Clifton (Acquackanonk) November 100 Years Ago
November
1, 1902
FROM
CLIFTON TOWN
Daily
Budget of Village Happening Gathered for the News.
The
Hallowe'en masquerade, which has been of such importance to the young
people
for the past week, was a splendid success. Much time was spent in dancing
and
guessing the dancers identity. The supper table was prettily arranged and
showed
great skill and cleverness. The characters which were represented were:
Schuyler
Clarkson, Mine Host – Uncle Josh.
Miss
Edna Gee – Japanese.
Miss
Eva Price and Miss A. Louise Clarkson – Puritan Maidens.
Miss
Margaret Clarkson – France.
Eugene
Genthon – A woman.
Miss
Theodora Price – Old Fashioned Girl.
William
Disbrow – Happy Hooligan.
Miss
Lottie Disbrow – Little Red Riding Hood.
Miss
Edna Disbrow – Jester.
L.
Underhill – Dude.
Charles
Cooper – Mr. Nightcap.
Miss
Florence Ker – Little Girl.
Miss
Marguerite Thorburn – Red Cross Nurse…
Raymond
Langstroth – Truckman.
Miss
Bertha Genthon – German Girl.
Miss
Gertrude Mullaney – Columbia.
Miss
Jeanette Adam – Bo Peep.
Miss
Margaret Adam – Gypsy.
Neil
Adam – Clown…
Miss
Bessie Hatch – Japanese.
McLeod
Wylie – Ghost.
Vanessa
Furman – Witch of Hallowe'en.
Norman
Clarkson – Dunce.
Walter
Geo – Indian.
Lester
Smith – Japanese.
Miss
May Birdsall – Pocahontas.
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
2, 1902
FROM
CLIFTON TOWN
Daily
Budget of Village Happening Gathered for the News.
There
will be but one delivery from the post office tomorrow and the office will be
open
only until 9 o'clock.
The
Clifton Athletic club will play football tomorrow morning against the St. Agnes
team of
Lakeview. The game will be called at the racetrack at 10 o'clock.
Peter
Linsay and family, of Lakeview, have taken one of the vacant houses in Clifton
Avenue.
Miss
Bessie Hatch began teaching this morning at the Hawthorne school…
The
funeral services of Mrs. Edwin Cole were held yesterday afternoon at 1:30 from
the
Reformed church. The Rev. J. T. Ellsworth and the Rev. Mr. Moffet conducted
the
services. The interment was in Cedar Lawn…
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
3, 1902
PASSAICS
WIN FIRST GAME
Big
Crowd Cheered Local Football Players
WILL
PROVE A DANGEROUS TEAM
Defeated
the Patersons at Olympic Park in an Exciting Contest…
In the
first game in the Passaic County Football league, at Olympic park, yesterday
afternoon,
the Passaics demonstrated in a most convincing manner that they will
prove
dangerous foes to the Patersons, and that they will come pretty near carrying
off the
pennant. Although neither side scored yesterday, according to the referee,
the
local boys had much the better of the contest and if it had not ended so
unfortunately
through the interference of a mob of spectators, they would have
scored
a touchdown in the final seconds of the last half, which would have more
clearly
evinced their superiority over the St. Bonaventures.
A big
crowd gathered to witness the game. Owing to bad management, the
spectators
were allowed to ramble about the gridiron, while only a few took seats in
the
grand stand and on the bleachers. When time was called the constables present
had
considerable difficulty in moving the crowds back to the sidelines. Captain
Carr,
of the St. Bonaventures, won the toss and took the ball. On the kick off
Captain
Brandes, of the Passaics, prevented Kelsey from making a good catch by
jumping
in front of him. Kelsey got the ball, however, and made a desperate dash
for the
left end. He frequently dodged several of his opponents in his usually clever
style
and gained about fifteen yards. Captain Brandes was next sent through the line
for the
first down. He followed this up with repeated rushes by big Dory Moore and
Lawler
of Paterson. These big fellows were especially valuable to the Passaics, and
their
line bucking proved disastrous to the St. Bonaventures…
The
crowd by this time had become fidgety and worked its way up around the
players
so that their play was greatly interfered with. In the second half the Passaic
boys
went at their opponents with a spirit that soon began to tell on the latter and
the
ball was gradually brought to the Paterson's goal by splendid line bucking on
the
part of Brandes, Moore, Lawler and Meloney…
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
6, 1902
ANOTHER
PLAN TO ANNEX DUTTONVILLE
Citizens
Are Being Questioned on the Subject
WOULD
ENLARGE THE CITY
The
District Suggested Includes About 1,000 Persons, Many Stores, and Several
Churches-Would
Incorporate the Clifton Hotel in the City Limits.
