Sacques &c reduced IS Dogo
no" ooc
II Misses Sweaters $OO lined Shoes
"om SIoV
Ladies' ST. reduced Mems black oil Wool snH 90 90
800 S~'O' reduced from
from, oi Dress Skirts Csc reduced $e5 reduced
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The Service that Satisfies
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-23
Sesqui-Centennial Gel
 ebraf1On
OF THE POUNDING OF BROOKFIELD CONGRE-
 GATIONALC CHURCH.
Inspiring Services Covering A Per-
 iod of Three Days.

churches, not churches, but of the relationship they bear to the commun- ity. We are demanding of the church to-day that it has in it the spirit which is the life. What good does it do a man to say he believes the Bible is the word of God, if he does not have the word of God in His heart?
 An exceedingly gracious and happy address was that given by Rev Leslie Willis Sprague, who spoke for the non church members. He said in part: It was very generous of you to in vite to be present one who is not of your household of faith. I assure you I appreciate your hospitality. For it falls to my lot to speak for a great l number of men, women and children who have perhaps unconsciously derived | benefit from this church. We live not so much in the acts of our own lives, as we live in the inspirations we put
 into other lives. The real tribute ano
 the real achievement of this church
 lies not only in the lives here inspired
 but in the influence this church has up
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-23

The sesqui-centennial celebration oi
 the founding of the First Congrega- tional church of Brookfield, opened,
 Friday evening, with a service at the church, which was crowded, every seat being taken and camp chairs utilized.
 The service was an inspiring one,
 opening with an organ prelude, Cecil Wright at the organ. The opening chorus by 12 voices under the direction of Prof. H. w. Greene, ..The Lord Great Wonders for us Hath Wrought, by Hitler, was grandly rendered. Then followed the reading of Scripture and a simple, earnest prayer by Rev Frank K. Hawley of Brookfeld. The address of welcome was by Clarence B. Vro- man, chairman of the general commit tee of arrangements, and was graceful
 effort He said in part: Considering that it was you, former members, thai were here before us, and that we are all practically new corners, it would be fitting, almost, that you should vel
 come us here tonight. We desire tt include ing our kindlyl thought, those
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i daughter, Mrs Isaac Lockwood. He :! died in 1855.
 l Deacon Abel s. Taylor, born in 1792, was elected deacon in 1884, and served 40 years. He lived on Whisconier Hill, very near the Newtown line. His son was Thomas Taylor; his grandson, AL mon H. Taylor. Deacon Taylor was very prominently connected with the history of his church, and died in 1875. Deacon Luther Smith was elected to the office in 1849. He built and occu- pied the house in Brookfield Center, now the residence of Mrs Esther M Hawley. Deacon Smith was a great lover of trees, and planted all the pines and shade trees paAl-s.srs.oerrrdirg fEis residence. He did much to improve the walks through the village and had an eye for the beautiful. H died in 1862, being 78 years of age.
 Deacon=Aif+AiS Somers was chosen to the office in 1858. Deacon Semers has served this church as deacon for long CT period than any other person. In a few months he will have completed 50 years of service in the office of deacon. 1 desire to mention the fact that Mrs Alfred Somers has for about 40 years prepared the emblems for the com munion table.
 Deacon William H. Skidmore wa S elected to the office in 1863 to sue ceed Deacon Luther Smith, In 1866 Deacon Skidmore removed to Sing Sing, N. Y., and was not again resi- dent of his town for some years. He jed at Brookfield in 1S75
 Deacon Enoch w. Ford was elected to the office in 1880. He died in 1885.
 Deacon Orson J. Taylor of the Re- formed Church succeeded Deacon Ford in 1886 and held the office until his death.
 Deacon Frederick s. Curtis was ap- pointed acting deacon in 1892.
 The two deacons of the Congrega-
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the parish of Newbury, but as citi zen of Newtown until 17a9. He repre- sented Brookfield in the legislature in 17S9, and died in 1929, aged 77 years. Deacon Smith was the great-grandfa- ther of Miss Lucy Smith.
