Verona Republicans win township posts in close race
The Verona Republican ticket swept township offices including Township Clerk Thomas Brooks and Commissioner of Appeal William Harrison with narrow margins over Democratic rivals. Other elected posts include Justice of the Peace William Bertie and Surveyors of Highways William Jacobus and Bowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson van Nese
Henry V. Harrison
John W. de Baur
William H
J. Stiles van Ness
James H. Cadmus
Theodore Kanouse
John H. Kent
Isaac N. Kents
William H. Francisco
Cornelius Dey
George H. Vanderhoof
Verona
William J. Harrison
Joho N. Stoveker
Thomas KE. Brooks
William P. Barter
Charles H. Jacobus
Reepert H. Jacobus
Thomas &. Brooks
William N. Bertie
Austin G. Jacobus
William H. Jacobus
William Bowden
George EK. Taylor
John 8
Hedden
George Jacobus
H. Re
New State School Law Aims to Validate Stokes Act Change
Legislature introduces a new school bill to validate the Stokes act of 1900 with revised city classifications, optional local boards of education, and powers for boards of education to appoint, levy, issue bonds, condemn land for schools, and exclude unvaccinated teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Board of
Board of Estimate
Boards of Ucation
Farnum Preparatory School
State Board of Education
Boards of Education
Freeholders’ Committee Accepts Resignations at County Hospital
During a Tuesday meeting the Freeholders' Committee on County Hospital accepted resignations from Thomas S. Byrne Silas Mott Edward Barmore and Miss Alice Howler. New appointees include A S Randolph Robert Miller Harry Shortman and Miss Kate M Quinn with Miss Catherine Clark added as attendant. Dr Dill’s semi monthly report shows 343 patients at the Branch Hospital with 133 males and the rest females. Receipts were the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeholders' Committee
County Hospital
Thomas S. Byrne
Silas Mott
Edward Barmore
Alice Howler
A. S. Randolph
Robert Miller
Harry Shortman
Kate M. Quinn
Catherine Clark
Dill
Smallpox Case Leads to Penitentiary Quarantine and Vaccination
Prisoner John J. Carter at Caldwell penitentiary found with smallpox. He was isolated and a wholesale vaccination of prisoners was conducted. On Friday night Carter was moved to the isolation hospital. The penitentiary is under quarantine. German Day is set for Whit Monday May 19 with oak leaf and acorn emblem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobn J. Carter
Caldwell
Thut Carter
Birthday Party For Miss Irma Stonhath At Verona
A Verona home hosted twenty four young guests for Miss Irma Stonhath’s fourth birthday. The nursery featured a colored card web as a party souvenir while refreshments were served. Guests listed include Helen Whitehorne Mildred Williams Lilian Brooks Lilian Davenport Miriam Bush Clara Burd Gertrude Slayback Henietta Slayback Eva Rich Marion Rogers Jessie Smith Amy Riddle Stover Janet Cantrell Dorothy King Marion Hyer Jack Hyer Isabel ONeill Don Slayback Harry Burnett Lulu Jaeger and Mr Stonham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stonhaum
Verona
Jade
Irma Stonhath
Heien Whitehorne
Mildred Williams
Lilian Brooks
Lilian Davenport
Miriam Bush
Clara Burd
Gerturde
Henrietta Slayback
Eva Rich
Marion Rogers
Jessie Smith
Amy Riddlestover
Janet Cantrell
Dorothy King
Marion
Jack Hyer
Isabel O'Neill
Don Slayback
Harry Burnett
Lulu Jaeger
Mr. Stonham
Snowstorms Threaten Game Survival in Deep Freeze
Sportsmen fear heavy February snows and a late thaw have trapped rabbits and quail under crusted ice. While some wildlife may starve if a thaw does not arrive soon, conditions this winter were not severe enough to cause mass deaths and many animals can endure periods without food.
