17 May 1902
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
1
A rector criticizes church attendance in Sunday School, noting boys who miss lessons and fail to offer Easter offerings. He cites neglect by parents and lax oversight by tenants, urging stricter expectations for regular attendance, punctual homework, and genuine effort to learn core religious truths.
The Rev B L Stoddard sails Tuesday for a voyage to Europe from St John's Episcopal on Summit Avenue. First Presbyterian plans a June 2 reception in Emory Street chapel. a permanent pastor is being sought for First Universalist at Ivy Place and Summit. Newman Mission on Johnston Avenue hosts multiple services led by Acker and Edgar Forrest with notices for several weekday events. Wayne Street Reformed will have morning and evening services presided by Rev J Alexander Brown. Trinity M E on York Street features a morning and evening service led by Rev R K Boyd with an elaborate musical program. Holy Trinity English Lutheran highlights an Indiana Alliance entertainment fundraiser and Rev Eugene Neudewicz will lead services. First and North Baptist churches announce sermons and music programs by Rev H C Cronin and Rev Berdamiin Ovo respectively, with Centenary M E noting Pastor Charlie E Barnes leading services.
Weekend and weekday church services listed for St Matthew's Park Reformed Claremont Presbyterian and First Universalist along with related programs. Includes special music, canticles, solos by John Williams and Jessie Parker, and a Park Church cantata with new pieces. A free Bible lecture by Gustav F Aus in York and Henderson streets tomorrow evening.
The Board of Police Commissioners, after receiving a Finance budget request due by June 28 for the 1902 fiscal year, will act on it. Inspector A Edward Borde seeks added police power, and N W Black requests for a Hope Mission janitor. both referred to Chief Murphy. A police parade for inspection is confirmed, to be led by Chief Murphy at 4 PM with the procession following the revival of a Tilden era rule.
Robert McAndrew, city hospital warden, told the Board of Police Commissioners at the regular meeting that in March and April the hospital received 2,000 patients, with 46 deaths and 72 discharges. He said patients were cured or improved and noted overall progress.
Advance Councils No 4 Catholic Benevolent will hold an open meeting Monday evening at St Jonas Hall Bawevard and Van Winkle. The principal speaker will be ex state President Dunn of Boontur Me. Dunn to discuss eligible topics and potential roles for attendees.
Special state orders fix camp dates for New Jersey guards at Sea Girt from July 1 to July 19 for the Third Regiment and Second Troop and July 31 to August 9 for the Second Regiment and Battery B. Enlistees must be born on or before June 1 and listed on the June quarterly returns. Transportation and subsistence funded by the quartermaster and commissary. pay per act. Camp followers barred from State uniform. Rifle range open May 1 to September 15 with dates set by regimental officers and inspector general of rifle practice. Ammunition saved by the quartermaster general. scoring by men assigned to that duty.
Captain McKaig of Communipaw station orders all officers to arrest boys playing ball in streets and yards after numerous complaints. Resident Jahn Beart on Harrison Avenue reports damage and disorder from crowds, with protests from Ocean Avenue and Coin streets. Authorities say nuisance complaints span the precinct.
The Colonial Building Loan Association reports over 150 members holding 1200 Sharon shares. The next meeting at No 2 Foye Place Junction of Montgomery St and Her gen Avenue is set for Monday evening May 19 to accept dues and discuss loan terms. The association, incorporated in April, has no initiation fee and offers a per cent rate with reductions every three months tied to loan series maturity.
The Mr J Fallon Association of the First Ward plans its annual picnic at Greenville Schuetzen Park on June 17. The event features prominent city figures and aims to boost local fundraising with expected attendance by association members and guests.
The St Patrick's parish prepares a three story modern building with a large theatre seating about two thousand, reading rooms, library, club rooms, and extensive classrooms. Architects Jeremiah O'Rourke and Newark firms design a grand, fully equipped parish complex to relieve crowded schools and serve about one thousand children and parish members. Construction progresses under Bishop O'Connor with expected completion by unspecified date.
The notice lists St Bon’facin’s annual excursion for Monday June 2 with a steamer and two barges, the BL Araratuais Lyceum picnic on August 18 at Greenville School dark Catholic Club meetings, and renovations planned for the clubhouse on Jersey Avenue and Third Street. St Lacy’s reports Rev John J Boylan’s move to Hot Springs after rheumatism, a sermon tomorrow, and a reception by the Young Ladies Sodality at Lucy’s Hall May 24. Holy Rosary and St Michael’s notices cover summer renovations and receptions with Italian rites and a Holy Name Society event in May.
The St Peter's Lyceum in a Jersey City parish hosts amateur athletic practices daily at St Peter's College on York Street and plans a July 23 picnic at Greenville Schuetgen Park with gold medals for event winners. Rev James A Kelly preaches tomorrow at St Michael's RC Church on Ninth Street and St Bridget's Church holds 10:20 service tomorrow with Rev John Ryan delivering the sermon. The Lyceum baseball team, long strong, will start its season in about a week after receiving several challenges from local teams. The House Committee will report repairs to the club house at next Tuesday's meeting during the summer months.
Orson McKaig sixteen of 355 Summit avenue was arrested on the night for insulting girls on Kesatogton avenue. Mary Mulllng of 0 Kemington avenue identified him as part of a crowd involved in the offense. Police pursue the gang.
Alerts boarding house keepers to beware of a middle aged man and woman suspected of posing as guests. They allegedly call at several rooms then remain a day or two before disappearing with valuables. Local court notices follow regarding attachments and audits in ongoing cases.
A fragmented notice from a contractor named Tia Contracting hints at a sealing proposal or bid. The readable text indicates formal action related to contract sealing, with likely dates or approvals pending and involved parties not clearly identified. Further readable details are limited by the OCR fragment.
Bids invited by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Hudson County Jersey City for contracts including coal and street work. Proposals examined at court house Serban, with bonds and cash deposits required. Notices detail bid security, bid closing, and legal steps for award and rejection, under local acts and taxes collection rules.
A Temperance Union in California endorses a remedy called White Ribbon Remedy, claiming it cures many curses and is effective against a drink habit. The secretary Mrs. Al Alsigwasend urges trial by mail with a $1 cost, praising testimonials from numerous users.
Notice announces a special meeting of the United States Steel Corporation board of directors to approve a complex financial contract and stock issues. Detailing location at Newark street Jersey City and actions including bond terms, stock transfers, and consent procedures for shareholders. The notice cites filings with the New Jersey Chancery Court and outlines deadlines for participation and required signatures.
Public notice in New Jersey announcing dissolution certificates. It references Shae Th and D. Dickinas, and mentions the Surrogate of Hudson County. The notice lists dates and authorities related to corporate dissolution and archival proceedings in Jenanite and nearby areas.
Legal notice records stockholders assent to a corporate action and court proceedings in New Jersey Hudson County. It names defendants, trustees, properties in Jersey City, and land disputes tied to a deed of guaranties recorded in Hudson County. The document references the late Margaret, heirs, and a complex chain of title involving Brent, Latrae, and others, with court dates and compelled appearance.
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