09 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Caldwell News
Location
Caldwell, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1905
Page
1
Community notes detail visits by Miss Laura Prime and Miss Katherine McClintock in Newark, Jefferson and Caldwell. Residents Emma Evans, Grace Cornell and others host visitors, attend meetings, and plan church fairs. The Caldwell Card Club, M. C. A. bowling, and high school football results are reported along with wedding trips and public meetings for school improvements.
Local board proceedings discuss tax assessment disputes between Sherton Paddock and Edward H. Baldwin over farm livestock, tuberculosis control and sanitation measures, milk licensing, streetcar noise, and sewer planning. Council approves bills, authorizes a borough note, and schedules future sessions.
Miss Eden G Young hosted by Miss Aleda Russell during Thanksgiving holidays. Faculty members spent recess out of town. Thanksgiving exercises held in each room. The second football team beat Littleton Athletic Club 114 to 0 and Caldwell defeated Moeias Athletic Club 17 to 0. Highlights include Crade DeBann and H Norbury touchdowns. An concert by Jewell Bros of Newark funds a piano for the high school. Parent Conference planned for December 14 to discuss school questions with faculty and parents.
The Caldwell Young Men's Christian Association met on Tuesday in the Methodist Church with William O Raven presiding. Reports were read and a new Executive Committee elected including Raven Laine Lang Spencer Quillan and Lockward. The group urged all members to join the Bible Class and the committee later elected officers: chairman Raven secretary Lockward and treasurer Laine.
Rumors that Cooper of Cooper Corner is leaving his Caldwell shop are denied. He remains in business at the same location and plans a larger storeroom to accommodate increasing stock, thanking patrons for past support and promising continued service.
Rudolph offers a large selection of palms and ferns for Christmas decorations in Roseland. Call for a display and satisfaction with fresh, new greenery.
Mr and Mrs James S Throckmorton and Miss Throckmorton visited relatives in Roseland avenue and returned to Red Bank. The Board of Education met Tuesday evening and ordered the payment of bills and the regular routine business was transacted.
Miss Rachel Grepais wed Rathbun of West Livonia in a November ceremony at the Grganiss home on North Midway Livingstone. The bride wore white Persian lawn with tulle and chrysanthemums. Attendants included Adriana Van Zee maid of honor and William Planey best man. Several local families attended as guests.
Roseland residents recount six week absence of Panny De Camp and Thanksgiving visits by Everett Booth and Rev Alger families. Steam heat may be installed at the parsonage. Roseland Whist hosted by Mrs William Coryel. Young People’s Club rehearses for a holiday week play. Mrs Alline Williams returns from Westville after two months with Mrs Alexander Pattoo. Dr Alexander Alison preaches at Presbyterian Church. Sewing Society plans daily meetings to finish work before next summer.
Verona officials discuss heating deficiencies at School No 2 where one boiler remains unused due to incomplete assembly. Building committee reports delays in boiler reconstruction and tasks interim follow up with plumber William Faas of Montclair as attendance figures are reviewed.
A Verona meeting of subscribers organized police protection at W P Johnson's store. Maurice Mau elected president with L W Jacobus secretary and S Simonson treasurer. Sheridan to be hired at two dollars per night. patrolling from 8 pm to 5 am. Mau to secure Sheridan. duties begin December 7. Mau named Chief of Police. Subscriptions to S Simonson. report to Caldwell News. Meeting adjourned.
The annual meeting of the Katex County Board of Agriculture will be held in the hall of Roseland Greots on Wednesday afternoon December 13 at two oclock. It urges all interested to arrive early for a full afternoon of discussion on corn requisites for a large crop and desirable fruits to grow for home and market use.
A nationwide fund to aid persecuted Russian Jews is raised with Caldwell's Julius Weinburg acting locally and contributions acknowledged by Jacob Seneiff in New York. Donors include Julius Weloburg 5 Leon Cooper 5 and others totaling multiple small gifts to support the relief effort.
The Congregations Church hosts a Wednesday and Thursday fair under the Womens Aid Society. Beautiful Christmas gifts and useful household items are up for sale at reasonable prices. Supper served by ladies promises a feast. Admission free. supper tickets 50 cents.
Mr and Mrs Austin BE Hedden of Verona Mr and Mrs George N De Camp of Roseland J H Mc Coox Mr Alexander Webb attended the Central District Pomona Grange event at the State peepee Convention in Trenton this week.
The Bible School prepares a Christmas cantata titled To Santa's Land with the Dream dew with music by I. H. Meredith and libretto by Lizzie DeArmond. A child or youth will participate. Christmas exercises are set for Thursday December 28 with the school performing The King Eternal.
December plan by New York and New Jersey Telephone to offer a free trial of telephone exchange service in Caldwell exchange residences. Extension station service also to be trialed for homes and businesses. The joint action aims to demonstrate service value.
Cedar Grove items report Mrs. Lacy Joose Aslen at New ark with Mr. Charles Felis as host Monday. Collectors Goble to receive official papers Thursday at Cedar Grove Post Office. Church and clubs meet. local jobs shift as Mr. Atkinson joins William Mowber Berdan Building Co. in Little Falls. Orchestra to play at ball December 14. Scarlatina cases on Union Street improving. Local residents away on hunting trip. violin recovered. Public hall proposed. Miss Ethel Cowte promotes cheap dress goods. Fortnight Club hosts Japan and Russia program. next meeting December 20. Cedar Grove school faces heating woes. calls for updated heating system to protect students.
Union Evangelistic meetings continue with strong attendance at Methodist, Presbyterian churches. Dr. Evans preaches powerfully, with Dr. Reed leading after meetings and Mr. Bloxham guiding congregational singing. Attendance grows, Montclair farewell draw, and final Sunday service expected to fill the church.
The Presbyterian Sunday School at Verona invites all to a Christmas program at the church on Saturday evening. The school presents a well rehearsed musical program led by an efficient director with Santa Claus and gifts. A grand spruce and elegant Christmas tree will be featured.
Verona residents meet to form a local police protection organization and elect John Sheridan as patrolman. Mrs Lila Burroughs and family move to Newark while community clubs plan gatherings and church groups resume rehearsals and charitable efforts.
Thirty five members attended a Tuesday afternoon Isabella Literary Club meeting at Mrs Charles Williama's residence. The program included piano solo, papers on religious festivals, a vocal duet, and readings. The next gathering is planned for December 19 at Mrs Troan's residence.
The Rev Brave leads ongoing revival services at the Presbyterian Church with stronger interest and favorable weather for churchgoing. A recently installed pew center light enhances beauty and comfort as congregants seek salvation. A cordial invitation invites all to attend the revival and the concert by the chorus choir.
Joseph Powell and Frank Bac TM of Firesex Fello were arraigned before Frederic L. Hal Bet Oo ceeday on a complaint from Bartow. Date id five and FRarnua was coused thirty days to default of ?
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