13 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Caldwell News
Location
Caldwell, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1904
Page
1
The Caldwell News column lists church events and social gatherings from Caldwell and West Caldwell. Readers include Miss Mauds Guonei, Miss Ella Leonard, Miss Ethel Telling, Mrs. Isaac E Baldwin, and other locals at multiple houses and parishes. Neighborhood activities feature dime sociables, weddings, birthdays, and talks at churches, plus a report on a near residence break in and a birthday celebration for Mr. Garret Van Ness.
Council in session debates fire escape erections under the fire and police act. McChesney moves to authorize the sheriff to draft an ordinance. Bills totaling 1307.02 read and ordered paid. Wright proposes Legal Question Committee meet with the solicitor to discuss enforcing protections at the Hoselaead Avenue railroad crossing.
The Caldwell Method Church holds its fourth quarterly conference on Tuesday evening February 16 at eight. The meeting gathers trustees stewards and church leaders to handle important business. The church has a modern edifice and parsonage with remaining debt on the parsonage and lots to be reduced next year. Rev. W W C Walker completes his first year as pastor.
The Caldwell Card Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Andrew Wyckoff's Westville Avenue home with five tables. Prizes went to Mrs. J B McChesney first Miss Marie Crane second Mrs. illian Gosman third and Mrs. Isaac E Baldwin consolation. The Caldwell Whist Club gathered Wednesday night at Mrs. Albert Fonteaff's Broomfield Avenue Montclair with four tables in play. Cut glass bonbon dishes went to Mrs. Charles Williams of Verona and Miss Brittle Force of Roseland. Next meetings set for February 19 at Mrs. John Hyer in Roseland and at Mrs. Edgar Defchwap in Verona.
The Caldwell Presbyterian Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society met at the Manse on Thursday afternoon. Readings on missionary work were given by Mrs Coates, Mrs Seaman, Mrs Crone, Mrs George A Bogert, Mrs William Gosman and Mrs Griffith. Officers for the coming year include President Mrs Nelson B Chester and vice presidents Mrs William O Raven and Mrs Thomas W Biggs. Secretary Mrs Louis G Luckward. Treasurer Mrs Edwin E Hond. Refreshments followed and the meeting closed with a reading by Mrs Chester.
A group of youths from Coldwell went sleigh riding to Vailaburg last week and visited Mrs. Pemberton's home. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed the gathering. Attendees include Edith Matthews Fannie Taylor Bertie Matthews Laulee Baldwin Joseph Matthews William Jacobus Charles Matthews Oscar Baldwin Clarence Matthews Ellsworth Francisco and Kurt Hedden.
On Monday evening at eight o'clock a Dime Sociable will be given by the Epworth League at the Caldwell Methodist parsonage. Everyone is welcome. A pleasant entertainment and refreshments will be served to raise funds for a new song book for Sunday night services.
The second in the series of dances will be held in Lac ration Hall Caldwell on February 19 at 8 30. Patronesses are Si Taane Baldwin Mrs Wilfred Honter and Mrs Frederick R Cook. Tickets available from the named ladies. Harry Westervelt will play for the dancing.
The Grover House lists guests for New Week and Newark including Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Cullen, Mr. and Mrs. Eggers, Mr. and Mrs. MacAndrews, Mr. and Mrs. Page, and Mr. and Mrs. Porter.
The Caldwell post office lists rival times for mail arrivals at 7 22, 10 15, 2 49, 5 19 and 5 56 a m with departures at 7 36, 1 16 and 5 56 p m Pine Brook mails show at 6 00 p m with a 6 00 p m departure.
The report surveys labor activity from Russia to the United States and Australia. It notes compulsory compensation in Russia, wage strikes in Spokane and Panama, rising union membership, and the creation of new labor alliances in Chicago. It cites Carnegie relief funds and notable wealth figures while mentioning labor unrest in Spain and Mexico.
The Mothers Club of Verona held a regular meeting at Verona Public School on Belday afternoon with increased attendance. Mrs Andrea Hofer Proudfoot’s book Mothers deals was chosen for study and course to child study outlined. Meetings will be the first Friday afternoons each month at 3 30 to 5 o’clock. all mothers are urged to attend with a friend and use library literature for study. The topic Children’s money How to get it How to spend it discussed showing savings habit leads to thrifty behavior. teaching children to spend wisely is deemed important.
Mrs. Idea Bush Kent of Fairfield died of pneumonia on Monday after a nervous prostration following the death of her husband Isaac Newton Kent who was killed six weeks earlier when his horse ran away while he loaded grain at Mountain View. She leaves two children a son and a daughter about twelve.
