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The Adair County news., 1913-09-17
GOSPEL STICK" FOR WILSON.
Negro Clergyman Sends Queer Carved
Staff to President.

Washington.-President Wilson has
added to his collection of freak gifts
a gospel stick" an deliberately cary
ed staff bearing his monogram and
several scriptural texts. 1t was pre-
scented to him by Rev. G. G. Penwick.
n negro clergyman of Chalybeate
Springs, Va. the former bishop of Ii
IBERIA. The stick is of dogwood, and
the donor assured the president he
had carved it entirely himself. although
he is seventy-two years old.
The Adair County news., 1913-09-17
PROBE MISSIONARIES DEATH.
Turks Assert That c. n. Holbrook
Was Killed by Mistake.

was NIlleo by Mistake,
Constantinople.-As the result of con-
flicting versions of the murder of the
Rev. DR.. Charles H. Holbrook, an
American missionary, at Soushehir,
Asiatic Turkey, Lewis Heck, acting
vice consul and interpreter at the Unit
ed States consulate general here, has
been sent to Soushehir to make an in
vestigation.
Officials Of the Bible House in Con
stantinople assert they have informa-
ton that the murder of the missionary
was deliberate, whereas the Turkish
authorities assert that DR.. Holbrook
was killed in mistake for an Armenian
who had aroused the anger of two
Turks.
The two murderers have been arrest
ed, and the Turkish government prom
ises that they will be severely pun
iShed.
The Adair County news., 1913-09-17

Letters recently received from NJ E.
Myers, Morrison, Tenn, and Ada Ham
mersmith, 11S w. Chestnut St, Louisville,
KY, are but a few of thousands
showing the esteem in which DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin is held. 1t is mild.
gentle, non-griping-not violent, like
salts or cathartics. 1t cures gradually
and pleasantly so that in time nature
again does its own work without out
side aid. Constipated people owe it to
specific.
Anyone wishing to make trial of this
remedy before buying it in the regular
way of a druggist at fifty cents or. one
dollar a large bottle (family siZe) can
have a sample bottle sent to the home
free of charge by simply addressing DR..
w. B. Caldwell, 405 Washington St..
Monticello, Ill. Your name and address
on a postal card will do.
The Adair County news., 1913-09-17
READY FOR TRIAL
OF new AIRSH|PS
Lieutenant Milling TO Super
wise Test In October.
STUDENTS WANT LICENSES.
Three New Machines, a Burgess, a
Wright and a Curtis, All Equipped
With Foreign Engines, Will Be Tried
out-SpeciaI Badge Given as Lii
cense-SeveraI Anxious to Try.

Observation-Disclosures has been set
for the month, but no definite date has
yet been set for the trial of the new
flying machines that will be tested for
the army at the Wright factory at
Dayton, o. Lieutenant Thomas Mill
ing will be officially detailed to super
wise the tests. 1t is probable that Gen
eral George P. Scriven, chief signal Of
fcer of the army, and possibly some
other officers of the army also will at
tend
There will be three of the new ma
cbines-a Burgess, a Wright and a
Curtiss-all equipped with foreign en-
gines. The motors will run from 90
to 140 nominal horsepower and will be
the most powerful ever installed in
government machines. None Of these
new machines will be intrusted to any
but the officers who have qualified for
The Adair County news., 1913-09-17
Little Hint.

A littles GIRL. came down to
desert at a dinner party and sat
next to her mother. This lady
was occupied in talking to her
neighbors and omitted to give
the child anything. After some
time the little girl. unable to
bear it any longer, with sobs ris-
ing in her throat, held up her
plate and said: docs anybody
want a clean plate?"-Ex.
The Adair County news., 1913-09-17

Do not sell the horse that has
grown old in your service, to a
huckster or a junk dealer to be
beaten, starved and abused. 1t
is too much like sending ones
worn out father to the poor farm.
The Adair County news., 1913-09-17
Laid Three Eqqs In One DAY.

Logansport. Ind.-H. A. De Ford of
this city has hen. This hen, he says.
laid three eggs in one day. One egg
had a perfect she'll One had soft
shell. The third had an inside lining
around 1T. Mr.. De Ford says three
persons besides himself saw the three
eggs
The Adair County news., 1913-09-17
Table Manners For Children.

