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Newspaper

Nutley Sun

Location

Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1917

Page

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Town Fire Farm System Out Of Commission After Break-In

After a break in over two days, the town fire farm system was found out of service. Commissioner votes a $100 reward for the capture and conviction of the guilty and orders notices posted. Chief Gehring and the town electrician report on February 10 11 incidents at Fire Headquarters Town Hall. Intruders accessed the battery box and ticket closet but fled. a street attack damaged the whale outfit short areuited.

Cook Gehring Town Hall

Nutley Officials Probe Mysterious Inside Attack at HQ

An interior break in Nutley left no force marks as locks were picked and alarms triggered a temporary surge of firehouse readiness. Mayor Diebitsch notes no progress in investigations while water-rate talks with East Jersey Water Co continue and trolley service adds trips to ease crowding.

Nutley East Jersey Water Company Essex County Diebitsch Belleville West Orange Kearny Union Township Public Service Railway Corporation Big Tree Glendale Loop Wildey Reginald T. Bennett F. A. Heisley Deausney Place

Booth and Russell to Wed in Montclair Nuptials

Miss Nancy Booth daughter of Mrs Horace N Booth of Upper Montclair and W Benton Russell of Newark will be married at a later date. The couple will reside in Newark after the ceremony in this town.

Nancy Booth Horace N. Booth Upper Montclair W. Benton Russell Newark

Nutley Sun Acknowledges Mrs Howe And Mrs O'Neil

The Nutley Sun presents heartfelt thanks from Mrs Albert Howe and Mrs Thomas O Neil for support and assistance with a community effort. Their appreciation is extended to neighbors friends and local volunteers for helping advance the cause.

Nutley Sun Albert Howe Thomas O'Neil

Mill Employees Raise Flag on Holiday at Lobsitz Mill

Workers at Lobsitz Company on Harrison Street raised an American flag over the mill shortly after 9 o clock Thursday morning. The flag was raised to the top of the pole with a salute and the mill whistle blew. Employees subscribed funds to buy the flag.

Lobsitz Company Harrison—street Iself

Correspondence Praises Work of Exchange in Nutley

A Nutley letter commends the Woman's Exchange for years of philanthropy supporting local artisans. It notes the scheme offered a sale venue for housewives to earn extra money and hopes the exchange may reopen when conditions improve. The letter praises directors for patience and generosity.

Nutley

Entertainment by Lodge Celebrates Legal Anniversary

Knights of Pythias hold a Tuesday night event at Masonic Hall with musical selections and dancing. Talks by A W Pingree and Supreme Representative Henry A Heinrichs, a male quartet, orchestra numbers, solos by Mrs Hugh Eagleson and Phillip Woodcock, a recitation by Mrs Edward J Match, floor manager Harry H Stager, and a committee led by Pingree and Match.

Jystal Lodge Knights of Pythias Masonic Hall A. Prgerene A. W.pingree Henry A. Heinrichs Albert Howe Henry Woodcock Edward F. Duggan Harry Longstaff Hugh Eagleson Phillip Woodcock Harry H. Stager Mr. Pingree John Match Mr. Howe Robert Connolly William J. Housby

Card Party Clears 142 For Blind Fund

A Tuesday afternoon card party at Masonic Hall raised 142.45 for the permanently blind soldier and sailor relief fund with about 200 attendees. Numerous women from Newark and Montclair participated in euchre and prize tables, tea served afterward, and leadership by Mrs Hammatt Nortgon, Mrs ONeil, and others.

