New Century Welcomed Amid City Festivities and Church Services
The city of Jersey City welcomed the new century with a grand greeting of crowds and fireworks. Watch night services filled Methodist and Catholic churches as residents in groups poured into streets, ferries, and theaters. A concerted, hopeful mood accompanied reflections on the past century and prayers for the future.
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New York
Miung
Youn
Old America
Pennnylvania
Tirle
Central
Sau
Urieg
Alitend
Wpa
Idsfayeste Muthodrat
Bev
William Roedheffer
Linden Aveny Methodist
E.C. Dutcher
Emory Methodist
G. N. Vossl
West Side Methodist
Charles Littie
Jersey City
Ieh
Midnight Communion and Decorated Christmas Service
An 19th century church service described as a midnight communion with festive decorations including evergreen trees and stained glass. The ceremony, led by Br. John F. Emurey, featured hymn singing, significant decor, and solemn reverence contrasted with past years.
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County’s Celebration Brightens Snake Hill Inmates’ Day
A county observes a festive day across Snake Hill institutions with inmates at the Snake Hill hospital and jail enjoying special meals and music. Smallpox wards at Snake Hill are among the highlights as patients convalesce while doctors and chaplains host mass and treats. Freeholders distribute fruits and candies to dependent children at the schoolhouse. inmates at the Almshouse, Asylum, and penal facilities engage in singing, dancing, and harmonica performances.
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Snake Hill
Ashe
George W. King
Father Pits O'Connor
Institution of
Roman Catholic Bellet
J. E. W. Kuper
Patrick Nugent
Ruempler
Pyillanbary
Wil
Centenary of Freedom Slogan Stirred Uplift in Daily Press
A hundred years ago the Newark Daily Advertiser notes the centennial of freedom with editorials recalling the Nine teenth century and the death of a prominent figure. The period’s voice highlights the century’s beginnings and the press’s role in public discourse.
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Jazisinry
Freedom
Kewark Daily
Cis
Neware
Tix
New Century
Wikbe
Partin Daily
Tabernacle Sunday School Christmas Entertainment
The Tabernacle Sunday School held a Christmas entertainment on New Year’s Eve in the People’s Palace gymnasium. Officers and the Entertainment Committee organized a festive program with hymns recitations and panograph selections. Santa Claus distributed gifts and candy to all, and Mr Hill received a silver mounted umbrella as thanks from teachers. The children pledged New Year gifts and looked forward to next Sunday.
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Tabernacle Sunday School
People's Palace
Charles Hill
Harold ‘Trent
Richard Dales
Adeline Clérhen
Mooney
Edon Hughes
Hell
Hill
Laura Stewart
Nelle Blakey
Edith Strant
Lillie Strantmma Dengler
Gretta Rose
Charles Jackson
Howard Rose
Breddy Jones
Mr. Mount
Morrisey
Santa Claus
Tabernacle
Tim
Santa
Trent
Gloucester and Camden Welcome the New Century in 1900s Vibe
Articles describe Gloucester county New Year festivities with church watch services and a major Worcester air. Gloucester sees city lights, water plant transfer, and a building boom as Vinegar residents move in. Camden hosts a grand military ball at Third Regiment Armory with Battery B firing midnight salutes. Historic notes include praise for Mayor and local officials in Jersey City News reports.
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Gloucester
Jersey City
Woodbury
Glowcester County
Philadelphia
Young People's Association of the Presbyterian Church
Jersey
Firad
Anelard
Charles Keightey & Bons
Bio Glass U
Camden
Camiden
Third Regiment
New Jersey Welcomes the New Century with Fireworks and Lights
Across New Jersey Monday night and Tuesday morning revelry marked the century’s arrival. In Trenton the Taylor Opera House hosted a packed celebration with prayer, speeches on the city’s past and future, music, and a city illuminated after midnight. Newark lit the night with a citywide blaze at five minutes before midnight, sparking extensive illumination and celebrations, despite some cautionary alarms.
