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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-22
Scarcity of Material.

"The Rev Mr. Jingle is running his
mission in regular vaudeville style.
Had pie eating match there on Mon
day, and last night he offered a prize to
the mother who would wash the great
est number of boys faces in the short
est time. 1t was dead failure.
What was the trouble?"
"Couldn get the boys Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-22

He was getting fairly good salary,
but he felt wholly unequal to the task
of supporting a girl with tastes like
that. In order to put himself out of any
possibility of such a thing he married
soon afterward girl on the West Side
who never kept any accounts Chicago
Tribune.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-22
Doesn't Know 1t All.

What do you study at school, my
little man?'
II am studying the history of France,
sir.
Indeed. What can you tell me about
Charlemagne?'
"Oh, sir, we have only got as far as
Adam and Eve '-Polichinelle.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03

Division for state officials was 1874. @.
Flank Kireker, for chief consul, received
1913, H. Freeman Neefus. for vice con-
sui, 1901, and Jas. G. Tattersall. 1913
The vote for representatives was from
1909 up.
Complaint Is made of the danger to
cyclists from water breaks" on the road
leading from Chatham. to Millburn. on
the hill known as Hobart Hill. The
attention of the Essex County Board OF
Freeholders is called to this. as it has
been the cause of several serious acci-
dents.
The new officials of the New Jersey
Division will hold meeting to organize
for the new year on Friday, Dec. 3, at
Newark. All appointments of local
consuls and the contracts with league
hotels and repair shops terminate on
December 1.
Chief Consul Boyle of the Pennsvl-
vania Division, announces that proceed
ings will be taken against any unauthor-
lied person wearing the badge or button
of the League of American Wheelmen.
This should be warning to those who
are disposed to try and secure the advan-
tages of membership without the ex-
pense of becoming enrolled. The league
is of benefit, either directly or indirectly,
to all wheelmen; and those who are
either too careless or too mean to sup
port the organization by joining should
not be permitted TO represent themselves
as such at any time, or to secure advan-
tages to which they are not entitled
There are other divisions which should
take the same action.-Ed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
decision Ansoting Fraternal orders

At meeting of the State Board of
Taxation held in Newton on Wednesday
an important decision was made which
will be of great Importance to the Odd
Fellows and other charitable organiza-
tions in this State.
The assessor of Belvidere had made an
assessment of 81 ,255 on property of Cove
nant Lodge, No. 13, I. o. o. F., of Bel
videre, consisting of furniture, bank
stock, mortgages and notes. The lodge
appealed to the State Board of Taxation
saying that it was charitable fund, and
could not be assessed.
The decision was under the act of 1894,
and it was met with much rejoicing
from the other benevolent associations
throughout the state.
Three member voted to set aside the
assessment, and Major Lentz voted that
the property was assessable. Several
similar cases are pending throughout
the State, but it is now thought they
will oe dropped.
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BEAcH--coE WEDDING.
Carrier william Beach Married at High
Noon y--Congratulations.

Carrier william Beach Married at High
Noon day-Congratulafions.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ellison j.
Coe, at 80 Ann street, was enlivened by
a wedding at high noon, Wednesday,
celebrating the marriage of their daugn-
ter Minnie Francis to William e. Beach,
one of the genial mail carriers of the
city Pretty decorations of flowers,
palms and other foliage plants added to
the beauty of the home. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Thomas
L. Coultas, D. D., the bride and groom
standing under a fl jral arch from
from which hung pretty floral mar
riage bell. The bride, neatly attir9d in
white satin and carrying rosebuds and
white carnations, was given away by her
father Miss Sadie Coe, sister of he
bride, in white organdie over light blue
silk, served as bridesmaid and little May
Coe and George Beach, niece of the
bride and son of the groom respectively.
acted as flower girl and page. Sidney j
Corby played the wedding march.
Wedding oreakfast was served and the
bride and groom left at 3:15. After a
weeks trip about the state, Mr. and Mrs.
Beach will make their home on Sussex
avenue.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03

