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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-08
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1908

ONCE more the Burlington County
Almshouse has been thrust into the lamp
light by the Commission on Dependency
and Crimes, when testimony, not new but
rehashed, was given at the meeting last
week in Trenton. 1t is peculiar thing
that there does not seem to be any other
almshouse In the state except the Burling-
ton county institution. That matters
have been bad there is admitted by many,
including the officials In charge who
frankly gave testimony to that effect. But
is our almshouse the only one on which
censure must be placed2 This is not a
new matter by any means. 1t will not be
forgotten that some of the same coterie
who are now making the investigations
were foremost In charges against the
institution when the late Theodore B.
Gaskill was Steward. And from that
time until this no chance has been lost to
paint the Burlington county almshouse In
the darkest colors. An up-Jersey paper
says Sin nearly all the counties the
methods for the care of the impoverished
dependents are anything but ideal In
some they are actually uncivilized and
barbarous." Why not give some of the
"uncivilized and barbarious" institutions
an airing. Burlington county's home for
the poor is fit subject for renovation,
but why continually harp upon it to the
exclusion of others that are bad even
though possibly not as black as our aims
house appears to be painted To spread
the attention to this particular class of
Investigation and not confine it to one
place, would remove possible suspicion
that there is animus back of this one
examination.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-08
OHERIFF's SALE.

By virtue of writ of fieri facias to me
directed, issued out of the Court of Chancery
of New Jersey, 1 will sell at public sale, on
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1908,
between the hours of II and o'clock on the
afternoon of said day (to-wit at o'clock), at
All that certain lot, tract, or parcel of land
and premises situate in the Borough OF River
ton, In the County of Burlington and State of
New Jersey, and bounded and described as
Beginning at the intersection of the centre
lines of Main and Second streets, and extend
ing thence ~ southwardly along the centre
line OF said Main street the distance of one
hundred feet to a point corner to lands now
or late of Helen V. virgins, thence ~ east
along the line of said lands now or late of
Helen v. virgins, the distance of one hum
bred and eighty-five feet to point for cor
ner in the line of lands now or late OF John e.
s. Davis, thence (S) northwardly, parallel
with said Main street, and along the line of
said lands now or late OF John @ s. Davis, the
distance OF one hundred feet to the centre
wardly, along the said centre line of said
Second street, the distance of one hundred
and eighty-five feet to the place OF beginning.
Subject however, to the same restriction III
reference to the manufacture and sale of
liquors. as contain ed in the previous deeds
covering the said premises.
The said premises will be sold subject to the
lien of the taxes thereon for the year 1905,
amounting to S56, besides interest thereon
from December Goth, 1906, and also subject to
the lien Of the taxes thereon for the year lsO7,
from December 10th, 1907, and also subject TO
the lien OF the taxes thereon for the year 1908.
Seized as the property OF LemueI ID. Davis,
at the suit of Heulings Lippincott, Surviving
Trustee OF Martha L. Hopes, and Martha
L. Hopes, complainaants, and to be sold by
EDWARD DUDLEY, Sorr. Sheriff.
Dated November z, 1905 PRS adv. fee, $lO.S0l
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Columbus.

County Superintendent Stees and Pro
fessor Sensor, inspector of High schools,
visited the Columbus public school last
week.
The various churches are arranging for
their usual Christmas entertainments. A
special and unusually interesting program
will be rendered at the new n. E church.
Rev. 81. r. Hall, formerly pastor of the
Columbus Presbyterian church, has re-
turned from protracted visit to Lewes,
Delaware, his former home.
Postmaster Carslake has Joined the
army of civil service officials.
Application has been made to the Comp
troller of the Currency at Washington,
for charter for the First National Bank
of Columbus. The application has been
duly attested according to law and 8
charter will be granted. The people Of
Columbus and vicinity are ready and will.
ing to help along a banking institution
when the responsibilities of its officials
come under national instead of local su.
pervision. We predict decided financial
success for the new institution.
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rHERIEF,s SALE.