An
agitation has been begun by many residents of the Fourth ward, looking to a
plan to
annex the upper end of Acquackanonk Township to this city [Passaic]. Such
a plan
would be met with the avowed opposition of Mayor Thomas Dutton, of
Duttonville,
and his followers. Recently a small section of Acquackanonk Township
was
annexed to this city [Passaic]. The city line now runs directly through
Highland
Avenue
from Lexington Avenue west.
There
is just beyond the line quite a settlement of 800 to 1,000 persons and many
houses
and not a few stores. It is said that this section of Acquackanonk should be
added
to the city [Passaic].
The
plan is to take in (all) the township as far as Clifton Avenue and from the
Dundee
canal to Main Avenue. This would give to Passaic at least two square miles
of
territory and about 3,000 more population, not to speak of a large quantity of
vacant
land and not a few houses, stores and saloons.
It
would also include the Clifton depot, the Clifton hotel and two churches, both
of
which
are in the Botany district.
Such a
plan can only be put through by act of the legislature, and those at the back
of the
plan are feeling their way now. It is not known what opinions will be
expressed
by the residents of this section on the annexation question.
Mayor
Dutton had to move last year across the street to get out of this city
[Passaic],
and
should his present site be annexed he would be compelled to move many blocks.
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
6, 1902
PROTEST
AGAINST CHANGE
Clifton
Property Owners Confer With the Freeholders
THE
STREET GRADE IS DISPUTED
It Is Alleged
That Drain Water Would Be Diverted to Their Property-A Kick
Against
James Greeley's Bill as Bridge Inspector.
The
freeholders held a short meeting yesterday morning, there being very little
business
on hand to demand their attention. A communication was read from Mary
E.
Ryerson and Jennie Gary, of Clifton, catering protest against the way the grade
is
being
altered on a street in Clifton, at Weasel Brook, and complaining that the
change
will turn the drainage water on to the writers' property, to their damage;
also,
objecting to the destruction of shade trees. The communication was referred to
the
road committee. Freeholder Dillon objected to the payment of the claim of
Bridge
Inspector Greeley, of Passaic, on the ground that Greeley had not been at the
bridge
under his inspection for five days. The bill was "hung up" for
investigation.
The
light inspector reported 110 lamps out during the past month, and the matter
was
referred to the finance committee to make the usual deduction. Mr. Thomas'
resolution
authorizing the securing of bids for the laying of a 20 inch pipe sewer at
Main
Street and Barclay Avenue, Clifton, was adopted, as were Mr. Blauvelt's
authorizing
the county collector to pay the election officers and owners of polling
places,
and Mr. Dillon's providing for the adoption of Mercer Street from First to
Third
Street as a country road.
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
6, 1902
FROM
CLIFTON TOWN
Daily
Budget of Village Happenings Gathered for the News.
Election
morning the Clifton Athletic club played a game of football with the team
of St.
Agnes' school. The members played very well, but the Paterson team had
decidedly
the advantage in weight and practice. The score was 5 to 0 in favor of St.
Agnes'
school. The game was played on the racetrack and a number of people were
present.
Surely the number of red and black flags showed interest.
A
number of the young people had an impromptu dance Tuesday at the home of the
Misses
Disbrow.
Mr. and
Mrs. Simpson, of Clifton Avenue, have a little girl, born Tuesday.
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
6, 1902
CLIFTON
HONOR ROLL
The
following is the honor roll for Clifton school No. 7:
Grade
V.- Emma Walker, August Kreb, Albert Meenen, Sara Pislor.
Grade
VI.- Sadie Walker, Stephen Smitney, Helen Van Hassel, Bertha
Walker.
Grade
IV.- Mary Ann Accorsi, Mary Krebe, Jessie Baker, Paul Lau, Willie
Meenen.
Grade
III.- Cornelius Quadland.
