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Early in 1855 a branch road was l)uilt from the New Jersey (now the Pennsylvania) Railroad, in East Newark, and across the Passaic to connect the Morris and Essex with the New Jersey Railroad, and for many years passengers from Orange and other places were carried over the Morris and Essex Railroad as far as East Newark, on the line of that company, and thence without changing cars over the New Jersey tracks to Jersey City. In 1 860 the Hoboken Land and Improvement Company obtained a charter for a railroad connecting New- ark with Uol>oken. This railroad was completed November 19, 1862, when the trains of the Morris and Essex Railroad were run direct to Hoboken tiirough the Bergen tunnel. In 1868 the Morris and Esse^ Railroad was leased to the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company, who, several years subsequent to this, constructed a tunnel of their own through the Bergen hill, running diagonally across a portion of the old Bergen tunnel, which is now used by the Erie Railroad. The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad runs thirty-seven trains daily each way between Orange and New York, Sundays excepted. Of these three are express trains, that make no stop between the Oranges and Hoboken. In the year 1S57, when the effects of the financial panic which had visited the country that year were still severely telt. the directors of the Morris and Essex Railroad, with the mistaken idea that they could largely increase the revenue of their road, adopted a resolution to increase the fare between Orange and New York, and Orange and Newark fifty per cent, on commutation tickets and twenty-five per cent, on way fares, and also to reduce the number of trains about one-half. The directors of the Morris and Essex Railroad soon found that they had greatly mistaken the temper of the Orange people when they imagined that the citizens of that place would quietly submit to such treatment at their hands. Public meetings of citizens were held and the utmost indignation was expressed. A committee of leading citizens were appointed to wait upon the directors of the Morris and Essex Railroad. This committee was met by the railroad directors with a contemptuous refusal to recede from the position they had taken, and were told to go back to the people of Orange and inform them that the directors of the road understood their business ; that Orange travel was not worth having, and if the people did not submit they would bridge Orange over. This insolent answer to their just demands aroused the residents of Orange to the highest pitch of indignation. The people decided to be independent of the Morris and Essex Railroad, and to leave it severely alone. In less than two weeks an omnibus company was organized, with a capital of $5,575. Single fare between Orange and Newark was ten cents, and the yearly commutation was $25. From its start the stage line was an immense success, and it was not long before the Morris and Essex Railroad Directors receded from their untenable position and reduced the fares to the old standard. This, however, had little effect upon the Orange public, so bitter was the feeling against the railroad, and the stage company continued to do a big business. During the first year it carried 80,000 passengers between Orange and Newark- The capital stock was increased to $io,coo, besides paying a dividend of ten per cent, to stockholders- The omnibus line was continued three years, when it was dissolved, its property sold and the money re- turned to the stockholders. Subsequent to this a horse railroad was built betvvfeen Orange and Newark, which at first was a very small affair, but subsequently merged into the Orange and Newark Horse Car Railroad Company. The Orange branch of the New York and Greenwood Lake Railroad was built some eighteen or twenty years ago as a branch of the Montclair Midland Railroad system. It had its origin in the bad feeling that had always existed between a certain portion of the residents of the Oranges and the old Morris and Essex Railroad and its successor, the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western. The Watchung Railroad had a very precarious existence, and for awhile ceased running trains entirely. It was revived and absorbed by the New York and Greenwood Lake Company, and is now operated by the Erie Railroad Company. It extends from St. Mark's Church, West Orange, to Forest Hill, Newark, where it joins the main line of the Greenwood Lake road and forms a short route to New York. This road was the first to run express trains to New York from Orange, and has been the pioneer in many reforms in the train service. The Orange and Newark Horse Car Railroad Company was organized in 1859, when a charter was ob- tained from the Legislature. The project, however, slumbered for a year or two, owing to the opposition of one or two i)roperty owners in Market street, Newark, who sought to obtain an injunction restraining ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST the company from laying tracks in that thoroughfare. The suit was finally decided m favor of the com pany m i860, but the excitement that preceded and followed the breaking out of the war delayed the building of the road, and it was not until the Spring of 1862 that the road was built. Regular trips were not made until July of that year, when cars were run from the corner of Main and High streets, Orange, to Market street depot, Newark. r^" :;??.-■"; .'-■ ' - ■ ■" ■"■ ' ■ ■ - Several years ago the Orange and Newark Horse Car Railroad Com- pany was absorbed by the Essex Passenger Railway Company, v.hich had also secured control of the majority of horse car lines in Newark, and was run by them for several years. During the latter part of the year 1889 the majority of the stock of the Essex Passenger Railway Company was purchased by Philadelphia capitalists, and the name of the company changed to the Newark Passenger Railway Company. They propose to ex- tend their line in Orange up Main street to the West Orange line, and thence through Valley street, West Orange, to Tory corner, in that place. The entire line from the Market street depot, Newark, to Tory corner, West Orange, will be operated by the overhead electric system, with new and handsome cars, and the fare for the entire distance will be five cents each way. The completion of this electric road will be of inestimable benefit to the citizens of Orange, as it will give them rapid transit to Newark, and bring them into closer relations with that live business centre. Reynold's Terrace. EDUCATIOHAL FACILITIES. There is no County in the State of New Jersey, which pos- sesses a better and more thor- ough system of Public Schools than is to be found in the County of Essex, and the schools of "the Oranges" are justly considered by all impar- tial judges, as among the best organized and most efficient in the County. The matter of education is a subject that has always received great attention in this progressive and cultured community. The Colonists from New Haven who settled Orange more than two hundred years ago, brought with them a keen 1 'i|li>.;T^ ■> ^ ^a ^lll iIn t - - — "" .-«r..,— ' bK Corner Lincoln and Highland Avenues. ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. )^W^f^ appreciation of the value and importance of the ediu ation of the young. The pro])ortion of those whose sij;natures on early town records appear liy their mark, is small, and this fact, taken in consideration with the circumstance that learning in those days was not as general and as widely diffused as it is to-day, indicates an intelligent community. One of the earliest schools in Orange was a classical school for hoys, tauglit by the Rev. Caleb Smith, v.ho was the second pastor of the Mountain, now First I'resbyterian Church. Kxactly how long this school was conducted the records do not clearly indi- cate, but it is known that he was pastor of the church from Novem- ber 30, 1 748, to October 22, 1 762 — nearly fourteen years. The school was held in his study. Mr. .Smith was a graduate of Yale College, and previous to his settlement in Orange, had assisted his father-in- law, the Rev. Mr. Dickinson, in teaching a class in Latin at Eliza- beth, then called Elizabethtown. lOvidence of the e.xistence of Mr. Smith's school in Orange is found in an old account book kept by him with his parishioners. In it are accounts with six young gentlemen, who are charged with the price of tuition, with Latin and Greek (irammars, and with several clas- sical books, as well as with the price of board. The Rev. Jedediah Chapman, also a grad- uate of Vale College, succeeded Mr. Smith as pastor, and held the pastorate from 1766 to iSoo— thirty-four year.s. .\ portion of this pastorate included the stormy period of the Revolutionary war, when in all probability educational matters were overshadowed and neglected in the excitement of political interests. But it was only for a brief period that the proper instruction of the young was suffered to remain in abeyance. Peace had no sooner come than measures were taken to found the Orange Acad- emy. A substantial stone building two stories high was erected on Main Street in 1786. The building was only torn down a few years ago, although for many years before that it had been used for business, and not for school purposes. From early records it appears that the Acadainy was intended to bea pub- lic school, for the use of all the inhabitants of Orange. The association which built the Academy, was at first purely voluntary, as the earliest statute for incorporating institutions of learning, was passed in 1 794, and the trustees soon after availed themselves of it and became an incorporated body. It had a high reputation as a classical school, and its fame drew patronage from abroad, .\mong its pupils was John McPherson Berrien, afterwards a prominent citizen of (Georgia, who served his State in the United States Senate for fifteen years, and was also Attorney-General of the United States. Joseph C. Hornblower, afterwards Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, and one of the most eminent jurists that New Jersey has ever produced, was also a graduate of this Academy. Among other schools of prominence in the early history of Orange, were the old white school house, near where the present Brick Church stands in East Orange, and that of .\unt Polly Condit, which was started on Main Street, near Day. The latter was started about 1812. In the early part of the present century a public school was opened in that part of Orange known as 'lory Corner, now included in the limits of West Orange. The first teacher was a Scotchman named Simon Simpson. He remained there but a few years, when lie resigned and returned to his native coun- try, but subsetpiently came back to Orange, where his daughters established a young ladies seminary. CORNKK Ck.\1K.\I, .XVENI'K ANi3 CEX IKR STREET. ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 9 The school established at Tory Corner, by Mr. Simpson, was afterwards taught by Mr. Shaler J. Hillyer, and under his management it became one of the most noted institutions of learning in the coun- ty. Among the most prominent schools of later days were those of Miss Julia A. Dobridge and the Rev. Joshua D. Berry, both of them .schools for boys and girls; Mr. TenBroeck's school for boys, the Rev. C. S. Stocking's boarding school for boys, the Misses Bradshaw's Young Ladies' Seminary, the Young Ladies' Seminary at Brick Church, founded b> Rev. F. A. Adams, D. D., who afterwards had one of the leading L''.--.!.l. SCOTLANJi R ..;■ -i: 1' Ai'lNTROSE AVEXUK. (Orange Mountains in distance.) boys' schools. The Misses Robinson, whose father, Col. Chester Robinson, was for many years Principal of the Orange Academy, and one of the most noted educators in the place, for many years conducted a Young Ladies' school on the corner of Main Street and Lincoln Avenue, Orange, which they only gave up during the present Summer. This school is now continued by the Rev. C. S. Stocking. The Dear- born-Morgan school, on Main Street, is one of the best known private schools in this section. It also Jits pupils of both sexes for college, as thoroughly as any preparatory school. As early as 18 17 a fund was founded by voluntary contributions of the benevolent for the education of children whose parents were unable to pay for their tuition. This fund has been carefully nurtured, and the revenue therefrom now goes toward the education of children at the Orphans' Home. In 1846 the office of Township Superintendent of Public Schools was created. The history of public schools in Orange has been one of continued progress, although the setting off of East and West Orange proved for a time a great detriment to the establishment of a proper system of graded schools. In 1861 the propriety and advantage of combining the districts in the central parts of the town and establishing a high school began to be considered. In 1862 the movement became quite general in the Ashland, Central and St. Mark's districts, which embraced territory containing about two-thirds of the children of the town. This ,o ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. district extended from what is now Walnut street, East Orange, to the top of First Mountain. The effort to establish graded schools aroused considerable oi)i)osition in the outlying and thinly-settled districts as the residents of those localities insisted that they were practically deprived of the benefit of the gram- mar schools, as they were located in the centre of the town, and at such a distance that it was difficult for their children to reach them. The troubles about the schools in connection with other differences be- tween the central and outlying districts, led to the separation of East and West Orange from Orange. In April, 1868, the !,egislature passed a law placing the public schools of the town of Orange under the care of a Board of Education, composed of nine members, three from each ward. This centralization of the work of public instruction has been attended with excellent results, among which are uniformity in the course of study and in text books, a thorough system of discipline, the selection of jjrincipals and teachers by a system of rigid examinations, and the sui)ervision of the entire educational system by a Superintendent of Public Schools, appointed by the Board of Education, and responsible to them alone. The present Board of Education consists of twelve members (three from each of the four wards). The . iVesident of the Board is Mr. .\ugustus T. Grinsted, who is a former principal of one of the Orange schools. The Superintendent of Schools is Prof. Usher W. Cutts, who has held this position for man) years. Orange has now a high school and grammar and primary schools. The number of children en- rolled in the schools, as appears by the report of the Board for the year 1889, was 2,098, and the amoun! expended for the support of public schools in Orange was $35,999.10 All of the i)ublic school buildings of Orange are large and substantial structures of brick, with consid- erable architectual beauty ; all have ample grounds, large and airy court yards, are well lighted and ven- tilated, and the closest attention has been paid to sanitary matters, as well as to providing jjroper egress in case of fire or panic. The capacity of the four principal school buildings is as follows : High School, nine rooms, seating capacity, 380 ; Park Avenue, eleven rooms, seating capacity, 537 ; Lincoln Avenue, eight rooms, seating 380 ; Valley, two rooms, seating 105. WATER SUPPLY AHD SEWERAGE. Until 1884 the City of Orange had no public source of water supply. The citizens were compelled to depend upon wells and cisterns for all water which they used for drinking and domestic purposes. As the town began to increase in population and buildings multiplied and were placed near together, it be- came evident that at no distant day the citizens of Orange v/ould be compelled, not only by sanitary rea- sons, but for the sake of getting a larger quantity of water, to seek for a permanent supply for the entire town. This was emphasized by the fact that for fire purposes the city was entirely dependent upon brooks and cisterns, and that the watei frecjuently gave out at fires. The late David N. Ropes, as well as the late Dr. William Pierson, together with George J. Ferry, Edward Austin and (ieorge H. Hartford. former Mayors of Orange, all urged action in this matter. While Mr. Ropes was in the Common Coun- cil from 1866 to 1870, he jjersistently advocated the procuring of a new sujiply. I'he subject was discussed; for several years, and various sources of supply were considered, Mr. Ropes being ably seconded by George Spottiswoode, and a number of leading citizens of both parties. There were, however, many citizens and tax-i)ayers who were bitterly ojjposed to taking any action in the matter, on account 01 the expense, and little or nothing was done until 1882, when it was decided to take the supply from the west branch of the Rahway river. Lands were purchased, water-rights acquired and a large storage reservoir was constructed on lands between the First and Second Mountains, just South of Northfield Avenue, V/est Orange. The quantity of land taken for reservoir [uirposes was 100.65 acres. The area flowed was 65.647 acres. The capacity of the basin is about 270,000,000 gallons, and at a comparatively small expense this capacity can be increased to 470,000,000 gallons. The dam is 832 feet long from the westerly end to the overflow. It is 20 feet wide on the top, and has a cemented wall ten feet thick at the base, running its entire length The overflow line is elevated 142 feet above the level of the railroad at Cone Street, thus insuring sufficient pressure to reach the top of the highest building in Orange. Hydrants are set near the street cor- ners and along the lines of streets, so that nearly every point in the city can be reached with 250 feet of hose. The works wcr^- turned over to the city in 1884. The cost of construction was $388,875.44. Since then ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. it additional sums have been expended on the works, and in extending and improving the plant and laying new mains, so that the entire cost of the water supply is $425,000. The city spends at the rate of $7,000 per year for new mains, maintenance of the works, elc. The supply of water for household and fire purposes is an abundant one, and for the latter it is so great that not a serious fire has occurred since the construction of the works. There are at present 200 fire hydrants in the city of Orange, 1 1 in South Orange and 2 in West Orange. THE PRESS. Orange has one daily and three weekly newspapers, published in the English language, and one weekly paper in the German language. The oldest paper in Orange, is the Journal, which is published every Saturday morning, by Mr. Edgar Williams. It was first issued July i, 1854, by Edward Gardner, and was then the only paper in Essex County, outside thfe city of Newark. In i86o, Mr. Gardner sold the Journal to Messrs. Henry C. Bloomfield and Henry Farmer. These gentlemen retained proprietorship until July 13, 1861, when Mr. Gardner again assumed possession, and remained at its head until the Spring of 1870, when Mr. J. M. Reuck of the New York Evening Post, assumed control. During the Avar the Journal was outspoken in its support of the Union and the Republican party. Mr. Reuck also made the paper a vigorous Republican organ. On April i, 1876, Mr. Oliver Johnson purchased the paper, changed it from a folio to a (luarto, made many improve- ments in its typo- graphical appear- ance, but made the mistake of at- tempting to make the paper more of a literary and artistic journal, than a newspa- per. In 1879 the paper was pur- chased by Mr. Samuel Toombs, a former Newark journalist, who at once changed the character of the paper and devot- ed its work to the home field, magnifying home interests, and Mr. Toombs' Thk Tobogg.'^n Slide in Orange Valley. Under giving full and accurate reports of all occurrences in the Oranges, able management the Journal entered upon an era of prosperity and influence, such as it had never occu- pied before. Mr. Toombs decided to make his paper a semi-weekly in October, 1883, and went to a heavy expense in doing so. For a while the new departure was very popular, and the venture a successful one. In the following Spring the paper removed to larger quarters. It was soon found, however, that a semi- weekly paper could not be made a permanent financial success in Orange, and the Journal returned to its former status as a weekly. In 1887 Mr. Toombs left the Journal to engage in literary work of another ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. character, and Mr. P^dgar Williams became editor and i)roprietor. Under his able management the paper has |>rospered to a remarkable degree, improvements have been made in the make up of the pa[)er. careful attention is paid to all local news, and the iiajjer occupies a ])osition of influence among the Re- publican press of the State. 'I'he Orange Chronicle is an independent paper in its politics, devoting its attention entirely to the interests of the city and supporting or criticizing men and meas- ures on their merits, and without re- gard to their party affilia- tions. The first number of the Chronicle was issued Janua- ry 30, 1869, by Frank \V. Baldwin and Joseph Atkin- son. During the year 1869, Mr. Atkinson sold his interest to J. 15. Loomis, and in May, 1870, Mr. Raldwin purchased Mr. Loomis' interest and secured full control of the paper. He has ever since conducted the editorial and business management of the paper with marked ability and success. The Chronicle has been enlarged three times. It is issued every Saturday morning, and is taken by the best people in all the Oranges. It is bright and newsy and gives detailed and accurate reports of al] public meetings in the Oranges, as well as of all local events, and contains a great deal of interesting gossip of the day, while its selected matter is more than ordinarily interesting and readable. It is one of the best paying newspapers in the County. The Orange Volksbote, which is printed in the German language, is devoted to the interests of the Ger- man-.\merican residents of the Oranges. It is Democratic in politics, and is a six-column paper, issued weekly. It was established in 1872 by Darstaedt & Erdman. In 1876 Mr. Darstaedt disposed of his interest in the paper to Mr. Erdman, and the latter has been editor and publisher ever since. The Orange Mail is a daily afternoon newspaper, with an increasing circulation. It was started April I, 1888, by Samuel Toombs and Daniel P. Libby. On the death of Mr. Toombs in March, 18S9, the paper passed into the hands of a stock company, and Mr. Libby assumed full control of the editorial and business management. In jjoliticsthe Mail is Republican, and it vigorously supports the candidates and policy of the party, and al the same time gives detailed and accurate reports of all the local events in the Oranges. The Orange Herald is a weekly Democratic paper, which has been conducted for about two years past by Mr. Daniel Dugan. It has taken a strong stand against the saloon element in the Democratic party of Orange, and has quite considerable standing. Main Sikkei', Opposhe Chronicle I'.uii.ding. PIRE AHD POLICE DEPARTMEHT. The Orange Fire Department, though one of the most efficient dejjartments of the city govern- ment, is one whose history dates back but very few years. Previous to 1857 Orange was without a Fire Department. For a year or two previous to i860 spasmodic efforts had been made to establish a fire ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. company in the place, which was then beginning to grow into large proportions, but they were all signal failures. During the year 1859 Mr. H. M. Graham, an enterprising citizen of Orange, raised money suf- ficient to partially pay for a hand engine. The engine was procured and brought to the town, and a vol. unteer company organized, but the Township Com- mittee refused to purchase it or to make any appro- priation towards its purchase. The old fogy element in the town was opposed to the formation of a Fire Department. They claimed there was no need of it, as there had never been any serious fires in the place, and that a fire of any kind was an almost unheard-of event, therefore there was no need to burden the tax- payers with the support of a department that was jiractically u-seless. It was also* urged that if an en- gine were purchased the rowdies in the town would set fire to buildings for the fun of seeing the engine work. Mr. Graham saw that it was useless to press the subject, and the engine was finally returned to its owners. When the town was incorporated in 1860 attention was again called to the subject, and Mr. Graham, who had been dubbed " Chief Engineer," made a humorous report to the public of the con- dition of the Fire Department, in which he stated that its most reliable apparatus was a syringe, a large sponge and a bucket. The satire had but little effect, though several times later on short-lived hook and ladder or engine companies were organized. It was not until 1867 that a permanent hook and ladder coinpany was organized. This was the germ from Later on a A Mountain Brook. which a Fire Department sprang, steam fire engine, a hose carriage, a hook and ladder truck and a hand engine were added volunteer Fire Department was disbanded and a paid Fire De- partment organized under Chief Engineer John J. Fell. The hand engine was sold and an- other steamer added, and horses were procured to draw the en- gines. The department at pres- ent consists of two steam fire engine companies and two trucks. The pressure on the water mains of si.xty pounds to the square inch is sufficient to give the de- partment all the water they re- quire for fires under ordinary cir- curnstances, and to throw streams over the highest buildings in the place, and it is but rarely that the engines are called into service. Orange has always borne the reputation of a quiet and orderly Winter Scene Opp. P. O. la 1873 the 14 ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. community, and although constables were elected from times dating back beyond the memory of the oldest inhabitant, yet there was little or nothing for them to do, and it was not until the incorporation of the town that an effort was made to organize a police force, and then the "force" consisted of a Town Marshal, John Grannis, and occasional specials for extra duty. This state of affairs continued for several years. As late as 1870 the entire police force of Orange consisted of a marshal and two patrolinen. A building in Center street was leased and fitted up for a station-house and ])olice court. Soon after the force was increased and ini])rovements were made in the discipline of the force. The temporary quarters of the police were found to be utterly inadequate to the needs of the department, and the present station-house on Center street was erected The force now consists of Chief of Police William McChesney, two sergeants and twenty patrolmen.- PUBLIC BUILDIHGS IH ORANGE. Within the last few years several handsome buildings have been erected on Main street, and others are in course of construction. There is no building in which citizens of all the Oranges take more pride than Music Hall, forming, as it does, a rallying place for them all, for concerts, lectures and drama- tic performances. This hall is an elegant three-sto- ry structure, in the English goth- ic style of archi- tecture, and is constructed of Philadelphi a brick and brown- stone, with terra- cotta trimmings. It stands on the northeast corner of Main and Day streets. The six- ty feet frontage is divided into triple bays: gran- ite columns, with carved graystone caps form the portals to a twelve-foot entrance in the centre. A broad, firei)roof staircase leads up to the second floor, where there are spacious lobbies tiled throughout. Beyond this lobby is the entrance to the main auditorium. The floor of this auditorium slants gradually toward the stage. The space occupied by the orchestra chairs and dress circle is 61x57 feet. There is a gallery immedi- ately above, extending entirely around the sides, this being on the third-story level. At the north end of the hall is a large stage, well supplied with scenery, dressing rooms, etc. The interior of the hall is handsomely decorated, the acoustic properties are excellent, the greatest care has been paid to ventila- tion, and, altogether. Music Hail is in every respect a charming audience room. During the amusement season it is occupied the greater part of the time for either musical or dramatic entertainments. In fact, more than once society people from Newark have been* forced to avail themselves of Music Hall for balls and other entertainments, as before Miner's Theatre was completed there was no place in that city suitable for such entertainments, and even now they are often forced to come to Music Hall, for the rea- son that it is impossible always to get Miner's Theatre. Some of the most select balls held in Essex County are given in this hall every Winter. On the first story of this building are the stores of Parsons & Music Hai.i. and First Presbyterian Church. ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. >5 Co., druggists, and S. & J. Davis, caterers and confectioners. On the second story of the building, on the opposite side of the lobby from the hall are the rooms of the New England Society. On the third floor is a smaller hall, known as Upper Music Hall. The Masonic Building, which stands on the nortii side of Main street, below the First Methodist Church, is an imposing brick structure, three stories high. The facade is of Philadelphia pressed brick, with terra-cotta trimmings. On the first story are the post office and stores, and a broad entrance way open- ing upon the staircase leading to the upper stories. On the second floor are offices, and on the third floor is a handsomely appointed lodge rooin, which is occupied on different nights by Union and Corinthian Lodges, F. t A. M., and Or- ange Chapter, Royal Arch Masons. This building is the property of Union Lodge, which is one of the oldest Ma- sonic lodges in the Stat-.- of New Jersey. It was erected 3 years ago, and cost $50,000. [t is the handsomest Masonic building within a hundred miles of New York. The Orange Memorial Hospital, which is a tasteful brick structure, is situated on Essex ave., near Henry st. It is the only hospital in the County outside the city of Newark, and is supported by the contributions of the benev- olent in all the Oranges. It was originally founded by the late John G. Vo.se, one of the most enterprising and public spirited citizens of Orange, to whose energy and public spirit the thriving settlement of Montrose is largely due. Mr. Vose was prompted to build the hospital as a memorial to a departed wife, whom he most tenderly loved, but not feeling altogether able to build such a hospital as he wished to see, from his private means, and feeling that others might like to join him in making this hospital a memorial of their departed ones, he gave it the name it at present bears. The idea became a popular one. Others gladly contributed to it in memory of their loved ones who had entered into rest, and from this slender beginning arose the present fine building. Only a few years ago Mr. John Burke, of Llewellyn Park, erected the Burke Pavilion, as an addition to the hospital, in memory of a departed brother. There are many beautiful memorials of others in and around the building. The hospital is under the control of a board of lady managers, whose members represent the leading families of all the Oranges. There is also an advisory board, composed of the Masonic H.m.l, Orange. i6 ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. most [jrominent gentlemen of the four Oranges, while on the sur- gical staff are the leading physi- cians of the four places. Adjoin- ing the hospital is the Training School for Nurses, the students of which care for the patients in the hospital while pursuing their studies. .\ handsome edifice for the Home of the Good Shepherd, a home for aged people supported by the Episcopal churches of the Oranges, is also being erected on Essex av., in vicinity of hospital. The Woman's Christian remjierence Union have a taste- ful brick- edifice on the southwest corner of South Main and Com- merce streets. This also contains a fair-sized hall for meetings. The Orange Free Library occupies a modest fr.une building on South Main street, near Prince. It is becomini; every year more popular. The Bureau of Associated Charities, which is a sort of clearing house for all the charitable work of the city, and is designed to prevent fraud and imposition on the charitable, and at the same time to help the deserving poor, occupy a large, tvvo-story frame building on Essex avenue. YOUNG MEH'S CHRISTIAH ASSOCIATION 419 Main Street, Orange, N. J. W Orange Memorial Hospital. BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Incorporated December, 1SS7. '• SAMUEL COLGATE, President. ROBERT D. DOUGLASS, Secretarij. AARON CARTER, Treasurer. Jonathan J. Broome, George Gray, Jacob D. Mills, Fred'k M. Shepard, Joseph Vf. Stickler, And the President of the Association, ex-officio. OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. K. M. COLGATE, President. A. D. CHAMBERS, Treasurer. DAVID G. HOLMES, Secretary Pro. tem. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. •ljOUNq]ylEN'sCH[\lSTlAN- o[ the \3. Geo. Bayles, M. D., Gilbert Colgate, Edw. E. Clapp, Sumner F. Dudley, Thos. S. p. Fitch, M. D., Edw. Green, W. S. Kjjowles, D. W. Richards, J. W. Stickler, Henry H. Truman. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Harold AV. Buchanan, General Secretary. JoH.v M. Laning, Jr., Assistant Secretary. John E. Dalphin, Office Assistant. Edwin W. Logan, Physical Director. VALLEY BRANCH.— 72 Free.man Strlet. Gilbert Colgate, Chairman. John M. Lamng, Jr.. Secretary. COLORED DEPARTJPNT.— Willow Hall, Main Street. ■ 1 > 'J ,A Jlfl .A 1 .■ h ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 17 CHURCHES AHD CEMETERIES. Orange may well be called a city of churches. There is scarcely a denomination of any importance that is not represented within its limits. Many of its churches are models of architectural beauty. The oldest is the First Presbyterian. This is the oldest church organization in the County, outside of the city of Newark. It was organized in 17 19, as "The Mountain Society," and was known as such for nearly or quite a century. As late as 1753 the parish embraced what is now Orange, East, West and South Orange, Livingston, Bloomfield, Montclairand Caldwell. In 1720 ground was purchased from Samuel Wheeler, on which to erect a house of worship. The site selected was in the middle of what is now Main Street, between Day and Cone streets. • The roadbed parted at the church and ran on either side of it, meeting again beyond the edifice. In 1754, a second edifice was erected, also in the middle of Main Street. It was built of stone and was possessed of little or no architectural beauty. On lune II, 1783 the Legislature of New Jersey incorporated the Church under the title of the Second Presbyterian Church of Newark. When the township of Orange was set off from Newark in 1806, it be- came necessary for the Church to change its corporate name, and by an act of the Legislature the title was changed to the First Presbyterian Church of Orange, which name it still bears. In May, 181 1, a half acre of land was purchased on the north side of what is now Main street, of Stephen I). Day for $400, .. and the present church edifice was erected. The corner stone was laid September 15, 1812. The old meeting house was taken down, and the material, as far as possible, was used in constructing the new. The stone tablet over the door of the old building was transferred to the inside of the tower of the new, where it remains at the present day. The church was dedicated in September, 1813. The old parsonage was built upon a four-acre lot purchased of Mathew Williams on the north side of Main street, opposite where Military Park now is, and included the lot now occupied by Grace Church, the plot being twenty acres in extent. The deed was given September 13, 1748. The price paid was four pounds per acre. The house was completed in the Summer of 1749, <"id in September of that year, Caleb Smith, the pastor of the church, with his young wife took possession of the house, which was then one of the best mansions west of Newark. The house was occupied thirteen years by Mr. Smith, was then leased to tenants, then occupied thirty years by another pastor, and fourteen years by another, and then used forty years as a tenement house, after which it was demolished. Some of the stones of the old parsonage were set m the dwelling of .