 Deacon Henry Peck was deacon for
 many years. He came from Milford,
 Conn.,, and was prominent man in
 the church here. He was justice of the
 peace many years and represented the
 town in the General Assembly in fact
 was the first representative. He died in 1908. Deacon Peck was the great
 grandfather of Miss Mae F. Peck. Deacon Abraham Camp was elected
 deacon of the Newbury church and served during the Revolutionary pc | riod. He lived in the New Milford DOT | tion of the town and was quite prom inent in military affairs. He is men, | toned in the records in 17S7. Deacon Samuel Merwin, one of the | early residents here, was next ordained deacon. He ivdd where Mrs Georgiana Williams now has a residence. Deacon Merwin came from Milford and was | SI l Merwin of New Haven. He served
 until his death in 1928.
 Deacon Matthew Baldwin, whose
 home was on Whisconier Hill, south of | the residence of Edwin Smith, was as sociated with Deacon Merwin in the office. He died in 1886, being in his 98th year.
 Deacon Michael Cunning, who lived
 at Pokono in the house south of Henry l.. Foote's residence, was elected to
 the office in 1919 and served until en- feebled by age. He was the grand father of Rev Albert E. Cunning, edi- tor of The Congregationalist. Deacon Levi Dibble was elected to the office in 1919. He lived in the Bound Swamp District, and I regret that I cannot give additional information con- corning him.
 Deacon Ashbel Cunning, appointed in 1927, served the church 28 years. His residence was at the first in Poko-
 no; later he lived in the residence now
 owned by John Thornhill, and for a
 time lived in the house occupied by s.
 B. Terrill. Deacon Dunning's last < ears were spent in the home of his
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who are not present, but present witt
 us in spirit. We are all children by
 worship or adoption of old Brookfield
 There are no locks on our hearts or wt
 would give you the key. After al
 words are but poor things in which tt
 express the real welcome we all fee
 on this occasion.
 Edwin J. Levinson, pupil at the
 Brookfeld Summer School of Music
 was heard with great delight in voca
 solo From the Seasons by Haydn.
 Rev Marion l.. Burton, the pastor, at this point announced the serious ill ness of Wilson H. Pierce of Meriden, son of former pastor, who was to have spoken "On Behalf of Former Members MT Burton introduced Hon Frederick s. Curtis, one of the deacons of the church, who read the paper MT Pierce had prepared
 After the singing of the inspiring hymn. by Keith. '.How Firm a Foun- dation," Rev Cyrus w. Francis, a former pastor, was introduced to speak ''On Behalf of Former Pastors.' He said in part: My good brother and you dear friends of. Brookfeld: had pre- pared an address to be read on this oc- casion but it has seemed best to me to lay it aside and speak to you out of my heart. Of Rev MT Brooks, the first minister of the church, Rev MT Fran cis said he would let another speak. Of Rev MT Munson, one of the early pastors. Rev MT Francis said he was a genial, scholarly man. He died a year or two since greatly beloved.
 Rev Asa Pierce is a name more la miliar to us all and of him many here still retain precious memories. His spired you to nobler thought He was tall, spare man who could go about his labors even after weakness had come upon him, so impelled was he by habit He was conservative. He walked careful , yin fifa3>t the old ways. His wife was woman of lovely spiTit sfrfct> in death they were not long separated. They rest in your cemetery over yon- der. There came after bin, Rev Henry E. Mead, a man of a cheerful, hopeful spirit, and how he could sing! He be-
 
 the chapel now nearing completion. He saw the need of the church wagon and was a man of large vision
 Rev George w. Lawrence, who fol lowed MT Mead, was here 15 months and made many strong friends. He was not a strong man physically. A few years ago he made an appeal to his friends here for help which was not unheeded. In speaking of the work of the church, Rev MT Francis said all should yield to the work for the chil- dren. He referred to the work of the church wagon and said he would like to lay a wreath on the grave of Harper Vroman, who was so helpful when the was first started.
 In speakir g in behalf or the churches of the consolation, Rev Harry Cham berlain Meserve spoke in a bright and entertaining way. Institutions .re like individuals. We think of l
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-23
Photograph by H. D. Hine.

the Davenport church, New Haven, gave an excellent address interspersed with humor of the best sort. Lewis s. Brooks, great-grandson of Brook fields first minister, and whose father, Capt Garry Brooks, is still living at the great age of 1O1 years, was receiv- ed with applause as he arose to speak. He said in part: ''It has been a great pleasure to me to be here. You can't imagine how it impresses me. Rev Thomas Brooks came here as an evan gelist and then remained for his life work as pastor. I see you are making efforts to enlarge your work. May God keep you in his sunshine and glory. Isn't that worth living and striving for? May God keep you hard following after Him, and may it be your hearts desire | to know of His Infinite grace Prof Greene sang several old-time songs and was heartily applauded. Superinten- dent Dean, of the Bridgeport public schools, gave capital address. Miss Mesick and Prof Hutchins gave a character song, which was received with great applause.
