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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04
Freeholders at Trenton

A delegation from the Burlington
county Board Of Freeholders iourneyed
to Trenton Tuesday to confer with Road
Commissioner Stevens on road matters
Those in the party were Director Davis,
County Road Supervisor Mcfarland
and Freeholders Delaney, Joyce and
Land, of the road committee. The re-
suit Of the conference was not in all re-
spects satisfactory, it finally being de-
cided to either postpone all work on the
road from Mount Holly to Chambers
Corner for another year or else to lay
only two-inch foundation of broken
stone on the road bed and then let it re-
main in that unfinished condition until
more money is available next year.
The visiting Burlington county dele
CATION secured approval of plans involv-
ing the expenditure of State money to
the amount of $4,000. appropriated as
follows:
South Pemberton road, Mount Holly
to Pemberton, S., 900; Parry road Moores-
town to Burlington pike, resurfaced,
$4,000; Mill street, Vincentown. Bank
corner to Eayrestown road, 1920; Bur
lington and Bridgeboro road, $13, 800.
The Mount Holly and Lumberton road
distance of one and two-tenths miles
was agreed upon for rebuilding, after
plans and specifications are prepared
and submitted by the Boaad. This road
was improved with oyster shells a few
years ago..
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04
Columbus.

Mr.. and Mrs. Claypoole Ingling, OF
Camden, were Sunday visitors in town.
The Public Service Electric Company,
of Camden, is arranging to extend its
lines to Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Hancock re-
turned last Saturday from a week s
honeymoon, spent at Washington, d. C..
The regular monthly meeting of the
local w. G. T. U. will be held at the
home of Mrs. l.. N. Prentice, on We'd
nesday evening, Of this week.
Joseph III. Armstrong, Walter Kirby,
w. r. Shinn and A. r. Jackson, were
elected members of the board of educa-
ton at the second annual school meet
ing.
Union services will be held in Grange
hall, next Sunday evening. The. Prince
ton quartette will have charge of the
song service, and Mr.. Barnhause will
preach his powerful sermon on the
-Four Trees of Scripture This will be
the last opportunity for some time to
hear this wonderful young evangelist.
After three weeks of the most interest
ing evangelistic services ever held in
this vicinity the meetings closed on
Sunday evening. Never before have the
churches of Columbus been favored with
such large audiences in their union
meetings. The spirit Of hearty cooper
alton has been the prominent feature
and the results accomplished are most
gratifying to all concerned. The SER
vices on Sunday evening were revel-
alton. Grange hall was filed to its
capacity. and Evangelist Farmhouse
preached the most powerful sermon OF
the campaign. The Princeton seminary
quartette handled the music end of the
services in most effective and ap-
probable manner.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04
Anniversary DAYS.

! Five hundred pounds of candy isquit,
lot, but Alexander Dubell will hav'
that amount on hand next Saturday
when he will celebrate the fifth ami
yersary of his taking possession of Jones
Pharmacy. While it looks almost inn
possible to get rid of SO much sweets
in one day, it may be recalled that Mr.
Dubell had about the same number o.
pounds year ago and persons who sal
quietly by with the idea that they could
get what they wanted in the evening
went to the store to find the supply had
been exhausted early in the day. But
this will not be the only attraction
There will be many Anniversary" at
fractions.
Take the bitter with the sweet" is a
saying that will not apply to the ami
versary Of William c.. Wetherill next
Saturday. While he cannot oner the
articles of sweetness that will be present.
ed at another store, he will show line
OF goods that will not be at all bitter and
the possession will leave Just as sweet q
taste as candy will. Mr.. Wetnerlll Is
using every endeavor to make ms anni-
versary day grand feature and he Will
undoubtedly succeed.
SCHUYLER & Rogers will also make
OIu IOI CQ6tOAu anu WAAAC ~ AAt1y AAOo ~
anniversary day with them, it GER
tainly will be great attraction" day.
A glance at their large windows will
show one of the finest attractions for
men and boys, together with furnishing
goods, that has ever been offered in
Mount Holly. And every article offered
bears the stamp of sa satisfactory guarantee,
backed by the makers and the mer-
chants.
And while you are looking around do
not forget to stop in at Abram Saltz-
mans. You will hardly know the store,
for the proprietor has completely re-
newed its appearance by putting in new
fixtures and stock. He has installed
beautiful electric light fixtures, which
allow you to make selection Of goods in
he evening with the same effect as oay-
light affords.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04
HIGH School TRACK Meet

