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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
4
The Nutley Sun reports a large turnout at the annual Nutley school meeting. Voters express concern about contests tied to "pergan cities" and urge harmony to protect Nutley’s fine school system. Independent candidate Mr. St John may influence reforms and uphold fair, businesslike conduct.
Charles W Barker captured a gray eagle at the abandoned Rocker quarry near the Kings land pond after Emil Schneide’s chickens were plagued by hawks. Barker, lowering from a rope, wrestled the wounded bird, suffering bites and scratches, but recovered. the eagle, a fine specimen, was shot earlier by Schneide and lay near the water.
Dog catcher David Steinfield endeavored to reduce the surplus dog population in Nutley on Monday but sparked street clashes while pursuing a dog owned by Allan Stirrate who claimed a tag on its tailar. Chief Booth intervened to prevent serious harm. About twenty dogs were captured and placed in the pound as owners arrived to reclaim them.
An alarm sounded Tuesday night from Box 52 reports a fire at a house on Princeton street. A gasoline range overheated in a recently erected structure caused flames to spread. Chief Stager ordered 2000 feet of hose to douse the blaze. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars with no insurance on the building. Mrs Cummins rescued by husband. A second blaze on Avondale road burned a barn owned by J H Heminsley, covered by insurance, with loss about 150 dollars.
St Patrick's night barn dance in St Marys Hall featured Moore songs and a four member quartet with solos by Molly Keating and Francis J McKenny. Grand march led by Mr and Mrs Michael J Freeman. Fancy dress contest prizes awarded to Jeanette Noblett first, Mary J Hanily second, Johanna ONeil third, Mary Conroy fourth. John A Fro bose and M J Freeman won best costume prizes for men.
The article notes hexamethylenetetramine as a valued ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It is described as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic. The ad urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at irregularities to avoid serious malady.
Market ad fragment shows canned goods with prices for salmon in flat tins and oval cans, 1 lb portions, Alaska lobster listings, and small to large tin prices. Includes numeric price entries like 8c 12c 15c 20c 25c 30c 32c 200 10c 36c.
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