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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02
Morris County surrogata,s oface.

Morris County Surrogates un1ee.
June 2, 1880.
In the matter Of Charles F. Axtell. Admin
istrator with the will annexed of Cathar-
inc Young, deceased.
Surrogate's order to limit creditors.
Onapplication of the above-named Admin
istrator, it is ordered by the Surrogate
that said Administrator give Public
Notice to the creditors Of the es-
tate of SAID decedent to bring in
their debts, demands and claims against
the same, under oath, within nine months
from this date, by setting up a copy of this
Order, within twenty days hereafter, in
five of the most public places in the county
Of Morris for two months, and also within
the said twenty days by advertising che
same in the Norris County Chronicle, ons
of the newspapers Of this State, for the
same space Of time (the Surrogate Judging
any further notice to be unnecessary; and if
any creditor shall neglect to exhibit his or
her debt, demand and claim within the
said period of nine months, public notice
being given as aforesaid, such creditor shall
be forever debarred of his or her action
therefor against the said Administrator.
A true copy from the minutes.
CHAS. A. CULLEN, Surrogate.
32-9t pr is $6 60
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02
Morris Circuit Court.

Thomas Rhedican VS.. Margaret Rhedican.
In Case Attachment.
NOTICE is hereby given that writ Of
In attachment at the suit of Thomas
Rhediean against the rights and credits,
moneys and effects. goods and chattels.
lands and tenements of Margaret Rhedican
a nonresident debtor, for the sum of Two
Thousand Dollars, issued ont of the Cir
State of New Jersey, on the twenty-sixth
day of April, A, D. 1880, Returnable and
returned into Court duly executed by the
Sheriff of the County of Morris, to the sew
enth day Of May, A. d. 1880, and that John
B. Vreeland has been appointed auditor
MELVIN S. coNDIT, Clerk.
WILLARD w. CUTLER,
Atty of Plaintiff.
Dated the 9TH day of May, 1880.
29-9w prs Is 81. 40
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Justices Easton and Hays held Court
yesterday in the County Hall, in the case
Of Morris Townships Overseer of the Poor
VS.. John Quinn, who was recently brought
from Newark, charged with being the
father of Alice Miller's illegitimate child.
Many witnesses were examined and the
testimony was SO conflicting that the jury
after remaining out all the afternoon failed
to agree. They did, however, agree to take
a vote for the Presidential nominees,
which resulted in 10 for Garfield and for
Hancock. So sayeth the Returning
Board. /"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02
HAVING PURCHASED THE
FAMOUS STALLION,
Pill OF CHIEF,

1 propose to give Farmers aud others
the benefit of breeding Good Stock at as
Low Figures as they can breed common
colt for.
PILOT CHIEF is a mahogany bay,
1881 hands highsfne style and action,
8 years old this Spring, and trotted half
mile. when three years old, in I:16a He
is probably the best bred and best broken
Stallion that has ever stood in this yicine
ity. Pilot Chief is a half brother to
Kentucky Prince, which was sold by Mr..
A. B. Darling for $1,000, the greatest
price thrt any horse ever brought at
auction in this country. He was pur>
chased by. Mr.. Chas. Backman, of
Orange county. N. Y, and now stands
for 800 for his service. Pilot Chiefs
colts are not inferior to his half brothers..
For further particulars inquire of the
owner
WILLIAM E. Mckay,
27-3m Market Street, Morristown, N. J:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02
The Army Worm VS., Cattle.


A report becoming current that the army
worm was ravaging a certain portion of
Troy meadows, the owner repaired
thereto and found-not the dreaded army
worm-but Tom Dolan's cattle raYaging
all that there was green to gaze or Craze
upon.
Concerning the same, friend brilliantly
thusly -
The other day
/ went for hay
Down in Troy meadows,
A neighbor said
He'd bet his head
The army worm was there
Eating the boys,
Likewise the frogs,
Down in Troy meadows,
saw no worm,
Nor signs of one
Down in Troy meadows;
But Dolan's cattle
Did serious battle
Down in Troy meadows.
They marched along,
Some fifty strong,
Down in Troy meadows,
They eat the grass
And then, alas!
Impoverished was Troy meadows
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Morris County Bible Society organ
lied on Wednesday last, for the disrribu-
ton of Bibles throughout the County The
total receipts last year amounted to 1851. SIS
and the expenditures $5lS.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Aqueduct Company claims to have
enough water, for all practical purposes,
for three weeks yet; should no rain, how
eyer, fall in the meantime measures will
have to be taken to economize.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Mr.. James Hunting, son of the late Col.
Hunting, has presented to Washington
Headquarters. bottle containing piece
of Washington's coffin and dried and
withered lemon, which grew upon a tree
which Washington planted.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

