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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08
IlImbertOn.

Last Friday evening the Lumberton
Y. M. c. A. Group was reorganized
under the leadership of John j. Bus
well. This group was formally under
the leadership of J. Porter Ashbrook
who is now the secretary for Glouces
ter County. Mr.. Boswell has consent
ed to become a member of the Bur-
lington county committee and until
Mr.. Ashbrook's return he will be the
leader of the Lumberton group. These
boys were elected to the following Of
fees: President, Harold j. Parker; vice
president, Edward Osmond; treasurer,
Kenneth Ried; secretary, Maurice Wal
ther. At present the group will hold
it's meetings in Mr.. Buswell's home
until such time the regular meeting
place can be made comfortably warm
The social committee will soon outline
very definite program for the group
meetings. At this first meeting the
boys were very much pleased by the
kind hospitality of Mrs. Buswell who
served cake and chocolate.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08
Court Affairs

At the weekly session OF court on
Thursday, John Hsenan, who pleaded
guilty to stealing muff at Krupnick' 8
store, Mount Holly, was placed on pro-
baton for three years, after he had
promised to ride on the water wagon
for six months, and also was saddled
with the costs Of prosecution, An in
vestigation had shown that his pre-
vious record was good, and for that
reason sentence was suspended.
Di Georgia Vincenzo, of Philadel-
phia. and Andrea Codaro, OF New
York, who were caught in the act OF
burglarizing the shirt factory of Charles
Mitsch, at Riverside, pleaded guilty.
Sentence was deferred until next
Thursday, pending an investigation OF
the mems records.
A side light of this case was that a
pair of shoes worn by Codaro and a
sweater worn by Vincenzo were iden-
titled as having been stolen from En-
lich's store, Riverside, which was rob
bed recently.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08
Narrow Escape from Asphyxia-
tion

John 8. Haines, wife and daughter
had narrow escape from being asphyx-
lated during Wednesday night, at
their home on Broad street. Some
member of the family, desiring light
in the dining room before bedtime.
pulled the chain that is supposed to
ignite automatically the gas in the
dome chandelier. The pilot light had
become extinguished SO ignition did
not take place, and the person neglect
ed to pull the chain again to shut off
the escaping gas.
Before retiring the family noticed an
odor of gas, but thought it came from
the heater in the cellar. The odor was
sufficiently strong to cause the opening
of windows in the bedrooms, which
undoubtedly saved the family from
death.
Mrs. Haines arose shortly after five
o'clock and went to the bathroom to
learn if the water pipes had become
frozen. The window there was closed
and the room was filled with gas. She
was overcome and fell to the floor.
Her daughter, Miss Grace, heard the
fall and called Mr.. Haines. They
carried Mrs. Haines to her bed and
summoned aid. The gas in the bath
room was too much for the daughter,
and she, too, was overcome. Mr..
Haines did not feel much ill-effect.
The two women were quite ill for two
days, but have fully recovered.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08

The managers of the Burlington
County Hospital we're deeply panied to
hear of the death of DR.. JohnJ. Flynn,
for twenty-three years a member of the
medical staff of the hospital, and the
following resolutions were adopted at
the last meeting:
Whereas, The Burlington County
Hospital has lost true and devoted
friend in the death of DIR. Flynn, who
.cheerfully gave his services to the in
stitution during all the years of his
connection with the hospital.
Resolved, That the managers ex-
press their keen appreciation of his
faithful services, and sincerely regret
his untimely death;
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes and be pub
lished in the Mount Holly papers, and
that copy be sent to his bereaved
! family.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08
Florence

The many friends Of Mrs. Abbie
Lynch are panied to hear of the death
of her daughter, the wife of Edgar
Horner, one of the keepers at the state
prison. Mrs. Horner had suffered for a
long time.
The township committee organized
Tuesday, by electing the following
officers: Chairman, Wallace Hoffner;
treasurer, Wallace Fewkes; township
engineer, Charles B. Green. A solicit
tor was not chosen, that matter being
deferred until another meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Donnelly cele-
brated their golden wedding Friday
evening. and were greeted by num-
Der of friends. Three sons, two
daughters, several grandchildren and
one great grandchild were present.
One son is with the United States
army in France and consequently
could not be on hand to extend hi:
congratulations to his parents.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08
American Red Cross

