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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Shrewsbury Residents Remember the
Valor of Dead Heroes.

Shrewsbury, Dec, 12.-The post
poned memorial service took place
at the NJ E. church last night.
The program opened with music by
the band, Henry Mitchell leader; read
ing scripture, Rev. e. E. Ayres; pray
er, Rev. Z. A. Lathrop, Congregational
church; song, choir, ITO Thee, O
Country; address, Rev. Z. A. La.
throp; music, sent out by the govern
ment, to be sung at all memorial ser
vices; solo, Harry Harlow, chorus by
choir; address, by Rev. E. =. Ayres,
followed by solo, sung by pastor, and
chorus by quartet, The Faded Coat of
Blue; collection, to be given toward
the monument to be erected by the
people of the United States in memory
of the Maine and soldiers who gave
their lives in the great war; music by
band; benediction by Rev. e, A. La
throp. There was large attendance.
The district lodge met with the Nellie
II. Greene lodge today, at their rooms
in the NJ e. church yesrry. There We're
delegates from Independence lodge and
Worcester lodge of Worcester; Ivy
Oakdale; Welcome, Westboro; Benefit
NorthbOro, and North Grafton. The
dinner committee were H. A. Maynard
George Wheeler, Mrs. Moves Mrs. Hol-
den Mrs Knowlton, Misses Cora Al
drich. Mary Wesson, Goldie Walker
Hattie Brown, Mabelle Maynard, Flora
Maynard.
The pygmy entertainment viii take
Mace at the NJ. e. church Vestry We'd
nesday evening. The proceeds will &c
toward interest on the church debt
Refreshments will be ON sale after
Miss Bemis is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Gamache.
The Kings Daughters met this af-
ternoon at The Congregational church
parlorS.
The Sunday school committee APP
pointed for Christmas festivities in the
M. e. church have decided on Satur
day evening before Christmas, the oath
for the Christmas tree. A Christmas
concert will be held Sunday night.
Tonight the firemen's ball will be held
at the town hall. Harry Brighams or
ehestra will furnish music A concert
will be given fromS to 9, when dancing
will be in order.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

A committee consisting of Mayor
elect PIunkett Alderman Meagher and
superintendent Of Streets j. P. Muir
pny went to Boston today. This COM
mttee was appointed by the incoming
city government to see if some meas
ures could not be adopted to bring
about some sort of an adjustment Of
the existing difficulties between the
striking shoe workers and to secure
such assistance as they required
Mayor-elect Plunkett, J. p. Murphy
and Edward L. Bigelow went to Bos-
ton today and called upon William B g.
RICE, with whom they had a long con-
ference. These men We're reticent re-
garding the result of their conferences
with Mr.. Rice, but from words dropped.
it is reasonably certain that the com
pany will not leave this city for a time
at least
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13
RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS.
Or. Charles w. Lynn Of oxford Meets
With Peculiar Accident

oxford. Dec 12.-Dr. Charles w.
LYNN was the victim of what might
have been q serious accident today. He
was near North oxford depot, waiting
for a freight train TO pass, when his
horse started to run and tipped nm
ont The doctor thinks he fell on d
large stone, as he was unconscious for
a short time. One of the trainmen as
sisted him to the station, where he re-
NAMED until his team was brought
hack His right shoulder was
snrained. and he was injured internal
". but does not fear serious results.
Rev. e. Payson Hammond viii hold
,vangelistic services at the NJ. r.:
C,bureb Saturday evening at $50, and
tbraa services Sunday. The Songrega-
tinneIists will cooperate with the
Methodists and will hold no services
Sunday. - ,U,noosto,, bas
been the guest Of her aunt MISS Mary
't The Congregational SUNDAY school
,,,ili observe Christmas by a Christmas
free and entertainment IN the NesuS
Monday evening, Dec, 70, 49,.
u WheeIock will move INTO MS
new house this week. p..4,,,
~ d Thayer took a trip to Boston
today. bad ;te annual
liz ne and roll call this evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

