27 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1915
Page
1
Notices list meeting days for B P O Ellis Nutley Lodge and several fraternal groups including Junior Order US Council No 286 Knights of Honor Knights of Pythias and Royal Arcanum with locations on New and Elm Streets and Ferrara's Hall. Article mentions a budget balance and potential tax changes for the coming year tied to school building and manual training expenses.
William Longfelder resigned from the board though his term would not expire next year. The move prompted a search for a replacement at the upcoming regular meeting. Board members discussed plans for a new building bid process and a $43,900 bond issue with bids near par and a premium of about $540.
The Board of Health issued a booklet outlining its rules for contagious diseases and prevention, with distribution planned soon. A plan for household badges was rejected as unenforceable. Water from Montclair Water Co. was found muddy and to be analyzed. Milk dealer licenses granted to several firms with conditions. Dancing classes in schools were deemed inadvisable and dropped.
In Laura Avenue quarrel between Austrian Charlie Novak and Russian L Kostewcra, Chief Sutcliffe and Recorder Post failed to mediate. Kostewcra denied tossing a cinder at Novak’s parlor window, while Novak claimed Kostewcra shot at him through a window shade. past incident cited as inside bullet-hole origin. No settlement reached. neutral stance urged.
The field club hosts a dance drama titled Zadinor blending Eastern tale and Lenten restraint. Ada Weigel Powers wrote the music and scenario. Miss Helen Keysea stars with a troupe including Mrs. Allan P. Ames and others. Oriental color via Rashid Beder and a varied instrumental program completes the evening.
Voters eye the March 16 Board of Education election amid talk of shrinking the board from nine to five. Four seats are open as terms of Kinsley Mitchell and Dakin expire and Longfelder resigns. Kinsley will not run again. Mitchell likely will. Dakin undecided with a decision due next week.
Horatio W. St. John former president of the Board announces his candidacy for a Board seat and says he will run independently with broad support from friends. Rumors swirl about others like Walter F. Ormsbee and John V. Bouvier as possible contenders while several names are mentioned but unspecified.
Nutley is represented by William A Lambert Dr George W Mesd and Mayor Blam on the Passaic River Navigation Board formed Tuesday night in Passaic. The board aims to deepen the channel widen the stream to 150 feet and make it navigable for heavy vessels while Nutley hopes for river beautification and a usable waterway for pleasure craft once sewage relief reduces pollution.
Officials announce limited grace period for dog licenses as summons begin. Licenses expire with the year and a two month grace is shown before fines and penalties are imposed. City authorities urge owners to renew promptly to avoid legal action.
The Executive Board of the WPU will meet at 10 30 Monday morning for an all day session at headquarters 79 Halsey street New ark Plans for the summer camps will be made Nutley women urged to attend A box luncheon should be taken and coffee and tea served Judge Cabbell of Passaic will speak at the Board of Trade meeting next month for the Woman's Political Union in the interest of suffrage
An old advertisement touts a rheumatic remedy labeled A. A. 2881 claiming it cures rheumatism since 1864. It warns against morphine codeine bromide or other opiates and asserts no harmful effects on the heart. The price and packaging details are listed.
A Washington School holiday program drew a large audience despite heavy rain. The event featured a flag and star drill by students, fern and flag decorations, and a talk by Principal Tillinghast on American holidays followed by John DiBisi's discussion on Italian National Holidays. The program closed with patriotic orchestra selections.
The Free Public Library adds numerous volumes including The Clarion by Adama and The War In Europe by Hart. Gifts total fifty dollars in children's books from the Women’s Public School Auxiliary. Noted benefactors include Frost, Mead, Williams, Pearson, Goble, Van Winkle, and others.
The Decemucus Card Club met at Miss Bertha Donaldson's Union avenue home Tuesday night. Decorations were black and white. Refreshments and dancing followed games. Prize winners included Miss Mae Williams of Montclair and Miss Helen Hern of Orangs. Attendees listed include Misses Helen Hageman Edith Mack Marie Caldwellye Newark Helen Hern Uaca and Ruth Dunhayf of Nutley.
The Social Service Bureau invites donations of children's clothing and shoes to meet a high demand it cannot fill. It also asks to hear from those seeking employment of any kind.
Commissioner Carr reports Nutley water concerns answered by the water company regarding discoloration blamed on freshets. No action taken. Joseph Becker may erect a gasoline pump. Commissioners act as committee of the whole with Balleyville against Imhoff plant menace. Fire department welcomes new members Edwin Robinson Albert Keyser and E J Stroba. Tax releases granted to A H L Hollander and Mrs Mary Cueman.
The Sophomore class staged its annual play Was Heirs At Law with a cast led by Richard Doane and General Lindsay Doane. The plot centers on two heirs who marry secretly as their grandfather’s will leaves the estate to the British Home For Batchelors. Wives arrive, adding confusion until the reading reveals the bequest. A sheep skin banner reading N H S was presented to the High School.
On March a Boys Prevocational School initiates Saturday sessions from 8 until 12 in the morning. Several teachers volunteer to supervise. Admission is by invitation to boys with ongoing projects such as chair caning, table or chiffonier making, or storm sash. The plan aims to keep the school open forty eight weeks a year to guide unemployed boys into wholesome practical activities.
A fragmentary notice records the tenth anniversary of the Woman's Auxiliary and hints at a diary, meeting details, and the election of officers, with unclear surrounding notes about schedules and reports.
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