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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
AN INDIRECT PAYMENT.

After being conducted through an
old church by the verger, visitor
was so pleased with the officers cour-
tesy and information that he insisted
.on giving him half crown. The
man shook his head sadly "Thank
you, sir" he said, "but it's quite
against the rules"
Il am sorry for that" said the
visitor, about to return the half
crown to his pocket.
But" added the verger, "if were
to find coin lying on the floor it
would not be against the rules for
me to pick it up. "-Tit-Bits
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
SOFA PILLOW COVERS.

Every housekeeper knows that
when making covers for sofa pillows
she is almost sure to have some left,
and each piece is Of such size that
it is practically useless for any pur-
pose. An ingenious woman recently
took two such remnants, a plain piece
and a Powered piece, cut the plain
piece into two strips and set the flow
cred piece between them and SO made
4 very effective cover Another pref
!y idea is to have one side of the
cushion plain and on the other side
set lowered strip diagonally from
corner to corner, or straight across
with plain strip above and below.
New York Press.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
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BAEREqPES|SE

Pinoche - Boil together two cups
brown sugar, one-half cup milk, four
tablespoons butter, stirring constant
ly until as firm as beeswax in water.
Remove from fire and add fifteen
drops vanilla and one cup chopped
walnut meats. Beat till thick and
pour into buttered pan.
To Roast Old Fowl-Neatly dress
and then soak in cold water for two
hours. Boil until tender, and then
put in a rooster and stuff with nice
sage dressing. Take two tablespoon
fuls of -four, mixed with butter and
spread over the chicken. Put in oven
and bake until nice brown.
Spanish Tomatoes -- Take twelve
slices of bacon and fry till crisp and
brown. In fat remaining fry one
small onion and portion of the pep
per; remove both to a plate and in
the fat remaining cook eight ripe to-
matoes cut in halves. When well
done place on platter; garnish with
the bacon and bits of onion and pep
per. The fat and juice of the toma-
toes form gravy which should be
poured over the whole,
Menthe Sandwiches--These a-c a
fine accompaniment for cold lamb.
Steep two tablespoons of mint leaves
in a little cold water; strain and add
the infusion to one pint of whipped
crsanA. Season with salt and pepper
and add half an ounce of gelatin soft
ened in tablespoonful of cold water
and dissolved over hot fire. Cool
in square mold, and, when solid, cut
in thin slices and place between Gimi-
lar sized pieces of rye bread.
Chocolate Fudge-Two cups white
sugar, one-half cup milk, one-quarter
cup -four Cook eight minutes, add
one square melted chocolate, one tea
spoon vanilla and butter size of a
walnut Beat as long as possible, but
so it can be turned into buttered pan.
For variation, cover the bottom of
buttered pan with cut-up marshmal-
lows, then turn the fudge over it.
Or, instead of the marshmallows, use
one-half pound candied cherries be-
fore pouring the fudge over it.
Sausage in Potato Boxes arboil
the sausage two minutes. pricking
them in few places with large
darning needle. Arrange in tin
pan in close row and set in the
oven to finish cooking and brown.
Press hot boiled potatoes through
ricer on to heated platter and mold
quickly with two spoons. following
the centre and making the sides
straight. Drain the sausages and
arrange in row or pyramid, serve
hot. Garnish with fried tomatoes
and a few sprigs Of parsley.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
pillow Muir. Scarf and ME.

There are so many materials from
which scarfs and muffs can be made
this year that such suggestion as
this one has peculiarly practical value
at this time. Not alone is it easy to
remodel the furs of last season, there
are also great many fur cloths be-
ing used for accessories of the sort,
while again they are very charming
and attractive made from velvet and
lace and chiffon trimmed. These de-
signs are among the simplest as well
as the best, and involve no difficulties
whatsoever in the making yet are ex-
ceedingly smart in effect. The muir
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14

side thereof, and the pleats at the
shoulders are laid after the seams are
closed. There is patch pocket that
is convenient at the same time that
it gives smart touch, and the
sleeves are gathered at their lower
edges, whether they are long and
finished with the wide cuffs or short
err and finished with narrow bands.
The neckband finishes the neck.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is three and
three-quarter yards twenty-one, three
and five-eighth yards twenty-seven or
two and one-eighth yards forty-four
inches wide.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
new JERSEY STATE NEWS
The Rev. v. q. Bogardus bead.

