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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1911
Page
4
Nutley residents along Franklin avenue faced clouds of dust as street sweeping preceded oiling work. The Nutley Sun urges intelligent direction to prevent nuisance, noting oiling is beneficial if performed properly. Authorities are urged to improve procedures and ensure minimal disruption during street improvements.
Washington dispatch notes the Supreme Court ruling upholding the New York statute forbidding use of a person’s picture or name for advertising without consent. It declares likenesses are personal property, with the sitter retaining control over reproduction and use, while the photographer’s rights in the negative remain subordinate.
Spring nuisances persist year round as itinerant swindlers target households. From bound books offered as gifts to bundles of pencils or shoe strings they use varied schemes. The common aim is to obtain something for nothing, leaving listeners swindled.
The text argues pedestrians must show a license to pedal and if refused, a phone message should alert police. Nutley is called attractive to nuisances and citizens should use all means to drive them out of town.
Recorder Washington E Page handled a heavy night with license violations. John Malley of Springfield Avenue Newark was fined 10 dollars and jailed ten days for lacking funds. Burke the Hebrew peddler was fined for peddling without a license, while his employer Emory Stark posted 5 dollar license fine and 5.50 for the license. Frank Jameson arrested Burke on disorderly conduct and abusive language and set 200 dollar bond awaiting Grand Jury action. Herman Iger and Isaac Wills were fined 2.50 each for driving at night without lights. Ryan’s Newark barrel dealer driver was arrested for driving without a fight. Ryan promised to appear but sent 18 dollars and then disappeared.
James Thornton the Irish storyteller and monologue artist will headline Proctor's Park Place Theatre Newark for the week starting May 29 with the second feature The Lost Boy by Ed Blondell and company delivering rapid fire humor throughout the show.
A mixed chorus of twenty four adult singers will perform elaborate pieces at both morning and evening services. Morning numbers include Jerusalem the Golden with LeJune tenor obligato and There is An Hour of Hallowed Peace with Fitzhugh soprano, Nearer My God to Thee with Ashmall. Evening program features The Day Thou Gavest Lord is Ended with Clement baritone, I Will Feed My Flock, Saviour Again to Thy Bear Name We Raise with Llewellyn.
Pastor Rev. Graham C. Hunter will preach at both services tomorrow. Morning service at 1 o'clock with the topic The Golden Age of the Future. Evening service at 7 43 with The Big Church Out-of-Doors. Sunday School at 9 45. Sons and Daughters of the King meet at 7 15. Junior Christian Endeavor Wednesday at 3 30.
Morning discourse by Rev Henry J Condit at St Pauls Congregational Church titled The Sweet Singer of Israel. Evening topic Memorial Day What Mean These Stones. Young People meeting at 7 pm Missions in China. Sunday School at 9 45 pm.
The Rev. John Trimmer of Bay Shore S I will conduct Grace Church services tomorrow. Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. and regular service at 11 a.m.
Sergeant John Jamieson descended on Masonic Hall Monday night and chased a crowd of boys from the corner. The crowd scattered as the police appeared and no arrests were made. Jamieson warned the fleeing boys not to loaf on the corner again.
The Park School Auditorium hosted Nutley High School’s sophomore dance last night with more than 100 students and guests in attendance. Officers Oscar Lindstrom presided, with Mary Lamb as vice president and Cora Ferris as secretary and treasurer guiding the arrangements.
Mr and Mrs J Percival Huntting of Prospect street entertain guests at Tranquility Lodge Lake Hopatcong over the weekend and Decoration Day. Attendees include Mr and Mrs H N Rodman Miss Emma EBeatus Mr and Mrs EG Miller and James L Miller.
The annual granting of licenses will occur at the regular meeting on Wednesday night, June 28, outlining the township's annual licensing agenda.
Miss May Kirwen's dancing class will present a musicale and dance at St. Mary's Hall on Monday night June 1. Refreshments will be served.
Real estate notices tout Nutley houses with 7 to 10 rooms ready for occupancy, located near transit and trolley lines. Prices start at 4250 dollars including land, with moderate cash and monthly payments equal to estimated rents. The firm promises economical purchase, practical design, and invites readers to view models and request a booklet at the Nutley office opposite West Nutley Station.
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