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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07
MADISON, N. j., December 5, 1878.

Editor Chronicle -
Fhe next meeting Of the Bitter
Sweets will be held on the 18th inst.
shooting match at glass balls took
place al Chatham, Wednesday afternoon
last, between picked trio from Madison
and Chatham.
Charles Williams, our tonsorial artist,
took possession of his new home Tues.
day, the Sd instant. We wish him and
his excellen wife life long happiness and
prosperity.
Rev. Alfred Smith of Drew Seminary
VIII occupy the pulpit in the NJ. E.
Church, Sunday morning. Rev. G. r,
Barnes will preach at Green Village.
Mr., Frank Myers returned on Tuesday
morning last from trip through the
South. He passed through New Orleans
and Memphis, and reports few cases 81
yellow fever, ard that il is somewhat dan
gelsaus to pass through those cities.
A drain is being dug from in front OF
Day, Soaring, & Co.'s building to the ois~
tern, which is located near the liberty
pole, for the purpose of carrying the wa
ter from said building to the cistern.
The other, located near NJ. K. Hopping's
grocery store, will be filled by the water
from Brittin Bro. j building,
The funeral serYloes of Miss Hattie Lee
Cephus (cplnred) were held in the Pres
hyterian Lecture Room, on tuesday af
tsrnooll at 8 o'clock. A large concourse
of friends followed the remains to the
| grave, among whom were representa-
tives of the Good Samaritan lodges
of Madison and Morristown.
The lots in the new cemetery were of
tered at public auction on Tuesday alter
neon. The cemetery as thus lar com
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pleted, contains SO lots, "a OF which are
IS lS, large enough for - intennents !;
the remaining IA are 8 x Is feet, which
are large enough for 6interments. Very
few persons were present and only two
lots were sold, one being d ,uble and
the other single lot. The single lot
brought $5l, the double one 800. The
cemetery will be extended to Main
Street in short time, but for the pres
ent ample room is provided for the dead.
It will be called the Hillside Gene
tery.''
Your correspondent has noticed Tor
the past two weeks, a gentleman with a
wild. agonizing gaze, walking around the
streets with pencil behind his ear. and
stopping most every one he meets. Who
is he, and what is he after? If he is in
search of Stewards body, he is in the
wrong locality. His body, so the papers
told US once, lies in Chatham. But at
last thought strikes me: he must be
that special reporter we read 30 much
about.
Mr.. Whiteman, of Philmont, Columbia
County, New York State, was united in
the bonds of matrimony to Miss Atldie,
oldest daughter of John Waugh, Of this
place. on Wednesday evening, 4th inst,
at the residence of the brides parents,
by the Rev. C. Il. Barnes. Invitations
were issued only to the relatives of the
family and tile immediate friends OF the
bride and groom. The bride was attired
in rich chocolate colored silk dress upon
which was festoon ed beautiful vine Of
choice flowers. which extended from her
throat to her waist. forming the shape OF
the letters. The bridesmaids were Miss
Phoebe Marsh and Miss Katie Waugh,
sister of the bride. The groomsmen
were Joseph Waugh. brother of the
bride, and MIR. John r. Squier.
Among those present we're Edward
Miller, Edward Garrison, Eugene CARR
son, Miss Jessie Marsh, Charles Scofieid
and wife, Edward Scofield, Mrs. Hollo-
way, and J. Letchwell
May their path through life be strewn
with roses.
Though fools spurn Hymens gentle powers,
We who improve his gentle hours,
By sweet experience know
That marriage. rightly understood.
Gives to the tender and the good
A Paradise below.
INcoG.
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Morris Township Taxes.

The Morris Township Commissioners Of
Appeal. composed of Messrs. John D. Can
field, Zenas H. Smith, ana 7. W. Thomp-
son, met at the Mansion House, on Tues
day of last week. and owing to their excel
lent Judgment. and the judicious and
equitable work of Assessor Julius A. Drake.
there. was. only about 81 of taxes remitted,
which is an unusually good showing. as
compared with the work of the Commis-
sioners for the last two years. The amount
RENTED last year was 1888, and the year
before $. O6S.51
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RocKAmAY. n. L. December 8 1873.


