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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
WILLS ARE PaOBATED AND
ESTATE INVENTORIES FILED
SURROGATE BartIey's Office Force Has
Considerable Business to
Transact.

Several wills have been admitted
to probate in the surrogaIels oillce.
That of Cornelia b. Lee, of Chathanl'
makes numerous small bequests 10
her nephews. John w. Sammls, ana
Russell Samnlfs, of philadelphia, Pa,
John M Struble, of Newark, Raymond
Conklin. of Chatham, her cousins,
Mary E. Waer Ella McCollum ana
George r. Miller, all of Dover, her
nieces. Isabel Conklin, phoebe Coilk-
lin. both of Chatham, and Ida Anthohy
of Florham PARK, and she bequeatned
500 to the Rockaway Presbyterian
church to be used for the care OF
the burial plot of her mother. Inc
residue of the estate is left to Johh
w. Sammis, Carrie Steel, of Plymouth
Wis. Ella McCollum and George r.
Miller share alike. Sammls IS Tue
executor.
Lillian V. Leask, of Brooklyn, be-
oueaths her whole estate to her SIS
ter. Margaret L. Burleigh, whom she
also appointed as executrl%. -
Michael Frenz, of Madison, left an
his property to his wife and appoint,
ed his children, Annie and EdWaro
f. Frenz, as executors.
The American Trust company mas
been aDUOlnt6Q SuDStlIucS
tor of the estate of Mary p. MunSon;
The late Charles Stillwen, Jr., had
been named as executor.
A number of estate inventories
have been filed in the surrogate
office. Among them is that of the
late City Ann Baird, of this town.
which amounts to $10,376.44 including
bank deposits of $1,375.64, mortgages
of $4,000, and the share of the iaCe
Denman P. Weir amounting to $5,o0o;
Julia C. Green and Margaret b. Mills
are the executors of the estate. Some
of the others were John e. Ciarey,
of Madison, whose newspaper plant
and fixtures and the various moneys
due him on stocks and notes amount
to s6,259.56 Joanna e. Cook, OF Han
over bank deposits. notes and mort
cages and personal property to the
amount Of $9,76S.87; Electa c. Allen,
of Mendham, notes and mortgages
and personal property amounting 10
S3.O74.92; Edward E. K.fchell, OF Par
sippany, personal property land rent
\ bank deposits and bank stock to the
amount of $5.675.77.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
ALDERMEN PLAN FOR
GARBAGE DISPOSAL
Law Signed Thursday, Alder
men Act Day Following.

AT "a special meeting of the board
OF aldermen Friday evening it was
ordered that an ordinance be drawn
for the removal of garbage and ashes
about the town. The finance COM
mittee was also directed to adver-
tlse for bids for the removal of gar
Dage. The ordinance will be ready
Tor the next regular meeting Of the
board, Friday evening, April 3rd.
Town Clerk Henry f. Dempsey was
directed to ask the board OF Health
to appoint two members to confer
with the finaIce committee, which
has the garbage question in hand.
on the matter. Although the proposed
ordinance will include the removal of
ashes this part of the ordinance will
not be compulsory. The town ex
poets to commence the collection of
its garbage about the 18th of June.
The new building code ordinance,
which has been bugaboo to the
| clerk on account of its length. was
put on first reading II took the clerk
an hour to read it.
On the motion of Alderman Clifford
Mills, M. D., 1t was agreed to pllr-
chase the black team, Frank and
Tom, of Humane Engine company.
used before it secured its new auto
mobile pumping engine, from the
company at price not to exceed
$490 together with the harness.
Bids were opened by the street
committee for enlarging the street
commissioners office and the build
Ing of the sewer line from Albeit
avenue to the Morristown & Erie
railroad station and Swift & Com
panys plant. The George A. Mills
Woodworking company was the sue
cessful bidder for enlarging the
street commissioners office and
Frederick S. Smith for laying the
sewer section. The bidders en- the
street commissioners office work
We're: William Lyon C George A.
Whitenack, $123.50; Stuart NJ. Toms,
S170; George r. Gordon, $145; and
the George A. Mills Woodworking
company, $116.30 The bidders on the
other work We're: Frederick S. Smith.
S545; John Flynn, $59S25; and Louis
Marinaro. $66425.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Average Man Not an Artist,

