My you've done well! Thank you for sending all of these. You've had great success bringing these lines forward. It is lovely autumn here -- warm days, cool nights. Your trip sounds delightful. Was it fun being on campus? How recently have you been back? I wish there were more hours in each day. Not accomplishing much at all.... Sewing is frustrating too -- just tried on my new robe (mostly done) and realized it's too small!! Maybe it will stretch (like I did!) Used the same pattern I did last time. Hmm.. I wrote to the Valentine, Cherry Co. NE Historical Soc. for any Bross details (the missing sons of Gabriel). Hope to hear from them soon. I have not had a response from the Demorest descendant -- I'll forward a copy of the letter I wrote to her. I also had a brief Shotwell correspondence. But no news of note.. Cheers! Becky ----- Original Message ----- From: <MonaMusic@aol.com> To: <NJSUSSEX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 3:53 PM Subject: [NJSUSSEX-L] Watson LITTELL > >From Sussex Independent, Friday, November 22, 1901: > > "Among the Horsemen" > "Watson Littell, fo Franklin, Will Pay for Supper for Ten." > "Match Race at the Wantage Track last Friday won by Sacha--the 2:35 > Class--Other-Notes" > > "The match race at the Wantage track on Friday afternoon last came off as > advertised and agreed upon, but it was under difficulties as the day was very > cold and raw, and during the forenoon the ground was covered with snow, > making the track decidedly heavy. The match was made for a supper for ten > persons, national rules to govern, best three in five, both horses to pace. > Heretofore Sacha was known as a trotter, and as a trotter made her record and > won all her previous races. This necessitated the wearing of hopples. The > judges selected were John J. Stanton, L. J. Loomis and Ben Ward. The race > was called at about 1:30 p.m. when to the surprise of everybody about two > hundred persons gathered on the grounds. The horses got away easily, after > one or two trials. Rena L. seemed to lead easily most of the heat, Sacha not > taking kindly to the hopples. She soon 'got on their curves,' however, and > after the first heat seemed to know what was required of her, and did > business as she thought it ought to be done, getting the next three heats. > The time was necessarily slow." > > "The 2:35 Class" > "In the 2:35 class there were three entries, and it made a good, spirited > race. The entries were Bike, entered by Watson Little, Franklin; Rusty, by > Ellsworth McCluskey, Newton; and Lena W., by David W. McCarthy, of Franklin. > In the first heat Bike won out, with Goble up behind him, McCluskey behind > Rusty, and Senator Martin driving Lena W. Lena was withdrawn after the > second heat, and after the third heat Bike was withdrawn on account of > illness, and Rusty was declared the winner, Bike second and Lena W., third. > The best time was 2:39½. It made lots of sport, but the weather was too cold > for comfort and enjoyment. Watson Little will pay for the dinner." > > My next installment will tell of the dinner by Watson Littel! > >

Sussex Independent, Friday, December 13, 1901: "Covers were laid for thirty at Watson Little's tavern at Franklin Furnace on Thursday night of last week, and about that number were there and did more than 'ample justice,' as the reporter calls it, to the lay-out. Nothing was left off the bill. It would have made the elder Delmonico a little envious. There was all and more than men could eat, and a great deal that it was unnecessary to chew. Likely fifty exciting heats were trotted around the board that night, to say nothing of the heats that were not trotted around the board. The participants were short on appetite for several days afterward, but long on memories and some on experiences. There were good fellowship and congeniality everywhere. It was fully up to the highest anticipations of the most aesthetic of the guests, and served as only a big, whole-souled man could do it. The dinner was given to pay a wage made by Senator Martin and Mr. Little as to which had the better pacing horse. The race took place November 9th, on the Wantage track, and was won by Senator Martin's horse."

