17 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Caldwell News
Location
Caldwell, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
1
Caldwell We lange and guests visit families in Morristown as widespread social events, birthdays, visits to relatives, church activities, and outings are reported. Residents from Newark Cleveland and Helena host and travel, with attendances at churches, clubs, and a Saturday evening reception highlighting community ties.
Mrs George W Downs of Central avenue Caldwell hosted a Wednesday afternoon whist gathering. Eight tables competed with prizes captured by Mrs E N Blue Mrs Fred Paddock Miss M Oliver Mrs Gould Harrison and Miss B Force.
A fire in the cellar of The Hemlocks boarding house in Essex Fells caused about 10 000 in damages. The blaze started from a defective flue and took three hours to control. The building valued at 35 000 is likely unusable for the season. Miss Julia Van Emberg, proprietor, estimates five to six hundred dollars in personal property loss. The house recently reopened for the summer season with guests enrolled.
Rev Henry K Denlinger D D peer of Second Abyterian Church Bloomington Illinois will preach at both services in the Presbyterian Church where he formerly served as pastor He studied at Princeton University and Princeton Theological Seminary and has led prominent churches in Caldwell and Bloomington His career includes LL D from Illinois Wesleyan University 1900 and roles as chaplain lecturer and preacher in Whitefield Tabernacle London and University of Chicago engagements
The final examinations of Caldwell High School’s graduating class were held this week. Benjamin Howard from Verona will lead music at the commencement. Alumni reunion is set for Friday evening, June 23 at Association Hall. Professor R Charles Spencer of Schoharie NY was elected Supervising Principal for next year. Commencement at the Presbyterian Church on June 2 with Principal Clarence E Hedden presiding. Several graduates will enter the New Jersey State Normal School at Trenton. The graduating class includes Alice Baldwin Ads Britton Eleie Bowman Inez De Baun Edith Barben Bess Miller Hazel Pier Ethel Barcalow Bowman Fred Wright Mark Zeek Carl Bush Harry Speer Charles Schlapfer Jesse Teed.
The Mt St Dominics Academy Caldwell High School Class of 1906 hosted a farewell supper for the 1905 Commercial Class graduates. The blue and white decor featured hand painted menu cards and ivy emblems. A country ride followed, leaving attendees with lasting memories of the evening. Commencement is set for Monday June 19 at 2 30 PM with graduates Eva Wybel McDonald Newark and others.
The Gleaving Circle met in the chapel on Friday afternoon with Mrs Charles Garre as chairwoman. Officers elected include Mrs Harriet E Harrison vice president Mrs Horace B Welshman Mrs George I Best secretary Mrs Joss Harrison Mrs Wrenk Shrump assistant secretary and Mrs H F Backus treasurer Mrs Ethel Cadmus assistant treasurer.
North Caldwell and Brooklyn residents share visits and hosting duties. Guests include Mary and Katherine Griffin of Newark, Miss Ward in Brooklyn, and Grace H. Westerfield engagement to Howard E Derby of Little Falls. A Ladies' Aid outing at Mrs. Stager's featured dinner, program, and a gathering of numerous local families.
Pine Brook residents report Mrs Henry Gottschalk ill with gastritis and Henry McCloskey returning from New York. A dance is planned at the club house Tuesday June 20. The Pine Brook Field Club hosted a reception and dance at the clubhouse on Thursday. Mrs Christina Fuchs of Newark is guest of Misses Margaret and May Gallagher. Work on the new hotel advances with occupancy hoped by July 1. Misses Gallagher and Miss Fuchs also visited Coney Island and Bradley Beach.
Roseland Literary Club met Saturday evening at Miss Brittie A Force’s home. Mr and Mrs William Gray of Brooklyn reside here for the summer. The Roseland Whist Club season ends at Mrs Charles D Vincent’s home in retease on Tuesday. Children’s Day was observed at the Presbyterian Church with songs recitations by the Sunday school and an address by Robert R Doherty of Jersey City.
