The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-15
NORRIS COUNTY NENS'
MADISON.

The Rev. Fred N. Upham, pastor of
the Westfield (Mass.) Methodist
Church, died of pneumonia after a
brief illness at the home of his father,
the Rev. Samuel F. Upham, professor
of practical theology at Drew Semin-
ary, on Sunday last. The deceased
was 80 years of age. The funeral
services were held from his church in
Westfield on Wednesday afternoon.
Interment was made at Reading, Pa.
BENJAMIN F. Amster and family re-
moved to Bernardsville on Monday
where Mr.. Amster purchased the
grocery business of John Butcher.
At the next meeting of the Thurs
day Morning Club in the Madison As
sembly Rooms, the club will take up
the study of the Charlemagne Cycle
of Legends y Miss Ruth Deyo, the
pianist will render several selections
at this meeting.
The annual meeting of the Madison
Citizens Band was held in the band
room in the Flanagan Building on
Monday evening. James Murphy was
elected president, Milton Megargle,
treasurer; Frank E. Helm, manager
and Lewis Taylor, leader
John B. McGrath, of this place, has
y
which will be managed by l.. e.
Conklin, late with J. S. Hall.
The pupils of the public school are
preparing a Christmas cantata to be
given on Friday evening, December
3S.
Prof. John Holly's Dancing Glass
in the James Building has member
ship of 35.
The marriage of Miss Jennie Ely,
of Florham Park, to W. w. Woodruff,
of Newton, was solemnized at the
home of the BRIDES parents by Rev.
J. E. Ferguson, pastor of the Hanover
Presbyteria Church, on Wednesday
evening.
The Seth Thomas Clock Go. has
several men engaged in putting the
large clock in position in the
tower of the James Library.
S. R. Berry has accepted position
with J. S. Hall, the jeweller.
An illustrated lecture will be de-
livered by the Rev. DR.. Joseph P. A.
M. Mccormack on the Madonna in
Art, Scripture, Poety and Song" in
st. Vincent's Church on Sunday
evening
Raymond B. Matthews entertained
party of friends at his home on
Grove street on friday evening.
David MacColl, State secretary of
the Y. M. @. A. delivered an eloquent
address on the "Bible' at the mems |
meeting in the Y M. g. A. Hall on
Sunday afternoon.
Oscar Duryea and family are oc-
cupying the Hardwick residence on
Wilmer Place for the winter.
A copy of the resolution passed by |
the Board of Education recommend
ing that all children be vaccinated |
was received by each pupil of the pub
lie schools on Friday.
The public schools were closed on |
Monday to permit the teachers to at
tend the Teachers Institute at Morris
town.
David S. Ely, the local bicycle deal
er left ON Friday for a business trip |
through Pennsylvania.
Miss Lily Troxell, of Grove Street
returned on Friday from st. Paul, |
where she has been spending several
months.
Rev. Anthony H. Stein, pastor of
st. Vincent's Church is slowly |
recovering from his recent illness.
Drew Seminary closed yesterday for
the annual holiday vacation.
Rev. N. Van SAINT, of this place, oc-
cupied the pulpit of the Chatham
Methodist Church on Sunday morning
Miss Jennie Hancock, class of '96
of the High School, is teaching the
fifth grade pupils during the absence
of Miss Hopping of Florham Park.