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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10
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IN MEMORIAM.


At a special communication Of Cincinnati
Lodge No. s, F. & A. NJ. held at Morris
town, N. J. on Thursday evening, FeHu-
airy Esd, 1882, it was resolved that suitsble
memorial be inscribed ito the memfy of
their late beloved and lamented Bother
Charles b. Hume who died at his home in
Hackettstown, N. J. on Wednesday HornS'
ing, February ed. 1882. in conforspance Of
which the following resolutions were pres
pared
WHEREAS 1t seemed wise to the Great Creator in
his infinite wisdom to remove from us by the
hand Of death our worthy and esteemed
ger, Charles r. Hume, whereby we are
1Ived of a loved and respected Brother
Resolved, That by his death the Masonic fra
ternity is deprived of the usefulness of devoted
member, kind and genial brother, firm and val
ued friend, one who truly was endowed by those
commendable virtues brotherly love-. relief and
truth. that the community in his death have lost
a true and upright man, and his many friends q
faithful and much loved companion; yet we
greatly lament that we willnomore hear the kind
voice Of our brother, again see his face in our
Lodgeroom, yet we calmly submit to the will of
well; although we have parted from our brother
here, yet we know
There is a world above
Where parting is unknown;
whole eternity Ct love
And blesSedness alone;
And faith beholds the dying here
Translated to that happier sphere.
Resolved, That Cincinnati Lodge, No. g. extend
our hearts warmest sympathy to those most
deeply stricken; his widow, daughter and reia-
tives whom the Lord will fold in the arms OF his
love and protection in this the hour of their deer
affiietion If they put their trust in Him
Resolved, that the Lodge be suitably draped ii
mourning for our deceased brother for thespaei
of thirty days, tnat page in the book Of minutes
of this Lodge he inscrihfd to his memory
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The Coroner's inquest in the case of the
sudden death of John Jerolaman, Of Pea
pack, came to termination last Satur-
day. Prof. Dorenlns testified to the
analysis of the hand, on which the appli-
cation Of arsenic had been made, the kids
neys, etc. He found arsenic in such Of
the organs as he examined. The verdict
of the jury was sealed and has not yet
been made public, but at the next stage
in the proceedings DIR. Vanzandt, the
veterinary surgeon, who administered the
arsenic as cancer cure, was arrested
upon warrant regularly issued e3d ta-
ken to Elizabeth, where he was bailed by
Judge Magic in $4,000.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

AS we go to press we learn that John P.
Bonnell died last night Of pneumonia.
at his home in Green Village, after
an illness Of only few days. Mr.. Bonnell
was a brother-in-l law Of Hon. Oscar Linds-
ley, and had spent much of his time at
Trenton with him both last winter and
this. He was at one time interested
with ex- Governor Randolph in the latter's
ditching machine, and has been more OF
less interested in prominent patent rights
for number Of years.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Edward White, the New Brunswick
Post Office clerk who robbed the mail,
while drunk, was on Tuesday sentenced to
pay fine Of $3.50 and costs in the United
States Court at Trenton. The Court
stated that because Of his family, who
were dependent uron him for support. his
honorable services In the late war; and
because Of the fact that his appetite for
strong drink probably led him to eom-
init the crime, it dealt Ieniently with him
this time. The costs and fine, amount
ing to 1907 so. were paid and White rs
leased from custody.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

An unauthenticated rumor prevails
that DIR. John Hall is to succeed Ds. Nc
Gosh as President Of Princeton College.
DR.. Hall says that no hints had been
made to him that he would be offered the
Presidency of Princeton.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The recent rains have caused the ground
to become thoroughly water soaked, be-
sides filing up the streams. There need
now be no more fear Of a lack of water for
all general uses next summer, even though
we should then have long drought.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