The American National Red Cross
Christmas Membership Drive has
about closed, and once more Burling-
ton County exhibits its intense patriot.
ism in presenting to the National Or
ganization at Washington, its quota OF
$4,000 enrolled members.
Congratulations to the fine people of
this great County, congratulations to
the Chapter itself, and to the Chair
men, Slaughter and Wells and their
associates on the accomplishment.
This is spirit of "Win We Will" and
closing up ranks in the great army be-
hind the Army, let us proceed with
the work in hand. Burlington Chap.
ter presents its very best wishes to the
branches, and the $1,000 members fol
a New Year of health and blessings.
H. b. Weaver,
Chairman Bur. Co. Chapter
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08

Coroners' Bills-Philip T. Lyons
Harry F. Wright and Richard w
Harker.
Costs and Fines-Harry Venable,
j. Lloyd Wright and Thomas ]. Bar.
rett.
Discharge of Prisoner ~ Charles A.
Stout, Oscar w. Pew and John Lo-
gan.
Finance - William G. Leconey,
Howard Russ and Joseph A. Delaney.
Fox Bills-Jesse A. Ford, George V.
Bozarth and Aaron NJ. Mathis.
Incidentals = William A. Wilkins,
J. Harrison Coombs and Thomas b.
Aaronson.
Court House and Grounds-Eckford
M. Watson, George Walther and John
Logan.
Insane-Frank Ridgway, George ".
Bozarth and Thomas A. Martin.
Orphaned Children - Alfred C.
Smith, Henry H. Venable and Peter
l.. Vandegrift.
Printing!. Ralph Haines, Daniel
M. Clifton and Walter b. Haines.
Personal BilIs-Daniel Nj. Clifton,
William H. Ellis and J. Harry Hamp-
ton.
Soldiers Burial-Eckford M. Wat
son, Oscar w. Pew, and Thomas
Martin.
Small William H. Ellis,
Harry D. Clair and Walter w. Van
solver.
Roads,. Lloyd Wright, Alfred G.
Smith and Joseph s. Bright.
Election bills-Harry D. Clair, Philip
t. Lyons and T. Winfield Land.
Courts and Justices-J. Harrison
Coombs, Jesse A. Ford and Robert N.
Peak.
Hainesport Drawbridge = Walthers
Watson. Wilkins, Hampton, Davis.
Centreton Drawbridge = Wilkins,
Pew, Coombs, Vansciver and Vande-
grift.
Bridgeboro Drawbridge - Bright,
Coombs, Leconey, Russ, w. B. Haines.
Delanco Drawbridgs-Russ, Coombs,
Clifton, Bright, w. B. Haines.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08
Marion.

The engagement of Miss Florence
V. Evans, of Marlton, to Lawrence w.
Jones, of Medford, has been an
nounced.
Ice houses in this section are being
filled with twelve inch ice OF the finest
quality.
A meeting was held Wednesday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred B. Middleton, and temporary
organization was formed for Red
Cross branch in Marion. Mrs. Chas
Albright was made temporary chair
man, Mrs. Harriet d. Lofiand wa:
made secretary and Mrs. Benjamin K
Brick was made treasurer. Applica
ton to form a permanent branch O
the Burlington County Chapter has
been made.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08
Advertisements.

A wood stove, all iron, and a gas
heater, for sale at No. "a Mount Holly
avenue.
Officer at Camp Dix wants to rent
a furnished house in Mount Holly
Apply at THE News Office.
Woman wanted for general house
work in family of two. Address House
keeper, News Office.
Charles Griffith has opened an auto
and repair shop at the corner of Gar
den and Buttonwood streets.
Now is the time to begin saving in
earnest by starting an account with
the Mount Holly Safe Deposit & Trust
Company. Three per cent. interest
paid on time deposits.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08
MedfOrd

AT the last meeting of the Senior Y.
NJ. C. A. Group assistant state secre-
tary Shoemaker spoke on the subject
of "The Opportunity and Obligation OF
the Boys and Young Men Not Under
Arms" Plans for joint play with
the Y. w. c. A. was discussed and it
is anticipated that play of home tai.
ent will be given in the near future.
The service flag presented by Henry P.
Thorn sometime ago will have to be
changed because there are now seven
members rendering service in different
of the army. Basket bal
practice is to be resumed tonight under
the direction of Watson Cooper.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08
OFF SETTLEMENT

