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Newspaper
Caldwell News
Location
Caldwell, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
1
A noisy jumble of society items from Caldwell includes remarks on the social season ending, lodge meetings, and charitable gatherings. Local residents William Van Ness and Henry Follett appear among visitors and jurors, with reports of health board results and neighborhood visits.
The Executive Board met to arrange a four percent loan to complete the new hall's construction, ready by August. Mrs. Bond resigned as treasurer and Mrs. Laine was named interim treasurer. Ella Bond is authorized to form booths for the Lawn fete on Public Green July 15. The Press Committee will deny reports of scarlet fever cases. one case in Easex Fella and two in Westyileshup, none in Caldwell.
The Caldwell borough council discussed sewer connections to the West Orange trunk line and street work on Hatfield Street and Forest Avenue. Reports covered engineering specs, ash removal, sidewalk grading, and an audit of borough books, with adjournment to Monday evening.
The Caldwell Woman's Club held its closing meeting and reception at Lyndehurst Roseland avenue hosted by Mrs C W Hunter. Visitors from Verons Montclair Orange and Newark attended with remarks by Mrs ImackE Baldwin and speeches by Miss Carolina Molina Miss Sophropia Anderson and others. A picnic plan was set for June at Hemlocks with luncheon at noon.
An Italian worker riding east on a Caldwell Branch Erie Railroad boxcar near the switch on City Home grounds was struck when he jumped from the car attempting to reach the switch. He was severely injured, removed to Caldwell hospital, his name not yet confirmed.
The Guilmant Organ School plans its second commencement under William Car on June 13 at First Presbyterian in New York. Rev. Howard Duffield will present diplomas to the preceding class, with a program including works by Beymant, Aer, Lemaigre, and others.
The article discusses economical summer home decor with burlap wall coverings, grass or tape rugs, clear matting, dotted Swiss curtains, and selective pictures. It suggests rattan furniture for cool comfort, unweathered oak for dining rooms, and blue and white Japanese china as a budgeting option. Dining etiquette favors host and guest order, and nurseries should have ample natural light and ventilation.
Weekly filings include deeds and mortgages for Verona Caldwell North Caldwell and surrounding areas. Transactions list John C De Kerguelen to AXA Conant. Eliza M Conklin to Herman Wendall. Mabel L Dobbins to Rachel A Smith. John J Vreeland to Jennie J Saylor. Charles S Simonson to Adam Wiessmann. Lizzie C Parkhurst to Harry L Parkhurst. Sophie Klimbach to Harry S Backus. Adam Wiessmann to Charles Simonson. mortgage amounts include 2 500 and 2 500.
Community notes from Livingston report Mrs. Charles Gaines family returning from Ocean Grove after a four day visit. Local residents Amos Williams and Jacob Reuse drawn for two weeks on the petit jury. Baptist groups from Newark and Punredey area entertained at church events. Decoration Day passed with Fourth of July preparations ahead and school events planned including Children’s Day and a school entertainment to raise funds. County Sunday School Institute will meet at Olivet Chapel with inputs from state and county education leaders and a provided supper.
Hahne and Co states that since 1858 it has followed progressive policies for public and employee welfare. The store will close at six on Fridays and at one on Saturdays from July 7 to August 23 to allow staff rest for the summer period.
Caldwell Field Club trains today with a batting order led by Gould and Horn. Verona A C defeated Verona’s rival 8 to 6 on Central avenue grounds in Thursday action.
Damage from prolonged floods sweeps the Middle West with wheat ruined in Oklahoma and rusted in Kansas. Corn in Kansas suffers severe harm while plantings lag and many bottoms drown. Nebraska reports only about 60 percent of crop planted with half needing replanting. The cold late weather worsens prospects across the region.
New York guests include J Parker and wife John Simmons Mrs William Bods don Miss Hodsdon Miss Louise Hodsdon Mrs I Franklin Mead Misa Mead Miss Gertrude Mead Franklin Quimby and wife Newark Miss Jeffrys Miss Ruby Gerard Brown Turner N Y J Spencer and wife Brooklynn RK G Butler and wife.
An event notes a strawberry and ice cream sale on the grounds, with uncertain weather potential threatening the plan. Organizers are tied to a local church or group named Clinton Methodist, and the date is June 10 with a backup plan if storms arrive.
A historical profile of the Pleasantdale Presbyterian Church in West Orange tracing its 19th century founding in 1875, growth to over 100 active members, selection of pastors and administrators, building of a new church edifice, weekday chapel, English services, and community impact led by Pastor Voeglin, with mention of education board service and local community changes. Also notes L. S. Plant & Co. promoting Bee Hive Machines with pricing and purchasing details.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Verona Congregational Church will hold its June meeting Thursday afternoon next June 11 at three o'clock in the church. Mrs. H. M. Shelton of Montclair will address the Indies on The Country of India. She worked with her husband at the Madura Mission and speaks as an eye witness. All women of the town are invited to attend this public meeting.
A competitive examination under Civil Service Commission rules will be held July 13 in the Newark Custom House for clerks inspectors openers and packers. Applicants must apply for blanks by June to 85 Bowmsa secretary of the board.
Readable fragments describe fashion tips for a fair. Topics include hats, parasols, fabrics, embroidery, and sewing techniques. Specific notes cover sleeve gathering, waistbands, and care tips, with references to color combinations like black and white and blue and black.
The steamship La Savoie carried over four millions in gold from this country to Paris on Thursday. This marks the season's largest export movement and brings total outgo since April 24 to 616,260,000. Of this, 11,000,000 went to France, about 5,000,000 to Argentina, and 400,000 to Berlin.
The governor has signed a measure forbidding anyone under eighteen from playing billiards or pool in any saloon or room kept for profit. A penalty of twenty dollars is set for violations.
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