1t is said by the knowing ones that the
price of potatoes will decline pretty con-
siderable shortly, in view of which fact
our advice to farmers is to bring IN their
laid up stock while the present high
prices prevail.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Supt. Reasoner caused flag pole to be
erected at each Of the stations along the
Morris 4 Essex road for the purpose of
displaying the flags at half-mast on the
occasion Of Judge Lathrop's funeral ON
Tuesday.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Gaze upon the neat and unique show
window Of Absalon, the Washington street
halter. The new style of Spring hats are
popular, and the 'sElsthetic' neck tie is
all its title implies
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Mayor Miller, Judge ]. L. Kanouse. of
Boonton. and Collector Phoenix. of Mend
ham, acted as commissioners upon dis
puted matters concerning the new railroad
from Port Dram to Nolan's Point.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The high waters in the Rockaway river.
st Dover, caused slight damage to the
embankmenr Of the Central road, but the
damage was soon repaired by dumping in
few car loads of stone and dirt. thus
aarnYenting any further washont.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The Dover Indes wants more bridges to
cross the canal in that place. If the Indea
finds extreme pleasure in crossing the cas-
nal often bridges should be erected by all
means, especially when there is attraction
over there.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

ssKnee breeches Why not P" queries
Kate Field in the last number of Our Con-
tinent Certainly Kate, why not wear
,am. of course. Let's all wear ,ern.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The boilers and engine for the pumping
station ofthe oil line, at New Foundland.
are about up, one Of the large tanks COM
pleted and another under way.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The Troxell farm. at Prudentown, has
been leased to Mr.. F. D. jackson. Of Ho>
boken. for the term of three years. Mr..
Troxell will occupy his honse on Early
street vacated by Mr.. Roberts.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Con. Hally, for long term Of years
keeper of the Jail, has resigned the posi-
ctOn; and will be superceded by Richard
Fowler. of Boonton. The chanea will take
place about the 18th inst.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Henry Louison, the recent lessee of the
Coghlan paper mills. at Whippany, now
languishes in Ludlow street Jail. Now
York City, on charge of obtaining money
under false pretences.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Ali the latest files Of Hats, Caps and
Neck Wear maj ALWAYS be found at Car
relrs Gents Furnishing Store. A fine ass
sortment of underwear. gloves of his own
manufacture. and all the seasonable
novelties in that line.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The members of Vigilant Hose Company,
of Dover, have commenced active prepare
tions for their annual ball, which occurs
on Easter Monday evening.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

If he lives until the 14th Of May
Mr.. Samuel Reynolds, of Mend
ham. will have reached the adj
vanced age of 80 years. Mr.. R. is the old
est resident in that vicinity.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The Allen Brothers. contractors of Dem
vile, employ between 400 and 500 men on
their Long Branch Railroad contract
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Mr.. James McGuinness has sold out his
fancy goods business to Miss Carey Of New
York City.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The bill introduced into the Legislature
increasing the fees of sEerifs and County
Clerks not having been vetoed by the Gov>
ernor within the specified time. has become
a law.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Nothing like being in time. The NJ. E.
Church people. of Milton, have already an
their intention Of a Fourth of July
celebrate"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Employees of the Dover car shops began
ON ten hours time last week.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Verify the printer hath his reward,
tsometime) Gov. Ludlow has appointed
Brother Hyer, Of the Railway Democrat a
Lay Judge.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The Inder says that car load of ''taffy''
arrived in Dover last week and is being
distributed. We didn't know before that
the people Of Dover would ever take the
stuff. We still have our doubts as to its
correctness.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Mr.. C. W. Roberts has rented the new
house being erected by Mr.. Noble, on Atno
avenue. which is expected to be completed
about April 1st.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

A shed belonging to Samuel Lyon, Of
colIinsville caught fire last Saturday
morning, but was distinguished without
raising an alarm.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The cotton mill at Whippany closed on
Saturday last. It is also said there is a
prospect of the Coghlan paper mills soon
starting up under lease.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

OF the total product Of iron ore in the
State, Morris County produced for the
year 1880 SIS, 42o tona. or seventy per cent
Of all the ore mines in the State for that
year. It's rank among all the iron produc~
ing Counties of the United States is third.
Sussex County ranks sixteenth and War
rem County twenthy Among the
large mines that located at Hibernia ranks
eighth in point Of yield producing 1873. l73
tons last year.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

A pickerel weighing over six pounds was
caught last week in Shonghum Pond by
Walter Cooper
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Another fresh invoice of new styles Of
spring hats. neckwear, &C., at Absalon's.
the Washington street halter.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