ESTATE OF CHARLES WILLS.
Notice is hereby given that the subscrib-
ers executors of Granville w. Leeds, de-
ceased, late of the county of Burlington,
who was the surviving trustee under the
county of Burlington, will present the ac-
counts of said trustee to the Surrogate TO be
audited and to the Orphans court OF salo
county for settlement and allowance at a
session to be held on the seventh day OF
February, 1918.
WALTER /. DILL,
GERTRUDE L.. HAINES.
GEORGE l.. HOLMES,
Executors of Granville w. Leeds.
Samuel A. Atkinson, Proctor.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08

The annual meeting of the Mount Laurel
Pursuing and Detective Company will be
held at Farmers Hall, Mount Laurel. ON
Second day, First month, 18th, 1918, at two
O'Clock, p. M. Directors will meet at IL,
A. ENGLE HAINES,
Secretary and Treasurer.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08
Random Remarks.

The Board of Freeholders organized
on Tuesday, according to the program
mapped out by the caucus held few
weeks ago, There was considerable
dissatisfaction over the result of that
meeting and there were open threats
that something different would happen
when the organization day came. But
everything was as orderly and quiet as
could be desired and those who had
done the most grumbling were the
first to tumble into line to see that the
plans laid out for them did not go
astray. Charles E. Joyce was elected
director and it is hoped and expected
that he will make a good presiding
officer. He was naturally nervous on
the first day, but he had an able
prompter in the person of clerk Haw-
kins, so everything moved smoothly.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08

Eastmans kodaks and supplies. l..
S. Boyce, stationer. adj
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08

The meeting to be held next Tues
day to talk over the budget for coun-
ty expenses should be attended by
taxpayers in general. This is an inn
portant subject and many suggestions
may be made that will aid the Board
of Freeholders in reaching determin-
alton. At conference held last Tues
day the question of increasing salaries
was discussed and it is reported that
there is dispo sition to act favorably
along this line. 1t would be good
thing for the county auditor to have
statement of some of the items that
have gone to make up expenses Of the
last year. Particularly is this the case
in the item of court expenses. 1t would
help some, possibly, If the public
could be enlightened on the expense
that has been put upon this county in
bringing the Attorney-General here on
two occasions to aid in prosecutions
and also to know what it cost to have
extra counsel for the state in the trial
of Iraca. Then it is said the county
| detective wants an assistant. There is
no doubt that Mr.. Parker is worked
very hard and he will probably have a
! lot of information to show that he is
in need of assistance if the county
wants to keep good order on hand.
There are many subjects that may
we'll be discussed and it would not be a
bad idea to make this general town
meeting and let the people talk.
While on the subject Of the budget
there are a few items that come to
mind. There are two night turkeys
at the Jail. This is quite unnecessary
as one can do all that is required. II
anything special happens the Sheriff
is within easy reach, being in the resi-
dence adjoining the Jail. If there
should be any extra reason for q second
night Waterman it would not be hard
to secure one, but to have one per
manently seems out OF question.
Then, also, there is stenographer en-
gagged permanently at the Jail. Is this
absolutely necessary a? Again, could
there not be some improvement in the
way of handling iuries? Itdoes seem
as if there might be marked i'm
proyement along this line.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08

The idea that Alfred 1. Davis might
get into the chair of the presiding
officer of the Board of Freeholders was
soon dissolved after the Republicans
had been called together Tuesday
morning and were told that king eau
Gus must rule. Mr.. Davis has nothing
to regret in retiring from the office he
has held for the last four years. Par
tisan he may have been but he has
been honest in his dealings with the
county and with his fellow-members.
He has made an able presiding official
and has won the commentator of
all who have had occasion to witness
his actions, save those who may have
had personal feelings against him.
Solicitor Davis also, may retire with
out any great computations. He has
given the Board good law and advice,
without putting in bills for extra SER
vices, although there may be some
thing coming to him later on some of
the large cases he has handled and
which are still in litigation. He has
been a Democrat-thatc cannot be dis
puted-and we have felt that his adj
vice to remove Edward T. Haines from
the office of sealer OF weights and meas
ures was not exactly the move to make,
but the Supreme Court has decided
that his opinion was correct and it
must SO rest until the Court of Errors
passes upon the matter. The Repub-
licans admitted this when they refused
to vote for Mr.. Russ motion to declare
the Office vacant.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-01-08

