Bold robber felled woman and escaped in daylight chase
A young burglar broke into Mrs. Margaret Windheim’s Franklin avenue residence yesterday afternoon, knocked her down, and fled in a handkerchief mask. Pursued through Passaic avenue and Nutley avenue toward Yanta can School, a posse with firearms chased him but he vanished. Police suspect he caught a trolley to Passaic. search by residents and officials yielded nothing.
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Margaret Windheim
Franklin Avenue
Passaic Avenue
Fritz Weischedel
John Murren
Simon Blum
Nutley Avenue
Thomas 5. Brown
Yanta~can School
Daniel DeVries
Chief Ferkins
J. D. Donaldson
Weischedel
Kingsland's Pond
Passaic
Conrad
Windheim
Lyon Maine Quiet Wedding at Hillside Avenue Home
A small ceremony was held Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. on Hillside Avenue. Cornelia Butler Lyon and Frederick Maine, both of Binghamton New York, were married by Reverend William C. Nelson with only immediate family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Avenue
Cornelia Butler Lyon
Cornelia
Frederick
Maine
Binghamton, N. Y
William C. Nelson
Christian Science Services in Passaic Tomorrow
First Church of Christ Scientist at 58 Prospect Street Passaic offers Sunday School at 9:30 a m and a church service at 11 a m. The lesson subject for tomorrow is Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First ‘Church of Christ Scientist
Prospect Street
Passaic
Police Chief Not Terror to Youthful Fruit Thieves
Three youths aged 9 to 14 were arraigned before Justice of the Peace Thomas P. Day on charges of robbing Chief John Perkins of Avondale Road and the orchard of Postmaster R. J. M. Chase. The Farrers were paroled to their parents while the third youth received a reprimand. Police note frequent fruit thefts but leniency often follows youth.
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John Perkins
Avondale Road
Justice of the Peace
Thomas P. Day
William Johnson
John Farrer
William Farrer
Walnut Street
R. J. M. Chase
Hampton Place
Farrer
Schools Open September 12 Ahead of New Superintendent
Preparations for the new school year are ready as students return. Superintendent Beachler, in town a week, will reside on Mountain View Avenue. Board meetings lacked a quorum. The teaching staff runs thirty nine, with nineteen new instructors, and the High School team includes Mr Davis as principal.
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Aid
John 8. Beachler
Mountainview Avenue
Board of Education
State Board
Washington Avenue
Park School
Beacher
Beachler
Davis
Wilson
Park Grammar School
Mysterious fire threatens store and flat building
A Saturday night fire in Louis Novros grocery on Passaic Avenue in the Barney Building is under investigation. Fire officials doubt incendiary cause, noting interior ignition and a nearby hot fifty gallon kerosene tank found as flames were controlled. The blaze damaged stock and affected two upstairs apartments. alarms and a faulty dispatch hindered firefighting while insurers cover losses.
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Louis Novros
Passaic Avenue
Barney
Stager
Perkins
Louis Call
Francis O'Connell
Simon Bhim
Funeral planned for Hartley Clements in Hillside case
Hartley Clements five year old son of Mr and Mrs William H Clements of Hillside avenue died after an auto struck him near Main and Heck streets in Ocean Grove. He suffered three skull fractures and was taken to Long Branch Hospital before death. funeral will be private at 2 30 this afternoon from his grandfather’s home with Rev Henry J Condit officiating. Interment at Glen Ridge Cemetery.
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Hartley Clements
William H. Clements
Hillside Avenue
Ocean Grove
Clements
Henry J. Condit
St. Paul’s Church
Glen Ridge
Nutley
Long Branch
Hartley
Main Street
Heck Street
Thieves attempt to steal at West Nutley station escape in dark
Thieves entered West Nutley station Wednesday night to steal receipts from early ticket sales but fled after window breakage. They were chased by F A Wellman G M Blackwell and James McEligot, then disappeared around the building corner. Chief Perkins notified but no trace found. Agent M C McEligot noted night security and removal of valuables to deter burglaries.
