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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
Stockton Election Figures.

The count OF the vote in Stockton
borough is given as follows: For Assem-
bly--Holcombe, d, II; Angel, X, AZ;
Gordon, Pro, g. For Sheuff--Hol-
combe, d, So; Barley, r, 81. For
Freebooter johnson, ID, Al; Force,
r, 4S. For Coroner Brown, ID, II;
Low, Pro-, 10.
Borough offices: Mayor, Patrick H..
Ledger, 81. Council, three years,
Elmer Robertson, so; David Sporting,
81. Council, two years-Samuel ID.
Van Cleve, So. Assessor, VIM. p.
Mason, S.. Collector-Peter A. Shep-
herd, 6s
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

In the bill arranged for presenta.
ton at the Trent Theatre next week
are two OF the most successful comedy
plsylets in American vaudeville. The
first is Joseph Hart's comedy, "Dink-
elspeil's Christmas" and the other is
sketch of Now York life, entitled
"On A Side Street." "Dinkelspeirs
Christmas" Is indeed novelty. The
story centers in the expected home
coming of son to spend Christmas
with his father aud mother aud the
celebration OF his marriage TO his old
sweetheart. The old couple are dis.
appointed, for when son "Looie'
bursts into the parental domicile he
brings with him chorus girl, to
whom he had been married for some
time. A baby is the means of bring.
ing about family reunion and every.
thing ends happily.
ION A Side Street." the sketch of
Homer Miles, is admirably staged,
the scene depicting n brown stone
front boarding house. typical of the
West Side of Manhattan. The story
savors OF couple Of police episodes
in which humor and heart interes,
| play prominent parts.
One of vaudeville's best known com
edians is Felix Adler. Mr.. Adler will
make his first appearance Mt the Trent
next week offering series of clever
jewish approximations The Helm
Children, who have been at the Trent
on couple of previous occasions are
also on the bill. The remainder of
the program consists OF Herbeit's
Dogs and Ponies, Altus Brothers,
acrobats, and Name Remington and
her Pix.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
Sheriff HoIcOmbe Sworn In.

David l.. Holcombe was sworn in
as Sheriff Monday by Judge Comet.
The new Sheriff's bondsmen are for
mer County Clerk o. A. Farley, John
Malloy, Senator VIM. G Gebhardt,
John e, Barber, former Surrogate
George +. Hanson, Anthony Killgore,
Surrogate George II. Bloom, Joseph
g. Moore, Samuel F. Case, former
Surrogate Paul A. Queen, Levi Viii.
son, G. Prall Wilson, Il. Titus and
John Johnson. After being sworn
into Office, Mr.. Holcombe, his bonds
men, aud some of his friends dined at
the Hotel Pennington.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
W. c. T. U. Notes.
AN OPEN LETTER.
DEAR Our OF Town FRIENDS;

DEAR OUT OF Town FRIENDS:
The w. c. L. U. will meet next
Tuesday, November twenty-hrst in
their hall over the restaurant in Church
street. We send you greeting, and
cordially invite you to be present. II
you are interested in our work "For
God, Home and Native Land" accept
our invitation You will receive a
warm welcome ii you come as guest;
a warmer one, if you come as a men,
Der. Mrs. Charles Holcombe will
speak on the best method OF distribut-
ing literature, Mrs, A, Smith will tell
of her work on the three poor farms,
and Mrs. Hazen will read, II you
have children, let them know that their
mother is on the right side.
Cordially yours,
w. c. T. u.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
Sarah Larue.

Sarah. the three year.old daughter
OF Mr.. aud Mrs. Elmer Larue, died at
the home Of her parents, 278 North
Union street. Sunday evening. She
had been i'll with pneumonia for some
time and was on the way to recovery
when she was taken with spasms
which Resulted In her death. The
funeral was held Wednesday after
noon. Rev. George Boddis, pastor OF
the First Baptist church officiating
Interment was in Riyeryiew GENE
terry.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
New Hope.

