The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-03-18
SIDNEY COLLINS.

SIDNEY COLLINS.
Sidney Collins who had been suffer
ing with LaGrippe for about five weeks,
died Wednesday morning, March 10Th,
at his home on Ridgedale avenue, near
Collinsville. He was born at Livings-
ton, Essex County, August IS, 1928, and
was in the 10th year of his age. Early
in life he learned the trade of shoe
maker. In 1851 ne married Amelia
Kranich, of Orange, and in 1854 remov-
ed to Morristown and opened ashoe store
in the old Fleury building which stood
at the top of Townhill, where the HUI
name Engine House now stands. After
carrying on bushes for about Ia years,
his health broke down, and he was ad-
vised by the late DR.. Quimby to pursue
an outdoor life. In partnership with his
brother William Collins, he purchased all
that tract of land, now known as Collins
vile, and carried on large truck rails
ing business.
He was originally an Abolishonist and
later Republican and always an active
worker in that party; and a staunch
friend of the colored race. He was a
lieutenant in the old Military Company
in Morristown--The Morris Greys, which
disbanded in the latter fifties; he was
also trustee for nine years of Ever
green Cemetery; and an active worker
and supporter of the chapel at Collins
vile.
| He leaves widow and seven children
! five sons and two daughters, viz: John
L., VIM. E Sidney j., Abram L.,
Harry B.. Mrs. Frank D. Cole and Mrs
VIM E Dobbins. Funeral will be held
Saturday afternoon at 2 p. M, at his late
home, and interment in the family plot
in Evergreen Cemetery.
WILLIAM D. PRICE.
The sad news of the death of William
d. Price, son of Robert A. Price of this
city, reached Morristown last Monday
evening. Being young man of 10 years
and a leader among many of the young
men of the town, Will. was well known
and respected by all as boy of cheerful
and happy dispe sition. About two years
ago he suffered from an attack of grippe
from which he never fully recovered and
! a short while ago he was sent to the
Mornlngside Sanitarium at Saranac
Lake. New York. He seemed to grow
no better. however, and on Monday Mr..
Price started from Morristown to bring
his son back home only to find on his
arrival that Will had died suddenly of
heart failure only few hours before.
The funeral service will be held at his
late home, 81 DeHart street. this even
ing, and interment will be made at
Branchville, Sussex county, tomorrow.
ISAAC l. coNDIT.
Isaac L. Condit for many years a
prominent and respected resident of Nor
ris County died at his home at Parsip-
pany, on Wednesday, March 9th. Many
years ago he was engaged in business in
! New York, but recently he lived quietly
at Parsippany. He was one Of the or
gapizers of the Morris County Children's
Home and served as president of the as
sociation until his death.
At special meeting of the Board OF
Directors of the the Morris County
Children's Home, held on March 10,
; the following minute was adopted:
II On the evening of the eth Of March, 1898
passed quietly to his well earned rest, oul
honored president, Mr.. Isaac L.. Condit.
/ Mr.. Condit was Oneof the incorporatOrs and
first directors of The Morris County Children's
Home. in 1881. In November. 1888. he was
/ elected vice president and in November 1886
he was made president This latter Office be
filed continuously from 1885 until death ended
\ his earthly labors.
Until year ago, when his health became
greatly imp ired AMI his activity in the affairs
| of the Home ceasal he had been the intel
! ligent, ever-presenE and untiring guardian Of
Its interests Mr. sSondit was courteous anC
+ kindly man. lived to a ripe old age and hi
good heart went out in benefits to the outcasi
and poor cdildreHs who for years past have
found a friendly refuge in the Home at Par
lsippany. We. his fellow directors. feel.in hi
3 death a great loss fo ourselves and The Morri
: County Children Home and will ckerisl
with respect the mesn0rY Of his noble and use
: life