RooEAwAY, n. J.. December 5, 1878.
Editor Chronicle -
! have been waiting patiently for
something to turn up since last wrote
you, but, alas / find nothing new to
chronicle; and / have firmly resolved, if
something does not happen soon, to
change my place of abode (Mrs. Veteran
wiling to some more congenial locality:
say Dover or Morrstowr, where I shall
have the pleasure of chronicling buTgla-
ries, assaults, occasional murders, etc.
| regret that can not inform you that
the rolling mill is in operation. Mr.. vii
son came and went, and still we see no
smoke issuing from the stacks of the
mill.
Our friend, Mr.. Cunningham, has left
US, and gone-well, where all good PEG
pie go-- to Dover.
hear of one or two failures here
within the last week. But, as it is only
hearsay will say no more about it, and
only wonder there are no more.
Now Iwant to tell YOU LITTLE story.
If yon recollect, Tuesday, the Sd inst,
was a very pleasant day; and, sitting in
my sanctum, noticed a number OF young
men and boys with guns, all seemingly
bound for some. certain objective point.
Upon inquiry learned that bevy OF
quail had either been seen or heard in
the wood east of the depot (and this was
the quarry. I counted, in all, eleven
boys and eleven guns in the morning, 20,
ing for those quail, and thought within
myself, what shame the game law was
not enforced the year round, in some To-
calities at least. But before the foundry
whistle had sounded the dinner hour,
noticed those hunters returning, and,
from their .jaded appearance, imagined
they had been very successful, and, of
course, questioned them accordingly.
And would yot believe me ten of those
eleven came back minus bird, and all
those ten had given their game to the
other boy, whom | failed to see! Have
you seen any one in town this week sell
ing game if so, let me know, for | want
to find that other boy.
haye learned, however, that it is safe to
allow some hunting, and have no doubt
game will now be more plenty, as / no
ticed, the other night, Mr. Quimby, with
our friend j. Riggott's dog, Don, tied 10
string, going towards Morristown. and he
was the boss bird dog in this section.
| must close now, but will endeavor to
give you some more interesting facts in
myinext, as wish to obtain u copy of
the game law,
VETERAN.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07
1 COUNTY IpriMs.

On Monday afternoon last, little
daughter of Peter Merits, of Boonton,
Went to the well to look in, the curbing
having been blown over by the wind. AS
shA stood gazing into the depths, the
wind blew her into the well, which was
about thirty five feet deep. The mother
ran to the open well and saw her little
daughter holding on ia the bucket to
|leesp her head above water. Quite a
Crowd gathered, among whom was Mr..
Elijah Van Duyne, who calamity volun~
teered to rescue the little one. Heidi
so with much difficulty, and brought her
safely to the surface and her mothers
arms.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07
MENpHAM.

The meeting held under the auspices
of the " Mendham Township Temper.
ance Alliance, in the NJ. E. Church, on
Monday evening, was opened with devo.
tional exercises by the President, Rev.
j. P. Macauley. After reading of the
minutes OF previous meeting, the speak
er, Rev. j. r. Adams, was introduced, who
prefaced his remarks by saying that it
was deeply humiliating to find it neces-
sary, in this day of light and intelligence,
to strive to convince people : even t'hris-
tian people, that alcoholic drink was
paramount evil He then spoke of its
chemical origin, its effect upon the sys-
tenn, both physically and mentally, an
the great extent to which the world felt
its deteriorating influence, and expati-
Eated upon his general subject with SO
much earnestness and huency, as not
only TO please his hearers, but to CON
vince them that his heart was in the
work of striving to elevate mankind
where they might be above the power of
strong drink. Twenty seven signatures
were added to the constitution roll, and
about thirty to the total abstinence
pledge, and after a vote of thanks to the
speaker, and the taking of collection,
the meeting was dismissed By ReV.I. w.
Cochrana.
A donation visit will be given the pas
tor of the NJ. E. Church, Rev. j. P.
Macauley, on the 10th inst.
Mr.. Chas. Hill, who resides IN our
township, has just purchased the Mrs. 4.
Melick farm, near Peapack
The funeral of Mr.. Cornelius j. Cara
brant was held in the First Presbyterian
Church, on Saturday OF last week, at one
o'clock. The deceased, though at the
time of his death resident of Flemlng.
HuntertloA County, had formerly lived
near Mendham, and was much respected
by those who knew him, as man of in
tegrity and upughtness.
MIR. Edward Osmun's son, while at Pea
pack on thanksgiving Day, received quite
an injury by entangling his feet and fall
ing across hay rigging. 1t was at first
feared the limb was broken, but fortu-
nately it was not.
A party was given by Mr.. Silas Thomp-
son, Thanksgiving evening. 1t was one
of those occasions
/" When Youth and Pleasure meet
To chase the glowing Hours with flying
feet"
And was duly enjoyed by all who partici.
pated in it. Rex.
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Sheriff g Sales