BY virtue of writ of 1eri facias, to me
directed, issued out of the Court of Chancery
of New Jersey, will sell at public sale, on
THURSDAY, DECEMBEK 10. 1908.
between the hours of IL and o'clock on the
afternoon of said day (to-wit at o. clock), at
Richard Lambs hotel, Mount Holly, N. j.
All that certain house and lot of land
situate in the village OF Jobstown, in the
township of Springfield, County OF Burl1ng-
ton and State OF New Jersey, and is thus
bounded and described, VIZ: Beginning at q
road corner to Samuel Whites lot, by which
it runs ~ north thirty-One degrees and thirty
minutes west three chains and n1nety-fOur
inks to q stone in Benjamin Kemble's land,
by which it runs ~ north hfty-1ve degrees
and thirty minutes east one chain and nine
teen links to q stone in the line OF Kemble's
land, by which 1t runs ~ south thlrty-one
degrees and thirty minutes east three chains
and ninety-eight links to a stone in the
middle Ofthe Aforesaid road, thence az along
the same same south hfty-nine degrees west
one chain and nineteen links to the place OF
beginning. Containing forty-s1x hundredths
of an acre of land be the same more or less,
together with the privilege OF and right to
ing premises, a nine feet wide alley way
along the north east side of the above des
cribed premises. Being the same premises
which Martha Whitcra1t conveyed to Anna
NJ Pittman by deed dated November 8, 1878,
and recorded in the Clerks office of Burling-
ton County in Book w of Deeds, folio 400, etc.,
and the said Anna M. P1ttman afterward
Anna Carly devised said premises to Charles
T.. P1ttman by her will dated April u, 1893,
duly proved and recorded in Book w of wills,
page 204, etc., In the Surrogats's office of Bur-
nngtOn County.
Seized as the property of Charles T. Pitt
man, ct uX, defendants, taken In execution
at the suit of Charles Bisnop, complainant,
anu " D' 'O'O y JOHN ]. NoRCRoss,
G. M. HILLMAN, SoPr Sheriff.
Dated November 1908 IPr's adv. fee. slOsO.i
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-08


AT THE suggestion of President Roose-
yelt a commission was appointed to in
quire into the possible improvement of
the condition of farmers. Thousands of
circulars were sent out on which there
were questions covering many points
with the idea of discovering how the
farmers of different localities were getting
along. A newspaper article says that the
commission will probably report that the
most important needs of the farmers are
better school facilities, saving banks and
parcel posts. Better schools are certainly
needed in the country districts. The an
swers on this subject sent from this neigh
borhood mainly to the effect that there
is large field for improvement on this
score. So far as Burlington County is con-
cerned there does not seem to be any
necessity for extra banking facilities as
there are banks all over the county and
the number appears to be on the increase.
The rural parcel post has much to be said
in its favor. P. V. DeGraw, Fourth Assist
ant Postmaster General, on this point
says:
at can be given. with the facilities now
employed, and would materially increase
the revenues of the department. A spec
ial reduced rate of postage for merchau
disc carried only by rural carriers would
unquestionably be of material value to
retail merchants on rural routes and at
rural delivery distributing centres, as
we'll as enhance the influence of the rural
service in making life In the country more
attractive"
He recommended uniforming the rural
carriers. citing the fact that the carriers
daily pass 5000, 900 homes.
Rural delivery is in operation on 945, 087
miles of road. OF those roads 80. 600 miles
are macadam, the remainder being earth,
sand or gravel. Since the service was first
established $40, $50, 1862 has been expended
on roads traversed by rural carriers.
More work has been done on such public
highways and more expenditures made In
their improvement in the last years than
in any previous year.
The estimate of appropriations neces-
sary for the rural service for the next fiscal
wear is $50, 246. 900, an increase OF 1878, 600.
OF this, 1926. 841 is for continuing the
service on 723 routes which 1t is expected
will be established and 81, $50 600 to pay
substitutes for SO, $50 carriers on vacation. |
The report recommends legislation to
permit the disposing OF unbelievable
articles of mail by sale, so as to eliminate
Objectionable lottery features.
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Hedding.