in summer give shade or turn the eyes from
the sun.
S. They should be well rubbed and dried
after working.
6. Be careful of sores under harness. supply
an easy bit and consider the check rein If one
must be used.
T. Do not shut them in a stall for more than
few days without exercise.
s. Do not allow them to be overloaded nor
beaten By nature most horses are gentle and
if we'll treated from birth will be manageable
A horse that is jerked, struck, kicked or ac-
customed to sharp words shouted at him, will
naturally become nervous and ugly.
If horse, balks, bolts, kicks or bites, it is
generally the result of previous ill treatment;
kindness and patience only can overcome
viciousness. A quiet voice, quiet hands and
controlled temper is the power for balky
horse. Some are hopeless and had better be
shot.
(Please circulate this advice where need d.,
and teach it to the chiEdren)
DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS
l. Plain food. or Natures diet at a regular
time twice or thrice day. and always have
2. Clean water within reach.
8 Clean kennels or STALL and for dog it is
important to place his kennel in the sun in the
winter and in the shade in summer.
4 All animals require daily exercise and
should never be confined to one place for days
cousecutively.
s. In summer lime use carbalic soap twice a
month on animals addicted to feas and sores.
g. Give shelter. food and water or release
from life to the sick and stray.
7. Treat all animals as friends.
Where does his spirit restP
1t was God who made him-God knows best -
Mortimer Collins.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
Man Disappears from Town

Nathaniel Marsh, a young man of
about 35 years, disappeared from his
home On Water street in this city at II
o'clock Monday morning and has not
been heard of since. He was an engi-
neer by trade and known to large num-
Der of people about town. He wore a
light felt hat, black overcoat and vest
with stripes. and dark grey trousers; is
about 5 feet inches in height and of
medium build, with beard and mustache
and brown hair. It is thought he was
mentally deranged. Information con-
cerning his whereabouts will be gladly
received by Mrs. Marsh, Water street.
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Y. M. c. A. NOTES.
VI e,come Reception To -Night-Hattle of the
Blues and Reds-Meetings

Blues and Reds-Me etiDgs.
Col. Brewer of the Salvation Army
Headquarters, New York city, will ad-
dress the mems meeting at the hall on
Sunday afternoon at 4 Is. The meeting
is for men only and will doubtless have a
large attendance.
The art exhibit and tea to be given by
the Ladies Auxiliary next Tuesday
night, has success already assured by the
enthusiasm of the ladies. Full particu-
lars and advertisement are printed else
where in the CHRONICLE.
The boys last Sunday enjoyed talk
from former Physical Director G. F.
Herman, who was always warm friend
of the boys. All the boys of the town
are invited to the meeting next Sunday
afternoon at quarter past four.
The membership contest, SO popular
with the seniors" has besn taken up by
the boys department, Will Halliday
leading the Blues and Roy Berry the
Reds, and many of the boys are already
on the ''hustle" for spoils. They have
also been assigned space on the bulletin.
The membership contest, the inaugur-
alton of which was told in the CHRoN-
IcLE of last week, is already waxing
warm. By the bulletin in DR.. Andrews
store window, it will be noticed that the
Blues are trihe ahead to-day, but it is
hinted that the Reds are about to spring
a surprise and turn the tables greatly.
II is likely that the race will remain
quite evenly ma%ned and exciting to
the end.
This evening from to 10 the Associa-
ton Building will be thrown open to the
men of the city, being the opening recep-
ton to General Secretary Lunbeck and
Physical Director Fl. G. Thompson, M.
D. About seven hundred invitations
have been sent to those whose names
could be secured, but all young men of
the city are cordially invited to be pres
ent. The evening entertainment will be
followed by the passing of refreshments
by the Ladies Auxiliary.
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An Izteresting Newspaper.

Next Saturdays issue of the Euening
Post will be especially interesting to
book readers and buyers. It's comments
on new books are very exhaustive. and
have an international reputation of the
highest character. 1t also prints a
larger number of publishers announce
ments than any other American news
paper. The special features Of the Sat
urday issue of the Evening Post will be
in keeping with the paper.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
LODGE NOTES.
The Braves of MohuscOwungie Tribe give
Ladies' Night''-Notes of other Lodges.