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New Jersey
Treeton
Jersey Cy News
Trenton
Taylor Opare
Bebop McPaut
William M Lanning
A. W. Witthart
H. Z.knight
Accident slips into new year injures Hoboken man
Teouls Bglera aged 27 of Gey Grand street Hoboken lost the little finger of his right hand while celebrating the New Year with a revolver and was taken to St Marys Hospital The second patient to the new century was Charles Lehgian aged 32 who was picked up with heavy drinking near Willow avenue and Newark street and taken to hospital
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No. Gey Grand Street
Hoboken
St. Mary's ‘Hospital
Charles Lehgian
Ths Palka
Willow Avenue
Newark Street
Bentley Estate Dispute Reappears in Court of Chancery
In a Court of Chancery session Vice Chancellor Pitney revisited the Bentley family dispute over the late Peter Bentley’s estate valued around £110,000. Mrs Bentley, executor, retains life income. children contest how funds were managed and sought removal of the executrix. Judge McGill’s prior removal order was enacted, William A Lewis appointed. counsel fees debated, new hearing set for February 14. Corbin-Corbin for the children awarded £250 plus £108 previously granted.
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Pitney
Court of Chancery
Peter Bentley
Lappliad
McGill
Wiliam A. Lewis
Earle Tisley
Lewis
Corbin - Corbin
Counet
Lew
Commerceal Trust Company
Falla Place
New York Trolley Smash Injures Mrs Nesdiao and Daughter
A trolley collision on Eighth Avenue near Twenty eighth Street in New York last night injured Mrs. Nesdiao and her daughter Margaret Needham of 70 West Side Avenue. Mrs. Needham suffered severe cuts to hands and face. her daughter was unharmed. The Eighth Avenue car carried many standing passengers when the forward car struck center and derailed, sending passengers tumbling.
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Eighth Avenue
Sedley
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Neerham
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Progress and Prosperity at New Jersey Title Guarantee and Trust
The annual statement shows continued progress and prosperity across all departments of the New Jersey Title Guarantee and Trust Company. Banking activity has grown beyond expectations, and the firm reports a new line appealing to moneyed buyers, emphasizing fiduciary trust duties as a specialty. George S. Perkins becomes president after A. Q. Garretson’s elevation to the Supreme Court bench, with Hutshizer assisting D. B. H. Byatts to handle secretary and treasurer duties as the company expands.
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New Jersey Title Guarantee and ‘Trust Company
Siacs
New Jersey
Supreme Court
A. Q. Garretson
George S. Perkins
Hutshizer
D. BH. Byatts
Hulshizer
Death of Justice Julius Jareck at 67 in Grove Street
Julius Jareck a well known Justice of the Peace and former tailor of Grove near Seventh died at his home at 140 Grove Street yesterday afternoon from apoplexy. Born in Germany July 1 1834 he came to the U S at sixteen and lived in Jersey City over forty years. Survived by a widow, two married daughters, three unmarried daughters and a son. He recently performed a marriage at his Grove Street office for Charles Wheelan of Brooklyn and Jennie Belle Lewis of this city. He belonged to many lodges and was esteemed by all who knew him.
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Ross
Handeff
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Jorden
M, J. O'Donnell
J. N. Davis
Mixeloners
J. C. Clark
Robert Hos
Ry Gr Smith
A. Hauck
Nolan
Central Avenue
Dryden
Ube
Justice of the Peace
Julius Jareck Oyer
Grove
Seventh
Germany
Jersey City
Charles W. Wheelan
Brooklyn
Jennie Belle Lewis
Grove Street
Raid on disorderly Ivy Place house nets four arrests
Detectives Holtie and Stern raided a disorderly house on Ivy Place run by Mrs Anna Curtis. Four occupants were taken into custody, including Curtis, two women Annie Anderson and Guerela Brooks and two men Oscar Bell and Charles Mulier. Women were sent to Oakland revenue station house and men to the station house.
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Ivy Place
Holtie
Chanceman Stern
Communipaw Avenue
Annia Curtis
Princnars
Rainie Curtis
Annie Anderson
Guerela Brooks
Bergen Avenue
Oscar Bell
Charles Mulier
Oakland Revenue Station
Chanceman
County Bids Review Draws Committee Deliberations
Beart of Fresheldera reviews bids for a main project with the Board of Prea holding a committee of the whole to decide. Tomorrow's meeting will determine the winning contractor and any required revisions before final approval.
