The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-04-09
THE MOUNT HOLLY NEWS
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1907
LOCAL NEWS.

Our goods are Rich in quality; o,
prices are Right. L. 8. Boyce, stationer
The w. G. T. U. will meet at Mrs. Can
eron's, 80 Paxson street, next Tuesda
afternoon at three o'clock sharp.
The sample sale, last week, for IL
benefit of the Burlington County Hosp
tai, netted the institution over $50.
While trying to steal second base in
game of base ball, at Moorestown, 4
Eagle Conrow had the misfortune to brea
his leg.
Miss Elizabeth Clark, of Baltimore, wi
be married at the latter place on Wedne
day, April II, to j. Bispham Stokes, {
Moorestown.
In the national bowling contest, whic
came to close at Atlantic City, on Sal
ufday, Mount Holly's first fve-man tear
won prize of 5000
On Tuesday evening, April 16, at abou
z O'Clock, the new fire plug at the corne
of High and Ridgway streets will be test
ed by the Relief engine.
A flock of wild geese settled on th
ponds of Joseph j. White, at Hanover
last week, and the fowl have been making
themselves at home ever since.
Theopielie Schwertzler. of Smithville
who died Saturday night, will be buriet
in Mount Holly tomorrow morning. will
high mass services in the Sacred Hear
Church.
Court Mckinley. of the order of tn
Golden Sceptre, will give ball in Arcad'
Hall, on Friday evening, April 26, for thu
benefit of the Burlington County Hos
pital.
Another great moving picture show a
the Opera House next Saturday evening
Entire change of program, newest scenes
and illustrated songs. Prices % and 1C
cents Don't miss it,
Lawrence Dugan, living near Moores.
town, had an unpleasant experience re-
Gently. While cunning for crows he shot
himself in the leg, and lay out in the field
several hours before assistance reached
him.
Having been able to furnish $500 bail,
Jail, on Wednesday. He is charged with
assault and battery on William Wilkinson,
while the latter was riding on the cars
from Camden to Riverside.
About one hundred persons assembled
at Reds Mems hall, Saturday night, and
enjoyed a celebration of the 32d anniver-
sary of Lady Mary Home, No. 9, Brother
hood of America. An interesting literary
and musical programme was presented.
Sparks from an engine used for cutting
wood caused a fire on the Joshua Forsyth
farm. on the road from Pemberton to
Pointvilie, Saturday morning. A favora.
Bile wind saved the large barn. The ice
house, corn crib and about 1000 bushels
of corn were destroyed.
Last Friday, Mrs Charlotte Kensett
celebrated her eighty second birthday
with Mrs. William Sherman on Ridgway
street She received numerous gifts to-
gether with shower of post cards from
out of town friends, wishing her good
health for many more birthdays.
John Smith, who formerly resided at
Pemberton, during a business transaction
at Marlboro, last week. received FIVE
dollar bill and two checks for 50, 600 and
$3.50 respectively. He put the treasure
in hand bag and went to Philadelphia
While riding in street car there some
one opened the bag and stole the contents
Vogels Big City Minstrels will appear
at the Opera House, Mount Holly. this
Tuesday evening and will give one of
the most up-to.date performances to be
seen here this season. Forty people are
carried by this company which is one of
the best on the road. If you enjoy good
laugh it will be worth your while to go to
the Opera House this evening.
While driving on Bispham street, Sat-
urday morning, Samuel H. Austin, EN-.
ployed by the H. B. Smith Machine Com
pany, was thrown from the wagon by the
horses taking fright. He landed on his
head and received some decorations.
For time Austin was unconscious. He
was removed to the Burlington County
Hospital and taken home the following
day.
A district meeting of the Patriotic Or.
der Sons of America will be held in Red
Mems Hall. on Thursday night. Large
delegations are expected from Palmyra,
Delanco, Pemberton and other places.
Among the speakers will be Mayor Ellis
and former Mayor Nowrey, of Camden,
and Judge Horner, of Palmyra. Last
Thursday night the camp initiated eight
candidates.
The Schubert Symphony Club and Lady
Quartette of Chicago will appear at the
Opera House, Mount Holly. on Wednes-
day, April II. This company is in its
tenth year of success and is acknowledged
everywhere to be the most ''up- to- date
musical company travelling. Everybody
likes music and everybody enjoys hearty
laugh. A delightful blending of pure fun
and fine music is one reason why the above
company has won its way to the top notch
of public esteem.
Some branches of business were ope-
rated in Mount Holly, on Sunday. when
there was no trouble to get shave or buy
cigar, notwithstanding proposed en-
forcement of the ancient blue laws 1t is
said that those persons who desire more
rigid observance of the Sabbath, are rep
resenting the local ministers. While the
cigar dealers all express their willingness
to close on Sunday, one seems to be wait
ing for the other. 1t was said on Sunday
that an officer of the Law and Order So
ciety was here getting evidence for pros
ecutions which may follow.
The Opera House was crowded on Sat
urday evening at the moving picture and
musical entertainment given by the Bijou
Amusement Company, of New York
There was scarcely vacant seat in the
entire house and standing room only
was sold in the balcony. The pictures
and illustrated songs were first class and
apparently pleased the large audience i'm
mensely. By special arrangement the
Bijou Company will play return date al
the Opera House on Saturday evening
next when there will be an entire change
of program with the exception of the
Thaw tragedy pictures, which will be re
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