Mrs. r. Fl. Carly, has been spending a
few days In Trenton, while her grand
daughter, Miss Elsie Michalis, OF Borden
town, has been guest at the home here.
Ground has been broken for the erection
of a dwelling house by Charles Blake, on
his farm. The house is to be handsome
structure on the style of bungalow and
will be occupied by Mr.. Blake and his
family.
George w. Groves, of Burlington, has
finished the contract for the installation OF
hot water heating apparatus In the new
house built by r. II. Carly.
The members of the NJ. E. s. School are
practicing for their Christmas entertain,
ment. The Cantata, 6anta's Mix-Up Will
be given iu the church on Christmas eve.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-08

UNDER an order from the Office of the
State Superintendent the Office of District
Clerk or Secretary of the Board of Edu-
cation must be held by some one not a
member Of the Board. This has been the
rule in many city districts for some time,
but now it is to be general The reason
given is that a member of the Board
should not be in position to vote for his
election or fix his salary. The fact that
the official might not do either of these
things is not to be considered, for it is
held that being member of the body
might be an influential factor in the re-
suit This idea may be all right, but 1t
will not appeal very strongly to many of
the Boards of Education as the District
Clerks In many instances, possibly ma
jority, are good men, qualified for the
Office, and the new rule will merely con-
tinue them In the position and require the
selection of a member of the Board who
will be compelled to acquaint himself
with the duties that will fall to his lot.
The order of the State Board does not go
far enough, however. While 1t does In
clude Icustodians of the funds, who are
also barred from membership on the
Board of Education, 1t does not mention
some other positions. In more than one
case there can be found Supervising Prin.
cipals who are members of the Board and
not only have voice, If they choose to
use 1t, In their own election, but also In
the matter of salary. An instance of this
kind may be cited within eight miles of
the county seat. A member of the Board
of Education is the Supervising Principal
If we mistake not his salary was fixed at
low rate on his own suggestion. The
State allows 5000 for every supervising
Principal and in this case the township
gets-or did get-$S00 extra toward pay
ing teacher, the Supervisor taking the
balance. In another neighboring town
ship Supervising Principal has just
been elected. What salary he will get
has not been made public, but the i'm
preston is that he will be paid nominal
amount and the township will be the
gamer by pocketing the balance. This
point is worth looking after. To elect
competent Supervising Principals and
paying them salaries commensurate with
their abilities is all right, but to let every
country district choose a Supervisor
simply for the purpose of netting the
township $500 does not appear to be the
fair thing for other municipalities.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-08
CxECUToR's NOTICE.
EsrArE OF ISRAEL GAsK1LL.

ESTATE OF ISRAEL GASKILL.
Notice is hereby given that an order has
been made by the Surrogate of the County OF
Burlington, bearing date on the 18th day Of
November, A. ID. 1905, upon the application OF
John B. Davis, the subscriber, requiring the
creditors of Israel Gask1ll, deceased, to bring
in their claims against the estate OF SAID
decedent, under oath or affirmation on or be-
fore August 49, 1909 or they will be debarred Of
any action therefor against the said executor
JOHN B, DAVIS,
Eckard p Budd Proctor. Executor
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ExEoUroR.s NOTICE


ESTATE OF ELIZABETH s. ANTRIM
Notice is hereby given that an order has
been made by the Surrogate of the County OF
Burlington, bearing date on the 18th day of
October, A. ID. 1908, upon the application of
Samuel A. Atkinson, the subscriber, requlr-
ing the creditors of Elizabeth s. Antrim, de-
ceased, to bring in their claims against the
said decedent, under oath or affirmation on
before July 26 1900 or they viii be debarred Of
any action therefor against the said executor.
SAMUEL A. ATKINSON
Executor.
dated October o. 1908
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-08
Holiday Novelties

A long list of useful goods and few
not so useful but necessary.
Jewelry, Shell Goods, Dolls at 25c to
$3.50, Pistol Belts, Mr.. Jiggers, Old
Maids, Tree Mats or Carpets, Dime Banks,
Post Card Albums, Vases, Pictures, quite
line of them; Bear Dolls, Hat Pin Holder,
Catch Ais, Pin Cushions, Toilet Bags,
KALEIDOSCOPE Tops, Mechanical Engine,
Christmas Cards in several styles; Tags,
Seals, Box Paper, Manicure Sets, Smoking
Sets, Work Boxes, Jewel Boxes, Clocks,
Mirrors, Infants Sets, Calendars for fancy
work; Christmas Stockings, Santa Claus
Party Games; French Diabolo, Halma,
Buster Brown Blocks, Vacuum Pistols,
Pistol Belts, Pretty Villages, Triple Noise
Horns, Kid Balls, Rubber Balls, Valve
Balloons, Never Stop Tops and hundreds OF
other things too numerous to mention.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-08

The lots on Ridgway street in Mount Holly,
with barns and other buildings thereon, be-
longing to the estate of Robert b. Engle, de-
ceased.
Apply to
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-08
ExECUToR's NOTICE.
ESTATE OF ELwoop DoBBl