Masonic Hall Soldier and Sailor Relief Fund J. B.williams L. E. Carman Dorothy—Garman Thomas Hughes Wesley Bunce Montclair Ion Walker Frances St. John L. S. Rothwell Serine Kirkeby J. H.“Hull E. P. Montague Dean Welch D. A. Usina John Green Naomi Halsey Newark Agnes Hayes W.A. la Forge C. B.lliffe Lucy Blake Detroit John Miller Ernest Weischedel H. A. Connolly Mac Guthrie Sidney Wassall Hammatt Norgton Elizabeth O’neil Albert E. Howe Thomas J. O'Neil W. F. Fairbrother Ee S. Dale C. .H. Ray E. Miller Welch J. Iarsy Hull

First Interscholastic Debate Set With Belleville Opponent

The first interscholastic debate for local High School is scheduled for Friday night March 2 at Park School Auditorium. Nutley Debaters Harold Smith Sylvester McVeigh Nina Buist Jennie Law will argue the negative against Belleville High School on the topic that a compulsory arbitration law should settle labor disputes on railroads and other common carriers. Nutley South Orange Belleville Irvington form a group in the competition with Rutgers College having initiated the plan and about forty schools entered.

Tocal High School Park School Ocal School Belleville High School Nutley Harold Smith Sylvester McVeigh Nina Buist Jennie Law South Orange Belleville Irvington Rutgers College

Mrs Charlotte A Redman Dies At 83 In Local Home

Mrs Charlotte Amelia Redman aged 83 died Monday at 604 Centre Street after a two week illness bronchial trouble the cause. Widow of Charles H Redman who died sixteen years ago she was born in Paterson and lived most of her life in Newark. She was active in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Funeral services were held at her son Charles H Redman’s home 16 William Street East Orange and burial in Fairmount Cemetery Newark Surviving besides the son are Walter L Redman and Mrs E W Searing both of this town.

Charlotte Amelia Redman Centre Street Charles H.redman William Street Fast Orange Fairmount Cemetery Newark Walter L. Redman E. W. Searing

Chief's Son Dies in Nutley Home

George Sutcliffe son of Nutley Chief of Police died last Saturday night at his parents home 126 St Marys place aged twenty three after a two year illness He worked in the Erie Railroad traffic department in Jersey City and lived with his sister Mrs Isaac Perkins of Ridgefield Park He is survived by three brothers Samuel Walter of Nutley Alfred of Newark Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Vincent Church Burial followed in Vincent Church Cemetery pall bearers were Junior Order members.

George Sutcliffe Wright Sutcliffe St. Mary’s Place Erie Railroad Jersey City Isaac Perkins Ridgefield Park Nutley Samuel Walter Alfred Newark Sutcliffe Nutley Council Daughters of Liberty Chester J. Hoyt Vincent Church

Lent sermons at Grace Church on Episcopal facts

Reverend Douglas Matthews leads a Lenten sermon series at Grace Church on Sunday nights. Topics include The Doctrine The Ministry of the Episcopal Church The Discipline of the Episcopal Church The Worship of the Episcopal Church and The Sacrament of the Episcopal Church with a Young Peoples Meeting on March 11.

Douglas Matthews Grace Church Episcopal Church Epi Church

Mrs Jacob Fitting Jr Dies in Passaic

Funeral services for Mrs. Jacob Fitting Jr of 124 Centre Street were held at St Marys Catholic Church Passaic with Rev William L Cunning ham officiating. Interment in Ridgeland Cemetery Delawanna. Survived by her husband a nine day old daughter her father Michael Carragher and sister Mrs Frederick Sloan of Newark.

Jacob Fitting, Jr Centre Street St. Mary’s Hospital Passaic St. Mary’s Catholic Church William L. Cunningham Ridgeland Cemetery Delawanna

Miniature Federation Meeting Set by Seventh District Clubs

A miniature federation of Seventh District clubs will meet in the Orange Woman's Club clubhouse on Monday March 5. Members will gather to discuss district affairs and plan joint activities.

Orange Woman's Club

Local Man Edward Rasmussen's Father Dies at 83

Peter Christian Rasmussen aged 83 died Wednesday in Baltimore. Survived by his son Edward Rasmussen of 378 High High Street and two daughters. Additional names listed include W. C. Ras meats A Pema and Jee Cc. data appears garbled.