\lbert Pierson, in 1854. Others were used in the foundations of Willow Hall, and others were converted into tomb-stones in Rosedale Cemetery. In 1836 measures were taken to provide a new parsonage A lot on High street was purchased of Abraham Harrison at two dollars per foot. The lot was fifty feet front, and^Mr. Harrison added a tract equally large by way of donation. The house was finished in the Spring of .837 and occupied by the pastor, the Rev. William C. White. When Mr. White retired from active service in 1855 the church donated him the parsonage and lot, and this property is still in possession of his heirs. Among other means of defraying their expenses the trustees of the old First Presbyterian Church resolved to build a sloop m .7S4, and run it between Newark and Albany, the par- ish to receive one-third of the profits of each trip. This sloop was known as the Orange Sloop. The sloop and the dock m Newark from which it ran, were sold about .8.2. The present church edifice comprises a large portion of the building dedicated in 1813. but has been enlarged and remodeled several times. The church has always been prominently identified with the history of the town, and its members have always been noted for their ardent patriotism. Rev. Jedediah Chapman, who was its pastor during the Revolutionary War, espoused warmly the cause of the Colonists, and more than once attempts were made to capture him and take him to the British Camp in order that he might be punished for his outspoken loyalty to the cause of freedom The loving vigilance of his people, however, frustrated all these attempts and he was enabled to escape in safety from British and Tory spies. During the civil war the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church were noted for their loyalty to the Union, and from the outbreak of the war till its close its pastor, the Rev. lames Hoyt was outspoken in his denunciation of secession and slavery, and in his support of the National government; indeed, the First Presbyterian Church was the rallying place for more than one ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. Union muciing, as well as for gatherings to furnish means to aid and relieve the soldiers, who were at the front or suffering from wounds and sickness in hos])itals. The Central Presbyterian Church had its origin from tlie fact that the l-'irst I'resbj terian Church and the Second, now Brick Church, East Orange, belonged to the New School branch of the Presbyterian body, while there were among the parishioners of both churches, several families who had removed from New York and Brooklyn, who belonged to the New School. In November, 1866, a meeting was held in St. Mark's School house, on the borders of Llewellyn Park, to confer about a new church. On the 27th Main St., Opp. Common, Looking West. of November it was resolved by the same gentlemen to form a new congregation. Subsequent to this Central Hall was secured and fitted up as a place of worship. Public worship was first held there Sun- day, December 16, 1866. The Church was organized with thirty-three members, by the Presbytery of Passaic, January 20, 1867. In 1869 a lot on the corner of Main and Prince streets was purchased, and the erection of the present church edifice w^as begun. The building was finished and dedicated July 14, 1872. The German Presbyterian Church, whose edifice is situated on William street, between Park and Hillyer streets, had its origin in the earnest efforts of Rev. Christian Wismer, of the German Theological Semi- nary, of Bloomfield, who visited the German people of Orange with a view to organize a Mission or Church among them. He was well received by both Germans and Americans. The First Presbyterian Church tendered him the use of their session room for his services, and services were held there until 1866, when the First German Presbyterian Church of Orange was duly organized, with the Rev. Christian Wismer as pastor. The corner-stone of the present church edifice was laid August 28, 1869, and the church was dedicated on ihe 2Sth of the following December. ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 19 The Methodist Church is very strong in (Jrange, having a large membershiii, and being very active in its work; The earHest Methodist services of which there are any record in the Oranges, were held in the old school house at Tory Corner in 18 19 and '20, by Rev. Charles Pitman, a missionary. In the .A.utumn of 1828 Rev. Isaac Winner, of Belleville, held occasional services in the house of a Mr. Bishop, near the corner of Main and Cone streets. On the last Sunday in August, 1829, old Masonic Hall on Main street was hired by the Methodists, and opened for divine worship. On September 20, 1830, the Board of Trustees of the Methodist Church purchased the lot on which the present edifice stands, and began the erection of a modest structure there. The first settled pastor was Rev. E. S. Janes, afterwards M.-il.\ St., OlT. IHE Cu.M.MUN, L>- UKIM.; i',ASI one of the most prominent Bishops of the Methodist Church. The first building was removed in 1859 and the present brick structure was erected in its place. It has been enlarged once or twice since, and the congregation is in a flourishing condition. From this church have sprung several Mission Chapels, as well as the large and flourishing Calvary M. E. Church in East Orange. Grace Episcopal Church is the second of the churches of this communion in the Oranges, and is an offshoot from St. Mark's. West Orange. It was organized by the Rev. Joshua D. Berry, who had charge of a flourishing school in Orange. The town of Orange, which at that time comprised Orange, East and West Orange, was just entering upon its career of prosperity resulting from the infusion of Xew York and New England blood into the community, and the need of an Episcopal Church more centrally located than St Mark's, was beginning to be felt. .\ meeting was held in Bodwell Hall, corner of Park and Will- iam streets, on March 5, 1854, when Grace Church parish was formally organized by the election of Jesse Williams and Philander T- Bodwell. as wardens, and eight vestrymen The lot u,.c.n which Grace Church 20 ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. stands, was purchased from the trustees of the First Presbyterian Church for $3,000. Ground was broken for the new edifice during the Summer of 1856, and on August 12, of the same year, the corner stone was laid. The edifice is built of brown sand stone, taken from a quarry in Pleasant Valley, West Orange, and was completed during June, 1857. The Church was consecrated July 16, 1857, by the Right Reverand deorge W. Doane, D. D., L. L. D, Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey, a large concourse of clergy being present. The cost of the church edifice and furniture was $[ 1,000, At that time there were 113 communicants in the parish. The first rector of the church was the Rev. James S. Bush, who entered ujjon his duties in July, 1856, and resigned in 1867. During the civil war, Mr. Bush was very outspoken in his loyalty to the Union, and in consequence incurred considerable hostility from certain ones who did not agree with his views. He held his own, however, and the Church soon acquired the reputation o^ being one of the most patriotic in Essex County. In 1868 Mr. Bush was succeeded by the present rector, the Rev. Anthony Schuyler, D. D. During this same year a rectory was built on William street, at a cost of $9,000. Under the ministrations of Dr. Schuyler, the history of Grace Church has been one of prog- ress and prosperity. In 1872 the congregation had increased to such an e.xtent that an addition to the church was necessary, and a brownstone transejit and chancel were added, and a new organ was pro- cured, the cost of these improvements being $20,000. In 1877 another addition was made, consisting of a brownstone Chapel and Sunday School room, costing $6,000. During 1888 Grace Church was again enlarged and beautified, and in 1890 the tower erected. The North Orange Baptist Church is the leading one of that denomination in the Oranges. It was organized in Waverly Hall, May 11, 1857, at first as a Mission and Sunday School. On August 2, 1857, thirty-nine persons signified their willmgness to unite in the formation of a Baptist Church. On Septem- ber 23, of the same year, the Rev. J. B. Moss was chosen pastor, and on November 5, 1857, he was installed, and the Church was publicly recognized by the council of Baptist churches, under the title of the North Orange Baptist Church. In December, 1859, the trustees purchased a lot on Main street, and erected a church, this being now a portion of the present lecture room and Sunday School. The present church was completed and dedicated May 31, 1874, and cost $75,000. It has since been added to and is now one of the handsomest and most imposing structures in Orange, and forms a conspicuous feature of Main street, standing as it does, on the corner of Main and Prince streets, facing the common. It has always numbered among its membership some of the wealthiest of the citizens of Orange. The Church has always been a most liberal contributor to missionary, denominational, and benevolent objects. The Orange Valley Congregational Church, which stands on Highland avenue, near Lincoln avenue, is one of the most unique and beautiful church edifices in Orange. It is built of trap rock from the mountain side, with brownstone trimmings, and is in the Gothic style of architecture. It was com- pleted in in 1868. The site on which the church stands, is a commanding bluff looking down upon the Orange Valley, and over across it upon the sloping sides of the Orange mountain, with its dense growth of forest, broken here and there by elegant villa sites and stately mansions, while in other directions may be obtained a superb view of the Oranges and the surrounding country. A chime of bells is hung in the tall steeple, and the sweet music of these bells can be heard for miles around. The first church edifice was down in the Valley, a short distance below, and is now occupied as a Roman Catholic Church. The first pastor of the Orange Valley Church, was the Rev George B. Bacon, D, D,, son of Leonard Bacon, the famous abolitionist. Dr. Bacon was very vigorous in his denunciation of slavery, and in his support of the Union during the war of '6i-'65, and formed one of a brilliant coterie of patriotic pastors, who did much to mould public sentiment in favor of maintaining the Union cause. Dr. Bacon remained pastor until his death, in 1876. During his pastorate the church was enlarged and a new organ procured. The Roman Catholic Church in Orange had its beginning about 1848, although the parish was not organized until 1850. From its start its career has been one of une.xampled prosperity, with the excep- tion of an unfortunate financial disaster which overtook it fifteen or eighteen years ago, when, through some mistakes in its management it became involved in debt to the extent of several hundred thous- and dollars. The other Catholic Churches of the diocese, however, ralied to its support and it was saved. From 1850 to 1869, the congregation of St. John's Catholic Church worshiped in a modest frame structure which still stands on the corner of White and Chapel streets. This is now used as a hall. The present ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 21 beautiful structure stands on the corner of Ridge and White streets, the highest point of land in the city, and is surmounted by a stone spire terminating in a cross, and reaching an altitude of over two hundred feet. The tower contains a chime of bells of remarkably sweet tone. The church edifice is built of red sandstone and trap rock, in. the Gothic style of architecture. It has a seating capacity of i.ooo, and the membership of the Church is very large. In addition to this, it is the handsomest church in Orange. The parish owns a tasteful parochial residence, several halls, sisters' houses and parochial school Near Valley Road. buildings. The value of the Church property is in the neighborhood of $200,000. The present pastor is the Rev. H. P. Fleming, who has been in charge since 1874. Other parishes of the Roman Catholic Church are Our Lady of the Valley, corner of Nassau and Valley streets, and a German Catholic Church. Both have large congregations and are in a flourishing condition. The most prominent cemetery in Orange is Rosedale. It is beautifully situated in the north-eastern extremity of the city, on Dodd and Washington streets, and contains about 100 acres, tastefully laid out. The surface of the ground is gently undulating, and the walks and drives are well kept, and shaded by grand old forest trees, as are also the burial plots. Artificial enclosures are being done away with, the lawn plan adopted wherever practical, and the culture of flowers is enco.iraged A pretty little lake near the centre of the grounds, forms a charming feature of this silent city of the dead, .\mong the many ;.^ ORANGE AXD ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. beautiful monuments here are a massive granite one on the plot of H. B. Auchincloss, a sarcophagus on the jilot of R. V. Westcott, and an elaliorate memorial cross erected by the late John C, Vose, of South Orange, in memory of a beloved wife. The Old Uurying Cround, as it is generally known, was for many years, theonly burial ])lace in the Oranges, and is the property of the First Presbyterian Church. It was deeded to the "Mountain Society" (now the I'irst Presbyterian Church), by Nathaniel Wheeler for a burial jilace, soon after the organization of that society. In 1792 about two acres was added to it by purchase, from the heirs of Samuel Ogden. It is situated on the corner of Main and Scotland streets, and- contains the remains of all the first settlers of the Oranges, as well as the ancestors of inany of the prominent families of the place. Some of the tomb- stones date back as far as 1726. Here are to be found the familiar names of Harrison, Williams, Crane, Pierson, Dodd, Baldwin, Munn, Peck, Condit, Freeman and many others. For years this cemetery has not been used for interment, except in very rare cases, when some descendant of the old families was brought there to be laid away among his forefathers. The cemetery was in a state of shameful neglect for a long |)eriod, but lately it has been cleared up and put in order, but even now it is anything but an attractive ])lace of sepulchre. St. Mark's Cemetery is situated on Main street, adjoining the Old Burying Ground. It is in a better condition than the latter, and contains the remains of the Right Rev. William Rollinson Whittingham, D. D., L. L. D., Bishop of Maryland, who was the first rector of St. Mark's Church, before his elevation to the episcopate, and who made his Summer home in Orange, and died there in 1879; also the bodies of Benjamin Williams, and ("aleb Harrison, the founders of St. Mark's Church, and the Rev. James A. Will- iams, for forty-seven years its rector. Interments arel)ut rarely made here now, Rosedale Cemetery being the principal burial place in the Oranges. St. John's Cemetery is situated on the corner ot Park avenue and Chapel street, and is entered by a drive-way from White street. It is the chief burial ])Iace of the Roman Catholics of Orange, and is tastefullv laid out. WEST ORANGE. The township of West Orange is the most westerly and northerly of all the Oranges. It was created by an act of the Legislature, March 11, 1S62, when the township of Fairmount was formed from portions of Orange, Caldwell and Livingston. In 1863 the Legislature, in consequence of troubles which had arisen in regard to the public schools, set of another portion of Orange to the township of Fairmount, and changed the name of Fairmount to West Orange. The township contains within its boundaries, some of the most beautiful and picturesque drives and avenues in Essex County, and some of the most elegant and costly villas in Northern New Jersey. In its limits are also Llewellyn and Hutton Parks, and the famous Eagle Rock. Two mountain ranges cross the township, running nearly parallel to each other from northeast to southwest. These are known respectively as the First and Second mountains. The former was called by the Indians the Watchung mountain. The princi|)al stream in the township is the West branch of the Rahway river. The mountain heights abound in attractive views, some of which have already been described The township is noted for its fine streets and broad avenues, nearly all of which are jjaved with Telford i)avement. The ])rincipal streets are al.so lighted with electricity. West Orange is preeminently a place of residences, although there are a few hat factories in the (ilace, as well as the Edi- son laboratory and phonograph works. The town contains some of the finest residences, with extensive grounds, in New Jersey; also, a number of old-fashioned houses, the residences of descendants of the old settlers of the place. Some of them are nearly a hundred years old, while others date back to the Revolutionary period. West Orange has a fine system of public schools, the principal ones being in St. Mark's district, where there arc two school buildings, one a large stone structure on ^'alley road, near the main entrance of Llewellyn Park, the other in the \'alley on Freeman street. The township is governed by a com- mittee of five citizens, elected by the peo])le each Sjiring, and known as the Township Committee. It has an excellent j)olice force, but no fire department. ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 23 The township contains within its limits several flourishing churches; the oldest and the largest of these is St. Mark's Episcopal. This may be considered a daughter of Trinity Church, Newark. In the latter part of the last century, Benjamin Williams, a man noted for his independence of thought and action, his devout and godly life, as well as the sincerity of his religious convictions, felt it his duty to leave the Presbyterian Church, to which he had hitherto belonged, and connect himself with the Church of Eng- land. The nearest church of that body was Trinity, Newark, which was situated six miles distant from his home. Notwithstanding this, Mr. Williams, with his family, was in the habit of driving to Trinity Church every Sunday, for years. In the year 1808 the Rev. Joseph Willard, Rector of Trinity Church, Newark, A West Orange Road. reported to the Episcopal Convention of New Jersey, "that he had performed divine service and preached twice at Benjamin Williams's, Orange, where he had large and attentive congregations: that there were several families who appeared to be attached to the Episcopal Church, and who regularly at- tended at Newark." The families thus alluded to were those of Benjamin Williams and his sons. These fam- ilies continued under the care of Trinity Church, Newark, and were favored with occasional services until 1819, when Bishop John Croes, the first Episcopal bishop of New Jersey, visited them, and continued from this time until his death, to include this neighborhood in his visitations. A portion of the house of Benjamin Williams, where the first service of the Episcopal Church was held, is still standing on Eagle Rock avenue, and is occupied by his descendants. In 1825 Orange was made a missionary station, and placed in charge of Rev. Benjamin Holmes, a missionary. The family of Caleb Harrison, also an influential resident of Orange, had joined the Episcopalians, and the little band of worshipers felt en- couraged to take steps for the formation of the parish On .\pril ;, 1827, the parish of St. Mark's was J4 ORANGE AXD ITS /'0/ATS OF IXTEREST incorporated under the laws of the State. The corner stone of the Church edifice was laid May 12, 1828, and the Church was consecrated in 1829, but the venerable Benjamin Williams, its founder, did not live to see the fulfillment of his hopes, having died September 4, 1826. Rev. Mr. Holmes reported to the Diocesan Convention in 1829, that there were fifty-four families in the parish. Mr. Holmes was called as rector, but, having received a similar call at the same time from St. Peter's Church, Morristown, he accepted the latter, and the Rev. William Rollin.son Whittingham was called as the first rector. He took charge June i, 1829. On November i. 1831, he resigned to give his whole attention to literary work connected with the Church. He afterwards became bishop of Maryland, and one of the foremost bishops in the Episcopal Church in .\merica. He made his Summer home in St. Mark's parish, and died there October i 7, 1879. His funeral was held in old St. Mark's and he is buried in its cemetery. On November 10, 1830, the vestry of St. Mark's called the Rev. Benjamin Holmes to be their rector. He accepted the appointment February 20, 1831, and soon after took charge of the parish, but was not formally instituted until July 4, 1831. One of the first acts of .the vestry after Mr. Holmes' institution was to build a tower on the church and procure a bell, and in September, 1833, an organ was purchased. In 1834 a house and lot was purchased for a rectory. This house and lot was sold two years later. Mr. Holmes died in 1836, deeply regretted by all his people, and beloved by the entire population. On his death the eyes of the congregation were turned to the Rev. James A. Williams, a grandson of the founder of the Church, who had just been ordained dea- con, and he was called to the rectorship. At his suggestion, however, the call was made but for six months, as he was young and without e.xperience. He was formally called to the rectorship January 25, 1837, and on September 9, of the same year, be was formally instituted by Bishop Doane. His charge of the parish lasted forty-seven years, his death occurring September 2, 1883. He received the degree of D. D. from Columbia College during his incumbency. ^Vhile he was rector, St. Mark's Church prospered greatly, and was three times enlarged, and from this Church have sprung directly or indirectly the follow- ing parishes, all of which are strong and vigorous: Grace, Orange; All Saints, Orange; Holy Innocents, West Orange; Christ, East Orange; Holy Communion, South Orange; St. Paul's, East Orange; Christ, Bloomfield, and St. Luke's, Montclair. Dr. Williams' talents and great executive ability soon gave him a prominent position in the diocese, and for forty years he was President of its Standing Committee. St. Mark's church is and always has been one of the foremost parishes in the diocese, in point of parochial work, and contributions for missionary and benevolent objects, and its success is largely due to the earn- est, zealous and self-sacrificing labors of Dr. Williams, who possessed to a remarkable degree, the love, confidence and esteem, not only of his own people, but of the entire community. In 1884 the Rev. Bishop Falkner was called to the rectorship, and at once actively entered upon the duties, following the same wise and prudent course which had been pursued by his predecessor. In 1886 and 1887 the Church was again remodeled and enlarged. A new sanctuary and chancel were added, and a handsome altar and reredos of Caen stone w^ere erected in memory of the Rev. Dr. Williams. At the same time a handsome stained glass window was placed in the chancel, in memory of the late Bishop Whittingham, the first rector of the Church. This Church abounds in beautiful memorials of the departed; among them, the pulpit in memory of Rev. John Lee Watson, D. D., a former assistant, a beautiful font in memory of one of the Wilrnerding family, and several fine stained glass windows to commemorate departed parishioners. Under Mr. Falkner's administration, St. Mark's has prospered greatly, and there are a number of flourishing so cieties connected with the parish. The Church also maintains a chapel on Washington street. Among other flourishing churches in West Orange are the St. Cloud Presbyterian Church, corner of Ridgeway and Mountain avenues; Church of the Holy Innocents, St. Cloud, Rev Charles S. Stocking, rector; the Second Valley Congregational Church, and the Pleasant Valley German Presbyterian Church. West Orange is more widely known as being the site of Llewellyn Park, than for anything else; indeed, it was ihis park which first gave a boom to the Oranges, and it has done more to introduce them to public notice than anything else. This park owes its existence to Llewellyn S. Haskell, a New York druggist, who came to Orange in 1855. Endowed with a keen love of nature, and a remarkably acute artistic perception, he saw at a glance the beauties and possibilities of the forests and glades of the moun- tain side, to make up one of the most beautiful parks that is to be found in the vicinitv of New York. He ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 25 purchased from the various owners, their wooded tracts, rugged quarries and rolling farm lands, amount- ing in all to nearly eight hundred acres, which he proceeded to lay out in winding roads, romantic bridal paths, rustic rambles, cascades, lakes, flower gardens, lawns and attractive villa sites, the whole forming one grand landscape garden of rare poetic beauty. In fact, Llewellyn Park is a combination of rare genius and natural beauty. It belongs to the people who live in it, but the large-hearted and liberal- minded man who founded it, always while he controlled it, insisted that it should be open under proper restrictions to the public, at all times except on Sundays, and this policy has ever since been maintained. There is no sameness in the Park, either in its architecture, its landscape gardening, or its views. The roads are smooth and perfectly kept, and nearly all of them are paved with Telford. These avenues carry out the romance of the place in their names. Tulip avenue. Oak Bend, Wildwood avenue. Cliff avenue Mountain avenue, Glen avenue and Glenellyn, are all suggestive. The trees in Llewellyn Park are also a feature of this beauty spot of the Oranges. Many of them are old monarchs of the forest, that were standing when the Williamses and Harrisons bought the land of the Indians, for a few handfuls of gunpowder, some beads, brass buttons, blankets and rum. Others, Entr.axce to Lle\vell\n P.\kk. of course, are of more recent growth; others again were brought from distant lands by Mr. Haskell, and set out with his own hand. There are stately tulips, majestic oaks, waving maples, silvery beech, grace- ful linden, elm and oak, towering chestnuts, weeping willow, all forming one harmonious whole. Then, too, there are superb shrubs and flowers, which go still farther to enhance the beauty of the landscape. A life-size bust of Mr. Haskell stands upon a granite pedestal at the left hand side of the main entrance to the Park, and testifies alike to the worth of the man and the affectionate regard with which his name is cherished, not only by the dwellers in the Park that bears his honored name, but by the people of the Oranges generally. Among the elegant residences in this Park, are those of Thomas A. Edison, the great electrician, John Burke, David L. Wallace, D. A. Heald, President of the Home Insurance Com- pany, of New York, O. D. F. Munn, of the Scientific American, George J. Seabury, William Barr, Wen- dell Philips Garrison of the Evening Post, R. C. Browning and H. B. Auchincloss. 26 ORAXGR AKD ITS PO/iVrS OF IXTEREST. Another point of attraction alluded to in the drives about the Oranges, is Eagle Rock. It is worthy, however, of a more extended notice, as for many years, long, in fact, before Llewellyn Park was thought of, it was a noted place of vantage for obtaining a view of the surrounding country, and tourists flocked to it from all directions. It stands on the highest summit of the First mountain, a short distance above the Eagle Rock avenue gate of the Park. From its summit may be seen the Oranges, Clinton, Newark, Eliza- beth, Newark Bay, the Kills, Staten Island, the Narrows, New York Bay, Jersey City, New York and the Brooklyn Bridge. In another direction can be seen Bloonifield, Montclair and Paterson, in the distance. The Rock is reached by a line of stages from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western station in Orange, which makes frequent trips. The rock derives its name from the fact that about two centuries ago a pair of eagles built their nest in one of the lofty trees on its top. At its entrance stands a quaint, ivy-grown structure, whose style of architecture belongs to the mediaeval period. It is the former residence of Mr. Haskell, who owned the Rock, and is aptly called the Eyrie. The point of attraction in West Orange to the scientist, the electrician and the student is the laboratory of the celebrated I'homas A. Edison. It is visited weekly, and almost daily, by distinguished men from all over the world The series of buildings which make up the laboratory, are situated on the corner of \"alley road and Lakeside avenue. They are all substantial brick structures. The main one, which is directly on the corner, is an imposing edifice, three stories in height. This contains on the first floor, a magnificent library which is finely finished in ash and oak, artistically carved. It is provided with galleries and alcoves, by which the upper tiers of book shelves are reached, these shelves running from the floor to the ceiling, and being filled with valuable works on electricity and kindred subjects. A large oi)en fire jjlace is a feature of this room. Near the centre of the library is Mr. Edison's private desk, which is connected by electric call bells, and speaking tubes with all portions of the series of build- ings. In the rear of the library, on the first floor, is the store room. Thisisa veritable museum, or, rather, it is a combination of museum, grocery store, iron-mongers shop, drug house and tinware establishment. In- deed, it would be hard to mention any article that is not represented there. There are skins, hair, horns, hoofs, teeth of almost every known domestic and wild animal, including tusks of elephants, hide of rhinocerous and hippototamtis, horn of antelope, antler of deer, shark's teeth, lama's wool and specimens of many other beasts, too numerous to mention. There are also, almost every known variety of grain and cereals, fishes from all quarters of the globe, the rarest and most costly of drugs and chemicals, ore of gold. silver, copper, tin, etc. Here, too, may be found flour, sugar and many other commodities found in a grocery store, as well as a collection of iron and tinware of various sorts. The reason for this remarkable collection is that Mr. Edison is continually making e.\periments in all directions, and it is necessary for him to have at hand, and in easy reach, all these articles, as there is no telling when he may be called upon to use them. On the second story of this building are a number of small rooms, in which Mr. Edison's assistants are making experiments, conducting researches and completing work under his direction. On the front part of the third story is a large hall, where tests are made of the phonograph, and exhibitions given of its wonders. Back of this hall are small work rooms, and a well fitted up photograph gallery, and a room devoted to the display of Mr. Edison's inventions in the telegraph and telephone. To the north of the main building is a long, low, one-story brick structure, known as the galvenometer building. It is filled with the most delicately adjusted instruments for measuring electric currents, and one peculiarity of the structure is that there is not a particle of iron or steel in its construction, all the nails, nuts, and screws being of copper. North of this building are the chemical rooms, where experiments are made. In another portion of the grounds are the boiler and engine houses, forges, etc. A short distance east of the laboratory, and just over the Orange line, is another cluster of brick and frame buildings, which form the Edison Phonograph Works. Here all the cylinders for the phonographs made throughout the country are pre- pared, and here, too, are made the famous talking dolls. DRIVES IN AND ABOUT THE ORANGES. The Oranges have long been noted for their many and attractive drives, with fine paved road beds, broad streets, romantic scenery, ever changing vistas of hill and mountain, woodland and fields, wild and rocky mountain ledges, wrought into weird, fantastic shapes, by mighty convulsions of nature, ages ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 27 The Old Mill. ago, in the throes of the world's creation, in one quarter alternate with stately mansions and charming villa sites, with well kept lawns and spacious grounds in the other. The streets are paved with Telford pave- ment and are as hard and smooth as a floor. Orange was the pioneer in adopting this pavement, which is now general throughout Essex County, and the credit of its introduction is due to Daniel Brennan, Jr., and George Spottiswoode. This pavement has all been paid for by the adjacent property owners. There are more than seventy-five miles of this pavement laid in the streets of the Oranges. Main street is the princi- ple thoroughfare of Orange and East Orange. It extends from the Newark city line in a westerly direction 10 Valley street, West Orange, and is really a continuation of Orange street, Newark. Its course is irregular, fol- lowing as it does the original old road of a century ago. From Prince street to Willow Hill, Main street proper, is 150 feet wide. On the south side of the street between these points, is a narrow strip of land, containing many handsome trees and dignified by the name of the Common. On the east side of the Common is South Main street, which joins Main street at each end of the Common. Main street is closely built up along its entire route, through both Orange and East Orange and on it are many elegant places. This street, however, is more of a business thoroughfare than a place of residence. On it are situated in the City of Orange, the First Presbyterian, North Baptist, Central Presbyterian, First Methodist and Grace Episcopal Churches, and in East Orange, the Brick Presbyterian, First Reformed, Christ Episcopal, Calvary Methodist, Munn Avenue Presbyterian and First Congregational Churches. Here, too, in both places are the banks, leading business houses and offices, the newspaper offices, and in Orange, Music Hall, the Ma- sonic Temple, the Young Men's Christian Association building, the Woman's Christian Temper- ance Union building and the Free Library In East Orange are the People's Bank, and the Commonwealth building. Park avenue, which is 100 feet wide, and paved with Telford, ex- tends from Llewellyn Park en- trance, West Orange, easterly in an almost direct line to ISIoomfield avenue, Newark, a distance of four miles. It is skirted by fine residences, and from the many hills over which it passes, fine views may be .^N Old Homestead. 28 ORAA^GF. AXn ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. obtained of the surrounding country, notably at tlie intersection of Park avenue, Park, and Washington streets, and at Park avenue and High street. Park avenue and Prospect street. Central avenue, which is also 100 feet wide, extends from the Valley road, West Orange, in a circuitous course through Orange and East Orange to the Newark line, and thence through that City to Broad street. It is also paved with Telford and is one of the most popular drives in Essex County. High, Center, Harrison, Prospect and Grove streets, and Arlington, Munn, Eagle Rock and Highland avenues, are among the handsome drives and resident streets of the Oranges. Among the many attractive drives in and around the Oranges, it is often hard to determine just where to go, therefore, a few delightful drives are suggested by one who all his life has been a resident of the Oranges, and is familiar with every lane and by-path in Essex County. For an early morning drive take Main street to Center, turn south, follow the latter road into South Orange avenue, then turning westwardly, cross the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad at South Orange station, and then keeping straight on this thoroughfare to the crest of the mountain, and continuing about a half a mile back to Hemlock Falls. Here digress from the road for a few moments to view the Falls, which will well repay a visit. Turninginto South Orange avenue once more, proceed a short distance, and then go to the right on a road running back of the mountain ridge, pass through the beautiful settlement of St. Cloud, and then following any one of the roads going east, pass to the face of the mountain, and by the residence of William Crosby Brown and George V. Hecker, on the extreme ridge, pause again, to enjoy one of the most magnificent views in Essex County. Directly at your feet lies the township of West Orange, with the tall spire of old St. Mark's looming up before you, beyond that is the City of Orange, and beyond that still farther, lies East Orange and Newark, the Oranges and Newark, looking from the height, like one great city. Beyond Newark the Passaic winds in and out like a silver thread, and looking still farther east you see the Hackensack, Jersey City, New York, and off in the distance, the misty outlines of the Brooklyn Bridge. Turn now your eye in another direction, and glance to your right, there lies the Orange Valley, with its number of hat factories and the homes of its prosperous and happy operators- Beyond this lie Montrose and Soutb Orange, with their beautiful residences, and still farther away are Clin- ton, the lower portion of Newark, and in the southeast, in the distance, can be seen the hazy outline of Bar- tholdi's Statue of Liberty, standing on Bedloe's Island, and holding aloft her torch at the gateway of the great Metropolis, to point the coming millions of the old world, to freedom, progress and prosperity. Look now to your left, a view of surpassing beauty meets your eye. The country, which is a rolling one, is far inore romantic in this '|uarter than in any other. Here are to be seen many elegant country residences and fine farm lands. That large cluster of brick buildings, a little north of St. Mark's Church, are the laboratory, electrical and pho- nograph works of Thomas A. Edi- son. That first little settlement beyond is Tory Corner, whose history dates back to the Revolu- tion; beyond this again lies Bloom- field and Montclair, studded with the country seats of New York's merchant princes. Leaving this superb view with reluctance, you follow the Ridge road dowm into Northfield avenue, take that avenue down around the turn at Bluebird corner, pass the residences of O. S. Cades and the Collamote family, the Country Club House, at Hut- ton Park, the Heckscher mansion, and the residence of Mr. S. O. .\ r-\Kk iNl--li'r..\v_ !■.. In the Park. ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 2 Rollinson, and come out on Valley road by St. Mark's Church, then go down Main street to the place of starting, or, if you desire a longer drive, go north up Valley road past St. Mark's Church up to LUewellyn Park entrance, but do not attempt to do the Park; that will keep for another drive ' turn down Park avenue, climb the steep hills, go down on the other side and keep on until Prospect street IS reached, turn down Prospect street, and through that thorough- fare to Main street, and thence to the place of starting. For an afternoon ride the follow- ing is suggested. Take Main street to High, thence to Park avenue, and direct to Llewellyn Park en- trance on Valley road. Drive through the main gateway of the Park, take the centre one of the three roads, which is Glen avenue, follow this up around the turn by the quarry, continue up Park way, passing the elegant residence of Thomas A. Edison, which stands ■Ml the corner of Park way and I'.len avenue, go on still up this road until Eagle Rock way is reached, turn to the latter road and drive past the residences of O. D. Munn and D. L. Wallace, stopping to admire the beautiful view which greets your eye at this point, pass through the park gate, take the road running under Eagle Rock, thence out to Bloomfield avenue, Montclair, follow the latter avenue up to Gould avenue, turn aside there and visit the Newark City Home, an institution for the reformation of wayward boys and girls, then retrace your course to Bloomfield avenue, continue on through Verona and Caldwell to the County penitentiary, which is the model penal institution of New Jersey, and well worthy a visit, and having done that turn about, go down Bloomfield avenue to any one of the cross streets going towards Orange, and thence through Wash- ington, Park or Prospect street, back to the centre of Orange. Another charming drive is down Main street to Harrison, thence through that street, passing manv of the handsomest residences in Orange, thence along South Orange avenue past Seton Hall Collegf, thence into the Ridgewood roaH, thence into Luddington avenue, into Gregory avenue, and follow ing that thoroughfare, pass under the mountain, coming out on Mount Pleasant avenue, and enter- ing the gate of Llewellyn Park a short distance below, drive through Wildwood and Mountain avenues, View NE.