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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20
Who Own the Streets?

This question has frequently been asked
of late and the answer will possibly be
given within few days as the township
committee Is reported to haye 1t on the
list for consideration this evening.
When the streets were torn up for i'm
provements of various character there was
much discussion on the subject. Madison
| avenue was closed by the township for
the purpose of having an improved road
laid Those who had occasion to use the
avenue were put to considerable trouble
during the time which they were forbid
den. by ordinance, to use the road, and
there were some drivers who disobeyed
the orders of the township committee and
broke through the barriers put ap to re-
strain them.
Then came the street railroad company
with its intention to improve the road
way-and it might be said In passing that
such intention appears to have gone far
wide of the mark, for the portions they
were at work on are certainly not in good
shape now. But this is not under discus
sion now. For several days the principal
street of the town was torn up and 1t was
almost impossible. The general public
was incommoded and nobody seemed to
have any power to remedy matters.
During the work ON Madison avenue
the Mount Holly Water Company was in
terYiewed with reference to certain matters
connected with Its works and the super
intendent of the company informed q
representative of the township committee
that by its charter the water company
was entitled to tear up the streets of
Mount Holly whenever it so desired.
Whether the charter was shown Is not
known, but the company should be COM
PEELED to show the original-not a type
written copy of something-to the town
authorities.
Some time ago the Public Service Gas
Company opened Brsinard street mains
that were leaking badly and which I'M
doubtedly had deleterious effect upon the
shade trees of the street. The stones in
the road were laid down, but they have
sunk several inches and there is a trench
that should be filed up.
If plumber or property owner wishes
to make improvements In front of
property he must apply to the township
committee for permission to open the
streets and must give guarantee that
they will be put back In proper condition
and that means permanent and not tenn
porary condition.
Why should any corporation have
privileges that the citizens of the town
are denied2 Why should any organizes
ton be allowed to tear up the streets at
pleasure without danger Of penalty being
imposed and citizen must look out or he
will be lacked up?
1t is to be hoped the township committee
will give this matter careful consideration
and take steps to improve the situation.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20
Tax Boards Organize.

For the purpose of perfecting a state
organization, about sixty members of the
county boards of taxation of New Jersey
gathered at Trenton, Wednesday. Almost
every county In the state was represented.
The object of the gathering was ex-
planned In the opening remarks of VII.
liam Carman, member of the Mlddlesex
County Board of Taxation. The idea OF
state organization originated with the
Middlesex body. Mr. Carman explained
that the members had come together to
form an organization of county YAK boards
for social, mutual and business purposes,
for the benefit of the respective counties
and state and to render assistance to all
having interest In the tax question. He
continued:
There Is one question wish to speak
on and that is In regard to our laws,
wherein we are non-partisan board, so
this association, when formed, should be
non-partlsan In It's character. Let our aim
be to keep politics out of the question,
except such politics, II we may call 1t, as
will be helpful In carrying out the state
laws, as we understand them and sub
hitting what we may deem necessary for
the welfare OF the state In regard to the
tax problem.
AClC las DCCu q ICuucnCy III LQ0 years
past by some citizens and officers of the
state to do away with the county tax
boards on the ground that they are ex-
pensiYe and useless. am inclined to
think that that day has passed, and from
reports from all over the state / am Salts
fed that these boards have come to stay.
l am free to admit, however, that they
are not doing as good work as they should,
nor will they unless they are given more
power over the assessors as now consti-
tuted. In fact, l am personally of the
opinion that the county should be the
unit of taxation in some form or another. u
At o'clock the members had dinner at
the Hotel Sterling. Not only were the
county tax officers present at the dinner,
but members of the State Board of Equal.
ization and of the special commission to
investigate the subject of taxes through
out the state. An informal discussion OF
the subject was held and a better under.
standing and much good will probably
result from the gathering.
The following officers were elected
William Carman, Middlesex, president
William K. DeYereux, Monmouth, vice.
president; William Dill, Passaic, secre
tary; Andrew Kenny, Somerset. treasurer
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JOSEPH HUFF, Surrogate.
V.CLAUDE PALMER, Proctor.
ORPHANS
BURLINGTON COUNTY ORPE

