Unidentified Rail Victim Buried at Glen Ridge Cemetery
A man found near the Italy car road wrecks in West Nutley on Tuesday was buried at Glen Ridge Cemetery after authorities failed to identify him. A West Hoboken woman claimed possible kinship but declined after viewing the body. The victim, described as a laborer, was blind in one eye and wore a gray suit and tan shoes. Police linked the case to a train through Nutley around 1 AM Monday, with no papers found.
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Pitottest
Italy
West Nutley
Glen Ridge
Parie
Lena Kaegi
Spring Street
West Hoboken
William Heike
Alexander ‘Avenue
Satcliffe
Nutley
Woman's Club Dates and Upcoming Hostesses
The monthly meeting of the Woman's Club will be held Monday afternoon at the Clubhouse. Tuesday night Mrs G B Douglas will host a cards event and on September 18 Mrs J Harry Anil will host a gathering.
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Woman’s Club
G. “B. Douglas
Tenth Paralysis Case Reported in Town
The health authorities report the tenth infantile paralysis case, a two-year-old boy named Stephen Konkel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Konkel of 186 Harrison Street. The child was taken to the Isolation Hospital.
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Stephen Konkel
Harrison Street
Mrs Mary H Cromley Dies at 67 Vreeland Avenue
Mrs Mary H Cromley died suddenly at home Sunday night from a stroke of apoplexy. She was 40, moved with her husband Albertine to Nutley eleven years ago. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:20. She is survived by her mother Mrs Catherine Stokes a son Harry Cromley a sister Mrs Agnes Cook and a brother William C Rushmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Cromley
Vreeland’ Ave
Catherine Stokes
Harry Cromley
Agnes Cook
Pasaaic
William C. Rushmore
Philadelphia
Local banker leads aid for blinded Allied soldiers
Joseph Sendder, cashier at the Bank of Natley, is named sub treasurer of the Permanent Blind Relief War Fund in Natley. He raises funds to train blinded British French and Pelgian soldiers in trades not requiring sight so they can support themselves. Contributions go to Mr. Scadder at the Bank of Nutley and will be sent to Frank A. Vanderup at the fund's American HQ, 590 Fifth Avenue New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sendder
Bank of Natley
B. F. B. Permanent Blind ‘Relief War Fund
Natley
Mr. Scadder
Bank of Nutley
Frank A.vanderup
The
Fond
Fifth Avenue
New York
Montclair Banker Proposes All Holidays Fall on Saturdays
Alfred W. Chandler of Montclair launches The Saturday Full Holiday National Movement to shift fixed date holidays to specified Saturdays nearest their observance, enabling eight full Saturday holidays in summer, including Independence and Labor. He argues the exact birth dates or adoption days are less important than the event's spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Chandler
Montclair
Washington
Lincoln
Columbus
Building Permits Filed For Various Structures
John Roth of 82 Bloomfield avenue seeks a dwelling at a cost of 1200 dollars. D M Natiry of 21 Holmes street applies for a garage costing 50 dollars. Bertram Yearance on Union avenue requests a storehouse costing 85 dollars. Mrs Anna Seibert of 186 Harrison street plans an extension to her dwelling at 10 dollars. J H Cain of 28 Holmes street proposes a chicken coop costing 20 dollars. G Cocuzza on Fairview Avenue near Ridge avenue applies for a tool house costing 25 dollars.
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John Roth
Bloomfield Avenue
D.M. Natiry
Holmes Street
Bertram Yearance
Union Avenue
Anna ‘Seibert
Harrison Street
J. H. Cain
G. Cocuzza
Fairview Avenue
Ridge Avenue
Trenton Fair to Feature Berkshire Show and Drexel Judges
The Trenton Fair will run September 25 to 29 with a major Berkshire show from the American Berkshire Con Association. Drexel Institute experts will judge fancy work exhibits. Over $7,000 in prizes are offered for trotting and racing events, including new bicycle races.
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Trenton
American Berkshire Con Association
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
Funeral of Mrs Longworth Held in Brooklyn
Funeral services were held at 2 o clock for Mrs Mary A Longworth of Brooklyn who died Thursday at the Wickham House Franklin avenue. Rev Chester J Hoyt officiated with Rev Dr George Hanna of Drew Seminary assisting. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery Brooklyn. The widow of Col Samuel Longworth cousin of Congressman Nicholas Longworth she was seventy eight and had suffered Brights disease a year. She lived mainly in Brooklyn and was a frequent Wickham House visitor. She is believed to leave a sizable estate.