-iR Bloo-mfield. ORANGE AND ITS POINTS Of INTEREST. passing the residence of the Martin family, D. A. Heald, of the Home Insurance Co., Canhwood, the res- idence of Mr. Geo. J. Seabury, thence down Tulip avenue, passing the beautiful country sites of David Green and William Barr, and continuing down Tulip avenue to the main gate on Valley road, thence down Park, avenue to Day street, and so back to the centre of the city. Another charming drive may be had by following Main street up to St. Mark's Church, thence tak- ing Valley street and Eagle Rock avenue up to Eagle Rock, and there feast your eyes upon the mag- nificent panorama spread out before you. After leaving the Rock, follow any of the beautiful drives un- der the mountain, take a short trip through Montclair, and thence make your way back to Orange through Washington and Prospect streets. These drives can be multiplied in an almost endless variety by simply consulting a map of the Oranges and adjacent townships, for go in whatever direction you will in any of the Oranges, you are sure to find romantic scenery, stately homes and magnificent road-beds on which to speed your horses. Do you desire a drive through the more rural part of the Oranges? If so, you will fin intelligent person could \'isit this *ore, examine the variety and character of the goods offered for sale, observe the uniform promptness and courtesy with which all callers are attended to, and note the care' shown in the delivery of orders, without acknowledging that such methods were sure to build up a large trade, quite independ- ent of luck or anything like it. Messrs. Ayres have had suf- ficient experience in the carrying on of an establishment of this kind, to know what the public want, and to know how to supply them in the most satisfactory and economical manner. The firm is composed of Mr. H.M. Ayres, of Rail- way, N. J., and Mr. Joseph N. Ayres, of New Providence, N. J. These gentlemen are brothers, and they began busi- ness here in 1H.S0. A store 22x4.") feet in size is occupied, which is stocked with a varied and complete line of staple and fancv groceries. Also, fresh country butter and eggs. These commodities are handled and supplied without delay, at the lowest market rates. The force of assistants employed is sufticientlj- large to assure prompt attention to every custo- mer, and the facilities for the delivery of goods at short no- tice are also in every way desirable. Messrs. Ayres war- rant their goods to prove as represented. S. M. Miller, Park Cigar Store, Soda water, Root Beer, Confectionerv, Stationery, Pipes. Tobacco, SnutT, etc., 381 Main Street, Orange, N. >J. The "Park Cigar Store" has be- come highly popular since it was established by Mr. S. M. Miller in 1889. It has gained an excellent reputation for selling first-class goods, and the result is that its patronage has iticreased to such an extentthat it is well worthy of being mentioned in these pages, as one of the growing enterprises of Orange. Cigars, tobacco, snufT, pipes, stationery, con- fectionery, soda water and root beer, are the chief articles dealt in. These are carried in sufficient quantities to meet all demands, while their quality is excellent. The confec- tionery may be relied upon for purity and fine flavor, while the cigars and tobacco include both imported and domestic goods of all grades and prices. The premises, which are lo- cated at No. .JSl Main street, will measure 1.5x20 feet in size. Employment is given to two assistants that all customers may be promptly attended to and goods delivered at once. Everj» effort is made to suit the tastes of patrons and to keep a full supply of new goods in each department. Mr. Miller is well and favorably known in this vicinity, and deserves the success he has thus far obtained. H. B. Kitcliell, Ice Cream and Confectionery, Grocer- ies, Bread, Cake, pastry, Cigars, No, .5fi Park Street, Orange, N. J. Purity is desirable in everything that is to be eaten and the experiments of men of science have proved this to be particularly the case where confectionery was concerned. Now, we bj' no means agree with those who assert that the bulk of the confectionery in the market is adulterated. On the contrary, we are certain that this is far from being the case, but still, undoubtedly some impure confectionery is .sold, and the only way to tie sure you are not the purchaser, is to buy exclusively of reputable firms. Mr. Henry B. Kitchelf has carried on business at No. ."iH Park street since 1SS4, and his rapidly in- creasing business is proof positive that he haiidlesonly first class goods. Ice cream guaranteed to be pure can be ob tained at this establishment in small or large quantities. The premises occupied are of the dimensions of 20x00 feet, and courteous and prompt attention to customers is the rule. Mr. Kitchell is a native of Orange, and is well known both in business and social circles. His business methods are .such as to enable him to offer first-class goods in every particular at the lowest market prices. Groceries, canned goods, bread, cake and pastry, cigars and tobacco are also handled. All orders will receive immediate and accurate attention. Wm. F. Hamilton, Dealer in Flour, Feed, Grain, Baled Hay, Straw, etc., 211 Main Street, Near Essex, Orange, N. J. Amongthe Orange business establishments that seem worthy of more than passing mention, reference should be made to that of which Mr. Wm. F. Hamilton is the propiietor. Thisestabli>h- ment had its inception in 18.S.5, and has since become one of the best known in the section wherein it is situated. The stock on hand is a most comprehensive one, for it includes flour, feed, grain, baled hay, straw, etc. The premises are located at No. 211 Main street, and are 20x00 feet in dimensions. Employment is given to two well informed assistants, all orders being promptly and conscientiously attended to. Mr. Hamilton makes it a rule to use his customers fairly, and that the latter appreciate this fact is proved by the uni- versal confidence manifes'ed in the good-i coming from this store: not only the goods, but also the prices, will be found to be all right in every respect, and thoseWho like to place their orders with a concern that will fill them faithfully, without constant watching, would do well to patronize the enterprise to which we have reference. Mr. Hamilton does an extensive business both wholesale and retail in character, and is alile to offer his goods at the lowest market rates, as during his business career he has established the most favor- able relations with producers, and gives his customers the full benefit of the same. Mr. Hamilton is a native of Orange, and is well known among our businessmen. He was elected assessor for 1SSS-S9-90. F. J. Fckert. City Market, Dealer in Beef, Veal, Mutton, Lamb. Poultrj- and Game in Season. Fish. Oy.sters, Fruit anil Vepctablis. 208 Main Street, Orange, N. J. Telephone 170, When we come across an establishment where it is ev- ident that every effort is being made to accommodate the public, and where fair dealing and low prices are assured to every customer, we take plea.sure in directing attention to it, whether it has been carried on a long or short time. The City Market was established in ISTl, and although the present proprietor only assumed control of affairs in 1890, we wish to call the favorable attention of our readers to it, for it is plainlv to be seen that Mr. F. J. Eckert means to ex- tend every advantage to his patrons. He was born in Or- ange and has had considerable experience in the meat busi- ness, so that he is in a position to manage his present enter- prise to the satisfaction of those he serves, and to give tbem a full dollar's worth of standard goods for every dollar they may spend at his market. The City Market is located at No. ■208 Main street, third door below the Cen- tral Hotel, and although the market measures 1,200 square feet, there is no more room than is actually needed, for the stock carried compri^es everything in the line of meats, poultry and game in their season, also fish, oysters, fruit and vegetables, etc., and is complete in every department. If any of our readers will call at this store w'e can promise them prompt attention and civil treatment by the live effi- cient assistants, and also standard articles of food at the lowest market prices. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF ORANGE. 35 Cuddy & Shoenthal, Proprietors of Park Stables, No. 30 Park Street, Oranfre, N. J. Telephone 134. Livery and Boarding. The livery and boarding stables, known through- out Orange and its neighborhood as the Park Stables, are well deserving of liberal patronage, as well from horse own- ers as from those of the inhabitants who rely upon the sta- bles to provide them with good horses and carriages, when called upon to do so. The former may board or leed their horses at these stables, with the full assurance that they will receive the best of care, and thus save themselves the worry of looking after them personally — the latter may obtain good and stylish turnouts at any tmie and without delay. The enterprise was started in 1.8.^ by Mr. L. H. Smith, and has since changed hands, the firm now being composed of Messrs. J. Cuddy and L. Shoenthal, both natives of this State, and the former of Orange itself. They keep eighteen horses, a good selection of carriages and a number of reli- able men as drivers. The stables are roomy, being 98x10(1 feet dimensions. They are well fitted up, and are furnished with a telephone, so that orders sent either by day or night may receive prompt attention. Horses, to the number of twelve, are taken to board by the day, week or month, roomy box stalls being provided if desired. Messrs. Cuddy & Shoenthal also undertake to dispose of horses and carri- ages on commission, for which they have unusual facilities. The stables are situated at No. 20 Park street. Orange. The proprietors cordially invite their patrons to pay them a visit of inspection. Peter Gerbert, Baker and Confectioner, Ice Cream, Wholesale and Retail,MainStreet,corner of Canfield, Orange, N. J. We often hear that "appearances are deceitful," and so no doubt they are in many cases, but nevertheless that is no reason why we should not depend upon our eyesight to some extent in forming an opinion of an enterprise or of an es- tablishment, and the verdict of the eyes as regards that con- ducted by Mr. Peter Gerbert, located at the corner of Main and Canfield streets, is distinctly favorable, for this is a finely fitted up establishment, and argues unusual attention to neatness on the part of the management. Mr. Gerbert is a native of France and founded his present undertaking in 1847. He occupies premises having an area of some 1,200 square feet, and including a nicely furnished ice cream par- lor, for Mr. Gerbert handles ice cream very extensively, both at wholesale and retail. He is a first class baker and confectioner, being prepared to supply parties, families, weddings, etc., at very short notice, and at the lowest prices consistent with the maintenance of the enviable reputation, his goods have held almost from the beginning. Bakers' and confectioners' goods of all kinds are dealt in at both whole- sale and retail, and as employment is given to nine competent assistants, callers are sure of being promptly and politely served. Frederick Parkhurst, Prop., Sussex Dairy Co., Dealer in Butter, Eggs, Milk and Cream. Pure Cider Vinegar, Tea and Coffee. Philadelphia Ridge Farms Best Creamery Butter a Specialty. No. 200 Main Street, near Essex, Orange, N. J. That such an establishuu-nt as that conducted by the Sussex Dairy Co. at No. 200 Main street, near Essex, Orano;e, is worthy of the cordial appreciation and patronage ot the public^ we need not say, for all of our readers must be aware ol the great difficulty of obtaining fresh butter, eggs, etc., in a city situated as Orange is. Therefore when an enterprise is in- augurated, having for its object the supplying of such com- modities in a perfectly satisfactory condition at moderate prices, it goes without saying that such an enterprise should oe encouraged and helped in all legitimate ways. The Sussex Dairy Co. was established in ISTSj the present pro- prietor, Mr. Fred'k Parkhurst, assuming lull coutrol of the business in 1888. He transacts a wholesale and retail busi- ness of such magnitude as to show that the goods handled must be in great and increasing demand. The premises occu- pied are 20x70 feet in dimensions, and a very desirable stock is carried. Including butter, eggs, milk and cream, from the finest dairies. Also pure cider vinegar and teas and coffees are handled, Philadelphia Ridge Farm's creamery butter being made a specialt3'. Employment is given to two competent assistants, and every effort is made to so manage things as to reduce delay to a 'minimum and give courteous and prompt attention to every customer. It only needs a trial of the resources of the Sussex Dairy Co. to prove to the satisfaction of any fair-minded person that its proprietor is in a position to offer uniformly superior goods, at uniformly moderate prices S. Selignian, Dry and Fancy Goods, No. 208 Main Street, Orange, N. J. Mr. S. Seligmanestabli^ bed this business here in 1878, and to say that his store has become popular and largely patronized is merely to assert what every resident of this vicinity knows to be a fact. He has so accurate an idea of what the public want, and has shown such enterprise in catering to all classes of patrons, that his store has become a favorite resort for those seeking the latest novelties in dry and fancy goods. The stock on hand comprises a full line of staple and fancy goods, such as cloths, shawls, under- wear, hosiery, gloves and small wares in general. These goods are offered at the lowest prices, as Mr. Seligman is a careful buyer and gives every possible advantage to his customers. Tne premises are located at 298 Main street, and are 20x7.5 feet in dimensions. Two competent assistants are employed, thus assuring polite attention to all. This gentleman is a native of Germany, and is familiar with every detail of his business, and keeps his stock fully "up to the times " in every respect. H. Wulf, Dealer in Ladies', Misses and Children's Fine Shoes, No. 3+4 Main Street, Orange, N. J. A full fine of Men's Boots and Shoes. Mr. Wulf deals in ladies, misses and children's fine shoes, and, therefore, those who want foot- wear of the very highest type, will find a visit to his store especially pleasant and profitable. He also carries a full line of men's boots and shoes. The stock on hand is remark- ably completeinevery department. It is worthy of mention that the long experience of Mr Wulf, and his favorable rela- tions with producers enables him not only to supply goods that can be confidently guaranteed to prove as represented, but also to quote as low prices as can be named by any deal- er in articles of similar grade. The extensive patronage which he has secured is a proof that superior goods in this line are fully appreciated. Employment is given to ihree competent assistants, that all customers may be attended to promptly. This store is located at No. 344 Main street, and is 35x60 feet in dimensions. Mr. Wulf, who is a native of Europe, established this business in 1802, and his marked success has been the result of honest dealings and strict per- sonal attention to the requirements of his regular cus- tomers. S. Slack & Co., Works Central Avenue and Scotland Street, Box 943, Orange, N. J., Stained Glass Designed and Executed for Public and Private Buildings. The history of the origin and development of the manufacture of stained glass in the United States is of great interest, and affords a striking illustration of the rapidity with which even the most difficult industry can be perfected under favorable conditions. To be sure, the early progress of the art in this country was slow and uncertain, but as the nation gained in wealth and culture skilled artists were attracted here from all parts of the world, so that American Stained Art Glass Work to-day is not actually so much American as Cosmo- politan, and it is not surprising, therefore, that some of our domestic establishments should produce work unsurpassed if not unequaled in modern times. Messrs. S. Slack & Co. utilize finely-equipped works in Orange, and have won a most enviable reputation in connection with the designing and execution of stained glass work for pubfic and private buildings. This business was founded in 1852, and has been conducted by the present concern since 1875. Mr. Slack is a native of England, and has had long and varied experience in his chosen field of industry, bein^ thoroughly familiar with everj' detail incidental to stained glass de;-igning and manufacturing. Decorative windows of all descriptions, memorial windows, heraldic windows, and, in short, every kind of stained glass work, will be designed and executed in a thoroughly artistic manner at short notice, correctness of coloring being given special attention. The firm are pre- pared to quote moderate prices, and correspondence is so- licited, communications to P. O. Box 943 being assured im- mediate and careful attention. Parties from out of town who wish to visit the works should take train of D., L. & W. Railroad to Highland station. Among the buildings fur- nished with stained glass by this firm we would mention the Collegiate Reformed Church, Forty-eighth street and Fifth avenue. New York, for which they furnished .S7,0OO worth ; St. Paul's Church, Broadway, New York. $4,000 worth, and a number of Orange churches. The firm have also sent their work to England (the seat of the industry), and to Mexico and other foreign points^ besides embellishing a number of the finest residences in New York, Orange and other places. 36 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF ORANGE. A. Moslcr, Ph. G., Chemist and Pharmacist, Main and Center St roots, Orunee, N. J. Every community of any mao;nitiule has several drug stores, and Orange is not be- hind the times in either the numlior or reliability of its estab- lishments engaged in tliis business. One that will be found quite attractive is located at the corner of Main and Center streets. This store, although but recently imder the control of its present proprietor, has been a drug store for many years, and is one of the best known in town." It was founded in 1S5S, by Mr. W. D. I'rumbie, and after several changes in its management, Mr. A. Mosler, who is a native of New Jer- sey, succeeded Mrs. M. J. Smith in IS'.io. The i)reinises oc- cupied will measure 25x00 feet. Employment is given to three competent assistants, that every customer may re- ceive prompt and polite attention. The stock is largo, and consists of a full line of pure drufcs and medicines, with the usual assortment of fancy and toilet articles. Prescriptions are carefully prepared. Mr. Mosler is a thorough Chemist and PharinaCist, and every precaution will be used to avoid mistakes. He is well known in this vicinity as being honor- able in his dealings, and he fully de-serves the patronage of the public. R. F. Birdsall, Practical Painter, Sign Painting, House Painting, Crraining, Kalsomiuing, Frescoing, Glazing, No. 4 Cone Street, Orange, N. J. P. O. Box 2.50. Not a few peo- ple seem to think that as long as a surface is smeared over with some substance resembling paint more or less, that is uU that is necessary, and that the nature of the material used and the manner in which it is applied is of no prac- tical consequence. Now, nothing could oe further from the truth, for the fact is that the best painter cannot do a satis- factory job with poor stock, while on the other hand a build- ing onwhich the very finest paint is lavishly used ma.y be neither ornamental iior protected by the operation if the work has been imprt)perly done. The moral, of course, is obvious. Entrust your painting to one who is capable of doing good work and is known to use reliable stock. Mr. R. F. Birdsall has carried on his present business in Orange, since ISIB, and the impression his methods have made on the public is seen in the fact that he does an extensive business in all kinds of house painting, kalsomiuing, etc. The bujiuess premises occupied by him are located at No. 10 Cone street. Mr. Birdsall has unequaled facilities. He employs five com- petent assistants, ana is consequently enabled to fill all or- ders at short notice and at reasonable rates, satisfaction being fully guarauteed as regards flrst-class work and ma terials used. S. Trabohl & Son, Merchant Tailors, ,3.57 Main Street, ■near CantioUl Street, Orange, N. J. Everj' intelligent per- .son knows that it is not the business firm which makes the most extravagant clauns, that ma.y be depended upon to afford the best possible service, and those familiar with the policy pursued by Mr. Trabold & Son need not be told that these gentlemen i)ay more attention to performance than to promise. A large and carelully selected stock of reliable new goods is carried. The experience of the proprietors and their long established relations with producers and wholesale dealersenable them to procure the latest and most desirable articles on favtu-able toims, and to offer such to their custo- mers at the lowest market rates. Eight experienced em- ployees are constantly at work, to fill the orders. The premises occupied are located at 357 Main street, and are 15x60 feet in dimensions. Every facility is at hand for car- rying on the extensive business which has been secured, Mr. S. Trabold, who is a native of Baden, Germany, estab- lished this house in IMS. His .son, Mr. George J. Trabold, is a native of Orange. These gentlemen are liighly esteemed as active business men, and have many influential friends in this vicinity. Emil Ijuckert, Practical Upholsterer, Parlor Suits and Mattresses Made and Renewed. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Carpets Sewed and Laid in first-class Style. Furniture Re- paired. Metropolitan Building No. 380 Main Street, corner of Center Street, Orange, N. J. The American people asacla.ss are very extravagant, but this extravagance is as a general thing more the result of thoughtlessness than of any deliber- ate intention to spend money lavishly. Take for instance the matter of furniture, and we find that thousands of dollars worth of somewhat worn goods, of this kind, are thrust away into garrets or sold to second-hand dealers for a mere trifle, when a few dollars spent in renewing the upholstering would make the articles as good as new. This is no mere un- founded personal assertion of ours: it is a positive fact, ea.sily susceptible of proof, as ma.v be discovered by \'ery little investigation. Mr. Emil Luckert, of this city, is a thoroughly practical upholsterer, and has such excellent facilities at his command as to enaljle him to till orders at ver.v short notice and in a thoroughl.y workmanlike manner, while his charges are uniformly moderate. Mr. Luckert occupies premises at No. 2.S0 Main .street, corner of Center street, up stairs, where parlor suits and mattresses are made and renewed; carpets are als'j .sewed and laid in first-class style. He shows great taste and ingenuity in renovating furniture of all kinds, making it over in the latest fashion, and guaranteeing perfect satisfaction in all departments of his business, employment being given to three experienced and careful assistants. Mr. Luckert is a native of Orange, and was for five years with J. P. Ennis, starting for himself in IS>i7, since which he has built up a prosperous and rajjidly increasing business, Jas. .'> feet, and are well fitted up for the prompt carrying out of orders for horse shoeing, and the charges made are sure to be moderate, for Mr. Doran has built up a very desirable business by dealing honorably by everv custonier. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF ORANGE. ,^9 Hall in Newark. Dfxorated bv D. Brockie &Co D. Brockie & Co., mauufacturers of Plain and Fancy Awnings, for Stores, Offices and Private Dwellings. Cano- pies tor Church and House Weddings. Awnings taken down. Stored and Insured for the Winter. 405 and 407 Main Street, Orange. N. J. Telephone No. 400. Orders by Mail or Telephone will receive Prompt Attention. Nobody realizes the amount of true comfort to be derived from an awning, who has not tried being without this great conven- ience. To be subjected to intense heat and glare, to sigh in vain for a cool, shady spot. Who has not experienced these feelings ! Even the greatest heat or the brightest light can be borne cheerfully if one can be sheltered under one of the pretty, colored awnings now so much used and so skillfully made'. ' The only wonder is how so many people get along without them. "Messrs. D. Brock-ie & Co. do an extensive business in the manufacture of these articles, besides many others of a like nature. Among thesemay be mentioned can- opies for church or house weddings, tents of all kinds, truck and wagon covers, nose bags and oiled water-proof covers of everv description. Fine flags and banners are also made by this firm, of aoy size and design. This house was mcor- porated in 1S68. the business now carried on by D. Brockie & Co. is at 405 and 40T Main street. The factory is 40x45 feet dimensions, and the store measures 30x20 leet. This firm is not connected with any other in this State, and are generally conceded to be the leaders in their line in New Jersey, tew, if any concerns in the middle States carrying as large a line for interior decoration. S M Hedffps & Co., Dealers in choice Flour, Feed, Grain, Hay and Straw, St. Mark's Place, West Orange, N. J. Flour, feeci and grain stores seem to make up a very large part of the business interest in this section, and the one that IS carried on by S. M. Hedges & Co. is one of the most prom- inent This business enterprise was inaugurated about sev- enteen years ago by Messrs. S. M. & C. H. Hedges, Mr. S. M Hedges being the active member, Mr. C. H. having only his name and money in the business. They have a large and varied stock of flour, feed, grain, hay and straw, makmg a specialty of patent flour. Two floors are occupied, each of the dimensions of 30x00 feet, giving ample room for storing their heavy and choice stock that is always kept on hand. Employment is afforded to four able assistants. Both are natives of Somerville, N. J., and Mr. C. H. Hedges is re- siding at Charlottesville, Va., both being widely known in iheir respective towns. H. D. "Williams, Manufac- turer of Marble and Granite Monuments and Headstones. All kinds of Cemetery Work in Marble or Granite, 2.53 Wash- ington Street, opposite Day, Or- ange, N. J. Mr. H. D. Williams has had time and opportunities almost innumerable to prove the efficiency he has attained in his trade as an expert stone- cutter. A clenr eye, steady hand, good judgment and long experience are all needed, and, indeed, are indispensable to one who would become proficient in this industry. During more i than thirty-four years Mr. Wil- liams has been in this business. His carefulness and patience have not gone unrewarded or unacknowledged, lor he has for many years beenknownas a master workman in this trade, and if there is any fine stone work to be done, Mr. Williams is prepared to furnish it. He is a native of this town and has been established here in his present business since 1&50. He manufactures and deals in fine monuments and headstones. These can be made of any kind of stone desired, but Mr. Williams makes a specialty of marble and the different kinds of native granite. All varieties of cemetery work are done from the most elaborate designs for tombstones to the plainest headstones. A visit to the cemetery will show many choice specimens of Mr. Williams' work. The premises occupied are at 2.53 Washington street. He employs several skillful workmen, but gives personal attention to every piece of work turned out of his establishment. Alexander Dpnmmond, dealer in Tinware, Crockery and Glassware. Orange Bargain Stores. 189 Main Street, and 4.5 Freeman Street, Orange, N. J. The establishments conducted by Mr. Alexander Drummond, are of the best of their kind in this town, and no house here holds a higher or more honestly earned reputation for dealing fairly with its customers, so that the liberal patronageMr. Drunnnond now enjoys is but another proof of the old familiar saying, " Honesty is the best policy." The establishments in ques- tion were founded by the present proprietor in 1887. He is a native of Scotland, and is widely known in Oran tention is extended to every caller. Mr Jones makes a specialty of the sale of old -^ '^^^^^:^^^^^^^^^.^^$^^S^;t^^ every two year. «►**• f* ??■ '^"•Jwf"". Dealers in Fine Groceries, 277 Main Street, Orange. In collecting information relating to the f!tt ;'.f ^m'""'" ""« "l 9;''?^'^) '^ ^'^'•y «°"" b-<^"me mani- fest that Messrs. H. & H. Dodwcll would have to be in- cluded in any account of such, for evidence was found on fTf7**"1t''"..""^""'''''!''1'''h'^^« gentlemen were fairly en titled to the honor, and that as regards enterprise and pop- TW,I', 'P'l "^^kP^ \^'^'^- position in the trade circles. They established the enterprise now conducted by them in IboB, a most e.xtensive and flourishing trade havingbeen built up since that date. The premises occupied comprise a store and basement each 20x70 feet in dimensions, and are located at No. 2,, Main street. The stock hand/ed includes fine groceries of all kinds and when any of these commodities are wanted I his establishment will be found a most desirable place at which to procure the same, as the assortment is large, the quality excellent, and the prices low. Four com- petent and courteous as.sistants are employed, and those who may favor Messrs. Dodwell with their patronage will have every reason to cordially subscribe to all that \\e have stated concerning their establishment and business meth- ods. Since the decease of Mr. Henry Dodwcll in 1889 the business has been conducted by Mr. keber Dodwell under the existing firm name, and is well known among our enter- prising and reliable business men. ., ■ , . "^ ,^^ public. These gentlemen are both natives of Orange, N. J., and are very favorably known throughout the neighborhood. They give close personal attention to their business, and being possessed with a thorough knowledge of all its details, they are enabled to keep It up to the high standard of excellence the pubUc have learned to expect. An extensive retail business is done that requires the services of five capable assistants and three delivery wagons. The premises made use of are 2.5x60 teet in dimensions. A carefully selected stock of meat and vegetables, comprising all the variety of articles generally included under this head is constantly carried, and offered at the lowest market rates. Fruit, poultry, game, etc., are always on hand in a great variety in their season. The niany regular patrons of this house are ready to commend the uniform good quality of the several ai-ticles of food which may be found here. „*^'. ^'iT"' 'I'^aler in New and Second-hand Clothin" Boots, Shoes etc. SO Center Street. Orange, N J The business conducted by Mr. James Stern, although only founded in 1888, has already assumed proportions fully ''TSr t" expeeti'tions. The premises occupied are locatecl 'il on/''^.^''°,''^'' *'*'''^'='' Orange, and consist of one floor aOx20 feet in dimensions, and the stock carried is displayed in an attractive and tasteful manner. Honorable business methods, integrity and a determination to give value for value, are features deserving success. There are few busi- ness men more justly entitled to prosperity than the pro- prietor of the house in question. He devotes all his atten- tion to his^ business, and spares no pains to satisfy customers If such a thing be possible. New and second-hand clothing is largely dealt in. Mr. Stern offers special inducements fo? ladies' and gents' cast of clothing, and is prepared to wait upon customers at their residences. All orders by mail will receive the same prompt attention, as if given in person In addition to the goods mentioned above, a large stock of boots, shoes, etc., is carried and offered at very reasonable prices. Mr. Stern is a native of Germaii\', andhashadlur^e experience in his present business. ^ LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF ORANGE. 41 DEALER in HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS, CUTLERY, Etc., Mechanics' Tools a Specialty, Revolvers, Honse Furnishing Goods, Scissors Ground at Short Notice, Fishing Tackle, Knives and 375-377 MAIN STREET, ORANGE, N. J. Mr Warren G Speer, who established this business in 1889, is a native of New Jersey. He has an extensive acquaintance in this vicinity He has a large and well selected stock of hardware, which consists in part of paints, oils, cutlery, revol- vers house furnishing goods, fishing tackle, etc. They also make a specialty of mechanics' tools. They have excellent fa- cilities for o-rinding knives and scissors at short notice. The premises occupied are located on Main street, and consist of a double store Nos 375 and STT. They are 35x7.5 feet in dimensions. Mr. Speer does a large business, and strives to satisfy all customers 'thus gaining their good will as well as their patronage. All the articles sold are in every instance guaran- teed to prove lust as represented, while the prices quoted are uniformly low, and will compare favorably with those named by any dealer in goods of equal excellence. The amount of trade which this house has already secured promises great suc- cess I or the future. J. E. Waterman, Direct Receiver of all kinds of Dairy Products, Fresh Eggs and Philadelphia Prints. Received daily. Depot, 373 Main street, opposite the Park, Orange, N. J. In order to attain success in business, and particu- larly in the produce business, it is very essential to thor- oughly understand the nature of the products in which you deal, and the magnitude of the trade which has been built up by Mr. J. E. Waterman since he began operations in 1HS9, is largely due to his intimate knowledge of all kinds of dairy products which he handles. The premises occupied comprise one floor, measuring 18x60 feet, and the stock on hand is ahvavs sufficiently large and varied to allow of or- ders being filled without delay. Mr. Waterman is a direct receiver of all kinds of dairy products, fresh eggs and Phil- adelphia prints being received daily. He isalsoaniniporter of foreign and domestic cheese, and agent for Bucks County Dairy Company, Pa. Mr. Waterman is a native of New York, and very well known throughout the business circles of Orange. His store is located at No. 373 Main street, op- posite the park, where an extensive wholesale and retail business is done. Five competent assistants are employed, and customers may depend upon being supplied with goods of standard quaUty at positively bottom prices. O. C. Benjamin, Jr.. Artistic Photographer, Orange, 483, 4S5 Main Street, and Dover, N. J., Blackwell Street. Those people who sneer at the term, " Artistic Photogra- pher," show by this alone that they have very little real knowledge or experience as tothe wonderful progress made in late years in photographv, or the beautiful effects now produced by the process. It is too true that a vast number of our photographers do not and never will deserve being called artistic, for this quality is not inborn and cannot be cultivated in a great many people. This is no reason why justice should not be done to the man who is truly artistic, and to quote a pertinent example in this line, we would call attention to O. C. Benjamin, Jr., one of the first photogra- phers in the State. He has had twenty years' experience m this business, which is the oldest gallery in the State, having been started by his father in ia51. He occupies two floors ot the building at 4.S3 and «5 Main street, and has in addition a branch studio at Dover, N. J. Mr. Benjamin makes a specialty of portraits on ivory, and is the only one making them which reproduce the most delicate flesh tints, and are better than any others, as they never fade. It would be mi- possible to give a detailed account of the work done by Mr. Benjamin. Suffice it to say he is an artist who produces only artistic work. His transparent enamel photographs are justly celebrated, alike for their beauty and the ex- tremely moderate sum for which they may be obtained. We can only advise in closing, a call upon this gentleman to prove the statements here made. PETER D. ROMER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER, 379 Main Street, Near Park, Telephone No. 3 A. ORANGE, N. J. J. Dolan, Dealer in Fruits, Vegetables, Fish and Oys- ters, Poultry and Game in Season, No. 3 Center Street, Or- ange, N. J. Orders Solicited and promptly attended to. It is but very rarely that an establishment is found in which so large and varied a stock of strictly first-class articles is handled as is the case in that carried on by Mr. John Dolan, at No. 2 Center street. This gentleman conducts a market in which may be purchased fruits, vegetables, fish and oys- ters, and poultry and game in their season, and considera- tion of both time and economy would seem to prompt pat- ronizing this store, while the prices quoted are as low as can be made on first-class goods. Mr. Dolan is a native of Or- ange, and has been in his present business since 1879. He does not lack experience in catering to the wants of the public. His present premises are of the dimensions of 30x15 feet, and in order to deliver goods to all parts of the Oranges three delivery wagons and four competent assistants are kept, and all orders are thus assured prompt attention, whether given in person or otherwise. Goods are delivered when promised, and guaranteed to prove as represented in all respects, and those in want of anything in Mr. Dolan's line will be satisfactorily supplied both as regards quality and price, by patronizing this establishment. H. G. Post, Confectionery, Stationery and Fancy Goods, 25 Park street. Orange, N. J. There are of course other es- tablishments in Orange devoted to the sale of fancy goods, etc., but among them there is not one having a higher repu- tation than that conducted by Mrs. H. G. Post, for this lady has a most desirable stock on hand to choose from, and quotes prices that cannot fail to be satisfactory to the most discriniiiiating customer. Mrs. Post was born in Orange, and began her present enterprise in 1SS.5, since which date her business has steadily and surely increased. The prem- ises occupied are of the dimensions of 20.