Grade
I.- Minnie Zegel, Alice Meenen, Lena Castler, Selma Bottcher, Plorence
Hoffman,
James Hilton, August Meenen, John Gregory, Jackson Zanette, Mortus
Leiber,
Fritz Craft, Freddy Matthews, Calse Pasquilen, Helen Gardger, Rose
Tonan,
Frances Somers, Michal Dutka, Alfred Sperling, Joe Leiber, Momolo
Zanguando.
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
8, 1902
MAYOR
DUTTON OPPOSES PLAN TO ANNEX HIM
He
Says, "A Still Tongue Makes a Wise Head" and
The
article which, appeared in the News on Thursday referring to the proposed
annexation of a part
A News
man in talking to "Mayor" Dutton about the subject elicited but a few
words from him. They
citizen
said:
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
11, 1902
ADVICE
TO ACQUACKANONK
In view
of the great advantage Clifton and vicinity have derived from the extension
of free
postal delivery, it is a matter of surprise that Athenia, Allwood and
Delawanna
do not demand the same advantage.
All
three places are so situated that an independent station could be created in
place
of the
local post office, thus disposing of the objection that they would lose their
identity.
Clifton is just as much Clifton now as it was before it was made a station of
the
Passaic office, the only difference being the presence there of two mail
carriers,
who go
from door to door with mail matter twice a day. To the New Yorker
thinking
of buying or building a home in or around the village, this fact of free
postal
delivery is a decided inducement. Good postal facilities rank next to good
schools
in the opinion of city folks.
What we
would suggest is that the Acquackanonk Township Committee take steps
to have
free delivery extended to all parts of the township. Paterson could serve the
Richfield
district and Passaic the rest of the territory.
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
12, 1902
WANTS
COLLECTOR'S BOOKS
Acquackanonk
Township Committee Renews Old Fight
DISPUTE
OVER THE TAX BILLS
Officials
Cannot Tell Whether They Have Been Paid, as Former Collector Lawson
The
township committee of Acquackanonk is again after the books of the late Ellis
H.
Lawson, who had been collector for over fifteen years. Mr. Lawson steadfastly
refused
to turn over his books to his successor, Mr. Kesse, consequently the new
collector
has had a hard time of it. Recently Mr. Kesse sold a piece of property for
unpaid
taxes. Now it transpires that they had been paid, as the ex-collector's
signature
is attached to a receipt. Mr. Kesse had no means of ascertaining whether
they
had been paid or not as they appeared on the township books as unpaid. The
matter
will undoubtedly be brought to court, and the heirs of the ex-collector will
have to
explain why they will not turn over the books. Other matters transacted at
the
meeting appear in the official minutes which, follow:
Clifton,
N. J., November 11, 1902.
The
regular monthly meeting of the township committee was held on the above date
in Main
Avenue hall, all the members being present.
The
minutes of the meetings held on October 7 and October 18 were read and
approved
as read. The treasurer reported a balance of $539.71. Several bills were
presented
and on motion ordered paid. F. J. Marley presented a bill for 5 per cent.
retained
on amount due on various township roads, which, on motion, the treasurer
was
instructed to pay when Messrs. Chairman Thorburn and Committeeman
Frederick
certified that the repairs ordered made had been completed. A
communication
was received from the Passaic County Title Guarantee Company
asking
that the committee order cancelled off record the record of a sale of certain
lots in
Howard Street, Passaic City, which they claimed had been sold for unpaid
taxes
by the collector of taxes of the township on June 9, 1902. After discussion and
advice
from counsel, it was decided that inasmuch as the land in question was
unquestionably
in the city of Passaic the township officials had no right to assess
taxes
against it, or to sell it for unpaid taxes not properly assessed, and his being
a
fact
the township committee had no right to cancel from the records any tax title
which
is there. On motion these facts were ordered placed on the minutes, and the
clerk
requested to so advise the Title Guarantee Company. A communication was
received
from George P. Rust requesting the committee to execute a deed from the
township
to B. & C. Handschuh for property in Highland Avenue sold for unpaid
taxes.
The communication was accompanied by receipted tax bills from ex-Collector
Ellis
W. Lawson. On Motion the matter was referred to Collector Kesse for a
report.