BURLINGTON COUNTY ORPHANS
ID COURT
On the application, Of Eliza 1a;s Rule
OF Francis A. Pullen, deceased, Shoxy 10 uss
for sale OF land to pay debts
Elizabeth ID. Pullen, ADMINISTRATIVE of the
estate of Francis A. Pullen, deceased. having
exhibited to this Court under oath, just and
true account of the personal estate and debts
of said deceased, whereby 1t appears that the
personal estate OF said Francis A. Pullen, de-
ceased, is insufficient to pay his debts and re-
quest the aid of the Court in the premises
It is, on this Sixteenth day of August, A. D.
1912, ordered that all persons interested in the
lands, tenements and real estate, OF said
Francis A. Pullen, deceased, appear before
the Court at the Court House, in Mount Holly,
on the Seventh day of November. 1912. at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon. to show cause why SO
much of the said lands, tenements, heredita-
ments and real estate of the SAID Francis A.
Pullen. deceased should not be Sold as will
be sufficient to pay his debts, or the residue
thereof as the case may require.
And 1t Is further ordered, that copy of this
order shall be published for six weeks success
siveiy, at least once in each week, in The
Mount Holly NEWS, and posted as required
by statute
JOHN G. HORNER, Judge.
JOSEPH HUFF, Surrogate.
LANES MERGER DAVIS. Proctor Aug. Is
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20

A printing press for sale. Apply to
29S Washington street, Mount Holly.
w. G. Bozarth, Ridgway st., both tele-
phones. He will promptly fill your ice
cream orders. He peddles day and night.
A pair Of gold and amethyst rosary
beads have been Lost. The name of the
owner Is on the back Of the cross. The
finder 10 requested to return to The Nrws
ONCE.
An account with the Mount Holly Safe
Deposit & Trust Company will help you
form the most important habit Of saving
all the money you do not immediately
need. Three per cent interest paid on
time deposits.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20
TAX COLLECTOR
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP

NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP
subject to the action of the Republican
Voters at the primary to be held Sep
TENDER, 1912
I have been resident and taxpayer of
Northampton township for twenty eight
years, and if nominated and elected to
this office, will conduct its affairs in a
thorough manner, without fear or favor,
and promptness and correctness.
1 solicit your vote upon my merits to
conduct this Office in manner acceptable
to all.
FRANK T. MORTON
This advertisement ordered and paid for
by Frank 7. Morton, corner Mill and Pine
streets, Mount Holly, N. j.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20
.EALED PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals tor building reinforced
concrete arch bridge across Asslscunk creek,
Broad street, Burlington, Burlington county,
NJ H. will be received by the Director of the
Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Committee
and County Engineer, on Wednesday, August
81, 1912, at II a. M, at the County Collectors
Office, Mount Holly, N. j., and opened i'm
mediately thereafter.
All bids must be accompanied by a certified
check in a sum equal to ten per cent. of the
total amount Of the bid, payable to the order
of Harry E. Dubell, director. to insure the
successful bidder entering into the contract.
Plans and specifications may be obtained
from James Logan, County Engineer, Mount
Holly, N. J.
any or all bids.
BY order of the Committee.
EDWARD $. PHILLIPS, Chairman,
r. SHERMAN PARKER,
WILLIAM :. BOVINE,
THOMAS w. FAIRBRoTHER
HARRY E. DUBELL, Director. Committee.
JAMES LOGAN, HARRY HAWKINS, Jr.,=
County Engineer. Clerk.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20
OF SETTLEMENT
ESTATE OF WILLIAM BoRro,

ESTATE OF WILLIAM j. BoRToN
Notice is hereby given that the accounts of
the subscriber, executrix of Eckard r. Budd
deceased, who was executor and trustee
under the will of William j. Borton, deceased,
late of the county of Burlington, will be
audited and stated by the Surrogate and re-
ported for settlement and allowance 10 the
Orphans court of said county at session to
be held on the fifth day of September, 1912
ELIZA ESCULENE RUDD.
Executrix of Eckard p. Budd, de-
ceased who was executor and trus-
tee under the will of william j..
Borton, deceased.
July 20, 1912.
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Medford.