Notice is hereby given that an order has
been made by the Surrogate OF the County Of
Burlington, bearing date on the Fifth day OF
October, A. ID. 1908, upon the application OF
the creditors of Elwood Dobbins. deceased, to
bring in their claims against the estate OF said
decedent, under oathor affirmation, on or be-
fore July 1859, or they Will be debarred OF any
action therefor against the said executor.
JAMES B. HAWKINS,
October 8. 1905 Executor.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-08
DUBLIo SALE OF
Dwelling Houses
in Mount Holly, N. J.

In Mount Holly, N. J.
The undersigned, executor of the last will
and testament of Elizabeth s. Antrim, de-
ceased, will sell at public vendue, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2. 1909.
at two O'Clock in the afternoon, on the
premises, the two frame dwelling houses and
lots of land, situate and known as Nos. I'm
ll8 and 100 Garden street, Mount Holly, s.,
N. ]. The house No. ll8 has double 4n2
front and contains IL rooms. No. 10 has
rooms aud shed. Both houses have cold and
hot water, bath, etc., and are In good con-
dition. These houses are very desiraDly
located on one of the best streets of the town.
The lots are deep and adequate for the
properties and large enough for stables. If
desired. Any one desiring TO see the houses
may do SO by calling upon the undersigned.
The houses will first be offered separately
and then offered together, and cried OH &C
cording to the highest bid or bids received.
Sale positive.
Conditions at sale.
SAMUEL A. ATKINSON,
Executor, Elizabeth s. Antrim, dec d
Ia naoamhQr q 1898
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NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.
~ EsrArE OF sARAH ANN DoRoN.

ESTATE OF SARAH ANN DoRoN.
Notice is hereby given that the final &C
count of the subscriber, Administrator with
will annexed, of Sarah Ann DorOn, late Of the
audited and stated by the Surrogate and
presented for settlement and allowance to
the Orphans Court of said county at session
to be held on the Seventeenth OF December
1908.
November 12. 1908 Administrator
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-08
NATIONAL BANK.

Mount Holly, N J., December 7. 1908.
The ninetyfOurth annual meeting OF the
shareholders OF this bank will be held Tues-
day, the 18th day Of January, 1919, at nine
O'Clock, A. M, at the banking house. NOUN
Holly. N. T., for the election of Directors for
the ensuing year and such other business as
JNO. B. DAVIS, Cashier.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-08
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE FARM
AND REAL ESTATE
The heirs OF Josiah B. Tlton. deceased, will
sell at public vendue, on

SATURDAY, DECEMBER IL, 1908
at two O'Clock in the afternoon, at the Ttlton
farm, occupied by Harry Borden, on the road
from Jacobstown to chesterfield, about two
miles from the former place, the following
No. j All that farm located on afore-
said road about two and one-quarter
miles from Jacobstown, now occupied by
Wright II. Longstreet, containing l5l and 4b-
l0Oths acres, more or less. There is frame
house containing IL rooms, and suitable out
buildings on the farm, all in good condition.
This is q very desirable farm, nearly all OF the
land being in q high state of cultivation.
There are two good wells of water on farm,
and a large stream of water runs by por-
ton of it.
No. 2 All that lot of land, containing So
l0Oths of an acre ofland, situate in the village
of JacObstoWn aforesaid, and occupied Dy
Frank Ridgway. The i'm provements consist
of frame house, two barns and frame
building which has been used as shop, all In
good condition. There is a good well of water
on the place. This is desirable location for
any one wishing a home in JacObstown.
Anyone desiring to see the above described
premises may do SO by calling upon Harry
Borden, or the tenants on the places.
These properties will positively be sold in
order to close the estate of Josiah b. Tilton,
deceased.
Conditions at sale.
Heirs of JOSIAH b. TILTON,
WALTER K. BORDEN, Auctioneer. deceased.
Dated November 10 1908.
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kKRCS
Both Phonea
Both Phones