Do not sit sideways on the
chairs or lean back in them.
Never put the elbows on the
table.
Do not make playthings of
either the food or silverware.
Break a small piece of bread
from the slice. Never butter
and attempt to eat from the en-
tire slice or even half slice.
The mouth should be wiped
with the napkin both before and
after drinking.
Be sure and swallow all food
in mouth before taking a drink.
Do not look at people through
the bottom of the glass as though
it were a field glass.
Sip the soup quietly from the
side of the spoon. Medium-sized
spoons::should be provided for
children.
Do not put either spoon or fork
further into the mouth that is
necessary.
Put just enough food on the
end of the fork to make a prop
er-sized mouthful.
Do not tip the plate for the
last drop of soup.
Never put potato skins, egg
shells, etc., on the tablecloth.
Eithersput them on the side of
the plate or ask for a saucer.
Do notgdip cake or bread into
thesswater.
Never help yourself with your
ownsknife, fork or spoon.
Edo not reach across the table
or in front of anyone.
Never take anything from a
plate and put it back to take
something else.
Lay your knife and fork on
you plate so that it will not fall
off when the plate is removed.
Children should be helped first
at meals, and should be given a
little recess Z between dinner
coursesand dessert.
Never ask what kind of des-
sert there is before it appears.
Never complaintabout the food
Never ask for what is not on
thejtable unless it be some neces-
sary dish or ssutensil, such a S
knife, fork or spoon.
Never eat or drink with one
hand while you pass a plate with
the other.
The first and last rule is to
never do anything unpleasant at
the table, and to.always be con-
sideratesEo f others.-Woman's
|
The Adair County news., 1913-09-17
Swims While Asleep.

Racine, Wis.-Frank Ryerson. an en-
ployee of the Lincoln Ice company at
Browns lake, lay down on the lake
bank and woke up near the opposite
shore. He says he swan across the
bay while asleep.
The Adair County news., 1913-09-17

If the horses have had hard,
straining work, or hard driving,
when put in the stable the legs
should be we'll rubbed.
The Adair County news., 1913-09-17

/ am now ready to receive your tax
for 1913. Pay promptly and save the
per cent.
A. d. Patteson, Sheriff.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-11
Will Imnrove Streets.

Steps have been taken by the Borden
town Common Council to solve the vex-
ing problem of street improvement The
matter was brought to the attention of the
governing body by Councilman Friedrich,
who is also chairman of the street com
mittee. In his remarks he referred to the
deplorable condition Of the highways In
the city and the inability of the street
committee to give relief, as the annual ap-
preparation for the care of the highways,
about eleven miles in length, was les"
than 81, 500.
Much unwarranted criticism has been
heaped upon the common council by an
uniformed public, and In order to relieve
the situation, as far as the council is con-
cerned, the city solicitor has been instruct
ed to prepare a notice of intention and an
ordinance adopting chapter 1895, laws of
1894, which enables cities of this state to
improve any street or streets or portion
thereof, and to provide payment for the
cost and expense of such improvement.
This will put the much-discussed street
improvement up to the property owners
and let them decide for themselves.
At recent meeting of the Board of
Health members of that body were ap-
pointed to attend meeting of council
and urge that something be done to i'm
prove the streets, some of which are a
menace to health.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-11
Pottery Sold.

The Phoenix Pottery, at Bordentown,
has been sold by the referee In bankruptcy,
s. Conrad OFT, of Camden. The plant
was purchased by syndicate for $4.700
Originally the affairs of the defunct
company were aired In the court of chan
Gerry. At private sale 10000 was offered
for the plant, but the deal was never
consummated. Then the bankruptcy pro-
ceedings were instituted An offer of
$40, 500 was made before Referee OFT and
81, 900 was deposited in good faith. Those
who made this offer sold their option to
other parties and the latter posted an
additional offer of $500 as a guarantee of
good faith, but this, too, fell through.
Then a bona fde offer of $4,000 was
made several weeks ago, before Referee
OFT, who refused to consider such prop
osition, asserting he would not confirm 1t
because this sum would not pay even the
bare expenses, such as accrued interest,
mortgages, etc.
The best that could be obtained was
"a, 700, and even then the referee withheld
his confirmation until he had given the
general creditors every opportunity to get
better offer.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-11
The Merry Minstrels,