An English clergyman recently was
instrumental in furnishing an evil
dence of the persistency of the primi-
tive in modern man. For the amuse-
ment of his parishioners, and for the
purpose of bringing to light any undis-
covered genius which might be lying
dormant among them, he instituted a
competition in wood carving, selecting
such subjects as man on horseback.
walking, plowing and performing sim
pie and common actions. Tho results
were startling. In practically every
Instance they bore striking resemb-
lance to the efforts of our ancient and
prehistoric forebears.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
FIRE IN WASTE BASKET.
Department Called to Home of DR.
Joseph E. Wright.

A fire in a waste basket brought
the whole fire department Friday
afternoon to the residence of DR.. JOS
eph E. Wright, on Maple avenue
The blaze Was e&tinguished by the
time the firemen arrived A match
was thrown into the waste basket
and the flames caught on a curtain
at the window. A man who was
passing saw the blaze and thinking
the house was on fire pulled box So.
The new automobile of the Board OF
Fire Wardens answered the alarm a
long with the horse drawn vehicle.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
MR.. VAN DoREN AS COACH.
To Instruct in Field and Track Ath-
letics at Y. M. c.. A.

Those of the business men who
belong to the Young Mems Christian
association and wish to receive in
struction in track and field work
will have an opportunity to do this.
Harold VanDoren, a teacher in the
Morris Academy, who had experience
in this work at Princeton university,
has offered his services in giving
such instruction. He will coach
amy interested in these branches
after the regular class work on Mon
day and Wednesday evenings and Sat
urday afternoons from four to five
thirty o'clock.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Mr.. KAHN BUYS PAINTING.
Now possesses Picture, by BotticeIli
of Great Historical Value.

One of the most famous historical
paintings in the world has been pur-
chased by Otto II. Kahn of this town
1t is a portrait, by Botticelli, of
Giuliano de Medici, younger brother
of Lorenzo the Magnificent. who was
slain in l47S in the plot known as the
Pazzi Conspiracy. The portrait was
the property of Count Procolo isolani,
in whose family it had remained more
than a century, at the Villa de Cas-
telvecchio, Bologna, Italy, and was
acquired by Duven brothers, Of New
York, who sold it to Mr.. Kahn. Mr..
Kahn already has a large collection
of pictures, including Franz Halls por-
trait of himself, his wife and two
children, and two important works by
Rembrandt.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Up-to-Date German CITY.

Furth, Bavarian city of 10000 pop
ulation, suburb ofNhe city of Nurem-
berg, has had in operation for more
than two years municipal garbage
incineration plant that is regarded as
model of its kind, and which, in con.
nection with a modern system of garb-
age collection, makes the disposal of
garbage of this city not only the least
offensive afd most sanitary possible,
but also matter of actual, although
small, profit to the municipality.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
WIRE GANGS ARE BUSY.
Telephone and Telegraph Companies
Rebuilding Their Lines.

The telephone company has nearly
three hundred men at work repairing
their lines which were torn down
during the BLIZZARD the early part of
this month. The telephone company
has shipped about four miles of
cable here to be used in the under
ground ducts about the center of
the town. Work will be begun on
this AS soon as possible.
Telegraph communication with the
outer world has been resumed with
the completion by the Postal Tele-
graph company of the repair of its
lines. Wire service had been via
Paterson, messages being telephoned
to and from that point.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
CouIdnw. Beat That.

An enterprising young florist, in or
der to increase his trade, displayed
this sign in his window "We give a
packet of flower seeds with every
plant" His competitor across the
street promptly sought to meet the
competition by placing in his window
the following announcement: 1--WE
give the earth with every plant"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
SWIMMING EXHIBIT INTERESTS
West Side Y. M. C. a. Men Show
Their Prowese in the Water.