Mrs. William Cryer spent the week
end in Trenton.
Mrs. John Kroske and son, Fred,
were recent visitors in Philadelphia.
Miss Bessie Davis, of Philadelphia,
was Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
P. X. Slack.
Mrs. Harry Ennis, OF Philadelphia,
has been spending some time at the
home of her mother in this place.
Mrs. ID. b, Oblinger and daughter,
Miss Marion, spent Thursday in Tren-
ton.
j. P. Borden and Chester Magill
spent last week on cunning trip to
White Haven, Pa
he S. S. Social Club was entertain
ed at the home OF Miss Sadie Vert on
Monday evening last.
Miss Edna Knowles, who has been
patient in St. Francis hospital for the
past few weeks, has returned home and
is greatly improved in health.
Rev. Jonathan DUNCAN, pastor OIL
the Nj. +, church OF this place, was
made president of the recently organ.
lied league here,
Rev Daniel Mccartney, OF Bangor,
Pa, former pastor of the New Hope
nj. T.. church, was recent visitor at
the home of his brother, William Nc
CARNEY,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
Forelble Facts,

One-sixth Of the deaths from disease are
due to consumption. Ninety-sight per cent.
of all those who have used DIR. Kings Golden
Medical Discovery for weak lungs" have
been perfectly and permanently cured. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is not ad-
vertised to cure consumption in its advanced
stages. No medicine will do that. The
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"hang-on-coughs," and all those catrrahal
conditions Of throat and bronchial passages
which if not properly treated end in con-
sumption. Take the Discovery" in time and
if given fair and faithful trial it will seldom
disappoint.
Free DR.. Pierce's great work The Peo-
pies Common Sense Medical Adviser is sent
free on receipt Of stamps to pay cost OF mail
ing only. Send q one-cent stamps for paper
covered book, or 81 stamps for a copy in cloth
binding. Address DR.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo,
n Y
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

The improvement Band of the First
Baptist church will hold their annual
fair on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov
aad and 23d, 1917, at 10 N. Union
street. A fine assortment of useful and
fancy articles, suitable for holiday pres
ents, will be on sale; also homemade
pies, cakes, candies and clam chowder
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Charles Hendricks, a telegraph OPP
orator in the tower at Prallsvil lie,
sustained badly sprained ankle by
falling over an obstruction along the
railroad tracks at an early hour this
morning. For some unaccountable
reason his telephone failed to work,
and he went out to locate the cause.
when he met with the accident. He
will be incapacitated from work for
some time.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

AT congregational meeting of the
members OF the First Presbyterian
church, held Tuesday evening for the
purpose Of choosing a pastor, Rev.
Arthur Il. Phillips, pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Beverly, was
the unanimous choice of the members
present.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
Almost Forest Fire.

On election day r. p. Mathews and
James Fisher, of West Amwell town
ship. while hunting on the farm of Il.
b. Holcombe, fired noted tree for
squirrels so as to procure game. The
tree trunk was burned aud the fire
spread to the leaves ON the ground.
1t is time for game wardens to look
after such matters. Il b. II.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Announcement is made OF the en-
gagement of Miss Mary Loretta
Brown, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick Brown, Of franklin street. to
William +. Ledger, Of Trenton. The
ceremony will take place in ST.
Johns r. G. church, Thursday, No
vember 30.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

A special train of nine coaches ran
over the Belvidere Division last Mon
day. 1t carried the officials OF the
Pennsylvania, the Reading, Long
Island and Cumberland Valley Rail-
roads aud Pullman Company, their
destination being Buffalo, N. Y. in
which city convention is being held.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
Lambertyille. N. j.. Nov. IA, !

