The Montclair Times from Montclair, New Jersey • 2

Y. M. ('. A C. II.

WYMAN, OUR GREAT LOSS! TIMES PEALIR IX TIE HONTGLAlB I' The Jacobus Block a An Independent WwR'l Newtpnper, PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, Mass of Ruins Iv A. O. KTUDKK. WAS THE WORK THAT OF AX IXCFN DIARY C. C.

CORBV. HARNESS ir.lAKEH. F.vTy vsrif ty of Ught-Trottlng Harotirbe, oat Kit Awfly, IMpiff n'l liaJ HarneM. CARRIAGE TRIMMING. MATTRESSES OF All A oml assortment of Trunks.

TJLOOMFIELD AVENUE. MULLEN SUTPHEN'S LIVERY STABLE. Adjoining D. L. W.

K. Depot. SATURDAY, FEB. 2, 1878. TERMS: PER YEAR, Full Particulars, the Loss Strictly in Admnrt.

DRY AND FANCY GOODS, Hosiery, Notions anfl Small Wares. Will Keep a More Complete Stock to Heretofore! Which will bc sold at TRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. The patronage of bis old customers, and the public generally are respectfully solicited. AGENT FOR THE BAZAR PAPER PATTERNS, And Robebt's Razob Steei. Scissons MONTCLAIR, W.

V. E. F. DODD, Carpenter. Builder ani Contractor.

GENERAL JOBBING. ATr or ADVKHTiHirtrt-'IVn eenU it line. OsrdB of twenty line. Tf Hy Dollar year, in advance. Siotlcei of deaths nut! niarrimnni will be inierted Me of charier.

Cnmiuuuicatioiia on 1'H-nl uil other fulufoU ara ilertfiiUv follii('il, but the name of the wrifc miKt accompany tbe couimuukation, not for pupil ration, but an an evidence of (moil faith. Thone not ao nriorttfKl wilt ko into tU basket. Tin: FIRE. THE FIRST FLOOR. Wm.

Jaoobtts, on building, hall furniture, store and fixtures, about $40,000. Insurance about $25,000. Hrn'ry E. Tayor, hardware, on stofck and fixtures, about $3,000. Insured in the Teople's Ins.

of Newark. Griffiv Baldwin, druggists, on stock and fixtures about $2,500. Insurance of $2,000 in the German-American Ins. of New York. Edward Madisojs', bookseller and stationer, about $1,000.

Insured in the People's Ins. of Newark, $1,800, and $600 in the Humboldt Ins. Co. BASEMENT. Jacob Kccbler, plumber and gas-fitter, cannot be correctly ascertained, bat are supposed to be about $800, on which he has some insurance in a New York company.

SECOND FLOOR. Tub Township Committee lost, on furniture, fixtures, stationery, about $000, on which there is no insuranee. A. C. Stcdeb, publisher of the Mon-clair Time, on type, presses, cases, stands, office fixtures andfurniture.about $050.

Insurance $700, in the American Ins. of Newark. Dr. Pinkham has also been a loser to the extent of about $600. Austin Van Gieson, Attorney, has saved his most valuable books and documents, through the exertions of Dr.

C. W. Butler. His loss, will not amount to more than $100. Pirre P.

HntLBrT, Surveyor, also was very fortunate in saving his valuable maps, surveyors' instruments, etc. yet he losses considerably. The y. m. c.

a. had the refusal of the Small Hall in Jacobus' Building for their Gospel Meeting and all their furniture es, Insurance, fcc At a most untimely hour on Monday moruing, long before the dawn had begun to break, and when all Montclair was wrapt in slumber, there were clouds of smoke coming up from the cellar under the Jacobus Block which small at first grew larger and larger in volume, until they gathered the building within themselves, and then went JirAVENWABD TOWARD THE CLOUDS. Suddenly these clouds were torn asunder by a rpiral sheet of flame, which, leaping up from a perfect furnacoof fire, that for a long time had been steadily gaining strength somewhere under the foundations, canght the broad staircase in its glittering embrace and climbed Although the terrible calamity which occurred thin week has for the present robbed the Timks of a home, and de i atroyed nil the machinery by means of If 1 which it wits ihhuciI, it hm not deprived na of tho power to fulfill our obligations to our reader. Nor do we, aa we might without nffrontry, apologize for either Residence In Fullerton Avenue Extension. Shop In rear of residence between Walnut and Clearmount MONTCLAIR, N.

