Greetings from Snowy (20" yesterday) Sussex County, While the kids are busy watching cartoons, I thought I'd type up this interesting page I found in the NJ Herald dated Weds. 13 Apr 1899.... Joseph BOSS, editor of the "Washington Tidings" was married at the Methodist parsonage in Washington (Warren Co.) to Miss Lizzie KENNEY by Rev. C. R. Barnes April Term of Court The jury in the case of Noah H. MARGARUM vs. the Inhabitants of the Township of Vernon, returned a verdict Tues. evening in favor of the plantiff for $577.67. The case of Edward D. NAGLE vs. Vernon for work on highways was given to the jury on Weds. The claim of the plantiff was for $23 and the jury returned a verdict of $13.50 in his favor. The last case tried was that of the Township of Hardyston vs. Sidney M. CARD, and resulted in a verdict of $32.50 in favor of the plaintiffs. Thos. HEFNER, a prisoner in jail, was indicted for assault on a woman in Sandyston township last winter. He plead not guilty and his trial was set down for today. Two bills were found against Clarence VANORDEN for breaking and entering the stores of John LINN, at Hamburg, and Morris DAVIS, at Deckertown. Vanorden is the young man who was an accomplice of "Mickey" HAGAN, who was arrested near Deckertown several weeks ago and escaped from the officers. Vanorden was arrested at Plainfield on the 10th of Feb. last by Sherrif ANDRESS and has since been confined to jail. He entered a plea of not guilty, and his trial is set down for Thursday. Joseph DECKER, indicted for larceny, plead not guilty and trial was set down for today. Stephen MUNN and Homer DURLING, of Sparta, were indicted for an assault on Mrs. Emily DURLING on the 22nd of Feb. last. They were arraigned on Fri., both enter a plea of not guilty, and were bailed for their appearance in court yesterday. Andrew KISHPAUGH, of Newton, was indicted for assault in Sept. last on Hannah E. BENSON, the thirteen year old daughter of James BENSON, who then resided in Newton, His plea was that of not guilty and his trial is set down for Friday. A bill was also found agaianst Mfs. Alice BENSON, wife of James Benson, charging her with being equally guilty with Kishpaugh of the crime committed on her daughter, Hannah E. Benson. She entered a plea of not guilty, and her trial was set down for Friday. The license applications of Calvin CRAWN, of Flatbrookville, Frank CHARDAVOYNE, of Lafayette, and Elmer ATNO, of Brooklyn, Byram Township, all new applicants to the court, were heard on Thursday and granted. The applications of D. S. GOBLE, of Deckertown, Henry E. MONTROSS, of Laytons and Shay VANNESS, of Hainesville, against whom the court stated complaint has been made of violations of the license laws, set down for Friday, were postponed until Saturday, when all three were granted. We understand that no remonstrations were presented against these landlords, all of whom have excellent reputations of conducting first class public houses. LAFAYETTE The death of "Squire" William A. BUNTING occurred very suddenly at the residence of John M. HULL, where he had made his home for a number of years, on Friday evening last. He was around in seemingly good spirits in the afternoon and even at about 4 o'clock he went out and chopped a little wood. Returning to the house, he went up stairs to his room, and when about to be called for supper, he was found dead in bed. Mr. Bunting was well along in years, being about 77 years of age. He was one of the oldest residents of our town and held numerous township offices, being for a number of years postmaster at this place. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church on Monday afternoon. BRANCHVILLE Again was our town summoned to witness the passing of the pall, bearing to his last resting place the remains of one of our most aged citizens, Gabriel S. ADAMS. Mr. Adams died on Tues. evening, April 5, in the seventy-sixth year of his age. He was born in Frankford Plains at the old homestead farm, now owned by and where he resides with his only brother, Robert ADAMS. The deceased lived all his married life on his farm, located near Harmony school house, until eleven years ago when he became a resident of this town, living these few years retired from active labor. Mr. Adams was twice married. His first wife was Mary E. HOWELL, who died forty-five years ago. His second wife was Mrs. Harriet B. CRANE, who still survives him. The children to mourn the loss of their father are two daughters: Mrs. Mary A. CANFIELD and Mrs. George W. ROE, of Newark. He is also survived by five grandchildren. In the death of Mr. Adams, Branchville loses one of its most estimable and respected citizens, always ready to perform and promote the many causes of righteousness, and that which he deemed best for the good of mankind. He did this with alacrity, although quiet in manner, as one having passed the allotted milestone in life of three score years and ten. In the Presbyterian church will be found a vacant sitting, which was always occupied by him when his health would permit his presence. A large congregation assembled in the above named church Saturday morning to pay their respects to the departed, when a most impressive sermon was delivered by Rev. G. W. LLOYD. The burial was in the cemetery at Frankford Plains. Jacob VAN WHY,a soldier belonging to a Pennsylvania regiment, died in Branchville April 2nd, in the fifty-fifth year of his age. Mr. VanWhy was born in Stroudsburg, Pa. He was a resident of his native place until five years ago, when he came to Newton. Following this, two years ago, he came to Branchville where he followed his trade, that of a mason, until he was striken with pneumonia, which resulted in death. Mr. VanWhy was one of a family of sixteen children, thirteen of whom are living, one sister being Mrs Peter GARIS, of this borough. He is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nettie GOBLE, of Newton. The funeral occurred Weds. last at the home of his brother, Calvin VANWHY, in Stroudsburg, the G.A.R. post having charge of the services. Interment was in the cemetery, at that place by the side of his wife, who died ten years ago. Hope this was of interest, Cathy DiPietro vdpcom@warwick.net