>From Sussex Independent, Friday, November 22, 1901: "Among the Horsemen" "Watson Littell, fo Franklin, Will Pay for Supper for Ten." "Match Race at the Wantage Track last Friday won by Sacha--the 2:35 Class--Other-Notes" "The match race at the Wantage track on Friday afternoon last came off as advertised and agreed upon, but it was under difficulties as the day was very cold and raw, and during the forenoon the ground was covered with snow, making the track decidedly heavy. The match was made for a supper for ten persons, national rules to govern, best three in five, both horses to pace. Heretofore Sacha was known as a trotter, and as a trotter made her record and won all her previous races. This necessitated the wearing of hopples. The judges selected were John J. Stanton, L. J. Loomis and Ben Ward. The race was called at about 1:30 p.m. when to the surprise of everybody about two hundred persons gathered on the grounds. The horses got away easily, after one or two trials. Rena L. seemed to lead easily most of the heat, Sacha not taking kindly to the hopples. She soon 'got on their curves,' however, and after the first heat seemed to know what was required of her, and did business as she thought it ought to be done, getting the next three heats. The time was necessarily slow." "The 2:35 Class" "In the 2:35 class there were three entries, and it made a good, spirited race. The entries were Bike, entered by Watson Little, Franklin; Rusty, by Ellsworth McCluskey, Newton; and Lena W., by David W. McCarthy, of Franklin. In the first heat Bike won out, with Goble up behind him, McCluskey behind Rusty, and Senator Martin driving Lena W. Lena was withdrawn after the second heat, and after the third heat Bike was withdrawn on account of illness, and Rusty was declared the winner, Bike second and Lena W., third. The best time was 2:39½. It made lots of sport, but the weather was too cold for comfort and enjoyment. Watson Little will pay for the dinner." My next installment will tell of the dinner by Watson Littel!

Sussex Independent, Friday, March 25, 1904: "Ellen Terwilliger died at Monroe Corner, Monday, March 21st, aged eighty-seven years. The funeral ws held Thursday at 12 o'clock at the Monroe Church. Interment at Lafayette."

Sussex Independent, Friday, March 25, 1904: "Ogden Woodruff died March 20th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Bissell, in Newark, aged sixty-six years. Besides his daughter he is survived by his wife, one brother, Job, of New York, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Chamberlain of Morris Plains; Rebecca Woodruff and Mrs. Emma Leport, of Sussex; also by four nieces, Mrs. J. D. Shorter, Mrs. F. U. Dickson, Mrs. Sarah Clark and Mrs. Amasa Bedell, all of this town. The funeral was held in Newark on Tuesday, Interment at Stanhope."

"Jane Harden Rogers, widow of Cornelius Rogers, died at the home of her daughter, Libbie, wife of Albert Davenport, near Quarryville, on Tuesday of this week, aged sixty-five years. Mrs. Rogers was a daughter of the late Hosea J. and Hannah J. Harden, and was born in Hardyston township. February 17, 1859, she was married to Cornelius Rogers. Three children were born of the marriage, two of whom are deceased. Cornelius Rogers has been dead about seven years. Mrs. Rogers is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Alex and Joshua Harden, of Hamburg; Mrs. Mary Mabie, of Kansas City, Mo., and Hannah Elizabeth Harden of this town. Funeral services will be held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Davenport, on Friday at 2 o'clock. Interment in Slausen cemetery." Sussex Independent, Friday, March 25, 1904

Sussex Independent, Friday, July 20, 1906: "Joshua Vandruff Harden, a well known farmer resident, living on the old Harden homestead, near Hamburg, was found dead in bed on Sunday morning last. He had been absent from home for about a week, returning to Hamburg on Saturday evening. He went to his house about nine o'clock, and after taking a bath retired. He was called for breakfast at the usual hour Sunday morning by Mrs. Edward O'Brien, the wife of the farmer who has occupied his place for a number of years. She got no response and Mr. O'Briend went to his room and found that he was dead. The deceased was a son of the late Hosea J. and Hannah Harden, and was aged about seventy-four years. His wife died about two years ago. She was a daughter of the late William Hiles and a sister of the late Sharpe Hiles. He was the last of his immediate family, three children having died several years ago, preceding their mother. Mr. Harden made his home at the farm with Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien. He is survived by one brother, Alexander Harden, now of Kansas City, and two sisters, Mary, wife of Edward Mabee, of Beaver Run, and Hannah E. Harden, living in Sussex. Mr. Harden was a kind-hearted man of genial disposition and has passed the greater portion of his life on the farm where he died. He was widely known. The funeral was held on Tuesday forenoon at the Baptist Church at Hamburg."