J. MONTCLAIR on, higher up toward the" roof. The streets were deserted, the morning was still black with the night, and every res CARRIAGES OF EVERY KIND TO LET AT ALL HOURS. Fufnitnie and Pianos roovsd with 'the ersstcst care to and from the ity and vicinity. kept on Livery.

HUNTOON'S MONTCLAIR TEA STORE! BLOOMFIELD AVENUE. Meat Market. BLOOMFIELD AVENUE. idence as SILENT A3 THE GRAVE. There was no outcry and tho fire spread and roared, hissed and crackled, JOHN M.

LAYLAND, Wishes to announce to the residents of Mont-olairand vicinity that he has taken the Meat Market of Geo. C. Mattison, where he will kesp on band BEEF. VEAL. MUTTON.

LAMB, PORK AND POULTIIT. Fruits and Vegetables In tfieir Season. with no one near to stay its progress or give an alarm. Steadily the flames crept around, the cool crisp air fanning it witk stronger force until it penetrated the roof and rose supreme over the chim Tbe undersigned wishes to Inform the public of Monielair sud vicinity, that he has taJssn the store formerly kept by T. FESLER, at whieh plac wl" keP constantly on hand, a good stock of FIRST CLASS Groceries I neys, liy tins time tne ore Had complete control of the building and the greater part of all it contained.

All at once a JHE NEXT QUARTER would doubtless have been consumed, but for the fact that on account of the storm the week previous a quorum of the Association did not approve of the change. shriek broke the awful rtillness of the morning, and this shriek of the locomo tive was followed by another, and then iIrs.orrisonsSghool niLLSIDE AVENUE, MONTCLAIR, Will comuflBre FEII. 1 1 tli. NOTES ABOUT TOWN. Peculiar weather.

Many new shoes have been seen since the fire. Read the report of the Y. M. C. A.

It is interesting. Help the town paper and send us your subscription for one year, at $2. What has become of that medicinal liquor and those segars of GriOin A Baldwin Citizens of Montclair, please send us your subscriptions for one year, and help your paper. The old fiishioned quilting parties," so popular last winter, have.again revived this season. The engine house of the D.

L. fe W. R. R. at this place has been repaired within the past week.

First appeoranco this season of not an actor uor a prima donna but the Montclair Snow Plow. A. very interesting communication on gravel roads has been omitted for want of time in getting out the paper this week. Read Post William's mammoth advertisement. Their prices are very reasonable, and the quality of their goods first-class.

All trains due here on Thursday were from 10 to 30 minutes late on account of tho storm and and floating ice in the river detaining the ferry boats. Several letters addressed Fred'k. M. Wheeler, N. and Montclair," were found, opened, by a gentleman, and may be had by addressing the finder at P.

O. Box 108. The proceeds of the sales during the Fair of the Church of the Immaculate Conception at this plaoe, netted in the neighborhood of $700, which is considered as doing well these hard times. Parties from Montclair purchased good oats at 32 cents, and corn loose at 50 cents per pushel at Morristown on Wednesday. The difference in the price asked in Montclair is quite an, item.

We would recommend the erection of snow boards on the roof of the D. L. W. Depot, as the snow slides down at intervals on to the horses, and into the carriages and sleighs of the passengars. Mr.

U. S. Kissam, foreman of the stereotype foundry of Mr. Crump, has resigned his position and goes to New York to accept a position with Mr. U.

