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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29
A REVOLUTIONARY INCIDENT.

The story of the capture of thre
British soldiers at Rocktown, durin.
the Revolutionary War, has never, $,
far as the writer knows, been printed
but being of considerable interest. a
least locally, it is deserving of place
in history. The account has beer
preserved as matter of family his.
tory by members of both the Fisher
and Abbott families of Hunterdor
county, and while the story, as told
by different parties, differs somewhat
in some of the details, they agree as
to the main facts and are beyond
doubt historically accurate
Itappears that late one evening,
only day or two previous to the
Battle of Trenton, which occurred
l77G, Annie Fisher, the 14-year- old
daughter Of Jacob Fisher, who resid
ed near Rocktown, was sent to the
store in Rocktown on an errand. This
store was owned by man by the
name of Liverton. and as was common
in those times, it was both a store and
tavern combined. While waiting in
the store, Annie in some way learned
of the presence of three British sol.
diers in the tavern. She hurried
home and informed her father of what
she had learned. Just here the two
accounts vary. The tradition as pre-
served by some members of the Alb
bott family, says Annie mounted a
horse, rode to Lamber.ville, at that
time called "Bnngtown, crossed the
Delaware in skiff, walked to Wash
ington's headquarters and personally
notified Washington of the presence
of the British at Rocktown. Some of
the Fisher family say Annie's father
rode to where the militia was camped
at place called Headquarters"
Which account is correct is not posi-
lively known, but that night Capt.
John Phillips Company OF Hunter
don County Militia was ordered to
march to Rocktown to try to effect
their capture. Capt. Phillips was in
command when the Company started,
but on the way was taken sick and
temporary command was given to
John Abbott, who was wagon.mas-
ter aud conductor OF team brigade,
with the rank of captain. When they
reached Roektown, late in the night.
two buildings, one OF which was Liv-
erton's store and tavern, were sur
rounded and searched, and the three
British soldiers were found, after ev-
cry other room in the buildings had
been examined, concealed under
bed in bedroom. Abbott and two of
his men were obliged to use their
bayonets to force the British soldiers
from under the bed. Before day
break that morning, the prisoners
were on the way to Trenton where
they were delivered to Washington
army.
Annie Fisher afterwards married
Caleb Farley. and in her old age,
after her husbands death. made her
home with her nephew, the father OF
r. II. Fisher, who now lives near
Lambertville. Farley was soldier
in the Revolution, aud took part in
the Battle of Monmouth the day he
was 81 years OF age. John Abbott in
1850 married Alice Akers, and many
of his descendants still live in Hun
terdon county.
A. s. ABBOTT.
Rathal Ohio
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29
Whitehouse Review says: We have

Whitehouse Review says: We have
read OF clocks being started by an
electrical storm, but never knew it to
be fact, but this phenomena really
occurred Sunday afternoon during the
heavy shower that passed over this
section. Alvah L. Pickell, a farmer,
residing near this place, has an old
clock with alarm attachment that quit
running eight or nine years ago. As
other clocks were in the house this
one was left unused. Sunday, during
the storm, the alarm on the old clock
began ringing and the clock started
running, and after being wound up
has continued to run ever since.
The real Bread-MAoKAY's Spec
ial every afternoon.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29
ITEMS OF PERSONAL INTEREST.

