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The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18

According to the announcement
made in the Chronicle last week, a
meeting was held in the Board of
Aldermen rooms Wednesday evening
to talk over the proposed scheme of re-
establishing Pocahontas Lake. The
meeting was not largely attended, but
about twenty representative citizens
were present and expressed themselves
as decidedly in favor of the lake.
Mayor Reed presided, and J. d.
Thompson, who has leased the prop
erty, made a statement as to what
it is proposed to do with the lake.
He first read lease which he had
from Bennett e. Siegelstein, who
claims to own the property, and which
was drawn up by Judge Cutler.
The lease is for a term Of ten years
and at yearly rental Of six cents 1t
has time extension which provides
that unless the dam is built by Janu-
ary |, 1904, the lease shall become null
and void
Mr. Thompson said plans and speci-
fications had been drawn up by
William II. Unrue, civil engineer,
for dam which would cost in round
figures 1000. No floodgates he said
would be used, as these he believed
caused the old dam to burst. He pro-
posed, he said, if the amount was
raised, to build the dam, to clear
out the growth in the lake bed and
make a clean bottom In the terms of
the lease it was provided that the lake
should be used for boating, fishing
and bathing. Mr.. Thompson said that
in the event of the scheme going
through, a bathing house would be
built for the convenience of bathers.
Mayor Reed stated that it would be
good thing to get the feeling of the
meeting as to the rebuilding Of the
dam, and a motion was made and car
ried unanimously that it would be
a good thing for the town of Morris
town to have Pocahontas Lake re-
established.
| A general discussion was then held
and almost every one took part. A
motion was made that a committee
of three be appointed by the chairman
to look into the lease which Mr..
Thompson has, and into the title OF
the property, and also to get an esti-
mate as to the actual cost of con-
structing the dam. Richard Mulhall,
Halsey Woodruff and ID. Farrand
Sturgis were appointed by the Mayor
The meeting then adjourned to
meet again Monday night, when the
report of this committee will be made
and further discussion had on the
the proposition.
1t is proposed to raise the money by
public subscription, as it is believed
that all fair-minded people who have
any interest in the town>and who care
for recreation will gladly subscribe.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
THEY HAVE A NARROW ESCAPE
and a Smash-up is Averted.
Had to Walk Home.

A broken bellyband on a pony har-
messed to cart belonging to Charles
Bradley, of Madison avenue, caused
a runaway yesterday afternoon which
for a time looked as though it would
result in horrible tragedy In the
cart was nurse in charge of Mr..
Bradley's little girl, the coachman and
a dog. When first seen the pony came
dashing down Washington street, the
shafts were high above the pony and
the cart nearly touching the ground.
The coachman held the lines and en-
deavored to keep the cart in the mid
die of the road. He was unable to
move else he would upset the cart
The nurse was crouched down in the
cart and held the little child tightly
in her arms in hopes of saving it from
being hurt if they were thrown out.
AS the runaway neared Smiths drug
store it was feared it would dash into
a large pile of bricks heaped in front
of the building being erected for the
Miller estate. 1t turned out, how
ever, and was caught near the Savings
Bank building The occupants were
greatly frightened, and the nurse and
little girl walked home, while the
coachman went into a harness shop
and had the faulty band fixed and then
proceeded to the Bradley estate in the
cart.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
ueld fnr the GRAND .Lnrv.

With blood flowing from his nose
and mouth, and eyes darkened by
bruises, Albert Price, hackman,
walked into the police station last Fri
day night at half-past seven O'Clock
and asked to have Emlen p. Franklin,
New York dlygoods merchant who
resides on Franklin street, arrested
for assault and battery Price alleged
that he took Mr. Franklin from the
railroad station to his home and that
he charged him twenty-five cents, the
amount which the Board of Aldermen
recently authorized the hackmen to
charge any passenger any distance
within the city limits, but that Nh
Franklin at first refused to pay the
charge and after he did, assaulted him
numerically
Policeman VanArSdale was detailed
to apprehend MI Franklin and when
the merchant was brought to the
police headquarters, he admitted the
assault, and it is said expressed sorrow
that he did not do a better job on the
cabman. Mr.. Franklin said that after
he had paid Price, the latter called
him names, and with an oath said
f" YOU'RE a light weight. F." Unwilling
to submit to such insulting remarks
Mr.. Franklin stated he went back tC
the carriage and used his fists freely.
Justice Cliff held him for bail, which
was furnished, to await the action OF
the Grand jury.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
W. c. T. U. Convention.

