davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-07-13
ExECUToR's NOTICE.

ESTATE OF MARTHA NJ. POWELL
Notice is hereby given that an order has
been made by the Surrogate of the County of
Burlington, bearing date on the sixth day of
July, A. D.. 1915, upon the application of Char
les Coles, the subscriber, requiring the credi-
tors of Martha M. Powell, deceased, TO bring
in their claims against the estate of said
decedent, under oath or affirmation, ON or
before April 8, 1915, or they will be debarred
of any action therefor against the said exec
utor.
CHARLES COLES,
July q, 1915. Executor.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-07-13
DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF
Mount holly Safe Deposit and Trust Co.,

State Of Nei1 Jersey, County Of Burlington. IS.
Edward b. Jones, President, and S. l..
Tomlinson, Treasurer, OF the above-named
company, being severally duly affirmed and
sworn, respectively, each for himself deposes
and says that the foregoing statement is true,
to the best of his knowledge and belief
EDWARD b. JONES. President
s. l.. ToMLINsoN, Treasurer.
Subscribed, affirmed and sworn to before
me this 18th day OF May, A. ID. 1915
WALTER l. DILL. Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
WIN. II. BISHOP,
JOHN b. COMFORT,
r. ii. PARSONS,
Directors
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-07-13
pEPoRr OF THE CONDITION. OF
FHE FARMERS TRUST COMPANY

1AsOfopolf %
State of New Jersey, county of Burlington, So
Joseph j. White, president, and Jno.
Davis, treasurer, of the above-named com
pany, being seS orally duly affirmed and
sworn. each for himself deposes and says
that the foregoing statement is true to the
best OF his knowledge and belief.
JOSEPH J. WHITE, President.
JNO. b. DAVIS, Treasurer.
Subscribed, affirmed and sworn to before
me this TIN day of July, A ID. 1915.
CHARLOTTE V. FITZPATRICK,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
GEORGE f. RIED.
ELMER L. TALLMAN,
EDWARD K. LOGAN,
Directors.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-07-13

G. M. Hillman, Proctor.
Also at the same time and place, Braddock
Cranberry Company Will sell the following
lands and real estate:
No. l. The premises known as the Brad
docks Mill Bog, situate in the township OF
New Jersey. containing 68 74-l00 acres. be the
me more or less, more particularly describ-
ed by metes and bounds In deed from Ed
mund BraddOck and wife to Elizabeth Brad
dock, dated April g. 1873 and recorded in the
Clerks office of Burlington county in Book S
OF deeds folio 3l4 &C., being lot No IL In deed
OF conveyance from Edmund Braddock, ct ux.
ct ais, to Braddock Cranberry Company dat.
ed March 8, 1900 and recorded in the CLERKS
office of Burlington county In Book S4s OF
deeds. folio 201 &c.
Lot No. A lot of land, situate in the town.
ship of Medford. containing about acres OF
land, be the same more or less, and more par
ticularly described in deed of conveyance
from John N. Haines and wife to Elizabeth L..
Braddock and Edmund Braddock dated jan
uary %, 1884 and recorded in the Clerks
office of Burlington county in Book X 10 OF
deeds, page $50 &C., being lot No. IA in the
aforesaid conveyance from Edmund Brad
dock ct ux, ct ais, to Braddock Cranberry
Lot No. 3. All those certain cranberry bogs
and out lands known as Buzby's Mill contain
ing about 400 acres of land be the same more
or less. Being lots Nos. I. 2 and 8; IL 44.lOO
acres of lots No. A. g. g. q 81 82-lOO acres of No. s.
., 10, III and IL in the aforesaid deed of convey
ance from Edmund Braddock, ct ux, ct ais TO
Braddock Cranberry Co.. dated March 3, 1900,
ton county in book 343 of deeds, folio 20l &C.
BRADDOCK CRANBERRY COMPANY,
Job Braddock, President.
Also at the same time and place, will be
sold cranberry machines, lot of cranberry
bins, boxes and barrels; single wagons, one
buggy and other personal property,
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-07-13
sNED SPECIAL MASTERS