The Rev. William e. Bogardus,
pastor Of the Dutch Reformed Church
in the Brookdale section for fifteen
years, died atthe parsonage in Bloom.
field after an illness of several weeks.
He was born in Cohoes, N. r., sew.
enty-three years ago, and was son
of the late Rev Cornelius Bogardus
In later years he held pastorates in
Hawthorne, Cuddebackville and
Pleasant Plains, N, r.. Saddle River
Oakland and Fairfield For brief
period he was a chaplain during the
Civil War with a Newburg IN. W.
regiment. He was a direct descend
ant of Everardus Bogardus, who
came to this country in the year
1888. Mr.. Bogardus is survived by
a widow, who is daughter of DR..
Stephen M. Meredith, of Reading, Pa
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
MoERIsrowN PosToFFIcE.
Open from : in the Morning Eatil z
In the Evening.


in the Evening.
MAILS CLOSE
$50 A. NJ For New York and all intermedl
ate stations.
sl5A.M -For Easton Newton, Chester and
all intermediate stations. Whippany.
a15A M.-For Brookside, lIendham and ell
stations on the Rockaway Valley Railroad.
s15A. M.-For New York and intermediate
stations.
el5A. M.-For Mount Freedom.
945A. M-For Newark. New York and be
yond,
lips A. M.-For Newark, New York and be
yond
l2.45 p. M.-For New York apA all inferno
date stations.
12.45 p. M.-For Rockaway and Dover.
ESQ p. M.-For New York and all interine-
date stations.
NAILS READY FOR DELIVERY.
T.2oA. M.-From New York and intermedi-
ate stations.
$50 A. M.-From Hackettstown and inter
mediate stations Whippany Mt Freedom
GA. M.-Trom Brookside, Mendhan end sn
stations on the Rockaway Valley Railroad.
1920 A. M-From New York aud intermedi'
ate stations
ia. M-From Dover.
ate stations
LES r. M,--Frum New York
$50 p. M.-From Philadelphia, Easton, New.
son, Chester and intermediate stations
40 p. m.--From Brookside. Mendham and III
stations on the Roclmway Valley Railroad.
.4Ap M.-Erom New York and inteEmedi
ste stations.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
AURORA BOREALTs.

Even as the gIs4y Of the northern lights
IN some still winter midnight strilesathe
soul
Spellbound with visions, and the boreaI
pole
becomes flaming ladder that unites
Heaven and earth; So Love, your beauty
smites
My spirit dumb with wonder, and the
whole
Sky Of my life burns with the aureole
Of your strange being blazing on the
heights.
Love is no less a mystery to me
\, Than the aurora Of the northern sky.
Twas the cold midnight Of my destiny.
When from the void you came to glorify
i My armament with unknown ecstasy;
Yea, and | know not whence you came
nor whyi
Elisa Barker, in Broadway Magazine.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
Restore DR.. Brouwer to Post.

The Dover Township Committee at
fits organization, at Toms River,
created a surprise, appointing DR.,
Frank Brouwer, as township physi
clan, to succeed Dr. Ralph r. Jones,
DR.. Brouwer was formerly township
physician, but was dropped when the
Grand Jury indicted him for the muir.
der of his wife. He was tried in Oc
tober, 1907, was acquitted and since
that time has resided in Toms River
and resumed his practice, The Town
ship Committee also appointed Judge
M. L. Berry as township solicitor,
John F. Bills as township treasurer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
The Rev. John q. Funke Dead.

The Rev. John Gerhard Funke
rector of ST. Mary's Church. Dover
died in St. Mary's Hospital, West Ho.
boken, where he went for treatment.
Father Funkes health began to fail
several years ago, and for more than
a year he was under treatment for a
cancerous affection of the throat.
Bishop j. O'Connor, of the Newark
Diocese, Chancellor Waite, of Seton
Hall Seminary, and Father Joch, OF
Denville, were at Father Funke's bed
side when he died. Father Funke,
who was born at Kappenburg, Ger.
many, February "a, 184S, was in
duced to come to America in 1874 by
the late Archbishop Corrigan.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
Our Government Cemetery in Mexico.