A bill has been introduced into the State
Senate imposing fine of IS upon the ow-
ner of a dog allowing it to run loose in the
street unnnzzled
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The amount of School money apportion-
ed to Morris County BY the State Board of
Education for the coming year amounts to
SIS. 1856 ,96.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The Railroad Journal says about the
safest seat on train is the middle seat in
next to the rear car. Let everyone take
that seat hereafter, it will hold all, of
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Rev. DR.. Rankin has served thirty years
as pastor of the Presbyterian Church at
Baskingridge.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Evidently the average Spring Poet has
been grinding out an effusion for one of
our esteemed Dover contemporaries.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The commuters on the Haekettstown
express presented the late Charles Hume
with purse of $3.50 before his death.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Rev. w. S. Leavitt D. D.. will occupy
the pulpit of the First Presbyterian
Church on Sunday next.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The congregation Of the Reformed
Church of Boonton contemplate the cree
ton of parsonage for the use of the
pastor
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Mr.. J. B. Search reports new vein Of
ore on the Thomas L. King place, near
Drakesville.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

We find the latest improved sewing ma
chimes at Cranes shoe store, South street.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Smith & Weir, furniture dealers. keep
an assortment Of card tables and chairs to
loan forcard parties. The tables are props
erly covered and the chairs are in accord
ance with the latest caper' in this par
ticular direction.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Snow, rain and hail fell in this vicinity
on Thursday, making quite contrast to
the spring-like weather Of the past two
weeks
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

BY the settlement Of the estate of the
late Samuel Squires, the Presbyterian
Church, at New Providence. will receive
the snug sum of 81, 900.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Spring Portfolio" Price Is cents. at
w. S. Rabbits. 19s3w
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Tom. Kenan. the engineer orator. lees
tured to a full house in Dover on Wednes~
day evening.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

A horse belonging to a. K. Field was 50
badly kicked by another horse on Monday
that it had to be killed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Mr.. Ed. Harvey. of Ironia, has migrated
to Dakota.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Robert Sandy, Of Flanders. had his leg
badly injured in the mine at Mount Olive
last week.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

State Geologist, George H. Cook, will
please accept our thanks for copy Of his
annual report.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

There is sign of advancing Spring
in the activity Of the industrious little
sparrows housekeeping preparations.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The Whippany river rose to an unusual
height last week, oceasioned by recent
severe rains.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Carpets Carpetsl Carpets Carpets
for Spring, all kinds, at
l94w w. S. Rabbits.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

In answer to our query as to the compos
sition of our present Board Of Education.
our devil, Rim" innocently replied: "rhe
Board Of Education is fat piece of wood
about twenty -eightinches long, and is used
as ruler by the teacher. He rules the
school by it.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The prospect for considerable building
in town this Spring is quite brilliant.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Mr.. Jas. McIntire. Of Spring Valley, had
a available horse stolen from his premises
on Tuesday night.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The citizens Of Madison on Monday
adopted suitable resolutions lamenting the
death of Judge Lathrop.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

John speer, Of Madison, was arrested
and brought to jail last Tuesday on COM
plant Of Peter Grant for assault and bat
terry. It is claimed that a few ribs were
broken and that both parties were pretty
badly used up in the fracas.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Mr.. Il. F. yought. Of Troy. viii sell his
stock and farming utensils at auction on
Thursday March %.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

A grand ball under the auspices Of Nj
aga1a Independent Association will be
held on Easter Monday evening.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The directors of the State Board Of Agri-
culture have decided TO open thenext State
Fair, at Wayerly, on Sept. 18th.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The store Of Norris & Birchard is being
re-pointed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The Knight paper mill has been released
to ]. F. Muir.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Ruiaor comes from pretty authenti
source that the large furnace at Port Dram
will soon be put in blast.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Oscar springstein, the youthful Chat
ham burglar, was taken TO the Reform
School yesterday.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

For hest qualities of carpet and the new
est patterns go to W. S. Babbitt's.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