 The formal service of Saturday aft ernoon opened at 2. 30. After the organ prelude played by Cecil Wright of Newtown, came the inspiring render ing of Keller's chorus, Angels of Peace," by Prof Greene's chorus. To the writer it appealed as the finest musical number of the day, and the great audience was held spell-bound.
 No person could have been chosen for the historical address who would have handled the subject in the inter esting manner as did Miss Emily c. Hawley She delivered her address largely without notes and with force to hold the closest attention of her au- dience. The address appears in full in the beautifully bound book, "Newbury -Brookfield The pastors of this church in their order have been: | Rev Thomas Brooks, 1757-1799. Rev Erastus Riply, 18O0-18O1. 1 Rev Richard Williams, 1807-1911 Rev Bella Kellog, 1813-1816.
 l Rev Abner Brundage, 1821-1839. l Rev Dan c. Curtiss, 1843-1855.
 Rev Thomas N. Benedict, 1859-1862. l Rev P. H. Hollister, 1862-1864
 Rev F. Munson, 1864-187O.
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Rev A. c. Pierce, 187O-1888.
 Rev H. B. Mead, 1889-1892.
 Rev George w. Lawrence, 1893-1895.
 Rev Cyrus w. Francis, 1895-19O4.
 Rev Marion L. Burton, 19O4-19O7
 Referring to the deacons of the church she said: In early days the office of deacon was held to be second only to that of pastor, presiding at church meetings in his absence, and conducting Sabbath worship when the church was without settled minister. The deaconS likewise had charge of distributing aims to the needy, and in other ways attended to the charities of the church. Deacons are appointed uXheii place in the church.is1aasee:sf''1y f''1y one of dignity and real importance.
 Owing to the lack of early church records, itis impossible to name all of those who probably served as deacons in the first church at Newbury.
 Deacon Joseph Ruggles, known as Captain Joseph Ruggles, senior, was ven, Conn.,, and settled at the Half Way Falls of the Still River Gron works) in 1733. He was a man of deeds and influence, was deacon at the New Milford church at the first, and later became deacon of the new church at Newbury. He was the grandfather of Samuel Ruggles, missionary to the Sandwich Islands. Deacon Ruggles died in 1791, aged ninety years.
 Deacon John Cunning, born in 1713, was one of the first deacons in this church. He died at the age of 81, in the year 1794. Deacon Cunning was the of Harmon Lock wood, Esq.
 Deacon Joseph Smith was also elect ed quite early in the history of the church. He lived on Whisconier Hill and was prominent man not only in
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on the community. Brookfield is bet this church has lived. Our real estate | is more valuable because this church ! has stood here Not all the lives of l the people of this community are pure l The pure in heart shall see God. Sen suality, selfishness and love of power | are waiting to engulf us. The work is not all done. Politics has not become a holy service. There is great task 1 for the members of this church. Not only in a place like this does the church minister in religious things but it must be the charity organization. the civic association and the training school of science. It is. unfortunate that the larger number of the people of this
 community stand aside and leave the
 burden of supporting the church upon
 a few faithful hearts with burning
 zeal --e
 SATURDAY. EXERCISES.
 Saturday dawned dark and forbid ding, but the clouds soon broke away and the day proved all that was to be desired, so far as weather is con- cerned The incoming trains, north and south, brought a large number of people and by 10 o'clock they began to assemble in considerable numbers. The morning was taken up with so- ciability. The enterprising ladies of the Congregat church were busy preparing for the dinner which was served in the new chapel adjoining the church. At about 12 o'clock places were taken at the table, the blessing being asked by Rev Jason Pierce, of
 the Davenport Congregational church of New Haven. A splendid dinner was served the young ladies, matrons and many of the men serving as walters. Following the dinner came some infor- nal speeches, Rev MT Burton doing the honors as toast master. In the absence of the rector of St Paul's, Fred H. Beers. senior warden, was first called .au.He said that Wbi1asst - e44ly were rivals, they were working for the same great end, and he extended the heartyy- cons 7grafulafions of all the mem bers of St Paul's.
