01 May 1912
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Newspaper
Westfield Leader
Location
Westfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
1
A Monday town hall meeting discussed public library affairs led by Master Clark. The library began under a 1906 act with a $10,000 pledge and a $2,000 subscription. it opened in 1905, moved to a new building in 1907, and expanded later.
The Westfield Trust Company progresses with a $30,000 expansion at Elm and Broad Streets. New banking rooms will occupy the main floor with a Remington Sherman vault, waterproof basement storage, and a revolving corner entrance.
William J. Alpers of Watson & Alpers has purchased the seat on the Stock Exchange from the late William G. McKinley. He and partner Thomas L. Watson have sold their seats on the Consolidated Exchange, where they held membership since 1985 and 1878 respectively.
Vice-President and General Manager Besler states bids for the new south side station work will be in next week and that construction will definitely start June 1.
The Taft Club nominating committee selected a board of governors from each ward including Wiret Ward Ira Miler and Charles Kimball. A meeting of the executive committee and officers is set for Friday evening at the office of Leonard Thompson.
Westfield secures Recreation Park lease from Roseville’s Manager Flynn and will start May 18 with a strong lineup. Waters on mound, Lecks catcher, Ulrich third base, Meachner second, Green first, Evans short, McDill and McAuliffe infield. Newark Colored Giants opening game band 1:30, 3 to 4 band concert.
A meeting at the Harden residence formalized the Westfield Choral Society with officers James B. Cutler as president Oliver W. Hall as treasurer Misa Oriole V. Davidson as secretary and Alfred M. Best as director A scarf pin presented to Best acknowledged his devoted work. Members sang selections from The Light of Life and enjoyed refreshments in a festive season close.
Organist Lewis H Moore will give an organ recital at the First Methodist church on Friday evening with soprano Dorothy E B Beaumont and the Congregational children’s choir. Moore, known in Weet held for services in Brooklyn, will donate his services along with all performers. A freewill offering will be split between the Methodist Building Fund and the Children's Choir Fund.
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