On Friday meeting of the county
High school Athletic Association wai
held at the Robert Stacy High school
Burlington. Officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows; President
Prof. Herman A. Stees, Beverly; vict
president, Prof VIM. Beck, Burlington
secretary, Irving S. Warner, Mount
Holly; treasurer, Edward French Moores
town.
Plans for this years high school track
meet were discussed. 1t is probable tina
the meet will take place about the mid
die. of May at the Mount Holly fai
grounds.
Last years meet was participated il
by teams from Burlington, Mount Holly
Pemberton, Moorestown and Borden
town. Burlington High school was the
successful contender, winning both tbs
banner and relay cup. In addition tc
the above, Palmyra will also compett
for honors this wear.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04
Fire Company Elections.

The annual election of officers of the
fire companies of Mount Holly were held
last evening, as follows:
Relief-President, Joseph c. Kingdom
vice president, Joseph S. Shreve; secFe.
tary, William III. Mason; treasurer
James 8. Hume; engineer, Joseph s.
Shreve; foreman, Edward Phares; trus.
tees. Barclay w. Shinn, Richard P.
Brown, Harry w. Kempte, John Throck.
morton, Jr., Thomas Mulraney; fire
police, John Wells, John S. Bozarth,
Alfred M. Joyce, Samuel Bozarth, Frank
B. Poinsett, Howard Dudley.
America-Presiden George w. A.
French; vice president, Samuel E. Gold
er; secretary, s. Earl Assay; treasurer, E.
b. Jones; directors, Samuel E. Colder,
s. Earl Assay, George F. Gilbert, Cleve-
land Brewer, A. A. Stidfole; fire police,
Cleveland Brewer, William j. Clark,
William Headley, Raymond w. Sprow,
Walter Bowker, William Frake; fore
man, s. Earl Assay; first assistant, Will
lam Kumpf; second assistant, A. A.
Stidfole; third assistant, Samuel E.
Colder; head chauffeur. r. p. Kumpf;
janitor, c. Howard Taylor.
Good Intent-President, George M.
Sleeper; vice president, Herbert 8. Killie;
secretary, William ]. Haines; treasurer,
T. Clifford Keller; trustee Walter L.
Dill; collector, Roscoe c. Gale; engineer,
George M. Sleeper; captain, Howard NJ.
Shinn; directors, William HI. Stillwell,
Clifford A. Compton, William s. Taylor,
Benjamin E. Colkitt, Frank ]. Sleeper,
Logan B. Morris, G. Monroe Brannan,
William j. Haines; fire police, Lewis
Lippincott, T. Nelson FRASER, William
Sherman, Richard s. Folwell, Harris A.
Glover, Edward Y. Gunsche; house COM
mittee, William L. Bullock, Fred l..
Krayer, Charles S. Colby, William s.
Taylor, Floyd E. Scattergood; investi-
cation committee, Floyd E. Scattergood,
Frank ]. Sleeper, T. Nelson FRASER.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04
Court.