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Mary A. Longworth
Brooklyn
Wickham House
Franklin Avenue
Chester J. Hoyt
George Hanna
Drew Seminary
Evergreen Cemetery
Longworth
Samuel Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Bright
Smith Petersens Wed in Jersey City Ceremony
Miss Ida Petersen of Jersey City and Lindsley Smith of Penn Grove, both formerly of this town, married Monday in Jersey City and plan to reside in Penn Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Petersen
Jersey City
Lindsley Smith
Penn Grove
Unclaimed Letters At Local Post Office
The post office lists unclaimed letters for F Bremmer Anna V Kearney Fred Salaman Ada Taylor Astonio Van Silotti Lester Wells Frank C Drake Sapt.
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F. Bremmer
Anna V. . Kearney
Fred Salaman
Ada Taylor
Astonio Vansilotti
Lester Wells
Frank C. Drake
Sapt
Plenty to Vote About This Fall
Voters face dates for registration and elections this fall with primary and election days set for September 12 September 26 October 31 and November 7. Local contests are few but county and state races include Governor U S Senator State Senator Congressman twelve General Assembly members County Supervisor Registrar of Deeds and Mortgages and three Freeholders. polling places remain the same as last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
General Assembly
Literary Club Opens Season in Well Attended Meeting
The Friday Afternoon Club held its first meeting of the season yesterday at the home of new president Mrs. Lewellyn E. Pratt of Highfield Kane. A luncheon preceded the program with white chrysanthemum and fern decor. The program featured a Short Story paper by Mrs. C. D. Blanchard read by Mrs. W. J. Kinsley, with talks on Richard Harding Davis and Bruno Lessing.
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Lewellyn E. Pratt
Highfield Kane
Lancheon
C. D.blanchard
W. J. Kinsley
Donald MacMillan
Richard Harding Davin
Candidates to Speak on Same Platform in Newark Meeting
Two tickets will address a Relcan mass meeting under the Home Rule Republican League on Tuesday evening September 12 in the New Auditorium at 81 Orange Street Newark. Governorship contenders are Walter E. Edge George L. Record and Austen Colgate. No debate is planned. Edmund Burke Osborne Home Rule candidate for State Senator and Assemblyman W Clive Crosby invited. A Home Rule Assembly ticket member recommended by the County Committee will also be heard.
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Home Rule Republican’ League
Orange Street
Newark
Walter E. Edge
George L. Record
Austen Colgate
Edmund Burke Osborne
Home Rule
W. Clive Crosby
Home Rule Assembly
Albany man arrested in Newark on wife’s assault claim
Peter Toretta of Albany avenue was arrested yesterday in Newark by Chief Wright Sutcliffe on charges from his wife that he assaulted and deserted her. He is held at headquarters and will be arraigned before Recorder Post today. The woman says Toretta planned to leave for Bethlehem in a few days.
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Peter Turetts
Albany Avenue
Newark
Wright Sutcliffe
Toretta
Bethlehem
Woman's Exchange Announces Fresh Bread Daily
A brief notice states the Woman's Exchange will offer fresh bread daily, inviting patrons to visit for warm loaves and bakery goods. The item emphasizes daily availability and the outlet's hospitality.
Personal Notices Highlight Local Movements and Visits
Local residents report numerous returns from vacations and visits from Ocean Grove to Avon and Asbury Park. Several families plan moves or hosting guests, including Mr. Thomas P. Day returning from Ocean Grove and Dr. and Mrs. John Riley visiting from Omaha, while Mrs. Schopfer visits her mother in Newark and Miss S H Blocker returns from Cold Spring Harbor.
Belleville Mayor Sues Recall Leader for Slander
John H. Waters Belleville mayor sues Richard P. Scaine Jr in Newark Supreme Court alleging slander over a recorded conversation claiming the mayor secured graft. Plaintiff seeks $10,000 in damages.
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Belleville
Supreme Court
Newark
John A. Matthews
John H. Waters
Richard P. Scaine, Jr
Tyme
Oanicilenada
Newark youths caught stealing corn to peddle
Five boys aged 15 to 17 from Newark were arrested by Patrolman Henry Hoch on Jacob Zimmerer’s farm in Fast Passaic Avenue. They planned to sell stolen corn, took an eight wagon from a father’s property, and were spotted by Zimmerer who notified police. Three youths on probation were released to a probation officer and to face a Recorder Post hearing.