GRADUATED sugar, SIC.
MACKEREL, sc each, Nor
ways at that, they are fine, fat
and white and excellent eating.
CHEESE.-New York State
September cheese, mild and rich,
I8c.
SUGAR-XX Xxx Lozenger
sugar for making homemade cam
dies, SC.
OLEOMARGERINE.--It's a
lot better than cheap butter and
much cheaper, 25c.
PEARS.-Large cans, nice tend
er fruit in heavy syrup. The only
fault is the price, they are too
cheap, SC can.
PUMPKIN.-Why be bothered
with stewing and straining when
the cans are SO handy, and cheap
too. Two good brands Ioc and
nc.
NUTS.-We have nearly all
kinds, and they are all new. Paper
shell almonds, zoe. English wal
nuts, I8c. Brazil nuts, I6c. Pc
cans and Hazel nuts, I8c. Fine
mixed nuts, I8c.
MINCE MEAT.-Aunt Abby's
15c. Bricks Ioc and nc. We
also have all the ingredients for
making your own, the fruit, the
spice, the sweet cider and the
meat.
PLUM PUDDING.-We have
all the ingredients for the making.
If you are not going to make your
own the R. & r. brand is a good
one, in Ioc, 25c, soc and 75c cans.
Phil. Karg, I'M I'M s. st h Hs,s II
MOUNT Holly
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-02-26
TO WATCH FREIGHT.
BUSINESS MEN HAVE
EYE ON THIS BUSINESS
May Appoint An Inspector to Guard
Against Any Slipshod Methods
In the Future.

Among the matters brought before
the Merchants association at their
meeting last evening was that of Sc
curing an inspector to handle the
freight received at the depot, and
whose duty it should be to weigh it
carefully and guard against mistakes
in rates. 1t was represented by sew
eral of the leading merchants OF the
city that very often freight is
scheduled and shipped under the
wrong tariff by the railroad result
ing in the loss of thousands of dol
lars in the course of a few years bus
mess. The inspector proposed is to
be man thoroughly conversant
with the rates for all classes of mer-
chandise. He will not only protect
the merchants from loss, it is
thought, but will relieve them from
the necessity of spending time and
worry in looking after these details
themselves. A committee of Ave was
appointed to prepare plan to sub
NIT to the association detailing the
requirements of the situation and
suggesting feasible means Of putting
it into operation.
A resolution was passed by the as
ISOLATION to the effect that all men,
bers require their employees to pay
their obligations to members of the
association or quit their employ. A
committee was appointed to wait on
general merchandise stores who have
been remaining open on Sunday and
secure if possible their consent to
close.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-02-26
TAKES BAIL.
Schneider, of Priest Rapids, Placed
Under Arrest.

Sheriff Edwards accepted cash bail
amounting to $50 from Ernest
Schneider, arrested at Priest Rapids
Saturday charged with running a sa-
loon without a license.
Schneider was brought to North
Yakima Sunday, and Monday a war;
rant charging him with running a
slot machine was sworn out, and his
bail on the latter placed at 800.
The bartender, John Bolton, was
brought to North Yakima by Deputy
Metger, as we'll as the slot machine.
The managers of the Priest Rapids
dam, which is being constructed,
we're willing that Mr.. Schneider open
and run a saloon, and upon their ap-
plication the county commissioners
granted the license, but Schneider
has so far failed to pay in the $1,000
necessary to get it, although he ope-
rated the saloon.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-02-26
Great Grocery Store.

Forney Bros grocery establish
lishment, which opened today at No.
IA North Second street, is valuable
acquisition to the business interests
of the city. Although not complete
ly arranged the store is model OF
it's kind and would do credit to any
city. The shelving, counters, show
cases and desk are of Mission style.
and upon entering the store an
aspect is presented that is pleasing
and attractive. They formerly con-
Quoted the Seattle grocery, which
was located in the same store room
as they are now occupying. They
disposed of their business severa!
months ago, but having been able to
secure another lease on this central
ly located store room they have
again embarked in business. They
carry complete line of staple an1
fancy groceries, including Heinz's 81
varieties, ]. A. Folger, Golden Gate
Erand and Fry-Bruhn Rose Leaf
brands. Their motto is: sell
cheap, sell heap and keep ever
lastingly at It," In order to sell
cheap they are obliged to transact
strictly cash business. That what
their motto implies is true state
ment is evidence by their prices.
John w. Forney, the senior men,
Der, was formerly engaged in the
grocery business in Cronkston,
MINI, while Roy Forney, the other
member of the firm, was in the same
line at Charles City, Iowa. Both are
prominent in business and social af-
fairs ana have host of friends and
acquaintances.