The ladies of the w. G. r. U. are
working hard to make the approach
ing State Convention great success.
The presence of so many delegates in
attendance from October 13 to l6, will
test the hospitality of the good people
of Morristown, and the ability Of the
Union to provide accommodations for
all The convention will do the com
munity good, and there should be nc
backwardness on its part in support
ing the local union in its endeayor tC
properly provide for their guests from
the other sections of the State.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
Almost a Catastrophe.

Had it not been for a small boy last
Monday afternoon it is probable City
Clerk Stilwell would be riding in the
clouds by this time. Recently Mr..
Stilwell purchased an auto, and every
day and night he "speeds." In going
down the glacial" hill on Prospect
street Monday afternoon Mr.. Stilwell
attempted to turn into Clinton street,
but his machine would not work. For
an instant it looked as though the
machine and its contents would be un-
mercifully hurled into the ash dump
below, but the small boy saw the pre-
dicament, and by catching hold OF the
wheels, turned the auto from the bank,
guiding it into Clinton street in safety.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
Caneht rrout IllegaIlv.

Fish and Game Warden Jones, Of
Madison, won his case against DR.. W..
l.. Gardner, of East Orange, on Tues
day last. DR.. Gardner was convicted
of catching trout Illegally last spring,
but he appealed the case and it was
tried before Judge skinner on Tues
day. The Justice dismissed the appeal
and the Doctor will have to pay the
fine and costs, amounting to about
44n
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
Fire AInrm on a strlke.

The fire bell in the court house
tower got on a rampage Wednesday
afternoon just after the storm and
would not stop until Chief Engineer
Fox and Assistant Ambrose started
after it in a hack. 1t rang three
times, then four times, and then
started in with a changing that caused
men, women and children to run the
streets asking excitedly whats the
bell ringing so many times forY" No
hody could tell at the fire houses and
the iremen prepared themselves for
trouble; but it was found the wire
connecting the bell had crossed an
electric wire.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18

Mrs. Benjamin Belcher and her
children had narrow escapes from
death Monday night in fire that de-
stroyed their home on the old Harvey
S. Bond estate at Chatham. They
were rescued by Mr. Belcber with
great difficulty. The fire started from
some unknown cause after the family
had retired. Shortly after ten Belcher
was awakened by the smoke and flames
that had nearly reached the sleeping
apartments. Belcher succeeded in
getting all his family out in safety,
but, with few exceptions, saved none
of his household effects. The building
was burned to the ground.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
ECHO OF THE PARKS EPISODE
His Understudy Arrested in Littleton.
will be Taken to Newark on a
Charge of Perjury.

Henry Farley, walking delegate
of the Brotherhood of Painters OF New
York, was arrested in Littleton, Tues
day afternoon by Detective Sergeant
Samuel E. Price of the New York
police, assisted by County Detective
| e, B. Byram. Farley was wanted on
bench warrant issued by the courts
of New York charging him with per-
| jury in the Plenty case which con-
victed Sam Parks, the walking dele
gate. Farley was the man who had
Barney Lynch, a bartender, cash a
check of 5000, signed by contractor
Plenty. When arrested he was work
! ing as a painter on the new residence
being erected for Dr. McAlpin. Farley
came to Littleton two weeks ago, and
learning that the new men employed
on the McAlpin house were all New
York mechanics, applied for a job,
He made no resistance when taken
into custody by the officers and was
brought before Police Justice Cliff,
who committed him to jail to await
requisition papers.
A Chronicle reporter visited Farley
in his cell and the prisoner said he
was mystitied as to why he should be
held for perjury. He said he told the
truth in his testimony in the Plenty
trial.
When asked why he left his family
| in New York and came out to Little
ton for work, he made no direct an
swer. He seemed somewhat disturbed
over the question. Detective Sergeant
Price said that Farley was man OF
some power in the unions in New
York city, and had a strong following.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18