 Allison P. Smith, editor of The Bee, was introduced to speak for Brook field and Her Neighbors. He referr- ed to the faithful work of Rev c. w. Francis as paving the way for the splendid work of Rev MT Burton. Prof Hutchins, of the University of Wor- cester, sang a solo. Miss Theodora | Skidmore gave a capital little talk on | "Brookfeld, the Old Home Town" Rev L. w. Sprague responded to the | toast of *@Brookfield as a Summer | Home." He hoped to see the time when an automobile service would be | established between the Junction and | the Center and prophesied it would l come. Miss Nichols, a Vassar gradu- l ate, and pupil of Prof Greens Sum- | mer School of Music, was heard with | great delight in vocal solo. Mrs Cyr- | us w. Francis responded to the toas | 'Brookfeld from Within and Without, '' and spoke of her abiding affection for the old town. Rev Jason N. Pierce, of |
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Offertory: Duet Mrs Keeler. Mir Hawley.
 Hymn 536: 1. 2. '.The Church's One
 Foundation.' Stone
 Sermon. Rev Joel S. Ives. | Communion Anthem: Sweet is Thy
 Mercy, Lord" Barnby.
 Solo: Miss Garrett. Sacrament of The Lords Supper
 Hymn 570: l, ?. 1. "A Parting Hymn
 We Sing,' Wolfe. Organ Postlude. Benediction.
 SUNDAY EVENINGS INSPIRING PRAISE SERVICE. The grand musical service of Sunday evening was fitting ending to an in spring series of services, and Prof Greene, the director. was congratula- ted on every hand. Rev Marion Bur ton in speaking on the outlook of church said in part: A word as to the outlook for our church in its pleas ing aspect. There has come into our midst people who are distinctly re- ligious. No rural church in Connecti- cut is better equipped to do the work it has to do. 1 know your new pastor so well, I believe he will lead you on to better things. More than all this you are united people. and the last three days has done much to cement you one to the other. There are cer- tain problems before you. You need to be aware of the danger of pride. You may forget the machinery is but 1 the means. Back of this outward show | there must be genuine devotion to | the Master. There is danger that there will be failure to see that the real mis- sion of the church is spiritual one We need to awaken the people to the vision that there is something better than we can see and touch. The peo- pie who have come among us 1 love. was reared among them. It seems to me that the Christian people of Brookfield ought to be one. What this community needs is not two churches, but united Christian body. Difficult ties and problems are here to be solved. to be cast down, to be overcome. We will never be able to bring the branches of Christ's church together, until we get glimpse of Christ's pur- pose for humanity. At any rate we may all pray that Jesus people in Brool<field may all be one in heart. if not in organization.
 The service had a sublime closing in the singing of Rossini's $ ..Stabat Mat er'' by the chorus from the Summer school of Music' The five soloists were Miss Kline. Miss Mesick, Miss Mir Tamme and Cecil Wright. the latter the son of Rev o. o. Wright of Newtown. The chorus wars in fine form and the work of the soloists was excellent. Mir Wright sang especially we'll and has strong voice of rich quail ity. The full order of service for the evening was as follows:
 Organ Prelude.
 Anthem: Trisagicn and Sanctus, Charles B. Hawley, Double chorus
 Solo. Blind Bmtimacus. Saffery. Mir 
 Responsive Reading, Triumph of Chris tianity, page 100.
 Anthem, ..Hark, Hark, My Soul" Shelley, Solos. Miss Kline. Miss M Mesick.
 Prayer.
 Trio. We Pray Thee. Father Miss Sanderson, Miss Mesick, Miss Robinson
 Solo, Through Peace to Light" Buck, Miss Ostrom.
 Hymn 541, l, ?, Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken,'' Newton
 Duet, II Will Magnify Thee,'' Mosenthal, Miss Rocky. Mir Hutchings.
 Trio, Lift Thine Eyes," Me ndels- i
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sohn. Mrs Daniels. Miss Orrman. Miss Mesick.
 Address. '.The Outlook. ' the pastor
 Cantata, Stabat Mater.' Rossini. Soloists. Miss Kline. Miss Mesick. Miss Hughes. Mir Tamme. Mir Wright. Cho- rus of 10 voices At the piano. Mrs
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Gaia Aarup Green. sf the organ. Miss Minnie & Somers Benedictios2 Organ Postlude-
 Continued on page 2.