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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-14

Commander in Chief w. G. Weary of
the. Grand Army of the Republic who
is coming to Topeka in his capacity
as member of the Interstate Com
merce Commission will be here
Wednesday. He will be given d re-
ception by the G. A r. of Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-14

Judge Riner of the circuit court has
directed an order to be entered ap-
pointing Mr. Patten receiver Of the
Topeka Rapid Transit Company under
foreclosure of the Metropolitan
Trust company for 100000. Mr.. Pat
ten is the present superintendent of
the railway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-14
MILITIA AT JUNCTION CITY.
Boosters of Guard Troop Receive En-
cOuragement From Adjutant,

Junction City. Kan, June IA
Charles Shirley and William Perrigo,
VINO have been at work trying to
organize company of militia in this
city, have received assurances from
the adJutant general of the state that
a company will soon be organized
here. In letter to a Junction CITY
man the adjutant general stated that
Kansas would soon begin organizing
the militia under the new law and that
the state would have over 5000 men.
Many new companies would be formed
and he intended to have one in this
city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-14

Advices from every part of Kansas
indicate that the wheat crop will be
beyond all expectations. Placing the
acreage of Kansas at 290O,000 acres
the yield will average twenty bushels
to the acre thus assuring a crop of at
least 5S,000,00G bushels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-14

band concerts, baseball games, volley
ball games. moving picture matinees
athletic contests and tractor exhibit.
On Friday afternoon the first race
matinee of the season will be held at
the city race track.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-14
Is YEARS AGO IN Topeka
From the columns of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL
June IA. 1891.

DR.. J. c. McClintock returned today
from Chicago, where he has just COM
pleted post graduate course il the
school of medicine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-14

A. Bunker has just returned from a
four months trip in California and is
much improved in health.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12
Whv Is Itp

A gentleman and a large taxpayer
has been looking around the town late
~ and he has taken notice. of happen
ing that certainly is entitled to con-
sideratlon in some manner. A con-
struction company engaged in build
ing roads in this vicinity is using our
streets for the purpose of hauling its
heavy trucks loaded with stone and
wearing and tearing the streets more
than our own citizens or even the
usual amount Of travel would in long
while. The trucks do not stick to
brick pavements but they run through
the side streets that have recently been
built of macadam and the gentleman
referred to has made some observations
the result of which is that it will cost
this township at least 5000 to repair
the streets when this construction COM
pany is through using them. If there
is any doubt about the damage done,
an examination of Ridgway and Broad
streets might show something. Look
at the edges Of the road at High and
Ridgway streets and see whether the
edges of the macadam streets have
been benefited by the sharp turns of
the trucks,
The assessableyalue of Northampton
property is $2,836, 600. A pencil and
pad will show that each taxpayer will
be privileged, or rather compelled, to
pay $1.76 for each 81 900 of assessment
next year for the pleasure of seeing and
hearing this foreign corporation tear
ing up streets that are not yet paid for.
Ii the powers that be are at loss for
reason to boost next years tax rate,
the same has been furnished by this
company at the rate of .176 cents per
hundred dollars, and the irony of it is
that this township does not own any
of the roads that are being built, the
contracting company does not pay any
tax here, runs under foreign tag, and
is not at all particular about respecting
the speed law. Is the law which privi-
leges foreign cars to run in this state a
certain number OF days being observed
in this case or has the privilege been
extended Is anybody looking after
this point ? There is no doubt about
one point and that is that a foreign
corporation, building roads for the
county, is tearing up our streets and it
ought to be made to pay for the dam
age. OF course it is well known ad-
mitted fact that the roads are free to
the use OF the general public but the
question arises whether in special cases
like this the people who have paid and
are paying heavy taxes must be COM
PEELED to go down still further in their
pockets to repair streets that somebody
else is tearing to pieces beyond reason.
What is the answer Probably it is
suffer in silence" and whack up
when your tax bill comes in.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12
Random Remarks

Never has there been felt such a de.
mand for hall in which public gath
erings could be held in Mount Holly.
than during the last week. The bazaar
and supper for the benefit eff the Bur
lington County Hospital was held in
the gymnasium of st. Andrews
church, and the building was not near
ly adequate for the demands made
upon it. People were compelled to
stand in line for a long time before GET
ting to the supper tables and then it
was almost impossible for parties to get
seated together. On Saturday the an
nual banquet of the Burlington County
Board of Education was to have been
held in the Masonic Temple, but an
other organization had possession and
the gymnasium of st. Andrews
church was secured. But there seems
to be a feeling on the part of some that
this building should not be rented to
organizations outside Of the church,
and it is quite reasonable that such an
idea should prevail, even though finan-
cial remuneration for the use of the
room is made. 1t is hoped and expect
ed that by this time next year the
armory of Company-E will be built on
Grant street, and the present plans are
said to include at least Que room that
will meet such emergencies as those
mentioned.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12
DIR. Richard H. Parsons.