Frank Barley spent Thursday al
Sea Girt,
Miss Mabel Shepherd of Nazareth
is the guest of Miss Annabel Boyde.
| Miss Lola Huff. of Frenchtown has
been visiting relatives in this city.
Miss Laura Kinney spent Saturday
in Trenton.
Adelbert Beckley, of Trenton, is
| spending the summer in this city.
Harry Hartpence has been visiting
in Jersey City.
Miss Bessie Coryell, of Trenton, re-
Gently visited relatives in this city.
Mrs. James Hamill. spent Saturday
in Trenton.
Bryan A. Taylor has been spending
week in Syracuse, N. Y.
Mrs Thomas Crowley and daughters
have ben visitingAtlan City.
Fred Ooombes spent last week at
Coma, NJ.
Robert Justice spent Saturday in
Trenton.
Mrs. Emma Mason spent Thursday
at Sea Girt.
Miss Nellie HUFF, of Frenchtown
has been visiting in this city
Miss Jessie Bair spent Saturday at
Sea Girt.
Miss Nellie Heath. of Somerville, is
visiting relatives in this city.
DR.. F. W. LARSON visited Trenton
on Saturday.
Samuel Percy is spending week
with friends in Pttsburg, Pa.
Edward Lequear and sister, Miss
Ella spent Sunday in Stockton.
Raymond Hamill visited Trenton,
on Saturday.
Miss Minnie Fretz has been visiting
relatives and friends i'll Newark.
Israel Hunt. of Philadelphia, spent
Monday in this city.
The Misses Matilda Shultz aud Es-
tella Young are spending week with
relatives in Lahaska, Pa.
DR.. McGill, of New York, visited
relatives here ON Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. W. O. Robertson, of French
town, was the recent guest of friends
here.
Mrs. William Green and daughter.
Miss Sue, of Doylestown, have been
visiting Mrs. Jonathan Barkley.
Charles +. Martindel and wife
visited Philipsburg friends over
Sunday.
Mrs. Louis G. Spring and son, Pier
son. were the guests of George Pier
son last week.
Misses Mabel Hoagland and Ethel
Massey have been spending week at
Asbury Park.
Miss Deborah Berger, of Raven
Rock, visited friends i'll this city last
Friday.
Mrs. Andrew Larson and daughter
OF Phillipsburg recently visited her
sister. Mrs. William Ely.
DR.. and Mrs. Johnson of High
Grove, Cal, were the guests of John
NJ. Wilson and wife, last week.
Mis- Howard p. Hill, of Trenton,
has been spending week with rea-
tives in this city and New Hope.
Misses Josephine and May Coombe,
of Trenton, visited this city on Sun
day.
William Green and wife, of Taunton
Mass, were the recent guests of rela-
tives in this city.
$. A. Finger and daughter, Miss
Blanche, spent Sunday at Asbury
Park.
Miss Nellie Cannon is visiting W.
p. Kilroy aud family at Washington,
ID. G.
William Bashore and wife have re
moved from Trenton to North Union
street, this city.
Mrs. Charles M. Williams and
daughter, Florence of Washington,
N. j., are visiting Lambertville rela
tiyes.
Miss Helen Roberts, of New York,
has been spending a few days with
her grandparents, Charles Roberts
and wife on North Union street
James Reynolds has been attending
the animal convention of the Ancient
order of Hibernlans of the United
States, Canada and Hawaii at Indian
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29
STOCKTON.

Stockton Lodge, No. lao, Knights
of Pythias, has elected these officers
for the ensuing six months: Chance-
lor commander. Willard NJ. johnson;
vice commander, Daniel Major; pre-
late, James B. Dean; master of work,
j. Harvey Snider; keeper of records
and seals. Samuel d. Van Cleve; mas
ter OF finance, j. Harvey Snider;
master of exchequer, Austin l.. Davi-
son; master at arms. Henry r. Van
Horn; inside guard. Lewis g. Wilson;
outside guard, W. W. johnson; trus
tee, Lewis G. Wilson.
During the severe electrical storm
which passed over this section Thurs
day afternoon, two houses in this
borough were struck by lightning but
not fired.
The new residence recently erected
on the farm Of Hocomb Romano.
near Brookville, and the barn of Sam
uel X. Bodine, one mile north of this
place, were also struck, but no seri-
GUS damage was done.
Mrs. Eyeritt Johnson and children.
OF Pittsbufg, Pa, are at the home of
her mother, Mrs Elizabeth Fisher. of
Sergeants Mills. for the summer
months.
John +. Hunt was recent visitor
in Princeton.
The Rev. William II. WooIverton
visited friends in Trenton Thursday.
Mrs. Oornelia A. Wood il at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Wesley
| b. Bodine.
| William =. Mason, who has been i'll
| the past week is improving.
Mrs Horace NJ. Reading has been
visiting friends at Frenchtown.
DR.. }. l.. Chamberlin is enjoying u
n weeks vacation at Wildwood.
John +. Bovine, of Trenton, has
been visiting his parents. the Rev.
| and Mrs. Bartolette Bovine.
Sylvester Hofl' and wife have been
| visiting their daughter, Mrs. Joseph
Ent.
Stockton Lodge, No. 14O, Knights
of Pythias, was given a fraternaI re-
ception by Lanbertville lodge Friday
evening. There were also represen-
tatives from Sparactus Lodge, No. 10,
Knights of Pythias. Of Trenton, who
brought the Pythian home altar 10
Stockton lodge.
During the heavy thunder shower
Saturday afternoon, sheep belong
ing to William Larson, one and q
half miles north of this place, was
struck by lightning aud killed. Sew.
eral trees in this vicinity were also
struck.
Miss X. Linda Brink has returned
from two weeks sojonrn in New
Hampshire.
Mrs. Eden b. Hunt aud son Albert
OF Lansdowne, Pa, have been Waiting
her parents, Clark Il. Hunt and wife.
John T.. Bovine and wife, OF Tren
ton, spent Saturday and Sunday witt
the formers parents. Bartolettt
Bovine and wife, of VALLEY View"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