Peter Christian Rasmussen Edward Rasmussen High High Street Baltimore W. C. ‘Rasmeats

Red Cross Work Sessions Set to Start Next Week

Both sections of the proposed Red Cross work begin next week. The Nursing and Field Ambulance sections under Mrs Earl Stetson Crawford will hold their first practice Tuesday afternoon and organize future classes at the Woman's Club. The Nursing class meets Tuesdays in the afternoon under Dr George B Philhower with an evening class led by Drs Albert F Jackson and Edward H Crystell Wednesdays at 830. A March 20 class will be started under Dr Edward Whelan.

Red Cross Earl Stetson Crawford Bell _Morris Woman’s Club Rge B. Philhower Albert F. ‘Jackson Edward H. Crystell Edward Whelan

Nutley Club Minstrel Draws Large Town Hall Crowd

The Nutley Club’s minstrel show in Town Hall drew more than 500 attendees on Thursday night. Interlocutor Charles C. Tillinghast led a cast including end men Dr. Horace Tantum Frank L. Rusby Allyn Vroom and Abner Rutan with a 30 voice chorus. Tantum Rusby and Vroom scored with their numbers and about $150 was cleared. Aftershow dancing followed as plans for a two week fair later in May take shape.

Nutley Club Town Hall Charles C. Tillinghast Horace Tantum Frank L. Rusby Allyn_Vroom Abner Rutan Tantum Rusby Fantan Vroom Rutan Nanionbieoe Hhor Dudley Stehard David Lidy Julius Bruskin Carl Shefler Charles Connolly Clark Carter Walter Ryan Chester Ryan Bernard McGinnity Harvey van Riper Stanley Croasdale Earl Broadbent David Nichols Howard Nichols Thomas Nichols Wallwin Masten William Montague Oscar Lindstrom Wilfred Lindstrom Jackson Hayden C. B. Miffe Lloyd van Winkle Bertram Stager Milton Ayers Reginald Holt

Elks Nomination slate for Nutley Lodge officers

Nutley Lodge of Elks will nominate officers for the coming year including Exalted Ruler S. E. Falkenbury Leading Knight Joseph Blum Loyal Knight E J Guthrie Lecturing Knight Charles Findlay treasurer R W Ballard secretary A F Hartman associate Harry Price and delegates to Grand Lodge A Atley and to the New Jersey State Association John Roth Joe Blann and H A Brandreth alternates A Weischedel E J Guthrie George Blackwell and H A Brandreth as alternates to Grand Lodge

Nutley Lodge of Elks S._ E. Falkenbury Joseph Blum Charles Findlay R.W. Ballard F. ‘Hartman Uler Harry Price Grand Lodge A”tley N. J

Passaic Stamp Club Exhibition Preview

The Passaic Stamp Club hosts an opening meeting with Co. W. Halliday as president and Van Dyke MacBride as vice president. MacBride will show his 1869-stamp collection and plates from Great Britain line engraved stamps. All stamp enthusiasts are welcome in Passaic on Tuesday night.

Passaic

Dog Bites Girl In Vreeland Avenue Incident

Three year old Betty Grady daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Grady of 118 Vreeland avenue was bitten on the right Sunday by a dog. The child appears to be recovering.

Betty . Grady J. D. Grady Vreeland Avenue

City to Issue Summons for Delinquent Dog Owners

Authorities begin issuing summons to dog owners who have not obtained licenses. The deadline is February 28, after which delinquents must appear in court or pay a fine. This year’s census counts about 600 dogs and 200 female dogs in town, small increases from last year.

Local man found dead on tracks near North Newark station

Joseph Olczewiski twenty two of 34 Entwistle avenue was found Wednesday on the Greenwood Lake division tracks near North Newark station. No witness to the accident. He worked night shift and is believed to have fallen after alighting a freight train. head injuries reported. Body taken to Mullin's morgue Washington street.

