New Jersey Legislature Opened in 126th Session at Trenton
The 126th New Jersey Legislature convened in Trenton with large crowds for opening day and campaigning for the upcoming senatorial races. Key leaders were named in the Assembly and Senate, committees planned for Governor elect Murphy’s inauguration, and memorials for late senators Sewell and Reed were proposed. Governor Voorhees’s address urged reforms including a Board of Control, forest protection, codification of laws, sewerage systems, and popular election of U S Senators.
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New Jersey
Trenton
United States
William J. Bradley
Camden
Aga Prancis
Monmouth
Senate
John Horner
Bartington
House
Thomas N. McCarter
Jusex
George G. Tennent
Hudson
Lewis J. Martin
Sussex
Murphy
Sewell
Reed
Voorhees
Board of Control
Passaic River
Capitol
Verona Choral Union to Perform The Building of the Ship
The Verona Choral Union plans to present a cantata for mixed chorus and solo titled The Building of the Ship from Longfellow set to music by Henry Lahee. The work impressed Bloomfield Madrigal Society and was recommended by Mrs. A. F. Sheridan for the concert. Miss Carrie Young will accompany the cantata, with rehearsal at the Congregational church and attendance urged for all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verona
Carrie. Young
Congregational Church
Miss Young
National Skating Championships Set for Verona Lake
National Amateur Skating Association president Samuel Montgomery announced the annual speed skating championships will be held January 31 and February 1 at Verona Lake, moved from January 24 and 25. The track will be a quarter‑mile circuit. An international tournament may follow in late February if ice conditions allow. The CGCs will meet tonight at Mr Herbert Crane’s home. The lesson for the evening is from Acts chapter 12, titled The Church in Conflict with the Jewish State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brower
Grove Avenue
Ladies Society of the
Presbyterian Church
KE. E. Brooks
Sunshine Society
Bloomfield Avenue
J. J. Boswell
Artur Cordon
Newark
Vilage
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist
Verona
Samuel Montgomery
National Amateur Skating Association
Verona Lake
Cgcs
Herbert, Crane
First State Charities and Corrections Conference Set in Trenton
On February 20 and 21 Trenton will host the first of its kind statewide conference to exchange ideas on charities and corrections. Signatories include leaders from Vineland, Rahway, Bayonne, Newark, Essex and Hudson counties, various state homes, the State Board of Children's Guardians, mothers groups, hospital representatives, and educators from state colleges.
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Trenton
Home
Vineland
Rahway Reformatory
State Home For Girls
State Home For Boys
State Board of Children’s Guardians
State Charities Aid Association
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Mother's Congress
State Sanitary Association
Bayonne
Newark
Jersey City
Orange
Mizabeth
Morristown
Plainfield
Elizabeth
Camden
Whittier House
Orange Valley
Verona Library Whist Series Attracts Sixty Nine Attendees
In cold Monday evening conditions sixty nine players attended the second Whist in the Verona Library Association and Isabella Literary Club series. Guests came from Bloomfield Montclair Caldwell Newark and Verona. Dr W Harrison of Bloomfield posted the evening high score and prizes will be awarded at series end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verona Library Associaton
Isabella Literary Club
Bloomfield
Montcat
Caldwell
Newark
Verons
W. #. Harrison
James Demoreat
W. Pitt Rich
Jaeger
Charles A. Williams
Ebterich
Gould Harrison
Edna Cook
van Gleson
Alfred Jacobus
Sue Dickerson
Gas Company Receives Right to Lay Pipes in Verona Area
Township officials report Keeex and Hudson Gas Company may lay gas pipes beneath streets and sidewalks without township consent under a 1671 act. Funds: township bonds paid, total debt now 1,000. deposits ordered with Montclair Trust. Also notes the Brooklyn obituary of George A Callwell, a former Navy machinist and Mason, survived by widow and daughter.
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Ppecia
Maretelisk
Terete
Andia
Keeex and Hudson Gas
Verona
Montclair Trust Company
Daily Eagle
George A. Calewell
Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn
Navy
New York City
Caldwell
N.J
Hill Grove Lodge
A. M
Brooklyn Council
Royal Arcanum
Livingston Baptist Church Plans Sociable Entertainment
Trustees announce a social event under the Livingston Baptist church auspices with the exact evening to be announced later. The Board of Health met to discuss nuisances including unhealthy garbage dumps. The Sunday School continues its annual clothing and toy drive for the Children’s Aid Society of New York City.
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Livingston Baptist Church
Boards of Health
Suielay School
Children’s Aid Society of
New York City
Essex County Democratic Committee Elects 1902 Officers
The Essex County Democratic Committee met Monday night and elected officers for 1902. Officers include President James R. Nugent Newark, Vice Presidents Redmond P. Conlon Newark John L. Davis Orange John Coor Montclair Secretary Thomas I. Bowers Newark Treasurer John Eck Newark Sergeant-at-Arms George Jacobs Newark Trustees J J Cuddy Orange Horace B. Welshanwnan Caldwell Louis C. Becker Newark Mrs Luobert Jacobus ill last week. Weather delays Ridge Reservoir work, near standstill.
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Essex County Democratic Committee
James R. Nugent
Newark
Redmond P. Conlon
Newmark
John L. Davis
Orange
John Coor
Montclair
Thomas I
Bowers
John Eck
Geeorge Jacobs
Joh J. Cuddy
Horace B. Welshanwnan
Caldwell
Louis C. Becker
Local church listings share services and notes
A page of church notices from Caldwell area churches lists Sunday services and prayer meetings at Little Falls Methodist Little Falls Sp Agnes P Ke Caldwell Presbyterian Caldwell Baptist and St Aloysius with times and topics. Also included are filed conveyances noting transfers of property in Caldwell and Verona.