\-30feet, and a large and varied assortment of fancy goods is displayed to excellent advantage. The stock includes stationery of the latest fashionable novelties, also confectionery of all kinds, and as a thriving trade is done in this line, e%'ery article will be found to be fresh. The stock is being constantly re- newed, and is so complete that all tastes and all purses can easily be suited. Two competent assistants are given em- ployment, and every caller is sure of receiving polite atten- tion. Harry James, Baker and Confectioner, No. 219 Day Street, Corner Alden Street, Orange, N. J. In calling at- tention to the establishment conducted by Mr. Henry James, at No. 219 Day street, corner Alden street, we feel sure that we are but giving expression to the sentiments of many peo- ple in this vicinity when we say it is one of the most reliable enterprises of the kind in this part of Orange, and those who have made a practice of dealing with this establishment speak of the even excellence of the goods offered, and the uniform courtesy and eonsideratiou extended to every cus- tomer. Mr. James is a native of England, and began busi- ness here in 1886, and by the excellence of his methods he now does a thriving trade. The store utilized is 22x50 in dimensions, and four assistants are given employment. The o-oods sold here enjoy an enviable reputation m the neigh- borhood, and it is only natural that they should, for they are made from good materials, by skilled and experienced assistants. Fine confectionery is to be obtained here dis- played in great variety, everything isofl'ered for sale at the very lowest rates, and guaranteed strictly as represented. 4J LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF ORANGE. PARSONS & CO., MUSIC HALL PHARMACY, Our Specialties are PHYSICIANS' PRESCKIPTIONS AND OLD FAMILY RECIPES. Pure Drugs and Chemicals only dispensed. Our Prescription Department is the Larg*»st and Best Equipped in the Stale. Always in charge of a Careful and Compeleut Fnarniacist Day and Night. Proprietors of Our Own Extract Sarsapjirilla, Best in the Market. 50 cents a bottle. A I.ARliK ASSOUTMENT OF Col^iito's ife Co.'s Kxiiuisite Perfinnejs, Toilet and Shaving Soaps, Coloariip, Toilet >Vali^rs, Saeliet Powders, Tooth Brushes, Toilet Requisites, Bath and Carriage Sponges, t'hauiois Hair and Tooth Brushes' Combs, .\nd everything appertaining to a First Class Pharmacy. Telephone orders delivered promptly in all the Oranges. Telephone Call 45. HVLTTSIC HA-XjIL BOZXI OFrPICE!. ORANGE, N. J, Cfias. P. V/^ynS''? DEALEK IN HARDWARE, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY. GUNS AND GUNNING GOODS, Loaded Shells. Revolvers, Powder and Shot. Sewing Machine Needles, Oil, Etc. Fish- ing Tackle, Etc. Lawn Mowers, Sewiua: Machines, Gnns, Revolvers, Trunks, Locks, Etc., Repaired. Knives, Scissors, Razors and Skates (i round. N©, jf 3 Maim St3re©t, Opposite Flag Staff. Orange, N.J. Hats, Gents' Farnishings, Umbrellas, Etc. Everything New and of the Latest Styles. 373 Main Street, between Day and Center Streets, ORANGE, N. J. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF ORANGE. 43 WRIGHT & LINDSLEY, CONTRACTORS 5 ROHD BUILDERS. Quarry and Crusliing Works. Great Notch. Telford and Macadam Roads Constructed and K.|.;.ii<'d. Office, 29 Cone Street, Orange, N.J. jgf Cracked Stone Delivered by Car Load or Team Load.-^I The smooth and easy travel over a macadamized road is only really appreciated by those persons who have had to ton ..-inriUfoVhours or ^avs through mud or dust. The relief is almost indescribable. It is not many years ago that thi> methwiof maknl °ood, hard riads was thought of, and it has become wonderfully popular m a short tmie It '« a rea Wpssinl toThis clunt?v bein- one of the few preparations that can withstand the ravages of our severe and changeable ^ imn P° The Telfor-Us a similar kind of roaS. and has also proved extremely good. A firm engaged m this business of co™?ructin^ riads stLtTMessrs. Wright &Lindsley, of SirCone street, Orange, xX J. They have 'I ''"'Se quarry an ^^,^^hin "works at Great Notch from where they ship immense quantities of stone for this purpose. It can be cracl^ed CO irse oiTne af desTred, and deli°"red by the clr \ol-' but in its infancy, although it has already reached ,^:<;yy '^'?,^,P'°P°';^^^^^ It is to first-class estab- veloped wonderfully, and with improved t'-ansportatton facilities ^t must g^^^ > ^^ ^.^^ ^^^ lisbments that one must ook for P'-°g/^^\;° '^J^, '"^^ °l^,^,f^",l'e^ ' That the enterprise conducted by Messrs. Acker- ducers or importers, their influence is most felt m i <=,f "'»;™^. *'°„^^ is doubtless well known to many of our readers, man & Co. has always been earned on in a liberal and progi •^^^^^ ^^^^"^^"f;;/' IWthf members of the firm being Mr. J. A. for this undertaking is a truly representative one, and was loundedAp^u,!*^^^^^^^^ . business is done in for- Ackerman and Mr. C. H. Ackernian, both natives of Hael^ensack K J. An ext^erne^v „ ^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^ . eign and domestic fruits, vegetables, canned g«^^^J^'/gf?'J'"'i5['lZ^^ feet in dimensions. Messrs. Acker- ±ri:ra?e!raTo?i'ri^nV^t?^irr.'p\T^^^^^^^^^ ^^^ort notice, while the prices quoted are always in accordance with the lowest market rates. D. JAILLET, FRENCH STEAM SCOURING AND DYEING ESTABLISHMENT, Nd. 521 Main Street, Orange, N. J. somebody has. said that in order U, get r^h it js on,^ uecpsary to n.akc ni„^^^^^^^ Am^jr^an and spen^d^t like a Frenchman, and it must be confessed that there J^'^, f^^^pj"^^ °' , t""he best advantage, whereas a Frenchman can make have the miney making gift, but few know ^ow to use the,r mon^j^ We vere'reminded of this fact when visiting every dollar count, and can enjoy himself on.acompaiatnely small income^ vc ^^^ character of the /rench steam scouring and dyeing e^tablishnient oonf Allen & at hiscstabljslniicnt. The ■■ui"vt'i;in;in»L'i''''''fT ''"'''n>''sing merchant, and carries so large and varied a stock that it . an.\ thing in the Inie of liardw are. house furnishings, paints, oils, glass, etc., that is not to be had No"S«jiV.inln'e;.'t'- Fn';p:rem^rwl?erto7o.fr°°:-:''^^^^ that those vh( re-.ii^e hTt M n»i. f^'^*^",,*" four assiritants, anc no trouble is spared to assure prompt service to all, so aflo« s t e o ves m; M. n-?:^), hT'"'^ i""'"' " i' ';""",[" "''"''^ '■'■''^ whenever possible. As for the prices, they 'are rates on Uie ir cles he ,le-,U ^" ,*?. . ""'' knowingly bundle any goods that will not give satisfaction, and quo es as low and te,"eral u'dvvnre s ,e i-, es • , " r ?'"",' "," *;■",""■""'" '^''T °f f'lual merit. Mechanics' tools, cutlery, porting goods g^iar^nteed as ;4pre ent'ed ■' Mr Menaihis"^ and retail and like all the other goo'd's ^old h-Tre^ are and one who h as ^he respect and confideaie of X peopl"m |eneraJ. " " °"' "° ""' '"""^'"' ''''''°'' wmTIT. v. reTmer, c. e. 249 MAIN STREET, ORANGE. Residence, 28 North Maple Ave., East Orange. CARPENTER cfe BUILDER, 504 Main Street, Orange, H. J. JOBBING Promptly Attended to to all jobbing orderT Mr MoriVe is weV pr^arertoTitfe'r^ "'"' ^''T P'''^'"''' ''°'' ^'^''^f"' «»<-nt'on .^^^ Q>0^. F^IGH SfP. AND LlAI^BSIDE flVE., ORANGE. N J. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF ORANGE. 45 Bell & Conover, Successors to James Bell & Co., Deal- ers in Masons' Materials, Blue Stone, Wood, Coal and Bricks. Contracts taken for Flagging, Curbing, etc.. Rubbed Man- tels and Hearths. Office and Yard, Lincoln Avenue and R. R., Orano-e N. J. One of the largest establishments dealing ui coal wood, masons' materials, etc., etc., is that of Messrs. Bell' & Conover. The tirm was founded in 1874 by James Bell & Co., under which name it has been known until quite recently These gentlemen own a large yard on Lincoln avenue, with a frontage of 1,000 feet on the D., L. & AV. Rail- road and a depth of 200 feet. The tracks run directly through the premises, thus giving every facility for trans- portation. They supply all kinds of coal, 'brought direct y from the mines, at the most moderate prices— oak and nicK- ery wood of the finest quality, for open fires— by the load or barrel bricks, flag stones, curbs, mantels, hearths, etc., etc. It would be a difficult matter to enumerate everything sup- plied to order by this firm. Suffice it to say, stone of any kind cut to order, including, of course, the famous Jersey blue stone, iron covers for vaults, grates, pipe and land tile and masons' materials of every description. It would per- haps be easier to mention articles not dealt m by this lirni, than to attempt to describe the immense and varied stock always on hand. Jaine-^ Xeill, Wood Turning of every description ; Spec- ialty of Txmsl Turning, Scroll Sawing, Fluting, Beading, etc.; Moulding, Planing, Band and Circular Sawing ; l-^lj^JJ^/- sex Ave^'.'near Mm-ris & Essex RR Mr James Neil 1 began turning upon a small home-made lathe, which he had ugged up in his back shed when a boy, and run vvith foot pouer Conceiving a great taste and aptitude forthe rade ol «ood turning, he resolved to make it his trade, and has always en- gaged fn this business. In 1SS.5 he began businessupon his own Iccount, and had his shop at No. 20 North Center street tat his business has increased so rapidly that he was obliged to seek his present new quarters on Essex avenue, near Mo> ' » & EssexTlailroad. Here, occupying two floors of the dimen- sions of .50x63 feet, Mr. Neill has an area of b,300 square feet in which to dispatch his business. Mr. Neill before occupying his former quarters at 20 North Center st. was located at West Orano-e, on Washington street, near Mead street, wheie he did business with a four horse-power engine. He now uses in his present establishment an engine of one hundred horse- power and gives steady employment to twelve skilled workmen. The work this gentleman is engaged in embraces general wood turning of every description, scroll sawing, fluting, beading, etc., also planing, moulding, band and cir- cular sawing. No one in this vicinity or elsewhere should give an order of wood turning without having first called Spon Mr. Neill to see the facilities he has to do his vvork with. IVIr Neill is an inventor as well as a practical mechanic too, for he has had a machine patented which executes the hue twist, bead and fiute work which has hitherto been done en- tirely by hand. We examined samples of work done upon this machine, and we pronounce it simply perfect. Carvers who used to spend days upon carved ivork are now spared the pains, for Mr. NeiU's machine can do in an hour what could not be done by hand in a day. Noone operates the machine but Mr. Neill himself, and as he has per- fected himself in its usage, the work which he turns out from it is unsurpassed in excellence of beauty, workmanship and novelty. Parties havin" twist turning to be executed should pay Mr. Neill a call before paying exorbitant prices for hand work. Time is money, and machinery is economy of time, consequently you save a great deal in having Mr. Neill do your twist ftminif/on his machine. We are pleased to be in a position to recommend this gentle- man's establishmenttothe public, for we know that he has the facilities to execute work in the wood •urning line which others engaged in the same busi- ness do not possess, as he has all the latest and most improved wood working machinery, and anything in his line you can't get done here, it is useless to try anywhere else. To architects who want turn- ing done from their plans, and to cabinet makers we invite their attention to Mr. NeiU's advantages. Place your orders with him and you will be s ure to call again. A large assortment of ash and white wood always on hand. Any other varie- ties of wood will be procured to order. Oakley & Roberts, Carpenters and Builders, 211 White Street, Orange, N. J. It is commonly said that a man has to build one house, at least, before he knows enough to have one built to suit him, but this rule does not apply to those who have sense enough to be guided by the experience of others ; and if such experience teaches one thing more forci- blv than another, it is that care should be taken to place the building contract in competent and responsible hands. \mono- the various carpenters and builders doing business in Orange and vicinity, there are many concerns of high re- pute, but not one is more generally and favorably known than the firm of Oakley & Roberts, for this was organized in IST.i, and during the past fifteen years has steadily added to its reputation. The partners are Messrs. D. T. Oakley and George P. Roberts, the tormer residing at No. 101 Lakeside avenue, and the latter at No. 69 Day street. The firm util- ize premises located at No. 211 White street, comprising two floors of the dimensions of 30x60 feet. Employment is gen- erally "iven to about thirty assistants, and no firm is better prepared to fill jobbing orders in a superior manner at short notice. Estimates will be prompt ly and cheerfully made on ap- plication, and as the firm are in aposition to figure very closely on building contracts, those contemplatmg building would do well to submit plans and specifications for them to bid on. Simon Schener & Co., Centre Market Tea Warehouse. Wholesale and Retail Cash Grocers, Flour and Butter Depot, Wines Liquors and Cigars, Main Street, near the Post Office 'Orant^e, N. J. No sensible person believes that when two men engage in a similar line of business under similar conditions, and one fails, while the other succeeds, that " luck " has anvthing to do with it, for the experience ot years all goes to show that in the vast majority of cases, in- dustry and care will win. while indifference and laziness will lose, and that, therefore, when success is attained, the natural presumption is that it has been honestly worked lor. There are instances on every side to prove this state- ment and no better can be found than that offered the en- terprise conducted bv Simon Scheuer & Co., on Mam street, Orano-e. This enterprise was founded in Orange in Its.d, under the present firm name, Mr. Isaac Lehman forming the Co Both members of the firm are natives of Germany, and are very well known in this community. This is one ot the branches of the Newark establishment, which was started in 1860. The senior partner, Simon Scheuer, has been a mem- ber of the New York Produce Exchange, which enables them to procure the best flour at bottom prices. The pros- perous business now carried on, and which is both whole- sale and retail in character, has been built up by hard and intelligent work. The premises utilized comprize a store and basement 40x8.5 feet each in size, and contain a stock ot c^roceries of every description. The public know what to ?xpect when dealing with this house, so that we need not dwell at length on the character of the commodities handled, merely mentioning the dift'erent lines carried, which com- prise fine family groceries, canned goods, butter, wines, iquors and cigars. Twelve competent assistants are re- quired to attend to the different parts of the business, and five delivery wagons, and all orders receive immediate and accurate attention, and no trouble is spared to give entire satisfaction to all. 46 LEADIXG BUSINESS MEN OF ORAXGE. FREEMHN BROS.. DEALERS IN AI.l. KINUS OK Fruits and i/egetablcs, Fish^ Fnultry and G-aniB in Seasan^ No. 59 Freeman Street, Orange Valley, N. J. There is not a more worthy example of the representative business houses of Orange Valley than the popular establishment conducted as a produce store and market, for fish and game, by the Messrs. Freeman Bros. The inception of their enterprise took place in the year 1889, and readily found favor with the besi: class of trade in the Oranges. The house caters to the best trade, and carries a stock of goods which warrants their doing so, to the satisfaction of the most fastidious families. Recognizing this fact, the public have learned to appreciate the efforts of the Freeman Bros., and accord them a most flattering patronage. The firm possesses an extended experience in their line and by the liberal treatment of patrons, they have succeeded in establishing a large patronage, which assures their success in business. The premises utilized are 20x40 feet in dimension and are neatly fitted up and finished off. The front of the store presents an attractive appearance with its large plate glass windows. Several alert and courteous assistants are in attendance and the service is prompt and well regulated, so that all orders are dispatched with commendable promptness. The sloi:k carried is as large as it is varied, all kinds of fruits and vegetables being handled. Fish, oysters, poultry and game are also prominent features of the estab- lishment. The Freeman family is one of the oldest in the Oranges, Mr. Freeman, Sr., father of the Free- man Bros., having been born here, and also having always resided in this section. Mr. Freeman, Sr. at one time served as trustee of the St. Mark's institution. The homestead in Orange Valley is an old land mark of the place and is comprised in a 50 acre farm upon which many of the vegetables which the Free- man Bros, carry, are raised. Home products are generally to be relied upon, a.s freshness is insured. The goods are therefore warranted to prove just as represented and are sold at prices, quoted as low as the mar- ket will allow, on articles of relative merit. We recommend this popular establishment very highly to the residents of this vicinity. The Freeman Bros, are young business men of integrity, push and ability, and deserve the liberal patronage they receive. A trial order is respectfully solicited; we feel assured satisfaction will follow. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF ORANGE. 47 TJ^Qomae Q. ^braiaa^s^ DEALER IN Harness SaddT^ry No. 4 FREEMAN STREET, Near vaucv Road. ORAUGE VALLEY, N. J. C-yj-StiO-m 'V^o:r-2s. s, S:pecia,lt.3r. John Struck, Grocer, Corner Glebe and Scotland streets, Oranpe, N. J. Mr. John Struck has been identified with the establishment he now conducts for twenty-seven years, and he has grained a high and well deserved reputation for hand- ling strictly reliable articles and quoting the lowest market prices in every department of his business. The premises are centrally located and spacious, but none too much so to properly accommodate the heavy stock carried, which com- prises all g'oods usually found in a flrst-class grocery store. Mr. Struck en.inys a largre family trade, and naturally caters expressly to that class of patrons. The assortment of staple groceries offered by this firm includes evervthinfr in that line in common use, and as the goods are without exception obtained from the most reputable sources, they may be con- fidently depended on to prove just as represented. Mr. Struck is a native of Germany, and naturally enjoys the high esteem in which his business has gained. He occupies large and commodious premises at the corner of Glebe and Scotland streets, 25x60 feet in dimensions. Employment is given to three able assistants, and callers are sure of receiv- ing polite and immediate attention at all times. Bers& Holey. Dealers in the Best Qualities of Lehighi Scranton and Blacksmiths' Coal ; Kindling Wood and Hard Wood by the Cord or Barrel, and Cannel Coal for Grate Purposes. Office and Yard 360 South Jefferson Street, near Forest, Orange Valley, N. J. All Coal Well Screened. The shortage in the coal supply a few years ago called general attention to the absolute dependence we have come to place on this kind of fuel, and emphasized the importance of hav- ing its handling entrusted to well-equipped and responsible concerns alone. The "coal famine" was, of course, quite beyond the control of those doing business elsewhere than at the mines, but it gave both wholesalers and retailers an op- portunity to display enterprise and public spirit, and we are happy to say that thris opportunity was very generally util- ized, but by no house more advantageously than by that of Berg & Holey. The business of this firm has reached im- mense proportions, having a shed 30x'20() feet, and the whole covering about two acres. The partners are Messrs. Fred Berg and T. E. Holey, Jr., both of whom are universally known, Mr. Berg having come to this country about thirty- four years ago. Mr. Holey is a native of Orange. Their establishment is situated on the D., L. & W. Railroad, giving them every facility for receiving and delivering coal. They always carry the best qualities of Lehigh, Scranton and blacksmiths' coal : kindling and hard wood by the cord or barrel, and cannel coal for grate purposes. Their office and yard is on South Jefferson street, near Forest. The busi- ness requires eight employes at all times, and all orders are promptly filled. Henry Smith, Carriage Manufacturer, Jobbing in all its Branches Carefully and Promptly Attented to. Corner Val- ley and Forest Street, Orange Valley, N. J. There are so many advantages connected with having carriages and other vehicles made to order, that it is not surprising that so many experienced horsemen should make a regular practice of owning only cu.stom-made vehicles, and not the least of these advantages is that of having your own ideas of car- riage construction carried into practical efTect. Of course custom work is more costly than ready-made work, but it is also generally more durable and capable of giving much greater satisfaction. There is no need of paying a fancy price in order to get a well-made vehicle, and those who think differently cannot be familiar with the policy pursued by Mr. Smith at the corner of Valley and Forest streets, for he makes a specialty of order work, and quotes prices which will bear the closest examination and comparison. Opera- tions were begun in 1ST4, and a very extensive business has been built up, for the public are not slow to recognize honor- able and enterprising methods. He employs experienced and skillful workmen and carefully selected materials, and turns out work that will stand the severest tests in practi- cal use. Austin, r»rew & Co., Manufacturers of Medium and Fine Soft and Stiff Hits (Salesroom 122 Greene Street, New York), Orange Vallej-, N. J. Many prominent hatters ob- tain a large portion of the goods they handle of Messrs. Aus- tin, Drew & Co.. for this concern manufacture an excep- tionally complete and desirable line of medium and fine soft and stiff hats, and quote prices which make their goods profitable to handle, especially as their quality is such as to make them as satisfactory to consumers as they are to the trade. The firm began operations in 1S-S2, the partners being Messrs. Edward Austin, Robert N. Drew and Frederick Grundman, all of whom are too well and favorably known in manufacturing and general business circles to require ex- tended personal mention here. The premises utilized cover an area of about one acre, and comprise five buildings, which accommodates one of the most complete and efficient plants of hat machinery in the State. Employment is given to 200 assistants, and the facilities available are .so extensive and well-arranged that the largest orders can be filled at short notice, while the expense of production is reduced to a mini- mum. Every process is carried out under careful supervis- ion, and the uniform merit of the several grades manufac- tured constitutes one of their strongest claims on the favor of consumers and the trade. The salesroom is at No. 123 Greene street. New York, where a full line is constantly on hand to select from. »I. Rro<1e.s8er. Dealer in Choice Groceries, Flour, Butter, Eggs, Lard and Spices. Valley Road, Corner Glebe Street, Orange, N. J. Probably one of the best known establish- ments of the kind in this city is that conducted by Mr. Max Brodesser, at the corner of Valley Road and Glebe street, for this enterprise was inaugurated in 1S80. The present proprietor is a native of Germany, and has become thor- oughly identified with the undertaking in question. The premises utilized comprise one floor measuring 20x50 feet, and a stock is constantly on hand to choose from, it being made up of choice staple groceries, fine teas and coffees, flour, lard, butter, eggs and spices, and many other commod- ities too numerous to mention. Mr. Brodes.ser employs two competent assistants, and is in a position to assure immediate and courteous attention to every caller. He caters to no special class of trade, but strives to offer a sufficient variety of goods to suit all tastes and purses, and to quote positively the lowest market rates at all times. He has built up an ex- tensive business during his long and honorable career, and has an unsurpassed reputation for selling goods strictly on their merits, no misrepresentation being practiced under any circumstances. 4S LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF ORANGE. LEVI V^N BUSKIRK, No. »9 FREE1VIA.N ST., Bet. Valley & Tompkins Sts., Oraage Valley, N. J. In so hufio ;i tMiimmiaty us ihut residing in Orange Valley and vicinity, it is inevitable that there should be a constant and extensive demand for the services of an experienced and competent undertaker, and it may be said this demand is very satisfactorily catered to. We have no idea of drawing invidious comparisons between these firms, but it is obvious that in this, as in every other line of business, there must be certain houses which hold especially prominent positions, and it is of course well known to many of our readers that Mr. Levi Van Buskirk is entitled to favorable mention in this connec tion, for he has a record equal to the best. The premises utilized are located at 19 Freeman street, between Valley and Tomkkins, and all orders left here are assured immediate and painstaking attention. Mr. Van Buskirk owns a number ot line horses and carriages, hearses, etc., and is thus enabled to supplj' every requisite for conducting a funeral in the best manner. R. D. Collins, Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Rubbers, etc.. Dry and Fancy Goods. Repairing Promptly Attended to, 46 Freeman Street, near Depot, Orange Valley, N. J. The resi- dents of Orange Valley and vicinity will compare favorably wkli those of any other community as regards intelligence, and as they have unsurpassed opportunities to purchase shoes, dry and fancy goods and other staple commodities to the best advantage, it is obvious that an establishment devoted expressly to the sale of these articles, which is ex- ceptionally popular and well patronized, must be ably and liberally managed. Therefore, we will not dwell upon the methods by which Mr. R. D. CoUins, the proprietor of the establishment in question, has built up his extensive and select trade, but will simply say that he propo.ses to maintain the enviable reputation he has won for furnishing dependable goods at bottom prices, and giving prompt and courteous attention to every caller. Mr. Collins is a native of Canada, and founded his present business in 1SS4. His store is very conveniently located at No. Hi Freeman street, near the depot, and is sufficiently commodious to accomodate a com- plete line of boots, shoes, slippers, rubbers, etc., besides a carefully chosen assortment of dry and fancy goods. Re- pairing will be done in a superior manner at short notice, and at the lowest prices consistent with the attainment of thoroughly satisfactory results. P. Schcrrer, Dealer in Fine Groceries, Gilt Edge Cream- ery Butter, Fresh Eggs, Fine Flour, Tea, Coffee, corner Free- man & Tompkins Streets, Orange Valley, N. J. It is a pleas- ant task to chronicle the continued success of an enterprise inaugurated many years ago, always carried on in accord- ance with progressive and honorable methods, and steadily increasing in patronage and influence. Such an undertak- ing is that conducted oy Mr. Peter Scherrer, at the corner of Freeman and Tompkins streets, and so thoroughly does it deserve its present prosperity that its high standing is as much of a credit to the community as to the proprietor of the busi- ness in question. He is a native of Germany and has had sole control of the enterprise over nine years. The premises utilized are of the dimensions of SUxTO feet, thus affording ample opportunity for the carrying of a heavy stock, com- prising choice staple and fancy groceries, gilt edge cream- ery butter, fresh eggs, fine flour, teas and coffees. Mr. Scherrer is a wholesale and retail grocer and commission merchant. Employment is afforded six experienced and courteous assist^iuts, and despite the magnitude of the busi- ness, orders are tilled with promptness and accuracy. Mr. Scherrer quotes the lowest prices at all times and spares no Eains to maintain the enviable reputation his establishment as gained. John Scherrer, Dealer in Beef, Mutton, Lamb, Veal, Porlv Vegetables, Fish, Poultry and Game in Season, cor- ner Freeman and Tompkins Street, Orange Valley, X. J. A representative Orange Valley enterprise is that conducted by Mr. John Scherrer, at the "corner of Freeman and Tomp- kins streets, for this gentleman was the founder of this un- dertaking in lSS9 Main street. Grange. It requires but little investigation to get at the reason of this popularity, for no one can do business with Mr. Ferris without being im- pressed with the close attention he gives to the inter- ests of his clients and the accommodating spirit dis- played in carrying out instructions. Mr. Ferrisis a native of trlens Falls, Warren Co., X. Y. He established the agency of the Prudential Insurance Company here in 1S.S7. Under his able management the business has' fully attained, and even added ti', the success predicted for it by those who knew its proprietor best. Mr. Ferris is certainly prepared to offer pronounced advantages in the insurance line, and it should be borne in mind that policies issued by the company he represents are practically as good as gold. It is better to remain entirely uninsured than to put dependence upon corporations that are apt to fail in the hour of need, hut there can be no necessity for such a course as long as per- fect protection can be as cheaplj- obtained as it can through this office. Thirty intelligent and experienced assistants are constantly employed by Mr. Ferris to carry on the exten- sive business done in this section by the company. H. J. Brady, Artistic Photographer, Dealer in Photo- graphic Supplies, Studio, corner Main and Park Streets, Orange, N. .1. There has been a decided elevation in the publi" tast^' of late _\'ears, and what was once considered en- tirely satisfactory, would now be looked upon as distinctly inferior, particularly in photographic work. The most care- fully finished photograph of even ten years ago would pre- sent but a sorry appearance beside the productions of the best operators of to-day, for photography is an art as well as a science, anil " progress" is the motto which must be fol- lowed to gain the highest success in it. There are .some ex- cellent photographers here in Orange, and among the list is Mr. H. J. Brady, whose studio is located at the corner of Main and Park streets. The premises occupied comprise three floors, each .")iix4U feet in dimensions, the first floor is fitted up finely as an office, and the entire establishment is eipiipped with all necessary apparatus for turning out work that will compare favorably with work from any first-class establishment in this city. One is a.s.sured of getting a first- class likeness here, for no pains are spared to secure a re- sult that will prove in every way satisfactory. Mr. Brady employs ten assistants, and has three travellmg photograph wagons on the road, and guarantees his work to give satis- faction in both ciuality and price. He also deals in photo- graphic supplies, a fine line of albums, frames, and mats being constantly carried in stock, odd sizes being made to order. D.BROCKIE&CO., -MANirFACTURKRS OF PLAIN AND FANCY AWNINGS, FOR .STORES, OFFICES AND PRIVATE DWELLINRS. Also Tents. Flags, Banners, Horse, Truck and Wagon Cover-, Nose Bags and Oiled Waierproof Covers of every li-scripiion. Canopies f«")r Church and Hmise Weddings. Jor, i 41)7 JFaix St., Obanob, N. J. IV!ej>hone No. 4(X1. Orange. South Orange, From the Valley Road. SOb'Tn ORANGE. The history of South Orange as a locality, dates back to a period long anterior to the date of its organization as a township. Indeed there never has been the close affiliation between South Orange and the other Oranges, that has always existed between the three other Oranges with each other, the people of South Orange, having as a rule been identified more with Newark. The place was originally settled by some of the pioneers of Newark. Exactly how the name of South Orange originated is not known, but tradition has it that Nathan Squier, an old resident of South Orange, first used it at a sale of wood at ven- due Among the old settlers are the Kilburns, Heddens, Lindsleys, Baldwins, Smiths, Cranes and Balls. The town was incorporated in i860. One of the f^rst records in reference to roads in the vicinity of bouth Orange, is found in the proceedings of the town meeting of Orange, where reference is made under the date of October 8, 1705, to the laying out of a road from what is now Main street, Orange, south by a line of marked trees to Joseph Riggs' house;" this was, undoubtedly, what is now called Valley street ,n Orange and West Orange, and the Ridgewood road in South Orange. In the records in the same date reference is made to the laying out of "another road from said Riggs' to town, to run by a path as straight as may be, and by a line of marked trees from the first mentioned road, north at the foot of s nd tiioun- tain •• The road referred to is now South Orange avenue. As early as 17 18. Dr. Arents and Darnel Dod carried on a saw-mill on the Rahway river. Joseph Pierson's two mills, a saw-mill and a gnstmt.l, were well known institutions in 174°, and there was also a saw-mill located near where the Mountain station now stands. , . .„ ^ .„, . ,r The educational history of South Orange dates back as far as 1787, for records are still ex a t of repairs upon a school-house in that place. One of the items charged for in the bill of repairs .s one quart S*"' SOUTH ORANGE AXD ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. of rum, one shilling, and one quart of spirits, one shilling. Various charges seem to indicate that it was one for repairs. In fact, old residents of South Orange have had it from their ancestors that they attended school in a stone building on a point of land near the intersection of what are now known as South Orange and Irvington avenues. The records of the Columbian school date back to 1814, when the school was incorporated. The price of tuition in the school was fixed at $1.75 per quarter, with an additional wfW'.T"^ Orange Mount.vins, From Scoti..