A DgOURNED SPECIAL MASTERS
N SALE
The sale of the property advertised to be
sold by virtue of a decree in the Court of
Chancery of New Jersey, in certain cause
therein depending wherein John w. Ii. Brooks
Is complainant and Mary 8. Brooks, ct al, are
until Tuesday, July 10th, 1916, at the same
hour and place.
Dated July g. 1915
ROBERT II. INGERSOLL,
Eli ii. Chandler, Solicitor. Special Master
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-07-13
No. 1856
DEPOT OF THE CONDITION OF
MOUNT HOLLY NATIONAL BANK

at Mount Holly. In the state OF New Jersey
at the close of business, June %, 1915.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts (notes held In
bank s2se.4Is 81
Overdrafts, secured ~ SO
U. s. Bonds deposited to secure cir
culation (par valued 100000 90
Bonds other than u. 3.
bonds pledged to secure
postal savings deposits 6l42 rs
Securities other than U. 8.
bonds (not including
stock owned unpledged l5l ,464 So 1855 q
Subscription 10 stock of Federal
Reserve bank, SIC, $1,000
Less amount I'M
paid 5,25O.O0 $3.50 90
All other stocks, Including prem.
Banking house, $1,000; furniture '-' "
and fixtures. 5000 1900 90
other real estate owned $500 90
Due from Federal Reserve bank 4OOI 79
Due from approved reserve agents
in New York, Chicago
and st. Louis IlS5l So
Due from approved re-
serve agents in other
reserve cities e632 IL 20e8S 76
Due from banks and bankers (other
than included In or9) 6ss SO
Checks on banks In the same city
or town as reporting bank 1858 46
Outside checks and other
Fractional currency,
nickels and cents 1903 Os 8l2 So
Notes ofother National banks 100 90
Federal reserve notes 10 90
Lawful money reserve In bank.
Total coin and certificates l0,O06 90
Legal-tender notes 1880 90
Redemption fund with U. s. Treas
urer mot more than per cent.
ofcirculation) 5000 90
Total ss8szs g5
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid IN slOO,UO0 90
Surplus fund 10000 90
Undivided profits $9,567 rs
Less current expenses, In
terest and taxes paid 4.42s so 5,I4S ss
Circulating notes 100000 90
Due to banks and bankers fother
than included In or 81 7O6S n
Individual deposits SUBJ
Ject to check 152768 2I
Postal Savings deposits SOS 90 l6827l Il
Certificates of deposit due ON or
after 30 days ll.04l II
notice sls7 ,27s 81
Total $3.50 .27s 90
State Of Neao Jersey, County of Burlington, ss
1, A. B. Walters, cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of nv
knowledge and belief.
A. B. WALTERS, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
! third day of July, 1915.
GEO. w. DADING,
Correct-Attest; Notary Public
A. N. DoBBINs,
CLAYTON HANCOCK
WILLIAM ID. MARREN,
Directors.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-07-13
TEAS - G0EEEES

1
From July I3th to 23d we will
have a Special Sale of Teas and
Cofees in order to introduce to
our trade our several brands.
No matter how particular your
taste we have brand to suit it at
a price consistent with your purse.
See our window display and try
your favorite brand.
HOLLY COFFEE-No better
coffee to be had at any price than
our own private blend. Packed
exclusively for US in one pound
alright tins, CSC ID. Price dur
ing this sale, 3oc lb.
LIPTON'S TEA - Red label
India and Ceylon English Tea,
packed by Sir Thomas ]. Upton.
I8c d lb. Trial size Ioc.
WHITE HOUSE COFFEE
As its name implies, the best in
the land. Packed in one pound
tins. 4oc lb.
BOSCUL COFFEE = sculps
popular blend of high grade coffee,
3oc ID.
BOSCUL TEA - Green and
black mixed, or India or Ceylon
black in a lb. alright tins. 15c
a lb.
PARKE'S COFFEE - For
those who desire a good coffee
with trading stamps, Parke's is
sure to please. gao Id.
CARICOL TEA - The best
green and black tea packed any,
where at the price. CSC lb. Ioc
a ID.
"OUR SPECIAL" - A very
good grade of loose Maricabo Cof-
fee, at 3oc Id.
s Tas S : &c. 5s;!ss o,,s Of
.urand G. Son
70 and so rIaln Street
Both Phones |
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-07-13

BY virtue OF an order OF the Orphans Court
OF the county Of Burlington, bearing date on
the subscribers. executors &C., OF Edmund
Braddock, deceased, win sell at public ven
due, on the premises hereinafter described az
lot No. 2, being the cranberry house late OF
Edmund Braddock, situate on a lane running
from Branch street to Bank street. In the
village and township of Medford, county oil
Burlin gton and state of New Jersey. on
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-07-13
z343.
QEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE UNION NATIONAL BANK

at Mount Holly, in the State of New Jersey
at the close of business, June %, 1915.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts notes held in
bank S5l9.4S7 IS
Overdrafts, unsecured 293 "a
u. s. bonds deposited to secure
circulation (par value) 100000 90
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-07-13