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West Nulley Station
F. A Wellman
G. M. Blackwell
James McEligot
Masonic Hall
Tiro
Kingsland Street
Perkins
T. H. Ritchie
M. C. McEligot
Petitions Filed Ignite Local Primary Contests Across Wards
Tuesday midnight closed petitions for the upcoming primaries. In Town Clerk Busby’s rush, Republican and Democratic factions nominate delegates for State and Congressional conventions. Key races include First Ward council seat with Blair Halsey and Paxton. Third Ward Council contenders Libby and Cook. and mayoral races in Lux Jens Dorch Silverburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Busby
Councilmanie
Samuel E. Blair
William
N. Halsey
Abram Paxton
Counciliman
HH. M. Libby
E. P. Cook
John P. Lux
John Howe
First Ward
H. F. Banta
W. A Vreeland
M. P. Kaufmanning
W.A. Ward
William Hart
Walter Riker
W. N. Halsey
E. Blair
W. A. Ward
Wilford Stager
R. W. Booth
Second Ward
M. B. Hatch
W. J. Kinsley
W. D. Bell
E. H. Bostock
Arthur Stager
Daniel DeVries
J. M. Post
James J. Miller
W. A. LaForge
Third Ward
E. P. Montague
P. J. Young
F. P. ,Barr
G. J. Edwards
R. D. Donaldson
J. W. Thorne
H. M. Libby
Abram Blers
Jens H. Dorch
Samuel Silverburg
C. H. Frost
John Jameson
George W. Scorse
M. J. Callahan
William Kirkpatrick
Hugh Halidy
W. F. Dabney
James Kane
I. F. McEligot
John Mutch
Progressive Republicans to Hold Mass Meeting at Town Hall
Local progressives plan a Mass meeting at Town Hall on Thursday night. Speakers include W. P. Martin candidate for Governor, Edmund B. Osborne president of the Progressive League, John N. Klein of Belleville seeking Assembly, and Harold J. Howland of Upper Montclair contending for Congress. Local progressives will speak and several other assembly candidates will attend.
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Town Hall
W.P. Martin
Edmund B. Osborne
The
Progressive League
John N. Klein
Belleville
the Assembly
Harold J Howland
Upper Montclair
Assembly
Oxford King Alfred 872 founding lore
A note in Oxford history recalls the university's reputed founding by King Alfred in 872, a long standing tradition cited in local lore and scholarly discussion.
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Oxford
University of Oxford
Alfred
Residents Chase Insulter From Terrace After Night of Incidents
An insulter fled town Monday night as angry Terrace residents pursued him from Franklin avenue and Glendale street. The man, who harassed Lacey Roberts, a maid for P. J. Roccietti, was joined by neighbors and their wives in the chase toward Delawaana. Chanteman Daniel Ford investigated but found no traces.
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Delawaana
Chanteman Daniel Ford
Runaway Horse After Exploding Pneumatic Tire
A horse owned by Alvin Cunningham ran away after a tire exploded on its sulky on Willett street Bloomfield. Cunningham was injured, treated by Dr. Percy Thompson, and taken home by car. The horse fled toward Erie Railroad tracks, was halted to save its life, and captured on Berkeley avenue. the animal suffered no injuries while Cunningham remains hurt.
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Alvin Cunningham
Chestnut Street
Willett Street
Bloomfield
Cunningham
Percy Thompson
Erie Railroad
Berkeley Avenue
Kind Words for Erie by Englewood Resident
A letter from G W Betts of Englewood commends the Erie Railroad for its open cut improvements. He notes forty years of commuting, praises the increased comfort, and predicts real estate benefits. He argues railroad costs justify rate increases and lauds the company’s value to the region.
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Second Ward Association
Erie
Nutley
Underwood
The
G. W. Betts
Englewood
New
Jersey
Self Inflicted Axe Wound Reported At Lake Hopatcong
A man identified as Sargeant of Melrose Street suffered a dangerous gash from an axe while chopping near a tree at Lake Hopatcong. He was resting in bed at the resort when the injury occurred and received medical attention after the wound was dressed.
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St. Lawrence
Sargeant
Melrosé Street
Lake
Labor Day Sporting Life Highlights at Nutley
The Nutley Lawn Tennis Club hosts a Labor Day outdoor program. The 4th Championship Tourney began August 27 at Prospect Street and Nutley Field. Events include an 18 hole medal play handicap with a silver cup for the runner up and prizes from local sponsors.
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Wnutley
Nutley
Brizas
Tenesten
Passaic
Nutley Baseball Club Seeks Park Ground For Monday Play
The Nutley Baseball Club to play at a park on Monday but lacks grounds. Belleville Mutuals are also mentioned. Names include Howarth, Cr, Thomson catcher, Gillin, Blam, Brandreth, Windheit, and Connetty with references to players and officials.
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Nutley. A. Co. Ig
Ne’ Belleville
The
Mutuals
Connetty
Gillin G. Blam
Councilman's Sister Found Dead in Alleged Incident
A councilman's sister is reported dead in a unclear incident. Authorities have not released full details or confirmed the conditions surrounding the death, and no suspects or motive are yet identified. Further information is expected from local officials.
Vincent Methodist Episcopal sermon titled The Joy of Jesus
A garbled notice references a Vincent Methodist Episcopal sermon on Jesus life and joy, with unclear author and date but indicates a church event focused on spiritual themes.
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Seine
Jésus
Ely
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Christian Science
Tot
Nutley Council, Jr. C. U. A. M
Blair
Delawanna
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Chik
Yountakah
Councilman
Aldy
Kenneth
Vincent Methodist
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