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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
3
The Board proposes a collection and disposal system by incinerator seen as feasible and economical though experts must judge. The plan outlined on page six invites intelligent discussion by officials, while noting the need for a satisfactory system and careful search for it.
Ralph Matthews allegedly used a bed as a weapon to beat fellow worker Mike T a in a dispute over a water pail on Centre Street and Franklin Avenue. He was chased and captured by Patrolmen Murren Jameson and Hoch, held on $20 bail for trial. A separate trolley clash on Union Avenue left Motorman Guy Max deprived of trousers. two Willow Place residents were fined and the motorman received new pants. Sergeant Jameson and Patrolman Heeb made arrests.
The Nutley Musical Progress Club announces new officers: President George Cockefair, Secretary Henrietta Woods, Treasurer Emma Blanchard, Entertainment Chairman Emma Kestler. Meeting held Friday at Miss Louise L. Smith studio in the Columbus Buildings.
The Brotherhood of Censors endorses Mr. Lincoln as an active, able member despite no prior health department or newspaper experience. It notes vituperation as valuable, and asserts public scrutiny should accompany board deliberations, while acknowledging Lincoln’s scoldings and misstatements do not merit a change of opinion.
Mrs Mra J M Boyles of Whitford Avenue hosted the Octomay Card Club’s latest meeting. Two tables of auction were in play with a prize and a bouquet of roses for each guest. Guests included Mrs A V Kirkeby Mrs Cornelius Ree Mrs Edward Yerg Mrs Abram Taylor Mrs Arthur Wildey Mrs N J Hickey Mrs Charles Armstrong Mrs John Feilton Mrs Clarence Liffe Mrs GC W Jones and Mrs J M Mackay.
The Free Public Library will grant a special summer privilege beginning July 1. Each borrower may draw four novels on one card instead of two, in addition to the usual allowance. For patrons leaving town, arrangements can be made with the librarian to take several books with them upon application.
Sixty nine residents petitioned the Board of Health to abolish the artificial gold fish pond near Bloomfield Avenue and Beach Street alleging it is a mosquito breeding ground. The pond, stocked with gold fish, was created by owners W E H Thaller and T W Crowley of Hillside Park and used as a feature in the park.
More than one hundred fifty attendees gathered at St Marys Hall for a euchre and dance to benefit the church. Thirty two tables ran under Francis X McCabe and Nicholas J Hickey with Walter W Sherwood winning the door prize and many couples and singles earning card prizes.
Distribution of the summer issue of the telephone directory has started in Nutley by the Telephone Company. The new book contains 126,500 names, 6,500 more than the last issue, and 448 pages, 20 more than before. Circulation will reach 164,000 copies, 7,000 more than the spring book, with the metropolitan total at 1,750,500 copies across New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey.
Mrs William Longfelder hosted a dinner and surprise shower for her sister Miss Bertha Blum who will wed Stephen Ginsburg of Passaic. Sixteen guests dined at Highfield Lane home with pink and green tableau bridal party roses as the centerpiece. Each guest offered a toast and the shower followed. Attending guests included Lottie Stirratt Ruth Blum Marjory Blum Helen Jackson Sussa Lockhart Edith Garley Elva Brace Adrianna Van Riper Helen Lindstrom Clara Scott Anna Troy Gertrude Raftery and Ethel Hallock.
A local vendor advertises bulk bricks of ice cream in chocolate vanilla strawberry maple walnut. Product line emphasizes ready to scoop bricks likely for events or bulk catering. No specific brand named or pricing shown.
Optometrist EF J Drammond offers lens replacement and eye examinations at Franklin Avenue corner High Street with entrance via Drug Store.
Three automobiles carried Sans Gene Club members and guests to Mountainview on Wednesday afternoon. Luncheon was served at a riverside pavilion where members played auction. Participants included Mrs Boyce Mrs Wallace Mrs Colwell Miss Kirkeby Mrs Miller Mrs Lawrence Mrs Kirk and guests Mrs Mackay Mrs C M Saunders Mrs Hogan Mrs Epworth Mrs Kirkeby and Miss Donald.
Ifred Ratchmann, 12, slipped into Morris Canal near Watchung avenue bridge Brookdale Bloomfield and drowned. Brother Howard, 7, witnessed and fetched help. rescue attempt by poles failed until Robert Assmus Nutley pulled him from water. Funeral held Monday at home with Rev. H. J. Condit officiating.
The Rev G A Hulbert of Omaha and formerly of St Pauls Church is in a Kingston NY sanitarium recovering from a hip dislocation after an operation. He hopes to travel to Mt Pocono soon as he improves.
The piece argues that paint cost is false value and that performance varies by quality. It notes that one paint can cover twice as much as another and that Devoe costs less than inferior brands. It urges buyers to consider coverage and longevity rather than price alone.
A reader asks The Sun to press Erie Railroad for an additional Saturday train on the Newark Branch during June through September. The proposed departure from Jersey City would be about 12 45 PM.
At the Nutley Erie Station a nickel-in-the-slot telephone has been installed at the request of the Nutley Board of Trade. The Nutley Board thanks C. F. McCord, Local Commercial Manager, New York Telephone Company, Passaic for prompt and courteous cooperation. June 16, 1915.
A cake candy and ice cream sale will be held this afternoon by the Reformed Church Flower Guild on the grounds adjoining the tennis courts.
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