The Board of Managers of the Bur
lington County Hospital realize that
in the death of DIR. Richard H. Par
sons, the devoted superintendent for
thirty-one years, they have sustained
a loss more grieyous than any thew
have been called upon to bear since
the death of the founder and first SUI
perintendent, DR.. Francis Ashhurst,
and
Whereas, the association OF DR.. Parsons
with the hospital has been so close and fntI-
mate that no INTEREST," connected with its
wellbeing escaped his care and thought, no
work was too great, no demands from pa
t1ents or nurses too much trouble for him
not to give all calls the most painsta kin o
attention, and
Whereas, the welfare of the hospital was
his first consideration, and Its advancement
ana growth In the esteem of the commun-
1ty, and as necessity to the county in car
Ing for the sick, was his deepest concern,
Be it resolved, that we as his co-Workers
sincerely mourn his untimely death, and
express our deep appreciation OF his untir.
ing and loving devotion, and long and faith
full services to the hospital.
be 1t further resolved, that we extend our
deepest sympathy to his wife and daughter.
and pray that our Heavenly Father will
comfort them in their bereavement.
Be it also resolved, that q COPY of these
resolutions be sent to Mrs. Parsons. and
published in the county papers.
Mrs Charles H. Folwell, ST.,
Mrs. j. Lindsay CIar kson.
Com mittee.
County papers please copy.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12
MARRIED

ALBRIGHT PEARCE. = December 6. at
Vineland, Albert Albright, of Moorestown,
and Miss Sarah Pearce, OF Riverside.
CowEN-SINEx.-Decem 8, at Edge
water Park. by Rev. Arthur Phillips, Lloyd
G. Cowen, Jr.. of Beverly, and Miss Mary
NJ Sinex, of Edgewater Park.
JUsTIN-BRIGGs.-Dece Z. at River
side, by Rev. Joseph E. Simpson, Edward
Justin and Mrs. Clara V. Briggs, both of
Riverside.
LEoN-MUELLER.-Noy %, at River
side, by Rev. Father Gallagher, Edward
Leon and Miss Matte Mueller, both of
Riverside.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS o. at
Baltimore, Md, by Rev. w. II. Dunbar.
Warren Irving Mullen, of Palmyra, and
Miss Lillian Billetter, of Camden.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12
DIED

ANTRIM. : December 9, at Woodbury.,
Walter Antrim, husband of Helen b. An
trim (nee Budd).
Relatives and friends, employees OF Tren-
ton Division of Pennsylvania Railroad, in
vited to attend the funeral on Wednesday.
at p. M, at Pemberton, N. j. Interment
at NJ. E. cemetery, Pemberton. Train
leaves Market street Ferry for Pemberton
at 1880 p. m.
BREWER. = December IL, at Camden,
Rachel W. Brewer, aged 72years, months
and q days.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
funeral on Wednesday evening, December
18th, at O'Clock, from the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. George Heidrick, No. 507
South 3rd street, Camden. Also services
Thursday afternoon at o'clock from the
Funeral Parlors of Hiram H. Earnest, No.
Ii Garden street, Mount Holly. Interment
Brotherhood cemetery.
ADAMs-December s, at Burlington, Han.
nah, wife of Lenfield p. Adams, aged 5t
years.
AssoN. = December S, at Hightstownl
Alma, wife of Thomas M. Asson. Inferred
| at Jacobstown.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT 6, at Palmyra,
Robert Baird Blanken.
Cross. - December 2, at Bordentown
Verna, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Cross, aged years.
DUGAN. = December g. at Bordentown
William, son of Mr., and Mrs. James Dugan,
| in his 47th year.
DAVIS december 6, near Marion, Ben
jamin F. Davis, aged 70 years.
DAvNEY. - December 2, at Burlington
| Frank b. Davney. aged 46 years.
| Observation-Disclosures 8, at Philadelphia
Esther, wife of Allen Horner, formerly o.
| Burlington.
| HoRN.-December 8, at Hedding, JOIN
Horn, Sr., in his 6Sth year.
| HUTCHINsoN-Decem s, at Delanco
| Harry s., son of George +. and Ann Hutch
inson, aged Is years.
LEwIs.-November 80, at Delanco, An
| drew j. Lewis.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4, at Burlington
Sarah Ellen, wife of Samuel McGrath.
| observation-disclosures ., at Burlington
Cecilia, wife of Bernard McCloskey.
MoLEs.-December 4, at Bridgeboro, VII
liam ID. q. Moles, aged 81 years.
| OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 6, at Palmyra
Jane A, wife of William Oppenlander-
| SCHwINN.-December 8, at Kresson, Pete
lSchwinn, aged 81 years. Inferred at Mar
ton.
| STRADLING. December 8, at Beverly
James Moore Stradling, in his 18th year.
| SEWARD. = December 9, at Riversid,
Lewis Seward, aged "A years.
| SEWARD. - December 8, at Riverside
George p. Seward Inferred at Noun
Holly.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS S, at Florenc
Joseph Woodhead. aged IS years.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12
Murderers Indicted

