The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

known as the "Sullivan building" He
associated with him in that year his son.
William Harry, under the firm name of
James P. Sullivan & Son.
In politics Mr.. Sullivan was, until
1894, an uncompromising Democrat, and
as such, was elected and served two
years as councilman, two years as re-
corder, and two years 1883 and 1880
as mayor of the city. He also served as
member of the township committee for
five years.
In 1894 Mr.. Sullivan, having become
disgusted with the corrupt conditions of
the Democratic party, became Repub-
lican, and since then he had been an ac
tive supporter of the principles of that
party.
Mr.. Sullivan was a member of the
Baptist Church and has held important
offices in it for third of a century. AT
the time of his decease
At the time of death he was one of its
bench of deacons.
He was Identified member of Cincin-
natl Lodge, F. and A M. He was at
one time president of the New Jersey
Grocers Association, and was president
of the Morris County Grocers' Associa-
ton when he died. He was, also, presi-
dent of the Morris County Building and
Loan Association. an institution in which
he was greatly interested, and in the
management of which he took an active
part. AS an honorary member of Wash
ington Engine Company, he was always
interested in its welfare.
Mr.. Sullivan was a public-spirited
man, and was actively interested in
everything that made for the welfare of
the town. He was particularly inter
ested in young men, to very large
number of whom he gave friendly ad-
vice and substantial help.
The funeral services were held at
the Baptist Church, at II o'clock, this
morning. Rev. Samuel q. Batten officiat-
ing. The bearers were Messrs John
Denman, John K. Boniface, d p Nc
Clellan, l. r. Pierson, Edward A. Arm
strong and ]. S. Adams. Interment was
made in Evergreen Cemetery.
ISAAC G. ARNOLD.
Isaac G.. Arnold died late Wednesday
night at his home 26 Court street. He
had been ill during the past winter and
finally contracted pneumonia which was
the cause of his death.
Mr.. Arnold was one of the best known
citizens of Morristown, and being man
of excellent character and pleasing per-
sonality was held in high esteem by all
with whom he came in contact. He serv-
ed two terms as a member of Common
Council and was connected with the
Morristown Fire Department for over
thirty years. He was for many years
member of the Young Mems Christian
Association and for number of years
was steward in the Methodist Church.
Being a lineal descendant of Colonel
Jacob Arnold, who participated in the
Revolutionary War, he was accepted as
a member of the Society of the Sons of
the Revolution. and was member of the
Washington Association. Mr.. Arnold
was also member of Cincinnati Lodge,
No 3, f. and A. M.
The deceased was born at Washington
Valley. He was clerk in Newark gro
Gerry at the age of fourteen and later he
was employed in New York house. His
health failing he returned to Morristown
and in 1868 he and his brother, Jacob o.
Arnold established meat market, under
the firm name of Arnold Bros, which
business is still conducted on South
street.
Deceased leaves widow and four
children-Anna Louisa, Mabel Augusta,
Edith and Howard.
The funeral will be held at his late
home on Court street at $50 p. m. to-
day. Interment will be at Evergreen
Cemetery.