Caldwell Melance and Town Notes in Caldwell
Caldwell notes list social visits, church events, and local meetings. Madam Ada Britton visits Gertrude Badgiey. Mrs. James Davenport hosts gatherings. pool tournament and assembly dances occur at Caldwell Club. Juries drawn, churches plan suppers, and March 8 activities are announced plus a birthday tribute to Jonathan Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell Card Club
Jobo Hyer
Browk
Ada Britton
Gertrude Badgiey
Kastange
L. Benedict
Okahoma
Presbyterian Church
Ileaee E. Baldwin
Home Redding Club
Rahway
Caldwell Club
Jobo
Jacobus
Edward Bush
Peiit
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
St. Patrick’s Day
Philip B
Opi
Brobkiya
J. Augustus Bogert
Hanford Place
Caldwell Methodists Adopt Northfield Hymnal For Sunday
The Methodist Church of Caldwell will start using a new song book this Sunday evening February 21. The Northfield Hymnal promises many new and inspiring songs and is the one used at Worthfield gatherings under Mr Moody and successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church of
Caldwell
Sunda
Worthfield
The Caldwell Borough Improvement Association Last Whist
The final whist of the series under Caldwell Borough Improvement Association will be held Monday night in Association Hall. Washington's Birthday is noted in the event, with ladies in charge and Miss Florence leading the air program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell Borough Improvement Association
Association
Florence
New Savings Bank Opens Doors in Caldwell Area
A new savings bank with capital of 25000 and surplus 4250 opens in Caldwell. Officers include President Walter P Lindsley and Vice President John J Van Order. cashier James S Throckmorton Jr. Directors span Caldwell Roseland Verona Fairfield West Caldwell Newark and Greenwood. Banking hours extend daily with Monday evening access from 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fur Conducting & Bank
Ouraday
Lindsiey
Washingto
D. C
Mundey
Ustocal Baok
Savings Bank
Walter P. Lindsley
John J. van Order
James 8. Throckmo
Sunshine Rays Plan April Japanese Tea and Musical
The Junior Sunshine society will host a Japanese tea with musical and literary entertainment at Miss Florence Harrison Canfield home on Lane Avenue Caldwell in April. Committees led by Miss Julia Van Emburgh in charge will organize events with Morence Canfield Emily Van Order Mildred Bond and Jessie Baldwin on entertainment and Celia Johnson on music. The group will donate funds to the George Junior Republic. The Senior Sunshine Society meets March 7 at Mrs Agnes Peck’s Bloomfield home and a prop meet is set for Thursday at 8 15 PM at Miss Mildred Bond’s Roseland Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseland Methdist
Washington
Ladies Aid Society
The
Baptist Church
Albert Gore
Washington Street Baptist Church
Orange
Henry Mead
Gould Avenue
Jonathan B. Davenport
North Caldwell
Roseland Presbyterian Church
Ransehiusen
van Dischelski
East Orange
Walker
Dr. Line
Caldwell Council, Jr. O.U. A.M
Association Hall
Thursda
Tsane BE. Baldwin
Frederick Jt. Cook
Wilfred Hunter
Harry Weatervelt
Lester Douglas Baldwin
Hanford Place
Wis
Stella Creste
Misa Creste
Inses
Bessie Eaoley
Helen Brughar
Florence Canfield
Ada Britton
Marjorie Smith
Blanche Moffett
Ruth de Baun
Anson Johnson
East Stroudsburg
Ira K. Johnsoon
Ira Johnson
Punt Uo
Old Homestead
Unico
Caldwell
Methodist Church
Sunshine Society
Florence Harrison Capfield
Lane Avenue
Mies Julia E. van Emburg Ia
Morence H. Canfield
Emily van Order
Mildred R
Bond
Jessie Baldwin
Celia Johnson
Alice Lewis
Mildred R, Bond
Chainman
Evbel Jackson
George Junior Republic
Senior Sunshine Society
Agnes Peck
Bloomfield
Junior Sunshine Society
Mildred Bond
Roseland Avenue
Cauldwell Methodist Episcopal Church Holds Fourth Quarterly Conference
The Cauldwell Methodist Episcopal Church held its fourth quarterly conference on Tuesday evening February 16. A new board of stewards was appointed for the coming conference year starting April 1. Committees and church interests were named. Rev W W C Walker received a unanimous invitation to return as pastor, resolutions endorsed Rev Dr W L Hoaglind’s administration, and his reappointment as presiding elder was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cauldwell Methodist Episcopal Church