The Braves of MohuscOwungie Tribe give
Ladies' Night''-Notes of other Lodges.
Mohuscowungie Tribe of Red Men,
which has become SO popular in this city
during the past year, on Tuesday even
ing celebrated its first ladies' night in the
wigwam of the tribe in the CHRONICLE
building, and it was successful and
pleasant event. The warriors, their
wives and friends, gathered in large
numbers and enjoyed an excellent enter
tainment and addresses by several prom
inent citizens who are friends of the or
der. Atthe opening of the entertainment
all of the officers of the tribe, led by Past
Sachem and Prophet B. D. Evans,
M. D., Medical Director of the
State Hospital at Morris Plains,
appeared in full Indian dress,
making a gorgeous and dazzling show
and delighting the audience. Refresh
ments and dancing were enjoyed after
the close of the entertainment.
At meeting of st. Margaret's Coun-
Gil, No 613, G. B. L.. held Wednesday
evening, Dec 1, the following officers
were elected for 1898: President, Very
Rev J. M. Flynn; vice president, John
callahan; chancellE Z e Meskill;
4 d. Kaif; secretary,
Jdsl collector, Thomas F.
Welsh; marshal. Richard ]. Rutledge;
orator, James Rutledge; guard. Thos.
F. Ducey. trustees, Andrew Farrell,
William Keefe and Patrick Gallighan;
representative to State council, Very
Rev. j. M. Flynn; alternate, T. H.
Meskill.
knights of Pythias Lodge No. 121 will
confer the rank of page on two candidates
tonight. The election of Grand Lodge
officers will also be held.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
Musical Lectures.

Carl G. Schmidt, in his third lecture,
Wednesday morning, gave to his audi
ence collection Of interesting facts con-
corning the history Of the piano forte:
In the two previous lectures the earlier
notation and writers were each in their
turn considered, but this lecture dealt
only with the history of the instrument
which today is universally used on the
concert stage and in the home.
Beginning with the Monochord or one
stringed instrument he gave descriptions
of tho tone produced and the mode of
playing on the most important inven-
tions which led up to the pianoforte.
Explaining among others, the piano vio-
lin, in which small rosined wheels re-
voIved against the strings -or bows were
drawn across them to them, to the Dull
elmer and Clavichord and eventually to
the inventor Christofori of Florence who
in It'll, produced an instrument with
hammers, which struck the strings from
below, in fact the beginning of our pres
ent pianoforte.
Then the inventor, Gustav Silber
man, who is generally accorded the
honor of having made the first practical
pianoforte, to the Steinway grand in Mr..
Schmidt's music room.
He then gave several illustrations Of
its possibilities and capabilities; its i'm
-zas,sse asteepIstisc- s lsnd harmonic proper
ties: after which he gave recital, play
ing numbers from Mendelsshon, Bach,
Schumann and Chopin.
The next lecture will be given Tanu-
ary 12, when the piano compositions of
Haydn, Mozart and Clement will be il
lustrated.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
mp. Mllk an Excellent stimulant.

When overcome by bodily fatigue or
exhausted by brain labor, no stimulant,
.so-called, serves SO well the purpose Of
refreshment and rest. both bodily and
mentally. as milk. When heated as hot
as one can readily take it, it may be sip
ped slowly from tumbler, and, as it
is easily digested, one feels very soon its
beneficial effects. Few persons realize
the stimulating qualities of this simple
beverage ladies Home Journal.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
7ery respectfully yours,
RICHARD A. MCCURDY.

President Bird W. Spencer of the State
Firemen's Association has appointed a
committee to provide ways and means to
purchase property, erect buildings and
procure necessary legislation for the es-
tablishment of a home for aged and in
digent fremen.
Augustus W. Bell, who is writing the
Morristown Fire Department history,
now appearing in the CHRONICLE, is evil
IDENTIFY 1nethodical man, and has at
command various newspapers comments
that have bearing on the matter. His
example of preserving history is to be
commended. -SusSer Register.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
NEW JERSEY NEWS.