"Josephine, wife of John Kittle, died at her home on Clove avenue Wednesday morning, after an illness of about eight months. In April Mrs. Kittle suffered a stroke of paralysis, and for the past six weeks has been confined to the bed, being unconscious during the last week. She was a daughter of the late Isaac and Sarah (Keen) Wintermute, and was born in Stillwater township October 20, 1844. On November 20, 1878, she was united in marriage to John Kittle, and they began housekeeping in Montague, where he operated two grist mills. They remained at Montague about five years, then moved to Unionville and then to this borough, where they have resided for twenty-one years. When they came here they started a store on the site of the Wantage House, on Munson Street. After residing there about eleven years they erected their present home which they have since occupied. Mrs. Kittle was a member of the Sussex Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sisters: Mary, wife of Sanford Rosenkrans, of Swartswood, and Naomi, wife of Archinald Sharpe, of near Newton. Funeral services will be held at the late home Friday morning at eleven o'clock, Rev. E. A. Hamilton officiating. Interment at Stillwater." Sussex Independent, July 20, 1906.

"Mrs. Rachel A. Harden died at her home, No 140 Jersey avenue, at 7:30 o'clock Sunday night of acute indigestion, aged sixty years. The deceased was born at Blairstown, Warren County, NJ, November 30, 1845, and was the daughter of William and Sarah M. Harden. During the greater part of her life she resided at Beemerville and Pellettown, NJ and for the last five years she resided in this village. She was a woman of many good qualities and was highly respected by many friends. Thos who survive her are three brothers, Alexander, of Hope, NJ; Wesley, of Colesville; George of Sussex; and four sisters, Emma, wife of William Biles of Tiffen, Ohio; Sarah, widow of Benjamin Anderson of Newton; Martha, wife of G. M. Batley of Tranquility, and Mary, wife of Samuel Lawson of Balesvile, and one son, Edsall H. Cole, of Newton. The funeral will be held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Frankford Plains church, Sussex county. The interment will be in Frankford Plains, cemetery.--Port Jervis Gazette." >From the Sussex Independent, July 20, 1906.

I have Tryphena's and daughter Arvilla's obits. In ( ) are my comments. Would be very happy if someone could tell me which of Cyrus and Tryphena's daughters married P. Kittle of NJ and which Myers came from Steuben Co., NY. Tryphena (Myers) Losey died at the home of her daugher, Mrs. Frank Burke, June 23, 1904 at 88 years, she was born in Steuben co, New York in 1814, married Cyrus Losey in 1837. She moved to Iowa 1885. They had 7 children, 3 of whom and husband preceeded. Remaining are Andrew, Mrs. Frank Burke (Arvilla Losey) of Iowa, J. S. Losey (John) and Mrs. P. Kittle (no idea) of New Jersey. and Arvilla Jane Losey b May 21, 1847 at Wallpack township, New Jersey she married Frank Berk Jul 8, 1865. Sons: Henry B., Cyrus L., and Jason K., and daughter: Tryphena L.. Died Dec 10, 1916, age 69 years, 7 months and 28 days. Attending funeral: A. Losee (son Andrew) of Plymouth and Mrs. Royal Jacobs (granddaughter) of Rudd.

comments in ( ) are mine. sharon Frank Berk, son of Henry and Laura Berk of Wallpack township, Sussex county, New Jersey. Born Sept. 25, 1844, died noon, June 25, 1910 age 65 years, 9 months. Married Jennie (Arvilla Jane on her obit) Losey of Wallpack Center, NJ July 8, 1865., they had 3 sons: Henry B., Cyrus L., and Jason K. and 1 daughter: Tyrphenah L. In 1885 the family moved to Plymouth, Iowa and lived there for one year then moved to Rock Falls where they lived for 12 years. They then moved to Rockford where they remained. For 28 years he was a member of Modern Woodmen of America, charter member of Camp [GAR] of Nora Springs and later to Shellrock Camp 832. Converted to Methodist Episcopal church in April last. Funeral at family home with pastor Rev. Walter Piper offficating, internment at Riverside cemetery, Rockford. For 28 years he was a member of Modern Woodmen of America, charter member of Camp [GAR] of Nora Springs and later to Shellrock Camp 832. Converted to Methodist Episcopal church in April last. Funeral at family home with pastor Rev. Walter Piper offficating, internment at Riverside cemetery, Rockford.