ed through the streets to Holy Trinity
church. where the religious services
were held. The little edifice was
crowded with friends and relatives of
the dead hero.
Company i occupied seats next to.
the altar. The Episcopal burial ser
vices were conducted by Rev. George
S. Pine, and We're very impressive. The
regular choir Of the church was aug
mented by the addition of j. Henry
Gleason and n. C. SimOnds.
During the exercises the following
selections were rendered: Lead, Kind
" Light Il Heard the Voice of Jesus
Say" and eco Forward, Christian Sol
der" The eulogy was delivered by
Rev. George 5. Pine. L. c. Fontalne
rendered a violin solo.
The remains were viewed by the large
| congregation as it passed from the
church. The line was reformed and
the procession moved towards Maple
wood cemetery. where the young SOL
der was laid to rest.
A firing squad, consisting of Corpo-
raj William Mccarthy, PriVates James
Hatch, Everett Howe, Dennis OBrien,
Frank Buck, John Ward, Riley Berry
and Michael Colleary, fired 4 Volley
over the grave. Taps was sounded by
F. A Warner. The bearers, Walter
Readio, John Colleary, Elton Howe,
Charles Holbrool1, Eldon Holt, Freeman
Burhoe. The floral tributes We're very
handsome and profuse, a pillow from
Co r being especially noticeable.
The common council held the short
est meeting of the year this evening.
President Morse was in the chair. The
journal of the previous meeting was
read and approved, after which Coun-
Gilman Neenan made a few remarks on
the council having r group photograph
taken. The council then adjourned.
At the recount, this evening, for
councilman from ward ., the result Of
the original count was reversed, and B.
F. Warren, citizen-labor candidate, was
elected over F. r. Simonds, the republi-
can candidate.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

Cathartic or purgative pills do more
harm than good. Carriers Little Liver
Pills do only good, but large amount Of
that. Only one pill dose.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

r-nusual interest is being m nj nj 5elG
IN me ne Worcester Y. NJ C. =, r Iarps
satu 1Far Of + admirers of the Grafton alton
number a ~ enthusiastic over the pros
PLAYERS IS a Hictory for the hill -town men,
poets o. viii accompany the players err
ana th ImdI'' trip for laurels-Iaure'S no'
;as hut but to be lost or won
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13
RunlOrs About
Marlboro
CAUSED CONCERN,
Not Likely That Shoe Firms
VIII Leave.

Marlboro, Dee, I2.-It developed to-
oay that the shoe manufacturers who
are involved in a strike, do not purpose
TO reopen their factories until the
spring unless the operatives make
some concessions. The manufacturers
say they would have no difficulty in
getting all the cutters they needed, but
III the stitching department the lack of
help prohibits any attempt to start up.
This seems to Indicate that the women
who have taken part in the movement
are more strongly inclined 10 hold out
than are the men.
IL Is announced that the Rice d
Hulchins Cutting avenue factory is to
Dc removed to Worcester.
Charles w. Curtis, superintendent of
TINS factory, was seen, and while he
was generally uncommunicative, stated
tnat not only Worcester but other
places had been considered for a loca-
ton, If the company found they could
not do business in Marlboro.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

raa;ee' Aid Society of the south
The La''ieS burch viii meet III the
Unitarian ~,ors Tuesday, at 2.SO p. NJ
church Pre- ne third alphabetical sup
CO.. viii be served
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

Vt, Hanernteudent Blackington of the
W. ,"coster and Suburban, with all
,ag employees Of The road, were out
WIS evening endeavoring to keep the
'g1ord Of the road up by running its
tLoI5 on full time, as usual, during the
s7NN storms. A salt car was sent
o1er the entire length of the road this
enlng at O'clock, in order to keep
,He cars from losing the rail. During
r'P early evening, 'double-headers
N'fe run to accommodate the Millbury
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13
USED MUCH SALT,
and suburban Lines Kept Up Their sohed-
uls Time.

"I8hury. Dec 12,-The slight storm
.'s avening caused a general shake
'' "n"ng the local farmers who bring
'I' rom out in the country to Wof-
'$J'f PARTIES. one of the local deal
IS brought in his load of milk, and LETT
'' ln Ducharme's store so as TO make
@Ir To accommodate E. w. Ide of Wor-
7l'f tomorrow.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-02-04
Hope League { celebrates.

