The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-09

manner. FRANK says bhaL ms WAS u very
valuable dog, well trsined-to hunt do
nestle birds-and, in consequence, he
claims $50 damages, for which amount he
has invoked the aid of the law.
Correction.
III connection with last weeks notice In
THE CHRONICLE of the wordy war" at
the depot, we incorrectly stated that one
of the parties was a son of New York
City Mayor" We, at the time, understood
such to be the case, but we have received a
very polite letter from the Office of Mayor
Ely, complimentiug The CHRONICLE in
terms which our excessive modesty forbids
publishing also stating that the honorable
gentleman denies the soft impeachment =
as g he has no son''-in fact, that che is a
bachelorr" We cheerfully make this cor
rection, and deeply sympathlze with His
Honor upon his unhappy state of ceibacy.
One evening recently a gentleman some
what advanced in years was walking in
front of Becker's barber shop, when he was
met by a quartette of young ladies walking
abreast, thereby monopohzing the entire
sidewalk. The gentleman in passing them
was crowded to the edge of the steps lead
ing down to Becker's shop. missed his foot
ing, and would have fallen headlong down
the steps had not he grasped the nearest
lady by the shoulder. thereby tearing her
dress, for which ungallant deed he received
sound berating. Moral: Elderly gentle
men should either stay at home, or else
walk in the middle of the street.
Messrs. Raymond, Riggott, and Quimby
were appointed delegates from the Morris
town Gun Club, to the Convention held in
Newark yesterday, to form State associa-
ton for the purpose of protecting and en-
forcing the game laws.
G.. Eaton, Jersey City, was elected Presi-
dent; G. H. Raymond, Morris Plains, first
Vice President John @. Bird. III. D., c.
Hughes and L. NJ. Quimby were appointed
committee to arrange 1 or State tourna-
Eent some time in September. Clubs from
all parts of the State were represented, and
deep interest manifested by all.
Mr.. William Cooper of Long Hill, accom-
panied by his hired man, was driving from
Millington towards home during the
thunder shower of Thursday of last week,
when lightning struck the side of the
carriage, breaking one of the bows and
otherwise injuring the vehicle. Mr.. Cooper
was considerably stunned and for the time
was rendered insensible the relns dropped
from his hands, but were gathered up by
his companion, and the horses stopped.
Mr.. Cooper received no serious injury, but
considers it narrow escape.
A part of o. B. G.. c., accompanied by
some friends, will go into camp for one
week, at Lake Hopatcong, on the 10Th of
this month. The party will consist of I'll.
B. Dickerson, F. Scraudenbach, w. C.
Leek, Frank Green, Thomas Hartwell,
Frank Kynor, and Herman c. Thompson,
the latter two from Orange. Up there
upon the romantic shores of Hopatcong,
famous lake, we may expect to hear of
wondrous vocal melodies making the 6 vel
kin ring"
Born, the practical halter, has a penchant;
he will deity remove the silk tile from your
head, provided you wear one, commence a
very interesting and entertaining converse
ton, timing the end of the story and the
ironing out of the wrinkles in your hat SO
admirably that you are presented with the
glossy completion of both at the same
moment, and you are made happy again
for a man is always happy under a shiny
hat.
The CHRONICLE hereafter will not be
sold upon the streets. but will be for sale
by all the city news dealers. Persons wish
ing TO subscribe can hand in their names
and money, and receive The CHRONICLE.
either by mail or by the carrier. We have
engaged reliable carrier, and should there
be any failurein prompt delivery, we desire
to be notified at once.
We call attention to the advertisement
of the Dramatic organization which will
render american Cricket" in Lyceum
Hall next Wednesday evening. Our
Maria" is said to be unsurpassed in the
character of Effie Thorndyke,' and her
array of artistic support betokens an eve
ming of rare enjoyment to the citizens Of
Morristown.
Ezra Miller, an old and respected citizen
of Hanover, died suddenly at his home on
Friday night last. He was at Madison and
Morristown through the day and returned
home apparently as well as usual, but was
taken sick and died within an hour.
The business place of the man who
doesn't let the public know what he makes
or keeps for sale, looks as lonely as a
sprinkling cart on wet day.
Hon. Aug. w. Cutler and Ex-Mayor Bal
lentine will be lionized and eat ice-cream
at the Episcopal Fair and Festival now In
progress at Mendham.
And now our weather pressagers say that
we shall have frost in six weeks, just be-
cause a katy-did unwittingly opened its
musical mouth about August 1st.
Harry n. Merritt Alfred b. Mills. Charles
H. Dalrymple. Jr., and VIII K. Howell,
went into camp at Green Pond yesterday.
They intend remaining one week.
| Boonton is to have a new Brass Band,
with Mr.. John Green as leader. Good
Brother Garrison can't do all the blowing
now!
Should The CHRONICLE ever get up a
fair and festival it would be fair" TO
depend largely upon Mendham.
The new Mansion House progresses.
The pressed brick front is now being putup,
and begins to present fine appearance.
The Paterson silk mills are running on
full time, and the mill owners anticipate
brisk trade this Fall.
Among other blessings, which we, as a
community appreciate, is the fact that this
is not locust year.