-\nu Street. charge of 25 cents for arithmetic and an additional 25 cents for grammar, and scholars were also charged for firewood. The school was not made absolutely free until many years later. At present there are sev- eral flourishing schools in the place. The most noted educational institution in South Orange is Seton Hall College and Seminary, which is one of the most widely known institutions of learning conducted by the Roman Catholic Church in America. It is located upon a commanding site facing the mountain on South Orange avenue and the cor- nice on which it stands being formerly known as Chestnut Ridge. The college buildings stand some dis- tance back from the avenue in the midst of spacious and well kept grounds, and are reached by a broad and wmding driveway flanked on either side by a double row of noble trees. The visitor to the college enters a handsome three-story basement building of brown stone, through which broad corridors run east and west and north and south. This is the residence of Bishop Wigger, and is also the Seminary build- mg. Behind that is Alumni Hall, a beautiful stone structure two stories high in the gothic order of archi lecture. This building was the gift of the .Mumni of the college. The dormitories and class-rooms are situated in an L-shaped building connected with the main building. The dormitory and class-room build, mg IS also three stories and basement high, and has a handsome turret on one end. Here it is that the col- SOUTH ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 57 _ lege proper is located. The Seton Hall Chapel is also a beautiful stone structure in the pointed style of architecture. Its sanctuary, choir and high altar are very beautiful. There are also many elegant stained glass windows as well as memorial panes erected in memory of departed students. The infirmary of the college is situated in a stone building three stories high of a similar style of archi- tecture to the rest of the college edifices. The college was founded in 1856, by the Right Rev. James Roosevelt Bayley, D. D., the first Bishop of Newark and afterwards Archbishop of Baltimore, and pri- mate of the United States. It was first located at Madison, in Morris County, where there is now a large Academy for girls, but it was transferred during the summer of i860, to its present site in South Orange. In 1 86 1, it was incorporated by the Legislature, who granted it all the rights and privileges enjoyed by other colleges in the State. The college was named Seton Hall by Bishop Bayley, in honor of his aunt, the Saintly Mother Seton, who introduced the Sisters of Charity into the United States, and to whose prayers Bishop Bayley attributed his conversion to the Catholic faith. Bishop Bayley was succeeded as President of Seton Hall by the Rev. Dr. Michael Augustine Corrigan, who afterwards became Bishop of Newark, and is now the beloved Archibishop of New York. The Archibishop still retains his interest in the college, and is a frequent visitor there. Archbishop Corrigan was succeeded as President by his brother, the Rev. James Corrigan, and he in tur« by Rev. Father Marshall, the present incumbent. Every year a large class of graduates is sent forth from the college, many of the alumni holding important positions in civil and religious life. The seminary also turns out a number of priests and deacons each year. Bishop Wigger, who succeeded Archbishop Corrigan as Bishop of Newark, resides at the college, and takes a lively interest in its welfare. South Orange is well supplied with churches, and many of them are handsome edifices, and all have prosperous and active congregations. The strongest Church in the place is the First Congregational Church, which was Organized in 1831, although the Presbyterians had always been very numerous in that neighborhood years before. The church was built in 1842, and dedicated in August of the same year. A few years before, it was entirely rebuilt and replaced by the present handsome structure. The earlier churches of the Baptist denomination were at Lyons Farms and Jefferson village, both ' within the limits of South Orange. The records of the Jefferson Village Baptist Church date back to (811, but about 1823 their building was sold to the Methodists. The present Methodist church, however, was not organized until 1848. The present beautiful edifice of the Methodist Church, which is in the Gothic style of architecture, with a handsome spire eighty feet high, was built in 1874. The Methodists have also a flourishing church at Maplewood, a growing settlement within the limits of South Orange town- hip. The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion was organized in 1S59, as an offshoot from St. Mark's, Orange. The present beautiful edifice, which stands on South Orange avenue, just west of the railroad station, as the avenue begins to ascend the mountain side, was built in i860 and 1861. It was en- larged in 1874. It is in the English gothic style of architecture and is cruciform in shape, with a beautiful apsidal chancel. The Roman Catholics have also a handsome church in South Orange, in addition to the college chapel, where for many years the Catholics of the entire place were wont to assemble. SOUTH ORAHGE WATER SUPPLY. About a year ago the South Orange village authorities, made an effort to secure from Orange, an agreement for a term of years, for the purchase of water to be drawn from the main pipe leading from the Orange reservoir west of the mountain, through the village of South Orange, to the city of Orange. The effort was not successful. About the same time the Commonwealth Water Company of Newark had erected and put in operation a plant in Summit, to supply that township with water, for domestic and manufacturing purposes, and fire protection. The character of the water there furnished was pronounced of remarkable excellence by the citizens of Summit, and expert analysts. It is said to be the purest pub- lic supply in the State. Negotiations were opened by the authorities of South Orange, for the introduc- tion of this water into South Orange. Last August, a contract between the Commonwealth Water Com- pany and the village of South Orange was signed. By the terms of this contract, the village is to build its 58 SOUTH ORAiXGF. AXD /TS POINTS OF INTEREST. own system of distributing mains in the streets of the village, and into these pipes the Commonwealth Water Company is to deliver water at a pressure equivalent to 375 feet above tide, and to furnish at the rate of 1,000,000 gallons per day if required. The price to be paid the comijany is ten cents per thous- and gallons. The contract is for six years, with renewal clauses for five years additional. "MOHTROSE PARK," SOUTH ORAHGE. This location, comprising the beautiful section at the south end of Center street, where it joins South Orange avenue, is a great addition to the pretty township of South Orange, and with its broad stone laid cross road is now the thoroughfare and boulevard of the Oranges. The new park embraces about 125 acres of land in one body, and has the highest elevation of any situation in the Oranges, be- tween New York and Orange Mountain, it being 250 feet by the State survey above tide water. There are nearly 15,000 feet of frontage on the avenues which intersect the Park. These avenues present a very handsome appearance, being macadamized, curbed and flagged. There will be no need of disturb- ing them, as the city water (from the new Commonwealth Water Company, of Summit), and gas pipes are laid, with hydrants, are in perfect order— the cost of all these improvements being paid— therefore, no assessments in the future. This Park is just outside of and adjoins the corporation, of Orange and East Orange, being thus exempt from city taxation, but it is nevertheless supplied with all city conven- iences. The western boundary of this Park is but 2.200 feet, or about eight minutes walk down the hill, and ten minutes walk up, from the Mountain station. The plot is divisible into plots of one hundred or more feet frontage, which are over two hundred feet in depth, and are all re.idy for buildmg, without the usual expense of grading. Several handsome residences have been built witi^.in the past year, and are occupied by their owners, and there are six new ones now under contract to be built during the coming Wmter, to be occupied by their owners the coming Spring. The property is held at present at the low prices of $15 to $45 per front foot, according to location, and i.s only offered for sale 'to those who will agree to build, within a reasonable time, houses suitable to the location, each plot being carefully guarded against anything but a dwelling and the necessary outbuildings suitable for a gentleman's residence, and not less than sixty feet from a street line. This will preserve the integritv of the property and make it the choicest location of the Oranges. The car line on South Orange avenue makes its very convenient to the South Orange railway station. The probable introduction on this avenue of the pneumatic car service the coming year, will make it more convenient to the several railv.-avs entering Newark, than any of the Oranges are to that city, and via that city to New York . Edward P, Hamilton & Co,, REAL ESTATE AT Orange, East Orange, Llewellyn Park, Mountain Sta- tion, South Orange, Short Hills, Summit, Madison and Morristown, NEW JERSEY A SPECIALTY. 96 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, Rooms 32 and 38, Second Floor (Elevator), and at ORANGE, N. J., opposite the MAIN ORANGE STATION Orange Telephone, 93. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF SOUTH ORANGE. 59 F. B. SHLISBURY ^ CO.. GROCERS. South Orange Avenue Fpuits and tfl^ines. Sloan Street. lasr THE VILLAGE OF SOUTH ORANGE. M. K. Geisel, Centennial Market, Dealer in Meats and Vegetables, Fruits, Poultry, Game, etc., in season. Fish, Oysters and Clams, South Oranofe, N. J. The business con- ducted bv Mr. M. E. Geisel at South Orange, N. J., was founded not far fromfoui-teen years apo, operations having been begun by Mr. J. P. Pfrommer in ISTB, and gave place to Mr. Geisel'in 1888. Mr. Geisel is a native of Germany, but has become thoroughly identified with South Orange busi- ness men, and ranks with the most enterprising and success- ful of our merchants. He deals very extensively in fresh and salt meats, fruit, poultry, game, etc., iu season, fish, oysters and clams, and carries a stock which in point of size, completeness and variety has few rivals among the assort- ments offered by retail dealers. It is this variety which has so much to do with the general popularity of the enterprise, for all classes of customers can here find goods suited to their tastes and purses, and it is easy to see that Mr. Geisel caters with equal care to rich and poor; his policy being to ensure uniform satisfaction and courtesy, to large and small buyers. Employment is given to three competent and polite assists ants, and all orders are promptly filled. '^^■<^\?.wti'X^«= — ^ Philip Dif^trich, Livery and Boardmg Stable, South Oranc'e N J. Carriages at Railroad Station ; GoodsTaken on Storao-e ; Furniture Mo\ ed and Carting Done at Favor- able Terms. Mr. Philip Dietrich has been engaged m the stable business in South Orange for about fifteen years. He is very widely known in this city, so well in fact as to ren- der personal mention quite unnecessary. His estabhshment is located on Vose avenue, and comprises a stable 40x80 feet', and an annex of stalls 30x70 feet. A livery stable and boardin'f business is carried ou, and all orders are promptly attended to. Mr. Dietrich now has sixteen horses, also boarders The livery teams at this stable are good enough for anybody to use, and no fancy prices are charged under any circumstances. Employment is given to five competent assistants, and evervthing about the premises is kept in farst- class condition, while callers are assured prompt and cour- t«)us attention. W. H. AVoodrufr & Son, Real Estate and Insurance Ao-ents and Auctioneers, also dealers in Hardware, Paints, House Furnishing Goods, etc.. South Orange, N. J. The elder member of this firm needs no introduction to the citi- zens of this vicinity, for he has been known as having done business in auctioneering for the past thirty years. This line ol business as well as insurance and real estate, brings a man constantly prominent before the public, and especially where strict and honorable business methods are character- istics of the agent. Such methods have always been those which Mr. Woodruff has adopted in bis transactions, as all who have dealings with him will testify. He is well in- formed on real estate in this vicinity, and those who have occasion to engage services of this nature would do well to secure those of this gentleman. He represents the very best insurance companies, and the public can do no better in tak- ing out policies than calling on this firm in South Orange. Messrs. Woodruff & Son are general purch ising agents lor everything which pertains to real estate and personal prop- erty, and his services can be secured at very reasonable rates. Besides being engaged in this line of business, they are also interested in hardware. A superior line ot goods may be found at their store, near the post office in bouth Orano-e. Everything kept in a well appointed hardware store will be found in their stock at the lowest prices. The stock carried is as varied as it is abundant, and the proprie- tors are as willing to accommodate as their customers are to be accommodated. Remember this. Anything needed shall be forthcoming if the order is given to \V . H. A\ oodruO & Son. Jas A. Griffing, Successor to W. B. VanHouten, Drug- gist, South Orange, N. J.; Telephone 137 B ; Night Bell, Val- ley Street Entrance. People are very apt to wonder bow the proprietor of a "general store" can keep track of all the articles he handles, and are not slow to excuse the frequent mistakes made in such establishments, on the grounds that errors are unavoidable under such circumstaeces, and yet we question if the average general stone contains a much larger variety of articles than may be found in a first-class modern pharmacy, such a one for instance as is conducted by Jas. A. Grifflng, South Orange avenue and \alley street The extreme rarity of errors in a well-equipped dru.' store speaks volumes for the ability and care of those havrnc^such establishments in charge, but the public accept this condition of affairs as a matter of course, and give but littlecredit to those to whom credit is due. Special atten- tion is oiven to the prescription trade, and no pains is spared to fill all orders in this department in an absolutely accurate manner, and at very reasonable prices. The store is 20xo0 feet in dimensions, and contains a complete stock ot goods usuallv found in a first-class drug store. 6o LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF SOUTH ORANGE. CROZTER. DRY GOODS. TOYS, STATIONERY, ETC., South Orange Avenue, opp. Valley Street, South Orange. W. N. Drake, Dealer in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Valley Street, comer First, Smith Orange, N. J. There is no risk tiikeii in asserting,' that the enterprise conducted by Mr. VV. N. Drake is at least us well known an uiidertakiug of its kind, as the city of South Orange can show, for •no one will he likely to dispute a statement so thoroughly in accordance with the facts. Business was begun in 1889, and considering the short space of time which has clasped since then show that it has been conducted on well-founded busi- ness principles. Ho is a retail dealer in fancy and staple groceries and occupies spacious premises at Valley street, corner of First, and carrying a very extensive stock, is pre- pared to fill all orders without delay. Employment is given to three assistants, and purchasers are assured prompt and polite attention, a fact which explains to some extent the general popularity of the store among all classes of people, for no discrimination is made between large and small buy- ers as regards the courtesy extended. Mr. Drake quotes the lowest prices on the many goods he handles, and the assur- ance that you are getting just what you pay for is another potent factor in the steady increase of his trade. <"ha,'5. I. Bpck, Dealer in Hardware, Seeds, Paints, Crockery, Stoves and Drain Pipe. Corner South Orange Avenue and Scotland Street, South Orange, N. J. One of the leading establishments in this city in the above line of goods is the one carried on by Chas. t. Beck, at the corner of South Dransre avenue and Scotland st reel. This business was established bv S. Beck & Son in I.SS'J and continued imtil 188t), when Chas. I. Beck assumed solo control. Mr. Beck is a native of South Orange, and his persevering and wisely directed efforts have received the liberal support of the peo- ple. The premises made use of in I liis Inisiness are 2.1X7.5 feet in dimensions, giving ample acconinuuiat ion for the large stock that is always carried. Mr. Beck employs two experienced and capable assistants, who give all orders carefid and painstaking attention. The principles of fair exchange, hon- est goods and lowest rates, on which the business is being run, are those which insure its continued prosperity. Mo.sp.* P. Sniilh. Dealer in Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, Decker's Building, South Orange, N. .1. Custom Work and Repairing. There is no single article of dress which the av- erage person exercises more care in choosing than that of foot wear, and there is excellent reason for this, for not only one's personal appearance, but one's comfort also is largely dependent upon t he lioots or shoes worn. Those who have made a studj' of the matter assert no two individuals' feet are exactly alike, there being certain peculiarities of shape in every instance, the same as there are certain pecul- iarities of feature which render every individual distin- guishable from his fellows, and as this is the case it is evi- dent that the only way to properly cater to all tastes and requiicmcnts is to carry so large a stock that the most vary- ing demands can lie satisfied. In this connection we may aroperly call attention to the assortment offered by Mr. [oses P. Smith in Decker's liuilding, South Orange, for this is complete in every department, and is composed of the productions of the most popular manufacturers. Mr. Smith is a native of South Orange, and founded his present busi- ness in ISIiT. He is at present Town Collector, having held that position for twenty years, and is very generally and favorably known through this vicinity. The premises util- ized comprise about 1,7.50 square feet, and the stock is dis- played to excellent advantage, making the task of selection an easy and agreeable one. Employment is afforded to two efficient assistants, and prompt attention is assured to all. Bottom prices are marked on all goods dealt in. Paul Reusch, Dealer in Bread, Cake, Ice Cream, Con- fectionery, etc., South Orange Avenue, near Postofflce, South Orange, N. J. Economy is a virtue without a doubt, but like charity, it " covers a multitude of sins," or at least a multitude of mistakes, for some people never seem to be able to practice true economy, although they deny and stint themselves in a hundred ways. That it is not economical to do yourself what can be niore cheaply and better done by somebody else, would seem to be plain enough for the mere- est childto understand, and yet there are many housekeep- ers who make their own bread and cakes when they are so circumstanced that it would V)e much cheaper to buy these articles at a public bakery. The objection may be raised that home cookery is superior to that practiced at such an establishment, l«it does not apply to the one conducted by Paul Reusch, on South Orange avenue, near the postotfice, for the bread, cake, ice cream and confectionery sold here would compare favorably with that done in the best of pri- vate families, and should any of our readers doubt the fact let them remember that "the proof of the pudding is the eating," and make a practical trial of Mr. Reusch's goods. A full as.sortnient of bread, cakes, ice cream and confec- tionery is always on hand to choose from. The premises oc- cupied by this enterprise is two floors, each 2Dx40, and five competent assistants are employed for the prompt filUng of both wholesale aud retail orders. The lowest possible rates are quoted, and satisfaction is guaranteed. \i. Roth & Son, Dealers in Dry and Fancy Goods, Boots and Shoes, Troy Laundry Agency, South Orange Avenue, near Scotland Street, South Orange, N. J. The enterprise carried on by L. Roth & Son, was started in 1882. The premises occupied are located on South Orange avenue, near Scotland street, and have an area of 23x75 feet, there bein" a most carefully chosen stock carried, comprising dry and fancy goods, and also boots and shoes, etc. Thej^ have built up a steadily increasing trade, for discriminating purchas- ers are quick to recognize genuine inducements, and it is very generally understood in this community thatthey offer advantages at least as great as any to Ije had elsewhere in this section. All goods are fully guaranteed to prove as represented, and as four efficient assistants are employed, callers may depend upon receiving immediate and polite at- tention. Messrs. Roth & Son are agents for a first-class laundry. Goods will be called for and delivered promptly. C. A. Burt, Dealer in Fine Groceries, Teas, Coffees, Flour, etc.. South Orange Avenue, near R. R., South Orange, N. J. There is, of course, moreor less resemblance between all family groceries, and yet each of them have certain characteristics of its own which either commend it or con- demn it, as the case may Vie. Take, for instance, the estab- lishment conducted by Mr C. A. Burt, of South Orange avenue, and we believe that it is not at all difficult to account for its popularity, for although other stores may carry equally large stocks, quote equally low prices and be equally prompt and accurate in the delivery of orders, still there are few others which combine all these good points, and fewer still which possess another, that of handling only strictly reliable goods. This enterprise was inaugurated by Mr. Nathaniel Burt in 1840,and since 1881 has been conducted by Mr. C. A. Burt. Prior to 1881 Mr. Burt was in company with his father. He is a native of .South Orange, N. J., and is thoroughly acquainted with his busines,s, which he gives close personal attiiition. The store has an area of 1,250 square feet, and is heavily stocked with choice, staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees and flour. Four energetic clerks are employed, to insure prompt and courteous atten- tion to every caller, and orders will be filled at the shortest possible notice. Main Street, near Brick Church. EAST ORANGE. The Township of East Orange, which is one of the most prosperous and enterprising municipali- ties in the County of Essex, contains only about four square miles of land, and yet its population is as appears by the census of 1890. Its streets are well built up with handsome residences, as well as with imposing business structures, and it has the appearance of a thriving suburban city, which, in fact, it is. Its streets are all paved with Telford pavement and lighted with gas, and sewers are laid in nearly all of them. There are excellent police and fire departments, and the public schools of the town are admit- ted to be the finest in the State. Few regions have within the last thirty years exhibited such complete changes in social and material aspects, as has the vigorous and progressive township of East Orange. Thirty years ago the beautiful streets known now as .Arlington avenue and Grove street, were then known as Cherry street and Whiskey lane. Both were narrow, dark roadways that were mudholes in the Winter and in time of rain, and in Summer were inches deep in dust. The houses on both of these avenues, as well as on Munn avenue, all of which are filled now with elegant residences, then had nothing but farm houses upon them, and these were few and far between. Even after the fame of Llewellyn Park and the beautiful scenery around the Oranges began to draw people from New York to Orange, East Orange did not feel the effects of the boom to anything like the extent of either Orange or South Orange. It is only within the last twenty years that the influx of population has been so marked. Now, however, East Or- ange is growing in a much greater ratio than any of the other Oranges in population and wealth, as well as in local improvements ; in fact, it is often called the banner township of Essex County. 62 EAST ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. The history of East Orange as a separate municipality dates only from March, 1863. Prior to that time it formed a part of the town of Orange. The setting off East Orange into a separate township was hugely due to the school troubles in the latter place, allusion to which has been made in the history of Orange. The act incorporating the township of East Orange was passed by the Legislature March 4, 1863. The first election of township officers was held on the second Monday of April, 1863. MuNN Avenue, near Central Avenue. East Orange is a city of homes. Its well paved and well lighted streets, its admirable system of water supply and sewerage, together with its natural advantages, render it one of the most desirable places of residence in Northern New Jersey, and there is no town in this part of the State that contains so many elegant residences of wealthy and prominent New York business men, as does East Orange. The township has also an excellent police force, which was organized six years ago. It is under the command of Henry Blaurock, Chief, who has under him two sergeants, two roundsmen, fifteen patrol- men and three chancemen. This force maintains excellent order in the town, both day and night. Disturbances of any kind are very mfrequent, and burglaries are few and far between. The township has also a fine fire department, under the command of Chief Engineer Henry Mills. It consists of a hook and ladder company, three hose carriage companies and two hose wagon companies. EDUCATIOKAL FACILITIES. In the matter of education, East Orange occupies a position second to no other place in the State. The public school system, though, as a matter of course, not so extensive as that of the city of Newark, and not having as yet a high school in name, still, as far as it goes, is fully equal to that of any of the grammar schools in the latter city, and indeed, in some respects, surpasses the Newaik grammar schools, the thoroughness and comprehensiveness of the curriculum, and in many branches the schools of East Orange are fully equal to a high school. A Board of Education has been formed in the township, and a high school will soon be established there. At present the township is divided into three school districts ; the Ashland, Eastern, and Franklin. The lines of the three districts correspond very nearly with those of the school districts organized under the old school law, and also with those of neighborhood organi- zations that were in existence before any systematic foundation of school districts was effected. The "Act to Incorporate Societies for the Promotion of Learning" passed by the Legislature of New Jersey November 27, 1794, furnished the occasion and provided the means for the creation of three school dis- tricts in the section of country now embraced in East Orange, the boundaries of these districts being nearly the same as those of the now existing districts. The three school-houses first erected as the East- EAST ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 63 The New High School Building. (In process of erection). em, which stood in the district bearing its name, the White school-house located at Brick Church, in which is now in the Ashland District, and the third known as the Doddtown school-house, in what is now the Franklin District. From the original book of minutes relating to the Eastern District, it is learned that the money to buy the lot and build the school-house was raised by a number of subscriptions, the subscrib- ers being stockholders. In addition to the names of all the old families in the vicinity, the names of such distinguished Newarkers as the Frelinghuysens, Penningtons and Whiteheads, appear among the sub- scribers. The government was vested in a board of seven trustees, chosen annually by the stockholders. These trustees held title to the property and managed all the affairs of the school. These same remarks will apply to the other two districts. These schools were of course small affairs, employing but a single teacher, but they served an excellent purpose. Gradually, as the population increased, additional teachers were engaged, and larger buildings were erected, although up to 1S70 all three schools were located in frame buildings. The old school districts had in the mean time given way to districts organized under the general school law of the State, retaining the old names and the old boundaries. The school houses in the township are now all large and substantial brick structures, supplied with all the modern improve- ments, admirably lighted and ventilated, surrounded by ample grounds, and provided with the most im- proved school apparatus, and furnished with valuable reference libraries. The Eastern District school house is situated on Main street, near Maple avenue. It stands some distance back from the street, and has a large play-ground around it. It is a three-story brick structure, built in 1870, and enlarged several times since that date. The principal, Mr. Vernon L. Davey, has been in charge since 1877. The Ash- land district has two school houses, known as the Ashland and South Ashland. The former is situated 64 EAST ORANGF. AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. oa Mulberry street, and tlie latter on Clinton street. Both buildings are imposing brick structures, and have every convenience for pupils and teachers. Mr. E. R. Pennoyer is the principal of both schools, and has held that ])osition since 1S69. The Franklin school district has a large brick building on Dodd street, between Midland and Glenwood avenues- It was built in 1873, and is valued at about $25,000 In addition to these public schools, there are also several flourishing private schools. EAST ORAHGE WATER SUPPLY. The townshi]) of East Orange has an abundant supply of pure water for both household and fire purposes. The supply is furnished by the Orange Water Company, under a contract made with the Township Committee in 1881 for a term of ten years, with the privi- lege on the part of tlie township authorities of renewing the same. The Orange Water Company was incorporated by an act of the Legislature in 1865, and was de- signed to supply the city of Orange with water, but the citizens of that place were not ready to move in the matter at that time, and it was not until December, 1880, that any use was made of the charter. Then the books for subscription to the stock of the company were opened, and almost immediately the capital of $300,000 was paid •n, the majority of the stock being taken by citizens of East Orange. The company was immediately organized, and steps were taken to provide a water supply for East Orange. The first Board of Directors consisted of Frederick M. Shepard, John M. Randall, Joseph A. Minott, John T. Rockwell, Jos. eph L. Munn, William Pierson, M. D., and Vernon L. Davey. The Directors organized by electing Frederick M. Shepard, President ; John M. Randall, Vice-President ; Frederick M. Shepard, Jr., Secre- tary ; Joseph A. Minott, Treas- urer, and Joseph L. Munn, Coun- sel. The company acquired by purchase and condemnation a tract of about seventy-five acres of land, at a point where the townshi] Orange and East Orange, Rl' field and the city of Newark came together. This tract contains a large number of springs of remark- ably pure water. One of them, known as "the great boiling spring," has been noted for its fine water from the earliest history of Es- A Residence on Prospect Street. Prospect Street, ne.\r Dodd Street. EAST ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 65 sex County. In developing these springs the water company has constructed a series of three wells. The largest of these is fifty feet in diameter, and is excavated to the depth of about fifteen feet below the sur- face of the ground, nine feet of which depth was blasted through a bed of red sandstone rock. It was in- tended to make the excavation much deeper, but the flow of water was so great as to render it practically impossible. The water from these wells has been several times subjected to chemical analysis, and found to be entirely free from all organic impurities. In fact. East Orange is conceded by all experts on the sub- ject of water supply to have the finest water of any place in the State of New Jersey. The pumping sta- tion is located on the same tract as the wells, and distribution is made through the mains by direc pumping, the pressure being sufficient to force a stream through hose connected with any hydrant in East Orauge or Bloomfield over, the highest building in either tov.n. It has been shown by actual experiment, that five strea'^ns can be sim- ultaneously thrown over the roof of the loftiest structure in either town. In 1SS3, the Orange Water Com- pany took a contract to supply the township of Bloomfield with water. It now has several miles of water mains laid in East Orange and Bloomfield, with hydrants, consumers in the former place is very large. BAST ORAHGE CHURCHES. Corner Arlington and Park Avenues. The number of private The oldest Church in East Orange, is what is usually known as the Brick Presbyterian Church. On the 20th of March, 1830, a meeting of Presbyterians residing in the eastern part of Orange, was held in the old White school-house, to take into consideration the building of a Presbyterian Church, for the benefit of the residents of that locality. After a full discussion, a resolution was adopted, "That it is the sense of this meeting that the time has arrived when it is expedient to erect a second Presbyterian Church in Orange, and that we proceed to build without delay." A society was formed, trustees were elected, and 66 EAST ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. the building nearly completed before the final organization of the Church. The first trustees were elected April 20, 1830. A building committee was appointed on the same evening, and at the same time Rev. George Pierson was called as pastor. He entered upon his duties in April, 1831, and continued until February, 1835. The Church was finally organized April 26,1831. At this meeting forty-eight persons were ])resent with letters of dismissal from other churches. The Church edifice was erected in 1832. It was built of brick, and was for many years the only church edifice in the Oranges that was con- structed of this material, hence the name of the Brick Chur<;h was given to it, and this Church has always been a landmark in this part of Orange. Years ago, when the old Morris & Essex Railroad Company es- tablished nearly opposite the Church, they gave to the new station the name of Brick Church, and that name has clung to it and to the neighborhood ever since. This Church during the civil war, had a most enviable record for the patriotism of its pastor and its people, and many stirring sermons were heard from its pulpit on the duty of upholding the national government, and many of its members went forth to de- fend their country's honor on the battlefield. In the Summer of 1878, the church edifice was en- tirely remodeled at an expense of $i8,ooo. It was again remodeled and put in its present shape at a cost of $25,000 in 1888. Its present pastor is the Rev. Henry F. Hickock, D. D., who has been in charge since May, 1875. The pres- ent membership of the Church is 120. The Munn Avenue Presby- terian Church, which is situated on the corner of Main street and Munn avenue, is one of the most flourishing Churches in the nei'ihborhood qt^ Commonwealth H.all. East Orange Depot. East Orange. It had its origin in 1824. The sessions of the school a Sabbath School, which was started were at first held in the houses of those favorable to the project, and continued to be so held until 1830, when the old Eastern school-house was built, and the Sunday school services were transferred to that, meanwhile weekly prayer meetings were held in the neighborhood, and on June 24, 1863, the Church was formally organ- ized with a membership of thirty-seven. During the same year a church edifice was erected. This was replaced by a handsome brown stone structure in the Gothic style of architecture, in 1876. Tiie church was altered and enlarged in 1888. The Bethel Presbyterian Church on Dodd street had its origin in a Union Sabbath school, which was held for several years previous to 1866, in the old school-house on Dodd street. In that year a little frame chapel was erected and the Sabbath school was held in that building. Tiiere was occasional preach- ing there, but no regular Church organization until 186S, when a Congregational mission was started. This led to a bitter controversy, the result of which was that the chapel was afterwards transferred to the Presbyterians. Another contest followed, this time being carried into court. The Presbyterians were vic- torious, and on November 3, 1870, Bethel Presbyterian Church was organized. The Church is now in a very flourishing condition and has a large membership. The First Reformed Church, though among the youngest in East Orange, was organized by the EAST ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST 67 Classis of Newark, May 12, 1875, at which time it numbered 135 communicants. The Church had its be gmning m the fact that the Rev. George S. Bishop, D. D., became convinced while pastor of the Brick Pres- byterian Church that it was his duty to preach strong Calvanistic doctrine, which was distasteful to many members of that Church. He finally determined to connect himself with the Reformed Church, and in April, 1875, resigned the pastorate of the Brick Church, left the Presbvterian denomination and con- nected himself with the Reformed. He was followed by a large number of people from his former charge and as soon as the Church was organized was made its pastor and has continued in charge ever since. The Church edifice was erected in 1876. It is situated corner Main and Halsted streets, and is built of brown stone in the Gothic style of architecture, and is cruciform in shape. It has a beautiful spire at one of the angles. Christ Church, Corner Main and Mulford Streets. (Now in process of erection.) The new Christ Church, now rapidly approaching completion, on the corner of Main and Mul- ford streets. East Orange, will be one of the most beautiful church edifices in the State. The parish dates back to 1869, a meeting having been called for the purpose of organization, by a few Episcopa- lians, which was held in the old railway station, on the site of the present Commonwealth Hall, Divine service was held, and organization completed by the election of wardens and vestrymen, and the adop- tion of a name for the parish, which it now retains. Plans for a church were soon considered, and in the following year a frame building 33x60 feet was erected. East Orange and the parish grew so rap- idly that the original church was enlarged five times, but was totally destroyed by fire December 23, 1888. Before the building of the original Church the present rector, the Rev. Horace S. Bishop, S. T. D., offered his gratuitous services as minister in charge, which were gratefully accepted by the parish, and a few years later he was regularly called as rector, which position he has since held. The result of his labors may be seen in the strong parish and beautiful church now building. He is ably as- sisted by the Rev. Alexander Allen, late dean of one of the convocations of Colorado. On the day of 68 EAST ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. Rksidence on Arlington Avenue. the burning of the old church, the vestry resolved to erect a new one of stone, complete in its appoint- ments, worthy of East Orange and of its sacred purposes. The building is substantially constructed of Indiana limestone, and will cost, furnished, about $100,000, and includes in its plan all the arrangements necessary for parish work, such as chapel, guild, \ choir and vestry rooms. An or- ; gan valued at $10,000 is being I constructed for the Church. The jjews and interior woodwork are of quartered oak. The chancel is forty feet wide by the same depth, and will be particularly rich in its furnishings. The altar and w-ains-cotting will be of Sienna marble, the chancel rail will also be of marble, while the floor will be laid in Mosaic mar- ble pavement ; the choir stalls and clergy seats will be of an- titpie ([uartered oak. The pulpit, lecturn, font and other furnish- ings are to be of most beautiful design, and the windows will be glazed with Cathedral glass of such tone as will cast a golden light on the entire interior. The buildings are heated by steam, and suitably ventilated, and all sanitary points have been thoroughly considered. The front, including tower, is about one hundred feet, by nearly two hundred feet in depth. The Grove Street Congregational Church was organized in the early Summer of 1866, when a few persons assembled at the house of Aaron P. Mitchell, on Grove street, to discuss the feasibility of form- ing a Congregational Church. It was decided to organize such a Church, and to erect a suitable building. A lot on the north-east corner of Main and Grove streets was purchased, the properties of the new society, with wise forethought securing ample room for the enlargement of the church, if necessary. The society was formally organized August I, 1866, and the erection of the chapel was begun. In December, 1867, a handsome brown stone edifice was completed, at a cost of $15,000. It was dedicated December 18, 1867. On January 3, 1868, the organization of the Church was completed, with thirty-two members. In the Spring of 1871, an addition was made to the church at a cost of $5,000. In the Spring of 1890, the present beautiful church edifice was erected, at a cost of $50,000. The former church edifice is now used as a chapel and Sunday school room. Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church, which stands on the corner of Main and Walnut streets, is one of the most imposing religious edifices in any of the Oranges. Its congregation is one of the largest and most active in the Methodist denomination in Essex county, and the people are noted for their liberal contributions to every denominational, missionary and benevolent purpose. The Church was organized in the fall of 1869, when a board of trustees was elected, a site for a building secured, and the erection of a chapel begun on Mulberry street. The building, which was of brick, with brown stone trimmings, was dedicated June 12, 1870. The Church continued to grow rapidly, and in 1884 it became evident that more room must be had, and the present site on Main and Walnut streets was purchased for $13,000. The present beautiful church building was completed in 1887. St. Paul's Episcopal Church grew out of cottage services started in that portion of East Orange known as Watsessing, in 1869, by Rev. William H. Carter, D. D., in the residence of Isaac B. Griffin. A chapel was erected in Myrtle street soon after, and was opened for service by Dr. Carter January 30, EAST ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 69 1870. In the Spring of 1875 the lot on which the chapel stood was sold and the chapel was removed to its present site on Dodd street, when it was considerably enlarged and improved. On Easter, 1876, the congregation decided to organize as an independent parish, this organization having heretofore been a mission. The parochial organization was effected November 17, 1876, and the parish of St. Paul's, East Orange, was admitted into union with the Diocesan Convention, November 22, 1876. THE EAST ORAHGE SEWERAGE SYSTEM. The following description of the sewerage system of East Orange, is taken from a report of Mr. Carroll P. Bassett, the engineer who designed it, to the State Board of Health. When the township of East Orange began discussion of available systems of sewage removal in 1883, they came face to face with a problem altogether new in municipal development in this country. Serious obstacles to a collection of the sewage, due to topographical peculiarities, existed, but these problems were almost forgotten in a search for a satisfactory outfall for the collected domestic and manufacturing wastes. • Bordered by Newark, Orange, South Orange and Bloomfield, supplied with excellent water, and provided with many miles of substantial Telford pavements. East Orange was enjoying an era of most prosperous growth and development. But every rise in the wave of municipal prosperity made more urgent the removal of voided and discarded wastes. How was this to be accomplished? Where were they to be discharged ? These were the questions propounded before many a public meeting, and many times to committees in power during the Winters from '83 to '86. The sewers of Newark on the east offered possible outlet to the Pas-aic river. Pumping over the high ridge to the south, and thence to the Newark bay, between Newark and Elizabeth, was suggested ; and schemes for local purification of the sewage were presented. To the first project Newark through a Common Council committee, said, emphatically, no I The sewage of Newark was of itself giving sufficient trouble in the water supply without accepting contributions from beyond its limits, even for a liberal subsidy. Pumping to Nevark bay involved eight or nine miles of conduit out- side of the township across several municipalities, besides the heavy current expenses of pumping and maintenance, rights of way and legal complications, added objections to this plan. Argument, discussion and investigation seemed equally to favor some method of local disposal of the sewage. The sewage enters the works in a 2x3 feet new form, egg-shape brick sewer, terminating in a con- duit of rectangular section, having lateral projections extending nearly to its centre on alternate sides at intervals of three feet along the axis. In this conduit, chemicals from the building unite with the sewage, the lateral projections of the carrier give a whirling motion to the sewage, which causes a complete mixture of chemicals with it. The carrier now leads the sewage to the precipitation tanks. The tanks are constructed in duplicate, one se being cleaned or lying idle while the other is in use. A brick wall, located ten feet in front of the inlet to the tanks, checks the velocity of entrance flow. A board floating on edge, in vertical guides inter- cepts the lighter floating matter, and insures their saturation before passing it, at a depth from the sur- face of thirty feet. The cross-walls in each tank divide it into three compartments ; over these the flow passes with a depth of about two feet, the heavier matters settling and being intercepted ; with a con- tinuous flow of low velocity in the tanks the surface water is being constantly skimmed off into the car- riers, leading to the irrigation ground. Drains float a swivel-arm in each compartment v.hich connects with a low service pipe in the bottom of the tanks, and discharges on the surface of the ground at a low level. These arms draw water only from the surface, but the drains falling with the water enable any arm to empty the compartment in which it is located, to within eighteen inches of the bottom, into the lov/ service carrier leading to the surface of the ground. The effluent from the precipitation tanks, after enterirfg the carriers, is distributed over the sur- face of the filtration ground and descends to the under-drains, which are from three to five feet deep> and twenty feet apart over the entire 14.7 acres in the tanks. The sewage effluent is applied to the land on the principle of intermittent downward filtration, the flow being applied successively to different areas. Part of the land is laid off in beds four feet wide. 7° EAST ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. separated by shallow furrows in which the water flows, soaking laterally into the beds. The remainder of the land is divided into fiat beds, loo feet long by 50 to 100 in width, over the whole of which the water flows. I'his latter method is preferable where the coarser matters are removed from the sewage before it i)asses on to the land. Italian rye- grass has given the best results on the land, and is now grown almost ex- clusively. Farmers from the neighbor- hood cut the grass and remove it as necessary, but up to Prospect Street. the present time the town authori- ties have not been able to secure a sat- isfactory return from its sale. Return- ing to precipitated matter or sludge in the tanks. After the supernatant water is drawn off through the swivel- arm, a valve-gate is opened and the sludge drawn into the deeper sludge-well within the building. Hy f(irming a vacuum in a cast-iron receiver, which is con- nected by an iron jiipe with the sludge-well, the sludge is drawn uj) in the receiver, milk of lime being drawn in at the same time by a small pipe from a mixing tank in the chemical room. This lime pre- pares the sludge for pressing, cutting it sa that the water separates more readily from the solids. A pressure of 100 pounds per square inch is secured in one of the other receivers, and being connected with the receiver containing the sludge by an air transfer main and the proper valves opened, the sludge is forced into a Johnson filter-press and pressed into moist, hard portable cakes. H.-vRRisoN Street. EAST ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 71 Mention has been made of the unusually large percentage of the sewers through the township which are under water pressure. The intricate topography of the town made several heavy cuts— in some cases over thirty feet, necessary. In all these deep cuttings the water level is now far above the sewers; a head pressure of over twenty feet occurring in several places. In addition all the mains located in the valley I^SS^ESsa* Railroad Place from Harrison Street. lines were constructed in a quicksand or running sand formation. Under these circumstances, despite the greatest care and much expense, a considerable volume of ground water finds its way into the sewer pipes. When it is remembered that there are over 2,600 joints per mile, some of them over six feet in circumference, the practical impossibility of making actually impervious sewers under the con- ditions named with vitrified pipe and cement becomes apparent. But this flow from the twenty-five miles of pipe sewers was limited to a very small volume, probably about 2.5 gallons per second. It was necessary, however, to build the outfall sewer with a size beyond the maximum vitrified pipe, and a brick sewer was therefore constructed for 2,000 feet through a difficult formation, a timber cradle being used under the sewer. In another section of the town a tunnel, at a depth varying from twenty-five to thirty-five feet, was driven for about 2,500 feet to avoid the interference with surface travel incident to so tedious a work in open cut. The great difficulty experienced in controlling the large volume of water encountered at this depth practically prevented the construction of an impervious sewer in this place, where the tunnel was lined with brick. From these two pieces of brick sewer, less than a mile in length, about five gallons per second en- ters the sewers— twice the quantity, it will be noted, entering the remaining twenty-five miles of pipe sewers. This aggregate flow of 7.5 gallons per second (650,000 gallons per day,) mingles with the house sewage (almost an equal amount), becomes sewage, and must undergo the purification processes. 72 EASiT ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. Water for dissolving the chemicals enters by a pipe from the town water mains. Air from a com- pressor is blown in at the bottom of the tank and the active agitation rapidly dissolves the chemicals. The outflow of chemicals to the sewage is regulated by a gate-valve. At present about 2.5 grains of lime and i.o grains of sulphate of alumnia, are added per gallon of sewage treated. The sewage is highly di- luted with a large flow of ground water taken into the twenty-six miles of sewers in the town — more than twelve miles of which are constructed in a saturated sub-soil. Railro.ad Place (Brick Chcr' 11). The filter-press consists of thirty-si.\ cast-iron cells, supported on a simple frame, with a central feed passage into which the sludge is forced from the receivers. The cells are separated by canvas bags and in the intercellular spaces the sludge remains, while the water is strained out through the canvas into a trough on the rear of the press and returns to the tanks. On the end of the press is a capstan screw connected with a throat-block which presses the thirty-si,\ cells of the press into close contact. It is the air pressure which se])arates the water from the sludge. There is nothing offensive about these cakes when pressed dry ; and, if protected from wate. after being taken from the press, may be kept in bulk for weeks without nuisance. But, in the jiresence of heat and moisture, they become more or less objectionable. As the sewage enters the tanks, matters in suspension by their own gravity tend to deposit ; this tendency is fostered by the arrangement noted of the cross-walls and floating interceptors. The coagu- lated film formed by the chemicals entangles finer suspended particles and enticing other matters from solution, settles, oris precipitated in the tanks. The effluent water from the tanks is spread out over the surface of the ground in thin streams- Coming in contact with vegetation, some of the water is absorbed through the large bulbed roots of its grasses, and more or less xration of the water, resulting in the combustion of nitrogenous matter, oc. curs in its flow through the carriers and over the land. The soil acts on the effluent water first as a mechanical filter, straining out finer matters in sus- pension ; it next performs the work of dividing up the water into minute particles, and presenting an increased surface to the oxygen contained in the pores of the soil, oxidation or combustion of organic matter here takes place. The expense of maintaining the works is about fifty cents per head of contributing population per annum ; this amount may be somewhat reduced when a larger part of the population of the township is connected with the sewers. EAST ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 73 ATHLETIC SPORTS. East Orange stands in the front rank in Essex County in the matter of athletic sports. Not only are some of the best wheelmen in the State of New Jersey to be found in its limits, but there are also some of the best amateur base ball, tennis, and foot ball players in the country to be found withm Us limits But the chief pride of East Orange, is in the Orange Athletic Club, whose house and grounds The Athletic Club-House. are within^ the precincts of the township. This organization, though only a little more than three years o d has met with wonderful success, and .s one of the strongest and most prosperous athlettc -socaUons sports in the Oranges. This committee met wUh remarkable success, and ,n JuU 74 EAST ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. another meeting was held. An offer was then received of a site on Halstead street, 160x270 feet, for $9,000. This was favorably received, but as no subscriptions had been received the purchase was' de- ferred, a committee was ai)|)ointcd to procure subscriptions, and instructed to purchase a lot as soon as $15,000 was subscribed. In the following February another meeting was held, and the Orange Athletic Club was organized with the following officers : President, Robert W. Hawkesworth; Vice President J. Montgomery Hare; Secretary, H. B. Thomas; Directors, R. W. Hawkesworth, J. Montgomery Hare', Everitt Frazier, Henry A. Pot- ter, John Pettit, J. B. Tilford, A. P. Bailer, J. G. Morgan, G. P. Kiiigsley, A. D. Palmer, William A. Brewer, Jr.; T. B. Cuis and H. B. Starbuck. Soon after the lot on Halstead street was purchased and the club-house erected without the tennis building. The cost of this building was a little over $13,000. The tennis building was erected in the fall of 1887, at an additional cost of $10,000. The club house was opened in January, 1888, with a brilliant reception. The so- cial standing of the club mem- bers was such as to give it a status from the outset, and the utmost care is taken now to preserve the social standing of the club. Ladies are admitted to active membership, and are allowed the use of the club- house every day until three o'clock in the afternoon The ladies make up about one-fifth of the membership of the club. • The club now has a membership of 600, and applications for membership are received at every meeting. President Hawkes- worth has held his office since the organization of the club, and his zeal for its welfare and his efficiency as an organizer have done much to promote its success. The other officers of the club are • William M. Franklin, Vice President; Lewis H. Hyde, Secretarv; and W. R. Hotchkiss, Treasurer The Direc- tors are R. W. Hawkesworth, William M. Franklin, F. Q. Barstow, Henry A. Potter, W R Hotchkiss Alfrea P^Boller, E. B. Aymar, John O. Heald, Lewis H. Hyde, Charles Wilev, Charles B. Gregory' Edward Boote, Caleb Barker, Percy Griffin, Richard S. Storrs. The club-house is situated on the corner of Halstead street and Railroad avenue and is sur- rounded by a spacious and well kept lawn. A wide piazza extends along a portion of the front of the mam building. 1 he main doors open into a small lobby, on one side of which is the office The recep- tion room leads off the lobby. It is handsomely furnished, and the wails and ceiling are tastefully ornamented. In one corner is an old-fashioned fire-place, in which a log fire blazes in the Winter \bove the fireplace is a high, old-fashioned oak mantel. To the right of the reception room is the billiard-room, which, like the rest of the house, is well kept and handsomely appointed and decorated Three billiard tables and one pool table are in this room. The furniture is of oak. The reading and music rooms on the second floor are also tastefully furnished. The gymnasium is a spacious room, 41x48 feet in dimen- sions and 30 feet in height. It is supplied with the most modern apparatus. It communicates by means of a private stairway with the dressing and bath rooms. Gr^ve Street Grounds. EAST ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 75 The tennis building is one of the features of the club-house. It is in the rear of the main build- ing and communicates with it by means of a wide entrance. This is the only covered tennis building in existence. It is loo feet square and ii^ covered by an arching roof 45 feet high. It contains two full sized double tennis courts. The flooring is of two-inch Georgia pine, and eight large skylights afford light during the day. The ten- , nis building is also used for balls, receptions, concerts, en- tertainments, etc. A temporary stage may be placed in an appropriate position and seat- ing capacity is afforded with 800 chairs owned by the club. The club-house throughout is lighted by gas, experiments with electricity having proved that gas was better adapted for lighting purposes. Everything about the house bespeaks cosi- ness and elegance, and all to- gether the Orange Athletic Club has one of the best ap- pointed establishments of its kind in the country. The gymnasium is one of the most popular adjuncts of the club. It is fitted up with the latest and most ap- proved apparatus, and is in charge of a competent instruc- tor.' In connection with the athletic club there is also a glee ^^.^j^j ^^ instantaneous photograph taken September, 1890. club, which is one of the finest organizations of New Jersey, and whose concerts are exceedingly I : popular. The glee club is under the direction of Arthur D. Wood- ruff, of the New York Mendels- sohn Society. The foot ball team of the Orange Athletic Club has been remarkably successful in all its contests, and the bowling team has already taken a high place in the amateur bowling league. A pair of new alleys have recently been laid in the bowling depart- ment, at a cost of $500. The Orange Athletic Club is also the owner of large and well arranged grounds near the Grove street station. These W.\LNUT Street, ne.\r Sum.mer. grounds contain running tracks 76 EAST ORANGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. and spaces for foot ball, base ball, tennis and other outdoor games, and have large and well constructed grand stands from which all games may he viewed. An instantaneous photograph of a running match held in September, 1890, on the grounds of the club, appears on the preceding page. Four Orange Residences. (From Photographs taken by Frank P. Jewett.) We have become so accustomed to associating the idea of rapid growth with towns and cities' of the West that many have come to unconsciously believe that "phenomenal" development, as it itjis gen- erally called, is peculiar to that section of the country, and that the prevailing conditions and the e.xcep- tionally enterprising character of the people there, combine to make results easy of accomplishment which we of the "effete and timid East," as many of the Western papers have it, cannot hope to parallel. It is true that the West has developed as much in certain lines in half- a century as New Jer- sey has in five-fold that time ; it is true that that section has made gains in wealth and population which have excited the wonder and admiration of the civilized world, but the wonderful development of the Oranges during the past few years, as a place of residence, can not be paralleled by that of any western community for it has been accompanied by a corresponding development of culture and refinement. 1 he Oranges now enjoy every advantage which a cultivated community requires. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EAST ORANGE. 77 CHAS. M. DECKER & BRO., IMPQRTERS QRDCERS; 539 MAIN ST., Cor. Washington Place, EAST ORANGE, N. J. 236 MAIN ST., Near Cone Street, ORANGE, N. J. LILIPUTIAN ••• EMPORIUM. MISS E. E. DAY, FANCY GOODS, DRY GOODS AND MILLINERY, 569 Main Street, near Harrison Street, BRICK CHURCH, EAST ORANGE. Special Attractions for the Holidays, Fine Display of Artistic Decorative Goods (many original), .\rl Designs, and Materials for Embroidery, Large Assortment Figured India Silk. IRA WI. TAYLOR. -AT- Orange, East Orange, Mountain Station and South Orange. .A. Sx>©ciajXti3r : INSURANCE, MORTGAGE, LOANS. OFFICE, OPPOSITE DEPOT, BRICK CHURCH, N. J. 78 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EAST ORANGE. M. E. Hemstreet, dealer in Pianos aijd Organs, Sheet Music, etc., (.'asli or Installments. Of all unsatisfactoiy investments that can be made, putting , money into 'an inferior piano or organ is about the worst, for not o'nly is such an instrument neither useful nor ornamental after a year or so, but the purchaser cannot! help think- ing every time he sees it that had he expended only a few dollars more he could have secured something en- tirely and permanently satisfactory. We by no means approve of the policy adopted by some manufacturers of quoting fancy prices on their products, but still if one had to choose between paying $100 too much for a really first-class instrument, and paying $150 as the entire cost of one of the showy but worthless instruments far too common in the market, the former course would be de- cidedly the wiser one to take. Happily; there is no need of taking either alternative, for Mr. M. E. Hemstreet is prepared to supply strictly first-class pianos and organs at prices as low as can be named on instruments of thoroughly dependable quality. At 355 Main street he shows a line of the productions of several popular makers, and we can assure our readers that for quality of tone, combining sweetness and brilliancy, ease of action, susceptible to the most delicate touch, elegance of design, excellence of construction, fineness of finish, dur- aliilicy, and in fact, all the qualities that go to make up a desirable instrument, these pianos and organs have no su- perior in this or any other country. Visitors &re always welcome at the agency, and every opportunitv will be given to try tlie instruments so as "to enable deliberate, intelligent and satisfactory choice to be made, while every one sold is fully guaranteed for a term of six years. Mr. Hemstreet also has an extensive trade in Sheet Music and Books. He will supply any piece of music at lowest New York prices. Orders filled promptly for every article in the musical line not in stock. He can-ies a line of Banjos, Guitars. Strings and Trim- mings at all times, and sells for cash or installments. Old pianos exchanged. Mrs. F. Hetzel, dealer in Choice Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Lard. Boiled Ham and Smoked Beef. Table Delicacies. 373 Main Street, near Winans. When we come across an establishment where it is evident that every effort is being made to accommodate the public. and where fair dealing and low ])rices are assured to every customer, we take pleasure in directing attention to it, whether it has lieen carried on a long or short time. Altliough Mrs. Hetzel only founded the store she now occupies at No. 372 Main street in 1889, we wish to call the favorable attention of our readers to it, for it is plainly to be seen that Mrs. Hetzel means to extend every advantage to her customers. She was born in Newark, N. J., and has had considerable experience in the busi- ness she is now in. One floor is occupied, of the dinirn- sions of 20x40 feet, and the stock carried comprises choice butter, eggs, chee.se and lard: also boiled and smoked beef and ham, and table delicacies of various kinds, and is complete in every department. At this store we can promise prompt attention and civil treatment. Montgomery Lindsay, Real Estate and Insurance, No- tary i'ublic Auctioneer. Main Street, near East Orange station Those .seeking dependable information concern- ing real estate in East Orange and vicinity can possibly do no better than to call on Mr. Montgomery Lindsay, tor tins gentleman has been very actively engaged in Handling such property during the past six years, and IS regarded as a thoroughly competent authority on the subject. He is a native of" Washington, D. C, and was connected with the U. S. Treasuiy Department during the years 1870, '71, -73 and -73. Mr. Liiuisay occupies I unique and v-ery pretty office building located on Main btreet near East Orange station, and many will appre- ciate the fact that there are "no stairs to climb." his otiice being on the ground floor, just off the street. A general real estate business is done, including buying, selling, exchanging, leasing and renting, and the entire Charge of property will be assumed if desired, the in- terests of the owner being carefully looked after, and a moderate charge being made in "every instance. Mr. l^indsay also acts as Auctioneer and Notary Public, and IS prepared to place insurance in the leading companies at the lowest prevailing rates, and to negotiate loans on the most favorable terms. A. Hairhouse, Baker and Confectioner, Ice Cream and Charlottes. Restaurant Meals served at Shortest ^°."7.- Soda Water. 376 Main Street, East Orange. It IS difficult to make a perfectly satisfactory meal with- out good liread and plenty of "it, and while even the most elaborate repast seems lacking in something if bread be wanting, it is possible to be content with but ittle meat provided the supply of bread be unstinted, uertainly bread is a very economical article of food, and there is really no reason for going to the trouble of mai£iiig It at home, for it can now be bought of as good quality as could be ilesired by the most fastidious. The bread and pastry sold by Miss A. Hairhouse at No. 376 Main street, has gained a surprising hold on public favor since operations were begun in 1887, although, after all, it IS not so surprising as it might be, for the uniform and superior excellence of the articles .sold here has had Its natural effect in creating a brisk and increasing trade. A store IS occupied measuring iOx.'A) feet in dimensions, and a full assortment of bread, cake and pastry is con- stantly on hand to choose from. A fine assortment of confectionery is dealt in, and finely flavored ice cream and soda water is carried during the Summer months. A well supplied huicli room is also conducted, where the tood IS excellent, and the prices moderate. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OP EAST ORANGE. 79 Geoi^gb Y{. Davis, DRUGGIST AND PHARMACIST, 545 N]air) Street, East Grange, jM. J. NEAR WASHINGTON PLACE, BRICK CHURCH. The " Mind Cure '" is but seldom heard of nowadays, but still, like many other " fads '' which were popular for a time, it had some points about it entitled to respectful consideration, and it remains as true to-day as tver that the mind has an immense influence over the body in health and in disease. Let the patient be con- vinced that themedicines he is using are obtained from an entirely reliable source, and they will be much more liable to benefit him than they would under different circumstances ; and right here is a powerful argument iu favor of having prescriptions compounded at the pharmacy conducted by Mr. George R. Davis, at No. 545 Main street, near Washington place, Brick Church, East Orange, for Mr. Davis is an experienced pharmacist, and has built up a high reputation for reliability and skill. He is a native of Sussex county, and has carried on the enterprise with which he is now identified since 1S73. The premises made use of have an area of 1.400 square feet, and contain a full assortment of drugs, medicines, chemicals, etc , together with toilet and fancy articles, sundries, cigars, etc., the goods being selected from the most reputable source and being confidently guaranteed to prove as represented. Particular attention is given to the compoundiug of prescriptions, and the system followed makes serious error practically impossible. Moderate charges are the rule, and as employment is given to four assistants, callers are asstured immediate and careful attention at all times. BALL BROTHERS, (of BROADWAY, NEW YORK), 574 Main Street^ Brick Churchy Manufacturers of Picture Frames, Picture and Mirror Frames Regilded, Old Pictures Restored, PICTLBES HUISG AND ARRANGED, Pictures Carefully Packed and Shipped. XEW YORK PRICES. A Full Line of Holiday Goods. WILLIHM n. WHRD, REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE AND LOANS, No. 349 Mhin Street, Opposite the Depot. EAST ORANGE, N. J. 8o LEADING BU SINES JiM EN OF EAST ORANGE. €Idwapd JR^eekep, -^^^^^^Paper Hangings and Decorations, ^ji^^^t^^ Brass and Wood Curtain Poles. "^=^^^s:. Plain and Decorative Painting. Pa inters Supplies. -sWINDOW SHADES. 5* Artists' Materials . 26 Washington Place, Opp. Brick Church Station, East Orange, N. J. The invc'iition of wall paper has done much to make it possible to make every house attractive, so far as its in- terior is concerned at all events, for by its use the dingiest walls may be beautified at very small expense. To as- certain what the latest novelties are in this line, it is only necessary to visit the establishment carried on by Mr. Edward Meeker, located at 26 Washington place, East Orange. The business was inaugurated in 1879 The prem- ises occupied are 25x50 feet fronting Washington place, and 25x.io feet fronting Railroad street, and afford ample space for the accommodation of the heavy .stock which is always carried, which not only consists of wall paper, but also window shades, curtain poles of all kinds, painters' supplies and artists' materials, and special attention is given to plain and decorative painting. Twenty assistants are employed, and every opportunity is offered to retail buy- ers, who will find the goods unsurpassed and the prices as low as the lowest. Mr. Meeker is a tjative of New Jersey, and is well known in both social and business circles in Orange. : -PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY. + -^ I3ricl\ ^ {^hnvGh ^^ pbarmaeif. }^ 56"^ 3LAIN STREET, COR. WASHINGTON STREET, BRICK CHURCH, EAST ORANGE, NE'W JERSEY. F. E. CLOUGH &, CO. Telephone, 278 Orange. There is no need of enlarging upon the convenience of a reliable and well appointed pharmacy in any commu- nity. It is. an absolute necessity, as every one must admit. The inhabitants of East Orange may well congratu- late themselves that they are so well furnished with establishments of this nature. Among the recent firms settled here and deserving of favorable mention, is that of F. E. Clough &Co., who formerly carried on their business in New- York State. The firm consists of F. E. Clough and E. D. Clough, both natives of Pennsylvania. These gentlemen have had many years experience in their business, and are thoroughly competent to carry it on in every detail. They make a specialty of compounding physicians' prescriptions, and have a complete and carefullj- selected stock of medicines, drugs, chemicals, etc., from which to supph' the demand. They give close attention to all details and spare no trouble to gain a reputation equal to the Uest. The pharmacy is situated at 564 Main street, corner Wash- ington, and is of 25x30 feet dimensions. Employment is given to two competent assistants, and all orders are promptly filled. PURSSELL BROS.. 561 MAIN STREET, NEAR HARRISON STREET. EAST ORANGE, N. J. It is well nigh the universal custom now to place the arrangements for formal dinners, suppers, etc., in the hands of caterers, for experience has conclusively proved that in this way only can the most desirable results be at- tained. Of course the success of an occasion in which a collation bears a prominent part is dependent directly upon the qua'ity of the refreshments and the efficiency of the service, and therefore the selection of a caterer is a matter calling for no little care and discrimination. The residents of East Orange are excellently well ser\'ed in this re- spect, for in Messrs. Purssell Brothers they have a firm of caterers who have few equals and no superiors. These gentlemen are natives of New York city, and were formerly connected with the celebrated " Purssell Company " of Nos. 910, 912 and 914 Broa tway. They utilize spacious and finely-appointPd premises at No. 561 Main street, and do a general catering bu'>iness, besides carrying on a first-class bakery. The main floor is 25x100 feet in dimen- sions, and every facility is at hand to insure the comfort of patrons and render it easy to fill orders promptly and accurately. The bill of fare is very extensive and varied, comparing favorably with those offered at the leading New York establishments, and as the cooking is e.xcellent and the service remarkablv prompt and efficient, it is natural that this establishment should enjoy a large as well as a select patronage. A great varietv of creams and ices are obtainable here, and are furnished by the quart and delivered at residences at moderate rates. French, Vi- enna and American breadand rolls will be delivered every morning, and patties, pastry, etc., are made fresh every day. Some of the specialties of this concern are fine assorted cakes, pounl, Dundee, lady and wine cakes, ginger- bread, birthday cakes, Purssell's English plum cike. plain or decorated, English plum pudding, Englisli mince meat, and Purssell's calves' foot jelly for invalids. The finest quality of French fruit is alwavs in s'ock. Dinners, wedding breakfasts, suppers, etc., will be supplied with every requisite, and orders by telephone (No. 316), are as- sored prompt and careful attention. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EAST ORANGE. 8i ^i^m^^ ■^■d J. Warner Allen, Architect, ^^ — -^ Office and Residence No. 341 WILLIAM STREET, EAST ORANGE, N. J. The question of managing; Real Estate judiciously is a perplexing niie. even to tlioso who devote their whole time to it, anj have had King exiierience in its complex- ities. To the ordinary business man wl\o owns such property, and naturally wishes to forward his interests, it is a continual and harrassing care, until he recognizes the advisability and necessity of placing these interests in the hands of a trustworthy and competent agent. Then a load is lifted from his mind, everything assumes a brighter hue, and life seems more worth the living. There are many real estate and insurance agents in and about Orange, who have the reputation for skillful management of these affairs. Among them we beg to call favorable attention to Mr. Edward E. Bruen, for- merly of Chatham, N. J., and now settled at East Orange. He occupies an oifice on Railroad Place, oppo- site the Brick Church depot, the dimensions of wliich are 20x.50 feet. Mr. Bruen is ready to attend to the sale, rent or exchange of any property in this neighbor- hood or elsewhere. He will loan money and collect rents, and he is Notary Public and Commissioner of Deeds. At his office, which is open early and late, a large list of furnished and unfurnished houses to rent may be seen, and any information obtained regarding real estate and insurance. A Forg.e, dealer in Choice Groceiies, 70 Main, oppo- site Steuben Street. It is by catering especially to the familv trade that Mr. A. Forgie, who is engaged in the sale of groceries at 76 Main Street, has worked up the very liberal patronage heno^v enjoys, and none who has observed the methods by which his establishment has been advanced to its present prominence can begrudge him the success attained, for it has been won not by be- littling competitors and seeking to injure any man. but by conscientious, intelligent and untiring work of the haidest kind. Mr. Forgie was born in Scotland, and founded his present business in Orange in 1880. He oc cupies a store of the dimensions of 20x60 feet, and em- ploys three competent assistants, which enables him to fillall orders with celerity and accuracy. The stock on hand is a very full and varied one, ranging from tea to flour, and from molasses to kerosene oil. Canned goods are handled, and the productions of the best known and most reliable packers only are kept in stock. In the line of teas and coffees, spices and such fancy groceries, Mr. Forgie has reason to take special pride in the goods furnished to patrons, for it is very hard to find their equal elsewhere for the same amount of money. The prices are reasonable and customers of this house can depend on getting a fair equivalent for their money. Gappiage I^anufactupep. A specialty made of Repairing Carriages and Liglit Wagons, and Jobbing in general. Also Manufacturer of the Celebrated Joubert & White Buckboard. 24 Railroad Place, East Orange, N. J. 82 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EAST ORANGE. Samuel AV. AVliitlemorc, Architect, Office, No. .