The Ladies of Hope League, the faith
full military auxiliary to Torbert Post,
q. A. r. celebrated their tenth anniver-
sary on Wednesday, in a pleasant evening
entertainment and social. A Alal ge number
of the members of the league and veter-
ans of the Post were present, and enjoyed
the fine entertainment and Refreshments.
Mrs. L. D. Babbitt. president of the
League, opened the exercises with re-
marks concerning the history and work
of the organization, and called on Miss
Miss Emma Cory, who for faithful SER
vice as secretary of the league during all
its ten years of existence was presented
with handsome palm, to preside DUR
ing the evening. The program consisted
of songs. recitations and instrumental
music and those who participated were:
Boyd Risk Berry, George Babbitt. Miss
Mabel Colley Miss Ella Babbitt, Mrs.
Colley Mrs. s. Loree and Fl. Linda
bury.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-02-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

The Misses Dalrymple are at Mrs. Tunis'.
Mrs. George b. Mcclellan is now in New
York.
Miss Edith Walker returned from Baltimore
last week.
Miss Rosse of Canada, was Mrs. Walsh's
guest last week.
Miss Gilbert of Brooklyn is Miss Mary
Spencer's guest.
winter in New York.
DR.. Pearce Bailey was the guest of his
parents over Sunday.
Miss Cornelia Willis was the guest of Mrs.
N. G. Marsh last week.
Miss Mercer of virl inia is visiting Mrs. H. n.
Walker of South street.
Miss Emily Mason is the guest Of the Misses
Perkins of south street.
William D. Lord of "Merrywood'' is travel
ing with friends in the South.
Miss Mary L. Lewis and Miss Belle Hastings
are in Weimar for the winter
Miss Lillian Chew is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Winship of Boy ken street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Freeman of Ridgewood
Hill have returned from Lakewood.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Frederic Dodd were the
guests of Mrs de Barry for Sunday.
Mrs. Morris Wilkins has returned from
Albany and is at the Colonial for the winter.
James Emott OF New York is the guest of
his aunt, Mrs. J Morgan Slade of Madison
avenue.
Miss E. e. Dana spent last Sunday in New
York, the guest of Mrs. Danforth, formerly of
Morristown.
Miss Lenita Raymond recently appeared as
the daughter of the regiment at fancy dress
ball at Saranac.
Edwin A. Stevens Lewis spent Sunday in
Morristown, the guest of Gen. and Mrs Henry
Harrison Walker.
Miss Smithers of New York. who was Miss
Halls guest at the Underhil Houte last week.
has returned to New York.
Mr. and Mrs William Shippen are staying
at Mrs. Underhill's while their Madison ave-
nue. residence is being repaired.
Mr. and Mrs. Rignal T. Woodward of Perry
street, have been visiting there Southern plan
tation near Baltimore for few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Shelton and family
spent the week in New York, being called
there by the death of Mr.. Shelton's mother.
Mrs William H. Field and Miss Field, who
have leased their house to Mr.. and Miss
Woodruff, will go abroad in the spring to re
main year.
Mrs. Julius Catlin and Miss Julia Irving
Graham are among the patronesses for the
course of readings on Monday mornings dur
ing Lent, to be given by Mrs. H. J. Gielow. a
the Waldorf-Astoria.
The engagement is announced of Miss Alice
Stewart Walker daughter of Genl and Mrs
Henry Harrison Walker of South street tC
Edwin A Stevens Lewis. son of the late Col
Edwin Parker Custis Lewis and Mrs. Lewis
and grandson of the late Edwin A. Stevens oi
Castle Point. Hoboken.
Locke Richardson, who of late has spend hi:
summers in Morristown. is about to start fol
Europe to give Shakespearian recitals in
England, Germany and France. He will
appear first at Berlin. where he will be the
guest of the United States Ambassador,
Andrew D. White, one of his oldest and most
intimate friends and will also revisit Oxford
and Cambridge, where his success with the
University audience is remembered.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-02-04
THE POLICE SCANDAL,
Fun Statement of the Brennan Case and
the Work of the Citizens League.

FUN Statement of the Brennan Case and
the Work of the Citizens League.
Last week there was much talk and
note of the indictment and disappear
ance of Police Officer Brennan, but few
of the exact facts were given. They are
as follows:
A young lady of twenty three years
and well known family of the town
came into serious trouble, for which
Brennan was responsible. Her mother
took up the matter and calling Brennan
to the house, gave him a chance to
marry the girl, which he refused TO do.
The mother then interviewed Justice
Cliff, who said he could do nothing in
the matter and referred her to Overseer
of the Poor Babbitt and from there she
went to City Clerk Ayers and the Clerk
of Grand, Jury, G. A. Muir, all OF the
officials pleading inability to act in the
case, one even suggesting that she
would have to wait until the Mayor
came home. Finally the almost dis
tracted woman appealed to the Citizens
League and two Of the members took up
up the case. They went Immediately to
the Grand Jury, then nearing the close
of its session, and made efforts to secure
warrant for Brennan's arrest that even
ing. but failed to find Justice.
The Grand Jury took up the case and
early the following morning Wednesday,
brought into court an indictment against
Brennan. But he had '.smelled rat''
and anticipating arrest, fed. The same
evening he was dismissed from the force
by the police Committee. No word has
been heard of his whereabouts but he is
believed to be not far away as overtures
have been made to the interested parties
for "quiet settlement of the matter.
The affair was only the elimination of
a long series of winks, firts, and private
love making while on duty.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-02-04
NO TRACE OF Oliver.
Calculation of the Shortage in
City Tax Moneys.