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Praeger
Little Falls
Agnes P. KE
Charlotte G. Canfield
Catharine E. Laine
Caldwell
Bloomfield Avenue
Gould Place
A. A. Voorhee
Verona
Brookdale Avenue
E. N Bush
Election of a United States Senator for New Jersey
The article urges the New Jersey Legislature to choose a worthy Senator to succeed General Sewell. It stresses careful character evaluation and action at the proper time. It cites notable figures such as Edward C. Stokes John W. Griggs John J. Gardner and David Baird as examples of men of high character.
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United States
Absennate
General Sewell
United Sister Senate
New Jersey
Sagmat
Edward C. Stokes
John W. Griggs
John J. Gardner
John W. Herbert
David Baird
John F. Dryden
Harker Gaummere
Loudensinger
Banner Award Aims to Boost Sunday School Attendance
The Northfield Baptist Sunday School plans a banner for the school with the largest average attendance for the year and flags three consecutive years of ownership. The report notes attendance standards and invites new scholars, with mentions of staff changes, local events, and recent community notices.
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Northfield Baptist Sunday School
Schulte
Livingston Township Association
Sunday School Association
Elia Tenes
George 5B
Orange Board of Education
Orange High School
Revival services and church notices in Moe Metibesd area
Local church events list revival services at Baptist and Methodist churches, parish activities by Ladies Aid and various societies, a temperate mix of lectures and missionary talks. Notable items include a Memorial Day address by Professor James St Campbell, a Colonial Turkey Supper by the Presbyterian Ladle Society, and quarterly conference details.
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Moe Metibesd
Piteb
Baptist
Cherch
Morro
Methdist
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Baptist Church
Wimem
Behelie Club
Juha Starbeck
Morris Bi. Lindsley
Florida
Presbyterian Church
Christen Endeavor Society
William
Ayfess
Newark
W. W.conkling
Montclair
James St. Campbell
Methodist Church
Caldwell hosts 85th birthday fest for Mrs. Charlotte Backus
Social gathering at the Abt home on January 16 marked Mrs. Charlotte Backus’s eighty fifth birthday with forty five guests. Festivities included dining, dancing, and music served by decorated tables. Inauguration plans for Governor-elect Franklin Murphy featured a large parade with National Guard participation and various political associations. The Caldwell program also listed a lecture at the Presbyterian church and a census note on New Jersey manufactures.
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Henry Abthorn
Charlotte Backus
Caldwe
Goble
Franklin Murphy
Frelinghuysen Lancers
Robert Davis Pioneers
Franklin Murphy Association
Samuel Dickinson Association
David Baird Association
South Jersey
National Guard
Frederick Gilkyson
Trenton
Taylor Opera House
Citizens Oppose Building New School Structure
At a Board of Education meeting in Verope a vote favored not purchasing Grove Avenue ground for a new school. Residents argued for enlarging the existing building and using the Verona Clubhouse site for kindergarten, citing crowding and cost.
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Board of Education of
Verope
Jeenery
Subeo
Grove Avenue
Gould
Paxton Streets
Presen
Fillmore Condit
George &. Jacobus
Board of Education
Frank ©. Goble
Wee
Pittidl
Gettng
Verona
Herman Hornteck
Pend RR Sreb
Rich
John L. Johnson
David H. Slayback
Daniel Demarest
Hiram Cook
Pen and Point Circle Holds January Meeting
The Pep and Point Circle met at Mrs. W. Hunter’s home on Friday January 10 1902. Earnest Crosby spoke on Tolatol and reviewed Count Tul stor with an engaging portrait. A music program by Miss Rouget and Miss Ward accompanied refreshments. next meeting set for January 24 at Mrs F Heller’s Bloomfield home. The New Jersey WCTU reported 247 unions statewide.
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W.hunter
Earnest Crosby
Tolatol
F. Heller
Bloomfield Svesee
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Legislature
Grev. Voorheen
Wim
Verona Presbyterian
New Boomfield and
Grove Avenues
Willan Reed
Franklin
Gas Company
van Lay Pipes
Ehichtegston
Democratic Committee
Cedar Grove
Iluobert Jacobus
Ridge Reo
Amomg
Little Fair
Sebligth
Leawnest
Epwerth
Tueway
Pleasantdale Pres
Youn Peoples
Wedaraday Preser
Ssex Fells SP Peters P. E
Livingston Baptie
Christian Endeavor
Rose Hoffman
Caleb
North Caldwell
Nelson B. Chester
Roselands
Beath School
Young People's Meeting
Roseland—Presbyterian
Northfield Baptist
Subiaot
Josh
Elia McChesney
GB. Y.P. U
Kila Jacobua
Willian H. Bugtfels
W.W. Conkling
Nrs
Fitch
Sunday School Teachers’ Union
Epworth League
C. A. Honge
Seoul
Northfield
William R. Johnson
Baptist Sunday School
Thor
Ella May Baldwin
Rachel Johnson
Ira Meeker
Matthew Collins
Myra Meeker
George Grossman
Frederick Hoffman
Livingston
F. Rouseh
West Livingston
Edward Brower
Cedar Street
D. Riddle
Baptist Churcb
Deven George B. Sebulte
A. Snow & Co
Washington
G. Kovacs
J. M. Ralston
Alleohurst
W. Royle
Paterson
L. Schwarz
It. Sims
S. Smith
Bound Brook
Cash Register
Bo Webb
Whippany
Gee Woods
Parkridge
Controlling
Guy, Murphy
Entertainment
Edger Judson Klebelx
Part T
Sohrab and
Rustum
Part
Arnold
Mitchell
Sheridan
Shakespeare
Mark Twain
Ebbels
Newfork
Chizens
Ing Opf
Wauls
Bae Farged
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
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