Though very few people are aware
Of the fact" said an army officer the
other day. the United States Gov
eminent owns and maintains ma
tional cemetery in Mexico. 1t rs To-
Gated at San Cosme, near the City of
Mexico, and was purchased and es-
tablished in the year 1850 for the
purpose OF interring the remains Of
the soldiers OF the United States who
died or were killed in the vicinity
during the war with Mexico and also
for the purpose of interring the bod
les of citizens Of the United States
swho have died in that vicinity since
that period. Washington Star.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
A Rare Old Book.

A copy of the Koran. now IN the
possession of the Shah of Persia. is
said to be worth $125,O00. It's
parchment sheets are bound in a
solid gold cover an eighth of an inch
in thickness, with a silver lining
equally thick. The gold cover is
decorated with precious stones in the
form Of a crescent. One hundred
and nine diamonds, 167 pearls and
;123 rubies make up the brilliant
decoration. New York World
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
Guinpe Of Gold.

The new guimpes are of many
sorts One of the favorites is the old
time one that is gathered like a
child's. Guimpes Of this kind are
often made of gold net with upper
shallow Jokes Of lace The gold net
is usually embroidered, often with coll
ored flowers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
PALMYRA Man Dropped Dead.

James Fernley. of Palmyra
dropped dead on Delaware avenue
below Arcn street. Philadelphia. II
was thought that he had merely
swooned. and he was taken to the
Hahnemann Hospital, but the doctors
could only confirm his death. He
was sixty years old. and was a soar
salesman
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
INDELIRLY nELIRLE.

First Tourist" What are you writ
ing down."
Second Tourist-''I'm making a
note of few things that have made
an indelible impression upon my
memory, SO l shan't forget them. -
Chicago Journal.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
ROMANTIC ALL RIGHT.

my little girl is named Evange-
line. My wife gave her the name"
Your wife is romantic, eh?"
That's it. One time she was at
the race-track, and had dollar on
plug named Evangeline, and it won"
Washington Herald.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
NOT forging AHEAD

"What are you kicking about? YoN
have never even been arrested" said
the chronic convict.
1T is true have never been ar
rested" said the expert forger, "but
every time have taken the trouble to
write another mans name on a check,
that check has come back marked
Not sufficient funds. Puck.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
six years in STAGE Prison.

John Andrews, ex-chief clerk in
the Comptroller's office at Atlantic
City, and who was convicted at Mays
Landings upon the charge of forgery,
was sentenced by Judge Higbee tc
six years in State prison Andrews
never flinched. He Immediately re.
newed his bonds of $1,000. left the
court room and will have his liberty
pending appeal.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
BOOTS AND SHOES

livery two or three weeks wash the
backing or polish off shoes. Get five
cents worth Of mutton suet, warm it
and rub it thoroughly over the shoes
with the hand; it softens the leather,
makes it waterproof, and the shoes
will last twice as long.-New York
World.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
THE RETURN.

"Are you sure you railway people
are giving the public return for
their money!"
Certainly" answered Mr.. Dustin
Stax, merrily. "We always sell
round trip ticket to anybody that
wants it. w Washington Star.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
Father Saves Burning Child.

Shouting with delight as she
watched the flames shoot high from a
burning brush heap. Ethel, the four
year-old daughter of Charles Fithian.
of Elmer, got too near the fire and in
an instant she was sheet of flames,
Her father rushed to her assistance
aud saved her life, but nearly all her
clothing was burned off and her back
badly blistered.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
JNGRAMMATIcAL JUSTICE.

Prisoner at the bar said the
magistrate, for the crime of over
speeding you will pay fine of $40 or
be took to Jail for ten days"
That's not a correct sentence,
murmured the prisoner Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
LOWER AND HIGHER

The Bachelor wonder why
woman always lowers her voice when
she has occasion to ask a favor?"
The Bachelor Oh, 1t gives her an
opportunity to raise it higher in case
the favor is not granted. Chicago
News,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
Hosnital Patient strangled.

