The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-01-25
NORRIS COUNTY NEWS.
MADISON.

Mrs. James H. Baker, of this place
who is stopping for the winter at the
paxton House" Morristown, has
been confined to her bed for the past
week with a severe attack of the
grippe, but at present is rapidly re-
covering from it.
A number of people from Madison
attended the reception given by Mrs.
William Plum at her residence III
Newark on Monday,
The play entitled "Mr. Bob, to be
given by local amateur talent for the
benefit of the Athletic Association,
will be given on February 18th, in
stead of February 9Th, as formerly
announced.
Mrs. James H. Baker. who is living
in New York City for the winter, spent
Sunday at this place.
A conference of the Young Men S
Christian Associations of the second
district of New Jersey will be held at
this place, in the Assembly Hall on
February 9Th, 9th and 10th.
A very interesting talk was given
to the boys of the Y. NJ, O. A. at their
parlor by Henry S. Parks on Sunday
last. Donald Mccall, secretary OF
the State Y. M. J. A. will be the
speaker at the mems meeting on Sun
day afternoon >,
Anderson B. Gee attended the ball
given at the Waldorf Astoria on We'd
nesday evening.
The third and last of the' Subscrip-
ton Dances" will take place on
February 10Th.
Second annual ball held under the
auspices of Court Lathrop, |. 0. f.,
will be given in the Assembly Hall on
Wednesday evening Jan. Both.
Tue insurance company has made
settlement with A. S. Force, OF Ridge
dale avenue for the loss to his green
houses by fire which occurred on Dec.
2Sth. Messrs. Creager & Trowbridge
have the contract fand are rebuilding
same.
The farming implements of Herman
Lufus, of Livingston, were sold at
public auction on Wednesday. Frank
e. Helm, of Madison, was the auc-
tioneer.
A new three inch North Carolina
flooring has been laid by f. Townsend
in the Association Hall, which adds
greatly to it's appearance.
An adjourned meeting of the Com
mon Council was held Monday even
ing. The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Albright. all the councllmen
were present excepting councilman
Redmond A few bills were oroered
paid and after discussion OF the
sewerage question, the meeting ad-
journed. The bills for the water and
light plant for the quarter ending
Jan. 1st amount to 81, 1914. SO, which is
the largest amount for any quarter IN
the existence of the plant. The water
meters bills amount to 81, 995. 85, the
faucets 1911. 81 and the light meters
81. 927.17
The Misses Hibbs entertained 1.-THE
Strollers" Friday evening, at their
home on Central avenue. A very en-
joyable evening was spent by all, pro-
gressive games occupied most OF the
evening, after which refreshments
were served. The ladies' prize was
won by Miss Clara Reynolds while
Mr.. Hayward Burnett carried off the
gentlemen prize. Among the mem
bers and friends present were the
Misses Clara Reynolds, Edith Rey-
nolds, Eleanor Holden, Florence Con-
dit, Catherine Libby, CLARA Hibbs,
Emma Hibbs, May Hibbs, Helen
Myer, Margaret Paulmeir, Zaidee
Cook, tame Cook and the Messrs.
HaroldIButtenhei Harold L. Baker,
J. Lowell Paulmeir, Alfred Force,
William Force, Jr., Hayward Burnett,
George Durham, George W. Neill.