Typhoid fever of a mild form is prevalent in
Paterson. 1t is said to be tracable to milk.
A show, at which bantams alone will be ex-
hibited, will he held in Hackeneack on the 8th,
9th and 10th instants.
The Sussex County Telephone Company
being without franchise in Newton is running
it's wires over private property. There are at
present twenty-five subscribers.
The Orange chapters, Daughters of the
Revolution, have elected the following Off
GERS: Regent. Mrs. George A. King; vice
regent. Mrs. John A. Ditmrrs; recording Sec
retary. Mrs. T. w, Foster; corresponding sec
retary. Miss Morgan; treasurer. Miss Mar
garet A. Burtis,
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Weather Indications.
Rain tonight and Saturday.
MOORE.
OBITUARY..
JAMES H.sEAsToN.

James H. Easton, brother.of the late
William j. Easton, died at his residence
in New Rochelle, on Sunday; interment
was made in the Evergreen Cemetery
this city on Wednesday. Mr.. Easton
was at one time well known in Morris
town. He learned the printing trade
with the Banner, afterwards locating in
New York. At the time of his death he
was the proprietor of the Long Island
Times.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03

celebrate the fact that on Wednesday
he replaced the last old ground cir
cult phone in the district with the
new metallic long distance apparatus.
His district. lying between South Orange
and Newton and including 500 subscri-
bers, is now the banner district of the
company, being the first to entirely free
itself from the old ground circuit tele-
phones. The N. Y. and N. J. Telephone
Company in general and Manager Denni-
son in particular should be compliment
ed for enterprise and good management.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

The Morris Canal is about closed for
the winter; the last boat was loaded on
Tuesday.
The monthly meeting and entertain
ment of the Epworth League of the M (.
E. Church occurs tonight.
The monthly meeting of the Board Of
Aldermen will be held at the Board
Rooms this evening. Dec. Sd at a.o'elaek4
Glass Sc of the South Street Presby-
terian Sunday School will hold sociable
in its room tonight. Glass As will hold
its regular monthly meeting one week
later.
Henry Morgan, who recently served a
term in State Prison for larceny, was ar
rested at Boonton on Saturday evening
last for breaking Jail, and is now at the
Morris County Jail.
At the meeting of Tolbert Post Tues
day evening it was decided to hold Ct.
A. r. entertainment for members and
friends of the Post and Hope League on
Tuesday evening. December IA. Nc
Davitt Post of Dover will be invited.
The property and store building at No.
25 Washington street was occupied by
J. B. Nelson and VIM. Meslar, owned
by Messrs. Charles H. Green, E. J.
Looney, E. F. Cooney and J. E. Fennell.
was sold Tuesday of last week to Walter
V. Meslar, the price being $4,000.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Young
Mems Christian Association has arranged
for an exhibitor and sale of pictures,
including number by the well known
artist, A. B. Frost, in the Y. M. G. A.
parlors, on Tuesday afternoon and even
ing, the 7th instant.
Ticket Agent Fregans is greatly pleased
with the new order of arrangements at
tie Morristown station. Beginning on
Wednesday Joseph A. Hays will act as
night ticket agent, his hours being from
5.45 p. m. to 2 a. M, and on Sundays for
the morning trains west and evening train
east. The public will also appreciate the
change.
The annual dinner and reunion of the
Twenty fifth Regiment Veteran Associa-
ton will be held on December 13, at
Paterson. At the annual meeting of the
association on Monday these officers were
elected: President. McKiernan; vice
president, Abram Vanderbilt; secretary,
Samuel g. McKiernan; treasurer, Philip
Mentnech chaplain, Rev. John H.
Robinson.
At the annual meeting of the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor of
the South Street Presbyterian Church
held on Wednesday night, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing six
months, beginning January 1 president,
Harrie B. Hoffman; vice-president, Will
liam Hessey Jr.: treasurer, Edward G.
Lyon, Jr.; recording secretary, Miss
Jamison, corresponding secretary, Miss
Lucy Morris.
Miss Gertrude COLES will exhibit a
panel of paintings, including miniatures,
at the exhibition of the VanDyck Art
Club, to be held on Saturday, December
11th, from 10 a. m. until 10 p. M, at the
VanDyck Studious, 9S9 Sth avenue; near
56th street, New York. All are cordial
ly invited. Miss COLES will also exhibit
by invitation, several pictures at the
Town and Country Club House. No. 10
East 22d street, on the occasion of their
annual Tea and Loan Exhibition, next
Monday afternoon.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
Concerning the ..Free Pufr.n

The Paterson Press truthfully remarks:
SIT is a fact worthy of note that the few
business men left who say that 'adver-
tising doesn't pay seem to be the ones
who are most willing to avail themselves
of the free puff, if they can beguile
some paper into giving it to them"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
speedwell Lake Railroad.