The grand jury was called back on
Wednesday to hear cases that might
be presented but the real reason for the
recall was to take up the charges of
murder against the prisoners who have
recently been put in the Jail. There
was not much difficulty in arriving at
a conclusion in the cases and before six
o'clock indictments had been found
and the prisoners had been brought in
to court to plead. Justice Kalisch was
present to instruct the jury and to re
ceive the returns.
1t was a very unusual sight when
those indicted for murder were taken
to court to answer to the charges
against them. There have, at times,
been two or three murderers in the Jail
but there never was such large num-
Der as was on hand Wednesday. They
were taken into court securely hand
cuffed. The officers in charge of them
did not purpose to take any chances of
allowing escape. Mile De Marco,
Francisco Vassella, Frank Ledonne
and Giovanni Trace were indicted for at
tempted murder Of Andrew J. Rider,
Mrs. Elsie r. Smathers and ]. n. Rig
by and for the murder of Henry Rider,
brother of Andrew, who was on a visit
from his home in Michigan. The de-
tails OF this assault and murder are
we'll known.
Thomas Davis, a colored man, was
indicted for killing his wife, near
Moorestown, because he gained the
idea that she was going to leave him.
Edward Cook, of Bordentown, was
indicted for killing his wife by shoot
ing her.
All of the prisoners pleaded not gull
ty and they were sent back to the Jail
for trial. 1t is thought the latter two
cases will be taken up December 26.
Prosecutor Kelsey said he was not able
to give any definite information about
the trial of the Italians as there are
others who are believed to be connected
with the crime who are at large and it
is hoped they will soon be apprehend-
ed.
Robert Peacock has been engaged as
private counsel to assist the state in
the Rider cases. Prosecutor Kelsey
said that Mr.. Peacock would be in the
cases with his permission, as private
counsel, but was not engaged as assis-
tant prosecutor. 1t had been reported
that Mr.. Peacock would be counsel fol
the defence in The Davis and Cook
trials, but Justice Kalisch said that the
lawyer could not expect to appear fol
the state in one murder case and ther
be assigned to the defence of two Others
on similar charges. The Justice as
signed Henry H. Savage to defend
Davis and V. Claude Palmer to looh
after the interests of Cook.
Clifford r. Powell is counsel for
Millie DeMarco and Vassella. A. b
Gordon Davis, of Philadelphia, scoun
sci for Ladonne and Iraca.
Much interest was manifested by
many persons who knew that thu
grand jury was in session, especially
when it was known that the car ii
which those who were assaulted was il
front of the court house. 1t was ex
aminsd by large crowd of people an,
when the holes and dents made by tn
bullets were seen the wonder was tina
any OF the occupants lived to tell tn
tale.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12
Escane Prevented.