An event which was looked forward to
with great interest and which has placed
itself upon the annual list, occurred on
Wednesday evening, when the Philologus
Minstrels gave an entertainment in the
opera house. The sale of seats opened
week prior to the date of the concert and
long before the doors opened every seat
had been reserved. The fact that the first
night was the beginning of Lent, did
not deter people from attending, and the
house was packed both evenings.
The members of the troupe, all home
talent, had put in much time in making
the stage settings attractive. When the
curtain rose the stage was dark and the
figures of the performers were dimly dis
cernible. Across the top of the scenery
was the word 'Philologus. and each let
ter soon blazed with electricity. Then
the footlights wefe slowly turned on and
there was scene of beauty. The inter
locutor occupied pretty bower, In front
of which there was fountain amid a bed
of flowers, Illuminated with colored cleo
trio lights.
The music and jokes were up to date
and. were highly appreciated. Nearly
every one Of the latter had a local applica.
ton. The entire entertainment was very
creditable in every respect. and the young
men who successfully carried it to com.
pletion are entitled to much credit.
The closing "skit" entitled 1.-THE Coun.
ty Fair" composed by local gentleman,
was replete with many hits on our fair,
which were perfectly harmless and were
thoroughly enjoyed, even by those who
were touched up"
The young men will give their perform
ance at Pemberton, on February 20, fol
the benefit of the Cherokee Canoe Club
Il
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-11
DIED.

SHINN.-February s. at Reading, Pa, Ell
wood p, son OF Thomas II. and the late Ia
bitha Shinn, (nee Platt), aged 25 years.
The relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on
Thursday afternoon, February 49, at 2 O'Clock,
from the residence of Fred NJ. Shemeley, No.
So Madison avenue. Interment at Mount
Holly Cemetery.
CUMMINGS. - February g. at Burlington,
Clifford. son of John and Sarah Cummings,
aged I6 years.
CLATTs.-January 81, at Pemberton, Han
nah. wife of Joseph Clatts.
GAUNTT. - February Z, at Mount Holly
George Gauntt, of Hartford.
HoRNER. January rs, at Palmyra. Ezra
Horner, aged "a years.
KING February 3, at Lenola, Daniel r.
King, aged SO years.
MARKoFF.-January o. at Riverside Theo
dore Markoff. aged 80 years.
MARTz.-February 6, at Beverly, Peter, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Martz
PRITCHARD = January 81, at Lumberton
Jane Pritchard, aged 50 years.
STILTz.-February 3, at Burlington, William
Stiltz.
WRIGHT. February 4, at Vincentown,
Dolly A, wife of Andrew Wright, ST., aged
81 years
WALTERs.-January 81, at Burlington, Ben
jamin f. Walters.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-11
Columbus.

O~~~-~-~e-~e
T. N. Stevens and Augustus Townsend
were Trenton visitors last Tuesday even
ing.
Miss Emma B. Moore, of Hartford, was
the guest over Sunday of Miss Ada P.
Hill.
Miss Edna G. Ely, teacher In the Bur
lington high school, was the guest over
Saturday and Sunday of Miss Mary A.
Harvey.
A chicken supper will be given by the
ladies of the M. E. church on Friday even
ing, in Grange hall. Everybody will be
there and partake of the best meal that
was eyer served on an occasion of this
kind. The celebrated Peerless orchestra
will enliven the occasion with choice
selections of the latest music and an en-
ioyable time will be had by every one.
Be sure and come.
Prof William F. Overman, of the
Friends Academy, Moorestown, delivered
an interesting and instructive lecture to a
large and appreciative audience in the
Presbyterian church last Friday night,
under the auspices of the local Y NJ G. A.
The new officers recently elected are:
Leaders. Elwood A. Townsend and Walter
Kirby; president, Howard E. Flurer; vice
president, William E. Shinn; secretary, l.
Haines Atkinson; treasurer, ]. Raymond
Haines.
The monthly meeting of the W. G. r
q. was held at the residence of Mr.. anG
Mrs Isaac Atkinson, about two miles from
Columbus, last Wednesday evening. AT
ter the business session of the Union, the
members and their friends were entertained
by the genial host and hostess, assisted by
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Atkinson and Mis-
Bertha Sutton. Among those presen
were Rev. and Mrs. j. w. Wainwrigh hit
Mr.. and Mrs. David Haines, Mr. and Mrs
Benjamin Kirby, Mr.. and Mrs. J. E
Stevenson, Mr.. and Mrs. Royal Kinsley
j Mr.. and Mrs. L. N. Prentice, Mr.. and Mrs
Watson Haines, Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Poin
sett, Mrs. Ephraim Dull, Miss Mani
Dull, Mrs. Clayton Dull, and many others
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-11
Must Paw for Stock.