On
motion the counsel was instructed to take such action as he thinks best to
secure
possession
of the books relating to the tax matters of the township, formerly in the
possession
of ex-Collector Ellis W. Lawson.
A
communication was received from H. B. Gravatt relative to a outhouse
maintained
by a neighbor on his property line, Vernon and Crooks Avenues. On
motion
the matter was referred to the board of health.
On
motion, at request of the collector, the chairman and clerk were instructed to
execute
deeds from the township to Franz Klein, lot 10, block 18, Moore and Morrill
map, to
Jacob Petraski and wife, lots 45 and 46 Shaw map, Clifton, and to John J.
Sullivan
lot 638, N.Y. & N. J. Bridge land company, each of these parties having
paid
the taxes and costs on properties mentioned.
Several
employees of Edward J. Dowling appeared before the committee with the
request
that the committee would see that they were paid the several amounts due
them
for work done in High Avenue. They were instructed to file claims against
Dowling.
The
resignation of John Byrnes as special officer was, on motion, accepted, and on
motion
the committee adjourned.
Allison
J. Van Brunt
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
13, 1902
Township
Committeeman Thorburn, of Acquackanonk, deserves congratulations
for his
good work in raiding a den in Clifton. It would be well if there were more
brave
men like him and those associated with him in the raid.
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
14, 1902
THE
GRAND JURY DIDN'T INDICT
This Is
the Current Rumor in Clifton Case
EVIDENCE
INSUFFICIENT?
It Is
Understood That the Complaints Against Mrs. Littlefield and Her Friends
Have
Been Dismissed and That She May Sue Some of the Raiders – Another Raid Is
Now
Talked of.
It is
generally rumored in this city today that the grand jury yesterday threw out
the
complaints
against Mrs. Eva Littlefield and her friends, who were charged with
keeping
a disorderly house in gilt-edged Clifton. As told in The News, a number of
citizens
raided the place the other night.
The
grand jury, so runs the report, suggested that if the Acquackanonk authorities
were
out to make a moral reform, they close up other alleged disreputable resorts in
the
township, some of which have licenses.
It is
also said that the raiders had little evidence against the place, though its
true
status
was well known. Some of the witnesses had only heard the stories and could
give no
personal experiences.
It is
said that Mrs. Littlefield has under contemplation suits for damages against
some of
the raiders, claiming that they violated the law in breaking into her home.
She
claims that only an officer with a warrant can force an entrance and that not
one of
the raiders had police powers.
There
has been talk of another raid on a place in Lakeview.
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
14, 1902
BISHOP
STARKEY VISITS CLIFTON
Confirmed
a Class at St. Peter's Church
WAS A
STIRRING SERVICE
Parish
In the Neighboring Town Stimulated by the Words of the Able Bishop of the
Newark
Diocese Last Evening – Complimented the Members on Successful Work as
Shown
by the New Building.
The
administration of confirmation at St. Peter's Episcopal mission in Clifton
marked
an epoch in the church's history. The church will celebrate its sixth
anniversary
Sunday and this marks a very interesting period in its growth.
This
was the first visit of the Rt. Rev. Thomas A. Starkey, bishop of Newark, to the
little
church at Clifton. Great interest was shown in the exercise and the building
was
crowded to the doors. Once before when services were held in the hall over the
post
office, the bishop confirmed a class presented by the Rev. Ernest A. Osborn.
Last
night a class of four, consisting of Arthur Redfern, Walter Williamson, William
Doherty
and Gustavus Anderson, received the sacrament. The priest in charge, the
Rev. E.
J. Balsey, presented the class, which he has been instructing for some time…
Bishop
Starkey held his audience and made a profound impression on all. He gave
an
eloquent and scholarly address on the "Meaning and Strength of
Confirmation."
He
spoke of the rapid growth of the church and the successful erection of such a
beautiful
chapel. He spoke in the highest terms of the little village of Clifton, and
said
that he took as much interest in visiting this church as any other in the
diocese.
He
anticipated in coming years a large edifice and a constantly growing
congregation…
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
21, 1902
MRS.
LITTLEFIELD INDICTED BY THE GRAND JURY
Alleged
Proprietor of a House In Clifton Will Have to Stand Trial on Charge Made
By
Citizens – Bill Found Yesterday.
Mrs.