By virtue OF a writ of fieri facias. to me
directed. Issued out OF the Court OF Chancery
OF the state of New Jersey, 1 will sell at
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-07-13

By virtue of writ of fierf facias. to me di
rected. issuedout of the Court OF Chancery Of
the State of New Jersey, will sell at public
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-07-13

Undertaken Clark B. Rogers has just
received a handsome new automobile
hearse.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-10-22
CHAPTER Lxli.
Mnrooned.

Mnrooned.
The vessel when blown up was we'll
on her way with the favoring winds
which she sought. which In ordinary
course would have carried her out into
the Mediterranean.
How Count Frederick and Roleau
lived they scarcely knew. Happily tho
water at that latitude was not cold,
and tho day was ole OF calm.
"Roleau. she has perished!" mur.
INJURED Count Frederick. "She Is gone.
Let me. too, perish then. for | have
never been able TO say that which
should have said. have had no op-
portunity TO expiato many things
which have done"
"As we'll die now as any time." said
Roleau.
Wind and wavc carried these two
far-they knew not how far. and had
no means OF guessing, for they could
not tell how long a time had passed
since the explosion which had sunk
the ship. They knew not which way
TO look for land, II land there might
be. II was by mere chance that at
one moment, as they flung high on the
crest OF the wave. Couat Frederick
saw. many hours after the wrecklne
OF the ship. something which caused
him to give an exclamation OF surprise
'Roleau." he exclaimed. There Il
land ahead. believed"
"Lookl" said Count Frederick n
length. "They are coming oct to us.
Surely enough. even from whore
they were thcg could sec dark forms
running here and there. could see th'
launching OF boat. could SEQ II com
ing on, rising and falling on the waves
At length the craft came alongside
manned by strange. swarthy natives
whose speech they did not know. yo
who seemed friendly enough witha
TO serve as rescuers for them. Wit
small ceremony they were hauled ol
board, and tho boat, turning, mad
way back again 10 the shore ahead.
"'Tis an island, Roleeu." said Frod
erick. after q moment spent In exam
ination. mot 80 large. but excellon
under foot. is II not true? And thes
people seem not unfriendly TO U.S."
For a time they had been left alone
but now they saw certain OF the ns
tives returning with food and watel
Upon these both the shipwrecked at
venturcrs fell with eagerness. Thoi
captors stood about and grinned 4
pleasure. All the wealth OF Coun
Frederick, his gold, his castles, hi
iands-these things seemed little I
value as compared 10 what thes
swarthy natives brought him now.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-10-22
They Rose After an Aoonno Instant

they were not now as they had been
then. Both boro marks of conflict.
and OF conflict which had not gone al
together to their favor.
How, now. you dogs?" cried the
captain. What's wrong with your
Have you been fighting among your
selves?"
One, quicker wittod than the other,
gave his assent 10 this at once. The
second was not so fortunate.
Twas the animals" said he. with
cunning not quite equal TO the issue.
what? You disagree, them" said
the captain. "What does this mean,
fellows? Animals? What animals?
Lions?-tigers?--I did not know we
carried suchl"
The sailor hung bis head, and the
captains suspicious grew.
You arc covering up something
here. Speak, you rufiians, and speak
the TRUTH
Captain" began the man once
more, Eve are innocent. But we found
two stowaways below. and thinking to
! bring them up. they fell upon us and
beat us-a man and a woman"
How did they get aboard-where
are they then-who are theyf
"They must have come In with the
freight by the lift from the dock, cap
tain. The young woman--she Is beau
tiful-and as you say, she is Ike q
tiger. AS to tho man, yes, he was like
q lion. They fought US, you see.'
Where are they now, spitzbuben
ruffians?"
The speaker paled suddenly. They
are there In the hold" he said.
Lead US to them then"
They turned to find their way to the
lower portions OF the ship. but even az
they did so they met an interruption
An agitated man, grimy and dirty, II
oil-stained clothing. came running TO
wards the captains room-none lest
than the chief engineer of the vessel
who obviously had been engaged n
commoner duties than naturally be
longed to him. -------
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-10-22

