The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-13

Frank b. Gibbons spent Saturday night
with his brother Walter in the switch
tower near Elizabeth on the Pennsylvania
road.
An eleven and onehalf pound boy has
arrived at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Apgar,
| Mrs. Oron P. Cole returned Monday
night from few days visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Van Doren, at
| Vineland.
Rev. William H. Mccormick, William
Gray and Edward Jenkins attended the
State Prohibition convention in Taylor
Hall, Trenton, on Tuesday. They report
revival of interest all along the line,
Samuel Disterway, who was one of the
foremen laid off at the car shops the first
of the month, has decided to go into the
tea and coffee business.
| Rev. William Eakins, of the First
Methodist church was greeted by an un-
usually large congregation Sunday even
ing when he began his course of sermons
on Popular ADJUSTMENTS" The fact
that these sermons are being preached in
Methodist church Is what arouses the
curiosity of the people. His theme last
Sunday evening was "Healthful Recrea-
tions."
Oron Cole and Berton Apgar spent Mon
day in Newark and Paterson
There was much CONSERVATION among
the residents of Randolph avenue and
Elliott street last Monday when mad
dog made it's appearance. The neighbors
all gave the alarm and the men who had
nothing else TO do at the time. gave chase.
He was soon caught and killed, but not
until several other CANNES had been Bit
ten. Among them was the pet dog of
Bessie Cullen. Rather than run the chances
of the dog having hydrophobia. he was
also shot. Others are carefully guarded in
their coops. Fortunately no person was
attacked.
A very serious accident happened to Mr.
| A. g.. Buck and son Axell, of Prospect
street. last Monday morning, when they
We re on their way Co the shop for work.
Mr. Buck was driving down Prospect
street at a pretty good gait when the
bakery wagon of baker Best made its ap
pearance. Mr.. Buck did not check his
horse as he supposed the wagon ahead
would turn out for him. Evidently the
driver of the bakery wagon did not see
Mr.. Buck coming, and started to turn
around, thus pulling his wagon directly in
front Of the approaching vehicle, The
consequence was that the occupants of the
carriage were violently thrown to the
ground and the horse and wagon upset.
Mr.. Buck struck on his face and head,
receiving severe scalp W ound and lace
rated eye that soon completely closed be-
cause of the swelling. His face was other
wise cut and scratched, and one of his
wrists sprained, together with many
bruises about the body. The boy was
rendered unconscl gus, but soon rallied
Mr. Buck was hastily rer"oved to his
home and a physician summoned, who
dressed the wounds. Tuesday was his
prise for him, but messengers were sent
out informing the invited ones of the
postponement, until Mr.. Buck recovers
At last rep ,rts before going to press he Is
resting comfortably and there is no
doubt now but what he will recover but it
will be some few days. The occupant If
the other wagon was uninjnred and moth
ing but few brakes and scratches hap
pened the vehicle
Mrs G. s. Woodruff, the wife of one OF
our former popular ministers Is to lecture
under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
Society in the Methodist church on Friday
evening, February 20. On the Sunday
following, DR.. Woodruff will preach at
both morning and evening service in ex
changing with pastor Eakins.