Copy OF the Ex-CoIiector's Bond and List
of Bondsmen-Bond o. Forty Thousand
Dollars-Aldermanic Finance Committee
at w ork on the AccouDts-Ths Shortage
Estimated at 5000.
Though sharp lookout has been kept
and general alarm sent out about the
state and elsewhere, the authorities have
yet no trace of the missing ex-tax coll
lector, j. Clark Oliver. His accounts
have not been fully stated, but the FL
nance Committee Of the Aldermen are at
work preparing to sift the matter, and it
is hoped that definite information may
be given soon.
In the absence of divers fax dupli-
Gates and basing calculation of the
shortage on his last report, rendered in
May, 1897, it would appear that the
gross amount now due the city is $S.-
500 SO. This includes $1,T39.80 alleged
to be due on the duplicates for 1895.
Out of this sum in all fairness should be
deducted a. reasonable sum for taxes
which are uncollectable, including poll
taxes, amounting to at least $3 600. This
leaves an apparent shortage of about
So. 600.
The full bond given by the missing ex-
Collector with signatures attached and
yet on file with City Clerk Ayers, is as
follows:
Know all men by these presents that we,
]. Clark Oliver, Samuel ]. Oliver, William
Becker, Thomas Malley, Edward J.. Looney,
John E. Fennell, Charles HI. Green, John R,
n r,r.A
D. Halsey, all of the town of Morristown in
the county of Morris and State of New Jersey
are held and firmly bound unto the Mayor aud
Board of Aldermen in the sum of FORTY THOU
SAND DOLLARS, lawful money of the United
States of America. to be paid to the said
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Morristown,
their successors or assigns, to which pay ment
well and truly to be made we bind ourselves
each of us jointly and seyerally and our and
each and every of our heirs, executors and ad-
ministrators, firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated the thirtieth
day of August in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety five.
The condition of this obligation is such that
Whereas, The above bounden. j. Clark
Oliver. Is collector in and for the said town of
Morristown.
Now. therefore. if the said J. Clark Oliver
shall we'll, truly and faithfully perform all the
duties of said Office of collector in and for the
said town of Morristown according to law,
then the above obligation to be void otherwise,
to be and remain In full force and virtue.
(Signed)
j. CLARK OLIVER. JOHN r. PIPER,
JOHN E. FENNELL, SAMUEL p. OLIVER,
CHARLts H. GREEN, A. G.. PHILLIPS.
EDWARD j. LooNEY, A. W. THIELER,
EDMUND D. HALsEY.
Dated August 80, 1898.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-02-04
DIED OF HyDRoPHoBIA.

John Corbin Passes Away IN Violent Con.
vuIsions-Bitten six Months ago-Autopsy,
A collie dog owned by John Corbin was
bitten one day last August by strange
dog, Corbin not knowing it at the
time. The dog evidently had the rabies.
Later Mr.. Corbin was fercely attacked
and bitten by the collie and was defend
ing himself with pitchfork when the
onslaught of the infuriated animal be-
coming dangerous, he killed it. Three
days afterward he saw DIR. Douglas who
cauterized the wounds. They quickly
healed and no further thought was given
to the matter until on Thursday last DR..
Douglas received Z hasty summons to
attend Mr.. Corbin, who had been taken
with violent commissions. A careful
diagnosis having been made DR.. Douglas
concluded that his patient was suffering
from hydrophobia. The crisis came at
an early hour on Monday morning !;
death following shortly afterward from
exhaustion caused by his violent convul-
sions, despite the fact that strenuous
efforts were made to save his life. DIR.
Prout, pathologist at the State Hospital
made an autopsy on Monday. when, he
found sure indications of rabbies.
Mr.. Corbin grew garden truck and
small fruits for the local markets. He
lived at Hoyt's Corner on the Mount
Kemble road, s'Under the Mountain" as
it is more familiarly called.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-02-04
;HRoNIcLE GUARANTEES GOOD RESULTS TO ADVERI
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

