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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1910
Page
4
Nutley editor notes Superintendent Meredith will retire at contract end. He praises Merediths leadership and criticizes opponents for opposing him. Also reports Passaic Valley trunk line sewer progress with governor signoff and expected bids by May 1.
President Hill proposes a park side library building to serve multiple uses but warns that tax funded schools already consume much money, delaying approval. A Carnegie grant or YMCA on the grounds could catalyze the project, yet Nutley presently cannot fund such a building. Private philanthropists may still pursue the idea.
The piece argues against downsizing the board from thirty two to nine and opposes at large election. It asserts ward based representation ensures locality knowledge and equitable legislation. It warns that reform enthusiasm would lack if representation is not by wards, stressing home rule and sound representation.
Fire Chief Harry Steger recounted a Caldwell incident where locals used bricks and clubs to beat trolley poles to trigger a fire alarm. A passing fire engine disrupted the scene, and the chief learned the noisy setup was Caldwell’s makeshift alarm system.
Correction to a garbled account of Legsal Committee recommendations from the last Council meeting. Councilman A R Carr did not advocate the town paying to straighten a street but recommended guttering on Vreeland avenue from Franklin to Passaic avenues. The corrected detail is published here.
Miss Beatrice Staats daughter of Mr and Mrs John Staats of Belmont avenue Jersey City wed Edward Schenck Blackwell of Hawthorne avenue this town at the bride’s parents home Tuesday afternoon. Best man was George Manning Blackwell brother of the groom. After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Nutley with plans to settle on Brookfield avenue Nutley Park.
Mr. Gilbert H. Trafton supervises Passaic Public Schools will lecture on The Habits of Birds and How To Attract Them Around Our Homes before the Woman's Public School Auxiliary. The event occurs Monday afternoon May 2 in the Yantacaw School building with committee members Mrs. Gilbert R. Livingston Mrs. Wm. F. Dabney Miss Alice J. Bickers and Mrs. M. T. Maress.
Rev George E Lombard lectured at the Vincent M E Church Monday night under the Men’s Association. Using colored crayons and a large pad he portrayed humorous and sometimes annoying scenes in many congregations, convulsing his audience with his pulpit view.
The Ladies Aid Society plans a reception for Rev. Dr. Hoagland at the Vincent Methodist Episcopal Church next Friday night. Local pastors will be invited and addresses will be delivered by presidents of church societies. A collation will be served by the ladies of the society.
Mrs. William Harris Arnold hosted a luncheon for friends at her Whitford Avenue residence yesterday afternoon. The color scheme was green and white and attendees included Mrs. J. B. Williams and several other local ladies.
The Nutley Lawn Tennis Club will open its courts on Prospect Street this Saturday April 23. Members are enthusiastic about starting the season and expect a very successful year.
Nutley village council discussed fireworks regulation, sewer plant cost estimates, and road work. An ordinance ban on fireworks was proposed, with mixed opinions on curtailing suburban fun. Extensions on streets, street lighting, and new infrastructure contracts were reviewed, including a $66.75 tapping machine and seven building permits totaling $17,125.
Louis Van Gieson was summoned to appear before the Recorder on a charge of non support by his wife. the trial was adjourned and settled out of court with an agreement to pay $10 weekly.
A committee of Freeholders with State Engineer Meeker and State Supervisor Gilberson will visit Nutley on Wednesday to inspect county roads. John Howe hosts the event.
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