LIN. Compton store at Liberty Corner
has been purchased by Messrs. Bower &
McMurtry, a new firm.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The Greenback Assessor says that he
paid for his dinner when the Board of APP
peals met. and did not get penny for his
days work either. Indes
The party from whom the dinner was
purchased is to be congratulated.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Morristown is to have another photos
graphic establishment.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Nine. Demorest's Spring Patterns at
w. s. Rabbits. 19-3w
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The indebtedness of Hackettstown is in
the neighborhood OF $4,000. Rather
upish for place of that size.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The Iron Era must assume the response
bility for the following which appeared in
its columns last week: ''The man who comes
in to talk the editor to death got hold Of
Bro. Garrison, Of the Boonton Bulletin, the
other day. When he got through he went
out and sat down by the soldiers nonue
ment and talked to himself for three
hours. He said he didn't want to be in
terrupted while he tried TO catch up"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

B.J. Crane. the South street shoe dealer,
is selling his winter stock Of boots, shoes
and rubbers at great bargains to make
room for Spring goods which are confirm
ally arriving.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

80, spring. spring, beau" Guess we
wont either, it's showing
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

throp's funeral on Tuesday, Gov. Ludlow
was the guest of Mr.. Edward Todd.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Messrs. James P. Sullivan and L. D..
Babbitt both positively decline being cans
didates for the respective offices to which
they have been nominated. We are not
advisedas to who will fill the vacancies on
the tickat-probahlE no one.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

A horse and wagon was stolen from the
hotel stables of Albert w. Moffat, at West
field, this State, last September, and al
though the stolen property was recovered
shortly after at Orange. still the thief es>
capped. Last Monday Officer Malley of this
place, assisted by Chief Kern, Of Elizabeth,
captured their bird. whose name is Stew
art, at Logansville. this county. He is
now in Jail at Elizabeth.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

There being more money contributed by
the citizens Of Dover toward the car shop
fund chan was needed for the purchase of
the necessary land, the Treasurer. Mr.. Jas.
B. Lewis, last week was enabled to pay
dividend Of 10 per cent. to each contribu-
tor to the fund.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

New Carpets, new Rugs, Druggets,
Mats, &C., this week at w 5. Rabbits.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Nothing pays merchant SO well as adj
vertising. The art of successful advertise
ing is acquirs1 by practice.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Henry s. Little, who was on Saturday
appointed Receiver of the Central Railroad
has been in full harmony with the plans
of his predecessor, the late Judge Lathrop.
Mr.. q. G. Ravens, First Vice President,
will probably act as President until the
annual election in May next.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

etion next Tuesday.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Township elections occur throughout
the County next Tuesday. We hope our
friends in the various townships viii favor
us with list Of the successful candidates
as early in the week as possible and thus
enable us TO publish full and complete res
turns in next week s CHRONICLE.
Oh, papa. that hat is just too too, 2 said
lovely young girl as she stood looking in
a window on the Park. only 5000" said
the old gentleman, in surprise. II should
think that was cheap. You better buy
it, It was natural enough mistake. but
the old gentleman bought the hat all
the same. though It did cost him SIS.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

The mortgage for 5000. held by one Gum
Ian, upon the store goods Of Robert King.
was upon close examination by the New
York creditors found to be entirely "too
thin as the amount of money advanced
by Quinlan was found to be far short Of the
face value Of said mortgage, consequently
the goods are released. The creditors are
now hunting up the goods in the hope Of
being able to realize at least part Of what
is still due them.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

A play bill dropped from the gallery Of a
theatre in Copenhagen, took fire from a
gas Jet in its fall, and, allighting on a
lady's head, burned off her bonnet. one Of
those great wheel concerns, which, not
being provided with fire escapes. caused
the death of all its inhabitants. The ats
tention of Bergh is called to this circum-
Stance
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

Chief Justice Beasley recently delivered
a charge to the effect that streets and
sidewalks are not free to be filed up or
blocked for any length of time. either by
persons or property. A group or crowd
of persons so interfering with the public
travel, for social intercourse or otherwise,
are liable to arrest as disorderly charac-
ters While not saying SO, the Chief JUS
tice of course meant to include those young
men who hang around church doors on
Sunday evenings.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1882-03-10

CLERK Of Election-CHARLEs F. AxTELL.
Judge Of Election-IsAAc G. ARNOLD.
Inspector of Election LEWIS o. STILES.