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Newspaper
Caldwell News
Location
Caldwell, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1903
Page
1
Caldwell Township notes residents visiting and ill, religious events, dances, society meetings, and school health measures. Items mention Mrs Howerd Wright visiting friends, George H Venderhoof ill, parish activities at Presbyterian and United churches, a December dance schedule, art exhibits, a surprise party, and the fumigation of the High School after a pupil’s death.
The council addressed sidewalk complaints and repairs after a resident injury on Grover House sidewalk. It referred communications to the solicitor, approved bills totaling 1082.04, and tasked committees on bill boards sewerage and water system costs.
The Caldwell opening season party for young people at The Kimhurst, home of I. M. Clarence Matthews, ran Thursday night with dancing euchre and games. Refreshments followed as dawn approached. Attendees included Hazel Pier Kesrie Miller Olive Harkey Helen Brugler Mamie Van Winkle Mabel Speer Florence Van Duyne Jessie Husk Jessie Norbury Florence Campbell Blanche Moffet Francis Backus Edith Barber Ethel Hamilton Joze De Ba Jessie Baldwin Louise Baldwin Edythe and Jaeptine Ma William Maxwell Raymond Crane Aleck Cook Harold Norbury Roscoe De Baim Fred Wright Clarence Matthews Alfred Provost Lester Baldwin Charles Matthews Jesse Teed Le Roy Harrison James Norbury.
An elderly Paterson resident, Mary E Strait Farrel, discusses her long life from childhood in Morris County to marriage in Newark and years in Paterson. She recalls the War of 1812, 1835 meteor shower, eleven children, and hopes to reach one hundred while noting family vigor and current infirmities.
Local notes report Rev Waun Wennenilin visiting the town, updates on Mrs. DeCamp’s family after Wilbur W DeCamp’s death, and church activities at Northfield Baptist Church and Olivet Chapel. A Junior Sunshine Society organized in Morehousetown. Public Buildings Committee to replace galvanized iron with copper roofing on Caldwell penitentiary, increasing original cost by 300 dollars.
Five tables played at the Grover House Broomfield avenue home of Miss Julia E Van Em berg. Prizes went to Mrs Isaac EK Baldwin first Mrs Fred erick RK Cook second Mrs Stephen J Speer third and Miss Florence Rouget consolation. Refreshments by the hostess and two vocal solos by Miss Carle Jacobus. Next meeting at Mrs Ella M Bond on Friday December 18. New York visit by Mrs Henry Becker and Mrs G A Canfield at a George Junior Republic event. Essex County Board of Agriculture annual meeting held at Grange Hall. Presbyterian Church ladies raised over 200 at a recent fair and supper.
Advertisement lists Columbia River salmon at 20 cents per can, best red Alaska salmon at 13 cents per can, two cans for 25 cents, and fancy asparagus No 25 cents.
Community churches in Pleasantdale Verona Roseland Northfield Livingston Fairfield Essex Fells Caldwell Montclair and Caldwell St. Aloysius list Sunday worship times Sunday School and prayer meetings. Plans include sermons by visiting pastors and lay leaders with additional events such as Epworth League and Christian Endeavor services.
A notice in Veroge reports a vigil service next Tuesday evening December 14 in the chapel of the First Presbyterian Church under Christian care. Items include games and refreshments, with crowds urged to attend and support the event.
Public notice from Jobo Hedder Jollector announces a sale of unpaid taxes in Kasax county. The sale takes place Monday December fourteenth at two o clock PM at the Township Committee Hall. It lists numerous parcels with owners and tax amounts including George H, Emily Pegtas, McConnell Melton estate, Patrick, Mary Wines, and others due tax liens and costs.
Verona residents see a mix of personal moves, hospital visits, club meetings, church events, and civic notes. updates include Mrs Clinton Reldwte confined at home, Miss Mendellé Ciuk recovering, Mrs Arthur Missett renting to Bertin, and several society gatherings at Johnson's hall and local churches.
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