The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1894-04-07
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

The Boonton iron works have been sold
to a syndicate.
A Newark capitalist wants to start a
bicycle factory at Dover.
The public schools will reopen on Mon
day, after weeks vacation.
Mr. George W. Jenkins has rented Mr..
Mather's place on South street.
The Rockaway Record advocates Dor
ough incorporation for that thriving
village.
J. w. Cliff is building an addition to
his recently purchased property at 33
Atno avenue.
George Muchmore has purchased the
''old Rectory Building" on Springfield
avenue, Summit
The members of John E. Beam Post,
G.. A. R., of Butler are actively prepar-
ing for Memorial Day.
The Morristown Athletic Club ex-
gerwood property on South Street.
VIM. II. Thompson, assignor to John
S. W. Thompson of Morristown, has
been granted patent for roller bear
ing for wheels.
w. D. johnson has plans prepared for
a So, 500 cottage on the vacant lot on
Madison street, in the rear of Mr.. VIM
N. Taylor's house.
Runyon & O'Brien. counsel for Ber-
germann, presented his case to the Court
of Pardons on Monday. They expect a
decision next week.
At an election for School Commission
ers of the Boonton public school, held on
Monday. Melvin S. Condit and William
G. Lathrop were elected.
Since the Improvements in Independent
Hose house a number of visitors call
daily. Wednesday afternoon of each
week will be known as ladies after
noon.
The Young Mems Catholic Associa-
ton will have their annual reunion on
May 8. The committee is making all
necessary arrangements and good time
is expected.
Messrs. Yawger & Denman have added
another odorless excavating wagon, with
all the modern improvements to their
outfit which is now one of the most
complete to be found in the State
The Grand Sire of the Sovereign Lodge
of Odd Fellows has designated April 81
as the day on which to celebrate the 10Th
anniversary of the order by the various
lodges throughout the country.
Lawyer Mahlon Pitney has been en-
gagged to bring a suit for damages against
the N. Y, S. & W. Railroad Company
by the relatives of the late Abram Losey,
who was killed near Newfoundland.
The Ladies' Loyal League of the
G. A. R. held sociable at the home of
Mrs. Joel w. Muchmore, Morris street, on
Tuesday evening. There was a large
attendance Dancing was feature of
the occasion.
j A telephone message was sent to Reso-
lutte Hook and Ladder Company from
the Dixon place, on Sherman Hill, oc-
cupied by A. R. Whitney, Tuesday
night, at 1926. The truck went up and
found the woods on fire; the fremen took
extinguishers and put out the flames.
On Tuesday evening the annual cleo
ton of the M. E. Sunday School was
held, and resulted as follows: Superin-
tendent, E. L. Dobbins; assistant super
intendents, G. W. Ennis and George G.
Smith; secretaries, J. S. Hall and Chas.
Vanderhoof; treasurer, 7. H. PARCELS;
librarian, G. H. Beach.
/ Peter M. Kahn, who has been in the
furniture and upholstery business in this
city for many years past, having sold
his house on Bellview terrace, will re-
move to the fiat over his store on South
street. Mr.. Kahn has introduced all The
modern improvements, and by means Of
a light shaft obtained plenty of ighi
and thorough ventilation