George Thompson was found dead
in bed in Mckinley Hospital, at Tren.
ton, with the call bell wire twisted
tightly around his neck, Death was
due to strangulation, but whether
due to accident or design is not
known. The wire. which is OF strong
insulated material, hangs down over
the bed
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
FITS WHILE You WATT.

Rusty All, miss. feel one O. MI
fits coming on
Dolly Goodness, I hope you're
not going to nave it here.
Rusty That's just wot / wants
to see you about. For the small sum
of tuppence. I'll go somewhere else
and have it."-Ally Soper.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
cUPIp,s CATEcHIsM. I

where did I get it?r snarled the
young millionaire. @There is a ques-
ton that makes me hopping mad.
Papa won't ask it," simpered the
fashionable damsel. Have you still
got it? That's all papa wants to
know. "-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
Care on rHE BOOKCASE.

When a bookcase has no back the
dust that collects on the shelves and
gets into the books is annoying and
harmful A piece Of heavy denim in
dark shade can be stretched tight
across the back Of the shelves, how.
ever, and tackled SO firmly into place
that the dust trouble is all done away
with. Washington Star.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
QUICK WORK.

Hewitt is an age OF
hustle"
Jewett-@Yo bet! I met fellow
yesterday who had already made a
contract to write a series of magazine
articles, giving the history of the jap
anese-American war. Judge.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14

Nine out Of ten fashionable we'd
ding gowns this season have been Of
satin or of glossy surfaced silk Of
one kind or another The rich satin
princess, which falls In the loveliest
folds, has been preferred.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
TTREsoME.

~ suppose remarked Knox, sat-
castically, "that you're busy with
your society stunts as usual?"
"Oh, yaas, replied Cholly. YEARLY,
"but I'm beginning to discover, don't
y'know, that society 10 deuced
bore"
well, well, most of us discovered
that about your society long ago.
The Catholic Standard and Times.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14

When the coat and skirt suit are
made of different materials, plain
coat, say, with plaid skirt, the cos
tune is rescued from too great dis
similarity by trimming the coat with
cloth like the skirt, or the skirt with
bands of plain material like the jack
~
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
Velvet For Trimming.

The vogue Of velvet as an access
DRY trimming is emphasized not only
in the girdles, collars and cuffs. blu.
also in the bias neckties which are
worn over the lace chemisettes.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
Motor Clothes Displayed.

Until recently fashionable motor
ing clothes have been hidden beneath
disfguring wraps. but nowadays the
outer garments are as smart as the
fine gowns they protect, and services
able as well
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
REALISTIC.

Wigs Scribbler's rev novel n
very realistic, don't you think so?''
Waggs-"Yes, indeed. When I
came to six-page description Of a
yawning chasm it actually put me to
sleep. Philadelphia Record.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
Velvet Costumes Elegant.

Velvet costumes are perhaps more
severe than anything else, and yet
with all the trimming and fancy fin
ishes, the dignifed. elegant effect is
removed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
ENDS LONG Term Of Service.

Colonel Edward D. Fox, Of Tren.
ton, who has served as executive
clerk to New Jersey Governors for
more than forty years, rendered his
resignation to Governor Stokes. and
it was accepted Under the law Col
onel Fox can retire on half pay, 5000
a year, being veteran of the Civil
War. Governor-elect Fort signified
his intention of appointing his old
court stenographer, John P. bangle,
10 the place.
,..srsinsas5i as.s1sf - rfa8s. -
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
PROFESSIONAL REPARTEE.

Lawyer-"Your profession is a
paradoxical one, doctor, for it pro-
crosses as live science at killing
rate"
Doctor-"And yours is equally so,
for your assets increase in proportion
to your disabilities. Baltimore
American
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
Pistol KiIIs His Friend.

AS the result of accidental dis.
charge of revolver julius Schneider
Vented, was arrested at Hoboken
charged with homicide. while the
body of his bosom friend, John Metz
ger, butcher, was in the Morgue.
The shooting occurred in a saloon
shortly before midnight Schneider
was explaining the mechanism of a
French revolver, when it was acct
dentally discharged, and the bullet
penetrated Metzger's breast
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14

It is more than probable that what
will succeed the present type of toll
cite will in some form or other be the
tunic.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
Broad HENS Fashionable.