>From Sussex Independent, Friday, May 15, 1903: "The house of John Leavitt Griggs, son of ex-Attorney General John W. Griggs, at 268 East Thirtieth Street, Paterson, was entered by burglars at an early hour last Thursday morning and ransacked, from to bottom, the thieves escaping with considerable money and jewelry. Entrance was gained by forcing a window in the kitchen, on the ground floor. One of the thieves made his way upstairs to Mr. Griggs' sleeping apartments and awakened him by stumbling over a chair. Leavitt took inthe situation at once and grabbed his revolver, which he kept under his pillow. He blazed away three times, and with a shriek of pain the burglar fled down the stairs and escaped through the window he came in. Mr. Griggs believes that at least one of the bullets took effect. Mr. Griggs hastily slipped into his clothes and started in pursuit, but was unable to get trace of them. The police were notified and two detective sergeants were put on the case. Under ordinry circumstances Leavitt, like his father, is an excellent shot, and the chances are that had the lights been good these fellows would do no more burglarizing." Mona in Indiana

>From the Sussex Independent, Friday, April 16, 1915: "John Mabie dies in West." "A telegram was received in Sussex Tuesday annnouncing the death of John Mabie at San Bernardino, California. Mr. Mabie was a former resident of Sussex Co., He ws a son of the late Edward Mabie of Beaver Run and before going west, a number of years ago, conducted the livery stable connected with the De Camp House, now Goble Inn. Later he was proprietor of the Colesville Hotel. He is survived by his wife and three children." Hope this helps someone. Mona in Indiana

Sussex Independent, Friday, May 18, 1900: "Last Sunday morning Mr. Albert L. Harden in company with his wife, attended services at the Baptist church, as was their usual custome, but before the services were over Mr. Hardin was suddenly taken with a pain in the stomach, accompanied by a slight faintness. He left the church and went to the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Drake, who lives but a short distance away, and there laid down. In a short time, however, he felt better and ate his dinner with the family, apparently as well as any one present. About two o'clock he started home to bring his milk to the station, and as he passed the window he waved a good-bye to his wife, saying 'I'll soon come back for you.' Just as they got beyond the village limits, Mr. Drake, who was driving, noticed Mr. Hardin scraping his feet on the bottom of the wagon, and putting his arm around him asked what was the matter, to which he responded in broken accents, 'Oh! Oh!' and that instant life was extinct. He was brought directly back to Dr. Nugent's office and Dr. Dennis summoned. The two physicians used all medical resuscitations in their power, but to no avail. Mr. Hardin was an honored and respected citizen and an occupant of the Theodore Harden farm, near town. He was 41 years of age and had lived in Sussex county nearly all his life, as has also his aged father, William Hardin, now 83 years of age, who lives with his son, George Hardin, on the Elston homestead farm at Wolf Pit. Besides his widow and father, he is survived by four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at his late home on Tuesday afternoon at half-past two. Interment in Fairview cemetery at Deckertown." Mona in IN

Sussex Independent, Friday, November 20, 1914: "Ithamar Beach died last Thursday night at the home of his hephew, Frank A. Bross, in Newark. He was in his eighty-seventh year, having been born in Sussex County in 1827. When ten years old his parents went to Newark. When the first horse car was run in that city, from the city line at Mt. Plesant Cemetery to the Market street railroad station, in 1862, Beach was the driver. Later he entered the express business. Last Thanksgiving Day he dislocated his hip by a fall, since which he had been confined to his bed. His funeral was held Friday night and interment was made on Saturday at Newton. His wife died six years ago and his nephew is his only survivor." Does anyone connect with this family? Frank A. Bross was the son of Smith Bross of Sussex Co. Actually, Frank A. Bross was the nephew of Ithamar's wife, Mary Bross Beach. There were also other nieces and nephews living in Sussex County at the time. Mona in IN

>From NJ Herald, Mary 30, 1901: "Again death laid claim to one of our oldest and most respected citizens, Mrs. Margaret Puder. The deceased was stricken with paralysis on Wednesday of last week and died on Friday morning; aged about eighty-two years. For a long time she has lived comparatively alone, being accompanied now and then by some of her relatives. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon in the M. E. church; interment in Newton cemetery. Mrs. Puder possessed consideralbe property which was disposed of by will, Frank Stackhouse being the principal legatee, and he and his mother, Mrs. Alonzo Stackhouse are the executors." Mona in INdiana