On Monday last -
Henry Sire Us. Mckee, livery stables on
Speedwei Avenue, Morristown; sold to
omplainant, for 81, 905.
James H. Neighbor, ex'r. Us. Amos Dell.
property on Suecasunna Plains; sold to
Edward Dell. for $3.50.
Administrators of Patty C. Tharp. de-
ceased, as. Edmond Garfield, seven lots in
Randolph, Roxbury, and Washington
Townships; sold to Mayer H. Tharp. for
600
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Police Notes.

William Connors was arrested last Mon
day for assault and battery upon the
partner of his bosom, and was lodged in jail
TO await trial before Judge Child, on Nom
day next. William is looking Trentonward.
George Stansberry (colored) has become
obstreperous of late, and is now on the Hill /;
all ON account Of not following Francis
Afurphys advice.
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The other day, upon meeting subscriber
from Rockaway, he informed us that Rocka-
wayians were enjoying all sorts Of varie-
gated weather; he soberly assured US that
he had, during the present week. seen
angle-worms summing themselves; boy
brushing 6ies from horse while beingshod;
two sunstrokes late In the afternoon !;
while. during the morning of the same day,
boys were seen skating and coasting down
hill. He, himself. was on his way to Bah,
bitt l. Troxelps to get measured for an
ulster and a sun umbrella, bound to have a
sure corner ON the wetther in any event.
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Z. M. c. A.

The Young Mems Christian Association
will, hereafter, hold regular meetings for
worship in Washington Hall every Sabbath
afternoon at 4:2O o'clock, continuing forty
minutes.
Meetings every Saturday evening at 9
O'clock in the Association rooms.
In the Mission Chapel every Wednesday
evening at 7:45.
Tomorrow Mr.. Francis A. Day will lead
the Washington Hall meeting. Topic
Blind bartimeus; Mark <: $50.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

Rev. Mr.. Green announced. ON Sabbath
morning last, that he would preach aseries
of sermons commencing next Sabbath
morning. Dec. sth), upon the 'Pse.nillen-
NAL Coming Of Christi The regent Pro-
phetic Conference, in New York, having
placed the subject in such light that il
obliges the Clergy &, give their views.
either for or against the doctrine. These
serm ,ns will undoubtedly be Of great bene-
1t to those unable to decide which Of the
differing beliefs is the one to accept.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07
NINE HILL. N. J.. Dec. 4. 1878.

