The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-30

Byron Grigg has entered the employ Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, al
the Camden office.
A cement sidewalk is being laid In front
of the residence of Deputy Surrogate
a John M. Huff, on Mil street.
E The Methodist Brotherhood will hold a
social at the home of Miss Anna Antrim,
: Cherry street, next Monday evening.
! Samuel VanSciver, formerly of Bir-
mingham, Is now conducting a mems
, furnishing store at 800 Broadway, Cam
den.
John Minister, farmer living at Han
, over. broke his left arm, last week, by
falling from a barn which he was paint
ing.
. John L. Elberson, of Bayonne, formerly
of Mount Holly, has accepted a position
with the Joseph Campbell Company, of
Camden.
Raymond E., son of Henry NJ. Thorn
son, of Grant street, has accepted posi-
tion In the Mechanics National Bank Of
Burlington.
A gas main Is to be laid along Wall
street by the Public Service Company for
the benefit Of people living there who
have made application for gas.
George Frake, boy living at New
Lisbon, has been suffering from painful
wound ON his foot, which he received by
stepping ON broken piece of glass.
Frank, son of Mrs. Mary Reamer, of
Paxson street, was taken TO the Burling-
ton County Hospital Saturday afternoon.
The young man Ia suffering with typhoid
fever.
Howard L. Keller was In Philadelphia
all last week attending the annual con-
vention of the Photographers Associa-
tion Of America, he being delegate from
this state.
While In the vicinity of Factory woods,
near Burlington. on Sunday, Game War
den Morton caught two dogs that were
running rabbits. He brought them to
Mount Holly.
/, Members of the Columbus Grange had
good time at their annual picnic, which
was held at Rancocas Park on Thursday.
The attendance was not as large as on
former occasions.
| The George Armstrong farm near
Mount Holly, has been sold to Fl. Eells,
of Wisconsin. The sale was effected by
Fred A. Tracey, agent for the local E. A.
Strout farm agency.
On learning that his bull dog had bitten
Mrs. Thomas Myers, few days ago, 1t
did not take William Barry. of Church
street. long to stop all further attacks of
this kind by killing the animal.
| y. 8. Culinary, salesman for the National
Canning company, of Eau Claire, Mich
igan, was travelling In this county last
week. He was formerly connected with
the Mount Holly hammock factory.
There will be banjo playing and singing
by Rev. E. G. Walters. and preaching by
Rev. P. j. Mahan, the converted jockey,
at camp meeting that will open at
Chatsworth, on Thursday, and continue
! for ten days.
Miss Rachel q. Shinn, aged 81 years,
daughter of Stacy B. and Ella B. Shinn,
of Smithville, died on Saturday morning
| from tuberculosis. The funeral services
will be held this afternoon at her parents
residence In Smithville. Interment
In Brotherhood cemetery, Mount Holly.
The letters and postals that remain I'M
claimed at the post office for the week
ending July 81, are as follows: Miss Mary
Allen, F. K. Cannon, Jos. ]. Conner, Miss
Ruth Dourte, Mrs. j. ]. Emerson, Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Henry, Mrs. Elizabeth
Hancock, Geo. Warren, letters; Miss Ruth
Douite, postal.
B. NeY Ridgway, of Tuckerton, has
purchased the grist mill at Pemberton.
Mr.. Ridgway went to Tuckerten from
Wrightstown twenty years ago and went
In the feed business with his brother, s.
]. Ridgway, and afterward purchased a
bakery. Later he sold the bakery and
went with his brother again. This latter
position he still held when he purchased
the Pemberton mill.
A double tragedy occurred on the lower
Rancocas creek, near Centreton, on SUM-
day, which resulted In the death of two
men from Philadelphia, each being 81
years old. Henry ]. Held was the first
victim. A frail boat in which he was
fishing was upset and its occupant was
drowned. A friend Of deceased, who
leaned too far over the side when he came
upon the scene, caused the canoe Of
Francis Conrey to turn turtle, and he was
also drowned.
A team of horses driven by Miss Simons,
Of Pemberton, ran away while In Mount
Holly, Friday afternoon. The young lady |
who showed skill In handling the reius, |
was unable to hold the animals as they
dashed out Mill street. In his efforts to
stop the runaway, Joseph Haines made
grab for the bride but missed 1t. He
jumped into the rear of the wagon, took
seat beside Miss Simons and soon brought
the horses to q standstill before any
damage was done.
Mrs. A. ]. Kelley, of Columbus, lost
silver mesh bag overheard at the Pine
Beach Inn dock on the evening of July
20. Mrs Kelley went to Pine Beach In a
motor boat, and she left the bag lying on
the seat of the boat. One of the party
picked 1t up and dropped 1t In his side
coat pocket and leaped from the boat to
| the dock to hand 1t to her. His coat flap
ped against the side of the pier and the
bag was bumped out, and fell in four feet
Of water. The management of the inn
put guard over the spot and next morn
| ing searched for it but 1t was not found.
There was nearly $50 and a gold watch in
the bag, which itself cost $50.
The county picnic of the Junior Me-
chanics, held at Rancocas Park on Satur-
day, was not largely attended There were
two games of base ball. the first one
between the married and single men of
Lumberton Council, in which the former
were the winners by the score of 6 to 4.
The second contest was between teams
composed of members OF Washington
Council, of Mount Molly, and Riverside
Council, the Mount Holly boys winning
by the score of 10 to 5. Music was fur
nished by the Riverside fife and drum
corps. The attractions Of the afternoon
were pleasing to the patrons. In addition
to other features OF the evening, there
was an address by State Councillor Rev
L. L. Hand, of New Egypt
| There are a number of sneak thieves
and swindlers around and housekeepers
should be on their guard. Two store
keepers, possibly more, are mourning the
loss of cash given glib stranger who
wanted accommodation after the banks
were closed. Another fellow is on the
path selling something to exterminste In
sects. He does not have any change with
him, and when you give him the money
he goes to get itehanged and that is the
last of it. Detective Parker reports four
robberies in the past week. Houses are
entered In the daytime when the families
4 are In another part of the building. These
robberies have been confined to the coun-
try thus far. Three young men are said
to be the offenders. Keep sharp look
out. 1t Is hard to suspect every one who
comes to your door. but 1t seems as If that
is the only way to be on the safe side.
At the field day to be held at Rancocas
park ON Saturday next by the Knights of
lPythiss lodges of the county, there will
be sharp contest for victory In game of
} ball to be played between teams represent
ling BordentoWn and Mount Holly. A
large number of races haYe been arranged,
and prizes will be awarded the winners.
The gifts for this purpose, received from
members of the order, can be seen at the
: hardware store of Kumpf brothers, on
High street, where Is also displayed the
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