Prompt action on the part OF the
prison keepers prevented the escape of
several prisoners from the Burlington
county Jail on Thursday night. The
men were George King, who pleaded
not guilty to entering the residence OF
John P. Lippincott, but notwithstand-
ing his protestation of innocence
evidently felt he would rather be on
the outside; Clarence Roberts, in for
robbery at Green Tree; George w.
Scott, who had pleaded guilty to rob-
berry at Bordentown; and James Cum
bingham, charged with robbery at
Roebling.
The men had taken q piece of iron
from eof the cots and had sharpened
it so that it was like chissl. This
was done by rubbing it on the concrete
i1oor OF the Jail cell. This work was
| done in the afternoons and evenings
and when the piece was sharp enough
| the work on the ceiling and roof was
commenced. In cutting through the
! tin roof there was SO much noise made
that the attention of the Jail officers
was attracted and they began an in
vestigation. All of the local consta-
bles and policemen were summoned to
keep a watch on the outside of the Jail
and then officers went to the tier on
which the prisoners were confined.
They did not get there any too soon,
for the sky was plainly visible and ii
would have been but short work fol
the prisoners to get to the coping on
the Jail wall and slide to the ground.
| When they found they had beer
caught they could not do anything
but give up as fight would have meant
something severe to them. The officers
were armed and did not propose tt
take any chances. The prisoners wer'
soon placed in different parts of tn,
| Jail and are in irons so that they viii
not be able TO make any further at
tempt to get away.
Scott, one Of those who attempted t.
get out, has prison record. He ha
been in the reformatory and has
served portion of two sentences il
the state prison. He has six years Oh
one OF those sentences not finished ant
the probability is that he will be givel
la chance to serve the entire term to
lgether with what may be added in thi
county.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12

Court of the county of Burlington, dated
December 2, 1916 the undersigned will sell
at public sale, on
Thursday, January a, 1917
between the hours oftwelve and five o'clock
in she afternoon of said day Ito wit, at two
o'clock, at the dwelling house on the farm
below described, formerly owned and occu-
pied by Bloomfield b. Pew, now deceased,
all that farm comprising three tracts OF
land, containing 66 1900 acres, 1900 acres
and 46 acres respectively in all l2l 87-1O0
acres, more or less, situate about one-haIf
mile from the townsOf Mount Holly, on the
Wood lane road, near the fair grounds, in
the townships of Westa mpton and North
ampton, Burlington county, N. j., and adj
joining lands of Willard Rogers Walter Du-
bell and others, and particularly desc ribed
in deed dated A pril 8, 1904, made by Robert
w. Carter and wife to Bloomfield B. Pew in
his lifetime, and recorded in the Clerks
425 of deeds, page 1893. &C., reference there
unto being had win more fully appear.
Also tract of pine land, containing about
" acres of lana, more or less, situate on
billiards. Run, near or adjoining lands of
Joseph 4. Dobbins, in the township of
Southampton, county and state aforesaid,
and particularly described in deed dated
November IL, 1907, made by Oscar w. Pew
and wife TO the said Bloomfield b. Pew, in
his lifetime, ond recorded in the said Clerk s
office in Book 423 of Deeds, page 428, &C.,
reference being thereunto had will more
fully appear.
The farm above described will be sold sub
ject to the payment of $3.50 annually to Har-
riet H. Kashner, during her natural life,
$3.50 being due thereon to November 30, 1915;
and the payment of $1,000 at her death,
which annual payment and principal sum
are charges upon the two tracts first de-
scribed in said farm deed, also the sum OF
Sl75.7S, taxes due the township of Westamp
ton for years 1915 and 1915, and also any
costs on tax of 1915; and also the sum of SS7 81
tax due Northampton township for 1915
The said tract of pine land will be sold sub
Ject to all taxes due and unpaid thereon.
WILLIAM NEWELL PEW,
AARON II. BURTIS,
WALTER l. Dill,
Administrators of Bloomfield B. Pew
deceased.
Samuel A. Atkinson, Proctor.i
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12
Comm,nitv Welfare