NINE Hill, N. j., Dec. 4, 1878.
Editor Chronicle -
One of the most wonderful escapes
that has ever been known IN our mining
district took place in TN King Mine one
day last week. A party of miners, five
oEsix In number, were engaged i'll re-
moving a mass of rock from the hanging
wall over them, when one of them tortu>
nately discovered a minute opening in
the body that overhung them. which APP
peared to be gradually widening. They
made hasty retreat, and no sooner had
they dispersed than the whole body
above them gave way, and came thun>
dering down into the cavity which they
had but moment before occupied. Had
they remained where they were one mo-
nlent longer, they evidently would have
been crushed to atoms by the tranen-
dous weight that they so fortunately es-
capped,
was somewhat surprised to observe
the number of individuals from Mine
Hill, who attended the Teachers Quarter
ly Examination, as candidates for teach
er's certificates, on Saturday last. If all
our neighboring towns are as liberal in
supplying teachers as our little village ia,
the young idea will be amply taught
chow to shoot
The Hev. Pearce Rogers was agreeably
surprised one evening recently by being
presented with fine new set of harness,
and an elegant Russian leather pocket
book, containing about $40.
The mining company that has charge
of the Baker Mine is making prenaration
to erect, in addition to the numberof en-
gines that are already in operation on
their property, two more. They have
engaged Mr.. James Murphy to superin>
tend the work. Mr.. Murphy possesses a
most wonderful talent III regard to plan
ming. and is one of the most ingenious
machinists to be found anywhere, having
always worked in machinery since boy,
and having had charge Of large mas
chine shop in New York City for four
years. The Baker Company is fortunate
in obtaining his services.
For some time past the ground in the
vicinity OF the principal opening of the
Dickerson Mine has gradually been
crumbling away and Gazing in. owing to
the fact that the ground was not suffi-
GENTLY supported when the mine was
started, and, consequently it has been
deemed a very dangerous place to work
in, as final cave has been looked tor,
which would undoubtedly close IN ali
who might be at work in the mine. On
Friday last the greatest cave that has
ever been known on Mine Hill occurred
at that mine. Nearly half an acre OF the
surface has disappeared, but as it did not
cave in the part where the miners were
engaged at work, no one was Injured.
SFUBENs AB MEDioUs.
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Mousr Faenpos, Dec. 4, 1878

Editor Chronicle -
Some time having elapsed since you
last heard from our little village, thought
would post you on what is transpiring
in our midst.
Last Sunday the sacrament Of the
Lord's supper was administered in the
Presbyterian Church, at which time five
persons were received ON profession Of
their faith. And at the same time Key.
II. s. Feagles preached his farewell ser.
mon, He has been here in our midst
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The Editor ppesen ted bill for eight
years. back subscription, The old farmer
was at FIRST amazed. then indignant. He
put on his spectacles, serutinized the bill,
and after assuring himself that it was gen.
uine, he exclaimed !: !" I've been supportin'
that ERE paper for nigh unto eight years,
and I've never had no such thing as that
flung at me before. I'll stop suppertin'
it." He not only Withdrew his valuable
support. but failed to pay the bill.-Ns,sark
Journal.
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NcSuinness & Durham are greatly en-
couraged in the opening of their new de-
partment. that of Ladies' Ready Made
CLOAKS, and have within the past week
received new invoice. and ladies who
have not yet purchased their winter cloaks
viii do well to call and examine the styles
and prices,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

Miss Kate Harmon, while returning
home on Thanksgiving Eve, was attacked,
on speedyeH Avenue. by q scoundrel who
tried to rob her Of the ear-rlngs which she
wore. but v'as frightened away by her
screams. This is undoubtedly more of the
same kind which happened few weeks
since, and If the sneaking rufian is caught
summary punishment should be meeted
out without delay.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

'f0ld'' John Vanderbilt, of Denmark,
cousin of the late Commodore. was recently
interviewed by San reporter. who sue
cessfully angled for interesting facts, and
got a nibble which drew the cork clear
under the water.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

The shortest daya Of the year are coming
on apace; but it will be some consolation
to the average young man to know that the
evenings viii be eorrespondingly length
ened; and while cider and nuts ave plenty.
and the stock OF highly.colored zephyr
holds out, he may be l1apps. ~
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

Cihlar, the Speedweli Avenue best and
shoe maker, takes especial pride in using
only the best stock. and especial pains to
insure good fit. His work bears the
stamp of first-class in every respect.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