Lambertyille. N. j.. Nov. IA, II.
To LAMBERTvILLE RECORD
The Socialists of this city were so
elated with the large vote polled by
their candidate for Mayor and also
the great gains made throughout the
country, that they held an enthusiast
the home of Comrade German, and
appointed committee to secure a
room for permanent meeting place.
They also took in four new members
OF the party who at no distant day
will become agitators for the cause OF
humanity. There Is nothing like the
rising tide OF Socialism.
Yours respectfully,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Bryan H. Taylor. director OF the
Amwell National Bank, and Frank A.
Phillips, cashier of the LambertvilIe
National Bank, left this city, We'd.
nesday for New Orleans, where they
will attend the animal meeting of the
American Bankers Association.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
Official Vote.

The official vote OF Hunterdon
county follows: For Sheriff, Holcombe.
d, 1877; Barley, II, $3.50; Holcombe's
majority, 1877. For assembly, Hol-
combe, ID, 3940; Angel. II. 2483; Hol-
combe's majority, i477. For free
holder, johnson, D, 1899; Force, r,
3sl7; Johnson's majority, 10.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
Smith-Markey.

Miss Ella ID. Marley aud Allen Q.
Smith, of New Hope, we're married
in Trenton Saturday evening. at /
O'Clock, by the Rev. C. II. Elder.
After the ceremony the couple started
on tour covering various Pennsyl-
yania points and on their return will
live at New Hope.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Because of the Hunterdon County
Teachers Institute which is being
held in Pennington Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. the public
schools of our city have been closed
these days. All the teachers are re-
qnired TO attend these sessions.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Jacob Sibbett, who few days ago
while handling empty beer barrels
received an injury to his right leg by
one of the barrels filling on him, was
taken to ST. Francis Hospital, rren-
ton, for treatment on Sunday, as the
injury threatened to be serious.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
Baked At Cold Steel,

81 wouldn't let doctor cut my foot
off, said II d. Ely, Bantam, Ohio,
although horrible ulcer had been
the plague of my life for four years.
Instead l used Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, and my foot was soon COM
pletely cured" Heals Burns, Boils,
Sores, Bruises, Eczema, Pimples,
Corns, Surest pile cure, 25c at all
druggists.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
SECURITY

If you have something of value that you desire
absolutely Protected from loss then you require the
best protection available.
Al large expense this bank has installed the most
Modern Burglar Proof, Fre.P Proof Deposit Vault
that be found in this section of the County
Always guarded by inside night Waterman Pri-
vate booths to examine your securities
The incidental expense is small, we ask your
Inspection
Wills kept without charge
We offer what can well be termed Absolute Security
Three per cent. interest paid in Savings Depart
and on Certificates
Accounts solicited
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
LOYAL TEMPERANCE LEGION.

The l.. Il. l.. meets every alternate
Tuesday afternoon Immediately aftel
school closes, in the w. G. Il. U. hall
and is under the care OF Mrs. G. +
Holcombe and Mrs. Lydia Abbott.
The following officers have beer
elected:
President Rachael Heath.
Secretay--Ella Bailey.
Treasurer-Lyda Bailey.
Pianist--Jessie Regain
Assistant Pianist Rachel Heath.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

The Rt. Rev. John Scarborough,
Bishop of New Jersey. will make a
visitation of st. Andrews Parish on
Wednesday next, November 90. Ser
vice in the church at 7:45 p. NJ, at
which time large class will be con
firmed. Sermon by the Bishop.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Chief George W. Arnstt aud six of
the fire patrol of this city. took part in
the tiremen's parade at Hopewell on
Saturday afternoon last. In the even :
ing they visited the Trent Theatre at
Trenton,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Lieutenant c. Wesley Arnett Camp
No. 10, Sons Of Veterans, Of this city,
attended the inspection OF James A.
Garfield Camp, No. 4, of Trenton, last
night
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
st. Andrews Church.
REV. HENRY W. ARMSTRONG, Rector.

