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Newspaper
Caldwell News
Location
Caldwell, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
1
Local notes describe civic and church activities in Caldwell, including meetings of the Woman's Relief and Presbyterian groups, a lecture by Carleton, fire department gathering, and charity efforts. Reports mention a Christmas shopping message, discipline fines, and upcoming fairs and socials across Caldwell and nearby areas.
A chaotic town meeting discusses Westville road water main exposure and Academy street walk conditions, plus fire company gear purchases including hose, pipes, and carts. Officials debate budget limits, repairs, and procurement, with Speers and Condit advancing multiple resolutions.
The document outlines water supply rules for Caldwell Borough, detailing connects, meters, charges, and access. It covers permits, service connections, payment, shutoffs, and responsibilities of property owners and the Borough Council.
Resigned-Called, The many friends and members of the First Baptist Church of Caldwell regret to learn that Rev. BF St John Pitch is to leave his charge in Caldwell at the end of the present year. Six weeks ago Rev. Mr Steb tendered his resignation but it was not expected it would go into effect before next Spring. It is feared that among the several offers extended he has accepted one from Beauford Connecticut and will leave Caldwell for that charge on January 1 1903. Success go with you.
Local notices report aBenefit event for Livingston Sunday School held at Mrs. Jonathan Perce home. Several church groups gathered, with sermons by Dr Ferguson and Rev Norman Harrison. The West Livingston Methodist pastor preached at Livingston Baptist Church and a Township Sauming School meeting is planned with anthems and a discussion on if Sunday Schools produce modest Christians.
On Friday evening November 2s Mr. Lawson Purdy of New York addressed Caldwell Woman's Club members at Hillside House. The program marked the cloth anniversary with tax reform talk, a musical interlude, and refreshments. The next meeting on December 12 will feature a book review and a paper on educated mothers and club life.
Miss Caroline Dickinson married Willard B. Smith of Caldwell in a ceremony at the Dick inson home on Tuesday afternoon. Rev Norman Harrison of Skagway officiated. About three hundred guests from Delaware Pennsylvania New York Princeton Perth Amboy Newark Brooklyn Michigan Texas Charleston Alaska Montclair Madison and Morristown attended. A Clinton School Library benefit event and a note on David Harum performances follow in the report.
A wagon crossing a fragile log bridge collapsed sending a carriage and three women into the stream. Mrs Weyl sustained a scalp wound. Miss Sewall suffered head injuries with possible internal damage. a man and another woman were bruised. Dr. Dawson and nearby physicians treated the injured. all were later sent home.
Verona citizens appeared before the Mednestion board on Wednesday to request aid for arranging continued attendance of nineteen Verona children at the Little Pals school in Passaic county. The board declined citing the cost of $15 per pupil plus loss of state funding, scheduling a public meeting for December 16 to vote on transporting the pupils, with the school year closing December 24 and reopening January 5.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Vee rona Methodist Church will host a social at Mer Clinton Baldwin's home on Friday evening December 12. The program includes readings by Miss Lillian Atkin de Santee and Hazel Kent, vocal solos by Miss Springsteen and Hanjo, Everett Condit, Wandied Williams, and Mrs Clinton Baldwin. All are welcome.
At a meeting of the Board of Freeholders on Monday the fellow members were appointed as committees on township bridges. Names include Veron, Decamp, A Harrison, Gallagher, B E Bond, Otterbein, Caldwell, Bound, Har rison, DeCamp, Rh Bond, and others. Verona will entertain friends next Monday evening for the seventh anniversary of the Comet. Music and elocution are planned with refreshments and pipes. Rack, Gamety invites two or three friends.
The program lists sessions on agriculture and farm products with talks by Alva Agee of Ohio and Henry Van Dreser of Colleskill New York. Topics include rural exhibition practices, dairy and agricultural work, and questions on farming matters.
A festive ad lists man gifts from Plant & Co including robes slippers shirts and jewelry and urges early Christmas shopping. The Sunday School of RMP Church hosts a birthday social on December 13 at Mr J A Williams residence for charity. Florence Paton returns home from a Roseland trip and Mrs S I Williams visits Westville. Mrs Jehole Green visits Mrs B A Williams in Brooklyn.
The Epworth League of the Verons Methodist Church met Monday night and elected officers: President Gilbert F. Burnett. first vice Clinton Haldwin. second vice Mish Jennie Condit. third vice Mrs. Charles M. Gioxtiam. fourth vice Mrs. Eugene Robert. secretary Everett Condit. treasurer Lethuel J Kabit. organist SPE Roklas aeelstant organist Mary De Camp.
Verona residents share a mix of health, church events, and community news. Reports mention visits from relatives, an appointment for the Penitentiary physician, hospital updates, school illnesses, and local church activities including services, meetings, and plans for the holiday fair in December.
The Holiday Fair by the Woman's Aid Society will run Wednesday and Thursday December 10 and 11 with afternoon and evening sessions. Features include an Art Booth with pictures calendars and crafts, Money Booth, Handkerchief booth, Candy Booth, Toe Cream Booth, Grocery Hivath, and Old Santa with a Pennsylvania Goose. An elaborate supper is served each evening from six to ten.
The Isabella Literary Club of Vero met at Mrs. L W Conklin’s Forest Hill home on Tuesday afternoon with a readings and musical program. Attendees included Miss K Eterich and Mrs. Douglas presenting readings and vocal solos. Miss Jacobas performed The First Thanksgiving and other pieces. A Browram social hour followed with refreshments. next meeting planned for December 18.
Mr. John Sharp of Clinton raised two prize winning pumpkins weighing 175 and 255 pounds. The big harvest was celebrated by neighbors who say his success is well deserved and admired in the community.
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