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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1904
Page
1
Town council discusses Public Service Corporation bid to renew lighting contract. New rates raise bills while preserving a few free lights for churches and local fire houses. Committee to report on July 13.
Miss Kathrine Millard Preston of Grant avenue married Charles B Brooksbank of Riverton New Jersey at Grace Church. Rev Herbert D Cone officiated. Brides sister Mrs Dean Welsh was matron of honor and Ten Broeck M Terhune of New York was best man. The couple plan to reside in Riverton after a reception at the Preston home.
Memorial Day in Nutley featured a townwide observance with Old Glory displayed and veterans visiting cemeteries to decorate graves. At the Methodist Episcopal burial grounds Rev. Elbert Clement delivered remarks and marshal B P Vreeland extends thanks to all who supported the event.
Efforts underway to start a Court of the Independent Order of Foresters at Nutley. It is expected a sufficient number of charter members will be obtained to install early in July. Interested parties should send their names to Mr. G. M. Junker on High Street.
Nutley Lodge No. 67 F and A M holds a regular communication Monday evening at the Masonic Hall in the Bitting building. Important business will be transacted. All Masons in the jurisdiction are urged to attend and welcome.
The Rev. William Stuart travels to Grand Rapids Michigan to represent the New Jersey synod as the Grand Synod gathers in session in the city during the past week.
The Nutley Board of Education, in a Tuesday session at Park School, set the auditorium rent at one dollar for the Ladies Aid Society event and approved charging churches the same fee until the old school hall is completed.
The issue notes a change to the advertisement of W. O. Davis and urges readers to support a home merchant to save time and money.
Nutley A. C. redeemed themselves by winning two consecutive games against Bay View Wheelmen. Saturday's 7 to 6 affair featured five ninth inning runs after a tied seventh, with Simon delivering sharp pitching and Frank Bishop making a double play. Monday's match saw Nutley overpower Berkley A. C., gaining three first inning runs and five in the fifth, including Hawkins with a homer. solid fielding by the Nutley defense and strong pitching by Joiner highlighted the game, though spectators lamented the lack of seating at the grounds with Manager Post promising seats for today.
The Nutley Branch of the New Jersey Children's Home Society met May 26 at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Speakers included Rev. William Stuart and Rev. Elbert Clement with Mrs Brad dock. Officers re-elected: President Mrs. L. H. Rowan, Vice President Thomas Clements, Secretary Miss Mary E. Tuers, Treasurer Miss Mabel Chase. Thomas Clements chosen as local delegate to the June 9 annual convention in Trenton. A report meeting will be held June 1 at St. Pauls Congregational Church.
A violent storm on Monday afternoon struck William Bridgemen's house on Hawthorne avenue causing a roof hole and chimney damage. Two years earlier the same shack was struck in the same spot, with no injuries to the Bridgeman family, challenging the idea that lightning never strikes twice in the same place.
The notice urges readers to use the Sun want columns for employment lodging boarding and housing ads. It emphasizes that posting in the Sun will yield satisfactory results for buyers renters and job seekers.
A church amphitheater event offers weather safe entertainment. Includes a short scarf drill by several young ladies and a communal ice cream social.
The Nutley Realty Company announces a new Prospect Heights section ready for market. Investors flock as the tract nears completion with six new lots and immediate home prices advertised, signaling a public boom and rising value.
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