Thursday was the dullest day that hal
been seen in court for long time. There
was but one case demanding the atten
ton Of prosecutor Kelsey, and that was
q boy who was before the court last week
on charge of petty thieving. 1t was
represented then that the lad had not
been given good home treatment and
was not properly nourished, so Judge
Lippincott delayed action until Thurs
day.
On that day the Judge had expected
to have testimony respecting the stories
that had been brought to his attention.
But for some reason the prosecutor had
not called the witnesses forward and the
only one who appeared was the principal
Of the Friends Academy at Moorestown,
and when he was called upon to give
testimony he was only able to relate
what some one had told him.
Robert Peacock had been assigned, the
previous week, to look into the case. He
told the court he had talked with Off
Gals of the State Home for Children and
they were ready to take the boy. Judge
Lippincott said he thought he should
have testimony about the conditions of
the boys home life and he did not want
hearsay or printed reports. He wanted
evidence by those who had observed the
conditions and were able to speak intel
ligently on the subject. That the boy is
suffering with adenoids is certain, and
the Judge said he must be operated on
for this at once. The mother, who was
in court, said she had made arrange
ments for this to be done.
George M. Hillman spoke IN behalf of
the boy. He said he was not in favor of
sending the boy away from the care of
his parents simply because some persons
Or set of people thought that course
should be pursued. MI. Hillman called |
attention to the fact that there were
other boys connected with the acts
which this boy was in courtfor, but they |
aad been let off with a fine while this
title fellow had been brought into court.
he could not agree that being taken to
he institution referred to was such
beneficial plaa. He said while the pa
ents of this boy are poor they are hon.
st. the father being handwriting
nan, and he probably has as much, if
lot more, affection for his children than
ome rich parents have, and he did not
hink this boy should be taken from his
lome simply to satisfy the whims of
certain few. Mr.. Hillman thought the
'ass should be thoroughly investigated.
md intimated that lie did not believe
he prosecutor had very intimate
of the facts, but had relied on
he statements of others.
Judge Lippincott postponed the con-
liberation of the matter until the goth of
his month, and instructed the prosecu-
or to have his witnesses and evidence
III ready on that day.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04
Ill Luck Pursues Family,

The death of Mrs. Anna Wilhalm a.
Riverside adds another chapter to the
troubles of the family OF that name in
less than two years, and OF which the
murder of Herman Fisher on their farm
by Edgar Murphy. who WAS recently
executed, was the first. 1t was over the
love of Ida Wilhalm that Murphy took
Fishers life after the latter left Ida, his
sweetheart, Charles Wilhalm, the
father, was the chief witness against
Murphy, but before the trial he dropped
dead fighting a fire which destroyed his
barn and outbuildings on his farm
Mrs. Wilhalm, after the funeral of hel
husband, sold the farm to Rudolph
Grab, of Riverside, and when the new
owner was attending the funeral of his
mother-in-law in Riverside the rebuilt
barn burned down.
Two weeks ago Ida Wilhalm married
a young man from Riverside anC
on the following day her brother-in-law
Rudolph Weiman, who lived with them
fell off the roof of new building being
erected at Riverside and received injuries
which resulted in his death. The young
woman's mother, Mrs. Wilhalm, be
came i'll Immediately after the burial o.
Weiman and few days later she died
and was buried beside her husband.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04
Car Barn Burned .

About one o'clock, Wednesday morn.
ing, when the crew of the last car to run
into the car barn of the Burlington
County Transit Company, at Haines-
port, reached their destination, they were
amazed to find the barn in flames. An
alarm was sent to Mount Holly and was
responded to by the steam engine of Re-
lief and the chemical engine of America.
They got to the barn about half-past one
but were not able to save the building.
The flames were getting very close to the
power house, and the engines saved that
building from destruction. How the fire
started is mystery. Notwithstanding
there were several men employed around
the property, some of them for the pur-
pose of cleaning cars, nobody seemed to
know about the fire until it had gained
great Roadway.
In the barn there were nine cars, all
but two of the entire outfit Of the COM
pany, and they were soon destroyed.
The two cars that were not injured were
in the yard, one of them being the car
that had just come in from its last trip.
The property burned was insured, but
to what extent has not been definitely
stated. 1t is certain that new cars are
worth anywhere from $1,000 to $4,000
each and the building was pretty fair
one. The sides of the barn were cor
rugated iron, but this did not stop the
flames from eating their way through.
AS soon as it was possible the com
pany sent to Camden and secured four
cars from the Public Service Corpora
ton, and those, with the two that were
saved, began the work of caring for
travel, and are still at it. Just what will
be the action of the officers of the COM
pany has not been made public, but one
of the stockholders, possibly he is a
director, informed us that he is in favor
OF running the two remaining cars on
such schedule as they will be able to-
and let matters take whatever course
they may assume. He said he did not
believe the company would be able to
buy new cars, and he could not see
much use of keeping the concern run
ming. Whether his ideas will be con-
CURED in by the others interested re-
mains to be seen.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04
Camden Bridge.

