New Jersey Herald newspaper publ. Newton, NJ dated Thursday 4 Feb 1909, page 1 Former Newton Man Overcome by Smoke Loses His Life. Jesse R. SMITH, a former Newton resident, burned to death in his home between Morristown and Mendham. on Wednesday last. Mr. SMITH at one time had charge of the MCCARROLL farm. Mrs. SMITH resided with her married daughter Mrs. Lucy FORSYTH, a small distance away. Mr. SMITH was 65 years of age, was born in Hardyston, at one time conducted the Stillwater Hotel, and was also a resident of Newton. He is survived by his widow, one daughter and one brother, Barton SMITH, of Dover. Cathy DiPietro cathode@earthlink.net