The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-29
FROM OTHER TOWNS.
MADISON.

produced by the Alumni Association of
the Newark High School in the assembly
room of the Central School on Tuesday
last. The entertainment was given
under the auspices of the Literary Asso-
citation of the public school.
Rev. E. N. Crasto and wife left on
Saturday for their new home in Wood
bridge, N. J.
Edwin Halsey of New York city has
rented the residence of the late Alfred
Baldwin on Madison avenue.
The two Jumpers" for the fire de-
partment, costing $75, were delivered on
Saturday.
The trustees of the Presbyterian
Church issued their report on Sunday
last for the fiscal year.
A large, interested and enthusiastic
audience witnessed the performance of
the Wrinkle Company on Monday even
ing. The great audience heartily cheered
Miss Parvo's appearance as the Goddess
of Liberty" and every patriotic refer
ence.
The madison Cyclers" will make
their first run on May 5. Orange being
the objective point.
Rev. Olivia A Curtis will deliver the
principal address at the twenty-ffth
anniversary of the Y. M. q. A. on May
8.
Prof. Homer B. Sprague conducts
the Rhetoric Department of the Student
Journal
Mrs. M. Pierson of Tarrytown, N. Y,
is spending few weeks with her mother,
Mrs. L. N. Noe.
Miss Bertha Matthews returned to the
State Normal School on Monday.
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the sale of roses in New York city and
injured Madison's chief industry
growing. The loss to growers thus far
has been estimated at several thousand
dollars.
Miss Sadie Teeple has returned from
several weeks visit in Brooklyn, N. Y.
F. J. Titus has accepted the position
as manager of F. G. McCracken's store
on Main street.
Cosgrove & Tobin have completed the
tile roof on the summer house in James
Park.
Several members of the Alumnae
Association of the Newark High School
visited Drew Theological Seminary on
Saturday.
J. H. McGraw returned from Cleve-
land, O., on Monday.
Drinkwater & Drake have repaired
the borough macadam roads.
Miss J. @. Fad of New York city is
stopping at the Ridgedale House.
Miss Lizzie Schmidt is spending few
weeks with friends in Mineola, L. l.
Arbor day is being appropriately OBJ
served in the public schools to-day.
William Denote shipped over $4,000
tent pegs to the U. S. Army on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brittin of Bridge
port, Conn.,, spent few days with Mrs.
w. j. Brittin this week.
The closing entertainment of the boys
department of the Y. NJ. G. A. will oc-
cur tonight in Association Hall.
Miss Marion Hart has accepted po-
sition as stenographer in New York.
Rev. Gustave Gorrisse of this place
accepted the pastorate of the M. E.
Church in Rush, Pa.
The initiatory team of the local Jr. o.
u. A. M. has issued challenges to sall
initiatory teams in the State.
Henry Kohler made an application on
Tuesday for license for hotel on the
corner Of Main and Prospect streets.
J. Fl. McGraw is building a large ad-
dition to his barn on Prospect street.
Miss Evelyn Fisher of Boonton is
spending few days with friends in
town.
At the weekly meeting of the Jr. O.
u. A. M, of this place, on Tuesday
evening, it was unanimously voted amid
great enthusiasm to form military COM
pany and open recruiting station.
Nearly fifty members have already en-
rolled. After careful drilling they will
proffer their services to the government.
j. Matt Hopper and W. D. Greer are
also organizing a company. Several
names have been received.
Harry Nelson has accepted position
with Amster Bros, the butchers.
Rev. DIN A. Curtis delivered a patri-
otto address to the recently organized
company of Drew Students on Wednes-
day. Mr.. Curtis will act as chaplain of
the company.
Hamilton Mex. Twombly and family
are now occupying their mansion on Con-
vent road.
The annual meeting of the Madison
cyclers was held last evening.
Howard B. Garrison was accepted as a
member of the New Jersey Naval Re-
serve. In case the Reserves are called he
will act as gunner.
The trestle near the mansion of FL.
Nick. Twombly is nearing completion.
When finished all trains will pass over
it in order that the main approach to
the Twombly estate can be made under
the tracks.
Obituary.
Mrs Jennie Lind, wife of Isaac NJ Combs
of Rosedale avenue, died Wednesday after
noon after brief Illness She was thirty-nine
years of age and since her removal to Madison,
seven years ago, had won many fast friends
and the good esteem of all for kindly Christian
living. She was member of the South Street
Church of Morristown, and on removal here
became connected with the Presbyterian
Church of this place. A husband and eight
children survive her. and to them the sincere
sympathy of our people is now offered. The
funeral service will be held tomorrow after
noon at the late home. commencing at
O'Clock. Interment will be made in Chatham,
the former home of the deceased.
ALTON.
Where is the Afton's flag