Only One Before the Boz rd Next Week
List Of signers. and Protest of Citizens.
Only one application for license has
been filed with the city clerk for the con-
sideration of the Excise Commissioners
at the monthly meeting next Wednesday
evening, that being for renewal of hotel
license at Farmers Hotel by Patrick j.
LooneY, dated January 25. The form
of endorsement subscribed to by the
signers OF the application and the list of
signers is as follows:
We. the subscribers. Freeholders of the town
of Morristown. in the county of Morris, do
certify that Patrick J. Looney, who is desirous
to obtain a license for keeping an inn or tavern
In the town of Morristown Is person of good
character and repute for honesty and
temperance. and is known to US to have
at least two feather beds more than
are necessary for his family use and
is we'll provided with house room. stabling
and provender and that the place. the Far
mer's Hotel. where he now resides Is very
necessary and proper for a tavern: and we
pray your honors to license him accordingly.
And we do further certify that the said tavern
is necessary and will conduce to the public
good: W. E. Martin. Thomas A. Nugent,
Fnlll1p JAcQul James Furbly. r. y. MASIeTSOn,
j. Rodier. s. Leonard. Jr.. John P. Carroll,
E. ]. Looney, Patrick Hogan. Michael Harter.
William Looney, Robert j. Price. Jerry
Callahan, Jr.
Against this application there has been
fled the following remonstances
To the Honorable the Board Of E1ctse Com
nltSsS0neTs:
Whereas. P. ]. Looney, proprietor of the
Farmers Hotel has applied for renewal of
his license, and
Whereas, the Excise Board is charged with
the power and obligation to investigate the
fitness of all the applicants for license,
We therefore beg to inform you that we are
prepared to assist you in this investigation of
Mr.. Looney's conduct of his hotel, and believe
that an investigation will show that he has
maintained tippling place, has been guilty
of frequent violations of the excise laws. and
therefore an unfit person to hold a license,
Wetherefore, request you to refuse him
license. until his fitness is proved.
NORMAN Fox. SAMUELZ q. BATTEN,
E. A. CARRELL. FREDERICK w. OWEN,
ALBERT ERDMAN. THOMAS b IRoNSIDR.
j. Soaring JOHNSON.
Committee of Citizens.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-02-04
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES.

Field Club take up most of the evenings for the
younger set. There have been no dances since
the holidays. few card parties and few
lunches and dinners have made up the measure
of the days. Next Friday. the 11th. there is to
be dance at McAlpin Hall which is denomi-
mated an extra James Emott and Richard
Duyckinck have it in charge and much TO the
enjoyment of the young women 1t Is now an
accomplished fact. It is expected that there
will be an extra number Of men which is so
encouraging.
The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association
will hold their annual reception in the Young
Mems Catholic Association hall Friday even
ing, February II. Tickets may be purchased
from the following members: Mrs. Ann Kan 9
treasurer of the association; Mrs Marie
Hillock. Mrs Annie T. Morris-ey. Mrs. Emma
Q. Cooney. Arrangement Committee.
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served on several important committees,
was made Grand Pursuivant in 1880 and
and 1881, and District Deputy Grand
Master of the Ninth Masonic District in
1881, 1882, 1888, 1884, 1885 and 1886. He
was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1887
and 1888. Deputy Grand Master in 1889
and 1890 and again in 1895, and was elect
ed Grand Master of New Jersey in 1896
and 1897.
Mr.. Fortmeyer was born in New York
City in 1889, wac graduated from old
Grammar School No. 35, from which SO
many bright lights emanated, then en-
tered New York College, then the Free
Academy" and after graduating served
a short time with the Home Insurance
Company, after. which he devoted his
energies to mercantile pursuits, entering
the old firm of Robert Colgate & Co.,
VIII ch afterward merged into what is
now the National White Lead Company,
with branches in every considerable city
in the Union. Mr.. Fortmeyer is the as
sistant manager of the New York house,
with offices at No. 100 William street.
Upon the recent formal opening of the
new lodge rooms of Cincinnati Lodge of
this city Brother Fortmeyer was an
honored guest and one of the principal
speakers; he has ever been warm friend
of the lodge which to member hold
him in affectionate regard.