urday afternoon, and as result the
w, C. Cook and Samuel Aaron schools,
together with the 14-room primary
building on Brainard street, resumed
sessions yesterday morning. There is
enough coal in these buildings to keep
them open from one to three weeks.
1t is expected that supply OF coal will
be received today for the four room
building on Bnttonwood street, and
that department will probably open
tomorrow. The high school, which
is out OF fuel, will remain closed un-
Gil a supply of coal can be secured.
The Northampton township commit
tee organized Tuesday, and elected tbs
following officers: Chairman, Charles
c. Cowperthwait; superintendent o.
roads, Albert G. Mayer; inspector Of
sewers and fireplugs, Joseph Taylor
superintendent of lights, William H
Mason; superintendent OF police, s
Earl Assay; solicitor, V. Claude Pal
mer; treasurer, George w. Dading; en-
gineer, Benjamin A. Sleeper. Thu
question of appointment Of polic'
caused much discussion. 1t was de
cided that there was necessity for pay
ing more salary and the price wa
raised from $50 to $40 per month
Henry G. Hall. Charles E. Gilbert AM
William B. Post were reappointed
Edward Prince was chosen to fill tn
vacancy caused by the retirement Q
Job Collins. Since the meeting, how
ever, the employers of Prince hav
found that his leaving them Wi
cause much Inconvenience, and it is
question whether he will take the al
pointment. In 1915 law was passe
by the Legislature which puts polio
under tenure of Office and they al
In during good behavior. This la
protects all those who are now undo
commission.
The Washington times., 1918-03-14
SPORTS
DEFEND DECISION
TOROW ON SEVERN

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March 14.-Local
sportsmen are indignant over alleged
false statements published in GER
tain New York and Philadelphia pa
pers to the effect that the course on
the Severn, which has been selected
for the Henley Regatta on May %, is
entirely unfit for this event.
These statements, they say. are for
the purpose Of influencing the stew
ards OF the Henley Association at the
next meeting to transfer the contest
for the Childs' Cup from the Severn
to the Schuylkill or some other river.
The stories charge that the course
on the Severn is full of crooked turns,
and therefore a disadvantage to the
oarsmen, that the climate in May is
not conducive to the health OF athletes
from Northern colleges, and other
derogatory statements.
On the contrary, the course is
straight, the water is smooth and the
climate here in May Is perfect. The
day set for the race, May %, is con-
sidered the best that could have been
chosen.
Any effort to transfer this race will
be vigorously fought by athletic au-
thorities at the Naval Academy.
The Washington times., 1918-03-14
NELSON METCALF QUITS
AS COLUMBIA'S COACH

NEW YORK. March 1I-Nelson Net
calf. head coach Of the Columbia Uni
versity football team for the last three
years. has resigned his place with the
Blue and White to take a position a.
athletic director Of OberIln College. from
which university he was graduated He
will take up his new duties on Sept I.
succeeding C. w. Savage. The latter
has been given leave OF absenee for
a year and MetcaIf Is to have charge Of
athletics in his absence.
1t was said at Columbia that nothing
definite had been decided as to Met
calf's successor. Officially there has
been no assistant coach, but Tom Thorp.
the old Blue and White varsity tackle.
has been an eager director with Met
calf OF the Morningslde elevens. and Il
is possible that he may succeed to the
position OF head coach. Thorp was
prominently spoken OF for the position
OF head coach when football was ~
vived at Columbia In ISIS.
The Washington times., 1918-03-14
81. PAUL RING STAR
MAY Be ATTRACTION
OF VIRGINIA SHOW

