30 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
1
The meeting features heated exchanges over universal military training and U S policy. Speakers reference the Monroe Doctrine and potential friction with European powers as Britain eyes a fleet and the nation braces for possible actions.
Two recall movement lawsuits in Belleville were settled this week. Frank T. Shepard, town engineer, received a six cent verdict in a false arrest case, with Anthony Laterza named in petitions and power of attorney disputed. Richard P. Scaine pursued a similar suit with both sides stating the issues and amounts at stake.
A fragmented note reports a robbery at Rey Station and damage to nearby footpath area. Details are incomplete but authorities investigate and review surveillance for clues. Local responders cordon the site as witnesses are urged to come forward.
Miss Edith Howard Edgar daughter of Mrs Howard Edgar Stewart Avenue and Dr Walter Bonamy Power of Redlands California son of Mrs William H Power Mont home marry in the bride’s home with brother Morgan Edgar Newark as best man. Bride wears white satin with old lace veil and heirloom ornament. Matron of honor in white taf feta. About one hundred attend reception then depart for Redlands.
The Park Theatre announces a reduced schedule starting the new year with weekday openings only on Monday Thursday and Saturday evenings and a Sunday matinee. A dip in attendance during Christmas led to earlier dark days, and the venue reopened on Christmas Day.
The readable fragment notes a person named William Elliot and a place Griffiss with a title D. Dn. Context remains unclear due to incomplete OCR.
Fragmentary text notes a share value of 109.53, a Sole payment, and bids by Glen with a total figure around three hundred-something. The garbled source references an increase and an approximate figure without clear context.
A fast car driven by an unnamed man swerved right hitting a curb and overturning. Minnie and another injured girl were taken to St. M Hospital Passaic. the Douglas party aided them and returned home after treatment. The wrecked vehicle, a McFar, belonged to Bennett and Green and was recently purchased.
A crowd of over three hundred filled the Town Hall assembly room for the second annual charity ball under the Social Service Bureau auspices. The room resembled a Christmas bower with inverted center pine and holly decor, a red lit stage, and six-piece orchestra. Organizers included Mrs William Longfelder chairing the committee with sections for decorations refreshments and wardrobe. Dozen plus dinner parties accompanied the dance with numerous hosts and guests listed among the attendees.
Fragmentary OCR shows a note on earnings for the last three months and a total of six cents paid by banks to its holders for the year 1916. The readable text is incomplete and may reference financial allocations or dividends.
A reader from Nutley writes fondly to The Sun praising the paper and sending best wishes for health and happiness in the coming year. The letter expresses appreciation and friendly goodwill without detailing any news.
Commissioner Ernest P. Cook sprained both knees while Saturday’s storm hit Newark. He remains bedridden though his doctor forecasts return to business by Tuesday. Sons 8 and Newark referenced. condition described as strained but not life threatening.
Miss Flora Hendricka of 731 Bloomfield avenue is set to depart today for Chicago where she will be.
Fragmentary historic clipping notes Mayor absent in Yellowstone Park with private secretary, Alderman Palm cites late hours for serving drinks, and Anti-Saloon League chief Camel questioned. Wiltmore Hotel reports unprecedented demand for tables amid festive season chatter.
The Nutley Club schedules a minstrel show on February 16 at Town Hall with a stage twice its size to host about 150 voices. Special features include electrical stunts. Fank L. Busby coaches the chorus and Arthur P. Dickinson oversees the end men.
At St Paul s Church Christian Endeavor Society annual meeting officers were elected Press Herbert Reynolds vice Vivian Bell treasurer Hulda Hornish secretary Reports were read and a March concert with professional talent was planned A social followed. about thirty attended Sunday evening Floyd Stager will lead and discuss Service.
The second in a series by the Men’s Club of St Fash Church unfolds January 4 with Jer's Will Choir. Performers include Gladys Ballsind Mila Bolter of New York with vocal and instrumental numbers plus impersonations. pricing and exhibition details follow.
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