Construction work on the bridge to
span the Delaware river between Cam
den and Philadelphia may begin within
year, according to George Pfeiffer, Jr.,
who was recently selected by Governor
Fielder to be member of the Delaware
River Bridge and Tunnel Commission.
Mr.. Pfeiffer is an engineer of wide exper
fence. He declares that the time has
come for action, and that it is now up to
the people to see that the proposed
bridge becomes a reality.
Although Mr. Pfeiffer admits that q
year is too short time limit, perhaps
for the actual beginning of the work, he
declares that, with the support of the
people and trade organizations in Phila
delphia and Camden, there is no reason
why it could not be done.
with both commissions working to
gether," he said, "a sum sufficient fo
building the bridge should soon be
raised. In view OF this fact l am in
clined to be optimistic. While it il
possible that the commissions may fine
more difficulty than | anticipate in OBJ
tanning the necessary funds, conside
three years the maximum of time which
should elapse before actual work is il
progress.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04
Personal.

Miss Frances Lippincott, of Brainard
street, is spending the week with relatives
in Camden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel G. Stanton and
son were visitors to relatives at Camden
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman P. Shinn, of
Elizabeth, haye been spending a few
days in Mount Holly.
Mrs. Ella HI. Scheetz, who has been in
the Burlington County Hospital, return
ed to her home Sunday.
Miss Mildred Jones, of West Creek,
has returned home after spending the
week with her sister in Mount Holly.
DR.. Richard H. Parsons and family
and Mrs. Philip Karg have gone on ar
automobile trip to Washington, ID. G.
There was merry party OF young
folks at the home of DR.. ]. G. Brown
! Vincentown, ON Saturday and Sunday
The doctors daughter is one of the class
that will graduate from the Mount Holl,
High school in June, and she entertain
ed the other members of the class Oh
the DAYS mentioned.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04
Advertisements.

A girl wanted for general homework.
Apply 455 High street, Mount Holly.
Now is good time to make start in
the right direction, by starting an ac-
count with the Mount Holly Safe De-
post & Trust Company. Three per
cent. interest paid on time deposits.
Madden & Son, blacksmiths and
liverymen, have added automobile SER
vice to their business. Telephone calls
promptly answered fo- funerals, weddings
or osner service.
Diversified service-Through the sew
eral well equipped departments, the Bur
lington Couaty Trust Company, Moores
town, renders particularly broad, help
full service to progressive clients. In ad
dition to caring for funds and valuables
they act as executor, administrator
trustee and in other capacities of trust
And not only present clients, but every
member of this community, is cordial,
invited to fully utilize this excellen
! service. No obligation attached to
visit. Call and discuss with their officer
all matters wherein they may be Of SCI
vice.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04
Will Fight The Rule

The return of the rule before Referee
in Bankruptcy OFT, in Camden, on May
10, to compel 1867 shareholders of the
Linwood Haines, Limited, of America,
to show cause why they should not
make good on unpaid stock subscrip-
tions will result in a strenuous fight
against any such collection. 1t is de-
clared that counsel has been retained
and that the rule obtained by J. Mercer
Davis, the trustee, will be opposed to the
end.
1t is asserted that there was an effort
SO save something from the wreck of the
Haines concern for the benefit of share
holders as we'll as creditors. AS a result
the United Distributing Company was
organized and more than half of the
army of shareholders who went into the
Haines concern became identified with
the successor. 1t is declared they were
given assurance that after paying some
$14, 500 for the stock, there would be NJ
further assessment or trouble and tina;
the new corporation would have fire.,
sailing. The rule seeking to max,
them pay up, according to member O
the board of trustees of the rehabilitat &c
company, came as surprise.
L
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(Signed) o. B. George,
fylairns A gent,


