The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-20
LOCAL BREvITIES.

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Special services were held at the
Salvation Army Quarters II Water
street, on Sunday last, these being
presided over by staff Captain Olsen.
A large number were in attendance.
Members Of the Morristown Medical
Society will be entertained by Dr.
Reed. at his home in Madison, on
Wednesday, March 18th, at which
time he will read paper ON The
Blood in Disease. =
MI. Orlando M. Bown, who resides
on the Whippany road spent last Sun
day out in South Jersey, where he
celebrated the fifteenth anniversary
of his wedding He returned home
about the middle Of the week.
The heirs of the late William e.
Bailey, of Morristown, N. j., received
9.253.00 from The Mutual Life Of
New York on policies whose face
value was only $1,000. One policy was
for $4,000 issued in 1852 and one for
$4,000 issued in 1867.
The beautiful weather of Sunday
brought out all the available automo-
biles in this section. A great many OF
them of all designs and makes were
seen. Several horses were frightened,
though most of the local animals are
city broke and fear nothing OF any
shape or design.
Monday was cloudy and disagreeable
and that day brought forth another of
the harbingers of spring. The sum
brella man. was here in several sect
ions. His early morning appearance
betokened industry, while his evening
ensemble indicated that he had had
fairly good luck, which means that
the liquor dealer as well as the "men-
DER also did good business.
Alexander ]. Higgins, who died on
SATURDAY. last, was inferred in New
York City Cemetery the remains be-
ing sent from here on Monday. Mr..
Higgins was a young man about eigh-
teen years of age. being the son of Mr..
and Mrs. James L. Higgins, who re-
side on Franklin Place, and it was
owing to their sons i'll health that
they came to this city to reside.
Alderman Nicholas Arrowsmith
whose duties have been about the
Oranges for some months past has
been transferred by the N. Y and
n. j. Telephone Company to Norris
town, and Mr.. Frank Skinner, the
contract man of this section will go to
Orange. This will make a convenient
exchange for two very competent men
who will now have their work near
their home.
Squire Meeker, who has grocery
store on Norris street, had narrow
escape from being hit by an engine on
Saturday afternoon, Notwithstanding
the fact that both signalmen were out
at the Morris street crossing signalling
Meeker didn't seem to pay any atten-
tion. Had it not been for the sudden
leap which his horse gave when he hit
him, there is little doubt but that ser
iouS results would have followed
A team of horses belonging to Sire
Brothers, ran away last Monday after
noon, the runaway being caused by the
breaking of a bit, which gave the
horse his head so that it was impos-
sble for Montgomery, who was driv-
ing them at the time, to check them.
The team tore down Speedwell avenue
turning down Sanders Hill and so into
Water street, where they were finally
stopped, without any damage having
been done.
Sidney A. Baldwin announces a
grand concert, to be given in the Ly-
ceum Hall, on Wednesday evening,
April 18th, for which affair he has
engaged the eminent singer, Nine.
Charlotte Maconda, soprano, and the
Dammeer String Orchestra. The con-
cert promises to be most elaborate
affair, as the artists are of the best
to be secured and Mr.. Baldwin's sue
cessful concert of last year assures the
public of a more elaborate program
which will please all.
The Rev. Israel A. White of Whip
pany is expected to address the Men S
meeting next Sunday at the Associa-
ton. Mr. White is well known in
Morristown where he formerly re-
sided. He is the son of the Rev. Dr.
White of Summit, one of the oldest
and most honored members of the
Presbytery of Morris and Orange, and
is himself honored by his brethren
being at present moderator of the
Presbytery.
Mrs. Francis A. Henry's home en-
Maculloch avenue was turned into
sewing place last week by about fifty
matrons who gathered there for the
purpose Of sewing for the Memorial
Hospital This sewing bee is CON
Quoted by a society known as the
Memorial Hospital Sewing Club the
officers being as follows: Mrs. Franc
A. Henry, president: Mrs. Alexander
G.. Hackstaff, secretary; Mrs. W.
Ledyard Thomson, treasurer. On
Tuesday afternoons of each week the
society meets from four to five it
Mrs. Henry's home but not for work.
merely for a social afternoon, chatting
and enjoying themselves while they
sip their tea. At last week S meeting
Mrs. Philemon f. Sturgis, wife Of the
new rector of st. Peters Episcopal
Church served the chocolate while
Miss Elsie Henry presided over the
tea.
Richard is himself apaini That is