K. Everdell, who has lately engaged in the manufacture of labels. The Ladies' Sewing Society of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Theodore Carter's on Wednesday, and the Church Sociable, which was held at the same place in tha evening, was well attended, and passed off pleasantly. Two very able communications will "be omitted from our columns this week, on account of the haste and lack of time in getting out this week's issue.

One, signed Telford," is on gravel roads, etc. The other cornea under the head of "Educational." The want for a number of good stores in Montclair has never been felt more than this week, and it would now pay some enterprising man to erect a number of them along the main avenue. There is room for several good establishments in town. Engine No. 3, of the Montclair Greenwood Lake Railway, which was seriously damaged by the accident some time ago, causing the death of Engineer Lance, has been thoroughly overhauled and repaired, looking better than ever, and ia running on her regular trips.

Would it not be well for tho Western Union Telegraph Co. to open a branch office in this town somewhere in the neighborhood of the postollica. It would be. a greater convenience for business men and ladies to send their messages, than to go all the way to the depot. Why do not some interested parties take hold of this matter The office at the depot could remain for the receiving of messages as heretofore.

NOTICES- The small hall, known as Association was the town aroused. The light of the Hall, was also located on this floor in flames lit up a broad area, and many a it were some chairs, settees, be sleeping apartment in the neighborhood was longing to Mr. Jacobus. third floor. This floor consisted of Jacobus' Hall, FABT Or TEAS.

COFFEES. SUGARS. SPICES. LARD, BUTTER. EGGS, FMOKEI) BEEF.

HAMS. SALT FISH. PROVISIONS, Ac, Ac. FINE TEAS COFFEES A SPECIALTY. These goods will be found first-class in ercry particular, and sold at tb LOWEST PRICES.

itSrAll ordors promptly attended to. Goods delivered to any part of the town. Give me a call. M. IIUXTOOX.

AS LIGHT AS DAY. Feopla startled and bewildered leaped from their beds, tashes were upraised and inquiring eyes instantly took in the situation. In a few minutes the streets were full of hurrying and excited peo dressing-rooms, coat-rooms, etc. The stage, scenery, a Grand piano, and hundreds of chairs, settees, as well aa other appurtenances were contained therein, all of which are destroyed. 1ST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS Jj remaining In the Pot Office in Montclair, N.

Jan. 31st, 1878 Brower Mies Mary L. Glammetamer Mr. Brown Wm. Harrison A.

8. Clare Mrs. Lunias Maron Clark fc WeKt Mr. Kodgers John L. Crain Mrs.

Eddy Melville Miss B. Flyn Mm. Mary Seharfonburg Christina GeorgeV. Sampson Tobin Mrs. John Gardens Rob't W.

Warthinirton Mrs. H.R. Gorlman Mrs. MarvP. White Mrs.

Martha Gore W. .1. Wadsuorth P. Gregory Mrs David Any persons calling for the above letters please say Advertised. J.

C. DOREMUS, P. M. ple, all rushing in mad haste toward the FURTHER PARTICULARS. We understand that Mr.

acobus will burning block, but all powerless to battle tho flames after they had arrived there. They had come too late, the the appearance or contents of our columns for we believe them to be as perfect and complete as they have ever been, with the exception of Mr. Bradford's department, umtvwidably omitted this week. Every calamity brings with it a lesson, and it is through our misfortune that we learn how to better provido against accidents which may happen to us ia the future. To all of us, whether sufferers or not, the experience has been a most bitter one, and as we regHrd the tire uul all its dreadful consequences, our conclusions, certainly, are far from satisfactory.

Here ave we gone to work, founded a town, graced it with beautiful residences, girdled and intersected it with plendid avenues wo have reared churches, pchool houses, and publio and private buildings of almost every kind, but with all this we have taken not tho slightest precaution to miAe them safe. We have apparently forgotten that wood and glass and even stone and iron ore deatructable things that crumble and fall before the toroh of the incendiary, who always works in the dark, and to whom our slumbering wives and children are no barrier to the fulfillment of hia fiendish designs. Save the rescue of a few articles of furniture and of trade on' the lower stories, tho ringing of the bells and the shrieking of the steam whistles were all vain, for in the dim, uncertain light of that unfortunate morning, our citizens with crouched forms and pale faces could only stand helpless and look on, with no power whatever to arreRt the progress of the flames. Surely the scourge has brought us lesson which we should all take to heart, and thus forestfill a like disaster for all time to come. Montclair must havo a fire department.

