The articles in “From the Archives” are reprinted from previous editions of The New Jersey Herald, which began publication in 1829; the Sussex Register, which began in 1814; and the Sussex Independent, which began in 1871. The stories appear in their original form, although some have been edited for length. 100 YEARS AGO June 15, 1905 Local Affairs Mrs. Carrie DECKER, of Hampton, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson ANGLE, on Cedar street. Mrs. Charles ALLEN and son were guests at the home of Mrs. Lydia HART, on Main street , over Sunday. Mrs. Ellen CRAWN has returned to Newton after a pleasant visit with her uncle, Peter LYNCH, at Stanhope. James B. TONKLING, the superintendent of the N.J.Z. Company, with his son, Bryant, sailed today for Europe, to be absent two months. Richard CHRISTIE, who lives near Sparta, will sell his personal property and household goods at public auction on Saturday, June 24th. Harold SIMPSON and his college chum, Louis CUMMINS, of Brooklyn, are enjoying a well earned vacation at the home of the County Clerk SIMPSON, on Halsted street. Martha FITZGERALD has received the contract for the plumbing, heating and sanitary work for the new building of Donato CONSILLO on Spring street. The material will be of the Standard goods. Floyd W. HARDING has the agency for the Cadillac and Orient automobiles, two of the most popular makes in the country, for the counties of Sussex, Warren, and part of Morris. These machines are of high grade, great hill climbers and are specially adapted for pleasure riding as well as touring. Thomas SWEENEY, who for many years has been a worthy and industrious citizen of Newton, will sell his personal property at public sale on Saturday afternoon of this week and will remove to the city of Newark, where he will make his future home. His dwelling will be offered for sale at the same time. Theodore CROSS, of Augusta, exhibited in this office last week some rare old coins, three of which were dated respectively 1600, 1723, and 1745. These coins are well preserved and are highly valued as keepsakes by Mr. CROSS. Of all the ancient coins exhibited in this office during the past few months we believe these the most valuable. Linda's family genealogy: http://www.poundscammarotofamilygenealogy.1afm.com/Index.htm Researching the following surnames: Cammaroto,Caminiti, DeFeo,Ferriolo, Gaspardino, Giraulo, Meinardi, Briggs, Christie, Demarest, DeGroot, Cressor, Pounds, Lawler, Mc Auslin Cressor and Sohier. I have long since decided that the worst fate of any budding genealogist is to have Irish ancestors! Avalon Lawler