HEF, IIENHl w NNM5THUNW, heCTUT,
Sunday, Nov. 10. Twenty third
Sunday after Trinity.
SERVICES
Holy Eucharist, 7:30 A. NJ
Morning Prayer and sermon,
1890 A. NJ.
Sunday school and Bible classes,
2:l5 p. NJ.
Evensong and sermon, 1880 p. NJ.
Services: Holy Days, 10 a. M,
Fridays, 4:30 p. NJ.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

The citizens of Pennington have an :
nonnced that they will support lee
ture aud concert course for this win
ter The series of entertainments,
five in numder, will he given in Read
ing Academy.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

On Sunday evenings the rector is
delivering a series of addresses on the
Bible. His topic on Sunday will be
Some Advantages offered by the
Revised Version"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Figures just made public by the U.
S. Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
show the per capita consumption OF
liquor is more than one gallon less than
II was four years ago In 1897 the
consumption per capita was 1854 gal
Ions, decrease of las gallons for
every man, woman and child in the
country.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
Lost.

On the night of November 10, eth.
er in Hooker Hall. New Hope, or on
way therefrom to Lambertville. an
old-fashioned Cameo brooch. Reward
if returned to 81 Bridge Street, Lam
bertville.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Rev. William j. Cooley, os New
Hope, will occupy the pulpit OF Cen
tenary M. f. church Sunday, owing to
the illness OF the pastor, Rev. Thomas
S. Brock.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

The ladies of the First Presbyter
ian church will hold their annual sale
of pies, cakes, candies and fancy arti-
Giles on Wednesday, November 9th.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Edmori Van Horn and family have
removed from this city to Morristown,
where Mr.. Van Horn has secured a
business engagement
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

When the Civil War broke out this
city sent about 800 men to the front.
Today we can't muster over AZ vet
Grams.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

A very amusing comedy entitled,
"All Mistake" will be given in St.
Andrews Hall, Thanksgiving even
ing, Thursday, Nov. 80, 1911.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Our Mayor. elect is the First G.. A.
r. man to hold that position in our
city.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Rev. Thomas s. Brock, pastor of
Centenary NJ. +. church of this city,
is confined to his home with an attack
of bronchitis.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
Thounht He Mas Smart.

hrs Benham- What is the meanest
thing woman can say to man2 Ben
ham-"Ya3" when he is fool enough tc
propose, Town Topics
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Commander Nelson Baylor of Major
G. A. Angel Post. No. 20, G. A. r., is
i'll at his home corner Union aud
Ferry streets.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
MANY CbIldren are sloklv

Break up Colds in "a hours, relieve FeYerish
ness, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teethinf
Disorders, and Destroy Worms. At all drug
gists, &c; sample mailed FREE. Address
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Mrs. James Moore, of Stockt on,
fell while at her home on Friday
morning last and fractured bone in
her left wrist.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Reading and
son, Horace, OF Trenton. were guests
on Sunday at the home of Mrs. Dia-
mond, at Brookyille.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Give boy address and accomplish
ments and yon give him the mastery
OF palaces - Emerson
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Seventeen years of steady increase
sales is strong endorsement for
he Lambert vile Puff"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17
Lambertville National Bank.

CALVIN SOLLIDAY, President.
JOHN Q. HOLCOMBE, Vice President
FRANK A. PHILLIPS, Cashier.
w. S. HULSHIZER, Asst Cashier.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-11-17

Any carting to be done-see Mr.
CHIMES & Cole.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-20
Deaths


Only last week we're we called upon
to chronicle the sad death Of Pearl, the
thirteen-year-old daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Anderson. Nov it is cur
painful task to write Of the second visit
Of the Grim Reaper TO the same home,
this time claiming their bright young
son. Louis Bertram. aged eleven years.
The circumstances connected with the
illness and death Of these two young
people is fresh in the minds OF all and
indeed the awful bereavement of the
parents has touched the hearts Of the
entire community. The taking Of one
loved one from home is well nigh IN
bearable. What must be the anguish
Of the parents heart in giving up two
in so brief space. Indeed our pen fal-
tiers when we would attempt to express
what our heart feels. The little fellow
who so soon joined his sister in thu
bright and happy land, was a brigh
boy and the eldest OF three sons. Hi
death come as a severe shock as he wa
considered much improved and out 0
danger. His funeral was conducted a
the residence At 4:so o'clock Frlda
afternoon, followed BY insermens i
Richmond cemetery.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-20
CHANGE OF NAME.
From East End Mills" to
Madison Milling Co"