Upon accepting the resignation of
the Rev. Samuel Zane Batten from the
Baptist Church, the following resolu-
tions were prepared and sent him by
the official board of the church.
WHEREAS, The pastor of this church,
the Rev. Samuel Zane Batten, has
resigned his charge here to enter on
what seems to offer wider field of
usefulness, therefore;
Resolved, That we express our thank
fulness to God for the great good
which, during the more than eight
years of his ministry here, he has ac-
complished, not only in our own church
circle, but through the whole COM
munity and, also, beyond our neighbor-
hood; and for the most grateful re-
membranes of his devoted laborS that
will abide with us and the happiest
recollectiOnS of the years in which we
have enjoyed and protited by his
miniStrations:
Resolved, That, while we regret our
loss and offer the severance of our
mutual relationship as sacrifice on
the altar of the cause in which we
have here labored together, we af-
fectionately commend him to the love
of those among whom he now goes to
labor and pledge him our prayers for
the continued success of his efforts in
the building up of the Kingdom of
Christ.
Mr.. Batten will close his pastorate
with the last Sunday in the month.
He has served the church for eight
years and four months, the longest
pastorate, with one exception, in the
history of the church. During his
pastorate Mr.. Batten has baptized
about one hundred into membership
of the church. His public record is so
well known to our readers that it is
unnecessary to enlarge upon it.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
JUDGE MILLS
HOLDS COURT
Cases Disposed Of During the
Past Week. Pleas of
Guilty and Not Guilty.
STATES PRISON FOR SOME

A Chicken Thief Goes to the County
Jail and Money Thief Goes I'd
States Prison. Sentence Suspended
In One Case. Hungarian Proves
Alibi and Goes Free. Many Matters
of Interest in the Orphans Court.
Judge Mills held Court Of Special
Sessions on Tuesday and took the
pleas of George Bennett, OF Madison.
who, plead guilty to stealing chickens
on September s, and Nelson A. Wright
who retracted his plea of not guilty OF
adultery and entered plea Of guilty.
Prosecutor Rathbun moved the case
Of Charles Belinda, Of Wharton, who
was arrested on a charge of stealing
5000 from Catherine Talaski. AS the
parties were all Hungarians Court In
terpreter Harris Domb was sworn.
Mrs. Talaski said that on Sunday.
September s, she had 5000 hid in the
sleeve OF a waist between the mat
tresses Of her bed, that at night she
had a christening which was held in
her house and in which many Hungar-
ianS attended. Among them she says
was Belinda. While the celebration
was at its height Belinda is said to
have gone up stairs into the bedroom
and taken the money. The only evi-
dence that Belinda was the thief is
the statement of Mrs. Gilmore, an old
lady who lived across the hall from
TalasklS room, that she saw the man
enter the room. Belinda made the
usual denial and proved an alibi by
two Hungarians. The Judge dis
charged Belinda.
The Court then took up the sentenc-
ing of prisoners who had pleaded.
Charles Willett, who obtained small
sums of money by false pretenses from
merchants in this city, was sentenced
to State Prison for two years.
George Bennett, the Madison chick
en- thief, was sentenced to two months
in the County Jail.
Ida May Schoklin, who was arrested
for adultery with Nelson A. Wright,
escaped State Prison principally on
account Of her age and ignorance.
The Court seemed to feel that she had
been the victim of unscrupulous hus-
bands who had Tilted her at their
pleasure, and that she had not know
ingly committed the crime charged.
Sentence was suspended, and the girl
was placed in the care of probation
officer Byram.
Orphans Court was held last Tues
day, and Judge Alfred Elmer Mills re-
fused probate in the matter of paper
writing purporting to be the last will
and testament Of Catherine Ann
Quackenbush, Of Dover. The decision
was reached on the grounds that the
will had not been executed according
to the provisions of the statute in such
cases made and provided. The will
was drawn up while Mrs. Quacken-
bush was i'll in New York, and the
witnesses to her execution of the in
strument signed in another room, and
not in her presence and in the pres
ence of each other, as must be done to
make will legal.
Surrogate Young reported an appli-
cation for sale of lands in the estate
of William Dolan, deceased. Testi-
mony was taken, and the application
granted.
Judge Mills also took testimony in
the matter of the application of Leon
tine Lefebure to adopt Louisette
Lefebure, a minor The application
was made to the Court by G. Franklin
Wilson. of the law firm of Vreeland,
King, Wilson and Lindabury.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18

"Ansen Decker, one of the best
known sportsmen in this section of
the State, has resigned his position
as State Fish and Game War
den. He is succeeded by Ernest
l.. Jones, of Madison. MIR. Decker
has always been an efficient officer
and knew the haunts Of sportsmen
as well as those of fish and game.
No reason is given for his resignation.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
Tea Goes Through sussex bridge.

The wooden bridge across the stream
near Sussex Borough collapsed Satur-
day when wagon from p. I. B.
Smiths, of Branehville Borough, was
crossing the structure with 1000
pounds of bricks. The driver vas
injured, and the greater part Of the
load fell into the stream, which is
deep at that point. Tile team was
somewhat scratched, but otherwise
unharmed. Mr.. Smith called on Free
holder Goble Tuesday, and it is re-
ported that Goble settled with him on
behalf of the county.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
q =. seml-AnnuaI Meetlng.