A Caldwell reception at John Wilson Van Duyne's Gould place marked his 63rd birthday the 26th wedding anniversary of the Van Duynes and the first anniversary of Mariella Van Duyne Norwood's marriage to Benjamin R. Norwood. Guests from Orange Newark South Orange and Pine Brook attended as daisies buttercups and clover blossoms decorated parlors and dining rooms. A musical program included violin and organ solos and vocal numbers.
Tony Musiumescie, a construction gang member on the Caldwell branch, was seriously injured when struck by eastbound engine No 518 near Caldwell. He lay unconscious, with a skull injury, and was carried to a Montclair hospital after fellow workers moved him from the track. Further details are unclear.
A Caldwell Osldwell High School update outlines moving the kin department to village center and adding afternoon classes to ease teacher load. Principal Clarence Hedden resigns after twenty six years, with Robert C. Spencer named new principal from Schoharie High School and Professor Edward M. Young assisting in music.
Vice Chancellor Emery ordered Lauree Vedder Hiss of Caldwell to show cause by June 15 why she should not be held in contempt for allegedly abducting Eleale Livingston, 12, from New York and depriving her education. Livingston had custody and weekly access, with disputes after Mrs Collins moved in Caldwell.
The ninth Mt. St. Dominic Academy commencement in Caldwell will be held on Monday June 19 with presiding Rt. Rev. Mgr J A Sheppard. The program lists performers and cast members including Waltzer Suite August Reinhard Grace M Rooney Minnie Hilhrand Stella-French Comedy Cast and several named students and teachers. The note mentions a Wednesday start to summer.
The Livingston column notes a Christian Endeavor Society meeting at the Baptist Church, visits from New York and Newark guests, and a Morris and Essex Baptist Association gathering in Summit. Baccalaureate address by Rev. Barrell, Children's Day events, and a 25th birthday surprise are reported along with the death of Mrs. Teed, a long-time Livingston resident. Funeral services were led by Rev. Burrell.
Rev Jobo RK Pratt and Mr C H Huntsman toured Pike county to arrange a Verona Cadets camp on the Delaware River shore in a grove with sandy beach and river access. Camp features include spring water milk butter and buttermilk from a nearby creamery and mountain trails. Boys depart Monday June and return by July 13 or 14. proceeds from a June 29 church entertainment will help cover costs.
Carl Man of Verona has bought from the Caldwell Presbyterian Church Trustees the corner of Bloomfield and Arlington avenues. The price was not disclosed after quiet negotiations and a meeting of trustees. The 300 foot deep parcel lies near the Erie Railroad area, with more purchases expected as options are secured.
Cedar Grove chatter covers proposed home construction on Cedar Street, union street church events, and a plan to consolidate county hospitals with bonds. It reports ground breaking for a Butler residence, Fresh Air Society preparations, a Rev P D Mackintosh call, and committee discussions on hospital complex costs and cow housing provisions.
Verona schools close for summer vacation on Thursday June 22. A graduation reception and dance were held for the high school class last night. Cedar Grove grammar graduates to assemble Thursday evening June 2 at the Congregational church. Verona High School commencement set for Wednesday evening June 21 at the Methodist church with four graduates all girls Helva Lowe De Camp Elsie Elizabeth Jacobus Mary Virginia Lindaley Edna Steve Jenkins.
The annual supper of the Women’s Aid Society of Verona and the Cansonal canton will be held in Verona. Supper will be served from 5:30 to 10 o’clock in the evening, with a program and refreshments planned.
Verona society items recap club meetings church events dances and visits from Boonton Newark Montclair residents. It mentions the Germagund Club gathering Mise Wioreace Cook Septembers mission work and a July summer social at Swinefield bridge with White Star Solar Club. Also reports a stone throwing incident near Peckman bridge, a charity musicale for the Verona Library, and various names at local gatherings and nominations.
Names and details of property conveyances filed in Verona area including August Schmidt to August Beck on a private road near Henry Umbach and multiple land parcel descriptions, corners and lot sizes, plus other transfers involving John W. Singback, Marcus W. Scott, Anson Voorhees, and Horace Van Duynheuzen Tex.
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