VIM. T. Morrow formerly resident of
Mendham, died at Lincoln Mich, on the
20th of June, in the seventy fourth year Of
his age. During the last twelve years he
was afflicted with cancer, which finally
caused his death.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The friends of the Morristown Flower
Mission are informed that on account of
the scarcity of flowers, caused by the dry
weather, the work of the mission viii be
discontinued until further notice,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

A large flock of turkey buzzards alighted
in VIM. Creyling's eornfeld near Asbury
last week. A boy thinking they were do
nestle turkeys undertook todrive them off,
and succeeded better than he anticipated.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Among other blessings Gin disguise)
which may be expected this Summer, is
the seventeen year locusts. Do they eat
army worms?
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The telephone line now connects the
Mansion House and Avenue House, also
the Mansion House stables. Mr.. B. G.
Guerin is the protector of this latest en-
terprise, which was effected on Wednesday
last and gives entire satisfaction.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Executive Committee of Washing
toms Headquarters Association, have ar
ranged for a Federal salute (13 guns at
noon and another Federal salute at sunset,
on Monday the 5th.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Morristown Institution for Savings
has declared dividend of 2 per cent for
the past six months, payable on and after
July 18th. The First National Bank has
declared a semi-annual dividend of A per
cent.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

There does not seem to be very much
concert of action among the Morris County
census enumerators. According to certain
Interpretation of the law governing the
matter, they we're to meet at the Court
House to-day and tomorrow, for the pur-
pose of correcting their returns, but only
three or four put in an appearance to-day.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The census has just been completed in
Chatham township, which shows a total
population of 1877. OF this number 2,016
are males and 1881 females, The total
number of blacks in the township is III.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Prtrick Ward, brakeman Oh the Dover
freight. faH of boz car at chatham last
Monday night, and was severely hurt. He
was taken to . hospital in Jersey City.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Dover Fire Department has very
sensibly declined an invitation to take
part in the Beatty advertising celebration,
at Washington. N. ]. tomorrow.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

A resident of Court street calls the at
tention Of the Health officers to nuisance
consisting Of the incessant flow of sewerage
from above the Court House, on the West
side of the street.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

At a regular meeting of the Roxiticus
Lodge, No. 98, I. O. o. F.. held last Weds
nesday evening, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: N. g., VIM.
Wright, Jr.; v. G., John NJ. Pell; Rec, Sec
Rotary, A. M. Armstrong; Treas, John
MCGOWAN; Permanent Secretary, Thomas
Alaxander
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Coleridge says that he once knew man
who had advanced to such pitch of self
esteem that he never mentioned himself
without taking OF his hat.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The army worm has made its appearance
at Hanover Neck, and the grass on some
fifteen or twenty acres Of the Troy mead
ows has already been destroyed
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Mrs. Ertz was thrown from her carriage
while descending Schooley,s Mountain, on
Tuesday last, and severely injured. A lit
tie child who was with her escaped un-
hurt
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Addison 81. Haze ltine has been appointed
to complete the taking of the census in the
Eastern District, left unfinished by the de-
cease of his father.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Rev. DR.. Egbert is about to erect new
house on his Perry street lot. He has sold
the lot on the corner of Maple avenue
and Perry street to Rev. DR.. Hall, for
50. 800.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Mr.. Frome, the German Valley mail car
rier, is IS years Of age, and has missed but
one day in twelve years in the mail service
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

One DR.. Tanner. of Minnesota, proposes
TO fast for forty DAYS. The attempt is be-
ing made in New York. and corps
Of reliable physicians are watching the
progress of the trial in the interest of sci
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Morristown Board of Education or
ganized on Friday by the appointment of
John D. Guerin, President, DIR: Stephen
Pierson, Treasurer, and E. C. Lyon, Sec
raks1v
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