A large number attended the first
swimming exhibition of the local
Young Mems Christian association
Saturday night. A swimming squad
from the West Side Y NJ. C. A., of
New York city,. gave the exhibition,
which included diving, speed tests
and some of the various strokes
used in swimming. Three boys of
the local association swimming team
took part in the exhibition, Theodore
Gaty, Washburn Howell and Clarence
Rolf A Japanese named Tagi, ma
tional champion, A.A.U., under water
swimmer, exhibited his staying
qualities by staying under the water
for three minutes, three and one-fifth
seconds. A novelty of the exhibition
was race each contestant holding
a lighted candle.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
ROLL CALL OF BAPTIsTs.
Chrch Holds Annual Service-Sermon
by DR.. Behrens.

The First Baptist church held its
annual roll call service on Thursday
evening. About 1876 members re-
sponded as their names were read.
The sermon was by the Rev. ]. Fran
els Behrens, pastor of the Fiftieth
Baptist church, Philadelphia. After
the service there was reception
and refreshments we're served by the
Ladies' Aid society.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
SAVING Electric Current.

Repeatedly interrupting the current
for infinitesimal fractions of time, per-
mitting the filament to cool but not in
terfering with the light as perceived
by the human eye, a French eleetri-
clan has invented a lamp which he
claims uses but one two-hundreoth og
the current OF ordinary lamps.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
DISTRICT COURT CASES.

Judgement has been given in favor
of the plaintiffs by Judge Oliver K.
Gay in the District court, in the fol
lowing cases.-William v. Davis VS..
Elizabeth X. Davis, for $500 /; M.
Kempfer & Sons VS.. Jacob A. Wild
mer, for $47S 81; John P. Correll VS..
Louis A. Vogt, for $189.54; Francis H
Leggett & Co. VS.. Jacob. ]. Hahn, for
,S907S; American Poultry Publishing
Co. VS.. Frank w Mains, for $S23S;
F. G. Williams VS.. Benjamin Kurz,
for $53.9S; and A. M. Guerin VS.. j.
G. Menagh, for $26.04.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Young Men to Entertain.

The Fellowship club, an organiza-
tion of young men of the South Street
Presbyterian church, will hold an
entertainment and social for the
young men of the church this even
ing. A professional entertainer will
be on hand and refreshments will be
served.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Damascus Given Credit.

The question of who invented real
paper has apparently been settled by
means of catalogue of manuscripts
In the Royal library of France, made
by a Greek scholar at the command
Of King Henry II. of France. In this
cataloguer's own hand are found notes
to the effect that real paper" orig.
mated in Damascus.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
cantata,s Rendition POSTPONED

The singing of Rile's cantata 1.-The
Man of Sorrows" by the choir of the
Methodist Episcopal church, instead
of being sung last Sunday night as
announced has been postponed until
next Sunday night. The solos viii
be taken by Miss Grace Wheeler,
contralto. of New York, Claude War
ford, tenor, and Phil. ?. Jacobs, basso.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Humanes Now Corporation.

Humane Engine company, No. 2,
of the Morristown Fire department,
has Incorporated The articles are
signed by all the members of the
company. Harry P. Piper, who with
former Assistant Chief Cornelius
Tiger is one of those who signed
the charter of the company when it
was organized in 1882, is named as
the companys agent
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
STATE TENNIS TOURNEY MOVES
Will be Held in June at Enelewcod
Field Club.

After being held since 1894 on the
courts of the Morristown Field club
the annual tournament for the state
tennis championship is finally to be
moved. Instead OF being conducted
solely by the Morristown club the
tourney is to be run Jointly by the
Morristown Field club, the Engle-
wood Field club and the Montclair
Athletic club This year the state
championship for men will be played
at the Englewood club in the week
of June Sth. The. women's champion
ship will be played at Morristown
the week of September 7th. Next
year the mems tourney will move in
an agreed rotation to the Montclair
club and the women's matches will
be played at Englewood.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Teachers, Examinations,

County Superintendent of schools
J. Howard Hulsart has announced
that the next regular examinations
for teachers certificates for Morris
county will be held on the last three
Saturdays in April, the 18th, 18th and
25th, in the high school building,
Dover The sessions will begin at
nine-fifteen and one-fifteen.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
/, ,b.,+v pauohters Entertained

councils of the Daughters of Liberty
of the county were present at the
meeting of the Pride of Vannatta
council, Daughters of Liberty, of this
town, Tuesday night as the guests of
the lodge. After the business meeting
a social time was spent. Refresh
ments we're served.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Preparing for Track Depression.