>From the Wabash (IN) Daily Plain Dealer, Monday, February 11, 1907: "DEATH OF A WELLKNOWN RESIDENT" "Mrs. Sam Martin of Somerset expired suddenly Saturday evening." "Laid down to rest and died of heart failure an hour later--Funeral held today." "Mrs. Samuel Martin of Somerset died suddenly of heart failure Saturday evening. She had been up and around during the day as usual and in the evening laid down for a brief nap. She died about an hour later, the end coming peacefully and unexpectedly. Although she had been in feeble health for several years, she had been able to be up and about her home all of ithe time. She formerly lived alone but recently another lady had been staying with her. The deceased was well known in the southern part of the county. Born in New Jersey in 1840 she came with her husband to Wabash county, and located near Somerset in 1865. Mr. Martin died in 1875. There are no children. She was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church. The funeral services were held from the Christian Church Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Mr. Hulgen officiating. Burial was in the Somerset cemetery." Hope this might help someone. Mona in Indiana

>From the Sussex Independent, Friday, November 29, 1901: "PLEASANT FAMILY REUNION" "Mr. and Mrs. W. S. VANDERHUFF entertain brothers and sisters at a family dinner--the Aggregate age of all, 580 years." "One of the green spots to be treasured in the memories of Mr. and Mrs. William S. Vanderhuff of this borough, was a family reunion and dinner given at their home on Thursday of last week. It was a reunion of the surviving members of the family of the late Jacob T. Vanderhuff, of Vernon township, the first that has occurred in more than thirty years. Their ages ranged from 60 to 82 years, and the aggregate age was 580 years. The eight surviving children who gathered at the table of good things prepared by that admirable hostess, Mrs. Vanderhuff, were Abram, Jeptha D., William S., and Temperance J. Thompson, of Sussex; Pheobe A. Martin of Wabash, Indiana; Mrs. Frances Martin, of Port Jervis; Teressa Carr of Unionville, and Sophia Martin of Vernon. After the dinner and a very pleasant reunion, the entire group was photographed by Ed. King, the town artist. The day was a very happy one for all present, and will go with them as one of life's happy incidents to the end of their days." Would I be fortunate enough to learn of someone who might know of or have a copy of this photograph made by Ed King, above? If so, please make contact. Also my next message will be a copy of ithe Obit. of Mrs. Phebe MARTIN (Mrs. Sam) of Indiana. Mona in Indiana

>From the NJ Herald, Thurs., Dec. 26, 1940: "Mrs. Anna M. Vealey, wife of John H. Vealey, of Vernon township, died at the Alexander Linn Memorial Hospital, December 24th. She was born in the house where she died July 31, 1861, the daughter of the late Wm. Crabtree and Martha A. Freeman Crabtree. Her only survivor is her husband. An only son Anson Vealey died many years ago. Mrs. Vealey was a member of Vernon Methodist Church and a charter member of Vernon Grange. Services will be conducted in the Vernon Methoidst Church tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock by Rev. John Batterson. Burial in Warwick Cemetery." Mona in Indiana

>From NJ Herald, Jan. 29, 1891: "Fowler Giveans Sued" "Samuel F. Giveans, a Sussex County boy and well-known throughout the northern part of this State, has been sued by two members of his circus company. For many years Fowler has been engaged in the show business. Like all circus people he has had his ups and downs. During the past week he's come up against a snag, and they say they will make him settle. A dispatch from Philadelphia on Tuesday says: Horatio C. Broughton and Annie E. Broughton, his wife, have begun suit against Samuel F. Giveans and Cecilia, his wife, trading as Samuel F. Giveans. The defendants say they are acrobatic performers, professionally known as Horatio Zoyarrow and Millie Zoyarrow, and that they were engaged by the defendants, the proprietors of a circus and Wild West show, to perform for $35 per week, board and transportation; that they did perform from April 28 to Sept. 20, 1890, a period of twenty-one weeks, and thereby entitled to $736. Of this amount they say they received $275, leaving a balance due of $461. They also claim to recover $20.50 being the amount they had to pay for transportation from Corry, Pa., to Philadelphia, which it was the duty of the defendants to furnish them." Unfortunately, I was not able to follow up to know how this suit came out. Mona in IN