The survey for the SpeedweIl Lake
Railroad has been completed from Wat
nong to Speedwell avenue. The line be-
ginning at Watnong Station, has been so
located as to obtain the best advantages
for railroad line and yet interfere as
little as possible with owners of private
property. The distance is about 1880
feet.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
Old Point Comfort Tour.

Honeyman's Private Tours Excursion
to Old Point Comfort is announced for
Tuesday, December 2S; party to return
Saturday Jan. 1. Circulars, with partic-
uIars can be had by addressing on postal,
Honeyman's Private Tours, PlainfeId,
New Jersey.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
PRESIDENTS OFFICE.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK.

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 1897.
Editor Chronicle:
Dear Sir-I request the favor of space
in your columns to express my sense of
obligation to the members of Resolute
Hook and Ladder Company, and Inde-
pendent Hose Company, of the Morris
town Fire Department. and in particular
to Chief Engineer Stevens, for the
promptness and efficiency of their assis-
tance in subduing the flames when my
stables and carriage houses at Morris
Plains were burned last Sunday night.
1t is possible that much more serious
confagration might have occurred had
the fire not been confined to the burning
buildings by their timely and most
courteous aid.
Very respectfully yours,
RICHARD A. McCURDY.
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SUSSEX COUNTY.

Commencing last week the wholesale price
of milk in Sussex county is 8 cents quart.
AS a result of a runaway accident George w.
Rude Of Ha1dYston is laid up with broken
hip.
The new towel factory at Deckertown
opened with an entertainment on Wednesday
evening of this week.
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Morris Plains, Nov. 26, 1879
Ed. CHRONICLES;


Dear Sir:-In your account of the fire
at my place it was stated that ''Mr. Nc
Curdy telephoned for assistance from the
State Hospital, which not forthcoming.
the Morristown Fire Department was
appealed to-
Your reporter was misinformed in this
respect and the statement consequently
does great injustice to the management
of the hospital.
The facts are that as soon as the flames
burst out Medical Director Evans tele-
phoned me that the hospital had a sup
ply wagon and corps Of tiremen and that
if they could be of any use he would
send them to me at once. I was engaged
at the fire but Mrs. McCurdy received
the message and answered thanking DR..
Evans and saying that she had afgeady
telephoned to Morristown, that the iHuck
and h2se compaa:7ies were on the
and that 40 fnT M aas-
sary. Warden Everitt of the State Hos
pital was on his way to Morristown, saw
the flames and promptly drove over and
also rendered the services of the Hospital
Fire Department, which I gratefully de-
clined, Resolute and Independent Hose
Companies having then arrived. Kind
ly publish this correction and oblige,
Very respectfully yours,
RICHARD A. MCCURDY.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
Kindness to Animals.


l. Give the horse proper food and clean
water regularly three times day.
q Wash the feet once or twice day and
guard against corns by proper shoeing.
8. Give warm shelter in winter and cool in
summer. and always clean stall.
4. If left standing in winter, blanket them;
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
Manager pennIson,s Rooster.

The "busiest man in
town" Manager Den
nison of the telephone
company-is also the
'.happiest" this week.
The loud growing
rooster he wears is to
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
FIRE NOTES..
II. A. McCurdy Thanks the Morristown
Fireinen and Makes Core ction

Firemen and Makes a Correction
We cheerfully publish the following
card from Mr.. McCurdy relative to a
statement in the CHRONICLE of last week.
The information as to the recent
fire as published was given to represen-
tative of the CHRONICLE by an employee
of Mr.. McCurdy, the morning following
the fire, who it is evident was not in
formed as to the facts.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03

Glass Sc of the South Street Presby.
terian Sunday School will hold sociable
in its room tonight. Glass As will hold
its regular monthly meeting one week
later.