1915.
(signed) o. B. George,
Claims Agent
That is the answer given by that great
corporation-Adams Express. Company
lin response to request that it pay for
a package given it by THE NEWS some
time ago, but which never reached its
destination, even though that point was
not any further away than Philadelphia.
A claim was made for the value of the
package and after several months of de-
lay we were told on Saturday that we
could not be allowed anything because
we had not made our claim within six
months and therefor it twas not legal, ;.
the moral obligation was ignored en-
tirely.
The situation is this: The package re-
ferred to was sent to Philadelphia and,
with the idea that the Express Company
was reliable, the subject was dismissed
from mind. Sometime later the party
for whom the work had been done,
called to know where the job had got to.
We said iG had gone to the binder and
we called the latter up to find the pack
age had never been delivered. The ex-
press agent at Mount Holly was at once
notified and was told we wanted the
package or its value-$9. This was in
August, 1915.
Matters drifted along and short time
ago an agent called to see us about the
matter. He was not the man who
originally handled 1.-The affair. There
have been two agents here since he was
in charge. Mount Holly does not seem
to be desirable station. the present
agent says he is going to get away soon.
However, it will be seen that our claim
was put in within a perfectly legal
period, that is if six months is that
limit. How it can be SO considered we
cannot see as the laws of New Jersey
make six years the limit in which one
may bring suit for debt, but the Adaz14s
Express Company appears to be a law
unto itself. 1t we should take this
matter to court there is little doubt
about our getting verdict.
The Adams Express Company makes
great claims of its desire to please the
public and to give service that cannot
be excelled, but this instance puts a
somewhat different light on that part
Of the business. The amount involved
in this transaction is small but it is not
nearly SO small as the decision of that
great corporatlon-the Adams Express
Company.
In justice to the young man who is
now the agent at Mount Holly it is
but fair TO say that he is not in any way
responsible for anything connected with
this transaction as it happened before he
took charge and he has done all in his
power to straighten things out.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04

Beautiful hand-colored Easter Post
Cards five cents each. L. s. Boyce,
Stationer. adv.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04
EoR SALE

'oH SALE
Desirable brick dwelling, 209 Main Street,
Mount Holly. Barn and Garage in rear
Apply to
HENRY H. SAVAGE.
Mount Holly. N. j
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Lumberton.

Next Sunday, at the evening service
of the Methodist church, county secre-
tary Robert C. Shoemaker is expected to
give an illustrated lecture on 1.-THE
Growth and Development of the Bur
lington County Y. M. c. A. Work"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-04-04

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes and used in the foot-bath. II you want
rest and comfort for tired, aching, swollen,
sweating feet, use Aliens Foot-Ease 1t re
lieves corns and bunfons of all pain and pre-
vents Busters, sore and callous spots. Sold
every where, 25c. Try 1t to-day. 3-21-4t
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Use Aliens Foot Ease,

Eastmans Kodaks and films L. s
Boyce, stationer. adv
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FOR SALE.

III ORSE FOR SALE
An extra good horse, II years old, weight
LOO lbs. Apply to
NJ. W. SMITH,
r. ID. L, Mount Holly
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WANTED

W
Farm for ready buyer. Fruit, chicken or
dairy. ANY size. Write details, price and
terms. Also timberland.
BRIONNE,
$50 Broadway
284t New York.
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U. s. ENGINEER OFFICE, WILMINGTON,
DEL. Application having been made for APP
cocas River at King street, Mount Holly, N.
J., in place of existing swing bridge, notice is
will be held at Court House, Mount Holly N
j.. IL A. M, A Dril 6, 1916. All interested par
ties are invited to be present and submit
far as possible.
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Cannot Legally Pay.
New York, March %, 1s1t

4VCW 4 OIhi ytIE&ICIA 20 AVHO
Agent, Mt. Holly, N. J.
Please advise MOUNT HOLLY NEWS
that we cannot legally entertain their
claim for loss of shipment of July oOth,
1915.
(signed) o. B. George,
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-12-01
Notice Annual Meeting

Office of the Crown Hill Gene.
terry Association, Nov. %, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that the
regular annua! meeting Of Grown
Hill Cemetery Association will be
held at the Office of the Secretary
in the First National Bank building
in Cut Bank. Montana, on the llth
day Of December. l3l6, at Z o'clock
P. M, for the purpose of olecting
directors, officers of said corpora
ton, and for the transaction OF
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
Mrs. Ora E. Bomboy, Pres.
r. L. Taft. Secretary.