Greetings, Other news items in the Stanhope Eagle lead me to conclude that Constable D. L. Best was friends with Lewis Haggerty so he was firmly pulling his leg with the "arrest" on wedding day. all items from the Stanhope Eagle newspaper from Stanhope, NJ - published weekly on Wednesday Weds. 1 Jul 1891 - One of the twins of our friend, J. T. STIDWORTHY, which has been ill for some time, died yesterday. Weds. 22 Jul 1891 - Stephen FOSTER, supposedly the oldest citizen in Sussex county, who had lived in Branchville since 1829, died a few days ago. He was born in Vermont in Spetember of 1796, he emigrated to Seneca co., NY in 1817 thence to Branchville. He was always noted for his sobriety and industry. Weds. 23 Sep 1891 - Mr. Jacob SMITH, respected citizen of Hainesburg, Warren co., aged 77, fell down stairs with such injuries that he is reported as dying. Weds. 21 Oct 1891 - Dr. W. R. SMITH of Andover, son of John SMITH Esq. of Drakestown, will marry Miss Etta ROE at her home in Deckertown tomorrow. Weds. 18 Nov 1891 - Mrs. Abbie, daughter of George PERRY of Netcong will marry Mr. LaBARRE of Easton, Penn. Weds. 16 Dec 1891 - Mrs. Catharine ARNSE, age 88, is living with her son-in-law Phillip GARISS in Hampton is the ancestor of four children, 16 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Another fifteen descendants have already passed on. She is still smart and active. Four generations now live in the same house with this remarkable lady. The Drakesville Post Office was officially renamed Ledgewood P.O. Since the Drakesville train station had already been renamed, the post office was the only landmark to still have the Drakesville name. Weds. 27 Jan 1892 - Mrs. STUART, mother of Henry D. KISHPAUGH, of Netcong, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. ANTHONY in Stockbridge, Mass. Another daughter also lives in this area. Mrs. STUART was aged 84 years, being formerly of near Andove where she was twice a widow. Burial in Stockbridge, MA. Weds. 17 Feb 1892 - Conductor James KINNEY, of Port Morris, died this morning after a few weeks illness. His inordinate passion for strong drink draws the sympathy of friends for future care of his six children, the oldest being aged fifteen. (In an earlier article, his wife had died about two years ago, named Margaret) A subsequent issue described that the youngest KINNEY daughter, aged about four, went to live with an aunt in Mount Hope. The youngest three boys went to the Orphan Asylum in Orange and the oldest boy and girl will be provided a good home. (because they can work??) Weds. 9 Mar 1892 - David W. BEST died Monday aged 69 years, 11 months and 23 days. He had lived in Stanhope the past 20 years. Weds. 20 Apr 1892 - Fatal Explosion - Six Men Blown To Atoms. On Monday at the American Forcite Powder works at Lake Hopatcong. Those killed were: Godfrey WALLER, a swede; David CARLIEN, boss mixer, of Landing who leaves a wife and three children; Wm. Henry PIERCE, of Stanhope leaving a wife and child; John B. SMITH, supervisor of Succasunna leaving a wife and child; August JOHNSON aged about 35 of Landing with a wife and four children; and James BATH, of England who was single and aged about 25 years. Weds. 1 Jun 1892 - Friends were surprised by the sudden death of Robert QUAIL on Tuesday from typhoid pneumonia. Another news item says - The funeral of Robert QUAYLE on Sunday afternoon was attended by fellow members of the Brotherhood of Trainmen - The Employee coverage has provided the widow with $1,000. Weds. 13 Jul 1892 - Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. BEST are very happy in their new role of grandparents. A little girl of ten pounds was born to the family of Wm. J. SEDGEMAN, the couple's son-in-law, at Dover. Hope this helps someone, Cathy