Not a department exactly like that of larger cities, but one which shall combine what iu larger cities are known as the tire department and the insurance patrol. The former to extinguish the lire, and the latter to protect verj thing that mny be resetted from the flames, so that tiro thieves who are in most instances worse than the tire itself can havrt no facilities to steal. Wo do not want the old-fashioned water engine, for water does untold damage wherever it isdireeled, nud modern science has dispensed with it as an extinguisher al-together. We want a good sized chemical engine, mounted on wheels, that is always ready for action, and that never gets out of repair. Tliero are such engines, they enn be bought at a very reasonable figure, nud the earlier Montclair secures one the snfer will be the property and lives of all of us.

Let this advice not pass by unheeded. Drwiry reflections over the ruins of the Jacobus Block would ill become tis at building was virtually gone before they at once erect a temporary building, with two stores, to be occupied by himself as a shoe store, and Griffin Baldwin as a drug store. reached it, the fire had gained 1 its victory while they were asleep, and all they H. E. Taylor has not as yet decided could do was to look on.

what to do in regard to resuming The heat was intense, and the flames Edward Madison has taken the store GBAXI) REDUCTION IN FRICES OF DRY GOODS, GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. DAVID DOUGLAS, JR. Successor to W. L. DOREMUS, Pest Office Stand.

MONTCLAIR. ITaving tsken the aboo store, I hve resolved to reduce the prices on all good, to meet the wants i the public generally, and give them an opportunity to purchase I lie above ar- leaping here and there, spitting and crackling, defied any one to confront them. The stores on the lower floor wero broken into, and a few articles saved, but when the value of these few articles is compared with the value of formerly occupied by FhrripKeller aa a barber Bhop, in his new building on Bloomfield avenue, where he will be happy to meet his friends. Jacob Kuchler is also not yet prepared what was burned up, it amounts to very little indeed, and ia fact may bo regarded as almost nothing at all. to resume, but hopes to do so at an early day.

At a special meeting of the Y. C.A., held Wednesday, 30th President Stocking made the following report It is, now, nearly two years, since a report of the work and proceedings of the Assooiatien was made. At tho annual meeting in tho spring of 1876 a few months after we bad occupied the building owned by Mr. Pills-bury the association wan reported in a prosperous and flourishing condition, moreso than ever before. It is not a year ago when the association resolved to become an incorporated body.

This was effected, and a new Board of Directors elected. During all tUs time and since the association has continued to prosper in its work. The results have demonstrated the wisdom of having our rooms on the ground floor we reach more of that olass whom we especially desire to benefit. The room has been open every evening for reading, gumes, or some kind of entertainment calculated to do good. A varied assortment of reading matter, as books, magazines, papers, have been eagerly sought by not a fow.

The attendance has varied from 10 to 40 an evening, according to the season. The only drawback has been the want of a suite cf rooms so that the various classes might be better accommodated, and that amusements would not interfere with the readings, etc. The ntertainments have been especially for the benefit of the frequenters of the room and their friends and have been maintained throughout the entire year with unusual and increasing interest. The general meetings have been profitable and fruitful. Every Sabbath a Gospel Meeting has been oonducted in the Hall also three Sabbaths in the month at the Newark City Home in Verona, and one Sabbath in the month at the penitentiary at Caldwell.