A large locust tree in front of Mr.. S. w.
Stalter's house. on Mt. Kimble Avenue,
was struck by lightning on Monday after
noon last.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Walter, son of James White, of Bloom.
ingdale, shot himself in the leg, on Satur-
day last. while trying to unload revolver.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Mr.. George Pomeroy died at his resi-
dence, in Madison, on Thursday of last
week. The funeral took place on Monday
last, and the remains were temporarily de-
posted in vault in Evergreen Cemetery.
The deceased was estimated to be worth
S15,OOO,0OO. the bulk of which goes to his
two sons.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Robert Raikes Sunday School An
niyersary. was celebrated at the Baptist
Church, Bloomingdale, on Sunday last
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Mr.. James P. Welsh advertises to accom-
modate picnlcs and parties with his omni-
bus drawn by either two or four horses.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

A lady residing upon Ann street suggests
the propriety Of changing the name to
Sally Ann street, or something else
aanaIIY appropriate.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Bloomingdale rubber works are
again in operation after few weeks sus-
pension.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Mayor Miller has lost valuable horse
from lock-jaw, induced by getting a rusty
nail in his hoof while running in pas
ture.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02
PROF. sCUDDER,s

Dancing Academy,
OPEN SUMMER AND WINTER.
Private Classes and Private Lessons any
day or evening. Music-instruction on
Piano. Violin, Flute and Cello. Pianist for
evening parties, and Piano Tuner, with
city reference. Bell Building.
29-2m MORRIST0WN, N. J.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

w. Fl. Lewis, master mechanic of the D.
L. & w. Railroad, sailed for Europe on Sat-
urday last. He received an ovation, given
by the officers and employees Of the road,
in Hoboken, before his departure.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Chester win celebrate the Fourth to-
morrow by festival, shooting match and
a twenty-five miles walking match.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Chas. A. Williams killed mad dog on
the oldroad. Verona, one day last week.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Mrs. Logan's cottage on the corner of
Western avenue and Ann street is greatly
irlproved in appearance by the addition of
a new portico and fresh coat of paint
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Roman Catholics Of England are
building magnificent cathedral at South
KensingtoD, London. twill rank in s1ze
next after st. Paups. Over 81 900 0OO.has
been raised for it, aud money is still pour
ing in from all quarters.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Members of The MORRIS TOWNSHIP Re-
PUBLICAN CLUB are requested to meet in
Ex-Mayor Ayers Office on Thursday even
ing next.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

A barn belonging to DIR. Conover, near
Hackettstown, was struck by lightning on
Monday last. Thirty-two prize sheep and
eighteen lambs, together with about twen-
ty tons of hay were burned.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Ogden sort of insinuates that Louis devi-
ates somewhat from perpendicular fact in
reference to Edwards books. etc, How
shocking.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Electric Liver Pad men have de-
parted with less pads and more money than
they came here with.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

A lady boarding at the Avenue House
lost her pocket-book containing over
twenty-five dollars on Tuesday morning
last. It was subsequently, found BY Thee.
Denman, son of John Denman, who inme-
d1ately reported the matter to his father,
who in turn took measures to discover the
owner and succeeded in doing SO the same
evening. The pocket book and contents
were returned intact and the boy. received
a reward Of FIVE dollars.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Passaic river is at present lower
than ever known before. Roddy Martin
says the water is so low that catfish can
wade across without wett1ng their boot
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

About 200 members of the Schutzen
Club, of New York, with their families, are
stopping at the Lake View House, Lake
Hopatcong.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Destructive forest fires are again re-
ported to be sweeping large tracts in South
Jersey.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Try the celebrated White Sewing ma
chine before buying any other. J. s. Crane,
Agt., P. @. building.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Rev. Mr.. Edwards, formerly librarian at
the Lyceum, died on Monday evening last,
after an illness Of several months.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Port Dram forge has suspended op-
erations for the present, on account of che
depression in the iron trade.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

On Tuesday evening last, an anxious
Morristowp husband started in great haste
for the doctor to attend his wife, who was
taken suddenly i'll. Stopping on the way
and becoming interested in political dis
custom, he utterly forgot his GRAND. Upon
returning home an hour later he found his
wife-so far recovered as to be able to vig-
orously fondle the bald-headed end Of a
I,,.no,,,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Free Methodista are holding a Camp
Meeting at Stanhope.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The harvesting of wheat and rye is well
under way in this vicinity. The crop is
said to he fair and of excellent quality.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

sThere is a movement on foot to hold
reunion Of boatmen of the Morris, Lehigh
and Delaware Canals at Washington, War;
rem county, on July, 5th."
Garfield is not expected.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Chatham has organized strong and en-
thusiastic Republican Campaign Club.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

tits reported that in consequence of the
drouth and heat there is great mortality
among the cattle in Ocean and Mo1m outh
Counties. In some places the pastures are
all parched and the streams dried up,
causing Indigestion and starvation.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The Democrats Of Chester organized a
Hancock and English Club, on Tuesday
evening last, Differed as follows: Captain,
3. G. Drake; Lieuts., Ed. Beam and s.
Workman; Sergeants. W. A. Green and
Chas. Kelsey.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02
sherih's Sale.