Eva Littlefield, who was charged with keeping a disorderly house in Clifton,
and
whose place was raided by a band of citizens, will not go free, as was
supposed.
The
grand jury at first refused to indict her, but at the closing session yesterday
a
true
bill was found and will be sent to Judge Scott's court.
Mrs.
Littlefield might not have been indicted had she not made several bad
"breaks,"
it is alleged, to Prosecutor Emley and others. She defied the authorities, it
is
said, and this led to renewed efforts to secure an indictment.
When
the grand jury met yesterday the prosecutor insisted that the woman be
indicted.
After considerable wrangling the bill was prepared and ordered sent to
court.
Mrs.
Littlefield will now have to stand trial. Only one indictment was found in the
Clifton
case, that being against Mrs. Littlefield. The others caught in the raid were
held as
witnesses.
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
21, 1902
FROM
CLIFTON TOWN
Daily
Budget of Village Happenings Gathered for the News.
Bill
boards are being erected in Main Avenue, between Price's store and the hotel
sheds.
This will make traveling much safer for there was always danger from the
steep
incline near the road…
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
21, 1902
MRS.
LITTLEFIELD'S INDICTMENT
It is
not pertinent to discuss the influences that led the last Grand Jury to change
its
mind
and finally indict Mrs. Littlefield on the last day of session, but it is
pertinent
to
congratulate it on having done its duty.
Had the
Grand Jury not indicted Mrs. Littlefield, its members would have been
open to
serious criticism, for the character of the evidence, whether true or false,
was
sufficient to render it impossible to slight it.
It
should now be the work of the people of Acquackanonk Township to get evidence
against
the viler dens that exist in their township. If such evidence were placed
before
Judge Dixon, Acquackanonk Township would have a stirring up that it has
not had
since the abolition of the racetrack.
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
24, 1902
FROM
CLIFTON TOWN
Daily
Budget of Village Happenings Gathered for the News.
Tomorrow
afternoon the Dorcas guild will meet at the home of Miss Fontayne and will make
final
The
Fire Company will give a Thanksgiving eve dance at the firehouse
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
28, 1902
CORNERSTONE
LAID AT CLIFTON CHURCH
Rev.
Ame Vennema Delivers a Telling Address
OTHER
PASTORS ASSIST
Appropriate
Ceremonies at the New Building For the Clifton Reformed
Congregation
Yesterday – The Program Rendered _ Interesting Report of the
Organization
and Success of the Church Read.
On
Thanksgiving morning under the brightest auspices the services attending the
lying
of the corner stone of the new Reformed Church of Clifton were held.
Besides
the pastor, Rev. J. B. Ellsworth, Passaic and Athenia contributed several
ministers
to do honor on this occasion. The Rev. J. H. Whitehead, of the North
Reformed
church, who conducted the service; Rev. Ame Vennema, of the First
Reformed,
and Rev. Van Arsdale, of the Athenia Reformed church, were present.
The
music, by the large chorus choir, was especially good…
The
address by Rev. Ame Vennema was just what was expected. His words were
very
appropriate to the occasion. He congratulated the congregation on the
increasing
growth of the church, which necessitated a larger building and better
facilities
for worship. The day of Thanksgiving was especially appropriate on which
to
gather to lay the cornerstone…
The
historical sketch was read by Deacon W. J. Maharg as follows:
The
church was organized by a committee of the classis of Paramus on Tuesday
evening,
April 19, 1892, with thirty-four charter members. The church was the
outgrowth
of the Union Sabbath school prayer meeting and preaching services, the
Sabbath
school being the first organized, the first services being held May 15, 1870.
The
union prayer meeting followed commencing during the fall of 1894. The
preaching
services, next in order, were inaugurated January 1, 1888. Our church
thus
started has shown a steady and encouraging progress along all lines to the
present
time.
The
chapel in which services have been held up to the present time, was deeded to
the Reformed
church of Clifton by the Clifton Union Sunday School society, about
one
year after the organization of the church.
The
present parsonage was erected the fall and winter of 1893.
After
an existence of ten years it became apparent that with the growth of the
church
and community, new and larger church accommodations were a necessity.
This
led to the planning for the erection of the building, the cornerstone of which
will be
laid today. Our new church will have an ordinary seating capacity of 260
which,
on occasion, can be increased to over 300.