The township also has been canvassed and every farmly, who were without, and desired it, was given a Bible, and during the past few months the Lecture Committee have provided a choice and profitable series of readings, lectures, etc, In every department tho work has prospered, and to all our friends, who have in any way contributed to our prosperity, we feel truly grateful. All this has not been accomplished without much labor and a liberal expenditure of money. The work for the past two years has cost upward of $1,000, a little over $.500 per annum, and those whom you have honored with being your directors feel that it has been money well expended. However it has been hard to raife the amount and recently we have found our business men and patrons so burdened with other demands that we havo been loa'h to ask their donation aud hence it was at a recent meeting, held previous to January 1, we decided not to renew our lease then expiring. At several subsequent meetings we have considered the question of occupying less expensive quarters, but finally, in view of all the circumstances want of suitable place, financial depression, and tne consequent difficulty of prompt ly meeting our accruing Mobilities, Ave have unanimously agreed to sust-end all our operations except tho Gospel Meeting on Sabbath V.

and such other entertainments as will provide for any expenses incurred. We heartily concur in the belief that the necessity of our work is constantly growing in our community, and even greater now than ever, by reason of the very depression which deprives us the means to carry it on. We are no less de termined thaii before to carry on this work, if the means were forthcoming. However, our present conviction is that our action will commend itself to our friends, and that they, with us, will deeply regret the necessity. May we not hope that in the near future our friends will provide a suitable plane where we may carry on our proper work free of rent.

We have, by your authority, full power to act in the matter, yet deem it but right and proper, in view of a step bc vital to the interests of the association and the welfare of our community that our action should have the favor of your approval, therefore wo have called this special meeting, and herewith submit the foregoing report. On motion the following resolutions were adopted Whereas, Our (Y. Board of Directors, have in their judgement deemed it prudent to suspend temporarily all operations which involve the expenditure of monies for rent, fuel, and whereas the financial depression now bearing so heavily upon our business communities dictates that this is wise, ani whereas it is their determination to continue the Gospel Meetings at a nominal expense and give such other enter-entertainments as provide for their own expense, therefore be it resolved That we heartily concur in their action and do hereby give it our approval. And, whereas, the necessities of our growing community demand proper and special facilities for the care ar.d entertainment of a large class in our community, and whereas such provision would reflect substantial credit to this community, therefore, be it further resolved, that onr directors be instructed to inquire into and report some plan by which the Association can secure suitable accomodations, free of rent, and, if possi-dle, a permanent revenue. A communication also was received from the Montclair Literary aud Social Circle, and the following action taken Whereas, the Mont clair Literary and Social Circle, "in consideration of the inconveuience caused us by the burning of Jacobus Hall," have tendered the use of their hall to this Association for our Sabbath afternoon Gospel Meetings, therefore, resolved, that their kind oiler be accepted until the Board of Directors can make permanent arrangements for our meetings, and that the Secretary be instructed to so advise them and to extend to them the thanks of this Association.

At a fashionable wedding at the Gold Fields wo months ago the camp was gaylv decorated with flags, aud a string of "old boots and 6hoes was hun to a lofty pole ami lowered down as the newly married pair drove beneath it in a cosy new wcgojjette, draws by oxen. The Montclair 7'imc will have its As the moments flew by the crowd office on Bloomfield avenne, in the build about TflE FATED BLOCK ing next door to Mr. Wyman's store, on the second floor, where we soon hope to of these goodi will be strictly firnt-class. and larje stock and great rarletv will be constantly tcpt on hand. NO DEVIATION FROM grew larger and larger, until it seemed as if all the male population of Mont clair were on the spot, and in addition to these there was a very liberal sprink ling of women and children.

Powerless as they were, tneir figures and their faces formed a strange picture in the darkness of this gloomy morning. Wildly raged the flames, leaping from this be in good trim to meet our friends and receive their subscription for a year. The Township Committee have taken rooms at Hayden's building, formerly occupied by Mr. E. D.