W. W. C. Walker
Alan
W. L Hoaglind
Valentine Surprise Party for Miss Jessie Baldwin
Miss Jessie Baldwin of Caldwell received a Valentine surprise party hosted by friends on Saturday night. The event used a basket draw where each girl drew a valentine and the owner of that message became her partner, with attendees including Florence Janseld Neary Hohwald Johnson Rudolph Bond Lewis Sanderson Johnson Laine Rudolph Vrane Lyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Baldwin
Caldwell
Valentine
Florence H. Janseld
Florence Neary
Eva Hohwald
Celia Johnson
Besse Rudolph
Mildred R. Bond
Alice Lewis
Thomas P. Sanderson
William Johnson
Edmund Laine
Fred Rudolph
Raymond Vrane
Wayne Lyon
Epworth League Sociable Draws Big Turnout at Parsonage
The Epworth League sociable at the Methodist parsonage in Jaldwell Monday evening drew unprecedented attendance. Guests included seventeen members from Mr. Walker's former West Livingston charge. Games, songs, refreshments, and a contribution toward the new Epworth League song book were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Jaldwell
Walker
West Livingston
Drew Theological Senay
Surprise party for Caldwell residents and friends
Taken by surprise Mr and Mrs W B Van News of Caldwell formerly of Roseville were guests at a Saturday party. Attendees included G Terhune Ernest and Chauncey Girliland Norman Bush Weldoo Bart Roseville Mrs D Demock Westville G Van Ness A Collard F Stager G W Van derhoot and daughter Mrs Vandyne V Pierce H Pierre and the Van Ness sisters Celia Alice Ethel Bertha Hazel Mamie Van Wynkle and J Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. van News
Caldwell
Roseville
G. Terhune
Ernest and
Chauncey Girliland
Norman Bush
Weldoo Bart
D. Demock
Westville
G. van Ness
A. Collard
F. Stager
G. W. Vanderhoot
H. M.cole
Vandyne
V. Pierce
H. Pierre
Celia
Alice van Ness
Ethel van Ness
Bertha van Ness
Hazel Pier
Mamie van Wynkle
J. Cole
Surprise given at Mira Ada Britton's home
A surprise was held Friday night at Cadwell for Mira Ada Britton with attendees including Amelia Lerscher, Emma Vanderhoof, Ethel Barcelow, Edith Welton, Mary Butis, Howard Van Ness, Elston Royd house, Irving Jacobus, Earl Royd house, Lorenzo Castle of Kingsland, Joho Minard of Montclair, Anne Conklin of Keyport, and Joho, Frank and Emory Minard of Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira Ada Britton
Cadwell
Amelia Lerscher
Emma Vanderhoof
Ethel Barcelow
Edith Welton
Mary Burtis
Howard van Ness
Elston Roydhouse
Irving Jacobus
Earl Roydhouse
Lorenzo Castle
Kingsland
Joho Minard
Montclair
Anne Conklin
Keyport
Joho
Frank and
Emory Minard
Newark
Obituary of Charles W. Leavitt EAD
Charles W. Leavitt EAD longtime metals importer and Caldwell area figure dies aged about 79. Born in Scotland in February 1836 he lived in Philadelphia New York and Kasex Fells where he founded Suburban Land Company and helped build Caldwell Railroad. Survived by wife two daughters and two sons with funeral at home and private interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavite
Lesche W. Lest
Washrere
Cecelin
York City
Phileenone
Busines
Mics Sarch
Cortlandt Street
New York
Leavitt
John RR. Fete
Philadelphia
Suburban Land Company
Caldwell Township
Bases Wells
Caldwell Railroad
Great Notcby Kasex Fells
Kasex Fells
Barbie Council
Caldwell Presbyterian Worker
Ia'e
Valentine euchre party in Livingston hosted by Colings
A valentine euchre night was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Coling with guests including Miss Rachel Granvias and others. Prizes went to Miss Grannies and Mr. Grannies. Visits and luncheons followed with several households noted. An entertainment for the Base Ball Club is planned for February 27 at Collins Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Euchre
Alfred Coling
Rachel Granvias
George Collips
Oscar Carter
Herbert Graeniss
Edon
Jollina
William Rathbuo
Bertha Loftus
Frank Hoffman
Andrew Nealy