The partition between the church
and
Sabbath Schoolroom will be so arranged as to permit the throwing of the two
rooms
into one, the entire seating space being in view from the pulpit, giving us a
room
that will accommodate over 600.
The
plans also call for an enlargement of both the main Sunday school room and
infant
classroom; this additional space will be appreciated as the Sunday school is
becoming
very much crowded.
While
we have been blessed in the increase of our temporal affairs for which we
have
cause to be thankful, God has also blessed us along spiritual lines, adding to
our
number steadily, those that have confessed Christ, and also many from other
churches
who have moved into our village.
The
church starting with 34 members now numbers 127.
The
Rev. William Manchee, of Passaic, who was the last minister in charge of the
union
preaching services, and who was very helpful in his organization of the
church
remained as stated supply for a few months.
The
Rev. Edward Birdsall was called as the first pastor in the fall of 1892, and
after
a
faithful and helpful pastorate of over six years, was called home by his
Heavenly
Father
to his reward on April 8, 1899.
The
second pastor was the Rev. Henry C. Van Haagen, who served the church from
September
1899, to June 1900.
Our
present pastor, the Rev. J. S. Ellsworth, began his pastorate December 1,
1900.
The
growth of the church since that time, its activity along all lines, has been a
source
of gratification to all interested…
Elder
Johnstone McCall assisted the pastor in packing the box. The list of papers
placed
in the box follows:
Members
of consistory, church members, officers and teachers in Sunday School,
superintendents
of Sunday school, officers and members of Christian Endeavor
society,
officers and members of Women's Missionary society, officers and members
of
King's Daughter's society, choir, Aid society, Young Men's club,
superintendents
of sewing
class, records of primary class and contributions for gift windows,
photographs
of pastors, historical sketch of church, church seal, Word of God,
mission
field, officers of Acquackanonk, Thanksgiving proclamation by President,
Passaic
and New York daily papers.
To the
singing of the hymn, "The Church's One Foundation," the pastors
leading
the
way, followed by the choir and congregation, all assembled to see the
cornerstone
laid by the Rev. J. S. Ellsworth. The few solemn words were said, the
prayer
repeated and the benediction pronounced.
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
November
28, 1902
THOMAS
DUTTON APPOINTED TOWNSHIP, TRUANT OFFICER
Children
Who Do Not Attend School In Acquackanonk Will Hear
From
Him.
The
monthly meeting of the board of education of Acquackanonk Township was
held at
the Clifton schoolhouse on Tuesday evening. The committee on ventilation
reported
its labors completed; all the classrooms in the schools having been supplied
with
ventilators. On motion the committee, consisting of Messrs. Nathan,
Hutchinson
and Baker, were discharged.
Messrs.
Barrett and Cartwright, the committee on heating, reported that they,
together
with Mr. Carshore, had visited the school buildings and made a thorough
inspection
of the heating plants. These are now in first class condition. No matter
how low
the thermometer may drop, no school will have to close for lack of heat, as
has
been the case in the past.
The
clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for coal – all bids to be opened at
the
next
regular meeting of the board; the board to have the right to reject all bids,
if, in
its
opinion, the price is considered too high.
The
matter of truant children was next taken up.
A list
of sixty-one names of children not attending school was handed in. The
following
was adopted: To appoint Thomas Dutton as truant officer and to have
blanks
printed with the law relating to truant children, calling the attention of
parents
or guardians of such children to the fact that unless they send their children
to
school the law will be enforced. These blanks are to be sent out by the
principals
of the
schools. If no attention is paid to them, they are to refer the cases to the
local
trustees
for further action. If, in turn, they should fail to influence the parents,
then
the
names are to be given to the truant officer.
A
communication from County Superintendent Wilcox was received, notifying the
board
that the township treasurer is the proper custodian of the school funds, and
not the
collector. It was resolved that whatever the new law called for should be
complied
with.
It was
resolved to close the schools today and also that the schools close for the
holidays
on Wednesday afternoon, December 24, and reopen Monday, January 5.
The
next regular meeting of the board will be held on Tuesday, December 16,
instead
of on the 30th.
As
reported in the Passaic Daily News.
Gathered
by Donald C. Lotz, 12/3/2002.