Hall, undertaker. Austin Van Gieson has also taken rooms in Hayden's building. Pierre P. Hnrlbut, we understand, will have his office in 'Squire rillsbury's building, or a small building erected near there. Editorial Xotes.

window and from that, running along the cornices and dancing across the roof, creeping here and there like T.tTHE GLITTERING SERPENTS, bum i every thing in their way. There was the sound of falling stairways and the jingle of broken glass, and ever and anon there would be heard an awful PRICE LIST. GROCERIES. Granulated Pugsr 7 lbs 7V A 8iii'r do Sutar do Oc Rest Java Coffe per lb Bet Mam aiba Coflee 8.1c Rest Japan Tea Mr Pore Leaf Lard per lb 12n Lothart's Hams 1 Crcstn Cheese I10 Heirlnif per dozen at; Boot Foi lily Pork per lb 9c Patent rrooe Flour per quarter I 30. per barrel 00 Good Flour per barrel 8 00 Wlvor Drip Syrup per gallon 7Se F'ancy New Crop Molasses 75c DRY GOODS.

Prints per yard 5 to 7e Best Unbleached 10e HU Socks two pnlrs 30c Clark's Spool 6c And all good reduced accordingly. iKTUiierHl reductions to large consumers. Orders will promptly attended to and de-livcrsd to anv part of Montclair or vicinity frea of charge. Your patronsge respectively solicited. DAVID DOUGLAS, Jr.

E. B. JACOBUS, A () CONTKACrOU AND RUIIUER. Our readers will notice the double column advertisement of Post Williams, the enterprising grocers on Bloomfield avenue. Both of these gentlemen have an experience of many years, and a thorough knowledge of tho business.

It is iheir object to sell every article in their store at the lowest prices possible, and they would invite the people of Mont this time. What has been destroyed should be reconstructed and the losses that many of us have, iu common, suf crash as some strong floor would give way and fall toward the cellar. As the fire grew in its intensity these crashes became more and more frequent, until the roof reeled and went downward with fered, should only urge us ou to efiorts of greater energy and entet prise. With Notice is hereby given that John C. Doremus and William L.

Doremus, late thcTntf.st there are many who have lost a sound like that of thunder. The walls, IS clair, who have heretofore purchased 111) heated to whiteness, began to crack, and soon the front wall facing on Fullerton groceries out of town, to give them a trial heavily, but, Tlm-nix-like, they rise above the charred brick and lime and iron, and will resume business at a very early day. Elewhero will be found a NOTICE. Whereas, a certain report, dated Feb. 8th, 1875, with the map accompanying the same, in the matter of laying out a certain public road, known as Midland avenue, north beginning at a point on the northerly side of Claremont avenue, abont 233 feet wept of the westerly line of land of P.

II. Van Riper, thence run-mug northerly and ending at Watchung avenue, in the township of Montclair, and amended, and as amended was adopted and ratified by the Township Committee, on March 26th, 1875. And, whereas, a certified copy of the same, and the certain assessments therein contained was duly furnished to the collector within ten days after such adoption and ratification. And, whereas, within twenty days thereafter a written notice of the amount, of each of said anes8ments was duly served upon every land owner affected thereby. And, whereas, certain of the assessments for benefits (or the excess tbereot alone and above the asseseraonts of damnptes in favor of the respective land owner) with interest, cost and fees, thereon, have not been paid, although more than sixty days havo elapsed since Uie time of such service of said notice.

And, whereas, the said committee has by resolution directed me to colleot the said assessments for benefits, with interest, costs and fees theron. Now, Edwin J. nuestis, eollector of taxes in said township, do hereby give notice that, unless aid assessments, together with interest, cost and fees, shall be paid to me at my office in the Town Committee Room, in Hayden's building, in said Township of Montclair, within thirty days after the first publication of this notice, I shall proceed, at my office, on Tuesday, the twenty-sixth, day of February next, between the hours of one and five o'clock, in the afternoon, to make sale of the certain lands and real estate hereinafter described whereupon said assessments were imposed, in accordance with the provision of the A.ct entitled, a Supplement to tho Act entitled an Act to authorize the inhabitants of the Township of Montclair, in the county of Essex, to elect Commissioners of Fublic Roads. Approved March 22d, 1872, which supplement was approved March 18, 1873. The following, being a brief abstract of the Assessment, showing the name of the owner, a brief description of said lands and real estate, and the amounts of upaid assessments due therenpon to wit Estate of Robert M.