Croest Bia
Mise Grannise
Grannies
Charles Youngs
Hanover Neck
George EK
Carpenter
Daugher
Constance
Newark
Mary Teed
Astae Carter
Mary Eb, Woodruff
Morehouse
Lambert Smith
William R. Burrell
Reginald O. Burrell
Collions Hall
O. A. Carpenter
Frederick Parkhurst
Local notes brief and family updates from Bloomfield area
Frank Weber starts a pigeon farm. Joseph Crane recovers from avip illness and can move about. Miss Jean Lang sprains ankle and is homebound. Christian Herzog moves into Uncle Tom's Cabin on Fairfield Avenue. Mr and Mrs Andrew Wyckoff of Westville celebrate 12th anniversary. A dime sociable at Mrs Theodore Gray’s home on Bloomfield Avenue, postponed due to illness, was held later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Weber
Joseph Crane
Jean Lang
Christian Herzog
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Fairfield Avenue
Andrew Wyckoff
Westville
Theodore Gray
Bloomfield Avenue
Dame Plunket Society
Pada
Death of Mrs Crane in Caldwell after short illness
Mrs Crane Elmira Maynard Crane wife of Edward W Crane of West Caldwell died Friday morning at 4 o clock after a brief illness. She was known in Caldwell for many fine qualities and was a Presbyterian Church member. Survived by husband and daughter Adele, funeral held Sunday at her Bloomfield Avenue home with interment in Caldwell Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira Maynard Crane
Edward W. Crane
West Caldwell
Caldwell
Presbyterian Church
Caldwell Woman's Club hears papers on Evolution
The Woman's Club of Caldwell met at Mrs. Nelson B. Chester's home on Friday afternoon. Two papers on Evolution by Chester and Mrs. Isaac Baldwin were read, followed by current events led by Mrs. F. L. Heller and a discussion. The next meeting is set for Friday afternoon February 26 at Mrs. E. R. Glaine's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Caldwell
Nelson B. Chester
Isaac Baldwin
F. L. Heller
E. R Glaine
West Caldwell Borough Incorporation Bill Advances in Assembly
Assemblyman Lehrbach carried the bill to incorporate West Caldwell through the House at Trenton on Tuesday afternoon without opposition. He said the measure would allow the municipality to continue using school buildings that have served residents for half a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehrbach
Borough of
West Caldwell
Trenton
Lehlach
Caldwell Whist Club Meets at Mrs DeCamp Verona
The Caldwell Whist Club met at Mrs DeCamp's residence on Broomfield Avenue Verona on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs Charles Wyckoff and Mrs Charles Williema. The next meeting will be at Mrs Stra Charles Williams on Wednesday afternoon March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell Whist Club
Ye Olde Folkies Concert at Caldwell
A colorful account of a folk concert featuring group songs and rustic performances. Performers in period dress sang rounds and marches such as Yankee Doodle and The Star Spangled Banner. The event concludes with the promise of a repeat in Caldwell Association Hall Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousin Jeded
Epprente Wrevolve Mac Arghieo
Peter Gray
Lymeist
Scowland
Campbell
Hennetier
North End
Booker Hill
Obadiah Ketchem
Grandma
Patience
Veteran Orange businessman Thomas Vincent dies at 70
Thomas Vincent long engaged in Orange business and large landowner with 1000 acres across Livingston Pleasantdale and West Livingston dies at Pleasantdale after acute indigestion. He founded the family enterprise, taught farming, and leaves wife Amelia Schaffer and seven children along with two brothers. Funeral arrangements follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Vincent
Orange
Pleasantdale
Florida
Mr. Vincent
Sup
Tn Livingston
West Livingston
Pléasantiale
Agriculural
Amelia Schaffer
John Schaffer
Martha C. Markwith
Children’s Auxiliary Plans Souther Basket Ball Event
The Children’s Auxiliary will organize three basketball games next week at Association Hall. Members of the Auxiliary and Association are eligible to form teams. Rehearsals for their Mermaid Convention are underway with music and words written for the production to be staged soon at Association Hall. An entertainment featuring illustrated tablets and ballads will be held in March by the older Auxiliary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souther Basket Betleam