The Jerseyman gives lengthy disserta-
ton upon the subject of the " Compliment
airy ticket business in connection with the
newspapers the subject matter of which
is good and correct in every particular, yet
the article would have been much more
entertaining to the public, had its author
given full particulars of the bottom facts
(which induced Its publication.
Why not make application for season
ticket, securing plivai e-boxS
Mr. Lemuel Babbitt died oftyphoid fever
at his home, near Morristown. on Tuesday
last. During the illness Of Mr.. Babbitt, he
lost child from the same Disease, which
is said to have been superinduced by inv
perfect drainage of the premises.
AIR. Babbitt was in the prime and vigor
of life, and highly esteemed by a host Of
friends. His funeral took place on Thurs
day last, from the Baptist Church.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

The Advent services at the Church Of the
Redeemer will be ON Wednesday and Friday
mornings, at 1910 O'Clock; also Wednesday
afternoon. With lecture, at go o'clock.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

The Dover Inder says there is a lot Of
swlndlers going about the County with in
ferior dry goods, which they foist upon the
nnwars farmers at exhosbitant prices.
Look out for them and keep both barrels
of your gun Loaded; one charge don't al
syavs kill
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

The Speedwell Avenue bridge is nearly
completed, there remaining only the side
walls to put up. and proper grading of
the street. The water conduits viii not be
finished at the surface until next Spring.
thereby allowing ample time for the ground
to properly settle. Thus far the job is
considered good one
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

The Amphion Glee Clubs Concert. on
Tuesday evening last, was an entire sue
cess, in point of musical entertainment,
but failed to draw as large house as was
desirable.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

The MeCliutock Literary Society, Of
Drew Seminary, held its eleventh anniyer-
sary in the N. Il. Church. Madison, Thanks
giving evening.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

The Drakesville Lyceum has been four
ishing during the Fall months, and many
Of the momentous questions of the day
have been settled thereat.
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The holiday season is near at hand. and
our merchants have already caught the
spiriU of enterprise in stocking up and
advertising the same.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

Becker Brass Band gave hop in Bates's
Hall. on Wednesday evening last. which
was well attended, and general good time
experienced.
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The average attendance of our Sunday
Schools is rapidly increasing, and the little
ones are becoming suddenly interested in
the weekly lesson-and the coming CHRIST
mas festivities.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

Formerly the Midland, now the Delaware
and Raritan Railroad, after thorough
overhauling, has resumed operations
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Little birds will soon be robbed Of their
roosts by untruthful ROSTERS, who. with a
little Ratchet. will hack down the comedy
cedar. and sell it to Day for Christmas
trees.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

Andnow, since Election is oyer, Doverites
are exercised concerning brand-new Chief
Engineer of the Fire Department.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

NeY Foqpdland is being revived by Sc
ries Of meetings, and TWENTY-FIVE persons
have already professed cougermen.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

"sop' Baker has 10000 trout eggs hatch
ing at his Drakesille fish farm. We trout's
20 Ash story either.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

The Church of the Redeemer has received
memorial gifts OF handsome black walnut
eosa.aunion table and stall.
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Rev. 2, r. Hiscps, pastor Of the n. 3.
Church. Parsippany, was danationed on
Thursday evening last.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

The trade dollar has been counterfeited.
We feel constrained to take week of
and look ours oyer.
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The Morris County Bible Society con-
tributed s75 to the American Bible Society,
during the last month.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

zenana Society VIII give supper ct the
First Presbyterian Chapel, on Tuesday
evening next.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

sEAippany begins to see the dawn of bet
Ter times; her mills are All running, and
o#efy body there is stuck UP about it.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

Our corps Of correspondents hare done
we'll this week, yet we have some valued
ones frem whom we would be pleased to
hear.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

Dr.. Frank F. sanders Is confined to his
house by illness.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

The regular rental Of LEceum Hall has
been reduced to s85 per night.
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The Skating Rink is flooded. and all
ready for the frost king==aad then the
Juveniles!
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

NJ. 6, =, Noble is absent IN the seatA.
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4 Township Temperance Alliance was
organized aA Mt. Olive, last evening.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-12-07

On Sunday last the Morristown M. e
Church contributed $500 to the Drew Semi
parry,
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Born has received another inYoice Of new
Winter goods,