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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1909
Page
5
Nutley residents share social notes from week to week. Colonel Prout's business trip to Pittsburgh and Henry Horman's return from Baltimore appear among numerous visits and gatherings. Local clubs hold meetings at Masonic Hall and Fort nightly Club House. the Leyton Club dances. charitable events and hospital visits are noted along with engagements and travel details.
International Fair hosted by the Ladies’ Aid Society at Vincent Methodist Church on the 27th and 18th inst will include a turkey supper. Each booth represents a nation with country themed decorations. England hosts the supper room, Ireland supplies handkerchiefs and linen, France embroidery, Holland housewares, Japan bric a brac and tea, the United States candy, Germany toys and Santa Claus for children, and ice cream from the North Pole.
A musical tea will be held from four to seven PM in Grace Church parish house on Thursday the 18th. Foreign and domestic articles, toys, cake and preserves will be for sale to support the church building fund. Public invited. The program features Miss Promt, Mrs Grenelle, Master Grenelle, Libby, Walcott, and Miss Theodore Libby performing piano and duets.
Dr. A F Jackson and Mrs Jackson of Franklin Avenue return to Nutley tonight after a month traveling in Atlantic City Washington and Dingman Ferry Dr Bartram who cared for the practice during the absence will relocate to Newburg to set up his own practice.
Commuter A C Rutan and his son Albert escaped serious harm when a stone bullet shattered a train window between Grant Avenue and Harrison. Bert was grazed on the face as glass showered over both men. Railroad detectives are investigating.
Councilman-elect Matthew J. Callahan and Wright Sutcliffe of St. Marys Place begin a hunting trip in Sussex County. They will hunt on the Crane estate at Quarryville with several valuable hunting dogs. Officials note game is plentiful in the state's upper regions this fall.
A midnight blaze at the Longstaff Brothers factory on Bloomfield Avenue started early Thursday with unknown origins. A fire system hitch delayed response. only West Nutley Hose Company fought the flames. Loss valued at 4500 on stock. the building was insured.
A report describes a fire that started from a small spark or lighted cigar and spread through a room. The resulting damage was estimated at $250, reportedly covered by insurance.
The Reformed Church announces Sunday services at 11 a m with Rev William Stuart preaching on Four Aphorists. Sunday School at 9 46 a m, evening service at 7 45 p m on Echoes of the Joy Song. Sons and Daughters of the King meet at 7 15 p m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8 p m Junior Christian Endeavor Wednesday at 3 38 p m.
Yantacaw Chemical Engine Co No 1 names for Thursday night meeting include Abram Blum as President Frank DeVausney as Vice President James D Foy as Secretary Lester Kierstead as Treasurer C H Keyser as Assistant Foreman A Blum D Sargent J M Davis M J Callahan and E T Humphrey as Trustees Kierstead chosen as Relief Association member for three years Election set for next regular meeting.
Mrs. Louis F. Fallon hosts a card party and luncheon at her Enclosure home on Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss Elsie Conduit who has just returned from a stay in Mexico and Canada. Attendees include Miss Sarah McKenzie Appold Mrs. Louis F. Fallon Mrs. George H. Bayne Mrs. A. V. Leamon Miss Con stance Williams Miss Tacie Nairn Miss Elizabeth Nairn Mrs. A. Seymour and Miss Elizabeth P. Prout.
Avondale Hose Company members nominate officers including President Frank P. Barr and Vice President George Hawksworth. Secretary is Charles B. Barnes with John Smith as financial secretary and treasurer J. Harry Van Winkle. Foreman is John Smith with assistant foreman August Ferrath. Auditors are F P Barr Ernest G Weishedel and George Hawkeworth, trustees Philip Frobose Jacob Fitting.
The Indian Summer has been steady in Nutley with temperatures climbing to 71 degrees yesterday, not in direct sun. Residents report it as the warmest November 12 in forty years, and the oldest locals say nothing like it has occurred before.
August Fellrath of Entwhistle Avenue accused John Samaracki and Arthur Kierstead of attacking him in front of his home last week. After hearing conflicting testimony Recorder Party dismissed the case with a reprimand to all concerned.
On Park Grounds last Saturday afternoon the Naval Brigade Methodist Church and Signal Coins Episcopal Church played a football game that ended 5 to 5 at darkness. Touchdowns were scored by R. Young and Ryan, with neither side converting the kicks.
A Bar Harbor dinner tribute to the late Edward Hale Everett features remarks from a Boston woman praising his wit. She recounts a humorous farm incident where a No Trespassing sign led to a lawyerly quip about being “Tnitarians” after carefully navigating a field.
A Cleveland Leader quip reports a man seeking a temporary loan of $5 from a friend. The lender asks the purpose and the borrower admits the debt, highlighting a humorous exchanges in a casual street scene.
Train and streetcar schedule details list departure times from Nutley Hillside Avenue Avondale and Lamney stations to New York Chambers Street with Sunday and Saturday services. It shows varying morning and evening runs including late night departures and special weekend timings.
Proposals due by November 24 1909 require a $100 certified check to John Fr. Lux Mayor. Plans and specifications available at Frank Shepard Town Engineer 741 Broad Street Newark New Jersey. Address proposals to John P Lux Mayor Nutley Frank L Ruspy Town Clerk Nutley N J by November 16 1909.
Nutley Town Council invites sealed proposals for a water main extension on Elm Street from Chestnut Street to William Street. Proposals due by 9 pm at a regular meeting. Each bid must include a $50 certified check payable to Mayor John P. Lux. Plans by Town Engineer Frank Shepard, 751 Bay Street, Newark.
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