The semi-annual meeting of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the
First Presbyterian Church was held
Tuesday night, and the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing six
months President, Truman II. Scott;
yice-president, Miss May King; record
ing secretary, Robert Dixon; CORE
spending secretary, Miss Ida Homan;
treasurer, James King; junior super
intendent, Mrs. S. f Beach.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
Another New Department.

We also purpose opening with our
next issue a " Penny-a- Word " adyer-
tising column. In this column we will
publish advertisements of positions
wanted ( articles lost, or found, or for
sale, and help wanted, at the uniform
rate Of one cent word but no adver-
tisement will be taken for less than Is
cents.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18

The annual meeting of the fire
chiefs and foremen of the various fire
companies was held in the Mayors
office in the Board of Aldermen rooms
Wednesday night. Matters in general
relating to fire duty were discussed,
and October IA selected as the day for
the annual inspection of the fire de-
nartmenf
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
A SEVERE STORM.
Worst this season. Trees Blown Down,
Streets Impassable.

streets ImpaSSable.
One of the worst storms that has
visited this section in years came along
Wednesday. The wind blew gale
and the rain descended in torrents,
Just about noon travel along the
highways was impossible. Branches
from the trees were blown to the
ground and in some parts Of town trees
were uprooted. On Morris street two
large trees were blown down across the
street opposite the home of Robert
Price and for few hours the road was
blocked. After the storm had abated,
Street Commissioner Meskill, with the
assistance Of gang of Italians from
the railroad, had the trees sawed into
logs and removed from the street, On
the old King property several trees
were blown over. A large limb from
tree on the west side of the Park
was unable to stand the wind and was
torn off. The Park was also Uttered
with small branches and twigs. Only
one session was held in the public
schools. The chimneys on several
houses were blown down.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18

Charles A. Baker was nominated on
Wednesday by the Republican County
Convention for member of Assembly.
For the three years ending last No
vember he was Sheriff Of Morris
county. He was one of the best the
county ever had and is man who can
be depended on to take good care of
the interests of Morris county at
Trenton
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18

A carrier pigeon was found in the
farm yard of Mrs. G. F. Stone, Of Fair
Oaks, by Mr. Robert McMullin Thurs
day morning. 1t has two rings on it's
legs, one marked with M53l5. 1t
had no message and it is supposed to
have gone astray.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
At the Golf Club.

Frederick II. Thomas won the handi-
cap against bogy which has been in
progress at the Morris County Colt
Club during the summer, by an aver
age of 3-1l up on bogy Thirteen
players competed, out OF whom eight
qualified, They Will play handicap
for another cup donated BY r. II.
Thomas.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
PETIT JURORS FOR OCTOBER
Jurors Selected by Sheriff Ryerson for
the October Term of Court. Drawn
Last Tuesday Morning.