Sunshine Sale Brings Profit at Verona Congregational Church
Verona Sunshine Sale at First Congregational Church drew loyal support and good will. Verona Branch, though new, shows promise as it netted 9.61 in profit with Sunshine members in yellow and white ribbons and aprons. A Sunshine Society meeting is planned for March 21 at Mrs E E Brooks home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Sunshine
Verona
Soany
Sunshine Society
E. E. ‘Brooks Onvriis
Ice dealers expect no outside competition in coming summer
Ice dealers in Montclair Caldwell and Verona foresee no external challenge this summer after last year's fierce contest exhausted the ice trust. A prominent designer noted more ice than last year due to abundant natural supply and two new factories opening in Orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twe
Montclair
Caldwell
Verona
Ice Trust
Desser
Orange
Pardon Considered for Marcus Hennion in Caldwell Case
On Tuesday the Court of Pardons again reviewed Marcus Hennion of Caldwell who was sent to Trenton eighteen months ago under a ten year sentence for manslaughter. He killed his stepfather in law Nicholas Dobbins during a quarrel. The request cited extenuating circumstances and sought parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Hennion
Caldwell
Court of Pardons
Hennion
Trenton
Inlaw
Nicholas Dobbins
Livingston Church and community notes mark spring events
The Ladies Aid Society hosted a Great Wheat event at the church raising funds. Rev. F. St. John Fitch preached at Livingston Baptist and Miss Mary L. Force led the evening service. Plans include a chapel addition and a high school graduation as the four year old institution nears its first class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loumfield
Ladies’ Aid Society
F. St. John Fitch
Livingston Baptist Church
Mary L. Force
Elind River Society
George H. Varkhorat
W. H. Birney
West Livingston
Brew Theological Seminary
Madison
Obie
Piebes
Township Sunday School Association
Olivet Chapel
Ev. J. Hi. Ferguson
D. D
Hanover Presbyterian Church
J. H. Parkhurst
A. Shoss Fource
Benjamin DeCanin
Reneeting
J. WH. Parkhurst
F. M. Hoffman
Board of Education of
Livingston
Livingston Township
Durin
Board of Agriculture to Meet at Roseland Grange Hall
Special meeting of the Board of Agriculture to be held at Roseland Grange Hall on Wednesday after noon March 19 at two. Attendance expected from all interested. Plans for seeds and fertilizers for spring will be set. discussion will cover hard roads policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Agriculture
Roseland Grange Hall
Poverty Sociable Rescheduled at Pine Brook Church
The Poverty Sociable originally set for February 21 at Pine Brook Church was postponed due to a storm and will be held on March 19 with the same program as advertised. Weather forced the delay and the event remains on schedule for the new date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Brook
Evening Lesson at Mr. Keirstead's Home
The 644 Gs meet Saturday at 7 45 pm at Mr Frank Keirstead's home. The lesson covers sixteenth chapter of Acts with brief reviews of earlier chapters and a survey of Philippians Epistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keirstead
St Patrick Day Traditions and Local Notices Across Ireland
The piece sketches St Patrick Day customs including shamrocks, wear, and church and ball events in Dublin and rural Ireland. It notes Irish patriotism, holiday feasts, and a procession culture, with references to the Viceroy drawing room, parish activities, and schoolchildren’ s decorations. Prominent names and local mentions appear alongside community notices and obituary notes for James Worthy Wile in Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicklow
Ireland
Salut
Emerald Isle
America
W Iris
Sadeohe
Patrick
Dublin
St. Patrick's
Ullin
Condit of Roseland Nears Ninety Fourth Birthday