8038.42. A piece of ground 288 feet front, on the west side of said street and running from land of Amos Cranes, northerly to James street. 514.12. A piece of ground 215 feet, inches front, on the east side of said street and running from lands of Jerome Sigler, northerly to Chestnut street. A piece of ground 516 feet 6 inches front, on the east side of said street and running northerly from Chestnut street to lands of Tiffany.

$523.77. A piece of ground 318 feet front, on the east side of said street and running from lands of Tiffmy northerly to lands of J. F. Mayer. $1208.39.

A piece of ground 735 feet 5 inches front, on the west side of said avenue t'TTERLY GAVE WAY, and be convinced of the fact that goods can be bought in Montclair as cheap and of the best quality. Give them an order and we may safely say that it will not be the last time you patronize them. very exhaustive and graphic account of the origin, spread and damage of the split into pieces and the next instant was dashed to atoms ou the ground. The other waits Boon chared a similar fate, flames. TllF.

FUTVlli: OF Till "TIMES: the wall facing toward the mountain be Nothing was mixed from the Times Jobbing rromptly done at Short Notice. office. Typo, presses, files, furniture, stock, everything, was destroyed, and an entirely new offico must at once be fitted up, at a very heavy expense to its Orrna: At residence apjoiulnj; Morris' Hardware store on Bloomfield Avenue, We would extend our most sincere thanks to the Montclair Library for the complete file of the Times. Had it not been for this most excellent institution, we would now be without a single copy of our paper. It is something which we appreciate very much, and prize very highly in fact it makes us feel under obligations to the Library, and we will do all we can in the future to repay them for their kindness.

proprietor. To a paper as young, end ing the last to fall. Thus in a few hours nothing remained of the large and beautiful block but a mass of smoking ruins. TnE ORIGIN OF TnE FIRE. The eauso of the conflagration is not known.

It is generally supposed to be the work of an incendiary perhaps the work of that man, or that set of men who applied the torch to other buildings owned by Mr. Jacobus, and who disfigured his horses in order to gratify their personal animosity against him. A reward of goOO has been offored by the Township Committee for any information partners in trade, under the name and firm of J. C. Doremus Son, in the township of Montclair, county of Essex, and the State of New Jersey, have this day made an assignment to the subscribers of their estate, for the benefit of their creditors and that the said creditors must exhibit their respective cloims within the term of three months from the date hereby, to N.

O. Pillsbcry, Assignee, Montclair, Jan. lUh, 1878 Notice is hereby given that William L. Doremus, of the township of Montclair county of Essex and State of New Jersey, hath this day made an assignment to the subscribers of his estate, for the benefit of his creditors and that said creditors must exhibit their respective claims within the term of three months from the date thereby, to N. O.

Pillsbuby, Assignee, Montclair, N. J. Montclair, Jan. 14th, 1878. Notice is hereby given that John C.

Doremus, of the township of Montclair, county of Essex and Stat of New Jersey, hath this day made an assignment to the subscribers of his estate, for the benefit of his creditors and that the said creditors must exhibit their respective claims within the term of three months from the date hereby to N. O. Pillsbcry, Assignee. Montclair, Jan. 14th, 1878 surrounded by such dilliculties as the Timks has been, the blow is a very severe one, but not severo enough to cause our John G.

Keylor, Furnishins Undertaker. suspension. Our personal interest in Montclair, Rnd our desire to see it in crease in size and importance, lead us to Almost Another Fire. Imitation Kcwwooa, ftna jweianir u4 U'i, w. ntui.Lr rMrth 'nffirmSI UU UdllUt it Hlw niiv iv rv and CakeU.

Everything pertaining to the business. HEARSES AXI) CARRIAGES Furnished, and every attendance given rj thut tli friend ma reuuire. if 0 Anot her fire almost broke out in town on Thursday evening, about eight o'clock. The chimney or flue in the cellar of the building occupied by D. Douglas as a grocery store, and J.