Jurors Selected by Sheriff Ryerson for
the October Term of Court. Drawn
Last Tuesday Morning.
Sheriff Ryerson came before the
court last Tuesday morning and in the
presence of the Judge, County Clerk
and several lawyers, drew the list OF
petit jurors who are to serve this term
of court which commences Tuesday,
October 13.
The Sheriff called one hundred and
twenty names which he had on small
slips of paper, one name on each slip,
and from these he selected sixty. The
slips were first deposited in a box, and
then shaken up" The first sixty
taken from the box constitutes the
panel, which is as follows:
Oscar Patterson, Boonton.
Benjamin D. Philhower, Madison
Borough.
John G. Barton, Washington.
John Y. Bonnell, Morris Township.
Samuel Smith, Morris Township.
John e. Moore, Boonton.
Clarence w. Pruden, Passaic.
Charles It. Palmer, Randolph Town
ship.
John G. Welsh, Washington.
Oscar Cisco, Mt. Arlington Borough.
Robert G. Shaw, Roxbury Township.
William Risden, Jr., Butler Borough.
Harvey Bayard, Boonton.
Bernhard Koch, Mendham Town
ship
Charles Hull, Rockaway Borough.
William S. Pruden, Florham Park
Thomas E. Demarest, Randolph
Township.
John w. Roberts, Dover.
Jesse E. Baldwin, Montville.
Peter Jewell, Wharton Borough.
James Fl. Bolitho, Rockaway Bor-
ough.
Charles B. Tunis, Hanover.
Alpheus E. Pierson, Morristown.
John J. Dabbs, Dover.
Jacob NJ. Beers, Morris Township.
Frederick N. Davis, Roxbury.
Lewis w. Banks, Roxbury.
c. Barton Baird, Morris Township
Charles W. Dennis, Hanover.
George Lyon, Rockaway Township
George H. Beatty, Mt. Arlington
Borough.
Daniel FIGHTER, Wharton.
Thomas K. Baker, Dover.
Peter f. Apgar, Chester.
Michael Roach, Chatham Borough
George French, Pequannoc.
Frank E. Hopping Florham PARK
Martin Dorman, Boonton.
Edward P. Thebaud, Mendham.
Preston King, Randolph Township
George Tillman, Morristown.
Frederick A. Cory, Florham Park.
Harrison Mandeyille, Pequannoc.
! Monroe Hill, RoAOury.
Aaron Matthews, Rockaway Town
ship.
Walter S. Hitler, Randolph.
August Perst, Jr., Chatham.
James d. Kimball, Madison.
Enoch G.. Myers, Boonton.
William Schuster, Chatham Bor
ough.
Philip Quinn, Netcong Borough,
\ Abraham j. Fretz, jefferson.
| Lewis n. Tiel, Mt. Olive.
John Sydenham, Morristown.
Romeo Robinson, Chester.
Frederick II. Lutterloh, Morristown
Archie A. Lance, Dover.
Andrew Baker (colored), Morris
town
Halsey Beatty, Rockaway Borough
Peter DeMott Mendham.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
presbvtery of Norris and Orange.

y
The Presbytery of Morris and Or
ange met in Boonton on the 10Th inst.
About seventy members were present.
Or. Erdman was chosen Moderator.
Rev. Mr.. Keeler, pastor-elect OF the
church at Madison, was made cor
responding member. Also Rev. George
Bailey. PHI. d., president of West
Minister College, Salt Lake City, Utah.
There were no designations OF pastors
and no installation arranged for. The
annual reports of the work of the yarl-
GUS boards for Home and Foreign
missionary work gave in the aggregate
hopeful outlook. The committee on
the affairs of the Second Church OF
Mendham reported the sale OF the
parsonage property, and the hnal
action of the Presbytery in dissolVing
the church will take place at the next
regular meeting of the Presbytery.
A new manse is in contemplation at
Stirling. The church at Fairmount
has made extensive Improvements
and the three churches, Whippany
Wyoming and Myersville have be-
come self-supporting.
A petition from members OF The
church and congregation at Chester
the asking that committee of Presby
terry be appointed to investigate thell
affairs was received. Revs. Pattersn
Hammond, and Elder Richmond were
appointed such committee. The ladies
of the church furnished an elaborate
luncheon. Adjourned to meet on the
floor of synod in October.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
HORSE SHOW NEXT MONTH.
Boxes to be Sold at Field Club House on
September go.

September go.
The event Of the season will be the
sixth annual horse show of the Morris
town Field Club which will be held
on the club grounds October 8, 8 and
10.
The boxes will be sold at auction
September 20 at $40 p. m. in the
grill room of the club house on the
corner of James and South street.
The upset prices will be from $40 to
$50 depending upon the location.
No box viii be sold for less than
the above prices at the sale or after
ward
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
TO RE-MAKE
POCAHONTAS
Public Meeting Held Wednes-
day Evening at Which
Mayor Reed Presided
ALL PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR

A Ten Year Lease Has Been Secured
by James ID. Thompson. Proposes to
Make Boating, Bathing and Fish
Ing Resort for Morristonians. Money
to be Raised by Public Subscription.
Committee Appointed to Investigate.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
THE COUNTY
CONVENTION
Was Held IN Dover on Wednes-
day. A Rainy Day and a
Harmonious Convention.
THE DELEGATES ENTHUSIASTIC

Renominated. So was Hon. Thomas
j. HfIIery. Ex-Sheriff Charles A.
Baker is also Nominated for the AS
semb1y. A strong Ticket. VIII be
Hard to Beat.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-09-18
ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS
Regretting Resignation Of Rev,
Samuel Zane Batten From
Baptist Church.
HAS BEEN HERE EIGHT YEARS

VIII Close His Passionate Here This
Month. Has Been Very Successful In
Church Work. Has Taken Active
Interest in Town Affairs. His Public
Lincoln. Neb., to be Congratulated.
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