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Ths
Prea‘Dellerday
Arabhle Diternoes
Fiw
Ofturmven
Waneligy
Kfs Warn Reosive
End of Century Meeting at Woman's Club
A Newbury hosted executive meeting of the Niddiewash Century Woman's Club Monday afternoon at her home. Members discussed postponing the January social to February and plans for raising funds for a club house, with a $200 donation promised by Mrs. Spemper Weart, and an emphasis on socializing after business.
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Spemper
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Gills
Mra
Leetch
Euesis
George Vickers
Club Quilogk
A. J. Newbury
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Thomas
Mes
SB Marvin
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W. H. Cummings
George W
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Mies
Margaret Lacey
Mies Weirt
Ming Hannalestan
de Warr
Mary Eon
First Marriage of the Century? Justice Conducts Novel Ceremony
Justice of the Peace Charles J. Corydon says he performed the first 1900s wedding in Hudson county. He joined Charles M. Tice, 54, of Westchester, and Miss Herter Travis, 43, of Hudson City, at dawn. The groom, reportedly well off, paid an unexpectedly high fee as witnesses Thomas J. Corydon and Michael Noon observed the rites.
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Hudsor
Charles M. Tice
Westchester County
Herter ‘Travis
Roseate Bues
Thomas J. O Crydon
Hoathe's Court
Michael Noon
Christmas Candles Fire Near New Year in No 21 War Ten Street
A fire sparked by falling candles on a Christmas tree in John Babns’s room at No 21 War Ten Street caused panic among children and adults last evening. The blaze began around 4 35 PM, igniting the carpet and prompting a quick alarm to avoid further danger. A large crowd gathered as residents feared loss of homes and personal effects before firefighters arrived.
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John Babns
Ahore
Baba
Be- Ces Rd
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Brewer Left Ho Will In Testate Surrogate’s Office
Special to The Jersey City News. In Trenson on January 2, 101 Times reports ex-Congressman J Hart Brewer died ten days earlier without a will. Authorities say a will was drawn but not found before death. details remain unclear.
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Jersey City
Trenson
J. Hart Brewer
Montefiore Club Masque At Hobden Draws Crowd
The Montefiore Club of Hobden hosted a masque night at 644 Pylions Holt last evening. Attendees described the event as a lively gathering with masquerade costumes and socializing, though some lines in the report appear garbled.
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Hobden
Starel
Ar. P Becomitg
Poely i Sisedor
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Prankmith seeks restraining order amid disputed divorce case
In a chaotic court scene at the Quarter of Chancery, Prankmith seeks a protective order against his wife Aupuals as a lengthy custody and property dispute unfolds. The justice system hears his bid to prevent interference with his wife and property while paragraphs recount past marriage tensions and alleged wrongdoing.
Jersey City Transit Upgrade Moves Toward Exit Redesign
The Pennsylvants Ranthemums Company plans improvements to the Fort Vies Prem Station entrance and waiting room. The project aims to ease crowding and provide a new through exit directing passengers to the train, replacing the current open side doors. Jersey City residents anticipate safer, clearer access and reduced ferryboat congestion.
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Pennsylvants Raltresd
Tils City
Wading Sig
Sheerin ‘Peerers
Jersey City
Evans Likely to Retire Amid Persistent Reports
Washington dispatch reports officials close to the administration expect President Evans to retire after sustained verbal attacks by the Gridiron press. The paper notes widespread belief that Clay Jordan will succeed him, and that insiders doubt any credible bid against the president.
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Slager
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Uie Repor
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Slamm Tit
Accident Report From Newark Fall Injures Pedestrian
A man identified as Andrew Nelson of 37 Grand Street in Newark was hurt by a fall from a car on Community Avenue and the Boulevard. Weather forecast indicates cold, with potential rain and a chilly evening ahead.
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A -Newark
Community Avenue
WM Fetonds
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