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Newspaper
Caldwell News
Location
Caldwell, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
1
Caldwell Melange compiles brief items on social gatherings and local happenings. Meetings of the Afternoon Whist Club and Junior Christian Endeavor are noted, along with church events, school and lodge activities, and residents’ moves and visits in Caldwell and nearby towns.
Under the Taft Legislature law all taxes for 1903 are due and payable as soon as the tax duplicate is in the Tax Collector’s hands and must be paid before December 20. After that date the Collector must enforce collection by distress and sale.
An adjourned meeting of the West Orange Board of Education Friday night awarded the Pleasantdale School plumbing contract to Kellogg Company of New York for a bid of 505.
The Basex Board of Agriculture met at Exeter and elected officers. Cyrus G Cree was noted as president with officers including Cyrus B Urner, Isaac S Crane, J M H Cook and George H DeCamp. Discussion focused on drainage of low meadows, estimated losses over $500000 in Morris, Essex and Passaic counties, and plans to protect landowner rights while expanding arable land and proper channel flow on the Passaic. Dr Ward spoke on fruit varieties and profitability.
Anna Jacobus, 98, longtime Caldwell resident and widow of Cornelius Jacobus, was celebrated this week at the Jam Haines Home for the Aged in Bloomfield where she has resided eight years. She recalls a life in Caldwell, five generations of relatives, and her late husband. She is nearly blind and largely confined to her room, but remains content with care from fellow inmates.
Congress will adjourn today for a holiday recess and plans to reconvene on January 4, 2004. The brief session marks a pause in legislative work before resuming with new business in the new year.
The Caldwell club presented two acts of Charlie’s Aunt and Mir, Bob and A Breezy Morning with strong costumes and sets. Madame Harkness of New York impressed, and the Arlington audience applauded the performers led by Wilfred Hunter and Stephen Lindsley. The Nedlyoo Amateur Orchestra, directed by T. C. Provost, supplied music to the production.
Mt St Dominic Academy Caldwell wrapped up a three day retreat led by Rev Father Felix from St Michael Monastery West Hoboken. A solemn high mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception featured Rev Father Cornelius CP as celebrant and other clergy from Seton Hall and Caldwell. Graduates from Newark attended the retreat and the Christmas break runs December 23 to January. An exhibit at 728 Broad Street Newark showcases a painted punch set crafted by academy students.
Cyrus E Crane of Chatham, destitute but honest, reclaimed a $22 pocketbook found on Broad street by Mary Noll of Vailsburg. Crane accurately described the wallet and its bills and rewarded the charitable girl with two finely bound books he had canvassed. Sergeant Prout witnessed the exchange and praised the girl for her integrity.
The Senior Sunshine Society met Wednesday at Miss Agnes Peex’s Blomfield avenue home. Treasurer reports $3225 raised at Hulser's hall fair and plans Christmas charity gifts to needy borough families. A sociable at Hasler's hall December 29 features tissue donor gifts auctioned, progressive games, and refreshments. A society meeting is set for Tuesday December 22 at Miss Jessie Husk’s home and all members are urged to attend.
Caldwell Lodge F and A M held a December 10 meeting to elect officers led by Master Frank L. Baldwin with La Salle E. Jacobus as senior warden and Wilbur B. Gould as junior warden. Additional appointed officers include J. M. Mead treasurer Sherman Paddock secretary Melvin Courter Charles Oscar Baldwin and others.
The Livingston area reports social rounds including visits by Willae W York and families, a Judog Society meeting planned, and several local weddings. Edith Parkhurst wed Herbert Smith at the Parkhurst home, Susie Van Wert and Halsey Spriggs married in Orange, and the Whist Club gathered at Colling Hall with prizes awarded.
West Caldwell Richard Francisco co proprietor of Parltian Dairy was wheeling a grain wagon Thursday night when a trolley car struck the rear. He was thrown from the wagon and later treated for scalp wound bruises and internal injuries. The horses were cut and the wagon smashed. Francisco was taken to Dr. Peck's office and later home to West Caldwell. Mrs Maria Dobbins visits Columbus. Charles Jacobus ill with pneumonia improving.
Mrs. Alline Williams returns from a two months visit with Mrs. Alexander Patton in Westville. Miss Florence Patton visits her sister Mrs. Sylvester Williams. Mrs. Preston Williams hosts guests including Mrs. Wallace Several and Mrs. N. N. Crane. The Methodist Church Christmas program will be Thursday evening. A Christmas dinner will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Williams with Rev. Alexander Patton and others attending.