Joseph B. Burdsall has had his dwell
ing house on North street reprinted.
The family of William Shemelia has
moved to Clayton.
John Cramer Is now employed In
Warmers hardware store.
On Thursday afternoon occurred the
funeral services of Edward Nsylor. He
was veteran Of the civil war and mem.
Der of several beneficial organizations.
Interment was made In the l. o. o. F.
cemetery.
Milton 81. Allen spent several days al
Wildwood last week.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20
. Office OF SETTLEMENT
ESTATE OF ANNIE IF. K1LLE.

Notice is hereby given that the accounts o
the subscriber, exeeutrix of Eckard p. Budd,
deceased, who was executor and trustee
under the will of Annie +. Kille, deceased,
late of the county of Burlington, will be
audited and stated by the Surrogate and re-
ported for settlement and allowance to the
Orphans court of said county at a session to
be held on the fifth day of September, 1912.
ELIZA ESCULENE BUDD,
Executrix of Bckard p. Budd, de
ceased, who was executor and trus
tee under the will of Annie F
Kille, deceased
/ July 20, 1912.
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MARRIED

CoNLEY-K observation-disclosures 8, at Whining
ton, by Rev. George l.. Wolfe. Albert j. Con-
ley, of Marion, and Miss Florence Kessler, of
Haddonfeld.
CHIPMAN-ALLINsON = August IA, at Bur-
lington, by Friends ceremony, Russell B..
Chapman, of Clifton Heights, Pa, and Miss
Emily L. Atkinson, of Burlington.
KING-BoENITsCH = August IA, at River
side, by Rev. +. w. living, Charles Krug, of
Delanco, and Miss Emma Boenitsch, OF
Riverside
MANsFIELD-OURT.-Au 3, at New Lon
don, Pa, by Rev. j. q. Noerdewier, John
Mansfield and Miss Anna Ourt of Palmyra.
PAINTER-HELLINGs.-A Z, at River
side, by Rev. William +. Oerter, Claude G..
Painter and Miss Carolyn May Hellings, both
of RiYerside.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20
JAMES MERCER DAVIS. P
OEALED PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals for building reinforced
concrete bridge at CookstowA, and removing
present bridge to and erecting same at South
Run and building abutments at South Run,
Burlington county, New Jersey, will be re-
ceived by the Director of the Board of Chosen
Freeholders, the Bridge Committee and
County Engineer, on Wednesday, August 81,
1912, at 1910 a. M, at the County Collector s
office, Mount Holly, Burlington county, N. j.,
and opened Immediately thereafter.
All bids must be accom- panied by certified
check in a sum equal to ten per cent. of the
total amount of the bid, payable to the order
of Harry K. Dubell, director, to insure the
successful bidder entering into the contract
Plans and specifications may be seen at the
office of the County Clerk, Mount Holly, n. j.
The committee reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
BY order of the Board of Chosen Freeholders,
County of Burlington, N, j.
WILLIAM MILLER, Chairman
JOSEPH SYKES,
JOSEPH p. LENNON,
HARRY E. DUBELL, Director. Committee.
JAMES LOGAN, HARRY HAWKINS, Jr..
Engineer. Clerk,
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PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals for building a reinforced
concrete arch bridge across Assiscunk creek,
at Pearl street. Burlington, Burlington coun-
ty, N. j., will be received by the Director of
the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Com
mittee and County Engineer, on Wednesday,
August 21st, 1912, at ll.30 a. M, at the County
Collectors office. Mount Holly, n. j., and
opened i'm m ediately thereafter.
All bids must be accompanied by certified
cheek in a sum equal to ten per cent OF the
fetal a mount of the bid payable to the order
Of Harry E. Dubell. director, to iusure the
successful bidder entering into the contract
Plans and specifications may be obtained
. from James Logan, County Engineer, Mount
Holly, N. j.
any or all bids.
BY order OF the Board.
WILLIAM S. BOVINE. Chairman,
EDWARD y. PHILLIPS,
X, SHERMAN PARKER,
HOWARD RUSS,
HARRY <. DUBELL, Director. Committee.
JAMES LOGAN, HARRY HAWKINS, r.,
County Engineer. Clerk
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20
TO THE VOTERS
# BURLINGTON COUNTY
CHOSEN FREEnOLDER