In anticipation of the starting of
the track depression at Sneeden's
crossing, the Lackawanna railroad
has placed rails along it's right-of-way
for the temporary tracks to be used
by the trains while the depressing is
under way. The Western Union Tele-
graph company has started construc-
ton ON "a temporary line around the
scene of the work
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Mr. Mare 70 Return. |.

Moses Weld Ware, at present assis
tant to Dean West at the Graduate
college of Princeton university, mas
accepted call, to return to the MOT
rfstown school next year, where ne
will resume work in the department
of history and geography under Ar.
thur P Butler. who will have returned
from a sabbatical year in Europe.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
MR.. BALDWIN PLAYS.
Is Accompanies for Noted Violinist
at Newark Recital.

Sidney A. Baldwin, who has won
a reputation for himself as a gifted
accompanist, was at the piano for the
recent Lenten recital by Signor Ar
turo Nutini, violinist; and Charles
Tamme, tenor, in Wallace hall, New
ark. On Thursday evening, April End
Mr.. Baldwin will again play at wal
lace hall, as the accompanist for
Florence Bucklin Scott, contralto;
and George E. Clauder, yiolincellist
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
And American IndIoestIon.

Menu for Cosmopolitan Dinner
Scotch broth, Spanish mackerel,
French chops, Hungarian stew, Irish
potatoes, Vienna rolls, Italian wines,
English mullins, Welsh rabbit, German
pickles, Swiss cheese and Brazilian
coffee.-Boston Transcript.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
JUSTICE FIXES SALARIES.
Jury Commissioner and CLERK
RECEIVE $3.50 Each Per year.

Andrew L. Cobb, jury commissioner
and Edward d. Neighbour, the coni,
missions clerk, are to receive Stoo
per year each as salary, according 10
an order made by Supreme Court Jus
tice Parker. The commission, wilicn
includes Mr.. Cobb, republican, ana
Sheriff Gillen, democrat, has arranged
to compile a card list of 10000 names me =
of citizens of Morris county ellg1oie
for jury duty. From this list tne
names of those needed from time 10
time for the Various panels Will pe
taken.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
officer wiIdey Resumes RidInq

Motor Cycle Policeman Herbert C..
Wildey had his motor cycle out Tues
day afternoon for the first time this
spring. The machine has been laid
up for two months on account of the
weather and has been completely
overhauled.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Are Named as Trustees.

Stephen s. Day. of this town, and
the Rev. Ralph B. Urmy have been
appointed with others as representa-
tives of the Newark conference of
the Methodist Episcopal church on the
board of trustees of the New Jersey
Anti-Saloon league.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Freshmen Elect Officers.

The freshman class of the Morris
town high school has organized with
the election of Orville Meslar as
president; Miss Harriet Boniface,
president : Miss Emma Stiles,
secretary; and Thomas Urmy, treas
ufer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31

The Rev. Christopher II. Lawless,
of this town. who has just been or
dained to the priesthood of the Ro-
man Catholic church, has been as
signed by the Right Rev. Bishop John
J. O'Connor, as assistant rector at
ST. Mary's church, Jersey City.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Women,s \ Praxer Meetlnns,

Through April the Women's Union
Prayer meeting will be held every
Thursday morning, at ten-thirty, in
the parlors of the Methodist Episco-
pal church.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Many Scholars Hear Opera.

High school girls of New York,
attending the Washington Irving high
school, have thanked Otto II. Kahn,
of this town, for the gift of 1000
opera tickets.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Bist op Lines Coming Sunday.

