The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-02-16
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Mr.. Alfred Stevens, of Browns Mills,
recently sold to collector for $40 mar
rage certificate bearing the signature of
William Penn.
By slipping of the steps of a shed at
his home In Moorestown, Charles Cramer
fractured two ribs on his right side.
Mrs. Thomas Cardwell, of Medford,
who has been III for long time, is now
being treated at the Burlington County
Hospital.
Benjamin B. smyth and Miss Mary
Mingin, both of Medford, were married
at Vincentown, on February 4, by Rev.
F. w. Randall.
Mrs. George L. Shinn and Miss Lena
Burtis. of New Egypt, have arranged for
America They will sail this week.
The axles of the baggage trucks at the
Moorestown railroad station have been
covered with tin cups so that the grease
therefrom will not soil ladies' dresses.
The father of Miss Priscilla Flickner,
of Murrell street, is seriously i'll from a
stroke of paralysis. he was stricken last
Wednesday on his farm near Masonville.
A bucket brigade OF fire fighters were
successful In saving the home of David
McConnell, at Bridgeboro, on Wednesday
The trouble was caused by the chimney
taking fire.
Walter s. and John Garrett, of Mount
Holly, have refused an offer of $50 for a
pair of maltese hens. These pigeons won
first prize at the recent poultry show held
in Philadelphia.
In a shooting match at Point Breeze
track, Philadelphia, on Saturday, be-
tween Harvey Stewart, of Riverside, and
Richard Lamb. of Mount Holly, the for
mer won, killing 81 birds out of 100 to
Lambs n.
A few rugs, bicycle and valuable
shawl were stolen from the home of Anna
NJ Brown, of Bridgeboro. The house has
been closed for some time. Most of the
smaller articles were hidden under cover,
anticipating an early sale.
In an effort to suppress noise about
their house, owing to sickness In the
neighborhood, the America Hose Com
pany, at a special meeting held last night,
decided not TO have band for the fire.
mems parade to be held next Monday.
Nearly $3.50 was realized for the visit
ing nurse fund by the entertainment given
in the opera house by the pupils Of Mrs
Clothier's dancing academy. The event
was success in every particular. reflect
ing credit on Mrs. Olothier for her man
agement and generosity
On complaint sworn out by Charles
Anderson, living at Sailer's Pond, near
Wrightstown, charging assault and
battery, Lee Eckert was arrested yester-
day, and In default of bail committed to
the county Jail for further hearing on
Thursday. Only short time ago Eckart
was released from the state prison, where
he has served two terms.
William K Armstrong, highly re-
spected citizen, died at his home in Lum-
berton last night from pneumonia. Had
he lived until to-day he would have
reached the age Of SO years. In Novem-
Der last the deceased cast his nineteenth
Republican ballot for President of the
United States. For many years he was a
justice of the peace, and he served one
term as surrogate of the county.
The Acme Tea Company, under whose
management large chain of stores are
conducted in New Jersey and Pennsyl-
yania, will open grocery store in Mount
Holly. For this purpose five year lease
has been taken on the property of Samuel
Greenwald, corner of High and Water
streets. The latter and his family will
remove to their residence which they
formerly occupied on Garden street. 1t
is said the new store will be up-to-date in
every respect and the FIRST floor of the
building will be altered to make ample
accommodations for the business. Oysters
to his customers will be supplied by Mr..
Greenwald, who will occupy rear room