hereby announce my candidacy on the
Republican ticket, soliciting your support
at the Primary Election to be held on
Tuesday, September "a, 1912.
have managed the affairs of the Town
ship of Bordentown since 1902, in which
year the tax rate was $I.o5 OF valuation
of 1890 per cent of value, to the present
year. The township has no local tax this
year. The township in 1902 had debt
of $4,000, no money to pay immediate
bills, very poor roads, and no system of
keeping them in repair. At that time the
township received no revenue whatever
from its highways. The present year the
township will receive from the corpora
atoms using the highways the sum of
$I,4oo. do not believe any township in
Burlington County can boast of or has
better roads than this township
After having managed the affairs of
this township for ten (Io) years in such
creditable manner, feel l am fully con-
petent to assume the duties of member
of the County Board of Freeholders.
pledge myself to give my whole time
and attention to the Office, if nominated
and elected.
HUGH LEJAMBRE.
This advertisement ordered and paid for by
DIR. Hugh LeJambre, Bordentown, N. j.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20
pURLINGToN COUNTY ORPHAN

d COURT
On the application of The
Farmers Trust Company, ad- Rule
ministrator of Charles II. to
Boron, deceased, for sale of Show Cause
land to pay debts.
The Farmers Trust Company, adminfstra-
tor of Charles H. Boron deceased, having ex-
hibited to this court under affirmation just
and true account of the personal estate and
debts of said deceased, whereby It appears
that the personal estate of said Charles h.
Doron, deceased, is insufficient to pay his
debts and requested the aid of the court in
the premises. 1t is, on this third day of July,
A. d. 1912, ordered that all persons interested
in the lands. tenements and real estate OF said
Charles ii. Boron, deceased, appear before
the court at the court house, in Mount Holly,
on the fifth day of September, 1912, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon to show cause why SO
much of the said lands, tenements, heredtta-
ments and real estate of the said Charles ii.
Boron, deceased, should not be sold, as will be
sufficient to pay his debts, or the residue
thereof as the case may require.
And 1t is further ordered, that copy OF
this order shall be published for six weeks
successfully, at least one each week, in the
Mount Holly NEWS, and posted as reqpired
by statute.
JOHN @. H0RNER. Judge.
JOSEPH HUFF, Surrogate.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20
Business Notices.

Quality goods at popular prices at
Boyce's, 81 Main st.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20
CHERIFF,s SALE.

BY virtue of writ of ieri facias to me d.
rected, issued out of the Court of Chancery
of the State of New Jersey, will sell at pub
THURSDAY, AUGUST 80. 1919,
between the hours of II and o'clock in the
afternoon OF said day (to-wit at o'clock, at
the Court House, Mount Holly, N. j.,
All the following described lot, piece or par
Gel of land and premises situate in the village
of Marlton in the township OF Evesham in the
county of Burlington and state of New Jersey
and by a survey made on or about the oath
day of October, 1898, is bounded and described
as follows: Beginning at a stone in the middle
of the public road leading from Marlton TO
Evesboro and in line of the Philadelphia.
Marlton and M edford railroad; thence extend
eighty-three degrees and thirty-five minutes
west five chains and hfty-two links to point
and stone; thence ~ by the lands OF John d.
HaineS' estate, south seven degrees west, one
chain and 6fty-siX links to a stone corner to
+. p. Endicotts land; thence (S) by his land,
south eighty-two degrees east five chains and
hfty-two links to a stone corner in the mid
die of the above mentioned road, also corner
to Joseph Fosters lot: thence az along the
middle of said road, north six degrees and
thirty-fve minutes east one chain and forty
three links to the place of beginning, con
aiming 82S-l0O0 of an acre more or less, being
the same premises conveyed to General
Light Company" by Security Trust Com
paHy" Trustee, by deed dated August Sd, 1909
and duly recorded in the office Of the County
Clerk OF Burlington county. in Book No.
OF Deeds page &C. Together with all and
all manner the franchises, goods wares mer-
chandise, contracts, processes, patents, lnVen-
tions and all the estate real and personal now
owned by or that may hereafter be acquired
by said "General Light Company" with the
mills, buildings, plant, machinery, fixtures,
tools, implements and appurtenances what
soever, upon, in or about the said lands of the
Company above described thereuntO belong
ing or in any wise appertaining.
Seized as the property of General Light
Company, defendant, and taken in execution
at the suit of John p. Harlan, complainant,
- ~ ANDREW j. JORDAN.
HARVEY F. CARR. Sheriff.
Solicitor.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20
ANNOUNCEMENT