>;i Main Street, East Orange, N. J. It is with real pleasure that we find men of culture and ability devoting themselves more and irtore to the study of architecture. This should be one of the tine arts, antl is so, when properly practiced. It is only wlieii men who are not fitted for the task, attempt to accomplish ditticult results, that the profession is harmed. In order to be thoroughly satisfied with any building, the best and the least expensive way is to employ a first-class architect, and then, carpenters and builders who are com- petent to follow his designs to the most minute detail, and who can be trusted to do only honest labor. Among the prominent architects of this place, is Mr. S. ff. Whittemore, a gentleman fitted in every way to carry on his business. He is a native of New York city, but has been established in East Orange since 1874. His designs are noted, not only for their grace and beauty, but for the combination of this with the even more important points of ventilation, light, utility and economy of space. It is no easy task to write all these requirements, so that the whole may be harmonious, but Mr Whittemore .seems gifted with the faculty of com- passing these diftieulties in a remarkably short time. His office is now located at .531 Main street, next to People's Bank. Mr. "Whittemore will be found ready to give any advice in his power relating to architecture. A photo-engraving of the residence of Mr Cyrus F. Loutrel, on Raymond avenue. South Orange, after design by Mr. Whit- temore, is printed above. He can show to any one contem- plating building, over one hundred houses in the Oranges tor which he was architect. Charle.s H. Boylan, House and Sign Painter and Decorater, also Paper Hanging, R. R. Place, opposite Depot, East Orange, N. J. One of the most promi- nent house and sign painters of Orange, is Mr. Chas. H. Boylan, who established his business in 18SS. This gentleman makes a specialty of all kinds of decorative work, also orna- mental sign work of every description, and as he employs only the most competent help, is able to lill orders promptly, and to guarantee the quality o/ his work. It is an estab- lished fact, that painting has become an art during late years, and requires not only originality of conception, but natural talent for its successful prosecution. The premises occupied are of the dimensions of 20x30 feet, and are located at R. R. place, opp. Brick Church depot, and a line of paints, oils and paper hangings is also carried. Employ- ment is afforded fourteen reliable men. Only the best stock is used by Mr. Boylan, and his work has firmly established him in a large and growing patronage. He is prompt and reliable in his engagements, and enjoys the full eontitleuce of his customers and the general public. 131- J". COlsriDIT, DEALFR TV ^ Staple aufl Fancy Groceries, <- Foreij;n and Domestic Fruits, Cifrars, &e.. M.MN STREIiT, Opp. Prospect. East Orange, N. J. The more experienced a house keeper is, the more careful she is to purchase her househpld supplies of dealers in whom every confidence may safely be put, for she knows that such a policy is not only the most agreeable, but by far the cheaj)- est in the long run, as it ensures being furnished with dependable goods at the lowest prevailing i-ates. "Bargain hunters" are apt to find their searcfi turn out very profit- ably, and especially so in eases where such staple articles as gi'ocer- ies are concerned, for really reUable goods of this kind are very nearly as " good as gold," so far -as intrinsic value is concerned, and no dealer is foolish enough to sell them "ten per cent, below cost." The wide popu- larity of the establishment conducted by Mr. H. J. Condit, on Main street, opposite Prospect, is due to a variety of causes, liut the most important of them all, is the public conviction that the goods sold here will prove strictly as represented in every respect. During the twelve years that Mr. Condit has been identiHed with this enterprise, the record made has been such as to fully justify this conviction, and as his policy also includes quoting the lowest market rates, an extensive bu.siness has been built up as a matter of course. Staple and fancy groceries, choice teaSjCoffees and spices, foreign and domestic fruits, cigars etc., are all largely dealt in, and orders are promptly and accurately filled by the aid of five assistants. The store is connected by telephone No. So, and orders thus sent are given equally prompt and careful attention to those given in person. Mr. Condit is a native of East Orange, is trustee of Ashland Truck Company, and is very widely known, and highly esteemed throughout this vicinity. Berkeley Stables, Jas. M. Beldon, Proprietor. First- Class Horses and Carriages Furnished Promptly at all hours. Unexceptional Facilities for Boarding Hor.ses. All drivers liveried, IS Railroad Place, East Orange, N. J. Tel- ephone call 141 B. A "spin" on the road behind a well-step- ping animal is one of the mo.st effectual means imaginable of dissipating the " blues " and aiding digestion, and as for those who prefer drugs to driving, and would rather ])ay ten dol- lors to the doctor, than leave that sum to a stable keeper, it must certainly be acknowledged that " there's no accounting for tastes." To enjoy driving good roads, attractive scen- ery, an easy carriage, a speedy horse, and agreeable com- pany are necessary, and as far as our Orange readers are concerned, all these requisites arc easily obtainable, as most of the roads in this vicinity are well kept, and the country round about is pleasantly diversified, while a call at the es- tablishment of Mr. Jas. M. Beldon, at No. IS Railroad Place, said establishment being known to many as the "Berkeley stables," will result in the furnishing of a most desirable turnout, and with all these points provided for, the last es- sential mentioned need occasion no anxiety. The premises are of the dimensions of 80x12.5 feet, and are well ventilated and admirably fitted up with the requisites of a first-class stable. Horses will be taken to board, and guaranteed careful treatment. Carriages can be furnished at all hours of the day and night, and all orders .sent by telephone 141 B, will receive immediate attention, all drivers liveried and the best of accommodations can be found at this establish- ment, at prices that will commend themselves to all. and in everydelail of the business, the interests of customers are faithfully consulted. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EAST ORANGE. «,! Residences i'ouner Prospeit and Carlton Streets. F. J. Smith, Carpenter and Builder, -151 Main Street, East Orange. The office and workshop of Mr. F. J. Smith is located at No. 4.il Main street, and the large business done by this gentleman, re<|uires the constant employment ol fourteen workmen. Plans and estimates are furnished at short notice, and contracts are made and faithfully executed by Mr. Smith, whose worth and skill has met with recog- nition in a constant demand for his services. All kinds of jobbing and repair work is done at short notice, and con- fidence in the ability of this gentleman to plan and execute everything in the building line, in the best style, universally obtains. Mr. Smith began operations here in iSSS. He is a na- tive of New Jersey, and very well-known and highly re- spected, and enjoys in the fullest sense, the confidence and esteem of all with whom he is brought into business relation, and all who are in quest of any one to do work in his line, will have no reason to regret having had an interview with him before proceeding to business. Premises of the dimen- sions of 35x50 feet are occupied, and a reserve force of rnen can be called in if the occasion requires haste. In addition to the residences illustrated above, Mr. Smith built the house of Chas. G. Picksley, Halsted st., and a number of others. Williams & Coiidit, Builders of Carriages and Express "Wagons, 407 Main Street, near Junction, Ea.st Orange, N. J. Many improvements have been made in carriages and wag- ons, and in the methods of manufacturing them, since the business conducted by Messrs. Williams and Condit was es- tablished, in 1S55, but no way has as yet been discovered, by which a first-class vehicle can be made from second-class material, and as first-class material is expensive, it follows that really first-class vehicles cannot be made and sold at a profit, at forty per cent, below the regular market rates, as some manufacturers pretend to do. There are fancy prices quoted on carriages and wagons, of course, but the wise man avoids both extremes, and places his orders with such a firm as Williams & Condit, for he is thus assured of getting a thoroughly dependable vehicle, and also of getting full value for everv dollar he spends. The partners are Messrs. I. C. Williiuns and S. Condit. both of whom are na- tives of Orange, and are too well known here to need ex- tended personal mention. They utilize spacious premises, located at No. 407 Main street, near Junction, East Orange, and have every facility at hand for the making of carriages and express wagons, and the doing of repairing of all kinds. All work is done in a superior manner, and warranted, and carriages will be called for and delivered. Orders may be sent by mail, or by telephone, No. 204 Orange, and em- ployment is given to twenty competent assistants. I'urilue Bros., Brick Church Boarding and Livery Stable. Careful attention given to Boarding Horses, Furniture moved with care, Storage, 8 Washington Place, East Orange, N. J. Telephone 5.S B. The three brothers who comprise this firm, Messrs. W. C. Purdue, J. G. Purdue and E. J. Purdue are all na- tives of Orange and are known in this town as being among the most enterprising local business men to be found here. The concern was start- ed by their father, John Purdue, in 1875. and was known by his name until 18S4, when his sons succeeded to the business. They are proprie- tors of a well-known and popular livery and boarding stable, situated at No. S Washington Place, East Orange. Here they have every fa- j cility for boarding hor.ses by the [ day, week or month, the most care- ful attention being guaranteed in every instance. They have twenty- one horses of their own, and have a number of boarders, and give em- ployment to eight assistants. Sty- lish turnouts are furnished at short notice, and the charges will be found as moderate as those of any other j firm engaged in a like business. I Messrs. Purdue also make a specialty i of moving furniture in the most care- I ful manner, as they have strong trucks and every facility for doing so. They will also take goods on storage if desired. The premises are 30x100 feet dimensions, and well adapted for their use. J. T. Slunn, Dealer in Vegetables. Fish, Oysters, Foreign and Domestic Fruits of all kinds. Poultry and Game a special- ty, 584 Main St. , East Orange. It is hardly realized how great is the demand for country produce, here as elsewhere. One sees the great piles of fruit in market and wonders what becomes of it, but the truth is that the supply is hardly equal to the demands of consumers. People are beginning to realize more and more how wholesome it is to vary the diet, and that fresh fruit and vegetables are among the most healthful things that can be eaten. It is only those who live in places where fresh butter, eggs, fruit and vegetables are impossible or difficult to get, who really appreciate then- value. The people of East Orange are particularly favored in this respect, for in the neighborhood are large farms which produce all the finest grades of these goods, and m their midst dealers who are constantly receiving them di- rect from the farms and creameries. Prominent among these dealers is J. T. Munn, of .5S4 Main street, corner Harri- son. This gentleman is a native of Orange, N. J., and has been engaged in his present business since 1SS4. He is the proprietorof a retail market, where all choice foreign and do- mestic farm and dairv produce may be obtained,also fish and oysters, poultry and game, the latter a specialty in its sea- son. Premises"are 3(1x78 feet dimensions, and eight assist- ants are given constant employment. Mr. Munn has an en- viable reputation in business circles, and is known as well iu public life, having favorably filled several local offices. \. J. Hood, Jeweler, 571 Main Street, near Harrison. Brick Church. N. J. The taste for jewelry, and the expres- sion of art in personal adornment, is as old as the human race, and one of the most marked and universal of its char- acteristics with the progress of civilization, is that it has as- sumed n^\i and beautiful forms, and to-day the best jewelry stores are centres of the most delicate and lovely exponents of art. The establishment conducted by Mr. A. J. Hood, and located at No. 571 Main street, was inaugurated by its present proprietor in 187!). who since that date has contribu- ted a large share to the advancement of trade in this vicin- ity. He now supplies one of the best retail trades in this sec- tion, and his stock of fine watches and jewelry, clocks, etc., is always maintained at the highest standards and sold at the most moderate terms. Special attention is also given to fine watch repairing, and all work of this kind may be en- trusted to his care with perfect confidence that it will be sat- isfactorily done. «4 LEADING BUSINESS MEN Of EAST ORANGE. Milton E. Jacobus, dealer in Fruits, Vegetables and Fish, Canned (Jixxls, etc. Poultry and (lame in thoir Sea- son. 11 Washirif^ton phicc. ni'ur Main St., E. Orange. Ev- ery liousi'kci'per of any experience knows that much of the worry ami trouble too often connecteil wiih market- ing is due to the (iueslional)lebusines< methods of some of the houses engaged in furnishing family supplies, and therefore it is of interest to all to learn of an estahlish- menitlie management of which is characterized liy the entire absence of -'shari) practice " of any kinil. We have no intention of asserting that the establishment conducted by .Mr. Milton E. Jacobus and known as the '•Washington Place Market" is the only enterprise of 'his kind in the town of which this may be said, but we ilo say that its proprietor deserves very great credit for the manner in which he conducts his business, which he founded in ISSl. Customers of this store have learned that they may place absolute dependence upon repre- sentations made to them, and also that the price at which dependable goods are furnished by Mr. Jacobus, will bear the severest comparisun with those quoted at any establishment in the vicinity on articles of equal merit. The premises occupied are" of the dimensions of 16x85 feet, and a .veil selected and fresh siock of fruits, vegetables and lish are to be foun 1 on hand, also canned goods of all kinds, put up by the most reliable houses, are largely dealt in, and poultry and game in their sea- son. Business is carried on at No. 14 Washington place, and employment is given to three assistants, so that the large patronage enjoyed is quickly and easily attended to. Mr. Jacobus is a native of Orange. Wm. H. Allen, News Stands, Orange and Brick Church Stations, D., L. & W. R. R., and all stations on tlie Watchung. Stationery and Confectionery. 549 Main Street. Millions of capital and thousands of men are employed in the collection of news, but the liberality and enterprise displayed in this most important depart- ment of the newspaper business would be of but little practical use were they not supplemented by equal en- terprise and liberality in the distributing department, for it would obviously be of no avail to get news into type at the earliest possible moment if long delay was inevitable before the papers could be distributed among their hundreds of thousands of readers. Mr. Williatu H. Allen does much to enable New Jersey readers to get their favorite journals as soon as possible after publica- tion, for he does a very extensive news business, and offers a service unsurpassed for promptness and relia- bility. He has news stands at Orange and Brick Church stations, D., L. & W. R. R., and at all stations on the Watchung R. R. His main store is located at No. 549 Main street, opposite Washington, East Orange, and has an area of about 1,500 square feet, giving ample room for the carrying of a large and varied stock of sta- tionery, confectionery, notions, etc. Mr. Allen is a na- tive of New York city, and founded his present busi- ness in ISSO. His policy from the first has been to spare no pains to satisfy every reasonable customer, and the success thus far attained is but the legitimate result of hard and intelligent work. The very latest fashionable novelties in stationery are always well represented in his stock, and the prices quoted are always reasonable. William H. Luff, dealer in Jewelrv. Watches, Clocks Optical (ioods, etc. Repairing in all its branches, at Short Notice. 7!) Main Street, East Orange, N. J. It very seldom pays to buy anything at an establishment that is not thoroughly reliable in every respect, and this is particularly the case where jewelrv" is concerned, for the opportunities for fraud in the selling of goods com- ing under this head are too obvious to need demonstra- tion, and such fraud it is practically impossible to de- tect at the time, or to prove and punish afterwards. The only sensible way to do, then, is to patronize a rep- utable and firmly established concern, and if you desire to lind one that is not only .strictly reliable, but is en- terprising and liberal in its business" methods also, the best advice we can offer is to call on Mr. William H. Luff, at No. 7i» Main street, and take advantage of the inducements he is prepared to extend to customers. Mr. Luff was born in New York city ; he began opera- tions in his present line of business here in 1889. The premises utilizeil are of the dimensions of 20x25 feet, and a choice assortment of jewelry, watches, clocks, op- tical goods, etc., is carried, and "every article is fully warranted to prove just as represented in every respect. Fine repairing in all its branches is done at this estab- lishment at the shortest possible notice. The prices on goods are at the lowest market rates. M. B. Wallace, Real Estate and Insurance, East Or- ange, N. J., Grove Street, opposit- depot. There are many owners of real estate who, either owing to non- residence, hick of time or inclination, or aiiy one of a hundred other causes, are not able to give their inter- ests I he care and attention which are indi-pensable to the attainment of the best results, and to this class the services of the gentleman whose card we print above cannot fail to be both valuable and acceptable. Mr. M. B. Wallace has had ample opportunity to become famil- iar with Orange real estate since beginning operations here in 187;i. Mr. V\ allace is a native of Newfoundland, N. J. He lived in New Y'ork for over forty years, where he is highly esteemed, but not more so thanhe is in Or- ange, where the people have the utmost confidence in him. He has served them individually and as a whole, and they have never had cause to regret having trusted him. He is prepared to attend to all the details involved in conveyance and titles, mortgages, etc., and to nego- tiate loans, collect rents, draw up bonds and leases, and, in fact, assume all the functions of a confidential agent. Mr. Wallace also interests himself largely in the insur- ance of real estate, personal property, etc., and his rec- ord has b. en such as to justly entitle" him to the high de- gree of confidence which he unquestionablv enjoys among the residents of Orange and vicinitv. "His busi ness has steadily developed under the stimulus afforded by hard, intelligent and persevering work, and constant devotion to the interests of his clients. The companies represented are always amongthe leading insurance cor- porations, and no one can write policies in them on more favorable terms than Mr. Wallace. Edward P. Doan. Architect, East Orange, N. J. Mr. Edward P. Doan, since his settlement in East Orange, has given the most decided evidences of possessing great ability in the drawing of artistic architeciural designs, and his conipeteuee to meet the modern demands, com- bining health, beauty and comfort. Owing to the severity and variableness of our climate, a great deal more IS included in the word comfort, as applied to dwellings, than is the case in most countries. Perhaps as a nation we are less easily satisfied than others, and in every American there is a natural love of comfort. However this may be. it is certain that the architect's profession now assumes proportions of the utmost im- portance. Long study as well as natural artistic taste are necessary lor its perfect development, and as ex- ainiile of a man who has chosen this profession as his life work and bent every energy to master it, we take pleasure in mentioning Mr. Doan. who has now been established in East Orange since 1886. This gentleman is a native of St. Louis. Mo. His office it situated at No. 349 Main street. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EAST ORANGE. 85 C. S. FRENCH. DEALER IN COMLfANDtiflZOOD, HSt MAIN STREET, EAST ORAKGE, A'. J. Brick cliurch Office : 577 Main Street, near Harrison. Kynor & Cook, dealers in Fancy Groceries, Fine Teas and Coffees, Imported Wines and Cigars, Main Street and Arlington Avenue, Ea-t Orange, N. J. The ability to suit a business enterprise to the particular class of trade it is designed to reach, is an indispensable factor in the attainment of success. Messrs. Kynor & Cook have shown wliat may be done in this way in a remark- ably short time, for they only established themselves as recently as Julv, 1889, in this" town. Their methods are business-like and p Tfectly straightforward, there stock is the best that can be had" in the market, and the pri- ces will compare favorably witli those of any dealer in tills place or the vicinity. " The members of the firm are Messrs. Charles A. Kyiior and George W. Cook, both natives of New Jersey. They occupy a store situated at the corner of Main Street and Arlington Avenue, which is of 27x40 feet dimensions. A strictly retail trade is carried on, for which the employment of four assistants is necessary. All the regular, s'taple groceries are dealt in, besides choice fancy articlns. This house makes a specialty of keeping a "line of fine grade teas and coffees, besides a variety of most excellent imported wines and cigars. Telephone 213. Eckert & Weeks, dealers in Choice Beef. Mutton, Lamb, Ve.il, Poik, Hams, Bacon, Corned Beef, Tongues, etc. Poultry and Game in season. Washington Street, near Main, East Orange, N. J. Telephone No. 259. There is no kind of business enterprise that is more pop- ular, when it is carried on in a proper manner than that of the butcher, and the reasons are obvious, for there is no line of business in which the proprietors enter into more close relations with their customers. Take the establishment conducted by Messrs. Eckert & Weeks, in this town, for example. The enterprise was inaugur- ated in 1889. and has steadily grown in patronage and appreciation, until now it ranks with the foremost in this section of the town. The firm is composed of Jlessrs. A. J. Eckert and E. W. Wi eks, both of whom are natives of East Orange. The premises utilized are of the dimensions of 23x40 feet, and contain a heavy stock, for the firm do an extensive business, and deal in choice beef, lamb, mutton, veal, pork and corned and smoked meats of all kinds, also poultry and game m sea- son. This establishment is located on Washington Street, n-^ar Miin, East Orange, -where all goods dealt m are warranted to prove exactly as represented and offered at the lowest market rates, and the variety offered by the assortment carried is sufficiently great to allow of all tastes being suited. Two assistants are em- ployed. Orders received by Telephone 259, will receive prompt attention. Frank C. Ward, Pleasant Ave.. Montclair. (HAS. W. L Roche. 36 New Street, New York. WARD & ROCHE, ReBl B^Mb and In^ui^ance. LOANS NEGOTIATED. Properly in The Oranges, Newark, Roseville, Montclair and Lake Hopalcong, For Sale, Rent or Exchange. Office: Opposite Brick Church Station, EAST ORANGE, N. J. 3Iisses Crozier & Walters, Homemade Confections. (■)08 Main Street, Between Baldwin and Patterson, East Oranse, N. J. It is true, that there are some people that "don't care anything about confectionery," but they miss a o-ood deal of innocent en.iovmeut. and are certainly not to be envied in the least, the time when confectionery was be- lieved to be hurtful, is now gone by. and it is generally acknowledged, that the pure candies may be ot positive benefit to the health. Some care should be exercised to as- sure tliat they are pure, however, and as good a way as any is to buy froiii those handling only such goods, then you know that the candv is fresh as well as good m other respects. The Misses Crozier & Walters have jrained a high reputation since tbev opened their present establishment 111 18.S7, and we would advise every lover of well-flavored, fresh and pure candv to give theih a call. The assortment on band is a varie'd one, and the prices quoted are sure to prove satisfac- tory Miss Crozier is a native of Westchester, >. \., and Miss Walters ot Yonkers, N. Y. They are both well-known in Orau'^e. Thev have given close personal attention to the details of their business, and have now the satisfaction of secint' it rapid Iv and steadily increasing. The premises occupied is of the dimensions of 20x60 feet, and two assist- ants are given emplovment. Di.xon's celebrated ice orcamis handled extensively, and orders will be taken for delivery at any time. 86 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EAST ORANGE. M. MH6HT0N, --DKALEK IN- BEEF, • MUTTON - AND - LAMB, r<>iilti-}- aiKl GHUie ill Season, Fresh Vegetables, Foreign and Domestic Fruits. 337 & 339 MAIN STREET, Near Ahlixoton Ave.. Ea.st Oranok, N. J. FRANK L. FIEGER, $'NARA\AC1ST. .•»»! Main Street, Cor. Arlington Ave., ,KAST ORANGK, N. J. Tliorc is no kind of }iusiness more dependent upon its worth iind nsefiilness than a retail pharmacy. We therefore take pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to the estab- li.shment conducted by Frank L. Fie^er, at No. Sol Main street, Ea.st Orahge, for here nothing is left to chance, but every department of the business is carefully and intelli- gently supervised, and the result is a service on which abso- lute dependence may safely be placed. Mr. Fieger is a na live of Newark, N. J. He occupies a store measuring 25x50 feet in dimensions, and carries a complete stock of drugs, medicines and chemicals, as well as a choice assortment of toilet articles, fancy novelties, etc. Prescriptions are com- pounded at short notice in the most skillful and painstaking manner, and the charges made will be found uniformly moderate. Mr. Fieger began operations here in 1887, since which date he has built up a thriving business, and certainly deserves the success he has worked so hard to attain. WMesale aud Retail Bread, Cake, aufl Pie Bakery, Ilutt'is, Stores ami I'tnalt' Families promptly Supjilied. Center St., IJef . Main & M. & K. K. K., Orange, N. J. Many families purchase all the bread, cake and pastry at bakeries, and the proportion of them that do so would be even greater w ere it not for the shortsighted policy pursued by those bakers who apparently believe in giving customers the smallest possible amount for their money. Nevertheless this is not the fact with Mr. C. P. Carson, successor to C. L. Clarke, for this concern hasalwaysput quality before quan- tity in catering to the public, and spares no pains to produce articles that will compare favorably with the best "home made " production.s. The establishment is located at Center street, between Main and M. & E. R. R., and is equipped with the latest improved facilities, for he does a very large wholesale and retail business, and is prepared to fill the heaviest orders. Hotels, stores and private families are given special attention. Employment is given to several as- sistants, and you are assured polite attention. No doubt many of our readers, in East Orange, have heard of the story of the unfortunate summer board- ers, who had put up at a farm-house in the back woods some- where, and had not tasted meat for a week. A stray butcher's cart coining that way, they proceeded to buy about all the fresh meat contain<'d therein, aud after partaking of a meal that astonished the natives, they formed a solid column aud marched down the road chanting "We've been eating meat, we've been eating meat," in an exultant choru.s, -■Ml this goes to show that meat makes mighty good eating, and that there is nothing like being deprived of a thing for a time to realize its value. The residents of East Orange have chance enough to get all the meat they want, and one of the best places tit which to get it, is at the store conducted by Mr. JI. W lietiton, at Nos. 337 and .3;» Main street. Here may be found ti C(iiii]ilete assortment of meats, poultry and game in their .season, fresh vegetables and foreign and domestic fruits, aud the prices quoted are as attrat'tive as the stock itself, for they are always in accordance with the lowest market prices. This business was founded by Messrs Hopler &• Wheaton in is-s. Since 1888 Mr. M. Wheaton has conducted it alone. He is a native of Caldwell, N. J., and was a private in the late war, in the Thirty-ninth New' Jer- sey regiment,and is one of our best known local busiue.ssmen. Premises of the dimensions of 35x30 feet are occupied and employment is given to eight competent assistants, ami cus- tomers are assured of prompt attention. Orders received by telephone No. !«, will be filled accurately and at the shortest possible notice. J. W. Pelers, Dealer in, aud Manufacturer of Fine Harness, ■V.W Main Street, East Orange, N. J. A harness, when on a horse, properly arranged, etc., is a very simple thing in appear- ance, and apparently is made up of but few parts, but the same harness, when divided up into all the pieces that are combined in its construction, has a very dif- ferent aspect, and no one can ex- amine it then without feeling that after all, harness making is not the easy thing it may appear to be, considering the cost of the material and the labor involved to make it up. A first class har- ness is sold at a very reasonable figure, and, although it is possible ' to find establishments where fan- cy figures are charged, still on the whole, most people would pre- fer to place their order with such a house as that of Mr. J. W. Pe- ters, and thus assure themselves a superior article, and uniformly fair treatment. This gentleman has carried on his present enter- prise, at No. .590 Main street, since 1888, and has gained a well- earned reputation for the manu- facture of fine harness, and "^ e?^^„?'''J'?m*",V,V'y'^ ,"^ moderate prices. Mr. Peters is a native of Newark, N. J. The premises utilized are of the riimen- ^velv"/n'h '",1''?'' """i^ ''^''' "'"* ^f^"? ^^'^'''■^ of every description are mamifactuixd M? Pe ers a[so deals eSIS- sively in blankets, robes, curry-combs, brushes, whips, wagon cushions, harness oil, soap -rease etc and horse furnish mgs in general, are earned m stx)ck, and offered at' very low rat^s. Employment'is gh^en^eve?,' competent assTstantT LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EAST ORANGE. 87 (Successor to ADDISON G. WHITE.) Main Street, near Arlington Avenue, [card from Former proprietor.] September ist, 1890. Continued ill health having compelled me to retire from business, I have transferred the same to my successor, MR. S. I. ARKUSH, a gentleman who for many years has catered to the best trade in New York City, and comes highly recommended as a square deahng and thorough shoe man. I cheerfullv take this opportunity of introducing him to my customers, with the wish that tney will favor him with their patronage, feeling confident they will meet with entire satisfaction. Respectfully, C^ The " Kahler LastShoesa Specialty. Also Trunks, Umbrellas, Rub- ber Boots, Coats, Etc. Harrison & W.ilker, Plumbers, Gas Fitters and tinners. Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Ranges, Iron and Tinware, 341 Main street, East Orange, N. J. Too much care cannot be exercised in the placing of orders for plnmbing work, as the careless or ignorant carrying out of &uch commissions is often the cause of consequences of the most alarming nature. Sewer gas is a deadly enemy if not conquered in a short time and is the more to be dreaded, as it is unseen, and gen- erally unsuspected. When detected it can be overcome, but the harm is then more often than not, past remedy, in the direful diseases that break out at its approach, and sap the stren<^th of the strongest man. There are enough compe- tent and reliable plumbers in the different Oranges The trouble is that people do not recognize the necessity ot hav- ing their houses examined by them often enough. In liast Orano-e a prominent lirm engaged in this business is Messrs. Harrfson & Walker, of 3+1 Main street. They are thoroughly fitted to do any kind of plumbing, gas titting, or tinning. They are also large retail dealers in stoves ranges, hara- ware, iron and tinware. The firm was established in Ibb,, t>V its present members, Messrs. Charles Harrison and Selden i Walker, who are both natives of the State of New Jersey. Their premises are of 3UxijO feet in dimensions, and they have in their employ fourteen skilled assistants. All v.orK is done promptly, and the prices will be found as low as is consistent with the best labor and the time employed. John H. Brown, Dealer in Choice Beef, Veal, Lamb Mutton Pork, etc. Poultry and Vegetables in Season, 13 Washington Place, East Orange, N. J. The enterprise con- ducted by Ml-. J. H. Brown, and carried on at No. 13 Wash- ino-ton Place, is worthy of interest and inspection, as there is not a similar establishment in this town, more entirely reliable or more capable of serving the public to the best advantage. Operations were begun here by Mr. John H. Brown in 1S8T. This gentleman was born in Passaic <-o-. ^• J , and is well-known and highly esteemed in Orange, the premises occupied by him in carrying on his business are ot the dimensions of 20x.50 feet, and contain a tine stock ot meats, comprising beef, mutton, lamb, veal, pork, etc., also poultry, came and vegetables in their season. Employment is given to three polite assistants, and customers may depend upon receivino- prompt attention and honorable treatment, tor Mr Brown has always made it a rule to spare no pains to fully satisfy every p'atron, and to give no reasonable excuse for complaint in any instance. Errors are made, of course, occasionallv, for it would be impossible to carry on so exten- sive a business without mistakes, but whenever the atten- tion of Mr. Brown is called to anything of the kind the mis- take is promptly and cheerfully rectified and care taken to see that the occurrence is not repeated. Only choice articles are offered for sale here, and they may be had at prices that will compare favorably with the lowest market rates. NDRMAN E. SHDTTffELL, glANO • ROI^fTE • ©UNEI^ • AND • I^EPAIRBI^, 573 BPRINDDilLE AVENUE, East Orange, N. J. 88 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EAST ORANGE. E. RHODES, WILLIAM M, RHODES, MANAGER. FLOUR, FEED, GRAIN, PRIME JERSEY HAY AND STRAW, /J Railroad Place, opp. Brick Church Station, Telephone 365. EAST ORANGE, N. J. George Payne, Art Glass Stainer, Memorial Windows a Specialty. Mural Decorations, etc. R. R. Place, op- posite Brick Church station. East Orange. (P. O. Bov liTI). Orange.) There is perhaps no manufacture in which every successive stage requires so much care as glass, and none in which results on so large a scale, in- volve such delicate skill. A puflf of smoke, or a sudden draught of air, imperceptible to an invalid, may ruin an immense quantity of glass when in the process of mak- ing. The nianufactul-e of glass commenced very early in the American colonies, but it is only within late years that the making of stained glass has occupied our artists, and };as been brought to a high state of perfec- tion. Jlr. George Payne has been engaged in this work since 181)2. He is a graduate of Clayton & Bell's Stained Glass Works of London, England, and after graduating, was employed as assistant teacher for ten year-". Mr. Payne shows great artistic skill in this work, and is pre- pared to fill any order for stained glass, memorial win- dows being made a specialty. Mr. Payne has executed all the Art Glass in the residence of Mr. T. A. Edison, Mr. William Barr, and Mr. John Burke, Llewellyn Park, Mr. M. Hartley, on Mountain Ridge, Mr. Seymour, on Harrison street, a large memorial window for Grace Church, Mr. Hudnut, on Main street, Mr. B. V. Connett in Sou h Orange, Mr. Adams and Mr. Morrell and J. F. Ford, on Arlmgton avenue, Dr. Beckwith on Pros- pect street, Frank C. O'Reilly, on Jefferson street, St. John's Catholic Church, Orange, and many others all over the United States, among them the elegant residence at Mauch Chunk, Penn., of F. Packard, and at Sayre, of S. C. Packard, and also refer to Messrs. Robert Ap- pleton, Jr., L M. Taylor, real estate agent. Brick Church, and J. M. Dodd. architect. He will also undertake miu-al decorations of any kind, for which he has marked facilities. The premises occupied by Mr. Payne comprise two floors, measuring 2.5x.50 feet, and are situated at R. R. Place, opposite the Brick Church station. He employs five assistants, who are well trained to this delicate work, but over whom Mr. Payne keeps a strict super- vision. Mr. Payne imports his glass direct from Eng- land and Bohemia. A visit to this establishment will prove of unusual interest. John Robinson, Fine Custom Clothier, Main Street, opi>osite Washington, Brick Church, N. J. To many people a suit of clothes is a suit of clothes, and that isall there is to it : they apparently believe that if a certain (luantity of material is used, it make.? no difference how it is put together, so long as it takes the shape of a suit, and hence are easily imposed upon by such dealers as are disposed to work off their goods more by their ap- pearance when new than by their real merits. It may be taken as an axiom that the $5 spent for superior workmanship and trimmings are invested to better ad- vantage than any other portion of the purchase money, and those who will accept and act on this hint will find their reward in improved appearance and superior dura- bility of their wearing apjiarel. To assure the best of material put together in the most skillful manner, an establishment of repute must be patronized, and none better can be chosen than that c^milucted by Mr. John Robinson, on Main, opposite Washington Street. This undertaking had its inception in IsT.j. and has been steadily prosecuted since that date with constantly in- creasing success. Mr. Robinson is a native of England. This gentleman has that thorough understanding of his business so essential to the highest success. A heavy stock is carried of foreign and domestic cloths and first- class clothing is made to order, a perfect fit and good workmanship being guaranteed. Five experienced as- sistants are employed and equitable rates prevail, and every order is given the promptest attention. Benj. L. Harrison, Grocer, Grain and Wine Merchant, r)6'2 Main Street, East Orange, N. J. Telephone Vi%. Among the merchants who have established themselves in East Orange within the last ten years, none takes a higher stand or has gained a greater popularity than Mr. Benjamin L. Harrison. He is a native of this State, and in 1886 opened his present house of business in East Orange. He deals in the usual line of fine groceries which are to be found in a first-class establishment, comprising sugars, teas, coffees, spices, canned goods, and table delicacies of all kinds, with the best brands of flour and the different kinds of grain. Fresh cream- ery butter, eggs, cheese, and a great assortment of mis- cellaneous articles may also be added to the list. Mr. Harrison also makes a sjiecialty of keeping choice wines, both foreign and native products. These are selected with the greatest care, and obtained only from the most trustworthy sources, so that Mr. Harrison's customers may feel assured that in dealing at this house they will receive goods which can be thoroughly relied upon in every instance. The premises occupied are situated at .")