The audience at the meeting of the
community welfare movement Friday
evening was larger than at the former
gathering and the interest seemed to
be increasing. There was some disap-
pointment that the committee on sani-
tatiOn did not have report ready, as
that is about the most important SUBJ
iect that is being discussed. DR..
Prickitt, health inspector, was present,
but as he is not a member of the
special committee that had been ap-
pointed, he did not have any sugges-
tions to make. He probably knows q
great deal about the health and sani-
tary conditions of the town but he
evidently did not feel like interfering
with the work of the special COM
mittee.
The question of censoring moving
pictures was touched upon. DR..
Prickitt stated that he thought every
effort that had been made in getting
better pictures such as would be proper
for children to see had been successful.
A policeman had been stationed at the
entrance of the picture hall to see that
the law with reference to allowing
children under the legal age to enter
and that part had been looked after
very carefully, but when it was stated
any one who stood in the hall coul d
see little ones who could hardly reach
the ticket window being sold tickets
by township official a different light
was put on the subject.
1t was thought that a permanent Or
ganization should be effected or else
the whole thing should be dropped.
In order that this matter might be
given careful consideration a COM
mittee was appointed to nominate per-
manent officers and consider the ques-
ton of raising funds for q welfare
worker. Patrick Dolan, overseer Of the
poor, told Of the number of children in
town who do not attend church or Sun
day school. He said he thought be
did not exaggerate when he said there
are at least 200 children who do not &c
to either of the places mentioned. It
was not question of not having the
proper clothing in many cases, but
simply because nobody ever looked
after the children.
The meeting adjourned until Thurs.
day evening at which time the Parent.
teachers Association will meet and if
at the conclusion of that meeting
there is time to take up the, various
subjects in hand that action will be
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12
DUBLIo SALE OF
Valuable Farm
The subscribers will sell at public vendue ON
Saturday, December %, 1916

y
Saturday, December %, 1916
at O'Clock in the afternoon, on the prem.
lses, all that farm situate on both sides of
the Mount Holly and Medford stone road.
about one and one half miles from Med
ford, In the township of Medford, Burling-
ton county, N. il known as the Thomas
wilkins farm, and adjoining lands of VIII
liam h. Wills, Caleb Wilkins and others.
Farm contains
2l2 ACRES
of excellent land, well adapted for dairy
and general farming purposes. Mari pits
large frame double dwelling house with p
rooms, hall and attic; good tenant houee
large barn with stabltng for horses and 20
cows, hay and grain barn, potato house
(sealed), wagon house, sheds for machinery
corn crib and granary, chicken houses NC
Farm is excellently located near churches
schools, markets, railroad depots &C. A
splendid opportunity for the DEVELOPMENT
OF good farm property on one of the main
highways of the county.
There will also be sold at the same time
and place a
TRACT OF PINE LAND
containing about lib acres, situate about six
miles from Medford. adjoining the George
Baker property, in the townships of Sha-
mong, Medford and Tabernacle. Burlington
county, N. j.
Sale OF farm and pine land positive, in or
der to close an estate.
Conditions at sale.
THOMAS w. HUME,
ELIZABETH s. H. GAsKILL
JOSEPH S. HULME.
Samuel A. Atkinson, Attorney.
Samuel g. Parker, Auctioneer.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12
Advertisements.

One hundred years OF uninterrupted
success inspire confidence in the old
reliable Farmers Trust Company of
Mount Holly.
Your account, subject to check, is
invited by the Mount Holly Safe De-
posit & Trust Company and every
courtesy assured.
A very acceptable and appreciative
Christmas gift would be years sub
scription to THE NEWS. 81 will send
this paper 50 weeks of the year to the
recipient. THE News is anewsy paper
and nothing can be secured in Burling.
ton county to equal it for the money.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12

Cranes Linen Lawn and Highland
Linen Writing papers, in gift boxes for
Christmas. Quality absolutely guar
antsed. L. 8. Boyce, stationer. ad
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12
EoR RENT

DOR RENT
Apartments consisting of four rooms and
bath. Apply on premises, lis Garden
street, Mount Holly.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12

Calendars, hand colored, Is aud %
cents each. L. S. Boyce, stationer. ad
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12

Personal Christmas Greeting Cards,
L. s. Boyce, stationer. adv
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12

Eastman Kodaks, cameras, etc., are
suitable gifts for Christmas. l.. S.
Boyce, stationer. ad
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12
EoR SALE

FOR SALE
Two good, well located farms in Burling-
ton county. Apply to owner, s. j. Cramer,
near Mount Holly. Phone 8l-J-S.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-12-12
Christmas gifts at Boyce's.


WANTED
Ten or dozen bright young men willing
to work and learn the trade of Machinist
Foundryman or Patternmaker Good paw
and fun time guaranteed to Industrious
workers. Apply at works for Superintend-
ent.
II. B. SMITH MACHINE CO.,
ll-2l-4t Smttbville, N. j.