Albert Simons, who is in the FIem-
ington Jail awaiting the action Of the
Grand Jury for doing the shooting at
the Pennington Fair Ground on July
4, attempted to commit suicide on
Sunday morning by grabbing the
razor from the man who was shaving
and trying to cnt his throat. He did
not njure himself
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

Keep Your dog home, unless you
want him destroyed. The authorities
OF the cities OF this State have organ
lied raid against all wandering dogs
One OF the wealthiest residents OF
Montclair. one day last week. ordered
the removal of So, 200 worth OF high
bred dogs from his premises. There
seems to be great outbreak OF Hydro
phobia of late, all over the country.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29
masops Against the Liquor Traffic.

The Grand Lodge of A. +. & A, NJ,
of the State of Washington, in its re-
cent annual convention, to members OF
the Order makes an iron clad rule pro
hlblting any Mason from engaging it
the traffic OF intoxicating liquors. The
rule also provides that the violation Of
this order will IN the future be deemed
a Masonic oltense, and will be punish
ed by expulsion.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

Mrs Stetson is, we believe the first
Philadelphia to enter the Portuguese
nobility. About every other nation in
the Almanach de Gotha was already
represented by the charming women
Of that city.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

Probably the admirals and captains
on cruise in the Pacific would like to
get chance to show that they can hit
hard, if occasion requires but they
won't get it and must be content to
look well on parade
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

During II severe shower that passed
over Gloucester and Salem counties
last Wednesday morning, about 2
o'clock, there were eighteen barns
struck and burned to the ground.
Several houses and other buildings
were struck and badly damaged.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29
There's satisfaction in smoking
Lambertville Puffs.

No political conventions will be
held this year. Under an act OF the
legislature, passed last winter, candi-
dates will be nominated by direct
primaries, on September 22. and it
will be the duty OF the voters of the
respective parties to say who shall be
their candidates.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

The motoiman who was suspended
twenty days for drinking a lemonade
while his car was waiting at the Polo
grounds was very properly punished.
What right had he to get thirsty in the
company's timer
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

The old church bell that formerly
did duty in the Presbyterian church
at Blairstown, and afterward at Blair
Academy, is being recast into tea
bells to be used as souvenirs by the
congregation of the church and the
alumni of the academy.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

We make specially of engraved
visiting cards. Let us furnish you a
new plate at reasonable price or
leave yonr old one and we will have
your cards printed in few days.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

These are the days wheu the house
wife has simply corking time---can-
ming fruit. The good part will come
later for all the family.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

Our would be comforter, the man
who tells everybody it is not the heat
but the humidity that broils us, is as
eloquent as ever this season.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

Dr. w. W. Hawke, of Pennington,
was elected member of the Elective
Committee, of the New Jersey State
Dental Society, at its recent annual
meeting held at Asbury Park.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

Deer are SO plentiful in Connecticut
that they are stopping trains on the
tracks or else there is an awful lot of
Yankees lying.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

1t has been found, as result of the
excise investigating committee. that
brewers own 1876 of Paterson's AGO
saloons.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

Secure contentment through the
happy medium of "Lambertville
Puff. " Insist on having the genuine
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

A fine assortment OF Lambertviile
souvenirs at Kline's. Many burnt
leather novelties are among the assort-
ment.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

One hundred and twenty-five
local views at Kline's Post Gard Sta
ton. Forty of them are colored.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