(i'J Main street, consisting of a store 30x GO feet dimensions and an anne.K. The business is ex- clusively retail. A.ssistants are employed, who will be found to attend to every order promptly and satisfac- torily. Mr. Harrison is held in high esteem for his honor.ible dealings, by all those who have been connect- ed with him in anv wav. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EAST ORANGE. 89 With'enterprisiug reporters, coustaiitly and sharply on the lookout for sensatious,it is not to be wondered at that unneces- sary alarm should have been given the public on the subject of the use of arsenic in wall-paper; but, although the dangers arising from such have been exaggerated, still, this is by no means an unmixed evil, as it has brought home to the public the advantages of dealing with reputable houses. Such a concern as Morris Cohn & Co., will, of course, not handle goods dangerous to health, and customers have the satisfac- tion of knowing also that they are given the very latest fashionable novelties to choose from, and that the prices quoted are strictly in accordance with the lowest market rates. This firm is constituted of Messrs. Cohn and James Chamberlain, both of whom are practically familiar with every detail of the business. Commodious premises located at No. .567 Main street, Brick Church, are utilized, and an attractive stock and full line of samples of imported and domestic wall papers are constantly carried. Orders for paper hanging, decorative painting' etc., are given immedi- ate and skillful attention, employment being afforded to twelve efficient and painstaking assistants. Every order is filled under the personal supervision of a member of the firm, and both as regards the quality of the work and the charges made, Messrs. Morris Cohn & Co., have no reason to fear comparison with any competitor in this State. Ed. F. Smith, (Succes- sor to Abram A. Young), Manufacturer of Carriages and Wagons of all De- scriptions, 3 Main Street, Near Fourteenth Street, East Orange, N. J. Job- bing promptly attended to. Next to a good horse comes a good carriage or wasfon, in one's appreciation. There are three things to be ob- served in the purchasing of these vehicles ; viz : — the style, construction and finish. Very stylish carri- ages and wagons are made, and some that have abso- lutely no grace of outline, are also upon the market. Some carriages, while be- ing pretty in design, are yet very poor in construc- tion, that is to say, they are not built substantially. Finally, very good and very poor work may be put into the finish of work of this nature, and when brand new, deceive the unsuspecting. If, then, we wish to invest in a carriage or wagon, and do not feel quite sure that we are sufficiently posted to buy with a knowledge of exactly what we are receiving we should exercise great care in se- lecting dealers we trade with. Pick out a reliable house, one known to sell goods on their merits, as is the case in Mr. Smith's factory, and you will be sureof receiving honest and square dealing. The house we speak of is high in the estimation of all who have ever had dealings with it, and we take occa- sion to call the public's attention to the carriages, wagons, trucks, etc., manufactured by its proprietor, Mr. Ed. F. Smith. He affords constant employment to nine skilled workmen, and utilizes premises of the dimensions of 13.5x114 feet, the main buildings 2.5x80 feet, on two floors. Mr. Smith is a native of Newark, N. J., and is well-known 'in this vicinity as a business man of honorable business methods. His establishment is equipped with all the appointments which go towards facilitating the work of a first-class car- riage and wagon factory. Repairing is neatly done and quickly dispatched. JOSEPH E. BOOTH, DEALER IN Hardware, HonseftiriiisWi M\ SMes, &c. 563 MAIN STREET, Eas-b Ox«aixge, 3Sr. J, The establishment conducted by Mr. Joseph E. Booth is 8f the greatest convenience-and importance to a place like East Orauo-e and is sure to be largely patronized, for Mr. Booth handles the best goods, and those most likely to be in active and"mmediate demand in such a community, and puts his prices at such attrac ,ve figures that it is worth while to trade with him. Mr. Booth is a native of Newark, N. J. He is thoroughly well known m this vicinity for he has been estab- lished in business since 1874 in East Orange. He carries on a large retail hardware business, in which he finds it necessary to employ twelve assistants. The premise! occupied are situated at .5(>3 Main st East Orange and are of 3.5x1.50 feet dimen- Zf^^T%\lcVcf^vyx^9, a large and complete assortment of hardware anA house furnishing goods of every description, Sdini the "ranite ware DOW so widely used, iron, tinware, etc., etc. Mr. Booth enjoys the most favorable relations with Ws patrons^ who are sure of finding at this establishment that all goods will prove exactly as represented. 90 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EAST ORANGE. ROBERT APPLETON, Jr., SEASIDE & COUNTF^Y REAL ESTATE. 120 BROADWAY, - - - NEW YORK, BRANCHES Propcrties in all the Oranges and in Nantucket, Mass., for Sale. Rent or Exchange. NANTUCKET. MASS. BRICK CHURCH. N. J. Amonij the many real estate and in.surance agents in this vicinity, one of the best known and most highly re- spected is Robert Applcton, Jr. He has been c.nrrying on a real estate and insurance agency in this place during the past eigliteen years. Besides the office at Brick Church a second one is m^'intained at 120 Broadway, in the Equitable Rotunda. Mr. Appleton is prepared to transact any dealings in real estate, to make favorable exchanges and to write insurance policies at as moderate rates as any agent in ihe neighborhood. Mr. Appleton 's intimate knowledge of the value of property in this section, makes his advice of the utmost value to all persons desiring real estate, and who have little or no opportunity to study into the details of this complex business. Employment is given to five assistants at Mr. Appletou's office. Those wishing to consult Mr. Appleton in a professional way will 6nd him courteously ready. Charles Ward,, Plumner, Sieani and Gas Fitter, Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Worker, Furnaces. Ranges, etc., Spt and Repaired, iitlG Main Street, corner Baldwin, East Orange. People are beginning to appreciate the fact that the most eligible and beautiful location is of little avail if the house having such is not supplied with proper plumbing service, and as a consequence much more attention is paid to sanitary ])lumbing than was ever before the case. It is well that it is the case, for a large proportion of what are known as •' preventable diseases" are brought about by defective plumbing, and the health of the community, more especially the younger portion of it, is materially affected by this means. It requires e.xperience as well as brains to be a first-class plumber. an^'>'^ Harry Firth, Architect, Brick Church, E. Oranpre. Every man is said to be the architect of his own fortunes, but if such be the fact, it must be confessed that there are many uicornpe- tent architects in the world, for the gcreat majority ot us find that the plan of our life needs frequent revision, and that things which seemed easy and desirable in theory are impossible to carry out in practice. Many a man who started to build a house after his own ideas, has met with a similar experience, and as a general thing, the better informed a person is on the subject of building, the more strongly he is in favor of the employment of a competent architect, as opposed to the practice of placing the matter in the hands ot a carpenter and builder, and allowing him to go ahead under general instructions only. We take pleasure in calling atten- tion to the facilities offered by Mr. Harry Firth, for we iire convinced that those who make use of his services, will have abundant reason to thank us for the hint here given. Mr. Firth who is located opposite Brick Church, began the practice of his profession here in ISSO. He has had a very thorough technical training, having enjoyed a practical ex- perience in steam heating, engineering and plumbing, to com- plete his architectural training, which he wished to have as thorough as possible, in every detail pertaining to the con- structing, heating and ventilation of buildings, and has thus far been very successful in adapting means to ends, show^mg talent and iugenuitv, as well as wide knowledge of avail- able materials and devices. Plans and specihcations will be prepared at very short notice, and personal supervision will be ideroa, but, at all events, it will bea-reed, that such an est iiblisliinont as that carried on by Mr Thomas P. Watson, at No. is AVashington place, deserves hearty support, for here a speedy and stylish team may be hired at a moderate cost, or a horse may be boarded by its owner at a reasonable expense, so that all who use horses for business or pleasure may be accommodated. Ihis enter- prise wasinaugurated in 1889. Two floors are occupied, cover- ing an area of 30x100 feet. The stalls are located on the up- per floor, and are well arranged. Single and double teams can be furnished at short notice, and the most taslidious cus- tomers will have no reason to complain of any detail ot tiie turnout, for horse, carriage robes, harness, etc., are all arst- olass, the best trade being catered to, and no pains being spared to assure satisfaction. Animals boarded here will be g^ven the best of care, and, in short, th« high reputation of the establishment will be fully sustained. 96 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EAST ORANGE. Telephone No. 401.-Orange. • MHY 5 BENNET. • BRICK CHURCH MARKET, Dealers in Beef, Veal, Mutton, Lamb, Poultry and Game, Fruits, Vegetables, Fish, Oysters and Clams, 570 MAIN STREKT, "Appearances are deceitful," no doubt EAST ORANGE, N. J. P^one, t.e caU be.. N. .Ot^Oran^.^^n^^sf^g^St/^J^I^^ --- ,- ,^^ in person. Employment is given to several efficient assistant^and goods wHI e;rciurTeirS^^^ notice. K. J. NIBLO, WW ert^N^E WW- DELIVERED AT RESIDENCE EHRLY EiZERY MORNING. in MAIN STREET, EAST ORANGE, N. J. John J. Ready, Tailor and Draper, Washington Place, six doors from Main street. Brick Church, N. J. Mr. Ready can need no introduction to many of our reader.s, for he has carried on operations in this town for over eight years, and is one of the most prominent of our local business men. He was born in New York city. His establishment is located on Washington place, six doors from Main street, and is equipped with all the necessary facilities for cutting and making gents' clothing. Employment is given to eight assistants, and orders can be tilled at very short notice. A choice selectioti of foreign and domestic fabrics for men's wear is always to be found here, and the latest novelties in suitings, trouserings, etc., are obtained as soon as they ap- pear in the market. A specially is made of fu.shiouable work, and the garments produced at this establishment will compare favorably with those turned out by the leading New York tailors, while the prices quoted on them are from one-third to one-half less. Mr. Ready insists that every de- tail of the work done in his shop shall be carried out "in a workmanlike manner, and his clothing is consequently as durable as it is handsome. Parisian Laundi-y; and Scouring and Dyeing Establish- ment, .">S1 Main Street, near Harrison, East Orange, N. J. Laces and Lace Curtains done up Equal to New. Ladies' Dresses, Nurses' and Waitresses' Caps. AVet and Dry Cleaning. Crape and Black Laces Renovated. G. Leboeuf, Manager. The Parisian Laundry conducted by Mr. G.' Leboeuf, at No. .581 Main street, does careful work, and avoids injury to the most delicate fabrics. He makes a specialty of scouring and dyeing; also does up laces and lace curtains equal to new; also, dresses, nurse caps, etc. Mi-. Leboeuf is a native of France, and has had experience in his present business, to warrant his undertaking the most difficult work. A large trade is done in dyeing and clean- ing, in connection with the laundry. Laces of all kinds given special attention. The uniform superiority of the work turned out at this establishment is evident to the most fastidiou.s, and the prices are so low that all can afford to take advan- tage of the opportunities offered. The premises occupied by Mr. Leboeuf. are of the dimensions of 32x60 feet, and employ- ment is given to four thoroughly experienced assistants, and work can be executed at the shortest notice. LEADING BUSINESS MEN. 97 Edward F. Hamiltan & Co., REAL ESTATE At Orange, East Orange, Llewellyn Park, Mountain Station, South Orange, Slwrt Hills, Summit, Madison and Morristown. NEW JERSEY A SPECIALTY OFFICES : 96 BROADWAY, N^EW YORK. Rooms 32 and 33. Second Floor (tkvator), and at Oraiigre, N. J., Opposite the Main Orange Station. ORANGE TELEPHONE 93. C ^'. C-A-ESON", Wholesale and Retail Bread, Cal^e and Pie Bakery, Hotels, Stores and Private Families promptly Supplied. Center St., Bet. Main & M. & E. K. K., Oiange, N. J. Many families purchase all the bi'ead, cake and pastry at bakeries, and the proportion of them that do so would be even greater were it not for the shortsighted policy pursued by those bakers who apparently believe in giving customers the smallest possible amount for their money. Nevertheless this is not the fact with Mr. C. P. Carson, successor to C. L. Clarke, for this concern has always put quality before quan- tity in catering to the public, and spares no pains to produce articles that will compare favorably with the best "home made " productions. The establishment is located at Center street, between Main and M. & E. R. R., and is equipped with the latest miproved facilities, for he does a very large wholesale and retail business, and is prepared to fill the heaviest orders. Hotels, stores and private families are given special attention. Employment is given to several as- sistants, and you are assured polite attention. Jacques Bros., Florist and Seedsman, Retail Store, TiTri Mnin Street (Brick Cburnh). East Orange ; Whole- sale at corner Ralston and Scotland Streets, South Or- ange. People have been so accustomed to having an abundant supply of flowers the year round that they seldom stop to consider the means by which this most desirable result is brought about, but the subject is an interesting one, and a visit to a well appointed green- house will repay every thinking person. Thrre is an immense amount of labor involved in the raising of flowers for the market, and a constant care and watch- fulness which we believe has no parallel in any other line of business. Considering the difliculties met with and the cost of the necessary apparatus, it is surprising that flowers can be sold at the prices quoted on them, but competition will do wonders, and it has certainly resulted in the discovery of improved methods of flower culture. One of the most popular green houses in this vicinity is conducted by Messrs. Jacques Bros., and there is most excellent reasons for this popularity, as these gentlemen offer unsurpassed inducements to their customers, and are noted for the taste displayed in the designing of wedding and funeral emblems, the ar- ranging of bouquets, etc. The principal conservatories are located at South Orange, and the retail store is at No. 5.57 Main street, East Orange, where a smaller gi een house is'also located for display of decorative plants. A spe- cialty is made of tested seeds, which they can confi- dently recommend. They also carry a full line of bulbs of every description. Special attention devoted to roses, and this firm are noted throughout this section as having tne finest roses of all kinds, supplying many New York dealers with flowers, some days cutting 2,200 for their wholesale and retail trade. Shafer & McDowell, Proprietors of the Cliffside Quar- ries, and Dealers in Broken Stone. Building Stone, Sand, Gravel, Callous-Rock, Dirt for Filling and Top Soil for Lawns and Gardens. Contracts taken for Telfordizing and Macadamizing of Roads (Public and Private), complete, also Flag Sidewalks and Curbing, Block or Cobble Guttering. Post Oflice Address and Quarries, Upper Montclair, New Jersey. The well known firm of Shafer & McDowell was founded some seven or eight years ago by Mr. C. E. Mc- Dowell, of Bloomfleld. Mr. Shafer's connection with the firm did not take place until February of 1.S90. Few things are of greater importance to a community or a surer test of civilization than good roads. Those of our citizens who have visited Europe are unanimous in the opinion that our public roads are far inferior to those of other countries, where the means of easy and safe communication are better appre- ciated. The science of roadmaking is apparently not well understood, or, if it is, the present modes of superintending the construction and repairs of roads are so defective that the public suffers to an extent of which few of us are aware. The first work in this direction is to improve the roads so that there is some pleasure, or, at least, some comfort in traveling abroad. A visitor who reaches a village on a muddy and rough highway receives no good impression of it, and as the road is also the last thing as well as the first which attracts his attention, bad roads are among the most repellant and disagreeable features anj' community can present. But when the roads are smooth and hard, with little dust and mud, and where good footpaths abound, a strong inducement is presented to those who love to pass much of their time in the open air. The Urm whose card heads tliis article have built mill's upon miles oi the beautiful roads in this section, which are world-renowned. All through Montclair and the Oranges we find traces of its work. We strongly advise owners of property to have their roads attended to by Messrs. Shafer & McDowell. Special attention is also paid to the work enumerated at the heading of this sketch. The firm run a foree of 100 men, and execute all orders promptly at reasonable prices. HENRY RAISCH. •••BHKER,?' DEALER IN BREAD, CAKE AND PASTRY 31 FREEMAN STREET, ORANGE VALLEY. 98 LEADING BUSiyPSS MEN OF NEWARK. ESTABLISHED OVER 45 YEARS. FREDERICK KEER'S SONS, pINK ^K\ J3eALERS ^ pRAME Makers. The Newest Publications in KICHINGS, ENGRAVINGS, FOREIGN PHOTOGRAPHS, Etc, OIL AND WATER COLOR PAINTINGS. 1 Framing Department Complete with the Latest ROCOCO AND LOUIS XIV. St) le patterns. Special Designs Furnished and Made up. 874 Broad Street, ARTISTS MATERIALS. opposite City Hall. Newark, N. J. Doty's Carpet Eniporinm, I.i9 to IBl Market Street (Formerly Isaac N. Doty & Co.,) Newark, N. J. The popularity of Doty's Carpet Emporium is not at all dif- firiilt to acco\int for, for the purchasing public are quick to appreciate special and genuine inducements, and those of- fered at this establishment are many and pronounced. The enterprise was formerly carried on under the firm name of Isaac N. Doty & Co., and has been in existence long enough to be known and appreciated throughout this section of the State. The premises made use of are located at Nos. 1.59 to 11)1 Market street (up stairs), and have a total area of about 1:.'.000 square feet, opportunity being thus afforded for the carrying on of a very extensive and complete stock of floor coverings, comprising Wilton, Axminster, moquette, velvet, body brus.sels, tapestry brussels and extra ingrain carpets, rugs, art scpiares, mattings, linoleums, oil cloths, etc. The firm makes a specialty also of making over and re-laying old carpets; all the work being superintended by E. Hanson, formerly of Jancovius & Hanson. The pro- ductions of the leading manufacturers are represented, and the latest and most artistic novelties are offered at positively the lowest market rates. All classes of trade are catered to, and all tastes and all purses can be suited at this store, as a call will amply demonstrate. The Drapery Department deserves special mention, unsurpassed service being ottered in the line of making and hanging shades. Cur- tains, Portieres, Venetian blinds, etc. Lace and Nottingham Curtains ni all the latest designs may be found here, together with Turkoman, Chenille, and East Indian portieres. Shades and shade hollands. Employment is given to a number of experienced and well informed assistants, and prompt and courteous attention is assured to every caller. In acfdition to their other business, they make a specialty of Church Carpets, Cushions and Upholstering, and can i-efer to more than u hundred Churches which they have furnished in this immediate vicinity. All goods delivered free in the Oranges. Frank Harrison. Stenographer, No. 721 Broad Street, Newark, N. J., and 239 Broadway, New York. There is a great and growing demand foV the services of expert stenographers, and, 'indeed, so general is the use made of stenography nowadays, that it is difficult to un- derstand how business could ever have been successfully conducted without it, excepting on a comparatively small scale. Those wishing accurate reports made of trials, exam- inations, arguments, sermons, conventions, debates, etc., or desiring to engage a stenographic amanuensis, can do no better than to communicate with Mr. Franli Harrison of No. 721 Broad street, Newark, or 239 Broadway, New York. Mr. Harrison is one of the most experienced and skillful stenographers in the country. He is a native of Springfield, Ohio, and was stenographer for the United States Courts in New York city for years, opening an ofl3ce in Newark in 1885. Mr. Harrison employs four assistants, and utilizes many offices, a very important branch of his business being the teaching of practical stenography, he having 220 pupils. His charges for tuition are moderate^ and the advantages of such teaching are so obvious, that it is not at all surprising that they should be so largely availed of. Orders may be sent by Long Distance Telephone, No. 941, Newark, or 728 New, New York, and will be assured prompt and painstak- ing attention. Geo. D. DeVore, Real Estate Broker, 693 Broad Street, Newark, N. J. From the inception of the above house, it has been recognized as among the principal real estate concerns in this section of the city, where could be found an extensive list of the most desirable city and subur- ban property, farms and land. Since 1869, the proprietor of the enterprise has been intimately connected with the busi- ness interests of this section of New Jersey, and he has in consequence made the venture a great success. His office is prominently located at No. 693 Broad street, where he is pleased to meet and accommodate in any way those mterested in the purchase, sale, or renting of property. In addition to his real estate business, he is pre- pared to loan money at lowest rates on approved securities m any amount, and he will be found a safe medium for transacting business of this nature. Mr. Geo. D. DeVora, is a native of Mendham, N. J. He is well and favorably known throughout Newark as an enterprising and honorable real estate broker. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NEWARK. 99 lETAlhERj PoP5 777&779 BROAD STWf CARPET5' CIiOAK5&^ HEATH & DRAKE, Dry Goods, Cloaks, Millinery, Carpets, Upholstery, etc., 777-779 Broad Street, New- ark, N. J. The business carried on under the firm name of Heath & Drake, was founded very nearly half a century ago. and has long held a leading position, not only in this State, but through- out this section of the country. Operations were begun in 184c, by Mr. S. R. W. Heath, and in 1S47 the firm name became S. R. W. Heath & Co., the present style being adopted in 1867, when Mr. K. C. Drake was admitted to partnership. On the decease of Mr. Heath, in 18S9, his interest in the business passed into the hands of his estate. Mr. Drake is a native of Mendham, N. J., and is universally known in business and social circles. Under the pres- ent skillful and liberal management, the high reputation of the enterprise is fully maintained, and it is safe to say that a more generally popular establishment cannot be found in New Jersey. The magnitude and scope of the businsss a eso great that detailed consideration of even its more prominent features is impossible within the necessary limited space at our command, the firni selling both at wholesale and retail, and handling everything in the line of imported and domestic dry and fancy goods, cloaks, millinery, carpets, upholstery, etc., together with carriage trim- mings and linings, enamelled » loth, patent and enamelled leather, etc. The premises utiHzed are located at Nos. 777 and 779 Broad street, in one of the handsomest and most c4- is the oldest in Newark and is very popular amono- all classes of purchasers, for it always contains an extensive and complete stock of art goods, .stamping patterns em- broidery materials, etc., which are offered at the very low- est market rates, while the assortment is so varied and com- prehensive as to enable all tastes to be suited. The premi- ses have an area of l,.50O square feet, and the stock is dis- played to excellent advantage, while a sufficiently laro-e force of competent assistants is employed to assure imme- diate and careful attention to every caller. Mr AV^hyte is associated with Mr. Moore in the handling of gum labels fatis, advertising novelties, etc., for all kinds of business' and the firm carry on operations on an extensive scale having wareroonis at No. 179 Clark street, Chicago, and No 13 Park Row. New York, besides those in this city They have exceptional facilities for filling the heaviest oVders at short notice, and quote positively bottom prices at all times The great convenience of gum labels has caused them to come into universal use, and there is not a line of business in which they cannot be employed to advantage. Messrs Moore & Whyte can furnish them in all sizes, grades and styles, and they are "warranted to stick" under all cir- cumstances. Advertising novelties of the latest and most attractive design are also furnished in quantities to suit, a full line, varymg from the simplest to the most elaborate being constantly on hand to choose from. SUTCLIFFE & NOOX, Steam Heatine Engineers, Jobbing promptly attended to, Steam Fittino- a specialty,S72 Broad St., Newark, N. J. Practically all dwell- ing houses of the better class, as well as all factories, stores and public buildings m general, constructed nowadays are equipped with steam heating apparatus, as this affords by far the most economical and manageable method of supply- ing artificial heat, but it sometimes happens that the effi- ciency of the plant is seriously interfered with by its being improperly set-up, and, therefore, it is well to entru.st such work only to those who make a specialty of it. and are known to be skillful and reliable. Messrs. Sutcliffe & Noon have an unsurpassed reputation in this respect, and have all necessary facilities to enable them to fill orders promptly and satisfactorily at moderate rates. The firm are practical plumbers, gas and steam fitters, and have carried on oper- ations since I87S, the partners being James Sutcliffe and James Noon, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of this State. Jobbing of all kinds is promptly at- tended to, employment being given to eight assistants, and a specialty being made of steam fitting. The firm will fur- nish any stylo of steam-heatingapparatus desired, but recom- mend the Gorton side-feed boiler for house heating, as it is especially designed for that purpose, is very economieal in the use of fuel, and being automatically se'lf-feedinf it re- qiiiresbut very little care. The feed arrangemeut''is such that choking is impossible, and the coal is evenly distributed over the entire grate, while the coal jiockets are so placed that the reservoir can be as easily filled as an ordinary range. These boilers are thoroughly well made from select- ed material, and are durable and absolutely safe from ex- plosiou. They are adapted for both steam and hot water heating, and are fully guaranteed to do all that is claimed for them. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NEWARK. Coleman Xational Business College, 858 Broad Street, Newark, N. J. The advantages and facilities for obtaiaing a superior business education cannot be equaled elsewhere in this country. Our boys, and indeed many of our girls, must learn to take care of themselves. In com- paratively few countries education is compulsory, and this is what makes the average American citizen more intelli- gent than his foreign contemporaries. Many parents do not care for their sons to have a classical education. Many boys have no taste for it, and then much precious time is wasted ; especially is this the case if a youth expects to lead a busmess life. In most of the colleges, a business course is provided for those who wish to take it, but now we have busmess colleges, where a complete course in the different branches of busmess is taught. Among these institutions, which exist in most of our large cities, is the Coleman National Business College, in Newark, New Jersey, estab- lished more than a quarter of a century ago, as one of the first links of the Bryant and Stratton chain of business col- leges, and purchased by the present manager, Mr. H. Cole- man, in 18S1. Since the institution has come under Mr. Cole- man's management, the course of study has been modern- ized, and put upon a more practical business basis. This change of management resulted in a largely increased pat- ronage from year to year, so that in April, 1890, larger ac- commodations became necessary, and the school was moved to its present splendid and comm jdious apartments, S38 Broad street, in the N. J. Central R. R. buildings. Mr. Henrj' Coleman, the president, is a native of Whitehall, N. Y. He is a man of wide experience, having been princi- pal of a similar college for nearly seventeen years, at Pough- keepsie, N. Y. The building at S« Broad street is commo- dious, and well adapted for the purpose, havmg over 10,000 square feet of flooring. Mr. Coleman's aim is to provide a thorough business education for young men, that on graduat- ing they may be prepared to till positions of trust, requir- ing intellectual training. Since 1SI55. when Mr Coleman's experience in fitting young men for business began, more than 30,000 pupils have been under his care, which speaks volumes for the methods he employs. We wish him every success in so worthy an enterprise. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NEWARK. iSirm m m m m. ii iteiiriS l|F i iin.M.k.4.i'u;7jt?^:rgyi.T.Tgi.i_.jjMH^liB»^ TV HOVE cut shows buildincr now occupied by "The Bee Ilive'' and on each side part view of buihl- ings to be occupied Spring of 1891. N E R K pAKT view of mammoth Cloak department, occupying one entire floor. ^lEW of grand Stair- Way leading to upper floors. gECTIOIS' of Shoe Depait- nient, the Finest and Largest in Nl'W Jersey. t^ B E E i-i I \L E LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NEWARK. lO.? L. S. PLAUT & CO., The Bee Hive, 711, 713, 715, 717 and 719 Broad Street, Newark, N. J., the Largest Fancy Goods House in the State. Owing to the proximity of Newark to New York, the merchants of the former city are practically obliged to compete with the lead- ing houses of the greatest commercial centre of America, and the simple fact that under these conditions, the establish- ment known as the Bee Hive, has become the largest fancy goods house in New Jersey, speaks volumes for the ability and enterprise of the management, and at the same time, proves that the residents of Newark and vicinity are appreciative of liberal and honorable business methods. This enterprise was inaugurated in 1870, by Messrs. L. Fox and L. S. Plant, in a two story frame building located at No. 721 Broad street, next to the canal, and it is a noteworthy coincidence that in May, IS91, the year that the business will attain what may be called its majority, this site will again be occupied, for the premises then utilized will extend from 707 to 731 Broad street, inclusive, and have a frontage of ISO feet, and an area of .50,000 square feet; it including all the buildings from canal bridge to Cedar street. Mr. Fox re- tired in 1883, and, at the death of Mr. L. S. Plant, April 26, 1886, the bu.siness was willed to the present proprietors, Messrs. E. Plaut, L. Plaut, M. Plant and O. Michael, who have greatly developed it, and are constantly striving to render the service even more comprehensive and efficient. The firm import most of the goods they handle, as such a practice enables them to offer just such articles as e.vperi- ence shows their trade demands, and also enables them to quote lower prices than would otherwise be possible. An immense stock is carried, including boy's clothing, suits and cloaks, dress goods, upholstery goods, oil cloths, baby car- riages, boots and shoes, geutlemen's furnishings, gloves, hosiery, fancy articles, and, in short, a comprehensive assortment of such ^oods as are usually found in a first- class metropolitan dry and fancy goods house. Employ- ment is given to 27.5 assistants, and as the premises are equipped with improved cash carriers and other facilities, all undue delay is avoided, the service being prompt, efficient and courteous at all times. W. H. & R. BURNETT, Manufacturers of Fine Furs. Seal-Skin Garments a Specialty, 17 & 19 Academy Street, Newark, N. J. The many advantages of fur gar- ments, especially f)ert, Peter Hairhouse, A James, Harry. .86-92 . 34 . 35 78 41 Kitchen, H. B 34 Purssell Brothers 80 Reusch, Paul 60 Raisoh, Henry 97 Carriage Manufacturers. lerris, O. W SI Smith, Ed. F 89 Smith, Henry 47 Williams & Condit 83 Dry and Fancy Goods. Crozier 60 Heath & Drake 99 Muir, R. H 92 Plaut, L. S. & Co 10810) Roth. L. & Son 60 Seligman, S S5 Taylor, L. H 37 Whyte, J. Lewis Ii}0 Dairy Products. Parkhurst, Frederick 35 Waterman, J. E 41 Niblo.F.J 96 Druggists. Cloiigh, r. E. & Co 80 Davis, Geo. R 79 Fieger, Frank L 86 Grifflng, Jas. A 59 Mawkins, D. L 93 Mosler, A 36 Parsons & Co 42 Dyeing and Scouring. Jaillet, D 43 Parisian Laundry (G. LeboeuO 96 Furniture and Carpets. Doty, M . . 90 Looker. A. T 100 Osborn & Meeker 52 Flour, Feed, Etc. Hamilton, W. F 34 Hedges, S. M. & Co 39 HIne, Edwin W 88 Rhodes, E 88 Fruil iind Confectionery. Post, H. G Quinlan, Miss M Florists. Clegg. Kershaw Mau, Fred'k McArthur, Robert Jacques Bros li'ruits. Vegetables, Fish. Ackerman A Co Dolan. John Freeman Bros Jacobus, Milton E McCbesney, Hubert Munn, J. T Grocers. Ay res Bros.. . Burd iS: Hopping Brodesser, M Buiige, Frank Baxter Bros Burt, C. A Condit, H.J Dodwell, H&H Drake, W. N Decker, Chas. M & Bro Forgie. A Harvey & Brown Harrison, Benj. L Hetzel, Mrs. F Kynor *t Cook , McGuirk. William Ross. B. H Salisbury, F. B. & Co SeheiTer. P Struck, John Seheuer, Simon & Co Etc. Hardware. Beck, Chas. 1 60 Booth, Joseph E 89 Harrison & Walker 87 Lindsley. ,Jobn N 33 Menagh. Chas. a 44 Speer, Warren G 41 Werner, Chas. F 43 Woodruff, W. H. & Son 59 Harness Blakers. 47 86 Abranis. Thomas G Peters, J. W . House and Sign Painting. Birdsall,R. F Bovlan. Chas. H MiUer& Sharp Horseshoers, Etc. Callaghan, Joseph Doran, Patrick Liivery Stables. Beldon, Jas. M CBerkeley stables).. Covno, Richard Cuddy* Shoenthal Dietrich. Philip Purdue Brothers Watson, Thomas P Miscellaneous. Austin Drew tt Co. (hatm'f'g) ... Brockie D & Co. (awnings) Burnett. W. H. & R. (furriers) .. Coleman's Nation.ll Business College. . . . Drunimond, Alex (tinware & crockery). Dobbins, .1. W. Tenginej'r it macliinisl^. . Howard, Frank (printerand stationer).. Harrison. Frank ( stenographer) Innis, Miss M. M. (hair store & intelli- ence office) Linton, Crayon Artist Latimer (gents' furnishings) Luckert, Emil (upholsterer) Matthews, H. M. (sawmill) Miller. S. M. (cigars) Neill, Jas. (wood turning) Reimer, W. H. (civil engineer) - « Shafer & McDaniel. (road builders anil quarry) Smith & Dodd M'fg Co. (jerseys) Stetson, Horace (attorney) Smith's Express Co ShotweP, N. E. (piano tuner) 35 .59 83 95 47 39-54 103 101 39 63 91 96 90 53 42 .36 33 34 45 44 97 88 36 38 87 Sutcliffe & Noon, (steam heating en- gineers) 100 Wright & Ivindsley, (contractors and road builders) 48 Williams, H. D. (marble and granite). .. 39 Howard, Frank (printer) 91 Millinery and Fancy Goods. Day, Miss E. E . 7r Werner, Mrs. C. F 33 Pictures and Picture Frames. Ball Brothers 79 Jessen, H. B 37-49 Keers, Fred'k Sons 98 Provision Dealers. Burchan, Joseph D 93 Baxter Bros , 51 Brown, John H 87 Crane, O. P 51 Condit, O. E. & W. E (wholesale) ... 90 Eckert i Weeks 85 Eckert, F. J 34 Fallon Bros 94 Geister & Deutelln . . 40 Geisel, ME 59 Helzel, Mrs. F 78 Marks, A 37 Scherrer, John 48 Varndell. Albert & Co 33 Way &: Bennet 96 Wheaton, M 88 Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitting. Daum, August E 52 Harrison & Walker 8T Shipman, C. L 48 Ward, Charles . 90 Werner, Geo. H 49 Sutcliffe & Noon 100 Pianos and Slusical Merchandise. Hemstreet, M. E. Jones, Frank 78 40 Photographers. Benjamin, O. C, Jr '. 41 Bradj-, H. J 54 Harrison & Co S3 Painters and Paper Hangers. Bode. Adolph ft Son 33 Cohn, Morris ft Co , 89 Meeker, Edward 80 Bovlan. C. H 82 Miller & Sharp 37 Real Estate and Insurance. Appleton, Rob't Jr.. 90 Briien, E, E 81 Condit, S. D 91 DeVore, Geo 96 Ferris, Chas. C. (Prudential) 54 Hamilton, Edw. P. & Co 51-58-97 Long, S. M 94 Linfisav, Montgomery 78 Taylor," Ira M 77 Wallace, M. B 84 Ward. Wm. A 79 Ward & Roche 85 Woodruff, W. H. & Son 59 Stained Glass. Payne. George 88 Slack, S. & Co 35 Tailors and Clothiers. Robinson, , John •... 88 Ready, M 49 Ready, John J 96 Schwarz, Christian 50 Stern, J . 40 Trabold, S. & Son 36 Watches and Jewelry. Haag, Jas. J S6 Holmes 90 Hood. A. J 83 Hall. W. H 58 Luff. W. H 84 Undertakers and Embalmers. Dowd & Brennan 49 Romer, Peter D 41 Van Buskirk, Levi 48 \ fi x» 41 .«*il .v"> <5 ^0' C;,^ V '' ,0 v< 0^ "^^ ,X . "b, ,0^'' < . , . . • A -b. ^ , - " • * 'h. aV . " " '■ » ''^ ' A* . " " ' » b- ^ .X ", , , .^ . X ■ . „ ' ^ "a *■- ^ .* ' ■ *^ aX ^, aX .^ y ■ *-■ - •'- ' O ■ <. -^ > O •'- > ,.' .■^■^\:.^"':.\ ^"^ \' * •• * " ^ > .0 %'4^' : .^ .-^ >^ ^<^^ '^> \V ^ -r''. ''"-■''■ A^ ,-0- t""'- ^^'S .J^ ^.^r'-^'V ^0 .^^ ^^. ^'^ '■'b. N^'' "-^ ■.<^" "-P o 0^ ^*- * ■. s .> ' / , . „ "'^.^' : oV .^^%. vs^^' > " t ''o. 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