Association
Association Hall
Kerly
Verona Methodist Ladies Aid Fair Hailed a Social and Financial Success
The Verona Methodist Ladies Aid Society held a fair in Johnson's Hall Ve rons with well dressed attendants at various booths. Workers listed include Etta Davenport Maryomp Edith McDowell Newton Dobbins Jobe Hayes Win gate Pacey W H Williams Biocoss Kiefer Samuel Smith Wilbert Wescott David Deoug Richard Atkin Charlie Simonson Filmore Condit Austin Jacobus George Davenport May Douglas Jones Condit May Hi. The event was successful socially and financially, with the treasury expected to exceed one hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson's Hall
Verons
Ladies Ald Society
Verona
Jobe L. Hayes
Stanley Wingate Pacey
W H., Williams
Biocoss Kiefer
Samuel T. Smith
Wilbert Wescott
Wayside Inc
David Deougas
Richard G. Atkin
Groceries
Charlies Simonson
Filmore Condit
Austin Jacobus
George Davenport
Valentine
H. Ray Simonson
Fortnightly program a resounding local success
The Fortnightly event led by president Mrs. Clark drew a large crowd in a richly decorated evening venue. Music by Baldwin Demorest and Mrs. L. Roth impressed, with standout vocal and story performances by Mrs. E Chesney Mrs. E Wett en Mrs. M. Rogers Miss Gladys Donald and Prof. R. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mus
Grove
Clark
Baldwin
Demorest
L. Roth
KR. Chesney, Jr
J. Barnett Logan
J. Taylor
the Portpighely
E. Chesney
E O. Wetten
M. Rogers
Gladysonald
R. Clark
Montgomery
Fortnightly Cedar Grove Meeting Notes Read Papers on Battles
The Fortnightly Society of Cedar Grove met at Mrs. George Taylor's home on February 10. After roll call and minutes, members read papers including The Battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill by Mrs. Clark and The Declaration of Independence by Mrs. E J Borth. The next meeting will be at Mrs. L Roth’s home on February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of
Cedar Grove
George Taylor
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Mra. Clark
Ticondaroga
Robert Chesney
Soston
Mra
E. J. Borth
Wom
Whist Tournament Highlights Verona Library Benefit
Ten tables competed despite extreme weather in Johnson's Hall under Seabelis Literary Club and Verous Library Association. Top scores included T. Farrand 86, Slayback 80, D H Burd 83, Williams 18, Wirenach 14, C D Vincent 13, Ernest Gould 73, and Mrs Lemuel Jacobs 70. Event boosted Verona social life and library revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesaday Eraring
Fas
Seabelis Literary Club
Verous Library Association
Johnson's Hall
Farrand
Fr Slayback
D. Hl. Burd
Rh. Williaims
Wirenach
Real Estate Conveyances Filed This Week
Real estate records filed in the Clerk’s office list transfers including Henry M. Doremus to William H. Cole for property on Caldwell well, Sunset Avenue near South Gate Post, and a 36 acre fraction. Maryer of all to Arndt and husband Caldwell, west side Newark Turnpike to Cedar Grove near residence of Job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Doremus
William H. Cole
Caildwell
Sunset Avenue
South Gate
Maryer
Ae Arndt
Caldwell
Newark
Aes
Cedar Grove
Joba Eee Eenianel
Marley
Isabella Literary Club meeting features piano pieces and poems
The Isabella Literary Club gathered for Valentine themed afternoon with piano selections, recitations, and vocal numbers by Mrs. Ott and Miss Goble. Guests received red heart shaped treats and valentines. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougiss
Wittian
Mesteleir
Mra
Josiah Alby
Mabe Gobie
Voger
Chopin
Len
Much Snow This Winter Confirms Heavy Snowfall Totals
The article compares snowfall from December to January across two winters. It notes December 102 1 and January 1003 totals 99.8 inches last winter versus December and February readings of 192 inches this winter. Officials distinguish snowfall from precipitation and explain measurement methods.