But n he knows nothing whatever
of that scrap OF paper-if ho never
heard OF it,"
"All the more he win be willing TO
part with II II we ourselves can find
IT. As to that. we do not know. This
is but a dragnet sort OF move on our
part, but II may take some hsh-who
knows?"
Good Then what IS our next
move as you perceive it9'
"Why. let us make a cautious move
20 feel out their point-as fencer
tests his adversary's wrist. TO feel his
strength at the hilt. Let us send a
note OF friendship to Michael and ask
him If II be not better that these two
little kingdoms. separated by 80 mar
row a stretch of land,- should not
henceforth meet in harmony, and
no longer join in armed encounters.
| Let us point out 10 him that there are
other nations greater than either OF
us-or both OF us-which perhaps
some time may look our way. Let US
show him the virtue OF an alliance be-
tween these two KINGDOMS. Let us
play upon his fears, his vanity. his
weakness, until we have convinced
him that friendship with us is a thing
desirable for him. Let us ask good
Michael II he is not graciously dis
posed 10 be our friend today-to be
our magnanimous and powerful
friendi"
sachio grinned broadly at his own
irony. and his monarch gave vent tc
loud laugh, his gray b'Prd curling
at the thought of his courtier's cum
ming as we'll as his loyalty to his owl
king.
Excellent! Sachio. excellent" HI
exclaimed. Nor do ! doubt the sue
cess of this thing as you plan II. 1
you yourself shall carry II forward
DO you then write that humble mis-
slve that you suggest-do you your
self ask Michael TO be graciously gen
orous TO weak and pleading friend
Ha! ha! Sachio, what next lies OF
the board for us?"
"why, then, your majesty, we ar
alongside the fence that lies betwee
us. We do not know how far II ma
be until we come to gate or a gar
but sometimes there will be gate o
gap, through which we may past
In some way doubt not. and other
may perhaps gain access TO the palac
of Gretzhoffen. That gives us on
footing. As for them, they sleep an
revel AS for us. we act. II is I'll
man OF action who succeeds. IL
/ them dream--we will act.'
! Your counsels jump with my owl
my dear Sachio," said Cortislaw.
have small use for the man wh
dreams or the man who waits.
shall be as you say. A test of this
: least cannot harm us, and may prov
: OF extreme value. Go forward with
{ then, as you have said
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-10-22
CHAPTER Lxl.
The Discovery.

The two kingdoms now hung on the
fate of two refugees, two castaways,
themselves forlorn and hopeless. Even
as Orahoffen's king and its leading
man of affairs pondered the absence
Of these two. so likewise the kingdom
OF Gretzhoffen was concerned in their
absence, in their welfare, in their fu-
ture, in their return.
Count Frederick stood on the deck
of the Prinz Adler liner and fronted
the captain of that vessel, who was
severe in his resentment Of the lib
critics he deemed TO have been taken
with himself and his ship.
"I tell you" said he. II have moth
ing to do with your little war here.
am neutral--I am a. carrier in the
open trade OF the open sea. My gov
ernment win demand reparation for
this insult to our flag"
Sir" said Count Frederick, your
government be damned I will take
my chances with your government
or what use will your government be
to you IL we blow your ship out oi
the water?"
"You threaten me, then?'
mo. do not deal In threats.
tell you that l know the persons whom
/ mentioned are on this ship. NEAR
to take them on"
"And | tell you again that there are
no such passengers on my ship. The
ships lists show all who have SAILED
with us. You may look for yourself
examine our books all you like. D'
you take us for pirates--are we be
yond all responsibilities"
II do not call you pirates" sai'
Count Frederick. calmly. Il only cal
you dupes. believe you have beel
deceived. You are not in possession
OF all the facts. My own men hav
told me that these persons were I
be smuggled aboard the ship"
"Heiliger Gottl" mused the captain
"What is this that has been undel
taken here? / never discovered u
Who and what are these persons
there be indeed any such aboardi"
Two, as l said. One is a man Q
small rank, no more than faithf,
servant, powerful and resourcefl
himself. once loyal in my own SER
ice, now loyal In that OF his mistress
J "And she-the othsrs"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-10-22