I
Those people In Mount Holly who were
beguiled into thinking they were to make
a big thing out of the Otto Mobile propo-
sition have long since awakened to the
fact that there is another side to the story
Some of them long ago became convinced
that the project would prove a failure,
and they concluded not to pay the
amounts they had promised. verbally or
on paper. They will also awaken to the
fact that this is a mistaken idea and that
all subscriptions must be settled, even
though the concern has gone to the dogs
and that everything will be going out with
nothing coming in.
5. Conrad OFT, referee in bankruptcy,
held hearing In Camden. on Wednesday,
and after hearing testimony on the sub
ject he about reached the conclusion that
all assessments must be paid. Joseph Beck
Tyler was the lawyer who conducted the
examination of witnesses and he asked
some very pointed questions.
The history of the Otto-Mobile Com
pany is too well known to require any
reference to it just now. How two smooth
tongued gentlemen came to town and
showed Get Rich-Quick Wallingford"
scheme, and how easily some of the town
people fell for the scheme, is fresh In
memory. Automobiles were placed on
exhibition, propositions to purchase build
ing lots, beautifully colored pictures of
an expensive factory, promises of work
for lots of people, all that sort of thing,
were spread out to the view of the too
credulous, who not only pulled the bait
themselves but got others to nibble We
recall one instance where a gentleman
offered to part with portion of his sub.
scription to another, not because he want.
ed to get rid of it but simply to accommo-
date friend But another friend inter-
vened. and suggested that the first
friend" keep his $4,000 in his pocket.
He did so. Owners of building lots began
to be scared for fear they could not get
houses up in time to accommodate the
great number of families that would have
to be taken care of.
And 1t all ended in the purchase of the
old Alcott foundry. Work was begun on
machines, but the noise made In their
manufacture did not cause the people near
the foundry to be disturbed or lose any
sleep. The foundry is still in the old
place, but whether it is an asset or the
private property of two citizens of Mount
Holly we cannot say. At any rate the en-
tire affair came to grief, and the subscrip-
tions promised did not turn in and the
great returns that were to be secured did
not turn out, so it was necessary to do
something, and lawyer William Early and
Robert z. Collins were appointed receivers
by the Court of Chancery on July 6.
Then on October lawyers Wilson &
Carr, on behalf of the creditors, filed an
involuntary petition In bankruptcy, and
the company was adjudicated bankrupt
on October 81.
And now the referee In bankruptcy has
decided that all promises to pay subscrip-
tions must be kept.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-11
c,EALEp PRoPoALs.

VIII be received by the Burlington County
Board of Chosen Freeholders at the Court
House, Mount Holly, N. j., on Wednesday,
February l2th 1913 at ii a. M, and opened Inn
mediately thereafter for burying the county
pauper dead, for furnishing supplies, to
the county asylum, county almshouse, at
New Lisbon; county jail, at Mount Holly; In
such quantities as the superintendent of the
asylum. steward of the almshouse, and sheriff
may require; also Tor printing blanks and
stationery for all the county purposes. Such
articles to consist Of groceries, drygoods, Shoes
furnishings, oils, medicines, meats, oysters,
fish, coal. globes, mantels, overaIls, coats,
hats, and disinfectants. Samples, spectf-
cations and the estimated quantity required
of each article can be had at the office Of the
clerk, Harry Hawkins, Jr., II Main street,
Mount Holly, N. j.
The Board reserves the right TO reject any
est of the county.
Director
This advertisement not to be copied by any
other paper.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-11

