18 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1909
Page
1
Nutley shows apathy with only 162 of 1240 registered voters casting ballots on the state constitutional amendments. Across New Jersey the measures failed by about 20008, Essex County by over 7000, with 46 defective Nutley ballots. Official returns follow.
Rev. Gustavus A. Hulbert donated a brace from the Enterprise, a ship commanded by Benedict Arnold sunk in Lake Champlain near Fort Amherst during the Revolution. The brace is now on display at the Park School Library after Hulbert collected it at Crown Point during Lake Champlain tercentenary events. It joins other relics found with the ship and recalls wartime incidents of the era.
The St Pauls Congregational Church will feature its boy choir at both Sunday services with several new voices joining. Prof Riley of New York will preside at the organ next year and the Music Committee led by Miss Louise Smith is credited for the choir’s efficiency.
Miss Florence Jessemine Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Allen of Hillside Avenue and William Francis Casanova of Brooklyn will marry at the bride's parents home on Wednesday night September 22 Rev G A Hulbert of St Pauls Congregational Church will perform the ceremony Miss Alice R Allen sister of the bride will be bridesmaid Clifford Breining of Brooklyn will be best man A reception will follow and the couple plan an extended South trip before settling in Brooklyn
Nutley Lawn Tennis Club and Nutley Field Club play a series starting at 2 30 this afternoon on Field Club courts. Singles feature Dr D T Bishop of Nutley vs A B Gladwin of Field. Doubles pairs include Bishop and Heywood against Gladwin and Michael. Clements and Washbourne face Taucher t and Morgan.
John B C Crocker died yesterday afternoon after several months of illness from pneumonia. He was fifty four and had lived in Nutley fourteen years. Born in Orange New Jersey he is survived by a widow and two daughters Agnes Emma and Lavina Eloise. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Horses belonging to Matthew J Callahan of Church Street won first and second prizes at the Westchester County Fair in White Plains New York on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A local feed provider offers wholesale and retail oats corn hay bran middlings cracked corn wheat pigeon food meal horse feed and scratch food. They state top quality product and prices as low as the lowest with oats pre cleaned and bags containing 75 pounds.
Brick, Lime, Cement and plaster supplies offered by Mason Material. Tiger Brand Lime and King Windsor plaster products are advertised as in stock with delivery options. Encourages buyers to compare prices before purchasing.
Gen asco Roofing promises affordable service to revitalize aging roofs. The pitch urges customers to act now before winter rains arrive, highlighting cost efficiency and timely installation.
Nutley voters face primaries on September 28 with contests for county committee seats and council positions. Reading lists show incumbents favored by Dalrymple supporters while ward by ward candidates include Banta vs Ward and Hawksworth Weischedel Reynolds in the Third ward. Democrats nominate Callahan Jameson Dersch Hawkins Gardner with polls 4 to 9 pm. eligibility requires registry check with county committeeman before election day.
Mrs Henry G Prout returns from Pittsburgh. J L Miller receives congratulations. Many Nutley residents report visits to Beaver Lake Atlantic Highlands Long Island Sound Rochester Utica Lockport and Rhode Island with family and friends. Ambassadors of local life include Miss Ruth Werner Miss Lin Heath Miss Antonette Rogers and Mrs P C Tefft returning from travels and a hospital update on Mrs Frederic Clements.
Enrolment at the start of the fall term shows a normal rise in the school population. By week’s end 1084 pupils were on roll, up 72 from last year. Park High 113 192. Park Grammar 244 228. Park Primary 349 330. totals 706 850. Yantican Grammar 122 105. Primary 160 166. totals 282 271. Passaic Avenue Primary 81. Kindergarten 1. Department 81.
The West Nutley Country Club held its annual meeting on Thursday night. Reports from officers were read and enthusiasm grew for the coming season. Elected for the year: President J B Foy Vice President Miss Eunice Yasinski Secretary H A Chandler Treasurer Frederick H Young Chairman of House Committee Frederick Moore. Board of Governors includes two extras Miss Alice O Brien and Miss Louise Chandler with officers. Election Committee member W G Fitting also named.
The Nutley High School senior class held a reception and dance in Park School Auditorium last night for the freshmen.
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