hurried search IN the confused freight
age of the ships hold. At last he
found that which he sought.
She tried feebly to raise herself as
she heard footsteps, heard a voice sho
knew to be that OF her friend.
"Mademoisoile-th Godl" was all
Count Frederick could say.
1T is you. then?" was her reply.
"What has happened? Why are you
hero?'
Il am here, my dear mademoiselle,
I'm the justice of the immortal gods
TO save you-to care for you. l heard
OF the plot against you. My own boat
lies alongside-I have come. am here
10 take you from this ship. II so you
wish. Come then, let us hasten. There
Is scant time"
They all crowded now to the lad.
ders up from tho hold. and. rapidly aA
they might, found their way back TO
the upper deck. There came confu-
sion, noise, trampling, shouts, sounds
not ordinary at this stage OF the voy-
age OF vessel putting out TO sea. The
passengers themselves suspected
something to be wrong. They crowd
ed now about the captain oxcitedly. ex-
postulating. The master of the shlp
pushed them aside.
We'll, Miller" no demanded again
OF the oil-stained engineer who hurried
up. what is it?"
1T may be a minute. sir--or lossl"
In an instant they were face to face
with the ultimate peril of the seas
fire, explosion on shipboard.
There came from below that sound
which had been expected. dreaded--a
mufiled, heavy roar, comparable e
nothing In the world in terrifying quail
ity at such time as this. The shiI
so lately safe and strong beneath then
all. now trembled. Midway her deckl
rose, spread apart. fell. A cloud O.
binding white steam rolled from th,
engine rooms. stifiing and scalding al
within Its way. Cries OF anguieh cams
from below decks, cries OF despair r,
these were added now the far more
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-10-22

"Captain-quickl" he exclaimed.
"There is trouble with the engines"
What's wronef" inquired tho ships
master.
"The riehthand tubular has gono
bad" exclaimed the engineer she
has been pounding like million ham
mers. The water Is low, and the In
takes clogged. Something's wrong
I cannot tell what. We have tried TO
shut her on and can't The boiler may
so at any minute"
"ExplodeG" inquired the captain
calmly.
+ The engineer could only nod.
"Stay." called Frederick at this
juncturo. LET tho engineer go back
TO his work Let us first find the help.
less persons below II danger impend
let us bring them up to have their
chance for safety"
The captain. gallant man withai,
turnod to him and nodded grimly. "Go
back 20 your post. Miller" he said to
tho engineer. "wo will join you pres
entity"
He himself led the way TO the lifi
which led TO the lower decks and the
hatchway which covered the ladders
into the ships hold.
They found themselves at last deer
in the bowels OF tho vessel, amoni
! the baics and casks OF the cargo
whore for a time all was darkness and
mystery. hut as they hurried here
and there. commanding the guidance
OF the two recroant seamen and cast
ing the rays OF their lights hither an'
yon. at last they saw a trussednl
bundle behind a bale Of goods whIol
seemed to have some human sem
blance. II was Roleau. Fredericl
himself was first at his side. lie ben
over him, freed him, and after a tim
revived him.
"Monsiour-your -excellencyl" sal
he at length. 1T is you"
Where is she7" demanded Fredel
ick. was she hero?'
Il have known nothing for som
time. II scems. Yet she was here, ye
--sho is gone. | know not where
Frederick left him TO continue hi
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-10-22

Yes, young American OF youth
and much beauty. she was in this
country on business OF her own. With
out plan she became involved In az.
fairs between these two monarchs
She has been the victim Of evil for
tune. not through fault OF her own.
Now. I am telling you the truthr-srnce
! have gained my purpose OF an audi
ence with you. You may rely upon
what have said, captain. This Is the
truth. so far as know a."
Then why not let them sail for
their own country--if she has been I'm
jured here why not let her 80 back 10
her own country? | am booked for
New York. II that be city OF her
native land. why not that port as well
as any otherg And how shall know
your own motlves7"
Count Frederick paused IN thought
at this, "True-that is true" said he.
Very we'll. we Will search your ship.
When we find the young woman let
her decide what she wishes to do. u
she says she wishes TO 80 back 10 her
home. win not prevent a. Hut II
she be asked 20 so hack against her
viii. then shah take her with me
no matter at what cost AZ least she
should have the choice OF decision
she should not be slowed aboard like
a dumb beast with no volition OF hel
i own"
we arc quite at one as TO that
assented the captain. Good, we vii
search the ship-I am convinced We
shall not find these persons in anl
OF tho cabins
''stay." he added an instant later
81 recall that short time back thor'
was complaint OF noises below decks
sent some men 20 look into that
Where are they2"
He pressed bell and soon one o
his assistant officers came.
Go. bring me the men sent 20 cN
anime the cargo a while ago Thcr
was some talk OF noise as vi loos
animals In the hold"
After time tho officer returned
pushing before him two seamen. The
were the same who had been dii
patched on tho errand mentioned. Bu