The above statement was also zorro
borated by Mr. Scott, of Florence; Frank
Kraft. of Yardville, Pa, and Mr.. Beatty,
of Trenton, travelling salesman.
John Rue, of Florence, heard Rainier
say that as a reward to Matilda he intend
ed 20 leave her his personal estate when
he passed away, adding that a contract
existed between them for Matilda's
reward
John g. Lucas, of Florence, is another
man who heard Rainier say about the
same thing.
Robert S. Gaskill, one of the admins
traitors, took the stand and said:''No valid
will has ever been found, but l have a
paper writing purporeng to be the last
will of Schuyler Rainier.
The signature OF Schuyler Rainier was
identified by William FouIks.
The appraised inventory of the personal
estate of Schuyler Rainier was then proved
by the records on file in the Office of Sur
rogate Joseph Huff, showing the value to
OC FOOyO1O.OOJ anu upOh thAo oAAOOhb VIZ
claim for services was made.
G. Harry Bishop, of Florence, was the
last witness of the day, and his testimony
practically closed the case for the plaintiff.
He was present when the administrators
sold some of Rainier's property. Poked
away between rib and the covering of an
old wagon, Bishop found will and handed
it over to Robert s. Gaskill. This paper is
invalid in law because it contains the name
of only one witness. two being required.
In the document Schuyler Rainier fulfilled
his promise to Matilda by leaving her all
his personal property, which she can
not inherit because of the will being
faulty.
The case of the plaintiff occupied the
session of court on Friday morning. and
at the close Mr. Palmer moved for non.
suit on the ground that specific contract
had not been proved, and the question was
discussed for nearly two hours. The
court denied the motion which put the
case back on the question for services as
housekeeper.
On the matter of contract Judge Cole
weighed the evidence carefully. He had
the stenographer furnish him with the
testimony of all witnesses on this point,
and found that there was no evidence
to show that in her presence and
with her consent did Rainier promise to
leave Matilda all his real estate, and this
fact destroyed the claim made by the
plaintiff that a specific contract existed.
Judge Cole then announced that as the
defence had made an offer to settle for
So, 900. which had been accepted by
the plaintiff, he instructed the jury to
render verdict In accordance with these
facts, which terminated the suit.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-11
TN oHANoEKY OF NEW JERSEY

To EDWARD M. ELY.
By virtue of an order of the Court OF Chan
Gerry of New Jersey, made on the day Of the
date hereof, in a cause wherein Martha HOl-
loway and Samuel Holloway, her husband,
are compliments, and you and others are de-
fendants you are required to appear, plead,
answer or demur to the bill of said complain
ants, on or before the third day OF April next,
or the said bill will be taken as confessed
against you.
The said bill is filed for partition OF certain
lands in the township of Eagleswood, in the
county of Ocean. of which Harriet s. Mullen
died seized. and you, Edward M. Ely, are
made defendant because you claim as the
husband of Elizabeth +. Ely, one of the ten
ants In common therein, some interest in q
portion of the said lands.
Dated January 81. 1918.
BLANCHARD H. WHITE,
Solicitor for Com plainants.
p. o. Address. Ill Main Street,
Al Mount Holly, N. j.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-11
,xECUToR's NOTICE.
ESTATE OF STACY ATKINSON

ESTATE OF STACY ATKINSON
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
December, A. ID. 1912, upon the application Of
James Mercer Davis, the subscriber, requir-
ing the creditors of Stacy Atkinson, deceased,
to bring in their claims against the estate of
said decedent, under oath or affirmation, on
or before September Is, 1913, or they will be
debarred of any action therefor against the
said executor.
JAMES MERCER DAVIS,
Dec Is, 1912. Executor.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-11

George d. Vansciver and wife, of
Hainesport, are enjoying two months
vacation in Europe.
John D. Johnson and wife. formerly of
Mount Holly, are in Florida where they
will remain until spring.
E. E. Hosmer, of Sioux City. Iowa. Is
spending few days with his mother, Mrs.
R. B. Lamb, on Union street.
Mrs Herbert R. Smith, and daughter,
spent portion Of last week at Nanticoke,
Pa, visiting the formers parents.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-11
PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals fer building concrete abut-
ment and wingwalls at Wading River, Draw
Bridge. Bridgeport, Washington township.
Burlington county, N. j., will be received at
the Collectors office, Mount Holly, N j., at
IL a. M. on Saturday, February 18th, 1918, and
opened Immediately thereafter.
All bids must be accompanied by a certified
check In a sum of ten per cent. of the total
amount of the bid payable to the order OF
Warren G. Pine, Collector to insure the sue
cessful bidder entering into the contract.
Plans and specifications may be seen and
information obtained at the office of the
County Engineer, Mount Holly. N. j.
By order ofthe Board of Chosen Freeholders
HARRY HAWKINS, JR.,
Clerk
JAMES LOGAN, County Engineer.
Not to be copied by other papers,
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-11

Judge Gnichtel, of Mercer county, pre-
sided at a session of court held yesterday.
The action was that of the Riverside
National Bank against the National En-
velope Company of that place, to recover
a mortgage of $1,000, the sum of $500
having been paid. The charge was that
the company endeavored to remove mort.
gagged goods and was held up before they
reached Camden.
Judge Starr, of Camden, assisted Prose
cutor Samuel A. Atkinson.
Albert s. Woodruff, of Camden, repre-
sented Harry Hunter, president of thu
company, and James M. Davis appeared
for Frank Dougherty, secretary and treas
urer.