Veronaville Skating Meet Match Race Set for Monday
At Verona Lake O E Carlton of St Paul faces Morris Wood of Euclid School Brooklyn in a half mile pursuit during the outdoor skating meet. Wood aims to beat Carlton and set a new record as Carlton pursues the national amateur champion. Other events include a one mile novice race two mile handicap one mile handicap and half mile scratch with medals awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Carlton
St. Paul, Minn
Morris Wood
Euclid School
Brooklyn
Verona Lake
Washington
Carlton
Wood
Olympia Field
New York
Reception at the Home of Mr and Mrs H Smith
A reception was hosted at the Great Notch residence of Mr and Mrs H Smith on Wetneedey night. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W H Sherman and daughters Minoie and Lizzie, Mrs and Mrs H Carlock, Miss E Carlock, William McCloskey of New Haven, Miss N Shiger, Miss A Sullivan, Mrs Coleman, the Misses Hays and Miss L Schaefer of Brooklyn, Westervelt of Caldwell, Mr and Mrs Watson Wilson and son of Little Falls, Joseph Moore, Mrs Greenfield and Mrs Co of Newark, Harry Kanouse of Fairfield, Miss 8 of West Orange, Mrs and Miss Johnson, M Simonson, E Hughes and C Harrington of Upper Montclair.
Rejected Patents and Prosecution Services
A legal notice from A. Soow & Co. promoting patent prosecution services. They claim to have secured 243 patents for clients last year after initial rejection and invite applications for patent rejections or delays. Fees are moderate and contingent on success. office listed opposite U S Patent Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilente
A. Soow & Co
U. 5
Washington
Verona Gleawings and local church notices in Verona
Local Verona notes report church gatherings at the Presbyterian and Congregational churches, Junior Epworth League meeting, an oyster supper hosted by the Woman's Aid Society, and community announcements. Also mentioned are the renewal of Mrs. De Pries's lease, progress of the New Jersey Brush Company, and a high school hockey victory at Verona lake with Montclair High defeating Brooklyn Boys' High 4 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrrow
Firs Congregational Church
Pratt
Bozhead
Washington
Congregational Church
Woman's Aid Society
Women's Aid Society
Cuationalurgh
Charles A. Williams
Bloomfeld Avenue
Hattie Williams
Ovational Church
Bloomfield Avenue
Katherine Oh
Caldwell
Tine Ga Verona
Man Friends
W. Magiure
McWhorter Street
Newark
Verona Lake
Wood Captures Prizes in Verons Lake Meet
Morris Wood, national speed skating champion, won the half mile scratch and the two mile handicap at the Verons Lake meet last Friday. Frank G. Hall won the police event. Results list Wood second in the novice one mile and top placers from Euclid School, Tremont and Verona Lake clubs with times noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Wood
Verons Lake
Wood
G. Crane
Verona Lake Skating Club
Frank G. Hall
Tremont
Morrie Wood
Euclid School
A. Taylor
Euclid
Gus Stolz
Frank G. Kall
Charles A. Matthews
Verona Lake
Pm Club
W. Becker
New York
Verona Lake Ae
Wood 'Bue
A. . Phen
Tony Bram
Morris Gus Stolz
Euclin School
E. Mull Heffley
Washington’s Supper at Roseland Methodist Church
The Roseland Methodist Church ladies hold Washington’s Supper at the residence of Mr Preston Williams instead of Mr Money Boopee per Wade’s prior note. Supper runs six to nine with a free musical program and welcomes former friends for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church of
Roseland
Washington
Preston Wiliams
Money Boopee
Wade
Time schedule fragment for mail arrivals and departures
Fragmentary timetable notes mail arrivals at 7 22 and 10 16 eight am two forty six nineteen and six fifty six pm depart at 7 36 pm 1 16 4 11 pm mail arrived seven twenty five am and three forty five pm leave four am and six pm
Guests at York East Orange and Brooklyn Events
The list includes Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. East of York, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Kilbourne of Brooklyn, and Mr. and Mrs. Dolbeer with V. W. Apgon attending social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee T
York
Mrs
Robert C
Social Event at Matho aist Preras Vernon
Sociable planned Thursday evening February 26 under the Ladies Aid Society auspices. Mr Simonson is making extensive arrangements for the event.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Caldwell Melance
NEW Banking Institution
Sunshine Rays
Epworth League Sociable
Charles W. Leavitt Ead
Livingston
Aediéace
Lone
Curtis
Jacobus Figet
Dixie Geverence Sangeet Ate
Barbara Pritchie
Selon
California Delights
Georgia
Leonidas Poyndaway Hedden
the Congregational Church of Verona
Grenien
Waverly
the .Hildren’s
Besbe
the Ladies
Ald Bodkery’s Fair
the Fortnightly Society
of Clerks Office
Nisabella
Verona Gleawings
Maude
Sen Qaners
W. Jenkins
de Pries
de William's
Claremont Avenue
S Mao
Caldwell Mails
Grover House
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