The article traces Saint Valentine legends from Roman viricene rites to medieval European customs. It notes the box drawing ritual linking bachelors and maidens, ties to February 14 and the Lupercal festival, and mentions Bishop Valentine martyred in A. D. 270 with relics in St. Praxedes Rome.
Benjamin DeCamp and others are improving while H Haven is housebound. Communion will be observed in the Baptist Church tomorrow. Miss Gertrude Flynn suffers flu symptoms. Mrs Frederick Parkhurst hosts Mrs O A Carpenter and Mrs Emily Watson. David Fyoo is improving at home. A special township committee meeting occurred at Harrison's Hall. Edna Collins hosted a birthday gathering. Rev W K Burrell moved into the Baptist parsonage, whose dwelling was redecorated by the Ladies Aid. Livingston High School baseball club organized for the season with Freeman Harrison as manager and Harry Vogel captain. Financee Committee named DeCamp, MacQuaide, Blair Howell, Freeman Harrison and Whitzel. An entertainment for the club's benefit is planned for Collie's Hall on Saturday evening, February 27.
Northfield notes list appointive duties for Lookout social prayer meeting Sunday school missionary temperance flower and relief music and other areas. Mrs. George B Schulte and Sadie Meeker are among chairing members. Mrs BF W Meeker has been confined but is greatly improved. The Lord's Supper will be administered in the Baptist Church tomorrow.
The past week filings include conveyances and mortgages: Francis Lordetux to Philip Grissing for Verona Centre Pompton Turnpike and Centre Munch Avenue. Richard Speer etux to Jennie Speer Caldwell South Side Avenue. Horace B. Mintonye et ux to Pauline M. Klix Caldwell Central Avenue Bestlanda. Philip Grissing w Gottfried N Gris sing Jr to Jennie R Speer property parcel Centre Pompton. Jennie R Speer and husband to Richard Speer Ca peels South Side of ie Avenue. Pauline M Kilx to Lydia A Min toynoe Caldwell Central Avenue 8500.
An operetta titled A Copper Complication will be presented for the Children a' Home Montclair on April 6 at the Club. Forty prominent young women are rehearsing for the performance.
A detailed survey of early 20th century gown trends with lace fans, fichus, and 1830 style influences. Notes on bodices, jackets, skirts, trims, and fabrics like grenadine gauze, de broderie anglaise, and new color pairings. Mentions earrings, ribbons, and the importance of waist curves in couture.
The Post Office Department in Washington announces that all rural free delivery carriers nationwide will have a day off on a holiday. About 20 000 carriers are affected. Officials say the measure aims to give workers a holiday break across states and towns.
Members discuss the impact of dual administration on school results. Proposed appointment of a single principal for Verona School No. 1 is considered with no salary increase, with duties to begin March 1.
Friday evening at Johnson Hall Verona hosted a reception where prizes were won by eS Smith, Mre Eletwor M. Barr, Mrs William Pit Rich, Mra J. B. ney, Mise Edna Cook, Elston M. Harrison, Ernest Gould, Theodore Farrand and Edger J. Pp. Attendees included Mrs Johnson and Marie Johnson, the Slaybacks, Burds, Wyckoffs, Canfields, and many others from Verona Caldwell Montclair Bloomfield.
The Old Follies concert will be at the Verona Methodist Church on Friday February 18. It features top local and guest talents with songs from old family favorites and a history segment titled American Wars in Song. A bass soloist is reported to be capable of moving the audience. Tickets are sold at John 8 Drug Store or from Mr. Simon.
The Last Whist concludes the series under the Verona Library Association and the Isabella Literary Club on Tuesday evening February 17 at Judge Johnson's Hall at 8:30. Prizes for top scores will be awarded and a social time follows. Attendance has been smaller this season.
The Woman's Aid Society of the Congregational Church met at Mrs. Charles Williams's home to hear a lecture that raised thirty one dollars for the church debt fund. An oyster supper will be held at the church on Thursday evening February 25.
An Oyster Supper with coffee and cake and a musical entertainment will be held in the Chapel of Pleasant dale Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening February 18. All for twenty five cents. Members and friends are invited to attend and bring friends.
Delegates from Essex County gathered for the Essex County Agriculture meeting in Grad fall Rossland on Thursday afternoon. The subject discussed was More eee. Reports from the State Board of Agriculture and Horticulture were presented, drawing interest from attendees.
The Verona Library sells a new collection of books at twenty five cents each. Twenty three titles were on display last Monday with many similar items available. The department promises up to date fiction and a range of works in the sale.
Local Verona items report crowded attendance at skating races and fairs. Notes mention visiting residents, new telephone installations, church events, fundraisers, and meetings at the Methodist and Presbyterian societies, with social gatherings and lectures by Rev. Wilbert Westcott.
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