14 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Caldwell News
Location
Caldwell, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1903
Page
1
The column lists illnesses and quarantines in Forest Avenue and nearby streets, including diphtheria and grip. It notes visits, social gatherings, and upcoming events such as Fire Department meetings, Sunshine Society activities, and church group meetings. A concert by Baroness Minnie De Packh is announced along with rescheduled lectures and tours.
Gy Morris Peabody of Caldwell and Rose Nell Wright of Denver were married by Rev George Li Spliing at the First Presbyterian Church South Orange. The ceremony at Mrs Gloma Wallace's home in Milligan Place included witnesses Glome H Wallace Paul Spining Mary Potterfield Brown and Lt. Howard Bet. The bride received a silver comb from the Peabody family and the couple will reside in Caldwell.
Mes Benjamin Kirk of Caldwell led a Friday whist gathering on Central Avenue with nine tables. Mrs W Osborose of Newark won first prize for women, G W Downs of Caldwell took second, while G W Downs also won the frat prize for men. Charles Winters of Newark claimed second place, Oliver of Newark won the consolation prize, and attendees included Mrs Moore Gould, Mrs Welshman of Newark, and the DeCamp couple of Verona.
Fire destroyed a greenhouse complex causing heavy damage to young plants and buildings. Investigators note scorched debris and shattered glass while authorities estimate losses in the tens of thousands of dollars. Fire crews contained the blaze after spreading embers to nearby structures. The cause remains under investigation with no injuries reported.
Fragmented text describes a meeting with speakers, discussions on crops and farming, and questions raised about agriculture. Mentions Professor Carl Heller appointed as Superintendent in Newark with duties commencing March 1. Includes notices from Caldwell Presbyterian Church Women and Newark City Home Board of Assistants.
The article depicts a seventy two year old Livingston citizen admired for justice, knowledge, and a life devoted to literature and invention. He owned property, supported science, music, and philosophy, and valued art, education, and civic duty. His Civil War service and broad learning shaped a respected, though contemplative, late life.
Local items report church socials, Ladies Aid events, and a Washington trip for the Meshe County Christian Endeavor. Correspondent notes health concerns, milk purity debates, and public interest in pure foods led by the Hian government. Socials include a cold whist club in Caldwell with prizes and attendees from Newark Verona and Fairfield.
A clergy member notes only three clear Sudas since September due to persistent rain. He says bad weather lowers Sunday school and congregational turnout, with other ministers reporting similar declines. The winter season should boost attendance but has brought the opposite effect.
The Newark board weighs extending the CePak Grove reservoir contract as delays due to rock formations labor shortages and higher wages strain costs. Stewart & Abbott argue August completion is impossible. officials press for readiness by August 1 with pipes finished, while legal questions linger. A Verona temperance meeting features Mrs. J. K. Barney describing mission work in the Pacific and Middle East.
A Needlework Guild organized last week in Caldwell with officers led by president Mrs. Thomas Biggs and vice presidents Mrs. Levi Keot and others. The group includes secretary treasurer Mrs. A P Glark, directors Mrs. Drouget, Mrs. Van Order, Mrs. Burdick Chester, Miss Carrie Javopas, and several additional members.
Morris Wood of Verona NJ dominates multi event skating meet at Verona Lake. He wins mile and distances, defeats Norval Baptie by inches, with J Nilssen and J K McCulloch among top finishers in professional races at Flower Lake NY. Records include 201-5 Canadian wood record and 2 50 mile time.
The list records January absentees Mamie Henderson Keith Fisher Michel Henpion Paunie Henderson Joe Henpion Margaret Welsh Forrest Heotion Jobo Welsh Bred Westerfield Dean Daldwin. Roll of Honor repeated twice includes Dean Baldwin George Bach Clarence Francisco Lemuel Stager Josephine Dawson Margaretta Fisher Jeanor Hen nion Fannie Henderson Mamie Henderson Dora Voigt. Forty pupils enrolled with an average attendance of 1114 percent. TRACHER.
Sunday night at the Methodist Episcopal Church of Verona Miss Rachel Jefferson of Morristown Tennessee will give an address from her teaching and missionary work. A quartet of colored girls will sing and Kessler is named postmaster. Plans include a supper and fair Monday to celebrate Washington’s birthday.
Mails arrive in Verona from New York at 7 56 and 10 10 p m and 5 10 p m. Departures to New York are 7 25 a m 1 00 p m and 5 45 p m. Mail from Verona to Caldwell runs at 9 40 a m and 4 00 p m.
Cedar Grove School displays a grand Lincoln portrait and patriotic emblems for a May 30 observance. Miss Harrison and students crafted draped bunting, flags, and a life like Lincoln relief, with inscriptions “Chosen by the People” and “A Gift for the People.”
The fourth wid faet of the subecrip tints was held for Judge Jonson's tall on Tuesday night. Two tables in play featured Wealden squeal players. Fourteen prizes were awarded to Moss desele Ferris, Mrs Crane, Charon Biterics, Mrs Vincent, Day A J Vain Giese, Mike Atice deyker, M North, Judson Harrison, Wri ist aout Vineeor, Mr Suiwart. The highest score belonged to Mrs brand Jadolwn with twenty nine points.
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