Ira Harrison Condit of Roseland West Orange prepares for his May ninety fourth birthday celebrated with five daughters two sons and grandchildren and a few old friends. He traces lineage to John Condit who left England 225 years ago and founded Condit lines in America. A longtime public figure he served as Chosen Freeholder from 1871 to 1874 and now manages daily business with agents and lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Harrison
Condit
Roseland
West Orange
John Condit
Newark
England
United States
Orange
Essex County Park Bill Passes With Voter Pool Decision
The Senate bill to maintain Essex County parks passed with a clause letting residents decide next fall whether the park pool is run by freeholders or park commissioners by public vote. The action comes amid current county political tensions but contains no direct reference to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Murphy
Carl Lentz
House
Senate
Freeholders
Relief Association Organized in Caldwell Firemen
The Firemens Relief Association of Caldwell organized on Thursday night. Elected officers include Allad TM Lindsley as president, Richard S. Harland as vice president, Isaac E. Baldwin secretary and collector, Thomas Moran treasurer. Board terms: Charles Condit one year, Jol Rickerich two years, Charles Kate three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemens Relief Association of
Caldwell
Allad
Lindsley
Richard *S. Harland
Isaac E. Baldwin
Thomas Moran
Charles Condit
Jol Rickerich
Charles Kate
Governor Murphy Sends Bristoly Martin Nominations to Senate
Governor Murphy on Monday night sent to the Senate nominations for Noble s Bristoly Martin Fitcham and Miss Ann Augustus Allison to the State Home for Girls at Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Senate
Patios of
Nobles
Bristoly Martin
Fitcham
Miss ‘Ann Augustus Allison
Girly
Trenton
Birthday Celebrations Highlight Village Social Life
The article recalls Mrs. Phoebe Meeker’s eighty first birthday party at her daughter’s home with many guests. Mr. Samuel Burnet’s eighty seventh birthday dinner follows. Rev Charles 135 Comiit visits Roseland area. Roseland Whist Club meets at Hillside Cottage with sixteen attendees. Judge J F Harrison turns eighty four with family and friends noting his long village ties and civic interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddle
C. Fe
Phoebe Meeker
A. Sprige
Meeker
Samuel WH. Burnet
Burnet
Degren
Baoch Turner
Thomas Mefjumide
Samuel McQuaige
George L. Sehule
William R. Johnson
Rachellolnsen
Lois Adams
Gillian Golfing
Gb.f. Collins
Clifford Ross
Orange
Peter Meeker
Maurice Meeker
Gini
Ethel Meeker
Roseland
Charles
Roseland Whist Club
Hillside Cottage
Joseph F. Folsom
Knox Presbyterian Church
Kearney
Noseland Presbyterian Church
Wiliam Freylin
J. PF. Harrison
Reverend Mulhearn Accepts Pastoral Post at Weath Heights Chapel
The Rev Dr DO S Mulhearn has accepted the call to serve as pastor at Watershed Heights Chapel affiliated with the West Orange Baptist Church and will assume formal charge next week. He has supplied the pulpit for several Sundays and won popularity, previously leading churches in Pittsburg and Allegheny City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DO S.mulhearn
Watehauég Heights
Weat Orange Baptist Church
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Numerous Local Events Reported Across Caldwell Township
A long list of community happenings from Caldwell area towns includes dances at Mes Preston Blehward’s residence on Friday and a planned house project by Mr Willath Buster on Montrosy and Pease avenues. Various club meetings, church planning, and a piano concert directed by Mrs Dr Edwards are noted, along with a Heddon address and a Moethealist Church event on Friday March 2. A funeral for Ashbe G Harrison is recorded in Westville Caldwell township with burial at Caldwell cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willath Buster
Montrosy