The broad hem of contrasting ma
terial still obtains among fashionable
women.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
Many Shades Of Red.

A great many shades of red, espe-
cia1ly the new wine tints, will be
used in both shapes and trimmings.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
Rich velvet Trimmings.

The rich velvet ribbons are to be
used In trimming gowns as well as
hats.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14

In Austria the product of every
margarine factory Is frequently
analysed by government chemists.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
HELP WANTED.

She bought a device to mix the bead,
+. And one to stir the cake;
A freless stove and coffee-machine
And one to broil the steak
And into her kitchen, SO up-to-date,
It's pleasure, indeed, to look:
But the fanlily's boarding while she seeEs
A machinist who can cook
-Lippincott's Magazine
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14

and one-eighth yards forty-four or
fifty inches wide; for the tie and
nun one and three-quarter yards
twenty-one, three-Quarter yards forty
four or fifty inches wide.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-01-14
WHEN THE FEE BELL RINGS.
Lool- at This and You VIII Be Able
to Locate the Blaze.
HOW 70 SEND IN AN ALARM.


to Locate the Blaze.
HOW TO SEND IN AN ALARM.
To send in an alarm, open box and pull down
the lever on the inside. When an alarm is
sent in. the fire bell will sound the number Of
the box and repeat the alarm four times.
There are several keys to each box, which are
held by persons living nearby-a card attached
to each box gives the names Of such holders.
Policemen also have keys.
HOW TO LOCATE AN ALARM.
If the alarm is sounded from box 49, the fire
bell will strike two then pause and strike fvt,
which will indicate that the fire is in the vicin.
ity Of No. rs box. Every alarm is repeated
four times
NO. BOX. LOCATION.
25................We Western Ave. near Miller 81
26............. Mendham Ave-, corner Mi's St.
T........-.... Corner EARLY and Harrison Sis.
28...............Sp eedwel1 Ave, near Early st.
Observation-Disclosures Water ST., corner Cole Ave.
Morris ST. at Depot
&c.. ..... Morris st., near Washington H'd'q's
H................ Madison Ave-, near Ford Ave,
lS............ Franklin St. near Franklin Place
&c.. Maple Ave between Oak 8 Boyken SITS.
l6........... Market ST., corner Macculloch Ave,
E.......... Washington st., at Roy's drug stors
So. Police Headquarters. Speedwer Ava
"58. ..............M Memorial Hospital. Morris St
81 ............W Water St.. corner Linden Ave.
S.. ........... Maple Ave, corner Madison st.
$62 .....All Souls Hospital, Mt, Kemble Ave.
Sc. ........... South St., front Morristown CluJ
g. ............. Sussex Ave, corner Mills st
85.......-.... Washington St., corner Atno Ave
72........ .Macculloch Ave. corner Boyken ST
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-14
CHAs. FAIRBANKS
WILL PRESIDE
A NoN-PARTIsAN RECEPTION TO
KERN. THE DEMOCRATIC
- 70 STAG
- 81 49,. NOMINEE, -.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 1S.-Vice
President Charles W. Fairbanks will
preside at a big non partisan reception
which will be held Thursday when
John W. Kern, democratic nominee for
vice president, returns from Denver.
An order has been placed for 10000
Kern buttons, which will be distribu-
ted on the day of the general recep-
ton. The words Welcome Home
John w. Kern" will be placed on the
bades.
The movement for big non-parti.
ing of the Commercial Club directors
held today.
Robert G.. Mcclure, secretary of the
Club said today:
-Four years ago the Commercial
Club directors held a meeting and
John W. Kern, who was president at
the time presided He was enthusiast
tic in our efforts to arrange a non
partisan reception for Mr.. Fairbanks
on the occasion of his return to the
city from the convention which made
him the republican vice presidential
nominee. Mr. Kern presided at the
reception rendered Mr.. Fairbanks and
We deemed it only fitting that We ask
Mr.. Fairbanks to return the favor in
Mr.. Kern's behalf this year. The vice
president Informed me that he would
accept our invitation with pleasure,
and we feel that the celebration will
be a notable one"