This advertisement ordered and paid for by
Harry b. Ford, Bordentown.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20

This advertisement ordered and paid for by
DIR. Hugh LeJambre, Bordentown, NJ
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-08-20

kuu III TUG MI huQ UcChklc lO1t III y uClu Vi
corn by the darkness. The weapon was
secured by the warden, who is holding 1t
as relic under the game laws.
A good piece of cobbling has been done
In relsying the stones on the Buttonwood
street hill, which had become IN bad
shape. In Its former condition that por-
,tion of the road was dangerous, which
some members of the township committee
had been called to the matter. The i'm
provement was made ct very little ex-
pense.
Methods by which South Jersey farmers
have reached the top of production from
the sandy soils of this section will be made
the subject of special study by the
National Bureau Of Farm Management In
an agricultural survey to start September
1. at Marlton. The bureau has appointed
Charles C. Rulsart, member of the State
Agricultural Society, to conduct the sur
vey. Particular attention will be paid to
problems OF soil fertility and the value OF
various msnures.
There was nothing to mar the pleasure
OF the Burlington CouRty Pomona Grange
picnic at Rancocss park, on Wednesday,
except the heavy shower In the evening.
While the attendance was not up to the
usual standard. the spirit of the occasion
was manifested to noticeable degree.
There was sociability among the guests,
who listened attentively to matters prose
cuted that made them better acquainted
with national grange matters. Informa
tion In this line came in speeches delivered
by George w. F. Gauntt. of Mullica Hill
state master, and by Oliver Wilson, O
Peoria. H., master of the national grange
Senator Gsuntt explained the employer
liability act as applied to farmers. ant
Mr.. Wilson dwelt upon grange Affairs Il
general.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

Va I ORGAN ROBERTSON, author
EWH of sea stories. wrote fctioI
story fourteen years ago thai
was wonderfully prophetic OF
the wreck of the Titanic. The story
becomes of great interest at this time
when the Titanic disaster is the lead
ing topic of the entire world.
Mr.. Robertson's story is entitled The
Wreck Of the Titan" The Titan. in
! the story. is the worlds largest and
most palatiul vessel. 1t is supposed to
/ be unSinkablp and indeStructible, bat
it is wrecked by an iceberg in the
month OF April when speeding along
| the northern lane route Of the Atlantic.
The wreck occurs in about the same
place that the Titanic disaster occur.
and rafts to take off the wrecked pas
spngerS. and the greater part of the
1000 souls aboard the Titan are lost
There are many other remarkable
and startling condolences between the
wreck of the Titan, the largest steam
ship Of the world of fiction and the
wreck Of the Titanic, the largest steam
ship of the material world
Mr. Robertson has seen much Of life
ahoat. and he has powerful creative
imagination. The son Of an old skip
per on the great lakes. he went to SEA
at sixteen. made ii voyage in the fo'cas
tie to Singapore and for seven years
led the life of sailor. He never rose
above the position Of mate. and finally.
wearying of the sea. he apprenticed
himself to matchmaker and learned
all branches of the jewelers. business
After this he took to writing.
AS no one who has ever read his sto.
rieS can fail to understand. Mr. Rob.
ertSOn followed the sea for many years,
and his love for this life may truly be
said to be Inherited, as his father. An
drew Robertson Of OSwego. y. Y. was
one of the old time shippers Of the
great lakes In 1877. when bur six
teen years old, Mr. Robertson started
his career as a sailor on the Ringlead
er. bound from New York to Shanghai |
He circled the globe in this ship. left .
her al Liverpool and returned to New /
York. after which he sailed on the
great lakes for season. During the |
next eight years he varied his time be-
tween salt and fresh water sailing un