Pease Avenues
Carpie Jucutus
Hillside Aves Hue
Warman Club
Heddon
Dr. Edwards
New Jersey
Astee
Unley A. Harrison
Franklin
Peter B. Johnson
Marc
Ashbe G. Harrison
Westville
Caliwell Township
Nelson
Chester
Arelating
Caldwell
Violet Sisseo
Baldwin Nod Demarest
Prince Henry of Prussia Arrives for Meteor Naming at Slisoter Island
Prince Henry of Prussia arrived as special representative of the German emperor for the naming ceremony of the yacht Meteor at Slisoter Island. He left for home after a day of holiday excitement in Hoboken with thousands cheering from the pier and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry
Prussia
Hoboken
Isabella Literary Club elects officers at Verona meeting
The annual Isabella Literary Club meeting in Verona Library elected officers for the coming year including President Mrs W F Rithr and Vice President Mrs Frank Goble. Other posts went to Mrs Sheridan secretary Mrs Conklin treasurer and several committee roles. A stray note mentions 6000 Swedes to be colonized in the Big Horn Valley Wyoming with William Cody in Chicago arranging details and Gustave Wallenberg heading the colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Literary Club
Verona
Mra
W. F Rithr
Ke Eberich
A. Rich
Mixe
Javobasss
Bi King
Mra. i Contit
M. Freetham
Cader the
Gudante
Willam F. Cody
Totflalo Bui
Big Horna Valley
Wyoming
Col Sbe Cody
Chicas
Gustave Wallenberg
Two Musical Treats Concert Stuns Caldwell Audience
Last Tuesday evening at Association Hall Caldwell packed with music lovers. Conducted by Professor Campbell and Mrs Cook the program featured renowned local musicians and a standout chorus. The performance impressed spectators, prompting talk of a permanent company and a regional tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association Hall of
Caldwell
Copeset
Campbell
Mra. Cook
Offeer Jackson
Jackson
Alice
Miss Biterieh
Cook
Farrington
Smith
Pine Brook
Horneneck
Fairfield
New England
Haster
Conveyances and Mortgages Filed in County Clerk Office
The county clerk filed conveyances including William H. Arnoux to Pauline Arnoux MacArthur in Caldwell and Newark Pompton area. Fred E. Paddock to Madison Stages on Mountain road near Caniff’s land. John J. Vreeland to Floyd M. Decker on west Newark Pompton turnpike. Jacobus Garrett to Annie A. Vree land on east side of Newark Pompton turnpike Verona. Mortgages reconned include Madison Slager to Caldwell Building and Loan Association on Mountain avenue corner Caniff’s land North Caldwell for 62000. Casper J. Drieseux to Michael Winter on west side of Pompton Turnpike Verona for 1200. Mortgages cancelled include George F Nelson and his spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Arnoux
Pauline Arnoux MacArthur
Caldwell
Newark
Pomptem Turnpike
Fred E. Paddock
Madison Stages
Mountain Road
Caniff’s Land
North Caldwell
John J
Vreeland
Floyd M. Decker
Newark and
Pompton Turnpike
Verona
Garrett
Jacobus
Annie A. Vreeland
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Verona Township
Boone
Valen
Cn Dent Adams
Sadie
Albert
Minvie Pierce
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Joseph Chreea
Cincinnati
Methodist
Verona—Presbyterian
Grove Avenues
William Reed
New School Law
Overbrook
Clemency Asked
Poverty Sociable
Triguphene
ST. Patrick's Day
Favoripe
Pine
Oldice
Seaman & Petit
Watt
James Worthy Wile
Europe
Hfe
Hom
Ble
Co. Ee
Viowk
Jacob A. Cole
Vie Halsey Street
M. B. Church
Iin Krnook
N. J
George Bbutt
Eble
Weenyey
Albert Williams
Tourialifig
Cedar Grove
Younger Folke
A. W. Mitchell
Clt
Marshall
Aes Oy
Waaling Lar
Stife
Robert Kesnes
Morehouse
Alice Smith
Susan Smith
Belleville -Ayvernu Congregational Church
Decker
Vreland
Alonzo
Essex County Park
Relief Association
Northfield
Charles A. Lyle
Paterson
Ieaan Ra
Delaware
Peenae
Matilda Wriott
Mahlon Diould
de Iboud
America Purewell
The
Meyers
Shattuckeld Homestead
Kilith M. Norton
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