Ask for and insist on having Lam
bertville Puffs. Best cigar made any
where for the money.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

Birthday, Best Wishes and season
cards one cent each. Tinseled Free.
DOLL HOSPITAL.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

The perfection of Bread-MAc-
Kay's Special.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

See our big line Of Birthday and
season cards-all cards tinseled free
DOLL HOSPITAL.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

40 new colored views of Lambert
Vile at KLrNE's. Look them over.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

81 Lambertville views, one cent
each. Doll HOSPITAL.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

Every Observation-Disclosures Spec
ial Bread.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-07-29

The Perfection of baking MAC.
KAY's bread.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-04-17

PLEASURES WITHIN REACH.
Changing the appearance Of your
nome at small cost With
ATTRACTIVE WALL PAPERS,
80 tha1 yo1r eyes and nerves are
rested, and that longing to "get away
.or change" IS entirely gone. A
room completely changed by lovely
wall paper is a pleasure within reach
and satisfies az hardly any other
pleasure con da, at 80 small q price
eoae and please your eyes with this
3ew stock--aud ask the prices for
hanging -h46sl5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-10
ADAM a. wEscHLpR. AUcT1oNEER.

SALE OF THIRTEEN HANDSOME
RESIDENCES. KNOWN AS PREMISES no:
25O5 CHAMPLAIN AVENUE AND nos. 174d
AND 1859 TO 1872 COLUMBIA ROAD.
BY virtue of q certain deed OF trust. dated May
s. 1906. and recorded among the land records Of
the District Of Columbia IN Liber No. 2949, at
folio $50 ct seq. and at the request Of the hold
separately at public sale. on WEDNESDAY, THE
ELEVENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, AID. 1908,
COMMENCING AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the
following described real estate. situate in the
county Of Washington District Of Columbia. to
wit: Lots numbered twenty two (22) and twenty.
four (2p to thirty -four 34). both inclusive. aud
lot Numbered thirty go Of Littleton W.
thirteen 13). Meridian HILL" as said subdivi
sion is duly recorded in Book County No: 20.
page 1S1. Of the records OF the District Of Co.
lumbia, said lot numbered thirty-seven (37l hav-
ing since been resubdivided and being now known
as lot numbered fifty three. together with the I'm
provements thereon. subject. however. to hrst
and prior incumhrance each Of said lots Of
for three years thereafter. and interest thereon
from May 3. 1907. at the rate Of i've 20 per
cent per annum.
Terms Of sale: The aforementioned incum-
brance of $1,000 and interest from May 8. 1907.
on each lot to be assumed by the purchaser, the
balance to be paid IN cash. A deposit OF 500
on each lot will be required at the time Of sale.
Sale to be closed within fifteen days from day OF
SALE otherwise the trustees may resell the prop
after five days advertisement in some newspaper
published in the city Of Washington D. G. Con-
veyancing at the cost Of the purchaser.
CLARENCE Il. RHEEM. Trustee,
GEO. w. F. SWARTZELL. Trustee
oc30-d&ds. eSu 727 18th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-10
FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM A. WEsCHLER. AUCTIoNEER.

ADAM A. WESCHLER. AUCTIONEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF Two-sToRY FRAME
NORTHWEST. AND Tw6.sToRY RRieK
DWELLING. NO. 6s2 FOURTH STREET
BY virtue Of a certain deed Of trust. duly re-
corded in Lber No. 21S3. folio 10 eft seq, Of
the land records Of the District Of Columbia and
At the request Of the treasurer Of the Oriental
viving trustee will sell at public auction, in front
E Era d. PAY OF NOVEMBER; A:D 1905: At
land and premises. situate In the city Of Wash
ington. In the District Of Columbia. to wit: Part
OF original lot numbered seven "a In square num-
ginning Sixth street west thirty 800 feet
north OF the southwest corner Of said lot run
ming thence north twenty t20) feet by depth Of
feet. except the rear north feet by depth OF
4I.1 feet. improved by premises No. 1913 Sixth
' AT HAMFsPAsr FOUR O'CLOCK PM.
Lot numbered thirty-fve 1851 in John c. David
sons subdivision Of original lot nineteen d9) In
square numbered seven hundred and seventy
$50. in the ONCE Of the surveyor for said Dis
trict. improved by premises No. 6s2 Fourth street
Terms of sale: one-third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash. and the balance In two
equal installments. payable in one and two years.
With Interest at six per eentum per annum pay
by deed OF trust upon the property sold. or all
cash. at the option Of the purchaser deposit
81 500 will be required Of the purchaser at the
notarial fees at the cost Of the purchaser. Terms
Of sale to be complied with within fifteen days
from day OF sale otherwise the trustee reserves
cost ct the defarlting purchaser after five DAYS.
published in the city Of washington; DC:
no6-d&ds .eSu Surviving Trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-10
ADAM a. wEsCHLER, AUOTIoNEER.
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. TWO-STORY NINE ROOM
BRICK DWELLING. l716 FIFTH STREET

CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. WO-STORY NINE-RoOM
BRICK DWELLING. l7l6 FIFTH STREET
NORTHWEST.
BY virtue Of a decree Of the Supreme Court Of
the District of Columbia. passed In Equity cause
No. PITTS. we. the undersigned trustees. will
sell at public auction in front Of the premises
on MONDAY. THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF
NOVEMBER. AID. 1908. AT FOUR O'CLOCK
situate in the city of Washington. in the Dis
trict of Columbia, and designated and being
suhlot numbered twenty-one in the subdivision
OF square south Of square numbered four hun
bred and seventy 1--WE, as recorded in the Office
Of the surveyor of the District Of Columbia in
Liber r w. folio II: subject to deed Of trust
TO secure 81. 500 due September 3. 1909. with
interest at 5 per cent. together with the i'm
provements. consisting OF two-story brick dwell
ing.
Terms of sale: One-third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash and the balance In two
equal installments payable In one and two years.
with interest Mt 8 per centum per annum. pay
able semi annually. from day of sale, secured by
deed OF trust upon the property sold. Or all
cash. at the option Of the purchaser. deposit
Of 500 will be required Of the purchaser at the
time OF sale. All cOnveyanclng, recording and
not arial fees at the cost OF the purchaser.
Terms of sale to he complied with within fifteen
days from day Of SALE otherwise the trustees
reserve the right to resell the property, at the
risk and cost OF the defaultng purchaser. after
Ave days advertisement OF such resale In some
newspaper published in the city Of Washington,
ID. c. JAS. HARRY SMITH.
All 9Th st. NV.
WM. HENRY WHITE.
Columbian building.
no4-d&dse Su Trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-10

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE UNIM-
PROVED TRACT OF ABOI'T ELEVEN
ACRES ON DANIELS ROAD OPPOSITE
ROCK CREEK PARK. D. c.
BY virtue of certain deed Of trust duly re-
corded In Liber No. 2454. folio 14s ct seq. of
the land records Of the District of Columbia, and
at the request OF the party secured thereby. the
undersigned trustees will sell at public auction.
in front Of the premises. on MONDAY. THE
T ,NH rI r DAp or S9o YEN A;p
following described land and premises. situate
in the District Of Columbia. and designated as
and being part of a tract of land called Poor
Toms Last Shift beginning for the same at
a stone planted on the west side Of Daniels road
and at the southeast corner OF the ten-acre tract
formerly owned by Chapman. and running thence
north IS degrees minutes west 1888 feet
to the BOX and Barton tract thence south %
degrees 30 minutes west 56S. 80 feet. thence
south So degrees east 1851 rs feet to the west
that part OF the said tract Of land called Poor
Toms Last Shift conveyed TO Mary E. Buckley
by deed recorded In Liber numbered l4l7. at
folio Dos and running thence north degrees
feet to the place Of beginning.
Terms Of sale: One-third Of the purchase
money to be paid In cash. balance In two equal
installments, payable In one and two years, with
interest at six per centum per annum. payable
semi annually from day of sale. secured by deed
the option of the purchaser. A deposit of $3.50 90
will be required at time of sale All convey
ancing. recording ETC.. at cost OF purchaser.
Terms OF sale TO be complied with within fifteen
the fight to resell the property at the risk
and cot of defaulting purchaser after five
days advertisement of such resale in some news.
paper published in Washington. d. C.
JOSEPH II. EDISON.
nor 10 Il % T1,stees