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Newark
Henry Hoch
Jacob Zimmerer
Fast Passaic Avenue
Broom
Peddier
Natley
Zimmerer
No. Two East Passaic Avenue Fight at Saloon Scene
A Saturday afternoon brawl at the saloon on East Passaic Avenue involved a patron with an unopellable name clashing with a bartender over a cue. McCrea, a nearby resident, lost his blackjack in the melee. Patrolman Werner intervened, and the patron was jailed. Judge Post fined him $20 plus the cost of a new blackjack. another participant received a $10 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Passaic Avenue
McCrea
Werner
Post
For Rent A West Natley Home October First
Real estate ad describes a six room house in West Natley with bath steam heat electric lights gas southeastern exposure and screened porch. Grounds cared for by owner two minutes from depot and trolley restricted neighborhood rent 32 dollars water included contact Charles H Kierstead owner 509 Franklin avenue Natley phone 1111.
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West Natley
Charles H. Kierstead
Franklin Avenue
Natley
Hetty Green's Firmness Stuns Bank In Cash Demand
Hetty Green confronted a bank officer and demanded her 1 600 000 in cash from Collis P Huntington era deals. Bank messengers scrambled to deliver the bulk as Huntington faced a near smash and green's show of force drew rumor of a looming collapse.
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Hetty Green
Collis P. Huntington
Abs
Huntington
Stewart
Water Meters Need Repairs and River Road Main Bid Sought
Town officials adopted Engineer Smiths report on defective water meters with instructions for homeowners to cover repair costs. A River Road water main extension will go to bid. Patrolman Murren is named reserve with a $5 monthly pay raise to 800 yearly. driver Brown also gains 5 monthly with 890 from police and 50 from the department.
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Engineer Smith
Smith
Diebitech
Board—The
Thomas F. Murren
William J. Brown
Assis
Police Department
Ent
Teachers Retirement Fund Heads To Trenton Convention
The Teachers Retirement Fund will hold its annual convention at 10 30 am on Saturday September 16 at the Court Royce in Newark. All fund members in Essex and annuitants are entitled to present and vote.
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Annus
Trenton
Court Royce
Newark
Essex
Resigns from Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association after promotion
Sergeant George Platt of the Post Department resigns from the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association as an active member two weeks after his promotion. Henry Hoch will fill the financial secretary post. Mrs. Louis E. Carman and Miss Dorothy Carman of Prospect Street will return next week from their Lake Pleasant camp.
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George Platt
Post Department
Potil
Patrolmen’s Benevolent Agsociation
Henry Hoch
Louis E. Carman
Dorothy Carman
Prospect Street
Lake Pleasant
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Woman's Club
Mary. H. Cromley
Smith—Petersen
Simon Blam
George _W. Scorso
Leo L. Lewis
Richard W. Booth
Repub
Hugh Hallidy
James H. Puckett
John P. Lux
Radolph.g. Scahaf
Charles Gillman
Charles Gillman-- 1 1 Repub. L James P. Murren
Antonio Tiretto
Alfred H. Yost
Edwin W. Robinson
Chestnut Street
Ocean Grove
William Meyerholz
Centre Street
John Riley
Omaha, Neb
William Whittemore
August Brauer
Theone Brauer
August Brauer, Jr
Quogue, L. L
Alts Koempe
Oak Ridge, Avemue
Oak Bluffs, Mass
Frank Schopfer
Worcester
Mass
Margeret H. —Dale
Elm Place
Haines Landing
F.C. Imen
Hartford
Mina Rath Symonds
Passaicey
Mrs. Hammatt Norton
C. M. Woodford
Mississippi
Wilfred Lindstrom
High Street
Green Pond
Frank Miller
Pennsylvania
Henry J. Condit
St. Paul's Place
Lake George
Sarah Whitehead
Satterthwaite Avenue
Compo. Beach
Conn
William Coley
Mountview Place
Mra. Coley
A W. Saunders
Roberta Saunders
Asbury Park
Charles H. Frost
Franklin ‘Avenue
James D. McCullum
West
University of Kansas At Lawrence
Misa. Belle Wilson
Mra
Anna J. Wilson
W. B. Wilson
Boston
John Meyerholst
Fred Cressig
Weston Street
William Lages
Yonkers
N. Y
S. H. Blocker
Cold Spring Harbor
East Passaic
York
Downing Newsy
Netley
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