C. Doremus as the rostoffice, was found to be defective, as the fire of the heater or stove penetrated, and set fire to the budding at the foundation. Fortunately it was discovered in time to prevent serious damage and loss of property. AlL 0des Fbomftlt ATTrsntn to. BLOOMFIELD AVENUE.

iil.OOMFIELO, N. J. xzssau continue our newspaper, and surmount if possible all the difficulties which we know full well lie before us. The Times in future depends in a great measure upon tho encouragement which it shall receive from tho people. Wo are trying in every way iu our power to publish a paper that deserves support, and we ask that support upon the journal's own merits.

We sincerely trust that the residents of Montclair will come forward at once and Bubscribe for the paper for one year, and we promise in return to spare no labor to render tho paper varied and and interesting, newsy and chaste. TheTiVEsfor its success in future needs their support, and needs it at once. lit that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties whom it is believed set fire deliberately to the building. The fire broke outiu the cellar in the rear of Knchler's pluml ing store, and how long it had been turning before it was discovered, it is impossible to ascertain. INCIDENTS.

The lire once under way made terrible progress, and seemed to control the entire building in a moment. The intense heat kept the crowd far back, but some of our citizens faced it manfully, and made heroic efforts to save what they could. They crushed in the doors of the stores on the ground floor, but succeeded in saving very little. They deserve great credit however, for it was attended with great danger. "Johnny," the Times boy succeeded in getting up stairs, at six o'clock in the morning, broke through the office door, and managed to get bold of three books.

The heat was so intense, that lie was driven back instantly and forced to retire to the street he stated that at thia time the fire was leaping from every crack end the floor literally baked. W. H. TAYLOR'S Montclair Greenwood Lake WALNUT STREET, AT TH Montclnlv A Greenwood Lake Depot. I have opened the abovt Stable, and have as good a stock of Horses as ra la found In any Liver? Stable In the Ktat.

two and one sent Phaeton, De-pot Waons, Coaeliex, are ali first-class and from the best linker, and my patrons ill find cvrj talng rent from this entablUliinciit satisfactory. Carriages of all kinds to let at all hours. Horses kept ob livery by the dsy or month. Orderi left at Uie ttleprsph office In Jacobus Building will ba promptly attended to. Cn will run vehicle to connect with all trains on MontcUlr aud Ursunwood Lake Hail road.

$500 REWARD! A REWARD of 500 is hereby offered for the detection and conviction of the person or persona who it is believed wilfully set fire to the Jacobus building at aa early hour Monday morning, January 28. The above amount will be paid to the parties who ma procure and present to the proper authorities the evidence which shall lead to the detection and conviction of arson of the parties. By order of the Township Committee. Montclair, January 23, 187S. E.

MADISON'. Township Clerk. Jlr. P. Dr.

Love and Jarvis G. Crane have been appointed a committee of invastisation, and all citizens having any in-formatiou should tha saxua to team. The Library. During the fire the books of the library were removed from the building, and it is believed that some of them have been miscarried, at any rate books are missing. The managers would state that these books as well as others which our citizens may wish to donate, can bo-sent to the library, and will be received by the librarian.

No books, however, will be issued until further orders, as it is necessary to rearrange and assort the entire contents 'of the library, which takes a great deal of labor and consumes much time. Let everyone, therefore, who reads this, send us yearly subscription without delay. Notwithstanding our insurance, we lose heavily by the fire, and we have moreover to bear the expense of fitting tip our new office, and of procuring and putting up new and heavy presses. We have never before troubled any one to subscribe for the Times, but now wo make an earnest appeal to everybody to give us what assistance they can in build iiig up and upporting our newspaper. street, running northerly from lands of Cary and Yale to lands of J.

F. Mayer. Dated at Montclair, X. January 25th, 1878. Kiwuf J.

HrasTis, TowusLip Collector of Taxes. 4.