23 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Westfield Leader
Location
Westfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
1
Town talk centers on Mayor Henry W. Evans possibly not seeking another term and Evang being favored to lead the local ticket. Evans confirms opinions he should stay while noting improvements completed and plans to appear as needed, but stresses duty to remain if voters want him.
A local resident praised the mayor for two terms totaling six years each, noting he handled serious problems and minor grievances for the town’s good and carried through challenges with flying colors, suggesting a Republican strong candidate.
Crowds of drivers faced health certificate checks at principal entrances as officers from the Olies forces and local Board of b oversee traffic. Many lacked required health cards under the new law and were turned away. At Broad and avenue a large post formed, with onlookers and a continuous queue. In other actions, Cary, a colored man, appeared before Springstead on a complaint by his wife for assault. he was fined $15 or twenty days in jail, with the jail term suspended upon payment.
Westfield Democratic Local Committee met in Pearsall building rooms on Monday evening to discuss town offices for the fall. Fourth Ward backs William Fredericks for Councilman. James Purdy to represent the Fourth on the County Committee. Ad and Charles Clark seek re-election as Collector and Town Clerk. Rifle Club reports complete range, open for merchants on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Labor Day. Epidemic concerns halt curb and gutter work on Hillcrest Avenue. bids postponed to spring.
A plea from the Children’s Country Home asks Wastfield residents to donate shoes of any size or condition. Uppers in good shape with worn soles can be repaired cheaper than buying new. Send shoes at once to help the inmates.
The Echo Lake swimming hole was closed to all by order of the Board of Health after Officer Dobbs warned a crowd of about sixty youths from towns including Montclair Orange Irvington Morristown Newark Westfield Cranford Mountainside Springfield and Kenilworth to stay out. The once busy spring and summer site now lies deserted.
Democrats from Union County gather at Witzel's Grove for the annual outing with a large turnout. Westfield sends a notable delegation including Pattie, DeCamp, Sorter, Taverner, Traynor, Goltra, Denman, Irving, Hetfield, Willoughby and others. J H Willett from North Avenue hotel joins, taking a day off and appearing cheerful about the holiday trip.
Three Westfield children Ella and Edna Platz and Edna Waehbinder confined by state quarantine sent paper dolls to the Hospital for Deformities and Joint Diseases in New York. E Gattele, hospital president, thanks the youngsters, praising their thoughtfulness and inviting a future visit when possible.
A local fire box at the corner of Dudley Avenue and Clark Street rang Sunday after a young boy pulled the handle while his mother chatted with friends. Firefighters found no blaze. the boy hid under the biggest bed when his mother returned, and the matter was settled with apologies from his father.
John Willis, formerly of Westfield and later owner on Embrace Crescent, died at his Purdy home after a short illness. He resided on Fourth Avenue now occupied by his daughter Mrs. J. W. Devoe. Survived by one son one daughter and three grandchildren.
The fifth case of infantile paralysis in Westfield involved George A. the twenty month old son of Mr and Mrs G A Blindenhofer of Maple Street. He was one of twins and was moved to the isolation hospital at Elizabeth after evaluation by Dr G B Laird. Quarantine was imposed on the block and the street sprayed. The child is reported to be improving slowly and the family praises the local Board of Health and neighbors for care and kindness.
Westfield Democrats met in Pearsall building rooms to set up a permanent campaign HQ and appoint a committee led by John Goltra to arrange furnishings. The club endorsed Wilron Marshall for top offices and William E. Tuttle Jr. for Congress, with plans for August 11 and September 7 meetings.
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