The Caldwell Borough Improvement Association met at Grover House to review committee reports and approve plans. It schedules a January progressive whist drive, a February magazine entertainment, and a June fair with supper, plus a free reading room for trolley employees.
In an exhibition mile race at the rink, Wood aged 19 off the record and paced by Hugh Jelliser burst from scratch, chased McDonald and Serouy, then challenged Kearney before slipping with Mulligan and Palliser passing. He clocked 2m 484 58ds the fastest mile in the rink, beating the old 2m 522ds record.
The second Whist in the Library Fund series at Johnson's Hall Tuesday evening saw twelve tables in play and a social finish. Miss Mae Douglas led with 34 points, Vincent 26, and North with Cook tied for third at 25. North leads the series with 51 points. Next game set for Tuesday January 19 at 8:30 p.m.
On Sunday December 20 the Verona Methodist Church plans a morning sermon on the Divine Incarnation to be followed by a 2 30 pm Sunday School lesson on the Birth of Christ and a 30 pm talk by the pastor titled Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace. A cantata Prince of Peace will be performed by a 30 voice choir led by Prof Bloxham with a public invitation.
Last Monday evening the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church Verona held their monthly business meeting and sociable at the home of Mr. C. B. Simonson. About fifty young people attended as Mrs. Lemuel Jacobus led a unique and gratifying social program.
Mrs Vanderhoof wife of George H Vanderhoof prominent Caldwell citizen died at her Bloomfield avenue home after a lingering illness at age forty nine She was born Miss Conger in Newark and lived with aunt Mrs Ransford Burnett before her marriage about twenty five years ago She leaves one daughter Mrs Lewis Crane of Caldwell A member of First Presbyterian Church she was active in church work The funeral was held at her home Thursday afternoon Rev Nelson B Chester officiated and interment followed at Caldwell Cemetery
Mr Edward W Hearne secretary of the New Jersey YMCA will address the Men s Meeting in Association Hall Caldwell at 4 15 o clock Sunday afternoon The talk titled Work of the World will be followed by special music featuring the Instrumental Sextette of Verona An invitation is extended to all readers to attend.
In remembrance of local children at Christmas, gifts for four to twelve year olds at the Montclair Children's Home are requested. Donations of dolls books toys and games may be given to Mr W O Raven to be conveyed to the Montclair Home.
The three dances organized in Association Hall will be held in January February and March under the patronage of Mrs. Isaac E Baldwin Mrs Frederick R Cook and Mrs C W Honter Harry Westervelt will supply the music replacing the previously announced December January February dates
The Mothers Club met to discuss social life and child development stressing moral and family relations. Frederic Brows spoke on kindergarten training using song and play to teach form and color while highlighting the child’s natural restlessness as a learning tool. The meeting urged community support to establish a Verona Kindergarten by March first with the next session set for January 8.
The Cedar Grove Sungreggbional Church pastor and family were at prayer when the house was entered through the front door. Police Chief Wettyengoon found the Yonaghey Club members and husbands in the home taking silverware and china. Mrs Clark, club president, discovered the guests and the evening continued with music and a feast in her birthday celebration.
Verona Methodist Church invites the public as Epworth League takes charge of the December 27 evening service. Speakers include papers read by youths and a tribute to Mr. C D Baldwin who plans to move to San Francisco. The league honors his devoted work with the church and its young people.
A Verona Methodist Episcopal Church cantata performance by a chorus of thirty voices titled The Prince of Peace will be conducted next Sunday evening under Prof. C. M. Blomham. The church seating has often been filled and is expected to be crowded again.
After the Sunday service the Verona Congregational Church held its election for the ensuing year. Elected clerk is W L Morehouse. Deacon is C Kent. A standing committee includes KE E Brooks W Morehouse and C Kent.
Rosa A. Fey and husband transfer Caldwell property at Centre Great Piece road corner John P. Coles and a contalos 9 pcre. Moses Perachowicz listed as grantee.
News items from Verona and surrounding areas list social events, church activities, weddings and concerts. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Farrand at Maplewood wedding reception, a roast pig dinner at a doorstep gathering, and plans for cantatas and whist games at local halls. Public notices cover holidays and school closures, with references to horticulture society meetings in Trenton.
Members of the Isabella Club were entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mr. Hiram Cook of Sunset Avenue. The program included several readings by members, with F Harrison presenting "A Christ Joan Cadteta" and John Blayback reading "Mr. Dook Abrintroas Gin" while Mrs Tasobus performed "Tie est in Holisod." The event took place at the home of Mrs. Blayback.
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