08 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1919
Page
1
Amateur hunters in New Jersey prepare for the raccoon hunting season as preparations begin in the autumn period. The article notes excitement among the sport’s fans and the kickoff window extending into late fall.
In charge of the gil bas money on hand plans to issue war medals. They are ready to receive the names of those eligible and recorded.
In the Thursday section the first regular meeting is listed with a paper on Times of Moliere by Mr Emil. The afternoon includes card games at 7 with Hall.
The article describes Wiley moving Republican with Waters leading the Democratic ticket in a town race. It notes past vote patterns, current polling suggests Waters strong on the Freeholder ticket, while the Democratic strength remains limited.
Partial notes indicate canvass progress is incomplete and no figures are available. The report mentions volunteers and local canvass activity without concrete totals or final results.
After a two year layoff due to service duties Nutley Club basketball squad won 27 15 and Newark second team won 13 10. Nutley defeated Emanon Five of Orange and the Mortons were beaten in a postgame event with Lays Orchestra providing entertainment.
A ballot for Patriotic Fund subscribers asks what to do with about $7,500 remaining in the treasury. The process aims to determine subscribers’ preferences on allocating the surplus.
Rev Henry J Condit formerly of Nutley was installed as pastor of the First Congregational Church of Ithaca on a Wednesday. Rev Charles W Carroll of Philadelphia preached the sermon with Rev B F Tohey celebrating twenty fifth anniversary as Danby N Y pastor. Rev Charles W Shelton, Superintendent of Congregational Churches of New York State, attended and delegates from eleven Central New York Congregational Association churches participated in the council. The Ithaca church’s lead in the Association is linked to nearby Cornell University and Condit is assisted by Rev Jane A G Moore who recalled the lax pastor. Mr and Mrs MacMillan represented the Nutley church.
Major Everett Colby of Orange will address the Vincent Church Men's Club at its regular November meeting. He will discuss why the treaty should be accepted and answer questions from the floor after his talk. The event is part of the club's open forum with local civic leaders in Nutley.
Two local youths and the Jitney driver were involved in a dispute that escalated into a fight. Both youths received fines of ten dollars after the incident. The report notes a Fay district location and identifies the involved parties by description rather than full names.
The Spinsters Convention at Grace Church Town Hall has been moved to Saturday night, 16. Various community notices mention residents traveling to North Platte Nebraska and visits between New Haven and Ashville North Carolina. A charity event by Guild of the Franklin Charity raised $43 last Saturday. Community updates include social calls and local homecomings.
Eugene Sullivan at Town Hall notes widespread confusion over state marriage license laws. The 72 hour requirement between application and ceremony frustrates couples seeking same day ceremonies. Other rules include witnesses, presence of both parties, local issuance, 30 day validity, and state-wide use only for residents. non residents face local limits.
Miss Harriet Shultz reports a chicken thief detected in her chicken house Sunday night. The suspect fled toward the lots near Washington and Nutley avenues as a man named Joe Boil ti fired two shots in pursuit.
Nutley, Oct. 28, 1919. A resident writes to The Sun proposing a five cent base fare with five sections along the Paterson line from Newark to Paterson. The plan adds three cent transfers, totaling 20 cents for a trip and outlines boarding at the rear and alighting at the front with zone markers and conductors collecting fares.
The State Fish and Game Commission bans fox hunting in New Jersey until after the deer season ends this year. Mrs. C. W. Widrick will sing tomorrow at Field Club, signaling a seasonal shift and the festival atmosphere surrounding the opening.
Transcribed fragment emphasizes muzzle direction safety and avoiding loaded weapons. Messages warn against pointing at people or fire, and advise not to lean on trees or rest firearm on shale. Text is garbled but conveys basic firearm safety reminders.
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