Tommy Gibbons. of st. Paul. Is
likely to be a big attraction next
Wednesday night At the Fort Myer
riding hall, when a boxing show, will
be held for the beneft of the camp
equipment funds Efforts are being
made today to have Gibbons come
over from Baltimore, where last night
he knocked out Silent Martini OF New
York, in ten rounds. His manager
Eddie Kane, is a Washington boy
and enthusiastic over aiding the boys
in camp. Therefore, mo trouble. Is ex-
pected to getting the Western mid
dleweight boxer for an exhibition
bout.
There will be six bouts on, the card.
Soldier Stokes and Mike Craine. the
Fighting Cop" have been hooked
10 be arrangd.
Chaplain BARRIERS initial show at
Fort Myer proved q huge success.
bringing out the adjutaht OF the post
and a large number of officers and
ladies, who occupied seats OF van
tage on the running track.
Sergeant Plat, of the ordnance
corps, broke in as q referee with fly
ing colors. and will undoubtedly be
third man In the ring frequently here
after.
Oliver. Troop B, Second Cavalry.
opened the season with a kayo over
Draper, B Company, Thirty-seventh
Engineers. The remaining bouts
were decided as follows:
Rosenbloom, 453d Truck Company.
VS.. Downs. Troop 3, Second Cavalry;
draw.
Stewart, Q. NJ. c., VS.. Chaflin. Troop
c, Second Cavalry: draw.
Turner, B Company, Tblrty.seventh
Engineers, defeated Schickman, Q.
N. c..
Leonard, B Company. .Thirty-seventh
Engineers, defeated Tanner.
In the lone wrestling bout Talmo.
A Company. Thirty-seventh Engineers,
defeated D'Auray, B Company, Thirty
seventh Engineers.
The Washington times., 1918-03-14
TOMMY G|DBONSIS
SOLID WITH FANS
IN BALTIMORE CO

BALTIMORE, March 14--Tommy
Gibbons, OF st. Paul, classes with the
best middleweights ever seen in the
Monumental City, judging from his
showing against Silent Martin, OF
New York. The westerner knocked
out his opponent in the tenth round
OF their scheduled twelve-round con-
test at Albaugh's Theater last night.
There was some doubt about the
blew that ended the battle. Some close
to the ring thought 1t was low, strik-
ing Martins protector. However,
Referee O'Donovan decided 1t was
fair, and the club physician declared.
after examining Martin, that there
was no evidence OF its being a foul
blow. 49,
As to the better man there was no
doubt in any ones mind. Gibbons won
every round by such a margin that
Martin really was nothing more than
a punching bag. The clever Tom
surely was given a fine opponent to
show off his skill. and that he has all
the science required OF a topnotcher
no one who saw him perform will
deny. He was as fast as a feather
weight and hit from every angle with
those snappy punches which do not
bring sleep, but raise a lump. And
no one can deny that Martin is a
glutton for punishment.
For their unsatisfactory showing in
the semi-final, Al Britt and Happy
Davis were suspended by Marshall
Carter after Davis seconds had tossed
in the sponge in the fourth.
The Washington times., 1918-03-14
GALLAUDETFKED !
FOR BASEBALL AS
VETERANS REPORT

Gallaudet College Is better fixed for
delays than any Of the other institu-
tons IN the District. Coach Cooper viii
have at least six veteran players from
last season. The Kendall Greeners also
boast q veteran pitcher In Captafn-Fsr-
guson.
Over on the Hilltop Coach John
o'Reflly is without a angle veteran
from last seasons nine. The George
town mentor has combed the school and
every available player has signined the
intention Of making bid for the team
Catholic University has Kendricks.
! pitcher; Rooney, third sacker from
last season, and Carroll. q Substituts
catcher from last year. Coach Moran
says he VIII have the nghtest team In
the history Of the institution
Out at Maryland State Coach Byrd
has two Of last years regulars Morn
hinweg. who Is captain OF the team, Il
expected to do the box work. Riggs,
shortstop OF last year. 10 sur among
the few left at State.
Just as soon as the weather II season
able the teams viii be out In the open
Prospects for baseball while not partic-
ulariy bright viii give the coaches
plenty OF work and make for the de-
veiopment of a number Of players.
The teams win have shorter schedules
than usual. The Maryland Skaters will
probably close up their dates earlier
than is customary while Georgetown and
Catholic University will be through
with the diamond game about the middle
OF lay.
The Washington times., 1918-03-14
JOHNS HOPKINS univ.
AWARDED TRACK MEET

Johns Hopkins University has been
officially awarded the annual South
Atlantic field and track games and
has set the date for May 10 and IL
for Homewood Field. Baltimore. Md.
The Hopkins men competed against
the University OF Virginia and won
out in the vote by to 3.
The annual elections OF officers
will be held in Baltimore on May TO-
DR.. Beverly Pollard, Washington and
Lee, president of the South Atlantis
Association, resigned to go into Gov
eminent work. and since that time
Lieut.. Joseph T. England. now in this
city, has been acting.
The entire South Atlantic program
will be handled by Hopkins men.
Monroe Firor, acting secretary OF
the association; Charles Lsber. as
sistant graduate manager OF track at
Hopkins. and Graduate Manager Har-
~ E. Corner, OF Hopkins, will have
charge Of the games.