Joseph Olczewiski Entwistle Avenue Greenwood Lake Division Erie Railroad Newark Olczewiski Arlington Company Mullin Washington Street

Nutley Gun Club Washington's Birthday Shoot Winners

The Nutley Gun Club on Washington avenue held a Washington's Birthday shoot. Alfred V. Seaman Jr. won the sweepstakes match and earned three points on the president's Cup. H. C. McCann took the take-home prize. Louis L. Rothwell, recent Victor in the Vice-Presidents Cup, earned three points on the Captain's Cup.

Nutley Gun Club Washington Avenue Alfred V. Seaman Jr H. C. McCann Louis Rothwell

Rutgers student Edgar Sergeant visits Florida home

Edgar Sergeant of Rutgers place is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Sergeant in Florida. Mr. Sergeant, Sr. is ill.

Edgar Sergeant Rutgers Place W. R. Sergeant Florida Mr. Sergeant

Mrs Temple Hosts Miss Mattie Wyatt Visit

Miss Mattie Wyatt of Passaic Avenue spent several days this week visiting Mr and Mrs J T Temple of Trenton.

Mattie. Wyatt Passaic Avenue J. T. Temple Trenton

Cubs Guest August Lemmens Visits Younes Family

August Lemmens of the Cubs was a guest Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip J. Younes on Grant Avenue.

August Lemmens Cubs Phillip J. Younes Grant Avenue

Streit of Prospect Plans Toronto Trip Tomorrow

C. H. Streit of Prospect will depart tomorrow for a trip to Toronto.

C. H. Streit Prospect Street Toronto

Careages Featured in Titman Family Brief

Mr and Mrs George B Careage are listed as Foys of Titman in a short family notice. The item notes a marriage or residence tie to Mrs James D, though the fragmentary text limits full details.

George B.careage Foy Titman James D

Body of Unknown Woman Recovered from River Bank Near Bendview Hotel

A badly deteriorated body of a woman about 30 to 40 years old was found by 11 year old John Martell along the riverbank near the old Bendview Hotel. Henry Mortensen retrieved the body, which police believe lay in the water a week or more. The deceased wore undergarments with a black wrapper, quality garments, no jewelry or labels, and stood about 5 feet 4 inches tall, roughly 138 pounds. Officials suspect a foreigner, likely a Pole, and Mrs. Jennie Coleman of Passaic is the only missing woman whose name fits the timeframe. her husband will inspect the morgue.

John Martell Bendyview Henry Mortensen River Road Kunz Orange Jennie Coleman Passaic

Park Area Socials and Visits Highlight Local Personal News

David Hawkins returns from Trenton while Mrs Waterman hosts out-of-town guests. Elizabeth Miller visits town guest of Miss Margaret Gurley. Marjorie Longfelder spends holiday at Asbury Park. Richard Elis undergoes appendicitis operation at General Hospital Passaic. Several couples plan weekends in New York and trips to Rahway and Atlantic City. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Robert Assmus. Park Bridge Club to resume after Lent.

Elizabeth Miller Woodmere L. L Margaret Gurley Richard Elis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ges East Jersey T. J. O’neil Charlotte A. Redman Appland Nutley Club Burnt Cork ELKS Stamp Club Dog Bites Girl Kirk Armstrong Bauchmeyer Washington Current Clammo Beachler At Association The Athletic Association North Newark David Hawkins Park Avenue W. H. Waterman Hillside Avenue Marjorie Longfelder J. H. Waltjen Oak Ridge Avenue New York Thomas J. Hughes Marshall Couch Arthur Tomalin Allendale Highfield Ane Col Mrs Henry G. Prout Robert Assmus Melrose Street Frederick’s Hunt Prospect Street Cora Ruff Frederick Finch Beech Street Rahway Marc Michal North Road Babylon, Lf Florence Shaper Highfield Lane Atlantic City Arthur DeVries Hampton Place Isabel L. Jackson New Britain,Conn Vivian D. Bell Terrace Avenue Lester Beardslee L. Walker Miss Orothy Ér Prospect ” S Street Woodhaven L. I Miss Hortense Staats Pougkeepsie Helen Kenter Paterson Marjory Hayden Elm Place Angwet Brgeer
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