Next Snday Bishop Edwin S. Lines
will visit the Church of the Redeemei
for confirmation. The evening service
on Palm Sunday will be kept as an
anniversary occasion for those who
have been confirmed in the classes
of other years.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Brick PavIno Cleaned

With fire hose attached to a hy-
drant Street Commissioner w. H.
Frapwell washed the mud and most
of the loose snow off the brick pave
ment on Washington street Tuesday
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Ross With Perth AnhnM

Ben Ross, who used to play base
ball with the State Hospital Field
club and then Went to the Overlook
Essex county club, has been signed
to pitch for the Perth Amboy club
of the new Atlantic league.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Sells RoardInu business.

Miss Ida F. Menzie has sold her
boarding house business, "The Pax
ton," on South street, to Warren
Marmusser, of Warren, Ohio.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
r. Read cn,cifixlon storv

Next Sunday evening in the First
Presbyterian church the story of the
crncifixion viii be read and the choir
will sing selections from Maunder's
cantata From Olivet to Calvary
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Resinns as Postmaater

Daniel M. Merchant has resigned
as postmaster at Morris Plains. His
commission expires in 1916. Martin
A. Madden is a candidate for the
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Mission Worker Addresaes.

Miss Sarah Wray, of the Eighth
Avenue mission, New York, addressed
the Bible school of the South street
Presbyterian church Sunday after
noon.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31

The "Salmagundi," Morristown
school publication, has elected How
ell LaMotte and George w. Swear
ingen as editors,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Heard New Pastor.

The Rev. Thomas T. Crawford, the
new pastor of the Methodist Episco-
pal church, preached Sunday both
morning and evening,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31

Improvements to the house of Wash
ington Engine company are being
made, including concrete floor and
new doors for the apparatus room.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
TOWN IMPROVEMENTS

The Miller estate is improving the
fronts of some of its stores by re-
painting. Those receiving attention
include the stores of Robert Hipson,
the A. & p. Tea company and No 10
South street.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Week of Prayer Services.

The annual week of prayer will be
observed April 9Th to 10th, the two
yPresbyterian, the Methodist and the
}Baptist churches uniting in special
Services in the First Presbyterian
!. church.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
Arranalnn Gvmnaeiun Exhihltion.

Preparations are now being made
for the annual gymnasium exhibition
of the local Young Mems Christian
association which will be held early
in April.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
General Wood to sneak.

General Wood, of the United States
army, will speak at the annual prize
night exercises at Morristown school.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31

Eugene S. Burke has been appointed
postmaster at Morristown to succeed
Charles McCollum. This announce
ment comes from Congressman Tuttle
who recommended Mr. Burke for the
place.
The selec ction is a personal one
made by the congressman in which
the president has most heartily joined
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-03-31
ALMA GLUCK TO SING
NEXT FRIDAY EVENING
viii Appear at Last of Warford
School of Music Artists
Course of Concerts.

The last of the artists course
series of concerts, under the auspices
of the Warford School OF Music, will
be given by Miss Alma Gluck, prima
donna soprano, next Friday evening
in the Methodist Episcopal church.
This will give the people of Nor
ristown an opportunity to hear one
Of the greatest singers of all time IN
intimate surroundings.
On account of the state license law
no tickets are allowed to be sold at
the church, therefore must be bought
before the evening of the concert.
Mr.. Warford announces that positive
ly no tickets will be sold at the
church the evening of the recital.
Tickets are now on sale at Smiths
drug store.
The following will be sung with Mr.
Rosenstein at the piano.
(a) Air of Astoria, from the Opera
IL Telermaco ............ GlucK
(b) Ritornerai fra POGO - Hasse
(c) My Lovely Celia ........ Monro
Cd o Sleep Why Dost Thou Leave
Me ................ f1dhuel
(e) Fastorale Old English Melody
Arr. by Arthur Rosenstein
(a) Reyery ...... Zimbalist
(b) Oriental Romance ..... LR1msky-
(c) To Gather Berries FRONT
Snegourotchka ........ kOrSakoff