Monday, June 2sth, 1880. Executor Of Ja-
cob Tiger, deceased, VS.. B. B. Smith, ct.
ais. Fifty acres in Mendham township,
sold to Samuel s. Sheets. guardian, for
$3.50.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The population of Boonton Township is
about 1850, Brother Garrison included.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The ladies of the New Vernon Presby-
terrain Church, will hold fair and festival
on the afternoon and evening of Monday,
July 9Th. Arrangements are being made
for grand affair, and in addition to the
hall, a large tent will be used to accommo-
date the crowd expected.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02
Attempted Ineendiarism.

An attempt was made on Tuesday even
ing last to fire the barn of Mr.. Cooley, on
Mendham Avenue. The fire was oppor-
tunely discovered By some of the neighbors
who extinguished it before any serious
damage was done. Mr.. Cooley offers re-
ward Of 500 for the detection Of the mis-
creant who made the foul attempt.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

A festival will be held on the green in
front of the Green Village Church, on Mon
day next.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The only public observance of the Fourth
in this city. win be the Catholic picnic on
Monday afternoon. These annual picnics
are always well conducted and largely at
tended, and we opine this will be no ex-
ception to the rule.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Mr.. N. B. Briant has lost another horse,
this time bay mare which he had loaned
or hired to DR.. Cummins. The animal is
said to have died from overheating on Sat-
urday last.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Mr.. Scott Lord addressed the Y. NJ. C. A
at their rooms last evening.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

If you want Sewing machine to last
you your life time, buy the White. J.. s.
cranes Agt.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Rev. Geo.W. Clark, D. D.. of Somerville,
will preach in the Baptist Church, on Sun
day next;
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

A swindler named Rhodes. while opera
ting in Warren County last week, was clev-
erly captured by a farmer who takes a
newspaper. Rhodes called on the farmer
and introduced himself as an agent for
patent lifting jacks, and urged the farmer
to accept the agency. The farmer agreed
to everything until he was requested to
sign his name to contract, when the far
mer had him arrested and lodged in the
Belyidere Jail.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The latest grand advertising scheme got
ten up by Beatty, the cheap organ manu-
facturer, of Washington, N. j., is to hold a
Fourth of July celebration tomorrow (Sat-
urday), when Gen. Fitzpatrick will crate
and Beatty will occupy the highest seat on
the platform.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

A rumor is current this evening to
the effect that the Supreme Court has rem
dered decision declaring legal the special
act of Legislature which vested the County
Court with the power to grant licences in
this city. Should this prove true, the Com
mon Council will once more be rid of the
responsibility of the icence question.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Mount Olive Township parades some
aged persons, among whom are: Samuel
Wilkinson, 80 years; Esther Wolfe 8S;
Catharine Wack, SO; Sarah Stephens, "a;
Christine McDougall, ": Anna Drakee.
70; David Clawson, &C; John S. Bedford,
IS; Stephen Young, ".
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

1t is proposed to hold Roberts picnic
at Green Village, this summer. tits claimed
that the family is almost as extensive as
that of the Smiths, and as much entitled
to grand reunion.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Miss Emma Thursby sails for Europe to-
day. She win return in September.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

The dwelling house of John Decker, at
Ta5lortown, this county, together with its
contents, were destroyed by fire on Tues
day morning last. The fire originated
from children playing with matches. Loss
about $1,000. no insurance.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

Madison's public school seems to be a
question which ceases not to agitate the
good people who pay taxes for the same.
One faction is not yet done growing
about the cost of the new brilding, which,
by the way, is a credit to the place and
should not continue to be prolific of DIS
sentIon and discord.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-07-02

A refreshing rain visited this section last
night and, slight as it was, did much good.
Farmers entertain hopes that the second
crop of grass may yet amount to something;
although many are sowing corn to obtain
fodder for winter feeding.