The East End Flour Mill, sold some
time ago to Messrs. T. S. Hagan, w. W.
Burnside and B. F. Robinson. possession
to be given January LIST, is now in pro
cess Of transfer. The new firm is now
weighing up some 5000 or 10, 600 bushels
of wheat which Messrs. Sanders &
Schooler have left from their purchase
from local farmers last summer and fall.
When this is completed an inventory Of
the property and stock will be taken and
final transfer made. The mill is being
looked over and thoroughly cleaned and
will be in first class condition when the
new firm begins business the first of the
year. The firm name has been changed
from East End Mills to Madison Milling
Company. This Office has issued for
them handsome lot Of Office stationery.
The Madison Milling Company will do a
strictly wholesale business. Mr.. Robin
son will travel for the firm, while Messrs.
Hagan and Burnside will have charge Of
the local management. These gentle
men already have large business ac-
quaintance in Madison and adjoining
counties. and being hustlers we bespeak
for them large and prosperous business.
Santa Claus made his headquarters
this year at Ledford's store ard you
should see his stock before buying your
Christmas supplies.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-20
Her Hair Grew
THAT'S Why a Thankful
Woman Recommends
Partisan Sage.

Perry's Drug Store will sell you fifty
|cent bottle Of PARTISAN SAGE and
guarantee il TO Danish dandruff, stop
Falling hair and itching scalp, or money
back Il is a delightful hair dressing
that makes hair lustrOus and fascinat-
'ing
In the spring I was recovering from
b severe case Of erysipelas, which left
me virtually bald on the front Of my
head and next TO my ears. The hair
kept coming out rapidly and nothing
used stopped my getting entirely bald,
until I used two bottles Of PARTISAN
SAGE. This tonic made my hair start
b grow in and in fact grew me good
fair amount Of hair. and il has entirely
stopped my hair falling out
Il is with pleasure that / give public
recommend to PARTISAN SAGE, which
know is a wonder" Mrs. Ella Gil
christ, w. Pitt ST.. Bedford, Pa.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-20
Mr.. Chenault and Friend Kill
Bear.

The following sensational notice in
which one of our Madison county boys
figured, appeared in Sundays Enquirer,
sent out from Lexington by that papers
correspondent at that place. The
CLIMAX called Mr.. Chenault over the
telephone Monday morning and he
vouched for the accuracy OF the state
ment, and stated that in order to verify
the report, which has been questioned
by some of his friends, he would bring
to THE CLIMAX Office Christmas steak
for every member of the force. The
Enquirer says:
"Will Woodard. we'll known local turf
man, upon his return to-day from Estill
county, where he had been hunting for
week. displayed the pelt of black
bear which he declared he had killed
with brass knuckles. With Jeptha
Chenanlt of Madison county, went to
Witt Springs as the guest of Clip Witt
for weeks run after the foxes said
/ W OOudIQ IL ttAC wiz OOaAtAy Avis
the Kentucky River in Estill county,
the hounds hit strange trail. AFTER
crossing and recrossing Drowning Creek
several times the dogs brought a black
bear to bay. and he was giving them a
battle when we came up. Unprepared
for such hunt. we had no guns or
knives. We threw stones at the bear
until happened to think Of pair Of
brass knuckles had in my coat pocket.
Urging the dogs to greater tantalization
of the bear, waited until he began "a
show fatigue and then rushed upon him.
l struck him several rapid blows upon
the head. quickly stunning him. An
other deliberate, well-aimed blow with
the knuckles and had Drained him.
He weighed 2s7 pounds. am going &
have rug made Of that pelt, and vii
have Christmas feast on some Of hi
meal"